EXHIBITS

Art Museum of Western Virginia

With ongoing exhibits of folk art, selections from the museum's American collection and an installation following the design of the new art museum. Plus Art Venture, an interactive family gallery. Closing Sunday: "Nashville Portraits," an exhibition that pays homage to Nashville's country music heritage. Also on display: "Mesa de Voice," an interactive media piece created by artists and engineers Zachary Lieberman and Golan Levin as part of Art Venture. Through June 10. Gallery Hours: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday. 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday. Art Venture Hours: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday through Friday. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday. Market Square, Roanoke. 342-5760, artmuseumroanoke.org.

"Non Sequitur"

Opening today: An art show featuring the work of Radford MFA students Jan Downs, Kevin Inman, Sidra Kaluszka, Knic Umstead and M.E. Wellman. Through April 26. Opening reception 7 to 9 tonight. Free. Muse Hall, Radford University. 998-9297.

Radford University Art Museum

Closing Monday: "Labyrinths," an exhibit by art faculty member Eloise Philpot. Flossie Martin Gallery. Also on display: "Perceptions of Paper," an exhibit by Professor Emerita Jennifer Spoon. Through March 28. Gallery 205. Hours: Radford University Art Museum Downtown: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. Noon to 4 p.m. Saturday. Bondurant Center, 1129 East Main St., Radford. Flossie Martin Gallery: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. Noon to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Powell 200, Radford University. Gallery 205: 8 a.m. to noon and 1 to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. Powell 205, Radford University. 831-5754, radford.edu.

WVTF Art Gallery

New: An oil and watercolor painting exhibit by Patrick Branch. Through March. Open house 5 to 7 p.m. Friday with music by the Aardvarks. Hours: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. 3520 Kingsbury Lane, Roanoke. 989-8900, wvtf.org.

ART EVENTS

Art on a Mission

Saturday: Local potter Colin Doughty demonstrates throwing pottery on a wheel. Colin learned his trade at the Rescue Mission Art Studio. 11 a.m. All proceeds from Art on a Mission go towards Roanoke Rescue Mission. Tanglewood Mall, Roanoke. 777-4561.

Thursday Morning Music Club Annual Fundraiser

Proceeds benefit TMMC scholarships. Featuring bingo, a silent auction, raffle and entertainment. $1, raffle tickets; $12, lunch. 10 a.m. today Friendship Manor's Community Building, Hershberger Road, Roanoke. 563-4782.

CLASSICAL MUSIC

"A Romantic Affair: Music of Schumann & Brahms"

Chamber performance concert by Musica Viva. $18, general; $8, students; $5, children. 7:30 p.m. Saturday. Squires Recital Salon, Virginia Tech. Tickets: 231-5615, musicaviva-swva.com; info: 951-7407.

Maundy Thursday Communion Service and Choir Cantata

Featuring Joseph M. Martin's "Harvest of Shadows. 7:30 tonight. Northside Presbyterian Church 1017 N. Progress St. Blacksburg. 552-4327.

"New Horizons"

A concert featuring the world premiere of faculty composer Bruce Mahin's "Le Sens" to be performed by the Winston Salem State University string trio. Program also includes trios by Egon Wellesz. Free. 8 tonight. Radford University's Preston Auditorium. 831-6174.

THEATER

"Blackbird"

Fifteen years ago, Una and Ray were a couple and they haven't seen each other since, but now their paths have crossed again. $22.50 to $29.50. Through April 13. Barter Stage II, 160 Cummings St., downtown Abingdon. (276) 619-3343.

Latin American Theatre Today Conference and Festival

The seventh conference draws scholars, dramatists, directors and performance groups from Latin America and the United States. All performances are free. Most events take place in Spanish, conference continues through March 29. 7:30 p.m. Wednesday: "Abingdon Square," by Maria Irine Fornes performed by the Virginia Tech theatre arts department. Squires Studio Theatre, Virginia Tech. vt.edu.

No Shame Theatre

The first 15 pieces submitted will be performed. Come see and possibly be a part of this show presenting theater, music, poetry, dance and more. Scripts taken at 10 p.m. $5. 11 p.m. Fridays. Mill Mountain Theatre. 342-5740, noshame.org.

"Peter Pan"

Peter Pan, the boy who won't grow up, visits the Darling family and whisks Wendy and her brothers away to Neverland. See Web site for pricing and schedule. Through April 13. Barter Theatre, Abingdon. (276) 628-3991, bartertheatre.com.

"Pow'r in the Blood"

Heather comes home to Georgia to visit her dying mother but reconnecting with her Southern roots is not as easy as it once was. See Web site for pricing and schedule. Through March 30. Barter Theatre, Abingdon. (276) 628-3991, bartertheatre.com.

"Road Where It Curves Away"

A story of a woman who no longer wants her brother to practice ministry or the religion he passionately embraces. See Web site for showtimes and ticket prices. Through April 12. Barter Theatre, downtown Abingdon. (276) 628-3991, bartertheatre.com.

"Saint Joan"

George Bernard Shaw's classic based on the life of Joan of Arc, a French peasant girl who claimed to hear the voice of God. $23 to $33, general; $13.50, ages 12 and under. See Web site for showtimes. Through April 19. Barter Theatre, downtown Abingdon. (276) 628-3991, bartertheatre.com.

"Starmites"

A musical comedy about a girl named Eleanor who, feeling like a misfit, has taken refuge in the world of comic books. $8, general; $7, students and seniors. 7:30 p.m. Opening Wednesday. Through March 29. Sale Theatre, Ferrum College. 365-4355, hprien@ferrum.edu.