The Dunn Center Archives | 麻豆原创 /event-organizer/dunn-center-for-the-performing-arts/ North Carolina Wesleyan (Rocky Mount, NC) is a four-year coeducational, liberal arts university, with a number of preprofessional programs, founded in 1956. Thu, 19 Mar 2026 14:41:19 +0000 en-US hourly 1 /wp-content/uploads/2016/06/favicon-16x16-1.png The Dunn Center Archives | 麻豆原创 /event-organizer/dunn-center-for-the-performing-arts/ 32 32 Whose Live Anyway? /events/whose-live-anyway/ /events/whose-live-anyway/#respond Fri, 02 Jan 2026 20:14:00 +0000 Event has been canceled due to inclement weather. If you have already purchased a ticket, refunds will be given as soon as possible. We apologize for the inconvenience. The current cast members of the Emmy-nominated TV show Whose Line Is It Anyway? are proud to present their new improv tour: WHOSE LIVE ANYWAY? WHOSE LIVE […]

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Event has been canceled due to inclement weather. If you have already purchased a ticket, refunds will be given as soon as possible. We apologize for the inconvenience.

The current cast members of the Emmy-nominated TV show Whose Line Is It Anyway? are proud to present their new improv tour:

WHOSE LIVE ANYWAY? is 90 minutes of hilarious improvised comedy and song all based on audience suggestions, leaving you gasping with the very witty scenes they invent before your eyes. Audience participation is key to the show so bring your suggestions and you might be asked to join the cast onstage! showcases some of the improv games made famous on the long-running as well as some exciting new ones, featuring musical direction by Laura Hall.

Featured comedians are Greg Proops, Jeff B. Davis, Ryan Stiles and Joel Murray.

All ages are welcomed, but please note that some 鈥淧G-13鈥 language will be used during the performance.

FREE PARKING


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Nash County High Schools Art Exhibit /events/nash-county-high-schools-art-exhibit/ /events/nash-county-high-schools-art-exhibit/#respond Mon, 24 Nov 2025 14:13:03 +0000 /?post_type=ajde_events&p=60042 Exact dates and details to be announced at a later date. Artists:聽Kelly Williams and Shelley Mahoney聽 Exhibition Dates:聽October-November 2026

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Exact dates and details to be announced at a later date.

Artists:聽Kelly Williams and Shelley Mahoney聽

Exhibition Dates:聽October-November 2026

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William Manley and Bo Banes Exhibition /events/william-manley-and-bo-banes-exhibition%ef%bf%bc/ /events/william-manley-and-bo-banes-exhibition%ef%bf%bc/#respond Mon, 24 Nov 2025 13:59:28 +0000 /?post_type=ajde_events&p=60039 Showing: April 3- May 29, 2026 Reception: Sunday April 12, 20263-5 pm CONVERGE “Where Visions Meet” What began as a shared interest in photography grew into something deeper. As photography associates, William Manley and Bo Baines crossed paths through the craft鈥攅xchanging ideas, techniques, and perspectives. Over time, that connection evolved into a real friendship rooted […]

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Showing:
April 3- May 29, 2026

Reception:
Sunday April 12, 2026
3-5 pm

CONVERGE “Where Visions Meet”

What began as a shared interest in photography grew into something deeper. As photography associates, William Manley and Bo Baines crossed paths through the craft鈥攅xchanging ideas, techniques, and perspectives. Over time, that connection evolved into a real friendship rooted in mutual respect, inspiration, and growth.

Though our visual styles and creative approaches differ, we鈥檝e continuously challenged and encouraged one another to see further, push harder, and create with intention. This exhibition represents that journey鈥攖wo distinct visions shaped by individual experiences, now brought together in a shared space.

“Converge” is a reflection of collaboration without compromise. Separate bodies of work. One room. A meeting point where perspective, light, and story come together.

We invite you to step into this shared space, explore each vision, and experience where they meet.

William Manley Photography
Bo Baines Photography

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Eric McRay Art Exhibit /events/eric-mcrae-art-exhibit/ /events/eric-mcrae-art-exhibit/#respond Mon, 24 Nov 2025 13:56:01 +0000 /?post_type=ajde_events&p=60038 Join us for an opening day reception with eastern NC artist Eric McRay as he displays artwork in the Mims Gallery. This event and art showing is FREE to the public. ReceptionFebruary 12, 5-7pmMims Gallery @ The Dunn Center 鈥淲hile outward beauty is often celebrated, it is the inter-beauty of the African diaspora that reveals […]

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Join us for an opening day reception with eastern NC artist Eric McRay as he displays artwork in the Mims Gallery. This event and art showing is FREE to the public.

Reception
February 12, 5-7pm
Mims Gallery @ The Dunn Center

While outward beauty is often celebrated, it is the inter-beauty of the African diaspora that reveals its true power: the strength, faith, and wisdom that sustain communities across time.鈥澛

麻豆原创 Eric McRay

Raleigh-based artist Eric McRay, born and raised in Washington, D.C., uses collage as a means of storytelling, transformation, and connection. His work explores the human figure as an entity of change within theatrical and narrative spaces, drawing inspiration from African-American culture, Biblical themes, art history, and pop culture. At the core, McRay鈥檚 art is rooted in personal and familial relationships, seeking to balance individual memory with universal experience.鈥淐ollage is inserting pieces of the real world into a constructed one,鈥 McRay explains. In his practice, fragments of painted papers, earlier artworks, photographs, fabric, and found imagery are cut, torn, and reassembled into layered compositions on paper, board, or canvas. This process of spontaneous invention creates works that dissolve boundaries between art and life, high culture and everyday experience. McRay earned a BFA on scholarship from the Maryland Institute College of Art and has exhibited widely since 1987. A central figure in North Carolina鈥檚 art scene, he joined Artspace in 1998 and City Market Artist Collective in 2020. His work is held in major corporate, university, and private collections, and has been featured nationally and internationally through the U.S. State Department鈥檚 Art in Embassies Program.
Visit  and follow mcraystudios on Facebook and Instagram.

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Ali Siddiq: In The Shadows /events/ali-siddiq-in-the-shadows/ /events/ali-siddiq-in-the-shadows/#respond Tue, 28 Oct 2025 22:24:06 +0000 SOLD OUT January 9th, 2026 at 7:00pm. Ali Siddiq is a stand-up comedian and public speaker out of Houston, TX. In 2024, Vulture called him stand-up comedy鈥檚 most prolific storyteller. Ali鈥檚 unique style of stand-up originated behind the walls of incarceration, an incubator for interesting experiences and good stories. Comedy Specials He is the first comedian to ever release a 4-part series of […]

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SOLD OUT

January 9th, 2026 at 7:00pm.

 is a stand-up comedian and public speaker out of Houston, TX. In 2024, Vulture called him stand-up comedy鈥檚 most prolific storyteller. Ali鈥檚 unique style of stand-up originated behind the walls of incarceration, an incubator for interesting experiences and good stories.

Comedy Specials

He is the first comedian to ever release a 4-part series of comedy specials, The Domino Effect 1-4, which has over 40 million views combined on YouTube. In 2022, Ali released two new hour specials鈥 THE DOMINO EFFECT on YouTube and UNPROTECTED SETS on EPIX. To date, THE DOMINO EFFECT has over 15 million views, ranking it in the top 5 most watched comedy specials of 2022. In May 2023, Ali released THE DOMINO EFFECT part 2: LOSS, the sequel to his viral stand-up special, which already has over 7 million views. In 2024, Ali released two more specials in the series. THE DOMINO EFFECT part 3: FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL premiered on YouTube in May with over 6 million views, and THE DOMINO EFFECT part 4: PINS & NEEDLES premiered on YouTube in June with over 6 million views to date.

In 2025, Ali is releasing four more specials and Executive Produced a 5th. ALI SIDDIQ PRESENTS premiered on YouTube Feb 12 with over 2.5 million views currently. premiered on YouTube May 11th and  premiered on YouTube June 15th. 

Additionally, Ali has appeared on several popular podcasts and TV shows like The Joe Rogan Experience, Club Shay Shay, The Breakfast Club, 85 South, Kill Tony, VladTV, Good Morning America, Uncle Joey’s Joint with Joey Diaz, Ari Shaffir’s Skeptic Tank, Bertcast, Are You Garbage, Your Mom鈥檚 House and many others.

Age recommendation: 16+ due to strong language


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Every Breath You Take: The Music of Sting and the Police /events/every-breath-you-take-the-music-of-sting-and-the-police/ /events/every-breath-you-take-the-music-of-sting-and-the-police/#respond Thu, 11 Sep 2025 17:26:36 +0000 Get ready for an unforgettable night as the Tar River Orchestra teams up once again with Canada鈥檚 renowned Jeans 鈥榥 Classics for The Music of Sting and The Police. Experience the iconic sound of this legendary ’80s rock band with electrifying hits like 鈥淩oxanne,鈥 鈥淢essage in a Bottle,鈥 鈥淓very Breath You Take,鈥 and many more鈥攂rought […]

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Get ready for an unforgettable night as the Tar River Orchestra teams up once again with Canada鈥檚 renowned Jeans 鈥榥 Classics for The Music of Sting and The Police. Experience the iconic sound of this legendary ’80s rock band with electrifying hits like 鈥淩oxanne,鈥 鈥淢essage in a Bottle,鈥 鈥淓very Breath You Take,鈥 and many more鈥攂rought to life with the power and richness of a full orchestra.

Whether you’re a lifelong fan or discovering this music for the first time, this high-energy performance will have you swaying, singing along, and smiling all night long.

Enhance your evening with a pre-concert reception featuring hors d鈥檕euvres and drinks (VIP ticket required).

Tickets

Premium (front section): $45
Standard (back section): $35

VIP Premium (front section + pre-concert reception): $75
VIP Standard (back section + pre-concert reception): $65


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Dream of America /events/the-dream-of-america/ /events/the-dream-of-america/#respond Fri, 05 Sep 2025 14:04:13 +0000 Experience the Spirit of America in Music. Join the Tar River Orchestra for an unforgettable evening as we celebrate the American spirit through music, storytelling, and history. At the heart of the program is Ellis Island: The Dream of America by Peter Boyer鈥攁 powerful, multimedia tribute to the immigrant experience that helped shape our nation. […]

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Experience the Spirit of America in Music. Join the for an unforgettable evening as we celebrate the American spirit through music, storytelling, and history. At the heart of the program is Ellis Island: The Dream of America by Peter Boyer鈥攁 powerful, multimedia tribute to the immigrant experience that helped shape our nation. This moving work blends orchestral music with live actors and projected historical images from the Ellis Island archives, bringing real immigrant stories to life on stage.

Also featured on the program:
Selections from The American Suite by Anton铆n Dvo艡谩k, capturing the energy and diversity of the New World through the eyes of a visiting composer. A special performance by Olivia Li, our Young Artist Competition winner, showcasing her talent in the first movement of Grieg鈥檚 Piano Concerto in A Minor. Don鈥檛 miss this inspiring evening that honors the dreams, struggles, and hope of generations who came to America in search of a better life.

Tickets

General Admission
$30- Adult tickets
Children and college students free (with student ID)

orchestra performing on stage

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Horror Circus /events/horror-circus/ /events/horror-circus/#respond Fri, 22 Aug 2025 17:28:55 +0000 Welcome to the Horror Circus! Prepare yourself for a spine-chilling experience like no other. Our event will feature terrifying performances, creepy clowns, and eerie attractions that will leave you on the edge of your seat. Come face-to-face with your worst nightmares in a night filled with thrills and scares. Don’t miss out on this unforgettable […]

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Welcome to the Horror Circus!

Prepare yourself for a spine-chilling experience like no other. Our event will feature terrifying performances, creepy clowns, and eerie attractions that will leave you on the edge of your seat. Come face-to-face with your worst nightmares in a night filled with thrills and scares. Don’t miss out on this unforgettable event that will haunt your dreams for weeks to come!

Tickets

General admission: $27

Showtimes

Friday, September 12, 2025

6 pm Showtime –
8:30 pm Showtime –


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Wesleyan Society Christmas Social /events/wesleyan-society-christmas-social/ /events/wesleyan-society-christmas-social/#respond Wed, 20 Aug 2025 21:29:53 +0000 Wesleyan Society members are encouraged to join us for an evening with the Beatles Tribute Band, “1964- The Tribute” as they take the stage in the Dunn Center. Special event includes a Christmas Social before the concert so come early and enjoy the festivities. Heavy hor d’oeuvres will be served. Tickets to concert are FREE. […]

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Wesleyan Society members are encouraged to join us for an evening with the Beatles Tribute Band, “1964- The Tribute” as they take the stage in the Dunn Center. Special event includes a Christmas Social before the concert so come early and enjoy the festivities.

Heavy hor d’oeuvres will be served. Tickets to concert are FREE.


ABOUT 1964- THE TRIBUTE

For those that never saw The Beatles LIVE and always wanted to know what it must have been like…this is as close as anyone could possibly get to…FEELING the MAGIC! For over 40 years, has thrilled audiences with what is considered to be the most authentic and endearing tribute to The Beatles. This has been accomplished by a  steady and  consistent cast of talented professional musicians, who painstakingly recreate the look, feel and note for note sound of an actual LIVE Beatles performance.

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Ultimate Elvis Christmas /events/the-ultimate-elvis-christmas/ /events/the-ultimate-elvis-christmas/#respond Tue, 19 Aug 2025 20:27:00 +0000 Get ready for a spectacular holiday experience with “The Ultimate Elvis Christmas,” featuring Graceland’s Ultimate Elvis Champion, Cote Deonath, and backed by the electrifying Infinit-E Tribute Band. With Special Guests Grand Champions Alex Mitchell & Austin Irby. This unforgettable show combines the legendary music of Elvis Presley with the festive spirit of the season, delivering […]

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Get ready for a spectacular holiday experience with “,” featuring Graceland’s Ultimate Elvis Champion, , and backed by the electrifying Infinit-E Tribute Band. With Special Guests Grand Champions Alex Mitchell & Austin Irby. This unforgettable show combines the legendary music of Elvis Presley with the festive spirit of the season, delivering a performance that will leave audiences both nostalgic and filled with holiday cheer.

Thursday, November 20th at 7:30pm

Tickets

Pricing from $26.81 to $68.01

*there is a small credit card fee when purchasing tickets on line

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