The Center Proudly Begins a Songwriting Festival – New Songs

The Center for the Arts presents the first-ever New Songs Festival, for growing the next season of songwriters, with four days of songwriting workshops, and evening concerts for the attendees and general public to attend, beginning on April 27, 2023. Songwriters are at the heart of our arts community and this is where we begin […]

Celestial: A Stellar Evening of Fundraising at The Center’s 5th Annual Gala

The stars aligned to shine down on The Center’s 5th Annual Gala on Saturday, November 12th. Celestial: A Stellar Evening raised a record-breaking $341,450 for The Center for the Arts which included an anonymous $100,000 match. The Center’s gala raises critical support for its operations and programs such as its space-sharing initiative which gives drastically […]

The Chris Cain Quartet Celebrates Album Release From The Center

Chris Cain photo by Brad Elligood

The Center for the Arts is serving up a soulful stew of Memphis-style electric blues with the Chris Cain Quartet.  On Friday, April 9, 2021 Chris Cain, Greg Rahn, Steve Evans, and Sky Garcia will celebrate the release of Cain’s latest album, Raisin’ Cain live From The Center.

Whitney Myer, Star of “The Voice” to Perform From The Center

Whitney Myer

Whitney Myer burst onto the scene in 2012, wowing Christina Aguilera, Adam Levine, Cee Lo Green and Blake Shelton on NBC’s “The Voice” in 2012. A nexus of RnB, hip-pop and Rock n Roll, Whitney Myer’s soulful vocals and electrifying live performances have mesmerized audiences.

The Sam Chase Trio introduces you to Chamber Americana on March 12

From the Center: The Sam Chase Trio | March 12, 2021

Eminent singer-songwriter, The Sam Chase, flanked on one side by Chandra Johnson, violin heroine, and on the other by Devon McClive, renowned and feared cellist at large. A refreshing and new style they call “Chamber Americana.” The Sam Chase Trio will be performing live From The Center on Friday, March 12, 2021, at 7:00 p.m. This is a ticketed show and a live streaming event.

Rita Hosking and Sean Feder live From The Center

Rita Hosking and Sean Feder will be performing live From The Center on Friday, January 29, 2021 at 7:00 p.m. This is a ticketed show and a live streaming event.  While the live experience is best, ticket holders will have 48 hours to enjoy the show. Members of The Center for the Arts get free tickets to the live experience and unlimited access to watch the replay in the new Member Library, an exciting new member benefit for 2021!

State of the Center 2021: A Letter from the Executive Director

Amber Jo Manuel, Executive Director

Thank you for your astounding dedication to the arts. During this unprecedented year, YOU have made it possible for artists to display works in the gallery and perform music on the stage. You came together as a community and donated nearly $120,000 to The Center in December alone. This funding allows us to continue creating opportunities for artists while providing much-needed art, beauty, performance, and music for our community.