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WELCOME TO THE CENTER FOR THE ARTS AT VIRGINIA TECH

Step into a place where shared experiences shape our community. Featuring unforgettable performances, exhibitions, and experiences and a selection of guest events, we invite you to connect, discover, and be inspired together.

Performances Presented by the Center for the Arts

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    Cajun and Creole musician Cedric Watson, a young Black man, stands in a grassy field near a line of trees holding a violin and wearing suspenders and a straw hat.
    Cedric Watson et Bijou Creole , article

    FRI., SEPT. 11, 2026, 6 PM: Grammy nominee and master fiddler Cedric Watson leads a free high-spirited celebration of Cajun and Creole traditions on the center’s lawn.

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    Banjoist Bela Fleck, center, is a middled aged white man with red glasses and a black T-shirt holding his banjo. His fellow touring musicians, all white men, stand around him and look at each other.
    Béla Fleck: My Bluegrass Heart , article

    SAT., SEPT. 19, 2026, 7:30 PM: For "My Bluegrass Heart," banjoist Béla Fleck is joined by Michael Cleveland, Dominick Leslie, Jeff Partin, Mark Schatz, and Jake Stargel.

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    The members of the Isidore String Quartet, two young black men and two young white men, wear suits and hold their instruments while sitting on a bench in a downtown area, green plantings behind them.
    Isidore String Quartet , article

    FRI., SEPT. 25, 2026, 7:30 PM: Isidore String Quartet brings the lyrical charm of Frank Bridge, sharp contrasts of Britten, and emotional power of Beethoven.

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Guest Performances

We are happy to host a wide variety of events on stage here at the center, presented by external organizations and groups.

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Workshops, Talks, and more

Explore free experiences designed to create deeper connections.

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    Moss Arts Center Curator Brian Holcombe leads a gallery tour and speaks into a microphone in front of a group of gallery visitors.
    "Beyond the Frame" , article

    SECOND THURSDAY OF EACH MONTH, 12 PM: Director of Visual Arts Brian Holcombe provides insight, offers behind-the-scenes glimpses, and answers your questions during these free tours.

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    Cajun and Creole musician Cedric Watson, a young Black man, plays an accordion during a performance in a room surrounded by candles. Members of his band, Bijou Creole, play various instruments around him. He wears an old-fashioned white shirt and straw hat.
    Jam Session: Solitude Strummers , article

    FRI., SEPT. 11, 2026, 12-1 PM: Join Cedric Watson et Bijou Creole for a jam session celebrating the rhythms and community of Creole, Cajun, and Appalachian music.

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    Fiddler Michael Cleveland, a middle aged white man, wears a blue button down shirt and dark sunglasses while holding his fiddle in front of a dark grey background.
    Film | "Flamekeeper: The Michael Cleveland Story" , article

    THURS., SEPT. 17, 2026, 7:30 PM: Experience the inspiring journey of world-class fiddler Michael Cleveland in this intimate documentary at the Lyric Theatre.

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Exhibitions

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