Upcoming Events
Lovers and Other Strangers: A Spring Cabaret with Wynn Creasy & C.W. Markham III
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Join us for a Spring Cabaret with Bedford natives, Wynn Creasy & C.W. Markham III.
Introduction to Weaving 1-3:30pm
1:00 PM - 3:30 PM
In this one day workshop, Mixed Media Tapestry Weaving, you will receive hands-on instruction in basic weaving techniques and create a finished tapestry.
Pottery Night Out: Tacos & Tequila 6-9PM
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Bring a partner (romantic or otherwise) and build a taco tray and a set for serving tequila (bottle, accoutrement tray, and shot glasses).
Bower Book Club: Walking in the World 1:30-2:30pm
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
Exploring Ourselves, Our Connection and Our Creativity: A weekly gathering to discuss and question our way through Julia Cameron's international bestseller "The Artist's Way: Spiritual Path to Higher Creativity."
CAB Kids! Hello Summer! Creative Kickoff
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
A FREE afternoon of family fun in the performing arts, including circus skills and juggling,
Akeyla Simone Trio
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Akeylah Simone delivers a stunning performance by fusing genres from Rock, R&B, Pop & Jazz in an eclectic set of original music.
Bower Book Club: Walking in the World 1:30-2:30pm
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
Exploring Ourselves, Our Connection and Our Creativity: A weekly gathering to discuss and question our way through Julia Cameron's international bestseller "The Artist's Way: Spiritual Path to Higher Creativity."
Teen Pottery Hand Build Open Studio 5-6:30pm
5:00 PM - 6:30 PM
This 3 week session will let students experiment hand building in an open studio setting. Only prior students of Olivia Fletcher may sign up for this open studio session. Ages 10+
Teen Pottery Wheel Throwing Open Studio 5-6:30pm
5:00 PM - 6:30 PM
This 3 week session will let students experiment with wheel throwing in an open studio setting. Only prior students of Olivia Fletcher may sign up for this open studio session. Ages 10+
Pottery Basics and Beyond with Kim Clarke 9:30am-12pm
9:30 AM - 12:00 PM
6 week course on the Pottery Basics
Introduction to Weaving: Flower Garden 1-3:30pm
1:00 PM - 3:30 PM
In this one day workshop, Introduction to Tapestry Weaving, you will receive hands-on instruction in basic weaving techniques and create a finished tapestry.
Bower Book Club: Walking in the World 1:30-2:30pm
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
Exploring Ourselves, Our Connection and Our Creativity: A weekly gathering to discuss and question our way through Julia Cameron's international bestseller "The Artist's Way: Spiritual Path to Higher Creativity."
Teen Pottery Hand Build Open Studio 5-6:30pm
5:00 PM - 6:30 PM
This 3 week session will let students experiment hand building in an open studio setting. Only prior students of Olivia Fletcher may sign up for this open studio session. Ages 10+
Teen Pottery Wheel Throwing Open Studio 5-6:30pm
5:00 PM - 6:30 PM
This 3 week session will let students experiment with wheel throwing in an open studio setting. Only prior students of Olivia Fletcher may sign up for this open studio session. Ages 10+
Pottery Basics and Beyond with Kim Clarke 9:30am-12pm
9:30 AM - 12:00 PM
6 week course on the Pottery Basics
Make Your Own Underglaze Transfer Workshop 2-4PM
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
In this 2 hour workshop, Olivia will teach you how to use rice paper to create a custom transfer.
Bower Book Club: Walking in the World 1:30-2:30pm
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
Exploring Ourselves, Our Connection and Our Creativity: A weekly gathering to discuss and question our way through Julia Cameron's international bestseller "The Artist's Way: Spiritual Path to Higher Creativity."
Teen Pottery Hand Build Open Studio 5-6:30pm
5:00 PM - 6:30 PM
This 3 week session will let students experiment hand building in an open studio setting. Only prior students of Olivia Fletcher may sign up for this open studio session. Ages 10+
Teen Pottery Wheel Throwing Open Studio 5-6:30pm
5:00 PM - 6:30 PM
This 3 week session will let students experiment with wheel throwing in an open studio setting. Only prior students of Olivia Fletcher may sign up for this open studio session. Ages 10+
Pottery Basics and Beyond with Kim Clarke 9:30am-12pm
9:30 AM - 12:00 PM
6 week course on the Pottery Basics
Bower Book Club: Walking in the World 1:30-2:30pm
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
Exploring Ourselves, Our Connection and Our Creativity: A weekly gathering to discuss and question our way through Julia Cameron's international bestseller "The Artist's Way: Spiritual Path to Higher Creativity."
Pottery Basics and Beyond with Kim Clarke 9:30am-12pm
9:30 AM - 12:00 PM
6 week course on the Pottery Basics
Mixed Media Tapestry Weaving 1-3:30pm
1:00 PM - 3:30 PM
In this one day workshop, Mixed Media Tapestry Weaving, you will receive hands-on instruction in basic weaving techniques and create a finished tapestry. Fiber fun in a relaxed environment! This workshop is for all skill levels; no experience ...
A Night in Wonderland - A Very Merry UnBirthday Party!
7:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Join us for an immersive evening of celebrating art and improvisation as we journey to Lewis Carroll’s Wonderland for a UnBirthday Party full of questing, dancing and delight. This event will include live music, food by Bullet Bowls Food Truck ...
Bower Book Club: Walking in the World 1:30-2:30pm
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
Exploring Ourselves, Our Connection and Our Creativity: A weekly gathering to discuss and question our way through Julia Cameron's international bestseller "The Artist's Way: Spiritual Path to Higher Creativity."
Teen Pottery Hand Build Open Studio 5-6:30pm
5:00 PM - 6:30 PM
This 3 week session will let students experiment with hand building in an open studio setting. Only prior students of Olivia Fletcher may sign up for this open studio session. Ages 10+
Teen Pottery Wheel Throwing Open Studio 5-6:30PM
5:00 PM - 6:30 PM
This 3 week session will let students experiment with wheel throwing in an open studio setting. Only prior students of Olivia Fletcher may sign up for this open studio session. Ages 10+
Pottery Basics and Beyond with Kim Clarke 9:30am-12pm
9:30 AM - 12:00 PM
6 week course on the Pottery Basics
Family Collaboration: Garden Stack
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Instead of working on separate projects, your family will work as a team to design and sculpt a series of oversized ceramic "beads" and textured segments.
Virginia Hollow
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Enjoy a blend of Americana, Country and Folk, with a hint of Bluegrass and Rock.
Bower Book Club: Walking in the World 1:30-2:30pm
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
Exploring Ourselves, Our Connection and Our Creativity: A weekly gathering to discuss and question our way through Julia Cameron's international bestseller "The Artist's Way: Spiritual Path to Higher Creativity."
Teen Pottery Hand Build Open Studio 5-6:30pm
5:00 PM - 6:30 PM
This 3 week session will let students experiment with hand building in an open studio setting. Only prior students of Olivia Fletcher may sign up for this open studio session. Ages 10+
Teen Pottery Wheel Throwing Open Studio 5-6:30PM
5:00 PM - 6:30 PM
This 3 week session will let students experiment with wheel throwing in an open studio setting. Only prior students of Olivia Fletcher may sign up for this open studio session. Ages 10+
Pottery Basics and Beyond with Kim Clarke 9:30am-12pm
9:30 AM - 12:00 PM
6 week course on the Pottery Basics
Mixed Media Tapestry Weaving: Barn Wood 1-3:30pm
1:00 PM - 3:30 PM
In this one day workshop, Mixed Media Tapestry Weaving, you will receive hands-on instruction in basic weaving techniques and create a finished tapestry.
Bower Book Club: Walking in the World 1:30-2:30pm
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
Exploring Ourselves, Our Connection and Our Creativity: A weekly gathering to discuss and question our way through Julia Cameron's international bestseller "The Artist's Way: Spiritual Path to Higher Creativity."
Teen Pottery Hand Build Open Studio 5-6:30pm
5:00 PM - 6:30 PM
This 3 week session will let students experiment with hand building in an open studio setting. Only prior students of Olivia Fletcher may sign up for this open studio session. Ages 10+
Teen Pottery Wheel Throwing Open Studio 5-6:30PM
5:00 PM - 6:30 PM
This 3 week session will let students experiment with wheel throwing in an open studio setting. Only prior students of Olivia Fletcher may sign up for this open studio session. Ages 10+
CAB Kids! Ty-Rone Travis: Puppeteer
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
A FREE afternoon of family fun with puppeteer Ty-Rone Travis.
Bower Book Club: Walking in the World 1:30-2:30pm
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
Exploring Ourselves, Our Connection and Our Creativity: A weekly gathering to discuss and question our way through Julia Cameron's international bestseller "The Artist's Way: Spiritual Path to Higher Creativity."
Introduction to Weaving: Landscape 1-3:30pm
1:00 PM - 3:30 PM
In this one day workshop, Introduction to Tapestry Weaving, you will receive hands-on instruction in basic weaving techniques and create a finished tapestry.
Bower Book Club: Walking in the World 1:30-2:30pm
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
Exploring Ourselves, Our Connection and Our Creativity: A weekly gathering to discuss and question our way through Julia Cameron's international bestseller "The Artist's Way: Spiritual Path to Higher Creativity."
Bower Book Club: Walking in the World 1:30-2:30pm
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
Exploring Ourselves, Our Connection and Our Creativity: A weekly gathering to discuss and question our way through Julia Cameron's international bestseller "The Artist's Way: Spiritual Path to Higher Creativity."
Pottery Night Out: Burgers & Brews 6-9pm
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Come build a custom beer stein and a burger plate with your partner.
Mixed Media Tapestry Weaving: Tree Bark 1-3:30
1:00 PM - 3:30 PM
In this one day workshop, Mixed Media Tapestry Weaving, you will receive hands-on instruction in basic weaving techniques and create a finished tapestry.
Fritz Schindler Band
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
What is "Contagious Folk 'N' Roll?! Join the Fritz Schindler Band and find out more...
Bower Book Club: Walking in the World 1:30-2:30pm
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
Exploring Ourselves, Our Connection and Our Creativity: A weekly gathering to discuss and question our way through Julia Cameron's international bestseller "The Artist's Way: Spiritual Path to Higher Creativity."
CAB Kids! Opera on the James Presents Cinderella
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
A FREE afternoon of family fun in the performing arts, including circus skills and juggling,
Big Band of the Blue Ridge
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
The Big Band of the Blue Ridge is a sixteen-piece big band based in Bedford, Virginia, dedicated to the performance of classic and contemporary big band jazz.
Art of Pairing: Bower at the Bayou
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Save the Date! Bower Center’s biggest night of the year is back and this time, we’re bringing the Bayou to Bedford!
New Standard Bluegrass
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Enjoy a variety of styles & influences from traditional artists to contemporary bluegrass and gospel artists.
Mistletoe Maker's Market
9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Save the Date! Celebrate Small Business Saturday and shop local handmade goods at Bower Center for the Arts!
CAB Kids: Jingle Bell Jamboree
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Free family-friendly holiday art activities after the Christmas Parade at Bower Center!
John Hardy: A Christmas Carol
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Returning to the Bower Stage! The Charles Dickens classic is performed by one actor, John Hardy, playing over forty roles.
Big Band of the Blue Ridge: Jazz Christmas Concert
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
The Big Band of the Blue Ridge is a sixteen-piece big band based in Bedford, Virginia, dedicated to the performance of classic and contemporary big band jazz.