From Mraz to makers markets, Glen Allen arts center plans packed season
Free Press staff report | 7/24/2025, 6 p.m.

A lawn chair on the grass. A guitar on stage. Handmade jewelry in one room and a Carpenters tribute echoing from another. That’s a glimpse of what’s in store at the Cultural Arts Center at Glen Allen’s 2025-26 season of performances, exhibits and community events.
Singer-songwriter Jason Mraz headlines the new season as part of the FreeHorse Arts Songwriters Series. Other highlights include “Richmond’s Finest” with swing band Good Shot Judy,
“The Friendship and Music of Loretta Lynn and Patsy Cline,” and a performance by award-winning bluesman Kevin Burt.
The 2nd Stage concert series also returns with $25 tickets for all shows. Outdoor “Center Field” performances offer general admission seating, while the indoor “Cardinal Ballroom” series features local and regional acts in a more intimate setting. Performers include jazz-rock band Deputy Dan and a Carpenters tribute by Shannon Gibson Brown.
Art exhibits will rotate throughout the year in the center’s four galleries, showcasing work by artists including Rosalind Koons, Kelly U. Johnson and members of the Metropolitan Richmond Arts Association. All exhibits are free and family-friendly.
Additional events include quarterly Market Days with the RVA Makers Market, set for Aug. 16, Dec. 14, March 14 and June 13.
For a full schedule and ticket information, visit artsglenallen.com.