by Staff Writer
The Carroll County Arts Council (CCAC) has announced its Fall 2025 program schedule, unveiling a season filled with inclusive, affordable arts events designed to inspire connection and creativity throughout the community.
With a renewed vision under new Executive Director Stephen Strosnider and a refreshed staff, the nonprofit is focused on expanding access to the arts while honoring its rich local legacy. “We welcome everyone to experience the excitement and fun of these affordable, accessible art experiences right here in Carroll County,” said Strosnider.
This season’s lineup includes live music, movies, family-friendly events, and cultural programming—many of which are free or low-cost, with no membership required. Events are open to all, and new classes and performances are added weekly.
Stephen Strosnider, new Executive Director, says, “As a non-profit organization, we are so grateful for the support of our community as we cannot exist without our visitors, members, donors, sponsors, students, and those who purchase tickets to events and performances.” The Arts Council programs all encourage positive, joyful, shared experiences for any age, because as Stephen shares, “Art helps us to learn, grow and to engage with each other. Connect, inspire, create. This is our Arts Council, let’s make something meaningful together!”
Live Music Entertainment
- September 13th – Common Ground Downtown Concert Series, Jocelyn Pettit & Ellen Gira, high-energy fiddle and cello duo
- October 4th – Common Ground Downtown Concert Series, The Ramzi Aburedwan & Dal’Ouna Ensemble, sharing the music of Palestine.
- October 17th – Billy Lyve, local, Carroll County entrepreneur, community leader & hip hop artist
- October 8th – Taikoza Drummers, interactive, Japanese drum and performance group, part of the, “Together in the Arts” accessibility series. FREE
Featuring Movies
- August 15th – Best in Show, 3:00 pm & 7:30 pm
- September 5th – Growing Into Greatness: A Maryland Champion Tree Documentary, FREE
- September 19th – Uproar, 1:00 pm & 7:30 pm
Events During Halloween Week
- October 28th, Movie: Nosferatu: A Symphony of Horror, 7:30 pm
- October 29th, Live performance: Memory Lane Playback Theater. “Fear”, 7:30 pm
- October 30th, Live Performance: D’s Magic: Tricks & Treats Magic Show, 6:30 pm
- October 31st, Movie: 50th Anniversary showing The Rocky Horror Picture Show, 10:00 pm
Events for Kids
- October 17th, School’s Out, Art’s in Series: Songs & Stories of the Lakota Sioux (Native American presentation) FREE
The Carroll County Arts Council is located at 91 W. Main Street in Westminster, Maryland, in the renovated art deco theatre now the Carroll Arts Center. We strive to integrate the arts into the everyday life of the community, and to strengthen and enrich Carroll County by promoting the Arts, arts education, and diverse cultural expression, through innovative programming and community collaboration. To learn more about the Carroll County Arts Council, visit www.carrollcountyartscouncil.org.
