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December 2019
The Barter Players’ Frosty
The Barter Players Present: Frosty This wonderful story has been made into an exciting musical! A young orphan named Billy discovers magic in a stolen hat. When he places the hat on a snowman’s head, that snowman comes to life! But can Frosty the Snowman help Billy find his real family in time for Christmas? Join Billy and Frosty as they embark on a New York City adventure filled with thrills and chills, and as they discover that the real magic of Christmas is Love. “My audiences always enjoy these performances and beg for more.” — Jettie Baker Center, Clintwood, VA “To quote the kids, The Barter Players were amazing, awesome, and fantastic!” — Sullins Academy, Bristol, VA “In a word: WOW. Thank you for an unforgettable experience.” — Virginia Cooperative Extension, Blacksburg, VA “You guys are so passionate. We’ve had other acting groups come in, and you are the best ... Stay with us forever! You have the right attitude about theatre.” — Huntington High School, Huntington, WV Tickets: Student: $14.00 Adult: $20.00 For more information or to purchase tickets to this event series, contact our Box Office at (434)…
Find out more »Met Opera Broadcast in HD: The Magic Flute
Met Opera Broadcast in HD: The Magic Flute The Academy Center of the Arts has just announced the Metropolitan Opera HD Broadcast 19-20 season, featuring The Magic Flute on Saturday, 12/21 at 12:55pm in the Historic Academy of Music Theatre. A beloved holiday tradition continues as Mozart’s delightful fairy tale returns in the Met’s abridged, English-language version for families, perfect for younger audiences, with no intermission and a running time of less than two hours. Lothar Koenigs conducts a dynamic cast of standout Mozarteans in Julie Taymor’s magical production, an enduring Met classic with its eye-popping puppetry and stunning visuals. The Academy Center of the Arts is proud to partner with Opera on the James to offer a pre-screening talk, beginning 45-minutes prior to the screening. Join the Academy, Foster Fuels, and Opera on the James as Peter speaks about The Magic Flute and relevant topics related to the Broadcasted Opera. Tickets: Students: $14.00 Seniors: $20.00 Adults: $25.00 To view our seating map for the Historic Academy of Music Theatre, click here. For more information or to purchase tickets to this performance, contact our Box Office at (434) 846-8499. …
Find out more »The Barter Players’ Frosty
The Barter Players Present: Frosty This wonderful story has been made into an exciting musical! A young orphan named Billy discovers magic in a stolen hat. When he places the hat on a snowman’s head, that snowman comes to life! But can Frosty the Snowman help Billy find his real family in time for Christmas? Join Billy and Frosty as they embark on a New York City adventure filled with thrills and chills, and as they discover that the real magic of Christmas is Love. “My audiences always enjoy these performances and beg for more.” — Jettie Baker Center, Clintwood, VA “To quote the kids, The Barter Players were amazing, awesome, and fantastic!” — Sullins Academy, Bristol, VA “In a word: WOW. Thank you for an unforgettable experience.” — Virginia Cooperative Extension, Blacksburg, VA “You guys are so passionate. We’ve had other acting groups come in, and you are the best ... Stay with us forever! You have the right attitude about theatre.” — Huntington High School, Huntington, WV Tickets: Student: $14.00 Adult: $20.00 For more information or to purchase tickets to this event series, contact our Box Office at (434)…
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New Year’s Eve Bash 2019 with Audacity Brass
The Academy Presents: New Years Eve Bash with Audacity Brass Band About the Show: Join us at the Warehouse Theatre as we ring in NYE 2019 at the New Year's Eve Bash, featuring two 75-minute sets from Audacity Brass and a late-night set with DJ Phinestro, from 9:00pm - 1:00am. Celebrate the ROARING 20s with dancing, drinks, a champagne toast, and a countdown to the New Year! This event is standing room only. Doors open at 8:00pm with house music. Audacity Brass begins at 9:00pm. DJ Phinestro takes over for his late-night set after the NYE Countdown at 12am. Tickets: Advanced: $20.00 Day-of: $25.00 For more information or to purchase tickets to this performance, contact our Box Office at (434) 846-8499. Sponsored By: Know Before You Go: All patrons, regardless of age, must have a ticket for this performance unless otherwise stated. All ages are welcome. 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…
Find out more »January 2020
First Fridays
We are proud to feature a variety of artwork throughout the year in our three gallery spaces on the Academy Center of the Arts campus. Galleries include: the Ann White Academy Gallery and Art Up Front Gallery, both located on the first floor of the Academy Center of the Arts at 600 Main Street and The Arts Education Lobby, located at Commerce & 5th Streets in historic Downtown Lynchburg. Click here to see this month’s exhibit. Join the Academy every First Fridays Lynchburg, from 5:00pm – 8:00pm, as we unveil our latest art exhibits, featuring an array of local, regional and national artists presenting works in varying mediums. First Fridays at the Academy are sponsored by Select Bank.
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Timeless Classics Film Series
Timeless Classics Film Series Every Wednesday Take a step back in time and enjoy your favorite classic films from the 30s and beyond! With iconic titles that span decades, the Timeless Classics Film Series has something for everyone. Grab some popcorn and retro candy, take a seat in our plush theatre chairs, and enjoy a classic film projected on the BIG screen in the Historic Academy Theatre every Wednesday at 1:30pm. Don't forget to grab the $.05 popcorn! Upcoming Films Include: Meet Me In St. Louis (1944) - January 8 An American In Paris (1951) - January 15 Singing In The Rain (1952) - January 22 Guys and Dolls (1955) - January 29 West Side Story (1961) - February 5 Jailhouse Rock (1957) - February 12 The Wizard of Oz (1939) - February 19 Kiss Me Kate (1953) - February 26 Tickets: General admission: $8.00 For more information or to purchase tickets to this performance, contact our Box Office at (434) 846-8499. Sponsored by: Know Before You Go: All patrons, regardless of age, must have a ticket for this performance unless otherwise stated. All ages are…
Find out more »Art Talks
Art Talks is an opportunity for the community to hear from the artists who are a part of the Academy’s network of artists. Each art talk will feature a different artist or artists who are either being showcased in the Academy’s galleries, on our stage or are doing interesting work in our community. The artist/s will share their process, perspective, and story. Join the Academy every second Thursday, from 5:30-6:30pm. Learn more at academycenter.org/gallery
Find out more »Palette Knife Painting: Winter Landscapes
Instructor: Alice Glass Students will work alongside artist Alice Glass as she takes them through her process of painting with a palette knife. The instructor will use a landscape as her inspiration for this piece and will show students how she utilizes different techniques to create her art. Much of this class will be demonstration based but students will come out with their own paintings by the end of class. Supplies are included. Artist’s Bio: Raised in a family brimming with commercial and fine artists, Alice Glass has always had a deep love for art, but didn’t start painting until early 2015. Her first experimental paintings gave way to a variety of subject matter including abstracts, florals, landscapes, Mediterranean villages, beaches, still life, and commissioned pieces of family houses and pets. Most of Alice’s work features bright and colorful acrylic paint on canvas, and most of her work is produced exclusively with her favorite selection of palette knives. Alice’s style is to quickly create her subject matter with broad painterly strokes leaving thick, expressive bands and pods of colors mixed on her palette board as well as the canvas itself. In less than five years, Alice has created more than…
Find out more »Family Saturday: Snow Man Nesting Bowls
Instructor Anna Ellis will help your children and you get in the mood for winter with a set of snow man bowls made of clay!
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FREE EVENT! Looney Tunes Marathon
Looney Tunes Marathon Free screening of 8 classic Looney Tune cartoons followed by the animated film Space Jam Join the Academy and a special, anonymous Advocate for the Arts, as we host a Looney Tunes Marathon on Saturday, January 11, 2020, in the Historic Academy Theatre. Grab a plush theatre seat and enjoy 8 classic Looney Tunes cartoons, followed by the 1996 film Space Jam. Concessions will be sold. Tickets to this event are FREE but must be reserved. Tickets are limited to the first 600 patrons. Please bring a non-perishable food item to donate to the Knights of Columbus food drive to benefit local food banks. Donation is not required for free admission to the program. Looney Tunes Marathon Line-Up: Old Glory Knighty Knight Bugs Feed The Kitty There They Go-Go-Go Walky Talky Hawky For Scent-imental Reasons A Bird In A Guilty Cage Jumpin' Jupiter Rabbit Seasoning Followed by a screening of Space Jam Tickets: FREE - Reserve here For more information or to reserve FREE tickets to this event, contact our Box Office at (434) 846-8499. Sponsored By: Know Before You Go: All patrons, regardless…
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