Rebecca Gallagher

SUMMER: The Donna Summer Musical

The Musical premieres at Mathis City Auditorium on January 27

 Casting has been announced for the North American Tour of SUMMER: The Donna Summer Musical, making its premiere engagement in Valdosta at Mathis City Auditorium on January 27, 7:30 p.m., with the pre-show dinner beginning at 6 p.m. To purchase tickets to the show or dinner please visit turnercenter.org or call Turner Center for the Arts at 229-247-2787.

The three actresses that share the role of musical icon Donna Summer are Brittny Smith as “Diva Donna,” Charis Gullage as “Disco Donna” and Amahri Edwards-Jones as “Duckling Donna.” Read More

Jevelia Co. is a new 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that created the Page-Turners & Paints Pantry, which can be found in the Art Park at 605 N. Patterson St. The Page-Turners & Paints Pantry is the brain-child of Julia (12) and Evelyn (10) Soshnik who attend Valwood School. Read More

The Annette Howell Turner Center for the Arts’ opening reception is Monday, Jan. 10, from 5 to 7 p.m., at 527 N. Patterson Street. The Center’s first gallery opening of 2022 features the 15th Annual DrawProject; “Tempo” by artist Andrew Kozlowski, Jacksonville, Fla; and a curated group exhibit from the First Coast Plein Air Painters. Admission is free. Read More

Another successful kid’s camp was held this week at the Turner Center and students were thrilled with their artsy gifts to give to friends and family. Read More

The Annette Howell Turner Center for the Arts is turning its Presenter Series supporters into Broadway Stars! Read More

The Annette Howell Turner Center for the Arts is honored to present BACH to the Future – the Bach that Rocks, Tuesday, December 7, 7-9pm. The concert takes place in the Turner Center Art Galleries, 527 N. Patterson St., Valdosta.

BACH to the Future brings a whimsical approach to the classics led by chart-topping pianist Michael Silverman. The group performs classical music with cutting-edge instruments and a unique twist on the genre. All four musicians are world renowned performers, best-selling authors, and highly acclaimed composers. Read More

The Annette Howell Turner Center for the Arts will host Flintlock Annie for its final live Music in the Art Park concert of the year on Fri., November 12 from 7-9 p.m. in the Art Park located at 605 N. Patterson St. The live concert is sponsored by Bush Wealth and is free to the public. Read More

The Annette Howell Turner Center for the Arts’ Gallery Opening Reception on Monday, November 8, from 5-7 p.m., features artists Harry and Suzanne Ally, “The Artist and the Muse”; Trevor T. Dunn, “If the River was Fire”; and features the Third Annual Regional Artist Community (RAC) Group Exhibition. A local book premiere and sale spotlighting “How Faith, Family & Football Shaped the Life of Rusty Grif-fin” is also scheduled. The reception will be held at the Turner Center main galleries, located at 527 N. Patterson St., and is free to the public. Read More

Congratulations to the winners of the 4th Annual ARToberfest Youth Plein Air contest, held Oct. 23 at the Turner Center Art Park. Read More

The Annette Howell Turner Center for the Arts will host the 4th annual ARToberfest on Oct. 23 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the Turner Center Art Park located at 605 N. Patterson St. The festival observes National Arts & Humanities Month, celebrates the talent of local and regional artists, and highlights the arts’ remarkable impact on community life. The public is invited to attend this free family-friendly festival. Read More