University of Georgia Performing Arts Center

12/31/2024

Born and raised in Havana, Cuba, and mentored by the late Quincy Jones, jazz pianist Alfredo Rodriguez has turned his youthful love for the piano into a career as a rising star on the international jazz scene. He makes his UGA Presents debut January 15 in Ramsey Concert Hall.

Learn more: https://bit.ly/3ZRHde5.

“What distinguishes Rodriguez’s globalism is his ability to both compose and perform into a kind of ecstasy.”—NPR When Grammy-nominated Cuban-American pianist Alfredo Rodriguez makes his Athens debut Wednesday, January 15 […]

12/30/2024

Attention, Bulldogs! $10 tickets for current students to all UGA Presents spring performances go on sale next week! Learn more here: https://bit.ly/46na2lC.

12/29/2024

The world’s leading authority on the art form of stepping makes its UGA Presents debut in this showcase of traditional and contemporary percussive dance styles that thrills and delights at every turn!

Learn more: https://bit.ly/3VyyTyG.

12/27/2024

A pianist of fiery temperament and virtuosity, Yulianna Avdeeva captivates with her powerful conviction and musical sensibility. Her UGA Presents debut features an all-Chopin program and promises to be an unforgettable afternoon. Read more at the link in our profile.

“Avdeeva strikes chords with precision, every note perfectly tempered. Her pacing is born of intelligent feeling and clarity of thought, and her ability to finesse Chopin’s inner voices puts many […]

12/24/2024

Vienna Boys Choir made a highly anticipated return to Hodgson Concert Hall last week with their "Christmas in Vienna" program. The performance included a number of traditional carols and classical favorites with a bit of ABBA sprinkled in for fun. It was a terrific night!

(Photos: Easel Images)

12/23/2024

Happy Holidays! We wish you a festive season filled with music, happiness, and peace. The Performing Arts Center Box Office is closed through January 5, but you can find information and tickets online 24/7. We look forward to seeing you again in the new year!

12/22/2024

Ready to dance into the new year? American Ballet Theatre Studio Company's performances on January 31 and February 1 will delight one and all with Balanchine’s "Tarantella" and the Black Swan pas de deux from "Swan Lake" alongside other classic and contemporary works.

Learn more: https://bit.ly/4fb9amR.

12/19/2024

Born and raised in Havana, Cuba, and mentored by the late Quincy Jones, this Grammy-nominated jazz pianist and composer embodies the collective sound of his new home in Miami: Latin pop, timba, salsa, bachata, tango, reggaetón, and bolero.

Learn more: https://bit.ly/41tIGK0.

12/18/2024

Kathy Mattea brought a taste of Nashville to Hodgson Concert Hall last week as part of our holiday music series. She charmed us with tunes from her beloved holiday albums alongside some of her greatest hits. What a treat it was to be up close with this Grammy Award-winning legend!

(Photos: Easel Images)

12/16/2024

We are sorry to hear of the passing of legendary tabla player and multi Grammy winning musician Zakir Hussain. He was a national treasure in his home country of India and one of its reigning cultural ambassadors. His last performance at UGA was ten years ago, and we were very much looking forward to his return next spring. He will be greatly missed.

12/16/2024

For this month's installment of our donor spotlight, "Why I Give...", we asked Herb and Myrna Adams West why they support the Performing Arts Center. Read more about their commitment to the arts at UGA here: https://bit.ly/49ATgkM.

This is part of a recurring series of articles about the people who support the University of Georgia Performing Arts Center. Meet Herb and Myrna Adams West. She is a […]

12/15/2024

A pianist of fiery temperament and virtuosity, Yulianna Avdeeva captivates with her powerful conviction and musical sensibility. Her UGA Presents debut features an all-Chopin program and promises to be an unforgettable performance.

Learn more: https://bit.ly/4gb6uqC.

12/12/2024

The Kingdom Choir brought us to our feet! What a joy it was to finally experience these incredible musicians as part of our holiday music series in Hodgson Concert Hall last week. It was a rousing performance we won't soon forget.

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12/10/2024

A favorite holiday tradition continues when the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra and Atlanta Symphony Orchestra Chamber Chorus return December 21 to perform the first part of Handel's beloved oratorio and the “Hallelujah” Chorus. Joined by world-class soloists, they will raise the roof with this glorious masterwork.

Learn more: https://bit.ly/4fXvDVB.

At the UGA Performing Arts Center, tiny lights blanket the lobby and Christmas trees adorn the stage. That means it’s time for the Holiday Music Series, in which prominent artists […]

12/08/2024

Canadian Brass opened our Holiday Music Series last week with a virtuosic and humorous performance of classical transcriptions, modern hits, and season favorites. It was so fun to have them back on our stage once again!

(Photos: Easel Images)

12/05/2024

The Vienna Boys Choir returns Dec. 18 with a seasonal program featuring Austrian folk songs, classical masterpieces, popular songs, and holiday favorites. Read more here: https://bit.ly/3ZjO5Rh.

Nothing welcomes Christmas like the sound of children’s voices. For centuries the gold standard in youth singing has been the Vienna Boys Choir. This year the ensemble returns to Hodgson […]

12/04/2024

We are pleased to announce the four soloists who will be joining the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra for the performance of Handel's "Messiah" in Hodgson Concert Hall on December 21:

Adelaide Boedecker, soprano
Rhianna Cockrell, mezzo-soprano
Thomas Cooley, tenor
Lawson Anderson, bass-baritone

Learn more about these fabulous singers and get tickets to the performance here: https://bit.ly/3Yy6F7X.