Bluegrass Heritage Night at WTA’s Gateway

Bourbon Barrell Blue Grass

Two of the Valley’s newest bands bring their unique take on bluegrass to WTA’s Gateway on May 11, 2013.  Both Bourbon Barrel Congress and  Many Nights Ahead were born in the heart of the Shenandoah Valley and share a common bluegrass heritage, but each uses that lineage to move to a style of their own.  (more…)

April 30, 2013

Mercy House Youth Tell Stories of Homelessness

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The Arts Council of the Valley awarded six Advancing the Arts grants for this 2012-2013 academic year. During March 2013, the creators of Residence and Refuge, a five-week writing and photography workshop made possible by an Advancing the Arts grant, worked closely with the Mercy House after-school program to offer elementary and middle school residents artistic skills with which to tell their stories. Sarah Murphy and Kayla Runion, workshop teachers and coordinators of the program, compiled the writing and photography of each student into a book that will be on display at the Smith House on May 3rd, 2013 along with a photography exhibit from the workshops. (more…)
April 25, 2013

Spring Brings Art in the Park

Arts Council

What better way to celebrate Spring, than to join us on April 20th, 9am-12pm for our first Art in the Park of 2013! Art in the Park provides important art education opportunities to the community one Saturday per month.
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April 19, 2013

Rocktown Beer & Music Festival

Rocktown Beer Fest

MARK YOUR CALENDAR : April 20, 2013 – TICKETS ON SALE NOW

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April 17, 2013

Rooting Out Waste at the Department of Justice

United States Congress As the March 1 sequestration deadline approached, Attorney General Eric Holder dramatically warned that the Department of Justice (DOJ) would be forced to make cuts that threaten the safety of all Americans. Holder claimed that cuts to agencies within the Justice Department would diminish the department’s ability to investigate and prosecute crimes.

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April 13, 2013

Music and Wine Event Leads to Slot on SVMF Stage

Americana musicians : the Shenandoah Valley Music Festival is looking for you. The Festival is seeking applications from Americana players and bands to participate in the fourth annual Barrels, Barbecue and Bands event at Cave Ridge Vineyard in Mount Jackson. (more…)

March 13, 2013

RR Donnelley Awarded a Multi-Year Agreement by International Airlines Group

To Provide Print Management, Direct Response, Warehousing and Logistics Services to British Airways, Iberia and Avios

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March 13, 2013

Taste of Downtown highlights local culinary scene with new locations and categories

Taste of Downtown returns March 4-10, 2013 with 23 participating downtown restaurants and eateries in five categories. Harrisonburg Downtown Renaissance and the Downtown Dining Alliance bring this biannual restaurant week to the community to highlight local restaurants and flavors each March and August.

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February 26, 2013

First Fridays Downtown Every First Friday, Every Month, All Year Long

Beginning March 1, 2013, First Fridays Downtown becomes a year-long event. Stroll the streets of downtown Harrisonburg the first Friday of every month and enjoy extended hours at many shops and businesses while viewing art and enjoying performances by local artists, musicians and more. (more…)

February 22, 2013

Women in Focus

Arts Council of the ValleyIn February we’re dedicating a week to celebrating women’s stories – Women in Focus. Several local businesses have generously donated items to a raffle and for each event attended, guests will receive one raffle ticket to put towards an item of their choice. Some of the prizes include a pair of Sseko sandals from Mint, a handmade hulahoop from Friendly City Hoops, and gift certificates to Joshua Wilton House, the Little Grill Collective, and Dragonflies Toys. The drawing will take place on February 16, after the final performance of The Vagina Monologues.

Come celebrate with us!

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February 5, 2013