Tinnin Fine Arts Center
The Tinnin Fine Arts Center houses a concert-quality, 500-seat theater, an art gallery, studio spaces, classrooms, and faculty offices. Find a show and discover the arts on campus at Three Rivers College.
Music, Performances, Art and More
Built in 1997, the Tinnin Fine Arts Center has enriched the lives of tens of thousands of people through performing and visual arts and the humanities. The Nelson B.-Brent B. Tinnin Center was named after the husband and son, respectively, of major contributor, Lora Tinnin.
The Tinnin Center is a vital part of the College’s community outreach efforts. Each year, the Three Rivers Music Department hosts workshops for hundreds of area junior high and high school band and choir students. The Patrons of the Arts sponsors performances for area school children. The theater provides a venue for community-sponsored conferences, lectures, political debates, and performances.
Featured Performances
The Tinnin Center Theater hosts a variety of performances including national touring productions of ballet and modern dance, plays and musicals, acrobats, and musical performers from opera tenors to bluegrass pickers. All seats are reserved. Purchase tickets at Three Rivers College Student Accounts, Tinnin Center Art Gallery or online (online fee may apply).
Broadway Fright Night
Date: 7 p.m. October 3
Venue: Tinnin Theater
Tickets: $15
trcc.edu/events/broadway-fright-night
Five of Broadway’s finest vocalists pay homage to Broadway and Off-Broadway’s most original, intriguing, and terrifying characters in this all-new, fun and frightful musical event.
Vienna Boys Choir
Date: 7 p.m. November 16
Venue: Tinnin Theater
Tickets: $15
trcc.edu/events/vienna-boys-choir
Christmas in Vienna showcases gifted child musicians with unforgettable voices in a program featuring Austrian folk songs, classical masterpieces, popular songs, and holiday favorites.
Celtic Angels Christmas
Date: 7 p.m. December 3
Venue: Tinnin Theater
Tickets: $15
trcc.edu/events/celtic-angels-christmas
This awe-inspiring performance showcases the magic of Christmas through vocal and instrumental music—both seasonal and Irish favorites—along with world-class Irish dancing.
The Piano Men
Date: 7 p.m. January 30
Venue: Tinnin Theater
Tickets: $15
trcc.edu/events/the-piano-men
Jim Witter and his band perform a musical celebration of the 1970s—year by year and hit by hit—featuring the timeless music of Billy Joel and Elton John.
Bach to the Future
Date: 7 p.m. February 7
Venue: Tinnin Theater
Tickets: $15
trcc.edu/events/bach-to-the-future
Experience beloved classics from Bach, Beethoven, and Mozart infused with modern jazz, and African and Latin rhythms, all brought to life with unique, cutting-edge musical instruments.
Valentine’s Dinner and Show
Date: 6 p.m. February 14
Venue: Westwood Event Center
Tickets: $60
trcc.edu/events/vanentines-dinner-show-2
An evening of dinner, music, and dancing featuring a special meal catered by Tasteful Creations, piano music by Michael Michelson, and after-dinner dancing with Murphy Music and Media.
The Valentine’s Dinner and Show is not included in the season pass. To purchase tickets, contact Melody Dolle-Ducote at 573-840-9688 or mdolle-ducote@trcc.edu, or purchase tickets online.
Tim Lovelace
Date: 7 p.m. March 6
Venue: Tinnin Theater
Tickets: $15
trcc.edu/events/tim-lovelace-2
Funnyman Tim Lovelace pairs his award-winning musical talents with crystal-clean humor for a comedy concert that will entertain the entire family.
Hollywood Nights
Date: 7 p.m. April 12
Venue: Tinnin Theater
Tickets: $15
trcc.edu/events/hollywood-nights
The ultimate tribute to Bob Seger and the Silver Bullet Band, the nine-piece Bob Seger Experience band delivers the same high-energy rock-and-roll show as the original.
Three Rivers College Community Choir
Date: 7 p.m. April 28
Venue: Tinnin Theater
Tickets: Free admission but tickets required
trcc.edu/events/three-rivers-community-choir
Amazing local singers perform a wide variety of musical styles, from classical to theatrical to popular to sacred. Directed by Pam Howard Becker and accompanied by Kirk Mondy.
Music Department Performances
Three Rivers College Music Department hosts student concerts and recitals, as well as the College’s choir and band groups.
Fall Showcase
Date: 7 p.m. October 29
Venue: Tinnin Theater
Tickets: Free Admission
TRC Music Department vocal and instrumental students perform diverse solos and ensembles and a “mini-musical” performance by the premier student musical theater ensemble.
Fall Concert
Date: 7 p.m. November 19
Venue: Tinnin Theater
Tickets: Free Admission
TRC collegiate and community musicians take the stage to bring you timeless musical classics.
Choir Concert
Date: 3 p.m. December 8
Venue: First United Methodist Church
Tickets: Free Admission
TRC Music Department’s Collegiate Choir joins with area public school choirs to bring you holiday music and a short mass.
Annual Jazz Festival, Evening 1
Date: 7 p.m. February 6
Venue: Tinnin Theater
Tickets: Free Admission
The annual TRC Music Department’s tribute to jazz begins with a concert that showcases area junior high school, high school, and College jazz groups.
Annual Jazz Festival, Evening 2
Date: 7 p.m. February 8
Venue: Tinnin Theater
Tickets: Free Admission
The Jazz Festival continues with the Three Rivers Jazz Band and the Southeast Missouri All-District Jazz Band, featuring select high school jazz players.
Spring Showcase
Date: 7 p.m. April 15
Venue: Tinnin Theater
Tickets: Free Admission
TRC Music Department vocal and instrumental students perform an eclectic program of classical repertoire and musical theater standards.
Spring Concert
Date: 7 p.m. May 6
Venue: Tinnin Theater
Tickets: Free Admission
The Three Rivers College Symphonic Band and Jazz Band, and Collegiate Choir perform a variety of musical gems.
Art Department Exhibitions
The Tinnin Center Art Gallery displays monthly exhibits of regional artists, as well as the works of Three Rivers students.
Marty Harlan Exhibit
Date: August 19 – September 30
Venue: Tinnin Gallery
Tickets: Free Admission
Vivid still-life paintings that capture the vibrant beauty of flowers, fruits, vegetables, animals, and landscapes with bold colors and expressive detail.
Vickie Glassman Exhibit
Date: October 6 – 27
Venue: Tinnin Gallery
Tickets: Free Admission
These ethereal abstract expressionist paintings transform the emotional power of music into spontaneous, vibrant visual compositions.
There will be a reception with the artist from 2-4 p.m., October 6, in the Tinnin Gallery.
Missouri Star Quilters Exhibit
Date: November 5 – December 13
Venue: Tinnin Gallery
Tickets: Free Admission
Experience the artistry and craftsmanship of the Missouri Star Quilters in a stunning exhibition of intricate, handmade quilts that celebrate tradition and creativity.
There will be an artist reception from 1 – 3 p.m. November 10.
There are no Center Stage shows scheduled at this time.
Please check back in the future.
Become a Patron of the Arts
Performances are made possible by the Patrons of the Arts Society, a philanthropic organization that raises money to bring cultural opportunities to our region.
