Upcoming At Bower

 

Goldie B. Locks & The Three Singing Bears!

Join us beginning at 11 AM for some family friendly art activities and light refreshments! Show will begin at Noon and last 40 minutes.

Bring your family and join Bower Center & Opera on the James for Goldie B. Locks - An operatic version of the story of Goldilocks, based on scenes from operas by W.A. Mozart and  J. Offenbach. 

Adapted by John Davies at Opera Tales 

Goldie B. Locks doesn’t just like bugs–she loves them. When a beautiful butterfly flutters off into the woods, she chases it, forgetting the promise she made to her mom to stay close to home. Ending up lost and alone, Goldie B’s story unfolds much like the traditional Goldilocks, but with one important difference. 

 Whereas the original Goldilocks never actually meets The Three Bears (other than to be discovered and run away), operatic Goldie begins to interact with the Bear family early in the story. Trying to find her way home after eating soup that isn’t meant for her, Goldie meets Peek, a little boy bear. Peek confides to Goldie that a sneaky robber had snuck into his family’s house that very morning, licked his spoon and eaten his soup. 

 Goldie is horrified, for she knows, of course, that she’s the soup thief in question. What should she do? Should she risk getting in trouble by telling the truth? Should she be less than honest and hope to avoid punishment? 

 After a bit of trial and error, Goldie realizes that honesty is her best choice. As Momma and Papa Bear (with little Peek in tow) take their new friend home to her mother, Goldie resolves to tell the truth always. Whenever troubles make her sad, she promises to share them with a trusted grownup, like a teacher, police officer, mom or dad. 

Tickets are FREE but advance registration is recommended!!

 
 

New Exhibit Now Up!

RETURNING TO WATER is a collection of drawings and paintings inspired by rivers in my watershed, including the Roanoke, James, Mississippi, and Greenbrier Rivers. Pilgrimage to local waterways has been a steady part of my creative process since Spring 2020. During the pandemic, painting at a nearby creek became a spiritual practice that deepened my connection with watersheds I call home. Early experiments included plein air watercolor, abstract oil, and pulp paper paintings. More recently, I’ve been making colored pencil, crayon, and mixed media drawings on
both small and large scale papers. The fluid shapes that weave through these different pieces embody the rhythmic, continuous, interconnected flow of water that I also experience in the daily rhythms of work and community life in a watershed context. Through these drawings and paintings, I practice the art of being a pilgrim who engages attentively with local places. One of my guides is Annie Dillard’s classic novel “Pilgrim at Tinker Creek." Over the seasons of a year in the Roanoke Valley, she shares a journey of learning how to see deeply alongside the water, making room to hold the tensions of beauty and violence inherent in nature. She bears witness to the joy and challenges of the particular ecosystem, recognizes her place within the web of life, and welcomes each encounter with intense wonder. Like the Pilgrim at Tinker Creek, I allow myself to be transformed by observing and responding to the water
that sustains us

 
- Casey Murano

This exhibit is on display in our Terrace Gallery & Hallway until November 16th
Gallery Talk & Reception to be held on October 11th

Don't forget to pop up to the 2nd floor and check out Fairy Tales and Other Stories: The Magical World of Fiber Art by Karin Tauber- on display until November 16th
 
Browse virtual galleries and learn more about these exhibits on our website!
 

Upcoming Classes & Workshops

 

Advanced Wheel Throwing with Thomas Kilian
Begins Monday, October 14th from 5 - 6:30pm
Adult Clay Handbuilding with Thomas Kilian
Begins Tuesday, October 15th from 4 - 6pm
Youth Acrylic & Watercolor Painting with Judy Hylton
Begins Wednesday, October 16th from 4:30 - 6pm
Figure Drawing with Robert Keith IV
Begins Thursday, October 17th from 5 - 7pm
Art On Tap: A Bower & Beale's Experience
Sunday, October 27th from 2-4pm
Needle Felted Christmas Card Workshop
Tuesday, November 5th from 2-4pm

See full class schedule, open studio sessions, & register below!

   

 

 

The Bower Center for the Arts is excited to announce our 2nd annual fundraising event for adults to enjoy an evening out while supporting the Bower Center’s mission and programs. The Art of Pairing – Bourbon & Blues, will be held on Saturday, October 19 from 7 PM – 9:30 PM in the beautiful & historic Bower Center for the Arts. 

 

The evening will feature guided tastings of bourbon, specialty bourbon cocktails, live music and a gourmet menu by Neal Agee, featuring brisket by Chapel Creek. Guests will also have an opportunity to take a memorable photo in our photo booth and participate in our silent auction featuring an assortment of bourbons and handcrafted works of art!  Tickets are $65/individual & $120/couple with 100 ticket maximum.

***NEW this year is a special VIP Ticket offering an intimate space for VIP ticket holders only. In addition to the food, live music & silent auction, this ticket includes the opportunity for special bourbon pours, crafted cocktails, music and party favor in a Speakeasy atmosphere. The VIP section is limited to 40 tickets and are only available as an individual purchase of $75/each. (No couple discount available)
NOTE: VIP TICKETS ARE SOLD OUT!

Tickets: Click the Registration button on this page to purchase tickets.  Limited number of tickets available!

SPONSORSHIPS! Please review the sponsor levels and benefits in the event information if you're interested in being a part of this event!  Click the Sponsor Registration to select your sponsorship level.  For more information contact Susan Martin at 540-586-4235 or s.martin@bowercenter.org.

 

 

Recent Behind The Bower Episode: The Art of Pairing!

This week, we dive into the perfect blend of Bourbon and Blues as we discuss our upcoming Art of Pairing event with some incredible guests: Melody Divers from Chapel Creek Farms, local Chef Neal Agee, and Events Chairperson, Ryan Steffen.

Join us and get a sneak peek into the upcoming Art of Pairing: Bourbon & Blues event as we chat about all of the fun, food, and fantastic music we have in store!
 

Community Events & Happenings

Bedford Urban Gardens (BUG): Sat., October 26, 5PM-8PM at the Bower Center. "Mexican Fiesta Nite"
Annual Fund Drive event with Bedford Social Club Catering. Featured speaker, Stacey Vaught, Hospital President, Centra BMH.

Limited tickets and specialty sponsorships remain!
For tickets or sponsorships, contact Mary Reynolds, BUG Board member, at 972-655-4794 or mbreynolds2012@gmail.com.
BUG is a 501c3 non-profit organization.

New Behind The Bower Episode: 
Centra In The Community

In this episode of our Behind the Bower podcast, host Susan Martin chats with Carrie White, Chief Nursing Officer of Centra Bedford Memorial Hospital.

Carrie shares her 17-year nursing journey with Centra and discusses the hospital's community health initiatives, particularly focusing on stroke awareness and prevention including their upcoming Stroke Smart Health Fair and their new Walk With a Doc program In this episode we're also exploring the therapeutic role of art in healthcare and promotes community events like "Paint the Town Pink" and various art exhibits and workshops!
We're so proud to say that Centra is the Title Sponsor of our Art of Pairing: Bourbon & Blues
 
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