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Music series brings range of sound to city at a time when venues are closing

From July to September, the Levitt AMP Music Series will feature seven free concerts in the grassy field beside Turner Pavilion. This year marks the fourth Levitt AMP festival in Harrisonburg.

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‘You are all seen’: Pride alliance raises money, crowns new king

After an intense competition of lip-syncing, voguing and death drops, Midas Shepherd won the title of 2026 Shenandoah Valley Pride Alliance’s representative. 

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Before the music stopped, the Golden Pony rocked Harrisonburg

To close its 11-year run as Harrisonburg’s go-to stage for all types of local and touring musical acts, The Golden Pony hosted four final shows with a characteristically eclectic mix of sounds.

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‘Bach is for everyone’: Festival features concerts and recitals all week

The 34th annual Shenandoah Valley Bach Festival will hold a week-long concert series through June 14, offering opportunities for people to explore and appreciate the music of the prolific Baroque-era composer. 

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A man singing into a microphone

2nd annual Townie Together event raises $13k in honor of neighbor with ALS

Fueled by local musicians, people from across the area raised more than $13,000 during last weekend’s Townie Together event, which this year supported a Harrisonburg resident diagnosed with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS). 

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Golden Pony’s June closure will extinguish ‘shining light’ of Harrisonburg’s music scene

The Instagram post from the Golden Pony last Monday delivered a blow to Harrisonburg’s music scene. After 11 years of hosting local and nationally known bands, the restaurant and bar will close in June. 

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