In the Gallery: Flower Power!
April 4 – May 11, 2012
Make sure you stop by the gallery for Flower Power!
April 4 – May 11, 2012, M– F, 9am to 5pm.
We have all been dazzled by the unusual spring weather this year and these floral works will certainly continue to sing all that is spring! Enjoy the interpretations of 18 artists as they explore flowers and gardens.
Join us for the Flower Power! Reception on Wednesday, April 18, from 5:30 to 7:00pm.
Blue Ridge Arts Council will honor Tom Eshelman as their Arts Citizen of the Year at the 9th Annual Dinner Roast on Thursday, April 12, 2012, at The Apple House in Linden. The evening features the arts council’s annual business meeting and a light-hearted “roast” on outstanding member of the community who has exhibited dedication, vision and commitment to the arts.
“Tom has been a wonderful supporter of Blue Ridge Arts Council, literally raising tens of thousands of dollars through his donated services as auctioneer, for the programs of the arts council. Many not-for-profits in the community certainly can say the same of Tom, he is a true community supporter and can be found at many events throughout the year, raising monies for programs that benefit our town and county”, stated Kym Crump, Executive Director of Blue Ridge Arts Council. “Tom is very deserving of this recognition; he truly does so much good work in this community, and is always in the background, never in the spotlight, helping so many people and programs. We think it’s time to turn the spotlight on Tom, and force a little thanks and admiration on him – maybe he will even sing for us!”
Doug Stanley and Jim Eastham will serve as emcees for the evening, which will include remarks from several invited speakers. The evening begins at 6:30 pm with a social, followed by dinner and program at 7pm.
Event tickets are limited to 100 guests and are $50 per person. Reservations can be made by calling the arts council at 540.635.9909. Sponsorships are also available at the $500 and $1000 level (tables of 8). Blue Ridge Arts Council is a 25-year old community arts organization and the proceeds of this event will benefit the ongoing arts and cultural programming of the council.
Spotlight on Students 2012
Celebrate Creativity!
“Spotlight on Students: 21st Annual Student Art Exhibit” features the artwork of Warren County Public School Students, Grades K-12. An Open House will be held March 7, 2012, from 4:30pm to 6:30pm, to recognize the student artists. The exhibit is sponsored by Blue Ridge Arts Council in celebration of Youth Arts Month and features over 250 works.
Deck the Halls
It’s a Gazebo Gatherings tradition – join us Friday, September 2 for our final concert of the 2011 Summer Gazebo Gatherings Series featuring Glass Onion and the sounds of our own Fab-4.
Glass Onion is a Beatles tribute band based in Front Royal, VA, USA.Formed in 2001, and having a 170+ Beatles song repertoire, they have played gigs at taverns, festivals and private events in Virgina, Maryland, West Virginia and Pennsylvania. The lineup consists of singer/rhythm guitarist Anthony Buono, bassist Mike DeLaFleur, lead guitarist/sound geek Ted Seely and drummer Doug Briggs. They don’t look or dress up like the Beatles, their efforts are focused on the music. (Plus, in their own words, “we’d look silly dressed up like the Beatles”.)
Concert Time: 7pm
Fee: No Admission Charge
Location: Town Commons, Main & Chester Streets, Front Royal, Virginia Concert
Weather updates can be found on our Facebook page
Concert series presented by Blue Ridge Arts Council
The 8 Tracks
Rewind the music and the sounds of the 60′s, 70′s and 80′s
The 8 Tracks lineup consists of singer/rhythm guitarist Anthony Buono, bassist Mike DeLaFleur, lead guitarist/sound geek Ted Seely and drummer Doug Briggs. Many of you know these guys as Glass Onion, but instead of the songs of the Fab Four, they’ll be playing songs mostly from the 60s, 70s, and 80s. After years of Glass Onion gigs where people asked if they played other material, they relented and put together another “band” in 2007. In a short time they have developed at 240+ song play list that runs the gamut from 60s pop and psychedelia to 70s rock, funk and disco, to 80s and later alternative, rock and pop. Like the other band, they are about faithfulness to the original material while letting their individual styles and sound shine through. They prove to be a rock powerhouse or the funkiest dance band around, and delight the audience every time!
Concert Time: 7pm
Fee: No Admission Charge
Location: Town Commons, Main & Chester Streets, Front Royal, Virginia Concert
Weather updates can be found on our Facebook page
Concert series presented by Blue Ridge Arts Council
The Moonlighters
Traditional American music – swing, jazz, blues and oldies
Since 1990, The Moonlighters have been regional favorites. Critically-acclaimed, they have performed an unprecedented seven times at The Kennedy Center, among other prestigious venues. Averaging over 200 appearances per year, they offer concert goers strong, soulful vocals and solid instrumentation. Famous for getting people in the dance groove and more importantly, for keeping them there, The Moonlighters have a performance custom-tailored to best suit each audience and occasion. With HUNDREDS of songs in a wide variety of styles, The Moonlighters are musicians truly committed to making each and every show an event to remember.
Fee: No Admission Charge
Concert Time: 7pm
Location: Town Commons, Main & Chester Streets, Front Royal, Virginia Concert
Weather updates can be found on our Facebook page
Concert series presented by Blue Ridge Arts Council
Mark TM
Eclectic acoustic ear cnady
Excited to have the talented Mark T grace our concert series again this season. Mark T plays extensively throughout the valley and will delight and entertain you with genuine Americana and Folk tunes, and maybe even an original song or two.
Fee: No Admission Charge
Concert Time: 7pm
Location: Town Commons, Main & Chester Streets, Front Royal, Virginia Concert
Weather updates can be found on our Facebook page
Concert series presented by Blue Ridge Arts Council
Johnny and the Vault Cats
Authentic 1950′s rockabilly-the early days of rock and roll
Remember the early days of rock and roll…when rockabilly was cutting edge. Johnny and the Vault Cats take you back to the time when rockabilly was king and the King was just gettin” started! Authentic down to their threads, the Cats will rock you all night long with tunes from the 1950′s.
Fee: No Admission Charge
Concert Time: 7pm
Location: Town Commons, Main & Chester Streets, Front Royal, Virginia Concert
Weather updates can be found on our Facebook page
Concert series presented by Blue Ridge Arts Council
Harmony-driven folk rock featuring well loved songs from yesterday and today
Fiery Run
Fiery Run is a local duet featuring Heidi Budwash & Mark Clay. They are based out of Rappahannock and Warren Counties in Virginia. Sharing a love for songwriting and a mutual gift of harmony has made the pairing of these two artists seamless. Mark has been performing and writing music for the majority of his life. He collaborates with several other groups aside from Fiery Run, but has concentrated a lot of his focus on writing and producing an album alongside Heidi. Heidi has been singing harmony vocals since she was knee-high to a grasshopper. She has played with a diverse group of musicians, but was never part of a defined group. She has a love for songwriting and with Mark’s mentoring is growing her talent.
Fee: No Admission Charge
Concert Time: 7pm
Location: Town Commons, Main & Chester Streets, Front Royal, Virginia Concert
Weather updates can be found on our Facebook page
Concert series presented by Blue Ridge Arts Council
