Henry County is home to a thriving and diverse arts community. From theater and dance to visual arts and music, you can find it all in Henry
County. With several active arts associations, events are held throughout the year to promote local artists.
The Henry Players bring Broadway to Henry County as many as six times a year with their theatrical performances. The Southern Crescent
Symphony Orchestra, professional dance troupes, and local musical groups all hold regular performances in venues across the county.
The visual arts also play an important role in the local arts community, and artists are frequently showcased in community activities and
events. Local art galleries host regular exhibitions.
Be sure to check our Chamber Calendar for arts events in Henry County. For an expanded list of events in metro Atlanta, visit
www.atlantaplanit.com.
Atlanta Festival Ballet
770-507-2775 | www.atlantafestivalballet.com
 Atlanta Festival Ballet brings quality classical and contemporary ballet to the Southern Crescent. The company produces two full-length ballets each season, including an annual performance of The Nutcracker. As a partner in education with Henry County Schools, AFB includes close to 100 elementary students in one of its productions each year. AFB also performs school shows to introduce children to the art of ballet.
Gateway Event Center
770-279-9853 | www.gatewayeventcenter.com
The Gateway Event Center is the newest home of concerts, special events, corporate events, and trade shows. Gateway is 58,000 s.f. with a capacity varying from 2,000-4,700 people, depending upon set-up. What sets this location apart from any other venue in the Southeast, is the state of the art sound, lighting, staging, and readily available technology that suits the needs of every size event it hosts.
Henry Arts Alliance
770-914-8581 | www.henryartsalliance.org
The purpose of the Henry Arts Alliance is to create awareness, stimulate interest, and encourage involvement in the arts. Each year The Alliance hosts Exploring the Arts Summer Camp for Children (June), Visual Arts Camp (June), Fall Festival of Storytelling (Oct), Art After Dark...in The Grove (Oct), Christmas with the Arts (Dec), High School Arts Contest (March) and The Celtic Festival (March).
Henry Players
www.henryplayers.com
 The Henry Players, a local theater company, provide quality entertainment at an affordable cost. 2010 productions include The Women, Copacabana, and Charlotte's Web. Visit the website for performance dates and times.
McDonough 16 Stadium Screen Theatre
770-954-3332 | www.greatescapetheaters.com/
 This theatre offers 16 screens all with stadium seating and Dolby Digital Sound, two-story game room, 2 birthday party rooms, advance online ticketing sales, free refills on large popcorn and large drinks. Free admissions during Summer Film Festival for all.
Nash Bash Riffs & Ribs
770-957-5786 | www.riffsandribs.com/
May 22, 2010 - Nash Farm
 Have blast at the Nash Bash! This annual event includes a Bar-B-Que cook-off, music, arts & crafts, a children's area, great food and so much more!
Performing Arts Center
The Henry County Performing Arts Center is the location of most local performances. The center is located on Lemon Street in McDonough. For more information call 770-914-7477 or visit www.henry.k12.ga.us.
Southern Crescent Symphony Orchestra
770-506-0785 | www.scsymphony.net
 The Southern Crescent Symphony Orchestra is a 70 member community orchestra offering a wide variety of classical and pops concerts. Performances include masterworks of music and collaborations with renowned artists and ensembles from the metro area.
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