Burlington
Vermont
Flynn Center For The Performing Arts
Mission Statement :
The mission of the Flynn Center for the Performing Arts is to foster the enjoyment, understanding, and development of the performing arts in Vermont and the region. The Flynn fulfills its mission through the following goals:
Develop, maintain, and manage the historic Flynn Theatre and Flynn Center properties to meet current and evolving performing arts needs in the region
Present a diverse range of high quality performances by established and emerging artists that expand and enrich the community's cultural experiences
Provide educational programs that engage children, teens, and adults in the artistic process; cultivate appreciation of the performing arts; and make the performing arts an integral part of school and community life
Support local, national, and international artists in the development and presentation of their work.
Recent News
The Flynn Announces 2024 Burlington Discover Jazz Festival Lineup
The Flynn Announces 2024 Burlington Discover Jazz Festival Lineup, Including Big Freedia, Seun Kuti & Egypt 80, Cécile McLorin Salvant, and Robert Glasper BURLINGTON, VT — In March, the Flynn announced French-Caribbean…
Read More »The Flynn Announces Heavy Kinship Vol. 9 by Nana-Francisca Schottlander, a New Exhibit in the Amy E. Tarrant Gallery
Burlington, VT - The Flynn is excited to announce a new exhibit in the Amy E. Tarrant Gallery at the Flynn: Heavy Kinship Vol. 9 by Nana-Francisca Schottländer. The exhibit opens on April 10 at 5 pm with an open house and a talk from the…
Read More »The Flynn Announces Soul-Funk Singer and Bassist Adi Oasis as the Curator for the 2024 Burlington Discover Jazz Festival
The Flynn Announces Soul-Funk Singer and Bassist Adi Oasis as the Curator for the 2024 Burlington Discover Jazz Festival BURLINGTON, VT — The Flynn is excited to announce Brooklyn-based French-Caribbean soul-funk-R&B artist and producer…
Read More »Congratulations to Poetry Out Loud Winner Greer Kennedy
Congratulations to Statewide 2024 Vermont Poetry Out Loud Winner Greer Kennedy BURLINGTON, VT - Greer Kennedy, a student at St. Johnsbury Academy, took top honors at the 2024 Poetry Out Loud State Finals held in Flynn Space at the Flynn on March…
Read More »Vermont Students Compete in Statewide Poetry Out Loud Events at Barre Opera House and the Flynn
Burlington, VT — Students from 21 Vermont high schools, representing 9 counties, travel to the Barre Opera House on Thursday, March 7 to recite poems on stage in the Vermont Poetry Out Loud 2024 Semifinals. This prestigious poetry recitation…
Read More »The Flynn Invites the Community to Participatein Strategic Planning On January 27-29, 2024
Burlington, VT - This month, the Flynn begins the process of creating a strategic plan. This plan will eventually determine and guide the goals of the organization for the next five years. The whole community is encouraged and invited to join in the…
Read More »Comedian, SNL Alum, and Emmy Award-Winning TV Host 'Seth Meyers' Announces Show at the Flynn
Emmy Award-nominated “Late Night with Seth Meyers,” hosted by award-winning writer and performer Seth Meyers, is home to incisive humor, topical jokes and A-list celebrity guests. The series’ signature “A Closer Look”…
Read More »The Flynn News : Hug Your Farmers Raises Over $200,000 For Floodrelief
Select Design and the Flynn Raise over $200,000 for Flood Relief with Hug Your Farmer Benefit Concert On September 7, the benefit concert Hug Your Farmer: Hard Rain, presented by Select Design, was held on the Main Stage at the Flynn. This event…
Read More »The Flynn Announces the Return of Playing Fields, a Series of Free, Interactive Community Shows Held at Local Schools
Burlington, VT - The Flynn is excited to announce the return of the community project called Playing Fields featuring Compagnie Des Quidam, a free multimedia event held on recreation fields at local schools from September 7-14. Playing Fields is a…
Read More »The Flynn, Select Design Announce Flood Recovery Benefit Concert For Vermont Farmers
The Flynn is pleased to announce Hug Your Farmer: Hard Rain, a benefit concert featuring an all-star lineup of Vermont musicians, on Thursday, September 7 on the Flynn Main Stage. Proceeds from the concert support Vermont farmers who have been…
Read More »The Flynn Announces 40th Burlington Discover Jazz Festival, Including Kamasi Washington, Samara Joy, Sampa the Great, and Sun Ra Arkestra
Burlington, VT — This year is the 40th Anniversary of the Burlington Discover Jazz Festival and the Flynn is excited to announce a stellar lineup of events happening all over the city from June 7-11. Burlington Discover Jazz Festival is…
Read More »Flynn Center For The Performing Arts : Statewide 2023 Vermont Poetry Out Loud WinnerAnnounced
Statewide 2023 Vermont Poetry Out Loud Winner Announced BURLINGTON, VT — Greer Kennedy, a student at St. Johnsbury Academy, took top honors at the 2023 Poetry Out Loud State Finals held in Flynn Space at the Flynn on March 16. Anne Hauze, a…
Read More »Vermont Students Compete In Statewide Poetry Out Loud Events
Students from 22 Vermont high schools, representing 10 counties, travel to the Barre Opera House on Thursday, March 9 to recite poems on stage in the Vermont Poetry Out Loud 2023 Semifinals. They vie for the state championship in this prestigious…
Read More »Flynn Center For The Performing Arts - The Flynn Announces $25 Lottery Tickets for The Book of Mormon
The Flynn Announces $25 Lottery Tickets for The Book of Mormon The Book of Mormon, winner of nine Tony Awards, including Best Musical, and the Flynn are pleased to announce a ticket lottery for performances on the Flynn Main Stage on February…
Read More »Flynn Center For The Performing Arts -The Flynn Announces Lakecia Benjamin as theCurator of the 40th Burlington Jazz Festival
From June 7-11, 2023, Vermont celebrates the 40th anniversary of the Burlington Jazz Festival, produced by the Flynn and presented New England Federal Credit Union. The Flynn is thrilled to welcome incredible alto saxophonist, bandleader, and…
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