Play: "Pretty Fire" by Charlayne Woodard, performer by the Tar River Players 8 p.m.Friday andSaturday and 2 p.m. Sunday in McIntyre Auditorium, Edgecombe Community College. Tickets: $10; students, seniors and groups of 10 or more, $5. For more information, contact Ann Davis at 823-4707.
Art exhibit: “Out of the Doldrums” at Hobson Pittman Gallery in Blount-Bridgers House until April 30. Opening reception 5:30-7:30 p.m. Thursday. Gallery open from 10 a.m. til 4 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday and 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday. The works are for sale.
Book signing: An Afternoon with Michael Cunningham: Rescheduled to 4 p.m., Sunday. Book signing and mini hat and hair fashion shows at Edgecombe Community College's Mobley Atrium, sponsored by Edgecombe County Memorial Library, funding by Furman/Mathewson Memorial Trust Fund. Space is limited; call library (823-1141) to reserve a seat.
Music: Rehearsals begin for Community Chorus, 5 p.m. Sunday at First Baptist Church. Concert 5 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 7 celebrates Tarboro’s 250th anniversary. All singers welcome.
Auditions: 7 p.m. Monday and Tuesday for Tar River Players’ production of "Steel Magnolias" by Robert Harling. Six women, various ages, 18-75. McIntyre Auditorium, Edgecombe Community College. Auditioners will read from the script that will be provided. Performance dates: April 23-May 2. For more information, contact Roberta Cashwell at 641-1717.
Music: Scholarship Showcase 1000. Rescheduled to 7 p.m. Saturday, March 20 in Edgecombe Community College's McIntyre Auditorium. Six finalists in North Carolina Music Network's scholarship competition for $1,000 to use towards the musical goal of their choice. Contestants are Kaitlyn Flythe of Tarboro; Erin Strickland, Rocky Mount; Jamie Bryant, Williamston; Liz Holt, New Bern; Captured Hearts Trio, Emily, Jessica and Amanda King, Rich Square; and Kelly Marie Frizzelle, Ayden. Tickets $10.
Music: Second annual Beach Music and Barbecue Festival at Edgecombe Community College campus. Noon to 7 p.m. Saturday, June 26. Paul Craver, emcee. Holiday Band, Tommy Black and Blooz, and Legends of the Beach. Shag contest, classic cars, pig cook-off with grand prize of $400. Tickets: $15 in advance or $20 at the door. Proceeds to ECC Foundation for scholarships and other education needs.
Edgecombe Community College's fifth Edgecombe Performance Series: All performances will be in ECC's Keihin Auditorium.
Doc Watson: 8 p.m. Friday, March 19. Tickets: $30 and $25.
The Drifters featuring Rich Sheppard: 8 p.m. Saturday, April 17. Tickets $25 and $20.
