Smith Mountain Arts Council

08/28/2026

Two SMAC AFFILIATES working together! Bravo!

New Mosaic from the Glass Rooster. Framed by Goose Creek Studio .

08/28/2026

Catch SMLA’s and SMAC’s presidents inviting you to the lake’s birthday party
Labor Day weekend! Thank you to our sponsors and the community for supporting this dinner, dancing and music party!

The evening is set to feature diner-style food, dancing, drinks, birthday cake, root beer floats, and live music from a local favorite band.

08/28/2026

Get ready - new Lake Players classes coming 9/23. Stay tuned.

08/28/2026

🎭 𝗔𝗨𝗗𝗜𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡𝗦: 𝗭𝗢𝗠𝗕𝗜𝗘 𝗣𝗥𝗢𝗠! 🎭

𝗡𝗢𝗡-𝗘𝗤𝗨𝗜𝗧𝗬 𝗔𝗨𝗗𝗜𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡𝗦 • 𝗩𝗜𝗗𝗘𝗢 𝗦𝗨𝗕𝗠𝗜𝗦𝗦𝗜𝗢𝗡𝗦 𝗡𝗢𝗪 𝗕𝗘𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗔𝗖𝗖𝗘𝗣𝗧𝗘𝗗

The Smith Mountain Lake Center is excited to announce auditions for the high-energy Off-Broadway musical Zombie Prom!

📹 Video submissions are now being accepted and encouraged! Whether you’re traveling from outside the area, have a scheduling conflict, or simply prefer to audition from home, we’d love to see your submission.

Prefer to audition in person? We’d love to see you at one of our open audition sessions!

🎭 𝗢𝗣𝗘𝗡 𝗔𝗨𝗗𝗜𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡𝗦
Tuesday, September 1 • 6:00–8:00 PM
Thursday, September 3 • 6:00–7:00 PM

𝗖𝗔𝗟𝗟𝗕𝗔𝗖𝗞𝗦 — 𝗕𝗬 𝗜𝗡𝗩𝗜𝗧𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡
Thursday, September 3 • 7:00–9:00 PM

🎶 𝗥𝗘𝗛𝗘𝗔𝗥𝗦𝗔𝗟𝗦 𝗕𝗘𝗚𝗜𝗡 𝗦𝗘𝗣𝗧𝗘𝗠𝗕𝗘𝗥 𝟮𝟮
Tuesdays, Thursdays & Fridays • 6:00–9:00 PM
We do our best to work with performers’ schedules and accommodate rehearsal conflicts.

🎟️ 𝗣𝗘𝗥𝗙𝗢𝗥𝗠𝗔𝗡𝗖𝗘𝗦
October 22–November 1, 2026
Thursday through Sunday
On stage at The Westlake Cinema

If Zombie Prom sounds like the show for you, we’d love to see you audition!

📍 𝗔𝗨𝗗𝗜𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡 & 𝗥𝗘𝗛𝗘𝗔𝗥𝗦𝗔𝗟 𝗟𝗢𝗖𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡
Crosswhite Athletic Club Studio
157 Westlake Rd., Hardy, VA 24101

💵 Limited stipends are available for select performers.

👉 𝗖𝗢𝗠𝗣𝗟𝗘𝗧𝗘 𝗔𝗨𝗗𝗜𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡 𝗥𝗘𝗤𝗨𝗜𝗥𝗘𝗠𝗘𝗡𝗧𝗦, 𝗖𝗛𝗔𝗥𝗔𝗖𝗧𝗘𝗥 𝗕𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗞𝗗𝗢𝗪𝗡𝗦 & 𝗩𝗜𝗗𝗘𝗢 𝗦𝗨𝗕𝗠𝗜𝗦𝗦𝗜𝗢𝗡 𝗜𝗡𝗦𝗧𝗥𝗨𝗖𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡𝗦:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1weh1heo1AlXDCL4Y3DJqN2_XKRLuHu6d/view?usp=drivesdk

𝗭𝗢𝗠𝗕𝗜𝗘 𝗣𝗥𝗢𝗠
Book by John Dempsey
Music by Dana P. Rowe
Directed by Matt Karris
Musical Direction by Johnson Scott

08/28/2026

Putting final volunteer and decor touches together for the jointly hosted Smith Mountain Lake’s 60th birthday party Saturday September 5 at the franklin county Ymca at 5:30 pm. Join the Smith Mountain Lake Association and Smith Mountain Arts Council for dancing, music by the SML Boomer Band, and sponsors SML Regional Chamber of Commerce, Smith Mountain Lake Insiders, SML Aviation, , Billy’sSlappinSauce, Cooper Ridge Services, and Aldi for a birthday party extraordinaire! Wanna come? Tickets left- Visit https://smithmountainartscouncil.com/sock-hop-2026-09-05 for details and ticket options!🎂🎂🎂🎊🎊🎉🎉🥳🥳,

08/27/2026

Meet Kelly and Brenda the leads of Smith Mountain Arts Council’s Dance and Movement Team. They are down to details and delights for the upcoming SML Birthday dinner and dance to kick off Labor Day September 5th! Choose this link to RSVP and celebrate! https://smithmountainartscouncil.com/sock-hop-2026-09-05

08/26/2026

Our Smith Mountain Arts Council got so many accolades for our newest community contribution of the Arts Books Kiosk, located at Bridgewater Plaza at Smith Mountain Lake Virginia, that we now have a donation box where you can contribute books about artists and literary, visual and performing arts. Thank you to our affiliate Aloha Art Experiences, located at 16483 Moneta Road in the Halesford Center Plaza. Thank YOU FOR SUPPORTING THE ARTS!🥳🥰 Because the arts matter‼️

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08/26/2026

08/25/2026

🎟️ TICKETS ON SALE NOW! 🎟️

Get ready for an unforgettable evening at the ML Community Center as we welcome the dynamic performer Jimmy Mazz!

Known for his high-energy entertainment, incredible vocals, and crowd-pleasing showmanship, Jimmy Mazz is bringing a performance you won't want to miss. Mark your calendars and gather your friends for a great time right here in our community!

🚪 Doors Open: 5:00 PM

🎟️ Tickets Include: Delicious catering by La Casa Toscana

🍷 Bonus: Drink proceeds directly benefit the Bedford Humane Society!

📞 Get Your Tickets:
Call 540-297-3679 today to secure your tickets or arrange for pickup.

Spots fill up fast, so grab yours now and get ready for a fantastic night of music and fun!