South Jackson Civic Association http://www.southjackson.org
South Jackson Civic Association preserves the original city school building for perpetual use as a performing arts center and to present, promote, and foster diverse cultural, educational, and historical activities through the arts, music, dance, and other genres. We serve as a regional center for arts and are a major component of tourism and economic prosperity for Tullahoma. We continue to grow in our outreach as we expand our venues with more stages and opportunities for performances. We add to the quality of life in our area as we seek to nurture an environment that promotes the arts and humanities.
Check out the 2021-2022 Season here: https://www.southjackson.org/schedule-of-events/
Contact Coleen Saunders at grants@southjackson.org
Sample Programs Offered
Program Type: Arts Appreciation
Program Description:
Every barnyard has its bully! But two of the barnyard’s chickens, Marge and Lola, will not stand idly by. ArtsPower’s musical portrays the colorful story of these two barnyard chickens on a mission to win the barnyard talent contest first prize of two tickets to see the great Elvis Poultry in concert! But first, they must present a performance that will score higher than a flock of very talented ducks, led by Ma,c who loves to play the bully. Can Marge and Lola face their challengers, against all odds, and win the talent contest?
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Program Type: Arts Appreciation
Program Description:
It is Christmas Eve long ago. Everyone is excited for the arrival of the mysterious Drosselmeyer, the famous toy and clock maker. All eyes turn toward the door when Uncle Drosselmeyer arrives. He brings with him very unique creations from his workshop to entertain the guests, and special present for Clara, a Nutcracker doll.
Clara’s brother Fritz is jealous of her present and accidentally breaks it. After the party, Clara sneaks down to find her Nutcracker doll. Suddenly the Christmas tree and all the toys under it grow to gigantic proportions. The mice fight with the toy soldiers. The Nutcracker doll becomes a Prince and defends Clara from the Mouse King. This has been Christmas dream she will always cherish.
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Program Type: Arts Appreciation
Program Description:
TExperience the poetry of Langston Hughes, dramatized by performer Phil Darius Wallace through song, dance, and traditional story telling. Within the show there is also the poetry of great American poets who inspired Langston Hughes.
Hughes, known as one of the greatest poets and writers of the Harlem Renaissance, is a one-man show that is “designed to inspire children to read, write and understand the power of poetry.”
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