Small Ensembles Concert

The University of Lynchburg Small Ensembles Concert will feature performances by the saxophone quartet, coached by Kyle Greaney; Hornet Combo, coached by Brian Mesko; and, the Percussion Ensemble, directed by Dr. Chris Sharp. Come by to hear an eclectic night of great music.

Free

Thornton Reading: J. Drew Lanham

Writer J. Drew Lanham will give a public reading. Q&A and book signing will follow. This event is free and open to the public. The Thornton Reading series is sponsored by the Richard H. Thornton Endowment in English.

Free

Jazz Ensembles Concert

The University of Lynchburg Jazz Ensemble and Community Big Band perform your favorite jazz oldies and some new modern works that are sure to keep your foot tapping long after the show is over.

Free

LIFE@Lynchburg: Ecce Ancilla Domini: The Angel, the Virgin, and the Art of the Annunciation

Presented by Richard Burke. Paintings of the Annunciation — the moment when the Archangel Gabriel tells Mary that she is to be the mother of God’s son — depict an essential encounter between the human and the celestial in the Christian tradition. The Annunciation is an intrinsically dramatic scene and has been the subject of countless paintings and other works of art. Many famous painters, such as Duccio, Sandro Botticelli, Fra Angelico, Jan van Eyck, and Rogier van der Weyden, produced beautiful depictions of the scene, as well as countless nameless artists, such as those whose work adorns the Royal Doors in every Russian Orthodox church. While the range of these works is wonderfully broad, the paintings commonly follow certain conventions, which create both continuity and the opportunity for striking deviations. Understanding the different figures, varied contents, and rich symbolism on display in these paintings enriches our appreciation and enjoyment of them. The University of Lynchburg’s LIFE@Lynchburg program offers not-for-credit learning opportunities for community members age 50 and older. The program features weekly presentations on a variety of engaging topics, taught by current and retired faculty and staff members or area educators and presenters. Our payment and membership options and benefits provide access to a range of on-campus amenities. Semester pass: $85 Semester Virtual Membership: $49 Annual Membership: $150 Annual Virtual Membership: $79 Single Event Pass: $12 Learn more about our different membership options.

LIFE@Lynchburg: Is This the Twilight of Democracy?

Presented by Edward DeClair. It seems odd (alarmist or dramatic or quaint or maybe even prescient) to question the viability of democracy as a means to organize man’s political interactions. But, we need to remember that the American experience with democracy is a young experiment in the history of humankind. American democracy, despite what we may have been taught in school, is a fragile concept that is always evolving. Threats to the democratic experiment have always existed. But, in recent years, democracies in many states are under pressure. Let’s discuss the threats to American democracy and examine those threats in a comparative perspective. The University of Lynchburg’s LIFE@Lynchburg program offers not-for-credit learning opportunities for community members age 50 and older. The program features weekly presentations on a variety of engaging topics, taught by current and retired faculty and staff members or area educators and presenters. Our payment and membership options and benefits provide access to a range of on-campus amenities. Semester pass: $85 Semester Virtual Membership: $49 Annual Membership: $150 Annual Virtual Membership: $79 Single Event Pass: $12 Learn more about our different membership options.

Choral Ensembles Winter Concert

The University of Lynchburg Concert Choir, Choral Union, and the Lynchburg Singers perform some winter and holiday music featuring Antonio Vivaldi's “Gloria.”

Free

Choral Ensembles Winter Concert

The University of Lynchburg Concert Choir, Choral Union, and the Lynchburg Singers perform some winter and holiday music featuring Antonio Vivaldi's “Gloria.”

Free

Chamber Strings Concert

The University of Lynchburg Chamber Orchestra will perform works by Mendelssohn and others at their concert.

Free

Wind Symphony and Orchestra Winter Concert

The University of Lynchburg Wind Symphony and Orchestra invites you in for warm winter memories and fun holiday tunes. With special guest friends, the Community Big Band, Dance Works, and more!

Free

Wind Symphony and Orchestra Winter Concert

The University of Lynchburg Wind Symphony and Orchestra invites you in for warm winter memories and fun holiday tunes. With special guest friends, the Community Big Band, Dance Works, and more!

Free