HARRISONBURG, Va. (ROCKTOWN NOW) — The Forbes Center for the Performing Arts at James Madison University is holding an open house for the community on Saturday, Aug. 31, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

This free event celebrates the center’s 15th anniversary with children’s activities, workshops, and performances.

Guests can explore the Forbes Center through engaging activities such as backstage tours, workshops and mini performances across the center’s venues.

Guests can join a dance workshop, watch mini theatre and musical theatre performances, and learn about Steinway piano design and construction. Additional experiences include sound design sessions, stage combat demonstrations, an inside look with the Marching Royal Dukes and insights into costume development from concept to stage.

The open house will also feature children’s activities, including theatre mask-making, face painting, and theatre games.

Free parking is available in the Warsaw Parking Deck behind the Forbes Center.

For more details and a full schedule of activities, visit https://jmuforbescenter.com/events/2024/08/open-house.shtml