RAAC

Dark Hollow Bluegrass Band
2026-06-27 19:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | Little Washington Theatre, 291 Gay Street, Washington, VA, 22740, United States
RAAC announces a special, FREE concert Saturday, June 27, 7-9PM at Little Washington Theatre, 291 Gay Street, featuring The Dark Hollow Bluegrass Band, a popular, traditional bluegrass group based in Madison, VA. The performance will be in honor of Rappahannock’s own, celebrated photographer, musician and RAAC founder Charlie Tompkins. This will be the final performance at Little Washington Theatre before closing for a year-long renovation.
Dark Hollow’s core lineup features: Paul Fincham (five-string banjo and vocals); Larry Haynes (guitar and vocals); Bob Cook (lead guitar and vocals); Buck Morris (mandolin and vocals); Steve Lamb (upright bass). Special guests will also perform.
There is no charge for this concert but due to expected interest we ask that you make a reservation by clicking here.
Though the concert is free, RAAC will be accepting donations for production and pending theater renovation costs. Hearing assistance will be available.

Summer Concert - District Dad Band
2026-07-16 18:00 - 20:00 | Sperryville River District, River Lane, Sperryville, VA, 22740, United States
A local favorite with an irreverent twist, District Dad Band gets the crowd dancing to everything from bluegrass to classic rock to pop hits. They promise fun for the whole family — and the occasional surprise cover you didn’t know you needed.
Band members: Paul Kilbridge (guitar, mandolin), Andrew Curry (guitar, bass), Al Masino (banjo, mandolin), David Mortlock (ukulele, harmonica), and Dustin Degrande (beatbox).

Summer Concert - Dark Hollow
2026-08-20 18:00 - 20:00 | Sperryville River District, River Lane, Sperryville, VA, 22740, United States
The Sperryville Summer Concert Series welcomes traditional bluegrass band, Dark Hollow, to the outdoor River District Stage,
Dark Hollow’s core lineup features: Paul Fincham (five-string banjo and vocals); Larry Haynes (guitar and vocals); Bob Cook (lead guitar and vocals); Buck Morris (mandolin and vocals); Steve Lamb (upright bass).
The FREE concert series, now in its sixth season, is presented in partnership between Sperryville Community Alliance (SCA) and Rappahannock Association for Arts and Community

Auditions for The Lion, Witch & Wardrobe
2026-08-29 14:00 - 16:00 | Trinity Parish Hall, 379 Gay Street, Washington, VA, 22747, United States
RAAC announces auditions for The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe to be staged in December. In this classic tale by C.S. Lewis, what begins as a simple game of hide and seek quickly turns into the adventure of a lifetime as four children walk through a wardrobe and into the land of Narnia. The show will be directed by Hugh Hill, who says there are parts for young actors of all ages, with a limited number of roles for adults as well.
Auditions will be held on Saturday, August 29 (2 – 4 pm) and Sunday, August 30 (2 – 4 pm) at the Trinity Episcopal Church Parish Hall, 379 Gay Street, Washington VA 22747.
It would be helpful to register online but not required. To register, click here.
Individual auditions can also be scheduled by appointment if necessary (contact stage manager Beth Plentovich at ebplen@gmail.com or 540-675-1059 if It you can’t come on Aug 29 or 30).

Summer Concert - Gold Top County Ramblers
2026-09-17 18:00 - 20:00 | Sperryville River District, River Lane, Sperryville, VA, 22740, United States
This beloved Sperryville-based band brings their signature “string rock” and bluegrass spirit to close out the season.
Band members: Adam Rogers (mandolin, vocals), Jesse Rogers (bass), Tucker Rogers (resonator guitar), Matt Davis (banjo), James Reid (drums), and Evan Childress (fiddle).

Almost Maine
2026-10-02 19:30 - 21:30 | Sperryville Fire Hall, 11871 Lee Highway, Sperryville, VA, 22740, United States
While the Little Washington Theatre is being renovated, RAAC will be producing shows in other community settings. The play Almost, Maine, directed by Patty Hardee, is scheduled for the first weekend of October with performances at 7:30 pm on October 2nd and 3rd and 3:00 pm on October 4th. You can reserve tickets by clicking here.
A bit about the play:One cold, clear night in the middle of winter, while the Northern lights hover in the sky above, the residents of Almost, Maine find themselves falling in and out of love in the strangest ways. This play is an interlinked collection of heartwarming and heartbreaking stories that will have you thinking about love in an entirely new way.

Almost, Maine
2026-10-03 19:30 - 21:30, 2026-10-04 15:00 - 17:00 | Sperryville Fire Hall, 11871 Lee Highway, Sperryville, VA, 22740, United States
