Arts & Events

Arts and Culture

Savoir faire in our own fair city! Residents of Lawrenceburg and the surrounding community don't have to travel to large cities to enjoy cultural events; these can be found right here at home!

Many community organizations in Lawrenceburg are working to bring residents and tourists cultural events to enjoy - all family-friendly - and to encourage development of Arts & Culture in the community. Lawrenceburg's Creative Arts Center is located next to the historic Crockett Theatre, just off the square in downtown Lawrenceburg.

Lawrenceburg's art deco Crockett Theatre was built in 1950, complete with a custom-laid terrazzo lobby floor, and is one of the few theatres from this era still operating in the United States. It is listed on the National Historic Registry and has been lovingly refurbished by the Crockett Theatre Board.

Groups such as The Singing Carter Family with Mother Maybelle and the Carter girls have graced its stage. Reel-to-reel features such as Gone with the Wind, Smokey and the Bandit, and Elvis movies have entertained full houses. Many a child growing up in Lawrenceburg fondly remembers being on stage at the Theatre for dance recitals, band competitions, and other community events. Today, the stage is named to honor the work of Emmy Award-winning actor Michael Jeter, a native of Lawrenceburg, TN. It is actively used by for performances and conferences.

Come to historic downtown Lawrenceburg to enjoy your choice of arts and events, then browse the Square for antique shops, stores, and restaurants that you won't find anywhere else!
Note: Both the Crockett Theatre and the Creative Arts Center may be reserved for special events and receptions*.

Special Events

Community Theatre - Lawrenceburg has an active and talented Community Theatre Board that produces plays throughout the year, including a Christmas play.

Liberty Festival - Each year, the community salutes a different state from the Southeast during its Liberty Festival, leading up to the Fourth of July. This festival offers many activities for children and families - games, stage performances, teas, a parade, and much more. The big finale is a fireworks event at Lawrence County High School's football field. The City of Lawrenceburg is pleased to co-sponsor this exciting annual community event.

An Art Affair - MainStreet sponsors an annual arts event on the Lawrenceburg Square. Features include sculpture, painting, pottery, hands-on children's projects, plus musicians, dancers, puppeteers, mimes, and other attractions. The museums are open for public tours on that day, also. This is fun for family members of all ages.

James D. Vaughan Southern Gospel Festival - Lawrenceburg is the birthplace of Southern Gospel music and home of the famous James D. Vaughan School of Music. The Southern Gospel Festival, sponsored by Lawrenceburg's MainStreet organization, is held annually in the Crockett Theatre and attracts visitors from across the South. The Festival features Lawrenceburg's own ambassadors of Southern Gospel music, The Kellys!

The Heritage Festival - MainStreet features a Heritage Festival each year on and around the Square to celebrate the rich heritage of this southern community. Children dress up in David Crockett-era costumes for a parade, and there are food booths and special events galore.

Christmas Pops - Singers and musicians from across the community present a free Christmas Pops concert each December to a full house in the Theatre. Often accompanied by a special instrumental group, this event is an inspiring way to start your holiday celebration. This event is co-sponsored by SunTrust Bank and Parkes Lumber Company.

Trees of Christmas - Each December, the Beautification Board transforms the Creative Arts Center into a Winter Wonderland for the holiday season! You might see a Sugar Plum tree, a Santa Baby tree, or even a Cowboy's Christmas tree on display. As you stroll amongst the snow and lights, you'll have a chance to bid on the tree of your choice, with proceeds going to community beautification projects.
 

Current Schedule

Friday, February 20 at 9:00 A.M. - "The Magic Flute" Children's Opera will be presented by the Nashville Opera Company at the Crockett Theater.

March 6 & 7, 13 & 14, 20 & 21 at 7:00 P.M. - "Everybody Loves Opal" performed by the talented Lawrenceburg Community Theatre group. Tickets are $10; visit LawrenceburgCommunityTheatre.org for details.

March 23 - 27 - Come browse the Quilt Show at the Arts Center. Hours are M-F 9:00 A.M. - 4:00 P.M.; closed during noon hour.

Saturday, April 4 - Musical Fundraiser for Mimosa Lodge at the Historic Crockett Theater. For more info, call Bill Phillips at 762-6055

April 4 & 5 - Don't miss the "Weekend with Bonnie Blue Butler," celebrating the 70th Anniversary of "Gone with the Wind," the Greatest Movie Ever Made! Cammie King is beloved by moviegoers everywhere for playing the doomed daughter of Scarlett O'Hara and Rhett Butler who was thrown from her pony and killed while trying to jump.

Saturday, April 4 at.12:00 Noon - "Luncheon with Bonnie Blue" at Coleman Methodist Church. Advance tickets required: $20 (includes catered meal). Ms. King will present her memories of starring in "Gone with the Wind." Memorabilia will be on display.

Saturday, April 4 at 6:00 P.M. - "Dinner with Bonnie Blue" and dance at WLX Radio's County Cafe. Ms. King will be our special guest. Advance tickets required - $20.00 (includes catered meal & live music).

Sunday, April 5 at 2:00 P.M. - "Tea with Bonnie Blue" (Mother/Daughter Tea) at Coleman Methodist Church. Ms. King will be the special guest. Advance tickets: $25 per mother/daughter (includes refreshments and a keepsake).

Sunday, April 5 (time & location TBA) - Outdoor showing of "Gone with the Wind" (weather permitting).

Note: Contact Anne Morrow to purchase advance tickets to all of these events at 931/762-7617 or abmorrow@bellsouth.net. Make checks payable to City of Lawrenceburg, Attn: Anne Morrow, 233 West Gaines Street, NBU # 4, Lawrenceburg, TN 38464.

Friday and Saturday, April 17 & 18 - "Do Dah Days" - The Lawrenceburg Beautification Board presents its annual spring-time Community-Wide Yard Sale at Rotary Park. Reserve a space to sell your wares for $10.00/day by calling 762-7617.

Saturday, April 18 at 6:30 P.M. - The Ronnie McDowell Show will be held at the Theater. Join the excitement!

Sunday, April 19 (time to be announced) - Marguerite Rose Burton Annual Art Show Reception.

April 20 - 30 - Marguerite Rose Burton Annual Art Show. See a variety of lovely exhibits. Hours are M-F 9:00 A.M. - 4:00 P.M.; closed during noon hour.

April 24 - 25 - Lawrence County Idol Talent Contest at the Theater, sponsored by Teen Ambassadors and the Lawrenceburg Beautification Board. See our talented young people! Call Anne Morrow at 931/762-7617 for more information.

Thursday, April 30 (time to be announced) - Lawrence County School System Choirs daytime performance at the Theater.

Saturday, May 9 (time to be announced) - The Kellys Anniversary evening performance at Crockett Theater. The Kellys are a well-known Southern Gospel phenomenon, originating in Lawrenceburg, Tennessee - the birthplace of Southern Gospel Music!

May 11 - 22 - "Remembering the Civil War" Exhibit at the Arts Center featuring the collection of Stan Silver. Hours are M-F 9:00 A.M. - 4:00 P.M.; closed during noon hour.

Saturday, May 23 - The Art of Dance Spring Recital will be held at the Theater. Contact the Art of Dance at 931/762-0465 for details on this special event.

Monday, May 25 at 6:00 P.M. - A Memorial Day Service will be held in front of City Hall.

June 8 - 11 - SELETS Law Enforcement Seminar will be held at Crockett Theater.

June 19 - 20 - Southern Gospel Concert for Student Scholarships at the Theater. Call Anne Morrow at 931/762-7617 for more information.

Saturday, June 27 at 7:00 P.M. - "A Star-Spangled Extravaganza" will feature the Nashville Pipes & Drum Corps (Bagpipes) at Crockett Theater. This is an experience you'll remember forever!

July 1 - 4 - 8th Annual Libertyfest in Lawrenceburg! A Salute to the Great State of Georgia with a "Gone with the Wind" theme. Special Guests: Mickey Kuhn and Patrick Curtis who portrayed Beau Wilkes in the original movie as a baby and as a little boy.

Thursday, July 2 - "Coca-Cola Day" at First Farmers' Bank on N. Locust Street in Lawrenceburg; Coleman Methodist Church will sponsor a Hamburger and Ice Cream Social at 5:00 P.M.
Friday, July 3 at 12:00 Noon - "Paula Deen Cooking Contest" at Crockett Arts Center.

Friday, July 3 at 6:00 P.M. - "Meet Beau Wilkes" - Meet Beau at the "Gone With The Wind" Ball at Providence Hall on the Square, 7:30 - 10:00 P.M. This event is reminiscent of the "Monster Ball" in Atlanta where Scarlett shocked everyone by dancing the Virginia Reel with Rhett! Call 762-7617 for tickets: $25.00/person.

Saturday, July 4th - Authentic Civil War Camp, complete with soldiers in uniform, will be set up on the Public Square all day.

Saturday, July 4 - Flea Market plus Music on the Square starting at 9:00 A.M.; Fish Fry at City Hall starting at 11:00 A.M.; "Gone with the Wind" movie at Crockett Cinemas (time to be announced); Doggy Beauty Pageant at 10:00 A.M., plus the Fun, Food, and Free Fireworks Show starting at 6:00 P.M. at Lawrence County High School Football Stadium - all in Lawrenceburg! Call 931/762-7617 for tickets or more information.

July 24 - 25 - James D. Vaughan Gospel Concert to be held at the Theater, sponsored by Main Street. Friday's concert will be at 7:00 P.M., Saturday's at 6:00 P.M., and a matinee time will be announced. Contact Jayne Shaw at 931/629-1216 for more information on this Southern Gospel extravaganza!

July (tentative) - "Actor's Studio" taught by talented actor and drama major Michael Bradley.

Saturday, August 15 - Toy Train Exhibit at the Arts Center. If you love trains, this is an event you won't want to miss!

August 14 & 15; 21 & 22; 28 & 29 at 7:00 P.M. - "Out of Sight, Out of Murder" dinner and show sponsored by the Lawrenceburg Community Theatre. This will be an exciting evening! Please call Dolly Leighton at 931/762-9275 for tickets and further information. See LawrenceburgCommunityTheatre.org for details.

Saturday, September 12 - "Our American Heroes" Show at the Theater. Call James Deatherage at 931/242-2248 for more information.

September 14 - 25 - Starving Artist Sale at the Arts Center. Browse for that special artwork you've been wanting!

September 25 - 26 - Fairest of the Fair Pageants at Crockett Theater, sponsored by the Lawrenceburg Rotary Club.

September 25 - 26 from 8:00 A.M. - 4:00 P.M. - Fall Frenzy Flea Market on the Square, plus Community-Wide Yard Sale Weekend at Bobby Brewer Park. This event is sponsored by the Lawrence County Advocate & the Lawrenceburg Beautification Board. Reserve a space to sell your wares ($20.00/day on the Square and $10.00/day at Bobby Brewer Park) by calling 931/762-7617.


September 28 - Oct. 17 - Autumn Scene Contest - businesses and residents will be decorating for fall. The Beautification Board will award 1st and 2nd place cash prizes. Help make our community beautiful!

October 12 - 16 - 3rd Annual Animal Kingdom Photography and Art Exhibit will be held at the Arts Center. Always a fun event, the exhibit is open M-F 9:00 A.M. - 4:00 P.M.; closed during noon hour.

Saturday, October 24 at 7:00 P.M. - The famous Nashville Symphony will perform at the historic Crockett Theater. Call Anne Morrow at 931/762-7617 for more information on this memorable event.

November 10 - 22 - Trees of Christmas Exhibit & Silent Auction at the Crockett Arts Center. Hours are M-F 9:00 A.M. - 4:00 P.M.; closed during noon hour.

Friday, November 13 at 7:00 P.M. - Karolyn Grimes as ZuZu Remembers "It's A Wonderful Life" at Crockett Theater.

Saturday, November 14 at 7:00 P.M. - "It's A Wonderful Life" movie introduced by ZuZu. Karolyn Grimes will also be present at a special luncheon at Coleman Methodist Church at 12:00 Noon.

Sunday, November 15 - Special Viewing of the Trees of Christmas with Karolyn Grimes, "ZuZu" from "It's A Wonderful Life"

Friday, November 20 (time to be announced) - "The Nutcracker" and Other Ballet Favorites excerpts presented by Ballet Memphis at Lawrenceburg's historic theater. Bring the entire family! Call Anne Morrow at 931/762-7617 for details.

Saturday, December 5 - "A Christmas Tour of Homes" presented by the Friends of Lawrenceburg. From 1:00 - 3:00 P.M., this event will feature special trees purchased from the "Trees of Christmas." Tickets are $20.00/person.

Monday, December 7 at 7:30 P.M. - Christmas Pops Concert - a special, annual community event at the Crockett Theater. Call Anne Morrow at 931/762-7617 for ticket information.

Thursday, December 17 (time to be announced) - Sacred Heart School's Christmas Play at the Theater.

For a community-wide calendar of events, please visit the Lawrence County Chamber of Commerce web site.

Directions

Lawrenceburg, Tennessee, is located south of Nashville and Columbia, TN, and north of Florence, AL. Take Highway 43 or Highway 64 to Lawrenceburg. The Square is located two blocks west of the intersection of Highway 43 (N. Locust Avenue) and Highway 64 (W. Gaines Street). Turn right onto North Military.  The Crockett Theatre and the Creative Arts Center will be on your left, in the first block.

Contact Information

For more information please contact the Parks and Recreation Department at 931/762-1324.

City Hall - 931/762-4459
Chamber of Commerce - 931/762-4911
Crockett Theatre Board - Wanda Maib - 931/762-6816 MainStreet - Jayne Shaw - 931/629-1216

*The Crockett Theatre may be reserved for events and performances. The cost is $500 per day ($300 for non-profit organizations)Please contact Anne Morrow for more information.
 

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