And not from clowns (well…. maybe ….). The Haunted Forest at Panic Point opened initially in 2011 with only a few attractions and even fewer volunteer actors/cast members. Since that time, it has grown and this season promises to be the best, and largest, ever. With 7 attractions ranging from (semi) kid friendly to terrifying (the owners cite all attractions as PG-13ish), all surrounding a ‘Circle of Horror’ where you can warm yourself with a cup of hot chocolate by …
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Meet Me in the Street with Steve Owens and Summertime in Downtown Henderson, NC August 25th, 2016
Steve Owens and Summertime is making a return engagement to the last of our three Meet Me in the Streets. The sounds of summer will certainly be in the downtown area on Thursday, August 25th as we wrap up our summer concert series. It’s truly a destination for friends and co-workers to gather, unwind and network while enjoying great live music in a casual atmosphere. The music will begin at 5:30 p.m. and will run through 8:30 that evening. Steve …
Contemporary Christian Music Legend Sandi Patty Makes Henderson The Only North Carolina Stop On Her Farewell Tour’s Fall Lineup
Legendary contemporary Christian artist Sandi Patty is set to perform at the newly opened McGregor Hall Performing Arts Center in Henderson, N.C., on September 17th at 7:30 p.m. The event will be Sandi’s only North Carolina stop this fall on her worldwide farewell tour that celebrates her latest album “Forever Grateful.” Sandi is the most awarded female vocalist in contemporary Christian music history with five Grammy awards, four Billboard Music Awards, three platinum records, five gold records, more than 40 …
The Glenn Miller Orchestra October 21st, 2016 at the JPAC at Louisburg College
The Glenn Miller Orchestra is the most popular and sought after big band in the world today for both concert and swing dance engagements. With its unique jazz sound and hits including “In The Mood,” “Tuxedo Junction,” “Little Brown Jug,” and “Pennsylvania 6-5000,” the group is considered to be one of the greatest bands of all time. The show begins at 7:30pm at the Seby B. Jones Performing Arts Center (JPAC) at Louisburg College, 501 N. Main Street, Louisburg, NC 27549 To purchase …
The Three Triangle Tenors to sing at Cherry Hill July 31st, 2016
The first of the annual Edwina Rooker Concerts will be held this Sunday, July 31st 2016 at 3:00 PM at Cherry Hill. The Three Triangle Tenors will delight us with a musical program tailored to Edwina Rooker’s eclectic musical choices. These three fine singers and their accompanying pianist will perform “Shenandoah” and other folk songs, music from Broadway, selections from Gershwin and Porter, and well-loved arias by Puccini and Rossini, as well as popular songs of bygone days. Please join …
The Healing Force, Free Concert today (Friday) at McGregor Hall Performing Arts Center 1pm
Drumming, singing and storytelling will come alive at McGregor Hall Performing Arts Center in Henderson tomorrow, FRIDAY JUNE 24th at 1pm, with a **FREE** concert featuring The Healing Force, a family of performers who specialize in World Music. Experience their lively celebration of international arts that emphasizes the connectedness of the human family through music and more. Performances include the popular “Rhythm of the Drum” that celebrates African Culture. Get ready to be put in an upbeat mood through this …
Meet Me In the Street Tonight
Next Meet Me in the Street Concert is Thursday, June 23 Featuring North Tower 5:30 – 8:30 along Breckenridge Street Downtown Henderson
McGregor Hall offers opportunity to leave ‘lasting impression’
The Performing Arts Center at McGregor Hall wants you to “leave your mark and ‘Take a Seat.’” In addition to purchasing tickets for events in the new performing arts center, patrons are being given the opportunity to leave a lasting impression by naming a seat in honor or memory of individuals, groups, businesses and organizations. “The completion of the Performing Arts Center at McGregor Hall marks an important milestone for our region,” said Tommy Deadwyler, director of the new arts …
Cherry Hill Foundation Annual Outstanding Students’ Concert June 12, 2016
The Annual Outstanding Students’ Concert will feature students of Dr. Keiko Sekino of East Carolina University playing Bach, Greig, Prokofiev, Rachmaninoff, Liszt, and Brahms * solo, 4-hand, and 2-piano selections * June 12, 2016 3:00 PM Cherry Hill is located on NC Hwy. 58 at Inez in Warren County. For map see http://cherryhillconcerts.com/contact/#location or call 252-257-5259 for more information THERE IS NO ADMISSION CHARGE FOR THIS CONCERT
Ballet Arts Dance Recital in Downtown Henderson June 4th, 2016 Free Admission
Here’s your chance to attend a free event in the new McGregor Hall Performing Arts Center in Downtown Henderson, NC. Ballet Arts, also based in Downtown Henderson, is holding their annual recital this Saturday (June 4th) at McGregor Hall. “Let’s Go To The Movies” Show Times broken up into age groups, with the younger kids first and older kids later. Show times are: 12:45p.m., 2:30p.m., 6:15p.m. and 7:00p.m. There is no charge for admission. Ballet Arts is beyond thrilled to be performing in …
Imagination Art Station 2016 June 20-23, with Show June 24th, 2016 in Downtown Henderson
Imagination Art Station 2016 will be held at EM Rollins School from June 20th – June 23rd, 2016. A public performance will be in Downtown Henderson on June 24th at the Emrose Gallery 233 South Garnett Street Children ages 6 to 12 are welcome to participate. The program featuers Guest Artist Two-Time Emmy Award Winner Will Brigham Activities for the program include African drumming, various crafts, scrapbooking (Bring 20 photos of family and friends), storytelling, theater, tie dye or tee shirt painting Admission Regular Fee $55 per …
R&B Legend Gerald Alston Returns To His Hometown Of Henderson To Perform With Grammy-Winning Group The Manhattans
Legendary Rhythm and Blues group The Manhattans, featuring lead-singer Gerald Alston, will perform at the newly opened McGregor Hall Performing Arts Center in Henderson, N.C., on June 18th at 8 p.m. Born and raised in Henderson, Alston has been singing with The Manhattans since 1970 and led the group to several chart-topping hits like the Grammy-winning song Shining Star. The son of the Rev. J.B. Alston and Geraldine Harrison of Henderson, Alston was inspired by music at an early age, singing both …
VGCC Portrait Painting students exhibit their work
Vance-Granville Community College is holding an art show consisting of works by students in the recent Portrait Painting continuing education class taught by Leslie Johnson of Oxford. The portraits are displayed in the lobby on the first floor of Building 7 on the college’s Main Campus in Vance County, now through May 25. Pictured here in the lobby are, kneeling in front, from left, student artists Kelly Nesbitt of Henderson, Denise Gill of Henderson and Dolores Wilkinson of Oxford; and …
Meet Me In The Street in Downtown Henderson, NC May 20th, 2016
This is the Chamber’s first concert of the year and will feature “The Konnection Band”. This band is a local favorite and is one of the East Coast’s premier party bands, specializing in a variety of music including Top 40, Rock, Country, R&B, Beach and Oldies. Concert is free to the public and will be held at the corner of North Garnett and Breckenridge Streets. Food/Concessions include: Chick-fil-A, Nik & Dick’s Chicken’ Pickin (food truck) and Farmer John’s Ice Cream …
Henderson, NC 175th Year Anniversary, Downtown Events Scheduled
2016 is the 175th Anniversary of the founding of the City of Henderson. Upcoming events from the Henderson Vance Downtown Development Commission & the Vance County Historical Society commemorating the founding of the City of Henderson include: • Opening May 22 “John T. Church and the War in the South Pacific” exhibit at the H. Leslie Perry Memorial Library, 2:30 pm-4:30pm, second floor exhibit space. • Historic Displays in storefront windows, courtesy of the Vance County Historical Society. • July 2, …
Meet Me in the Street May 20th, 2016
2016’s first of three free “Meet Me in the Street” concerts is scheduled for Friday, May 20 featuring “The Konnection Band”. A local favorite and one of the East Coast’s premiere party bands, The Konnection specializes in a variety of music including Top 40, Rock, Country, R & B, Beach and Oldies. The free concert will take place on Breckenridge Street in Downtown Henderson from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. A variety of food vendors will be on hand and ID …
SVHS Art Students in Vans Shoe Competition
Southern Vance High School art students have entered the Vans Custom Culture Shoe Competition and have been chosen as one of only 50 school groups across the United States to compete in regional competition for top honors! The students, all enrolled in Intermediate Visual Art classes with Amy Simpson, hand painted four pairs of canvas shoes, sold by Vans Shoes, to depict scenes/art in four categories: music, action sports, art related and local flavor. The competition now continues online. From …
Vance-Granville Community Band presents free Spring Concert April 8th, 2016
The Vance-Granville Community Band will present its annual spring concert on Friday, April 8, at 7 p.m. in the Civic Center on VGCC’s Main Campus in Vance County. Admission is free and the public is invited. The concert lineup features light classical and contemporary favorites. The program includes themes from classic feature films and TV series, “The Magnificent Seven,” “The Great Escape” and “Hogan’s Heroes”; several marches (“Guadalcanal” by Richard Rodgers, “Free-Lance” by Sousa and “Phantom Regiment” by Leroy Anderson); …
Clarke Elementary Students Publish Works
Members of the third-grade class of Sara Ireland at Clarke Elementary School have had a book published featuring their writings and illustrations. Ireland’s students studied for a few weeks about outer space and our solar system. She used her students’ studies as the basis for the book entitled, “If I Were An Astronaut That Landed On . . .,” with each student selecting a planet, real or imaginary, they would like to visit. The results were 20 different stories, each with …
VGCC students step up to the mic at talent show
More than a dozen Vance-Granville Community College students sang, played instruments, performed magic tricks and demonstrated martial arts on March 4 in “VGCC’s Got Talent,” the first event of its kind for the college. Organized by the VGCC Student Government Association, the talent competition was held in the Civic Center on the college’s Main Campus. The winners, each of whom received a cash prize, were, in first place, College Transfer student Morgan McFalls of Oxford; in second place, Paralegal Technology …