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When Saigon fell in 1975, so ended one of America’s most controversial conflicts – the Vietnam War. For many Virginians, however, there remained a feeling of disconnectedness which was to endure for decades. Members of the public, divided over America’s participation in the war, were reluctant to ask questions of veterans, while service members resisted volunteering information and much of the government’s war policy remained classified. Even now, no agreed upon narrative of the war exists. Public opinion polls indicate that many Americans concluded that the war was a mistake, while a majority of veterans felt proud of their service, and numerous refugees and immigrants from Vietnam made the U.S. their home. Through this display, the Virginia Museum of History & Culture (VMHC) aims to restore Virginians’ connection with this pivotal moment in our history while honoring those who felt the impact of the war long after it ended.

Marine at Da Nang, 1965 (Photo: National Archives)
On the 50th anniversary of the fall of Saigon, now is the time to ask new questions about Virginia and the Vietnam War. This display will provide guests access to the VMHC's collected oral histories. It will invite guests to immerse themselves in the choices, perspectives, and experiences of Virginians during the Vietnam War era, and to consider the long-term impact of the conflict on the politics, culture, and population of the Commonwealth in order to help facilitate untapped understandings about this tumultuous time.

The Salem Museum is happy to announce the return of the annual Glenvar Student Art Show! Following an opening reception Tuesday, April 15 from 5:30pm to 7:30pm, all art will be on display through Thursday, May 15.

New this year are entries from Glenvar Elementary School students, joining the many fabulous and unique creations of Glenvar High and Glenvar Middle School students. See examples of both 2D and 3D art, including drawings, paintings, collages, photography, ceramics, and digital creations! This fun family-friendly exhibit is free for the public.

2025 Studio Art Exhibition
Olin and Smoyer Gallery
April 4 – May 2
Opening Reception April 4, 6-8pm
Awards Announced at 6:30pm
Closing Reception May 2, 12-2pm
This year’s Studio Art Exhibition showcases work by Roanoke College Art Majors and Minors. Exhibited works are from the artist’s area of focus which includes ceramics, design, drawing, painting, photography, printmaking, and sculpture. This exhibition represents the wide variety of media, styles, and ideas students explore in the college’s Fine Arts Department.

Learn actions being taken locally to address climate change, and how we can all participate! Hosting the event is the League of Women Voters of the Charlottesville Area's Natural Resource Committee.

Whether it is massive flooding in Asheville, raging fires in Los Angeles, or the steady rise of sea level in Norfolk, the effects of climate change are evident everywhere. Global warming is placing life on our planet in peril, but our community can make decisions to reduce the risks and improve our well-being and security.

This free online presentation will explain how the City of Charlottesville and Albemarle County are planning to mitigate and adapt to climate change, and how everyone can get involved in the process. Emily Irvine, Charlottesville’s Climate Program Manager in the Office of Sustainability, and Jamie Powers, Albemarle’s Climate Action Program Manager (interim), will describe City and County climate goals, action steps, and the progress made thus far.

WHAT: “Resilient Together: Our Community’s Response To Climate Change” Presentation
WHEN: Wednesday, April 30, 6:30-7:30 p.m.
WHERE: Online via Zoom. Register at tinyurl.com/resilient-together-cc
COST: Free
WHO: Those interested in learning what actions are being taken locally to address climate change, and how we can all participate.

Founded in 1920, the League of Women Voters is a nonpartisan organization dedicated to enhancing public understanding of major public policy issues and influencing policy through education and advocacy. The League looks forward to continuing its mission through events like this one.

The first narrative feature film ever to shoot the majority of its footage inside the Grand Canyon, "Granite Rapids Moon" was made with permission and oversight from the National Park using only the equipment that a cast and crew of eight could carry on their backs through 82 miles of trails. The film's score was performed and recorded by the Shenandoah Valley's own Waynesboro Symphony Orchestra. After both the 7pm and 7:30pm screenings, the movie's writer/director, lead actor, composer, and WSO conductor will be present for a Q&A.

When Saigon fell in 1975, so ended one of America’s most controversial conflicts – the Vietnam War. For many Virginians, however, there remained a feeling of disconnectedness which was to endure for decades. Members of the public, divided over America’s participation in the war, were reluctant to ask questions of veterans, while service members resisted volunteering information and much of the government’s war policy remained classified. Even now, no agreed upon narrative of the war exists. Public opinion polls indicate that many Americans concluded that the war was a mistake, while a majority of veterans felt proud of their service, and numerous refugees and immigrants from Vietnam made the U.S. their home. Through this display, the Virginia Museum of History & Culture (VMHC) aims to restore Virginians’ connection with this pivotal moment in our history while honoring those who felt the impact of the war long after it ended.

Marine at Da Nang, 1965 (Photo: National Archives)
On the 50th anniversary of the fall of Saigon, now is the time to ask new questions about Virginia and the Vietnam War. This display will provide guests access to the VMHC's collected oral histories. It will invite guests to immerse themselves in the choices, perspectives, and experiences of Virginians during the Vietnam War era, and to consider the long-term impact of the conflict on the politics, culture, and population of the Commonwealth in order to help facilitate untapped understandings about this tumultuous time.

The Salem Museum is happy to announce the return of the annual Glenvar Student Art Show! Following an opening reception Tuesday, April 15 from 5:30pm to 7:30pm, all art will be on display through Thursday, May 15.

New this year are entries from Glenvar Elementary School students, joining the many fabulous and unique creations of Glenvar High and Glenvar Middle School students. See examples of both 2D and 3D art, including drawings, paintings, collages, photography, ceramics, and digital creations! This fun family-friendly exhibit is free for the public.

2025 Studio Art Exhibition
Olin and Smoyer Gallery
April 4 – May 2
Opening Reception April 4, 6-8pm
Awards Announced at 6:30pm
Closing Reception May 2, 12-2pm
This year’s Studio Art Exhibition showcases work by Roanoke College Art Majors and Minors. Exhibited works are from the artist’s area of focus which includes ceramics, design, drawing, painting, photography, printmaking, and sculpture. This exhibition represents the wide variety of media, styles, and ideas students explore in the college’s Fine Arts Department.

About the Artist:
Christianee (pronounced Chris-tee-knee) Porter also known as The Christi Show is a proud native of Little Rock, Arkansas who currently resides in Atlanta Georgia. She is an entertainer that loves to act, sing, rap, and dance. In 2013, she decided to do Stand-Up Comedy. Christianee enjoyed performing on stage but became exhausted from fighting for a spot on the stage. She decided to start making Improv videos online as different characters. In July 2016, her character Ms. Shirleen went viral, and she started traveling the country performing Stand-Up comedy and singing as her. She has been seen on TVOne Sisters’ Circle and Fox’s Right This Minute, and Tyler Perry’s Madea’s Family Funeral. She was recently nominated for a NAACP Image Award, and she is daily blazing a trail for others to find the courage to follow their dreams. Christianee’s life is proof that sometimes your dreams can come true if you are willing to change your approach to achieving them. It is highly recommended that you keep following her story because it is one that is becoming legendary by the minute.

Ticket Policy:
The Funny Bone has a full bar and a dinner menu that is available through your server when you are seated in the showroom!
Seating is done on a first come first seated basis. If you wish to sit with another party, please arrive and enter the showroom together.
Seating ends 30 minutes after the show begins and entry for late arrivals is not guaranteed.
Most of our tables seat 4 people. You may be seated with a separate party of guests at the same table.
All sales are final. No refunds or exchanges. Sales tax and service fees are included in the ticket price.
This event is 21+ and all guests will need valid ID to enter.

The High Kings, compromising of Finbarr Clancy, Darren Holden, Paul O' Brien and Brian Dunphy have held the position as the distinctive voice of Irish Folk music across the world for the last 15 years.

And as they continue to sell out venues around the world to an ever- growing army of loyal fans, The High Kings show no signs of stopping.

2024 has been a landmark year for The High Kings. They surpassed 1.6 million monthly followers on Spotify. Over 3 million worldwide and garnered over 5 million streams in just one week this March.

In 2023 The High Kings celebrated 15 years together by releasing 15 brand new tracks to their fans, which was followed by the release of their 8th Studio Album ‘The Road Not Taken’. Since its release in June 2023, 'The Road Not Taken' album has achieved over 14 million streams. It has reached the number one position for independent albums in Ireland, number one in Folk, number two across all genres, and number two in singer-songwriter in the USA. Additionally, it has topped charts as the number one bestseller on Amazon Germany and number one on iTunes in Germany, Belgium, and the Netherlands, along with a selection of top-five chart positions worldwide.

Standout hits such as "Chasing Rainbows," "The Streets of Kinsale," "Connemara Bay," and the poignant famine track "1845" continue to garner thousands of streams weekly.

In addition to their studio album, The High Kings have shattered records in the streaming world and 18-25YO demographic in 2023. Their remixed songs have garnered millions of streams, with particular appeal for Chasing Rainbows (Badscandal Remix) and Step it Out Mary (Fari Mac Remix) both surpassing 2 million streams in record time, showing that The High Kings enduring appeal transcends generations, attracting fans of all ages to their music.

In addition to their streaming success 2023 was nothing short of remarkable for The High Kings playing to their largest ever audiences across the world. Following their album release they undertook an epic world tour which sold out venues across Australia, Canada, Germany, Benelux, UK and the UAE as well as 3 tours of the USA.

Now, following the resounding success of 'The Road Not Taken' Tour, The High Kings have just announced the launch of the 'Step It Out World Tour,' set to kick off in Germany this November, followed by The UK, Ireland and Scoctland, USA and Australia, before heading back to the UAE again.