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Aug. 21, 2025

Vine & Dine

with freight house and Wagner Wine & Spirits

Posted Aug 7, 2025
The Carson Center Announces Retirement of Executive and Artistic Director Mary Katz
Posted Jul 23, 2025
Why Can’t We Be Friends? WAR’s Music Still Has the Answer
At first glance, the name WAR sounds like a call to arms. But for this band, it means the opposite—a statement against violence, and a musical weapon for unity and harmony.

Tickets to these two events are ON SALE NOW! Get tickets at the link in our bio. Save 15% on tickets to these performances and Lee Strobel - The Case for Christ by purchasing a Myre Series Subscription TODAY! Learn more here: https://www.thecarsoncenter.org/purchase-tickets/subscriptions/myre-faith-based-performance-series

They’ve ruled the airwaves—now they rule the stage. WAR, Ashley McBryde, April Wine & Sweet, and STARSHIP. Four AMAZING concerts you'll have to see to truly experience the music the way it was meant to be. Tickets for all of these shows are in the link in our bio! Check them out!

🎉 GIVEAWAY TIME! 🎉 We’re celebrating WAR’s Why Can’t We Be Friends? 50th Anniversary Tour with a prize pack for one lucky fan on our FACEBOOK PAGE! Check out the link in the bio for our Facebook link, and we'll see you there!

Carson Center Members! Today is YOUR day! You have priority access to tickets for Cotton Patch Gospel and Mark Lowry & Friends! Check your email to purchase tickets today, or, call our Box Office at 270.450.4444 to purchase over the phone. But don't forget, you can SAVE 15% on tickets to all three of these shows TODAY with a Myre Series Subscription. To learn more, visit our website at thecarsoncenter.org. Public ticket sales for Cotton Patch Gospel and Mark Lowry & Friends begin this Friday, August 15. Interested in becoming a Carson Center Member? Give us a call or visit our website to learn more about Member benefits, which include buying tickets before the public!

Faith, Family, & Fellowship with the 2025-2026 Myre Series! Single tickets are now available to Carson Center Donors for these two events! Check out the link in our bio for more information. But don't forget! Subscriptions for the entire series are still available! Subscribe and save 15% on these two performances PLUS Lee Strobel - The Case For Christ TODAY with a Myre Series subscription. Learn more about our subscription series at the link in our bio, or call our Box Office at 270.450.4444 for more information.

Great Wine. Inspired Food. Local Impact. 🍷✨ ⏳ Only 2 Weeks Left to Reserve Your Seat! Don’t miss your chance to be part of Vine & Dine—an unforgettable evening on The Carson Center stage featuring world-class wines, locally sourced dishes by Top Chef finalist Sara Bradley, and a mission that matters. Every ticket supports arts access for local students through the Fred Paxton Challenge for Charities. 🎟️ Individual tickets are going fast—reserve yours today! 📅 August 21 - 6:30 PM 📍 The Carson Center Stage 🔗 Reserve your seats here: https://my.thecarsoncenter.org/2773/2774?z=0 or call our Box Office at 270.450.4444. Tables are filling. Time is running out. Join us for an evening where indulgence meets impact. Thank you again to our event sponsors and event partners, Freight House, Wagner Wine & Spirits, City National Bank, and Chambers Roofing. #VineAndDine #LastChance #SupportTheArts #TopChef #SaraBradley #PaducahEvents #WineWithPurpose #CarsonCenter

The Carson Center Announces Retirement of Executive and Artistic Director Mary Katz “I am deeply grateful for the opportunity I have had to shape and serve this remarkable institution and to play a part in creating and sustaining Paducah’s vibrant arts community,” said Katz. “Every artist, audience member, colleague, board member, donor, and community partner has inspired me in countless ways. Together, we have accomplished so much, and I am filled with appreciation and pride. Thank you for trusting me with this journey—I eagerly look forward to watching The Carson Center continue to thrive and to supporting its bright future.” Read the full story on the 'Connect With Us' section of thecarsoncenter.org.

🎟️ ON SALE NOW! 🎟️ Faith + Family + Fellowship take the stage in this year’s Myre Series at The Carson Center! Join us for a powerful season of uplifting performances: 🎶 Cotton Patch Gospel – a bluegrass musical re-imagining the Gospels 🎤 Mark Lowry & Friends – laughter, gospel music, and heart 📖 Lee Strobel – bestselling author of The Case for Christ shares his testimony 💥 Save 15% with a series subscription 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Perfect for all ages 🙌 Group discounts available! 👉 Learn more & subscribe here: https://www.thecarsoncenter.org/purchase-tickets/subscriptions/myre-faith-based-performance-series #MyreSeries #FaithFamilyFellowship #PaducahEvents #ChristianConcerts #TheCarsonCenter

✨PADUCAH IS ON THE VIP LIST!✨ WAR THE BAND's 50th Anniversary US Tour only has 17 dates, and we're one of them! The closest stop from here is OVER SEVEN HOURS AWAY! 🤯 Are you going to be there? And what song are you going to sing the loudest?! #wartheband #thecarsoncenter #livemusic #paducah #paducahcreativecity

🔥 WAR. LIVE. One Night Only. ⏳ The countdown is on: just 3 weeks left to get your tickets! Don’t miss Low Rider, Why Can’t We Be Friends?, Spill the Wine — and the once-in-a-lifetime energy of WAR on stage. You won't likely get a chance to experience them in Paducah again! 📍 August 23 at 7:30PM | The Carson Center, Paducah, KY 🎟️ Grab your tickets now: https://my.thecarsoncenter.org/2769/2770

It's NATIONAL GIRLFRIENDS DAY! (If you forgot, no worries--we've got you!) Get FEE FREE tickets (that's up to $6 off each ticket!) to any of these upcoming concerts. No code needed, just go to https://my.thecarsoncenter.org and pick your show and your seats! Offer only available today, August 1, 2025 until 11:59PM. Discount already applied, offer available online only at the link above.

Happy International Friendship Day from The Carson Center! Celebrate by bringing a friend to these upcoming concerts (for free!) Get Buy One Get One Free Tickets to WAR: Why Can't We Be Friends 50th Anniversary Tour on August 23 and April Wine & Sweet on September 19th! Get tickets at the link in our bio! Promotion available ONLINE ONLY and is only valid until 11:59PM tonight. #InternationalFriendshipDay #concerts #livemusic #paducahky #paducahcreativecity

🎉HAPPY BIRTHDAY ASHLEY MCBRYDE!🎉 Celebrate McBryde's birthday with us and get $29 tickets* TODAY ONLY! No code necessary, just go to our website and pick seats in the second balcony (black dots) to redeem! 🎟️ Get Tickets at the link in our bio! Offer only valid today, July 29th from 10:00AM until 11:59PM. *Ticket fees not included. While supplies last.

Join us tomorrow at 10AM to celebrate Ashley McBryde's birthday! 👀We have a pretty awesome surprise in store... 👀check out our social media tomorrow for more details! #ashleymcbryde #livemusic #country #thecarsoncenterpaducah

At first glance, the name WAR sounds like a call to arms. But for this band, it means the opposite—a statement against violence, and a musical weapon for unity and harmony. WAR is coming to Paducah, and they've got a story to tell. Read more here: https://www.thecarsoncenter.org/news/detail/why-cant-we-be-friends-wars-music-still-has-the-answer See them LIVE August 23 at The Carson Center! Get Tickets: https://my.thecarsoncenter.org/2769/2770

Why do pirates wear eyepatches? Find out in Cap’n Kraken’s FREE family show filled with fun facts, pirate lore and interactive comedy! This show has FREE general admission and is open to the public, but you'll need to reserve your seat at the link in our bio! #capnkraken #thecarsoncenter #Comedy #FamilyFun #PaducahArts

Take a listen to Ashley McBryde’s newest song “Rattlesnake Preacher” and see her LIVE in Paducah, KY at The Carson Center on September 4th. Tickets are ON SALE NOW. Get them before they're gone! Get tickets NOW: https://my.thecarsoncenter.org/2775/2776 Listen now on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/track/0SWHS54IqnYyLSYifmhXI7?si=a6a198c512b945f2

Hop in — WAR is coming to The Carson Center, and we just released new ticket inventory. 🎤 🎟️ Grab your seat today. https://www.thecarsoncenter.org/events

🎸 The wait is over. Tickets are ON SALE NOW for STARSHIP featuring Mickey Thomas, live at The Carson Center on October 17! 🎶 Hear the hits that defined a generation: ✅ “We Built This City” ✅ “Sara” ✅ “Nothing’s Gonna Stop Us Now” ⚠️ This ONE NIGHT ONLY concert is expected to sell fast — don’t miss your chance to rock out with the voice behind the anthems! 🎟️ Grab your seats now at the link in our bio! 📅 Friday, October 17 | 7:30 PM 📍 The Carson Center | Paducah, KY 💥 Secure your spot before it’s nothing but history. #StarshipLive #MickeyThomas #WeBuiltThisCity #PaducahEvents #TheCarsonCenter #LiveMusic #80sRock

At the Carson Center, we’re lucky to bring big-city Broadway magic ✨to our small but mighty town of Paducah. And none of it would be possible without the love and support ❤️ of our amazing donors, members, subscribers, and patrons. Justice Shea and Carolyn have been part of our story from the very beginning—supporting the arts 🎭, showing up for every season, and dancing their way through events like our Season Preview Party (seriously, just look at them!). “I was thrilled when I learned that Paducah was going to have a first-class performing arts center,” says Carolyn. “Why go to Nashville or St. Louis when you can experience top-tier entertainment right here at home?” Through their ongoing support, they remind us that the magic of live theatre is even sweeter when shared with someone you love. 💫 #PaducahCreativeCity #PaducahProud #TheCarsonCenter #SupportTheArts

Set sail for adventure this Friday with Treasure Island! ⚓ Come support our talented local youth as they showcase what they’ve learned during a week full of rehearsals and workshops, including stage combat, music, and dance. 🎭 Two performances: Friday, July 11 at 4:00 PM & 7:00 PM 🎟️ Tickets just $5 - don’t miss it! #SummerCamp #TheCarsonCenter #TreasureIsland #PublicPerformance

🚀 JUST ANNOUNCED: Get ready for an out-of-this-world night with STARSHIP featuring Mickey Thomas – live at The Carson Center on October 17! From the powerhouse vocals behind “We Built This City” and “Nothing’s Gonna Stop Us Now,” to rock anthems that defined a generation – this is your chance to relive the soundtrack of the '80s in one unforgettable show. 🎟️ Tickets on sale FRIDAY at thecarsoncenter.org or 270.450.4444 📍 Thursday, October 17 at 7:30 PM 📍 The Carson Center, Paducah, KY Carson Center Donors and Members get to buy BEFORE THE CROWD! You can, too! Learn more about membership at https://www.thecarsoncenter.org/support-your-center/membership or give us a call at 270.450.4444! #StarshipLive #MickeyThomas #WeBuiltThisCity #TheCarsonCenter #LiveMusic #PaducahEvent

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