It was early June 1973, and Centre College watched on as construction crews gradually left behind campus until only one thing remained: a brand-new, jaw-dropping Regional Arts Center, waiting for the day when its doors would open to the public…
When Colombian joropo band Cimarrón arrived at the Norton Center on September 7, it was clear that Danville was in for an altogether unique performance. But the day quickly became more than just a performance – it became one-on-one interactions,…
Travel back in time and across the world in a month jam-packed with icons and cultural celebrations at Centre College’s Norton Center for the Arts! Celebrating its 50th Anniversary, the Norton Center has combined fan-favorite stars from the past with…
It’s the “uniqueness” of the Norton Center: what drew in Joy Joy Htet as a Centre College freshman, what continues to intrigue him as a staff member, and what will inspire more students for years to come. In 2013, Khun…
Centre College’s Norton Center for the Arts is celebrating its 50-year anniversary! 50 years of bringing world-renowned artists to Central Kentucky; 50 years of great stories that reflect the impact of the performing arts; 50 years of people – patrons,…
Many music legends have walked through the Norton Center halls, but when Ray Charles arrived, he didn’t walk – he danced. A full 36 days before Ray Charles’ October 18, 1985 performance, the Norton Center for the Arts officially sold…
What started as a casual chat between colleagues became a hands-on research project that will immortalize the work of Centre College students in the Norton Center permanent art collection archives. In January of 2023, Associate Professor of Art History Amy…
When Thomas A. Spragens stepped into office as the President of Centre College in 1957, he found a college desperately in need of growth and ready for change. Spragens knew that these changes weren’t going to come quickly or easily,…
