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The Dunn Center welcomes The Life and Art of Charles M. Schulz November 14, 2025 – January 29, 2026. This is a wonderful
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The Dunn Center welcomes The Life and Art of Charles M. Schulz November 14, 2025 – January 29, 2026. This is a wonderful family art show to attend and will feature all your favorite Peanuts characters.
Learn more about the exhibit and Charles M. Schulz >
Secure your tickets, or purchase tickets as holiday gifts, by visiting www.etix.com/ticket/e/1053186/the-life-art-of-charles-mschulz-rocky-mount-the-dunn-center
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November 14 (Friday) 10:00 am - January 29 (Thursday) 5:00 pm
Location
Mims Gallery - The Dunn Center
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january
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The Dunn Center welcomes The Life and Art of Charles M. Schulz November 14, 2025 – January 29, 2026. This is a wonderful
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The Dunn Center welcomes The Life and Art of Charles M. Schulz November 14, 2025 – January 29, 2026. This is a wonderful family art show to attend and will feature all your favorite Peanuts characters.
Learn more about the exhibit and Charles M. Schulz >
Secure your tickets, or purchase tickets as holiday gifts, by visiting www.etix.com/ticket/e/1053186/the-life-art-of-charles-mschulz-rocky-mount-the-dunn-center
Time
November 14 (Friday) 10:00 am - January 29 (Thursday) 5:00 pm
Location
Mims Gallery - The Dunn Center
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fri09jan7:00 pmAli Siddiq: In The ShadowsOutback presents
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January 9th, 2026 at 7:00pm. Ali Siddiq is a stand-up comedian and public speaker out of Houston, TX. In 2024, Vulture called him stand-up
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January 9th, 2026 at 7:00pm.
Ali Siddiq is a stand-up comedian and public speaker out of Houston, TX. In 2024, Vulture called him stand-up comedy’s most prolific storyteller. Ali’s unique style of stand-up originated behind the walls of incarceration, an incubator for interesting experiences and good stories.
Comedy Specials
He is the first comedian to ever release a 4-part series of comedy specials, The Domino Effect 1-4, which has over 40 million views combined on YouTube. In 2022, Ali released two new hour specials… THE DOMINO EFFECT on YouTube and UNPROTECTED SETS on EPIX. To date, THE DOMINO EFFECT has over 15 million views, ranking it in the top 5 most watched comedy specials of 2022. In May 2023, Ali released THE DOMINO EFFECT part 2: LOSS, the sequel to his viral stand-up special, which already has over 7 million views. In 2024, Ali released two more specials in the series. THE DOMINO EFFECT part 3: FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL premiered on YouTube in May with over 6 million views, and THE DOMINO EFFECT part 4: PINS & NEEDLES premiered on YouTube in June with over 6 million views to date.
In 2025, Ali is releasing four more specials and Executive Produced a 5th. ALI SIDDIQ PRESENTS MARCUS D. WILEY: MARRIAGE IS MAJOR SURGERY premiered on YouTube Feb 12 with over 2.5 million views currently. MY TWO SONS premiered on YouTube May 11th and RUGGED premiered on YouTube June 15th.
Additionally, Ali has appeared on several popular podcasts and TV shows like The Joe Rogan Experience, Club Shay Shay, The Breakfast Club, 85 South, Kill Tony, VladTV, Good Morning America, Uncle Joey’s Joint with Joey Diaz, Ari Shaffir’s Skeptic Tank, Bertcast, Are You Garbage, Your Mom’s House and many others.
Age recommendation: 16+ due to strong language
Tickets:
$35 – $130 (lower and upper level)
Time
(Friday) 7:00 pm
Location
The Dunn Center – Minges Auditorium
3400 N Wesleyan Blvd, Rocky Mount, NC 27804
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fri23jan7:30 pmChandler James and the Banned!Live @ The Dunn Center
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A North Carolina native, Chandler James is a Nashville recording artist determined to remember his roots. Inspired by
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| A North Carolina native, Chandler James is a Nashville recording artist determined to remember his roots. Inspired by Chris Stapleton and Brent Cobb, Chandler James Music blends outlaw, classic country with hints of southern rock and blues. He released his debut EP in 2020, followed by a string of singles, including the recent release of “Can’t Blame it on the Truck.”
Chandler James and the Banned has put on countless performances, whether it be on a stage opening for Tyler Farr at the 2023 Nashville Blooming Festival, gigging on Broadway, playing with his band at Koka Booth Amphitheatre, or at home for an audience of one- his Australian/Border Collie mix, Emmy. Chandler’s music brings people together, whether through his humor or his ability to touch the audience’s hearts with music that says the unspoken. Chandler James currently holds the title of the inaugural Got to be NC Ag Star. He splits time between touring his home state, advocating for North Carolina agriculture and local products, and embracing Music City, Nashville, Tennessee. |
TICKETS
Lower Level: $35
Upper Level: $25
Time
(Friday) 7:30 pm
Location
The Dunn Center – Minges Auditorium
3400 N Wesleyan Blvd, Rocky Mount, NC 27804
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wed28jan7:30 pmWhose Live Anyway?Live @ The Dunn Center
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The current cast members of the Emmy-nominated TV show Whose Line Is It Anyway? are proud to present their new improv tour:
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The current cast members of the Emmy-nominated TV show Whose Line Is It Anyway? are proud to present their new improv tour: WHOSE LIVE ANYWAY?
WHOSE LIVE ANYWAY? is 90 minutes of hilarious improvised comedy and song all based on audience suggestions, leaving you gasping with the very witty scenes they invent before your eyes. Audience participation is key to the show so bring your suggestions and you might be asked to join the cast onstage! WHOSE LIVE ANYWAY? showcases some of the improv games made famous on the long-running TV show as well as some exciting new ones, featuring musical direction by Laura Hall. All ages are welcomed, but please note that some “PG-13” language will be used during the performance.
Tickets:
$68 – Lower Section
$58- Upper Section
Time
(Wednesday) 7:30 pm
Location
The Dunn Center – Minges Auditorium
3400 N Wesleyan Blvd, Rocky Mount, NC 27804
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february
fri06feb(feb 6)10:00 amthu26mar(mar 26)5:00 pmEric McRay Art Exhibit"Beautiful People"
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Coming February-March 2026 Exact dates and details will be announced as soon as possible. “While outward beauty is often
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Coming February-March 2026
Exact dates and details will be announced as soon as possible.
“While outward beauty is often celebrated, it is the inter-beauty of the African diaspora that reveals its true power: the strength, faith, and wisdom that sustain communities across time.”
About Eric McRay
Raleigh-based artist Eric McRay, born and raised in Washington, D.C., uses collage as a means of storytelling, transformation, and connection. His work explores the human figure as an entity of change within theatrical and narrative spaces, drawing inspiration from African-American culture, Biblical themes, art history, and pop culture. At the core, McRay’s art is rooted in personal and familial relationships, seeking to balance individual memory with universal experience.“Collage is inserting pieces of the real world into a constructed one,” McRay explains. In his practice, fragments of painted papers, earlier artworks, photographs, fabric, and found imagery are cut, torn, and reassembled into layered compositions on paper, board, or canvas. This process of spontaneous invention creates works that dissolve boundaries between art and life, high culture and everyday experience. McRay earned a BFA on scholarship from the Maryland Institute College of Art and has exhibited widely since 1987. A central figure in North Carolina’s art scene, he joined Artspace in 1998 and City Market Artist Collective in 2020. His work is held in major corporate, university, and private collections, and has been featured nationally and internationally through the U.S. State Department’s Art in Embassies Program.
Visit ericmcray.com and follow mcraystudios on Facebook and Instagram.
Time
February 6 (Friday) 10:00 am - March 26 (Thursday) 5:00 pm
Location
Mims Gallery - The Dunn Center
Organizer
fri06feb7:30 pmEvery Breath You Take: The Music of Sting and the Policeby Tar River Orchestra
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Get ready for an unforgettable night as the Tar River Orchestra teams up once again with Canada’s renowned Jeans ‘n Classics for The Music of
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Get ready for an unforgettable night as the Tar River Orchestra teams up once again with Canada’s renowned Jeans ‘n Classics for The Music of Sting and The Police. Experience the iconic sound of this legendary ’80s rock band with electrifying hits like “Roxanne,” “Message in a Bottle,” “Every Breath You Take,” and many more—brought to life with the power and richness of a full orchestra.
Whether you’re a lifelong fan or discovering this music for the first time, this high-energy performance will have you swaying, singing along, and smiling all night long.
Enhance your evening with a pre-concert reception featuring hors d’oeuvres and drinks (VIP ticket required).
Tickets
Premium (front section): $45
Standard (back section): $35
VIP Premium (front section + pre-concert reception): $75
VIP Standard (back section + pre-concert reception): $65
Time
(Friday) 7:30 pm
Location
The Dunn Center – Minges Auditorium
3400 N Wesleyan Blvd, Rocky Mount, NC 27804
Organizer
fri20feb7:30 pmNashville LegacyLive @ The Dunn Center
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Featuring Jason Coleman, Grandson of Floyd Cramer, and Meagan Taylor, Great-Niece of Chet Atkins Pianist Jason Coleman and
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| Featuring Jason Coleman, Grandson of Floyd Cramer, and Meagan Taylor, Great-Niece of Chet Atkins Pianist Jason Coleman and guitarist Meagan Taylor take audiences on a journey back in time to Nashville’s “golden era,” sharing the music made famous by Jason’s grandfather, piano legend Floyd Cramer, and Meagan’s uncle, guitar virtuoso Chet Atkins, as well as by the countless country, pop, and rock artists whose careers they impacted.
Plus, the concert is much more than just music.. Jason and Meagan share their own personal stories, photos, and films of growing up with their “Grandad” and “Uncle Chester,” and audiences will enjoy hearing tales of Nashville’s early recording days as told straight from the source. It’s all topped off by a series of video duets with Jason, Meagan, and their legendary predecessors that you’ll have to see to believe. |
Tickets
$35 Lower Level
$25 Upper Level
Time
(Friday) 7:30 pm
Location
The Dunn Center – Minges Auditorium
3400 N Wesleyan Blvd, Rocky Mount, NC 27804
Organizer
fri27feb7:30 pmNirvaniLive @ The Dunn Center
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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.
Tickets
$35 Lower Level
$25 Upper Level
Time
(Friday) 7:30 pm
Location
The Dunn Center – Minges Auditorium
3400 N Wesleyan Blvd, Rocky Mount, NC 27804
Organizer
march
fri06feb(feb 6)10:00 amthu26mar(mar 26)5:00 pmEric McRay Art Exhibit"Beautiful People"
Event Details
Coming February-March 2026 Exact dates and details will be announced as soon as possible. “While outward beauty is often
Event Details
Coming February-March 2026
Exact dates and details will be announced as soon as possible.
“While outward beauty is often celebrated, it is the inter-beauty of the African diaspora that reveals its true power: the strength, faith, and wisdom that sustain communities across time.”
About Eric McRay
Raleigh-based artist Eric McRay, born and raised in Washington, D.C., uses collage as a means of storytelling, transformation, and connection. His work explores the human figure as an entity of change within theatrical and narrative spaces, drawing inspiration from African-American culture, Biblical themes, art history, and pop culture. At the core, McRay’s art is rooted in personal and familial relationships, seeking to balance individual memory with universal experience.“Collage is inserting pieces of the real world into a constructed one,” McRay explains. In his practice, fragments of painted papers, earlier artworks, photographs, fabric, and found imagery are cut, torn, and reassembled into layered compositions on paper, board, or canvas. This process of spontaneous invention creates works that dissolve boundaries between art and life, high culture and everyday experience. McRay earned a BFA on scholarship from the Maryland Institute College of Art and has exhibited widely since 1987. A central figure in North Carolina’s art scene, he joined Artspace in 1998 and City Market Artist Collective in 2020. His work is held in major corporate, university, and private collections, and has been featured nationally and internationally through the U.S. State Department’s Art in Embassies Program.
Visit ericmcray.com and follow mcraystudios on Facebook and Instagram.
Time
February 6 (Friday) 10:00 am - March 26 (Thursday) 5:00 pm
Location
Mims Gallery - The Dunn Center
Organizer
april
fri03apr(apr 3)1:56 pmthu28may(may 28)1:56 pmWilliam Manley and Bo Banes Exhibition
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Exact dates and details will be announced as soon as possible. April-May 2026
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Exact dates and details will be announced as soon as possible.
April-May 2026
Time
April 3 (Friday) 1:56 pm - May 28 (Thursday) 1:56 pm
Location
Gravely Gallery
