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Host and Creator of This American Life Speaks in Lynchburg

September 30, 2019 by Morgan Yeatts

Ira Glass is visiting the Academy Center of the Arts for a special, one-night appearance that you won’t want to miss! The host and creator of the public radio program This American Life will be sharing personal stories of Americans, what inspires him to create, and lessons he’s learned through his successes and failures.    […]

Filed Under: Events Tagged With: academy, historic theatre, ira glass

The Best of Us Celebrates Community

February 6, 2019 by Morgan Yeatts

Written by: Morgan Yeatts   For two years now, the Academy Center of the Arts has partnered with Alpha Phi Alpha, the first African American greek fraternity, to present The Best of Us, an awards ceremony dedicated to acknowledging and celebrating the Black community, organizations, and individuals who have made contributions in the Lynchburg area. […]

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Over 600 Lynchburg Area Music Students Gain Access to Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra

November 26, 2018 by Brittany Griffith

Contact: Brittany Griffith Director of Communications and Marketing (434) 528-3256 x131 [email protected]   OVER 600 LYNCHBURG AREA MUSIC STUDENTS GAIN ACCESS TO THE JAZZ AT LINCOLN CENTER ORCHESTRA   The Academy Center of the Arts’ staff and board are proud to share that over 600 local middle and high school music students will travel to […]

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Lynchstock Music Festival 2018

October 3, 2018 by Morgan Yeatts

by Morgan Yeatts   The Academy Center of the Arts is proud to be presenting the sixth annual Lynchstock Music Festival! Since its beginning, Lynchstock has been one of the most attended and loved events in Lynchburg. This year, the festival will be held in the fall rather than the spring, on the 20th of […]

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Riverfront Park Concert Series Finale: Wynona and the Big Noise

August 31, 2018 by Morgan Yeatts

Even before the gates opened at 5:00 for happy hour, fans were camped outside, waiting to claim their spot in the grass to see Wynonna Judd and her band, The Big Noise. They were soon joined by hundreds more who trickled through the entrances in pairs and groups.   The mixed drinks and beer were […]

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A Session on Storytelling with Brian Reed

May 2, 2018 by Brittany Griffith

In April, Brian Reed visited the Academy Center of the Arts’ Warehouse Theatre to discuss all things S-Town, as well as his work on Serial and as Senior Producer on This American Life, produced in collaboration with Chicago Public Medi and delivered to stations by PRX The Public Radio Exchange.   During the event, fans learned more […]

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Summer Camps and Classes are Now Online

April 18, 2018 by Brittany Griffith

Spend your summer at the Academy Center of the Arts! This year, we’re offering over 40 camps and classes for students of all ages.   Try your hand at pottery, drawing, painting, and more! Take the stage in our youth theatre camps, or visit the darkroom to learn about black and white photography. Build your […]

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Facebook and NEA Reps Head to Create Lynchburg 2018

February 6, 2018 by Brittany Griffith

The City of Lynchburg Office of Economic Development & Tourism, the Small Business Development Center, and the Academy Center of the Arts have teamed up to host the second annual Create Lynchburg Conference on Saturday, February 24, 2018, at the Academy Center of the Arts’ Warehouse Theatre.   Create Lynchburg is a conference for Lynchburg’s […]

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The Big Draw was a Big Hit

October 25, 2017 by Brittany Griffith

Written by: Kristin Harris Saturday afternoon, October 14, the Academy Center of the Arts in Lynchburg, VA hosted a Big Draw17 Living Lines event. I knew I was going to have a good time and was thrilled when we had a full house with kids and adults making art and animation and loving it. I am most indebted to the Academy […]

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Oh, What a Night!

September 29, 2017 by Brittany Griffith

  Oh, What a Night!   Victor and I want to thank every single soul who contributed to the magic of this year’s Academy Gala.   We loved every second working on the event. We loved collaborating with the Academy’s fabulous staff and a truly gifted Gala committee, who made it such a wonderful team […]

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