Mark your calendar for October 26th and Fall Festival at ACWM-Appomattox! Join us for a fun-filled day of local music, pumpkin painting, dancing, wood carving, blacksmithing, hearth cooking, and of course, cannon firing demonstrations throughout the day. Food, vendors, history partners & programs. 11am program: ‘The Battles of Appomattox: The Final Fury & the Last to Die’ with Appomattox Courthouse […]
Come to Downtown Lynchburg on the first Friday of every month, starting at 5pm! First Fridays is a monthly cultural event highlighting local artists, performers, exhibits, and more! Stop by one of the many art galleries offering new exhibits and special performances, then make a night of it in downtown! First Fridays’ primary purpose is to highlight the organizations and […]
Head to the Academy Center of the Arts for First Friday every month. They feature a variety of artwork throughout the year in our three gallery spaces on property. The Ann White Academy Gallery and Art Up Front Gallery, both located on the first floor of the Academy Center of the Arts at 600 Main Street and The Arts Education […]
Day at The Point is an annual, family friendly, fall festival held at Point of Honor in Lynchburg, Virginia. The historic grounds of Point of Honor come to life with living history, live music, food, and local vendors. Festival goers can experience period craft demonstrations, house tours, and costumed interpreters. Special 15% discount in Gift Shop. The event is always […]
Head over to Sweet Briar to hear live jazz featuring Flat Five Jazz, with the College’s own Eric Hollandsworth on bass! This event is free and open to the public and will take place in the Quad on Sundays from 4:00-6:00 p.m. from Oct. 6-20. Those 21+ will be able to enjoy Sweet Briar College Farm wine, which will be […]
What pairs well with beer and friends? Karaoke! We have DJ Liz dishing out tunes for you cool cats to sing to. Everyone is welcome!
The Academy Center of the Arts proudly presents the Academy Clay Festival on Saturday, October 12, 2024. Potters, sculptors, wheel throwers, and hand builders from all across the Piedmont Region and Eastern Shore will gather in Central Virginia along the James River to sell and showcase their work for this one-day show. Participating vendors will also be given the opportunity […]
Art Al Fresco Lynchburg Public Art Tour Part I Lynchburg is enhanced through public art, it defines a community, we gain value through public art – cultural, social, and economic value. Public art is a distinguishing part of our public history and our evolving culture. It reflects and reveals our society, adds meaning to our place and uniqueness to our […]
What pairs well with beer and friends? Karaoke! We have DJ Liz dishing out tunes for you cool cats to sing to. Everyone is welcome!
Peddle under the light of the nearly full moon on a fun group ride for bikers of all levels! Gear up bikes with at least front and rear lights and grab your helmet (these items are required). Bust out the flair, light up your bike and yourself any way you want with lights, disco balls, glow sticks, music and more! […]
Peddle under the light of the nearly full moon on a fun group ride for bikers of all levels! Gear up bikes with at least front and rear lights and grab your helmet (these items are required). Bust out the flair, light up your bike and yourself any way you want with lights, disco balls, glow sticks, music and more! […]
What pairs well with beer and friends? Karaoke! We have DJ Liz dishing out tunes for you cool cats to sing to. Everyone is welcome!
This November 1st Vector Space is excited to share with you the joy of leather working! All are welcome! Drop-in style attendees, will have the chance to make their own laser cut card holders or free-style their own small projects with volunteer guidance. Materials are provided (Thank you Moore & Giles!). We will also be giving multiple tours of our […]
The Lynchburg Film Festival will premiere 20+ new independent films from a wide range of cultures and genres. The program will feature films from around the world including Italy, Ukraine, France, Turkey, Uganda, Canada, Egypt, India, and UK. Local filmmakers will also be represented, as 4 films from Lynchburg resident directors will be screened. Beyond the films, the festival is […]
Lynchburg Film Festival To Screen 20+ New Unreleased International Independent Films at the Academy Center of the Arts On October 27,2024, at 6:00pm. The first ever Lynchburg Film Festival will be held in the Historic Theater at the Academy Center of the Arts. The festival, presented by Future Contingents in partnership with James River Arts, will screen a carefully curated […]
The Lynchburg Film Festival will premiere 20+ new independent films from a wide range of cultures and genres. The program will feature films from around the world including Italy, Ukraine, France, Uganda, India, Czech Republic, Canada, Egypt, UK, and the US. Local filmmakers will also be represented, as 4 films from Lynchburg resident directors will be screened. Beyond the films, […]
Get ready for a FREE spook-tacular event filled with fun and frights! Join us on Wednesday, October 30, 2024, from 6 PM to 9 PM for a night of Halloween festivities for all ages! What’s Happening: Haunted Trail: Dare to walk the spooky path! Candy Galore: Enjoy sweet treats and goodies! Face Painting: Transform into your favorite character! Costume Contest: […]
Come to Downtown Lynchburg on the first Friday of every month, starting at 5pm! First Fridays is a monthly cultural event highlighting local artists, performers, exhibits, and more! Stop by one of the many art galleries offering new exhibits and special performances, then make a night of it in downtown! First Fridays’ primary purpose is to highlight the organizations and […]
Head to the Academy Center of the Arts for First Friday every month. They feature a variety of artwork throughout the year in our three gallery spaces on property. The Ann White Academy Gallery and Art Up Front Gallery, both located on the first floor of the Academy Center of the Arts at 600 Main Street and The Arts Education […]
The Lynchburg Museum will be open for First Fridays on Friday, November 1, from 5 pm-7 pm. The featured exhibit “500 Miles: Fifty Years of Running the Virginia 10 Miler” will be on display through the month of November. The museum also has copies of “The Virginia 10 Miler: Fifty Years and Still Running Strong” by Bret Boman and Lesley […]
Build your own robot or come watch others compete in our 2024 robot combat event Nov 2nd! This is a great spectators competition! Start Date: Saturday, Nov 2, 2024 | 10:00 am It’s time for a robot rumble! Hosted by Vector Space at Virginia Episcopal School, this is a smaller version of BattleBots. Competitors will battle their one and three […]
What pairs well with beer and friends? Karaoke! We have DJ Liz dishing out tunes for you cool cats to sing to. Everyone is welcome!