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First Night Harrisonburg
FIRST NIGHT HARRISONBURG is a celebration of the New Year through the arts. Join in the fun on Wednesday, December 31 in venues throughout downtown Harrisonburg. Musical performances by Glick & Phillips, Nothin’ Fancy, Trent Wagler & the Steel Wheels, The Drive Home, Atrapado Musical, Iona, and more. Plus storytelling, puppets, magic, dance lessons, drumming, improv, and more!
The purchase of a button gains admission to all evening performances. A full schedule of events and button locations can be found at www.firstnightharrisonburg.com.
Court Square Theater Holiday Hours
The Business Office for Court Square Theater will be closed Wednesday & Thursday, December 24 & 25, and will be open on Friday, December 26 10am-5pm for ticket sales. (Tickets are available for purchase anytime through the website www.courtsquaretheater.com.)
Happy holidays!
Annual Tribute to Hank Williams at Court Square Theater
Celebrate the 
music of a country music icon at Court Square Theater in downtown Harrisonburg with the annual Tribute to Hank Williams on Friday, December 26, 8pm. Advance tickets are $24, $22 seniors/students, and will be $3 more at the door. Event sponsor: Suntrust.
Performers include Robin & Linda Williams and Their Fine Group, Bill Kirchen, Cathy Fink & Marcy Marxer, Rickie Simpkins, Dave Giergerich, and Mark Schatz.
Info: 540.433.9189 or www.courtsquaretheater.com.
This Weekend at Court Square Theater
Court Square Theater is featuring two very special films this weekend:
Familiar Strangers (PG; 87 min.) was filmed locally (Staunton, Harrisonburg, Broadway) by Cavalier Films of Charlottsville and is an off-beat comedy about a family dealing with changing relationships. Friday 4:15 & 9:45; Saturday 7:00; Sunday 4:15 -AND-
Sue Monk Kidd’s celebrated novel comes to life in The Secret Life of Bees (PG-13; 110 min.), starring Queen Latifah, Dakota Fanning, Jennifer Hudson, and others. Friday 7:00; Saturday 4:15 & 9:45; Sunday 7:00. *No movie showings on Monday and Tuesday. Admission: $6; $5 for students on Friday.
Plus holiday fun with Will Farrell in ELF (PG; 97 min) Saturday 2:00. Free admission. Kidflix sponsored by StellarOne.
Details about upcoming shows at www.courtsquaretheater.com
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Posted on December 18, 2008 by tina - Filed Under Cinema, Community News
Call to Artists: Submit work for “The Blue Hotel” Exhibit
“The Blue Hotel” Exhibit: Artworks inspired by Stephen Crane
Stephen Crane, author of The Red Badge of Courage and “The Blue Hotel,” once described his work as “an effect of mental light and shade, if you like; something done in thought similar to that which the French impressionists do in colour; something meaningless and at the same time overwhelming, crushing, monstrous.” Though taken from his “War Memories,” the remark invites us to look at the painterly qualities in Crane’s writings. Over the last century critics have spilt much ink doing just that. For this exhibit, artists are asked to spill their paints—to create artworks inspired by Crane’s short story “The Blue Hotel.” (find the story here: http://etext.virginia.edu/toc/modeng/public/CraBlue.html)
The exhibit will be held at The Artful Dodger in Harrisonburg and will run from February 13th to March 1st, coinciding with The Playhouse’s world-premiere stage production of Stephen Crane’s “The Blue Hotel,” directed by Michael Trocchia.
One piece will be awarded $100 for best in show. Two pieces will be awarded $50 for honorable mention.
Submissions must be received by January 23, 2009. Artists will be notified by February 2.
Work must be suitable for display and transport. All accepted artwork will be displayed for sale (or NFS if desired) and all proceeds will go to artists.
To submit, please email trocchia@gmail.com with your name, phone number, and a high-quality image of your submission(s). Include your name and “art submission” in the subject of your email. Or you may submit by mail to Michael Trocchia, 520 Alleghany Ave., Staunton, VA 24401.
For more information, contact Michael Trocchia at (540) 885-2116 or at trocchia@gmail.com. This project is made possible, in part, through a grant from the Arts Council of the Valley.
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Posted on December 15, 2008 by Avery Eliades - Filed Under ACV Sponsored, Artisans, Artists, Community News, Harrisonburg, Painting/Drawing, Photography
Juried Art Exhibit at the Artful Dodger
The Artful Dodger is calling for entries to its first juried show. They are looking for original artwork in any medium, including film/video pieces. The show will be up from February 1st through 13th. Artists will be notified upon acceptance. All artwork sales will go to individual artists. Submit entries to somerspd@gmail.com by January 24.
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Posted on December 15, 2008 by Avery Eliades - Filed Under Artisans, Artists, Cinema, Community News, Crafts, Harrisonburg, Painting/Drawing, Photography
“It’s a Wonderful Life” at Court Square Theater
It’s a Wonderful Life, Frank Capra’s 1946 holiday classic, will be featured as part of the Golden Matinees series at Court Square Theater on Tuesday, Dec. 9 with two showings: 2pm and 7pm.
Nominated for five Oscars, it is the story of an angel who helps a compassionate but frustrated businessman by showing what life would had been like if he never existed. With Jimmy Stewart, Donna Reed, Lionel Barrymore, and others.
$5 at the door includes a free small popcorn! Information at www.courtsquaretheater.com or call 540.433.9189.
Music at Court Square Theater
There’s a little something for everyone this weekend at Court Square Theater!
- THE BLUEGRASS BROTHERS - Thursday, Dec. 4 7:30pm. Part of the Bluegrass Thursdays series, this Roanoke Valley group brings high-energy music to the stage. $15, $13 senior/student; $3 more at the door.
- STEPHEN BENNETT - Friday, Dec. 5 8pm. An evening of acoustic folk, blues, and holiday music played on six-string, steel, and the unusual harp guitar. $14, $12 senior/student; $3 more at the door.
- ROCK AGAINST RACISM - Saturday, Dec. 6 Noon-?. Featuring the Greg Ward Project, Ever-G, The Brooms, Stable Roots, and more. $15 *A portion of the proceeds to benefit Sincere Citizens Against Racism.
- A MUSICAL TRIBUTE TO FRANK SINATRA - Sunday, Dec. 7 3pm. Vocalist Charles Barone joins the Just Jazzin’ Orchestra for an afternoon of music. $15
More information and tickets available at 540.433.9189 or www.courtsquaretheater.com.
RED- Art Show Invitational at the Darrin-McHone Arts Gallery
RED- Art Show Invitational
The opening will be held from 5-7pm on Friday, December 5th. Show will hang through the month of December. Gallery hours are 9-5, Mon-Fri.
Some of the areas finest artists join forces to bathe the walls in red at the Darrin-McHone Arts Gallery for the month of December. Color will be the binding agent given this diverse pool of talent.
In human color psychology, red carries the strongest reaction of all the colors, and has long been associated with heat, energy and emotions. It has been used throughout history and nature to express anger, love, passion and sacrifice. It has also been used to imply danger, warning or attract extra attention.
Participating are Karen Lee, Scott Murray, Barbara Gautcher, Greg Ballou, Keith Mills, Ken Szmagaj, Robert Bersson, Ashley McCoy, Elaine Hurst, Cindy Greene, Denise Kanter, Cyndi Gusler, Kevin Postupack, Richard Faut, Judith Ligon, and more.
What a thrill it will be to see how the color red has been employed by these individuals. Not to mention how the collection of works will respond to one another in this new context!
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Posted on November 24, 2008 by Ashley - Filed Under Art Mediums, Galleries/Museums, Harrisonburg, Locations, Venues
Films this weekend at Court Square Theater
The Independent & Foreign Film Series continues at Court Square Theater with:
THE DUCHESS (PG-13; 110 min.) starring Keira Knightly and Ralph Fiennes in a period piece about the Duchess of Devonshire, a woman who rose to fame by staying true to her passions… and paid the price. Friday 4:15 & 9:45; Saturday 7:00; Sunday 4:!5; Monday 7:00; Tuesday 4:15 - AND -
A THOUSAND YEARS OF GOOD PRAYERS (not rated; 92 min.) about a Chinese man who travels to America to visit his daugher. Friday 7:00; Saturday 4:15 & 9:45; Sunday 7:00; Monday 4:15; Tuesday 7:00
$6 at the door; $5 for students on Friday. Film passes available for $25 (for admission to five movies) www.courtsquaretheater.com
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