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Béla Fleck and friends open the season with "My Bluegrass Heart" on Sept. 19 — limited tickets remain!

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Step into a place where shared experiences shape our community. Featuring unforgettable performances, exhibitions, and experiences and a selection of guest events, we invite you to connect, discover, and be inspired together.

Performances Presented by the Center for the Arts

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    Banjoist Bela Fleck, center, is a middled aged white man with red glasses and a black T-shirt holding his banjo. His fellow touring musicians, all white men, stand around him and look at each other.
    Béla Fleck: My Bluegrass Heart , article

    SAT., SEPT. 19, 2026, 7:30 PM: For "My Bluegrass Heart," banjoist Béla Fleck is joined by Michael Cleveland, Dominick Leslie, Jeff Partin, Mark Schatz, and Jake Stargel.

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    The members of the Isidore String Quartet, two young black men and two young white men, wear suits and hold their instruments while sitting on a bench in a downtown area, green plantings behind them.
    Isidore String Quartet , article

    FRI., SEPT. 25, 2026, 7:30 PM: Isidore String Quartet brings the lyrical charm of Frank Bridge, sharp contrasts of Britten, and emotional power of Beethoven.

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    Author Colson Whitehead, a middled aged Black man with dreads pulled back into a ponytail, wears a dark grey leather jacket and grey floral and white button down shirt in front of a light grey background.
    "An Evening with Colson Whitehead" , article

    WED., SEPT. 30, 2026, 7:30 PM: Author Colson Whitehead ("The Underground Railroad") is one of the most innovative voices in contemporary literature.

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Guest Performances

We are happy to host a wide variety of events on stage here at the center, presented by external organizations and groups.

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Workshops, Talks, and more

Explore free experiences designed to create deeper connections.

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    Moss Arts Center Curator Brian Holcombe leads a gallery tour and speaks into a microphone in front of a group of gallery visitors.
    "Beyond the Frame" , article

    SECOND THURSDAY OF EACH MONTH, 12 PM: Director of Visual Arts Brian Holcombe provides insight, offers behind-the-scenes glimpses, and answers your questions during these free tours.

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    Fiddler Michael Cleveland, a middle aged white man, wears a blue button down shirt and dark sunglasses while holding his fiddle in front of a dark grey background.
    Film | "Flamekeeper: The Michael Cleveland Story" , article

    THURS., SEPT. 17, 2026, 7:30 PM: Experience the inspiring journey of world-class fiddler Michael Cleveland in this intimate documentary at the Lyric Theatre.

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    Banjoist Béla Fleck, a middle aged white man wearing a brown winter coat, holds his banjo, its body resting against his shoulder, in a city alley.
    Talk: "Bluegrass Roots" , article

    SAT., SEPT. 19, 2026, 4-5 PM: Join musicians Béla Fleck, Michael Cleveland, and Dominick Leslie for a pre-show conversation about the evolution of bluegrass.

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