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Building with Bluegrass

January 23, 2017 by Kate Scullen

Here at the Academy Center of the Arts, we love to jump at opportunities to work together with other nonprofits in efforts to benefit each other and the community.  There was an excellent chance to do just that when assisting the Amherst Habitat for Humanity in their fourteenth annual Bluegrass: Working on a Building 2017. […]

Filed Under: Community Outreach, Events, Music

Holiday Happenings

November 23, 2016 by Kate Scullen

This holiday season, the Academy Center of the Arts is excited to offer several heartwarming events for the Lynchburg community. Our holiday line-up will surely bring joy to children and adults alike. “With the hustle and bustle of the season, we thought that it was essential that we provide opportunities for you to spend time […]

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Romeo & Juliet

September 21, 2016 by Kate Scullen

This Friday, the American Shakespeare Center (ASC) will be performing William Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet. As part of our community outreach program, we have invited local high school students to a private morning performance to enrich their learning experience. Executive Director of the Academy, Geoffrey Kershner , is excited to share the ASC’s performance with […]

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Lettering Whimsy

September 19, 2016 by Kate Scullen

Like many others, I am often inspired by crafts posted on Pinterest and Etsy, especially those that involve creative and whimsical lettering. The Academy recently offered creative lettering workshops over the summer and many people who missed out expressed their wish that it would be offered again. If you did miss it you’re in luck […]

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Arts Uncorked

July 29, 2016 by Kate Scullen

Pets are part of the family! In our upcoming Arts Uncorked class, students will be able to paint their pet in silhouette form. Customize your painting with different backgrounds and your favorite colors. From these pictures you can see every Arts Uncorked class is unique but what makes it different than other painting classes? You […]

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Making a Musical – Tarzan

June 3, 2016 by Kate Scullen

We’re gearing up for another fun and BUSY summer at the Academy with all of our youth programming. There is one program in particular that I’m so excited about. I have loved the movie Tarzan for as long as I can remember because the music is phenomenal. The Academy’s Encore Youth Theatre will begin camp […]

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The arts, supporting those in need

April 29, 2016 by Kate Scullen

In the latest stage of a fruitful eight-year partnership, feeding those in need the Academy Center of the Arts has given a $5617.71 check to Lynchburg Daily Bread, a local non-profit that provides meals to the hungry, a sum coming out of this year’s Empty Bowls event. For the past eight years, the Academy and Daily […]

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The Art of Words

April 15, 2016 by Kate Scullen

Poetry is another art form that creates beautiful pieces and the Academy strives to provide a way for the community to enjoy it. On April 8 the Academy, along with Riverview Art Space, hosted the Poetry Group Reading Series. This event is held twice a year in the Lynchburg community. Guests heard from published poets, […]

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January Events & 10 for 10 Discount Card

December 31, 2015 by Geoff Kershner

“We are ringing in 2016 with a high volume of performing arts activity,” said Academy Executive Director Geoffrey Kershner. “We feel this is a great sampling of the type of activity we hope to continue to host moving into the future.” The Academy is also excited to introduce a new 10 for 10 discount card. […]

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Holidays at the Academy

November 28, 2015 by Geoff Kershner

This holiday season we have a wide range of events for the whole family to enjoy. Included are live theatre events, free films, a “drop and shop” event for you and your children, and a performance by our performing arts camp students. Celebrate the holidays with us.   Live From Lynchburg Town Thursday December 10th, […]

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