Roanoke College Olin Hall Galleries
Friday, March 12, 2010, 6 – 8pm

March 12 –April 9
Olin Brian Counihan Paraphernalia for the Passage
Smoyer Jeffery Stockberger
Artist Lecture Thursday March 11th
• Jeff Stockberger at 5:00 in Olin Hall room #231
Artist Lecture and Opening Reception Friday March 12th
• Brian Counihan at 5:30 in Olin Hall room #231
• Opening Reception from 6-8 pm in Smoyer Gallery
Cost: Free
Contact: Talia Logan
Pulaski County High School
Friday, March 12, 2010, 7:30pm
A unique fundraising performance, produced by students, directed by students, accompanied by students, and performed by Mandi Townley (CHS choral director) and Jeff McCoy (PCHS Theatre Arts director). "The Last 5 Years" is a contemporary song-cycle musical that ingeniously chronicles the five year life of a marriage, from meeting to break-up... or from break-up to meeting, depending on how you look at it. All profits and donations will be divided equally between both schools to provide financial assistance to our students in this ailing economy.
Price - Low: $5
Price - High: $7
Directed By: CHS/PCHS students
Written By: Jason Robert Brown
Cast: CHS/PCHS music theater faculty
Age Range: Families
Contact: Mandi Townley (540) 382-5178
Brambleton Center
3738 Brambleton Ave
Roanoke 24018
Friday, March 12, 2010, 7:30 – 9:30pm
Calling all dancers to join us as we debut the gorgeous double gymnasium floor at Green Ridge Recreation Center. There's plenty of space to really move! DJ's Liz & Steve will play great dance music as always! Registration for dance must be made by March 10. No tickets will be sold at the door. Fee is per person
More info:
www.roanokecountyparks.com
Piedmont Arts
215 Starling Ave
Martinsville, VA 24112
Saturday, March 13, 2010, 10am – 3pm
Art JAM features work by six regional female artists, curated to showcase a varied array of media, including sculpture, fiber arts, multimedia, painting and jewelry. This exhibit offers the unique perspective of artists who collaborate and exchange creative processes. Art JAM is curated in conjunction with MINDS WIDE OPEN: Virginia Celebrates Women in the Arts. Gallery Hours: Tues - Fri: 10 am - 5 pm Sat: 10 am - 3 pm
Cost: FREE
More info:
www.piedmontarts.org
Bower Center for the Arts
Saturday, March 13, 2010, 11am – 4pm

For the past several months, the Bower Center for the Art has worked with a group of local artists, business people and civic leaders to plan an exciting season of art exhibitions and accompanying programs. Under the leadership of the Center’s Interim Director Sara Braaten and Exhibition Coordinator Sandee Shaffer Johnson, the planning group has worked to showcase and be inclusive of the rich variety of local visual artists and crafts people. “We wanted to bring the collective wisdom of the established artists together with the enthusiasm and energy of the emerging artist and the entrepreneurial spirit of local art businesses. Among the various work included in the show are the large colorful oil paintings of African women by Pat Dougherty based on the photographs of a friend and missionary priest. Other works include Christian icons in the Coptic tradition of Egypt, Ethiopia and Eritrea by Patrick Ellis, abstract mixed media assemblages and painted photographs by Sandee Johnson, and playful wire-art birds by Nancy Laurent Other local artists include Revelle Hamilton, Ryan Higginbotham, Joe Woodford, Dottie Stone, Pidge Morgan, and Christina Aviles. Ann van de Graaf, from Lynchburg’s Africa House and Violet O. Mitchell’s co-founder of SANKOFA ARTS have collected work from Lynchburg artists that follow the theme.
Art: art exhibition
Cost: free to the public
Contact: Sara Braaten
More info:
www.bowercenter.org
The Jacksonville Center for the Arts
220 Parkway Ln South
Floyd Virginia 24091
Saturday, March 13, 2010, 11am – 4pm
Photography by members of the Blue Ridge Camera Club.
The Jacksonville Center winter hours:
Sunday closed
Monday to Tuesday 10-2pm
Wednesday to Saturday 11-4pm
Art: art gallery
Cost: free
Contact: 540-745-2784
More info:
www.jacksonvillecenter.org
Greater Canaan Land Church
303 Chaney Lane
Gretna, Virginia 24557
Saturday, March 13, 2010, 6 – 8pm
FREE VIP TICKETS VIA WEBSITE!
Price - Low: 0
Price - High: 0
Directed By: Tanya Bennett
Written By: Tanya Bennett
Cast: Alisia Johnson, Taronza Graves, Tim Bennett, Tremayne Oakes, Geoffrey Moon, Keenya Redd, Jashanta Brown, Angelia Wimbish-Hunt, Dr. Cheroyl Thomas, Elder Gerald Kidd
Age Range: All Ages
Ticket Web Link:
tanyabennettplays.vpweb.com More info:
tanyabennettplays.vpweb.com
Pulaski County High School
Saturday, March 13, 2010, 7:30pm
A unique fundraising performance, produced by students, directed by students, accompanied by students, and performed by Mandi Townley (CHS choral director) and Jeff McCoy (PCHS Theatre Arts director). "The Last 5 Years" is a contemporary song-cycle musical that ingeniously chronicles the five year life of a marriage, from meeting to break-up... or from break-up to meeting, depending on how you look at it. All profits and donations will be divided equally between both schools to provide financial assistance to our students in this ailing economy.
Price - Low: $5
Price - High: $7
Directed By: CHS/PCHS students
Written By: Jason Robert Brown
Cast: CHS/PCHS music theater faculty
Age Range: Families
Contact: Mandi Townley (540) 382-5178
Bower Center for the Arts
Sunday, March 14, 2010, 11am – 4pm

For the past several months, the Bower Center for the Art has worked with a group of local artists, business people and civic leaders to plan an exciting season of art exhibitions and accompanying programs. Under the leadership of the Center’s Interim Director Sara Braaten and Exhibition Coordinator Sandee Shaffer Johnson, the planning group has worked to showcase and be inclusive of the rich variety of local visual artists and crafts people. “We wanted to bring the collective wisdom of the established artists together with the enthusiasm and energy of the emerging artist and the entrepreneurial spirit of local art businesses. Among the various work included in the show are the large colorful oil paintings of African women by Pat Dougherty based on the photographs of a friend and missionary priest. Other works include Christian icons in the Coptic tradition of Egypt, Ethiopia and Eritrea by Patrick Ellis, abstract mixed media assemblages and painted photographs by Sandee Johnson, and playful wire-art birds by Nancy Laurent Other local artists include Revelle Hamilton, Ryan Higginbotham, Joe Woodford, Dottie Stone, Pidge Morgan, and Christina Aviles. Ann van de Graaf, from Lynchburg’s Africa House and Violet O. Mitchell’s co-founder of SANKOFA ARTS have collected work from Lynchburg artists that follow the theme.
Art: art exhibition
Cost: free to the public
Contact: Sara Braaten
More info:
www.bowercenter.org
Southern Virginia Artisan Center
54 West Church Street
Martinsville, VA 24112
Monday, March 15, 2010, 10am – 12pm
Students will utilize a variety of painting techniques to paint details using richer colors and textures to create scenes of personal interest.
Register Today!
Cost: $49
Contact: Amy Reed
More info:
www.southernvirginiaartisancenter.org
Bower Center for the Arts
Monday, March 15, 2010, 11am – 4pm

For the past several months, the Bower Center for the Art has worked with a group of local artists, business people and civic leaders to plan an exciting season of art exhibitions and accompanying programs. Under the leadership of the Center’s Interim Director Sara Braaten and Exhibition Coordinator Sandee Shaffer Johnson, the planning group has worked to showcase and be inclusive of the rich variety of local visual artists and crafts people. “We wanted to bring the collective wisdom of the established artists together with the enthusiasm and energy of the emerging artist and the entrepreneurial spirit of local art businesses. Among the various work included in the show are the large colorful oil paintings of African women by Pat Dougherty based on the photographs of a friend and missionary priest. Other works include Christian icons in the Coptic tradition of Egypt, Ethiopia and Eritrea by Patrick Ellis, abstract mixed media assemblages and painted photographs by Sandee Johnson, and playful wire-art birds by Nancy Laurent Other local artists include Revelle Hamilton, Ryan Higginbotham, Joe Woodford, Dottie Stone, Pidge Morgan, and Christina Aviles. Ann van de Graaf, from Lynchburg’s Africa House and Violet O. Mitchell’s co-founder of SANKOFA ARTS have collected work from Lynchburg artists that follow the theme.
Art: art exhibition
Cost: free to the public
Contact: Sara Braaten
More info:
www.bowercenter.org
Perspective Gallery Second floor Squires at Virginia Tech
Monday, March 15, 2010, 4 – 6pm

hauntingly surreal figurative sculpture on display at open reception with light dinner. Come eat and meet the arist-free
Art: art reception
Cost: free
Contact: director mary tartaro
Southern Virginia Artisan Center
54 West Church Street
Martinsville, VA 24112
Monday, March 15, 2010, 6 – 8:30pm
Geared toward the student that has knowledge of the study of human form and would like to experiment with painting human forms using acrylic. Includes initial form development with pencil.
Register Today! 276-656-5461
Cost: $99, Supplies: $15+
Contact: Amy Reed
More info:
www.southernvirginiaartisancenter.org
Southern Virginia Artisan Center
54 West Church Street
Martinsville, VA 24112
Monday, March 15, 2010, 6 – 8pm
Geared toward the student that has knowledge of the study of human form and would like to esperiment with painting human forms using acrylic. Includes initial form development with pencil.
Please register a week prior to class!
Art: art class
Cost: $139
Contact: 276-656-5461
More info:
www.southernvirginiaartisancenter.org
Piedmont Arts
215 Starling Ave
Martinsville, VA 24112
Tuesday, March 16, 2010, 10am – 5pm
Art JAM features work by six regional female artists, curated to showcase a varied array of media, including sculpture, fiber arts, multimedia, painting and jewelry. This exhibit offers the unique perspective of artists who collaborate and exchange creative processes. Art JAM is curated in conjunction with MINDS WIDE OPEN: Virginia Celebrates Women in the Arts. Gallery Hours: Tues - Fri: 10 am - 5 pm Sat: 10 am - 3 pm
Cost: FREE
More info:
www.piedmontarts.org
Bower Center for the Arts
Tuesday, March 16, 2010, 11am – 4pm

For the past several months, the Bower Center for the Art has worked with a group of local artists, business people and civic leaders to plan an exciting season of art exhibitions and accompanying programs. Under the leadership of the Center’s Interim Director Sara Braaten and Exhibition Coordinator Sandee Shaffer Johnson, the planning group has worked to showcase and be inclusive of the rich variety of local visual artists and crafts people. “We wanted to bring the collective wisdom of the established artists together with the enthusiasm and energy of the emerging artist and the entrepreneurial spirit of local art businesses. Among the various work included in the show are the large colorful oil paintings of African women by Pat Dougherty based on the photographs of a friend and missionary priest. Other works include Christian icons in the Coptic tradition of Egypt, Ethiopia and Eritrea by Patrick Ellis, abstract mixed media assemblages and painted photographs by Sandee Johnson, and playful wire-art birds by Nancy Laurent Other local artists include Revelle Hamilton, Ryan Higginbotham, Joe Woodford, Dottie Stone, Pidge Morgan, and Christina Aviles. Ann van de Graaf, from Lynchburg’s Africa House and Violet O. Mitchell’s co-founder of SANKOFA ARTS have collected work from Lynchburg artists that follow the theme.
Art: art exhibition
Cost: free to the public
Contact: Sara Braaten
More info:
www.bowercenter.org
The Jacksonville Center for the Arts
220 Parkway Lane South
Floyd, Virginia, 24091
Tuesday, March 16, 2010, 3 – 6pm
Website Management for Artists (BIZ030910)
Instructors: Sarah Beth Jones and Rob Jones
March 9-18
Tuesdays and Thursdays, 3-6pm
Non-members $143/ Members $114
Learn the fundamentals of creating and updating your web presence. These days, it’s a global market for artisans with a well-developed web presence. This class will explore some of the options for creating that web presence, including how to choose between website services, what type of content to include and how to get started. Fully half of the class will be spent learning best practices for photographing your arts and crafts, and how to utilize images once they are taken.
Materials:
• Students should bring the camera they expect to be using for the foreseeable future, whether an inexpensive point-and-shoot or an advanced digital SLR.
• Samples of their artisan creations to practice photographing.
• Laptops are recommended but not required.
• Props and backgrounds for the arts and crafts are optional.
Beginning to Intermediate
Materials Fees: $0
Cost: Non-members $143/ Members $114
Contact: 540-745-2784 or
education@jacksonvillecenter.org More info:
jacksonvillecenter.org
Southern Virginia Artisan Center
54 West Church Street
Martinsville, VA 24112
Tuesday, March 16, 2010, 6 – 8:30pm
Introduces art and design related to ceramics. The history of ceramics and the foundations of ceramic techniques are explored. Slab, coil, and pinch forming for sculptural application are established. The student will develop good abilities for making sound work.
Register Today! 276-656-5461
Cost: $99, Supplies: $15+
Contact: Amy Reed
More info:
www.southernvirginiaartisancenter.org
Southern Virginia Artisan Center
54 West Church Street
Martinsville, VA 24112
Tuesday, March 16, 2010, 6 – 8:30pm
Introduces art and design related to ceramics. The history of ceramics and the foundations of ceramic techniques are explored. Slab, coil, and pinch forming for sculptural application are established. The student will develop good abilities for making sound work.
Please register a week prior to class!
Art: art class
Cost: $169
Contact: 276-656-5461
More info:
www.southernvirginiaartisancenter.org
Southern Virginia Artisan Center
54 West Church Street
Martinsville, VA 24112
Tuesday, March 16, 2010, 6 – 9pm
You will learn the basics of making your own beautiful and unique pure silver jewelry with PMC (precious metal clay). PMC is pure silver suspended in a clay like medium. In this hands on workshop, you will learn the basics of PMC: layering and adding texture, stone setting, torch firing and finishing techniques. You decide what to make in class: a pendant, charm, or earrings.
Register Today! 276-656-5461
Cost: $79, Supplies $50
Contact: Amy Reed
More info:
www.southernvirginiaartisancenter.org
Center in the Square, 2nd floor Sculpture Court
Tuesday, March 16, 2010, 6 – 7:30pm
Thomas Becher, "Marketing Your Work: Leveraging PR and Social Media to Get Noticed."
Thomas Becher combines strong writing skills, knowledge of the media and years of experience to provide public relations counsel to clients in many different industries. He is president and owner of tba (the becher agency), a Roanoke-based, full-service public relations, advertising and interactive agency with 10 employees.
More info:
www.theartscouncil.org…
Piedmont Arts
215 Starling Ave
Martinsville, VA 24112
Wednesday, March 17, 2010, 10am – 5pm
Art JAM features work by six regional female artists, curated to showcase a varied array of media, including sculpture, fiber arts, multimedia, painting and jewelry. This exhibit offers the unique perspective of artists who collaborate and exchange creative processes. Art JAM is curated in conjunction with MINDS WIDE OPEN: Virginia Celebrates Women in the Arts. Gallery Hours: Tues - Fri: 10 am - 5 pm Sat: 10 am - 3 pm
Cost: FREE
More info:
www.piedmontarts.org
Bower Center for the Arts
Wednesday, March 17, 2010, 11am – 4pm

For the past several months, the Bower Center for the Art has worked with a group of local artists, business people and civic leaders to plan an exciting season of art exhibitions and accompanying programs. Under the leadership of the Center’s Interim Director Sara Braaten and Exhibition Coordinator Sandee Shaffer Johnson, the planning group has worked to showcase and be inclusive of the rich variety of local visual artists and crafts people. “We wanted to bring the collective wisdom of the established artists together with the enthusiasm and energy of the emerging artist and the entrepreneurial spirit of local art businesses. Among the various work included in the show are the large colorful oil paintings of African women by Pat Dougherty based on the photographs of a friend and missionary priest. Other works include Christian icons in the Coptic tradition of Egypt, Ethiopia and Eritrea by Patrick Ellis, abstract mixed media assemblages and painted photographs by Sandee Johnson, and playful wire-art birds by Nancy Laurent Other local artists include Revelle Hamilton, Ryan Higginbotham, Joe Woodford, Dottie Stone, Pidge Morgan, and Christina Aviles. Ann van de Graaf, from Lynchburg’s Africa House and Violet O. Mitchell’s co-founder of SANKOFA ARTS have collected work from Lynchburg artists that follow the theme.
Art: art exhibition
Cost: free to the public
Contact: Sara Braaten
More info:
www.bowercenter.org
Floyd Artists Association
The Station
203 S. Locust Street
Floyd, VA 24091
Wednesday, March 17, 2010, 5:30 – 7:30pm

Learn how to use common facial and body measurements to create portraits that are realistic and true to the model. Students will begin with charcoal and pencil drawings and progress through color enhancements, learning the importance of value and composition. Students who take all the classes will come away with a finished full-color oil or acrylic portrait. Taught by Karen Sewell, founding member of the Floyd Artists Association.
Art: art class
Cost: $25 per night
Contact: Karen Sewell 540-745-3814 (then dial #1) or
artist@swva.net More info:
www.floydartists.com
Blueberry Hill Restaurant & Lounge
Wednesday, March 17, 2010, 7 – 8pm
Presented by STAR CITY SHAGGERS, Basic 1 starts Wednesday , September 5th. Every Wednesday 7pm, Blueberry Hill Restaurant & Lounge. Association members Dee Jays spin your favorite Shag & Beach tunes. Come join in with the greatest fun loving dancing the Roanoke Valley has to offer. No membership required and there is never a fee for lessons, dancing or fun. The motto is NO DUES, NO RULES, JUST DANCE.
Dance: shag
Cost: NO COVER CHARGE.
More info:
www.shaggin4fun.com
Piedmont Arts
215 Starling Ave
Martinsville, VA 24112
Thursday, March 18, 2010, 10am – 5pm
Art JAM features work by six regional female artists, curated to showcase a varied array of media, including sculpture, fiber arts, multimedia, painting and jewelry. This exhibit offers the unique perspective of artists who collaborate and exchange creative processes. Art JAM is curated in conjunction with MINDS WIDE OPEN: Virginia Celebrates Women in the Arts. Gallery Hours: Tues - Fri: 10 am - 5 pm Sat: 10 am - 3 pm
Cost: FREE
More info:
www.piedmontarts.org
Bower Center for the Arts
Thursday, March 18, 2010, 11am – 4pm

For the past several months, the Bower Center for the Art has worked with a group of local artists, business people and civic leaders to plan an exciting season of art exhibitions and accompanying programs. Under the leadership of the Center’s Interim Director Sara Braaten and Exhibition Coordinator Sandee Shaffer Johnson, the planning group has worked to showcase and be inclusive of the rich variety of local visual artists and crafts people. “We wanted to bring the collective wisdom of the established artists together with the enthusiasm and energy of the emerging artist and the entrepreneurial spirit of local art businesses. Among the various work included in the show are the large colorful oil paintings of African women by Pat Dougherty based on the photographs of a friend and missionary priest. Other works include Christian icons in the Coptic tradition of Egypt, Ethiopia and Eritrea by Patrick Ellis, abstract mixed media assemblages and painted photographs by Sandee Johnson, and playful wire-art birds by Nancy Laurent Other local artists include Revelle Hamilton, Ryan Higginbotham, Joe Woodford, Dottie Stone, Pidge Morgan, and Christina Aviles. Ann van de Graaf, from Lynchburg’s Africa House and Violet O. Mitchell’s co-founder of SANKOFA ARTS have collected work from Lynchburg artists that follow the theme.
Art: art exhibition
Cost: free to the public
Contact: Sara Braaten
More info:
www.bowercenter.org
The Jacksonville Center for the Arts
220 Parkway Lane South
Floyd, Virginia, 24091
Thursday, March 18, 2010, 3 – 6pm
Website Management for Artists (BIZ030910)
Instructors: Sarah Beth Jones and Rob Jones
March 9-18
Tuesdays and Thursdays, 3-6pm
Non-members $143/ Members $114
Learn the fundamentals of creating and updating your web presence. These days, it’s a global market for artisans with a well-developed web presence. This class will explore some of the options for creating that web presence, including how to choose between website services, what type of content to include and how to get started. Fully half of the class will be spent learning best practices for photographing your arts and crafts, and how to utilize images once they are taken.
Materials:
• Students should bring the camera they expect to be using for the foreseeable future, whether an inexpensive point-and-shoot or an advanced digital SLR.
• Samples of their artisan creations to practice photographing.
• Laptops are recommended but not required.
• Props and backgrounds for the arts and crafts are optional.
Beginning to Intermediate
Materials Fees: $0
Cost: Non-members $143/ Members $114
Contact: 540-745-2784 or
education@jacksonvillecenter.org More info:
jacksonvillecenter.org
Southern Virginia Artisan Center
54 West Church Street
Martinsville, VA 24112
Thursday, March 18, 2010, 6 – 9pm
You envision it and our local expert, Smitty Grogan, will provide oversight as you design and develop your own fine woodworking project. You will purchase the supplies and access our equipped studios and well known experts!
Pre Requisite: previous fine woodworking class or instructor permission.
Register Today! 276-656-5461
Cost: $79
Contact: Amy Reed
More info:
www.southernvirginiaartisancenter.org
Southern Virginia Artisan Center
54 West Church Street
Martinsville, VA 24112
Thursday, March 18, 2010, 6 – 8:30pm
A beginning class geared toward developing a knowledge of 3 dimensional experimentation and creativity. Students will work in clay and possibly wood making use of the additive and subtractive methods of study. Class will emphasize study of forms and how tone/value emphasize and enhance 3 dimensional form.
Please register a week prior to class!
Art: art class
Cost: $169
Contact: 276-656-5461
More info:
www.southernvirginiaartisancenter.org
Southern Virginia Artisan Center
54 West Church Street
Martinsville, VA 24112
Thursday, March 18, 2010, 6 – 9pm
Learn and use quilting techniques and sewing to create unique clothing.
Register Today! 276-656-5461
Cost: $99, Supplies: $20 to $30
Contact: Amy Reed
More info:
www.southernvirginiaartisancenter.org
Southern Virginia Artisan Center
54 West Church Street
Martinsville, VA 24112
Thursday, March 18, 2010, 6:30 – 8:30pm
Come join us and learn the basic stitches while you make a sampler scarf and other small projects. Instructions and patterns will be provided.
Register Today!
Cost: $39, Supplies: $25
Contact: Amy Reed
More info:
www.southernvirginiaartisancenter.org
Southern Virginia Artisan Center
54 West Church Street
Martinsville, VA 24112
Thursday, March 18, 2010, 6:30 – 8:30pm
Com join us and learn the basic stitches while you make a sampler scarf and other small projects. Instructions and patterns will be provided.
Register Today! 276-656-5461
Cost: $39, Supplies: $25
Contact: Amy Reed
More info:
www.southernvirginiaartisancenter.org
Unitarian Universalist Church of Roanoke
2015 Grandin Rd., SW
Roanoke, VA 24015
(at the corner of Grandin and Brandon)
Thursday, March 18, 2010, 6:30 – 8:30pm
We are a group on novelists, essayists, memoirists, and poets who meet twice a month. For information, please contact Betsy Ashton at
betsy_ashton2005@yahoo.com, 540.297.3585.
More info:
www.valleywriters.org
Taubman Museum of Art
Thursday, March 18, 2010, 7 – 8pm
Architects and designers Steve Badanes and John Connell will share their hands-on, global approach to environmentally sensitive buildings, housing, politics, culture, and the life of the planet.
Cost: $10 student/$15 members/$$20 public
Contact: 540.204.4122
More info:
www.taubmanmuseum.org
220 Parkway Lane South
Floyd, VA 24091
Friday, March 19 – Sunday, May 2, 2010

Floyd and surrounding counties hold a unique community of artisans skilled in the world of three dimensions. This exhibit celebrates the works of artisans in the New River Valley, from sculptors to jewelry makers, wood carvers to blacksmiths and more.
Art: art exhibition, art gallery, ceramics, crafts, found art, jewelry, metal, sculpture
Cost: Free
Contact: The Jacksonville Center
More info:
www.jacksonvillecenter.org
Piedmont Arts
215 Starling Ave
Martinsville, VA 24112
Friday, March 19, 2010, 10am – 5pm
Art JAM features work by six regional female artists, curated to showcase a varied array of media, including sculpture, fiber arts, multimedia, painting and jewelry. This exhibit offers the unique perspective of artists who collaborate and exchange creative processes. Art JAM is curated in conjunction with MINDS WIDE OPEN: Virginia Celebrates Women in the Arts. Gallery Hours: Tues - Fri: 10 am - 5 pm Sat: 10 am - 3 pm
Cost: FREE
More info:
www.piedmontarts.org
Bower Center for the Arts
Friday, March 19, 2010, 11am – 4pm

For the past several months, the Bower Center for the Art has worked with a group of local artists, business people and civic leaders to plan an exciting season of art exhibitions and accompanying programs. Under the leadership of the Center’s Interim Director Sara Braaten and Exhibition Coordinator Sandee Shaffer Johnson, the planning group has worked to showcase and be inclusive of the rich variety of local visual artists and crafts people. “We wanted to bring the collective wisdom of the established artists together with the enthusiasm and energy of the emerging artist and the entrepreneurial spirit of local art businesses. Among the various work included in the show are the large colorful oil paintings of African women by Pat Dougherty based on the photographs of a friend and missionary priest. Other works include Christian icons in the Coptic tradition of Egypt, Ethiopia and Eritrea by Patrick Ellis, abstract mixed media assemblages and painted photographs by Sandee Johnson, and playful wire-art birds by Nancy Laurent Other local artists include Revelle Hamilton, Ryan Higginbotham, Joe Woodford, Dottie Stone, Pidge Morgan, and Christina Aviles. Ann van de Graaf, from Lynchburg’s Africa House and Violet O. Mitchell’s co-founder of SANKOFA ARTS have collected work from Lynchburg artists that follow the theme.
Art: art exhibition
Cost: free to the public
Contact: Sara Braaten
More info:
www.bowercenter.org
Piedmont Arts
215 Starling Ave
Martinsville, VA 24112
Saturday, March 20, 2010, 10am – 3pm
Art JAM features work by six regional female artists, curated to showcase a varied array of media, including sculpture, fiber arts, multimedia, painting and jewelry. This exhibit offers the unique perspective of artists who collaborate and exchange creative processes. Art JAM is curated in conjunction with MINDS WIDE OPEN: Virginia Celebrates Women in the Arts. Gallery Hours: Tues - Fri: 10 am - 5 pm Sat: 10 am - 3 pm
Cost: FREE
More info:
www.piedmontarts.org
Southern Virginia Artisan Center
54 West Church Street
Martinsville, VA 24112
Saturday, March 20, 2010, 10am – 1pm
Learn the fundamentals of creating and artfully framing pictures, works of art, and other special items.
Cost: $59, Supplies: $59
Register Today! 276-656-5461
More info:
www.southernvirginiaartisancenter.org
Bower Center for the Arts
Saturday, March 20, 2010, 11am – 4pm

For the past several months, the Bower Center for the Art has worked with a group of local artists, business people and civic leaders to plan an exciting season of art exhibitions and accompanying programs. Under the leadership of the Center’s Interim Director Sara Braaten and Exhibition Coordinator Sandee Shaffer Johnson, the planning group has worked to showcase and be inclusive of the rich variety of local visual artists and crafts people. “We wanted to bring the collective wisdom of the established artists together with the enthusiasm and energy of the emerging artist and the entrepreneurial spirit of local art businesses. Among the various work included in the show are the large colorful oil paintings of African women by Pat Dougherty based on the photographs of a friend and missionary priest. Other works include Christian icons in the Coptic tradition of Egypt, Ethiopia and Eritrea by Patrick Ellis, abstract mixed media assemblages and painted photographs by Sandee Johnson, and playful wire-art birds by Nancy Laurent Other local artists include Revelle Hamilton, Ryan Higginbotham, Joe Woodford, Dottie Stone, Pidge Morgan, and Christina Aviles. Ann van de Graaf, from Lynchburg’s Africa House and Violet O. Mitchell’s co-founder of SANKOFA ARTS have collected work from Lynchburg artists that follow the theme.
Art: art exhibition
Cost: free to the public
Contact: Sara Braaten
More info:
www.bowercenter.org
American Legion Bldg
710 Apperson Dr
Salem, VA 24153
Saturday, March 20, 2010, 7 – 11pm
This is a Shag Dance and Silent Auction. All proceeds go to the Good Neighbor Fund and The Community Christmas Store. Member cost is $10.00 guests $12.00.
Price - Low: 10.00
Price - High: 12.00
Age Range: Adults
Contact: Dick Small
More info:
dicksmall@jetbroadband.com
Bower Center for the Arts
Sunday, March 21, 2010, 11am – 4pm

For the past several months, the Bower Center for the Art has worked with a group of local artists, business people and civic leaders to plan an exciting season of art exhibitions and accompanying programs. Under the leadership of the Center’s Interim Director Sara Braaten and Exhibition Coordinator Sandee Shaffer Johnson, the planning group has worked to showcase and be inclusive of the rich variety of local visual artists and crafts people. “We wanted to bring the collective wisdom of the established artists together with the enthusiasm and energy of the emerging artist and the entrepreneurial spirit of local art businesses. Among the various work included in the show are the large colorful oil paintings of African women by Pat Dougherty based on the photographs of a friend and missionary priest. Other works include Christian icons in the Coptic tradition of Egypt, Ethiopia and Eritrea by Patrick Ellis, abstract mixed media assemblages and painted photographs by Sandee Johnson, and playful wire-art birds by Nancy Laurent Other local artists include Revelle Hamilton, Ryan Higginbotham, Joe Woodford, Dottie Stone, Pidge Morgan, and Christina Aviles. Ann van de Graaf, from Lynchburg’s Africa House and Violet O. Mitchell’s co-founder of SANKOFA ARTS have collected work from Lynchburg artists that follow the theme.
Art: art exhibition
Cost: free to the public
Contact: Sara Braaten
More info:
www.bowercenter.org
Southern Virginia Artisan Center
54 West Church Street
Martinsville, VA 24112
Monday, March 22, 2010, 10am – 12pm
Students will utilize a variety of painting techniques to paint details using richer colors and textures to create scenes of personal interest.
Register Today!
Cost: $49
Contact: Amy Reed
More info:
www.southernvirginiaartisancenter.org
Bower Center for the Arts
Monday, March 22, 2010, 11am – 4pm

For the past several months, the Bower Center for the Art has worked with a group of local artists, business people and civic leaders to plan an exciting season of art exhibitions and accompanying programs. Under the leadership of the Center’s Interim Director Sara Braaten and Exhibition Coordinator Sandee Shaffer Johnson, the planning group has worked to showcase and be inclusive of the rich variety of local visual artists and crafts people. “We wanted to bring the collective wisdom of the established artists together with the enthusiasm and energy of the emerging artist and the entrepreneurial spirit of local art businesses. Among the various work included in the show are the large colorful oil paintings of African women by Pat Dougherty based on the photographs of a friend and missionary priest. Other works include Christian icons in the Coptic tradition of Egypt, Ethiopia and Eritrea by Patrick Ellis, abstract mixed media assemblages and painted photographs by Sandee Johnson, and playful wire-art birds by Nancy Laurent Other local artists include Revelle Hamilton, Ryan Higginbotham, Joe Woodford, Dottie Stone, Pidge Morgan, and Christina Aviles. Ann van de Graaf, from Lynchburg’s Africa House and Violet O. Mitchell’s co-founder of SANKOFA ARTS have collected work from Lynchburg artists that follow the theme.
Art: art exhibition
Cost: free to the public
Contact: Sara Braaten
More info:
www.bowercenter.org
Southern Virginia Artisan Center
54 West Church Street
Martinsville, VA 24112
Monday, March 22, 2010, 6 – 8:30pm
Geared toward the student that has knowledge of the study of human form and would like to experiment with painting human forms using acrylic. Includes initial form development with pencil.
Register Today! 276-656-5461
Cost: $99, Supplies: $15+
Contact: Amy Reed
More info:
www.southernvirginiaartisancenter.org
Southern Virginia Artisan Center
54 West Church Street
Martinsville, VA 24112
Monday, March 22, 2010, 6 – 8pm
Geared toward the student that has knowledge of the study of human form and would like to esperiment with painting human forms using acrylic. Includes initial form development with pencil.
Please register a week prior to class!
Art: art class
Cost: $139
Contact: 276-656-5461
More info:
www.southernvirginiaartisancenter.org
Piedmont Arts
215 Starling Ave
Martinsville, VA 24112
Tuesday, March 23, 2010, 10am – 5pm
Art JAM features work by six regional female artists, curated to showcase a varied array of media, including sculpture, fiber arts, multimedia, painting and jewelry. This exhibit offers the unique perspective of artists who collaborate and exchange creative processes. Art JAM is curated in conjunction with MINDS WIDE OPEN: Virginia Celebrates Women in the Arts. Gallery Hours: Tues - Fri: 10 am - 5 pm Sat: 10 am - 3 pm
Cost: FREE
More info:
www.piedmontarts.org
Bower Center for the Arts
Tuesday, March 23, 2010, 11am – 4pm

For the past several months, the Bower Center for the Art has worked with a group of local artists, business people and civic leaders to plan an exciting season of art exhibitions and accompanying programs. Under the leadership of the Center’s Interim Director Sara Braaten and Exhibition Coordinator Sandee Shaffer Johnson, the planning group has worked to showcase and be inclusive of the rich variety of local visual artists and crafts people. “We wanted to bring the collective wisdom of the established artists together with the enthusiasm and energy of the emerging artist and the entrepreneurial spirit of local art businesses. Among the various work included in the show are the large colorful oil paintings of African women by Pat Dougherty based on the photographs of a friend and missionary priest. Other works include Christian icons in the Coptic tradition of Egypt, Ethiopia and Eritrea by Patrick Ellis, abstract mixed media assemblages and painted photographs by Sandee Johnson, and playful wire-art birds by Nancy Laurent Other local artists include Revelle Hamilton, Ryan Higginbotham, Joe Woodford, Dottie Stone, Pidge Morgan, and Christina Aviles. Ann van de Graaf, from Lynchburg’s Africa House and Violet O. Mitchell’s co-founder of SANKOFA ARTS have collected work from Lynchburg artists that follow the theme.
Art: art exhibition
Cost: free to the public
Contact: Sara Braaten
More info:
www.bowercenter.org
Southern Virginia Artisan Center
54 West Church Street
Martinsville, VA 24112
Tuesday, March 23, 2010, 6 – 8:30pm
Introduces art and design related to ceramics. The history of ceramics and the foundations of ceramic techniques are explored. Slab, coil, and pinch forming for sculptural application are established. The student will develop good abilities for making sound work.
Please register a week prior to class!
Art: art class
Cost: $169
Contact: 276-656-5461
More info:
www.southernvirginiaartisancenter.org
Southern Virginia Artisan Center
54 West Church Street
Martinsville, VA 24112
Tuesday, March 23, 2010, 6 – 8:30pm
Introduces art and design related to ceramics. The history of ceramics and the foundations of ceramic techniques are explored. Slab, coil, and pinch forming for sculptural application are established. The student will develop good abilities for making sound work.
Register Today! 276-656-5461
Cost: $99, Supplies: $15+
Contact: Amy Reed
More info:
www.southernvirginiaartisancenter.org
Southern Virginia Artisan Center
54 West Church Street
Martinsville, VA 24112
Tuesday, March 23, 2010, 6 – 9pm
You will learn the basics of making your own beautiful and unique pure silver jewelry with PMC (precious metal clay). PMC is pure silver suspended in a clay like medium. In this hands on workshop, you will learn the basics of PMC: layering and adding texture, stone setting, torch firing and finishing techniques. You decide what to make in class: a pendant, charm, or earrings.
Register Today! 276-656-5461
Cost: $79, Supplies $50
Contact: Amy Reed
More info:
www.southernvirginiaartisancenter.org
Piedmont Arts
215 Starling Ave
Martinsville, VA 24112
Wednesday, March 24, 2010, 10am – 5pm
Art JAM features work by six regional female artists, curated to showcase a varied array of media, including sculpture, fiber arts, multimedia, painting and jewelry. This exhibit offers the unique perspective of artists who collaborate and exchange creative processes. Art JAM is curated in conjunction with MINDS WIDE OPEN: Virginia Celebrates Women in the Arts. Gallery Hours: Tues - Fri: 10 am - 5 pm Sat: 10 am - 3 pm
Cost: FREE
More info:
www.piedmontarts.org
Bower Center for the Arts
Wednesday, March 24, 2010, 11am – 4pm

For the past several months, the Bower Center for the Art has worked with a group of local artists, business people and civic leaders to plan an exciting season of art exhibitions and accompanying programs. Under the leadership of the Center’s Interim Director Sara Braaten and Exhibition Coordinator Sandee Shaffer Johnson, the planning group has worked to showcase and be inclusive of the rich variety of local visual artists and crafts people. “We wanted to bring the collective wisdom of the established artists together with the enthusiasm and energy of the emerging artist and the entrepreneurial spirit of local art businesses. Among the various work included in the show are the large colorful oil paintings of African women by Pat Dougherty based on the photographs of a friend and missionary priest. Other works include Christian icons in the Coptic tradition of Egypt, Ethiopia and Eritrea by Patrick Ellis, abstract mixed media assemblages and painted photographs by Sandee Johnson, and playful wire-art birds by Nancy Laurent Other local artists include Revelle Hamilton, Ryan Higginbotham, Joe Woodford, Dottie Stone, Pidge Morgan, and Christina Aviles. Ann van de Graaf, from Lynchburg’s Africa House and Violet O. Mitchell’s co-founder of SANKOFA ARTS have collected work from Lynchburg artists that follow the theme.
Art: art exhibition
Cost: free to the public
Contact: Sara Braaten
More info:
www.bowercenter.org
Floyd Artists Association
The Station
203 S. Locust Street
Floyd, VA 24091
Wednesday, March 24, 2010, 5:30 – 7:30pm

Learn how to use common facial and body measurements to create portraits that are realistic and true to the model. Students will begin with charcoal and pencil drawings and progress through color enhancements, learning the importance of value and composition. Students who take all the classes will come away with a finished full-color oil or acrylic portrait. Taught by Karen Sewell, founding member of the Floyd Artists Association.
Art: art class
Cost: $25 per night
Contact: Karen Sewell 540-745-3814 (then dial #1) or
artist@swva.net More info:
www.floydartists.com
Blueberry Hill Restaurant & Lounge
Wednesday, March 24, 2010, 7 – 8pm
Presented by STAR CITY SHAGGERS, Basic 1 starts Wednesday , September 5th. Every Wednesday 7pm, Blueberry Hill Restaurant & Lounge. Association members Dee Jays spin your favorite Shag & Beach tunes. Come join in with the greatest fun loving dancing the Roanoke Valley has to offer. No membership required and there is never a fee for lessons, dancing or fun. The motto is NO DUES, NO RULES, JUST DANCE.
Dance: shag
Cost: NO COVER CHARGE.
More info:
www.shaggin4fun.com
Piedmont Arts
215 Starling Ave
Martinsville, VA 24112
Thursday, March 25, 2010, 10am – 5pm
Art JAM features work by six regional female artists, curated to showcase a varied array of media, including sculpture, fiber arts, multimedia, painting and jewelry. This exhibit offers the unique perspective of artists who collaborate and exchange creative processes. Art JAM is curated in conjunction with MINDS WIDE OPEN: Virginia Celebrates Women in the Arts. Gallery Hours: Tues - Fri: 10 am - 5 pm Sat: 10 am - 3 pm
Cost: FREE
More info:
www.piedmontarts.org
Bower Center for the Arts
Thursday, March 25, 2010, 11am – 4pm

For the past several months, the Bower Center for the Art has worked with a group of local artists, business people and civic leaders to plan an exciting season of art exhibitions and accompanying programs. Under the leadership of the Center’s Interim Director Sara Braaten and Exhibition Coordinator Sandee Shaffer Johnson, the planning group has worked to showcase and be inclusive of the rich variety of local visual artists and crafts people. “We wanted to bring the collective wisdom of the established artists together with the enthusiasm and energy of the emerging artist and the entrepreneurial spirit of local art businesses. Among the various work included in the show are the large colorful oil paintings of African women by Pat Dougherty based on the photographs of a friend and missionary priest. Other works include Christian icons in the Coptic tradition of Egypt, Ethiopia and Eritrea by Patrick Ellis, abstract mixed media assemblages and painted photographs by Sandee Johnson, and playful wire-art birds by Nancy Laurent Other local artists include Revelle Hamilton, Ryan Higginbotham, Joe Woodford, Dottie Stone, Pidge Morgan, and Christina Aviles. Ann van de Graaf, from Lynchburg’s Africa House and Violet O. Mitchell’s co-founder of SANKOFA ARTS have collected work from Lynchburg artists that follow the theme.
Art: art exhibition
Cost: free to the public
Contact: Sara Braaten
More info:
www.bowercenter.org
Southern Virginia Artisan Center
54 West Church Street
Martinsville, VA 24112
Thursday, March 25, 2010, 6 – 9pm
You envision it and our local expert, Smitty Grogan, will provide oversight as you design and develop your own fine woodworking project. You will purchase the supplies and access our equipped studios and well known experts!
Pre Requisite: previous fine woodworking class or instructor permission.
Register Today! 276-656-5461
Cost: $79
Contact: Amy Reed
More info:
www.southernvirginiaartisancenter.org
Southern Virginia Artisan Center
54 West Church Street
Martinsville, VA 24112
Thursday, March 25, 2010, 6 – 8:30pm
A beginning class geared toward developing a knowledge of 3 dimensional experimentation and creativity. Students will work in clay and possibly wood making use of the additive and subtractive methods of study. Class will emphasize study of forms and how tone/value emphasize and enhance 3 dimensional form.
Please register a week prior to class!
Art: art class
Cost: $169
Contact: 276-656-5461
More info:
www.southernvirginiaartisancenter.org
Southern Virginia Artisan Center
54 West Church Street
Martinsville, VA 24112
Thursday, March 25, 2010, 6 – 9pm
Learn and use quilting techniques and sewing to create unique clothing.
Register Today! 276-656-5461
Cost: $99, Supplies: $20 to $30
Contact: Amy Reed
More info:
www.southernvirginiaartisancenter.org
Southern Virginia Artisan Center
54 West Church Street
Martinsville, VA 24112
Thursday, March 25, 2010, 6:30 – 8:30pm
Come join us and learn the basic stitches while you make a sampler scarf and other small projects. Instructions and patterns will be provided.
Register Today!
Cost: $39, Supplies: $25
Contact: Amy Reed
More info:
www.southernvirginiaartisancenter.org
Southern Virginia Artisan Center
54 West Church Street
Martinsville, VA 24112
Thursday, March 25, 2010, 6:30 – 8:30pm
Com join us and learn the basic stitches while you make a sampler scarf and other small projects. Instructions and patterns will be provided.
Register Today! 276-656-5461
Cost: $39, Supplies: $25
Contact: Amy Reed
More info:
www.southernvirginiaartisancenter.org
Attic Productions Theater
7490 Roanoke Rd.,
Fincastle, VA., 24090
Thursday, March 25, 2010, 7:30 – 9:30pm
Play Synopsis:
It's just an innocent omission, a little white lie; it's for her own good anyway. When grandma refuses to move to a nursing home to make room for her greedy relatives, they hold a fake séance so grandpa will tell her she should leave right away. But what would happen if the séance actual worked, and a stranger came over from the other side... and liked it so much he never wanted to leave!?
Reservations recommended and may be made by calling 540-473-1001. Leave your name and number and someone will call you back.
Theatre: play
Price: Adults $10; Students $6.
Contact: Attic Productions Theater ticket office
More info:
www.atticproductions.info
Martinsville High School Auditorium
351 Commonwealth Blvd W
Martinsville, VA 24112-1824
Thursday, March 25, 2010, 7:30 – 9:30pm
Taking their name from the name of a traditional Irish jig, Cherish the Ladies initially won recognition as the first and only all-women traditional Irish band. They soon established themselves as musicians and performers without peer and have won many thousands of listeners and fans of their music. With their unique spectacular blend of virtuosi instrumental talents, beautiful vocals, captivating arrangements and stunning step dancing, this powerhouse group combines all the facets of Irish traditional culture and puts it forth in an immensely humorous and entertaining package. Piedmont Arts On Stage! presents Cherish the Ladies Celtic Celebration in conjunction with MINDS WIDE OPEN: Virginia Celebrates Women in the Arts. Tickets available at
www.piedmontarts.org….
Music: celtic
Cost: $10 Student • $15 Senior • $18 Adult • $28 Reserved
More info:
www.piedmontarts.org
Piedmont Arts
215 Starling Ave
Martinsville, VA 24112
Friday, March 26, 2010, 10am – 5pm
Art JAM features work by six regional female artists, curated to showcase a varied array of media, including sculpture, fiber arts, multimedia, painting and jewelry. This exhibit offers the unique perspective of artists who collaborate and exchange creative processes. Art JAM is curated in conjunction with MINDS WIDE OPEN: Virginia Celebrates Women in the Arts. Gallery Hours: Tues - Fri: 10 am - 5 pm Sat: 10 am - 3 pm
Cost: FREE
More info:
www.piedmontarts.org
Bower Center for the Arts
Friday, March 26, 2010, 11am – 4pm

For the past several months, the Bower Center for the Art has worked with a group of local artists, business people and civic leaders to plan an exciting season of art exhibitions and accompanying programs. Under the leadership of the Center’s Interim Director Sara Braaten and Exhibition Coordinator Sandee Shaffer Johnson, the planning group has worked to showcase and be inclusive of the rich variety of local visual artists and crafts people. “We wanted to bring the collective wisdom of the established artists together with the enthusiasm and energy of the emerging artist and the entrepreneurial spirit of local art businesses. Among the various work included in the show are the large colorful oil paintings of African women by Pat Dougherty based on the photographs of a friend and missionary priest. Other works include Christian icons in the Coptic tradition of Egypt, Ethiopia and Eritrea by Patrick Ellis, abstract mixed media assemblages and painted photographs by Sandee Johnson, and playful wire-art birds by Nancy Laurent Other local artists include Revelle Hamilton, Ryan Higginbotham, Joe Woodford, Dottie Stone, Pidge Morgan, and Christina Aviles. Ann van de Graaf, from Lynchburg’s Africa House and Violet O. Mitchell’s co-founder of SANKOFA ARTS have collected work from Lynchburg artists that follow the theme.
Art: art exhibition
Cost: free to the public
Contact: Sara Braaten
More info:
www.bowercenter.org
Bernard's Landing Conference Center at Smith Mountain Lake
Friday, March 26, 2010, 5:30 – 8:30pm
The group will read "Laundry and Bourbon,” a one-act play by James McLure and “I’m Herbert” by Robert Anderson. Mike DeGeorgi, Mike Dittrich and Larry Sakayama will perform folk, jazz and blues numbers.
Cost: $5.00 per person
Contact: For reservations, Connie Canova at 540.297.6680 or
confred@b2xonline.com More info:
www.smithmountainartscouncil.com