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Virginian Hotel – Purnell Pettyjohn- Watercolor
May 9 - August 8
Westminster Canterbury – Nelfa McReynolds- Acrylics
May 12 - July 26
Anne White Gallery – Art & Artists of Tye River
June 6 - July 25
Up Front Gallery – JoAnne Becker
June 6 - July 25
Wednesday Independent Studio
July 9 @ 1:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Intermediate & Advanced Hand Building
July 9 @ 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Creatures & Cocktails
July 9 @ 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Beginning Hand Building
July 10 @ 1:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Thursday Independent Studio
July 10 @ 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Steel Magnolias
July 11 - July 13

New Year Sale!

January 2, 2024

Celebrate a New Year with the Academy

Happy New Year! Start your year off right with savings on select shows. Buy one ticket and save 50% on a second with the code: NEWYEAR24

Promo code must be added before selecting your seats for it to properly apply. Detailed instructions here.


RUBEN & CLAY: TWENTY
TUESDAY, JANUARY 23, 7:30 PM
HISTORIC ACADEMY THEATRE

 
Ruben & Clay are thrilled to reunite twenty years after captivating audiences during their historic run on the second season of Fox’s American Idol in 2003. 
 
Called a ‘pitch perfect, flawless show,’ Twenty | The Tour highlights the music that made Ruben & Clay American Idol favorites and household names. From Clay’s iconic rendition of “Bridge Over Troubled Water” to Ruben’s soulful single ”Flying Without Wings”, join America’s favorite odd couple for an unforgettable evening of music and memories, spanning two decades, delivered as only these true superstars can.
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MENOPAUSE THE MUSICAL 2
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 1, 7:30 PM
HISTORIC ACADEMY THEATRE

 
Five years after their chance encounter in a department store, we set sail with our beloved ladies for more high jinks on the high seas. Menopause The Musical 2® is a hilarious and heartfelt look at the joys of menopause and friendship — plus hot flashes, mood swings, and memory lapses! Join us on a trip of self-discovery, backed by a new soundtrack of toe-tapping parodied hits from the 70s, 80s and 90s. For these four ladies, menopause was not the end, but the beginning of a beautiful friendship where love conquers all, and friendships never fail.
 
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STEP AFRIKA!
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 7:30 PM
HISTORIC ACADEMY THEATRE

 
Step Afrika! blends percussive dance styles practiced by historically African American fraternities and sororities; traditional African dances; and an array of contemporary dance and art forms into a cohesive, compelling artistic experience. Performances are much more than dance shows; they integrate songs, storytelling, humor, and audience participation. The blend of technique, agility, and pure energy makes each performance unique and leaves the audience with their hearts pounding.
 
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DIANNE REEVES
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 7:30 PM
HISTORIC ACADEMY THEATRE

 
Five-time Grammy winner DIANNE REEVES is the pre-eminent jazz vocalist in the world. As a result of her breathtaking virtuosity, improvisational prowess, and unique jazz and R&B stylings, Reeves received the Grammy for Best Jazz Vocal Performance for three consecutive recordings – a Grammy first in any vocal category.
 
In recent years Reeves has toured the world in a variety of contexts including “Sing the Truth,” a musical celebration of Nina Simone which also featured Lizz Wright and Angelique Kidjo. Don’t miss this jazz legend on the Historic Academy Theatre stage!
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LADYSMITH BLACK MAMBAZO
THURSDAY, MARCH 7, 7:30 PM
HISTORIC ACADEMY THEATRE

 
The year 2023 marks the 63rd anniversary of Joseph Shabalala forming GRAMMY-Award winning group Ladysmith Black Mambazo. The group sings a traditional music style called isicathamiya (Is-Cot-A-Mee-Ya), developed by black workers in the mines of South Africa.
After leading his group for over 50 years and approaching his 75th birthday, Joseph Shabalala retired in 2014, handing the leadership to his three sons, Thulani, Sibongiseni and Thamsanqa Shabalala. Having joined their father’s group in 1993, their many years of training had prepared them in ways no others could be trained. Now, carrying their father’s dream into the future, the Shabalala Family continues the group’s success for the world to hear.
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THE PEKING ACROBATS
FRIDAY, MARCH 15, 7:30 PM
HISTORIC ACADEMY THEATRE

 
For the last thirty two years, THE PEKING ACROBATS® have redefined audience perceptions of Chinese acrobatics. They perform daring maneuvers atop a precarious pagoda of chairs and display their technical prowess at such arts as trick-cycling, precision tumbling, juggling, somersaulting, and gymnastics. They push the limits of human ability, defying gravity with amazing displays of contortion, flexibility, and control. THE PEKING ACROBATS are often accompanied by live musicians who skillfully play traditional Chinese instruments; the time-honored Chinese music coalesces with high-tech special effects and awe-inspiring acrobatic feats, creating an exuberant entertainment event with the festive pageantry of a Chinese Carnival.
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