Summer Arts@VirginiaTech 2015 brochure

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Summer 2015

Step out of your routine and get away to the refreshing charm of summertime in the college town of Blacksburg, Virginia, home of Virginia Tech. Cool mountain waters and shaded, winding trails beckon you. Discover a pedestrian–friendly downtown densely packed with unique stores and restaurants. Arts and culture are at every turn across the town and campus, including these highlights during June through August 2015 . . .

Wednesday, June 3, 8–10 PM Market Square Jam Presented by the Town of Blacksburg Blacksburg Farmer’s Market, Draper Road Traditional, old-time music. An official Crooked Road-affiliated venue.

Admission free Thursday, June 4–Saturday, August 8 Pat West: Tangled Presented by the Center for the Arts at Virginia Tech Moss Arts Center, Ruth C. Horton Gallery, 190 Alumni Mall A journey through landscape—both real and metaphoric­— is the subject of Tangled, a one-person exhibition of paintings

by Pat West. An established artist in Blacksburg and the New River Valley, West is well known for her bold, richly textured, expressionistically rendered paintings. Thick paint and vigorous brushstroke lend a sensual density to works in which vitality and chaos seem to alternately seethe, merge, and collide. Movement, insistent and relentless, convey a restless, complicated world of exterior landscapes in nature while suggesting a complexity of interior landscapes in the mind and heart.

Hours: Tuesdays–Fridays, 10 AM–6 PM and Saturdays–Sundays, 10 AM–4 PM Admission free

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Moss Arts Center

Thursday, June 4–Saturday, August 8 Wanderings: Charlotte Chan, Marie Collier, and Betty Moore Presented by the Center for the Arts at Virginia Tech Moss Arts Center, Miles C. Horton Jr. Gallery, 190 Alumni Mall This exhibition features the work of three artists who portray the beauty of gardens, fields and dales, musings on nature—real and re-imagined, personal and universal. A selection of oil, watercolor, and oil pastel works on paper by Charlotte Chan, Marie Collier, and Betty Moore will be on view. Each of these artists draws from a depth of individual experience to represent a personal vision of the landscape surrounding us.

Hours: Tuesdays–Fridays, 10 AM–6 PM and Saturdays–Sundays, 10 AM–4 PM Admission free Thursday, June 4–Saturday, August 8 Unleashed Moss Arts Center, Sherwood Payne Quillen ’71 Reception Gallery, 190 Alumni Mall Poetry by area writers relating to concepts of garden, paradise, refuge, and retreat takes visual form as words encompass the gallery walls and migrate down the Francis T. Eck Exhibition Corridor and into the Grand Lobby. Curated by Matthew Volmer, author and assistant professor, Department of English at Virginia Tech, and Meggin Hicklin, curatorial graduate assistant, this multi-disciplinary exhibition also features an evening of readings by participating authors.

Hours: Tuesdays–Fridays, 10 AM–6 PM and Saturdays–Sundays, 10 AM–4 PM Admission free Friday, June 5, 6–7:30 PM “Friday Night Out” Outdoor Concert: Zydeco–a–Go–Go Presented by School of Performing Arts, Virginia Tech/ Town of Blacksburg Summer Arts Festival 2015 Henderson Lawn Stage (rain site Squires Student Center, Old Dominion Ballroom) The Zydeco–a–Go–Go band, the Mid–Atlantic’s premier practitioner of Louisiana dance music, is bringing the zydeco party to the people. Their motto is: “Laissez Les Bon Temps Rouler!” or “Let the Good Times Roll!”

Admission free

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Steppin’ Out

Friday, June 5, 5–7 PM Art Walk and Scavenger Hunt Presented by Downtown Blacksburg, Inc. Meet the artists, enjoy receptions and refreshments at participating downtown galleries. Scavenger hunt with prizes!

Admission free Friday, June 5–Sunday, August 9 Impressions Watercolor and Weavings: A Collaborative Exhibit

by Donald Sunshine and Joanna Sunshine Presented by Student Centers and Activities, Virginia Tech Perspective Gallery, Squires Student Center, 290 College Avenue Donald Sunshine is a professor emeritus from Virginia Tech’s College of Architecture and Urban Studies. His recent watercolors document Goodland, a threatened historic fishing village in Florida. Joanna Sunshine is a weaver and creates works that show her connection to place and time.

Opening Reception, Friday, June 5, 5–7 PM Hours June 5–27: Mondays–Saturdays, noon–9 PM Hours June 28–July 25: Mondays–Thursdays, 8 AM–9 PM and Fridays–Saturdays, noon–5 PM (closed July 4 and 5) Hours July 27–August 9: Tuesdays–Fridays, noon–5 PM Admission free Friday, June 5–Saturday, July 18 Evocative/Recollective: Paintings by Mary Moore Presented by School of Visual Arts, Virginia Tech Armory Gallery, 203 Draper Road Mary Moore is an evocative magician cloaked as a painter. She possesses control over the uncontrollable: paint. She sees beauty that most of us miss, and her work conjures emotion, memory, and mystery.

Opening Reception, June 5, 5–7 PM Hours (beginning June 6): Tuesdays–Fridays, noon–4 PM and Saturdays, 10 AM–2 PM Admission free

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Wednesday, June 10, 8–10 PM Market Square Jam Presented by the Town of Blacksburg Blacksburg Farmer’s Market, Draper Road Traditional, old-time music. An official Crooked Road-affiliated venue.

Admission free Friday, June 12, 6–7:30 PM “Friday Night Out” Outdoor Concert: Hoppie Vaughan and The Ministers of Soul Presented by School of Performing Arts, Virginia Tech/ Town of Blacksburg Summer Arts Festival 2015 Henderson Lawn Stage (rain site Squires Student Center, Old Dominion Ballroom) Blues, jazz, and soul music.

Admission free Friday, June 12, 8 PM The Kruger Brothers Jens Kruger, banjo Uwe Kruger, guitar and vocals Joel Landsberg, bass with special guest The Amernet String Quartet Presented by the Center for the Arts at Virginia Tech Moss Arts Center, Street and Davis Performance Hall, Anne and Ellen Fife Theatre, 190 Alumni Mall “ The Kruger Brothers are just about as fine a band as I’ve ever played with.... I love to play music with them.” – Doc Watson Born and raised in Europe, brothers Jens and Uwe Kruger started singing and playing instruments at a very young age. Joel Landsberg joined the brothers in the early ‘90s, and together they established the incomparable sound they’re known for today.

Drawing on American musical tradition and a rich cultural palette, they deftly cross the boundaries of bluegrass, jazz, and classical territories. The award–winning Amernet String Quartet joins the trio with Jens Kruger’s Appalachian Concerto, written in 2010 for banjo, bass, guitar, and string quartet.

General admission $25, students with ID and children 18 and under $10

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Hahn Horticulture Garden

Saturday, June 13 Virginia Cheese Festival Presented by the Blacksburg Partnership Moss Arts Center, 190 Alumni Mall Artisan cheese tastings, wine and beer pairings, 5K “Rat Race,” workshops, live music, a farm animal petting area, regional art, and more.

Saturday, June 13, 10 AM–4 PM Flag Day Celebration Presented by Historic Smithfield Plantation 1000 Smithfield Plantation Road Tour Virginia’s Traveling Educational Exposition, celebrating the sesquicentennial of the Civil War. Admission free Saturday, June 13, 3 PM Summer Classic Movie Presented by The Lyric Theatre The Lyric Theatre, 135 College Avenue As part of the Summer Arts Festival, The Lyric presents special, free viewings of the classics in June, July, and August.

Admission free Wednesday, June 17, 3 PM Summer Classic Movie Presented by The Lyric Theatre The Lyric Theatre, 135 College Avenue As part of the Summer Arts Festival, The Lyric presents special, free viewings of the classics in June, July, and August.

Admission free Wednesday, June 17, 8–10 PM Market Square Jam Presented by the Town of Blacksburg Blacksburg Farmer’s Market, Draper Road Traditional, old-time music. An official Crooked Road-affiliated venue.

Admission free

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Còig

Friday, June 19, 6–7:30 PM “Friday Night Out” Outdoor Concert: 3 Minute Lovin’ Presented by School of Performing Arts, Virginia Tech/Town of Blacksburg Summer Arts Festival 2015 Henderson Lawn Stage (rain site Squires Student Center, Old Dominion Ballroom) Honkeytonk, rockabilly, and rock music.

Admission free Friday, June 19, 8 PM The Crooked Road’s Mountains of Music Homecoming presents Còig Chrissy Crowley, fiddle Rachel Davis, fiddle Colin Grant, fiddle Darren McMullen, guitar, mandolin, whistle, banjo, and more Jason Roach, piano with Ada Sherman, the Giles Mt. String Band, and the Hoorah Cloggers Presented by the Center for the Arts at Virginia Tech Moss Arts Center, Street and Davis Performance Hall, Anne and Ellen Fife Theatre, 190 Alumni Mall “A bit of French, a bit of Irish, a wee dram of Gaelic, and a full helping of Cape Breton Scotch: this is a mighty powerful fiddle cocktail from Còig.” – Alex Monaghan, FolkWorld.eu Hailing from Cape Breton, Nova Scotia, Còig (“ko–ig”, Scottish Gaelic for “five”) is an electrifying line–up of five stellar solo artists.

Originally formed as a promotional band for the Celtic Colours International Festival, these five award-winning performers decided to play as an ensemble whenever possible. Busy solo schedules make appearances rare, so don’t let this chance to see them on the Crooked Road pass you by! The evening will open with sets by gospel singer Ada Sherman, and the Giles Mt. String Band joining with the Hoorah Cloggers.

General admission $25, students with ID and children 18 and under $10

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Friday Night Out

Saturday, June 20, 1–11 PM Summer Solstice Festival Presented by Downtown Blacksburg, Inc. Downtown street festival celebrating the beginning of summer with the Downtown Sundown 5K run, family fun, live music, and so much more.

Admission free Saturday, June 20, 2 PM and 4 PM Sunday, June 21, 2 PM and 4 PM The Roanoke Children’s Theatre Production of Fancy Nancy: The Musical Squires Student Center, Haymarket Theatre, 290 College Avenue Based on the popular book series. Don your glamorous attire and join us for the most elegant musical of the year. Nancy and her pals are dancing in a school recital. But when Bree lands the role of shimmering mermaid while Nancy’s an ordinary tree, Nancy realizes that “fancy” takes a dash of imagination!

Admission free, tickets required Wednesday, June 24, 8–10 PM Market Square Jam Presented by the Town of Blacksburg Blacksburg Farmer’s Market, Draper Road Traditional, old-time music. An official Crooked Road-affiliated venue.

Admission free Friday, June 26, 6–7:30 PM “Friday Night Out” Outdoor Concert: Scott Perry and Front Porch Swing Presented by School of Performing Arts, Virginia Tech/ Town of Blacksburg Summer Arts Festival 2015 Henderson Lawn Stage (rain site Squires Student Center, Old Dominion Ballroom) Blues, jazz, and vintage rock-and-roll music.

Admission free

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Huckleberry Trail

Virginia Tech Duckpond

Saturday, June 27, 7:30 PM Giacomo Puccini’s Madama Butterfly featuring Ash Lawn Opera Young Artists Michelle Krisel, artistic director Raymond Zilberberg, stage director Shelby Rhoades, pianist Presented by the Center for the Arts at Virginia Tech Moss Arts Center, Street and Davis Performance Hall, Anne and Ellen Fife Theatre, 190 Alumni Mall One of the best-loved Italian operas, Puccini’s Madama Butterfly (1904) is set in early 20th century Nagasaki, Japan. Witness the passionate story of Japanese geisha girl Cio-Cio-San (Butterfly) and U.S. Navy Lieutenant Pinkerton, whom she loves, as the dramatic tale comes to life in this semi-staged concert performance with piano accompaniment.

For more than 37 years, the Ash Lawn Opera (ALO) has produced opera and other musical performances in Charlottesville, Virginia. ALO also provides a wide range of educational programs for youth and adults, and provides professional training for emerging artists.

General admission $20, students with ID and children 18 and under $10

Wednesday, July 1, 8–10 PM Market Square Jam Presented by the Town of Blacksburg Blacksburg Farmer’s Market, Draper Road Traditional, old-time music. An official Crooked Road-affiliated venue.

Admission free

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Saturday, July 4 Independence Day Celebration Presented by the Town of Blacksburg Downtown and Municipal Park Parade, fireworks, and more Admission free Saturday, July 4, 10 AM–2 PM Independence Day at Smithfield Plantation Presented by Historic Smithfield Plantation 1000 Smithfield Plantation Road Built in 1774, Smithfield Plantation was witness to July 4, 1776, when the Declaration of Independence was adopted. Colonial costumes; demonstrations, including cannon firing; apple pie contest.

Admission free Saturday, July 4, 3:30 PM All American Movie Matinee Presented by The Lyric Theatre The Lyric Theatre, 135 College Avenue As part of the town’s Independence Day Celebration, The Lyric presents a special viewing of a classic film.

Admission free Wednesday, July 8, 8–10 PM Market Square Jam Presented by the Town of Blacksburg Blacksburg Farmer’s Market, Draper Road Traditional, old-time music. An official Crooked Road-affiliated venue.

Admission free

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Farmer’s Market

Friday, July 10, 6–7:30 PM “Friday Night Out” Outdoor Concert: Rick Strickland Band Presented by School of Performing Arts, Virginia Tech/ Town of Blacksburg Summer Arts Festival 2015 Henderson Lawn Stage (rain site Squires Student Center, Old Dominion Ballroom) Beach and shag music.

Admission free Saturday, July 11, 3 PM Summer Classic Movie Presented by The Lyric Theatre The Lyric Theatre, 135 College Avenue As part of the Summer Arts Festival, The Lyric presents special, free viewings of the classics in June, July, and August.

Admission free Wednesday, July 15, 3 PM Summer Classic Movie Presented by The Lyric Theatre The Lyric Theatre, 135 College Avenue As part of the Summer Arts Festival, The Lyric presents special, free viewings of the classics in June, July, and August.

Admission free Wednesday, July 15, 8–10 PM Market Square Jam Presented by the Town of Blacksburg Blacksburg Farmer’s Market, Draper Road Traditional, old-time music. An official Crooked Road-affiliated venue.

Admission free

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Downtown

Friday, July 17 “Friday Night Out” Outdoor Concert: Jamtastics Presented by School of Performing Arts, Virginia Tech/ Town of Blacksburg Summer Arts Festival 2015 Henderson Lawn Stage (rain site Squires Student Center, Old Dominion Ballroom) Rythym and blues music.

Admission free Saturday, July 18, 9 AM–2 PM Art at the Market and Breakfast at the Farmers Market Presented by Downtown Blacksburg, Inc. and Friends of the Farmers Market Blacksburg Farmer’s Market, Draper Road A juried art show and sidewalk sale coupled with the sights and sounds of the annual Breakfast at the Farmers Market.

Admission free Wednesday, July 22, 8–10 PM Market Square Jam Presented by the Town of Blacksburg Blacksburg Farmer’s Market, Draper Road Traditional, old-time music. An official Crooked Road-affiliated venue.

Admission free Friday, July 24, 6–7:30 PM “Friday Night Out” Outdoor Concert: Gerry Timlin Presented by School of Performing Arts, Virginia Tech/ Town of Blacksburg Summer Arts Festival 2015 Henderson Lawn Stage (rain site Squires Student Center, Old Dominion Ballroom) Irish folk music.

Admission free

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Hahn Horticulture Garden

Monday, July 27–Saturday, August 29 Assemblage: Works from the Virginia Tech Collection Presented by School of Visual Arts, Virginia Tech Armory Gallery, 203 Draper Road Opening Reception, July 27, 5–7 PM Hours: Tuesdays–Fridays, noon–4 PM and Saturdays, 10 AM–2 PM Admission free Wednesday, July 29, 8–10 PM Market Square Jam Presented by the Town of Blacksburg Blacksburg Farmer’s Market, Draper Road Traditional, old-time music. An official Crooked Road-affiliated venue.

Admission free Friday, July 31, 6–7:30 PM “Friday Night Out” Outdoor Concert: Megan Jean and the KFB Presented by School of Performing Arts, Virginia Tech/ Town of Blacksburg Summer Arts Festival 2015 Henderson Lawn Stage (rain site Squires Student Center, Old Dominion Ballroom) Gypsy and Americana music.

Admission free Wednesday, August 5, 8–10 PM Market Square Jam Presented by the Town of Blacksburg Blacksburg Farmer’s Market, Draper Road Traditional, old-time music. An official Crooked Road-affiliated venue.

Admission free

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Smithfield Plantation

Friday, August 7–Saturday, August 8 Steppin’ Out Presented by Downtown Blacksburg, Inc. Blacksburg’s favorite, 35th annual street festival featuring more than 250 craftspeople, 65 musical acts, and food from more than 20 downtown restaurants.

Admission free Wednesday, August 12, 8–10 PM Market Square Jam Presented by the Town of Blacksburg Blacksburg Farmer’s Market, Draper Road Traditional, old-time music. An official Crooked Road-affiliated venue.

Admission free Saturday, August 15, 3 PM Summer Classic Movie Presented by The Lyric Theatre The Lyric Theatre, 135 College Avenue As part of the Summer Arts Festival, The Lyric presents special, free viewings of the classics in June, July, and August.

Admission free Saturday, August 15, 7–10 PM Blacksburg en Blanc Presented by The Artful Lawyer, a Fine Gallery, Inc. Location announced day of event Wear white, bring a gourmet picnic, and leave the rest to us—tables, chairs, and linens; tent with festival lighting; live entertainment; sparklers at sunset; art auction; and other surprises. The event builds on a Paris tradition.

Admission $15 per person; registration is required

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Alexander Black House

Wednesday, August 19, 3 PM Summer Classic Movie Presented by The Lyric Theatre The Lyric Theatre, 135 College Avenue As part of the Summer Arts Festival, The Lyric presents special, free viewings of the classics in June, July, and August.

Admission free Wednesday, August 19, 8–10 PM Market Square Jam Presented by the Town of Blacksburg Blacksburg Farmer’s Market, Draper Road Traditional, old-time music. An official Crooked Road-affiliated venue.

Admission free Wednesday, August 26, 8–10 PM Market Square Jam Presented by the Town of Blacksburg Blacksburg Farmer’s Market, Draper Road Traditional, old-time music. An official Crooked Road-affiliated venue.

Admission free

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Farmer’s Market

Summer–Long Attr Alexander Black House & Cultural Center 204 Draper Road 540-558-0746 Hours: Tuesdays–Saturdays, 10 AM–4 PM Queen Anne Victorian historic house, community programs, history exhibitions.

Admission free

Blacksburg Farmer’s Market Draper Road 540-239-8290 Hours: Saturdays, 8 AM–2 PM and Wednesdays, 2–7 PM Admission free

Hahn Horticulture Garden 200 Garden Lane 540-231-5970 Hours: Mondays–Fridays, 8 AM–5 PM Founded in 1984, the garden features hundreds of species of woody and herbaceous plants.

Admission free

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Friday Night Out

ractions Historic Smithfield Plantation 1000 Smithfield Plantation Road 540-231-3947 Hours: Mondays–Tuesdays and Thursdays–Saturdays, 10 AM–5 PM and Sundays, 1–5 PM Tour this historic house (1774) and gardens, originally the home of Col. William and Susanna Smith Preston.

Admission $8 adults, $7 seniors, $5 students, $3 children 5–12, children 4 and under free

Live Theatre Performances Presented by School of Performing Arts Squires Student Center, Studio Theatre, 290 College Avenue The School of Performing Arts presents free live theatre performances throughout the summer.

Admission free

The Lyric Theatre 135 College Avenue 540-951-0604 Historic theatre presenting films and live performances

Saint Luke and Odd Fellows Hall 203 Gilbert Street 540-588-0746 Hours: Wednesdays–Fridays, 1–5 PM Historic building once a social hub for Blacksburg’s African-American community.

Admission free

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Online Resources Historic Walking Tour blacksburg.bev.net/WalkingTour

Arts Walks Tour www.downtownblacksburg.com/PDFs/gallery_guide_2013.pdf

Galleries List www.downtownblacksburg.com/art_at_market.aspx

Walking, Running, and Biking Trail www.huckleberrytrail.org

About Arts@VirginiaTech www.vt.edu/arts

About Blacksburg www.youtube.com/wtobchannel2

More Information www.stepintoblacksburg.com

More Performances www.artscenter.vt.edu www.performingarts.vt.edu

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190 Alumni Mall, Virginia Tech Blacksburg, VA 24061

MOSS ARTS CENTER

Associate Provost for the Arts (0916)