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January 2018
Young Artist Competition: Auditions
The Young Artist Competition (YAC) is held annually at Chancellor Baptist Church. This competition for aspiring students of classical instruments and voice provides them an opportunity to display their talent and be rewarded for it. Winners are invited to perform with the Avery Ballet and in a preconcert program at our annual Chamber Music Festival. The YAC Finals Concert welcomes the general public.
Find out more »Young Artist Competition: Finals Concert
The Young Artist Competition (YAC) is held annually at Chancellor Baptist Church. This competition for aspiring students of classical instruments and voice provides them an opportunity to display their talent and be rewarded for it. Winners are invited to perform with the Avery Ballet and in a preconcert program at our annual Chamber Music Festival. The YAC Finals Concert welcomes the general public.
Find out more »February 2018
The Mountaintop
Dates: To be announced. Fred Franklin, artistic director of The Rude Mechanicals, will direct this play about Martin Luther King, Jr. on the eve of his assassination in 1968. This production is a worthy addition to your Black History Month calendar.
Find out more »March 2018
Annual gala: Blues Gaye-la
ArtsLIVE! will hold its 2018 Annual Benefit Gala, Blues Gaye-la, featuring Gaye Adegbalola & The Wild Rūtz on Saturday, March 3, 2018, 7-10 pm, at the Fredericksburg Country Club.* Born and educated in Fredericksburg, Gaye Adegbalola will entertain with her special blend of blues vocals and music provided by her internationally recognized band. Tickets are $70 VIP ** (includes a 45 minute Q&A with Gaye prior to the concert, hors d’oeuvres, reserved up-front seating with two bottles of wine per…
Find out more »Virginia Opera in the schools
Enthusiastic response from teachers and students has resulted in our continued support of Virginia Opera in schools throughout the region. Funding from our members, grants, and the Virginia Commission for the Arts allows ArtsLIVE! to present performances from Virginia Opera for children in grades K-5. Last year, Virginia Opera entertained, educated and inspired more than 7,400 students in 16 schools in the greater Fredericksburg area.
Find out more »YAC Winners perform with the POPS
The Rappahannock POPS Orchestra presents “Power with the POPS” featuring ArtsLIVE! Young Artist Competition Winners performing solo works with the POPS. The POPS will also welcome special guest artists, “Zack Smith and The Dixie Power Trio”!! A long-time vision for both the POPS and the DPT, this collaboration will finally happen live, in Fredericksburg, on March 31st. Don’t miss this dynamic program of young soloists, Virginia’s only Pops orchestra, and the sensational Dixie Power Trio! This is guaranteed to be an…
Find out more »April 2018
Virginia Opera in the schools
Enthusiastic response from teachers and students has resulted in our continued support of Virginia Opera in schools throughout the region. Funding from our members, grants, and the Virginia Commission for the Arts allows ArtsLIVE! to present performances from Virginia Opera for children in grades K-5. Last year, Virginia Opera entertained, educated and inspired more than 7,400 students in 16 schools in the greater Fredericksburg area.
Find out more »Dress Rehearsal for Ladyfingers
ArtsLIVE! is presenting a unique experience to attend the dress rehearsal for Ladyfingers on Saturday, April 14 @ 3 pm. Reservations for the dress rehearsal can be made by making a donation or by calling (540) 374-5040. Venue: Private Home of Ann and Bill Doumas 912 Marye Street Fredericksburg, VA 22401 Parking available on both sides of Littlepage Street and Sunken Road.
Find out more »Ladyfingers – New Date – April 15
New Concert Date: April 15 8 Hands, 4 Ladies, 2 Pianos! Featuring: Ann Doumas, Rhoda Eagan, Miriam Parsons, and Nancy Gasparovic Ann Doumas, Rhoda Eagan, Miriam Parsons, and Nancy Gasparovic This house concert will feature lovely local ladies who will tickle the ivories in a piano concert in an up-close and personal venue. You will sit within feet of the musicians and will be able to interact with them afterward in a reception. Tickets are $20 and benefit ArtsLIVE!’s special…
Find out more »Virginia Opera in the schools
Enthusiastic response from teachers and students has resulted in our continued support of Virginia Opera in schools throughout the region. Funding from our members, grants, and the Virginia Commission for the Arts allows ArtsLIVE! to present performances from Virginia Opera for children in grades K-5. Last year, Virginia Opera entertained, educated and inspired more than 7,400 students in 16 schools in the greater Fredericksburg area.
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