Norton Center for the Arts

06/05/2026

A season of SMILES 😁 | 25/26

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06/03/2026

A season of SMILES 😁 | 25/26

What was your favorite show this season?

05/29/2026

25/26 | A Season of Smiles and Standing Ovations

Thank you for being part of the Norton Center’s 25/26 performing arts season! Comment your favorite moment from this year and tag your friends below if you see them ⤵️

Get ready for our all-new season announcement, dropping August 12. Join the fun at nortoncenter.com!

05/27/2026

‼️ ATTN: The Norton Center for the Arts will be temporarily closed from Monday, May 25 through the week of June 22 for a complete upgrade to the building's aging electrical infrastructure.

The entire building, including the Box Office, will be closed to in-person traffic during this time. Please email [email protected] or call 1-859-236-4692 for assistance.

Subscription package renewals for the 26/27 Season will begin on Monday, July 6 at 9:00 AM, in-person and by phone. Single tickets for the new season will go on sale to the public on Monday, August 12.

➡️ Please visit nortoncenter.com and follow our socials for the latest news!

05/09/2026

📸🗣️ Last week, Newlin Hall hosted a deep conversation inspired by the exhibition currently lining the Grand Foyer walls: 𝐁𝐞 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐏𝐞𝐨𝐩𝐥𝐞 by photographer Jon Cherry.

The panel explored what it means to be American and how shared values can connect us, even in divided times. Thank you to our panelists Jon Cherry, Sara Egge (moderator), Tara Strauch, Michelle Burdine and Kaelyn Wiles!

The Be The People exhibition remains on display in the Norton Center Grand Foyer Monday–Friday from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.

05/01/2026

A cereally unforgettable night!

Last Friday marked the last show of our 25/26 season: Serial Killers with Dr. Scott Bonn.

Thank you Centre College Dining and Centre Student Activities for helping make it a great night!

We are so thankful to everyone who joined us this season and can't wait to show you what's up next. Make sure to subscribe to our email list at nortoncenter.com to be the first to know about next season's new lineup. 👀

04/29/2026

On stage, she's larger than life... but when she sat down with these Centre students, she became part of the classroom.

It's not every day your college class takes place during a rockstar's soundcheck, but last Wednesday, that's exactly what happened for students in Dr. Shenton's Anthropology of Disney Princesses and Culture class.

Melissa Etheridge took time before her concert to connect with students in an intimate Q&A, offering her unique perspective from her experience collaborating with Disney on the soundtrack of Brother Bear 2.

04/28/2026

Mark your calendars! Hope to see you there!

This event is free and open to the public.

Next up in Boyle County's America 250 event series - McDowell Night at the Norton Center.

On Saturday, May 9 at 7 p.m, you'll have the opportunity to see an original copy of Kentucky's 1792 Constitution, the "Be The People" exhibit, a Chautauqua performance exploring the life and times of Judge Samuel McDowell, and a panel discussion featuring three prominent Kentucky historians.

Free and open to the public!

More details here - https://danvillekentucky.com/america-250/mcdowell-night-explores-life-and-time-of-famous-statesman/?olink=%2Famerica-250%2F&otitle=250+Updates

Norton Center for the Arts City of Danville Boyle County Fiscal Court Boyle County Public Library America 250KY America250

04/24/2026

Last show of the season: SOLD OUT 🥳

We are so excited for tonight's show, Serial Killers with Dr. Scott Bonn!

General admission tickets are sold out. Centre student tickets are available.

04/24/2026

Melissa Etheridge brought down the house last night!

We sang, we rocked out, we maybe even shed a tear... if you weren't at the show, you missed something special.

Thank you to all for making it a memorable night, and an extra large round of applause for our show sponsors McClure & McClure Attorneys & Counselors at Law and Leonard "Nappi" Napolitano. 👏

Post your photos and favorite moments in the comments! ⬇️