Art’s Alive, Trenton’s community arts organization, has announced its 2026-27 season, featuring four concerts, a community theater production and the return of its annual gingerbread contest.

Presented in partnership with the Trenton High School Fine Arts Department, the season will offer music, comedy, ventriloquism and local theater at the Trenton Performing Arts Center.

The season begins with “It Takes Two — A Legendary Duo Revue” at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 15. Entertainers Erinn Dearth and Dan Beckmann of “Letters From Home” will celebrate famous duos, including Johnny Cash and June Carter, Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers and Batman and Robin. The show will combine music, comedy and Broadway selections.

Southern Missouri bluegrass band Lindley Creek will perform at 7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 3. The family group blends traditional bluegrass with modern influences and performs historic songs and original music. Members include Kathie Greer, John Greer, Katie Greer and Jase Greer.

The community theater production of “Play On” will be presented at 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 23, and 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 24. Directed by Elizabeth Hackathorn, the comedy follows a theater group attempting to stage a play while dealing with constant script changes and a series of rehearsal and performance disasters.

Art’s Alive will host its fourth annual Holiday Gingerbread Contest on Friday, Dec. 4, during Trenton’s Downtown Christmas festivities sponsored by Trenton Five Points Alive. Prizes will be awarded in several categories, and visitors may vote for the People’s Choice Award.

Ventriloquist and comedian Todd Oliver will perform with Irving the Talking Dog at 7 p.m. Friday, Feb. 5, 2027. The family-friendly show will include comedy, magic, music, audience participation and a rotating cast of characters. Oliver has appeared on “America’s Got Talent” and “The Tonight Show.”

The season will conclude with local band Slow Leak at 7 p.m. Friday, March 5, 2027. The group combines bluegrass, folk and acoustic influences with songs inspired by life, hardship and happiness.

Season membership tickets include admission to all season events. Memberships will be sold at the Trenton Hy-Vee customer service desk and Dynamic Tax & Accounting.

Individual tickets will become available approximately two weeks before each event. Trenton High School fine arts students and North Central Missouri College students may attend events free of charge.

Art’s Alive is also seeking sponsors to help support the upcoming season. Sponsorship letters will be mailed to potential contributors.