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Piedmont Council of the Arts
300 East Main Street
Bank of America building
Second floor
Charlottesville, VA

Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 2426
Charlottesville, VA
22902-2426

info@charlottesvillearts.org

Tel 434-971-ARTS (2787)
Fax 434-971-9199


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PCA is committed to supporting and promotiong the arts in Central Virginia. By nurturing the arts, we enrich our community. Learn more about PCA.

 

Nominations Sought for Governor's Awards for the Arts 2008

Nominations are now sought for the Governor's Awards for the Arts 2008, which will be presented by Governor Tim Kaine in September. The Awards, which have been presented only three times in Virginia, recognize outstanding lifetime achievement by Virginia artists, arts organizations, and those who support and encourage the arts.

More information about nominations coming soon, see the following PDF documents.
- NOMINATION Form, due MAY 15
- History of Awards
- Schedule and Deadlines
- Press Release

Email questions to director@charlottesvillearts.org.



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Become a member of PCA today... members stay tuned for the annual meeting on June 25, 2008. For more information, click here.

Arts Presenter Planning Calendar

The Arts Presenter Planning Calendar on this website is designed for arts presenters or special events planners to avoid schedule conflicts. With the growing number of cultural events in our region, this feature will help assure that our audiences will be able to see or attend multiple events of their choice.

To access to this password protected calendar email info@charlottesvillearts.org.

Box Office Contacts -- Buy Tickets Here!

Now you can have direct access to the box office, once you have selected a performance or event you wish to attend.  Please click here to access box office telephone numbers or website links for area performing arts venues.

Upcoming event highlights

Tuesday, May 6, 2008

Mark Olson with very special guests Shannon Worrell with Sam Wilson

Mark recently finished recording his first true solo album, The Salvation Blues, with producer Ben Vaughn. A deeply personal album, Mark’s voice and poetic lyrics are complemented by Vaughn’s gorgeous musical backdrops featuring the work of some of LA’s best studio musicians. The album also features the long-awaited reunion with his former Jayhawks bandmate and writing partner, Gary Louris, on three songs.

Gravity Lounge,
7pm
103 S 1st St, Charlottesville, 434.977.5590

Wednesday, May 7, 2008

Mike Rosensky and Jeff Decker Quartet

The Mike Rosensky and Jeff Decker Quartet play jazz every Wednesday at Miller's.
Free, 9:30pm.

Thursday, May 8, 2008

Pete Francis & The Flyers with Dispatch comember Braddigan and Alex Mejias

A rare co-headline with two members of Dispatch, the most successful independent act in music history, each playing with their solo projects, Braddigan and Pete Francis and the Flyers. Doors at 8 / $10/$12 door

http://www.petefrancis.com
http://www.braddigan.com
http://www.alexmejias.com

Satellite Ballroom,
1435 University Ave. Charlottesville, VA

Friday, May 9, 2008

Lend Me a Tenor at Four County Players

Four County Players presents Lend Me A Tenor, the Tony Award winning farce by Ken Ludwig complete with slamming doors, mistaken identities, and crazy characters. Lend Me A Tenor has been turned into a full-fledged musical that had its world premiere at the Utah Shakespearean Festival in 2007.
8:00pm May 9, 10, 16, 17, 23, 24
2:30pm May 11, 18, 24
Tickets $8 - $12
All Friday shows only $5 per ticket

Four County Players,
5256 Governor Barbour Street, Barboursville

Saturday, May 10, 2008

Charlottesville's Festival of Cultures

Organized by Charlottesville City Schools, the Adult Learning Center will host a celebration of the linguistic and cultural diversity in our community, with music, dance and storytelling performances, cultural exhibits, hands-on craft activities, food and artisan vendors, and resource agency information booths at Lee Park.

Charlottesville Festival of Cultures
CCS Adult Learning Center
935-A Second St. SE Charlottesville, 434.245.2817

Sunday, May 11, 2008

Y.O.C.A. Spring Concert

Youth Orchestra of Charlottesville-Albemarle & UVa's Old Cabell Hall will feature The Youth Orchestra, The Evans Orchestra and The Junior Strings.

Tickets available at the door: $10 adult
FREE 18 and under

YOCA, 434.974.7776
Old Cabell Hall, Charlottesville, 434.924.3984

Monday, May 12, 2008

Central Virginia Watercolor Guild Show

Albemarle County Courthouse, through July 27th. 540-456-6262.