Events at the Performing Arts Center
Summer Performing Arts For Students: THEATRE CLASSES & EARLY CHILDHOOD MUSIC
Looking for enrichment and fun for your children? Immerse them in the Arts! Every Tuesday and Thursday, Arts Empowering offers young people a focused opportunity to learn, create, and explore:
Young Explorers: Theatre for ages 6-10
Young Artists: Theatre for ages 11-18
Early Childhood Music: for ages 3-6
Young Explorers: Theatre for ages 6-10
Young Artists: Theatre for ages 11-18
Early Childhood Music: for ages 3-6
The Singing Tuba: Expanding the Voice of the Low Brass
Arts Speak Performance Lecture
Justin Benavidez is an acclaimed tuba soloist, chamber musician, and educator, currently serving as Professor of Tuba and Euphonium at the Eastman School of Music.
Justin Benavidez is an acclaimed tuba soloist, chamber musician, and educator, currently serving as Professor of Tuba and Euphonium at the Eastman School of Music.
Chara Percussion Ensemble in Concert: Voices of America
Be amazed by the beauty and energy of Chara Percussion as they present stunning arrangements of American classics:
Simple Gifts and Appalachian Spring by Aaron Copland
Amazing Grace by John Newton
Wade in the Water, an African American Spiritual
Rhapsody in Blue by Gershwin
and America by Bernstein.
Simple Gifts and Appalachian Spring by Aaron Copland
Amazing Grace by John Newton
Wade in the Water, an African American Spiritual
Rhapsody in Blue by Gershwin
and America by Bernstein.
Chara Percussion Ensemble in Concert: Voices of America
Be amazed by the beauty and energy of Chara Percussion as they present stunning arrangements of American classics:
Simple Gifts and Appalachian Spring by Aaron Copland
Amazing Grace by John Newton
Wade in the Water, an African American Spiritual
Rhapsody in Blue by Gershwin
and America by Bernstein.
Simple Gifts and Appalachian Spring by Aaron Copland
Amazing Grace by John Newton
Wade in the Water, an African American Spiritual
Rhapsody in Blue by Gershwin
and America by Bernstein.
God of Our Fathers: Mighty Miracles of the American Revolution
America 250 Series
In Person & Livestreamed
George Washington and the Battle of Monongahela
Presented by William Federer
Join us for a year-long a series of monthly lectures celebrating God's miraculous acts during our nation’s fight for Independence. Each lecture highlights key moments of divine intervention that took place during the Revolutionary War.
In Person & Livestreamed
George Washington and the Battle of Monongahela
Presented by William Federer
Join us for a year-long a series of monthly lectures celebrating God's miraculous acts during our nation’s fight for Independence. Each lecture highlights key moments of divine intervention that took place during the Revolutionary War.
The American Revolution on Cape Cod & the Islands
Historian David Martin reveals the untold stories of the American Revolution on Cape Cod and the Islands—from privateers and shipwrecks to divided loyalties and the local heroes who shaped history.
Gabriel V Brass Ensemble: American Images
Come for a beautiful summer brass concert with music of faith, folk song, and dance. Gabriel V's sound is known to be “resplendent with gorgeous sounds and the power of faith.” And you'll hear this as they present Alleluia by Cohen, The Saint’s Hallelujah including the famous chorus by Handel, Copland's beloved Four Dance Episodes from Rodeo and a beautiful setting of Peace Like A River.
Gabriel V Brass Ensemble: American Images
Come for a beautiful summer brass concert with music of faith, folk song, and dance. Gabriel V's sound is known to be “resplendent with gorgeous sounds and the power of faith.” And you'll hear this as they present Alleluia by Cohen, The Saint’s Hallelujah including the famous chorus by Handel, Copland's beloved Four Dance Episodes from Rodeo and a beautiful setting of Peace Like A River.
Consonare Chamber Players in Concert
Join us for an exquisite summer concert celebrating two American compositions:
Tobias Picker's Piano Quintet "Live Oaks" and Amy Beach's Piano Quintet, Op.67. The Consonare Chamber Players (piano, 2 violins, viola and cello) have chosen this repertoire as part of our ongoing celebration of America's 250th.
Tobias Picker's Piano Quintet "Live Oaks" and Amy Beach's Piano Quintet, Op.67. The Consonare Chamber Players (piano, 2 violins, viola and cello) have chosen this repertoire as part of our ongoing celebration of America's 250th.
Consonare Chamber Players in Concert
Join us for an exquisite summer concert celebrating two American compositions:
Tobias Picker's Piano Quintet "Live Oaks" and Amy Beach's Piano Quintet, Op.67. The Consonare Chamber Players (piano, 2 violins, viola and cello) have chosen this repertoire as part of our ongoing celebration of America's 250th.
Tobias Picker's Piano Quintet "Live Oaks" and Amy Beach's Piano Quintet, Op.67. The Consonare Chamber Players (piano, 2 violins, viola and cello) have chosen this repertoire as part of our ongoing celebration of America's 250th.
The Lute: A 400th Anniversary Tribute to John Downland
Arts Speak Performance Lecture
Come to an extraordinary lute lecture-performance by Paul O’Dette, Professor of Lute and Director of Early Music at the Eastman School of Music and Artistic Co-Director of the Boston Early Music Festival. This afternoon will focus on the music of John Dowland, English Renaissance composer, lutenist, and singer, and the 400th anniversary of his death in 1626. Don't miss this opportunity to hear Paul O’Dette, “the clearest case of genius ever to touch his instrument.” (Toronto Globe and Mail)
Come to an extraordinary lute lecture-performance by Paul O’Dette, Professor of Lute and Director of Early Music at the Eastman School of Music and Artistic Co-Director of the Boston Early Music Festival. This afternoon will focus on the music of John Dowland, English Renaissance composer, lutenist, and singer, and the 400th anniversary of his death in 1626. Don't miss this opportunity to hear Paul O’Dette, “the clearest case of genius ever to touch his instrument.” (Toronto Globe and Mail)
Wind Ensemble America 250 Concert Series: Pursuit of Happiness
The Wind Ensemble offers 3 concerts in 2026 to honor the nation's anniversary: Life, Liberty, and The Pursuit of Happiness. This third concert celebrates THE PURSUIT OF HAPPINESS with music that celebrates the energy, ingenuity, and verve that makes America bustle and thrive!
Wind Ensemble America 250 Concert Series: Pursuit of Happiness
The Wind Ensemble offers 3 concerts in 2026 to honor the nation's anniversary: Life, Liberty, and The Pursuit of Happiness. This third concert celebrates THE PURSUIT OF HAPPINESS with music that celebrates the energy, ingenuity, and verve that makes America bustle and thrive!
Tickets & Information:
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All events are subject to change.