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Friday, March 15, 2024

‘The Lightning Thief’ rocks stage this weekend

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A catchy, pop rock musical score delivered by some of Wilson’s most talented young performers is sure to be a family favorite when the Singers Studio Performance Project brings “The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical” to the Wilson stage this weekend. “The Lightning Thief,” produced by S2P2, a Wilson non-profit theatrical performance group, will open at 7 p.m. Friday […]

Barton Art Galleries hosts reception for artist-in-residence

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Barton College and The Barton Art Galleries are bringing artist Enzo Torcoletti back as the spring artist-in-residence. “Unedited,” an exhibition of sculpture and drawings by Torcoletti, will open on Thursday, March 14, from 5-7 p.m., with a gallery talk by the artist at 6 p.m. The exhibition will run through April 19. As the spring artist-in-residence from March 11-23, Torcoletti […]

Lorraine Jordan brings bluegrass sound to Wilson; Kevin Lamm plays with the band

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The Edna Boykin Cultural Center will host an evening of bluegrass music featuring Lorraine Jordan and her band, Carolina Road, at 7:30 p.m. Friday, March 22.  Jordan, known as the “Lady of Tradition” in the bluegrass community, is celebrated for her mandolin playing, lightning-speed banjo and soulful vocals. Her handpicked band, Carolina Road, includes esteemed musicians Ben Green, Allen Dyer, […]

Feast of the East offers food, fun and fundraising

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The Vollis Simpson Whirligig Park & Museum is gearing up for its signature annual fundraiser, Feast of the East. This community event is back for its fourth year on Friday, March 22, at 6:30 p.m. under the pavilion at Whirligig Park. S.T. Wooten is the presenting sponsor, and several community members have come together to make this event a success, […]

Friday, March 8, 2024

Join the downtown fun at Saturday’s ArtSpin

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The vibrant spirit of ArtSpin returns to the area designated as Historic Downtown Wilson on Saturday, March 9, from 2-6 p.m., promising an afternoon filled with creativity, entertainment and community engagement.  Rain or shine, locals and visitors alike are invited to join in the festivities spanning across various locations throughout the downtown area. Organized by Wilson Downtown Development Corporation in […]

New library books: ‘Matlock’ seasons added to DVD offerings

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Following are new books at the Wilson County Public Library. ADULT FICTION “Acts of Forgiveness” by Maura Cheeks “After Annie” by Anna Quindlen “As the Wicked Watch” by Tamron Hall  “The Boyfriend Candidate” by Ashley Winstead “The Deepest Kill” by Lisa Black  “End of Story” by A.J. Finn “A Fate Inked in Blood” by Danielle L. Jensen “Gone Tonight” by […]

Friday, March 1, 2024

Playhouse explores ‘Crimes of the Heart’

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Veteran Playhouse of Wilson director and actor Debbie Harrell Williams has fond memories of playing a lead role in the 1987 Playhouse production of “Crimes of the Heart,” and now she is creating new memories directing the same play, which will take to the Edna Boykin Cultural Center stage Friday through Sunday. “In 1987, I played the character of Chick […]

Jack Early: Exhibit explores artist’s career

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Wilson Arts will present “Jack Early’s Greatest Hits: If these walls could talk, I bet they’d never shut up!” starting Thursday, March 7, at Wilson Arts. The exhibit showcases the journey and cultural impact of renowned artist Jack Early, who was born in Raleigh in 1962, and his artistic trajectory from Southern roots to global recognition. Early’s artistic evolution began […]

New library books: 2024 Disney World travel guide added to collection

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Following are new books at the Wilson County Public Library.  ADULT FICTION “At First Spite” by Olivia Dade  “The Boy Who Cried Bear” by Kelley Armstrong “Bride” by Ali Hazelwood  “The Chaos Agent” by Mark Greaney  “Chasing Endless Summer” by V.C. Andrews  “Chasing the Horizon” by Mary Connealy  “The Guest” by B.A. Paris  “The Hidden Life of Cecily Larson” by […]

Bishop Valerie Melvin is Barton’s Light of Life speaker

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The Center for Vocation and Rural Ministry at Barton College will welcome Bishop Valerie Melvin, regional minister for the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in North Carolina, as the featured speaker for the spring 2024 Light of Life Series Lecture.  The event will be held on Tuesday, March 5, in Howard Chapel on campus. Melvin’s topic will be “Building Community.” […]

Sallie B. Howard concerts span generations

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It will be all about the rhythm when the Sallie B. Howard School of Arts & Science presents “Golden Oldies” in three concerts Thursday and Friday.  About 235 instrumental and choral students have prepared a program that spans from music’s beginning to the modern era.  “We are coming from the beginning of time up until 1999 and everything in between,” […]

Barton’s Sprinkle and Purcell lectures are Feb. 26

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Barton College will present the annual Thedford G. and Woodrow W. Sprinkle Lecture and the E.G. Purcell Jr. Bible Conference Lecture on Monday, Feb. 26. The spring lectures will be held in Howard Chapel on the Barton campus, and the community is invited to attend.  The Sprinkle Lecture, beginning at 2 p.m., will feature the Rev. Lee Hull Moses, director of […]

Spotted! Jazz program for Preservation of Wilson

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Friday, February 16, 2024

‘We Rise’ returns for one-night performance

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Back by popular demand, the Vision Community Theatre Group will perform its original “We Rise” program at the Edna Boykin Cultural Center at 7 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 24. Written by Vision founder Toshika Johnson-Davis and directed by Cyera Bonner, the show is a mixture of song, dance and spoken-word performances that celebrate African American history and culture.  “So many people […]

French Quarter comes to Wilson for fundraiser

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“The French Quarter: A Benefit to Support The Wesley Shelter” promises music, dancing, food and more. Guests can rock the evening in festive Mardi Gras attire at the Feb. 24 fundraiser at the Wilson Arts Center. The jazz band from Sallie B. Howard School of the Arts and Science will welcome guests at the door and set the stage for […]

Saturday jazz event a fundraiser for Preservation of Wilson

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Nash Street will be swinging Saturday at a new event sponsored by Preservation of Wilson in honor of Black History Month. “The Mac McLaughlin Group and a Jazz History,” an evening of music and entertainment, will start at 6:30 p.m. Saturday at Wilson Arts, 204 Nash St. S. Wilson City Councilman Derrick Creech created the event as a fundraiser for […]


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