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Friendly City Events: Where Visions Come to Life

July 25, 2024 by Haley Thomas

Nestled in the heart of Downtown Harrisonburg, Friendly City Events has quickly become a beacon for local gatherings and celebrations since its inception just over seven months ago. Taron Bryant, the visionary behind this vibrant venue, sat down with HDR to share more about his journey from idea to execution and the thriving community space he's created. more

Women Spies of WWII at the Central Library

July 8, 2024 by Lauryn Moore

MRL is excited to welcome Amanda Ohlke of the International Spy Museum to Central Library on Thursday, July 25th for Women Spies of WWII! From 6 to 7 PM, Amanda will discuss true stories of daring women spies in the war, including Virginia Hall and Noor Inayat Khan. Swipe to see some recommended reads for the event! 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

OASIS Reception Highlight Local Authors

June 14, 2024 by Andrea Dono

June 28:5-7:  OASIS Reception to Honor Our Local Authors and Highlight Their Works. Program: 5-5:30 Drinks and snacks; 5:30-6:30 Readings by the authors; 6:30-7 Social time. Details: Bob Bersson, RDBersson@gmail.com and 540-209-7835. more

Paint and Purr with Aristocat Cafe

June 3, 2024 by Lauryn Moore

Join us for a delightfully playful event! Spend quality time creating art alongside our adorable, adoptable cats! Let your creativity flow as you sip on one of two featured drinks, specially crafted to add an extra touch of sparkle to your time. We welcome everyone looking for a fun and unique way to spend time creating, and this event will be a memorable experience filled with furry friends and fun! more

Paint and Purr with Aristocat Cafe

June 3, 2024 by Lauryn Moore

Join us for a delightfully playful event! Spend quality time creating art alongside our adorable, adoptable cats! Let your creativity flow as you sip on one of two featured drinks, specially crafted to add an extra touch of sparkle to your time. We welcome everyone looking for a fun and unique way to spend time creating, and this event will be a memorable experience filled with furry friends and fun! 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

First Friday, a special treat! Airbrush Tattoos!

May 30, 2024 by Andrea Dono

June 7, 5-7: First Friday, a special treat! Airbrush Tattoos! Our own Erin Harrigan will be doing this fun activity; $3 for a small tattoos and $5 for a larger tattoo! more

Artist Pia Winters “Evolution” Show @ OASIS

May 30, 2024 by Andrea Dono

June1-27:. OASIS member Pia Winter has a new show “Evolution” which depicts her artistic journey. Pia’s work is incredibly unique in that she paints with resin!  Her subjects can be surreal, can glow in the dark, and are always beautifully displayed.  Join us for First Friday, June 7, with light refreshments and live music by Simply Folk. more