Join us for the season opener! Magic and laughter is in the air and Reggie Rice’s show is full of them both! Fool of Illusions is like nothing you’ve seen before. A family-friendly show filled with hilarious comedy, innovative illusions, and audience participation that will have you on the edge of your seat wanting more. With his foolish antics & lovable personality Reggie Rice is guaranteed to have everyone bursting into laughter with pure fun and excitement. So brace yourself and buckle up, because we are going to take you on a magical ride into Reggie’s wild imagination in a show you will never forget. 

This event is part of our 2024-25 Season Series Tickets Package which includes reserved seating for 7 spectacular shows/events for $150! Purchase your season tickets in advance by calling the box office at 252.985.5197.

NOTE: The deadline to purchase Season Series tickets is July 19, 2024. Individual tickets will go on sale August 1, 2024.

Join us for a fun filled Saturday for the whole family as The Dunn Center presents The Story Ship, two great shows that will teach elementary school children about STEAM subjects. Diggery’s Dino Adventure and Aliens Alive Space Show (Science, STEAM, STEM with Live Robot) will include puppets, interactive animation, and music to cover these very important subjects in a fun and creative way.

Food trucks on site starting at 11:30 am, first show starts at 1:00 pm. Lunch is available before and through the start of the last show. Both shows cater to children in elementary school however, all ages are welcome.

Saturday, September 21st

General Admission Tickets
$15 each for all ages

In their 16th year together, Departure is the most respected Journey tribute band in the nation, replicating the look, sound and feel of the original 80’s rock super group. These veteran musicians love what they do and pride themselves on giving their audience an incredible high-energy stage show from start to finish. Performing over one hundred shows nationally per year and playing all the hit songs that everyone knows and loves, Departure brings the very best of Journey to audiences of all ages. 

This event is part of our 2024-25 Season Series Tickets Package which includes reserved seating for 7 spectacular shows/events for $150! Purchase your season tickets in advance by calling the box office at 252.985.5197.

NOTE: The deadline to purchase Season Series tickets is July 19, 2024. Individual tickets will go on sale August 1, 2024.

SPONSORED BY HORIZON MEDICAL

Rocky Mount is alive with “The Sound of Music”. Spend an evening with the Tar River Orchestra as we perform beloved classics from the musicals of Rodgers and Hammerstein, including South Pacific, Carousel, Oklahoma and The Sound of Music. This promises to be “Some Enchanted Evening” as we bring to life some of the greatest music from the golden age of the American Musical Theater. Also, on the program will be music written by Richard Rodgers for the post WWII television documentary “Victory at Sea”, as well as our young artist concerto competition winner, violinist, Stephanie Suedbeck.

Children and college students FREE with student ID.

TICKETS

General admission tickets: $30

The Ultimate Elvis Concert is an unrivaled multimedia production of The King of Rock n Roll’s Career! It Stars Internationally Acclaimed World Champion Elvis Tribute Artist Cote Deonath and is backed by The Infinit E Tribute Band. The concert will take you back to key points of Presley’s musical career.

Tickets

$25 – $65

Experience the down-home wit and inspirational wisdom of John Floyd, a comedian, author, and proud native of Rocky Mount. Launching his stand-up career at just eight years old during a school talent show, John has since taken the stage over 5,000 times, performing for more than two million people. His career has taken him to all 50 states, over two dozen countries, and given him the chance to work with Oscar, Emmy and Grammy Award winners. John says the men in his family have always been funny and great story tellers. He’s just the first one to do it on a stage instead of a front porch.

This event is part of our 2024-25 Season Series Tickets Package which includes reserved seating for 7 spectacular shows/events for $150! Purchase your season tickets in advance by calling the box office at 252.985.5197.

NOTE: The deadline to purchase Season Series tickets is July 19, 2024. Individual tickets will go on sale August 1, 2024.

For Nirvani – A Nirvana Tribute Experience, it’s much more than simply being a tribute band. It’s about paying homage to a golden era in music and the unique atmosphere Nirvana contributed to that era. Nirvani embodies Cobain, Novoselic, and Grohl in their talent and authenticity. Each band member is dedicated to portraying both the appearance and playing styles of their Nirvana counterparts. This combined with their use of authentic vintage instruments makes Nirvani a live tribute concert experience that leaves audiences simultaneously satisfied and longing for more.

This event is part of our 2024-25 Season Series Tickets Package which includes reserved seating for 7 spectacular shows/events for $150! Purchase your season tickets in advance by calling the box office at 252.985.5197.

NOTE: The deadline to purchase Season Series tickets is July 19, 2024. Individual tickets will go on sale August 1, 2024.

Larry & Joe were destined to make music together. Currently based in the Triangle of North Carolina, both men are versatile multi-instrumentalists and singer-songwriters on a mission to show that music has no borders. As a duo they perform a fusion of Venezuelan and Appalachian folk music on harp, banjo, cuatro, fiddle, maracas, guitar, upright bass, and whatever else they decide to throw in the van. The program they offer features a distinct blend of their musical inheritances and traditions as well as storytelling about the ways that music and social movements coalesce. 

This event is part of our 2024-25 Season Series Tickets Package which includes reserved seating for 7 spectacular shows/events for $150! Purchase your season tickets in advance by calling the box office at 252.985.5197.

NOTE: The deadline to purchase Season Series tickets is July 19, 2024. Individual tickets will go on sale August 1, 2024.

While their instrumentation is that of bluegrass, Damn Tall Buildings is not bound to it. This roots/americana band from Brooklyn, NY pulls inspiration from a wide range of influences including swing, ragtime, jazz, and even a hint of contemporary. With lyrical storytelling and foot-stomping grooves, their songs about love and ramblin’ help to forget the everyday troubles. With members from all around the United States, Damn Tall Buildings is a truthful combination of people branding their influences into a single sound.

This event is part of our 2024-25 Season Series Tickets Package which includes reserved seating for 7 spectacular shows/events for $150! Purchase your season tickets in advance by calling the box office at 252.985.5197.

NOTE: The deadline to purchase Season Series tickets is July 19, 2024. Individual tickets will go on sale August 1, 2024.

Sponsored By Boone, Hill, Allen & Ricks

Join the Tar River Swing Band as we celebrate Christmas with classic holiday tunes in a swingin’ style as well as some traditional swing tunes you know and love!

GENERAL ADMISSION TICKETS

Adults: $30
Children and College Students: FREE with student ID

The Purple Xperience is a five-piece group hailing from Prince’s birthplace, Minneapolis, MN. Touring around the country since it’s inception in 2011 by Dr. Fink and front-man Marshall Charloff – their vision was to deliver the greatest and most authentic production of Prince and The Revolution, played live and untracked by skilled musicians, to audiences of all generations. Since 2011 Purple Xperience has entertained well over 300 thousand fans and has shared the bill with The Time, Cameo, Fetty Wap, Gin Blossoms, Atlanta Rhythm section, and Cheap Trick. 

This event is part of our 2024-25 Season Series Tickets Package which includes reserved seating for 7 spectacular shows/events for $150! Purchase your season tickets in advance by calling the box office at 252.985.5197.

NOTE: The deadline to purchase Season Series tickets is July 19, 2024. Individual tickets will go on sale August 1, 2024.

SPONSORED BY HORIZON MEDICAL

The Tar River Orchestra is joined by Elton John tribute artist, Craig Meyer, and Rocket Band for this one-of-a-kind musical experience. Craig Meyer is considered to be the best Elton John tribute artist in the market, whose strong vocals, striking resemblance and amazing talent on the piano has audiences everywhere remembering when rock was young. This spectacular musical journey celebrates the decades of chart-topping hits by Sir Elton John including: “Benny and the Jets,” “Philadelphia Freedom,” “Crocodile Rock,” “Goodbye Yellow Brick Road,” “Candle in the Wind,” and MORE! A celebration of the character, costumes, and charisma of the famed pianist and singer, Meyer’s fully produced show has captivated audiences throughout the United States and abroad.

Premium tickets for this event include a pre-concert reception at 6:30 PM with heavy hors d’oeuvres and beer & wine.

TICKETS

Premium $45 (front section)
VIP Premium $75 (includes pre-concert reception with heavy hors d’oeuvres, beer & wine)

Standard $35 (back section)
VIP Standard $65 (includes pre-concert reception with heavy hors d’oeuvres, beer & wine)