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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

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

Helen Keller Art Show of Alabama 2024

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

We are pleased to again host the Helen Keller Art Show of Alabama! Come check it out... the colorful art is in our Walking Gallery (Visual Arts bldg.)! The exhibit is a traveling juried art show that displays artwork created by students throughout Alabama who have visual impairments, blindness, and/or deaf-blindness. The exhibit is free […]

Free

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

Call to ACA Student Artists… call for art for the 2024 Emerging Artists Exhibition

Attention ACA Art Students! Students are invited (and encouraged) to enter art for the 2024 ACA Emerging Artists Exhibition! This show is in conjunction with the River Clay Fine Arts Festival which will be held for the 9th year on the grounds of Decatur’s City Hall in downtown Decatur. The festival had its inaugural event […]

Free

Faculty & Alumni Art Show

The 7th Juried Faculty & Alumni Art Exhibition is on display in the ACA Main Gallery September 9 through November 8. The show features 49 works from 29 artists consisting of faculty, staff, or alumni of Calhoun Community College and Athens State University. An artist reception will be held on Friday, September 20 at 5:30 […]

Free

Leovis Coats Whitt Art Exhibit

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

We are pleased to announce the opening of the Leovis Coats Whitt Art Exhibit on Tuesday, September 10. It will remain on display in the our Walking Gallery until Friday, September 20. An Opening Reception will be held at the Alabama Center for the Arts on Tuesday, September 10 at 5:30 pm. The reception will […]

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

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

Downtown Decatur’s Dia de los Muertos Community Celebration

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

Día de los Muertos (The Day of the Dead), is a Mexican holiday where families welcome back the souls of their deceased relatives for a brief reunion that includes food, drink, and celebration. The holiday is based on a blend of Spanish culture, Mesoamerican ritual, and European religion. It is celebrated each year from October […]

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