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With his music videos having Internet views exceeding 200 million and solo concert bookings in every corner of the globe, Luca Stricagnoli is considered to be one of the most unique guitarists in the world. Luca’s creative style, which led him to invent instruments like the Reversed Triple Neck Guitar and the Reversed Slide Neck, vastly contributed to the modern evolution of acoustic guitar.

He has been hailed as a phenomenon and a prodigy by influential magazines and newspapers internationally including NME, Guitar World, Der Spiegel, La Repubblica, Daily Sabah, Frankfurter Allgemeine and more.

New Bern Civic Theatre is honored and proud to welcome Luca back for his second concert appearance with NBCT, this time center stage on the historic Athens Theatre.

World Renowned Musicians Perform Special Concert at the Beaufort Historic Site in Beaufort, NC: Sep 20th at 7:30PM
The Beaufort Historic Site presents a Garden Concert featuring Luca Stricagnoli and special guest Meg Pfeiffer. Luca is a guitar virtuoso in a class of his own and one of the most acclaimed acoustic guitarists in the world. To witness Luca playing solo guitar, or banjo, or several guitars at the same time, or his self-designed triple neck guitar is astonishing. He tours globally and is an internet sensation with over 200 million views on streaming platforms that showcase his signature “fingerstyle” arrangements of pop, classical, heavy metal, soundtrack repertoire and original compositions. He will share the stage for several tunes with international, multi-award-winning singer-songwriter Meg Pfeiffer. Similar to Luca, Meg pushes the boundaries of genre. Her music has been described as a collision of folk, pop rock, and alternative but her expressive voice as an artist is what ultimately drives the creative work. It may come as no surprise that these two unique artists, currently based in Nashville, are married and partners in numerous music industry ventures.

This garden concert setting is a rare, intimate-sized venue for Luca and Meg that promises to be an extraordinary experience for music-lovers. Tickets include assigned seating within the event tent and complimentary wine, beer and non-alcoholic beverages. Doors open at 7:00PM with the concert running 7:30PM-9:30PM including a 15-minute intermission. Best available seating will be assigned in the order in which tickets are purchased and confirmed through a Beaufort Historic Site representative.

Tickets can be purchased by calling (252) 728-5225 or at the Beaufort Historical Site Welcome Center Monday-Saturday between 9:30AM to 5:00PM (150 Turner St., Beaufort, NC 28516). Tickets are also available online at www.beauforthistoricsite.org under the ‘Events’ menu tab calendar.

Your chance to win a fabulous 10-day sailing trip in St. Lucia! Buy your tickets before 9/22 to attend Harborfest for HeartWorks. Enjoy an Open Bar, followed by The Chelsea’s gourmet buffet, two live bands and a Live Auction. Hoff & Finch will play until the Auction after which the Carolina Moondogs will have us up and dancing!
This year’s event will be on the HeartWorks campus in Bayboro. Guests may tour the facility and classrooms. If the event is canceled due to weather, etc., full refunds will be available. Dress is “dressy casual”.
Please consider becoming a Sponsor or Gala Host. Your contributions will make a difference in the lives of many children and families in Pamlico County.
Go to: www.harborfestnc.com for tickets, sponsorships and the Auction Catalog!
HeartWorks is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization in Bayboro, NC. "Our mission is to address the underserved educational, mental and physical health needs of children and their families in Pamlico County and surrounding areas. Education and positive mental health are the cornerstone of our efforts. Nurturing is our method.”
To make the auctions a success, donations of works of art, crafts, jewelry, trips, or other items and experiences are needed. To donate, call 252-745-9703 or drop by HeartWorks at 709 Main St., Bayboro.

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

The Ol' Front Porch Music Festival is Folk, Americana, Bluegrass, Country, Gospel, Jazz… all in the walkable village of Oriental, North Carolina. Add in arts, crafts, food & more. It's a weekend that will make you smile. Oct 3 & 4, 2025. And thanks to our supporters, this amazing weekend of music is absolutely free to attend.

The festival runs for two full days, Friday Oct 3, 2024 from 1pm-6:30pm and Saturday Oct 4, 2024 11:00am-6:30pm.

Among the pantheon of music’s finest artists, Bluegrass artist Del McCoury stands alone. From the nascent sound of bluegrass that charmed hardscrabble hillbilly honkytonks, rural schoolhouse stages, and the crowning glory of the Grand Ole Opry to the present-day culture-buzz of viral videos and digital streams, Del is the living link. On primetime and late-night television talk shows, there is Del. From headlining sold-out concerts to music festivals of all genres, including one carrying his namesake, there is Del. Where audiences number in the tens of thousands, and admirers as diverse as country-rock icon Steve Earle and jam band royalty Phish, count as a few among hundreds, there is Del.

Now helming the Del McCoury Band, with sons Ronnie and Rob, the ensemble continues to represent in a larger, growing musical community a peerless torchbearer for the entire sweep and scope of bluegrass history. Those many years, not to mention a good-natured willingness to stay alert to the latest sounds and opportunities around him, earned McCoury a whole new generation of fans, including some in unlikely places.

And like any genuine treasure, the gifts keep coming. On their latest release, Songs of Love and Life, a glorious 15-song collection, features Del touching down on a diverse set of tracks--vintage and contemporary.

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

Hubby Jenkins is an American multi-instrumentalist who studies and performs old-time American music. He is a former member of the Carolina Chocolate Drops and the Rhiannon Giddens band, and has been nominated for Grammy and Americana awards.

Hubby Jenkins endeavors to share his love and knowledge of old-time American music. Born and raised in Brooklyn he delved into his southern roots, following the thread of African American history that wove itself through America’s traditional music forms. Hubby has performed at festivals and venues around the world, earning himself both Grammy and Americana award nominations. Today he spreads his knowledge and love of old-time American music through his dynamic solo performances and engaging workshops.

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

This all-new holiday spectacular features the mind-bending magic of Bryan Sanders paired with singing duo Lewis n Clark for an unforgettable experience live on The Athens stage filled with laughter, wonder, and festive cheer. A family-friendly Encore Series event!

December 20th - Two Performances: 3:00PM & 7:30PM