April 25 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am Festival of the Arts: Children’s Camerata: “Playing with Strings” Mary Lawson Auditorium, King Community Center 295 Community College Rd., Cedar Blluff, VA, United States Community EventsThe 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.
April 26 @ 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm Festival of the Arts: Eagle Con Quad Community EventsEagleCon 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,
April 26 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Festival of the Arts: Camerata Virtuosi New York First United Methodist Church 200 S College Ave, Bluefield, VA, United States Community EventsBeyond 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
April 27 @ 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm Festival of the Arts: Larry & Kathy Mitchell Reception Ellen von Dehsen Elmes Gallery, King Community Center 295 Community College Road, Cedar Bluff, VA, United States Community EventsLarry and Kathy Mitchell ReceptionEllen Elmes Art Gallery, Charles R. King Community Center
April 27 @ 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm Festival of the Arts: Knoxville Symphony Chamber Orchestra Mary Lawson Auditorium, King Community Center 295 Community College Rd., Cedar Blluff, VA, United States Community EventsKnoxville 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.
April 28 @ 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Festival of the Arts: Cultural Walk Dinner King Community Center 295 Community College Road, Cedar Bluff, VA, United States Community EventsMiddle-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
April 28 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Festival of the Arts: Cultural Walk Mary Lawson Auditorium, King Community Center 295 Community College Rd., Cedar Blluff, VA, United States Community EventsCultural 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.