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The Center for Puppetry Arts is a unique cultural treasure — a magical place where children and adults are educated, enlightened and entertained. Since 1978, the Center has introduced millions of visitors to the wonder and art of puppetry and has touched the lives of many through enchanting performances, curriculum-based workshops, and the hands-on Museum, as well as Digital Learning and Outreach Programs.
Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre is a world-class facility, creating diverse cultural, educational and entertainment experiences that will promote accessibility to the arts. Conveniently located in northwest Atlanta, at 2800 Cobb Galleria Parkway at Akers Mill Road, adjacent to I-75 inside I-285.
Named for the legendary Grammy Award-winning chart toping icon Ray Charles, the building is located on the corner of Joseph E. Lowery Boulevard and West End Avenue and boasts 76,000 square feet and 2 stories. It includes the 650-seat Emma and Joe Adams Concert Hall, named for Charles’ long-time manager Joe Adams and his wife, Emma. It also includes the David Geffen Keyboard Digital Music Lab, sound and video recording studios, composition and production labs, rehearsal rooms, an orchestra pit, and the The Eugene Mitchell Performance Lawn.
Plan Your Visit
There is no dress code. You will see everything from jeans to evening gowns and formal suits. Most people use it as a chance to enjoy dressing up in style.
Operas begin promptly at the scheduled time. If you are late, you will be escorted to the nearest late seating area. At intermission ushers may be able to show you to your seat. Plan ahead for Atlanta traffic and arrive early.
Because of the music, and sometimes complex plots, you will very likely enjoy the performance better if you spend a few minutes familiarizing yourself with the story and characters in advance. Operas are written in many languages, and to help audiences follow what’s happening, English supertitles (similar to subtitles in a film) are displayed on a legible screen above the stage.
Each venue has its own parking system. Check each venue’s website for information about location and cost for parking.
