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Lawn Chair Theatre 2018 kickoff. Source: City of Rocky Mount NC
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Family-friendly Movie Nights in Rocky Mount NC (Updated)

May 18, 2018 Guest Author or Contributor

Family-friendly, free movie nights are starting again in Rocky Mount, North Carolina. Lawn Chair Theatre, presented by PNC and hosted by the city of Rocky Mount and the Rocky Mount Rotary Club, will begin May […]

A Downtown Live! summer concert. Source: City of Rocky Mount NC
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Rocky Mount “Downtown Live!” Series Returns with Fan Favorites and Familiar Faces

May 8, 2018 Guest Author or Contributor

Downtown Live!, the summer concert series presented by PNC and hosted by the city of Rocky Mount, North Carolina, will be held on the Imperial Centre lawn beginning Thursday, May 24, 2018 with subsequent events every-other Thursday […]

Scene from The Seasons by Richard Alston. Photo: Richard Termine
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New York Theatre Ballet Performing for One Night in Rocky Mount NC

May 1, 2018 Guest Author or Contributor

One of the most inspiring and influential choreographers in dance is bringing his latest stage presentation to the Theatre at the Imperial Centre for the Arts and Sciences. John Alston’s “The Seasons” will be performed […]

Fun Bike Ride and Rodeo are May 5, 2018. Source: City of Rocky Mount, North Carolina
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Rocky Mount Fun Bike Ride and Rodeo on May 5

April 24, 2018 Guest Author or Contributor

The city of Rocky Mount will host a Fun Bike Ride and Rodeo on Saturday, May 5, 2018. The Fun Bike Ride will begin at 10am and will start and end at Sunset Park. The 6.5 […]

Paws in the Park event photo. Source: Tameka Kenan-Norman, City of Rocky Mount, NC.
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Paws in The Park to Feature Pet Fashion Show, Biscuit Hunt And More

April 5, 2018 Guest Author or Contributor

The eighth-annual Paws in the Park event is Saturday, April 14, 2018, 11am-2pm. Humans and canines can enjoy outdoor activities, sport their best outfits, make an art project, and shop pet-friendly vendors. Paws in The Park […]

Source: City Of Rocky Mount NC.
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Special Needs Population Prom is Apr. 28

April 2, 2018 Guest Author or Contributor

The Rocky Mount Parks and Recreation department is hosting a Special Needs Population Prom on Saturday, April 28, 2018 at the Imperial Centre for the Arts and Sciences. Dubbed “A Night in Hollywood,” the Special […]

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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Litter Art to Be Featured at Rocky Mount Arts Center

March 28, 2018 Guest Author or Contributor

Litter art, uniquely crafted from recyclables, will be on display April 1-29, 2018 in the craft gallery at the Maria V. Howard Arts Center located in the Imperial Centre for the Arts and Sciences. Litter […]

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Registration Is Open for Down East Senior Games

March 18, 2018 Guest Author or Contributor

The 35th-annual Down East Senior Games (DESG) are scheduled for April 30-May 22, 2018. Anyone 50 years of age or older and living in Edgecombe, Halifax, Nash, Northampton and Wilson counties, are invited to participate […]

Source: City Of Rocky Mount NC.
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Rocky Mount Assistant City Manager Resigns to Accept Wilmington Position

March 15, 2018 Guest Author or Contributor

Thomas M. Moton, Jr., assistant city manager for Rocky Mount, North Carolina, has resigned after over three years of service to accept a similar position in Wilmington NC. Moton joined the city of Rocky Mount […]

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Rid Your Home of Papers, Old Electronics And More During Nash County Recycles Day

March 6, 2018 Guest Author or Contributor

On Saturday, March 10, 2018, 10am-1pm, residents will have an opportunity to rid their homes of old electronics, unwanted and unused prescription drugs, paper, and much more during Nash County Recycles Day. This event, open […]

Source: City Of Rocky Mount NC.
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Rocky Mount NC Police Create New Focus on Solving Homicides

March 2, 2018 Guest Author or Contributor

The Rocky Mount Police department is meeting the expectations of Interim Police Chief Willie Williams’ promise to focus full attention on solving homicides. This includes the review of all unsolved cold homicide cases. Two weeks […]

Source: City Of Rocky Mount NC.
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Community Anti-Litter Coalition Continues Efforts for A Cleaner, Greener Rocky Mount NC

March 1, 2018 Guest Author or Contributor

Established in early 2015, the Community Anti-Litter Coalition’s (CALC) goals include heightening public awareness about the litter issue in Rocky Mount. When the city established a litter crew managed by the Public Works and Water […]

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Police Department Schedules Additional Dates for “Chat with the Chief”

February 20, 2018 Guest Author or Contributor

The Rocky Mount, North Carolina police department has scheduled four new locations for their Chat with the Chief initiative. During Chat with the Chief, residents can personally meet their police chief and his command staff. […]

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 to Host Open House for Spring Arts Programs on Feb. 20

February 19, 2018 Kay Whatley

The Imperial Centre for the Arts and Sciences will host an open house Tuesday, February 20, 2018, 4-6pm. The open house will be in the Arts Education Building and will provide an opportunity for community […]

Martin Luther King Jr NYWTS by Dick DeMarsico, World Telegram staff photographer, Library of Congress, New York World-Telegram & Sun Collection. Source: Wikipedia.org.
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King’s First Dream Event to Highlight MLK’s 1962 Visit to Rocky Mount NC

February 15, 2018 Guest Author or Contributor

The city of Rocky Mount and Dr. Jason Miller, professor at NC State University, will present King’s First Dream during Black History Month. This re-staging event, scheduled for Friday, February 23, 2018, starting at 6pm, […]

Photo from 2016 International Festival of Cultures in Rocky Mount. Source: City of Rocky Mount, North Carolina.
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International Festival of Cultures Seeks Participants

February 8, 2018 Guest Author or Contributor

When it comes to diversity, the International Festival Cultures is an event rivaled by few others. Sponsored by the Martin Luther King, Jr. Commission, the city of Rocky Mount, Nash Community College, PNC Bank, Nash […]

Source: City Of Rocky Mount NC.
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Rocky Mount NC Notifies Public of Untreated Sewage Discharge

February 2, 2018 Guest Author or Contributor

On Wednesday, January 31, 2018, a Sanitary Sewer Overflow (SSO) occurred as a result of a failure of the bypass pumps located at Stith Talbert Park in conjunction with a project to rehabilitate the 54-inch […]

Alexis Joyner’s “Chi Wara (Antelope)" -- the first sculpture by an African-American artist to be featured in the exhibition. Source: City of Rocky Mount NC
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Rocky Mount Becomes First NC City to Adopt Otocast Mobile App for Sculpture Exhibitions

February 2, 2018 Guest Author or Contributor

By Tameka Kenan-Norman, City of Rocky Mount The city of Rocky Mount, North Carolina has become the first in the state to adopt Otocast, a free mobile app for audio guides. Alicyn Wiedrich, art curator for […]

Free nature walks are offered in Battle Park. Source: Imperial Centre, Rocky Mount, North Carolina
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Children’s Museum Offering Fun & Learning Events in March 2018

February 1, 2018 Kay Whatley

The Children’s Museum and Science Center, part of Imperial Centre for the Arts and Sciences, is offering science classes, nature walks, and a tea party in March. Events that are part of a series include […]

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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Rocky Mount NC’s First Friday Returns in February

January 24, 2018 Guest Author or Contributor

By Robin Cox, City of Rocky Mount NC Acrobats, a new exhibit, and live music are just three of the many reasons to visit the Imperial Centre for the Arts and Sciences for “First Friday”, taking […]

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 Offers Free Educational Events, $5 Yoga

January 17, 2018 Kay Whatley

The Arts Center at Imperial Centre for the Arts and Sciences has scheduled free programs and inexpensive weekly Yoga classes for the early part of the year. Yoga in the Galleries, is held on Thursdays at […]

Night to Shine logo. Source: The Tim Tebow Foundation
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Night to Shine Events Planned Across North Carolina, Nation

January 5, 2018 Kay Whatley

Night to Shine is an unforgettable prom night experience, centered on God’s love, for people with special needs, ages 14 and older. The event will take place simultaneously at locations around the world on February […]

Braswell Memorial Library in Rocky Mount NC holds programs for all ages. Source: Braswell Facebook page.
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Braswell Library Offerings for Jan. 2018

December 29, 2017 Kay Whatley

Programs for all ages are planned at Braswell Memorial Library, located at 727 N Grace Street, in Rocky Mount, North Carolina for January. The library is online at braswell-library.libguides.com and on Facebook at www.facebook.com/BraswellMemorialLibrary. Adult Programs Adult programming […]

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, […]

Past year photo of Christmas Parade. Source: Rocky Mount Downtown Development Office, North Carolina
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Holiday Happenings Return to Rocky Mount

November 28, 2017 Kay Whatley

By Tameka Kenan-Norman, City of Rocky Mount NC A winter tradition returns to Rocky Mount in December. Holiday Happenings officially kick off December 1, 2017 at 6pm with First Friday and the lighting of the Imperial Centre […]

Source: Hemp Inc University, Spring Hope NC
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NC Industrial Hemp Economics Workshop is Dec. 2

November 27, 2017 Kay Whatley

The Hemp Money event, presented by Hemp Inc. University, is holding a one-day workshop to educate on NC’s Young Industrial Hemp Industry. “The Hemp Money Event – Economics, Lessons and Planning for 2018″ is scheduled for […]

Source: City Of Rocky Mount NC.
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Rocky Mount NC Police Chief to Retire

November 14, 2017 Guest Author or Contributor

By Tameka Kenan-Norman, City of Rocky Mount Rocky Mount Police Chief James Moore announced his retirement in a letter to City Manager Rochelle Small-Toney. Moore started with the Rocky Mount Police Department January 2, 2012. His […]

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