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.
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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 | 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 | 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.
