Performances

The Carrollton Jazz Orchestra features some of the Southeast’s greatest jazz artists and performs classics by heavyweights like Duke Ellington, Count Basie and Thad Jones and music commissioned expressly for the group.
$15 Adult/ $10 Youth (12 and younger)

Under the direction of David M. Harris, the Raleigh Ringers handbell choir have released eight CDs and two DVDs and performed in 39 states, the District of Columbia, Canada, England and France. The Ringers will perform their regular repertory during the first half of the concert and holiday music during the second half. Sponsored by Milestone Investments.
$20 Adults/ $10 Youth (12 and younger)

At the Stahlbaum’s annual Christmas Eve party, daughter Clara receives a nutcracker from her uncle. After the party, Clara falls into a deep sleep and dreams of a battle with the Rat King, a land of sweets and a handsome prince and is entertained by the Sugar Plum Fairy and her Cavalier. This year’s ballet will feature new choreography and other surprises. The production will showcase elaborate backdrops, sets, costumes and beautiful dancing performed by our local dance community and professional dancers. Directed by Olivia White. Sponsored by Baxley Jewelers, Carrollton Civic Woman’s Club and Bank OZK.
$20 Adult / $10 Youth (12 and younger)
Season ticket holders attend on November 22

A Twisted Christmas Carol is a spoof of Charles Dickens’ classic set in a small west Texas town on Christmas Eve. Cantankerous barbecue joint owner Buford Johnson gets hit by a twister, setting off an adventure with a Texas twist. Sponsored by Tritt Realty.
$15 Adults; $10 Youth (12 and younger)
Season ticket holders attend on December 5

Celebrate the season as the chorus performs Let It Snow, Silver Bells and Let There Be Peace on Earth and several other Christmas classics. Directed by Terry Lowry. Sponsored by United Community Bank.
$10
Season ticket holders attend on December 13

Let this outstanding concert band transport you to a winter wonderland with sentimental favorites like Sleigh Ride. Conductor Terry Lowry will take your requests at the piano.
$10

The Carrollton Jazz Orchestra presents holiday favorites for kids from one to 92. The CJO performs the music of the holidays, revealing memories with the sound only a big band can make.
$15 Adults/ $10 Youth (12 and younger)

Vance Gilbert, singer-songwriter from Philadelphia, blends contemporary acoustic folk, R&B, and jazz with truth, joy and humor. Vance’s latest album, The Mother Of Trouble, features Grammy-winner Lori McKenna, Juno Award recipient Joey Landreth and Americana-Roots master mandolinist Joe K. Walsh. Sponsored by Gradick Communications and Zach and Kelly Steed.
$18 Adults / $10 Youth (12 and younger)

A glimpse into the world of baseball legend Jackie Robinson, whose life and career during a bygone era were powerful lessons in courage, dedication, perseverance and leadership. Sponsored by Trey and Laurie Fleck.
$15 Adults / $10 Youth (12 and younger)

The CSO continues their tradition of excellence by presenting a concert of masterworks including Beethoven’s Piano Concerto no. 3, Terry Lowry’s Symphony no. 2 and the winning compositions from the 2024 CSO Young Composer Competition. This is the perfect date for Valentines.
$20 Adults/ $10 Youth (12 & younger)
Performed at the Carroll County Performing Arts Center

Featuring the Grammy-nominated score by Steven Martin and Edie Brickell, Broadway’s Bright Star tells a tale of love and redemption set in the American South of the 1920s and ’40s. When literary editor Alice Murphy meets a young soldier just home from World War II, he awakens her longing for the child she once lost. Sponsored by OrthoWest.
$20 Adults/ $10 Youth (12 & younger)
Season ticket holders attend on March 14

The Carrollton Jazz Orchestra presents a concert of exciting tunes from great jazz composers that will prepare you for spring and summer. Musical Director: Terry Lowry
$15 Adults/ $10 Youth (12 & younger)

Carroll County Community Chorus will kick off the celebration of Earth Day this spring. The concert features favorites such as John Rutter’s For the Beauty of the Earth, Haydn’s The Heavens are Telling and the timeless Hymn to the Earth by Corey Field will kick off the season. Don’t miss this celebration of our beloved home! Directed by Terry Lowry. Sponsored by United Community Bank.
$10
Season ticket holders attend on April 11

Rogers and Hammerstein’s most beloved musical is based on the real-life story of the Von Trapp Family singers in the era immediately preceding World War II. Performed by the UWG Theater & Music departments and our own Youth Theater program. Directed by Pauline Gagnon. Sponsored by Milestone Investments.
$20 Adults / $10 Youth (12 and younger)

The CWE concludes our performance season with a showcase featuring more than 60 local musicians and selections from Spanish composers in celebration of Cinco de Mayo and the beginning of summer. We will offer sangria, chips and salsa before the concert. Conducted by Terry Lowry.
$10