Arts & Culture

Audition for Repertory Company Theatre’s REP Company 2026—the RCT directors cast all main stage shows from the Company, which last year numbered 84. Call Backs will be held Jan. 11 beginning at 1:30 p.m. Note that Repertory Company Theatre is a non-equity theater; no stipends are given to performers in main stage shows.

The classic novel comes to life on stage, a coming-of-age story narrated by a young girl named Scout Finch who lives in the fictional town of Maycomb, Alabama during the 1930s. Scout and her brother, Jem, learn about prejudice, morality and empathy as their father, lawyer Atticus Finch, represents a black man who is falsely accused of a crime.

The City’s annual photo contest opens next Friday, Jan. 9, with entries accepted through Sunday, Jan. 25. Sponsored by the Parks and Recreation Department, the contest is open to both residents and nonresidents, and is divided into three competition groups (Student, Amateur Adult and Proficient Adult).

Adults—start the year by accepting the Library’s Challenge! Sign up beginning Jan. 3 on Beanstack, then read 1,200 minutes (just 20 per day) by Feb. 28 to win a gift bag and other prizes while supplies last.

Children ages 2-5 build social and motor skills through play. Explore a variety of building toys each month, including Duplo bricks, Magna-Tiles, Kaleido Gears, and more! (To avoid mix-ups, please do not bring personal building toys).  

The following events are coming up at the Eisemann Center.

With a deck full of Cole Porter’s greatest hits—including “You’re the Top,” “I Get a Kick Out of You,” “Friendship” and the showstopping title number—this Broadway classic is a crowd-pleasing voyage for the whole family.  

A family storytime program geared toward children ages 3-6 years. All children must be accompanied by at least one adult.