The Town of Knightdale is planning fireworks, food trucks, vendors, music, and more for its annual July 4th Celebration. The free celebration is being held at Knightdale Station Park, 810 N First Avenue, in Knightdale NC. […]
Contributed by Motoko Asano, for ncwc.edu The Dunn Center for the Performing Arts has released information on its shows coming in 2016. Shows planned include country music concerts, juggling performances, ballet performances, and more. The Dunn Center for […]
Released by Tameka Kenan-Norman, City of Rocky Mount Very few things can make people cheer, cry, and laugh, all within two hours, like a movie. This year’s movie choices at Lawn Chair Theatre will have viewers […]
Contributed by Maegen Wilson, Assistant Director, Wilson County Public Library Wilson County Public Library has been busy preparing for this year’s Summer Reading Program. The goals of Summer Reading are: To encourage and motivate children and families to […]
Franklin County Arts Council Sponsors Juneteenth Celebration By Donna Campbell Smith, FCAC Franklin County Arts Council is hosting a free Juneteenth Celebration on Saturday, June 18, 2016, 1-4pm, at BROAD community center, 583 Bunn Elementary School Road, in […]
Released by Tameka Kenan-Norman, City of Rocky Mount Rocky Mount Fire Department is one of two fire departments in the country to earn national award Rocky Mount, N.C.-Making a positive difference in the Rocky Mount […]
Released by Sammy Oakley, Piedmont Propulsion Systems, LLC The United States Coast Guard (USCG) has awarded Piedmont Propulsion Systems, LLC (PPS) a five-year contract to provide repair and overhaul services for the Hamilton Sundstrand 14RF propeller […]
By Kay Whatley, Editor Well, it’s kind of a dog and pony show. There is a dog — her name is Kady and she is yellow with a little white on her muzzle giving away her […]
Contributed by Mitch Amiano Animazement, held May 27-29, 2016, (Memorial Day weekend) at the Raleigh Convention Center, was a family friendly gathering of anime fans and costume players. The mission of the conference is to “provide […]
Topic: “The Americas – Lands of the Shemitic Negroes” Contributed by Manaka Ashahnayahu A special lecture is planned on the topic, “The Americas – Lands of the Shemitic Negroes.” This topic will be presented on two separate dates by Lecturer/Ourstorian, Monica […]
Braswell Memorial Library Braswell Memorial Library holds a wide variety of events! Upcoming options for adults and teens are listed below. The library is located at 727 N Grace Street, in Rocky Mount NC. For more information […]
Stars of American Ballet Theatre perform at the University of North Carolina School of the Arts Event Nets $200,000 for Gillian Murphy Dance Scholarship Honoring One of School’s Most Celebrated Alumni Stars of the American […]
Wildlife Commission Seeks Volunteers for Lake Gaston Aquatic Habitat Enhancement Project Released by Jodie B. Owen, ncwildlife.org For a second year in a row, the NC Wildlife Resources Commission is asking for volunteers to help with […]
The North Carolina Industrial Hemp Association (NCIHA) is organizing first NC Hemp Fest, a day of family fun and information for those interested in industrial hemp. Growing of industrial hemp is expected to begin in 2017, and […]
Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler Announces Recipients of 2016 NC State Fair Youth Livestock Scholarships Released by Neil Bowman (NC State Fair Livestock Shows) and Beth Farrell (NCDA&CS) Twenty-seven North Carolina students have been awarded 2016 NC State Fair Youth Livestock […]
Released by Tameka Kenan-Norman, Rocky Mount NC Two grants aimed to support projects needing additional funding to expand or improve their progress have had the application deadlines extended to June 3, 2016. The extension was […]
Partnership for Children of Wayne County (PFCW) is holding its annual Born Learning Children’s Festival on June 4, 2016, 10am-2pm. Born Learning is a free family festival for children age birth through five and their families. Festival activities, food, and […]
The “Happening on the Common Arts Festival” combines art with performances, a festival atmosphere, tasty foods, and fun activities. Held on the historic Town Common, Tarboro NC, this free event is scheduled for June 11, 2016, starting at 10am […]
In Eastern North Carolina, many cities and towns hold free concerts and outdoor music events in Spring or Summer. This article lists of some of these upcoming free concerts. Note that concerts may be free, but many […]
Protest Held Outside Molson Coors Shareholders Meeting In Denver Teamsters Warn Shareholders Cutting US Production Will Hurt Workers, Consumers and Industry Released by Kara Deniz, teamster.org Today, Teamsters protested outside the Molson Coors annual meeting of […]
Nash Arts is a nonprofit based in Nashville NC. The organization “celebrates, promotes and produces artists and arts activities, provides support to other area arts organizations and encourages and generates arts education in order to […]
Elite Innovations to Release the TailGator Summer 2016 Elite Innovations, LLC will publicly launch their newly invented product, the TailGator, beginning with a crowdfunding campaign June 2, 2016. TailGator is a modular truck bed extension […]
Released by C. Davis, Festival Director Official Selections have been announced for the Down East Flick Fest (DEFF) 2016, as this annual film festival returns June 3-4, 2016, in Greenville, North Carolina. Down East Flick Fest (DEFF) […]
This Saturday, First Fruits Farm in Louisburg NC is holding a fishing derby. All ages are welcome, registration is free, and fishing prizes will be awarded. Make plans to join the fun at this third annual […]
The North Carolina MLK State Commission is hosting an educational outreach initiative called, “The Content of Character.” The event will include panel discussions and break-out sessions, in conjunction with music, games, food, and activities for participants. The […]
By Kay Whatley, Editor Since 1992, National Football League (NFL) teams have held events, teamed with local food banks and top chefs, to raise funds to feed hungry families in their cities. Taste of the NFL […]
Released by Tameka Kenan-Norman Anyone who has enjoyed the classic charm of a Main Street knows intuitively when it’s a “great” place. Often, it acts as a gathering place for residents and visitors, as well as […]
Vollmer Farm’s “Blueberry Music Festival” returns for its second year. The celebration is especially poignant, as the farm is celebrating their blueberry crop while facing repercussions from their strawberry crop loss. They plan to make a […]
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