Upcoming Events
Open Mic Night
Do you have a song, poem, story or joke you’d like to share? Join us in our historic auditorium every first Monday of each month for Open Mic Night!
FREE!
Upcoming Dates:
February 2nd 7:00pm-9:00pm
March 2nd 7:00pm-9:00pm
April 6th 7:00pm-9:00pm
Color Resonance: Gary Hudson in Full Hue
A companion exhibit to the highly successful “Emergence - In Black and White” will have an opening reception on February 6, 2026 at 6-7:30PM. Color Resonance: Gary Hudson in Full Hue will be on view in gallery 3 from February 6 through March 27, 2026.
Mardi Gras Masquerade Ball
The Madison-Morgan Cultural Center cordially invites you and your friends to attend its 3rd Annual Mardi Gras Masquerade Ball at the Hall on Foster.
February 7th, 2026
7:30pm - 11:00pm
Live Music, Cajun food, gambling and much more!
Road Trip! Columbus Museum
Join us for another exciting road trip! This time we will be visiting the Columbus Museum in Columbus, Georgia.
Wednesday, February 11th, 2026.
$50 - Reduced fee to celebrate our 50th Anniversary! Includes bus fare and museum admission.
Depart 8:30AM SHARP - Return 5:45PM
Limited seats available (30)
Members only, but it’s not too late to become one!
Memory & Meaning in the Rural Black Church
Since Emancipation, African American churches have served as vibrant spaces where faith, music, art, education, mutual support, and community have thrived. Join us as we celebrate the powerful legacy of rural Black churches in the South through a program featuring two speakers: the Reverend Dr. Avis Williams and Bob Reid, nephew of a pastor of Plainview Baptist Church, where many members of Morgan County's artistic Andrews family worshipped. The speakers will be followed by musical selections from a group led by Professor Emorja Roberson of Emory’s Oxford College.
Reception to follow in the MMCC Arts & Crafts Gallery.
Sunday, February 22, 2026 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Free admission
Spring Season Tickets
Save your dollars AND your seat for our Spring season lineup!
Season Ticket includes admission for the following:
Dom Flemons
BOOM! Trio ft. Lavahi
Takenobu
A Night at the Opera
$125
Dom Flemons
Dom Flemons is known as “The American Songster®" as his repertoire covers over one hundred years of American roots music. Co-founding member of the groundbreaking GRAMMY Award-winning Carolina Chocolate Drops, Dom is a folk musician, black country artist, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, music scholar, historian, actor, slam poet, record collector, curator, podcaster, cultural commentator, influencer, and the creator, host, and producer of the American Songster Radio Show. Over the past 25 years, he has received major awards, gained world-wide media recognition and has become one of the most influential and highly decorated voices in American roots music.
Friday, March 6, 2026
Doors 6:30
Show 7:30
$35
In Awe of Existence - Photography's Journey into the Sublime
Join us for a photo lecture by Matthew Georgia Demarko that weaves what photography has to teach every human about living well and seeing the world for the miracle it is. Come hear the culmination of what 15 years photographing human awe, emotion, and ecstasy will teach you. “For there are those who have eyes and do not see”
This event is FREE and all are welcome!
Sunday, March 8, 2026 4:00pm
BOOM! Trio ft. Lavahi
A few ofAtlanta’s greatest jazz musicians, includingthe primarydrummerfor the legendary Count Basie Orchestra, form together as the Boom! Trio. Boom! Trio explores a funk and soul-driven sound on the outer edge of jazz, often described as “Alternative Jazz.”
This force of modern jazz and composition is comprised of saxophone, drums, and 8-string electric guitar, and they are accompanied by vocal virtuoso Lavahi.
Saturday, April 4, 2026
Doors 6:30pm
Show 7:30pm
$35
Takenobu
Renowned cellist Nick Ogawa and violinist Kathryn Koch compose and perform their own blend of modern orchestral folk music with live looping and harmonized vocals. Their performances are praised for their visceral blend of expressive cello and vocals. This performance will also include the premiere of Ogawa’s original string quartet inspired by a traditional Japanese folk tale.
Saturday, April 18, 2026
Doors 6:30pm
Show 7:30pm
$35
A Night at the Opera
Join us for A Nightat the Opera with Timothy Miller and Bethany GraceMamola, joined by pianist Julie Coucheron. Soprano Bethany Grace Mamola, hailed as "rare talent," joins acclaimed tenor Timothy Miller for an evening of favorite arias and duets. Enjoying an extensive performance career, Bethany Grace Mamola is a celebrated soprano known for her warm vocal timbre, nuanced characterization, and commanding stage presence. Timothy Miller, a native of Augusta, GA, has built a distinguished performance career spanning opera, concert work, international tours, and high-profile appearances such as his well-known performances of “God Bless America” for the Atlanta Braves.
Friday, May 1, 2026
Doors 6:00pm
Show 7:00pm
$35
Atlanta Shakespeare Company's "Twelfth Night"
Atlanta’s finest Shakespeare company brings a wonderful rendition of the humorous classic, “Twelft Night”.
Doors 6:30pm Show 7:00pm
Adults $35
Students $15
Thank you to our Sponsors, Dr. Pamela Hall, Main Street Vet, Madison Realty and the Murphy Foundation.
Atlanta Symphony Orchestra Holiday Concert
Join us for the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra Holiday Concert on Thursday, December 18th at 8PM in MMCC’s historic Auditorium. An annual favorite for over 45 years!
Tickets available for purchase September 29th.
Thank you to our Sponsor, Bank of Madison
Community Holiday Concert
Join us for a holiday afternoon of song and dance showcasing Morgan County’s wonderfully talented community members.
Sunday, December 7th at 3:00pm
Free Admission
The donation of canned goods for the Caring Place is encouraged.
Thank you to our Sponsor, United Bank,.
Holiday Artisan Market
Join us this Friday, 5:00pm - 9:00pm and Saturday, 10:00am - 4:00pm during the Tour of Homes hosted by the Morgan County Historical Society!
This event is FREE! It will be held in the Hall on Foster. Peppermint cotton candy and hot chocolate will be served.
Support local artists and get your holiday shopping done early!
Leah Calvert
With an eclectic blend of Calvert’s roots in bluegrass and Americana, influences from rock, jazz, folks and classical music, she creates a unique and evolving sound that you won’t forget!
Doors 7:00pm Show 7:30pm
$35
Thank you to our Sponsors, bdManagedit, Amici, and Foss Hodges
Santa at the Center
Santa returns to the Madison-Morgan Cultural Center to help you and your family create a tradition of magical memories that will last a lifetime. Includes: digital photo files, kid’s activities, and a delicious holiday treat from Santa’s helpers.
Movie on the Lawn
Join us for a Dia de los Muertos themed movie on the lawn at MMCC!
Bring your Halloween candy haul and enjoy this heartwarming film, “Coco” with your community!
Saturday, November 1st 7pm
Members & Children: FREE!
Not-Yet-Members: $5
Popcorn and drinks available for purchase. Bring your own picnic blankets and chairs. Costumes welcomed and encouraged!
Emergence - Gary Hudson in Black & White
The Madison-Morgan Cultural Center presents a unique exhibit of artist Gary Hudson's charcoal black and white works and figure studies beginning on Sunday, October 26 through January 2026. You don’t want to miss it!
Nicholas Jamerson & The Morning Jays
Nicholas Jamerson's sound is a blend of Appalachian roots, country, rock, folk, bluegrass, and soul, with a strong emphasis on storytelling. He often incorporates his Appalachian background into a sound reminiscent of Sturgill Simpson, while also exploring more pop-oriented sounds. His songs are known for their honest portrayal of life experiences, drawing from family, friends, and personal struggles.
Doors 6:30 Show 7:30
$35
Yacht Rock Schooner
Are you ready to get down?! Join us for an evening of your favorite songs from the 70s and 80s with some of Atlanta’s finest musicians!
Doors 7:00pm Show 7:30
General Admission $40
VIP Table of 6 $300
Thank you to our sponsors, Fairway Mortgage, Zeb Grant Design and Amelia’s Apparel
Our Turn with Philip & Matt Moulthrop
An afternoon with American masters.
Third generation master craftsman Matt Moulthrop and second generation craftsman Phillip Moulthrop will present a salon talk in the MMCC historic auditorium on Sunday, August 17th at 3pm.
Book signing to follow.
This event is free and open to the public.
Moulthrop Legacy
July 22nd - September 12th
Showcasing a selection of local private collectors and bowls from Georgia Council for the Arts State Archives.
Thank you to our kind sponsor Cathy Mullins, the Georgia Council for the Arts, and our local private collectors: Cade Cowan, Christine Lambert, Cathy Mullins, & Cindi Fetch and Preston Snyder for making this exhibit possible.
Fall Season Tickets
Save your dollars AND your seat for our Fall season lineup!
Season Ticket includes admission for the following:
Yacht Rock Schooner
Nicholas Jamerson & The Morning Jays
Leah Calvert
Atlanta Shakespeare Company’s “Twelfth Night”
Offer ends August 31st.
Movie on the Lawn - The Goonies
Join us in the Hall on Foster as we celebrate the 40th anniversary of “The Goonies”
Friday, July 11th 8:30pm
Members and children: Free
Not-Yet-Members: $5 (Pay upon arrival)
Thank you to our Sponsor, Gussie’s House of Flowers
Independence Day Picnic
Join us on the front lawn of the Cultural Center for our always popular FREE Independence Day Concert on the Lawn featuring the Classic City Band. Bring your picnic basket or enjoy one of our delectable food trucks! Kona Ice will also be on hand with sweet treats to keep you cool!
Act quickly to reserve your table with seating for 8 ($200). Best decorated table will receive a prize!
Thank you to our sponsor, Georgia Pacific.
6:00pm Pre-Celebration
7:00pm Program & Concert
Funk on the Lawn
Get ready to boogie on the MMCC Front Lawn to the groovy sounds of The Original Splitz Band featuring Madison native Rufus Hope. This FREE concert “Funk on the Lawn” will be on Saturday, June 7th from 5:30 - 8:30pm.
In the event of inclement weather, the concert will be held in the Hall on Foster.
Bring your family, friends, picnic blankets, table & chairs and also enjoy food from Pot’s BBQ and This & That, and kids’ activities! You won’t want to miss this!
5:30pm - 8:30pm
Madison in May Tour of Homes
The Madison-Morgan Cultural Center is excited to once again celebrate the vibrant season of spring in grand style with our 2025 Madison in May Tour of Homes. The self-guided tour will feature a selection of Madison’s treasured historic and traditional homes. You can experience the living history of our town while strolling through the city’s architecturally significant homes as they come into full bloom!
Morgan County High School Jazz Band
Join us to see Morgan County High School’s Jazz Band perform in our historical auditorium!
$10 suggested donation.
All Proceeds benefit Morgan County Band Program.
Students free!
May 6th, 6:30-8:00pm.
“Joshua Hill of Madison” Book Launch ft. author Brad Rice
Join us May 4th for this must-see presentation of “Joshua Hill of Madison”.
Local author, Brad Rice will speak on his book and Joshua Hill’s legacy.
This event is free and will begin at 3:00pm in the MMCC auditorium.
Reception and book signing to follow.
Co-Sponsored by The Historical Society & Landmark Society
AFLAT
Art Exhibit featuring MCPS, MCES, MCMS & MCHS Students!
Tuesday, April 22nd, 4:00pm - 7:30pm
This event is free!
Salon Talk with Charles Bethea
We are excited to welcome The New Yorker Staff Writer, Charles Bethea for a Salon Talk. This free event is for members only and has limited seating. Not a member? Join today and reserve your spot!
Easter Egg Hunt!
Join us for our Annual Easter egg Hunt!
Three Golden Eggs sponsored by Lindsey Family Dentist
We will offer kids’ activities and the Easter Bunny will be ready for family photos! Cookies & Juice will be served after the hunt.
This Event is FREE!
April 13th, 2:00pm
Julie & David Coucheron
Join us for our Madison Music Festival finale concert with Julie & David Coucheron in the Historic Auditorium at 4:00pm
$40
23rd Annual Madison Antiques & Fine Things
Join us for one of the South's most distinguished antique shows, where artistry transcends the conventional during this captivating weekend event. The show welcomes celebrated antiques dealers from across the nation offering exquisite curated antiques, art, jewelry, silver, rugs, and home décor.
Americana Women
Join us March 15th at 7:30pm in the Historic Theatre for Americana Women!
Tickets $30
Americana Women
The Americana Women present a student workshop about the history of folk music and the impact of women in the music industry. This engaging, hands-on workshop will contain song performances, instrument demonstrations, a discussion on the history of folk, bluegrass, and country, and vocal harmonization.
2:00pm
This event is FREE!
“Equipoise” - A Retrospective by Bonnie Beauchamp Cooke
Visit MMCC to see this beautiful exhibit featured now until the end of April.
Click below to learn more about the artist, Bonnie Beauchamp Cooke.
Joe Alterman Trio
Well-known and well-loved jazz pianist, Joe Alterman takes the stage with his trio and distinguished jazz vocalist Karla Harris for an evening of jazz standards and favorites from the Great American Songbook. Joe is one of the hardest swinging young pianists orthe jazz scene today, who began at NYU with a BA and Master's in Jazz Piano and has since performed at many world-renowned venues including the Kennedy Center, Lincoln Center, Birdland, and Blue Note. Karla Harris, native of St.
Louis, was part of Portland, Oregon's celebrated jazz scene before relocating to the East Coast
Free Family Concert: Intro to Jazz
Join us in the auditorium for a jazz instrument “petting zoo”!
Education in Black & White - Voices and Perspectives
A continuation of the themes in the Andrews Family Legacy Exhibit
On February 16 the program “Education in Black and White” will take place in the Cultural Center auditorium. This program is the first in a series to be produced annually during Black History month, presenting the themes of education, religion, farming, and segregation as revealed in the lives and experiences of the Andrews family in the permanent Andrews Family Legacy exhibit in the center.
Admission is FREE and all are welcome!