Join Rootstock Wine Bar on Friday, Feb. 7 for a free wine tasting with Randy and the opening of Your Mountain is Waiting, by artist Kelli Hertzler! These pieces capture the peaceful moments of escape, where nature and reflection come together. Kelli’s work will be on display all month, so don’t miss your chance to experience it! more
Join Arts Council of the Valley at Smith House Galleries on February 7 and enjoy an opening reception (5-7pm, during First Fridays of the Valley) for two new exhibitions: Trees and Other Friends highlights acrylic paintings by Billie Rosenberger, and When I Was Little: A Retrospective of Collegiate Artists and Their Growth features works in a variety of media by 11 artists of JMU’s chapter of the Kappa Pi International Honorary Art Fraternity. Meet the artists, discover their new work, and enjoy light refreshments while you're here! With support from The School of Art, Design and Art History at James Madison University (JMU), the exhibitions are on view through Feb 28, with in-person visits Monday-Friday, 11 am to 4 pm and on Second Saturday (Feb 8), 10 am to 2 pm. Each exhibition will also be available online. more
Arts Council of the Valley invites you to join in the arts-focused fun on the First Friday* of EVERY month! Throughout Harrisonburg and Rockingham County, 38 venues offer a variety of new art exhibitions, live performances, poetry, comedy, music, artmaking activities, food, and so much more. You can find a list of venues, online map, and details for all First Fridays of the Valley events – all updated monthly – at valleyarts.org/first-fridays-of-the-valley/! Thanks to Kathy Moran Wealth Group, Exclusive Sponsor for 2025 First Fridays of the Valley. more
It’s almost Valentine’s Day, a holiday filled with desserts, flowers, food, and love! Whether you’re spending this Valentine’s Day with your partner, family, best friends, or having some solo time, Downtown Harrisonburg has you covered with all your holiday needs! This roundup is a one stop shop for all the Valentine happenings in Downtown Harrisonburg. Make sure to read carefully because you may need to make reservations for events or preorder these sweet treats! more
Daaaance, dance the night away at Sage Bird! Learn a few swing dance techniques while enjoying some delicious cider or wine, nonalcoholic options also available.
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This classic suspense film finds New York City ad executive Roger O. Thornhill (Cary Grant) pursued by ruthless spy Phillip Vandamm (James Mason) after Thornhill is mistaken for a government agent. Hunted relentlessly by Vandamm's associates, the harried Thornhill ends up on a cross-country journey, meeting the beautiful and mysterious Eve Kendall (Eva Marie Saint) along the way. Soon Vandamm's henchmen close in on Thornhill, resulting in a number of iconic action sequences. more
December 14, 11:00-3:30: Santa’s Workshop! Come to OASIS! We are offering seven different “make and take” activities, from stained glass angels to ceramic and copper and glass ornaments to needle felting much, much more! more
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
– Arts Council of the Valley (ACV) delightfully shares its October more
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