Celebrate Rocky Mount
The Arts Center
The Arts Center
Located at the Imperial Centre, the Arts Center consists of a visual arts building and an education center. A permanent collection, rotating professional, historical and children's exhibits and a gift shop make this a great place to visit.
The Theatre
The Theatre
The Theatre, a 300 seat facility located at the Imperial Centre, is home to one of the state's finest community theater groups. Local and traveling productions range from the best of Broadway to nationally known musical and theatrical performers. Check their website for more information about Theatre productions.
Four Sisters' Gallery at Wesleyan College
Four Sisters
The Four Sisters' Gallery is located in the Thomas J. Pearsall Building and is open for viewing from 9am to 5pm, Monday through Friday, and by appointment with the Curator. All art exhibitions are free to the public, including opening receptions and gallery talks.
The Dunn Center for the Performing Arts at Wesleyan College
Dunn Center
One of the region's finest treasures is North Carolina Wesleyan College, a four-year, liberal arts college. The executive offices are located in a restored late federal plantation house called "Bellemonte," circa 1826, which is also on the National Register of Historic Places. The college hosts numerous lecture series and symposiums throughout the academic year. The beautiful Dunn Center hosts some of the finest cultural entertainment found in the area.
Tar River Philharmonic Orchestra and Chorus at Wesleyan College
Tar River Orchestra
The Tar River Orchestra and Chorus, was founded in Rocky Mount, North Carolina, USA, in 1986. Since then, it has grown to include not only a professional orchestra and an adult chorus, but also a children's chorus, youth strings program, a symphonic band, and a swing band.
Mims Gallery at Wesleyan College
MIMS
The MIMS Gallery in Wesleyan College's Dunn Center exhibits the work of professional artists, both local and international. The MIMS Gallery is open daily 9-5.
Nash Arts Council
Nash Arts
Located in the heart of historic downtown Nashville on Washington Street, you'll find one of the area's most unique cultural attractions - the Nash County Arts Council. Previously a Baptist church,circa 1914, the center is an excellent example of Romanesque Revival style and features some of Nash County's finest stage performers, musicians and artists.