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Summer Camps & Workshops

The Carson Center offers a variety of engaging summer camps and workshops designed to inspire creativity and foster a love for the arts among participants of all ages. These programs provide unique opportunities to explore various aspects of the performing arts, including theater, music, dance, and more, all within a supportive and educational environment. Led by experienced instructors, attendees can develop new skills, build confidence, and connect with fellow enthusiasts. Located in downtown Paducah, Kentucky, The Carson Center serves a diverse population from a four-state region and beyond, making it a hub for cultural enrichment and artistic growth.

UPCOMING CAMPS & WORKSHOPS:

Treasure Island

July 7 - 11, 2025

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๐Ÿ€It's the Luck of the Irish!๐Ÿ€ $25 Ticket Rush available TOMORROW for A Taste of Ireland! Save a little 'green' tomorrow morning, Saturday, March 22, starting at 10:00 AM. This offer is ONLINE ONLY and valid until showtime. To get $25 tickets to the show click this link: https://my.thecarsoncenter.org/2707/2708?promo=DANCE We can't wait to see you there!
โœจThe Sleeping Beauty at The Carson Centerโœจ Tickets are available at https://www.thecarsoncenter.org/events/detail/the-sleeping-beauty Join us for The Sleeping Beauty, a beloved classic of the ballet world, presented by Classical Arts Entertainment and performed by the State Ballet Theatre of Ukraine. This family-friendly production (ages 3+) features: ๐ŸŽต Tchaikovskyโ€™s iconic score ๐Ÿฉฐ Choreography by Marius Petipa ๐Ÿ“… March 23rd, 2025 โฐ 2:00 PM ๐Ÿ“ The Carson Center for the Performing Arts Donโ€™t miss this enchanting masterpieceโ€”two acts, one intermission, and an unforgettable afternoon of ballet magic!
โœจThe Sleeping Beautyโœจ Join us for The Sleeping Beauty, a beloved classic of the ballet world, presented by Classical Arts Entertainment and performed by the State Ballet Theatre of Ukraine. This family-friendly production (ages 3+) features: ๐ŸŽต Tchaikovskyโ€™s iconic score ๐Ÿฉฐ Choreography by Marius Petipa ๐Ÿ“… March 23rd, 2025 โฐ 2:00 PM ๐Ÿ“ The Carson Center for the Performing Arts Tickets are available at https://www.thecarsoncenter.org/events/detail/the-sleeping-beauty Donโ€™t miss this enchanting masterpieceโ€”two acts, one intermission, and an unforgettable afternoon of ballet magic!
โœจ The Sleeping Beauty โœจ The countdown is onโ€”less than one week away! Join us for The Sleeping Beauty, a beloved classic of the ballet world, presented by Classical Arts Entertainment and performed by the State Ballet Theatre of Ukraine. This family-friendly production (ages 3+) features: ๐ŸŽต Tchaikovskyโ€™s iconic score ๐Ÿฉฐ Choreography by Marius Petipa ๐Ÿ“… March 23rd, 2025 โฐ 2:00 PM ๐Ÿ“ The Carson Center for the Performing Arts Tickets are available at https://www.thecarsoncenter.org/events/detail/the-sleeping-beauty Donโ€™t miss this enchanting masterpieceโ€”two acts, one intermission, and an unforgettable afternoon of ballet magic!
Due to severe weather impacting our area, tonight's A Taste Of Ireland performance has been postponed to Saturday, March 22, 7:30 PM. Please hold on to your tickets and present them next week at the rescheduled performance. After consulting with local weather authorities and emergency management teams, the production company for Taste of Ireland and The Carson Center have decided to postpone based on the potential weather impact to our area. We apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your understanding and patience. Your safety and the safety of all of our patrons, performers, staff, and volunteers is our top priority. Please stay safe and avoid traveling this evening. We look forward to seeing you next Saturday at YOUR Carson Center!
โœจGolden Girlsโœจare coming to Paducah (and they wish they could stay for Quilt Week!) On April 18th, the girls are BACK in an ALL NEW SHOW! Get Tickets here: https://www.thecarsoncenter.org/events/detail/golden-girls-the-laughs-continue Relive the heartfelt hilarity of four ladies who never stopped being your friends! This new comedy is for fans 18 and older.... because they're not the same girls from the 80's. Produced by Murray & Peter. See all the details about this show at https://www.thecarsoncenter.org/events/detail/golden-girls-the-laughs-continue
โœจ The Sleeping Beauty ๐ŸŒน Experience the magic of The Sleeping Beauty, presented by Classical Arts Entertainment and performed by the renowned State Ballet Theatre of Ukraine! This family-friendly production (ages 3+) features: ๐ŸŽต Tchaikovskyโ€™s iconic score ๐Ÿฉฐ Choreography by Marius Petipa ๐Ÿ“… March 23rd, 2025 โฐ 2:00 PM ๐Ÿ“ The Carson Center for the Performing Arts Tickets are available at https://www.thecarsoncenter.org/events/detail/the-sleeping-beauty Donโ€™t miss this timeless masterpieceโ€”two acts, one intermission, and unforgettable artistry!
๐Ÿดโ€โ˜ ๏ธAhoy mateys!๐Ÿดโ€โ˜ ๏ธ The Summer Musical Theatre Camp at The Carson Center is now OPEN for REGISTRATION! Join us for a five-day musical theatre experience for students aged 6 - 16. https://www.thecarsoncenter.org/events/detail/summer-camp-treasure-island From July 7 - 11th, The Carson Center and Missoula Children's Theatre will set sail with Treasure Island, an original musical production. When not rehearsing, campers will have the opportunity to be involved in several different theatre-based workshops such as stage combat, music, dance, and acting/scene work. For campers not interested in the performance side, there are also Assistant Director positions also available! Campers will perform in two shows for family and friends on the last day of camp. Spots are limited, so register today, and we'll see you on the high seas!๐ŸŒŠ https://www.thecarsoncenter.org/events/detail/summer-camp-treasure-island
โœจCarson Center Donors and Members!โœจ ๐— ๐—ฎ๐˜๐˜๐—ต๐—ฒ๐˜„ ๐—ช๐—ฒ๐˜€๐˜ is coming to The Carson Center on April 24, 2025 at 7:00PM! Tickets for this concert are ๐—ข๐—ก ๐—ฆ๐—”๐—Ÿ๐—˜ ๐—ก๐—ข๐—ช to ๐—–๐—ฎ๐—ฟ๐˜€๐—ผ๐—ป ๐—–๐—ฒ๐—ป๐˜๐—ฒ๐—ฟ ๐——๐—ผ๐—ป๐—ผ๐—ฟ๐˜€ ๐—ฎ๐—ป๐—ฑ ๐— ๐—ฒ๐—บ๐—ฏ๐—ฒ๐—ฟ๐˜€! Tickets starting at $39 + fees! Public ticket sales will begin Friday, March 7th at 10:00AM! Want to get tickets ahead of the line? Consider becoming a ๐—–๐—ฎ๐—ฟ๐˜€๐—ผ๐—ป ๐—–๐—ฒ๐—ป๐˜๐—ฒ๐—ฟ ๐— ๐—ฒ๐—บ๐—ฏ๐—ฒ๐—ฟ today! For more information on how to become a Member, see our website at: https://www.thecarsoncenter.org/support-your-center/membership. This event is part of the 24-25 Myre Series, and is sponsored by The Carson-Myre Foundation, Mercy Health - Lourdes, and Jeremy White, CPA. See more about this event now at thecarsoncenter.org!
โœจJUST ANNOUNCED!โœจ ๐— ๐—ฎ๐˜๐˜๐—ต๐—ฒ๐˜„ ๐—ช๐—ฒ๐˜€๐˜ is coming to The Carson Center on April 24, 2025 at 7:00PM! Tickets for this concert are ๐—ข๐—ก ๐—ฆ๐—”๐—Ÿ๐—˜ ๐—ก๐—ข๐—ช to ๐—–๐—ฎ๐—ฟ๐˜€๐—ผ๐—ป ๐—–๐—ฒ๐—ป๐˜๐—ฒ๐—ฟ ๐——๐—ผ๐—ป๐—ผ๐—ฟ๐˜€! Tickets starting at $39 + fees! Ticket sales for ๐—–๐—ฎ๐—ฟ๐˜€๐—ผ๐—ป ๐—–๐—ฒ๐—ป๐˜๐—ฒ๐—ฟ ๐— ๐—ฒ๐—บ๐—ฏ๐—ฒ๐—ฟ๐˜€ will begin Wednesday, March 5th at 10:00AM. Public ticket sales will begin Friday, March 7th at 10:00AM! Want to get tickets ahead of the line? Consider becoming a ๐—–๐—ฎ๐—ฟ๐˜€๐—ผ๐—ป ๐—–๐—ฒ๐—ป๐˜๐—ฒ๐—ฟ ๐— ๐—ฒ๐—บ๐—ฏ๐—ฒ๐—ฟ today! For more information on how to become a Member, see our website at: https://www.thecarsoncenter.org/support-your-center/membership. This event is part of the 24-25 Myre Series, and is sponsored by The Carson-Myre Foundation, Mercy Health - Lourdes, and Jeremy White, CPA. See more about this event now at thecarsoncenter.org!
๐Ÿฅ‚Get ready to party ALL NIGHT LONG with Journey From The Heart and The Carson Center's 21st Birthday After-Party!๐Ÿฅ‚ Get FREE entry into The Carson Center's 21st Birthday Party with the purchase of a premium ($35) ticket to Journey From The Heart! https://www.thecarsoncenter.org/events/detail/journey-from-the-heart DON'T WAIT - LIMITED AVAILABILITY - PATRONS 21+ ONLY! See all details about the show AND the after-party at the link above! We'll see you there!
โšœ๏ธKick off your Mardi Gras holiday with an authentic Creole music experience!โšœ๏ธ GET BUY ONE GET ONE FREE TICKETS NOW! https://my.thecarsoncenter.org/2699/2700?promo=ZYDECO Discount applied at checkout. This Experience is one you wonโ€™t want to miss, so grab your friends, grab your beads and get your tickets today! Terrance Simien and the Zydeco Experience will kick-off a Mardi Gras celebration on February 25th at 7:00 pm. For 40+ years, Terrance Simien - a two-time GRAMMY award winning, 8th generation Louisiana Creole - has been shattering the myths about what his traditional Zydeco roots music is - and is not. It IS Black American roots music and it IS music born of the African American/Black and mixed race French speaking Creole of South Carolina. Zydeco is driven by African and Caribbean rhythms and has evolved musically over decades incorporating more popular genres like rock, funk, R&B and into the 21st century, incorporating rap and hip hop. This Experience is one you wonโ€™t want to miss, so grab your friends, grab your beads and get your tickets today!
๐Ÿ’•Happy GAL-entine's Day from the Golden Girls!๐Ÿ’• Outback / Murray & Peter Present: Golden Girls - The Laughs Continue - April 18th, 2025 | 7:00PM. Get 25% off tickets to the show on select seats NOW through Sunday! Use code "LOVE" in our promo bar, or use this link: https://my.thecarsoncenter.org/2709/2710?promo=LOVE Want to order over the phone? Call our Box Office at 270.450.4444 and mention code LOVE to receive the discount. Offer only available on price level 2 & 3 tickets (orange and black seats when selecting online). Discount applied at checkout.
๐Ÿ’•๐ŸŽŸ๏ธAlready have tickets to Lee Brice's You, Me & My Guitar concert for Friday night at The Carson Center?๐ŸŽŸ๏ธ๐Ÿ’• ADD-ON a little something extra for you and your Valentine! Purchase a SWEETHEARTS PACKAGE today! The package includes: ONE - 375 ML La Marca Prosecco Bottle TWO - Champagne flutes ONE - Box of assorted truffles (Storybook chocolates) ONE - Keepsake Insulated Bag This package does NOT include a ticket to the show. You MUST purchase a ticket to Lee Brice: You, Me & My Guitar to include the Sweethearts Package. Packages can be picked up upon arrival. Limited availability while supplies last. ๐Ÿ’•Learn more about the package here: https://www.thecarsoncenter.org/events/detail/lee-brice-you-me-my-guitar ๐Ÿ’•
โšœ๏ธ๐ŸŽ‰Laissez les bon temps rouler!๐ŸŽ‰โšœ๏ธ Kick off your Mardi Gras holiday RIGHT with an authentic Zydeco music experience! 2-time Grammyยฎ-winning musician Terrance Simien will be at The Carson Center on February 25th at 7:00PM! Buy tickets here: https://www.thecarsoncenter.org/events/detail/terrance-simien-the-zydeco-experience You're not going to want to miss this performance--It's more than just a concert, it's great music, tasty concessions, and specialty drinks! Come celebrate an early Mardi Gras with us, and you'll even get beads!
We can't wait to have Lee Brice at The Carson Center THIS FRIDAY, February 14th! Performing songs from his You, Me & My Guitar Tour, Lee Brice is bringing you new songs like "Drinkin' Buddies" with Nate Smith and Hailey Whikers, and the nostalgic "Summer of Us," all in an intimate acoustic setting! Do you have tickets yet? If not, get them TODAY at thecarsoncenter.org! We'll see you there!
You've read the books and you've seen the movie... now see America's #1 Dog in DOG MAN: THE MUSICAL live on stage at The Carson Center! Get tickets here: https://www.thecarsoncenter.org/events/detail/dogman-the-musical
โœจTickets for ๐—ฅ๐—ผ๐—ฐ๐—ธ๐˜† ๐— ๐—ผ๐˜‚๐—ป๐˜๐—ฎ๐—ถ๐—ป ๐—›๐—ถ๐—ด๐—ต ๐—˜๐˜…๐—ฝ๐—ฒ๐—ฟ๐—ถ๐—ฒ๐—ป๐—ฐ๐—ฒ - ๐—๐—ผ๐—ต๐—ป ๐——๐—ฒ๐—ป๐˜ƒ๐—ฒ๐—ฟ ๐—ง๐—ฟ๐—ถ๐—ฏ๐˜‚๐˜๐—ฒ are ๐—ข๐—ก ๐—ฆ๐—”๐—Ÿ๐—˜ ๐—ก๐—ข๐—ช to Carson Center Donors and Members! Tickets starting at only $25 + fees! Public ticket sales will begin Friday, February 7th at 10:00AM! Want to get tickets ahead of the line? Consider becoming a Carson Center Member today! For more information on how to become a Member, see our website at: https://www.thecarsoncenter.org/support-your-center/membership See more about this event now at thecarsoncenter.org!
โœจJUST ANNOUNCED!โœจ Tickets for ๐—ฅ๐—ผ๐—ฐ๐—ธ๐˜† ๐— ๐—ผ๐˜‚๐—ป๐˜๐—ฎ๐—ถ๐—ป ๐—›๐—ถ๐—ด๐—ต ๐—˜๐˜…๐—ฝ๐—ฒ๐—ฟ๐—ถ๐—ฒ๐—ป๐—ฐ๐—ฒ - ๐—๐—ผ๐—ต๐—ป ๐——๐—ฒ๐—ป๐˜ƒ๐—ฒ๐—ฟ ๐—ง๐—ฟ๐—ถ๐—ฏ๐˜‚๐˜๐—ฒ are ๐—ข๐—ก ๐—ฆ๐—”๐—Ÿ๐—˜ ๐—ก๐—ข๐—ช to Carson Center Donors! Tickets starting at $25 + fees! Ticket sales for Carson Center Members will begin Wednesday, February 5th at 10:00AM. Public ticket sales will begin Friday, February 7th at 10:00AM! Want to get tickets ahead of the line? Consider becoming a Carson Center Member today! For more information on how to become a Member, see our website at: https://www.thecarsoncenter.org/support-your-center/membership See more about this event now at thecarsoncenter.org!
โœจ๐ŸŽถLooking for last minute Friday night plans?๐ŸŽถโœจ Come on down to The Carson Center - Paducah, KY to see country music star Joe Nichols and opener Casi Joy perform live TONIGHT at 7:30PM! Great seats are available, and you can buy them at thecarsoncenter.org or at the Will Call window! Unwind from a stressful week with live music and our amazing selection of drinks and specialty cocktails! (We even have a special Dry January mocktail menu for all of you who are participating!) Sound check is happening now, and believe us when we tell you that you're not going to want to miss this show! We'll see you there!
โœจTODAY'S THE DAY!โœจ Tickets for ๐—๐—ผ๐˜‚๐—ฟ๐—ป๐—ฒ๐˜† ๐—™๐—ฟ๐—ผ๐—บ ๐—ง๐—ต๐—ฒ ๐—›๐—ฒ๐—ฎ๐—ฟ๐˜ are ๐—ข๐—ก ๐—ฆ๐—”๐—Ÿ๐—˜ ๐—ก๐—ข๐—ช! Get them NOW: https://www.thecarsoncenter.org/events/detail/journey-from-the-heart See you there!
โœจJUST ANNOUNCED!โœจ Tickets for ๐—๐—ผ๐˜‚๐—ฟ๐—ป๐—ฒ๐˜† ๐—™๐—ฟ๐—ผ๐—บ ๐—ง๐—ต๐—ฒ ๐—›๐—ฒ๐—ฎ๐—ฟ๐˜ are ๐—ข๐—ก ๐—ฆ๐—”๐—Ÿ๐—˜ ๐—ก๐—ข๐—ช to Carson Center Donors and Members! Tickets starting at $25 + fees! Public ticket sales will begin Friday, January 31st at 10:00AM! Want to get tickets ahead of the line? Consider becoming a Carson Center Member today! For more information on how to become a Member, see our website at: https://www.thecarsoncenter.org/support-your.../membership See more about this event now at thecarsoncenter.org!
๐ŸŽธDon't end up in Brokenheartsville!๐ŸŽธ Enter our LIMITED TIME ONLY Giveaway for a chance to win this Friday night's concert experience--for you and a friend! How to enter the giveaway: Like this post, tag a friend in the comments, and SHARE! Only participants that complete all three actions will be considered. Deadline for entry is at 5:00PM on Tuesday, January 28th. The winner will be notified via Facebook Messenger on Wednesday, January 29th. Don't want to leave your tickets up to chance? Get tickets TODAY at: https://www.thecarsoncenter.org/events/detail/joe-nichols ๐—•๐—˜๐—ช๐—”๐—ฅ๐—˜ ๐—ข๐—™ ๐—ฆ๐—–๐—”๐— ๐—ฆ! The Carson Center will never ask you for any financial or personal information (such as credit card information) in order to complete an entry. We will also not ask you to click an external link in order to complete an entry. Your like, share, and comment IS your entry. We will also ๐—ป๐—ผ๐˜ be notifying winners in the comments of the post. If a page or profile has notified you that you have won in the comments, it is spam. For any questions regarding winners announcements or the legitimacy of an announcement that you received, please contact our Box Office at 270.450.4444 to verify.
๐Ÿค˜LAST CHANCE FLASH SALE๐Ÿค˜ Get up close and personal with PREMIUM, FLOOR LEVEL SEATS! (Typically $59-$69!) Buy One Get One tickets are now available with code: FLASH or by using the link below: https://my.thecarsoncenter.org/2692/2693?promo=FLASH Discount applied at checkout. Offer only available NOW through 4pm, Saturday, January 25th. Don't wait! We'll see you there!

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Wednesday | Mar 26, 2025

Don't Let The Pigeon Drive The Bus - The Musical!

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Friday | Apr 18, 2025

Golden Girls: The Laughs Continue

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Thursday | Apr 24, 2025

Matthew West

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Friday | Apr 25, 2025

Sesame Street Live! Say Hello

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Friday | Apr 25, 2025

VIP PHOTO ADD-ON: Sesame Street Live! Say Hello

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Tuesday | Apr 29, 2025

CLUE

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Wednesday | Apr 30, 2025

CLUE

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Friday | May 2, 2025

Black Violin - Full Circle Tour

Dippin' Dots ART FOR ALL Series

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Tuesday | May 6, 2025

Dogman: The Musical

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Party For A Purpose

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Saturday | May 10, 2025

Rocky Mountain High Experience

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Monday | July 7, 2025

Summer Camp - Treasure Island

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