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The Arts Center We provide opportunities for the expression of creativity and for the appreciation of the arts.

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Our mission is to enrich the quality of life and make a difference for our community by providing opportunities for the expression and appreciation of the arts.

The leadership team of Brad McKenzie and Autumn Lowry are back! We last saw these two collaborate on last season's "Proo...
10/15/2026

The leadership team of Brad McKenzie and Autumn Lowry are back! We last saw these two collaborate on last season's "Proof" and 2024's "Death of a Salesman."

Witness "The Crucible:" Friday - Sunday, October 9 - 18.

Tickets 🎟️ https://ci.ovationtix.com/36008/production/1285447 🎟️

Directed by J. Brad McKenzie, with producer Autumn N. Lowry, "The Crucible," by Arthur Miller, is the exciting drama about the Puritan purge of witchcraft and a timely parable of contemporary society.

"The Crucible" original show dates were postponed from October 2 - 11 to October 9-11. Everyone who purchased tickets under the orginal dates had tickets automatically moved to the follwoing week at the same day of the week and time. Please contact The Arts Center at 423-745-8781 or email operations(at)athensartscouncil(dot)org with any questions.

For more details and to explore other exciting opportunities with Athens Community Theatre, visit athensartscouncil(dot)org/athens-community-theatre.

Photos courtesy of Leslie Claire Photography and Ethan León

Stop by The Arts Center NEXT WEEKEND during Pumpkintown! We’ll have paints and pumpkins ready for your fall designs, as ...
10/15/2026

Stop by The Arts Center NEXT WEEKEND during Pumpkintown! We’ll have paints and pumpkins ready for your fall designs, as well as a Pumpkin House selfie station!

It’s fun for all ages, and best of all: it’s FREE!

Join us on SATURDAY October 24, 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM (while supplies last) at YOUR Arts Center!

(Image) a child's hand is seen painting a pumpkin, and a photo of a man and his child posing for a selfie at the Pumpkinhouse.

Friendly City Festivals

Register TODAY to attend tomorrow's Date Night Pottery.And keep scrolling to learn more about classes this fall!UPCOMING...
10/15/2026

Register TODAY to attend tomorrow's Date Night Pottery.

And keep scrolling to learn more about classes this fall!

UPCOMING CLASSES/WORKSHOPS
Date Night Pottery
meets FRIDAY, October 16, 7:00 - 8:00 PM
and FRIDAY, November 6, 7:00 - 8:00 PM

The Studio
meets MONDAY, October 19, 3:00 - 4:30 PM
and MONDAY, November 23, 3:00 - 4:30 PM

Portrait Drawing
meets TUESDAYS, November 3-17, 2:00 - 4:00 PM

Holiday Trees
select one class date from the following options:
MONDAYS, November 2, 9, or 16, 6:00 - 8:30 PM
OR
SATURDAYS, Novmeber 7, 14, or 21, 1:30 - 4:00 PM

To learn more and register, visit athensartscouncil.org/classes.

CHECK IT OUT!
"Pottery Studio"
Past and current AACA pottery students can practice in the studio for $20 a month! Certain restrictions apply. Learn more at athensartscouncil.org/pottery-studio

We're pleased to welcome back ACT regulars, Cynthia Webb McCowan and Daelyn Waldrop stepping into the role of Tituba.Wit...
10/14/2026

We're pleased to welcome back ACT regulars, Cynthia Webb McCowan and Daelyn Waldrop stepping into the role of Tituba.

Witness "The Crucible:" Friday - Sunday, October 9 - 18.

Tickets 🎟️ https://ci.ovationtix.com/36008/production/1285447 🎟️

Directed by J. Brad McKenzie, with producer Autumn N. Lowry, "The Crucible," by Arthur Miller, is the exciting drama about the Puritan purge of witchcraft and a timely parable of contemporary society.

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"The Crucible" was postponed from October 2 - 11 to October 9-18. Everyone who purchased tickets under the orginal dates had tickets automatically moved to the follwoing week at the same day of the week and time. Please contact The Arts Center at 423-745-8781 or email [email protected] with any questions.

For more details and to explore other exciting opportunities with Athens Community Theatre, visit athensartscouncil.org/athens-community-theatre

Photos courtesy of Amanda Reynolds and Ethan León

Get in the holiday spirit with our beloved annual tradition!Featuring stirring choral arrangements, intimate small-group...
10/14/2026

Get in the holiday spirit with our beloved annual tradition!

Featuring stirring choral arrangements, intimate small-group numbers, and standout solo performances spanning sacred and secular favorites, "A Choral Christmas" will help you ring in the Season!

Show dates for "A Choral Christmas" are:
Friday December 4 at 7:00 PM
Saturday December 5 at 7:00 PM
Sunday December 6 at 2:00 PM

"A Choral Christmas" is directed by Mike Dannel, Athens Community Theatre music director and performer, as well as longtime music director and minister of music at East Athens Baptist Church.

Featured singers will be announced soon.

🎟️ Tickets are on sale now: https://ci.ovationtix.com/36008/production/1282465 🎟️

Some days you feel like Charlie Brown. Some days you feel like Lucy. Some days…you’re Snoopy dancing on top of the dogho...
10/14/2026

Some days you feel like Charlie Brown. Some days you feel like Lucy. Some days…you’re Snoopy dancing on top of the doghouse. 🕺🐶

Whatever your vibe, there’s a Peanuts character waiting for you.

ACT director Christen Webb, music director Michael Webb, and choreographer Ethan León welcome, blockheads and wannabe blockheads, ages 10 - 18 to audition for the beloved musical, "You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown."

🗓️ AUDITIONS: Sunday & Monday, October 18 at 2:00 PM & October 19 at 6:00 PM
📍 LOCATION: The Arts Center
🎭 SHOW DATES: (Thursday - Sunday) January 28 - 31
🖊 DETAILS: be prepared to read from the script, sing a song from the show (details below), and do some movement.
📋 AUDITION FORM: Fill out the audition form ahead of time or when you arrive for auditions (if filling out at auditions, please bring all schedules, to mark conflicts)
❓ WHY AUDITION? because you’re a young perfomer who can sing, dance, and act; there are few roles and lots of stage time; you love the Peanuts gang!

What we'll sing from the show: Those interested in female roles, will look at “My New Philosophy,” while those interested in male roles will look at “The Kite.” Both songs will be taught at the audition, and auditionees can sing what feels comfortable to them.

📅 Mark your calendars - tickets go on sale December 4. Don't miss out!

Fill out the audition form here: https://forms.gle/KS4ktCubkRVUdSdp8

For more details and to explore other exciting opportunities with Athens Community Theatre, visit athensartscouncil.org/auditions

We're pleased to have ACT performers Jason Carusilo and Larae Graves on the Sue E. Trotter Black Box stage!Witness "The ...
10/13/2026

We're pleased to have ACT performers Jason Carusilo and Larae Graves on the Sue E. Trotter Black Box stage!

Witness "The Crucible:" Friday - Sunday, October 9 - 18.

Tickets 🎟️ https://ci.ovationtix.com/36008/production/1285447 🎟️

Directed by J. Brad McKenzie, with producer Autumn N. Lowry, "The Crucible," by Arthur Miller, is the exciting drama about the Puritan purge of witchcraft and a timely parable of contemporary society.

"The Crucible" original show dates were postponed from October 2 - 11 to October 9-11. Everyone who purchased tickets under the orginal dates had tickets automatically moved to the follwoing week at the same day of the week and time. Please contact The Arts Center at 423-745-8781 or email [email protected] with any questions.

For more details and to explore other exciting opportunities with Athens Community Theatre, visit athensartscouncil.org/athens-community-theatre

Photos courtesy of Ethan León and Leslie Claire Photography

Get ready to two-step and toe-tap along with the twangy tunes that defined a decade. Relive the nostalgia and feel the i...
10/13/2026

Get ready to two-step and toe-tap along with the twangy tunes that defined a decade. Relive the nostalgia and feel the influence that still shapes country music today.

Don't miss "Gone 90s Country," Friday, October 23, at 7:00 PM

"Gone 90s Country" is directed by Traci McKenzie, an Athens Community Theatre director and performer, who brought us 2024s smash hit "Look What You Made Us Do" and last season's "Mic Drop: The Women Who Rule Music."

🎟️ Tickets are on sale now: https://ci.ovationtix.com/36008/production/1282460?performanceId=11838189 🎟️

“Let it echo far and wide.”We’re looking for storytellers! Come to auditions and let your voice be heard!ACT director Ty...
10/12/2026

“Let it echo far and wide.”
We’re looking for storytellers! Come to auditions and let your voice be heard!

ACT director Tyler Peaden and music director Matthew Crabtree welcome you to come audition for "Ragtime" and help bring this powerful story to life.

"Ragtime" is the Tony Award-winning musical about early-twentieth-century America that tells the story of three families in the pursuit of the American Dream.

🗓️ AUDITIONS: Monday & Tuesday, October 26 & 27 at 6:00 PM
📍 LOCATION: The Arts Center
🎭 SHOW DATES: (Friday - Sunday) February 19 - 28
🖊 DETAILS: Bring a song to sing (details below) and be prepared to read from the script
📋 AUDITION FORM: Fill out the audition form ahead of time or when you arrive for auditions (if filling out at auditions, please bring all schedules, to mark conflicts)
❓ WHY AUDITION? Because you wanna go out and tell the story, you love singing powerful music, or you’re obsessed with American history

Auditionees who plan to use a track for their song should submit track via email: [email protected]. Please include your name and the title of the song in the subject of the email.

📅 Mark your calendars - tickets go on sale December 4. Don't miss out!

Fill out the audition form here: https://forms.gle/QBk4sLPBoSqVvvpu7

For more details and to explore other exciting opportunities with Athens Community Theatre, visit athensartscouncil.org/auditions

Today's your LAST CHANCE to sign up your child for our Fall Break Artsplorations! AGES 5-10HANDBUILDING with Patricia Sh...
10/12/2026

Today's your LAST CHANCE to sign up your child for our Fall Break Artsplorations!

AGES 5-10
HANDBUILDING with Patricia Shook meets 10:00 AM - NOON
AUDITION WORKSHOP with Tyler Peaden meets 1:00 - 3:00 PM

AGES 11-16
AUDITION WORKSHOP with Tyler Peaden meets 10:00 AM - NOON
POTTERY with Patricia Shook meets 1:00 - 3:00 PM

Artsplorations fees are "Pay What You Can" and the registration deadline is October 12.

To learn more and register, visit athensartscouncil.org/classes.

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320 N White Street
Athens, TN
37303

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Tuesday 10am - 5pm
Wednesday 10am - 5pm
Thursday 10am - 5pm
Friday 10am - 5pm

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