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The Alabama Center for the Arts presents “A Holiday for All at the ACA”

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

A Holiday for All at the ACA is a great way to kick start your holiday season with your whole family. You can expect a combination of vocal music, instrumental music, dance, and of course, festive holiday decor. There's something for everyone to enjoy! Traditional, classic, and festive holiday music for the season performed by […]

Festival of the Cranes Art Exhibit

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

The Festival of the Cranes will be January 13-15, with activities being held at various venues including the observation area at the Wheeler National Wildlife Refuge, Princess Theatre, Old State Bank, Decatur Public Library, Cook Museum, and ACA. ACA will have special weekend hours the weekend of the festival so guests may see the Festival […]

Calhoun Theatre presents “Betrayal” by Harold Pinter

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

This show features ACA faculty members Lauren Cantrell (Calhoun Theatre) and Dr. Hugh Long (Athenian Players) in addition to Phil Parker who has participated in a great deal of community theatre in Decatur. This show is part of the fundraising efforts of the Calhoun Theatre Department to get their students to Scotland this summer for […]

$15

Calhoun Theatre presents “Betrayal” by Harold Pinter

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

This show features ACA faculty members Lauren Cantrell (Calhoun Theatre) and Dr. Hugh Long (Athenian Players) in addition to Phil Parker who has participated in a great deal of community theatre in Decatur. This show is part of the fundraising efforts of the Calhoun Theatre Department to get their students to Scotland this summer for […]

$15

Calhoun Theatre presents “Betrayal” by Harold Pinter

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

This show features ACA faculty members Lauren Cantrell (Calhoun Theatre) and Dr. Hugh Long (Athenian Players) in addition to Phil Parker who has participated in a great deal of community theatre in Decatur. This show is part of the fundraising efforts of the Calhoun Theatre Department to get their students to Scotland this summer for […]

$15

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

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 […]

Youth Art Month 2023

The Alabama Center for the Arts’ annual Youth Art Month (YAM) celebration is underway. The Annual Showcase of Young Talent features 116 pieces of art divided into Early Elementary, Elementary, Middle School, and High School categories. All of the artists are K-12 students from Morgan County, Decatur City, and Hartselle City schools, as well as […]

Youth Art Month 2023: Awards Reception

The Alabama Center for the Arts’ annual Youth Art Month (YAM) celebration is underway. The Annual Showcase of Young Talent features 116 pieces of art divided into Early Elementary, Elementary, Middle School, and High School categories. All of the artists are K-12 students from Morgan County, Decatur City, and Hartselle City schools, as well as […]

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 […]

Calhoun Spring Student ART SHOW 2023

Awards Reception on Tuesday, April 11, 12:00-1:00pm Award Categories: Drawing Printmaking Photography Digital Abstract Non-Objective Still Life Floral Animal Wildlife Portraits Figurative Landscape Seascape Sculpture 3D

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

Summer Professional Development Workshop for Art Educators

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

The Alabama Center for the Arts located in downtown Decatur, AL is pleased to again offer professional development (PD) workshops in art to area art educators and administrators! You will find the list of ACA’s PD opportunities at the end of the attached SMORE Newsletter from the Athens State Regional In-Service Center. There are various […]

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.

Strolling Through the Arts 2023

Strolling through the Arts is hosted by the Alabama Center for the Arts Foundation, showcasing Calhoun & Athens State Art Center Students. Join us for cocktails and hors d'oeuvres at this fundraising event that directly benefits student scholarships at the Alabama Center for the Arts (ACA). Entertainment Calhoun Chorale Calhoun Show Band Musical Theatre Athens […]

$40

2023 ACA Emerging Artists Exhibition

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

This show, held in conjunction with the River Clay Fine Arts Festival, features artwork by ACA student of Calhoun Community College and Athens State University. Free and open to the public. Many of the pieces of art will be for sale and the money goes directly to the student artist. ACA will have special weekend hours, October 21 & 22: Saturday, October 21 from 9am-5pm Sunday, October 22 from 10am-4pm For more information about the River Clay Fine Arts Festival visit:…

Free

Thi Bui Public Speaking/Book Signing

Join us for a large group speaking engagement featuring Thi Bui from 9:30–10:30 AM, followed by a Q&A session, book signing, and reception from 11–Noon. Public participation is limited. Please register for this event.

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