WAYNESBORO, VA (Rocktown Now) – The Wayne Theatre invites the community to join a landmark celebration on Saturday, April 18, 2026, A Centennial Celebration: 100 Years Remembered, 10 Years Renewed. Titled Center Stage: A Century of Stories, A Decade of Dreams, the Wayne Gala will be held at Hazy Mountain Vineyard, 240 Hazy Mountain Ln., Afton VA 22920, near Waynesboro, Virginia, and will honor two major milestones in the theatre’s history: the 100th anniversary of the Historic Wayne Theatre and the 10th anniversary of the theatre’s reopening.

The evening will begin with a cocktail hour on Hazy Mountain Vineyard’s terrace overlooking the Blue Ridge Mountains. Guests will then have dinner, live entertainment, and dancing. The program will also feature both a live auction and a silent auction, plus opportunities to celebrate the Wayne’s past and help secure its future.

“We are delighted to mark this special moment with our supporters, neighbors, and friends,” said Tracy Straight, Executive Director of the Wayne Theatre in a release. “This gala is a joyful night of gratitude for a century of storytelling and a chance to raise critical support for our next decade of programming.”

Proceeds from the gala will support the Wayne Theatre’s artistic programs, education initiatives, and community partnerships. Sponsorship opportunities are available for organizations and individuals who wish to celebrate with the Wayne while underwriting important community arts work.

For more information and to purchase tickets, visit 2026 Wayne Gala – Step Into The Spotlight – Wayne Gala 2026.