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    Singer Kelli O’Hara reclines on a richly patterned sofa, her black one-shoulder dress and turquoise earrings contrasting with the warm, textured background as she gazes off-camera.
    Tony winner Kelli O’Hara brings Broadway brilliance to Blacksburg , article

    The beloved Broadway leading lady performs selections from the American songbook with her trio at the Center for the Arts on Saturday, May 9, at 7:30 p.m.

    Date: Apr 15, 2026 -
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    An ICAT Creativity + Innovation Day exhibition at the Perform Studio in the Center for the Arts. Photo by Rodney Kimbangu for Virginia Tech.
    ICAT Creativity + Innovation Day 2026

    Date: Apr 14, 2026 -
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    Stephanie Lake Company leads world-class workshop for performing arts students
    Stephanie Lake Company leads world-class workshop for performing arts students , video

    During a recent stop at the Center for the Arts at Virginia Tech, world-touring Australian ensemble Stephanie Lake Company gave a special workshop in the Cube for dance and percussion students in the School for Performing Arts.

    Date: Apr 10, 2026 -
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    Members of the Takács Quartet stand outdoors with their instruments, smiling in a mountain landscape with pine trees and rocky hills in the background.
    Legendary Takács Quartet brings masterful evening of Mozart and Schubert to Blacksburg , article

    A favorite on the world’s great stages for performances featuring drama, warmth, humor, and extraordinary precision, the ensemble makes its debut at the Center for the Arts on Wednesday, April 15, at 7:30 p.m. with award-winning violist Jordan Bak.

    Date: Mar 23, 2026 -
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    Sandra Davis. Photo by Erin Williams for Virginia Tech.
    In memoriam: Sandra Davis, Board of Visitors vice rector , article

    Davis, a recipient of Virginia Tech’s highest honor and one of a select few friends of the university to have been named an honorary life member of the Virginia Tech Alumni Association, passed away on Tuesday, March 17. She was 79.

    Date: Mar 18, 2026 -
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    In this image taken by photojournalist Muhammed Muheisen, a balloon vendor walks beside his bicycle on a misty street, holding a large cluster of brightly colored balloons floating above him while another cyclist rides past in the background.
    National Geographic Explorer Muhammed Muheisen shares stories from behind the lens , article

    The two-time Pulitzer Prize-winning photojournalist takes the Center for the Arts stage on Tuesday, April 7, at 7:30 p.m., offering a behind-the-scenes look at the images and moments that have shaped his career.

    Date: Mar 13, 2026 -
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    Guitarist Bill Frisell stands in a modern tunnel holding a sunburst electric guitar, with glowing lights and blurred figures in the background.
    Legendary guitarist Bill Frisell leads all-star ensemble , article

    After decades of shaping the sound of modern American guitar, Grammy-winner Frisell gathers a constellation of close collaborators for “In My Dreams.” The new touring project comes to the Center for the Arts on Friday, April 3, at 7:30 p.m.

    Date: Mar 10, 2026 -
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    Barefoot dancers in white pants move in dynamic, sculptural poses across a glossy stage while three drummers perform on elevated platforms behind them, framed by a bold pink curtain.
    Nine drummers, nine dancers, one ‘Manifesto’ , article

    Direct from Australia, Stephanie Lake Company brings a high-energy evening of joyful movement and vibrant percussion with the U.S. premiere of “Manifesto” at the Center for the Arts on Saturday, March 28, at 7:30 p.m.

    Date: Mar 04, 2026 -
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    Members of the Irish Baroque Orchestra stand and sit in front of wooden doors in a grand room, all wearing black and holding their instruments.
    Take a St. Patrick’s Day journey to 18th-century Dublin , article

    A fresh and historically rich way to mark the holiday, “The Trials of Tenducci” by the Irish Baroque Orchestra comes to the Center for the Arts on Tuesday, March 17, at 7:30 p.m.

    Date: Feb 20, 2026 -
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    A child wearing a knit hat claps and cheers from a theater seat, surrounded by other children applauding a live performance.
    Access, opportunity, and the arts , article

    For many students, stepping into a theater or meeting a professional artist is a first. Through free student matinees, in-school performances, and workshops, the Center for the Arts is helping make those moments possible for schools facing financial and logistical barriers.

    Date: Feb 19, 2026 -
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    A person wearing an EEG head cap uses a laptop DJ controller.
    A new spin on ADHD treatment , article

    Researchers are studying how DJing and hip-hop music production could help improve ADHD symptoms in young adults through creative, non-drug therapy.

    Date: Jan 28, 2026 -
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    Members of Danish Radio Big Band sit or stand on three circular risers and hold their instruments, wearing concert attire. Theatrical haze swirls around them.
    Legendary Danish Radio Big Band launches limited U.S. tour in Blacksburg , article

    Led by one of today’s most sought-after young jazz composers and conductors, Miho Hazama, the band performs with special guest jazz vocalist Cécile McLorin Salvant at the Center for the Arts on Friday, Feb. 20, at 7:30 p.m.

    Date: Jan 26, 2026 -
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    An acrobat from Cirque Mechanics leaps high above the stage during a performance of “Tilt,” while fellow performers sit and stand on a large, wheel-inspired structure beneath warm orange lighting.
    1980s-inspired, high-flying cirque amusement park adventure to come to the Center for the Arts , article

    Cirque Mechanics will return to Blacksburg with its newest adventure, bursting with acrobatics, aerial feats, juggling, and a dose of nostalgic charm. The center presents two performances of “Tilt! A Circus Thrill Ride” on Tuesday, Feb. 10, and Wednesday, Feb. 11, at 7:30 p.m.

    Date: Jan 15, 2026 -
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    A composite image of headshots of, from left, soprano Julia Bullock, cellist Seth Parker Woods, and pianist Conor Hanick
    ‘From Ordinary Things’ is a rare musical collaboration celebrating virtuosity through the 21st century , article

    Soprano Julia Bullock, cellist Seth Parker Woods, and pianist Conor Hanick perform an evening of music that speaks across generations, featuring works by Ravel, Nina Simone, and a Center for the Arts co-commissioned composition by Tania León.

    Date: Jan 14, 2026 -
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    Didier William's "Recovery to Reconnaissance: Haiti to Miami," 2024, a painted and carved panel depicting three figures crossing waist-deep water, a pile of skulls beneath their feet, as lighting strikes them and the water.
    Spring exhibitions trace memory and metamorphosis shaped by Haitian heritage , article

    The Center for the Arts presents Abigail Lucien: “Molt” and “Living in Brilliant Suspension”: Didier William. The two solo shows open with a reception on Thursday, Jan. 29, from 4-6 p.m.

    Date: Jan 12, 2026 -
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    Beyond the stage with Step Afrika!
    Beyond the stage with Step Afrika! , video

    When world-class artists visit the Center for the Arts at Virginia Tech, a performance is just one piece of the story. Here we connect people of all ages — students, faculty, families, and community members — with artists in ways that extend far beyond a singular performance. We believe the arts are most powerful when they’re participatory, inspiring, and available to all. That’s why every visiting artist residency at the Center for the Arts includes meaningful interactions across campus and within our community — fostering creativity, dialogue, and connection that resonate long after the final bow. During a three-day residency in Blacksburg, Step Afrika! engaged with people of all ages across campus and throughout the New River Valley, demonstrating how the arts can connect, inspire, and open doors far beyond the stage. Watch to see how these visiting artists help build connection, spark curiosity, and embody Virginia Tech’s spirit of Ut Prosim — that I may serve.

    Date: Jan 09, 2026 -
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    Immersive exhibit celebrates Nikki Giovanni's life and poetry
    Immersive exhibit celebrates Nikki Giovanni's life and poetry , video

    Virginia Tech celebrates the late Nikki Giovanni through an immersive exhibit at the Center for the Arts. The exhibit uses video projection of graphics and photos with an original music score to highlight six of Giovanni's poems read by Giovanni herself. This exhibit will move to the Torpedo Factory Art Center in 2026. Poetry and Readings: Nikki Giovanni Poetic Arrangement: Brittney S. Harris and Charles Nichols Music: Charles Nichols Embodied Movement: Brittney S. Harris Motion Capture: Trevor Finney and Alice Macanga Motion Graphics and Graphic Design: Meaghan Dee, Trevor Finney, Demetrya Dye, and Lexy Altieri Project Advisor: Gena E. Chandler, PhD Project Management: Meaghan Dee ICAT Technical Support: Gustavo Araoz, David Franusich, Brandon Hale, and Tanner Upthegrove Additional Thanks to Kelsey Hammer, Ella Shaffer, and Morgan Weidling for participating in creative brainstorming sessions. Special thanks to Virginia Fowler for permission, time, and poetry consultation. Additional thanks to Virginia Tech, President Sands, the Institute for Creativity, Arts, and Technology (ICAT), the University Libraries at Virginia Tech, and the Center for the Arts for supporting this project. And thank you to Nikki Giovanni for her incredible life and legacy.

    Date: Dec 15, 2025 -
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    Immersive exhibit celebrates Nikki Giovanni's life and poetry
    Immersive exhibit celebrates Nikki Giovanni's life and poetry , video

    Virginia Tech celebrates the late Nikki Giovanni through an immersive exhibit at the Center for the Arts. The exhibit uses video projection of graphics and photos with an original music score to highlight six of Giovanni's poems read by Giovanni herself. This exhibit will move to the Torpedo Factory Art Center in 2026. Poetry and Readings: Nikki Giovanni Poetic Arrangement: Brittney S. Harris and Charles Nichols Music: Charles Nichols Embodied Movement: Brittney S. Harris Motion Capture: Trevor Finney and Alice Macanga Motion Graphics and Graphic Design: Meaghan Dee, Trevor Finney, Demetrya Dye, and Lexy Altieri Project Advisor: Gena E. Chandler, PhD Project Management: Meaghan Dee ICAT Technical Support: Gustavo Araoz, David Franusich, Brandon Hale, and Tanner Upthegrove Additional Thanks to Kelsey Hammer, Ella Shaffer, and Morgan Weidling for participating in creative brainstorming sessions. Special thanks to Virginia Fowler for permission, time, and poetry consultation. Additional thanks to Virginia Tech, President Sands, the Institute for Creativity, Arts, and Technology (ICAT), the University Libraries at Virginia Tech, and the Center for the Arts for supporting this project. And thank you to Nikki Giovanni for her incredible life and legacy.

    Date: Dec 10, 2025 -
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    Savannah Penven stands with her arms crossed, smiling slightly. She has curly red hair pulled up, wears dangling geometric earrings, and is dressed in a black turtleneck and black jumper.
    Savannah Penven creates a space for young artists to thrive , article

    Penven M.A. '24 brings her creative journey full circle, helping the next generation step into the spotlight.

    Date: Dec 10, 2025 -
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    Bryanna Batts
    Class of 2025: Bryanna Batts turns an interdisciplinary education into a global stage , article

    Batts’ interdisciplinary path in theatre, public relations, and sales highlights how experiential learning fuels personal and professional growth.

    Date: Dec 08, 2025 -

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