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About Ray Charles Performing Arts Center
Welcome to the Ray Charles Performing Arts Center (RayPAC) at Morehouse College, a dynamic hub for music, performance, and academic excellence in Atlanta. The Emma and Joe Adams Concert Hall within RayPAC seats 550 and anchors a 76,000-square-foot, two-story facility that supports a range of artistic programs and events—from opera to orchestral concerts and student showcases. The building also houses the Aretha Robinson Music Academic Building, named for Ray Charles’ mother, underscoring the center’s heritage and commitment to artistic education.
Whether you’re attending a concert, festival, or educational showcase, you’ll find easy access to on-site parking, campus visitor parking, and nearby transit options. This page provides essential venue details, seating information, transportation guidance, and nearby hotel and dining recommendations to help you secure your seats with confidence.
RayPAC is a trusted site for notable events like the 96-Hour Opera Project/96-Hour Opera Festival (Atlanta Opera), AUC Symphony Orchestra concerts, WorldStrides Heritage Festival, and the Atlanta Jazz Invitational. For event specifics, dates, and ticketing, check the event page and secure your seats through your preferred affiliate partners. We’ve got you covered with reliable, straightforward access to the show you want to see in the heart of Atlanta.
Venue details: RayPAC is located at 900 West End Ave SW, Atlanta, GA 30310. The on-site lot behind the building and campus visitor parking with deck access through Morehouse Parking Services ensure convenient parking. Nearest MARTA stations are West End and Ashby, with West End Station directions published by Morehouse. Nearby hotel options include Holiday Inn Express Atlanta Downtown, Origin Hotel Atlanta Downtown, and Hampton Inn & Suites Atlanta-Downtown. For a complete experience, consider affiliate partner recommendations for hotels and dining to complement your visit.
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Seating, Parking & Venue Information
- Address: 900 West End Ave SW, Atlanta, GA 30310.
- Venue type: Ray Charles Performing Arts Center (RayPAC) at Morehouse College; includes Emma and Joe Adams Concert Hall (550 seats) and related music facilities.
- Size/capacity: 76,000 square feet, 2 stories; Emma and Joe Adams Concert Hall seats 550.
- Seating chart: Public, official seating chart for RayPAC is not published; primary space is the 550-seat concert hall.
- Parking: Large on‑site lot behind the building; visitor parking on campus with deck access (Morehouse Parking Services).
- Transit: Nearest MARTA stations are West End and Ashby; directions from West End Station are published by Morehouse.
- Nearby hotels: Holiday Inn Express Atlanta Downtown, Origin Hotel Atlanta Downtown, and Hampton Inn & Suites Atlanta‑Downtown are among nearby options.
- Notable events hosted: 96‑Hour Opera Project/96‑Hour Opera Festival (Atlanta Opera) at RayPAC; AUC Symphony Orchestra concerts (Spelman College listing); WorldStrides Heritage Festival; Atlanta Jazz Invitational.
- Renaming/naming: The building houses the Aretha Robinson Music Academic Building (named for Ray Charles’ mother) and is officially known as the Ray Charles Performing Arts Center and Aretha Robinson Music Academic Building.