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Calhoun Theatre Presents: “All you need is love” A Valentine’s Day Cabaret

Alabama Center for the Arts – Studio Theatre 133 2nd Avenue, Decatur, AL, United States

Join Calhoun Theatre for a late night Cabaret on February 10th and 11th! Take your Valentine to dinner and hop over to the ACA at 9 to hear some of your favorite love songs, old and new! AND…the dance floor is OPEN! Tickets are $15 and proceeds benefit our students’ upcoming trip to the Edinburgh […]

$15

Black History Month Workshop & Concert featuring Jonathan Blanchard

Alabama Center for the Arts - Recital Hall 133 2nd Avenue NE, Decatur, AL, United States

Join us for the Athens State University Black History Month Workshop and Concert, featuring Jonathan Blanchard! FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC! No registration is required. Workshop at 4:30 PM: How to Entertain, Educate, and Enlighten Concert at 6:30 PM: Music of the Movement – an interactive program that explores and explains the music that […]

Black History Month Event Featuring Jonathan Blanchard Rescheduled to March 16

Alabama Center for the Arts - Recital Hall 133 2nd Avenue NE, Decatur, AL, United States

The Black History Month workshop and concert with Jonathan Blanchard, originally scheduled for February 16, has been confirmed for Thursday, March 16. 4:30 PM Workshop: "How to Entertain, Educate, and Enlighten" 6:30 PM Concert: "Music of the Movement" - An interactive program that explores and explains the music that shaped the Civil Rights Era Reception […]

Introducing the Calhoun Community College Show Band

Alabama Center for the Arts - Recital Hall 133 2nd Avenue NE, Decatur, AL, United States

Calhoun Community College has a brand new performance ensemble and you can can hear them for FREE on Thursday, April 13th at 7:00pm! Our concert, “Introducing the Calhoun Community College Show Band”, will include Rock, Country, Soul, R&B, and more! One of our students will debut a brand new original and our Guest Artist Dr. […]

Calhoun Chorale presents: A Spring Concert “Twice As Nice”

Alabama Center for the Arts - Recital Hall 133 2nd Avenue NE, Decatur, AL, United States

Calhoun Chorale presents A Spring Concert, "Twice As Nice", featuring selections from Brahms German Requiem and other works by Bach, Haydn, Poston, Daley, Monteverdi, Hindemith, Freddie Mercury, Glenn Jones, and Walter Hawkins. Granville Oldham, Jr., Conductor. Newt Johnson, Accompanist, along with Christie Weber and Drew Clemons. DONATIONS APPRECIATED. Note: All ticket sales are final. No […]

$15

The Athenian Players present “The Rocket Men”

Alabama Center for the Arts – Studio Theatre 133 2nd Avenue, Decatur, AL, United States

In the first ever play commissioned by the Alabama Center for the Arts, Athens State University, and Calhoun Community College, acclaimed NYC playwright, Crystal Skillman, explores the German Rocket Team that was instrumental in the development of the US Space Program in the middle of the 20th Century that helped turn the small farming community […]

$15

The Athenian Players present “The Rocket Men”

Alabama Center for the Arts – Studio Theatre 133 2nd Avenue, Decatur, AL, United States

In the first ever play commissioned by the Alabama Center for the Arts, Athens State University, and Calhoun Community College, acclaimed NYC playwright, Crystal Skillman, explores the German Rocket Team that was instrumental in the development of the US Space Program in the middle of the 20th Century that helped turn the small farming community […]

$15

The Athenian Players present “The Rocket Men”

Alabama Center for the Arts – Studio Theatre 133 2nd Avenue, Decatur, AL, United States

In the first ever play commissioned by the Alabama Center for the Arts, Athens State University, and Calhoun Community College, acclaimed NYC playwright, Crystal Skillman, explores the German Rocket Team that was instrumental in the development of the US Space Program in the middle of the 20th Century that helped turn the small farming community […]

$15

The Athenian Players present “The Rocket Men”

Alabama Center for the Arts – Studio Theatre 133 2nd Avenue, Decatur, AL, United States

In the first ever play commissioned by the Alabama Center for the Arts, Athens State University, and Calhoun Community College, acclaimed NYC playwright, Crystal Skillman, explores the German Rocket Team that was instrumental in the development of the US Space Program in the middle of the 20th Century that helped turn the small farming community […]

$15

Calhoun Community College presents: “Jazz at the Alabama Center for the Arts”

This is the first of two jazz camps we will be offering this summer (we are also offering a Middle School Jazz Camp). The Jazz Camp, directed by Dr. Matt Leder, will run from 9:00am-4:00pm. Lunch will be provided each day and each camper will receive a jazz camp T-shirt. There will be a jam […]

$200

Not So Much A Whisper

Alabama Center for the Arts - Visual Arts Building Main Gallery 133 2nd Avenue NE, Decatur, AL, United States

The Alabama Center for the Arts is pleased to announce its newest show, “Not So Much A Whisper” by Sarah Cusimano Miles. The exhibit will open on Monday, May 8 in the Main Gallery and remain on display until Friday, June 30. This will be Miles’ second show at the Alabama Center for the Arts. […]

Calhoun Class Voice Recital

Alabama Center for the Arts - Recital Hall 133 2nd Avenue NE, Decatur, AL, United States

A Spring Voice Recital of Class Repertoire and songs from the 17th Century to the 70's. Free and open to the public.

The Athenian Players present “The Laramie Project”

Alabama Center for the Arts – Studio Theatre 133 2nd Avenue, Decatur, AL, United States

by Moisés Kaufman and the Members of the Tectonic Theater Project In October 1998, a twenty-one-year-old student at the University of Wyoming was kidnapped, severely beaten, and left tied to a fence in the middle of the prairie outside Laramie, Wyoming. His bloody, bruised, and battered body was not discovered until the next day, and […]

$10 – $15

The Athenian Players present “The Laramie Project”

Alabama Center for the Arts – Studio Theatre 133 2nd Avenue, Decatur, AL, United States

by Moisés Kaufman and the Members of the Tectonic Theater Project In October 1998, a twenty-one-year-old student at the University of Wyoming was kidnapped, severely beaten, and left tied to a fence in the middle of the prairie outside Laramie, Wyoming. His bloody, bruised, and battered body was not discovered until the next day, and […]

$10 – $15

The Athenian Players present “The Laramie Project”

Alabama Center for the Arts – Studio Theatre 133 2nd Avenue, Decatur, AL, United States

by Moisés Kaufman and the Members of the Tectonic Theater Project In October 1998, a twenty-one-year-old student at the University of Wyoming was kidnapped, severely beaten, and left tied to a fence in the middle of the prairie outside Laramie, Wyoming. His bloody, bruised, and battered body was not discovered until the next day, and […]

$10 – $15

The Athenian Players present “The Laramie Project”

Alabama Center for the Arts – Studio Theatre 133 2nd Avenue, Decatur, AL, United States

by Moisés Kaufman and the Members of the Tectonic Theater Project In October 1998, a twenty-one-year-old student at the University of Wyoming was kidnapped, severely beaten, and left tied to a fence in the middle of the prairie outside Laramie, Wyoming. His bloody, bruised, and battered body was not discovered until the next day, and […]

$10 – $15

Event Series A Holiday for All at the ACA

A Holiday for All at the ACA

Alabama Center for the Arts – Performing Arts Building 133 2nd Avenue NE, Decatur, AL, United States

The ACA is excited to continue presenting this holiday event... "A Holiday for All at the ACA" is a great way to kick start your holiday season with your whole family. This year's theme is "My Favorite Things" and you can expect a combination of vocal music, instrumental music, dance, and of course, festive holiday […]

Event Series A Holiday for All at the ACA

A Holiday for All at the ACA

Alabama Center for the Arts – Performing Arts Building 133 2nd Avenue NE, Decatur, AL, United States

The ACA is excited to continue presenting this holiday event... "A Holiday for All at the ACA" is a great way to kick start your holiday season with your whole family. This year's theme is "My Favorite Things" and you can expect a combination of vocal music, instrumental music, dance, and of course, festive holiday […]

Event Series A Holiday for All at the ACA

A Holiday for All at the ACA

Alabama Center for the Arts – Performing Arts Building 133 2nd Avenue NE, Decatur, AL, United States

The ACA is excited to continue presenting this holiday event... "A Holiday for All at the ACA" is a great way to kick start your holiday season with your whole family. This year's theme is "My Favorite Things" and you can expect a combination of vocal music, instrumental music, dance, and of course, festive holiday […]

2024 Festival of the Cranes weekend at ACA

Alabama Center for the Arts 133 2nd Avenue NE, Decatur, AL, United States

The Alabama Center for the Arts is pleased to again participate in the annual Festival of the Cranes weekend! The Friends of Wheeler National Wildlife Refuge Association’s annual Festival of the Cranes in Decatur, Alabama will take place January 12-14. ACA will be open with special weekend hours: Saturday, January 13 and Sunday, January 14 […]

Free

C&J Concert Series: “Love and Devastation” (classical)

Alabama Center for the Arts - Recital Hall 133 2nd Avenue NE, Decatur, AL, United States

ACA presents the fourth and final concert of the C & J Concert Series, "Love and Devastation" (Classical) Featuring an original C composition: "Ragnarock" Kelsey Paquin, Gretchen Windt, William Hueholt, Granville Oldham Advanced tickets purchased by Feb. 15 are discounted:  Students/Seniors - $15  |  Adults - $20 General pricing when purchased on or after Feb. 16:  Students/Seniors […]

Calhoun Theatre presents “Tick, Tick Boom!”

Alabama Center for the Arts – Performing Arts Building 133 2nd Avenue NE, Decatur, AL, United States

Calhoun Theatre presents, "Tick, Tick Boom!" at the Alabama Center for the Arts in the Black Box Studio Theatre (Performing Arts bldg.). Tick Tick Boom! is an autobiographical rock musical written by Jonathan Larson. Jon is an aspiring musical composer in the 1990s who is grappling with his career choice, personal life, and turning 30. […]

$15 – $18

Calhoun Theatre presents “Tick, Tick Boom!”

Alabama Center for the Arts – Performing Arts Building 133 2nd Avenue NE, Decatur, AL, United States

Calhoun Theatre presents, "Tick, Tick Boom!" at the Alabama Center for the Arts in the Black Box Studio Theatre (Performing Arts bldg.). Tick Tick Boom! is an autobiographical rock musical written by Jonathan Larson. Jon is an aspiring musical composer in the 1990s who is grappling with his career choice, personal life, and turning 30. […]

$15 – $18

Calhoun Theatre presents “Tick, Tick Boom!”

Alabama Center for the Arts – Performing Arts Building 133 2nd Avenue NE, Decatur, AL, United States

Calhoun Theatre presents, "Tick, Tick Boom!" at the Alabama Center for the Arts in the Black Box Studio Theatre (Performing Arts bldg.). Tick Tick Boom! is an autobiographical rock musical written by Jonathan Larson. Jon is an aspiring musical composer in the 1990s who is grappling with his career choice, personal life, and turning 30. […]

$15 – $18

Calhoun Theatre presents “Tick, Tick Boom!”

Alabama Center for the Arts – Performing Arts Building 133 2nd Avenue NE, Decatur, AL, United States

Calhoun Theatre presents, "Tick, Tick Boom!" at the Alabama Center for the Arts in the Black Box Studio Theatre (Performing Arts bldg.). Tick Tick Boom! is an autobiographical rock musical written by Jonathan Larson. Jon is an aspiring musical composer in the 1990s who is grappling with his career choice, personal life, and turning 30. […]

$15 – $18

Calhoun Theatre presents “Tick, Tick Boom!”

Alabama Center for the Arts – Performing Arts Building 133 2nd Avenue NE, Decatur, AL, United States

Calhoun Theatre presents, "Tick, Tick Boom!" at the Alabama Center for the Arts in the Black Box Studio Theatre (Performing Arts bldg.). Tick Tick Boom! is an autobiographical rock musical written by Jonathan Larson. Jon is an aspiring musical composer in the 1990s who is grappling with his career choice, personal life, and turning 30. […]

$15 – $18

Calhoun Theatre presents “Tick, Tick Boom!”

Alabama Center for the Arts – Performing Arts Building 133 2nd Avenue NE, Decatur, AL, United States

Calhoun Theatre presents, "Tick, Tick Boom!" at the Alabama Center for the Arts in the Black Box Studio Theatre (Performing Arts bldg.). Tick Tick Boom! is an autobiographical rock musical written by Jonathan Larson. Jon is an aspiring musical composer in the 1990s who is grappling with his career choice, personal life, and turning 30. […]

$15 – $18

Calhoun Community College Jazz Combo presents “Astral Project!”

Alabama Center for the Arts - Recital Hall 133 2nd Avenue NE, Decatur, AL, United States

The Calhoun Community College Jazz Quartet presents “Astral Project” in the ACA Recital Hall of the Performing Arts building. This short concert will feature student compositions and arrangements…and there is rumor there may be a special guest! FREE and open to the public!

Free

ACA Jazz Festival in downtown Decatur

Alabama Center for the Arts – Performing Arts Building 133 2nd Avenue NE, Decatur, AL, United States

The Alabama Center for the Arts and the Calhoun Community College Music Department are pleased to announce the 2024 ACA Jazz Festival, “Do You Know What It Means to Miss New Orleans,” on Saturday, April 13! Headliners are New Orleans greats Delfeayo Marsalis and Jason Marsalis! Clinicians include Tim Leahey and Dr. Butler. Adjudicators include […]

Free

“A Doll’s House” by Henrik Ibsen, presented by The Athenian Players

Alabama Center for the Arts – Studio Theatre 133 2nd Avenue, Decatur, AL, United States

A Doll's House by Henrik Ibsen, presented by The Athenian Players Synopis: Nora’s life is on the upswing. Her husband got a promotion, and their financial struggles are over at last. But when a man from her past reappears, bent on bringing a dangerous secret to light, everything changes: her marriage, her family, even her relationship […]

$10 – $15

“A Doll’s House” by Henrik Ibsen, presented by The Athenian Players

Alabama Center for the Arts – Studio Theatre 133 2nd Avenue, Decatur, AL, United States

A Doll's House by Henrik Ibsen, presented by The Athenian Players Synopis: Nora’s life is on the upswing. Her husband got a promotion, and their financial struggles are over at last. But when a man from her past reappears, bent on bringing a dangerous secret to light, everything changes: her marriage, her family, even her relationship […]

$10 – $15

“A Doll’s House” by Henrik Ibsen, presented by The Athenian Players

Alabama Center for the Arts – Studio Theatre 133 2nd Avenue, Decatur, AL, United States

A Doll's House by Henrik Ibsen, presented by The Athenian Players Synopis: Nora’s life is on the upswing. Her husband got a promotion, and their financial struggles are over at last. But when a man from her past reappears, bent on bringing a dangerous secret to light, everything changes: her marriage, her family, even her relationship […]

$10 – $15

“A Doll’s House” by Henrik Ibsen, presented by The Athenian Players

Alabama Center for the Arts – Studio Theatre 133 2nd Avenue, Decatur, AL, United States

A Doll's House by Henrik Ibsen, presented by The Athenian Players Synopis: Nora’s life is on the upswing. Her husband got a promotion, and their financial struggles are over at last. But when a man from her past reappears, bent on bringing a dangerous secret to light, everything changes: her marriage, her family, even her relationship […]

$10 – $15

Strolling Through the Arts 2024

Join us for “Strolling Through the Arts,” a very special engagement that showcases Calhoun and Athens State Art Center students and provides a glimpse into our amazing facilities. Hosted by the ACA Foundation, this fundraising event will directly benefit student scholarships for ACA students. This event is open to the public, and tickets are required. […]

$40.00

Calhoun Chorale Spring Concert, “Gypsy In My Soul”

Alabama Center for the Arts – Performing Arts Building 133 2nd Avenue NE, Decatur, AL, United States

The Calhoun Chorale Spring Concert, "Gypsy In My Soul", will be held in the ACA Recital Hall (Performing Arts bldg.) at 4:00pm on Sunday, April 28. The concert will include works by Viadana, Mechem, Beethoven, Weelkes, Morley, Dawson, Hairston, and Munizzi. Featured works: Misericordias Domini (Mozart), Sing unto God (Handel), Ave Maria (Verdi), and Zigeunerlieder […]

$15 – $20

Calhoun Cabaret 2024

Alabama Center for the Arts - Black Box Theatre 133 2nd Avenue NE, Decatur, AL, United States

Calhoun Cabaret is Calhoun Theatre's annual celebration of our students work in the classroom. This year we will feature performances from our courses in Musical Theatre, Dance, and our new Performing Ensemble. Technical Theatre students will be participating in a showcase of their Scenic Painting work. Don't miss it! May 3 & 4, 2024 at […]

$10

Calhoun Class Voice Spring Recital, “Living La Vida Latin”

Alabama Center for the Arts - Recital Hall 133 2nd Avenue NE, Decatur, AL, United States

Calhoun Community College and the Alabama Center for the Arts present… Calhoun Class Voice Spring Recital, “Living La Vida Latin” ACA Recital Hall, Performing Arts building Refreshments at Intermission Free and open to the public   Classical Works by:  Faure, Schubert, Mozart, Caldara, Giordani A few Latin works: Dos Oruguitas…………Miranda The Girl from Ipanema……….Jobim I […]

Free

“Beautiful Monster: A Becoming”: An evening with author Miles Borrero

Alabama Center for the Arts - Recital Hall 133 2nd Avenue NE, Decatur, AL, United States

Miles Borrero, an internationally renowned actor, musician, equestrian, and author will be speaking about his new memoir, "Beautiful Monster: A Becoming". "Beautiful Monster" is described as "A breathtaking, exquisitely crafted memoir about a trans person’s singular journey through breaching the boundaries of gender—across generations, cultures and borders—to become his truest, most authentic self. Nearing the […]

Free

Calhoun Theatre’s Broadway in the Black Box Musical Theatre Camp

Alabama Center for the Arts - Black Box Theatre 133 2nd Avenue NE, Decatur, AL, United States

Calhoun Theatre presents Broadway in the Black Box Musical Theatre Camp this summer! The production will be "Cats, Young Actors Addition" Student campers will participate in a musical theatre production from prep to performance in the two-week camp experience. The camp will introduce students to the world of musical theatre, including both performance and technical […]

$150 – $300

Jazz Camp at the ACA (High School & College age)

Alabama Center for the Arts – Performing Arts Building 133 2nd Avenue NE, Decatur, AL, United States

Jazz Camps return to the Alabama Center for the Arts this summer! We’ve got a great faculty lined up and this is a great way to keep your chops up over the summer. Come join the music! JAZZ AT THE ACA - High School / College Jazz Camp: June 10-14. This full-day, one-week camp for […]

$250.00

Sweeney Todd, The Demon Barber of Fleet Street

ACA presents, Sweeney Todd, The Demon Barber of Fleet Street ACA Black Box Studio Theatre, Performing Arts building July 18-19-20 at 7pm July 20-21 at 2pm An infamous tale, Sweeney Todd, an unjustly exiled barber, returns to nineteenth century London, seeking vengeance against the lecherous judge who framed him and ravaged his young wife. The […]

$15 – $18

C & J Concert Series: Reginald Jackson, piano and saxophone (jazz)

Alabama Center for the Arts - Recital Hall 133 2nd Avenue NE, Decatur, AL, United States

We are pleased to announce the return of the (classical & jazz) C & J Concert Series to the ACA! Kicking off the series is Reginald Jackson! Tickets: $25 Adults or $20 advanced purchase $20 Seniors/Students or $15 advanced purchase Tickets available at the door (cash only) or Click here for tickets The ACA Box […]

$15 – $25

ACTFest 24-24

Alabama Center for the Arts – Studio Theatre 133 2nd Avenue, Decatur, AL, United States

We are looking forward to the annual ACTFest Community Theatre Festival, October 19-20, 2024. Competing theatres include Spark Theater Company, Self Express Productions, South City Theatre, and Prattville's Way Off Broadway. Community theatre patrons across Alabama are invited to attend the shows and the workshops. Join us in the Studio Theatre of our Performing Arts building […]

$10

ACTFest 24 – 1st show: MISERY by Way Off Broadway Theatre

Alabama Center for the Arts – Studio Theatre 133 2nd Avenue, Decatur, AL, United States

The ACTFest 24 opening production is MISERY by Way Off Broadway Theatre. Individual tickets are $10 and can be purchased at the door. All performances are in the Alabama Center for the Arts Performing Arts building in the Studio Theatre.

$10

ACTFest 24 – 2nd show: The Real Inspector Hound by Self Express Productions

The ACTFest 24 second production is THE REAL INSPECTOR HOUND by Self Express Productions on Saturday, Oct 19 at 4:00 pm. Individual tickets are $10 and can be purchased at the door. All performances are in the Alabama Center for the Arts Performing Arts building in the Studio Theatre in Decatur, AL.

$10

ACTFest 24 – 3rd show: RADIUM GIRLS by Spark Theater Company

Alabama Center for the Arts – Studio Theatre 133 2nd Avenue, Decatur, AL, United States

The ACTFest 24 third production is RADIUM GIRLS by Spark Theater Company on Saturday, Oct. 19 at 4:00 pm. Individual tickets are $10 and can be purchased at the door. All performances are in the Alabama Center for the Arts Performing Arts building in the Studio Theatre in Decatur, AL.

$10

ACTFest 24 – 4th show: A Tuna Christmas by South City Theatre

The ACTFest 24 fourth and last production is A TUNA CHRISTMAS by South City Theatre on Sunday, October 20 at 12:30pm. Individual tickets are $10 and can be purchased at the door. All performances are in the Alabama Center for the Arts Performing Arts building in the Studio Theatre in Decatur, AL.

$10

ACA hosts Artists in Residence from the Alvin Batiste Jazz Institute

Alabama Center for the Arts - Recital Hall 133 2nd Avenue NE, Decatur, AL, United States

ACA is going "Back to the Roots" as we host the "Alvin Batiste Jazz Institute" Jazz Residency (Roderick "Rev" Paulin and John Gray)! A community workshop/clinic, a concert featuring the Calhoun Community College Show Band and Guest Artists, and an after-party jam session. Free and open to the public. ACA Recital Hall - Performing Arts […]

Free

Calhoun Show Band Jazz Concert with Guest Artists John Gray & Roderick “Rev” Paulin

Alabama Center for the Arts - Recital Hall 133 2nd Avenue NE, Decatur, AL, United States

ACA is going "Back to the Roots" as we host the "Alvin Batiste Jazz Institute" Jazz Residency (Roderick "Rev" Paulin and John Gray)! A community workshop/clinic, a concert featuring the Calhoun Community College Show Band and Guest Artists, and an after-party jam session. Free and open to the public. ACA Recital Hall - Performing Arts […]

Free

C&J Concert Series: Christie Weber, lyric soprano (classical)

Alabama Center for the Arts - Recital Hall 133 2nd Avenue NE, Decatur, AL, United States

Classical & Jazz Concert Series featuring Christie Weber (classical, lyric soprano) Alabama Center for the ArtsRecital Hall of the Performing Arts bldg.4:00pm Tickets:  https://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/6443706

$15 – $25

Calhoun Popular Music Ensemble Concert (RESCHEDULED)

Alabama Center for the Arts - Recital Hall 133 2nd Avenue NE, Decatur, AL, United States

The Calhoun Community College Music Department announces the first concert from our new Popular Music Ensemble, October 28th at 7:00pm. ACA Performing Arts building - Recital Hall Free and open to the public.

Free

Writers Series Event: “Old Enough”

Alabama Center for the Arts - Recital Hall 133 2nd Avenue NE, Decatur, AL, United States

Join us on Wednesday, October 30 at 6pm for a Writers Series event. “Old Enough” with Katie Lamar Jackson, Jay Lamar and Wendy Reed Free and open to the public. ACA Recital Hall - Performing Arts bldg.

Free

Calhoun Chorale presents a Fall Concert, “Heaven and Nature Sing”

Alabama Center for the Arts - Recital Hall 133 2nd Avenue NE, Decatur, AL, United States

Granville Oldham, conductor | Newt Johnson, accompanist along with Dennis Baptiste, keyboard Jim Cavender, bass Connery Patel, drums General Admission $20 adults $15 seniors/students Featuring works by| Martini | Byrd | Passereau | Debussy | Schumann | Mendelssohn | Moore | Fleming | Hairston | Huey | Wilson Tickets:  https://www.eventbrite.com/e/calhoun-chorale-presents-a-fall-concert-tickets-1041331970957?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=cp&aff=ebdsshcopyurl

$15 – $20