April 13-May 13: City as Canvas with free art and innovation programs
May 11-12: Ticketed Music Festival with 50+ bands

Arts:

Partner: Music Resource Center

At the closing gala on May 13 at the IX Project, the Music Resource Center will host some student artists performing original hip-hop music, as well as hip-hop dance troupes and step teams. These performances start at noon.



The Music Resource Center (MRC) is an after school, music education center serving 7th- 12th grade students in Charlottesville, VA. The mission of the MRC is to educate and inspire young people and, through music, equip them with important life skills.

At the MRC, students have access to equipment and technology such as electric guitars and amps, microphones and digital music software, and drum kits. The highlight of the MRC is the professional recording studio in which students can record music they’ve written, as well as, learn how to record and produce others. The Music Resource Center offers instruction in many areas in the form of private lessons and group classes and, though MRC and community events, provides students with performance opportunities.

Each year the MRC serves 600-700 students. Of those students, more than 300 are low-income. Students receive high quality mentoring and instruction provided by MRC staff and community volunteers. Low income students pay only $10 per year for a one-year membership.

Schedule:

May 13:

Time: Event Venue: Price:
11:00 am Partner: Music Resource Center The IX Project

See Full Schedule >>