Radford University
CVPA Calendar
Fall semester is chocked full of events, most of which are free and are open to the public. We invite you to join us for a variety of offerings beginning in September. One of the biggest is our first University Performance Series event, a concert by the Jason Carter Band on Saturday, Sept. 19, in the Main Stage Theatre in the Artis Center on Radford University’s main campus. Carter, one of the most respected bluegrass musicians working today, is a three-time Grammy winner and five-time winner of the IBMA Fiddle Player of the Year. Special guests, award-winning local artists, Denim & Plaid. Tickets are available here. You can learn more at www.radford.edu/ups.
September
Art
Gallery hours: Monday - Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Saturday, Noon to 4 p.m.; Sunday,
Closed.
NOTE: Occasionally, we have to make last minute schedule changes. If you'd like to
confirm an event or gallery hours before traveling, please call 540-831-5754 or email
ruartmuseum@radford.edu.
Pacification of the Rocks (1975, 4' x 8' yarn painting) by Guadalupe González Ríos
(1923-2003). Kolla-Landwehr Foundation Collection, Radford University. © Kolla-Landwehr
Foundation Collection & Wixárika Research Center. This is one of several yarn paintings
displayed in the Covington Gallery from September 9 through November 14 as part of
the Wixárika Art from the Radford University Collection exhibition.
Yellow Magnetic Sun II (2025, 3' x 3' acrylic painting on canvas) by Starroot. Collection
of the artist. © Starroot. Works from Starroot, a self-taught outsider visionary artist,
is inspired by nature, her endless fantasy, and her explorations of conscious dreams.
Her works will be on display in the Tyler Gallery from September 9 through November
14, with a reception on September 9 from 5-7 p.m.
Starroot's Visions
Art Exhibition - Free
March 11 - April 3, 2026
Reception: Friday, March 20 from 4-6 p.m.
Art Museum on Tyler
Design
Fall Fashion Show
September 19, 2026 at 2 p.m.
Performance Hub, Artis Center
Free
Music
"With Regards" (a piano recital featuring Erica Sipes)
September 2, 2026 at 7:30 p.m.
Davis Performance Hall in the Covington Center
Free admission
The Jason Carter Band
(with special guest, Denim & Plaid)
September 2, 2026 at 7:30 p.m.
Main Stage Theatre, Artis Center
$15 General Admission, $7.50 children 12 and under, and free with Radford University
ID.
See www.radford.edu/ups for more information
Theatre
Lost Girl
Performed in the Main Stage Theatre in Artis Center
September 29, 2026 at 7:30 p.m.
October 1 - 3, 2026 at 7:30 p.m.
October 4, 2026 at 2 p.m.
Ticket Prices:
General Admission: $10
Radford University faculty and staff: $6
Radford University students: Free
Senior Discount: $6
Group rates (10+): $6 each
Tickets for all Theatre and Cinema performances are available online, by calling 540-831-5289, or during the week of the show, at the Theatre and Cinema Box Office, 252 Artis Center.