Rialto Center for the Arts

Farzad Farzin is a multifaceted Iranian artist. He’s a singer-songwriter with a successful music career spanning over two decades. Known for his unique blend of classical Persian and modern Pop, his deep voice and poetic lyrics have captured audiences. Recently, he’s also ventured into acting, appearing in various genres like romantic comedies and dramas.

Come see him on Saturday, September 14, 2024 at 8:30 PM

Tickets go on sale today at 10am!
https://events.rialtocenter.gsu.edu/Online/default.asp

Look who's coming to the Rialto in September! Tickets go on sale today at 10am!

👉👉 https://events.rialtocenter.gsu.edu/Online/

Each year, the Rialto Center presents the Rialto Series, a unique subscription series featuring world-class artists, presenting an eclectic mix of world music, jazz, contemporary dance and international programs, as well as media arts. In addition, the Rialto offers innovative educational programs to students and the public. The Rialto has a fast-growing reputation as the arts center that brings once-in-a-lifetime cultural experiences to the Southeast and challenges patrons to expand their artistic worldview.

Pictured: Ranky Tanky and Lisa Fischer from October 2023 (photo credit: tooShay Photography)

Georgia State University - College of the Arts announces the consolidation of the Rialto Center for the Arts with Georgia State Educational Outreach for the Arts. The merger, effective immediately, elevates the landmark theatre’s current program with the development of new student entertainment and arts education initiatives that reinforce Georgia State's commitment to becoming a "college town downtown" and making the Rialto a sought-after destination for students, as well as the greater public.

Learn more: https://bit.ly/3xAB3oI

When you support the Rialto, you help us to bring the high-quality programming of the Rialto Series into the heart of downtown.
Pictured: The Queens Cartoonists from November 2023 (photo credit: Bita Honarvar)

Don't miss the next Feed Your Senses on June 12 at 12 PM with Mario Fogg Global 🥁

Mario Fogg is an Atlanta/Virginia-based drummer and private instructor serving the greater Atlanta area, Virginia, Maryland, Washington, D.C., New York and the East Coast. Fogg provides rhythm in many different genres, ranging from Jazz, gospel and funk to second line, Latin, Afro-Cuban, gogo and R&B.

The event is FREE thanks to 100 Peachtree. Register to attend: https://bit.ly/4bOitIE

Are you ready for the next Rialto Series? We're so close to announcing what we have in store - be sure to follow us so you don't miss it! ✨

Pictured: TAKE 6 from January 2024 (photo credit: Tooshay Photography)

The only way to stay up to date on everything happening at the Rialto is to follow us 💙

We have so many exciting events planned, including our upcoming 2024-2025 Rialto Series! Be the first to know by following us today.

Pictured: Ranky Tanky and Ms. Lisa Fischer featured in October 2023 (photo credit: tooShay Photography)

The Rialto is the place to make memories ✨

With an eclectic mix of world music, jazz, contemporary dance and international programs, media arts, our acclaimed Rialto Jazz for Kids program, and screenings with our brand new film equipment, the Rialto Center for the Arts has something for everyone to get swept away in.

The Rialto Center for the Arts at Georgia State University is an intimate, cultural centerpiece of downtown Atlanta. Our mission is to advance creativity, innovation and the boundaries of imagination through engaging arts, education, and entertainment.

Rialto in the News 🗞️

We're thrilled to announce that the Rialto Center for the Arts is closing in our fundraising goals! We've had an incredible first year with our brand new, state-of-the-art film screening equipment, and are excited to continue this journey.

Huge thanks to the Saporta Report for covering what's happening at the Rialto ✨

Read here: https://bit.ly/4awFTR9

to some iconic images of the Rialto ✨

Did you know? The Rialto opened in way back in 1916 as the Southeast’s largest movie house, and the first in Atlanta. Now, for over a century the Rialto Center has been an anchor for the arts in Downtown Atlanta and a cultural resource for Georgia State University since 1996.

Thank you to everyone who joined us for or 2023-2024 Rialto Series: Holding the Light ✨

We had some incredible performances by Ranky Tanky, Lisa Fischer, The Queens Cartoonists, TAKE 6, Peabo Bryson, Parsons Dance Company and more.

Stay tuned for more information about our upcoming season. We have some incredible things planned at the Rialto!

Join us on May 15 at 12:00PM in the Rialto lobby for our next Feed Your Senses performance, featuring the incredible Klimchak 🎶

Described as "one of the most interesting percussionist/musicians/composers I know," by Redoubt Blog, Klimchak is a magnificent performer who builds and plays unusual instruments. This is a performance not to be missed!

RSVP here: https://bit.ly/3wp6d1Q

Rialto Center for the Arts presents the best of national and international jazz, world music, dance and much more 🎶 ✨

Let us know your favorite Rialto memory down below ⬇️

At the Rialto, we continue to build a reputation as the place where Atlanta meets the world through its one-of-a-kind international programming, bringing together diverse communities and creating conversations about culture, art and history 🎭

That's a wrap on the 2023-2024 Rialto Series: Holding the Light ✨

Thank you to everyone who came out in support of these tremendous performers! Stay tuned for more information about the 2024-2025 Rialto Series, which promises to have some exciting surprises in store.

Pictured: Ranky Tanky, The Queens Cartoonists, TAKE 6, Peabo Bryson, Parsons Dance, and Jumaane Smith

Get ready for an electrifying evening of jazz magic! Join us tomorrow night, April 19 at 8PM, as the Georgia State University School of Music Jazz Band teams up with legendary trombonist, Marshall Gilkes, for a musical experience like no other. 🎶

With over 20 years of mastery, Gilkes is a force to be reckoned with in the world of jazz, showcasing unparalleled skill and an unforgettable sound.

Tickets: https://bit.ly/4auKHY3

Immerse yourself in Atlanta's cultural heartbeat at the Rialto Center for the Arts, where Atlanta meets the World! ✨

For over a century, we've been a sanctuary for artistic expression, celebrating diversity and creativity in all its forms.

Join us for FREE lunch and a concert with Georgia State University School of Music on April 17 at 12PM for a smorgasbord of musical small groups and enjoy an array of musical genres from the majestic sounds of brass and woodwinds to the captivating rhythms of marimba and piano, immerse yourself in a diverse program spanning classical compositions, contemporary pieces, and everything in between.

This performance will be live in the Rialto Center lobby and is free and open to the public.

RSVP: https://bit.ly/441xqUC

Legendary jazz trombonist Marshall Gilkes is performing with the Georgia State University School of Music Jazz Band on April 19 at 8PM 🎶

Join us for an evening of exhilarating jazz rhythms, soulful melodies, and electrifying improvisation as the Georgia State University School of Music Jazz Band joins forces with the legendary trombonist, Marshall Gilkes, for an unforgettable extraordinary musical collaboration. Over the past 20 years, Marshall Gilkes has established himself as one of the world’s preeminent trombonists. An unparalleled artist at the forefront of brass playing, his virtuosic command of the instrument, marked by a warm and enveloping tone, Herculean chops, astounding flexibility and awe-inspiring range, place him in a league of his own.

Tickets: https://bit.ly/4auKHY3

This weekend, the Georgia State University Opera Theater presents Carmen by Georges Bizet 🎶

Immerse yourself in a captivating tale of love, jealousy, fate, and revenge. Join us on April 13, at 7 PM or April 14, at 3 PM for an extraordinary performance that will transport you to a world where passion ignites and destinies collide.