Archive for February, 2008
What defines success?
Last night we had our first event in our Spring Lecture Series, a Dance Workshop with Even Exchange Dance Company. I could have done a better job at marketing it (always room for improvement, afterall), but we put up about 50 flyers around the county, I sent out umpteen notices on my weekly newsletter (and [...]
Is it Thursday yet!
Tomorrow, Thursday, February 28th at 6:30pm at the Public Library of Johnston County and Smithfield, the Arts Council will have the first event of the Spring Lecture Series. Spread the word!
In this workshop, Even Exchange company members share the collaborative process that they use to create artistic work. In a comfortable environment, participants are given [...]
Other options for this weekend
This Friday, February 29th, Johnston Community College will host Justin David, 7:00pm.
Growing up without a record or cassette player, Justin learned to play the mandolin at the age of four by listening to his father whistle melodies in their southwest Missouri kitchen. He toured with the Bertoldie Family Band throughout the Midwest for six years [...]
A lil’ bit of film for ya
Last year, for the first time, an independent film festival was added to to annual Ava Gardner Festival. To keep the community’s appetite whetted throughout the year, the Ava Gardner Film Festival will host Micro-Cinemas every 4th Thursday at the Ava Gardner Museum.
Independent Films will be screened, starting this Thursday, February 28th, at 7:30pm.
http://www.myspace.com/AvaGardnerFilmFestival
Needing something to do this weekend?
On Friday, February 29, from 8 p.m. till 10 p.m., the Clayton Center will hold the Big Bad Blues Bash III. The Bash features Albert White and Beverly “Guitar” Watkins. Both performed with Piano Red in the ’60s. Today, Watkins is a regular fixture in Atlanta’s Underground where she continues to amaze fans with her extensive bag of [...]
Less than a week away!
I’m getting excited about our new Spring Lecture Series with the first event coming up on Thursday, February 28th at 6:30pm at the Public Library of Johnston County and Smithfield.
In this workshop, Even Exchange company members share the collaborative process that they use to create artistic work. In a comfortable environment, participants are given skills and [...]
How the Economy is Effecting the Art World
Thought this article from The Arts Newspaper was interesting.
“Everyone is wondering if the downturn will be like 9/11”
New York dealers fear the worst
Brook S. Mason | 13.2.08 | Issue 188
NEW YORK. US dealers are admitting to sluggish sales, hesitant clients and cancelled deals amid continuing financial market woes, which last month saw America’s largest bank, [...]
A Celebration of the Artist, the late Frank Creech
The Johnston Community College Foundation and the Johnston County Arts Council, along with the College’s art faculty and other community groups, are collaborating to hold an evening of celebration to honor the late Frank Creech. The event, to be held on Friday, March 7, will also serve as a fundraiser to generate private gift support [...]
Check out Neuse Little Theater’s Newest Show: Bad Seed
Theatrical shows that have a thrilling plot can really capture an audience. And shows that have a creepy little kid that may or may not be killing people off left and right will REALLY get the audiences’ collective hearts racing.
The Neuse Little Theater is betting this will be the case with their newest show, Bad Seed. If you’ve [...]
Upcoming Clayton Visual Arts Workshops
A local organization, the Clayton Visual Arts, is planning several interesting artists workshops this spring. There is a good variety of media explored and all artists are of the highest quality. All classes will be held at The Clayton Center in Room 311 and the deadline for registering for the workshops is Feb. 25 for first two [...]
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