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“Gone with the Wind” Exhibit Blows into Elizabeth City June 1!

“Gone with the Wind” film fans,  this is the moment you’ve been waiting for! Beginning Saturday, June 1 (and to run through Dec. 31, 2013) the Museum of the Albemarle here in Elizabeth City will host the wildly popular exhibit Real to … Continue reading

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One “Spudtacular” Festival this Saturday in Elizabeth City!

Everyone will want to be in downtown Elizabeth City this Saturday, May 18, for the North Carolina Potato Festival!  This award-winning festival opens at 10 a.m. with the National Potato Peeling Competition on Main Street and the Little Miss Tater Tot Contest in … Continue reading

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Fun Activities for All at Port Discover this Weekend!

On Friday, in conjunction with First Friday ArtWalk, Port Discover offers 1st Friday Kids Art-In to its members, on Friday, May 3 from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm. Parents let your children come to Port Discover to create some kid-friendly art … Continue reading

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Southern Hotel Rocks the Block with Good Times Tomorrow!

Join us tomorrow, April 27, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in downtown Elizabeth City for a day of family fun celebrating the Shoppes at the Southern Hotel and it’s history! Dating to 1872, this Elizabeth City landmark was once the site … Continue reading

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Summer Art, Clay and Theatre Camps

Summer is around the corner and it is time to sign your young artists up for Summer Camp. Arts of the Albemarle is pleased to offer Art, Clay and Theatre Camps for children ages 5 -18. The camps are structured for … Continue reading

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First Friday ARTWalk in Elizabeth City

Arts of the Albemarle will celebrate with art, music and friends this First Friday, April 5. The Jaquelin Jenkins Gallery will feature works by painter Donna Higgins Colson and glass artist Ann Marie Bucchino. Additionally, the 516 Gallery will feature works by … Continue reading

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Eastern NC’s Largest Rug Show Extended through March!

Arts of the Albemarle’s annual Middle Eastern Rug Show has been extended through the month of March. Stop by The Center today! We have a variety of handmade rugs for your liking. AOA is open Monday- Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more … Continue reading

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From Planet Earth to Water Street

Ever wondered what the rising water levels would do to our coastlines or to the places in Elizabeth City that are below sea level? If so, be sure to attend Port Discover’s Science Café this March! Dr. Dean Carpenter and Jim Hawhee, … Continue reading

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Get Ready for the Winter Broadway Showcase!

Arts of the Albemarle’s after school children’s theatre program, The Center Players, is presenting another fantastic musical. This time it is all about Broadway! The Winter Broadway Showcase is a combination of selections from the broadway shows”Oliver,” “Cinderella,” “Civil War,” “Oklahoma,” “Into the … Continue reading

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Elizabeth City is a Theatre Town

You have to know that when the New Year kicks off with a sold out concert by North Carolina singer/songwriter Jeanne Jolly, it’s going to be a good year for the arts in Elizabeth City. January is only half way … Continue reading

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