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Performances
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Article ItemKiki Valera y su Son Cubano , article
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 5, 6 PM: Catch a free outdoor concert by Kiki Valera y su Son Cubano, masters of Cuba's iconic son cubano. This music is made for dancing!
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Article ItemThe Hot Sardines , article
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 7:30 PM: New York-based jazz ensemble the Hot Sardines brings brassy horns, rollicking piano, rich vocals, and a tap dancer.
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Article ItemStep Afrika! , article
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 7:30 PM: Step Afrika! delivers an experience like no other, with traditional African American stepping, drumming, and vibrant storytelling.
Exhibitions
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Article Item2025 New River Art Juried Biennial , article
THURSDAY, JUNE 5-SATURDAY, AUGUST 23: The 2025 New River Art Juried Biennial, sponsored by the Blacksburg Regional Art Association, returns to the center.
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Article ItemGrand Lobby Mural: Brian Dettmer , article
THROUGH 2028: Brian Dettmer reimagines hardcover books and turns them into stunning mountain landscapes and reflections on time in this Grand Lobby mural.
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Article ItemTurner Street Mural: Clare Grill and Margaux Ogden , article
THROUGH July 2026: Works by fall 2025 exhibiting artists Clare Grill and Margaux Ogden grace the center's exterior wall on Turner Street — perfect for selfies!
Experiences
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Article Item"Beyond the Frame" , article
SECOND THURSDAY OF EACH MONTH, 12 PM: Curator Brian Holcombe provides insight, offers behind-the-scenes glimpses, and answers your questions during these free tours.
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Article ItemWeeks of Welcome: Block Party , article
THURSDAY, AUGUST 21, 7-9 PM: Virginia Tech students, kick off the school year with comedy, music, games, and treats in this free event, part of Weeks of Welcome!
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Article ItemArtist Talk | Josephine Halvorson , article
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 4, 3-4 PM: Fall 2025 exhibiting artist Josephine Halvorson joins Brian Holcombe, curator, for a free discussion in the Cube.