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.

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February 5, 2013

Reveal the Path

Coming : Saturday, Feb. 2, 2013 @ 7:30 pm  …

Reveal the Path

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January 17, 2013

Ted & Company Laughter is Sacred Space

Ted and CompanyComing : January 17-20

Actor Ted Schwartz takes audiences on an amazing journey as he shares his experiences about being the middle-child in a  Mennonite family, running a failed business, marrying young, attending seminary, and the creation of Ted & Lee Comedy, a theater company he began with friend and partner, Lee Eshleman.

Ted explores the paradox of working with a comedic partner struggling with bipolar disorder, as well as the challenge of writing and performing God’s stories while experiencing the absence of God after Lee’s death.

Using monologue and multimedia, Laughter is Sacred Space is honest, funny and vulnerable, and reveals the unique journey of working in the theater and church under the shadow of a mental illness, and offers hope and humor in a way that only Ted could deliver. Directed by Ingrid De Sanctis.

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January 14, 2013

Shift Change

January 9, 2013

December at Court Square Theater

What’s going on over the next few days /weeks in downtown? Court Square Theater will play an important role in your holiday experiences . . .

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December 12, 2012

November at Court Square Theater

court_square_theater October brought a record number of events for the Arts Council and its Court Square Theater. November is shaping up to be just as successful with diverse offerings in visual art, theatrical performance, and film. Don’t miss these great opportunities to connect with your community and support the arts! (more…)

November 2, 2012

Upcoming Arts Council Events

The Arts Council of the Valley (ACV) champions diverse artistic expression and promotes the arts as fundamental to a vibrant community. SAVE THESE DATES!

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August 30, 2012

First Friday!

Downtown HarrisonburgFirst Fridays Downtown for July 6 — The free celebration of culture and community is held in downtown Harrisonburg from 5-8 pm on the first Friday of the month from April through December. (more…)

July 5, 2012

22nd Fridays on the Square

Harrisonburg’s 22nd season of the Fridays on the Square Music & Film Festival will begin this Friday, June 8 and run every Friday through August 24. It will be held in downtown Harrisonburg and is a collaboration between Citizens for Downtown and Harrisonburg Downtown Renaissance. (more…)

June 8, 2012