The Alleghany Highlands Chamber of Commerce and Tourism hosts activities all year long and promotes local and regional events that benefit the businesses and citizens of the region. To submit an event, either click on the link or please contact the chamber office at 540-962-2178.
The Alleghany Highlands Chamber of Commerce and Tourism hosts and co-sponsors a wide variety of events throughout the year, including networking opportunities, educational events and ribbon cuttings. The Chamber also supports major festivals, concerts and sporting events designed to enhance the quality of life in the region and attract visitors.
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Cora Dance Alleghany: General Registration for PAY-WHAT-YOU-CAN classes opens!
Cora Dance’s professionally led dance education programs return! PAY-WHAT-YOU-CAN classes ensure everyone can access programs and performances no matter their financial circumstances. Cora Dance Alleghany classes in Creative Movement, Modern Dance, and Repertory for ages 5-18 take place at the Historic Masonic Theatre in Clifton Forge, VA, and other locations throughout the Alleghany Highlands region.…
Rustic Realism
The Alleghany Highlands Arts and Crafts Center invites you to the "Rustic Realism" Exhibit. We are pleased to have Craig Peterson’s work in the current Gallery exhibit as a memorial to him. We are sorry to say that Craig passed away this past year. Pictured here is a photo of Craig and a clever self-portrait.…
Clifton Forge Public Library Holding Silent Auction for Uniquely Painted Globe Featuring Area Scenes
Clifton Forge Public Library Holding Silent Auction for Uniquely Painted Globe Featuring Area Scenes
The Clifton Forge Public Library is holding a Silent Auction for Uniquely Painted Globe Featuring Area Scenes! A donor who wishes to remain anonymous has given the Clifton Forge Public Library a unique ceiling globe that has been repurposed and painted with nine local scenes. The scenes include: The Stacks in Longdale Furnace, Douthat Dam,…
5 events,
Fused Glass Winter Landscape and Reclaimed Wood Frame Building Workshop
Dates: 2-Day Class -- Friday, January 31, 1-4:30pm and Saturday, February 1, 1-4:30pm Tuition: $80, plus materials fee of $20-$30 for glass and $20 for wooden frame, paid to instructors. Ages: 16 to Adult Winter Landscape and Frame Making Workshop invites you to create a beautiful 8x10 winter landscape with fused glass. We will layer…
Bill Pinkney’s Original Drifters show at the Historic Masonic Theatre
Bill Pinkney’s Original Drifters show at the Historic Masonic Theatre
Come on out to the Historic Masonic Theatre on January 31st from 7:00pm-8:30pm for an unforgettable night of timeless hits and soulful harmonies with Bill Pinkney’s Original Drifters! As one of the most iconic vocal groups in music history, The Drifters have been captivating audiences for decades with their unforgettable blend of rhythm, blues, and…
5 events,
Abstract Painting (Part I)
Abstract Painting (Part I)
The Clifton Forge School of the Arts invites you to "Abstract Painting (Part I)"! Dates: 2-Day Class -- Saturday, February 1st and Saturday, February 8th from 11am-1pm Tuition: $65, includes materials Ages: Adult In this two-session class, we will explore depicting reflections and water effects. Instructor, Leah Thompson, will demonstrate and provide step-by-step instruction and…
5 events,
ACL101: Fundamentals of Crew Leadership Course – Virtual
ACL101: Fundamentals of Crew Leadership Course – Virtual
Build Smart Institute invites you to participate in the Fundamentals of Crew Leadership course. This accelerated course is tailored for busy construction professionals, integrating class instruction with self-paced independent study. Specifically crafted to support recently promoted or soon-to-be-promoted crew leaders in the skilled trades, it is beneficial for individuals in management roles. The course incorporates…
Story/Craft Hour (3rd-5th Grade)
Story/Craft Hour (3rd-5th Grade)
This class for kids in 3rd-5th grade is held on the first Wednesday of every month at 9:15-10:15. The children will read and discuss a story, make their own craft pertaining to the story, and often there is a snack! Kids are sure to have fun while learning with retired school teachers Cathy Drummer &…
Story/Craft Hour (K-2nd Grade)
Story/Craft Hour (K-2nd Grade)
This class for kids K-2nd grade is held on the first Wednesday of every month at 10:30 to 11:30. The children will read and discuss a story, make their own craft pertaining to the story, and often there is a snack! Kids are sure to have fun while learning with retired school teachers Cathy Drummer…
3 events,
Weekend Beginning Stained Glass
The Clifton Forge School of the Arts invites you to " Weekend Beginning Stained Glass"! Dates: 3-Day Class -- Thursday, February 6, 4-9pm; Friday, February 7, 4-9pm; Saturday, February 8, 10am-5pm Tuition: $120, plus an approximate $60 materials paid to instructor during class Ages: Adult No time for a 5 week course? Learn the tools…
4 events,
Clifton Forge Public Library to Honor the Late Jada Callender
The Clifton Forge Public Library is pleased to announce that the 2025 Black History Month Exhibit, “The Light Stalker,” will celebrate the memory of local talented artist, the late Jada Callender. Many of Jada’s photographs were selected for the annual It’s Uniquely Alleghany Calendar and she was the Grand Prize Winner for the 2022 Calendar. …
10 events,
Blacksmithing and Woodturning: Tomahawks
Blacksmithing and Woodturning: Tomahawks
The Clifton Forge School of the Arts invites you to "Blacksmithing & Woodturning: Tomahawks" on February 8th, 2025 from 9am - 5pm ! Tuition: $165; plus additional materials fee of $10, paid to instructors at class Ages: Adult Gain a strong foundation in the art of blacksmithing and woodturning in this special dual offering! In…
Abstract Painting (Part II)
Abstract Painting (Part II)
The Clifton Forge School of the Arts invites you to "Abstract Painting (Part I)"! Dates: 2-Day Class -- Saturday, February 1st and Saturday, February 8th from 11am-1pm Tuition: $65, includes materials Ages: Adult In this two-session class, we will explore depicting reflections and water effects. Instructor, Leah Thompson, will demonstrate and provide step-by-step instruction and…
Ukulele for All
Ukulele for All
The Clifton Forge School of the Arts invites you to " Ukulele for All" on Saturday, February 8th, 2025 from 11am - 12pm! Tuition: $20 per participant Ages: Open to all ages Our Ukulele for All class is a fun and interactive musical experience designed for families to come together and enjoy the joy of…
Imagining Worlds at Garth Newel Music Center
Imagining Worlds at Garth Newel Music Center
Recital Series: Wanchi, violin “Imagining Worlds” Saturday, 6pm Pay-as-you-wish Pub fare available for purchase Selections from Solo Violin works by American Composers: Suite for Solo Violin -Adolphus Hailstork (b. 1941) For the Fallen - Judith Shatin (b. 1949) Bracha - Meira Warshauer (b. 1949) The Red Violin Caprice - John Corigliano (b. 1938) Chaconne from Partita No. 2 in D minor, BWV. 1004 - Johann Sebastian…
The Chocolate Bar
The Chocolate Bar
The Chocolate Bar is the Alleghany Highlands Arts & Crafts Center's premier fundraiser for the year. Join us as we raise money for summer art camp, our Education Impact Program for our local school system, and our mission of promoting visual arts through education, exhibition, and marketing. Heavy hors d'oeuvres, wine, and chocolate martinis will…
4 events,
Beginning Blacksmithing
Beginning Blacksmithing
The Clifton Forge School of the Arts invites you to "Beginning Blacksmithing" on February 12th, 2025 from 9am - 4pm! Tuition: $165; plus additional materials fee of $10, paid to instructor at class Ages: 13-Adult (under 13 can work together with a supervising adult on the same forge) Gain a strong foundation in the art…
4 events,
Exile
Exile
You're invited to see "Excile" preform at the Historic Masonic Theatre on February 14th from 7:30pm-9:00pm! Exile formed in 1963 looking to play small clubs in Richmond, KY but managed to top both the pop and country charts during their more than 60 year-long career. Their most successful hit, “Kiss You All Over” spent four…
5 events,
Fused Glass Cozy Quilt Squares
Fused Glass Cozy Quilt Squares
The Clifton Forge School of the Arts invites you to "Fused Glass Cozy Quilt Squares" on February 15th from 12pm - 4pm ! Tuition: $65; plus an additional materials fee for glass, which can be purchased in the studio. This can range between $15-$40. The cost of each project is calculated by the complexity and…
Pub Concert: Elfman, Enchiladas and El Espolón
Pub Concert: Elfman, Enchiladas and El Espolón
Saturday, February 15th at 6pm Pay-as-you-wish Pub fare available for purchase Piano Quartet - Danny Elfman (b.1953) Piano Quartet - Pēteris Vasks (b.1946) Garth Newel Piano Quartet Pub Series concerts feature the fresh new voices of composers from all over the world in a relaxed “come as you are” atmosphere. Order a drink from the bar…
4 events,
TRI101: Fundamentals of Trim
TRI101: Fundamentals of Trim
Build Smart Institute invites you to participate in the Fundamentals of Trim Course! Working with trim requires expertise. Build Smart Institute offers individuals the opportunity to develop their skills in this hands on training course at Build Smart's location in Roanoke, VA. Proper trim protects the seams and joints of building components, such as windows,…
6 events,
Library Display Honors the Late Nikki Giovanni
The Clifton Forge Public Library is pleased to present a book display honoring the late world-renowned poet, Nikki Giovanni. Born in Knoxville, Tennessee in 1943, named after her mother, and growing up in Cincinnati, Ohio, Yolande Cornelia (Nikki) Giovanni, Jr., graduated with a degree in history from Fisk University, her grandfather’s alma mater. A sickly…
Fused Glass Panel and Wooden Birdfeeder
The Clifton Forge School of the Arts invites you to "Fused Glass Panel & Wooden Birdfeeder"! Dates: 2-Day Class -- Friday, February 21, 1-4:30pm and Saturday, February 22, 10am-1pm Tuition: $80, plus an estimated cost of $10-$30 for glass, based on your choice of glass. (Glass can be purchased in the Glass Studio) and $25…
Chad Nickell and The Loose Change
Chad Nickell and The Loose Change
The Theatre is happy to welcome Chad Nickell and The Loose Change to the Tom Dean Underground on Friday, February 21st from 7PM - 9PM for a night of unforgettable music! It’s going to be a great PARTY!!18 and over – $10 cover at the Door
8 events,
Beginning Blacksmithing
Beginning Blacksmithing
The Clifton Forge School of the Arts invites you to "Beginning Blacksmithing" on February 22nd from 9am-4pm! Tuition: $165; plus additional materials fee of $10, paid to instructor at class Ages: 13-Adult (under 13 can work together with a supervising adult on the same forge) Gain a strong foundation in the art of blacksmithing. Along…
Paint a Barn Quilt: 12″ Wooden Panel
Paint a Barn Quilt: 12″ Wooden Panel
Tuition: $65, plus an additional materials fee paid to instructor for wooden panel -- amount TBD (Please reach out if you have questions about this) Ages: Adult Barn quilts are colorful, geometric designs painted onto wooden panels and displayed on the sides of barns, buildings, and other structures. Barn quilts are a beautiful way to…
George Washington Train Show 2025
George Washington Train Show 2025
We are excited to announce the return of the multi-location George Washington Train Show! An annual fundraiser for our non-profit organization, for the first time since the pandemic, we are returning the event to the Clifton Forge Armory in addition to our C&O Railway Heritage Center. For 2025, we are excited to continue this traditional…
6 events,
George Washington Train Show 2025
George Washington Train Show 2025
We are excited to announce the return of the multi-location George Washington Train Show! An annual fundraiser for our non-profit organization, for the first time since the pandemic, we are returning the event to the Clifton Forge Armory in addition to our C&O Railway Heritage Center. For 2025, we are excited to continue this traditional event…
Celebrating Black History Month at the Masonic Theatre – The Gabby Douglas Story
Celebrating Black History Month at the Masonic Theatre – The Gabby Douglas Story
Join us at the Historic Masonic Theatre as we celebrate Black History Month! On Sunday, February 23rd at 3PM, we share the Gabby Douglas Story. The story of the international gymnastics phenomenon who overcame overwhelming odds to become the first African American ever to be named Individual All-Around Champion in artistic gymnastics at the Olympic…
5 events,
EST101: Estimating Course – Virtual
EST101: Estimating Course – Virtual
Build Smart Institute invites you to participate in the Estimating Course! This course is designed to train individuals to become familiar with the bid/estimating process, from the initial bid meeting until bid day. Individual problems will be used at each stage to practice the new topic, along with a continuing project to run the entire…
