The Acorn produces approximately 140 performances each year that run the gamut from internationally known artists including Graham Nash, Jefferson Starship, Judy Collins, The BoDeans, The Ides of March and The Smithereens to folk legends such as Peter Yarrow, Richie Havens, Shawn Mullins, and Corky Siegel to Absurdist Post Modern Clowning. The Acorn runs annual playwriting and songwriting competitions and programming that features emerging artists and collaborations with area nonprofits.