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The best value in live music! All tickets $20! Enjoy a different genre of live music monthly (excluding June, July, August, and January).
Roberta Lea and her Best Kept Secret Band hail from the Norfolk area. She is a strong soulful singer/songwriter who is making waves in the country music scene with songs like “Too Much of a Woman”, “Make Up Your Mind”, and “Uniform” – an ode to those who serve in our armed forces. Roberta is a Virginia Commission for the Arts Touring Artist and she is a member of the Black Opry Revue – a home for Black artists and Black fans of country, blues, folk, and Americana music. Don’t miss your chance to support this up and coming country music diva! Indoor 2nd Stage Show! Enjoy general admission seating in our Cardinal Ballroom. Plus, make the evening complete with wine/beer/beverages and snacks for sale at the show!
Don't miss the grand opening of FOUR new exhibits on March 20th, from 6-8pm. It will be a fun night full of art and discovery - perfect for date night or a fun outing with friends. Meet the artists at this March 20th gallery show and hear the stories behind their exhibit. Plus, this is a great opportunity to mingle with other local art enthusiasts, make new friends, and enjoy a wine/beer cash bar that benefits our ArtReach programs. Mark your calendar and invite a friend! New exhibits unveiled will include:
LIKE PEANUT BUTTER & JELLY
Lynette L. Reed and Elizabeth W. Seaver, friends for two decades, create artwork awash in color and filled with whimsy. Their paintings and sculptural work go together like peanut butter and jelly.
CREATIVE COMMUNITY ON DISPLAY
A mixed-media exhibition of works by members of the Chickahominy Falls Art Guild. Works include painting, fused glass, pottery and more.
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Join us from 12-6pm! Ready for a Spring refresh? Get inspired! Meet local artists and makers while shopping for unique handmade goods on Market Day with RVA Makers Market, an arts and craft faire highlighting a curated selection of Central Virginia’s greatest makers among rising stars who can’t wait to share about their process with you. Plus, The Center's four art galleries will be open with free admission, making this a great day of shopping and art! Mark your calendar and bring the whole family! APPLY TO BE A VENDOR
Renowned worldwide for high-energy spectacular showmanship, their viral video “Bring Me Sunshine,” and for being the first live band to reach the final rounds of “Britain’s Got Talent;” The Jive Aces have firmly established themselves as the UK’s No.1 Jive & Swing band. Enjoy classics like “When You’re Smiling,” “Mack The Knife,” and “Sing, Sing, Sing,” plus originals such as “La Dolce Vita” taken from their various albums. The in-demand sextet averages 300 shows a year and has worked with Van Morrison and Keely Smith and performed for Her Majesty The Queen. The Jive Aces have headlined and sold-out the Royal Albert Hall as well as thousands of festivals, theatres, and dance halls. Don’t miss their exciting performance at The Cultural Arts Center on March 30th! - Classics Show
Combining stunning acrobatics, dance, striking visual effects, physical comedy, and inventive choreography, Galumpha brings to life a world of imagination, beauty, muscle and merriment. The three performers create a sensory feast of images ranging from the ridiculous to the sublime, drawn together into a seamless whole, consistently bringing audiences to their feet! Galumpha is a triumphant mix of art and entertainment, offering world-class, award winning choreography and fun for the whole family in their new show titled “Art of Human Architecture.” - New Horizons Show
Back by popular demand, one of Richmond’s greatest treasures returns to The Cultural Arts Center for an outdoor afternoon concert of music spanning the genres of gospel, blues, jazz, soul, and more. Whether acting, dancing, or singing, Desiree never disappoints – so get your tickets now before they are gone! Center Field Outdoor Concert! General Admission Seating. Bring your lawn chair or blanket and join us for a fun afternoon of live music on our outdoor stage! Wine/beer/beverages and snacks available for sale at the show. Pets and outside alcohol are prohibited. Children ages 3 and under are welcome to attend without a ticket.
Join us from 12-6pm! Just in time for Mother’s Day! Meet local artists and makers while shopping for unique handmade goods on Market Day with RVA Makers Market, an arts and craft faire highlighting a curated selection of Central Virginia’s greatest makers among rising stars. You’ll be sure to find thoughtful and personal gifts for all the moms in your life. Plus, The Center's four art galleries will be open with free admission, making this a great day of shopping and art! Mark your calendar and bring the whole family! APPLY TO BE A VENDOR
If you like old-time swing and cabaret music, you will love the smooth and swinging sounds of Antique Melody Show. Anchored by the unique guitar stylings of Art Mayer and led by the ‘smoke-and-honey’ vocals of Marilyn Brown, this local swing favorite is fleshed out by Allen Cole on clarinet, Kassia Arbabi on violin, Andy McCarty on keys, and Carter Blough on the upright bass. Enjoy an afternoon of gentle rhythms and old-time melodies with Antique Melody Show! Center Field Outdoor Concert! General Admission Seating. Bring your lawn chair or blanket and join us for a fun afternoon of live music on our outdoor stage! Wine/beer/beverages and snacks available for sale at the show. Pets and outside alcohol are prohibited. Children ages 3 and under are welcome to attend without a ticket.
For the past five decades, Grammy-winning BeauSoleil avec Michael Doucet has been making some of the most potent and popular Cajun music on the planet. Born out of the rich Acadian ancestry of its members, and created and driven by bandleader Michael Doucet’s internationally renowned fiddle playing and soulful vocals, BeauSoleil is notorious for bringing even the most staid audience to its feet. BeauSoleil’s distinctive sound derives from the distilled spirits of New Orleans jazz, blues, rock, folk, swamp pop, Zydeco, country and bluegrass, captivating listeners from the Jazz and Heritage Festival in New Orleans to Carnegie Hall, then all the way across the pond to Richard Thompson’s Meltdown Festival in England. Don’t miss BeauSoleil’s return to The Cultural Arts Center as part of their 50th anniversary tour. - Heritage Show
PLEASE NOTE: Due to unforeseen circumstances, this event has been canceled.Please stay tuned for more special event announcements.
Kori Withers singer, songwriter and daughter of Bill Withers will be joined by the FreeHorse Arts herd along with special guests from the Richmond music and dance communities to include members from City Dance, Weekend Plans, and the First African Baptist Church Choir. Kori will share personal stories and perform music from Bill’s extensive catalogue, honoring his life and legacy.
