In the Gallery:

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.

“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

Premier Gala & Auction

Holly Jolly Saturday

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

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