Archive for February, 2008
Smithfield’s Public Art Forum
If you are a Smithfield resident, I encourage you to attend this forum to voice your opinion about the future of Public Art in your community. Even if you can’t make it to the forum, you can still send in your comments.
Smithfield, through its Appearance Commission, has commissioned public art to celebrate the Town’s African [...]
Update on the JCAC Membership Campaign
Each year the Johnston County Arts Council holds its annual membership campaign. This is an effort to not only raise money for the organization, but also to increase awareness of what the Arts Council does in the community. Brochures are created and dispersed around the county in an effort to educate the public about the [...]
Happy Valentine’s Day…I guess
Well, I have to admit, I don’t really like Valentine’s Day. Its not that I’m bitter because I’ve been in a relationship almost every Valentine’s Day of my adult life with men that were very considerate and thoughtful human beings. AND, I very much appreciate the chocolates that come out this time of year; I won’t [...]
More Valentine’s Day Ideas! (They just keep coming!)
Hey everyone,
This is Sara, the new intern with JCAC and I just wanted to let you know that Johnston Community College has some great shows coming up. The next show will be Simply Sinatra on February 15 at 7 p.m. From what I have heard this is supposed to be a great show. I have been attending shows [...]
Art for Valentines Day
Before you and your sweetheart head to that romantic dinner for Valentines Day, why not make a stop off at The Clayton Center for a little art? Each month the Clayton Visual Arts organization schedules an artist to display in The Clayton Center’s lobby. The artist reception is every second Thursday, which this month falls [...]
Is there an Aunt Jemima in the House?
The Deaconess Ministry of First Missionary Baptist Church in Smithfield is presenting a musical/theatrical program entitled “Is There an Aunt Jemima in the House?” on Thursday, February 14, 2008 at 6:30pm.
This play centers around a trial in which seven women all claim to be the real Aunt Jemima in order to inherit money that [...]
Singing Valentines, anyone?
Here’s a good last minute Valentine’s Gift idea. Each year the Johnston County Chorale does singing Valentines. Available all Valentines Day (9am-7pm), for just $25, your sweetheart will be serenaded with two love songs (a song list is available), a personalized Valentine’s Day card, and a picture of the moment. To book a Singing Valentine, [...]
More coverage of the Short Circuit Film Festival
“The State of Things,” a live talk show hosted by Frank Stasio every weekday from noon to 1 pm on North Carolina Public Radio, WUNC will be airing a segment this Wednesday (tomorrow) on the Short Circuit Film Festival which will be held at The Clayton Center on Thursday, Feb. 7 at 7 pm.
At least [...]
How YOU can get involved with the Johnston County Arts Council Today!
I know you ask yourself this at least once a day-How can I be more involved in the arts in Johnston County? Never fear! After today, you’ll never have to ask again! There are many different ways you can get involved with the Johnston County Arts Council!
What are you doing Thursday?
Just wanted to post once more about Thursday’s Short Circuit Film Festival. We’re getting a lot of buzz with NBC 17’s help; they will have a promo on tonight’s (Monday, Feb. 4) broadcast, have put up banner ads on their website, and are doing a live feed at the Festival on Thursday night.
The film festival is [...]
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