Check out all of the interesting arts and cultural activities in Albany. Find current event information from the Albany Area Arts Council, Albany Civil Rights Institute, Albany Museum of Art, Albany Symphony Orchestra, Georgia Artist Guild of Albany, The Albany Chorale, Theatre Albany, and Thronateeska Heritage Center. For more information, follow the links below to the organization websites.

For last minute updates and event reminders, text AAAC to 51660!

Albany Area Arts Council
Call: 229.439.2787

October 6-21 @ AAAC
For the Love of Color

For the Love of Color is a beautiful collection of boldly pigmented acrylic paintings by local artist Betty Utz.

Gallery admission is free. Regular hours are 10AM-4PM Monday, Wednesday, Thursday & Friday ; 2PM-4PM Tuesday.

October 6, 6-8PM@ AAAC
For the Love of Color Opening Reception

The opening reception is free and open to the public. It is a wonderful opportunity to see the exhibition, meet the artist, and mingle with old and new friends.

The Albany Area Arts Council is located at 215 N. Jackson Street, adjacent to the municipal Auditorium. For additional information, call Nicole Williams, AAAC Executive Director at 229-439-2787.

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The Albany Chorale
Email: [email protected]

October 13, 7PM @ Porterfield
"Faure Requiem and More"

This first performance of Albany Chorale's 2016-2017 season will be held at Porterfield United Methodist Church in Albany, GA.

Tickets - Adult-$15, Student-$10, Children 10 and under Free
Tickets available from Parker Music, Any Chorale member, or at the Door.

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The Albany Civil Rights Institute
Call: 229.432.1698

October 6, 6:30PM @ Albany Muncipal Auditorium
Get in the Way
ACRI will screen the documentary film "Get In The Way" in Albany's historic Municipal Auditorium. "Get in the Way" is the story of congressman John Lewis. A panel discussion to follow.
 
The film screening is free to anyone wishing to attend, but optional donations will be accepted for Albany Civil Rights Institute.

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ExploreGeorgia.org Songwriter Series
The Albany Museum of Art
Call: 229.439.8400

October 1, 10am - 2pm @ AMA       
Fall Family Day with

The AMA and Albany Recreation and Parks present a day of arts and crafts for the young and young at heart. Come help us welcome fall at this free event.

October 2, 6pm      
The Fine Art of Dining Culinary Series - Call for Reservations

October 4, 11, 18 & 25,  10:30 - 11:30 am @ AMA        
Toddler Tuesday

October 4, 11, 18 & 25, 3:30 - 5pm @ AMA        
After School Art Academy (Grades 3 - 5)

October 6, 13, 20 & 27, 3:30 - 5pm @ AMA        
After School Art Academy (Grades 6 - 8)

October 6 @ AMA        
After School Art Academy (Grades 6 - 8)

October 7, 10am @ AMA    
Coffee and Conversation
Katherine Ace Exhibit

October 7, 8 - 10:30pm   @ AMA
ExploreGeorgia.org Singer Songwriter Series featuring  Cole Taylor, Travis Denning & Trea Landon with Bo Henry, Jodi Mann & Stephen Harrell

October 13, 10:30 - 11:30am @ AMA       
Senior Moment

October 24, Midnight  @ AMA
A Picture is Worth 1,000 Words Writing Competition Submissions Due

Exhibits @ AMA

MOTION FORWARD: STREET STYLE
Haley Gallery June 25 - November 5, 2016

KATHERINE ACE
East Gallery October 6, 2016

ARTISTS AS EDUCATORS / EDUCATORS AS ARTISTS
Learning Curve Gallery September - November 2016

WILDLIFE TRADITIONS
Evans Gallery September 9 - March 2017

PAPILLON AND PATE: DECORATIVE ARTS FROM THE 19TH CENTURY
McCormack Gallery March 23 - November 19, 2016

FROM AFRICAN HANDS
MillerCoors Gallery Permanent Installation

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The Albany Symphony Orchestra
Call: 229.430.8933
   
October 23, 4 - 5:30PM @ Saint Paul's Episcopal Church
"Symphony in Stained Glass" featuring The Peachtree String Quartet

The first concert of the "Symphony in Stained Glass" will feature The Peachtree String Quartet at St. Paul's Episcopal church in Albany, GA. Doors will open at 3:00pm. Tickets are $20 for adults or $10 for child/student.

Call 229.430.8933 for tickets or order online at www.albanysymphony.org

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Georgia Artists Guild of Albany

October 6, 7PM @ AAAC
All interested artists are welcome to join us for our October meeting.

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Theatre Albany
Call: 229.439.7193
Box Office: 229.439.7141

October 28 - 30 & November 3 - 6
"The Curse of the Blue Monkey"

The world premiere of a new comedy-mystery.

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Thronateeska Heritage Center
Call: 229.432.6955

October 28, 5 - 7pm @ THC & FRQ
Tricks and Treats

Join Thronateeska Heritage Center and the Flint RiverQuarium for Tricks and Treats 2016. Guests can enjoy an evening of spooky fun inside at each location and on the trail between the Center and the RiverQuarium. Tickets are $6 with a costume and $8 without. Members admitted free.

Thru November 12, 2016 @ THC
All My Babies: A beautiful photographic exhibit, "All My Babies" follows the work of local midwife Mary Coley. The exhibit will be on display in the History Museum every Thursday-Saturday from 10:00am-4:00pm from August 18 until November 12.

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