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“Orchestrating Beauty: A Synthesis of Nature and Technology” by Shawn Donahoo, Artist & Composer

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

Orchestrating Beauty explores “the beauty of nature beyond the natural.” “Technology is always pushing the boundaries of what is possible, and we can use it to reach beyond what we know,” Donahoo stated. “It offers a bridge to connect us to a previously unseen shore. The thrill of exploration can be a powerful experience that […]

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

The Project 2024: The Art Buffet (Student Exhibition)

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

This show is the culmination of the 2-week experience of The Project (arts camp for high school age students), our focus this year being Studio Art. This year’s Project had regional high school participants learning from our Calhoun and Athens State Fine Arts faculty to create their own original works in Ceramics, Mixed Media, Mosaics, […]

Free

Paint on the Patio

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

Come and Paint on the Patio with Calhoun’s Fine Art faculty! We’re back for some more colorful and creative fun, all at the Alabama Center for the Arts on Sept 20th. Seating is limited. Buy your tickets using the QR code before it sells out! Buy Tickets: http://weblink.donorperfect.com/rainbow_birds

$30

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

2024 ACA Emerging Artists Exhibition

Alabama Center for the Arts – Walking Gallery 133 2nd Ave NE, Decatur, AL, United States

We are thrilled to feature our students in the Emerging Artists Exhibit! September 25 - October 29, 2024 Walking Gallery of our Visual Arts building The ACA Emerging Artists Exhibit features the art work of students of Calhoun Community College and Athens State University and is held in conjunction with the juried River Clay Fine […]

Free

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