Arts of the Pamlico's Weekly Update March 21st, 2017 | Eastern North Carolina Now

Press Release:

    AOP saw a wonderful reception this past Thursday evening for the second group of Students of the Pamlico, and the Belhaven Arts Council Oil Painting Exhibits. Congratulations to our best in show winners: Ashlyn Everette for the Senior Grades, and Gracie Warren for Beaufort Community College. Congratulations as well to all the students who participated in the art show. The works displayed how talented the students are in the our schools, and we are proud to display their work.

    The historic Turnage also hosted the Pamlico Writers Conference over the weekend. Writers were able to learn more about perfecting their craft and draw inspiration for new projects from key speakers and panels. Participants also received tips on publishing personal works and were able to take part in some key networking to help in their careers. The Gallery of the Turnage also provided the setting for the I.C. Improv Comedy Troupe to tickle the funny bones of patrons Saturday evening. The Theatre stage lit up Sunday when ECU Storybook Theater brought "Just So Stories" by Rudyard Kipling to life on the stage.

    Help us reach our goal!

    AOP is striving to build our membership. It is an important aspect of our foundation to have strong membership numbers. It shows that we are reaching the community and our community hears us and is responding. There are many levels of membership from personal student levels of $20 up to corporate sponsorship. There are levels that can fit into any budget, and each tier does come with benefits. The higher the tier, the greater the benefits. Even at the minimum level you will receive weekly emails and invitations to all receptions offered at AOP. Our goal is to present various artistic opportunities in the arts to our communities. The best way we can serve this purpose is to have as much of the community on board with us as we can so the dialouge of the wants, needs artistically of our community can be served. Join us today.

    Our goal is 500 people by May 31st. Call (252) 946-2504 or drop by the Box Office today to become a member.

    ROCK the Pamlico

    It is the 3rd Tuesday of the month and it is time to rock the Pamlico with Jack Willard and company. Come join local musicians in the jam or just enjoy some of the best music ever written. The jam takes place in the Gallery

    beginning at 6:30 pm and is FREE for the public to enjoy.

    BCTMA Regional Music Series - Folkstone String Band

    Join the BCTMA in the Gallery of the Turnage this Thursday evening for a FREE concert at 7 pm. Donations appreciated, all welcome!

    Awesome 80s Night - March 24th

    Like...totally! Do not miss this event! Break out the Don Johnson pastel suit jacket, ripped jeans, and do NOT forget the Aqua Net. The best 80s costume totally gets a fab prize! Doors open at 6:30 pm so the kids can enjoy the best music ever! Then the ultra cool movie "Top Gun" will begin at 7:30 pm. Tickets are $5 and concessions will be available for purchase. We are totally looking forward to this one!

    AOP's School of the Arts for Kids $5 Fridays!

    Youth K-8th grade are invited to join in AOP's School of the Arts for Kids $5 Fridays from 3 - 5:30 PM at the Historic Turnage Theatre.

    Act, sing, dance and create on stage with AOP's Dylan Ritch, AOP's Children's Programming Director. Call 252-946-2504 for details or to reserve a spot.

    Spaces limited to first 30 children.

    Mother's Day Gift Workshop March 25th 10-12

    So adorable, and fast and easy! Work with instructor Pamela Zimmerman to use craft wire to randomly weave teeny tiny birds nest, with gorgeous natural freshwater pearls masquerading as eggs. Choose to either string your nest on a neck cord, or nestle your tiny creation in natural lichen to make an adorable locket terrarium. Locket shape may vary. Choice of pearl colors. Students may want magnifier and/or personal light.

    $35 with locket $25 without locket; Call AOP at 252-946-2504 to register

    Washington Daily News Spelling Bee - March 25th 1 pm

    WDN's Annual Spelling Bee returns to the Turnage stage this Saturday at 1pm. Who will be the victor? What school will rise as the champion? Come out and support the students and see who becomes the spelling bee champion this year!

    Coming Up at the Turnage:

• March 31st - 7:00 pm Documentary-Democracy for Sale; Free
• April 1st - Improv Comedy 101 Class 1:30-3:30 pm Series of 8 Classes $10 a class
• April 7th-9th : ECU 5th Street Players "A New Brain"; Ticket prices coming soon.
• April 14th - 15th The Glass Tulip Film Festival - Highlighting North Carolina student and amateur films. Best film of the festival to be shown Friday evening following the reception. Category winning films will be shown Saturday beginning at 2 pm. Festival entry is $5.

    To view more details on events and performances at the Historic Turnage Theatre visit http://artsofthepamlico.org/calendarlodging.

• Contact: Arts of the Pamlico
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