2026 BLACKBOX SERIES

Our series located in Cannon Hall offering a more intimate setting for straight plays within our programming.

THERE IS NO ASSIGNED SEATING, GENERAL ADMISSION ONLY

A 19-year-old man has just stood trial for the fatal stabbing of his father. "He doesn't stand a chance," mutters the guard as the 12 jurors are taken into the bleak jury room. It looks like an open-and-shut case—until one of the jurors begins opening the others' eyes to the facts. "This is a remarkable thing about democracy," says the foreign-born juror, "that we are notified by mail to come down to this place—and decide on the guilt or innocence of a person; of a man or woman we have not known before. We have nothing to gain or lose by our verdict. We should not make it a personal thing." But personal it is, with each juror revealing his or her own character as the various testimonies are re-examined, the murder is re-enacted and a new murder threat is born before their eyes! Tempers get short, arguments grow heated, and the jurors become 12 angry jurors. The jurors' final verdict and how they reach it—in tense scenes that will electrify your audience and keep them on the edge of their seats—add up to a fine, mature piece of dramatic literature, an experience you'll be proud to present.

RATED PG

CONCERT SERIES

Stairway To Zeppelin is becoming the #1 Led Zeppelin Tribute in the world delivering Led Zeppelin’s to-the-note studio and live recordings by four incredible musicians. Stairway To Zeppelin performs a show with visual effects and the latest in sound technology at low decibels with an unparalleled attention to a mix of the original recordings and live performances of the iconic Led Zeppelin.

The charisma and musicianship in STZ is world-class bringing the goose-bump-excitement to the audience musically and visually. Prepare to be transported to a time when rock ruled the world! You will surely agree that Stairway To Zeppelin is the #1 Led Zeppelin Tribute you’ve ever seen performed by four amazing musicians.

Learn more at: www.stairwaytozeppelin.com

Join us for our 2027 Season Reveal Fundraiser! The night will begin in Cannon Hall with hors d'oeuvres and mocktails and then move into the Wilma Adams Theatre where our hosts will introduce our talented performers that will reveal the 2027 Season with a performance of a song from each show. After the reveal, we will set up stations to offer season tickets for a special, one night only discounted price! This event is a fundraiser so any money donated will go towards the Arts Center and helping fund our efforts to provide the arts to rural Tennessee.

As a 501©(3) Not for Profit organization, The Arts Center relies on the help of the community so we can continue with our mission to provide arts and education to the rural Middle Tennessee area for years to come. We would appreciate any amount you are able to give!

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT OF THE ARTS

2026 SEASON SHOW

Based on the celebrated novel by Daniel Wallace and the acclaimed film directed by Tim Burton, BIG FISH tells the story of Edward Bloom, a traveling salesman who lives life to its fullest…and then some! Edward’s incredible, larger-than-life stories thrill everyone around him—most of all, his devoted wife Sandra. But their son Will, about to have a child of his own, is determined to find the truth behind his father’s epic tales. Overflowing with heart and humor, BIG FISH is an extraordinary musical that reminds us why we love going to the theatre—for an experience that’s richer, funnier and bigger than life itself.

RATED PG

NOTE: In order to get the group rate you must call the Arts Center during their business hours of 10AM to 4PM Tuesday through Saturday.

Make your own White Oak Basket during a five-day basket making workshop taught by master basket maker Sue Williams. In this workshop, participants will be making a 7" basket learning the ins and outs of basket weaving from 9AM to 4PM, August 10th to August 14th.

Artist Insider Article:

https://www.artscenterofcc.com/artistinsider/articles/suewilliams

TN Arts Commission Article:

https://tnartscommission.org/governors-arts-awards/2019-award-winners/sue-williams

ART CLASS

BEAUTIFUL BLUES: INDIGO & SHIBORI with Jan Quarles

Saturday, August 22nd , 10AM – 4PM (Ages 14+)

Indigo is an enchanting natural dye! In this one-day workshop, you’ll learn about the indigo plant and its fascinating global history. You’ll use an organic indigo vat and learn how to make a small indigo vat for home use. We will study several techniques for producing patterns on your fabrics, including wrapping, folding and clamping and other traditional and contemporary mark-making processes. You’ll have plenty of fabric to practice with and everyone will leave with two hand-dyed tea towels, a bandanna and scarf. Wear clothes you do not mind getting dye on (indigo can be a messy process).

All skill levels welcome, ages 14 to adult.

All materials provided. Kits includes all fabrics, gloves, and notes, and the class includes extensive use of Jan's indigo tool library! You may bring one additional small natural fiber item to dye at the end of class.

ABOUT JAN

Jan Quarles is a long-time fiber artist who works with the beauty of the natural world. For more than 30 years she’s been a dyer, weaver, knitter, seamstress, and spinner. Today, with her small business of What Nature Leaves, she is a botanical printer, natural dyer, and a practitioner of shibori and katazome who deeply loves the magic of indigo. Quarles had a solo show of her indigo and botanical prints in Nashville and currently has work in Arrowmont’s summer gallery shows. She has studied with many teachers at Arrowmont, Penland, John C. Campbell and other craft venues nationally and internationally. She is a former journalist and professor of mass communication in the United States and overseas who has always practiced her fiber arts in the hours that were her own.

CONCERT SERIES

End of the Line is the premiere Allman Brothers Tribute Band. Having carved up the Southeast with sold out shows in Georgia & Tennessee, End of the Line is making a name for themselves with a sound as classic & heavy as the original brothers themselves. From the authentic, raspy vocal approach of Justin Smith to the chugging drum/percussion train of Chase Bader & Ryan McClanahan, the band both pays homage while pushing the boundaries of the timeless & extensive catalog. Carrying the electric weight of Duane Allman is Conor Kelly & his counterpart Dickey is Adam Gorman, who is the band’s lone Maconite. Last, but certainly not least, the low end duties are vastly covered by Casey Conway, who is a perfect bottom end sandwich of Berry, Allen, and Oteil. Come hear them perform the entire self titled Allman Brothers Band debut album in honor of its 55th anniversary! With endorsements from the official Allman brothers museum the big house, End of the line carries on the legacy of The Allman Brothers with poise & power. come experience the soul, the guitarmony, the jam, and the ramblin’ spirit that still lives on through each note hit.

Learn more at: www.endofthelineband.com

ART CLASS

Students will paint a dimensional ocean landscape with fibers, textiles, beads, and embroidery. Each participant will develop a 6” or 8" square unique ocean-themed design they will render in fabrics, beads, yards, and other materials. They will learn fabric manipulation techniques, basic beading and simple hand embroidery stitches, and be guided through creating a unique dimensional ocean landscape. The workshop is beginner-friendly and offers time for experimentation and creativity. Everyone will leave with understanding how to paint a dimensional picture with fabric and a completed wall hanging ready for framing.

FULL DESCRIPTION
​
​Students will start by learning the basics of landscape design in fabric from composition to dimensional effects that fabric can create. They will learn how to manipulate fabric to create movement in their design and build elements that add extra dimension to their work, such as beaded buttons and fabric stones. They will also have the opportunity to embellish a sea creature for their piece. Once everyone has decided on their design, in collaboration with the instructor, students will learn how to create beaded, stitched, manipulated fabric items that will be attached to the landscape via stitching or gluing. Next they will be guided through putting each piece together in the proper order with hand-embroidery stitches. After their composition is completed, they will learn how to mount their artwork on foam board, but they will learn several other ways to mount textile artwork so that when they leave they will be able to frame it as desired.

TIME

3 Consecutive Days: September 17, 18, & 19 (10am to 4pm, break for lunch), $245 per person.

SUPPLIES

Roberta will provide all textiles, batting, yarns, beads, threads, needles, natural materials, and foam board mounts. She will also bring an iron, ironing board, scissors, sewing rulers, thimbles, fabric markers, fabric glues, fabric scissors and thread snippers.

Students do not need to bring anything, but if you have a favorite thimble, scissors, or a particular fabric or yarns you would like to use, you are welcome to bring those things. You may also bring a frame you would like to use for your wall hanging (6” or 8" square frame).

ABOUT ROBERTA

Roberta Bell is a textile-focused mixed media artist. With a fantastical and hopeful perspective, she explores landscapes she treasures, which are in crisis due to climate change and other human-generated pressures. Using primarily reclaimed materials, she gives ‘second life’ to the beauty still living in them.

2026 SEASON SHOW

"I want your fear. For your fear, like a current, rushes through your body. Your fear makes your heart pound, it renders your veins rich and full. Your fear hemorrhages deliciously within you." This new adaptation restores the suspense and seduction of Bram Stoker's classic novel to the stage. As Count Dracula begins to exert his will upon the residents of London, they try to piece together the clues of his appearances—in a valiant attempt to save themselves from a hideous fate. Rich with both humor and horror, this play paints a wickedly theatrical picture of Stoker's famous vampire.

RATED PG-13

Supported by Wilson Bank & Trust

NOTE: In order to get the group rate you must call the Arts Center during their business hours of 10AM to 4PM Tuesday through Saturday.

2026 SEASON SHOW

Based on the beloved Barbara Stanwyck film, this hilarious musical is destined to become a holiday tradition!

Aspiring writer Elizabeth Sanders moves to New York City wanting to change the world, but first she needs to make rent. Out of desperation, she takes a job as a columnist, doling out advice about domestic life in the country—something she knows nothing about. Under the pseudonym Liz Lane, she skyrockets to fame, writing weekly about cooking, marital bliss, and life in her bucolic farmhouse in Connecticut…all the while living alone in her city apartment. When Liz’s biggest fan, a beloved war hero, is invited to her nonexistent farm by her publisher, Liz is forced to find a house and husband in Connecticut to maintain the façade…and her job. Throw in a team of co-conspirators, madcap locals, and a toe-tapping Broadway-style score, and holiday hijinks abound as Liz tries to pull off the hoax.

RATED PG

Supported by Gentry-Smith Funeral Home & First National Bank of Middle Tennessee

NOTE: In order to get the group rate you must call the Arts Center during their business hours of 10AM to 4PM Tuesday through Saturday.