Culture
Home to a community theatre, a college theatre, a first-class art museum and an emerging artisan center, Martinsville-Henry County offers an array of artistic and cultural entertainment.
Piedmont Arts AssociationExpanded and renovated in 1998, this state of the art facility features 5 modern galleries and a discovery room for kids - all free and open to the public. Don't miss Piedmont Arts On Stage, the annual performing arts series! Past performers include such diverse acts as Bella Fleck, the Winston-Salem Orchestra and the Shangri-La Chinese Acrobats.
Virginia Museum of Natural History
An affiliate of the Smithsonian Institution, the Virginia Museum of Natural History is a place where scientific research about the Commonwealth of Virginia's natural history and public understanding merge. The Museum curators 'speak to the earth' and teach its lessons to all Virginians. A new, state-of-the-art building on Starling Avenue features interactive exhibits and observation labs into the scientific research areas of the museum.
Southern Virginia Artisan Center
The Southern Virginia Artisan Center offers many unique art pieces that are both decorative and functional. Each piece is an original work of art created by local and regional artisans, including students and instructors at PHCC School of Craft and Design. Items for sale range from a few dollars to more than $10,000, offering something for everyone.
TheatreWorks
TheatreWorks was created by a group of interested members of the community who recognize the potential of Community Theatre and what it could mean for our area. This includes opportunities for young people and area adults to use and showcase their skills and talents in the performing arts, as well as opportunities for city and county youth and adults to work together on a positive community project. Whatever one's theatrical interests– acting, singing, dancing, set construction, costumes, props or public relations – there is a place for everyone with Theatre Works. Past productions include “Little Shop of Horrors” in 2005, “Children of Eden” in 2006, and “Peter Pan” in 2007. For upcoming shows and the latest information visit www.theatreworksmhc.org.
Walker Fine Arts Theater at PHCC
The Walker Fine Arts Theatre is a state-of-the-art theatre seating 317. In addition to using the theatre for speech and drama classes, the college presents two student productions each year, as well as several community and touring cultural events. The theatre may be reserved by community organizations and businesses if available.
Cháteau Morrisette
Located just off the scenic Blue Ridge Parkway, Cháteau Morrisette brings unique style and character to both its wine and fine foods. Open year round, visitors are welcome to tour the facility, experience their wines and savor American cuisine while enjoying such events as the Black Dog concerts all in an elegant old world atmosphere.
More Dining, Shopping and Playing
Centrally located between two metropolitan centers, cultural opportunities abound within a short 45-minute drive. Enjoy monthly concerts by the Roanoke Symphony Orchestra or take in one of the many productions by the Greensboro Ballet.
