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FRIENDLY CITY PLAYERS PRESENT: “PETER AND THE STARCATCHER” | COURT SQUARE THEATER
REMAINING SHOWTIMES:
Thurs (3/21) 7:30PM *Pay What You Will Night*
Fri (3/22) 7:30PM
Sat (3/23) 7:30PM
Sun (3/24) 3:00PM
GET YOUR TICKETS *Pay What You Will Rates available at the Door
Group Rate available for parties of 10 or more people. Please call The Court Square Theater Box Office at 540-433-9189.
Tony-winning Peter and the Starcatcher upends the century-old story of how a miserable orphan comes to be The Boy Who Would Not Grow Up (a.k.a. Peter Pan). A wildly theatrical adaptation of Dave Barry and Ridley Pearson’s best-selling novels, the play was conceived for the stage by directors, Roger Rees and Alex Timbers, and written by Rick Elice, with music by Wayne Barker. From marauding pirates and jungle tyrants to unwilling comrades and unlikely heroes, Peter and the Starcatcher playfully explores the depths of greed and despair… and the bonds of friendship, duty and love.
A young orphan and his mates are shipped off from Victorian England to a distant island ruled by the evil King Zarboff. They know nothing of the mysterious trunk in the captain’s cabin, which contains a precious, otherworldly cargo. At sea, the boys are discovered by a precocious young girl named Molly, a Starcatcher-in-training who realizes that the trunk’s precious cargo is starstuff, a celestial substance so powerful that it must never fall into the wrong hands. When the ship is taken over by pirates – led by the fearsome Black Stache, a villain determined to claim the trunk and its treasure for his own – the journey quickly becomes a thrilling adventure.
Directed by Justin Guidroz
MEET THE ARTIST DAY WITH CINDY GRISDELA, WEN REDMOND, RIVANNA WEAVERS, AND BILL GREWE | VIRGINIA QUILT MUSEUM
MARCH 16 @ 11:00 am – 3:30 pm
The Virginia Quilt Museum invites you to join them for a special day celebrating their current round of exhibitions and to meet the quilters, artists, curators, and creators. Enjoy a day at the museum, explore the exhibitions, see one of their new acquisitions, and hear from the artists and curators about how they create their work and curate an exhibition.
Schedule for the day:
11:00 – 11:30 am – Gallery Talk by members of the Rivanna Weavers
1:00 – 1:30 pm – Gallery Talk by Wen Redmond
2:00 – 2:30 pm – Gallery Talk with Bill Grewe on VQM’s Sewing Machine Collection
3:00 – 3:30 pm – Gallery Talk by Cindy Grisdela
You may come and go throughout the day and listen to as many gallery talks as you like. Along with the gallery talks, they will have one of their newest acquisitions on display in the conservation lab.
FLORAL ARRANGEMENT WORKSHOP | SAGE BIRD CIDERWORKS
Ready to unleash your inner florist while sipping on the best local ciders in town? Harmony Harvest Farm is teaming up with Sage Bird Ciderworks to bring you an unforgettable flower-arranging workshop with a side of bubbly goodness!
Join them for an afternoon of creativity, laughter, and the sweet aroma of freshly picked flowers. Their talented designer, Jessica Hall, trained by floral rockstars like Holly Chapple and Ariella Chezar, will guide you through the art of creating stunning foam-free floral arrangements. No experience needed — this workshop is for people of all skill levels!
Your Ticket Includes:
– A handpicked selection of farm-fresh flowers bursting with color
– Your very own reusable compote vase
– Expert design tips suitable for all skill levels
– As you craft your masterpiece, sip on a refreshing cider!
Grab your friends, unleash your creativity, and let’s make memories that bloom and fizz!
NOURISH YOUR MENSTRUAL CYCLE CLASS | FRIENDLY CITY FOOD CO-OP
MARCH 23 @ 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Want to learn more about how what you eat effects your menstrual cycle?
Join Friendly City Food Co-op for the Nourish Your Menstrual Cycle class with local registered dietitian, Lemma Brown! In this class, you will learn about menstrual cycle syncing and how specific foods and activity can impact your cycle symptoms. You will also taste test some simple foods and recipes you can try at home!
Cost: $10/$5 for Owners
Class size will be limited so sign up soon. Your registration/payment secures your spot in the class. Register and pay here, in person at the co-op, or with your Co-Go online order. Owners receive a $5 discount, as always.
FRIENDLY CITY THROWDOWN: COFFEE TASTING AND LATTE ART COMPETITION | BLACK SHEEP COFFEE
MARCH 23 @ 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Calling all baristas – at-home latte aficionados, retired baristas, current baristas! You are invited to battle head-to-head to see who can create the best latte art in this Friendly City competition.
Please register to compete by noon on March 21 using this sign-up form. The entry fee is $5, payable when you arrive.
Prizes outside of bragging rights include First-Place Prize – $60 cash with $45 in Downtown Dollars; Second-Place Prize – $25 cash and $40 Downtown Dollars.
Coffee lovers are invited to come watch to cheer on your favorite baristas and enjoy free coffee tastings on March 23 from 4 – 6 PM at Black Sheep Coffee. Sample coffee from Downtown Harrisonburg’s coffee shops and roasters, socialize and learn with other coffee lovers, and see who will be named best latte artist in this free event.
This is part of HDR’s Taste of Downtown Restaurant Month, a celebration of Virigina’s First Culinary District. Learn more about other workshops, passports, giveaways, specials, and more at tasteofdowntownhburg.com
MOSAICS WITH BARBARA CAMPH AND ELLEN FAIRCHILD-FLUGEL: PART OF THE 2024 ACT ONE MASTER CLASS SERIES | COURT SQUARE THEATER
MARCH 26 @ 5:30 – 8:30
Come join Ellen Fairchild-Flugel and Barbara Camph to make your own mirror, surrounded by mosaics! They will provide the mirror and all the other supplies for you mosaic around the mirror. Just bring your creativity!
This Class is FREE but Registration is required. Spaces limited, click the red “GET TICKETS” button to register today! REGISTER HERE.
RETRO CURVED PIECED TRUNK SHOW WITH ERIN FROM LOVE SEW MODERN | VIRGINIA QUILT MUSEUM
MARCH 30 @ 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Come roll back into the 1960s/1970s with Erin Grogan of Love Sew Modern. Erin will share her story and inspiration behind the 15 patterns inside her new book, Retro Curved Pieced Quilts. This collection of quilts has marked a monumental pivot in Erin’s career as a quilt pattern designer. She is excited to share the stories behind how each design came to be and the laugh worthy moments behind the process. Copies of Erin’s book, “Retro Curved Pieced Quilts,” will be available for sale.
Plan to spend the day at the Virginia Quilt Museum and make sure to register for Indigenous Quilts Presentation by History Outside the Box with Joe Gaines, Choctaw taking place from 2:00-3:30 pm. You’ll have time between the presentations to explore the exhibitions at the museum and enjoy lunch at one of the many great restaurants in downtown Harrisonburg.
INDIGENOUS QUILTS PRESENTATION WITH JOE GAINES, CHOCTAW | VIRGINIA QUILT MUSEUM
MARCH 30 @ 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM
Presented by T Carter of History Outside the Box, this presentation includes a colorful variety of quilts inspired by Native American and Indigenous history, culture, and lifeways. Through star quilts, wildlife applique, and beadwork, T shares stories passed down through oral tradition and exposes hidden histories. T will be joined by Joe Gaines from the Choctaw Nation for traditional singing, drumming, and a fun dance lesson!
Plan to spend the day at the Virginia Quilt Museum and also attend the morning program, Retro Curved Pieced Trunk Show with Erin from Love Sew Modern. You’ll have time between the presentations to explore the exhibitions at the museum and enjoy lunch at one of the many great restaurants in downtown Harrisonburg.
BROS, BOOZE AND BAD LUCK COMEDY SHOW | THE FRIENDLY FERMENTER
MARCH 30 @ 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Four comedians share tales of misfortune and woe. A drink or two may be involved…
