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Join Roads to Recovery for An Evening with Chris Herren
“What I’ve learned speaking publicly is that there’s strength in struggle and people need to hear it. They need to hear how dark it gets and how great being sober can be. The stigma around addiction cuts so deep that once you’re labeled a heroin addict, there’s no place to go and that’s the furthest thing from the truth.”
We’re changing the conversation on addiction and recovery. This event is a celebration of National Recovery Month with special guest Chris Herren, former NBA star and national addiction recovery advocate. Chris’s compelling story shows that addiction can happen to anyone, and recovery is possible for everyone!
In this very personal presentation, Chris will share his recovery story. He was a high school basketball star in Fall River, Massachusetts but battled with drug and alcohol addiction from the time he was a teenager. He went on to play college basketball at California State University, Fresno and Boston College. From there, he joined the NBA and played for the Denver Nuggets and his home team, the Boston Celtics. It seemed he was living out his dream, but behind closed doors, Chris’s addiction controlled his life. In recovery since August 1, 2008, Chris shares his personal struggle with substance use disorder for 14 years, and his recovery journey from addiction to sobriety.
Join Roads to Recovery for this inspirational evening. Meet Chris before the presentation, enjoy delicious hors d’oeuvres catered by Avenue Foods, and be inspired by Chris’s story and recovery stories in our own community!
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Tickets:
Base Ticket: $25*
*Plus taxes and fees
For more information or to purchase tickets to this performance, contact our Bank of the James Ticketing Office at (434) 846-8499.
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Accessibility
Age Requirement
All patrons, regardless of age, must have a ticket for this event unless otherwise stated. All ages are welcome.
Camera Policy
Videography and audio recording during the performances are prohibited. Photography of the set on stage is allowed pre-show, post-show, and during intermission. But we do ask that you show our designers and visiting performers some love by crediting them (and by tagging us) in your social media posts.
Content Advisory
The Academy Center of the Arts offers a diverse selection of entertainment. Not all productions may appeal to or be appropriate for every guest or for all ages. Ticket buyers should take responsibility for making informed decisions regarding their purchases. We recommend visiting the official show website of each show you are coming to see at the Academy. If you ever have questions about the content or appropriateness of a show, please contact us at boxoffice@academycenter.org.
Doors Open
Unless otherwise noted, our lobby doors open 60 minutes prior to show time and house doors open 30 minutes prior to show time for seating.
Parking & Directions
Parking is available on-site and throughout downtown Lynchburg. Our parking map (linked below) shows all of the free public and paid parking available. In addition, street parking is also available on most streets.
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Volunteer
Want to volunteer and see this show for free? Contact Mele Thompson, mthompson@academycenter.org, for more information.