Wonderful exhibitions at the Blue Ridge Mountains Arts Association, a 501c3 non-profit community arts association.

Dinner with Friends by Donald Margulies is a witty, insightful, and emotionally rich drama that explores the complexities of marriage, friendship, and change. Over shared meals and conversations, two couples — longtime friends — find their relationships shaken when one marriage unexpectedly falls apart. As loyalties are tested and truths revealed, the play offers a poignant look at how people grow together, grow apart, and struggle to hold on to the connections that define them. With humor and honesty, Dinner with Friends captures the shifting bonds of modern life and the bittersweet nature of lasting friendships. Premiering in 1998, the play received wide acclaim and went on to win the Pulitzer Prize for Drama in 2000, cementing its reputation as one of the most compelling and relevant plays of its time.

From heart-pounding bull riding to the lightning-fast turns of barrel racing, this rodeo is packed with nonstop action. Cheer on competitors in saddle bronc, bareback, calf roping, steer wrestling, and team roping, along with fun surprise events that make every performance unforgettable. With food, entertainment, and activities for cowboys and cowgirls of all ages, it’s a great night out for the whole family. Gates open at 6:00 PM, and the rodeo action kicks off at 8:00 PM on both Friday and Saturday evenings.

The Foreigner by Larry Shue is a wildly funny, clever comedy about misunderstanding, discovery, and the unexpected power of silence. The story follows Charlie Baker, a painfully shy Englishman who takes refuge at a rural fishing lodge in Georgia. To avoid awkward conversation, he pretends not to understand English — only to find himself overhearing more than he bargained for. As secrets, schemes, and outrageous antics unfold around him, Charlie transforms from a timid outsider into an unlikely hero. Full of eccentric characters, sharp wit, and side-splitting situations, The Foreigner delivers nonstop laughter while also celebrating kindness, courage, and friendship. Since its premiere in 1983, The Foreigner has been one of the most-produced comedies in American theater. It went on to win two Obie Awards (Best New American Play and Performance) and the Outer Critics Circle Award for Outstanding Off-Broadway Play, earning its place as a beloved modern classic.