Upcoming Events
Acting Technique: Monologues
6:15 PM - 7:45 PM
Step into the spotlight in this seven-session course designed to help you master the art of the monologue! You’ll choose and perform both a comedic and dramatic piece while learning techniques to connect deeply with your character and captivate an ...
Precious Metal Clay Press Leaf Pendant or Ring
12:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Discover the magic of metal clay in this hands-on beginner workshop! You'll start with a simple lump of metal clay and transform it into a beautiful, custom pressed leaf pendant.
Acting Technique: Monologues
6:15 PM - 7:45 PM
Step into the spotlight in this seven-session course designed to help you master the art of the monologue! You’ll choose and perform both a comedic and dramatic piece while learning techniques to connect deeply with your character and captivate an ...
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.
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.
Virginia Hollow
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Enjoy a blend of Americana, Country and Folk, with a hint of Bluegrass and Rock.
CAB Kids! Ty-Rone Travis: Puppeteer
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
A FREE afternoon of family fun with puppeteer Ty-Rone Travis.
Fritz Schindler Band
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
What is "Contagious Folk 'N' Roll?! Join the Fritz Schindler Band and find out more...
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.