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The Annette Howell Turner Center for the Arts is honored to present Classical Violinist Nathan Meltzer, on Tuesday, February 8, from 7-9pm. The concert takes place in the Turner Center Art Galleries, 527 N. Patterson St., Valdosta. Read More

The Annette Howell Turner Center for the Arts presents a free live performance of the Harriet Tubman & the Underground Railroad musical on Friday, Feb. 4, 2022, at 6:30 p.m. The touring cast of the renowned Virginia Repertory Theatre will perform this stirring drama at the Valdosta Performing Arts Center, located at 3101 Barack Obama Blvd., in Valdosta. Read More

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

The Annette Howell Turner Center for the Arts will be closed on Monday, January 17, 2022, in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. With the exception of scheduled classes, all campus facilities will be closed. For more information, call 229-247-2787 or visit www.turnercenter.org.

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 Valdosta Public Art Advisory Committee (PAAC) has canceled its December 16, 2021 meeting. The next regularly scheduled PAAC meeting will take place on Thursday, January 20, 2022.

The purpose of PAAC is to further the purchase, creation and appreciation of public art for its aesthetic value to the community. The PAAC also encourages the preservation and protection of works of public art which play a vital role in the economic development of the community.

PAAC meets on the third Thursday of each month, and meetings are open to the public. For more information about the PAAC, call 229.247.2787.

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