OUT & ABOUT

Out & About is a listing of events happening in and around the 12 counties which make up the coverage region for Eastern North Carolina Living magazine. Those wishing to have an event listed should sent it to: Eastern Living, Attn: Out & About, P.O. Box 69, Windsor, NC 27983. Email events to Leslie Beachboard at lbeachboard@ncweeklies.com

July 24 Outdoor Concert

BELHAVEN – The Arts of the Pamlico, Beaufort County Administration and the Belhaven Chamber of Commerce will host a Macha Music Outdoor Concert from 4:30 – 6:30 p.m. Saturday, July 24. The entertainment featured for this concert is Wyldwood, and admission is free. The concert will be held on the Belhaven waterfront.

July 31 Family History and Genealogy Fair

WINDSOR – Historic Hope Foundation will host the 10th Annual Family History and Genealogy Fair titled “The Colonial Origins of Free People of Color in a Racist Culture” with registration from 9:15 – 9:45 a.m. and the event starting at 9:45 a.m. Saturday, July 31. The purpose of the program is to discuss the diverse origins of families in Bertie County from the late 16th Century to their current genealogical connections throughout America. The speakers for the event will be Dr. Warren E. Milteer, Jr. and John M. Bunch. The expo will be held at the Roanoke Chowan Heritage Center, Hope House Rd. in Windsor. For more information or to register, call 252794-3140, or email info@hopeplantation.org. 78

Aug. 4 Steamed Shrimp Dinner

MURFREESBORO – The Murfreesboro Chamber of Commerce will host a Steamed Shrimp Dinner from 4:30 – 7 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 4. The dinner will consist of steamed shrimp, coleslaw, hushpuppies and a beverage, and will be eat-in or takeout. Tickets are $12 per person, and must be purchased in advance. The event will be held at 135 Events on Main, 135 Main St. in Murfreesboro. For more information or to purchase tickets, contact the Murfreesboro Chamber of Commerce at 252-398-4886 or email murfreesborochamber@gmail.com.

Aug. 7 N.C. Watermelon Festival Parade

MURFREESBORO – The N.C. Watermelon Festival Parade will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 7. Line up will begin at 8 a.m. on West Broad St. in Murfreesboro. Enter at Lawrence St. No motorcycles, UTVs or side-by-sides without prior approval. Entry forms for the parade must be submitted by July 30, and can be mailed to Murfreesboro Chamber of Commerce, 116 East Main St. or P.O. Box 393, Murfreesboro, N.C. 27855. For more information or to register, call 252398-4886, email murfreesborochamber@ gmail.com or visit www.murfreesborochamber. com.

Aug. 12 Senior Dance

WASHINGTON – The Washington Senior Dance will be held from 7 – 10 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 12. Doors will open at 6:30 p.m. Admission is $8. The dance will be held at the Washington Civic Center, 110 Gladden St. in Washington. For more information, call 252-944-6198 or text 252-364-7264.

Aug. 14 Frozen Jr.

WASHINGTON – The Arts of the Pamlico Broadway Kids will host Frozen Jr. at 1:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 14 on stage at the Historic Turnage Theatre. Tickets are $5 cash and $6 credit card at the door. Seating is at half capacity, and masks are required. The theatre is located at 150 West Main St. in Washington. For more information, call Arts of the Pamlico at 252-946-2504.

Aug. 21 DANCE

WASHINGTON – The U.S. Dance Chapter will host an open dance from 7 – 10 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 21. The dance will be held at the Historic Turnage Theatre, 150 West Main St. in Washington. For more information, call Arts of the Pamlico at 252-946-2504.

Aug. 26 BoCo Town Podcast Recording

WASHINGTON – The Arts of the Pamlico will

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host BoCo Town Podcast Recording at 11 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 26 at the Historic Turnage Theatre. Admission is free. The theatre is located at 150 West Main St. in Washington. For more information, call 252-946-2504.

Aug. 28 Macha Music Outdoor Concert

BELHAVEN – The Arts of the Pamlico, Beaufort County Administration and the Belhaven Chamber of Commerce will host a Macha Music Outdoor Concert from 4:30 – 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 28. The entertainment featured for this concert is JB & Pam, and admission is free. The concert will be held on the Belhaven waterfront.

Sept. 4 Bertie Beach Day

MERRY HILL – The Bertie County Public Officials will host Bertie County Beach Day on Saturday, Sept. 4. The event will feature food trucks, vendors, live entertainment and fireworks.

Sept. 9 Senior Dance

WASHINGTON – The Washington Senior Dance will be held from 7 – 10 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 9. Doors will open at 6:30 p.m. Admission is $8. The dance will be held at the Washington Civic Center, 110 Gladden St. in Washington. For more information, call 252-944-6198 or text 252-364-7264.

Sept. 18 Macha Music Outdoor Concert

BELHAVEN – The Arts of the Pamlico, Beaufort County Administration and the Belhaven Chamber of Commerce will host a Macha Music Outdoor Concert from 4:30 – 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 18. The entertainment featured for this concert is Squier Red & the Blues Band, and admission is free. The concert will be held on the Belhaven waterfront. Sept 18. DANCE

WASHINGTON – The U.S. Dance Chapter will host an open dance from 7 – 10 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 18. The dance will be held at the Historic Turnage Theatre, 150 West Main St. in Washington. For more information, call Arts of the Pamlico at 252-946-2504.

Sept. 24-25 Carolina Country Stampede

WILLIAMSTON – The 25th Annual Carolina Country Stampede will be held Friday, Sept. 24 and Saturday, Sept. 25. The event will feature food, vendors and musical entertainment. Musical entertainment will include The Band of Oz, Billy Dean and Tom Wurth. The Carolina Country Stampede will be held downtown Williamston.

Sept. 26 A Night of Musical Theatre

WASHINGTON – East Carolina University School of Theatre and Dance will present “A Night of Musical Theatre” on Sunday, Sept. 26 at the Historic Turnage Theatre. The theatre is located at 150 West Main St. in Washington. For more information, show times and tickets, visit www.artsofthepamlico.org.

Oct. 1, 2 & 3 The Little Mermaid

WILLIAMSTON – The Martin Community Players will present “The Little Mermaid” Friday, Oct. 1, Saturday, Oct. 2 and Sunday, Oct. 3. Admission is $8 per person. Tickets can be purchased at Mast Pharmacy in Williamston and Village Pharmacy in Robersonville. The play will be held at Martin County Auditorium, 1260 Godwin Ave. in Williamston. Oct. 14 Senior Dance

WASHINGTON – The Washington Senior Dance will be held from 7 – 10 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 14. Doors will open at 6:30 p.m. Admission is $8. The dance will be held at the Washington Civic Center, 110 Gladden St. in Washington. For more information, call 252-944-6198 or text 252-364-7264.

Oct. 23 Chicken Mull Festival

BEAR GRASS – The Bear Grass Chicken Mull Festival will be held Saturday, Oct. 23. The festival will feature food, vendors and more. For more information, visit www.chickenmullfestival.com.

Nov. 11 Senior Dance

WASHINGTON – The Washington Senior Dance will be held from 7 – 10 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 11. Doors will open at 6:30 p.m. Admission is $8. The dance will be held at the Washington Civic Center, 110 Gladden St. in Washington. For more information, call 252-944-6198 or text 252-364-7264.

Dec. 1-5 The Sound of Music

WILLIAMSTON – The Martin County Players will present “The Sound of Music” Wednesday, Dec. 1 through Sunday, Dec. 5. Tickets are $10 for children and seniors and $15 for adults. Tickets can be purchased at Mast Pharmacy in Williamston and Village Pharmacy in Robersonville. The play will be held at Martin County Auditorium, 1260 Godwin Ave. in Williamston. For more information, call 252-661-0609.