🎻🔥 Classical meets hip-hop. Grammy-nominated duo Black Violin brings their Full Circle Tour to the Historic Academy Theatre on September 28 @ 7:30 PM! Violinist Kev Marcus and violist/vocalist Wil Baptiste blend lush strings with bold beats and powerful messages in a genre-defying performance that’s part concert, part movement. With hits like “Smoke” and “Beautiful Day,” this is more than music—it’s an experience. Don’t miss the sound that’s inspiring a generation. 🎟️ Tickets at academycenter.org #BlackViolin #FullCircleTour #AcademyCenterOfTheArts #LynchburgEvents #MusicWithPurpose #SupportTheArts (fb)

🎶✨ June is Black Music Month — and we’re turning up the volume to honor the soundtracks of resilience, rhythm, and cultural power. Join us all month long as we celebrate legendary voices, rising stars, and the rich legacy of Black artistry through hip-hop, R&B, Motown, dance, and more. 🎤 BIG DADDY KANE LIVE June 6 @ 7:30 PM | Historic Theatre Don’t miss a night of hip-hop greatness with the lyrical legend himself. Warm up with his unforgettable Tiny Desk and prepare to witness the real thing. 🎶 THE AMPLIFY SHOWCASE June 6 @ 8:00 PM | The Music Hall Rising artists. Real stories. Soulful sound. Celebrate the next generation of talent in a night of mentorship and music. 🪘 A JUNETEENTH CELEBRATION: A RHYTHM OF FREEDOM June 21 @ 7:30 PM | Historic Theatre Experience a vibrant journey of African heritage and modern expression through dance, drumming, and spoken word. Featuring Kuumba Dance Ensemble, Keith Lee Dances, and more. 🎵 THE MAGIC OF MOTOWN June 22 @ 6:00 PM | Historic Theatre Get ready for dazzling performances and timeless Motown hits honoring legends like The Temptations, Aretha Franklin, and the Jackson 5. 🖤 This month, we honor the legacy and future of Black music. Join us. 🎟️ Tickets + info → academycenter.org #BlackMusicMonth #CelebrateBlackArt #LynchburgEvents #SupportBlackArtists #AcademyCenterOfTheArts #BlackExcellenceOnStage (fb)