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6-8pm - Free Event
Don't miss the grand opening of TWO new exhibits at this special event! It will be a fun night full of art and discovery - perfect for date night or a fun outing with friends. Meet the artists 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 revealed will include:
BEYOND REALITY - Contemporary digital and mixed media artwork focusing on advocacy of global environmental issues. Features art by Cathy Ryan, Jennifer Wait, Richard Kahler, Ronda Rotz, and the KonKons.
THE JACEY GALLERY’S SPRING 2026 STUDENT EXHIBITION - This exhibit features artwork from students under instruction by Nancy Jacey. Artists range from ages kindergarten through adult. The unique and talented display of works include oil, acrylic, watercolor, colored pencil, and graphite pieces from all skill levels.
AND MORE!
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 28th! - Classics Show
“Vocally exquisite, musically phenomenal.” “A serious song-writer.” “A real winner!” These are the reviews that follow award-winning multi-instrumentalist and singer, Kevin Burt. A true master of blues harmonica, guitar, and voice, Kevin has been electrifying audiences throughout the Midwest for more than 25 years. An Iowa native and Iowa Blues Hall-of-Famer, his soul-inspired presentation is unique and personal, consistently drawing comparisons to the likes of greats such as Bill Withers, Aaron Neville, and even B.B. King. A prolific performer, Kevin is known to play over 300 shows each year. When he is not on stage singing and playing the blues, he is in the classroom sharing his knowledge as a master clinician for Central Iowa Blues Society’s Blues in the Schools program. He can also be found acting and arranging music for stage plays from Iowa City to NewYork and DC. Don’t miss Kevin Burt and his amazing band, Big Medicine, live in Glen Allen. One incredible night only!
Grand Opening from 6-8pm! A showcase of the expanding artistic visions of The Center’s instructors and their students in a variety of mediums. Come celebrate these talented artists, be inspired, and learn more about our available art classes!
Center Field Outdoor Show! 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. Fans of real country music will instantly recognize the authentic sound of RVA’s Slate River Band. Originally founded in 1989 by Michelle & Nick Nixon, the current line-up features the Nixons supported by Randy Cook (pedal steel), Morgan Easter (keys), Steve Easter (bass), Eddie Shiflett (guitar/mando), and Craig Lokey (drums). Slate River Band returns to CenterField with covers of classic country music hits from the 60’s to today – with an emphasis on the 90’s. Enjoy an afternoon of twangy, two-steppin’ classics by the likes of Martina McBride, Reba McEntire, Terri Clark, Mark Chestnut, Vince Gill, and more!
If you love hot jazz and western swing, you won’t want to miss the return of this Austin-based virtuosic trio! Back for another thrilling show filled with fast licks and smooth vocals, fiddler Elana James and company are sure to please the ears of even the most sophisticated listener. Hot Club of Cowtown has been burning up stages across the globe for over 15 years, garnering acclaim for their impressive improvisation, string-melting spirit, and undeniable skill. Come see what all the fuss is about! One night only!
Center Field Outdoor Show! 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. As a former executive director of The Crooked Road: Virginia’s Heritage Music Trail and a 20-year member of the Celtibillies, Jack Hinshelwood has been keeping Virginia’s Blue Ridge music traditions alive and well for over 50 years. Through his work as a singer, songwriter, and award-winning multi-instrumentalist, Jack has entertained audiences with a broad swath of traditional and Americana music on guitar, fiddle, harmonica, and vocals. He is a winner of the Knoxville World’s Fair Guitar Championship, the Wayne Henderson Guitar Championship, and a two-time winner of the prestigious Galax Old Fiddler’s Convention guitar contest. His most recent recording, 50 Years in the Making, features fiddler Michael Cleveland among many others. Enjoy the Jack Hinshelwood Trio live on our Center Field outdoor stage!
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Where can you hear one of Virginia’s finest swing bands perform with one of the nation’s top orchestras?! Look no further than Glen Allen! We are very excited to announce this special concert featuring the Richmond Symphony with Good Shot Judy! Experience classic repertoire, swinging standards, and jump-jiving good times at this incredible performance. One show only! Get your tickets now before they are gone!
What better way to close out the season than to swing with one of the greatest bands of all time! The Glenn Miller Orchestra, one of the most popular and sought after big bands in the world today brings its unique brand of smooth and swinging jazz to The Cultural Arts Center at Glen Allen. Formed in 1938 by arranger Glenn Miller, the original orchestra worked until 1942. The current band was formed in 1956 and has been touring worldwide ever since as a tribute to the wonderful music of this bygone era. Lush horn and wind arrangements soar above the soft danceable grooves of the rhythm section, as silky vocals flood.
Center Field Outdoor Show! 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. Helping us close out the season with a bang, Blood Sweat & Years – The Tribute brings the classic sound of Blood Sweat and Tears to life on our CenterField outdoor stage. This local supergroup features Julius Ray Pitman (lead vocals), Steve Paulini (electric guitar/lead vocals), Mike Moore (bass/vocals), JW Belden (keys), Buz King (drums/vocals), Howard Smith & John Stanley (winds), and Al Kiryakides, Andy Cortez, and Phillip Jones (brass). Enjoy the throwback sounds of BS&T’s biggest hits – “Spinning Wheel”, “And When I Die”, “Go Down Gamblin”, “You’ve Made Me So Very Happy”, and many more!
Join us from 9am-1pm. Creative souls are sure to find something to inspire them at this ‘yard sale’ for rehoming art and craft supplies that are not being used by their current owners. This event is held indoors. Interested in being a vendor? Gather up new or gently used supplies and projects collecting dust and sell them to other creatives who are ready for new inspiration! A small vendor fee applies; email kitty.tillman@artsglenallen.com for information.
