Sharpen your wit, polish your best pirate lingo, and prepare for a night where mystery and mayhem rule the waves. Channel your inner detective as you laugh, talk, eat, drink, and unravel the thrilling mystery of Murder on the High Seas. Dress in your best pirate attire, take on a unique character role, crafted just for...

Discover the magic of music and storytelling with Opera on the James’ kid-friendly performance of The Magic Flute. After the show, young audience members will get to chat with the performers during a fun Q&A session, then head into a themed art activity creating their very own Paper Flutes inspired by the opera. Registration is...

Come to the Bower Center for the Arts for the Adam Minnick Comedy Show! Adam Minnick is a comedian, writer, and producer. He has worked at comedy clubs across US cities, such as Brad Garrett’s Comedy Club located inside the MGM Casino in Las Vegas, Dry Bar Comedy Club in Provo UT, Improv Comedy Club,...

Join the Bower Center for the Arts for an evening of Big Band Jazz!  The Big Band of the Blue Ridge is a sixteen-piece big band based in Bedford, Virginia, dedicated to the performance of classic and contemporary big band jazz. The BBBR was originally founded as the University of Lynchburg Community Big Band in...

Join CAB Kids at the Bower Center for the Arts for an afternoon packed with colorful, creative, sunshine-filled fun as we celebrate the start of summer. Kids will rotate through a variety of open-ended art stations, including: •    Outdoor chalk art to turn our sidewalks into masterpieces •    DIY summer drink magnets (plus other fun...

Join CAB Kids at the Bower Center for the Arts for giggles and imagination with Ty-Rone Travis’ puppet performance! This engaging show brings characters to life in the most playful way. After the performance, kids will create their own paper hand puppets, giving them a chance to become puppeteers themselves and keep the storytelling going at...