Academy of Fine Arts Performing Arts Center
(Artist's rendering of future completion.)

• Academy of Fine Arts
  Art galleries, music, and theatre performances year round.
• Maier Museum of Art
  A nationally-recognized museum housing a rich collection of over 2,000 art objects, with a focus on nineteenth- and twentieth-century American paintings and works on paper. Located on the Randolph College (formerly RMWC) campus in Lynchburg.
• Amazement Square The Rightmire Children's Museum
  Downtown at Ninth and Jefferson St. 434-845-1888
• The Lynchburg Symphony
  Performing in Central Virginia since 1983
• Lynchburg Symphony Youth Orchestra
• Riverview's Artspace
  A non-profit arts organization providing a living and working place for artists in Downtown Lynchburg
• Sedalia Center
  Regional folklife, music and lifestyle
• Virginia School of the Arts
  Arts training in dance, music, and theatre; public performances

Cherry Tree Players
(scene from the play "1776")

• Dance Theatre of Lynchburg
  Through classes, workshops, presentations and performances, creates enthusiasm for the arts and talent and discipline within students.
  Downtown in Lynchburg’s Historic Basin
• Ellington Playhouse
  Hosting nationally-known performers of contemporary jazz, blues, and rock music
  Rivermont Avenue 434-845-2162
• Renaissance Theatre Company
  Professional non-profit theatre group
  1022 Commerce Street 434-845-4427
• Cantate, The Choir of Central Virginia
  The only classical children's choir in the Central Virginia area.
• Jefferson Choral Society
  Performing classical and contemporary choral music, the Jefferson Choral Society is the resident performing arts organization of the Academy of Music.
  600 Main St. 434-528-5700
• The Virginia Center for the Creative Arts
  A working retreat for writers, visual artists, and composers in Amherst County.
• Legacy Museum
  Part of the African American Heritage Trail.
  

Events

A Batteau Boat on the James

• Lynchburg Community Market
  Lynchburg's downtown community center featuring foods from local farms and shops, handcrafts, collectible and historical, cultural and musical events.
• Friday Cheers
  Lynchburg Community Market and Riverfront Festival Park; summer Fridays.
  "Great live bands, specialty nights (Harley Night), terrific food and beverages will make this the best Cheers season ever!" Lynch's Landing
• Fair By The James
  Entertainment on the historic Riverfront Festival Park in June
  Midway rides, live bands, food, and fireworks.
  More info: Lynchburg Visitors Center, 434-847-1881.
• James River Batteau Festival
  Annual reenactment of batteau traveling down the James River from Percival's Island to Richmond. Also Batteau.net contains information on the replica batteau and their construction as well as details of the eight day voyage and stops to Richmond.
• July 4th Events
  • Bedford Centertown Libertyfest
  • Poplar Forest July 4th
    Celebrate America’s birthday at the retreat home of Thomas Jefferson.
  • 4th of July Fireworks Show
    Lynchburg Hillcats baseball at Lynchburg City Stadium.
• Kaleidoscope
  A month of events in September celebrating the City including:
  • Day In The Park
  • Lynchburg Art Festival
  • Lynchburg Craft Show
  • Antique Fair
• Virginia 10 Miler / 4 Miler
  A popular annual event for area and international runners
• Virginia Garlic Festival
  Annual fall art, music, and wine festival held at Rebec Vineyards, Amherst