Black History Month Book Discussion
Join us on a journey through the rich history of African American poetry with host and poet laureate Dr. Karen Arnold.
Ticket Price: Free; tickets required
Activities & Events Calendar
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When it Rains, Flowers Grow by Brittnee Scott
Britnee Scott’s playful mixed media paintings affirm the enduring power of love over violence.
Ticket Price: Free
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Lunchtime Listening with Just the 2 of Us, Celebrating Black History Month
Back by popular demand! Get ready to open Black History Month with a performance that sets the tone for a season of celebration and reflection.
Ticket Price: $5
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Message Session IX
Each Message show is carefully selected, allowing the series to serve as a sanctuary for local artists to share their voices and stories with purpose.
Ticket Price: $15/Person
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Roots & Resonance: A Black History Month Celebration
In honor of Black History Month, the First Fridays Listening Room presents Roots & Resonance, a special performance celebrating the profound legacy and future of Black musical innovation.
Ticket Price: $20
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Film Screening: Ailey
Join us for a free screening of Ailey, an extraordinary documentary about dancer, director, choreographer, and activist Alvin Ailey.
Ticket Price: Free
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Special Event: Black History Month with Kyaira, vocals
Experience an unforgettable afternoon performance by one of the region’s most exciting rising voices as we usher in Black History Month.
Ticket Price: $20
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Luther ReLives
Luther ReLives is a powerful and heartfelt concert experience honoring the legendary music of Luther Vandross, starring the incomparable William “Smooth” Wardlaw.
Ticket Price: $General $45; Senior & Student $40
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BAROCOCO with Happenstance Theater
BAROCOCO is a collaborative-decided ensemble work in which Happenstance Theater portrays oblivious entitlement on the brink of extinction.
Ticket Price: $25; Senior/Student $20
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Luther ReLives
Luther ReLives is a powerful and heartfelt concert experience honoring the legendary music of Luther Vandross, starring the incomparable William “Smooth” Wardlaw.
Ticket Price: $General $45; Senior & Student $40
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Luther ReLives
Luther ReLives is a powerful and heartfelt concert experience honoring the legendary music of Luther Vandross, starring the incomparable William “Smooth” Wardlaw.
Ticket Price: $General $45; Senior & Student $40
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Jammin’ Through the Jazz Age with Discovery Theater
Discover the story of jazz in America, guided by some of the genre’s biggest stars and brightest luminaries such as Duke Ellington, Louis Armstrong, and, of course, Ella Fitzgerald.
Ticket Price: $6 Child; $8 Adult; $6/person for groups of 20+
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Spring Screening Series: Bottle Rocket
Wes Anderson's Bottle Rocket follows best friends Anthony Adams and Dignan, two aimless young men who dream of becoming successful criminals.
Ticket Price: Free
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Sharon Hart Sefton: Awen
Awen is deep inspiration that comes to us when we slow down and step away from the noise of daily life. Working in mixed media, Sharon Hart Sefton embodies Awen through visual expression.
Ticket Price: Free
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Unshrink My Heart
Design miniature charms, jewelry, and keepsakes using Shrinky Dinks and other fun materials.
Ticket Price: Free
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Music City D.C.: Black Music of D.C.
This entertaining lecture surveys music from jazz to soul, telling the incredible story of the D.C. area and its powerful influence on the history of Black popular music.
Ticket Price: $5 per lecture
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Integriti Reeves Trio
Integriti Reeves leads a dynamic jazz trio blending soulful vocals, rich storytelling, and sophisticated musical interplay.
Ticket Price: $22/person
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Film Screening: Woman in Motion (2019)
The inspiring documentary that tells the story of Nichelle Nichols' mission to recruit the next generation of trailblazing astronauts.
Ticket Price: $5
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John T. Allen: The Virtual Flesh - Public Reception
Created within a single day, each work in The Virtual Flesh is an exercise in immediacy, memory, and transformation.
Ticket Price: Free
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An Exhibition in Celebration of Black History - Public Reception
Celebrate Black History Month with Montpelier Arts Center! This annual exhibition shows the diverse talents of regional artists.
Ticket Price: Free
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Sharon Hart Sefton: Awen - Public Reception
Awen is deep inspiration that comes to us when we slow down and step away from the noise of daily life. Working in mixed media, Sharon Hart Sefton embodies Awen through visual expression.
Ticket Price: Free
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Marketing Without Burnout
Learn sustainable marketing strategies using social media, newsletters, and storytelling without feeling overwhelmed or inauthentic.
Ticket Price: Free
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Voices From the Past: From Black Print Culture to Digital Blackness
This riveting discussion and performance explore how Black print culture shaped the development of classical music through poetry, literature, and artistic exchange.
Ticket Price: Free
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Intermediate Acting, 6-week Class
This multi-week class builds upon foundational acting skills, focusing on in-depth exploration of techniques, character development, and performance styles; often including scene work, improvisation, and analysis of dramatic texts.
Ticket Price: $60 R | $78 NR
