Archives for March 2018

Academy Center of the Arts Announces August 2018 Riverfront Park Concert Artists

March 29, 2018 by Brittany Griffith

ACADEMY CENTER OF THE ARTS ANNOUNCES AUGUST 2018 RIVERFRONT PARK CONCERT ARTIST The Academy Center of the Arts, through the support of Framatome, Inc., is excited to announce the final concert of the 2018 Riverfront Park Concert Series, which features national, regional, and local music acts performing in Riverfront Park, 1100 Jefferson St. This event will continue the Academy’s efforts to serve our community through arts and culture by bringing world-class music to our city’s beautiful downtown park. The Academy Center of the Arts will close out the 2018 Riverfront Park Concert Series on Saturday, August 11, 2018, with headlining artist Wynonna & The Big Noise. Respected by the millions of fans who are drawn to her music and undeniable talent, Wynonna’s rich and commanding voice has sold over 30-million albums worldwide spanning her remarkable 34-year career. As one-half of the legendary mother/daughter duo “The Judds,” Wynonna was once dubbed by Rolling Stone as “the greatest female country singer since Patsy Cline.” This iconic performer has received over 60 industry awards, with countless charting singles, including 20 No.1 hits such as “Mama He’s Crazy,” “Why Not me,” and “Grandpa, (Tell Me ‘Bout The Good Ole Days).” Wynonna […]

Apply for the ACOA Street Team

March 26, 2018 by Brittany Griffith

The Academy Center of the Arts is looking for a few volunteers to join our street team, starting this March! If you love the programs that we bring to Downtown Lynchburg – whether it be theatre, classes, art shows, camps, or concerts – and want to help support, the ACOA Street Team is the way to do it! What’s the job? Street team members will: Hang posters at various locations around town Hand out flyers and handbills at colleges, downtown Lynchburg locations, and special events (tickets provided to events) Represent the academy at area festivals (tickets provided) Spread the word via social media about upcoming events, performances, and other cool happenings at the Academy For your help, you’ll receive: A free ACOA T-shirt An ACOA Street Team sticker Two free tickets to the events you’re helping us promote Street Team Requirements: Be 18 years old or older Have access to reliable transportation Have a flexible schedule with ability to assist with one project every two months Must LOVE talking to people and spreading the word on ACOA events and happenings Interested? Apply for the ACOA Street Team today!

Academy Center of the Arts Announces July 2018 Riverfront Park Concert Artists

March 22, 2018 by Brittany Griffith

ACADEMY CENTER OF THE ARTS ANNOUNCES JULY 2018 RIVERFRONT PARK CONCERT ARTISTS The Academy Center of the Arts, through the support of Centra Health, is excited to announce the third concert of the 2018 Riverfront Park Concert Series, which features national, regional, and local music acts performing in Riverfront Park, 1100 Jefferson St. This event will continue the Academy’s efforts to serve our community through arts and culture by bringing world-class music to our city’s beautiful downtown park. The Academy Center of the Arts will continue the 2018 Riverfront Park Concert Series on Saturday, July 14, 2018, with headlining artists The Spin Doctors and Arrested Development. On the occasion of the 20th anniversary of the Spin Doctors’ landmark debut album Pocket Full of Kryptonite, the band’s four original members, front man Barron, guitarist Eric Schenkman, bassist Mark White, and drummer Aaron Comess, can still appreciate the uncanny, enduring musical rapport that’s allowed them to maintain the upbeat energy and restless creativity that first endeared them to their fiercely devoted fan base. “When you get the four of us in one room, things just start to happen,” Schenkman asserts. “It instantly feels like the old days. The […]

Academy Center of the Arts Announces June 2018 Riverfront Park Concert Artists

March 15, 2018 by Brittany Griffith

ACADEMY CENTER OF THE ARTS ANNOUNCES JUNE 2018 RIVERFRONT PARK CONCERT ARTISTS The Academy Center of the Arts, through the support of the Academy’s Restoration Partners, announce the second concert of the 2018 Riverfront Park Concert Series, which features national, regional, and local music acts performing in Riverfront Park, 1100 Jefferson St. This event will continue the Academy’s efforts to serve our community through arts and culture by bringing world-class music to our city’s beautiful downtown park. The Academy Center of the Arts will continue the 2018 Riverfront Park Concert Series on Saturday, June 9, 2018, with headlining artists Naughty By Nature and Big Daddy Kane. The Grammy Award-winning, Platinum-album selling, New Jersey super-group, Naughty By Nature, has a twenty-year track record of creating the hits and party anthems that have become the soundtrack to our lives. Their music has smashed through mainstream barriers all while remaining true to the sound, message and grit of the hood. And now, these three kings of the Hip-Hop anthem have formally claimed their titles with the 20th Anniversary album, Anthem Inc. “We wouldn’t have reunited if we didn’t think we could give people that authentic Naughty feeling,” says the […]

Open Auditions for ‘Ragtime, the Musical’

March 12, 2018 by Brittany Griffith

The Academy Center of the Arts’ Community Through Theatre organization is hosting open auditions for their summer production of ‘Ragtime, the Musical‘, directed by Joshua Carter. Synopsis of ‘Ragtime, the Musical’: Something is stirring at the turn of the 20th century. An African American musician, aristocratic housewife, and Jewish immigrant’s worlds collide as each of them pursue the American dream. Adult Open Audition Dates: Thursday, March 15th from 6:30pm – 9:00pm Friday, March 16th from 6:30pm – 9:00pm Youth Open Auditions Dates: Saturday, March 17th from 2:00pm – 3:00pm **All youth should arrive at 2:00pm All auditions will be held at the Academy Center of the Arts’ warehouse theatre, 519 Commerce St., in the Lippard Room, found on the lower level of the building. Available roles: Mother: A housewife who suddenly seeks something more than the walls of her home on the hill. (30’s) Father: Mother’s proud and well-o husband. (30-40) Little Boy: Father and Mother’s son who sees the world explode at the turn of the 20th Century. (8-12) Younger Brother: Mother’s impressionable younger brother who seeks a sense of purpose. (20’s) Kathleen: Mother’s maid. Grandfather: Mother’s father. (60’s 70’s) People of New […]

Academy Center of the Arts Announces April 2018 Riverfront Park Concert Artists

March 8, 2018 by Brittany Griffith

ACADEMY CENTER OF THE ARTS ANNOUNCES FIRST HEADLINER OF THE 2018 RIVERFRONT PARK CONCERT SERIES The Academy Center of the Arts, through the support of BWX Technologies, Inc., announces the first headlining artist of the 2018 Riverfront Park Concert Series, which features national, regional, and local music acts performing in Riverfront Park, 1100 Jefferson St. This event will continue the Academy’s efforts to serve our community through arts and culture by bringing world-class music to our city’s beautiful downtown park. The Academy Center of the Arts will kick off the 2018 Riverfront Park Concert Series with headlining artist Marty Stuart and His Fabulous Superlatives, along with the Secret Sisters on Saturday, April 21, 2018. Hot off the heels of his tour with Chris Stapleton, Stuart and his band will head to Lynchburg, VA as a stop on the Way Out West tour, performing music from his album, Way Out West, one of MOJO’s “Best Americana Albums of 2017.” The Secret Sisters, recently announced headliner of the 2018 Red Wing Roots Musical Festival and Grammy-nominee, will open for Marty Stuart. Leah Blevins, a nashville native, will open the show. The Academy Center of the Arts has set out to make […]