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september
mon15jul(jul 15)5:00 pmmon30sep(sep 30)5:00 pmJanice Gravely, A Patriotic Celebration
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Join us for a reception and art showing for Janice Gravely. Reception:Monday, July 15th5 p.m. – 7 p.m.
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Join us for a reception and art showing for Janice Gravely.
Reception:
Monday, July 15th
5 p.m. – 7 p.m.
Showing
Exhibition: July 15 – September 30
FREE ADMISSION
Visit the Gravely Gallery to see a rotating exhibit of Janice Gravely’s artwork! The Gravely Gallery at The Dunn Center, made possible by a generous gift in honor of the late Janice Gravely, showcases student talent at both NCWU and other local schools. It is a great entry point for emerging artists and a tremendous benefit to the local art community.
![](https://ncwu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Janice-Gravely-paintings.jpg)
About Janice Gravely
Navy veterans of World War II, Janice and her husband, Edmund, married in 1944, settled in Rocky Mount, and raised four children. Janice made international news in 1982 landing an airplane after her pilot husband died in flight. The New York Times and the FAA attribute that feat to a miracle of God.
A native of California, Janice graduated from UCLA with a degree in history and later attended UNC-Chapel Hill earning her teaching credentials. A prolific painter, she has painted almost all over the world, has had five solo art shows, and has been featured in the NC Museum of Art.
To learn more about Janice Gravely and her life, visit tchof.org.
Time
July 15 (Monday) 5:00 pm - September 30 (Monday) 5:00 pm
Location
Gravely Gallery
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Join us for a gallery reception for artists Sherry Hendrick & Rick Tracy. Reception:Thursday, September 12, 20245 p.m. – 7
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Join us for a gallery reception for artists Sherry Hendrick & Rick Tracy.
Reception:
Thursday, September 12, 2024
5 p.m. – 7 p.m.
Showing
Exhibition: September 4 – October 24, 2024
FREE ADMISSION
About Sherry Hendrick
Sherry Hendrick’s work consists of original paintings, stained glass, and wood burned items mostly of North Carolina, still life, and animal paintings. https://hendrickstudio.com/
![](https://ncwu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Sherry-Hendrick-web.jpg)
![](https://ncwu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Rick-Tracy-web.jpg)
Time
September 4 (Wednesday) 5:00 pm - October 24 (Thursday) 5:00 pm
Location
Mims Gallery - The Dunn Center
Organizer
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.
![](https://ncwu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Reggie-Rice-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
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
![](https://ncwu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Horizon-Medical-Logo.png)
![group of musician standing together](https://ncwu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Departure-1024x399.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
october
Event Details
Join us for a gallery reception for artists Sherry Hendrick & Rick Tracy. Reception:Thursday, September 12, 20245 p.m. – 7
Event Details
Join us for a gallery reception for artists Sherry Hendrick & Rick Tracy.
Reception:
Thursday, September 12, 2024
5 p.m. – 7 p.m.
Showing
Exhibition: September 4 – October 24, 2024
FREE ADMISSION
About Sherry Hendrick
Sherry Hendrick’s work consists of original paintings, stained glass, and wood burned items mostly of North Carolina, still life, and animal paintings. https://hendrickstudio.com/
![](https://ncwu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Sherry-Hendrick-web.jpg)
![](https://ncwu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Rick-Tracy-web.jpg)
Time
September 4 (Wednesday) 5:00 pm - October 24 (Thursday) 5:00 pm
Location
Mims Gallery - The Dunn Center
Organizer
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
![](https://ncwu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Ultimate-Elvis-7ed51a0b9319515a75eb210ae48045c7.png)
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.
![](https://ncwu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/John-Floyd-Logo.png)
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
![](https://ncwu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/boone-hill-allen-ricks.png.jpg)
![](https://ncwu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Damn-Tall-Buildings-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
december
mon02dec(dec 2)10:00 ammon13jan(jan 13)5:00 pmBob Ross Art ShowingBringing Back the Joy
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Returning in December 2024! Bob Ross Bringing Back the JOY will be on display in the Mims Gallery of The
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Returning in December 2024!
Bob Ross Bringing Back the JOY will be on display in the Mims Gallery of The Dunn Center, located on the beautiful NC Wesleyan University campus from Monday, December 2, 2024 through Monday, January 13, 2025. The 2024 exhibition will entail 76 different paintings than the previous ones on display at NCWU, including special pieces aside from those featured on his PBS show, The Joy of Painting. This will be the second Bob Ross exhibit in North Carolina, but still the largest exhibition ever seen under one roof globally. Open to the public.
Advance Tickets will go on sale Thursday, July 4th for $15 per person. Don’t miss this opportunity to see more of these fantastic little paintings!
Free admission for children under five.
![bob ross bringing back the joy](https://ncwu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Bob-Ross-Exhibit-Coming-Soon-Teaser-1024x536.jpg)
Time
December 2 (Monday) 10:00 am - January 13 (Monday) 5:00 pm
Location
Mims Gallery - The Dunn Center
Organizer
january
mon02dec(dec 2)10:00 ammon13jan(jan 13)5:00 pmBob Ross Art ShowingBringing Back the Joy
Event Details
Returning in December 2024! Bob Ross Bringing Back the JOY will be on display in the Mims Gallery of The
Event Details
Returning in December 2024!
Bob Ross Bringing Back the JOY will be on display in the Mims Gallery of The Dunn Center, located on the beautiful NC Wesleyan University campus from Monday, December 2, 2024 through Monday, January 13, 2025. The 2024 exhibition will entail 76 different paintings than the previous ones on display at NCWU, including special pieces aside from those featured on his PBS show, The Joy of Painting. This will be the second Bob Ross exhibit in North Carolina, but still the largest exhibition ever seen under one roof globally. Open to the public.
Advance Tickets will go on sale Thursday, July 4th for $15 per person. Don’t miss this opportunity to see more of these fantastic little paintings!
Free admission for children under five.
![bob ross bringing back the joy](https://ncwu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Bob-Ross-Exhibit-Coming-Soon-Teaser-1024x536.jpg)
Time
December 2 (Monday) 10:00 am - January 13 (Monday) 5:00 pm
Location
Mims Gallery - The Dunn Center
Organizer
sat11jan11:00 amsat2:00 pm"The Joy of Painting: The Musical"
Event Details
The Dunn Center is thrilled to announce the upcoming presentation of “The Joy of Painting: The Musical” on Saturday, January 11, 2025, in the Powers
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The Dunn Center is thrilled to announce the upcoming presentation of “The Joy of Painting: The Musical” on Saturday, January 11, 2025, in the Powers Recital Hall, with showings at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m.
![](https://ncwu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Bob-in-JoP-Musical-web.jpg)
This delightful and touching musical tells the story of Ellie, a 12-year-old girl brimming with artistic talent but feeling overshadowed by her parents’ STEM-centric expectations. She finds solace and inspiration in Bob Ross’ iconic show, “The Joy of Painting,” discovering the value of friendship and creativity. Bob Ross’ timeless wisdom, delivered through song, reminds us all that friendships bring color to our lives.
Written and directed by North Carolina native and Wake Forest University alumnus Caleb Cabiness, the musical captures the essence of Bob Ross’ gentle guidance and optimism. Producer Natalie Cordone, also a Wake Forest alumna, highlights, “Caleb’s admiration for Bob Ross truly shines through in this musical. It even includes original quotes from Mr. Ross! We are proud to present such a heartfelt and humorous work at this wonderful festival.”
![](https://ncwu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/JoP-Musical-Ellie-finally-painting-web.jpg)
The musical has a runtime of just 30 minutes, with performances at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Each show will be followed by a 15-minute talk by Mr. Cabiness about the creation of his work, along with a 15-minute audience Q&A with him and the actors. Tickets are priced at $10 and are available at The Dunn Center Box Office or online at www.dunncenter.com.
Join us for a day of artistic inspiration and joy as we celebrate the legacy of Bob Ross through this special musical and art exhibit.
TWO “The Joy of Painting: The Musical” Shows Available – 11 a.m. and 2 p.m.
PURCHASE TICKETS NOW for 11 a.m. Show >
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Bob Ross Art Exhibit also showing at the Dunn Center
In addition, visitors can enjoy the newly revealed Bob Ross art exhibit in the Mims Gallery, featuring 76 of his paintings on display from December 2 through January 13.
Time
(Saturday) 11:00 am - 2:00 pm
Location
Powers Recital Hall - The Dunn Center