Performing Arts Center at Garrett College

06/17/2026

🎶 Young musicians, this one's for you!

Join us July 6–10 for the Mountain Maryland Music Institute at the Performing Arts Center. Choral, piano, and instrumental band camps are available for students ages 8–17.

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Learn, perform, and grow your musical talents this summer. Scholarships are available!

Register today: www.garrettcollege.edu/mmmi

06/03/2026

🎭 Have you attended an event at the Performing Arts Center at Garrett College?

We want to hear from you! Your feedback helps us continue bringing meaningful arts and cultural experiences to our community while improving the overall patron experience.

Whether you've attended one performance or many, please take a few moments to complete our short audience survey and share your thoughts.

Thank you for supporting the arts in Garrett County—we appreciate your input!

Take the survey: https://bit.ly/4eqggWv

04/16/2026

Check out our upcoming shows at the PAC!

03/18/2026

We can't wait! 🕺

The Performing Arts Center at Garrett College presents StepDance: An Evening with Teelin Irish Dance this Saturday, March 21. Experience world-class international artistry right here in McHenry! 💃🎶

👇 Full event and ticket info in the comments!

03/05/2026

Join us Saturday at 6pm for a special showing of Freeland: A Blackwater Story. 🎬🌊🛶

You won’t want to miss this one.

02/18/2026

Join us this evening for a free lecture with Justin Harris of Mountain River Media

A West Virginia director known for capturing the spirit of the Blackwater River and Whitegrass, Harris will share insights on how powerful storytelling shapes connection, branding, and impact in today’s world.

📆 Wednesday, February 18 | 6 PM
📍 Performing Arts Center at Garrett College
🎟 Free and open to the public
🍿 Light refreshments available

Join filmmaker Justin Harris for “The Art of Storytelling: The Importance of Utilizing Storytelling in Modern-Day Marketing.”

A West Virginia director known for capturing the spirit of the Blackwater River and Whitegrass, Harris will share insights on how powerful storytelling shapes connection, branding, and impact in today’s world.

📆 Wednesday, February 18 | 6 PM
📍 Performing Arts Center at Garrett College
🎟 Free and open to the public
🍿 Light refreshments available

02/18/2026

🎶 This Saturday at 7 PM! 🎶

Don’t miss James & Joel - Great American Songwriters at the Performing Arts Center!

Enjoy a live tribute to the timeless music of James Taylor and Billy Joel, performed by Clay Mottley and his trio. From beloved classics to the stories behind the songs, this is an evening of unforgettable music and storytelling.

📅 Saturday | 7:00 PM
📍 Performing Arts Center at Garrett College
🎟 Tickets available: https://bit.ly/great-american-songwriters
👧 Students & Children FREE with a paying adult

Make it a night of great music right here in Garrett County! 🎹✨

02/18/2026

📣 This Saturday at 7 PM! 🎶

Don’t miss James & Joel - Great American Songwriters at the Performing Arts Center at Garrett College!

Experience the timeless music of James Taylor and Billy Joel brought to life by Clay Mottley and his trio—sharing not just the songs you love, but the stories behind them. 🎹✨

📅 Saturday
🕖 7:00 PM
🎟️ Tickets available now - https://bit.ly/great-american-songwriters
👧 Students & children FREE with a paying adult

Join us for an unforgettable night of classic American songwriting right here at Garrett College!

01/20/2026

Join us this Saturday, January 24th for a showing of Freeland: A Blackwater Story! 🌊🛶

🎟️ Get your tickets: https://bit.ly/blackwaterriver

We are stoked to announce that ‘A Blackwater Story’ has been shortlisted for the 2026 World Paddling Film Festival sponsored by Paddling Magazine. This tour showcases the best whitewater films of the year in 135 cities throughout the world, and is in the company of the best paddlers, directors, and producers from all over the globe. It’s an honor to be included in this list of amazing pieces of whitewater storytelling and cinematography. For more information on the tour, click on the link below, and join us Saturday night, January 24th, for our final grassroots screening at Garrett College, hosted by the Outdoor Leadership & Adventure Education at Garrett College. The final leg of this film journey is upon us, and this is a perfect send off to such an important story.

https://www.paddlingfilmfestival.com/?srsltid=AfmBOordVLrxtCxKBgW0vII2nOv2Y2KIbs1I_DwMGNkJ76aBpBbItUvY

12/18/2025

Coming to the Performing Arts Center in 2026 🎶🎭

Start the new year with three unforgettable events at the Performing Arts Center at Garrett College—featuring film, storytelling, and live music for all ages.

🎬 Buzz One Four
📅 January 11 | ⏰ 2:00 PM
✨ Free showing
Buzz One Four reveals a hidden Garrett County story—the 1964 Cold War B-52 crash near Savage Mountain, just 90 miles from D.C.

🎥 Freeland: A Blackwater Story
📅 January 24 | ⏰ 6:00 PM
A powerful documentary exploring the legendary Blackwater River and the whitewater kayaking community that shaped its history.

🎶 James & Joel: Great American Songwriters
📅 February 21 | ⏰ 7:00 PM
A live tribute celebrating the iconic music of James Taylor and Billy Joel, featuring timeless songs and the stories behind them.

Mark your calendars and join us for a season of culture, film, and live performance at the PAC!

To see our full events calendar, visit: https://bit.ly/PAC-Events