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Calhoun Spring Student Art Show

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

The Calhoun Spring Student Art Show is featured in our Main Gallery and Walking Gallery. Awards Reception at 12:00pm-1:00pm on Tuesday, April 9, 2024 Free and open to the public!

Free

Solar Eclipse Party at ACA!

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

There will be a Solar Eclipse Party at ACA on Monday, April 8th at 1:30 PM that is open to the community! Glasses and refreshments will be provided! We hope you will join us for this exciting event! Did you see the Athens State's first solar eclipse event on March 25? It will help you […]

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

Athens State University Senior Art Exhibition, “LOOK”

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

Please visit the Athens State University's graduating senior art students exhibition at the Alabama Center for the Arts. Opening Reception:  Friday, April 19th at 5:00pm Free and open to the public.

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

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

ACA Writers’ Series Event

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

Writers’ Series event featuring Jennifer Horne and Jeanie Thompson, two University of Alabama Press authors as they compare notes on their writing projects about singular Alabama women. They will discuss their journey as authors celebrating women of distinction who both lead colorful, but often lonely, lives. Guests are invited to join the discussion with questions […]

Free

2024 Junior Duck Stamp Art Exhibit

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

The Alabama Center for the Arts is pleased to again host the exhibit of the Junior Duck Stamp Show in our Walking Gallery in the Visual Arts building! The Junior Duck Stamp Program is a youth art contest sponsored by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service that is coupled with a curriculum that is designed […]

Free

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

“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

Art Explorations Camp

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

Join us as we introduce students ages 10-14 to the wonders of studio art.  July 8th – 12th from 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon. The Art Explorations Camp will be held in ACA's Visual Arts building. Camp cost is $85 per student and includes snacks, drinks, all supplies, and a camp T-shirt. Register and pay by […]

$85

Paper Canvas Clay

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

Paper Canvas Clay features the art of six artists in ACA's Main Gallery. Robert Cox David Edwards Dennis Johnson Fay Littrell Paxton Mobley Doris Welch Paper Canvas Clay was thoughtfully curated by Gail Bergeron, retired Athens State/ACA art faculty. Opening Reception with Paper Canvas Clay Artists: Paper Canvas Clay Friday, July 12th 12:00 noon Light […]

Free

Digi Camp

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

Join us for a weeklong digital arts experience! Campers will get to work in one of our state-of-the-art computer labs learning everything from digital photography to Photoshop painting. Digi Camp will be held in ACA's Visual Arts building. July 15th – 19th from 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon. Camp cost is $60 per student and includes snacks, […]

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