Automatons and Robots: An Exhibition of Works by
Kevin Reaves
Tuesday, September 3 - Thursday, October 3 | VHCC Art Gallery
Visit the VHCC campus library to view the intricate and spellbinding automatons and robots made by artist and tabletop game designer Kevin Reaves. His sculptures are created using a combination of traditional and digital practices, including metalsmithing, digital sculpture, and 3D printing. His work is informed by his lifelong infatuation with toys, monsters, science fiction, and pop culture images from the 1980’s. The metal automatons are crafted using brass and copper combined with other materials including clay, wood, and steel. Alongside these meticulously handcrafted metal robots, the artist also sculpts in the digital program, Zbrush. After designing the digital sculptures, he creates 3D prints in resin which are then painted and used to form a cast of characters for tabletop games. The VHCC Art Gallery is located within the campus library, in the LRC Building, and is open to the public during regular business hours.
Cirque du Soleil: Worlds Away
Rated: PG
Wed. Sept. 4 at 6pm & Thurs., Sept. 5 at 2pm | ISC 130
In this Cirque du Soleil production, a couple are separated and must journey through surreal worlds to find one another. This film is mainly a visual performance that follows a loose narrative with limited dialogue, featuring the magnificent acrobatic feats of Cirque du Soleil set to a fantastic soundtrack.
A Good Person
Rated: R
Wed. Sept. 11 at 6pm & Thurs., Sept. 12 at 2pm | ISC 130
Allison’s life falls apart following her involvement in a fatal accident. The unlikely relationship she forms with her would-be father-in-law helps her live a life worth living.
Artist Talk with Jason Mosley of Imperial Tattoo
Thursday, September 19 at 2pm | ISC Building, Room ISC-130
In this talk, Jason Mosley of Imperial Tattoo will discuss his work in body art, including presenting information about the piercing and tattoo industry, careers in body art, and safety within the field.
Pinch Pot Ceramics Workshop
Friday, September 20 from 10am to 1pm | WKMA - Art Lab | RSVP Required!
Join us for a hands-on workshop in the Art Lab ceramics studio. Try your hand working with clay to create a texture-focused pinch pot to use as a small plant pot, pencil jar, salsa bowl, and more. No prior experience is necessary. This event is presented in partnership with the Art Lab at William King Museum of Art.
Space is limited to 15 participants. Contact Marie at mporterfield@vhcc.edu to reserve your spot!
The Play That Goes Wrong
Thursday, September 26 at 7:30pm | Gilliam Stage, Barter Theatre
The Play That Goes Wrong is an ill-fated play-within-a-play, set on the opening night of the Cornley Drama Society’s newest production, The Murder at Haversham Manor. Throughout the night things go from bad to utterly disastrous as their leading lady is knocked unconscious, their corpse can’t play dead, and their actors trip over everything – including their own lines! Nevertheless, the accident-prone thespians battle against all odds to make it through to their final curtain call, with hilarious consequences. Come see why this show is called “the funniest play Broadway has ever seen!”
Content Advisories: (ML, V, O) – Very mild language, people are knocked unconscious in a farcical manner, mild sexual references, gunshots.
Tickets are limited. RSVP to mporterfield@vhcc.edu to request tickets. VHCC students and Arts Array partners are given preference for reservations.
Artist Talk Featuring Kevin Reaves
Thursday, October 3 at 2pm| ISC Building, Room ISC-130
Join us for an artist talk with Kevin Reaves as he explains his artistic evolution from handcrafting meticulously detailed metal sculptures to rendering 3D-printed digital automatons that populate elaborate tabletop game worlds. In his work, he combines metalsmithing, digital sculpture, 3D printing, fine art, board game design, and commercial art to create a world of robots and automatons that explore narratives about humanity’s relation to time.
Is the Man Who is Tall Happy? Not Rated
Wed. Oct. 9 at 6pm & Thurs., Oct. 10 at 2pm | ISC 130
This animated documentary consists of interviews between director Michel Gondry and linguist Noam Chomsky, who discusses his ambitious and comprehensive theories about how language develops.
Fine Arts Celebration & One-Act Play Festival
Saturday, October 12 from 10am to 2pm | LRC Building, Keyser-Aday Theatre
Join us for a day of celebrating the arts with young thespians, artists, and musicians from our local high schools. One-act plays and musical performances will be featured in the KeyserAday Theatre and high school student art will be displayed in the VHCC Art Gallery, located in the campus library.
Bizarre & Beautiful Printmaking Workshop
Friday, October 18 from 10am to 1pm | WKMA - Art Lab | RSVP Required!
Join us for a guided tour of the Art Nouveau & Printmaking exhibits in the William King Museum of Art, followed by a hands-on printmaking experience. During the workshop in the Art Lab printmaking studio, you will make your own art prints using laser-engraved plates featuring beautiful and bizarre images from art history. No prior experience is necessary. This event is presented in partnership with the Art Lab at William King Museum of Art.
Space is limited to 10 participants. Contact Marie at mporterfield@vhcc.edu to reserve your spot!
Dream Scenario Rated: R
Wed. Oct. 23 at 6pm & Thurs., Oct. 24 at 2pm | ISC 130
The narrative follows a very unkempt professor named Paul Matthews. His life is quite uneventful until suddenly, his image appears in people’s dreams. Soon, millions of strangers find themselves dreaming about him. The event made him an overnight sensation. However, things change when these dreams soon become nightmares for some and, later, for many.
AI & The Storyteller
Tuesday, October 29 from 2pm to 3pm | ISC Building, Room ISC-155
This workshop will explore the evolving world of AI art and how AI image-generating tools could impact creative writing. Please join us if you’re interested in AI art and its ethical implications or if you want a chance to use AI to create characters and settings from your imagination. By the end of the session, you will better understand AI art, its functionality, and its potential use as a tool for storytellers.
Student Collagraph and Relief Print Exhibition
Monday, November 4 - Tuesday, November 26 | VHCC Art Gallery
Visit the VHCC Art Gallery to view an exhibition of collagraph and relief prints made by students enrolled in the Two-Dimensional Design course. The VHCC Art Gallery is located within the campus library, in the LRC Building, and is open to the public during regular business hours.
Kazuhiro Inaba & Jack Hinshelwood Concert
Monday, November 4 at 4pm | Southwest Virginia Cultural Center & Marketplace | FREE to all!
In this spectacular cross-cultural celebration of traditional music, Kazuhiro Inaba of Nishinomiya City, Japan and award-winning local musician Jack Hinshelwood will perform a selection of bluegrass, old-time, and folk songs. Although separated by nearly 7,000 miles, these artists have maintained a friendship through music for almost 40 years. We are delighted to present one of Japan’s top professional bluegrass artists alongside one of Abingdon’s beloved musicians in this special musical event.
Beans Not Rated
Wed. Nov. 6 at 6pm & Thurs., Nov. 7 at 2pm | ISC 130
In the early 1990s, two prominent Mohawk communities find their land and livelihood in jeopardy from the encroaching force of gentrification. Determined to protect their rights, the Mohawk take a stand against the Quebec government. In an all-out protest that spans nearly eighty days and in defiance of government force, the Mohawk demonstrate the significance of preserving their traditional way of life.
Based on true events. Written and directed by debut filmmaker Tracey Deer. Kiawentiio, Violah Beauvais, and Rainbow Dickerson co-star.
Jolly Afternoon of Ukulele Song and Storytelling
Featuring Kelle Jolly
Tuesday, November 12 at 2pm | LRC Building, Keyser-Aday Theatre
Join us for an afternoon of music and storytelling featuring the charming and multifaceted artist Kelle Jolly, renowned for her exceptional talents as a ukulele player, vocalist, and storyteller. Kelle has been a featured artist at numerous events both local and international, including the Dollywood Flower and Food Festival, TEDx ETSU, the Levitt Amp Series, the Gaithersburg Ukulele Festival, the Lincolnville Jazz Series, and Bahama Paradise Cruises. She is a National Association of Black Storytellers 2023 Black Appalachian Storytellers Fellowship honoree. With her exceptional skills and delightful performances, Kelle enriches communities and captivates audiences with her charming songs and unforgettable stories.
Steamboy Rated: PG-13
Wed. Nov. 20 at 6pm & Thurs., Nov. 21 at 2pm | ISC 130
In Victorian England, villains target a boy inventor when he receives a metal ball that can destroy mankind. Katsuhiro Otomo directed this stunning Japanese anime. Voices include Anna Paquin, Alfred Molina, Patrick Stewart.
Jason Flack Illustration Workshop
Friday, November 22 from 10am to 1pm | WKMA - Art Lab | RSVP Required!
Join us for a special artmaking workshop with famed local artist, Jason Flack. First, hear about Jason Flack’s work from the artist, himself, while viewing the works in the Flack Attack! exhibition. Then, get weird in the studio exploring illustration through Flack’s demonstration and guidance. No prior experience is necessary. This event is presented in partnership with the Art Lab at William King Museum of Art. Space is limited to 20 participants. Contact Marie at mporterfield@vhcc.edu to reserve your spot!
This Shining Night Concert
Tuesday, December 3 at 7pm | Keyser-Aday Theatre | FREE to all!
This Shining Night weaves together luminous choral works with student and community member performances, celebrating the beauty of starry Christmastide. These performances highlight the mystical qualities of the evening hours, creating an unforgettable experience under the theme of the night’s radiant allure.
The Holdovers Rated: PG
Wed.Dec. 4 at 6pm & Thurs., Dec. 5 at 2pm | ISC 130
The dramedy tells the story of a disagreeable schoolteacher named Paul Hunham. With no family or friends, Paul ends up staying at school during Christmas break to supervise holdover students who can’t travel home for the holidays. Troublemaker Angus and head cook Mary build an unexpected bond with Paul on campus. Together, they go through hilarious adventures, celebrating Christmas in their own unique way.
Symphony of the Mountains Holiday Concerts: By the Fireside
Sunday, December 8 at 3pm | McGlothlin
Center for the Arts at Emory & Henry University
The Symphony of the Mountains ever-popular “By the Fireside” holiday concerts will return this year with traditional participation from beloved guest groups, including the Academy of Strings, Mountain Empire Children’s Choral Academy, Mountain Mission School Choir, and Voices of the Mountains. Deck the halls with both classic and contemporary holiday favorites!
$40 for General Admission. VHCC Students are admitted FREE with a current student ID.
Stateline Wind Symphony Christmas Concert
Monday, December 16 at 7:15pm | Southwest Virginia Higher Education Center | FREE to all!
Join us for a delightful holiday concert featuring the Stateline Wind Symphony, whose philosophy is to play music and have fun doing it! Stateline Wind Symphony concerts are presented free of charge as part of a mission to serve local citizens with good symphonic music at no cost; however, donations are appreciated. VHCC is proud of our students and alumni who participate in this fun local group. Co-conductors are Scott Lambert and Mark Collins.
(In case of snow, the make-up concert date is Tuesday, December 17, 7:15pm)
