The Center for Performing Arts

Upcoming Arts in Education Events

For the young and young at heart, unleash your inner artist with Arts in Education at The Center! Join us for unforgettable edu-tainment experiences!

Cirque Us Stories

Friday, October 2, 2026 at 10 AM & 12 PM.

Grades: PreK+
Tickets: $9.50 $8.50 Until September 1st!

 'Cirque Us Stories’ in bold yellow text with circus tent icon on a magenta background.

SUGAR SKULL!

A Día de Muertos Musical Adventure!

Friday, October 23, 2026 at 10 AM

Grades: 1st - 6th
Tickets: $9.50 $8.50 until September 1st

‘Sugar Skull! A Día de Muertos Musical Adventure!’ text with decorative skull icon on magenta background.

A Midsummer Night's Dream

by William Shakespeare

Presented by GovState Theatre and Performance Studies

Thursday, November 12, 2026 at 10 AM


Grades: 7th+
Tickets: $9.50 $8.50 until September 1st

Bright yellow ‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream’ text with moon, hearts, and fairy graphics on magenta background.

J is for Jazz

A Celebration of Oscar Brown, Jr.

Presented by MPAACT

Friday, November 20, 2026 at 10 AM & 12 PM

Grades: K+

Tickets: $9.50 $8.50 until September 1st

‘J is for Jazz’ text with saxophone icon on magenta background.

Ruth Page's The Nutcracker Suite

Friday, December 4, 2026 at 10 AM

Grades: K+

Tickets: $9.50 $8.50 until September 1st

‘Ruth Page’s The Nutcracker Suite’ text with nutcracker icon on magenta background.

Clifford the Big Red Dog

Thursday, February 4, 2027 at 10 AM &12 PM

Grades: PreK-2nd

Tickets: $9.50 $8.50 until September 1st

'Clifford the Big Red Dog’ text with simple cartoon dog icon on magenta background

Pigfoot Mary's Harlem Renaissance

Wednesday, February 10, 2027 at 10 AM & 12 PM

Grades: 4th+

Tickets: $9.50 $8.50 until September 1st

 'Pigfoot Mary’s Harlem Renaissance’ text with cooking pot icon on magenta background.

Illuminate

Friday, February 26, 2027 at 10 AM & 12 PM

Grades: 5th+

Tickets: $9.50 $8.50 until September 1st

 'Illuminate’ in bold yellow text with dancer silhouette on magenta background.

Everybody Rejoice!

A Celebration of Broadway Dance

Friday, March 5, 2027 at 10 AM

Grades: 5th+

Tickets: $9.50 $8.50 until September 1st

'Everybody Rejoice!’ in bright yellow text with dancer silhouettes on magenta background

The Math Maniac Show

A Pi Day Celebration

Tuesday, March 16, 2027 at 10 AM & 12 PM

Grades: K-5th

Tickets: $9.50 $8.50 until September 1st

 ‘The Math Maniac Show’ text with pi symbol on a pie on magenta background.

Once On This Island

Presented by GovState Theatre and Performance Studies

Thursday, April 8, 2027 at 10 AM

Grades: 3rd+

Tickets: $9.50 $8.50 until September 1st

'Once on This Island’ text with palm tree island icon on magenta background.

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