Alleghany Highlands Arts Council, Historic Masonic Theatre, richmond ballet

Richmond Ballet, the State Ballet of Virginia, will return to the stage at the Masonic Theatre with a mix of repertory programs of excellent and exquisite movement. This amazing company is dedicated to awakening, uplifting, and uniting human spirits by championing ballet and beyond. Local elementary school performances are also being planned.

Since 1953, the Alleghany Highlands Arts Council has taken great pride in the performing arts events we present to the residents of this community. The AHAC and its board of directors have built a reputation for commitment to the quality of life in an area already blessed by rich history, majestic natural beauty, and friendly, caring people. One might ask what else we need? The answer is – YOU. So we invite you to join us for this outstanding season. Everyone is welcome to participate because “arts4all” includes YOU.” The Arts Council began as a small group of dedicated individuals who met regularly to plan and execute performances. Later, this organization called itself the Community Concert Series. In the 1980s, the group incorporated as the Alleghany Highlands Arts Council, a non-profit 501(c)(3) corporation, to present live performing arts of the highest professional quality. Since those early days, its operation has involved many volunteers who are committed to providing artistic and cultural events, which benefit the quality of life, educational resources, and economic health in the Alleghany Highlands Community. Outreach to the public schools is a priority. The Arts Council also sponsors a choral group, orchestra, and community theatre group that allow local artists an opportunity to perform.