🌱 Patch AM: How Harrisonburg schools plan to hire teachers faster despite budget delays

Coming up: ¡Hola, paisano! on the Harrisonburg Patch calendar

🌱 Patch AM: Why a Harrisonburg bakery’s story is hitting the big screen Thursday

Make time for Wednesdays at the Movies! - It’s a Wonderful Life (1946, Not Rated, 130 minutes) on the Harrisonburg Patch calendar

🌱 Patch AM: What exactly changes in Harrisonburg trash and yard waste pickup?

Spotted on the Harrisonburg calendar: Wednesdays at the Movies! - It’s a Wonderful Life (1946, Not Rated, 130 minutes)

🌱 Patch AM: Why Harrisonburg’s Farmers Market just earned 2025’s top downtown honor

And on the Harrisonburg Patch calendar - Wednesdays at the Movies! - It’s a Wonderful Life (1946, Not Rated, 130 minutes)

🌱 Patch AM: How a Harrisonburg alum turned a Netflix hit into EMU parody gold

Also check out Wednesdays at the Movies! - It’s a Wonderful Life (1946, Not Rated, 130 minutes) on the Harrisonburg Patch calendar

🌱 Patch AM: Will your usual I-81 Harrisonburg exit be shut next week?

Happening soon: Wednesdays at the Movies! - It’s a Wonderful Life (1946, Not Rated, 130 minutes) on the Harrisonburg Patch calendar

🌱 Patch AM: How fast must Harrisonburg residents clear yard trash under new rules?

Be sure to catch Wednesdays at the Movies! - It’s a Wonderful Life (1946, Not Rated, 130 minutes) on the Harrisonburg Patch calendar

23 Venues Offer Arts Experiences During First Fridays of the Valley December 5

Wander, wonder, and soak up the season—23 venues bursting with art 🎨 cheer 🎄 and holiday creativity this First Friday!

Arts Council of the Valley Awards $6,500 in Fall 2025 Advancing the Arts Grants

Five local artists and educators receive funding to spark creativity, inspire learning, and strengthen Harrisonburg’s arts community.

22 Venues Offer Arts Experiences During First Fridays of the Valley November 7

🎨 22 venues light up Harrisonburg & Rockingham County for First Fridays of the Valley, Nov 7! Explore art, music & community.

24 Venues Offer Arts Experiences During First Fridays of the Valley October 3

🎶 Faculty art, live music, poetry & more — 24 venues celebrate October’s First Fridays downtown.

Arts Council of the Valley To Host Oct 3 ArtFields Meeting With Area Artists

Come learn about a Southeastern visual art competition that awards more than $100,000 in prize money.

Smith House Galleries Features Two Mixed Media Exhibitions in October

Sponsored by Kristen & Michael Drueen, both exhibitions are on view through Oct 31.

Arts Council of the Valley Opens Venue Registration for 2026 First Fridays of the Valley

Registration is open for 2026 First Fridays! Local venues can host arts events, boost visibility & be featured in ACV promotions.

22 Venues Offer Arts Experiences During First Fridays of the Valley September 5

First Fridays September 5: art at Smith House, improv at Court Square, live music at Hotel Madison & Pale Fire Brewing, and more.

Smith House Galleries Features Painting and Printmaking in September

Smith House Galleries debuts two new exhibitions in September, with an opening reception during First Fridays of the Valley.

Wednesdays at the Movies! Returns to Court Square Theater in August

After a break for summer camps, Court Square Theater (CST) rolls out its August Wednesdays at the Movies! schedule.

21 Venues Offer Arts Experiences During First Fridays of the Valley August 1

Twenty-One Venues to Host Art, Music, and Community Activities Across Harrisonburg and Rockingham County on August 1.

Smith House Galleries Kickstarts August with Two New Exhibitions

Two new exhibitions open August 1. Stop by to meet the artists.

14 Venues Offer Arts Experiences for First Fridays of the Valley Program on First THURSDAY, July 3

Arts Council of the Valley announces its July First Fridays of the Valley lineup - planned for Thursday, July 3rd.

Arts Council of the Valley Moves Chalk Art Street Festival to Turner Pavilion on Sunday

Arts Council of the Valley’s Chalk It Up! for the Arts festival has been moved to Sunday, June 15 in the Turner Pavilion.

Arts Council of the Valley Sponsors Art Activities June 14

All are invited to join ACV for art programming at the June 14th Best.Weekend.Ever., coordinated by Harrisonburg Downtown Renaissance.

ACV Collaborates On Downtown International Mural

Arts Council of the Valley (ACV) is working with artist David Draime to create a large-scale international mural.

23 Venues Offer Arts Experiences For First Fridays of the Valley 6/6

Arts Council of the Valley (ACV) is delighted to share its June First Fridays of the Valley lineup, featuring arts programming at 23 venues!

Smith House Galleries Opens Two Painting Exhibitions June 6

Keith G. Mills shares Liminal in the Darrin-McHone Gallery, while Peter Schnibbe debuts Seconds Between Time in the Rhapsody Room.

Court Square Theater Announces June Wednesdays at the Movies!

Read on for schedule and details on a special evening showing of Pride and Prejudice.

May 2 First Fridays of the Valley: 24 Venues Offer Arts Experiences

Arts Council of the Valley (ACV) shares its May First Fridays of the Valley lineup.

Spring 2025 Advancing the Arts Grants Awarded

Arts Council of Valley (ACV) announces the allocation of $8,100 in Spring 2025 Advancing the Arts grant funding.

Court Square Theater Opens Registration For 2025 Summer Youth Camps

A new dance week is added to summer youth programs this year, along with the return of two musical theater camps.

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Dallard Newman House Rehabilitation Grant

First Fridays of the Valley April 4: 24 Venues Offer Arts Experiences

April First Fridays of the Valley lineup features arts programming at 24 venues throughout Harrisonburg and Rockingham County!

Court Square Theater Announces April Wednesdays at the Movies!

Arts Council of the Valley’s Court Square Theater rolls out its April Wednesdays at the Movies! schedule, featuring six different titles.

Smith House Galleries Seeks Artist Proposals for 2026 Exhibitions

Arts Council of the Valley (ACV) announces a Call for Artists to exhibit during 2026 at Smith House Galleries.

Oliver Bates Craven Steps Into Court Square Theater’s Living Room 3/29

Tickets are now on sale for the Saturday, Mar 29 performance by Oliver Bates Craven.

It’s Strictly ‘70s as Robbie Limon Band Hits Court Square Theater 3/22

Local favorite Robbie Limon brings his band to Court Square Theater (CST) 3/22, playing 30 hits from the 1970s in a multimedia extravaganza.

March 14th Event Celebrates New Liberty Street ‘Uplift’ Mural

A new downtown mural by Harrisonburg-based artist Tyler Kauffman will be dedicated Friday, March 14.

26 Venues Participating In First Fridays of the Valley March 7

March First Fridays of the Valley lineup features arts programming at 26 venues around the City of Harrisonburg and Rockingham County.

Court Square Theater Announces March Wednesdays at the Movies Schedule

Court Square Theater (CST) rolls out its March film schedule, featuring artists Jackson Pollock, David Lynch and more.

Smith House Galleries Opens Exhibition by RCPS Students March 7

Arts Council of the Valley (ACV) is thrilled to announce the ninth annual artVISION: Rockingham County Public Schools Youth Art Month Show.

First Fridays of the Valley February 7: 25 Venues Offer Arts

Arts Council of the Valley (ACV) is thrilled to announce its February First Fridays of the Valley lineup.