It’s been a busy summer for Brent Woods.

As the Senior Director of Arts and Culture at Montgomery County Community College gears up to help launch the grand reopening of the renovated theater on Blue Bell Campus this fall, Woods was also saluted recently for his work supporting music education in the community.

The Norristown School District was recognized recently by the National Association of Music Merchants as a Best Community for Music Education for the eighth year in a row. In turn, the district wanted to recognize some of it partners for helping it to achieve the honor.

Woods has worked with the Norristown and the Pottstown school districts for years to help students get exposure to the arts through various programming hosted by the college.

Meanwhile, back at Blue Bell Campus, Woods is helping put the finishing touches on plans for the theater reopening. The ribbon cutting ceremony for the Science Center Building and theater is scheduled for Sept. 14. For Woods, it’s a dream that’s taken a long time to become a reality.

The new, 563-seat theater includes a 63-seat balcony and 500 orchestra seats.

The opening celebration, Woods said, will include a tribute to Judith Willoughby and Helen Haynes, who founded the Lively Arts Series program over four decades ago.

The theater is the centerpiece of the overall Montco Cultural Center that includes five cultural brands, and three venues: two art galleries, and a black box theater.

“This is a benefit to the community,” said Woods.

“It’s a dynamic cultural hub that invites the community to enjoy music, dance, art and theater. It’s conveniently located in the heart of Montgomery County and is available for the community to use for townhalls, lectures and performances.”

For more information about the Lively Arts Series performances in the new theater, visit Montgomery County Community College’s website.

Virtual tour of Montgomery County Community College’s Blue Bell campus.