91ӣ����Ƶ is giving the public a rare, in-depth look at the New York Theatre Ballet’s signature outreach initiative. A special screening of the documentary, “LIFT,” will take place Thursday, Jan. 22, in the McIntyre Auditorium on ECC’s Tarboro campus. The film explores the ballet’s mission and its profound impact on young people, highlighting how the program introduces ballet to homeless and underserved youth.

Misty Copeland, executive producer and principal advisor for the documentary, notes that “LIFT” reveals the transformative power of dance. “The beauty and complexity in each of the stories told show that hope, resilience and dance can be the lifeblood that saves lives,” says Copeland.

This same life-changing training will be offered to more than 900 local students on March 4, followed by a free New York Theatre Ballet performance on March 5. Attendees of the “LIFT” screening may also donate to ECC. Contributions will support the ballet troupe by helping cover expenses for the student workshop and the New York Theatre Ballet performance.

A reception will begin at 6 p.m., with the documentary screening starting at 6:35 p.m.

“After seeing ‘LIFT,’ I believe you will see exactly why this mission is so vital for Edgecombe County,” says Doneva Chavis, ECC’s cultural arts director. For more information, contact Chavis at (252) 618-6618.

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Yazmin Lopez, an Early Childhood Education student at 91ӣ����Ƶ, uses an ice cream cone to create a Christmas tree during an EDU 151 Creative Activities class. Students create visual recipe charts so that preschoolers who cannot yet read can look at the charts and prepare simple recipes. Spring semester classes at ECC begin January 7. Learn more at edgecombe.edu.

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The Barter Players will perform “The Red Badge of Courage” on Friday, January 31, at 7:30 p.m. in Keihin Auditorium.

91ӣ����Ƶ offers plenty of upcoming opportunities for entertainment and cultural enrichment in 2020.

The first event of the Edgecombe Performance Series this calendar year takes place on Friday, January 31, at 7:30 p.m. with the Barter Players performing “The Red Badge of Courage.”

Adapted from the novel by American author Stephen Crane, the story follows a young soldier during the Civil War. are $10 for adults and $5 for students (Pre-K through college).

The College will celebrate Black History Month in February with two special events.

The Bright Star Touring Theatre will perform “Freedom Songs: The Music of Black History” on Tuesday, February 11, at 7:30 p.m.

From the work songs of the fields of people who were enduring the bonds of slavery, to ragtime, jazz, R&B, and the inspired spirituals of the Civil Rights movement, this play follows the compelling story of the role that music played in the history of Black Americans.

Funding for this event is provided by the Furman-Mathewson Trust of Edgecombe County Memorial Library. Admission is free, but reserved seating tickets are required.

ECC’s annual Black History Month program is set for Wednesday, February 19, at 11:30 a.m. in McIntyre Auditorium on the Tarboro campus. The theme is “Black Farming: Its History and Relevance to Sustainability in Our Communities.” The public is invited to this free event, which is sponsored by the Student Government Association, the Student Success Center, and the Division of College and Career Readiness.

The Edgecombe Performance Series brings the New York Theatre Ballet back to Tarboro for its eighth consecutive appearance at ECC. The program of classical and contemporary dance begins at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, March 19.

Funding for this event is provided by the Furman Mathewson Trust of Edgecombe County Memorial Library. Admission is free, but reserved seating tickets are required.

The College’s annual Global Education Spring Symposium is set for March 25-26 in the Barnes Auditorium on the Rocky Mount campus. The topic is “Let’s Talk Trash: Encouraging Sustainability and Environmental Stewardship.”

The two-day symposium will feature lectures and panel discussions. All Global Education Spring Symposium events are free and open to the public.

The final event of the 2019-2020 season of the Edgecombe Performance Series will be held on Tuesday, April 21, when the Tarboro Choral Society presents “Opera Returns to Tarboro” at 7:30 p.m. The group was formed in 2018 under the leadership of Dr. Nettie Jean Williams.

“Opera Returns to Tarboro” will feature a choir of 40 singers with soloists and a 30-piece orchestra conducted by Dr. Williams. Admission is free, but reserved seating tickets are required.

All Edgecombe Performance Series events take place in Keihin Auditorium on the Tarboro campus. Tickets are available through the ECC Box Office. Please contact Cultural Arts Director Eric Greene at (252) 618-6618.

On Saturday, April 25, ECC’s annual Historic Preservation Trades Fair will be held at the Norfleet House on the Tarboro campus. From 9 a.m. until 4 p.m., guests can observe preservation demonstrations and exhibits involving masonry, roofing, woodworking, window repair, and other crafts and trades. Fee is $25.

We look forward to seeing you at 91ӣ����Ƶ in 2020. For more information on any of these performances and events, please call (252) 823-5166.

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Each year, ECC presents a series of artistic performances in Keihin Auditorium on the Tarboro campus, located at 2009 West Wilson Street.

Season Fifteen performances include:

• Pitt Community College Symphony Orchestra
  Tuesday, October 22, 7 p.m.

The Pitt Community College Symphony Orchestra returns to Tarboro to perform its fall concert on Tuesday, October 22. PCCSO is a collaborative effort between the college and the community to offer an educational orchestra for both students and members of the community. The program is currently in its ninth season under the direction of Michael Stephenson.

Admission is free to the general public, and no tickets are required.

• Carolina Blue
  Saturday, November 9, 7:30 p.m.

Carolina Blue is a Brevard, NC-based band whose roots run deep in the tradition of Bill Monroe. The group won the South Carolina state bluegrass championship at RenoFest in 2011. The band also received its first Vocal Group of the Year nomination at the 2018 SPBGMA Awards Show.

Reserved seating tickets are $15 for adults and $10 for students (Pre-K through college).

• North Carolina Symphony Holiday Pops Concert
  Wednesday, December 11, 7:30 p.m.

Founded in 1932 and subsequently the first state-supported symphony in the country, the North Carolina Symphony is a vital and honored component of North Carolina’s cultural life. The Holiday Pops Concert has become a tradition in Tarboro. Led by Associate Conductor Wesley Schulz, the concert will feature seasonal and classical favorites, and the beloved holiday sing-along.

Tickets are $25 for adults and $10 for students (Pre-K through college).

• The Barter Players perform The Red Badge of Courage
  Friday, January 31, 2020, 7:30 p.m.

The Civil War had been raging for two years when young Henry Fleming decided to enlist in the Army. On the eve of his first big battle, Henry fears what he will do when the bullets start to fly. Before the battle is over, Henry will have to decide for himself what it means to be a man.

Reserved seating tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for students (Pre-K through college).

• Bright Star Touring Theatre performs Freedom Songs: The Music of Black History
  Tuesday, February 11, 2020, 7:30 p.m.

From the work songs of the fields of people who were enduring the bonds of slavery, to ragtime, jazz, R&B, and the inspired spirituals of the Civil Rights movement, this play follows the compelling story of the role that music played in the history of Black Americans. Sponsored by the Furman Mathewson Trust of Edgecombe County Memorial Library.

Admission is free, but reserved seating tickets are required.

• New York Theatre Ballet
  Thursday, March 19, 2020, 7:30 p.m.

The New York Theatre Ballet will make its eighth consecutive appearance in the Edgecombe Performance Series. NYTB has earned national acclaim for its restoration and revival of small masterworks by great choreographers and for its innovative hour-long ballets based on children’s literature. Sponsored by the Furman Mathewson Trust of Edgecombe County Memorial Library.

Admission is free, but reserved seating tickets are required.

• Tarboro Choral Society, Opera Returns to Tarboro
  Tuesday, April 21, 2020, 7:30 p.m.

The Tarboro Choral Society is a non-profit organization formed in 2018 under the leadership of Dr. Nettie Jean Williams. Opera Returns to Tarboro will feature a choir of 40 singers with soloists and a 30-piece orchestra conducted by Dr. Williams. The program will include selections from Carmen, Madame Butterfly, Il Trovatore, and La Traviata among others.

Admission is free, but reserved seating tickets are required.

Edgecombe Performance Series season tickets go on sale September 23 and cost $45 for adults (save $5) and $25 for students (Pre-K through college). Season ticket holders are invited to attend two pre-show receptions on December 11 and March 19.

Tickets for all Edgecombe Performance Series events are available through the ECC Box Office on the Tarboro campus. Single show tickets for November 9, December 11, and January 31 also are available online at .

For more information, please call Cultural Arts Director at (252) 618-6618.

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The annual ECC Job Fair is set for Friday, March 15, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. in the Fleming Building on the Tarboro campus. Shown (l-r) at last year’s Job Fair are Tiffany Applewhite, Paris Savage, and Bridgestone representatives Lakesha Alston and Zack Doyle.

Recent warm weather heralds the coming spring. At 91ӣ����Ƶ, spring semester is a season of learning opportunities and entertainment that are unique in the Twin Counties.

Students can get ahead or catch up on college work through eight-week classes that meet March 11-May 7. These fast-paced courses cover the same amount of material as traditional 16-week classes. Choose from 25 courses, 17 are online. Topics include medical terminology, NC history, and critical thinking. Contact admissions@edgecombe.edu.

On March 14-15, the College will hold its annual Global Education Spring Symposium on the Rocky Mount campus.

The theme of the two-day event is “Embracing the Culture of Change.” Presentations will examine the challenges that face ECC’s diverse community of students, faculty, and staff, and their communities.

ECC President Dr. Greg McLeod will present the keynote address on the “Culture of Inclusive Studenthood” at 2:30 p.m. on Thursday, March 14, in McBryde Auditorium in the Lamm Building.

Other sessions will focus on the culture of careers, the culture of inclusion and diversity, the culture of technology and obsolescence, and the culture of academy.

Thursday events begin at 1 p.m. and meet in McBryde Auditorium of the Lamm Building. A 4:30 p.m. reception will conclude the day.

Friday events begin at 9 a.m. in the Barnes Building auditorium and end with closing remarks at 12 p.m.

All Global Education Spring Symposium events are free and open to the public.

The annual is set for Friday, March 15, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. in the Fleming Building on the Tarboro campus. Job seekers should dress to impress and bring plenty of resumes.

College employees will provide resume review services. The is free to students and the community. If any companies would like to participate, please contact Teresa Bottoms at 823-5166, ext. 331.

Making its seventh consecutive appearance in the Edgecombe Performance Series, the New York Theatre Ballet will perform classical and contemporary dance at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, March 21.

Thanks to the support of the Furman Mathewson Memorial Trust, this performance is free to the public, but tickets are required. Tickets are available through the ECC Box Office. Please call Cultural Arts Director Eric Greene at (252) 823-5166, ext. 187.

Edgecombe Performance Series events are held in Keihin Auditorium on the Tarboro campus.

The College’s annual Historic Preservation Trades Fair is set for Saturday, April 27, at the Norfleet House on the Tarboro campus.

A unique event, this daylong fair features preservation demonstrations in roofing, masonry, stained glass, window repair, floor repair, and historic carpentry methods, among other topics. Sessions begin at 9 a.m. and rotate throughout the day until 4 o’clock.

The $50 registration fee includes all programs and lunch.

We look forward to seeing you at 91ӣ����Ƶ for learning and entertainment this spring. For more information on any of these events, please call (252) 823-5166.

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Join ECC on December 5 for the NC Symphony Holiday Pops concert.

Enjoy seasonal and classical favorites during an evening of holiday music with the North Carolina Symphony on December 5 at 91ӣ����Ƶ.

The concert is the second event in Season Fourteen of the Edgecombe Performance Series.

The beloved North Carolina Symphony Holiday Pops concert is an annual tradition in Tarboro. Led by Associate Conductor Wesley Schulz, the concert will feature familiar favorites, including selections from Irving Berlin, Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov, and Leroy Anderson, among others.

Familiar melodies like “The Christmas Song,” “White Christmas,” and “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer” performed by a full symphony orchestra are sure to lift your holiday spirits. The program also features two arrangements by Chicago based composer James M. Stephenson, including “Holiday Overture” and “A Holly Jolly Sing Along.”

This year’s concert takes place on Wednesday, December 5, at 7:30 p.m. in Keihin Auditorium on the Tarboro campus. General admission tickets are $25 for adults and $10 for students (Pre-K through college).

Tickets for all Edgecombe Performance Series events are available through the ECC Box Office on the Tarboro campus. Tickets for the December 5 Holiday Pops and February 1 Barter Players events are also . Season tickets and March 21 New York Theatre Ballet tickets are available through the ECC Box Office only.

For more information, please call Cultural Arts Director Eric Greene at (252) 823-5166, ext. 187.

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Music, dance, and drama are the themes of performances in the upcoming fourteenth season of 91ӣ����Ƶ’s Edgecombe Performance Series.

Each year, the College presents a series of performances for the community in a variety of artistic disciplines. All Performance Series events take place in Keihin Auditorium on the Tarboro campus, located at 2009 West Wilson Street.

The 2018-2019 Edgecombe Performance Series lineup is:

Pitt Community College Symphony Orchestra
Sunday, October 28, 3 p.m.

With more than 60 musicians, the Pitt Community College Symphony Orchestra is a collaborative effort between the college and the community to offer an educational orchestra for both students and members of the community. The philosophy of the orchestra is to bring together musicians from a variety of backgrounds and ability levels. The program is currently in its eighth season, under the direction of Michael Stephenson. On Sunday, October 28, the group will perform its annual fall concert in Tarboro, which begins at 3 p.m. General admission is free to the public, and no tickets are required.

North Carolina Symphony Holiday Pops
Wednesday, December 5, 7:30 p.m.

The beloved North Carolina Symphony Holiday Pops Concert is an annual tradition in Tarboro. Led by Associate Conductor Wesley Schulz, the concert will feature familiar seasonal and classical favorites, and the popular holiday sing-along. This year’s concert takes place on Wednesday, December 5, beginning at 7:30 p.m. General admission tickets are $25 for adults and $10 for students (Pre-K through college).

The Barter Players Perform The Scarlet Letter
Friday, February 1, 7:30 p.m.

ECC is pleased to welcome The Barter Players back to Tarboro for a third consecutive season. The theatre troupe is based at the historic Barter Theatre in Abingdon, Virginia. The Players will perform The Princess and the Pea for area kindergarteners and first graders in the morning, followed by an evening performance of Nathaniel Hawthorne’s The Scarlet Letter for the general public, beginning at 7:30 p.m. Reserved seating tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for students (Pre-K through college).

New York Theatre Ballet
Thursday, March 21, 7:30 p.m.

The New York Theatre Ballet will make its seventh consecutive appearance in the Edgecombe Performance Series. Under the direction of founder and Artistic Director Diana Byer, the company will perform for the public on Thursday, March 21, at 7:30 p.m., followed by an educational performance for area second and third graders on Friday morning. This event is sponsored by the Furman Mathewson Trust of Edgecombe County Memorial Library. Admission is free, but reserved seating tickets are required.

Tickets for all Edgecombe Performance Series events (when required) are available through the ECC Box Office on the Tarboro campus. Tickets for the December 5 Holiday Pops and February 1 Barter Players events are also available online at . Season tickets and New York Theatre Ballet tickets are available through the ECC Box Office only.

For more information, please call Cultural Arts Director Eric Greene at (252) 823-5166, ext. 187.

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91ӣ����Ƶ is pleased to welcome the Barter Players back to Tarboro on Friday, January 26, at 7:30 p.m.

The theatre troupe, based at the historic Barter Theatre in Abingdon, Virginia, will perform an adaptation of Jack London’s “The Call of the Wild” as part of Season Thirteen of the Edgecombe Performance Series, which brings world class entertainment to Tarboro and Edgecombe County.

Each year, ECC plans a series of performances for the community in a variety of artistic disciplines. All performance series events take place in Keihin Auditorium on the Tarboro campus, located at 2009 West Wilson Street.

The show, adapted from Jack London’s text by Catherine Bush, is one of the most acclaimed productions in Barter Players history. In this gripping tale, a heroic dog named Buck is kidnapped from his master’s home and forced to serve as a sled dog in the Alaskan Gold Rush.

In his struggle to survive, he quickly learns the “law of club and fang” while giving his unswerving loyalty to the man who saves his life. In the end, Buck must choose between living in a man’s world and answering the call of the wild.

The event is sponsored by the Furman Mathewson Trust of Edgecombe County Memorial Library. Admission is free, but reserved seating tickets are required.

Tickets for all Edgecombe Performance Series events are available through the ECC Box Office on the Tarboro campus. For more information, please contact Cultural Arts Director Eric Greene at greenee@edgecombe.edu or (252) 823-5166, ext. 187.

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The Pitt Community College Symphony Orchestra will perform at 91ӣ����Ƶ on Sunday, October 29.

A free concert by the Pitt Community College Symphony Orchestra on Sunday, October 29, will feature a Halloween costume contest for kids.

The lucky winner of the contest will have an opportunity to conduct the orchestra.

The concert, which begins at 3 p.m., is the second of six shows in Season Thirteen of the Edgecombe Performance Series. All performance series events take place in Keihin Auditorium on the Tarboro campus, located at 2009 West Wilson Street.

With more than sixty musicians, the Pitt Community College Symphony Orchestra is a collaborative effort between the college and the community to offer an educational orchestra for both students and members of the community. The philosophy of the orchestra is to bring together musicians from a variety of backgrounds and ability levels.

The program is currently in its seventh season, under the direction of Michael Stephenson. On Sunday, October 29, the group will perform in Tarboro for the first time. Their annual fall concert will feature music appropriate for Halloween by the Russian composer Alexander Borodin (Polovtsian Dances) and the Norwegian composer Edward Grieg (Peer Gynt Suite, No. 1).

Several works written just for winds and the Pitt Community College Flute Choir also will be part of the program. The concert will conclude with a stirring rendition of the “Pirates of the Caribbean” performed by the entire Pitt Community College Symphony Orchestra.

The event is very family friendly, and the annual Halloween Costume Contest for children twelve and under will certainly be a crowd favorite. Children are encouraged to wear their Halloween costumes and enter the contest. The winner will have an opportunity to conduct the orchestra.

General admission is free to the public, and no tickets are required. The group will accept donations to benefit the Pitt Community College Music Fund.

Tickets for all other Edgecombe Performance Series events are available through the ECC Box Office on the Tarboro campus. Tickets for the December 6 NC Symphony Holiday Pops and March 2 Le Cirque Esprit events are also available online at . Season tickets are available through the ECC Box Office only.

For more information, please call Cultural Arts Director Eric Greene at (252) 823-5166, ext. 187.

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