VWU Theatre Presents A Midsummer Night's Dream by William Shakespeare

Susan S. Goode Fine and Performing Arts Center

April 3 - 5, 2025 | 7:30 p.m.

April 6, 2025 | 2 p.m.

This unique retelling of Shakespeare’s classic is a collaboration between the VWU Theatre and Music programs. The fairies groove a cappella and the visual vibe can only be described as "far out, man.” Join us for a spring production full of Peace, Love, and (Mis)Understanding.

Admission: $15 Adults; $10 Seniors/Students/Military/Teachers/First Responders; Complimentary admission for VWU students, faculty and staff

Spotlight on Vocal Senior Annie O'Shea

Senior Elizabeth “Annie” O’Shea ‘25 credits her high school chorus teacher, VWU alumnus Ajee Church ’16, with giving her the confidence to pursue a career in music. The music education major begins her final semester on a high note: completing her capstone project and preparing for her senior recital.

Deke Sharon A Cappella Festival

Susan S. Goode Fine and Performing Arts Center

February 28 | 6 p.m.

Heralded as “The Father of Contemporary A Cappella,” Deke Sharon is a performer, arranger, music producer, author, producer, and coach who is credited by many as being responsible for the current sound of modern a cappella. While at college, he pioneered the dense vocal-instrumental sound that we today know as the sound of contemporary a cappella. The Pitch Perfect Producer, VWU's Vox Vera, and a capella ensembles from area high schools in the region present the closing concert of the festival.

We are Phoenix by Timothy Takach

Susan S. Goode Fine and Performing Arts Center

April 11 | 7:30 p.m.

Virginia Wesleyan Camerata presents the Virginia Premiere of a new work by Minnesota Composer Timothy Takach. We Are Phoenix illuminates the analogy between humans and our planet: we both suffer loss and devastation and yet rise again and again, becoming stronger each time. 

Juke Vox

Susan S. Goode Fine and Performing Arts Center

April 25 - 26 | 7:30 p.m.

Join Virginia Wesleyan Vox Vera for a cappella renditions of songs by Stevie Nicks, the Beatles, Chicago, Walk the Moon, Katy Perry, and more!

Virginia Wesleyan Orchestra Spring Concert

Susan S. Goode Fine and Performing Arts Center

May 1 | 7:30 p.m.

Join The Virginia Wesleyan Orchestra for their Spring Concert under musical director Alexander Chen, of the VSO. The Orchestra will perform a variety of classic and new works.    

Virginia Wesleyan Jazz Ensemble Spring Concert

Susan S. Goode Fine and Performing Arts Center

May 2 | 7:30 p.m.

Under the direction of Cory Franklin, the VWU Jazz ensemble will perform well known Jazz Standards, Funk, and Latin Jazz favorites. 

Virginia Museum of Contemporary Art at VWU: Coming Soon!



Scheduled to open in January 2026, Virginia MOCA’s new site at Virginia Wesleyan University will be more accessible to residents and visitors. The new building expands education and exhibition space by 20%, bringing engagement and education experiences to the forefront. The innovative, versatile space will host a range of exhibitions, performances, and educational programs.

Women's History Month:

Women Working in the Arts

Pearce Hospitality Suite, Jane P. Batten Student Center

March 4 | 12 p.m.

The Gender, Women, and Sexuality Studies Program hosts a panel for Women's History Month. "Women Working in the Arts" will feature Alison Byrne, Execute Director of the Virginia MOCA, and Renee Duval Fairchild, Chief Philanthropy Officer for the Chrysler Museum of Art and VWU alumna. The speakers will discuss their education and experiences working in the field.

Exhibition for Senior Art Majors

Neil Britton Gallery, Hofheimer Library

May 2

Senior art majors present their work in an exhibition for the campus community.