Southwest Virginia Community College

Festival of the Arts: Cultural Walk
2025-04-28 19:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | Mary Lawson Auditorium, King Community Center, 295 Community College Rd., Cedar Blluff, VA, 24609, United States
Cultural Walk performance with Southwest students and faculty members acting as prominent historical figures and Dr. Randy Forehand narrating through the history and cultures featured throughout the Festival’s previous 30 years.

More Festival of the Arts Events

Division of Health Technology Pinning Ceremonies
2025-05-01 00:00 - 23:59 (America/New_York) | KCC Gym
DHT Pinning Ceremonies:
Pharm Tech: Gym 9am
OTA: Auditorium 10am
RN: Gym 12pm

Jazz Luncheon
2025-05-13 12:00 - 13:00, 2025-06-10 12:00 - 13:00, 2025-07-08 12:00 - 13:00, 2025-08-12 12:00 - 13:00, 2025-09-09 12:00 - 13:00, 2025-10-14 12:00 - 13:00, 2025-11-11 12:00 - 13:00, 2025-12-09 12:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York) and 1 more date | Appalachian Arts Center, 112 River Rd, Cedar Bluff, VA, United States
Join the SWCC Music Department on the 2nd Tuesday of each month, Appalachian Art Center will host a Jazz Luncheon. Grab some lunch and listen to some Jazz!

Scholarship Golf Classic
2025-09-25 12:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | Tazewell County Country Club, 7351 Pounding Mill Branch Rd, Pounding Mill, VA, 24637
Over the last 30 + years, the Southwest Virginia Community College Scholarship Golf Classic has raised more than half a million dollars for our students. The tournament is a wonderful opportunity to provide much-needed financial support for deserving students at SWCC. Beyond tuition costs, students require funding for books, supplies and materials for classes. All proceeds raised from this event go toward scholarship funds to help students pay for those costs. So, come out and swing for a great cause!
Visit the event page for more details

Relay for Life
2025-10-04 00:00 - 23:59 (America/New_York) | KCC Gym

Veterans Ride for Life Poker Run
2025-10-11 08:00 - 09:00 (America/New_York)
Check-in: 8 AM – 9:45 AM in the parking lot of Davis Hall.
Time to Ride: Kickstands up 10 AM
Activities:

Live Music
Silent Auction
Cookout
50/50 Raffle

All proceeds will go to helping establish a Veterans’ Emergency Fund.

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CANCELLED: Flying Eagle 5K
2025-10-11 10:30 - 11:00 (America/New_York) | SWCC Athletic Field
Flying Eagle 5k: For those feeling competitive, the EagleFest 5K walk/run kicks off at 10:30 AM.
The event begins at 11:00 AM on Friday, October 11, in the Charles R. King Community Center Parking Lot.

EagleFest
2025-10-11 11:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | Charles R King Community Center, 498 College St, Cedar Bluff, VA, United States
Join Southwest Virginia Community College for a jam-packed day of festivities featuring vendors, live music, food trucks, games, and more.
Meet the Southwest softball players and Freedom the Eagle before cheering them on in their doubleheader.
For those feeling competitive, the EagleFest 5K walk/run kicks off at 10:30 AM.
The event begins at 11:00 AM on Friday, October 11, in the Charles R. King Community Center Parking Lot.

Jazz Luncheon
2025-10-14 12:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York), 2025-10-14 16:00 - 17:00 UTC | Appalachian Arts Center, 112 River Rd, Cedar Bluff, VA, United States
Join the SWCC Music Department on the 2nd Tuesday of each month, Appalachian Art Center will host a Jazz Luncheon. Grab some lunch and listen to some Jazz! Hillbilly Dinner Bucket food truck will be setup in the parking lot of the Arts Center.

"Nail Down Success"
2025-10-29 | KCC Gym
Workshop for the Contractor’s Path to Legitimacy, Licensure, Insurance, and Growth.

RHS Drama Willy Wonka & The Chocolate Factory
2026-03-19 | KCC Auditorium
RHS Drama Club Practice

RHS Drama Club Present: Willy Wonka & The Chocolate Factory
2026-03-20 19:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | KCC Auditorium
RHS Drama Club Presents: Willy Wonka & The Chocolate Factory beginning at 7pm.

RHS Drama Club Presents: Willy Wonka & The Chocolate Factory
2026-03-21 | KCC Auditorium
RHS Drama Club Presents: Willy Wonka & The Chocolate Factory 7pm in the KCC Auditorium.

RHS Drama Club Presents: Willy Wonka & The Chocolate Factory
2026-03-22 14:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | KCC Auditorium
RHS Drama Club Presents: Willy Wonka & The Chocolate Factory beginning at 2pm.

RHS Drama Willy Wonka & The Chocolate Factory Practice
2026-03-26 | KCC Auditorium
RHS Drama Club presents Willy Wonka & The Chocolate Factory.

RHS Drama Club Presents: Willy Wonka & The Chocolate Factory
2026-03-27 18:00 - 20:00, 2026-03-28 18:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | KCC Auditorium
RHS Drama Club Presents: Willy Wonka & The Chocolate Factory beginning at 7pm in the KCC Auditorium.

Festival of the Arts: Art Alive!
2026-04-09 18:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | The Manor at Breckenridge, Lebanon, VA, United States
Art Alive at Breckenridge Manor will kick off the 2026 Festival of the Arts beginning at 6pm.
Art Alive! transforms the gallery into a living celebration of American art and culture, with participants dressing as iconic U.S. artworks and historical figures. From early American portraits to modern cultural statements, these living masterpieces reflect 250 years of artistic expression. Visitors are invited to stroll, observe, and interact as American art history comes alive before their eyes.
Dinner ($50)
Fruit Tray, Cheese and Crackers, Roast Beef, Monterey Chicken, Mashed Potatoes, Rolls, Bite-Size Cheesecakes and Brownies, Beer and Wine
Reservation Requested by April 1: Susan Lowe, 276-964-7304 or susan.lowe@sw.edu

Festival of the Arts: Jazz America's Music
2026-04-10 19:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | KCC Auditorium
Festival of the Arts Jazz America’s Music will be held in the KCC auditorium beginning at 7pm.
Jazz: America’s Music presents a journey through the history of jazz, performed by an ensemble featuring trumpet, saxophone, trombone, and rhythm section. The program highlights classic styles including Dixieland, Swing, Cool Jazz, Bebop, Latin, and Fusion.

Festival of the Arts: Americana Music Festival
2026-04-11 12:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | Appalachian Arts Center, 112 River Rd, Cedar Bluff, VA, United States
Americana Music Festival, part of the 2026 Festival of the Arts, will be held at the Appalachian Arts Center Hagerman’s Pavilion beginning at 12p. Variety of gospel, southern rock and country, bluegrass to name a few! Food trucks, beer garden and much more!
The Americana Music Festival celebrates 250 years of American music through live performances by talented local and regional musicians and bands. Set at Hagerman’s Pavilion at the Appalachian Arts & Events Center, the festival showcases styles rooted in America’s cultural history, from folk and bluegrass to roots and Americana. This gathering highlights the voices, stories, and sounds that have shaped communities across the nation.

Festival of the Arts: SWVA Community Choir
2026-04-12 15:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | KCC Auditorium
The Community Chorus will hold “I Hear America Singing” as part of the 2026 Festival of the Arts celebration in the auditorium of the KCC beginning at 3pm.
The Community Chorus features singers from across the region performing music that reflects the history and cultural diversity of the United States. The program includes works by American composers such as Copland, Billings, and Thomas, along with a Native American song, a set of Spirituals, and special guest performers.
