• Festival of the Arts: Children’s Camerata: “Playing with Strings”

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    Children’s Camerata: “Playing with Strings” The Children’s Camerata is a music demonstration where 2nd grade students from Southwest Virginia Community College’s service region will receive an introduction to stringed instruments from professional musicians of Camerata Virtuosi New York.

  • Festival of the Arts: Worldsgiving (Culinary Experience and Fashion Show)

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    The Worldsgiving Culinary Experience and Fashion Show combines international cuisine with cultural fashion displays, bringing global traditions to campus. Explore dishes from around the world while enjoying a showcase of traditional and contemporary cultural garments. Don't miss this unique fusion of food and fashion that transforms our campus into a celebration of world cultures. Culinary

  • Festival of the Arts: Camerata Virtuosi New York

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    Camerata Virtuosi New York This year’s Camerata Virtuosi New York’s festival performances feature pieces by composers from around the globe. Crosscurrents - A Kaleidoscope of Cultures Gaynelle Lockhart Albert Memorial Concert Strauss Jr, Grieg, Taylor, Dvorak, Monti, Granados, Kreisler, Long, Enescu Lebanon Memorial United Methodist Church, 24 Tate Ave, Lebanon, VA

  • Festival of the Arts: Children’s Camerata: “Playing with Strings”

    Community Events

    The Children’s Camerata is a music demonstration where 2nd grade students from Southwest Virginia Community College’s service region will receive an introduction to stringed instruments from professional musicians of Camerata Virtuosi New York.

  • Festival of the Arts: Eagle Con

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    EagleCon 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! The Quad,

  • Festival of the Arts: Camerata Virtuosi New York

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    Beyond Borders – A World of Inspiration & Invention Stelio & Betty Corte Memorial Concert Vivaldi, Morricone, Ravel, Bloch, Popper, Mozart, Chaplin, Piazzolla, Gardel First United Methodist Church, 200 S College Ave, Bluefield, VA

  • Festival of the Arts: Knoxville Symphony Chamber Orchestra

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    Knoxville Symphony Chamber Orchestra Always a highlight of the Festival, the Knoxville Symphony Chamber Orchestra, conducted by Maestro James Fallenbaum will perform inside the Mary W. Lawson Auditorium on Sunday, April 27, 2025 at 4:00PM. The SWCC Community Chorus, under the direction of Dr. Joseph Trivette will by accompanied by the orchestra.

  • Festival of the Arts: Cultural Walk Dinner

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    Middle-Eastern Tabbouleh SaladSouth American Roast Pork LoinSenegalese Braised ChickenGerman Cabbage RollsButtery American Spring VegetablesSpanish PotatoesYeast Rolls, French Croissants, Naan BreadTres Leches, Apple Tart TatinTea, Coffee, Water Catered by Your Grate Escape Upper Lobby of Charles R. King Community Center *Whole, Half, & Quarter Note Sponsors receive 4 complimentary reservations*Eighth Note Sponsors receive 2 complimentary reservationsReservation

  • Festival of the Arts: Cultural Walk

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    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.