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Imperial Centre
Imperial Centre puts arts, education on display
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Story by Asia Clark Photos by William S. Manley
Each year, the Imperial Centre for the Arts and Sciences has a busy fall season with activities for everyone to enjoy.
But with the opening of a new exhibit in the Children’s Museum and Science Center, two productions and a partnered event, the Imperial Centre will be busier this season.
Beginning Sept. 17, the Children’s Museum and Science Center is opening an exhibit called Zoom into Nano. It is a handson, interactive exhibit where kids will be able to enjoy spinning wheels, zooming into the nanoscale and exploring the use of molecules. The main focus of the exhibition is how scientists create structures and devices too small to see.
This year, the Imperial Centre is set to
stage “Blithe Spirit” by Noel Coward and “The Best Christmas Pageant Ever” by Barbara Robinson.
“Blithe Spirit” is a comedy that follows a fussy novelist whose wives follow him around. Performances begin at 7:30 p.m. on Oct. 7. The last performance is at 2 p.m. Oct. 16.
“The Best Christmas Pageant Ever” is a musical that features the “awful” Herdman kids as they perform in their church’s annual Christmas pageant. Auditions for the production are from 6-8:30 p.m. on Oct. 11 and 12. Performances begin at 7:30 p.m. on Dec. 2. The last performance is at 2 p.m. Dec. 9 .
In between those productions, the Imperial Centre for the Arts and Sciences is hosting a partnered event with the Tar River Arts Collaborative.
The Tar River Arts Collaborative is a
nonprofit founded by Marilynn Barner Anselmi, Jan Sullivan Volz and Rebecca Watkins. It was formed during the COVID-19 pandemic when artists were hosting virtual art shows. The purpose of the organization is to fulfill the need of connection between fellow artists and art buyers.
As a result, they created Jingle Mingle, an artisan market and art fair where members of the public are given a chance to buy unique gifts for the holiday season. The collaborative pieces included were created by artists across the state.
“Many of the artists involved with TRAC have had shows at the Imperial Centre or have taught classes in our Art Education building,” said Brooke Edwards, the Imperial Centre for the Arts and Sciences superintendent.
Attendees for the event will be able to mingle, enjoy food, appreciate various art pieces and kids can participate in craft activities. Jingle Mingle will be held Nov. 12 at the Imperial Centre. (start and end times?)
The Imperial Centre is also an event venue and home to a planetarium. For more information on hours, rotating exhibits, and programs, visit imperialcentre.org. The Imperial Centre is located at address.
