The Dunn Center – Minges Auditorium
3400 N Wesleyan Blvd, Rocky Mount, NC 27804
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september
fri13sep7:30 pmReggie Rice-Illusionist & ComedianIllusionist & Comedian
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Join us for the season opener with Reggie Rice at the Dunn Center! Magic and laughter is in the air and
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Join us for the season opener with Reggie Rice at the Dunn Center! Magic and laughter is in the air and Reggie Rice 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.
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*Deadline to purchase Entire Season Series Package is Sept. 12.
Time
(Friday) 7:30 pm
Location
The Dunn Center – Minges Auditorium
3400 N Wesleyan Blvd, Rocky Mount, NC 27804
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sat21sep1:00 pmThe Story Ship… A Saturday Family Day
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Join us for a fun filled Saturday for the whole family as The Dunn Center presents The Story Ship, two great
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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
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Time
(Saturday) 1:00 pm
Location
The Dunn Center – Minges Auditorium
3400 N Wesleyan Blvd, Rocky Mount, NC 27804
fri27sep7:30 pmDEPARTURE - The Journey Tribute BandDunn Center Concert Performance
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In their 16th year together, Departure is the most respected Journey tribute band in the nation, replicating the look, sound and
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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.
SPONSORED BY HORIZON MEDICAL
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*Deadline to purchase Entire Season Series Package is Sept. 12.
Time
(Friday) 7:30 pm
Location
The Dunn Center – Minges Auditorium
3400 N Wesleyan Blvd, Rocky Mount, NC 27804
Organizer
sat28sep7:30 pmAn Evening with Rodgers & Hammerstein "The Sound of Music"
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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
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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
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Time
(Saturday) 7:30 pm
Location
The Dunn Center – Minges Auditorium
3400 N Wesleyan Blvd, Rocky Mount, NC 27804
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october
thu03oct7:30 pmThe Ultimate Elvis Concert Starring Cote Deonath
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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
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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
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Time
(Thursday) 7:30 pm
Location
The Dunn Center – Minges Auditorium
3400 N Wesleyan Blvd, Rocky Mount, NC 27804
Organizer
fri11oct7:30 pmJohn Floyd at The Dunn CenterDunn Center Performance
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Experience the down-home wit and inspirational wisdom of John Floyd, a comedian, author, and proud native of Rocky Mount. Launching his
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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.
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Sponsored By
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*Deadline to purchase Entire Season Series Package is Sept. 12.
Time
(Friday) 7:30 pm
Location
The Dunn Center – Minges Auditorium
3400 N Wesleyan Blvd, Rocky Mount, NC 27804
Organizer
fri18oct7:30 pmNirvani - A Nirvana Tribute ExperienceDunn Center Concert Performance
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For Nirvani – A Nirvana Tribute Experience, it’s much more than simply being a tribute band. It’s about paying homage to
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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.
![](https://ncwu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Nirvani-A-Nirvana-Tribute-Experience-web.jpg)
*Deadline to purchase Entire Season Series Package is Sept. 12.
Time
(Friday) 7:30 pm
Location
The Dunn Center – Minges Auditorium
3400 N Wesleyan Blvd, Rocky Mount, NC 27804
Organizer
fri25oct7:30 pmLarry & Joe at The Dunn CenterDunn Center Concert Performance
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Larry & Joe were destined to make music together. Currently based in the Triangle of North Carolina, both men are versatile
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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.
![](https://ncwu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Larry-Joe-1-web.jpg)
*Deadline to purchase Entire Season Series Package is Sept. 12.
Time
(Friday) 7:30 pm
Location
The Dunn Center – Minges Auditorium
3400 N Wesleyan Blvd, Rocky Mount, NC 27804
Organizer
november
fri01nov7:30 pmDamn Tall BuildingsDunn Center Concert Performance
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While their instrumentation is that of bluegrass, Damn Tall Buildings is not bound to it. This roots/americana band from Brooklyn, NY
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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.
Sponsored By Boone, Hill, Allen & Ricks
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*Deadline to purchase Entire Season Series Package is Sept. 12.
Time
(Friday) 7:30 pm
Location
The Dunn Center – Minges Auditorium
3400 N Wesleyan Blvd, Rocky Mount, NC 27804
Organizer
december
tue17dec7:30 pmSwingin' Around the Christmas Tree
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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
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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
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Time
(Tuesday) 7:30 pm
Location
The Dunn Center – Minges Auditorium
3400 N Wesleyan Blvd, Rocky Mount, NC 27804