Franks + Dranks
6-9 p.m., Friday, July 18, Art Garden
Piedmont Arts’ annual summer cookout and concert is back! Enjoy a meal of hot dogs and fixings, a cash bar and live music by Jake Earles.
Earles is a singer and guitar player from Axton, Va. He spent 20 years living in Nashville, Tenn., playing everywhere from honky tonks to the Grand Ole Opry. He has toured the country with acts such as Tim McGraw. Earles brings a mix of country, Americana, folk and soul to the stage.
Bring a lawn chair or blanket for seating. In the event of inclement weather, Franks + Dranks will be held at Piedmont Arts.
Admission is $20 per person and includes food.
Sponsored by Burton & Company.
Exhibits
Expressions 2025
On view through July 25
This annual open-entry exhibition presented by Lynwood Artists and Piedmont Arts features work by 117 artists from Southern Virginia and the surrounding regions.
Visit the museum to vote for the People’s Choice Award. Voting is open through July 25.
Sponsored by Helen S. and Charles G. Patterson Jr. Charitable Foundation Trust, King’s Grant, Sovah Health and What’s Your Sign.
Upcoming Events
Exhibit Opening Reception
5:30-7:30 p.m., Friday, Aug. 8, Piedmont Arts
Join Piedmont Arts for an opening reception in honor of its new exhibits from 5:30-7:30 p.m., Friday, Aug. 8 at Piedmont Arts. A gallery talk will be held at 6:15 p.m. Music by Ann Nichols. Complimentary refreshments will be served.
Exhibits on view:
• What Memory Wears: Works by Barbara Hardy and Bob Ray
• In a Different Light: Photographs by Russell Hart
This event is free and open to the public. Please RSVP with the number and names of the attendees in your party by Wednesday, Aug. 6.
Sponsored by Marty Gardner, Olivia and Pres Garrett, Helen S. and Charles G. Patterson Jr. Charitable Foundation Trust, Janet Lewis and Brad Johnson, Lynwood Artists, Sovah Health, Barbara and Guy Stanley and What’s Your Sign.
Ahoy, Mateys! Pirate Family Day
10 a.m.-1 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 16, Art Garden
Set sail on the high seas of fun at this pirate-themed Family Day. Enjoy crafts, snacks, games and music by Pirates of the Piedmont.
All ages are welcome. Admission is free.
Sponsored by Carter Bank.
Savory September: Wild, Wild West
6:30 p.m., Friday, Sept. 26, Piedmont Arts
Get ready to boot scootin’ boogie at this Wild West-themed fundraiser. Local chefs will prepare themed dishes and custom cocktails. Take part in the 50/50 raffle for a chance to win big. Raffle tickets will be available soon at Piedmont Arts.
Event tickets are $50 per person and include food and drinks.
Classes
Bob Ross Workshop
9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
Thursday, July 3
Needle Felting
2:30-4:30 p.m.
Friday, July 11
Pet Portrait
10 a.m.-12 p.m.
Saturday, July 12
Needle Felting
2:30-4:30 p.m.
Friday, Aug. 15
Chix with Stix
10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Second and fourth Tuesdays
