November 30 – July 22, 2025 @ University of Virginia's College at Wise
Wise, VA–The University of Virginia’s College at Wise hosts one of the region’s most anticipated summer traditions as the Pro-Art Association launches its 49th season with the 13th annualSymphony by the Lake. This event returns to the Lawn by the Lake at UVA Wise Saturday, July 26 at 8:15 p.m., offering a Celtic Celebrationunder the stars, presented by Symphony of the Mountains.
Held in the heart of campus, the concert is free and open to the public with an open invitation to the region to gather, celebrate the arts and experience the vibrant cultural life at UVA Wise. Bring your lawn chairs, blanketsand picnic baskets and enjoy an evening of music, community and Highland spirit.
This year’s program blends the energy of Celtic folk with the grandeur of orchestral music, showcasing Bristol Lightning—Dave Eggar (cello), Phil Faconti (guitar) and Antony Blake Collins (mandolin)—alongside special guests Pat Mangan (Irish fiddle), Kirsten Agresta Copley (harp) and Conor Coleman (bodhrán & Irish percussion). The evening promises stirring bagpipes, haunting ballads, fiery fiddles and lush orchestral arrangements under the baton of Cornelia Laemmli Orth.
Symphony of the Mountains’ commitment to service encompasses the entire region, without regard for state or county boundaries. The orchestra consists of more than 70 professional musicians conducted by Cornelia Laemmli Orth. For more information about the symphony and to see a list of upcoming performances, visitsymphonyofthemountains.org.
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Pro-Art’s 49th season offers an array of dance, from ballet and street to flamenco and Native American traditional, musical experiences that weave across genre, highlighting blues, jazz, beat boxing, old time, Celtic and classical, the famed Bindlestiff Family Cirkus, and theater and cultural programs to expand the palate and open the mind. Explore the season and reserve tickets atproartva.org. Season tickets are valid for all performances of the 49th season and can be purchased online, in person at any show, or by calling (276) 376-4520. Pro-Art is committed to making the arts accessible to everyone, if price is a barrier of entry to you, contact us for available resources.
Pro-Art partners with a variety of venues, for accessibility inquiries or general questions, call (276) 376-4520 or emailcontact@proartva.org. For weather related updates, patrons are encouraged to checkproartva.orgfor real-time information. In the event of inclement weather, the Symphony by the Lake will be moved to the David J. Prior Convocation Center at UVA Wise.
This performance is made possible in part by the Marvin and Marcia Gilliam Foundation. 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, and Mountain Empire Community College.
Category: Music