Presented By Henrico Theatre Company! This good old fashioned domestic farce is about a married man in his fifties who suddenly learns he's becoming a father again. His last child, a girl, was born 24 years ago and, considering the fool she married, he finds the prospect of another unthinkable. Plus, his previously meek little wife begins to lay down the law. There's to be a nursery, a new bath, and she's to have her own checking account. Such dour capitulation you'll never see again. Plain, simple and old-fashioned laughter! Directed by Alex Godschalk.
From the co-writer of the Capitol Steps & an all-star cast of former Steps! Enjoy musical-political satire at its finest at this hilarious event! The Capitol Fools hold up a mirror to our crazy political culture, providing hilarious song parodies and foolish reflections that continue to inspire belly-laughter. See cast members from past seasons of the Capitol Steps performing all the beloved bits, the mind-boggling backward talking spoonerisms, breakneck costume changes, over-the-top impressions, and all-new song parodies reflecting the day’s news and election developments! Join us for the next political movement in comedy sweeping the country. Claim your tickets in advance before this show sells out. - Encore Show
Join us from 12-6pm! 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. Bring family and friends and take home functional art with a story! 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! LEARN MORE HERE!
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Award-winning singer-songwriter, Susan Greenbaum returns to The Cultural Arts Center for an afternoon concert outdoors on our Center Field stage.
A jewel of the Richmond music scene, Susan has released five albums, won several national songwriting competitions, and graced countless stages – opening for industry heavyweights like Patty Griffin, Todd Snider, and Kenny Loggins to name but a few. Don’t miss this exciting start to our 2nd Stage Series! 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. Con Salsa Food Truck will be onsite! Pets and outside alcohol are prohibited. Children ages 3 and under are welcome to attend without a ticket.
Rain or shine! (In case of inclement weather, the show will be moved indoors to our theater.) Slate River is based in Goochland, Virginia. Led by former Pinecastle recording artist, Michelle Nixon (vocals) and her husband Nick Nixon (guitar), the band is backed up by seasoned musicians like Randy Cook (Honky Tonk Experience / Commonwealth Bluegrass Band). Slate River performs classic and contemporary country music by the likes of Merle Haggard, George Jones, Alan Jackson, George Strait, Trisha Yearwood, Martina McBride, Reba McEntire, and Miranda Lambert. Bring your lawn chair and your dancing boots for this outdoor music bonanza! 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.
Hollywood Classics: A Musical Journey Through the Golden Age of Film with Special Guest Vocalist - Georgia Rogers Farmer! Join us as The Cultural Arts Center pairs your favorite Hollywood soundtrack hits from yesteryear with the Richmond Symphony in this beloved annual concert. RVA favorite, Georgia Rogers Farmer, has over 30 years of live performances to her credit and has been featured in productions with Virginia Repertory Theatre, Firehouse Theatre and many more. Claim your tickets today to enjoy this unique take on popular film scores as well as standard classical repertoire that has been featured in films. - Classics Show
Fun for the whole family! Admission is free with a donation to benefit the Henrico County’s Christmas Mother program. Rain or shine! (In case of inclement weather, the movie will be moved indoors to our theater.)
Presented by the County of Henrico Division of Recreation and Parks and The Cultural Arts Center, enjoy an evening film presentation of Wonka outdoors with friends and neighbors in our spacious Center Field venue. Don’t forget your blankets and lawn chairs. Strawberry Street Food Truck will be onsite!
You are also welcome bring any of the below (new) items to donate at this event:
• Teen or adult hats & gloves
• Stroller toys (no batteries required)
• Bath toys (no batteries required)
• Men's XL or larger flannel shirts
Don’t miss these Billboard World Music chart-toppers performing a mix of Irish, Scottish, Celtic Folk, and Celtic Rock music! Since forming in 1997, Gaelic Storm has risen from local pub sessions to an internationally-known touring and recording act! The band attributes their continued success to their well-diversified audience. The country-music folks adore the storytelling, the bluegrass fans love the instrumentals, the Celtic fans love their devotion to tradition, and the rockers relish the passion with which they play their instruments. Whatever your fancy, come out for a fun night of live music with this chart-busting, multi-national Celtic band. Claim your tickets in advance for this one-night-only performance! - Heritage Show
Explore FOUR onsite exhibits and meet the artists!
November 14th, from 6-8pm – FREE Admission and Family-friendly!
Mark your calendar for an exciting evening of art at The Cultural Arts Center! This FREE event is perfect for date night, team and family outings, or just a fun evening out with friends. Two new exhibits will be revealed at this event! All exhibits are family-friendly, so feel free to bring the kids for a fun art outing! Many of the artists will also be at this event, so you can meet and mingle with them and learn the story behind the art! Plus, enjoy a wine & beer cash bar that helps The Center’s ArtReach programs. New exhibits revealed will include:
OPENING MINDS THROUGH ART (OMA)
This award-winning Scripps inter-generational art program allows people with dementia to create vibrant works of abstract art inviting us into a world ofbold colors and exciting designs.
Our goal at The OMA Center is to help create a society that values older adults with dementia. We achieve this by building genuine friendships between people with dementia and volunteers as they engage in art-making. Additionally, we offer education, respite, and fellowship for caregivers. Our goals are achieved by:
• Providing creative self-expression opportunities that promote the social engagement, autonomy, and dignity of people with dementia;
• Providing staff and volunteers with opportunities to build intimate relationships with people with dementia;
• Educating the general public on the creative self-expression capacities of people with dementia through exhibitions of their artwork;
• Contributing to the scholarly literature on dementia care and the arts.
We invite you to attend the November 14th grand opening of this special exhibit and meet the amazing artists in this award-winning program. View opportunities to get involved in our OMA Center here.
REGIONAL & OTHER SPLENDORS
Robert J. Schuler is inspired by the beauty that surrounds us in nature, small towns, and waterways. Through his paintings, he enjoys preserving and communicating the beauty that he sees through the viewfinder of his camera.
MEMORIES OF NORTHERN GHANA
Chief Babs’ artwork comes from his memories of growing up in Northern Ghana, surrounded by Dagomba culture. Since coming to the United States in 2011, he uses painting and artwork to remember and celebrate traditional African dance, music, village life, hard work, and family.
RVA-LUG CELEBRATES 10 YEARS IN BRICK
The Richmond Virginia LEGO® Users Group is a hobby club for AFOLs (Adult Fans of LEGO) in the Central Virginia area and beyond, from Roanoke to Williamsburg and Emporia to Fredericksburg. RVA-LUG finds LEGO fascinating. It’s a fantastic art medium which knows no age, time, language, or cultural limits.
World class jazz from a hometown trumpet hero. Rex Richardson hails from RVA, but his reputation as a master trumpeter extends worldwide. From his days as a sideman with legendary jazz saxophonist, Joe Henderson to his current roles as a Yamaha Performing Artist and Professor of Trumpet and Jazz Studies at VCU, Rex Richardson has earned accolades as a “genre-busting” international trumpet virtuoso for his playing in both the jazz and classical realms. Join us for a night of stellar jazz by one of Richmond’s most accomplished musicians. 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!
4:30-7pm! Free and fun for the whole family!
In partnership with the County of Henrico Division of Recreation and Parks, The Center welcomes you to this beloved holiday event featuring:
• Magical holiday music performances
• Face Painting with Avian Mills
• Holiday performances by Henrico Pops Chorus
• Performances by the Midnight Ukelele Society
• Free hot chocolate from Brock’s BBQ
• A special visit from Santa to light our cedar Christmas tree at The Center’s entrance!
• A special Christmas ventriloquist performance by local favorite Chris Campbell
• Holiday Scavenger Hunt
• Performances by the Glen Allen Elementary Choir
• Richmond Family Magazine will be on site with a fun activity for the kids
• Sweets and treats by Oven Baked 4U
• Inside The Center, our Festival of Trees holiday exhibit will be open with free admission
• Explore our holiday gift shop, full of one-of-a-kind holiday gift ideas
Mark your calendar for this free holiday community event!
Paul Williams will be taking the stage to share stories and songs from his illustrious career. With selections from the holiday classic - Emmet Otter’s Jug Band Christmas, and songs written for the Muppets, along with a smattering of pop culture hits, audiences will be treated to a truly heartwarming celebration of the arts. Get your tickets now to enjoy this rare opportunity to spend an evening with this Oscar, Grammy, Golden Globe, Hall-of-Fame Award-winning songwriter, actor and author Paul Williams, along with his friends and co-performers from FreeHorse Arts. - New Horizons Show
Join us from 12-6pm! It’s a holiday bazaar like you’ve never seen before! 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! The Daily Coffee will be onsite. 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! LEARN MORE HERE!
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They’re wild... They’re wacky... They are truly wonderful women of song; and they are back! Join us for an encore performance of Henrico Theatre Company’s Wild Wacky and Truly Wonderful Women of Song. These ladies will light up your holiday season with a sackful of yuletide tunes that are sure to make you smile and laugh like a bowlful of jelly! Don’t be naughty, get your tickets now! 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!
Select dates February 6-9, 2025. Based on the Peanuts comic strip by Charles Schulz with book, music and lyrics by Clark Gesner. Happiness is great musical theatre! With charm, wit, and heart, You’re A Good Man, Charlie Brown explores life through the eyes of Charlie Brown and his friends in the Peanuts gang. This revue has songs and vignettes based on the beloved Charles Schulz comic strip. Musical numbers include “My Blanket and Me,” “The Kite,” “The Baseball Game,” “Little Known Facts,” “Suppertime,” and “Happiness.” Guaranteed to please audiences of all ages! - Classics Show
Returning to the Cardinal Ballroom for an Encore 2nd Stage Performance is local crooner extraordinaire, Lawrence Olds. His rich, smooth voice brings the standards to life as his combo of expert musicians shuffle and swing the night away. You don’t want to miss this evening of classic crooning with Richmond’s own, Lawrence Olds! 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!
A Musical Tribute to Prince brings the electric joy and eclectic funk of Prince’s music to the stage with vibrant, energetic and dynamic recreations of Prince’s greatest hits, funkiest jams and most soulful ballads. Accompanied by his incredibly talented band, Anthony Cosby, Jr. takes you on an unforgettable musical journey like you’ve never experienced before! Get ready to sing, dance, and party like it’s 1999 with this captivating performance that pays tribute to the musical genius of “The Purple One!” - New Horizons Show
Folk stalwarts Tom Paxton, Cathy Fink, and Marcy Marxer have been friends for decades and began weekly Zoom songwriting sessions early in the COVID lockdown. Come hear the fruits of their collaboration!
Tom Paxton has been part of the songwriting and folk music community since the early 60’s. His songs, first popularized by Pete Seeger include “Ramblin’ Boy”, “Can’t Help but Wonder Where I’m Bound”, “The Marvelous Toy”, and “The Last Thing on my Mind”, among many others.
Cathy Fink and Marcy Marxer are two-time Grammy® Award Winners with a career spanning over 35 years. Their superb harmonies are backed by instrumental virtuosity on the guitar, five-string banjo, ukulele, mandolin, cello-banjo, and more.
Together, Tom Paxton, Cathy Fink, and Marcy Marxer have melded their musical styles. Their concert performance will include both old and new material and please new and old fans alike. Claim your tickets in advance today!
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!
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! LEARN MORE HERE!
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.
Greg and Kate have moved to Manhattan after 22 years of child-raising in the suburbs. Greg brings home a dog he found in the park, bearing only the name 'Sylvia' on her nametag. This street-smart mix of lab and poodle becomes a main bone of contention between husband and wife. Directed by Amy Berlin.
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! LEARN MORE HERE!
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
12-6pm. Treat your tastebuds to all the best handmade ice cream around while also enjoying fun and games inspired by our favorite warm weather dessert! Event to include tastings, carnival games, ice cream art contests & activities, and more! A tasty event for all ages!
Back by popular demand! With propulsive rhythms and dazzling harmonies, this is a fast-paced musical romp through one of the most impassioned decades ever. Put on your leisure suits, halter tops and platform shoes and get ready to boogie down through 10 years of sound-breaking music! Directed by Amy Perdue.
