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Poinsettia Tea at Hotel Madison

November 12, 2024 by Andrea Dono

Arrive to the sounds of holiday harp music. While sipping on tea and indulging in delectable treats, be entertained with a delightful performance by Kate Campbell Stevenson. She will  step into the character of Eleanor Roosevelt, a great humanitarian who overcame obstacles and challenges to inspire others to serve in their communities and around the world. more

First Fridays of the Valley

October 4, 2024 by Ben Corrigan

– Arts Council of the Valley (ACV) delightfully shares its October more

Blue Streaks and Future Rocktown Band Join Forces to Open for Levitt AMP Harrisonburg Music Series

June 28, 2024 by Haley Thomas

Wednesday evening, Harrisonburg and Rockingham’s high school bands joined forces, donned their matching tie-dye T-shirts and marched onto the Turner Pavilion lawn. With approximately 1,400 community members in attendance, the marching bands kicked off the first show of HDR’s Levitt AMP Harrisonburg Music Series. more

Best. Weekend. Ever. @ OASIS!

June 14, 2024 by Andrea Dono

June 15, 12-5: Best.Weekend.Ever.   OASIS always participates in this wonderful downtown event!  In addition to artists set up outside OASIS, Sarah Lock and helpers will be running the tote bag painting tent.  Jan Riddleberger and Barbara Camph will be managing the community mural.  And we will have a custom-made putt putt hole on the Water Street side of our building. more

Water Street Window Gallery

May 30, 2024 by Andrea Dono

June1-27: “Art for All” is the title of our West Water Street Window exhibit.  This will be a rainbow-themed exhibit by several OASIS members.  The exhibit is sponsored by The Golden Girls (Jan Riddleberger, Susan Elliott, Sarah Lock and Barbara Camph). more

“Juxtaposed” Opening Reception

May 24, 2024 by Andrea Dono

Arts Council of the Valley (ACV) celebrates the opening of a new exhibition, "Juxtaposed," at Smith House Galleries on June 7, with a reception 5-7pm during First Fridays of the Valley. "Juxtaposed" features watercolor paintings by Brenda Hounshell. Join us for the opening reception, sponsored by Violet and Michael Allain, and enjoy a chat with the artist, light refreshments, and live music by Dr. Diane Phoenix-Neal and Sunny Robertello! more