Featured Events:

Art Exhibition: When Janey Comes Marching Home: Portraits of Women Combat Veterans
Featuring an often-unseen side of war, this exhibition combines interviews and photographs to tell the stories of women in modern combat. Artist Sascha Pflaeging and writer Laura Browder join forces to present an unexpected view of war; while still a minority group, women account for over 180,000 American soldiers and veterans. Exploring myths and pop culture ideas, this exhibition provides an honest look at the military, motherhood, and femininity. This exhibition and the accompanying publication were made possible by generous grants from the Virginia Foundation for the Humanities, the National Endowment for the Arts, and the College of Humanities and Sciences, Virginia Commonwealth University. The exhibition was organized by the Visual Arts Center of Richmond, where it premiered September 12 – December 14, 2008. The exhibition tour is administered by the Anderson Gallery, School of the Arts, Virginia Commonwealth University, with additional support from the Virginia Foundation for the Humanities.

February 11 – April 17, 2010
Main Gallery and Ballator-Thompson Gallery
Eleanor D. Wilson Museum, Richard Wetherill Visual Arts Center
Hours: Tuesday - Friday, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., Saturday 1 - 5 p.m.

(Image, above left, Sascha Pflaeging, Sergeant Jocelyn Proano, U.S. Marine Corps, 2008. Chromogenic print. Courtesy of the artist.)

Concert - Ruthie Foster
Spinning a unique blend of folk, soul, blues, gospel and R&B, Foster's landmark album, The Phenomenal Ruthie Foster, followed by her latest 2009 release, The Truth According to Ruthie Foster, has landed her the designation as a vocal powerhouse. The Truth has been nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Contemporary Blues Album. With a voice reminiscent of Janis and Aretha, the phenomenal Ruthie has earned her spot as one of today's hottest artists. Her ability to wrap her voice around a medley of genres, a sound that ignores demographic lines and charismatic authenticity are sure to ignite any audience.
Tickets are $20; free to current Hollins students, faculty, and staff with ID. Call (540) 362-6986 for more information.

"When someone with real chops like Ruthie Foster steps up, attention must be paid."
The Boston Globe

Thursday, February 25, 2010, 8 p.m., Hollins Theatre


There's a lot going on at Hollins, and much of it is open to you. There are plays, concerts, lectures, sporting events, film festivals, dance performances, and art exhibits. In all, Hollins sponsors more than 200 events each year that are free and open to the public. For a complete listing of Hollins events, click here.