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Dinosaur Revolution exhibit opens January 24, 2018. Source: Imperial Centre for the Arts and Sciences, Rocky Mount NC
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A-MAZE-ing Dinosaurs Coming to The Children’s Museum and Science Center

December 29, 2017 Guest Author or Contributor

By Robin Cox, City of Rocky Mount The Children’s Museum and Science Center will be closed January 1-23, 2018 to prepare for a new exhibit. Beginning January 24, 2018, it will re-open with the “Dinosaur […]

Source: The Imperial Centre for the Arts and Sciences, Rocky Mount, North Carolina
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Social Media Scam Impacts Rocky Mount’s Imperial Centre

December 21, 2017 Guest Author or Contributor

By Tameka Kenan-Norman, City of Rocky Mount The city of Rocky Mount, North Carolina recently noticed a Facebook Event page impersonating the Imperial Centre for the Arts and Sciences and promoting the center’s upcoming play, […]

The Imperial Centre for the Arts & Sciences, Rocky Mount NC. It is located on the former sites of the Imperial Tobacco Company and old city library. Source: imperialcentre.org.
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Upcoming Arts and Community Events at Rocky Mount’s Imperial Centre

October 29, 2017 Guest Author or Contributor

By Tracy Grosner, Rocky Mount Parks and Recreation The Imperial Centre for the Arts and Sciences a series of community events, workshops, and arts classes coming up, both free and low cost. Unless otherwise noted, these […]

Source: Imperial Centre, Rocky Mount NC
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“Pride and Prejudice” Performance Among Fall Events Headed to Imperial Centre

October 23, 2017 Guest Author or Contributor

By Tameka Kenan-Norman, City of Rocky Mount NC Jane Austin’s beloved book, Pride and Prejudice, comes to life at the Theatre at the Imperial Centre for the Arts and Sciences October 26-29, 2017. Showtimes are […]

Ocean Bound! exhibit opening. Source: Imperial Centre, Rocky Mount NC.
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Imperial Centre to Host Open House and Debut Ocean Bound! Exhibit

September 25, 2017 Guest Author or Contributor

By Tameka Kenan-Norman, City of Rocky Mount NC The Imperial Centre for the Arts and Sciences will host an open house Tuesday, September 26, 2017, 4-6pm, featuring its fall programming. The Children’s Museum and Science […]

The Imperial Centre for the Arts & Sciences, Rocky Mount NC. It is located on the former sites of the Imperial Tobacco Company and old city library. Source: imperialcentre.org.
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Chess Superstar to Play Exhibition Matches at Imperial Centre

September 19, 2017 Guest Author or Contributor

By Tameka Kenan-Norman, City of Rocky Mount NC Jude Acers, US World chessmaster and former North Carolina resident, will show off the skill that put him in the record books by playing simultaneous games of chess at […]

Yoga in the gallery. Source: Imperial Centre for the Arts and Sciences, Rocky Mount NC.
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Arts Center Galleries Serve as Location for Rocky Mount’s Fitness Programs

August 23, 2017 Guest Author or Contributor

By Tameka Kenan-Norman, City of Rocky Mount NC The Rocky Mount Parks and Recreation Department is hosting two after-hours programs that focus on fitness. Pilates and Yoga are now being held in the Imperial Centre’s Maria […]

The Hobbit rehearsal. Source: Brooke Edwards, Theater at the Imperial Centre, Rocky Mount NC.
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Imperial Centre Brings “The Hobbit” to The Stage July 21-23

July 6, 2017 Kay Whatley

Tickets are on sale now for performances of J. R. R. Tolkien’s The Hobbitin the Theatre at the Imperial Centre for the Arts & Sciences, 270 Gay Street, Rocky Mount, North Carolina. This play is based […]

Roots of Wisdom exhibit is open at the Imperial Centre in Rocky Mount NC.
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Museum’s Latest Exhibit Shows How Native Knowledge Impacts Our Lives

June 7, 2017 Guest Author or Contributor

By Tameka Kenan-Norman, City of Rocky Mount NC Overcoming environmental and cultural challenges can create unexpected partnerships that result in extraordinary outcomes. In the Children’s Museum and Science Center’s latest exhibit, “Roots of Wisdom: Native Knowledge. […]

Alligator with golden egg. Source: Imperial Centre for the Arts and Sciences, Rocky Mount NC.
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Rocky Mount’s Largest Easter Egg Hunt Scheduled for Apr. 9

March 24, 2017 Kay Whatley

By Tameka Kenan-Norman, City of Rocky Mount Sunday, April 9, 2017, is the date for the city of Rocky Mount, North Carolina’s annual Easter Eggstravaganza. Dubbed the “largest easter egg hunt in the city,” the […]

The Imperial Centre for the Arts & Sciences, Rocky Mount NC. It is located on the former sites of the Imperial Tobacco Company and old city library. Source: imperialcentre.org.
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MLK Oratorical Competition postponed

January 6, 2017 Kay Whatley

By Tameka Kenan-Norman, City of Rocky Mount Due to expected inclement weather, the Martin Luther King, Jr. Commission and the city of Rocky Mount have postponed Saturday’s scheduled MLK Oratorical Competition. According to Archie Jones, […]

The Imperial Centre for the Arts & Sciences, Rocky Mount NC. It is located on the former sites of the Imperial Tobacco Company and old city library. Source: imperialcentre.org.
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Imperial Centre Closing Dates and Upcoming Exhibits

December 29, 2016 Kay Whatley

By Tameka Kenan-Norman, City of Rocky Mount NC The Maria V. Howard Arts Center and the Children’s Museum and Science Center will close January 1-28, 2017, for maintenance and an exhibit changeover. The Imperial Centre for […]

Dracula rescheduled due to Hurricane Matthew, new dates released. Source: Imperial Centre, Rocky Mount NC.
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“Dracula” Rescheduled in Rocky Mount NC, 50% of Proceeds to Benefit United Way

October 24, 2016 Kay Whatley

By Tameka Kenan-Norman, City of Rocky Mount The city of Rocky Mount has rescheduled the performances of “Dracula.” Based on the novel by Bram Stoker and directed by Brooke Edwards, artistic and managing director for the […]

The Imperial Centre for the Arts & Sciences, Rocky Mount NC. It is located on the former sites of the Imperial Tobacco Company and old city library. Source: imperialcentre.org.
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First Friday Returns to the Imperial Centre on Nov. 4

October 23, 2016 Kay Whatley

By Tameka Kenan-Norman, City of Rocky Mount In an ongoing effort to draw more residents to downtown, the city of Rocky Mount and the Imperial Centre for the Arts and Sciences will host a second annual […]

Source: City Of Rocky Mount NC.
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Disaster Recovery Center opens in the Imperial Centre

October 17, 2016 Kay Whatley

By Tameka Kenan-Norman, City of Rocky Mount North Carolina residents who suffered losses and damage as a result of Hurricane Matthew can get information about federal assistance at a Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) currently open in […]

Attack of the Bloodsuckers exhibit opens October 1, 2016. Source: Imperial Centre, Rocky Mount NC.
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Imperial Centre’s New Bloodsuckers Exhibit to Open Oct. 1

September 30, 2016 Kay Whatley

By Tameka Kenan-Norman, City of Rocky Mount Bloodsuckers are invading! Explore the science of what’s biting you. Visitors receive free admission to the Imperial Centre for the Arts and Sciences on Saturday, October 1, 2016, to […]

Source: City Of Rocky Mount NC.
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Children’s Museum Closes May 9 for Exhibit Changeover

May 8, 2016 Kay Whatley

Starting Late May 2016, Museum Takes Kids on a 50-State Learning Adventure in the Trivial Pursuit®, a 50-State Adventure! Exhibit Released by Tameka Kenan-Norman, City of Rocky Mount NC May 8, 2016 offered the last opportunity to check out the exhibit, […]

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