Each spring, a nationwide high school arts competition is sponsored by the Members of the U.S. House of Representatives. The Artistic Discovery Contest is an opportunity to recognize and encourage the artistic talent in the nation, as well as in our congressional district. The Artistic Discovery Contest is open to all high school students in the 2nd District which includes some of Vance County. To see if you live in the district check here. The overall winner of our district’s …
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Warren County Library to Host Railroad Reading and Discussion Program
Download flyer here The Warren County Memorial Library has been awarded a Let’s Talk About It grant to host a reading and discussion program at the library. Let’s Talk About It is a discussion series that brings scholars and community members together to explore how selected books, films, and poetry illuminate a particular theme. This year’s theme, entitled Making Tracks: Focusing on Railroads in America, explores the ways in which the railway transformed the American landscape and helped determine where …
VGCC to host Community Band Festival
Vance-Granville Community College will bring together its own community band with others from around the region for the third annual North Carolina Community Band Festival on Saturday, March 31 at the Civic Center on the college’s Main Campus in Henderson. Members of the Greensboro Concert Band, Durham Community Concert Band and the Vance-Granville Community Band will attend clinics by professional musicians during the day. Among the sessions will be a woodwind clinic by Jimmy Gilmore, who served as the Principal …
VGCC Drama Students will spread “Rumors”
Vance-Granville Community College drama students will stage a production of Neil Simon’s comedy, “Rumors,” Thursday, March 8 through Sunday, March 11. Performances begin at 7:30 p.m. on March 8, 9 and 10, with matinees at 2 p.m. on March 10-11. All performances are in the small auditorium in Building 2 on the college’s Main Campus in Henderson. Simon, America’s premier comic playwright, delighted audiences with this out-and-out funny offering when it opened on Broadway in 1988. The farcical play finds …
H. Leslie Perry Memorial Library Hosts Read Across America March 5th
Sponsored by teh Vance County Associate of Educations and H. Leslie Perry Memorial Library’s Youth Services Department a birthday party fo Dr. Sesuss. Monday, March 5, 2012 from 4:30pm to 6:30pm. There will be Activity booths, Guest readers, and a free book for each child while supplies last. Download the flyer here THE Seuss flyer 2012PDF
Granville Gospel Gathering March 10th, 2012
The Granville Arts Council is proud to sponsor the Granville Gospel Gathering Saturday March 10th 6pm to 9pm at the Northern Granville Middle School Auditorium – 3144 Webb School Road in Oxford. This Free Event will feature local Granville County musicians: The Sunday Pickers Jam – Ilong Gospel Chorus – The Creekside Quartet – The Back Porch Gospel Band – Ms. Hannah Faith – Ms. Karen-Leigh Allen and will be graciously hosted by Keith Abbott who will perform with his …
Important Announcement for Henderson Community Concert Association 2011-2012 Season Ticket Holders
On Sunday, March 25, the Henderson Community Concert Association will present, for 2011-2012 Season Ticket holders, the Chris Burton Jácome Flamenco Ensemble. The performance will take place at 8:00 PM in the Vance-Granville Community College Civic Center Auditorium, at Exit 209 on I-85. Renowned flamenco artist Chris Burton Jácome will lead his musical and dance ensemble in a mesmerizing evening of rhythm and song. Season ticket holders are encouraged to take advantage of this opportunity to experience some of the …
Thomas Day Program at Warren County Memorial Library
“Thomas Day, Cabinet Maker: Man in the Middle” will be presented on Thursday, February 16, 2012 at 5:30 p.m. in the community room at Warren County Memorial Library by Laurel Sneed, educator, researcher, media producer/film-maker, executive director of Thomas Day Education Project. The event is free and the public is invited to attend. This project is made possible by a grant from the North Carolina Humanities Council, a statewide nonprofit and affiliate of the National Endowment for the Humanities. Be …
N.C. filmed ‘Journey 2’ hits the big screen on Friday, new productions setup shop
Wilmington’s first 3D movie hits the big screen on Friday, but exterior shots won’t feature familiar area locations. That’s because most of the interior shooting for “Journey 2: The Mysterious Island” took place on sound stages at EUE/Screen Gems Studios a year ago. The movie used Stage 10, the lot’s largest, as well as a water tank built by the production specifically for the shoot. “‘Journey’ was a big deal for North Carolina,” said N.C. Film Office Director Aaron Syrett. …
VGCC Students Hold Musical Fundraiser
The Vance-Granville Community College chapter of the Phi Beta Lambda business student organization will hold a fundraiser concert with a “retro” theme on Saturday, Feb. 25 at 3 p.m. in the Civic Center on the college’s main campus in Vance County. “Back in the Day: A Musical Tribute to The Good Old Days” will feature gospel-themed skits and musical performances by local artists. Among the scheduled acts are gospel skits performed by Sister Doris Burnette and Ann Harris of Church …
VGCC schedules Portrait Painting art class
Vance-Granville Community College will offer an Art class focused on Portrait Painting on Tuesdays from 6 p.m. until 9 p.m., Feb. 7 through April 10. Classes will be held in room 5230 (Building 5) on the college’s main campus in Vance County. Instructor Leslie Johnson of Oxford said that new students are sometimes reluctant to try portrait painting. “But when they work at it and find they can do it, they find it rewarding and don’t want to stop,” she …
VGCC Community Band concert includes holiday favorites
The Vance-Granville Community Band presented its fourth annual Holiday Concert on Monday, Dec. 12 in the Civic Center on the college’s main campus in Vance County. VGCC music instructor Michael Stephenson serves as director of the band. The program featured familiar holiday tunes, including several medleys of Christmas carols and the Leroy Anderson classic, “Sleigh Ride.” On “The Ultimate Christmas Medley,” the band was accompanied by veteran vocalist Raynah Adams. A Henderson native, Adams was a member of the U.S. …
The Letterman Christmas Show Tonight at Louisburg College
The Letterman Christmas Show, performing Friday December 16th at 8pm in the Jones Performing Arts Center. For tickets and more information please call 1-866-773-635
First Baptist Church Bell Ringers Leads Worshop at Duke University Chapel for 38th Consecutive Year
The middle and high school youth handbell group, The Bell Ringers of the First Baptist Church (Henderson), led worship at Duke University Chapel this past Sunday for a 38th consecutive year. Only four outside musical groups are invited annually to lead worship in the chapel. A webcast of yesterday’s service is available at http://youtu.be/UWAMZJXq9O4. The twenty-seven seventh through twelfth grade ringers have between two and seven years’ ringing experience. Many Henderson residents may not know that The Bell Ringers is …
Henderson NC Christmas Parade 2011 Pictures
Here’s our collection of pictures from Sunday’s parade. Our camera battery ran out sooner than expected, but also we took video that I’ll post as well if that turned out alright. Enjoy! [nggallery id=9]
Vance-Granville Community Band presents free Holiday Concert
The Vance-Granville Community Band will perform its fourth annual Holiday Concert on Monday, Dec. 12. The program will begin at 7 p.m. in the Civic Center on the college’s main campus in Vance County. Admission is free. Children are encouraged to attend and there will a special time devoted to them. Michael Stephenson, the Vance-Granville Community College music instructor and director of the band, said that the evening’s music will include several of the holiday season’s favorite melodies, including “Sleigh …
Gospel Fest at The Lotus Lounge Saturday
Saturday, Novemember 19th from 6pm to 9pm The Lotus Lounge will be hosting a live gospel music festival featuring music by The Spiritual Entertainers of Oxford, NC, ISP (Inspirational Singers with a Purpose) of Henderson, and also featuring selections from Angela Neal-Williams. Come out and join us for an evening of Gospel music and good food! Tickets are $15.00 with refreshments served. The Lotus Lounge is located at 119 S. Garnett Street, Henderson, NC 27536 Please call 252-492-5197 for more …
The Embers Return to Henderson for Special Holiday Concert
Henderson, NC (November 10, 2011) – North Carolina band, The Embers, will play a return engagement in Henderson on Friday, December 2. The family sit-down concert, featuring “Christmas with The Embers,” will take place at the Vance-Granville Community College Civic Center at 7 p.m. The Embers are a North Carolina tradition renowned for their special brand of rhythm and blues and beach music. Since their inception in 1958, the group has been touring and turning out hit songs. A limited …
Henderson Native Author Book Signing November 5 Reggie Stacks
This weekend, visit The Lotus Lounge in downtown Henderson, NC to meet the author of the recently published book Ghetto Heaven. Reggie Stacks will be there signing books from noon to 5pm Saturday, November 5th. The Lotus Lounge is located at 119 S Garnett St. Ghetto Heaven is about Curtis, a wealthy business man who leads the life many men would envy… Or would they? Curtis seemingly glamorous life is filled with so many twist and turns it would make …
Vance County Arts Council Pre Holiday Concert
Sunday, November 27th at 4:00p.m. there will be a Pre Holiday Concert at Emrose Gallery featuring Royalty Students Striving for Excellence.