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Theater of the American South
May 16-27, 2013
A Portrait of Patsy Cline by labame houston
A Return to Concord, Virginia
by Peter Neofotis
A Portrait of Patsy Cline, produced by Elizabeth R and Company of Manteo, was written and directed by the company's founder, lebame houston. This musical tribute to the life and times of one of America's most beloved performers, Patsy Cline, is a perfect selection for this year, since 2013 marks the 50th anniversary of her tragic death in an airplane crash. A half century later, she still remains the #1 jukebox play artist in the world! Audience members will be thrilled to hear many of Patsy's best-loved hits, such as "Crazy," "I Fall to Pieces," "Walking after Midnight," and " A Closer Walk with Thee," A Return to Concord, Virginia by Peter Neofotis features the unforgettable characters of a small Southern town that are brought to life by their creator in a memorable evening of theater. Back by popular demand, Peter charmed the audiences several years ago with his funny and insightful look at characters that all Southerners recognize and adore.
2013 EVENT SCHEDULE
WEEKEND 1
MAY 16 (THURSDAY) 8 p.m. A PORTRAIT OF PATSY CLINE (Boykin Center)
MAY 17 (FRIDAY) 8 p.m. A RETURN TO CONCORD, VIRGINIA (Barton College)
MAY 18 (SATURDAY) "A SALUTE TO WILSON"
All day A Celebration of Quilts, Art Walk. And Crafts (Historic Downtown Wilson)
10 a.m. Speaker: "The Importance of Patsy Cline in American Music" (Boykin Center)
11 a.m. - 2 p.m. Lunch: Parker's and Bill's BBQ (FARRIS & FARRIS Parking Lot, Historic Downtown Wilson)
Noon Live Music Historic Downtown Wilson
2 p.m. A RETURN TO CONCORD, VIRGINIA (Barton College)
2 - 4 p.m. Cooking Demonstration Executive Chef Peter Spear of City Market Cafe. (Historic Downtown Wilson, City Market Cafe & Catering, 126 Tarboro Street)
3 p.m. Live Music Historic Downtown Wilson
5 - 7 p.m. Dinner: Parker's and Bill's BBQ (FARRIS & FARRIS Parking Lot, Historic Downtown Wilson)
8 p.m. A PORTRAIT OF PATSY CLINE (Boykin Center)
MAY 19 (SUNDAY)
2 p.m. A RETURN TO CONCORD, VIRGINIA (Barton College)
8 p.m. A RETURN TO CONCORD, VIRGINIA (Barton College)
WEEKEND 2
MAY 22 (WEDNESDAY) 8 p.m. A PORTRAIT OF PATSY CLINE (Boykin Center)
MAY 23 (THURSDAY) 8 p.m. PORTRAIT OF PATSY CLINE (Boykin Center)
MAY 24 (FRIDAY) 8:00 pm PORTRAIT OF PATSY CLINE (Boykin Center)
MAY 25 (SATURDAY): MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND "Wilson Welcomes the World"
10 a.m. A talk with playwright/performer Peter Neofotis (Wilson Arts Center, Arts Council of Wilson)
11 a.m. - 2 p.m. Lunch: BBQ Bash featuring Ed Mitchell's "Carolina Throwdown Ribs." BBQ PROVIDED BY BILL'S BBQ, WILSON (FARRIS & FARRIS Parking Lot, Historic Downtown Wilson)
2 p.m. A PORTRAIT OF PATSY CLINE (Boykin Center)
5 p.m. - 7 p.m. Dinner: BBQ Bash featuring Ed Mitchell's "Carolina Throwdown Ribs." BBQ PROVIDED BY BILL'S BBQ, WILSON (FARRIS & FARRIS Parking Lot, Historic Downtown Wilson)
8 p.m. A PORTRAIT OF PATSY CLINE (Boykin Center)
9:30 p.m. "Peter Neofotis Special" (Barton College) (mature subject matter.)
MAY 26 (SUNDAY)
2 p.m. A RETURN TO CONCORD, VIRGINIA (Barton College)
8 p.m. A RETURN TO CONCORD, VIRGINIA (Barton College)
MAY 27 (MONDAY) MEMORIAL DAY Morning Memorial Day Ceremony (WIlson County Courthouse Plaza, Historic Downtown Wilson)
2 p.m. A PORTRAIT OF PATSY CLINE (Boykin Center)
8 p.m. A RETURN TO CONCORD, VIRGINIA (Barton College)
Ticket Prices
Reserved Seats (Boykin only) $20
General Admission, $15
Seniors (60+), Students, Military, $10
Group 10+ reserved seats, $15
Late night with Peter Neofotis, $10
Patron passes and group rates available.
BBQ Lunch $12
BBQ Dinner $15
Cooking Demonstration: $35
WILSON: Inside & Out
the artists of Studio One
April 25 – June 8, 2013
In 2005, six artists joined forces and formed Studio One, Wilson, NC's first art co-operative. Since then their numbers have grown to seventeen resident artists and sixteen associate artists. This artistic endeavor has grown into a major force in Wilson's art community, offering studio space for working artists, classrooms for art lessons and galleries for showcasing their work and other local art.
The Arts Council of Wilson is thrilled to host Studio One's exhibit WILSON: Inside and Out, opening on April 25, 2013. The collaborative, creative work of the artists ensures an outstanding show with images, impressions and interpretations of everyday life in Wilson and eastern North Carolina. Viewers will be delighted by the artist's artistic interpretations of familiar landmarks, people and places of interest that all play a role in making Wilson such a unique and wonderful place to live.
This group of talented and popular artists is sure to make this a memorable exhibit, showcasing everything from landscapes and landmarks to barbecue and hotdogs. We can't wait to see how they interpret life in Wilson "inside and out" through many different mediums!
Viewing of the exhibit is available during regular gallery hours of Tuesday-Friday, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. and Saturdays, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
