Southwest Virginia Community College

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, 2025-11-11 12:00 - 13:00, 2025-12-09 12:00 - 13:00, 2026-01-13 12:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | 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!

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.

Festival of the Arts: Cultural Walk & Dinner
2026-04-13 18:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | KCC Auditorium and Art Gallery
Festival of the Arts Cultural Dinner will be held at 6pm in the KCC Art Gallery with the Cultural Walk immediately after in the KCC auditorium.
6:00PM Dinner, 7:00PM Event
Semiquincentennial Dinner Buffet ($25*), Upper LobbyBaby Greens & Orchard Apple Salad, Herb Roasted Turkey Breast with Pan Gravy, Red Wine Braised Beef Shoulder Tenders, Vegetarian Alternative – Wild Rice Stuffed Squash, Duchess Potatoes, Roasted Spring Asparagus with Hollandaise, White Cheddar Macaroni & Cheese, Warm Rolls, American Apple Pie a La Mode, Strawberry & Blueberry Trifles
Reservation Requested by April 9: Call/Text 276-385-0104 or mewlawson13@gmail.com*Whole, Half, & Quarter Note Sponsors receive 4 complimentary reservations.*Eighth Note Sponsors receive 2 complimentary reservations.
The Cultural Walk invites audiences on a theatrical journey through American history, with Southwest students and faculty portraying prominent historical figures from across the nation’s past. Through costumed performance and characterization, these figures represent the many cultures and voices that have shaped the United States. Narrated by Randy Forehand, the presentation connects moments in history into a cohesive story, honoring 250 years of American heritage and identity.

Festival of the Arts: Empty Bowls & Student Art Show
2026-04-14 12:15 - 13:15 (America/New_York) | KCC Art Gallery
Festival of the Arts Empty Bowls and Student Art Show will begin at 12:15 in the Art Gallery.
The Student Art Show will feature the work of Southwest students in a variety of mediums.
The Empty Bowls Lunch ($20) features one-of-a-kind ceramic bowls crafted by students from Lebanon High School, Richlands High School, and Southwest Virginia Community College. The soup is a culinary creation by the students of the Southwest Virginia Community College Culinary Program.
The Empty Bowls Lunch is in honor of Doug Branton for his many years of enthusiastic support of arts programs at Southwest and in our service area. Thank you, Doug!

Festival of the Arts: Camerata Virtuosi New York
2026-04-14 19:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | Tazewell Baptist Church, 141 W Tower St, Tazewell, VA, United States
2026 Festival of the Arts Camerata will held at the Tazewell Baptist Church in Tazewell beginning at 7pm.
Camerata Virtuosi New York returns to the Festival of the Arts with three performances showcasing exceptional chamber music artistry. Known for their expressive playing and thoughtful programming, the ensemble explores works that reflect America’s cultural history and artistic evolution. In celebration of America’s 250th anniversary, these performances offer multiple opportunities to experience the richness and depth of American music through a world‑renowned ensemble.
Roots, Rhythm & Ragtime

Ungar, Bor, Copland, Beach, Dvořák, Foss, Joplin, Vieuxtemps

Festival of the Arts: Children's Camerata, Playing with Strings
2026-04-15 10:00 - 11:00 (America/New_York) | KCC Auditorium
2026 Festival of the Arts Playing with Strings will be held on April 15th @ 10am in the KCC Auditorium, Tazewell Co Public School will be on campus for this event. Russell Co. Schools will be on campus for the 1pm performance.
The Children’s Camerata is a musical experience designed to introduce children to the excitement of playing stringed instruments. World-renowned musicians take young participants on an exploration of sound, technique, and collaboration in an encouraging environment. In celebration of America’s 250th anniversary, this program highlights the importance of passing musical traditions from one generation to the next while inspiring the next wave of American musicians.

Festival of the Arts: Worldsgiving
2026-04-16 12:15 - 13:15 (America/New_York) | Ratliff Commons
2026 Festival of the Arts Worldsgiving will take place in Ratliff Commons beginning at 12:15.

Festival of the Arts: Camerata Virtuosi New York
2026-04-16 19:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | Lebanon Memorial United Methodist, 24 Tate Ave, Lebanon, VA, United States
Festival of the Arts Camerata will be held at the Lebanon Memorial Methodist Church beginning at 7pm.
Camerata Virtuosi New York returns to the Festival of the Arts with three performances showcasing exceptional chamber music artistry. Known for their expressive playing and thoughtful programming, the ensemble explores works that reflect America’s cultural history and artistic evolution. In celebration of America’s 250th anniversary, these performances offer multiple opportunities to experience the richness and depth of American music through a world‑renowned ensemble.
Blues, Banjos & Broadway

Holiday, Kroll, Gershwin, Rodgers, Oberacker, Loewe, Sondheim, Bernstein

Festival of the Arts: Children's Camerata, Playing with Strings
2026-04-17 10:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | KCC Auditorium
2026 Festival of the Arts Playing with Strings will be held April 17th at 10am in the KCC auditorium. The following schools will be attending:Buchanan CoRichlands TabernacleClinch Mountain
The Children’s Camerata is a musical experience designed to introduce children to the excitement of playing stringed instruments. World-renowned musicians take young participants on an exploration of sound, technique, and collaboration in an encouraging environment. In celebration of America’s 250th anniversary, this program highlights the importance of passing musical traditions from one generation to the next while inspiring the next wave of American musicians.

Festival of the Arts: Eagle Con
2026-04-18 | KCC Gym
Festival of the Arts Eagle Con will be held in KCC Gymnasium. The Hungry Fellers and Mountain Dogs food trucks will be setup in the KCC parking lot beginning at 11am.
SWCC Eagle Con Facebook page
Eagle Con is an exciting annual event that brings together fans of science fiction, fantasy, and pop culture for a day filled with cosplay, contests, and games. Explore the vendor area featuring collectibles, comics, and anything else a fan could want. Be part of our vibrant tribute to creativity, fandom, and the boundless imagination!

Festival of the Arts: Camerata Virtuosi New York
2026-04-18 19:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | First United Methodist Church, 200 S College Ave, Bluefield, VA, United States
Festival of the Arts Camerata will be held at the Bluefield First United Methodist beginning at 7pm.
Camerata Virtuosi New York returns to the Festival of the Arts with three performances showcasing exceptional chamber music artistry. Known for their expressive playing and thoughtful programming, the ensemble explores works that reflect America’s cultural history and artistic evolution. In celebration of America’s 250th anniversary, these performances offer multiple opportunities to experience the richness and depth of American music through a world‑renowned ensemble.
Songs, Sousa & Cinema

Handy, Nero, Schoenfield, Berlin, Mancini, Barber, Williams, Sousa

Festival of the Arts: Piano xs 3 & Mitchell's Reception
2026-04-19 15:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | KCC Art Gallery & Auditorium
2026 Festival of the Arts Piano xs 3 and Mitchell’s Reception will be held April 19th beginning at 3pm. 3:00PM – Piano x Three showcases dynamic selections from composers Gottschalk, Joplin, Porter, Still, Bernstein, Barber, and Gershwin, for one, two, and three pianos, performed by Vladimir Valjarevic, Pavlina Dokovska, and Dr. Joseph Trivette.
4:30PM – Join us for a reception hosted by Larry & Kathy Mitchell, dedicated supporters of the Festival of the Arts. Their continued commitment helps ensure the celebration of creativity and culture remains accessible to the community.
