The Spring Eternal Concert Series
We are thrilled to open the curtain and present live concert music once again in Staunton at The Blackburn Inn & Conference Center’s Great Hall with this safe and socially-distant series featuring the artists of the inaugural Heifetz Ensemble in Residence program.
There are two ways to enjoy the series:
1. Experience the performance live via the interactive broadcast on Zoom;
2. For the first time in over a year, you may join us IN PERSON at the The Blackburn Inn & Conference Center’s Great Hall to experience this safe and socially-distant performance.
Upcoming Events
Heifetz Ensemble In Residence (HEIR) – The Spring Eternal Concert Series – VII: Bohemia Comes to Barren Ridge
Barren Ridge Vineyards 984 Barrenridge Rd, FishersvilleThe beautiful setting of Barren Ridge presents an ideal backdrop for an exploration of the string sound in the winery's big hall. The centerpiece of the program is the stirring […]
Heifetz Ensemble In Residence (HEIR) – Heifetz at Heartstone
Heartstone Lodge & Retreat 1366 Stuartsburg Rd #Fr703, Buena VistaOur five HEIRees will make a return visit to the picturesque Heartstone Lodge & Retreat Center on the outskirts of Lexington, VA, for an afternoon reception and concert, the resumption […]
Heifetz Ensemble In Residence (HEIR) – The Spring Eternal Concert Series – VIII: Old Delights & New Discoveries
Blackburn Inn & Conference Center 301 Greenville Avenue, StauntonOur Blackburn series continues a perennial favorite by Mozart, the unsung brilliance of Bach's oldest son, an infectious new quartet by a Jamaican composer, and culminates with a performance of […]
Heifetz Ensemble In Residence (HEIR) – The Spring Eternal Concert Series – IX: A Mother’s Day Celebration: Female Composers from the 18th to the 21st Century
Blackburn Inn & Conference Center 301 Greenville Avenue, StauntonWe'll celebrate Mother's Day with a program devoted exclusively to female composers, ranging from the blind Mozart muse Maria Theresia von Paradis (1759-1824) to the raucous "Strum" by Jessie Montgomery […]
Heifetz Ensemble In Residence (HEIR) – The Spring Eternal Concert Series – X: Anything Goes! Songs, Reprises, & Surprises
Blackburn Inn & Conference Center 301 Greenville Avenue, StauntonFor our final Spring Eternal concert, our artists both revisit some favorite pieces and showcase some brand-new compositions, the product of an innovative songwriting workshop with composer, songwriter, recording artists, […]
Health & Safety Measures
We look forward to welcoming you back to the concert hall. Your safety is paramount to us, and so we ask you to observe the following regulations:


- All reservations must be made in advance; there will be absolutely no admittance without a prior online reservation in order to ensure that we adhere to strict capacity limits.
- Capacity will be limited to 50 in compliance with the statewide Executive Order.
- Concerts will be held in the 3,900 square foot Great Hall, leaving ample space for social distancing of at least six feet between parties – required at all times before, during, and after the event.
- All attendees must wear masks at all times, and double-masking is strongly encouraged.
- All attendees are encouraged to use hand sanitizer upon entrance and use of the restrooms.
- Couples and families may sit together, but observe social distancing from other attendees.
- All chairs and surfaces will be sanitized before and after the performance.
- Enhanced Health & Safety protocols at the Blackburn Inn may be seen here.

