Townsend Center for the Performing Arts

Jul 2025

Thanks for a great 2024-2025 season and we can't wait to see you all for an amazing 2025-2026 season!

THANK YOU for making this a wonderful 2024-25 season! #thankyou #puppypalslive #doolinband #wizardofozonice #sambush #seanofthesouth

We would like to wish 3 time Grammy Award winner and Newgrass pioneer @sambushband a very happy birthday! We can't wait to see you May 15th!

Happy World Theatre Day everyone! Especially UWG Theatre Alpha Psi Omega and all our theatre students here at UWG! #nationaltheatreday

The Wizard of Oz on Ice is SOLD OUT for this Friday night! We look forward to seeing everyone for what is sure to be a memorable evening!

Step into the Land of Oz like you’ve never seen it before! Wizard of Oz On Ice is coming to The Townsend Center on March 28th at 7:30 pm. Whether you're a longtime fan of the Wizard of Oz or discovering this classic story for the first time, this production promises to leave you spellbound. #wizardofozonice #icecreativeentertainment

Sean of the South has been rescheduled to June 21, 2025 at 6:00 PM. All tickets for the original date will be honored and if you are keeping your tickets, nothing needs to be done. If needed, refunds or exchanges are available from Monday, March 17, 2025 through March 31, 2025 at 5:00 PM. Beginning April 1, 2025 all ticket purchases will become final once again.

Due to the increasing threat of Severe Weather now arriving much earlier this evening and out of an abundance of caution for the safety of our Audience and Artist, the evening performance of "Sean of the South" has now been rescheduled. The new show date is Saturday, June 21, 2025. The new show time is 6:00PM. All tickets will be honored for the new date & time. If needed, refunds or exchanges are available from Monday, March 17, 2025 through March 31, 2025 at 5:00PM. Beginning April 1, 2025, all ticket purchases will become final once again. The Box Office is open M-F, 9a-4:30p.

An All-New Oz Awaits! Wizard of Oz On Ice is coming to the Townsend Center on Friday, March 28 at 7:30 pm with a reimagined take on this timeless tale. Join Dorothy and her friends on a magical journey with breathtaking choreography, a custom soundtrack, and spectacular special effects, bringing the Land of Oz to life in ways never seen before! #wizardofozonice #icecreativeentertainment

We have an extremely limited amount of tickets left for Sean Of The South on Saturday, March 15th! Don't miss out on this sure to be excellent evening of music, storytelling and neck hugging! @seanofthesouth

@doolinband is putting on a great sold out show tonight!

We're looking forward to seeing real ice skating on our main stage March 28 with @wizardofozonice #wizardofozonice #iceskating #wizardofoz

@doolinband this Saturday night is SOLD OUT! We look forward to seeing everyone this weekend! #soldout

Doolin’ has a limited amount of tickets remaining! They will be here on March 1. Don't miss out on this wonderful show by waiting too late to get tickets. Experience their wonderful Celtic music live and in person! A coffee and dessert bar are included with your ticket purchase. We hope to see you there! #doolinband @doolinband

𝐿𝑖𝑣𝑒𝑨𝒓𝒕 returns to the Townsend Center on Saturday, February 1, 2025 with an unforgettable performance, 𝑺𝒐𝒏𝒈𝒔 𝒐𝒇 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝑺𝒊𝒍𝒗𝒆𝒓 𝑺𝒄𝒓𝒆𝒆𝒏 featuring the incredibly talented Jaimee Paul, Leif Shires and their amazing ensemble. This exciting show will take audiences on a musical journey through the decades, celebrating some of the most 𝐢𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐢𝐜 𝐬𝐨𝐧𝐠𝐬 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐛𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐝 𝐟𝐢𝐥𝐦𝐬 across the years, from the 1940s all the way to the 2010s such as "𝑴𝒐𝒐𝒏 𝑹𝒊𝒗𝒆𝒓" and "𝑺𝒌𝒚𝒇𝒂𝒍𝒍". Guests attending 𝐿𝑖𝑣𝑒𝑨𝒓𝒕 will enjoy a truly immersive experience. Begin the evening with a VIP reception, where you can mingle with fellow supporters. Then, indulge in 𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 within beautifully 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐝 𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐫𝐨𝐨𝐦𝐬, offering a unique atmosphere to enjoy your meal before the performance. Following dinner, guests will be treated to an 𝐚𝐥𝐥-𝐧𝐞𝐰 𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞, 𝐝𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐌𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐜 𝐂𝐢𝐭𝐲, featuring talented, vibrant artists in the premier of their all new original show. Whether you choose to attend just the performance or opt for the full Gala experience, 𝐿𝑖𝑣𝑒𝑨𝒓𝒕 promises a night of excitement, elegance, and vibrant entertainment. Don't miss this opportunity to be a part of a memorable evening that 𝐬𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐬 while celebrating the magic of live performance. We hope to see you here on Saturday, February 1, 2025 for this truly unique performance and experience! https://www.townsendcenter.org/events/detail/jaimee-paul-and-the-pops-orchestra

MANDY BARNETT - WINTER WONDERLAND World-class vocalist Mandy Barnett celebrates the warmth and joy of the holiday season, featuring classic ballads like “White Christmas,” “I’ll Be Home For Christmas,” and “Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas,” along with spirited standards like “Jingle Bell Rock,” “A Holly Jolly Christmas,” “Marshmallow World,” and “Winter Wonderland.” Barnett takes her cue from the enduring Christmas repertoire of the golden era, updated with her soaring, sparkling vocals. Her holiday music has been featured in several television shows and the NYC Wall Street 100th Christmas Tree Lighting celebration, and is sure to put you in the holiday spirit! We hope to see you here on Tuesday, December 17th, 2024! The concert starts at 7:30pm and our venue doors open at 6:30pm!

Christmas is right around the corner, and it's not too late to get tickets to Ballet Magnificat!'s 'Light Has Come'! This performance is filled with classic Christmas carols, beautiful sets and costumes, and extraordinary dancing, all while sharing the greatest story ever told! We hope to see you at the Townsend Center on Thursday, December 5th, 2024! Show starts at 7:00pm and our venue doors open at 6:00pm

Called the “Nashville Sound Chanteuse” (Music Row) and “the Judy Garland of our time” (American Songwriter), Grand Ole Opry member Mandy Barnett has built a reputation for her commanding voice and unwavering devotion to classic country and popular standards. Barnett started singing at five years-old and has enchanted listeners around the globe with her world-class vocals and musical chameleon qualities ever since. Of this singer’s singer, songwriter’s dream, and audience favorite, renowned songwriter/artist Jimmy Webb states simply, “Mandy Barnett has a voice for the ages.” Please join us as we present Mandy Barnett: Winter Wonderland singing the Holiday classics on the Mainstage Tuesday, December 17th, 2024 at 7:30pm! We hope to see you there! https://www.townsendcenter.org/events/detail/mandy-barnett

𝟑𝐫𝐝 𝐀𝐧𝐧𝐮𝐚𝐥 𝐌𝐢𝐤𝐞 𝐒𝐭𝐞𝐞𝐝 𝐑𝐨𝐨𝐭𝐬 𝐌𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐜 𝐂𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐫𝐭 We are excited to announce that we are bringing a true bluegrass legend, Sam Bush, to the Mainstage at the Townsend Center on Thursday, May 15th, 2025! Sam Bush is widely known as an originator of the progressive bluegrass movement. With three Grammy Awards, 16 Grammy nominations, and an Americana Music Association Lifetime Achievement Award to his name, he continues to lead the charge in improvised string music for a new generation of pickers. Join Sam as he looks back at his music-filled life and the stories that highlight his journey from teen fiddle champion to American roots royalty as the Father of Newgrass and the King of Telluride. You will want to get your tickets early as this one will fill up fast! We hope to see you all there!

With high-energy programs and powerful delivery, #balletmagnificat shatters the stereotypical image of ballet. Founded by Kathy Thibodeaux, silver medalist at the second USA International Ballet Competition, Ballet Magnificat has multiple professional touring companies within the USA and throughout Brazil. We are excited to have them with us again this holiday season! Please join us as Ballet Magnificat will be dancing on our Mainstage on Thursday, December 5th, 2024 at 7:00pm! You can find more ticket information to experience breathtaking Christian ballet on our website at: https://www.townsendcenter.org/events/detail/ballet-magnificat-light-has-come

A few of the Puppy Pals are wondering why some of you haven't bought your tickets yet!! They really hope you and yours come see them Sunday, October 13th at 3:00pm! We hope to see you as well!

A multi-instrumentalist, Sean Dietrich started playing mandolin when he was seven, guitar at age eight, and piano in church at age nine. Having lived through enough heartache, joy, embarrassment, love, and renewal for several lifetimes, Sean condenses our human failures and triumphs into stories that make the Southern heart resound. His wildly popular blog and musical podcast, Sean of the South, is suited for anyone with red clay on their car and sand in their shoes. His work has appeared in Newsweek, Reader’s Digest, Southern Living, Garden and Gun, and he has authored fifteen books. His one-man shows have earned him a cult-like following in the southeastern United States and among closeted accordion players worldwide. Sean is a master storyteller in the tradition of Will Rogers, Mark Twain, and Lewis Grizzard. His brutally candid, laugh-out-loud, and sometimes painful tales remind us that we are not alone in our human experience. His tales of covered-dish suppers, camp meeting sing-alongs, funerals gone awry, and hounds that have crossed the Rainbow Bridge have audiences drying their eyes one minute and slapping their knees the next. Books and music will be available for purchase. Sean will be doing a meet and greet after the show where he will be hugging necks, shaking hands, and signing books. Come join us as we present Sean of the South on Saturday, March 15th, 2025 at 7:00pm!!

Puppy Pals is a family fun action-packed show where adopted and rescued dogs perform spectacular stunts and breathtaking feats. Watch as we lead the puppies and audience through challenging and comical tricks as the pooches show everyone who is really boss! Full of surprises and laugh-out-loud canine comedy this performance appeals to children of all ages. Join us Sunday, October 13th at 3:00pm for a howling good time!! Get your tickets online today!

The UWG music program welcomes area middle school and high school bass and tenor singers to the UWG campus for a day of rehearsal and an evening concert. The clinician for the event is Cory Speakman, UWG alum and choral director at East Forsyth High School. The accompanist will be UWG music program alum and music program instructor, Justin Tarver. The evening concert on Friday, September 20th at 7:30pm is free and open to the public, so come join us in supporting the music programs and its students from our area middle and high schools!