MISERY Auditions at Shenanarts

MISERY follows successful romance novelist Paul Sheldon, who is rescued from a car crash by his “number one fan,” Annie Wilkes, and wakes up captive in her secluded home. While Paul is convalescing, Annie reads his latest book and becomes enraged when she discovers the author has killed off her favorite character, Misery Chastain. Annie forces Paul to write a new Misery novel, and he quickly realizes Annie has no intention of letting him go anywhere. The irate Annie has Paul writing as if his life depends on it, and it does. For full audition details and pre-registration, please visit the link below.

Sanaa Design Studios Grand Opening

Sanaa Design Studios, a new art studio in Staunton, Virginia, will be opening its doors to the public for its grand opening exhibit on July 23, 2022 at 6pm. Sanaa Design is run by Sarah Jones who recently relocated from the Washington D.C. area to Staunton. She will be showing art in different mediums, from painted portraits to wall and relief sculptures.

Heifetz 2022 Festival of Concerts

Enjoy the Institute’s signature series—a showcase for breathtaking performances by extraordinary Heifetz students, featuring dazzling solo works in collaboration with our acclaimed Heifetz faculty pianists.

The Post Office (Student Performances)

Plagued by a mysterious illness, teenage shut-in Ash longs to see the world. But she refuses to be sad, instead befriending strangers as they parade past her window, helping each one smile despite their war-torn land’s darkness and dystopia. When Ash learns that the building being constructed near her home is a new post office, she dreams of a life spent delivering the mail and traveling beyond her small village in this magical and theatrical contemporary adaptation of Tagore’s classic play.

Queen City Mischief and Magic

Wizards and Muggles from near and far descend upon Staunton, Virginia for the annual Queen City Mischief & Magic. With a touch of wizardry, the historic downtown is transformed into the village of Hogsmeade. Local businesses reinvent themselves offering magically themed shopping, dining and hands-on activities for all ages. “Potterheads” can experiment with potions, enjoy butter brew or try their hand at wild beast taming. Visitors are greeted by Norberta the Dragon, where selfies and costumes are encouraged. Unlock the secrets of using our Mischief & Magic Map. Explore our walkable downtown, while taking on the task of Horcrux Hunting using the free app, Traipse, which will help you find them all… and a few treasures along the way. This entertaining and family-friendly festival is not to be missed!

Story Night at Jones’ Garden

Throughout the summer, we’ll host a series of story nights. Bring the family by our garden at the corner of Peck St and Montgomery Ave in Staunton to roast veggies, make s’mores, and enjoy a great story night! ​Our story night will highlight 2-3 story books read by an education professionals, community members, and local children’s authors every 3rd Tuesday and last Saturday of the month at 7:00p.

Harvey at Oak Grove Theater

Harvey, by Mary Chase, won a Pulitzer Prize in 1945 and has remained one of the most popular theater pieces of the last 75 years. Elwood Dowd has an invisible rabbit for a friend. This “friend” is a great embarrassment to his sister, Veta and his husband-seeking niece, Myrtle. The rabbit, Harvey, is based on old Celtic legends of “pooka”. The play is charming, magical, and hilarious while exploring more serious questions of what is insanity and who decides. Set in the 1940’s, its story is timeless and offers us a glimpse at how far we’ve come… perhaps.

Sound And Vision: Live Music and Live Painting

The Staunton Augusta Art Center & 106.3 WQSV present, Sound and Vision, live painting and live music with Angus Carter (paint) and Ben Leonard (sound). Free to the public with 100% of donations to support SAAC and WQSV.

Exoticon Fishersville

Bringing you a wide variety of reptiles, amphibians, arachnids, mammals, including sugar gliders, ferrets, hamsters, birds and more. Perfect outing to come with friends and family to see animals that aren’t sold at your typical pet store. With unbeatable prices you will be purchasing and seeing 100s of animal straight from your local and distant breeders. Also this is the perfect time to stock up on feeder rodents and insects that your exotic pets will love. Come on out and spend the day seeing these not so typical pets up close. The whole family will love it.

Gypsy Hill Luau

A 50th Anniversary Celebration Event! Saturday, June 18, 2pm-6pm, Gypsy Hill Pool Bring your hula skirt and Hawaiian shirt! Take a step back in time and help us celebrate Staunton Parks & Recreation’s 50th anniversary! Come start the summer off with a splash at our Family Luau Pool Party. This event will feature tropical themed games, crafts, ultimate limbo contest, and music for everyone in the family. Free Pool and Event entry