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Sunday, April 20th, 2025
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Good morning, Lynchburg. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 20th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The new 29 Drive-In—located off Wards Road past the airport—held its grand opening on April 19th in Lynchburg with space for 40 cars, a $25 entry fee and concessions available. Owner Jamie Ohler said it will show family-friendly films every Saturday through October. WSET
WELLNESS NEWS
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Lyle Lovett & His Acoustic Group
7:30-10 p.m. — Historic Theatre at the Academy Center of the Arts — $39–$102 — Experience the captivating sounds of Lyle Lovett blending country, jazz, and folk in an iconic live performance.
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Lynchburg Hillcats Game Night with Rise Up Lynchburg
6:30-9:30 p.m. — Bank of the James Stadium — $8.00 — Cheer on the Hillcats while supporting a great community cause.
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2nd Annual Spring Vendor Fair
10 AM – 2 PM — Overlook at Stonemill — Free entry — Enjoy a lively day of shopping local crafts and delicious treats to kick off the spring season.
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Jefferson Choral Society: Handel's Messiah
4-5:45 p.m. — Historic Theatre at the Academy Center of the Arts — $25 – $50 — Experience the powerful choruses from Handel's Messiah performed by Central Virginia's largest adult choir.
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Historic Garden Week Tour
11 AM – 5 PM — Camp Kum-Ba-Yah Nature Center — Ticketed event — Experience Lynchburg's architectural beauty and garden diversity at this charming tour.
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2025 Student Productions
May 1-3, 7:30 PM – Thoresen Theatre — Ticket information not provided — Experience captivating one-act plays performed by senior theatre students.
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The Great Gatsby Ballet
7-8:30 p.m. — Historic Theatre at the Academy Center of the Arts — Tickets required — Experience the glamour and tragedy of the 1920s through this stunning ballet adaptation of The Great Gatsby.
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Freedom 4/24's Run 4 Their Lives 5K & Thrive LYH Wellness Expo
Come out for Freedom 4/24's Run 4 Their Lives 5k. Join the fight to prevent and end Human trafficking by walking or running with us! Friday: Family Fun Night/Kids Run & Packet Pick Up. Saturday: Run 4 Their Lives 5K & Thrive LYH Expo. After the race, make plans to attend the Thrive LYH Health and Wellness Expo. Check out all the best health and wellness resources, freebies, and experiences that LYH has to offer.
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Open House Event in Lynchburg
4-6 p.m. — 1381 Tamer Ln, Lynchburg, VA — Free entry — Explore 38 homes for sale in Landfall with virtual tours and meet a Compass agent.
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Myrtle Beach Pelicans vs. Lynchburg Hillcats
6:30-10:30 p.m. — Bank of the James Stadium — Prices vary — Enjoy an exciting Minor League Baseball game between the Pelicans and Hillcats.
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Lynchburg Pops Presents And All That Jazz
7:30-10 p.m. — Historic Theatre at the Academy Center of the Arts — $15-$20 — Enjoy a night of classic jazz tunes performed by the Lynchburg Pops Community Band featuring local talent.
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