The Further Ado Foundation exists to provide the residents of rural Nelson County with ongoing access to the arts.  We currently work in conjunction with Rapunzel’s Coffee & Books in Lovingston, Virginia; it is our home base and venue for the performances we host.

Central Virginia abounds with a wealth of artistic talent–ranging from solo singer-songwriters and bands, to dance troupes and amateur theater productions–and yet there are very few places for these artists to perform.  The Further Ado Foundation was created in response to the growing need for a space for these artists, and the need for a smoke- and alcohol-free community space, so that the visual and performing arts can be available to all members of our community.

The Foundation has two primary goals: to provide these artists with performance opportunities, and to connect them with our community.  We also seek to bring in touring artists from outside the Central Virginia area, so that our community will have access to the widest possible variety of music, dance and art.

Further Ado also recognizes the need for new and up-and-coming artists to have a place to present their work; therefore, a large number of the artists we support are in the early stages of their professional careers.  The Foundation is pleased to have hosted the debut or early performances of several artists who are now performing with nationally-recognized acts, several who have been signed with major record labels, and two who have received Grammy nominations.

Further Ado is guided by a governing board consisting of artists, instructors,  music industry professionals and members of the community who have been devoted to the Foundation’s vision since, and even before, its creation.

• For more information about Rapunzel’s, please visit here.
• For more information about Nelson County, go here.

**The Further Ado Foundation wishes to thank the J&E Berkley Foundation, the Azurat family of Sherri and Richard Smith, and the residents of Nelson County (and beyond) for their generous support.**