This part of the Virginia Valley culture may not be top of mind to those visiting our area, but rest assured that our arts and entertainment is alive and well. Whether you are interested in visiting galleries full of local works or seeing an off-Broadway type play performance, you will find it in the Virginia Valley. Additionally, we have numerous music and concert venues that range from classical to hip-hop. Every cultural taste, young and old can be quenched in the Virginia Valley.
The Blackfriars Playhouse is the world’s only re-creation of Shakespeare’s indoor theater. Open year-round for performances of Shakespeare and Renaissance drama, called “shamelessly entertaining” by the Washington Post. Playhouse tours daily. Hours: box office open 9:30 am-6:00 pm M-Sa, performance and tour hours vary Fees: please check web site. Credit cards accepted, wheelchair accessible, public restrooms, gift shop, snack bar.
www.americanshakespearecenter.com
1-877-MUCH-ADO; 540-851-1733 10 S. Market St., Staunton
Downtown Staunton boasts nine fine art galleries located within walking distance of one another. The galleries feature paintings, sculpture, blown glass, jewelry, photography and more. 540-332-3971 c/o Staunton Visitors Center 35 S. New St., Staunton
55 years under the oaks and still growing. Oak Grove Theater is a wonderful outdoor theater. Season subscribers will enjoy five shows all summer long. Hours: various, late May through late August Fees: Season tickets $45 per season, at the gate $15 for visitors (subject to availability) Credit cards accepted, wheelchair accessible, public restrooms, snack bar
www.oakgrovetheater.org
540-248-5005 845 Quick’s Mill Rd., Verona
Discover the art of one of America’s most celebrated and popular artists, Patricia Buckley Moss. The P. Buckley Moss Museum houses the permanent collection of Pat’s original works. Pat opens her home four times a year to sign her work for collectors. Tours are available on request. The Museum sales gallery offers a large selection of prints and gift items.
Location: 150 P. Buckley Moss Drive, From Interstate 64 at Exit 94, South on U.S. 340. Hours: Monday - Saturday, 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Sunday, 12:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. Call: (540) 949-6473
www.pbuckleymoss.com
Headquarters to three non-profit organizations – Staunton Augusta Art Center, Historic Staunton Foundation and Augusta County Historical Society. Includes exhibition and retail art galleries, history gallery and research archives, preservation resource center and the T.J. Collins and Sons Architectural Drawing archive. Hours: Galleries open 10:00 am-5:00 pm M-F, 10:00 am-2:00 pm Sa, 1:00 pm-4:00 pm Su Fees: Free Credit cards accepted, wheelchair accessible, public restrooms
www.rrsmithcenter.org
540-885-2028 20 South New St., Staunton
We welcome you to visit our galleries and open studios! The Shenandoah Valley Art Center is a non-profit community art center whose mission is to bring art education and awareness to the Shenandoah Valley through exhibits, classes, workshops, performances and cultural trips. The exhibits change monthly and vary greatly; there is an opening reception the first Thursday of each month at 5:00pm. There is no admission charge and we are wheelchair accessible.
Location: 122 S. Wayne Ave.
Hours: Tuesday – Saturday 10:00am- 4pm, Sunday 2-4pm
Phone: 540-949-7662
E-mail: svartcenter@gmail.com
web: www.svacart.com
ShenanArts is a non-profit theatre whose mission continues to be using theatre to build bridges within the community. Producing plays for all generations.
www.shenanarts.org
540-248-1868 P.O. Box 1, Verona
at the R. R. Smith Center for History and Art
Changing art gallery exhibitions and sales. Art in the Park at Gypsy Hill Park every Memorial Day weekend, Summer Studio Art classes. Hours: 10:00 am-5:00 pm M-F, 10:00 am-2:00 pm Sa, 1:00 pm-4:00 pm Su Fees: Free Credit cards accepted, public restrooms, wheelchair accessible.
www.saartcenter.org 540-885-2028 20 S. New St., Staunton
See live glassblowing daily. Visit our gallery of copper and art glass gifts made in our studios. Pandora jewelry and Trollbeads dealer; also handmade art glass and silver jewelry. Hours: 10:00 am-7:00 pm M-Sa, 11:30 am-5:00 pm Su, open until 9:00 pm F- Sa during summer months Fees: Free Credit cards accepted, wheelchair accessible, public restrooms, gift shop
www.sunspots.com
800-659-8650; 540-885-0678 202 S. Lewis St., Staunton
