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Summer Camps & Workshops

The Carson Center offers a variety of engaging summer camps and workshops designed to inspire creativity and foster a love for the arts among participants of all ages. These programs provide unique opportunities to explore various aspects of the performing arts, including theater, music, dance, and more, all within a supportive and educational environment. Led by experienced instructors, attendees can develop new skills, build confidence, and connect with fellow enthusiasts. Located in downtown Paducah, Kentucky, The Carson Center serves a diverse population from a four-state region and beyond, making it a hub for cultural enrichment and artistic growth.

UPCOMING CAMPS & WORKSHOPS:

Treasure Island

July 7 - 11, 2025

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Apr 2025

✨DON'T FORGET!!!✨ ✨$25 STUDENT RUSH TICKETS FOR CLUE ARE AVAILABLE NOW!✨ Get $25 tickets to tonight's performance of CLUE at The Carson Center Box Office NOW until showtime! Walk-ups only. Must present a VALID STUDENT ID. Questions? Call us at 270.450.4444 for more information. 🔍We can't wait to see you there!🔍

🎉 GIVEAWAY TIME! 🎉 As a part of the 24-25 Dippin' Dots ART for ALL Series, Black Violin is coming to Paducah, KY THIS FRIDAY — and we want YOU to be there! We’re giving away 2 PAIRS of tickets to TWO lucky fans! TO ENTER: 👍Heart this post. 🗨️Drop a comment telling us about a music teacher who changed your life, inspired your creativity, or helped you discover your passion. 🎟 We’ll pick TWO winners to each receive a pair of tickets! Winners will be announced tomorrow morning! 🎟Don't want to leave your tickets up to chance? Get them at the link in our bio or call our Box Office to purchase over the phone! BEWARE OF SCAMS! The Carson Center will never ask you for any financial or personal information in order to complete an entry. We will also not be notifying winners in the comments of this post. For any questions regarding winners’ announcements, please contact our Box Office at 270.450.4444.

✨$25 STUDENT RUSH TICKETS FOR CLUE ARE AVAILABLE NOW!✨ Get $25 tickets to CLUE at The Carson Center Box Office NOW until showtime! Walk-ups only. Must present a VALID STUDENT ID. Tickets to both performances (April 29 & 30) available. Questions? Call us at 270.450.4444 for more information. 🔍We can't wait to see you there!🔍

🎉 FLASH SALE ALERT! 🎉 🚨 TODAY ONLY – Grab $25 tickets to THREE incredible shows you won't want to miss! 🎭🔥 🎟️ Featured Shows: ✨ CLUE - Live on Stage! ✨ Black Violin - Full Circle Tour ✨ Rocky Mountain High Experience For one day only, snag your seats for just $25 – no code needed, just click and go! Check out our linktree for all the links! 📅 Offer ends tonight at midnight, so act fast!

📚🌍 Happy World Book Day! 🌍📚 From the pages of a beloved children’s book 📖 to the big screen 🎬 and now the big stage 🎭 — Dog Man has come a long way! Celebrate the power of stories and imagination with Dog Man – The Musical, a hilarious and heartwarming stage adaptation that’s fun for the whole family! 🦴🐾 Join us on May 6 at 6 PM for this paws-itively awesome adventure brought to life! Get tickets here: https://www.thecarsoncenter.org/events/detail/dogman-the-musical 📅 So, mark your calendars, grab your tickets, and come see how a book can leap off the page and onto the stage! #WorldBookDay #DogManTheMusical #FamilyFun

🧵Hey, Quilters!🪡 We've got a special discount for Thursday night's show, just for you! Come for the amazing art this week, and also stick around for the music! Matthew West will be performing at The Carson Center THIS THURSDAY, April 24th! West is a 5-Time Grammy Nominee and singer/songwriter of top Christian pop hit, "Don't Stop Praying". Quilters, we have a SPECIAL DISCOUNT in store for you--just call our Box Office at 270.450.4444 M-F, 10:00AM - 5:00PM and mention quilt week, or visit us in person! Catch the code on our digital sign in front of the building, and enter it in the promo bar of this ticket link below in order to apply the discount! https://my.thecarsoncenter.org/2725 We can't wait to see you there!

🐣 FLASH GIVEAWAY! Win Tickets to Sesame Street Live! 🐰 So, hop to it! We’re giving away TWO tickets to Sesame Street LIVE! at The Carson Center on April 25— but don't wait, this giveaway is only open for 24 hours! To enter: 📸 Comment a photo of you and your little one(s) in your Sunday best — bow ties, bonnets, springtime flair! ✅ LIKE this post & SHARE to lock in your entry! 💐 Whether it’s adorable outfits or sweet smiles, we want to see YOUR spring style! ⏰ This giveaway closes tomorrow, so don’t delay!

🧵Hey, Quilters!🪡 Come for the amazing art this week, and also stick around for the music! Matthew West will be performing at The Carson Center THIS THURSDAY, April 24th! West is a 5-Time Grammy Nominee and singer/songwriter of top Christian pop hit, "Don't Stop Praying". Quilters, we have a SPECIAL DISCOUNT in store for you--just call our Box Office at 270.450.4444 M-F, 10:00AM - 5:00PM and mention quilt week, or visit us in person! Catch the code on our digital sign in front of the building, and enter it in the promo bar of this ticket link below in order to apply the discount! https://my.thecarsoncenter.org/2725 We can't wait to see you there!

✨𝗡𝗢𝗪 𝗔𝗡𝗡𝗢𝗨𝗡𝗖𝗜𝗡𝗚✨ CLUE Ticket Lottery! CLUE is coming to The Carson Center - Paducah, KY on April 30th, at 7:15PM! ℹ️𝗟𝗢𝗧𝗧𝗘𝗥𝗬 𝗜𝗡𝗙𝗢𝗥𝗠𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡ℹ️ Names will be drawn at random for a limited number of pairs of tickets priced at $25 a ticket for the April 30th engagement. Only one entry is allowed per person. Multiple entries will result in disqualification. The lottery is OPEN NOW, and will end on Friday, April 25th 𝗮𝘁 𝟭𝟭:𝟱𝟵𝗣𝗠! 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗲𝘁𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗿𝘆 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲! https://www.thecarsoncenter.org/purchase-tickets/CLUE-ticket-lottery 𝗕𝗘𝗪𝗔𝗥𝗘 𝗢𝗙 𝗦𝗖𝗔𝗠𝗦! The Carson Center will never ask you for any financial or personal information in order to complete an entry. We will also 𝗻𝗼𝘁 be notifying winners in the comments of this post, or via Facebook Messenger. Winners 𝘄𝗶𝗹𝗹 be announced via Carson Center Email and Text Message 𝗢𝗡𝗟𝗬. For any questions regarding winners’ announcements, please contact our Box Office at 270.450.4444.

"Don't Stop Praying" singer/songwriter MATTHEW WEST is coming to The Carson Center NEXT WEEK! 🎟️Get your tickets today!🎟️ Get tickets online at the linktree in our bio, Or call the Box Office at: 270.450.4444! Matthew West is part of the 24-25 Myre Series, sponsored by the Carson-Myre Foundation, Mercy Health - Lourdes, and Jeremy White - CPA - Family Wealth Advisor.

✨ONLY ONE WEEK UNTIL SESAME STREET LIVE!✨ Don't miss this opportunity to snag the 🐰PERFECT Easter basket gift!🐰 Join Elmo, Abby Caddabby, Cookie Monster, and their friends from Sesame Street and get ready to sing, dance, and play alongside your favorite furry friends, all while you follow Elmo’s puppy, Tango, in a fun game of hide & seek! 🎟️Get tickets at the link tree in our bio! We can't wait to see you there!

🔎Check out this special message from Mr. Green from CLUE, Live on Stage!🔎 CLUE will be at The Carson Center for the Performing Arts in LESS THAN TWO WEEKS on April 29 & 30! 🎟️Get tickets from the linktree in our bio, or call our Box Office at 270.450.4444 to purchase today!🎟️

🔎Check out this special message from Mr. Green from CLUE, Live on Stage!🔎 April 29 & 30! 🎟️Get tickets here:🎟️ APRIL 29: https://www.thecarsoncenter.org/events/detail/clue-a-new-comedy-1 APRIL 30: https://www.thecarsoncenter.org/events/detail/clue-a-new-comedy-2 Or call our Box Office at 270.450.4444 to purchase today!

✨Sesame Street LIVE! Say Hello is coming to @thecarsoncenter in less than TWO WEEKS!✨ See Elmo, Abby Caddabby, Cookie Monster, and their friends from Sesame Street at The Carson Center on Friday, April 25th at 6:00PM! 🎟️Get tickets here: https://www.thecarsoncenter.org/events/detail/sesame-street-live-say-hello At Sesame Street Live! Say Hello, sing, dance, and play alongside your favorite furry friends, all while you follow Elmo’s puppy, Tango, in a fun game of hide & seek. So put on your dancing shoes and make your way to where the air is sweet for this all-new celebration on Sesame Street!

🐰✨Your Easter Basket Stuffer is Here!✨ Sesame Street LIVE! Say Hello is coming to @thecarsoncenter in less than TWO WEEKS! See Elmo, Abby Caddabby, Cookie Monster, and their friends from Sesame Street on Friday, April 25th at 6:00PM! 🎟️Get tickets at the link in our bio!🎟️ At Sesame Street Live! Say Hello, sing, dance, and play alongside your favorite furry friends, all while you follow Elmo’s puppy, Tango, in a fun game of hide & seek. So put on your dancing shoes and make your way to where the air is sweet for this all-new celebration on Sesame Street! We can't wait to see you there!

🏴‍☠️Ahoy mateys!🏴‍☠️ Looking for adventure on the high seas? Then look no further than the Summer Musical Theatre Camp at The Carson Center! Camp is now OPEN for REGISTRATION, and SPOTS are LIMITED! Join us for a five-day musical theatre experience for students aged 6 - 16. https://www.thecarsoncenter.org/learn-engage/summer-camps-workshops From July 7 - 11th, The Carson Center and Missoula Children's Theatre will set sail with Treasure Island, an original musical production. When not rehearsing, campers will have the opportunity to be involved in several different theatre-based workshops such as stage combat, music, dance, and acting/scene work. For campers not interested in the performance side, there are also Assistant Director positions also available! Campers will perform in two shows for family and friends on the last day of camp. Ready to register? Click here for more information and to register NOW! https://www.thecarsoncenter.org/learn-engage/summer-camps-workshops

✨Sesame Street LIVE Coloring Contest Begins today!✨ 🖍️Enter our coloring contest for a chance to win a pair of tickets to Sesame Street LIVE! Say Hello on April 25 at 6:00PM! 🖍️ ✏️Contest Details:✏️ Submission Window: TODAY! through April 18th, at 5:00PM. Winners will be notified on April 23rd at 10:00AM. 🌟How to Enter:🌟 Go to the Sesame Street LIVE Coloring Contest link in our bio Download and print your coloring sheet Get creative! Submit via QR code on the sheet or at the link above! Questions? Contact Cheyenne Walker at cwalker@thecarsoncenter.org or by phone at 270.443.9932 ext 1006.

✨JUST ANNOUNCED!✨And it's no joke! John Crist will be stopping at The Carson Center - Paducah, KY with his new tour, "Jokes for Humans" on September 21st, 2025! Tickets for this event are 𝗢𝗡 𝗦𝗔𝗟𝗘 𝗡𝗢𝗪 to 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝘀𝗼𝗻 𝗖𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗗𝗼𝗻𝗼𝗿𝘀! Ticket sales for 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝘀𝗼𝗻 𝗖𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗠𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿𝘀 will begin Wednesday, April 2nd at 10:00AM. Public ticket sales will begin Friday, April 4th at 10:00AM! Want to get tickets ahead of the line? Consider becoming a 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝘀𝗼𝗻 𝗖𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗠𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 today! For more information on how to become a Member, see our website at: https://www.thecarsoncenter.org/support-your-center/membership. See more about this event now at thecarsoncenter.org!

✨JUST ANNOUNCED!✨ It's Christmas in March! Tickets for NUTCRACKER! Magical Christmas Ballet are 𝗢𝗡 𝗦𝗔𝗟𝗘 𝗡𝗢𝗪 to 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝘀𝗼𝗻 𝗖𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗗𝗼𝗻𝗼𝗿𝘀! Ticket sales for 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝘀𝗼𝗻 𝗖𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗠𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿𝘀 will begin Wednesday, April 2nd at 10:00AM. Public ticket sales will begin Friday, April 4th at 10:00AM! Want to get tickets ahead of the line? Consider becoming a 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝘀𝗼𝗻 𝗖𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗠𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 today! For more information on how to become a Member, see our website at: https://www.thecarsoncenter.org/support-your-center/membership. See more about this event now at thecarsoncenter.org!

📢Now Hiring: Building and Events Services Attendants!📢 The Carson Center is thrilled to announce that we are currently hiring for the following positions: Bartenders and Part-time Building and Events Services Attendants - both day and evening. We seek motivated individuals to join our dedicated team. We offer a dynamic work environment, with flexibility and opportunities for growth and development. Apply today by sending a brief cover letter outlining your experience and interest in working with us to boxoffice@thecarsoncenter.org!

🏀MARCH MADNESS IS HERE!🏀 Today only, get $25 Tickets to Golden Girls - The Laughs Continue at The Carson Center - Paducah, KY! Use promo code: "DISCOUNT" in our promo bar when purchasing your tickets to unlock $25 seats, or click this link: https://my.thecarsoncenter.org/2709/2710?promo=DISCOUNT Or, order over the phone by calling our Box Office at 270.450.4444! Discount applied at checkout. Offer valid until 11:59PM, March 25, 2025.

🍀It's the Luck of the Irish!🍀 $25 Ticket Rush available TOMORROW for A Taste of Ireland! Save a little 'green' tomorrow morning, Saturday, March 22, starting at 10:00 AM. This offer is ONLINE ONLY and valid until showtime. To get $25 tickets to the show click this link: https://my.thecarsoncenter.org/2707/2708?promo=DANCE We can't wait to see you there!

✨The Sleeping Beauty at The Carson Center✨ Tickets are available at https://www.thecarsoncenter.org/events/detail/the-sleeping-beauty Join us for The Sleeping Beauty, a beloved classic of the ballet world, presented by Classical Arts Entertainment and performed by the State Ballet Theatre of Ukraine. This family-friendly production (ages 3+) features: 🎵 Tchaikovsky’s iconic score 🩰 Choreography by Marius Petipa 📅 March 23rd, 2025 ⏰ 2:00 PM 📍 The Carson Center for the Performing Arts Don’t miss this enchanting masterpiece—two acts, one intermission, and an unforgettable afternoon of ballet magic!

Friday | May 2, 2025

Black Violin - Full Circle Tour

24-25 Dippin' Dots Art For All Series

Event Starts 7:00 PM

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Tuesday | May 6, 2025

Dogman: The Musical

24-25 1st Stages Series

Event Starts 6:00 PM

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Thursday | May 8, 2025

Party For A Purpose

Event Starts 6:00 PM

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Saturday | May 10, 2025

Rocky Mountain High Experience

24-25 Carson Concert Series

Event Starts 7:30 PM

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Friday | June 20, 2025

Boujee Bag Bash

Event Starts 6:00 PM

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Monday | July 7, 2025

Summer Camp - Treasure Island

The Carson Center & Missoula Children's Theatre

Event Starts 9:45 AM

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Sunday | Sep 21, 2025

John Crist: Jokes for Humans

Event Starts 7:00 PM

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Wednesday | Dec 10, 2025

NUTCRACKER! Magical Christmas Ballet

Event Starts 7:15 PM

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