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december
novPaint Like Bob Ross ClassesExclusive Paint Class with CBR Instructor Melissa Pearce
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Join us for laughter, fun, and create a Happy Little Painting as you learn to use the wet-on-wet technique taught by Bob Ross on his
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Join us for laughter, fun, and create a Happy Little Painting as you learn to use the wet-on-wet technique taught by Bob Ross on his PBS show, The Joy of Painting, with Certified Bob Ross Instructor, Melissa Pearce! You’ll be painting along side Melissa as she instructs you.
Choose from 10 different classes that begin on Sunday, Nov. 17. Each class is on a Sunday afternoon and all supplies are included. Great Holiday gift for kids 12 and up or just a fun day painting with Melissa.
After class, display your work in the Gravely Gallery at the NC Wesleyan Dunn Center. Classes are for 12 years old and up, All supplies included.
Tickets: $60 each
SCHEDULE OF CLASSES BELOW.
SELECT CLASS TO PURCHASE TICKETS.
Sun, Nov 17, 2-5 pm
Class: Cool Waters, S4 E9
Sun, Nov 24, 2-5 pm
Class: Lake in the Valley, S26 E4
Sun, Dec 1, 2-5 pm
Class: Purple Splendor, S4 E1
Sun, Dec 8, 2-5 pm
Class: Aurora’s Dance, S29 E12
Sun, Dec 15, 2-5 pm
Class: Blue Moon Seascape, S3 E2
Sat, Dec 21, 2-5 pm
Class: Desert Glow, S21 E11
Sun, Dec 22, 2-5 pm
Class: By the Sea, S21 E8
Sun, Dec 29, 2-5 pm
Class Winter Frost, S10 E12
Sat, Jan 4, 2-5 pm
Class Morning Mist, S6 E3
Sun, Jan 5, 2-5 pm
Class Dimensions, S22 E7
ABOUT THE ARTIST
I live in a world of controlled chaos, creativity, and endless hope for the future. By day, I am a high school English teacher. I spend hours teaching, planning, grading, thinking about field trips and projects and extracurriculars. I am often in the whirlwind of ensuring students are ready for whatever step they choose to take once they graduate and move forward in life.
Finding myself caught in the busyness that is the lives of other people’s children and our education system, I realized I needed something grounding. In that moment, I began my painting journey, and it is truly a journey.
I began learning the Bob Ross wet-on-wet techniques through classes and painting along with his Joy of Painting. I learned to push trees out of my brushes, give little rocks a friend or two, and shape some happy clouds floating in a phthalo blue sky. Like anyone who watched Bob, I couldn’t help but to be struck by some of the simple and profound nuggets of wisdom he dropped along the way. During his show, Bob would say in his low, steady voice that “It’s hard to see things when you are too close. Take a step back and look,” or, “If you have light on light, you have nothing. If you have dark on dark, you basically have nothing. Just like in life. You gotta have a little sadness once in a while so you know when the good times come.”
Those small pieces remind me that there is often simple truth to be found in the most unlikely places. In addition to these little truths, the process of painting has helped me steady the busyness around me. I find that I am more mindful of a moment: the way colors blend in an early sunrise over the school building before I walk in, the fall leaves popping bright against grey autumn skies, and reflections pulled long across a lake’s edge. Those moments center me, and I find that same quiet, stillness when I break out my brushes and put paint to canvas.
It is my hope that others can find the simple truths and simple quiet joys in their own lives. For some, it won’t be at the end of a fan brush, but for some it might. I hope that I can help a few others find that joy as they move along their own painting journeys.
Time
Month Long Event (november)
Location
The Dunn Center - Garner Lobby
Organizer
mon02dec(dec 2)10:00 ammon13jan(jan 13)5:00 pmBob Ross Art ExhibitBringing 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 Dunn Center, located on
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 are $15 per person. Don’t miss this opportunity to see more of these fantastic little paintings!
Free admission for children under five.
Time
December 2 (Monday) 10:00 am - January 13 (Monday) 5:00 pm
Location
Mims Gallery - The Dunn Center
Organizer
january
novPaint Like Bob Ross ClassesExclusive Paint Class with CBR Instructor Melissa Pearce
Event Details
Join us for laughter, fun, and create a Happy Little Painting as you learn to use the wet-on-wet technique taught by Bob Ross on his
Event Details
Join us for laughter, fun, and create a Happy Little Painting as you learn to use the wet-on-wet technique taught by Bob Ross on his PBS show, The Joy of Painting, with Certified Bob Ross Instructor, Melissa Pearce! You’ll be painting along side Melissa as she instructs you.
Choose from 10 different classes that begin on Sunday, Nov. 17. Each class is on a Sunday afternoon and all supplies are included. Great Holiday gift for kids 12 and up or just a fun day painting with Melissa.
After class, display your work in the Gravely Gallery at the NC Wesleyan Dunn Center. Classes are for 12 years old and up, All supplies included.
Tickets: $60 each
SCHEDULE OF CLASSES BELOW.
SELECT CLASS TO PURCHASE TICKETS.
Sun, Nov 17, 2-5 pm
Class: Cool Waters, S4 E9
Sun, Nov 24, 2-5 pm
Class: Lake in the Valley, S26 E4
Sun, Dec 1, 2-5 pm
Class: Purple Splendor, S4 E1
Sun, Dec 8, 2-5 pm
Class: Aurora’s Dance, S29 E12
Sun, Dec 15, 2-5 pm
Class: Blue Moon Seascape, S3 E2
Sat, Dec 21, 2-5 pm
Class: Desert Glow, S21 E11
Sun, Dec 22, 2-5 pm
Class: By the Sea, S21 E8
Sun, Dec 29, 2-5 pm
Class Winter Frost, S10 E12
Sat, Jan 4, 2-5 pm
Class Morning Mist, S6 E3
Sun, Jan 5, 2-5 pm
Class Dimensions, S22 E7
ABOUT THE ARTIST
I live in a world of controlled chaos, creativity, and endless hope for the future. By day, I am a high school English teacher. I spend hours teaching, planning, grading, thinking about field trips and projects and extracurriculars. I am often in the whirlwind of ensuring students are ready for whatever step they choose to take once they graduate and move forward in life.
Finding myself caught in the busyness that is the lives of other people’s children and our education system, I realized I needed something grounding. In that moment, I began my painting journey, and it is truly a journey.
I began learning the Bob Ross wet-on-wet techniques through classes and painting along with his Joy of Painting. I learned to push trees out of my brushes, give little rocks a friend or two, and shape some happy clouds floating in a phthalo blue sky. Like anyone who watched Bob, I couldn’t help but to be struck by some of the simple and profound nuggets of wisdom he dropped along the way. During his show, Bob would say in his low, steady voice that “It’s hard to see things when you are too close. Take a step back and look,” or, “If you have light on light, you have nothing. If you have dark on dark, you basically have nothing. Just like in life. You gotta have a little sadness once in a while so you know when the good times come.”
Those small pieces remind me that there is often simple truth to be found in the most unlikely places. In addition to these little truths, the process of painting has helped me steady the busyness around me. I find that I am more mindful of a moment: the way colors blend in an early sunrise over the school building before I walk in, the fall leaves popping bright against grey autumn skies, and reflections pulled long across a lake’s edge. Those moments center me, and I find that same quiet, stillness when I break out my brushes and put paint to canvas.
It is my hope that others can find the simple truths and simple quiet joys in their own lives. For some, it won’t be at the end of a fan brush, but for some it might. I hope that I can help a few others find that joy as they move along their own painting journeys.
Time
Month Long Event (november)
Location
The Dunn Center - Garner Lobby
Organizer
mon02dec(dec 2)10:00 ammon13jan(jan 13)5:00 pmBob Ross Art ExhibitBringing 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 Dunn Center, located on
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 are $15 per person. Don’t miss this opportunity to see more of these fantastic little paintings!
Free admission for children under five.
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
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 Recital Hall, with showings at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m.
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.”
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 >
PURCHASE TICKETS NOW for 2 p.m. Show >
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
Organizer
february
fri07feb7:30 pmPurple Madness - Prince Tribute Band#1 America’s Prince Tribute Experience
Event Details
The “Purple Madness” is the ultimate celebration of the most widely beloved entertainer and profoundly influential artist of all-time. Bobby Miller presents an electrifying
Event Details
The “Purple Madness” is the ultimate celebration of the most widely beloved entertainer and profoundly influential artist of all-time. Bobby Miller presents an electrifying performance that can be best described as, high energy and a “must see” performance.
The Prince Purple Madness Tribute Show have all but perfected every last nuance in recreating the sights and sounds of the artist Prince.
For anyone who wasn’t fortunate enough to have witnessed Prince live show, the experience was undeniably one of the best live performances on the planet. It was with this idea in mind that Bobby Miller chose to re-create some of Prince most memorable concert moments. The Production team consist of Bobby Miller as the artist, backed by some of the most talented dancers and musicians that have toured the US and abroad. Collectively, the team consists of over a 100 years of music experience.
This event is part of our 2024-25 Season Series Tickets Package.* Purchase tickets in advance online or by calling the box office at 252.985.5197.
SPONSORED BY DON’S BODY SHOP & COLLISION CENTER
Time
(Friday) 7:30 pm
Location
The Dunn Center – Minges Auditorium
3400 N Wesleyan Blvd, Rocky Mount, NC 27804
