RALEIGH – Live music, leaping dogs and a North Carolina storyteller will be part of the entertainment lineup at the 2015 Got to Be NC Festival at the State Fairgrounds May 15-17. “Whether you’re interested in animals, music or fireworks, we’re going to have something for the whole family to enjoy,” said Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler. The Waterfall Stage outside Dorton Arena will feature a variety of music during the weekend. Country-rock band Hicksboro Station will perform Friday. Bluegrass music …
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Touch a Truck – Saturday May 2nd, 2015
Touch a Truck is a fundraising event that provides kids of all ages the opportunity to experience life sized vehicles and interact with community support leaders like firemen, rescue workers, farmers and many more. Saturday, May 2nd, 2015 10am to 2pm City of Henderson Operations Center900 South Beckford DriveHenderson, NC 27536 $5.00 per child ages 2-16 Free admission for under 2 and over 16 Proceeds from the event will be donated to the local Backpack Buddies Program and the Henderson …
Got to Be NC Festival offers opportunities to learn about agriculture May 15-17 2015
RALEIGH – The 2015 Got to Be NC Festival presented by Lowes Foods will offer several opportunities to learn about North Carolina agriculture when the annual event returns to the State Fairgrounds May 15-17. “Many kids today are at least two generations removed from the farm,” said Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler. “The festival is a great place for families to see barnyard animals and learn more about the hardworking men and women who contribute to our state’s top industry.” This …
Meet Me in the Street 2015 Concert Series Begins May 15th, 2015
The Henderson-Vance Chamber’s “Meet Me in the Street” will officially kick off in May. Join us on Friday, May 15th for our first free event featuring The Holiday Band; on Thursday, August 27th Mike Brooks and The Konnection Band; and then on Friday, September 18th we will be bringing back Steve Owens and Summertime. Mark your calendars. Come on out and join the Chamber and these three awesome bands as they play all the songs that you love to hear. …
First “Meet Me in the Street” Event Scheduled for Friday, May 15th, 2015
Henderson, NC (April 23, 2015) – 2015’s first of three free “Meet Me in the Street” concerts is scheduled for Friday, May 15 featuring “The Holiday Band”. Performing for over 21 years, this North Carolina band has played dates in 11 states, has been voted group of the year and is known for being one of the most versatile bands around with a wide range of musical styles on their set list. The free concert will take place on Breckenridge …
Got to Be NC Festival offers food, entertainment, education May 15-17 at State Fairgrounds
RALEIGH – The Got to Be NC Festival returns to the N.C. State Fairgrounds with a full lineup of food, entertainment and family fun May 15-17. “The Got to Be NC Festival continues to get better and better each year,” said Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler. “Last year more than 70,000 people attended, and I hope to see even more join us this May as we celebrate the best of North Carolina agriculture.” Lowes Foods is joining the festival as a …
Cash Prizes Now Offered To Volunteers In Spring Litter Sweep Week
The Henderson-Vance Spring Litter Sweep Week will be observed Monday, April 20, through Saturday, April 25, with the week’s activities culminating with a Recycling Day event held on Saturday, April 25, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. in the parking lot of the City Operations Center at 900 S. Beckford Drive in Henderson. Litter Sweep Week and Recycling Day are sponsored by the Vance County Appearance Commission and the Henderson Community Appearance Commission. All local residents are urged to get …
Three VGCC campuses will celebrate Earth Day April 22, 2015
Vance-Granville Community College will hold Earth Day festivals on Wednesday, April 22, 2015, from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. on the college’s Main Campus in Vance County, South Campus in Granville County, and the Franklin County Campus. The public is invited to attend events at any location, which are free of charge and are designed to educate the college and community about conservation and the natural world in a fun, informative setting. At Main Campus, activities will take place outside …
VGCC announces that Dinner Theater is sold out
All tickets have been sold for Vance-Granville Community College’s third annual Dinner Theater event, “Smoke on the Mountain,” college officials have announced. Performances are scheduled for the evenings of Thursday, April 30, and Friday, May 1, 2015, in the Civic Center on VGCC’s Main Campus in Vance County. “We are thrilled and humbled by the overwhelming response to ‘Smoke on the Mountain’ from our community,” said Betsy Henderson, VGCC’s Department Chair/Instructor of Humanities and Fine Arts, who is the director …
Vance-Granville Community Band presents free Spring Concert
The Vance-Granville Community Band is preparing to perform its annual spring concert on Thursday, April 16, 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 title of this year’s concert is “Music From Around the World,” according to Carl Cantaluppi of Butner, clarinet player and band librarian. The program is scheduled to include “Light Cavalry Overture” by von Suppe, Gustav Holst’s “Second Suite for Military Band,” …
Louisburg College Presents Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat – Show Opens April 9 at Norris Theatre
LOUISBURG, N.C.— The Biblical saga of Joseph and his coat of many colors comes to vibrant life in this delightful musical parable. Joseph, his father’s favorite son, is a boy blessed with prophetic dreams. When he is sold into slavery by his jealous brothers and taken to Egypt, Joseph endures a series of adventures in which his spirit and humanity are continually challenged. He is purchased by Potiphar where thwarting advances from Potiphar’s wife lands him in jail. When news of …
Got to Be NC Festival seeks antique tractors, vendors, musicians May 15-17, 2015
RALEIGH – Event organizers are looking for farm-equipment hobbyists, musicians and vendors interested in participating in the 2015 Got to Be NC Festival May 15-17 at the State Fairgrounds. This celebration of N.C. agriculture is produced by the N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, with Lowes Foods as the title sponsor. The festival features foods, wines and beers from across North Carolina, live music, a full carnival, and one of the largest displays of antique tractors and farm equipment …
Lions Club & Happy Camper Bring The Embers to Louisburg April 10th, 2015
LOUISBURG, N.C.—On Friday, April 10 at 7:30 p.m., the Louisburg Lions Club and Happy Camper will present beach music legends “The Embers” as a special “Back to the Summer” benefit concert. Louisburg College will host the event in the Seby B. Jones Performing Arts Center (JPAC). All general admission tickets are $15, and may be purchased by calling the Louisburg College Box Office at (919) 497-3300 or toll-free at 1 (866) 773-6354. Tickets may also be purchased in person at the Box Office, which is located in …
Tickets now on sale for VGCC Dinner Theater production held April 30th and May 1st, 2015
Vance-Granville Community College’s third annual Dinner Theater event, “Smoke on the Mountain,” is set for the evenings of Thursday, April 30, and Friday, May 1, 2015 in the Civic Center on VGCC’s Main Campus in Vance County. VGCC’s Drama and Culinary Arts departments are teaming up once again to present a delicious meal followed by an entertaining play, which this time will be the college’s first musical. Tickets for the event are $25 per seat and are now available online …
Violence and Race Meeting March 24th, 2015 at Gateway Community Center
VIOLENCE & RACE Date: TUESDAY MARCH 24, 2015 Location: GATEWAY COMMUNITY CENTER 314 S. GARNETT ST. HENDERSON, NC Time: 6:00PM – 8:00 PM “A COMMUNITY DISCUSSION ON VIOLENCE AND RACE” JOIN US IN A STRUCTURED DISCUSSION ABOUT WHAT WE CAN DO TOGETHER TO REDUCE THE VIOLENT CRIME IN THE BLACK COMMUNITY. ALL OF US CAN AND MUST HELP TURN THIS SITUATION AROUND TO ELEVATE THE DIGNITY IN PRESERVING AND RESPECTING OURSELVES!!!! Unity in the Community
19th Annual Vance County Storytelling Festival Tuesday March 25th, 2015
19th Annual Vance County Storytelling Festival Tuesday March 25th, 2015 starting at 6pm at the Perry Memorial Library Featuring Storytellers: Tyris JonesLloyd ArneachWright ClarksonCasey Nees
VGCC invites Earth Day participants
Vance-Granville Community College is planning to hold Earth Day festivities at three campuses this year, and organizers are inviting members of the community to participate. Earth Day 2015 celebrations will be held on the college’s Main Campus in Vance County, South Campus (between Butner and Creedmoor) and Franklin County Campus (near Louisburg) on Wednesday, April 22, from approximately 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. at each location. Each year, these events seek to educate the college and community about conservation and …
First-Time Events Join Signature Festivals for an Inviting NC Spring
RALEIGH, N.C. (March 5, 2015) ? Like a well-tended garden, North Carolina builds on a festive foundation to heighten spring’s arrival in destinations from the mountains to the coast. Along with Biltmore Blooms, the North Carolina Azalea Festival and other traditional favorites come new celebrations of flowers and flavors inspired by natural beauty and nurtured creativity. Blossoming forth New: For Art in Bloom, floral designers interpret works in the North Carolina Museum of Art collection for a vibrant festival centerpiece. …
“A Celebration of Black History” in Downtown Henderson, NC February 20th, 2015
The Vance County Arts Council and the North Carolina Arts Council presents, “A Celebration of Black History” on Friday, February 20th at Emrose Gallery 233 South Garnett Street, at 6:00PM. Guest speaker will be Dr. David E. Alston Chairman of the Henderson-Vance County Human Relations Committee. Alston is a native of Pennsylvania and a descendant of Harriet Tubman who through her work with the “Underground Railroad” was instrumental in freeing many slaves. Music for the occasion will be provided by …
Vance County NAACP Banquet February 21st, 2015
106th Annual Equality Fund Banquet Saturday, February 21, 2015 Vance-Granville Community College Civic Center 6:30 p.m. GUEST SPEAKER: Irving L. Joyner NC Central University Law Professor Member of NC NAACP Legal Team $30.00 per person $15.00 Children 12 and under Contact number for tickets: 1-252-219-0042