Events
Join our vibrant community for student concerts, summer camps & workshops in Mechanicsville.
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Past Events
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Spring Gig
Past Event
Saturday, May 17, 2025
12:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Join us as our talented students share the fruits of their songwriting journey, performing original music they’ve crafted for your listening enjoyment! This fun-filled show celebrates the theme of “Colors,” showcasing our students’ incredible creativity as they bring music to life with vibrant melodies and expressive harmonies.
Family-Friendly Fun: Students and families are encouraged to dress as bright and colorful as you can! Wear your favorite bold colors, fun patterns, and creative outfits to match our ‘Colors’ theme!
Come celebrate the power of music, imagination, and community with us!
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Pre-Sale Tickets will be sold until 12:00 pm on 5/16 for $15 each.
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General Admission Tickets will be sold at the door for $20 each.
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Children 5 and under are free.
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Student members are free.
Back by popular demand are VIP Tickets! Available ONLY from 3/15–4/25 and on a first-come, first-served basis – once they’re gone, they’re gone!
What’s included? For $50 each you will get:
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Reserved front-row seating for the performance
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A special swag gift pack (featuring Thrive Creative Arts design)
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Top-tier photos of your child shining on stage
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Special VIP treatment
VIP spots are limited, so act fast!
Concessions will be available for purchase. All proceeds will go towards our Tuition Assistance Program.
Purchase Tickets Here
Location
New Highland Baptist Church
9200 New Ashcake Rd, Mechanicsville, VA 23116
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Ribbon Cutting & Open House
Past Event
Saturday, March 1, 2025
11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Celebrate our GRAND OPENING!
Discover the Magic of Thrive at our Ribbon Cutting Ceremony and Open House!
Live Music, Studio Tours, & Games: 11:00 am
Ribbon cutting: 11:30 am
Mini-Lessons: 11:45 am -2:00 pm
We’re thrilled to invite our Thrive families and community to celebrate the grand opening of our new creative space! This special event is more than just a ribbon cutting—it’s a celebration of music, art, and the incredible community that makes Thrive so special. Enjoy live performances from our talented students and teachers. Whether you’re a longtime Thrive family or new to our community, we’d love for you to celebrate this exciting new chapter with us. We can’t wait to see you there! 🎶✨🎨
Tour our brand-new space and explore our exciting new art classes!
🎨 Discover creative art lessons and programs
🎵 Experience music classes that are fun and inspiring
🎹 Try out a mini-lesson in piano, guitar, drums, band, or art
🎉 Play games, win prizes, and meet our amazing teachers
Try a FREE Mini Lesson!
Want to experience a music or art class for yourself?
Mini-lessons are available to schedule during the open house!
To guarantee your spot, register in advance.
Explore classes like:
🎵 MiniKeys and Jam Band 101 – Perfect for young musicians who want to explore music in a fun, group setting!
🎨 Art FUNdamentals - Get creative and make something unique and amazing
🎹 Group Piano – Learn the basics of piano in a collaborative, creative environment.
🎸 Group Guitar – Pick up the guitar and start strumming with others
🥁 Group Drums – Get hands-on with rhythms and learn the basics of drumming in a fun group setting.
Workshop Week
Past Event
Monday, February 24, 2025 - Friday, February 28, 2025
All day
Join us for an unforgettable experience that goes beyond the typical lesson! Strengthen your skills and deepen your musical fluency by choosing a workshop that excites and inspires you. Use your credit early to secure your preferred workshop and time before spots fill up!
Workshops will replace your regular lesson the week of February 24 - 28.
Choose from these exciting Workshops:
- Inner Popstar: Ages 6-8 | 9-12 | Teens
- Songwriting with GarageBand: Ages 6-8 | 9-12 | Teens
- Mastering Drum Fills: Ages 6-8 | 9-12
- Startin’ to Swing Jazz: Ages 9-12 | Teens
- Riff Writing 101: 9-12 | Teens
Art, MiniKeys, Jam Band 101, and Adult lesson and class times will remain the same.
Log in to Opus, and you will see a credit for each person who is eligible to sign up for a workshop. In the "credits" area, select "use" for the person you want to book. Choose your workshop day and time, paying attention to age requirement. Select the date under "Pick Your Date". Select “Book”.
GRAND OPENING Open House!
Past Event
Saturday, February 1, 2025
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Discover the Magic of Thrive at our Open House!
Saturday, February 1st 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
To guarantee your spot, register in advance.
Be among the first to tour our brand-new space and explore our exciting new art classes!
🎨 Discover creative art lessons and programs
🎵 Experience music classes that are fun and inspiring
🎹 Try out a mini lesson in piano, guitar, drums, band, or art
🎉 Play games, win prizes, and meet our amazing teachers
Try a FREE Mini Lesson!
Want to experience a music or art class for yourself?
Mini lessons are available to schedule during the open house! Classes include
To guarantee your spot, register in advance. Walk-in scheduling may also be available on-site, but space is limited.
Explore classes like:
🎵 MiniKeys and Jam Band 101 – Perfect for young musicians who want to explore music in a fun, group setting!
🎹 Group Piano – Learn the basics of piano in a collaborative, creative environment.
🎸 Group Guitar – Pick up the guitar and start strumming with others
🥁 Group Drums – Get hands-on with rhythms and learn the basics of drumming in a fun group setting.
We can't wait to see you in our NEW space! You can find us in Rutland:
9200 Center Oak Court
Mechanicsville, VA 23116
