Community Calendar

The AMF is pleased to present the Terra String Quartet and Oskar Espina Ruiz, Clarinet in concert at 7:00 PM on January 24, 2026, at the First Presbyterian Church, 1604 Arendell Street, Morehead City, NC. Recent prizewinners at the 2025 Wigmore Hall Quartet Competition in London, and prizewinners at the Melbourne International Chamber Music Competition, Osaka International Chamber Music Competition and more is a vibrant young international ensemble based in New York City. Artistic director and international clarinetist Oskar Espina Ruiz will be joining the group for the evening.

Tickets:
Adult General Admission tickets are $35 each. Tickets may be purchased online through Eventbrite at: https://Terra-Quartet-Concert.eventbrite.com and they are available at the door on the evening of the concert (using cash, check, or credit card.) Tickets for students and active-duty military are free and are available at the door. Students 18 and under and one adult chaperone may reserve free tickets on-line. For More Information: visit www.americanmusicfestival.org.

A harpsichord concert featuring works of the Baroque period will be presented by Daniel Sansone, Music Director and Organist at First Presbyterian Church, New Bern.

The North Carolina Symphony comes to Wilson with a free Concert in Your Community on Saturday, January 31 at 3:00 PM at the Boykin Center in Wilson. Conductor Sophie Mok leads Mozart, Jennifer Higdon, and Dvořák in an afternoon of radiant string music. Funded with support from the Anonymous Trust, as part of the Wilson Music Residency.

Hiroya is a one-of-a-kind composer, guitarist and singer-songwriter from Kyoto, Japan. He brings a blend of masterful finger style guitar and evocative storytelling that transcends cultural barriers. His artistry, honed at the prestigious Berkeley College of Music, is lauded for its "delicate, fluid, and beautifully detailed" style.

Hailed by The Wall Street Journal as the “New Queen of Bluegrass,” Rhonda Vincent is a powerhouse vocalist and mandolinist with a career that spans from childhood performances in her family’s band to Grammy-winning success on the world stage. With deep musical roots in Greentop, Missouri, Rhonda began performing at the age of five and never looked back. Over the years, she has earned numerous accolades, including a Grammy Award for Best Bluegrass Album, seven consecutive IBMA Female Vocalist of the Year awards, and her long-awaited induction into the Grand Ole Opry in 2021. Backed by one of the most dynamic bands in bluegrass, Rhonda delivers a high-energy, heartfelt show filled with stunning vocals, top-tier musicianship, and stories that reflect her rich musical journey. Whether collaborating with icons like Dolly Parton or headlining bluegrass festivals around the country, Rhonda Vincent continues to raise the bar for American roots music. Don’t miss this living legend live on stage!

Coming Home to Farmville: A Tribute to Roberta Flack
Join us for an intimate celebration of a legend. Before she was a global icon and four-time Grammy-winning superstar, Roberta Flack shared her gifts right here as a teacher in Farmville. This February, her story returns home.
On Friday, February 13, 2026, Walker Entertainment, Farmville Community Arts Council, Emerge Art Gallery, and the African American Music Series present 'Roberta.' This is more than a concert—it is a multi-sensory experience. The concert features Glyra & The Rakeim Walker Project, a stellar lineup of artists, and special guests, we are bringing her timeless songbook to life through music and movement. More details to come!
Set during her birthday month, Black History Month, and Valentine’s weekend—and marking the one-year anniversary of her passing—this evening honors her legacy of love and social consciousness.
Relive the magic of "The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face," "Killing Me Softly," and "Where Is the Love" in a warm, soulful setting.
When: Friday, Feb 13, 2026
Where: FCAC Paramount Theatre | 3723 N Main St, Farmville, NC
Seating is limited so secure your tickets TODAY!!
Don’t miss this soulful journey through the life and music of one of Farmville’s own treasures.

The Beaufort Historical Association is excited to be putting on the town’s annual Mardi Gras Masquerade Ball for the first time. This year’s ball draws inspiration from the 18th-century featuring a red, white and blue theme in honor of America’s 250th birthday. It’s the spirit of 1776, Carnival of Venice, and New Orleans Mardi Gras rolled into one over-the top signature event! Guests are encouraged to break away from the traditional purple, green, and gold and instead celebrate with imaginative costumes and colors that reflect 1700s era patriotic characters or emblematic figures, such as Lady Liberty or an American eagle. The costume ball kicks off Beaufort’s popular Mardi Gras weekend of revelry on Friday evening, February 20th from 7-10 PM. Tickets are $150 + tax. Tickets include delicious hors d’oeuvres, an open wine and beer bar, and live music by Hustle Souls.

Stay over for Saturday’s parade and day-long festival events to make an unforgettable Mardi Gras weekend like no other!

Early Bird Ticket Pricing available for a limited time only!!

Join us February 21, 2026 for Greenville Choral Society’s annual Gala! This year’s Masquerade Melodies (with masquerade masks encouraged, of course) will be one you won’t want to miss! With dinner, an auction, and entertainment provided by the GCS Concert Choir, we are looking forward to a wonderful night. Cocktail hour will begin at 5:00pm with dinner at 6:00pm.

Early Bird ticket pricing available here: https://givebutter.com/c/z85ceD

But don’t delay! These discounted tickets are only available until January 13!

For over 30 years, Molasses Creek’s high-energy performances and heartfelt songwriting has brought the love of their coastal home of Ocracoke Island to the stage. The band’s elegant harmonies and arrangements, stellar songwriting, blazing instrumentals, and quirky sense of humor have won loyal followers throughout the US, around the world, and most especially in Eastern NC.

Molasses Creek has recorded 15 albums, reaching the #4 and #5 spots on the National Folk Radio DJ Charts. Their latest releases, Catch the Wind, Waterbound, and People Get Ready have received acclaim from audiences across the country.

As to defining their style, nobody puts Molasses Creek in a box. But however it’s described, their style has manifested in a 30 year run of unpredictable and delightful musical choices. Each member contributes ideas and original music. They move between whimsical and sincere in a way that makes you believe that balancing both might be the key to life. The four members of Molasses Creek are: Gary Mitchell - Guitar/Vocals, Fiddler Dave Tweedie - Fiddle/Vocals, Kim France - Bass/Guitar/Vocals, Gerald Hampton - Mandolin/Bass/Guitar.

Step into a world of enchanted dance. Join us for a magical production as our talented faculty, guest artists and students present a dance concert that reimagines your favorite fairy tales through captivating choreography. Each piece is a unique interpretation, blending tradition with contemporary flair.