Local actors will bring a well-known play to the Imperial Centre for the Arts & Sciences this spring. Jesus Christ Superstar, a timeless rock/opera classic, will run consecutive weeks in March at the Imperial Centre for the […]
Halifax County Schools held its Second Annual Black History Month Programs last week at its respective middle schools. Presented in morning sessions for elementary students and afternoon sessions for middle and high school scholars, Enfield […]
Induction Ceremony Held at North Carolina State Capitol On February 18, 2019, Governor Roy Cooper inducted North Carolina’s Ninth Poet Laureate, Jaki Shelton Green, at a ceremony in the North Carolina State Capitol. Green is […]
Compiled by Kay Whatley, Editor This list may include events from North Carolina counties of Edgecombe, Franklin, Nash, Johnston, Wake, Wayne, Wilson, and beyond including a few unique coastal or mountain events. While most listed events are free […]
Mark your calendars for a cinematic tour de force; the debut of the Wake Forest Film Festival on March 28, 29, and 30, 2019. This inaugural event aims to spotlight passionate, creative and thought-provoking movies by […]
The Johnston County Heritage Center unveiled a new exhibit on February 9, 2019, with an introductory presentation and special movie screening. The new exhibit, Building the Black Community, 1865-1900, covers the time of slavery and the […]
The Town of Louisburg’s free concerts return, offering an evening under the stars as people emerge from the cocoon of winter. Well, not really a cocoon in this part of North Carolina, where our winter […]
Vendor opportunities coming up, offering small businesses, farms, and entrepreneurs the chance to take part in an event and sell their wares. Events listed below may be held for a day or weekend; farmers market […]
The North Carolina Industrial Hemp Commission will hold a public meeting to review and approve research pilot program applications. The conference call may be joined Friday, February 15, 2019, at 9:30am. On the agenda is […]
Compiled by Kay Whatley, Editor This list may include events from North Carolina counties of Edgecombe, Franklin, Nash, Johnston, Wake, Wayne, Wilson, and beyond including a few unique coastal or mountain events. While most listed events are free […]
Celebrating 20 years of scaring, thrilling and entertaining audiences in Durham, the Nevermore Film Festival will return to the Carolina Theatre in downtown Durham, North Carolina, from Friday, March 8 through Sunday, March 10, 2019. […]
Selma Parks and Recreation’s second-annual Soul Food Feast will be held Saturday, February 23, 2019, 11am-2pm. Admission is free for all ages. Come with family and friends and feed your souls with good food, music, and […]
After more than two years of collaboration with Oscar-winning designer John Bright, Biltmore has opened its latest exhibition, A Vanderbilt House Party – The Gilded Age. The exhibition is open now and runs through May 27, 2019. A […]
The North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (NCDA&CS) is sending out letters the week of February 11, 2019 to manufacturers and retailers who sell products containing CBD oil, detailing what is legal to […]
New Hanover County’s Airlie Gardens is looking for artists, or teams of artists, to decorate, paint, and adorn one of ten oversized fiberglass hearts for the gardens’ newest art exhibit, HeART of the Gardens. Artists may choose to submit […]
By Jacquie Jeffers, State of North Carolina Martin Luther King, Jr. Commissioner Black History Month is a celebration of an amazing culture! African Americans have made tremendous contributions to the fabric of America. For example, Dr. Shirley […]
National Audubon Society President and First Lady of North Carolina to Speak As a kickoff to the global Great Backyard Bird Count, Audubon North Carolina, Wake Audubon Society, and the City of Raleigh will hold […]
Compiled by Kay Whatley, Editor This list may include events from North Carolina counties of Edgecombe, Franklin, Nash, Johnston, Wake, Wayne, Wilson, and beyond including a few unique coastal or mountain events. While most listed events are free […]
The Diversity Team of the Franklin County Arts Council (FCAC) invites singers, musicians and poets to participate in an Open Mic Saturday afternoon, February 16, 2019. The event celebrates Black History Month with a theme […]
After the Audubon 2019 Great Backyard Bird Count ends, bird enthusiasts can look forward to a bird-oriented event in Wendell, North Carolina. The Wendell Historical Society meeting on Thursday, February 21, 2019, 7pm, will include guest speaker Frank Doherty presenting: […]
Get ready for an entertainment-filled evening in Wilson, North Carolina, as the nonprofit Love One Another Sisterhood, Inc. hosts a free Black History Month Celebration. Come and enjoy a night of music, poetry, dance, and acting […]
Wendell’s residents, property and business owners will gather to develop an Economic Positioning Statement/vision for the Town on Tuesday, February 12, 2019, 6-8:30pm, at the Board Room of Wendell Town Hall at 15 E Fourth […]
The city of Rocky Mount, North Carolina’s Parks and Recreation Department will host its 2019 Job Fair on Monday, March 4, 2019, 10am-1pm, at the Booker T. Washington Community Center. Representatives from more than 20 local companies […]
Compiled by Kay Whatley, Editor This list may include events from North Carolina counties of Edgecombe, Franklin, Nash, Johnston, Wake, Wayne, Wilson, and beyond including a few unique coastal or mountain events. While most listed events are free […]
Compiled by Kay Whatley, Editor Area Chambers of Commerce, business groups, and local businesses/organizations hold educational events and provide free business training or networking opportunities. Events listed below may take place in the five-county area […]
The Main Event Band will highlight First Friday’s return to the Imperial Centre for the Arts & Sciences on February 1, 2019, 6-9pm. Known as a party band that performs R&B, Soul, Beach, Country and Funk music, […]
Winter finch “irruption” will be a highlight for many The 22nd Great Backyard Bird Count (GBBC) will take place from Friday, February 15 through Monday, February 18, 2019. Volunteers from around the world are invited to […]
The Children’s Museum & Science Center at the Imperial Centre for the Arts & Sciences will allow youth to have a hands-on learning experience with Be the Astronaut, an interactive learning exhibit that teaches STEAM (Science, […]
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