Family Fare East Carolina University’s Family Fare Series features entertaining, educational programs for children and their families. All performances are held at 7 p.m. in Wright Auditorium. Canceled due to COVID-19, the series is expected to resume in the 2022-23 season. Visit https://artscomm.ecu.edu/family-fare/.
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Farmville Community Arts Council Farmville Community Arts Council, 3723 N. Main St., Farmville, (Paramount Theatre). Call 753-3832, visit facebook.com/FarmvilleArts or www.Farmville-arts.org. Magnolia Arts Center Magnolia Arts Center, 1703 E. 14th St., is a community theater that stages several productions each year — including well-known plays, musicals, and newly written pieces. Magnolia Arts Center also offers educational opportunities for youth and adults. For more information, visit www.magnoliaartscenter.com or call 1-888-MAC-EVNT (1-888-622-3868). Whirligig Stage Whirligig Stage presents plays, musicals and other shows and offers classes and a youth theater academy. Visit www.whirligigstage.com.
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Smiles and Frowns Playhouse Inc. Nonprofit production company for children in grades K-12 through which they can explore all aspects of theater with adult supervision. P.O. Box 1945, Greenville, 27835. Two annual productions are held at the Doug Mitchell Memorial Theatre, 4354 Lee St., Ayden. For more information, visit www.smilesandfrowns.net or write to P.O. Box 1945, Greenville, NC 27835.
FESTIVALS & EVENTS COVID-19 continues to impact events. All details reported here are subject to change.
JANUARY
Unity Event Greenville-Pitt County Chamber of Commerce’s Community Unity Event is held in conjunction with the City of Greenville on the commemoration of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s birthday. It also celebrates and furthers diversity initiatives in Greenville and Pitt County. Call 752-4101, ext. 2222.
2021
Polar Bear Plunge ECU’s Polar Bear Plunge is held at the Eakin Student Recreation Center’s outdoor pool. Sponsored by Campus Recreation & Wellness, the event usually includes free music, entertainment and food. Visit ecu.edu for more information.
First Friday ArtWalk Uptown ArtWalk is a self-guided tour of art galleries and eateries in the uptown Greenville area. It is held year-round on the First Friday of each month.
FEBRUARY
Beer festival The Jolly Skull Beer & Wine Festival takes place at the Greenville Convention Center, 303 S.W. Greenville Blvd.
Book sale The Friends of Sheppard Memorial Library’s annual used book sale is held at the Greenville Convention Center, 303 S.W. Greenvllle Blvd. Visit sheppardlibrary.org.
Outdoor Expo The Carolina Outdoor Expo is at the Greenville Convention Center, 303 S.W. Greenville Blvd.
Unnatural Resources Fair The annual Eastern North Carolina Unnatural Resources Fair is
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held at the Greenville Convention Center, 303 S.W. Greenville Blvd. Visit unnaturalresources.org
MARCH
Fine Arts Ball A Fine Arts Ball hosted by Greenville Museum of Art is held at the Rock Springs Center. More information at www.gmoa.org.
APRIL
Purple/Gold Pigskin Pig-Out Party ECU Pirate spring football celebration includes activities, food, a pig-cooking contest and music. Visit www.ecupirates.com.
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