Fall 2009 Newsletter

Benjamin F. Long, IV
Frescoes of St. Paul's Episcopal Church

In celebration of Black History month, a concert will be held on Saturday, February 20, 2010 at First Baptist Church corner of 6th and D street, North Wilkesboro at 7 pm. The concert will feature Stephen Williams (above) from Winston Salem who has opened for Andrea Crouch, the Winans and many others. Local church choirs, New Damascus Baptist Church, Rickard Chapel AME Zion and Pleasant Hill Baptist Church will sing three selections of spirituals and gospels. The concert is funded in part by the Cultural Arts Council of Wilkes and Department of Cultural Resources through Grassroots Funding. The mission of the CAC of Wilkes is to foster, promote and increase art awareness in Wilkes County and surrounding areas.

The Wilkes Playmakers, Key City Grille and the Cultural Arts Council of Wilkes will partner for two evenings of dinner and "murder" on Friday, February 26 and Saturday, February 27. 

This fundraiser is an interactive drama set in the roaring 20's slightly out of town, Speakeasy, (Benton Hall). "Murder at the Four Deuces" engages the dinner guests into assisting the detective find the weapon, the murderer and determine which
room the murder took place.

"Carrie Crooner Ravioli will provide a few tunes in the nightclub" states Cathy H. McKenzie, CAC of Wilkes Executive Director "and one can expect the unexpected to take place
in the poker/pool room".  The mystery is filled with blackmail, bribery and nefarious schemes.

$25 tickets will include a password which must be given to the Bouncer for entry into the Speakeasy.  Dinner and cash bar  will be provided by Key City Grille of North Wilkesboro. The "guests" will be served delicious mini beef wellington,
firecracker shrimp, vegetable and dessert. Guests may dress in 20's attire or semi formal attire representing the roaring 20's era.

Purchase tickets by calling 838-7529, 838-1076 or online at www.wilkesplaymakers.com (click on tickets).  If purchasing tickets via phone, leave your name, number and the night
you wish to attend and a representative will get back to you. Mastercard and Visa accepted. Space is limited.

Town Hall Exhibit Dec. 15, 2009 - Feb. 8, 2010: works by Dr. Sandra Swaringen and Megan Swaringen. View photo album of works on exhibit.

FEBRUARY 2010

2- 9 "Mother and Daughter" Art Exhibit featuring Megan Swaringen and Dr. Sandra Swaringen; Wilkesboro Town Hall. Open Mon-Fri 9 am-5 pm. FREE.
 
2- 27 "Nature's Way: An exhibit of photography featuring Erik Dahlager, Douglas Gross, and D. Rex Miller", Wilkes Art Gallery; FREE.
 
2 Youth Art Celebration Opening, Wilkes Art Gallery; 5-7 pm.

2-4  Wilkes Playmakers production of "High School Musical II" directed by Karen Reynolds, Benton Hall; 7:30 pm. Call 838-7529 for ticket information.

4 TheatreworksUSA presents "the Lion,the Witch and the Wardrobe", Grade 5; Walker Center.

5 Hometown Opry presents A.L. Woods, Main Street Pawn Shop; 7 am-9 am. FREE.

6 Peer Helper Talent Show, sponsored by the Communities in School, Stone Center; 6 pm. 

10 "Sweetheart Dinner Theatre" present by the Wilkes Community College Culinary and Theatre Department; Three One Act Plays; "Take Five", "Case of a Tale Told by and Idiot", and "Mixed Emotions"; The Walker Center, 7:30 pm. Tickets $5.

11 "Sweetheart Dinner Theatre" present by the Wilkes Community College Culinary and Theatre Department; Three One Act Plays; "Take Five", "Case of a Tale Told by and Idiot", and "Mixed Emotions"; The Walker Center, 6:30 pm. Plays with Dessert Buffet $10. Call for reservations at 838-6260.

12 Hometown Opry presents New Horizons, Main Street Pawn Shop; 7 am-9 am. FREE.

12, 13 "Sweetheart Dinner Theatre" present by the Wilkes Community College Culinary and Theatre Department. Prime Rib Buffet and Three One Act Plays; "Take Five", "Case of a Tale Told by and Idiot", and "Mixed Emotions"; The Walker Center,6:30 pm. Tickets with Dinner $25. Call for reservations at 838-6260. 

19 Hometown Opry presents Stan Bobbit, Main Street Pawn Shop; 7 am-9 am. FREE.

20 Concert Celebrating Black History featuring Stephen Williams, New Damascus Baptist church choir, Pleasant Hill Baptist church choir and Rickard Chapel AME Zion church choir; First Baptist Church corner 6th & D Street, North Wilkesboro; 7 pm.  FREE.

23 All county High School Band performance, The Walker Center; 7 pm.

25 "Hairspray", The Walker Center. Call 838-6260 for ticket information.

26  Hometown Opry presents None of the Above, Main Street Pawn Shop; 7 am-9 am. FREE.

26, 27 "Murder at the Four Deuces", interactive murder mystery drama sponsored by the CAC of Wilkes and the Wilkes Playmakers. Food and cash bar provided by Key City Grille; 6 pm.
Tickets $25 per person and can be purchased by calling 838-PLAY or 838-1076 or www.wilkesplaymakers.com.
Limited seating.

If you have art programs/projects you like listed in the Art Nexus, contact the CAC of Wilkes at 838-1076 or info@cacwilkes.com.

The Benjamin Long Frescoes are open Monday-Friday in the Commons at St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Wilkesboro, NC.

Wilkes County Barn Quilts Brochure

CAC of Wilkes Board of Directors

Chad Treadway, President
Steven Lowe, President Elect
Keith Deveaurex, Vice President
Chris Smith, Treasurer
Mia Brown, Secretary

Judy Bainbridge
Nolan Belk
Mia Brown
Dr. Fay Byrd
Hazel Chapman
Nancy Craven
Paulette Norman
Paul Robinson
Cathy H. McKenzie PT Executive Director/Program Coordinator

© Cultural Arts Council of Wilkes
Cathy H. McKenzie, P.T. Executive Director and Program Coordinator of CAC of Wilkes
PO Box 838 Wilkesboro, NC 28697 Tel./Fax: 336-838-1076 info@cacwilkes.org
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Shown at top: Wilkes County Frescoes by artist, Benjamin F. Long, IV. These beautiful frescoes serve as the inspiration to this website's design. Learn more about these frescoes.