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

Join us at Blue Ridge Community Theater for one night of fantastic live music! The tribute band, Sounds of Simon and Garfunkel, is a truly authentic tribute band celebrating the best-selling duo of all time. With accurate musical renditions and precise vocal harmonies, award-winning musicians Jeff Jablonski and Jeff Radi take the audience on a musical journey performing Simon and Garfunkel’s celebrated hits, including selections from Paul Simon’s solo career. Don’t miss this unforgettable stage performance that is sure to transport you to a simpler place in time, where heartfelt lyrics harmonize with the emotional music of this beloved duo. As a premier Simon and Garfunkel tribute band, Jablonski and Radi recreate their magical stage performance, bridging the gap from then and now with their own personal dynamic and passion for music. Feel free to review their website for more information. All ages welcome!

Nashville sensation Michelle Malone, described by Guitar World as "equal parts master guitar slinger and sweet songstress," brings her deep-rooted blend of rock, blues, and alt-country to the stage. Having shared spotlights with legends from Gregg Allman to Brandi Carlile, she delivers a powerful live experience that transitions seamlessly from soulful folk to high-energy rock. Her latest album, Southern Comfort, showcases her masterful songwriting alongside collaborators like Dean Dillon and guests such as Buddy Miller and Charlie Starr. This is a don't miss evening as she brings her musical journey from the red dirt back roads straight to Blue Ridge!

Mama Won’t Fly is a laugh-out-loud Southern comedy about family, chaos, and the lengths we’ll go to for the ones we love. When Savannah Sprunt Fairchild Honeycutt agrees to drive her feisty, stubborn mother from Alabama to California for her brother’s wedding, what should be a simple road trip turns into a cross-country adventure filled with quirky characters, outrageous mishaps, and heartfelt revelations. Joined by the bride-to-be, this unlikely trio discovers that the road to family harmony is as bumpy as it is hilarious. Written by the beloved playwriting trio of Jessie Jones, Nicholas Hope, and Jamie Wooten (creators of The Hallelujah Girls and Dearly Beloved), Mama Won’t Fly has become a favorite on community and regional stages for its outrageous humor and heartfelt Southern charm. While it has not received major theatrical awards, it continues to delight audiences nationwide with its fast-paced comedy and relatable family dynamics.

3RD ANNUAL RIDGE JAM These two jam-packed days are filled with awesome music by some of the best performers in the business! This is a St. Jude fundraiser, so please join in helping the children of St. Jude while enjoying "Mountain Music, From Our Roots!" Bring a chair/rain or shine. Gates open at 10:00 am. Daily live music from 1pm-10pm, vendors, food trucks, band merch, camping, jamming and memories!

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.