Community Calendar

Join us at Highland on Saturday, May 10, from 1-3 p.m. for a free screening of The Piccirilli Factor, a documentary by Eduardo Montes-Bradley. This film explores the lives and contributions of the Piccirilli family, Italian sculptors who, after settling in New York City in 1888, founded the largest and most prolific marble carving studio in America. The film highlights the role of Attilio Piccirilli, who carved the marble sculpture of James Monroe that stands at Highland.

The screening is free and open to the public. It will be held in the lower level of the Highland Event Barn, followed by a discussion with Mr. Montes-Bradley.

The Blue Ridge Chamber Orchestra, under the baton of Mark Taylor, will offer a concert of string orchestra music at 3pm on Saturday, May 10, in Meade Hall, Christ Episcopal Church in downtown Charlottesville. Suggested donation is $10.

Yasuki Kawasaki will be the oboe soloist and Andrew Everton with be the violin soloist for Bach's Concerto for Oboe and Violin in C minor. Also on the program will Holst's Brook Green Suite, Grieg's Holberg Suite, movement 3 of Dvorak's Serenade for Strings, and Red Rhythmico by Kirt Moster.

The Blue Ridge Chamber Orchestra is a community string orchestra of roughly two dozen musicians. For over 30 years, it has been providing musical opportunities for adult musicians of all ages in the Charlottesville area. For more information about the concert and the orchestra, visit our website at http://brco.avenue.org.

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America’s largest interactive true crime mystery dinner theatre show is now playing in Richmond, VA! Solve a hilarious mystery while you feast on a fantastic dinner. Just beware! The culprit is hiding in plain sight somewhere in the room, and you may find yourself as a Prime Suspect before you know it!

Join us for an event that is very different from a traditional mystery dinner show. Our actors are not dressed in costume and are hidden in the audience! This results in a fun, social and interactive evening suitable for all adults.

Each admission includes our fantastic dinner, mystery entertainment, wait staff gratuity, prize package for Top Sleuth, and much more!

Happens on the following Dates:
May 3, 2025, 6:00pm to 9:00pm Timezone: EDT
May 31, 2025, 6:00pm to 9:00pm Timezone: EDT

About the Artist:
Luenell is the self-proclaimed “Original Bad Girl of Comedy.” She may be small in stature, but she more than makes up for it with her big personality, booming voice and infectious laughter. Born in Tollette, Arkansas and raised in Oakland, Calif. Luenell, has been thrilling audiences with her brand of comedy for more than 30 years.
“One of the top 25 funniest people in LA.”
– LA Magazine
With the touch of a remote control, her body of work in television and film can be found on network and cable television as well as popular streaming services. Plus, fans can also tune into her popular YouTube show — that is, Hey Luenell — for comedic thoughts on her mind.
Luenell’s latest comedy CD, “Luenell Live: I Only Drink at Work,” is available on digital platforms everywhere.

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.

Mother's Day Weekend: This is an extraordinary music event with guest artist Dr. Cindy Lindeen-Martin & Roanoque Baroque Chamber Orchestra. Experience majestic sounds of the pipe organ with concertos by C.P.E. Bach & Giovanni Sammartini. Co-sponsored by the Roanoke Chapter of the American Guild of Organists.

Howard Hewett’s smooth, soulful voice is one of the most recognizable in contemporary music. Described by Rolling Stone as “the premier vocalist in the post-Marvin Gaye era,” Hewett began singing gospel in Akron, Ohio, with The Hewett Singers, opening for major gospel acts. At 15, he transitioned to R&B and later moved to LA in 1976. There, he joined the group Shalamar, which achieved success with hits like "Second Time Around" and "A Night to Remember". In 1986, Hewett launched a solo career with hits like “I’m For Real” and the gospel classic “Say Amen”. With over 16 albums and 15 million records sold, he remains a legendary force in music, still performing and connecting with fans worldwide.

According to one Rolling Stone writer, Howard Hewett is the premier vocalist in the post - Marvin Gaye era of romantic pop. Like Gaye, Hewett soars to new heights and seduces his audience. It is no wonder he's responsible for selling some ten million records; his voice is irresistible.

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.

Mother's Day Weekend: This is an extraordinary music event with guest artist, Dr. Cindy Lindeen-Martin, & Roanoque Baroque Chamber Orchestra. Experience majestic sounds of the pipe organ with concertos of C.P.E. Bach & Giovanni Sammartini. Co-sponsored by the Roanoke Chapter of the American Guild of Organists.