Academy Center of the Arts

Lynchburg's Local Arts Center

Academy Pivots to Double Show Performances in Phase III of Reopening Virginia Plans

Academy Center of the Arts

(Lynchburg, VA) In the interest of the health and welfare of patrons, staff, volunteers, and performers, the Academy Center of the Arts, 524 Main Street, has increased health & safety policies for upcoming performances at our venues.

 

Select artists in the September and October months are now scheduled to perform twice per night to mitigate the spread of COVID-19 among patrons, allowing socially-distanced seating, limited venue capacities, and increased sanitation measures in the venue.

 

This decision is in line with public health guidelines regarding COVID-19, recommendations by state and local health authorities, and made with our community’s health and safety in mind.

 

“The Academy has always put our patrons, supporters, and community first,” said Brittany Griffith, Director of Programming. “That’s why, when COVID-19 began to spread throughout our region, that we closed our doors ahead of official governing regulations, and why we continue to put tremendous thought into how and when we will reopen our doors in the future.”

 

“With the announcement of Phase III plans from Governor Northam, we have been supplied a runway, with limits, to reopen our space,” said Griffith. “These double show performances will allow us to adhere to those guidelines while also offering as many tickets as possible to the community and supplying our patrons the best experience while on-site.”

 

Performances on double show nights will feature 65-minute sets without an intermission. All patrons entering the venues must also adhere to the Academy’s newly released Venue Reopening Guidelines while on-site. It is also noted that should local or state regulations change at any point, that these performances may be rescheduled or canceled to adhere to said regulations.

 

For more information on double show performances, see below:

 

AbbeyRoad: The Ultimate Beatles Party Band

September 5, 2020

6PM & 8:30PM Performances

Tickets: $20 – $36

 

Ladies of Laughter 2020 Comedy Tour

September 10, 2020

6PM & 8:30PM Performances

Tickets: $14 – $56

 

In the Light of Led Zeppelin

October 17, 2020

6PM & 8:30PM Performances

Tickets: $25 – $46

 

Additional double show performances to be announced shortly.

 

For more information or to purchase tickets, please visit academycenter.org or call (434) 846-8499.

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CURRENT ACADEMY HEALTH & SAFETY GUIDELINES 9/24/21

At the Academy Center of the Arts, the health and safety of our patrons, staff, performers, and volunteers is our priority. Like you, we are closely monitoring COVID-19 and its current impact on our community, and are following CDC guidelines and recommendations from local authorities and the Virginia Department of Health.


In response to current CDC recommendations, the requests of our performing artists, and to protect our community, everyone entering the Academy Center of the Arts’ facilities for Academy ticketed performances, classes, and gallery activities will be required to wear a face mask as of September 17, 2021.


– Guests must remain masked at all times, however, masks can be removed momentarily only when eating or drinking.

– Masks must fit snugly and cover the wearer’s nose and mouth.

– Masks will be readily available in our lobbies, galleries, and classrooms for patrons in need.


Upcoming events that require COVID-19 Vaccination OR Proof of Negative COVID-19 Diagnostic test result are listed at academycenter.org/health-safety-guidelines/.


Any patrons with tickets to an Academy performance that do not wish to comply with our current policies may receive a full refund through our Box Office, M-F, 12PM – 5PM, by phone at (434) 846-8499 or by email at [email protected].