2025 Ampersand International Arts Festival
March 19 @ 10:00 am – 8:30 pm
The week-long Ampersand Festival features special guests, films, music, theater, dance, author talks, and professional workshops.
SPOTLIGHT PROGRAMS:
– REV RUN – Hip-hop icon, DJ, and preacher Rev Run will discuss his legendary music career and life as an artist
– JAMES MURRAY – Best known as “Murr” on Impractical Jokers, James will tell hilarious stories, answer your questions, and have a few surprises in store
– THE LONE BELLOW – A live concert from a band known for their transcendent harmonies, serious musicianship and raucous live performances
– MASTER OF SILENT COMEDY – Peacherine Ragtime Society Orchestra, a 12-person ensemble, will play live music and sound effects for classic silent films featuring Charlie Chaplin, Buster Keaton, & Harold Lloyd
– LIKE MINDS – a comedy quiz show featuring Thomas Middleditch, Asher Perlman, Andrea Coleman, and Sara Schaefer
& MORE – OVER 50 EVENTS:
The festival features over 50 programs including films, music, theater, dance, author talks, and professional workshops.
Festival events take place at Kimball Theatre, PBK Memorial Hall, and Muscarelle Museum of Art.
The full schedule and tickets are available at ampersandfestival.com!