Community Calendar

Now on View at the EMD Gallery!
The Farmville Community Arts Council proudly presents Evolution of a Quilter — an exhibition of textile works by Farmville’s own Amelia Bennett.

From her first hand-sewn doll clothes at age six to the vibrant quilts she creates today, Bennett’s work celebrates color, craft, and creativity. Each piece reflects her belief that “every quilt has its own lessons… every quilt is an opportunity to be creative in some new way.”

>> Exhibit Dates: Oct 26 – Dec 21
>> Opening Reception: Nov 21, 6–8 PM (Artist Talk at 6:30)
>> Closing Reception: Dec 13, 6–8 PM
>> Quilting Demos with the Artist:
— Nov 11, 10:30–11:30 AM (Tips & Tricks)
— Nov 29, 2:30–3:30 PM (Paper Piecing & Quilt Design)
$5 at the door | RSVP: sofinedesign@mac.com
| 20 seats per demo

Come see the artistry, patience, and love stitched into every thread. Most works are available for sale!

The First Friday ArtWalk is celebrated on the first Friday of each month. It is a time to enjoy Downtown’s eclectic mix of restaurants, galleries, shops, and live music venues along your stroll! Enjoy amazing artwork, live music, delicious food, and local beer.

The FREE Emerald Express Trolley will run from 5:00pm – 9:00pm during all Downtown Greenville First Friday ArtWalks! Hop aboard our scenic trolley tour circulating through Downtown Greenville from Dickinson Avenue to ECU’s Main Campus, making a full ArtWalk route loop approximately every 20 minutes (construction may affect this timing).

Park your car and ride the trolley to meet up with friends and explore your city. You can hop on and off at any stop!

First ArtWalk of 2025-2026 Season: Friday, September 5, 2025

Mark Your Calendars for the 2025 - 2026 First Friday ArtWalk Dates:
September 5 | October 3 | November 7 | December 5 | January 2 | February 6 | March 6 | April 3 | May 1 | June 5

Don’t miss the classic favorite The Nutcracker Ballet produced by Down East Dance that brings a child’s fantastical Christmas Eve dream to life with a dizzying array of dancing dolls, toys, creatures and, of course, the nutcracker. It’s a New Bern holiday season tradition.

Show Dates: December 5, 6, 12, & 13 at 7:30 PM - December 6, 7, 13, & 14 at 2PM

The award-winning ECSU University Choir returns to celebrate the holidays with timeless harmonies and a spirit of unity and joy.

Doors open for seating at 7pm.

Community Connections: Performance and Lecture Series bridges Elizabeth City State University and community. Our mission is to produce cultural experiences which can be enjoyed by students, faculty, and staff, as well as the community at large. Our past guests include: Nikki Giovanni, Terrence J, Kierra Sheard, 9th Wonder, the Virginia Symphony, Leila Fadel, Tshombe Shelby, Marc Hill, the cast of A Different World, and the US Navy Band. Join us for our next event!

The Coastal Carolina Chapter Military Officers Association of America (MOAA) is running its Fall Membership Drive from September through December 2025.
The Coastal Carolina Chapter is an all-volunteer, nonprofit organization and is seeking enthusiastic, dedicated individuals who want to “continue to serve” and give back to their community. Membership is open to those who hold or have ever held a warrant or commission in any component of the Army, Marine Corps, Navy, Air Force, Coast Guard, Public Health Service, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, or Space Force and their surviving spouses.
Our focus is college scholarships for military dependents, Toy for Tots, local JROTC and ROTC units, Wreathes Across America (WWA), and other community veteran support.

Our members are the key to our chapter’s success! To learn more about our chapter please visit www.CCMOAA.org or email CCMOAA@outlook.com attention Mike Kennedy.

The Coastal Carolina Chapter Military Officers Association of America is tax-exempt organization under IRS Section 501 (c) (3).
We look forward to hearing from you and joining the Coastal Carolina Chapter!

Now on View at the EMD Gallery!
The Farmville Community Arts Council proudly presents Evolution of a Quilter — an exhibition of textile works by Farmville’s own Amelia Bennett.

From her first hand-sewn doll clothes at age six to the vibrant quilts she creates today, Bennett’s work celebrates color, craft, and creativity. Each piece reflects her belief that “every quilt has its own lessons… every quilt is an opportunity to be creative in some new way.”

>> Exhibit Dates: Oct 26 – Dec 21
>> Opening Reception: Nov 21, 6–8 PM (Artist Talk at 6:30)
>> Closing Reception: Dec 13, 6–8 PM
>> Quilting Demos with the Artist:
— Nov 11, 10:30–11:30 AM (Tips & Tricks)
— Nov 29, 2:30–3:30 PM (Paper Piecing & Quilt Design)
$5 at the door | RSVP: sofinedesign@mac.com
| 20 seats per demo

Come see the artistry, patience, and love stitched into every thread. Most works are available for sale!

Don’t miss the classic favorite The Nutcracker Ballet produced by Down East Dance that brings a child’s fantastical Christmas Eve dream to life with a dizzying array of dancing dolls, toys, creatures and, of course, the nutcracker. It’s a New Bern holiday season tradition.

Show Dates: December 5, 6, 12, & 13 at 7:30 PM - December 6, 7, 13, & 14 at 2PM

The Coastal Carolina Chapter Military Officers Association of America (MOAA) is running its Fall Membership Drive from September through December 2025.
The Coastal Carolina Chapter is an all-volunteer, nonprofit organization and is seeking enthusiastic, dedicated individuals who want to “continue to serve” and give back to their community. Membership is open to those who hold or have ever held a warrant or commission in any component of the Army, Marine Corps, Navy, Air Force, Coast Guard, Public Health Service, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, or Space Force and their surviving spouses.
Our focus is college scholarships for military dependents, Toy for Tots, local JROTC and ROTC units, Wreathes Across America (WWA), and other community veteran support.

Our members are the key to our chapter’s success! To learn more about our chapter please visit www.CCMOAA.org or email CCMOAA@outlook.com attention Mike Kennedy.

The Coastal Carolina Chapter Military Officers Association of America is tax-exempt organization under IRS Section 501 (c) (3).
We look forward to hearing from you and joining the Coastal Carolina Chapter!

Now on View at the EMD Gallery!
The Farmville Community Arts Council proudly presents Evolution of a Quilter — an exhibition of textile works by Farmville’s own Amelia Bennett.

From her first hand-sewn doll clothes at age six to the vibrant quilts she creates today, Bennett’s work celebrates color, craft, and creativity. Each piece reflects her belief that “every quilt has its own lessons… every quilt is an opportunity to be creative in some new way.”

>> Exhibit Dates: Oct 26 – Dec 21
>> Opening Reception: Nov 21, 6–8 PM (Artist Talk at 6:30)
>> Closing Reception: Dec 13, 6–8 PM
>> Quilting Demos with the Artist:
— Nov 11, 10:30–11:30 AM (Tips & Tricks)
— Nov 29, 2:30–3:30 PM (Paper Piecing & Quilt Design)
$5 at the door | RSVP: sofinedesign@mac.com
| 20 seats per demo

Come see the artistry, patience, and love stitched into every thread. Most works are available for sale!

Christmas Open House will be held at Historic Hope in Windsor, NC from 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. on Sunday, December 7th. The 1803 Hope Mansion and 1763 King-Bazemore House will be decorated with period decorations. Join us for live holiday music, refreshments, horse drawn carriage and wagon rides, and a Holiday Craft Fair. There is no charge but donations are appreciated. We will also be open for tours of the mansion at 10:00 am, 12 noon, and 2 pm on December 8th, 10th, and 12th at $10/person. Historic Hope is located on 132 Hope House Road off NC 308 just west of Windsor, NC - 252-794-3140, www.historichope.org.