Academy Center of the Arts

✨ 2024 was one for the books! ✨ We asked our team, “What was your favorite part of the year?” and the answers say it all—unforgettable performances, community festivals, student field trips, and even a wedding at our historic theatre! 🎭🎨🎶 None of this would be possible without YOU—our incredible supporters, artists, and community. Thank you for making 2024 a year to remember. 💙 Here’s to an even more inspiring 2025! #AcademyCenter #YearInReview #ThankYou #LynchburgArts

🎩⚙️ Step into the world of Steampunk! Join us for the Steampunk Clay Workshop on February 15 at the Academy Center of the Arts. Guided by the talented Kim Clarke, you'll sculpt unique Steampunk-inspired creations—choose between a detailed head or a whimsical fish. 🐟✨ 🕰️ What to expect: Dive into gears, cogs, and Victorian aesthetics. A 5-hour creative journey (with a lunch break!). A chance to learn from Kim, an internationally recognized artist whose playful and imaginative style will inspire you. 🎨 Spaces are limited—secure your spot today! 🔗 Visit academycenter.org to register. #SteampunkArt #PotteryWorkshop #LynchburgArts #ClayCreations #AcademyCenterVA

🎉 Happy Arts Advocacy Day, Virginia! 🎭✨ Today, we celebrate the incredible role our community plays in keeping the arts alive and thriving. Thank you for making 2024 an exceptional year! Your support—fueling nearly 40% of our income—has been vital to our success, creativity, and passion for the arts in Lynchburg. As we celebrate our 120th anniversary, we’re inspired to keep building on this incredible legacy, connecting the past with the future, and making the arts a vibrant part of our community. A special shoutout to Levi (@434.Visuals) for creating this amazing video in the true spirit of collaboration, helping us shine a light on the power of the arts in Lynchburg. Here’s to an even bigger, brighter, and more inspiring 2025! Together, we can create something extraordinary. 💫 #ArtsAdvocacyDay #SupportTheArts #LynchburgArts

🎸 JD Simo & Luther Dickinson: Do The Rump! Tour 🎶 🗓️ February 5 | 8:30 PM - 10:00 PM 📍 Joy & Lynch Christian Warehouse Theatre Get ready for a night of electrifying music as celebrated guitarists and sonic shamans Luther Dickinson (North Mississippi All Stars, The Black Crowes) and JD Simo (renowned solo artist) join forces for an unforgettable collaboration! 🎤✨ From old spirituals and hill country blues to Afrobeat grooves and psychedelic vibes, this duo creates a bold new soundscape you don’t want to miss. Featuring dynamic instrument-swapping and fat grooves, it’s music that transcends genres and invites you into a mystical dance of melodies. 🔥 “It’s gonna be a fun show to watch!” - JD Simo 🔥 “We found our tribe in each other.” - Luther Dickinson 🎟️ Secure your seats now at academycenter.org! Let’s keep it GREASY!

Feel the Power of Human Strength with YAMATO! 🌏🥁 Experience the thunderous energy of YAMATO: The Drummers of Japan as they bring their world-renowned Taiko drumming to the Historic Academy Theatre! With over 40 drums, including the colossal 500kg Odaiko, this unforgettable performance will move your heart and shake your soul. ✨ YAMATO presents "Hito no Chikara – The Power of Human Strength" 📅 February 8 | 7:30 PM 📍 Historic Academy Theatre Prepare for a night of intensity, joy, and connection as this incredible group blends strength, precision, and passion to create “physical music” like no other. Witness why they’ve captivated audiences in 54 countries worldwide! 🎟️ Grab your tickets now at academycenter.org and be part of the rhythm that brings us together. #AcademyCenterArts #YAMATO #TaikoDrumming #HitoNoChikara #HistoricAcademyTheatre #FeelTheRhythm #LynchburgVA #LivePerformances

🎤 When you think you know Whitney, but you definitely don’t... 😅 Our staff may not have nailed the lyrics, but you can join us for all the unforgettable hits at The Greatest Love of All: A Tribute to Whitney Houston! 🎶✨ 📅 January 17 at 7:30 PM 📍 Historic Academy Theatre Don’t miss this chance to relive the magic of Whitney's iconic music! 🎟️ Get your tickets now at academycenter.org! 💖

Whitney Houston’s musical legacy is brought to life in this critically acclaimed tribute concert described as “mind-blowingly spot on.” Be stunned by the breathtaking vocals of Belinda Davids – as seen on Britain’s Got Talent, Showtime at the Apollo and winner of the BBC’s Even Better Than the Real Thing. The two-hour international production will fill you with joy, nostalgia and wonderment as it takes you on a heartfelt journey through all of Whitney Houston’s greatest hits including I Wanna Dance With Somebody, I Will Always Love You, Greatest Love of All, How Will I Know, One Moment in Time, I Have Nothing, Run to You, Didn’t We Almost Have It All, I’m Every Woman, Where Do Broken Hearts Go, Queen of the Night, Higher Love and more. Davids is accompanied by her live band and backing vocalists plus glorious state-of-the-art sound, lighting, vision and theatrical FX, making this a beautifully crafted tribute to one of the world’s most revered singers. This is a special concert event not to be missed.

Master of Soul } December 20

Don't miss Masters of Soul: Holiday Special on Friday, December 20, at the Academy Center of the Arts. Get tickets to this performance and more at AcademyCenter.Org

Don't miss Holiday Makers Market at the Academy Center of the Arts on November 30! Learn more, reserve your free tickets, or apply to be a vendor at AcademyCenter.Org/HMM

Support the Arts in Lynchburg - Become an Academy Member!

For over 100 years, the Academy Center of the Arts has celebrated and uplifted the arts in our community. Your support allows us to continue to build upon this legacy, ensuring the arts remain a vibrant and integral part of our region, where the past meets the present and, together, we illuminate the future. Your Membership is an investment in the heart of our community and directly impacts our mission to cultivate a healthier and more interconnected populace through cultural infrastructure and community-building arts programs. Become a Member today and help pave the way for a brighter, more vibrant future for all. Become a Member today at AcademyCenter.Org/Membership

Don't Miss The Second City LIVE at Academy Center of the Arts on November 16

What do comedic geniuses such as Eugene Levy, Catharine O’Hara, Tina Fey, Steve Carell, Jane Lynch, Amy Poehler, and Colin Mochrie have in common? They've all performed with The Second City throughout it's 65 year history of launching comedy and improv's brightest stars. The Second City performs at The Academy Center of the Arts in Downtown Lynchburg on November 16. Don't miss your chance to see comedy stars of tomorrow, today! Get tickets now at AcademyCenter.Org

When's the last time you had a good laugh at something? (Other than while using your phone) This is your sign to come on down to the Academy Center of the Arts' Comedy Festival happening this November for your chance to laugh with Hyprov's Hypnotism & Improv, Bill Blagg's Magic, and Second City's Improv & Comedy. Visit AcademyCenter.Org/UWL to learn more and get tickets!