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

Rivertowne Players invites you to embark on an enchanting journey with Anastasia: The Musical, Directed by Harry Fitzgerald IV and performed at the historic Masonic Theatre from December 5 to December 14, 2025. Inspired by the legend of Grand Duchess Anastasia Nikolaevna, this captivating production transports audiences from the twilight of the Russian Empire to the vibrant streets of 1920s Paris.
Follow Anya, a spirited young woman on a quest to uncover her past, as she joins forces with Dmitry and Vlad in an extraordinary adventure to claim a reward from the Dowager Empress in Paris. Their daring journey is filled with mystery, danger, romance, and the possibility that Anya might truly be Anastasia.
Featuring a lush score by Stephen Flaherty and Lynn Ahrens, including beloved songs like "Journey to the Past" and "Once Upon a December," Anastasia: The Musical is a rich and emotional experience for audiences of all ages.
Tickets are available at rivertowneplayers.org. For inquiries, please contact nbrivertowneplayers@gmail.com. Don’t miss this unforgettable theatrical event!
RiverTowne Players, is a 501(c)(3) organization. We are committed to enhancing the cultural experience of Eastern North Carolina through the production of exceptional theatre performance and education. Our mission is to provide a platform that empowers local artists to discover and expand their creativity and share their skills with the community.
The Masonic Theatre opened in 1805, it was once the cultural heart of New Bern, hosting stage plays, talent benefits, concerts, and vaudeville acts. During the Civil War, it served as a Confederate arsenal and later as a hospital for Union soldiers. In 1917, it was converted into a motion picture theater, operating continuously until 1974, making it the nation's oldest continually operating theatre.

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!

Harkers Island comes to life the first full weekend in December each year as the Core Sound Decoy Guild holds its annual Core Sound Decoy Festival. The first festival was held in 1988 and it has become an annual pilgrimage for many.

The festival has many attractions that include antique decoy exhibits, retriever demonstrations, and several types of competitions including decoys, shorebirds, head whittling. There’s always plenty of shopping opportunities from the many vendors who flock to the festival each year plus delicious food offerings.

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!

Step into the magic of the season during Arts of the Pamlico’s Annual Holiday Homecoming Tour! Explore beautifully decorated homes and local businesses throughout Washington, each brimming with festive charm and holiday cheer. Tickets are $25.

Once you purchase your ticket, a digital brochure with locations and details will be emailed to you. Prefer a printed copy? Stop by the Turnage Theatre during open hours to pick one up.

Make your day even more special by joining us for an optional Holiday Luncheon catered by O&T Creative Additions — reserve your seat by clicking below.