The 2026-2027 season of Modlin Arts Presents is dedicated to the memory of Kathy Panoff, inaugural Executive Director of the Modlin Center 1996-2009.

1:00 - 3:00 pm - Hands on arts activities within the Harnett Museum of Art. The Latin Quarter Kitchen food truck will have food for purchase from 1-2:45 pm!

1:30 - 2:30 pm - Music & dance workshops led by Kadencia Orchestra.

3:00 - 3:45 pm - Performance with Kandencia Orchestra, which will run for 45 minutes. 

Get ready to move as the Modlin Center for the Arts welcomes the powerhouse sounds of Kadencia Orchestra for a special Family Arts Day performance!

Founded in Mayagüez, Puerto Rico, and proudly calling Richmond home since 2018, Kadencia is dedicated to preserving and elevating Afro-Puerto Rican musical traditions. In this high-energy single set, the orchestra will deliver a captivating blend of original Bomba, Plena, and Salsa. Melding heavy-hitting traditional percussion with a blistering, dynamic brass section, Kadencia’s award-winning rhythms and narrative songwriting capture the rich stories of the Puerto Rican experience.

Whether you are introducing your family to these historic rhythms for the first time or looking to dance the afternoon away, this performance promises an unforgettable celebration of culture, community, and pure musical energy.

DeWitt Fund for the Arts

Thank you for helping us create a distraction-free experience. Please silence all electronic devices. We also ask that you refrain from taking any photos or videos during the performance. 

Hearing Assistance Available
Modlin offers complimentary Assistive Listening Devices for use by patrons at any seat. Receivers may be obtained from any house management staff.

Support the Modlin Center for the Arts at the University of Richmond as we continue setting the stage for performing arts experiences that bring us together, open new worlds of understanding, and inspire creativity. No matter the size, your gift helps bring visionary artists to our stages, fuel the creation of new works, and expand learning opportunities.

Learn More & Give

Our Modlin Arts Presents series celebrates 30 years this season. To mark the occasion and provide something tangible and complimentary for our patrons, we brought the brilliant graphic designer Brent McCormick into the fold. 

Inspired by Reid Miles and the typography-led language of classic Blue Note covers, Brent built our commemorative season poster around a bold 30. 

As you make your way out after a Modlin Arts Presents performance this year, be sure to pick up your red 30th anniversary season poster. We encourage you to share a photo on social media of how you end up displaying the poster. Be sure to tag us on Instagram and Facebook!