Camp Whatnot & Whimsey Director – Steve Smith July 15 – July 19, 2019 Morning Session ~ Grades 3-8 (9:00am – 1:00pm) Taught by 5-time Emmy Award winner, Clown Hall of Fame inductee and Dean of the Ringling Clown College, Camp Director Steve Smith, takes participants on a magical journey using performance art, physical comedy […]
Camp Sight & Sound Director – Alan Crummette June 24 – June 28, 2019 1 week – ½ Day Camp……………..$95 Afternoon Session ~ Grades 8-12 (1:00pm – 4:00pm) Camp Sight and Sound provides a great opportunity for those who prefer to work behind the scenes on a theatrical production. Campers will have an opportunity to […]
Artwork shown: Painter of the West – Les Camphuysen and Hal Davis Opening Reception: Friday, August 3, 2018Â 6:00pm – 8:00 pm Exhibit Dates: August 3 – September 21, 2018 Â About the Artists: Les Camphuysen “PAINTER OF THE WEST” “Les’s depiction of the Southwest, through his art, shows his respect and love for the […]
7/18/2016 Louisa Arts Center featured on Hear Together, a partnership between the Charlottesville Area Community Foundation and WNRN Public Radio Charlottesville to enrich lives and make a lasting impact. Each segment features a non-profit doing great work to improve the lives of people in our area. You can listen to the podcast segment by visiting […]
A study performed by Virginians for the Arts describes the economic impact of arts and cultural organizations in Virginia. Arts and cultural organizations in Virginia annually generate: $849 million in revenues for Virginia businesses $342 million in revenues for Virginia tourism related businesses through spending by visitors to arts and cultural organizations. As a result of the […]
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By Pat WilsonCourtesy of The Central Virginian Online, March 19, 2007 Michelle Mattioli (l), a representative from BAMA Works, the Dave Matthews Band Foundation in Charlottesville, recently met with members of the Louisa Downtown Development Corporation to discuss a 2007 grant application request for $20,000. The funds would assist with the completion of the Louisa […]
CAAR Real Estate Weekly 11/28/2008 Louisa County residents have only to travel to Fredericksburg Avenue to enjoy the benefits of two exciting venues—the Louisa Arts Center and the Sargeant Museum of Louisa County History. Managed by the Louisa Downtown Development Corporation, the Louisa Arts Center provides performance, visual, musical, and cultural arts for the community. […]
The Free Lance-StarPat Wilson 8/9/2008 The former school’s auditorium (left) was gutted prior to renovations. For the Louisa Downtown Development Corp. board of directors, formed in 2004, the task seemed almost overwhelming, but enthusiasm outweighed obstacles. An expanded town hall and a new cultural center were the objectives, although the site was a century-old school […]
Louisa Arts Center to raise $150,000 by June 30By Pat WilsonThe Central Virginian November 30, 2006 The Board of Directors of the Louisa Downtown Development Corporation, the governing body overseeing the construction and later the operation of the Louisa Arts Center, is pleased to announce the receipt of $150,000 matching grant from the Perry Foundation, […]
Louisa Arts Center to raise $150,000 by June 30By Pat WilsonThe Central Virginian November 30, 2006 The Louisa Downtown Development Corporation was notified in October that it had gained approval of a $150,000 matching grant from the Perry Foundation in Charlottesville. The funds will be used for the construction of the theater portion of the […]
By Pat WilsonThe Central Virginian July 6, 2006 Donning brightly painted hard hats, community members walked the halls of the former Louisa High School on Fredericksburg Avenue and marveled at the restoration efforts that have converted the abandoned block structure into offices for the town of Louisa. But, to the board of directors of the […]
By Pat WilsonThe Central Virginian June 29, 2006 The school auditorium in the rear section of the town hall on Fredericksburg Avenue in the town of Louisa has been gutted, and its future as a state-of-the art theater is still under construction. An adjacent gallery is in the final site preparation phase. The Louisa Arts […]
By Pat WilsonCourtesy of The Central Virginian Online, March 31, 2005 Porter Whitlock of Louisa recently made a substantial donation to the restoration of the Louisa Town Hall and Community Arts Center. The Louisa Downtown Development Corporation is conducting a campaign to raise funds to restore the stone building, not only to house town offices, […]
Generosity will speed up construction of town auditorium By Pat Wilson The generosity of the William A. Cooke Foundation will ensure the prompt construction of a 212-seat state-of-the art theater/stage in the town of Louisa. The facility will be located in the rear section of former stone school on Fredericksburg Avenue, which is currently undergoing […]
By Pat Wilson Courtesy of The Central Virginian Online, January 20, 2005 The William A. Cooke Foundation has jump-started the fund-raising efforts of the Louisa Downtown Development Corporation. “The mission of the foundation is to support the residents of Louisa County through scholarships and grants for local purposes. This facility is a great opportunity for […]
Gallery/lobby to honor parents of John J. Pucell and Harold W. Purcell By Pat Wilson The future gallery/lobby of the community arts center will be named in honor of prominent 20th century Louisa residents. The project is in conjunction with the restoration of the former high school on Fredericksburg Avenue into the Louisa Town Hall. […]
Adapting to change … preserving the past By Pat Wilson Courtesy of The Central Virginian Online, January 20 , 2005 Pam Stone and Ginna Cullen (l-r), members of the Louisa Downtown Development Corporation Board of Directors, discuss fund-raising strategies with Shirley Stewart, a grant writer and consultant. The 11-member board of the Louisa Downtown Development […]
Contributed by: Mary “E” Wright Mills Richardson I began elementary school at Louisa High School . The high school classes were upstairs and the lower grade classes were held on the first floor. When I started school in the fall of 1927 I was very timid and insecure. All the classes lined up on both […]
April 28 – 7:30p.m. $35 – All Tickets Get Tickets The Zmed Brothers bring a genuine and youthful EVERLY BROTHERS EXPERIENCE to life on stage. When guitars became electric, the Everly Brothers bridged the gap between country and rock n roll. They created countless hits like BYE BYE LOVE, HELLO LITTLE SUSIE, ALL I HAVE TO […]
April 8 – 7:30p.m. $35 – All Tickets Get Tickets Michael Allman is lead vocalist and front man of the Mile High Club Band. Michael’s dad is legendary rocker, GREGG ALLMAN, a founding member of the famed “Allman Brothers Band”. Michael looks and sounds very similar to his famous father, yet he has his own distinctive […]
JUST ADDED 2nd Performance March 25 – 3:30p.m. March 25 – 7:30p.m. $50 Preferred Seats/$35 All Other Tickets Get Tickets Enjoy this electrifying country music great for an up close and personal performance at the intimate Louisa Arts Center. Aaron burst onto the country music scene in the 1990’s with YOU GOTTA STAND FOR SOMETHING. […]
March 18 – 7:30p.m. $35 – All Tickets Get Tickets Ronald Crutcher on cello and Joanne Kong on piano present a rich and beautiful evening of music that will include Schumann’s FantasiestĂĽcke Op. 73, the Brahms Sonata in e minor, Alvin Singleton’s Argoru II for solo cello, and the Debussy Sonata. Ronald and Joanne are […]
March 10, 11 – 7:30p.m. March 12 – 2:00p.m. $15 Adults/$8 Youth Get Tickets The popular LAC Youth Theatre returns! This is a timeless tale of friendship, loyalty, and love based on the Broadway musical that took the world by storm. Godspell JR. is a sensation that continues to touch audiences. A group of young […]
February 11 – 7:30p.m. $35 – All Tickets Get Tickets For our Valentine’s Show, we offer an incredible Guitar Quartet. John Boyles, Sam Dorsey, Todd Holcomb and Cliff Morris join us from the exceptional Tidewater Guitar Orchestra. TGO is one of the only orchestras of its kind in North America. This talented group of guitarists […]
February 4 – 7:30 p.m. $35 – All Tickets Get Tickets Recently the world lost a country legend, MERLE HAGGARD. His son Marty travels to the Center to perform a tribute to his Pop. You’ll here great songs from Merle like THE BOTTLE LET ME DOWN, WORKIN’ MAN’S BLUES, OKIE FROM MUSKOGEE, PANCHO & LEFTY, […]
January 28 – 7:30p.m. $35 – All Tickets Get Tickets Forget your troubles! You’ve probably seen Drew Carey’s popular TV show, WHO’S LINE IS IT ANYWAY? ComedySportz brings their own version of Who’s Line Is It Anyway to the Center. This talented comedy improve company brings three teams of players, acting out scenes suggested by […]
December 10 – 2:00p.m. $20 Adults/ $10 Youth Get Tickets The Muttville Comix and Johnny Peers is a slapstick comedy act like no other. They have appeared on Ringling Brothers & Barnum and Bailey Circus, David Letterman, at Disneyland, the White House, and are Animal Planet Pet Star Winners. A dozen dogs perform challenging and […]
December 3 – 7:30p.m. $35 – All Tickets Get Tickets The Kick It Out Band passionately performs Heart’s greatest music with integrity, power, and adrenaline. With their re-creation of Heart’s music, performing MAGIC MAN, TELL IT LIKE IT IS, WHAT ABOUT LOVE, ALL I WANNA DO IS MAKE LOVE TO YOU, THESE DREAMS, BARRACUDA, and […]
November 28, 2016 – January 20, 2017 Student Show Opening November 28Â 6 – 7 PM Each year the Center presents a student art show giving Louisa County Public School students an opportunity to share their art work with the community.