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Get Ready to Celebrate The Dixie's 16th Season

Turning sixteen is a pivotal milestone for most everyone, and The Dixie is no exception as they proudly celebrate their Sweet Sixteen in historic downtown Huntingdon,  providing top-tier musical talent, professionally taught art classes, and culturally rich exhibits since 2005.

Named after the local leading lady herself, Dixie Carter, The Dixie Carter Performing Arts and Academic Enrichment Center is nationally known and recognized as a featured stop on the Tennessee Music Pathways. Located halfway between Sun Records in Memphis and the Grand Ole Opry in Nashville, The Dixie provides premium entertainment to a 471-seat house, right in the heart of West TN.  The Dixie’s own Hal Holbrook Theatre is equipped with the best views and sounds an intimate venue can offer thanks to actor Hal Holbrook, Dixie’s husband, and his unparalleled knowledge of both stage and screen. 

In the spirit of a true Sweet Sixteen celebration, The Dixie has thoughtfully crafted the 2021-2022 Performance Series lineup. With acts from Texas Songwriter Hall of Fame member Robert Earl Keen, to two time B.B. King Entertainer of the Year winner Tab Benoit, to Forever Motown performing the hits of Smokey Robinson, The Temptations, and more. The Dixie has planned for more than just music; Henry Cho will be bringing his signature stand-up comedy act, and later next year, The Dixie will premiere its Designing Women Market -  a carefully curated showcase featuring some of West Tennessee’s most talented female designers. With purchase options from pottery and paintings to floral arrangements and vintage flair, there will be something for everyone. 

In addition to the Performance Series, the stage will continue to host the ever-popular Education Series and The Missoula Children’s Theatre.  And what’s a good Sweet Sixteen without a few surprises? Be sure to keep an eye on social media and their website for additional pop-up events sprinkled throughout the season. 

The Dixie is proudly supported by their presenting partners Carroll Bank & Trust, FirstBank, and Premier Realty Group that are instrumental in affecting the culture and economic development of Huntingdon, Carroll County and West Tennessee. This Sweet Sixteen season is sponsored in part by a grant from the Tennessee Arts Commission at tnartscommission.org.

Season tickets will be available beginning Monday, August 9, at 10AM and will include access to the entire Performance Series lineup and a 16% package discount. Tickets to the first five performances will be released to the general public Monday, August 16, at 10AM. An additional release is scheduled for Tuesday, November 16, at 10AM for the remaining list of performances. To experience the charm of The Dixie and a complete listing of this season’s events, dates and times, visit The Dixie’s website at DixiePAC.net or connect on Facebook and Instagram.  For the box office, call 731-986-2100, M-F, 10AM-4PM.

Written by Daniel Deschenes

The Dixie’s Education Series Creates an Entertaining Spin on Learning

Step out of the classroom for a unique opportunity to learn a variety of subjects ranging from science to hip hop as The Dixie welcomes the highly anticipated Education Series to their stage once again!  The series will begin October 27, 2021, and run through May 4, 2022,  with 6 outstanding shows to delight and engage students ranging from PreK to 12th grade.  

SCHOOLHOUSE ROCK LIVE!, Wednesday, October 27, 2021 - Academic subjects will never seem boring again when presented through megahits like “Conjunction Junction,” “Just a Bill,” “Interplanet Janet” or “Three is a Magic Number.” Schoolhouse Rock explodes onto the stage with songs you loved updated for a whole new generation! 

DOKTOR KABOOM! LOOK OUT! SCIENCE IS COMING!, Tuesday, December 7, 2021 - The good Doktor takes his audience on an educational tour of the modern scientific method, using humor and comedy while demonstrating spectacular applications of the physical sciences. Topics will include: safety, pressure and force, simple machines, velocity, mass and how these apply to everyday life… plus many, many more!

ROSA PARKS AND FRIENDS, Thursday, January 27, 2022 - Take a journey through time with Rosa Parks where some of the most remarkable figures from history come to life. Meet abolitionists like Frederick Douglass, Sojourner Truth, and Civil Rights leaders like Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.! This show gives a view of the challenges met by these amazing Black Americans while showcasing the triumphant power of the human spirit shown by these true heroes of history.

CHARLOTTE’S WEB, Friday, February 25, 2022 - Wilbur has a problem: how to avoid winding up as pork chops! Charlotte, a fine writer and true friend, hits on a plan to fool Farmer Zuckerman. She will create a “miracle.” Spinning the words “Some Pig” in her web, Charlotte weaves a solution which not only makes Wilbur a prize pig but also ensures his place on the farm forever.

THE REMINDERS, Tuesday, March 8, 2022 - The Reminders’ visionary music is infused with roots, soul and Colorado sunshine! The duo seamlessly blends sharp rhymes and soulful vocals with reggae-tinged hip-hop beats to highlight relevant and inspiring messages of unity and togetherness.

ALICE IN WONDERLAND, Wednesday, May 4, 2022 - When Alice escapes her boredom to venture into a dream, madcap high jinks and outlandish adventures are the order of the day. Lavishly costumed characters and giant puppets whirl, dance and sing on their journey through Lewis Carroll’s land of fantasy. The heroine learns it takes self-reliance and quick thinking to tame the comic nonsense of the unpredictable residents

Now in its 16th Season, The Dixie has presented almost 300 education performances to over 96,000 children. The Education Series is designed to introduce students to theatre, inspire imagination and reinforce the Tennessee Comprehensive Assessment Program (TCAP).  All shows come complete with downloadable study guides courtesy of The Dixie to help students prepare and get the most out of their learning experience.  

The Dixie’s Education Series is funded in part by a grant from the Tennessee Arts Commission.  As a result, your class could be eligible for the Tennessee Arts Commission Student Ticket Subsidy Program. Applications open Thursday, August 12, 2021. Visit the Tennessee Arts Commission website at tnartscommission.org for complete details.

Each show will have two performances, 9am and 11am. Tickets to Education Series shows are $8 per seat.  To make school reservations, fill out the reservation form online at DixiePAC.net or visit The Dixie Box Office.  Additional ticket information, performance policies, and grade level recommendations for each show are available on the website. For individual tickets, please call The Dixie’s Box Office, M-F 10:00AM- 4:00PM, at 731-986-2100.