River District Artisans

08/25/2026

Excited for this Thursday’s Music on Main. We have an exciting line up here for all our shoppers as well. Come meet some of our Artisans. Mari’s prints will be setup again for you to purchase and create your very own keychain, Kip Kniep our extremely skilled silversmith will be here to discuss his craft sand give some demos, our very own ceramics instructor and artisan will be painting live and discussing her next classes and more. As always we will also be including one of handmade gift bags with any purchase.

Music on Main, presented by Caesars Virginia, returns for our final summer music series this Thursday, August 27, from 5-8 p.m.!

This week, we're featuring:

• Jazz musicians Trevor Percario and Roland Burnot at Moss Mountain Outfitters (326 Main)
• Local guitarist Antony Useche at River District Artisans (411 Main)
• Local band Heart & Soul Band at Rippe's Apparel Shoes Luxury Outerwear (559 Main)

As this series has grown over the summer, we've loved added additional musicians and host businesses each week! This week may be the final Music on Main in our Summer Series, but we are excited to announce we will be extending Music on Main into the fall! Stay tuned for more details!

Come and stroll through downtown, explore our unique Main Street businesses, and enjoy live music as you shop, dine and discover everything the River District has to offer.

Many Main Street businesses will be open until 8 p.m. and many are offering special deals during our Music on Main event!

Tag your favorite River District business, musician or friend that you can invite to join you at Music on Main!

08/11/2026

Join us again this Thursday Aug 13th from 4-7 for the next Music on Main. We will be open for the event and have some special plans for the evening. From meeting some of our local artisans, a free hand made gift bag with any purchase from 4-7, and our very own Master Crafter from Mari's Prints will be setting up a Keychain making Bar during the event. Check out the details below!

08/05/2026

07/29/2026

We will be open for this week's Music on Main. Come in during the event and make any purchase and receive a free handmade gift bag, created by our own talented in-house artisans.

07/23/2026

Last two days to sign your kids up to learn ceramic painting techniques and make this cute little ceramic piggy bank. Sign up with link below, on our website or in store.
https://river-district-artisans.cloveronline.com/shop/ceramic-painting-july-25-12-pm-8AWK8GB6PM0KG

07/21/2026

Last day to sign up for tomorrow's Ceramic painting class. Sign up below, on our website, or in the store.
https://river-district-artisans.cloveronline.com/shop/ceramic-painting-july-22-100-pm-MYRDVDYYXT1WC

07/16/2026

Classes are back. Upcoming we have; ceramic painting with Cathy Eggleston, Wire Wrap Ring making with Susan Pomposini, and Stained Glass Workshops with Aleen Wilson. Check out our Webiste to sign up for your favorite classes.

Discover hands-on creative workshops taught by local artisans.  Select a category below to view upcoming classes. Blank pages indicate no current classes in that category.  Be sure to check out all our available classes.

07/15/2026

https://river-district-artisans.cloveronline.com/shop/simple-wire-wrap-ring-class-aug-6-3-pm-E59QJY5S8G6YR

07/13/2026

This Thursday is the first Music on Main and we will be open till 8 pm. We are also going to have several of our Artisans available to meet you and talk about their works. So come by shop and meet our Artisans and enjoy the show on Main Street

🎶 NEW THIS SUMMER: Music on Main presented by Caesars Virginia 🎶

Thursday nights are about to become your favorite night to be downtown!

Join the River District Association for Music on Main presented by Caesars Virginia, a new summer series bringing live local music to the heart of the River District.

✨ Live music
🛍️ Participating businesses open late
🍽️ Grab dinner
🛒 Shopping promotions and experiences
🎉 A fun atmosphere to unwind after work

Music on Main is the perfect reason to spend your Thursday downtown. You can meet friends for dinner, shop in your favorite River District boutiques and enjoy a summer evening!

📅 2026 Schedule

🎵 July 16 | Rock Steady📍 Elks Lodge #227 Porch | 5–8 p.m.
🎵 July 30 | Felice McWilliams📍 Moss Mountain Outfitters | 5–8 p.m.
🎵 August 13 | The League Of Ordinary Gentlemen 📍 The Dog-Eared Page | 4–7 p.m.
🎵 August 27 | Trevor Percario & Roland Burnot📍 Moss Mountain Outfitters | 5–8 p.m.

🎵PLUS, additional musician may pop-up at various businesses each week!

Make plans now to Clock Out and Come Downtown.