Eat. Drink. Laugh. Solve a Murder. Back by popular demand and better than ever! Celebrate Valentine’s Day a few days early with the world’s greatest couples themed Murder Mystery Comedy Show. Die Laughing Productions presents, “The Newly Dead Game.” You’re at a TV taping of the popular game show Clash of the Couples; a show where couples compete for cash and prizes. One couple will win it all and one contestant will lose more than the game, they’ll lose their…
Find out more »This is the first of two preliminary Auditions for the 2019 " Car Credit Nation: Apple Blossom's Got Talent!", held in Old Town Winchester at Bright Box Theater. All of the ABGT events will be held on Wednesday nights at 7:00pm: February 13, March 13, Semi-Finals April 10, and Finals May 1. The Finals will take place in the middle of the week between "Wine Festival Weekend" and "Parade Weekend." In order to keep prizes at a high level , Organizers realize that they…
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Dubbed the “Millennial Kronos,” Sybarite5’s eclectic repertoire combines with a commanding performance style, taking audiences on an exciting ride that engages the senses and redefines the rules.
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They've played for the President, they played after the Pope in Sydney Australia and now they'll be playing just down the street. Scythian is an Irish Festival headliner and is known for its high-energy, crowd-interactive music. What is less known is that founders and front-men Alex and Dan Fedoryka grew up and live in Front Royal Virginia. After spending 12 years on the road growing the band the Fedorykas moved back to Front Royal to found their award-winning roots music…
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EDGE Ensemble celebrates its own, with world-class new music from composers Thomas Albert, Natalie Draper, Joel Friedman, Joel Puckett ’99, and the winner of the 2018 Averitt Prize for Excellence in Composition, Erik Irgens ’18.
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The programming boasts a diverse array of talent, including best-selling authors, local and award-winning writers, as well as authors whose first books were published in 2019. Highlights of this year's participants include Angie Kim, Louis Bayard, Karen E. Bender, Jeanne McCulloch, E. Ethelbert Miller, and John Lingan. The festival will take place at the Bright Box Theater, located on the historic walking mall in the heart of Winchester, VA, with other events at Winchester Brew Works, the Winchester Book Gallery,…
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EDGE Ensemble celebrates the musical partnership of cellist Amy Sue Barston and her husband, composer Adam Silverman at Bright Box Theater. Join us for an evening of premieres and new music fireworks featuring the “passionate and elegant” (The New York Times) playing of Amy Sue Barston, Shenandoah Conservatory’s Ieva Jokubaviciute (piano) and the colorful music of Adam Silverman, Jonathan Newman and Roshanne Etezady.
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stockholm syndrome was the album that changed everything for me. it was the farthest i had ever ventured out from my singer/songwriter roots, the hardest i had ever pushed against typical content conventions, and the most creative i’d ever had to be in the marketing of an album (after it was censored by the record label). this september, stockholm syndrome turns 10 years old. to commemorate, i’m doing a limited tour of listening rooms, taming these electronic & urban sounds…
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Calling all history buffs! 2019 marks the 275th anniversary of Winchester, so Bright Box has teamed up with Winchester-Frederick County Historical Society to bring you the venue's first-ever Trivia Night! Participate in this 275th anniversary history trivia challenge and test your knowledge of Winchester's history. Teams of three people will compete in three preliminary rounds. Top three teams will compete for the grand prize. 1st Place - $100 for each team member. 2nd Place $50 for each team member. 3rd…
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Squirrel Nut Zippers bandleader Jimbo Mathus brings his 'Incinerator' solo tour to The Brightbox Theater on Sunday, November 17, 2019. Supporting act, The Great Dying is a guitar duo led by Mississippi Delta-born country songwriter Will Griffith.
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Trained a classical cellist, Leyla McCalla is a singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist who has always drawn inspiration from history, and the music and stories of her ancestors. As a member of the Grammy Award-winning Carolina Chocolate Drops, she explored the realities of the African American experience, while inspiring a greater appreciation of the history and role of the African American string band genre. McCalla has now found her voice as a solo artist, and with her third and most recent…
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Shenandoah Conservatory’s in-house new music group presents an evening of new vocal chamber music, where voices and varied instruments combine to make a joyful noise. Featuring Shenandoah faculty singers Fotina Naumenko and Stephanie Higgins, highlights include works by John Harbison, Amanda Harberg, Michael Torke and Kate Soper, as well as an excerpt from Songs from the Phone Booth of the Wind, a chamber opera by 2019 Averitt Prize for Excellence in Composition winner Jonathan Wyatt ’19 (B.M. in Composition).
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Applauded as “a perfect encapsulation of today’s trends in chamber music,” the award-winning PUBLIQuartet lends a fresh perspective to the music scene. Dedicated to presenting new works, PUBLIQuartet’s genre-bending programs not only expand the techniques and aesthetic of the traditional string quartet, but also present a wide variety of under-represented music and contemporary composers.
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New York City-based new music chamber group loadbang is building a new kind of music for a mixed ensemble of trumpet, trombone, bass clarinet and baritone voice. Since their founding in 2008, they have been praised as “exhilarating” (Baltimore Sun), “cultivated” (The New Yorker) and “inventive” (The New York Times) and hailed as a “formidable new-music force” by TimeOutNY. Creating “a sonic world unlike any other” (The Boston Musical Intelligencer), their unique lung-powered instrumentation has provoked diverse responses from composers,…
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Wrap yourself in new textures of music in an evening of fascinating aural soundscapes from around the world, all surrounding the world premiere of a new chamber work setting international love poetry by Shenandoah Conservatory’s own Jonathan Newman, written for and featuring voice faculty member and soprano Fotina Naumenko.
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Shenandoah Conservatory’s vocal and choral ensembles join the EDGE Ensemble for an evening of chamber works by Pulitzer Prize-winning guest composer Caroline Shaw. Set in the Bright Box in downtown Winchester, the evening will feature an introduction by Shaw and an opportunity to learn more about her creative work and process.
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Join the EDGE Ensemble for an exploration of musical time in a colorful collection of contemporary music!
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Since Bobcat Goldthwait’s first appearance on the David Letterman Show at the age of 20, he has gone on to maintain a thriving career as a writer, director, actor, voice actor and stand-up comedian. As a comedian, Bobcat has starred in numerous HBO/Showtime specials, performed in venues all over the world, and even went on tour as an opening act for the Band: Nirvana. Well known for his roles in “Scrooged” with Bill Murray and as Zed in the “Police…
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Party goers can expect a night full of dancing, comedy, a photo booth, and live performances! ____________________________ FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 17 Doors, bar, & kitchen open at 9pm Party: 9pm - midnight $20 advance, $25 at the door TIX & INFO: https://ValentinesMasqueradeParty.eventbrite.com • 21+ • Trendy / Fashionable Attire • Limited bar stool seating available on a first come, first served basis. Come ready to party! • Food & beverage available for purchase Advance ticket sales end at 8pm day of…
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In celebration of Black History Month, Old Town Winchester in partnership with Selah Theatre Project and Bright Box presents the premiere of RUTH'S TEA ROOM, a new original play by local playwright and director LaTasha Do'zia. With performances at 2:00 PM and 8:00 PM, there are two chances to see this exciting FREE debut of what is sure to become an enduring Winchester classic. SYNOPSIS: A prodigal daughter, Azi Wells, of a small town returns home to say goodbye to…
Find out more »In celebration of Black History Month, Old Town Winchester in partnership with Selah Theatre Project and Bright Box presents the premiere of RUTH'S TEA ROOM, a new original play by local playwright and director LaTasha Do'zia. With performances at 2:00 PM and 8:00 PM, there are two chances to see this exciting FREE debut of what is sure to become an enduring Winchester classic. SYNOPSIS: A prodigal daughter, Azi Wells, of a small town returns home to say goodbye to…
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Hila Plitmann brings her emotionally charged fearlessness, unique expressivity and mesmerizing drama to Bright Box in a collaborative new music event with the EDGE Ensemble.
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Shenandoah Conservatory’s newest music group will take the audience on an exciting and memorable musical journey featuring an array of genres including pop, electronic, rhythm and blues, and more.
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From jazz standards to original compositions, the group’s creativity, technique and improvisation creates music that reflects a deep devotion to melody, rhythm, culture and the spontaneous spirit of jazz.
Find out more »HALLOWEEN PARTY at Bright Box Theater! Mark your calendars! Date: October 28th Music by: DJ Ophie Dazzle us with your spookiest, funniest, or most original costume!? Costume Contest: Chance to WIN a $500 CASH PRIZE! Don't miss the most thrilling party of the season! Let's make it a night to remember at the iconic Bright Box Theater. Spread the word, gather your crew, and let the Halloween haunts begin! Get your tickets now!
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