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september
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
*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
Time
(Saturday) 7:30 pm
Location
The Dunn Center – Minges Auditorium
3400 N Wesleyan Blvd, Rocky Mount, NC 27804
Organizer
october
thu03oct7:30 pmThe Ultimate Elvis Concert Starring Cote Deonath
Event Details
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
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
Event Details
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.
Sponsored By
*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
Event Details
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.
*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
Event Details
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.
*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
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
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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
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.
SUPPLIES INCLUDED:
- 12″ x 16″ canvas
- Brushes
- 1” (2)
- Fan
- Knife
- Script Liner
- Paints
Tickets are $60 and can be purchased HERE >
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
fri01nov7:30 pmDamn Tall BuildingsDunn Center Concert Performance
Event Details
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
*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
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
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.
SUPPLIES INCLUDED:
- 12″ x 16″ canvas
- Brushes
- 1” (2)
- Fan
- Knife
- Script Liner
- Paints
Tickets are $60 and can be purchased HERE >
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
tue17dec7:30 pmSwingin' Around the Christmas Tree
Event Details
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
Event Details
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
Time
(Tuesday) 7:30 pm
Location
The Dunn Center – Minges Auditorium
3400 N Wesleyan Blvd, Rocky Mount, NC 27804
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
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.
SUPPLIES INCLUDED:
- 12″ x 16″ canvas
- Brushes
- 1” (2)
- Fan
- Knife
- Script Liner
- Paints
Tickets are $60 and can be purchased HERE >
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
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
