Amber Rubarth (photo by Anna Webber)
February 8, 2025 | 7 pm @ Jettie Baker Center
Clintwood, VA–In her unassuming yet beguiling way,Amber Rubarthdraws listeners into a worldwhere wonder and high-mindedconcepts weave into a poetic tapestry.The singer-songwriter has performed on hundreds ofstages around the world, from herearly days opening for a Texas flea circus, to performingan original duet with Jason Mrazat Carnegie Hall, to full orchestralarrangements of her songs with theIthaca Chamber Orchestra.
Amber Rubarth performs at 7 p.m.,Saturday, Feb. 8at the Jettie Baker Center in conjunction with Pro-Art’s 48th season and the Town of Clintwood. Tickets are $10 at the door. Children and students will be admitted free. For more information and to make reservations visitproartva.org.
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Rubarth has performed her music far and wide, touring solo across South Africa, Europe, Japanand all throughout America with what Acoustic Guitar Magazine hails her “unique gift of knocking down walls with songs so strong they sound like classics from another era.” Rubarth moves fluidlybetween genres, creating a uniquepalette of instrumentation for what best serves each song. This fluidity andcuriosity has led to her being hand-picked to open for many diverse artistsincluding Emmylou Harris, KennyLoggins, Richie Havens, Dr. RalphStanley and Loudon Wainwright III.
Pro-Art’s 48th season is underway.Offering an impressive selection of theater, jazz, and some unique performances by storytellers, puppeteers, and even an aerial circus—there’s something for everyone this season and a lot of additional opportunities to be adventurous and try something new. Season tickets can be purchased online, in person at any show, or by calling (276) 376-4520. Explore the season and make reservations to attend atproartva.org.
Pro-Art partners with a variety of venues, therefore individuals with accessibility needs or general questions are encouraged to call (276) 376-4520 or emailpro-art@uvawise.edu. For evolving conditions related to weather cancelations, or similar unforeseen circumstances, patrons are encouraged to checkproartva.orgfor up-to-date information.
Pro-Art is supported in part by the Virginia Commission for the Arts, which receives support from the Virginia General Assembly and the National Endowment for the Arts, as well as the C. Bascom Slemp Foundation, The University of Virginia’s College at Wise, Mountain Empire Community College, the Columbus Phipps Foundation, and the Lee County Community Foundation.
Category: Music