Empty Bowls is a global grassroots movement where local artists and craftspeople create handmade bowls, sold alongside a simple meal, to raise money for food-related charities. Attendees will receive a handcrafted bowl made by local artists and enjoy a meal of soup, bread, and dessert, courtesy of local restaurants. Proceeds from the event will support the Midland County Food Assistance Network.
Stories at the Center
Midland Symphony Orchestra Announces Auditions for 2024/25 Season
The Midland Symphony Orchestra (MSO) is seeking professional musicians for performances in its 2024/25 Season, with auditions taking place on October 10, 2024. Auditions will be approximately 10 minutes long and will consist of required excerpts, solo selection(s), and possible sight-reading.
Midland Center for the Arts to Rock the Outdoor Stage with Center Stage Theatre’s ROCK OF AGES
Center Stage Theatre is thrilled to present the electrifying Broadway hit Rock of Ages on the Outdoor Stage this August. Directed and choreographed by Megan Meyer, with Myah Shelton as Assistant Director and Assistant Choreographer, and Christian Heintzelman as Music Director, this high-energy production will transport audiences back to the 1980s for an unforgettable rock 'n' roll experience. Performances are scheduled for two weekends from August 7 - 9 and 14 - 16 at 8 PM.
Extra! Extra! Read All About It! Disney's Newsies to Light Up the Outdoor Stage, Starring the Region's Top Teen Talent
Next week, Midland Center for the Arts will present its Rising Stars production of Disney’s Newsies, taking place from June 26 - 29, 2024, at 8:00 PM on the Outdoor Stage on the Center’s campus. Based on the 1992 Disney film, this musical features a celebrated score by eight-time Academy Award winner Alan Menken (Beauty and the Beast, The Little Mermaid) and Jack Feldman, alongside a compelling book by celebrated actor and writer, Harvey Fierstein.
Rock Out with Mike Campbell & The Dirty Knobs at Midland Center This July!
Iconic guitarist and songwriter Mike Campbell is joining his award-winning band The Dirty Knobs to perform at the Midland Center for the Arts Auditorium on Saturday, July 13 at 7:30 P.M.
Midland Center for the Arts Unveils 2024/25 Season of Discovery
Midland Center for the Arts is excited to announce its 2024/25 season. Featuring a lineup of captivating performances from Broadway hits and symphonic classics to cutting-edge contemporary dance and global music, the Center is looking forward to welcoming audiences to a season of journey and discovery.
Midland Center’s 2024 Summer Camps Are On Sale Now!
Looking for the perfect summer activity for your child that will engage your kid’s mind and creativity? Midland Center for the Arts offers summer camps in a variety of areas for grades pre-K through 8th! Explore week-long camps with subjects such as nature and sustainability, STEM, drawing, music, dancing, acting, improv, and more. Discover camps and register at www.midlandcenter.org/SummerCamps.
Diane Willcox Announces Retirement from Midland Center for the Arts
After almost 40 years of dedicated service in the arts industry, Diane Willcox, Vice President of Marketing & Communications at Midland Center for the Arts, has announced her retirement, effective early August 2024.
Midland Symphony Orchestra Will Take Audiences to the Northern Lights at February Concert
Discover one of the most beautiful natural phenomena at Midland Center for the Arts and the Midland Symphony Orchestra as they present Wonders of Nature on February 24, 2024, at 7:30 PM. The program showcases breathtaking videos of the Aurora Borealis curated by award-winning astronomer, Dr. José Francisco Salgado.
Midland Center for the Arts Hosts 43rd Annual Holiday Art Fair
The Holiday Art Fair, now in its 43rd year, is set to showcase the works of 39 talented artists in a festive setting that rings in the spirit of the season. From 10 AM to 5 PM on Saturday, November 18, and 12 PM to 5 PM on Sunday, November 19, guests will be able to wander through a trail of local artist vendors inside the Brick Lobby to purchase handmade items and special gifts for the most wonderful time of the year.