Academy Center of the Arts

Lynchburg's Local Arts Center

Behind the Bar

 

Tabitha Abbott, Director of Operations, and Fred Scheib, Facilities Manager and Beer tasting aficionado, take you Behind the Bar with Blue Ridge Beverage with special guests to retell unique stories on the history of the Academy Center of the Arts while reviewing a new beer highlighted by our Sponsor each week.

 

Blue Ridge Beverage

 

Watch Season 2

 

Tune into the latest installment of Behind the Bar Season 2 by visiting https://academycenter.org/behind-the-bar-season-2/

 

 

Watch Season 1

Episode 1 | Dorie Smiley featuring Voodoo Ranger IPA

Airs Thursday, October 29, 2020

 

 

 

Episode 2 | Rob Taylor, Kevin Hooper, and Amanda Adams featuring Pabst Blue Ribbon Hard Coffee

Airs Thursday, October 29, 2020

 

 

 

 

Episode 3 | Jim Wright featuring Hoppyum IPA

Airs Thursday, October 29, 2020

 

 

 

 

Episode 4 | Part 1: Bill Kershner featuring  Alewerks Protocol Porter

Airs Thursday, November 19, 2020

 

 

 

Episode 5 | Part 2: Bill Kershner featuring  Alewerks Protocol Porter

Airs Thursday, November 26, 2020

 

 

 

Episode 6 | Emily Parker featuring Schofferhofer Hefeweizen Grapefruit

Airs Thursday, December 4, 2020

 

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CURRENT ACADEMY HEALTH & SAFETY GUIDELINES 9/24/21

At the Academy Center of the Arts, the health and safety of our patrons, staff, performers, and volunteers is our priority. Like you, we are closely monitoring COVID-19 and its current impact on our community, and are following CDC guidelines and recommendations from local authorities and the Virginia Department of Health.


In response to current CDC recommendations, the requests of our performing artists, and to protect our community, everyone entering the Academy Center of the Arts’ facilities for Academy ticketed performances, classes, and gallery activities will be required to wear a face mask as of September 17, 2021.


– Guests must remain masked at all times, however, masks can be removed momentarily only when eating or drinking.

– Masks must fit snugly and cover the wearer’s nose and mouth.

– Masks will be readily available in our lobbies, galleries, and classrooms for patrons in need.


Upcoming events that require COVID-19 Vaccination OR Proof of Negative COVID-19 Diagnostic test result are listed at academycenter.org/health-safety-guidelines/.


Any patrons with tickets to an Academy performance that do not wish to comply with our current policies may receive a full refund through our Box Office, M-F, 12PM – 5PM, by phone at (434) 846-8499 or by email at [email protected].