An invitational exhibit running Oct. 2- Nov. 10 at Bower Center for the Arts: gallery admission is always free. Reception: Friday, Oct. 12, 5-8pm Russ Voelker “My life experiences were varied from an early age. Raised a “military brat,” three years in one location was exceptional. So, my impressions of life are derived from a...
A toe-tapping wholesome night of bluegrass, country, and gospel by the Little Mountain Boys! The Little Mountain Boys are a bluegrass, country, and gospel band comprised of all acoustic instruments and playing the songs they grew up with and also songs they've composed. They take pride in providing good wholesome entertainment with their music. Some...
Love the musical Hamilton? Know the songs? Or just like to sing? Join us at the Bower Center for the Arts for "Hamiltunes", a Karaoke-style sing-a-long of songs from the Tony Award-winning musical! Check the part list at spectrumartsociety.org/hamiltunes and choose which song and the part you would like to perform. You may sign up...
Join us on Saturday, June 9 at 7:00 p.m. as the Bower Center cohosts with the Spectrum Arts Society “Echoes of Appalachia, Bluegrass and Folk Songs.” This concert will be presented with a special combination of solos and small ensemble singing. Going back to our roots! Echoes of Appalachia will have you stomping your feet...
Beat the winter blues and warm up to the warm, Caribbean sound of skiffle steel drums! Skiffle USA, founded in 2013 to foster ongoing cultural exchange and featuring Sweet Briar College faculty and students, will be performing at Bower Center for the Arts on Friday, March 16. So put on your bermuda shorts and flip...
Tickets: $12 advance | $15 at the door More Details to come!
This all media judged theme exhibit seeks to go deeper and explore the concept of “space, the final frontier.” One of the seven elements of art: space can be negative or positive, open or closed, shallow or deep, and two or three dimensional. Other possibilities include: outer space, deep space, office space, a space of time,...
This exhibit seeks to showcase not only trains and all they encompass for the train enthusiast, but also the many reasons to get off the train and visit Bedford, VA! The beautiful mountain and farmland scenery, Peaks of Otter, Smith Mountain Lake, and Historic Centertown with its many shops, restaurants, art, antiques, old buildings and...
37North is a group of jazz musicians living in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia who have united to bring their personalities, energy, and stylish jazz interpretations together. 37 degrees north is the latitude coordinate for Bedford County, VA and the group enjoys celebrating this area of Virginia with their name and music. Each musician’s experience in...
Destination Bedford offers big, bold and unforgettable experiences. You’ll see stunning beauty in the Blue Ridge Mountains and hear stories of bravery that will take your breath away at the National D-Day Memorial.
