FACE THE FOREST 5K OBSTACLE COURSE RUN

Thomas Jefferson’s Poplar Forest 1542 Bateman Bridge Rd, Forest, VA, United States

Join Poplar Forest for the 12th annual Face the Forest Obstacle Course 5K! Challenge yourself to beat the clock as you take on a 3.1-mile obstacle race through the grounds of Thomas Jefferson’s Poplar Forest plantation, encountering obstacles (and some mud) along the way! Entry fees will support children’s educational programming at Poplar Forest. The obstacle course race is open […]

Evil Dead the Musical

Wolf PAC, 618 Country Club Road, Appomattox, 24522

Evil Dead the Musical August 1, 2, 3, 4, 8, 9, 10, 11, 15, 16, 17, and 18, 2024 Wolfbane Performing Arts Center, 618 Country Club Rd, Appomattox, VA 24522 Show begins at 8pm

Evil Dead the Musical

Wolf PAC, 618 Country Club Road, Appomattox, 24522

Evil Dead the Musical August 1, 2, 3, 4, 8, 9, 10, 11, 15, 16, 17, and 18, 2024 Wolfbane Performing Arts Center, 618 Country Club Rd, Appomattox, VA 24522 Show begins at 8pm

PROUD Tina: The Ultimate Tribute to Tina Turner

Academy Center of the Arts

Get the electrifying concert experience of Tina Turner with this glorious, energetic stage production, brimming with Tina hits from the 60s, 70s, 80s & 90s. The powerful raspy vocals, high-intensity dancing and thrilling stage presence live on stage, complete with band, brass section, backing vocalists and dancers to make this the definitive tribute, and a fabulous fun night out! Hear […]

Oil Painting Express

Templeton Senior Center 225 Wiggington Rd, Lynchburg, VA, United States

Make a landscape scene come alive as local artist, Rodney Laughon, instructs participants step-by-step how to paint in oils on canvas. Students can bring their own brushes. Register by two days in advance.

Evening Acrylics

Templeton Senior Center 225 Wiggington Rd, Lynchburg, VA, United States

Geared towards beginner and intermediate artists, create your own masterpiece in acrylics on an 8×10 canvas. All supplies provided. Register 3 days in advance.

Watercolors Express

Templeton Senior Center 225 Wiggington Rd, Lynchburg, VA, United States

Integrate new watercolor techniques and skills with local artist Betty Leary. All supplies provided. Register by two days in advance.

ROOTS AND RECONNECTION: CELEBRATING OUR STORY

Thomas Jefferson’s Poplar Forest 1542 Bateman Bridge Rd, Forest, VA, United States

Join Poplar Forest’s African American Advisory Group, interpretation and archaeology staff, and the Board of Directors to celebrate, recognize and remember the men, women and children of the enslaved community at Poplar Forest. The free, family-oriented event features musical performances, historic interpreters, and more on the grounds of Poplar Forest.

NATURALIZATION CEREMONY

Thomas Jefferson’s Poplar Forest 1542 Bateman Bridge Rd, Forest, VA, United States

Join Thomas Jefferson’s Poplar Forest and the Blue Ridge Chapter of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (SDAR) to witness a Naturalization Ceremony welcoming new American citizens in honor of Constitution Day, the day in 1787 the American Constitution was signed into law. A luncheon for the new citizens and their families will be served following the ceremony. […]

Acrylic Afternoons

Templeton Senior Center 225 Wiggington Rd, Lynchburg, VA, United States

Sharpen your painting skills with guidance and create a different masterpiece each month using acrylic paints on an 8×10 canvas. All supplies provided. Register 3 days in advance.

512: The Selena Experience

Academy Center of the Arts

512: The Selena Experience is a mind – blowing experience and the closest one you can get to live a Selena concert. Simply, the best Selena tribute production out there! These musicians came together and orchestrated an extraordinary show that will take you back to 1995 within seconds of their first song. 512 will bring to you the finest Selena […]

Lynchburg Beer, Wine & Cider Festival 2024

Lynchburg City Stadium 3180 Fort Ave, Lynchburg, VA, United States

Lynchburg Beer, Wine & Cider Festival will be held on September 21, 2024 at the Lynchburg City Stadium from 12-7pm. Spend the day sampling craft brews, wines and ciders while listening to live music, enjoying delicious foods and shopping with area artisans and crafters. BUY TICKETS NOW Entertainment lineup: The Karlee Raye Band – 12:15pm – 2:00pm, Funky Bone – […]