Arts & Entertainment

Magnolia Avenue in Buena Vista was alive with art Saturday as the Buena Vista Arts Council presented its annual Artapalooza. Among the scenes were (clockwise from above) students in the Blue Forest Theatre Academy presenting a scene from “Fiddler on the Roof Jr.”; Rockbridge Master Gardener Bobbi Lahah helping a youth with a spider, or airplane, plant; children making and decorating clay pots; a child tie dying a backpack as part of a BVAC fundraiser; children painting; and members of the Blue Forest Theatre Academy presenting a scene from “Frozen: the Musical.” (Stephanie Mikels Blevins photos)

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The Late Night Stumblers will kick off the 2023 Music in the Garden 10th anniversary summer concert series at Boxerwood this Friday evening from 6:30 to 8. The foursome, new to the meadow stage, play a mix of country, Americana, and rock and roll. Band members include Callum Baxter on drums; Taylor Mason on bass guitar; Travis Odell on lead guitar, banjo and mandolin; and Bryce Teague on rhythm guitar and vocals. Admission is $5, free for members. Children and parking are also free. Pass-the-hat proceeds go to the musicians, who have donated their performances to Boxerwood. The gate opens at 5:30 p.m. for picnicking. Meals can also be purchased from a food truck starting at 5:30 p.m. In the event of rain, the concert will be canceled. For more information and “iffy” weather updates, visit Boxerwood on Facebook or the web (www.boxerwood. org) or call (540) 463-2697.