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Another Big Weekend at The Center

Posted on February 27, 2013 by Natalie Peel

Arts of the Albemarle is celebrating its four-year anniversary with a jam-packed weekend of fun! Starting on Friday, March 1, come downtown for the First Friday ARTWalk where The Center will transform into The Middle East with its annual Rug Show. AOA … Continue reading →

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Museum Sifts Through the Sands of Time

Posted on February 18, 2013 by Elizabeth City Rose

The poet Henry Wadsworth Longfellow told us that great men will leave behind “footprints in the sands of time.” The folks at Museum of the Albemarle know this all too well, and they’ve been busy unearthing some of those footprints … Continue reading →

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AOA Marks African-American Month with “Freedom Train”

Posted on February 13, 2013 by Natalie Peel

Arts of the Albemarle and The Hurrah Player’s celebrate African American month at The Maguire Theatre in downtown Elizabeth City on Friday, Feb. 22 at 7 p.m. The Hurrah Players from Norfolk, Va., will travel to Elizabeth City for another amazing performance, this time … Continue reading →

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For the Love of ART

Posted on February 6, 2013 by Natalie Peel

Love is in the air, and Arts of the Albemarle is the place to find that unique gift in Downtown Elizabeth City. We offer a selection of different items such as handmade Valentine’s Day candles and jewelry just for her. Give the … Continue reading →

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Enhance Our Downtown in the New Year!

Posted on December 21, 2012 by RebeccaCross

As we face the close of a year and the beginning of a new one, why not resolve to support your local community by spending more time, and resources, downtown? Our Elizabeth City downtown business owners bring diversity and uniqueness to our … Continue reading →

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The Gift You’re Looking for is Right Here

Posted on December 18, 2012 by Elizabeth City Rose

The gift you’re looking for this holiday season is right here in Elizabeth City. Downtown, along the waterfront, we have a collection of unique shops and galleries that specialize in one-of-a-kind handmade crafts and beautiful art. In this corner of … Continue reading →

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Christmas on Main this Weekend at AOA

Posted on December 12, 2012 by Natalie Peel

Arts of the Albemarle has a lot of traditions, one of which is our annual benefit production, Christmas on Main.  The Christmas show, written and directed by Peter Thomson, tells a little tale about Elizabeth City at Christmas. The cast has over … Continue reading →

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Holiday Shopping Easy with Downtown Discount Card!

Posted on December 8, 2012 by RebeccaCross

Elizabeth City Downtown, Inc. has created a special Downtown Discount Card for you to use this Holiday Season and beyond! For only $10 you can have this card to support our downtown businesses and save money at places like Cypress Creek Grill, … Continue reading →

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Celebrating the Arts this Christmas Season…

Posted on December 5, 2012 by Natalie Peel

Arts of the Albemarle will host December’s First Friday ARTWalk on Dec. 7 with a list of talented artists. Plein air painter Fred Saunders, along with AOA’s featured November and December artists, will show their current work. Fred took first place with one of his watercolor … Continue reading →

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One Night Only! The Virginia Symphony in Elizabeth City

Posted on November 28, 2012 by Natalie Peel

Arts of the Albemarle is elated to bring The Virginia Symphony to Elizabeth City. The bold sounds of the VSO Brass will ring in the holiday season with a blast! Featuring the gifted musicians from the VSO brass and percussion sections, … Continue reading →

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