Edgecombe Collects Exhibit: Featuring unique collection of items from town and county residents, the exhibit will be open until July 8 in the Hobson Pittman Memorial Gallery located at the Blount-Bridgers House. An opening reception will be from 5:30-7:30 p.m. tonight. Event is free and open to the public.

First Friday Writer's Series: Presents Jim Fredericks: New York Confidential at 7 p.m. tonight at the Main Street Cafe. The event is free and open to the public. There are open mic slots available. Call 824-0005 for more information.

Theater Workshop: The Tar River Players will hold their second Teen-Children's Theater Workshop from July 30 - Aug. 10. Will meet Monday-Friday from 9 a.m. until noon at Calvary Episcopal Church's Clark Hall. Fee per child is $45, $35 per child for multiple family members. Registration will begin at 9 a.m. on July 30. For more information call Roberta Cashwell at 641-1717 or Brian Lampkin at 824-0005. Please call to indicate interest in the workshop.

Boykin Cultural Center: Theater of the American South returns for its second season in Wilson through Sunday. The annual spring festival features two plays, culinary demonstrations, musical performances and educational programs showcasing the Southern way of life. For more information and tickets log on to www.theateroftheamericansouth.org or call 291-4329, ext. 10.

Pops on the Common: The North Carolina Symphony will perform their annual outdoor concert at 7 p.m. Monday on the Tarboro Town Common. The Symphony will be conducted by Resident Conductor William Henry Curry. The event is free and open to the public.

Children's Museum and Science Center: Children ages 3-5 are invited to Kinder Science to learn about "Rootin' Hootin' Owls" from 10-11 a.m. Wednesday, June 6. Cost is $8 for city residents and $9 for non-residents. For more information call 972-1167.

Community Pops Singers: Summer concert rehearsals will begin at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, June 7 in the Cypress Glen Auditorium at 100 Hickory Street in Greenville. The program will consist of Broadway musical numbers written by Richard Rodgers. Singers are invited to join. Dues are $10 every four months. For more information contact Rachel Sturz at 321-8838.

Chidren's Museum and Science Center: Children who have completed grades 4-8 are invited to learn about museums as part of Junior Curators. The program is from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Monday - Friday, June 11-15. Cost is $110 for city residents and $130 for non-residents. For more information call 972-1167.

Edgecombe County Memorial Library: The Friends of the Library will host a benefit concert featuring Celeste Ray playing Celtic music on the psaltery at 5:30-7 p.m. Thursday, June 14 at Calvary Episcopal Church's Clark Hall. Tickets are $10 and can be purchased from any Friends of the Library board member or at the Main Street of Pinetops branch libraries. For more information call 823-1141.

Edgecombe County Cultural Arts Council: The Council is sponsoring a Creative Writing In the Arts class by Dennis Hamrick for children in grades 6-8. The class will be from 9 a.m. - noon, Monday - Friday, June 18 - 22 at Calvary Church Memorial Hall. Cost is $25 for ECCAC members and $50 for non-members. Call 823-4159 to register.

Children's Museum and Science Center: Children who have completed grades K-3, are invited to experience Outdoor Adventures One to learn about science and nature. Classes are from 9:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Monday - Friday, June 18-22. Cost is $130 for city residents and $155 for non-residents. For more information call 972-1167.

Childen's Museum and Science Center: Children who have completed grades fourth through eighth are invited to hike, canoe and learn about natural world wonders as part of Outdoor Adventures Two. Classes are from 9:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Monday - Friday, June 25-29. Cost is $130 for city residents and $155 for non-residents. For more information call 972-1167.

Edgecombe County Cultural Arts Council: The Council is sponsoring summer art camps coordinated by Maureen O'Neill. Classes are for children aged 4-6, 7-9, 10-12 and 13-17. Instructors include O'Neill, Dazzala Knight, Evelyn League and Melissa Matson. Classes, with a size limit of 10, are from 9 a.m. - noon Monday-Friday, July 23-27 at Calvary Church Memorial Hall. Cost is $35 for ECCAC members and $60 non-members. Call 823-4159 to register.

Edgecombe County Cultural Arts Council: Children ages 7-10 are invited to a Manners Camp with Haffye Cox from 9:30 a.m. - noon Monday-Friday, Aug. 6-10 at Howard Memorial Presbyterian Church. Final day will include a meal with invited parent(s). Cost is $50 for ECCAC members and $75 for non-members. Class is limited to 10. Call 823-4159 to register.

The Blount-Bridgers House: Regular operating hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday - Friday, and 2 to 4 p.m., Saturday and Sunday. For information call 823-4159.

R.A. Fountain events: Bluegrass, country and folk concerts every weekend and many weekdays. For more information and directions go to rafountain.com or call 749-3228.

Sunday Soul Session: At Alwyan: Live jazz and blues from 5 to 10 p.m. Admission $6 and includes heavy hors d’oeuvres. Alwyan is at 1405 W. Saint James St. Extension. For reservations, call 824-7665.

Rocky Mount’s Imperial Centre: Eastern North Carolina’s premier science and arts center in downtown Rocky Mount, featuring events from the Children’s Museum to the Rocky Mount Arts Center to the Community Theater to art exhibits. For more information log on to www.ci.rocky-mount.nc.us.

or call 972-1266 or 972-1163.

Dunn Center for the Performing Arts: Art gallerys, theatrical plays and musical performances. For more information go to www.ncwc.edu/arts/DunnCenter or call 985-5197.