The Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Celebration will embrace the stories, music and development of the African American Music Trail. You will hear stories of how our African American musicians thrived amidst adversities and continue to delight audiences today. Visual and musical presen-tations will add to our continuing traditional performances under the direction of Alton Mitchell to celebrate the vision of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

The steering committee includes Gloria Burks of Wilson Chapel Free Will Baptist Church, Barbara Farmer of St. Therese Catholic Church, Gwen Murrain of Jackson Chapel First Baptist Church, Pamela Small from St. John AME Zion, Dexter Ruffin from New Hope Missionary Baptist Church, Carla Pack, our recorder from Wil-son County trained by The North Carolina Arts Council, and Debbie Williams and Barry Page from The Arts Council of Wilson, Inc.

Our 2011 vision for this pro-gram is to enrich the understand-ing of the African American Music

Trail, to present the success and involvement of our youth who are leading the way for a brighter future and to celebrate our joy in song and dance. The African American Music Trail includes many of our beloved musicians in Wilson. With guidance from Bill Myers and the North Carolina Arts Council, we will have local musicians honored in the African American Music Trail share their lives with you. These musicians include Bill Myers, Gloria Burks, Sam Lathan, Gerald Hunter, Dick Knight, Evelyn Hagans and Alton Mitchell, just to name a few. A group of these musicians will be sharing the stories of their youth and the amazing successes they enjoyed. Come hear the story of Sam “The Man” Lathan and his meeting with James Brown which resulted in Sam’s being hired by Mr. Brown as his percussionist. Hear Gerald Hunter talk about his friendship with Elvis Presley although he was not allowed to attend the concert held in the audi-torium at the Wilson High School (aka Charles L. Coon School and

now the Golden Leaf Apartments). You will also hear a sampling of their talent and have an opportunity to ask questions. The heritage of these musi-cians and their con-tribution, not only to the Wilson community but also to the tradition of African American music, is a wealth of memories and truths that can be shared best in spoken word and the telling of stories, the stories of our people who live in our community.

The hope or the pursuing of a dream, as Dr. King urged us to do, will be shown by our own Wilson County youth and their goal through film to stop abuse. The Honorable Mention award-win-ning film, Unperfect, by Brother-side, Inc., will be shown to the au-dience, and you will meet Sherrod and Jason Knox, two of the young men who conceived their dream to end the useless cycle of verbal abuse though the film.

The event’s third segment is the celebration of song and dance.

You will hear Wilson Chapel Free Will Baptist Church perform, see dance presentations from Heaven’s Footprints Performing Arts Con-servatory (Mrs. Angela Archbell, Director), Dancers of Praise of St. John AME Zion Church (Pam Small, Director), the Sigma Step-pers (Isaac Everette, Director) and more.

Our concert will end with the Jackson Chapel First Baptist Church Choir, directed by Alton Mitchell, and their selections from gospel to contemporary music that inspire us and bring us together as a community each year. We look forward to your attendance. Tickets are $5 and may be purchased in advance at the Arts Council of Wilson (291-4329) at the door.

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Join the Arts Council of Wilson as we welcome one of Wilson’s newest citizens, Jerome De Perlinghi, and celebrate his photographic artistry with the exhibit Portraits. This stunning exhibit opens January 16 and will be on display through February 18 in the Wilson Arts Center’s Annie D. Boykin gallery. The majority of Jerome’s extensive portfolio has been photographed in the United States for European as well as American newspapers and magazines. His work has been published in Liberation, Lemonde, The Washington Post and The Philadelphia

Portraitsby Photographer Jerome De PerlinghiJanuary 16 – February 18

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MLK Day Celebration Photographs courtesy of Cedric N. Chatterley

Dick Knight Gerald Hunter Gloria Burks Sam Lathan

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Jerome De Perlinghi

Inquirer. He has also published two books, including one about Shanghai.

A native of Brussels, Belgium, Jerome’s love of photography began when his father, a movie maker, gave him a camera at the age of fifteen. With a darkroom located in their home, Jerome was able to easily print his own pho-tographs and hone his skills. Upon his gradu-ation from a Belgium trade school, he worked for the Film Museum and then for the French newspaper Liberation. Stateside, Jerome resided in Chicago for eleven years, but he and his wife, Rosa, now proudly call Wilson their home after the completion of an extensive renovation of a historic downtown property. In fact, you may have encountered Jerome around town, where he has been photograph-ing and collecting portraits of Wilsonians for a book he hopes to publish about the area and its citizens.

The Arts Council exhibit will feature part of the photographs from his acclaimed Portraits collection. His subjects include artists, conductors, bluesmen, movie stars and writers. This fascinating show will open with a reception on Monday, January 16 from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. The following Thursday, January 19, Jerome will participate in an Artist Talks event in the Boykin Gallery at 6:30 p.m. that is open to the public. Please join us and learn Jerome’s secrets for photographing such vivid and captivating images.

Continued from page 1The Arts Council is pleased to exhibit

the talents of Sallie B. Howard Visual Arts Major students, under the direction of instructor Carola Jones, in the Cooke Student Gallery January 16 – February 29, 2012. The exhibit, “We’re Watching”, is a title created by Marleny Martinez to describe the paintings, drawings and illus-trations created for this show. It is a very poignant observation from a sixth grader, because she and her generation are indeed “watching.” This art exhibition is a snap shot of what children dream, imagine and create.

The sources of inspiration in this ex-hibit range from the social issue of fore-closure, family connections of love, to the majestic beauty of flowers. Of course, there are some surprise creative explora-

tions giving viewers a glimpse of what beauty means to children in grades four through eight. Jennifer Baisano, a seventh grader, created the cover image for the show, “Eye of the World.” It reminds all of us that Planet Earth belongs to each of us, and that our children are watching what we do and how we do it.

Many of the fourth and fifth grad-ers created paintings based on the concept of interpretation, taken from visual arts and reading integrated les-sons we completed this quarter. The students have created a video, which will be available as part of the exhibition, as well as a copy of the lesson plan, rubrics and a PowerPoint demonstration.

The opening reception for all exhibits

opening on January 16 will be held that day from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. at the Wilson Arts Center. A special Sallie B. Howard student reception and recognition pro-gram will be held on Saturday, January 21 from 12 – 2 p.m.

We’re Watching Paintings, Drawings & IllustrationsBy Sallie B. Howard Visual Arts Majors

Contributed Photo“Eye of the World” by Jennifer Baisano

January 16 – February 19Portraits, by photographer Jerome De

Perlinghi. Opening reception, Wilson Arts Center, Monday, January 16, 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. Artist’s Talk with Jerome De Perlinghi, Thursday, January 19, 6:30-7:30pm.

March 1- April 9Attention to Detail, Anne Hill, painter,

and Roger Parramore, glass artist. Open-ing reception, Wilson Arts Center, Thursday, March 1, 5:30 – 7:30 p.m.

April 19 – June 3

Wilson Collects, Opening reception, Wil-son Arts Center, Thursday, April 19, 5:30 – 7:30 p.m.

Attention to DetailAnne Hill and Roger ParramoreMarch 1 through April 7, 2012

Attention to Detail features the intricate drawings of Anne Hill and the delicate glass works of Roger Parramore. Both of their techniques require great precision and attention to detail. This exhibit will open with a reception on March 1, from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. at the Boykin Gallery and remain through April 7, 2012.

Anne Frances Hill was an artist living in North Carolina who developed a style that is peculiar to her - cross hatched pen and ink drawings that were then stitched (“tucked”) and designed for viewing from 180 degrees. Her drawings were done with nib pens dipped into ink, then drawn one mark at a time. The paper was then folded and sewn in a simple technique called a tuck, and when pressed out, caused a three-dimensional effect. Two of her drawings are in the collection of the North Carolina Museum of Art.

In the words of Roger Parramore, “my

love affair with the romance of Italian glass is evident throughout my work.” Light, fine, and fragile, it tends to focus on the inherent strengths and weaknesses of the material. Fellow glass artist Robert Mickelsen writes: “Parramore is extreme-ly adept at forming relatively large blown forms, and has sometimes been called the ‘human lathe.’ The bodies of some of his vessels are formed of clear borosilicate glass with color being reserved for orna-mentation, stems, and handles. The clari-ty emphasized the sense of fragility, while the form leads to a feeling of strength. Roger’s vessels are precise and impossi-bly thin. The perfect shapes of his paper-walled goblet bowls and bottles are a tes-timony to his extremely high skill level. His highly developed technical skills and uncompromising design aesthetics place Parramore squarely among the very best lamp workers in the world today.”

Visual Arts Events

New or gently used vacuum cleaners, boom box that will hold 5 cds, sound system with speakers for Grand Studio (can be boom box with speakers added), battery oper-ated yard blower, updated fax machine, desks, office chairs,

painting canvases, new paint brushes (assorted sizes) for painting classes, new or gen-tly used painting drop cloths, tabletop easels for painting classes, floor easels, com-puter speakers, 19” flat screen color tv for theater’s Stage

Manager area, web cam (for monitoring system at theater), shop vac, larger digital sound board for theater

Won’t you please make our wishes come true?

Wish List from the Arts Council Staff

Contributed PhotoThe artistry of Anne Hill, above, and Urns by Roger Parramore.

It is always an end of year task to review where we have been! It is also the midpoint of our financial year, so we study the successes and make plans for the next

six months of our fiscal year. So how did we do in 2011? I know

what we think, so let us know what you think. Probably the most exciting news for the Board of Directors was our 2011 fiscal year audit that showed a very responsible financial ending. In June, some very difficult decisions were made, and we produced a balanced budget for 2011-2012.

As the fall came, we had enjoyed a successful summer and were overjoyed by the success of our gallery shows, not only financially, but also the quality of art we were able to display. Cinderella was a hit, and we ended with an exhilarating schedule in November and December as the Whirligig Festival, Cinderella, the Holiday Invitational, A Bankers Holiday, and Miracle on Nash Street came one after the other. Whew! You see, “Impossible things are happening every day” at the Arts Council of Wilson!

Please remember to make your contribution or pledge that helps continue the miracles on Nash Street when you receive your 2012 Fund Drive letter.

Happy New Year!

Barry

P.S. We know what we think, but we need help to improve our service to the community. Please use our website to email us your thoughts and suggestions. The Banker’s Holiday 2011 survey will be available on the website until February, so if you attended and want to offer praise or suggestions, please use that form.

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Playhouse of Wilson is excited to an-nounce auditions for Rodgers and Ham-merstein’s A Grand Night for Singing. Au-ditions will be held Monday and Tuesday, January 9 and 10, at 7 p.m. at the Wilson Arts Center. Those auditioning are asked to bring their own favorite musical selec-tion to showcase their talents, or selections will be available for you. A Grand Night for Singing features several well known and loved songs from hits like Oklahoma!,

The Sound of Music, South Pacific and many more. Parts are available for male and female vocalists of varying ages. There will be many duets, trios, quartets and small groups, as not all songs will be sung as a large group. Show dates are Feb-ruary 23 – 26. When auditioning, please list any scheduling conflicts. For more in-formation please visit our website at www.playhouseofwilson.com. We look forward to seeing you there!

Playhouse presents a Grand Night

The Wilson Woodcarvers, who meet each week at the Wilson Arts Center, are not only talented and generous artists, but also appreciative of their home at the Arts Center and creative in how they show their appreciation! In previous years, the woodcarvers have held a num-ber of raffles or have donated items to be sold with the Arts Council being the recipient of the funds. The items have included a carved quilt, several Nativ-ity sets and Christmas ornament trees as

well as intricate Noah’s ark sets. In 2011, the members decided to break the club project tradition and instead establish a “Stimulus Fund”, where members do-nated $1 each time they attended a meet-ing. Yes, there is actually a coffee can labeled “Stimulus Fund” that is proudly displayed at each meeting! Due to their dedication throughout the year, Jim Mc-Guire, President, presented a check for $400 to the Arts Council from the fund. Thank you Wilson Woodcarvers!

The Wilson Active Artist Association (WAAA) celebrated the holiday season and a successful 2011 with a party at the Wilson Arts Center on December 13. Officers for 2012 were also installed which are as follows: President: Susan Webb; Vice-President: Clara Daughtridge; Secretary: Debbie Williams and Treasurer: Shelley Sakas.

From January 16 – February 20, the WAAA Featured Artist will be Gwen Hardie, who has resided in Lucama for the last sixteen years. The married mother of four is a self-taught artist who began sketching everyday housewares and items from the past to use as pictorial additions to her family tree. Once she started, she just couldn’t stop! She

enjoys hometown memories and many of her works are doodles from a bygone era when folks were frugal and managed to survive and prosper on very little. Her artwork can be found in

Washington, Wisconsin, Texas and Maryland as well as locally. Gwen’s work will be on display in the Lowe Gallery, along with the work of other talented WAAA members.

Photographer Robert Cassanova, whose striking black and white

Gwen Hardie

Photo courtesy of the artistPhotographer Robert Cassanova’s “Crepe Myrtle in Snow.”

photographs were exhibited during the Arts Council’s recent Holiday Invitational, will be the Featured Artist March 8 – April 15.

Wilson Woodcarvers “Stimulus Fund” Benefits the Arts Council!

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CinderellaMid-November found the

Boykin Center stage filled with tiny mice turning to majestic horses, a simple pumpkin transforming into an ornate golden carriage, a kind Fairy Godmother with a magic wand, and a handsome Prince that found his true love, Cinderella, when the glass slipper fit! All of these enchanting elements came together during ACT! for Youth’s phenomenally successful run of Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Cinderella. The large cast and crew included 19 first time participants who experienced the joy and learning found within the close knit AFY family. Prior to opening night, over 1200 children, which were a combination of public, private and homeschooler students, were captivated by Cinderella on School Day. This designated day, which is a part of every AFY show, exposes children to the wonder of live theater and the stunning beauty of our beloved Boykin Center.

Footloose Now ACT! for Youth moves

to the second show of the 2011/2012 season, which is another wildly popular Rodgers and Hammerstein production, Footloose. You will fondly

recall the energetic music of the Oscar and Tony nominated Top 40 score, and thrill to see the dancing that made the movie a classic. However, it’s the touching underlying story of teens and adults learning to care and listen to each other, while celebrating the lives that they still have, that makes this show so special. The cast and crew totals 83, with 27 of these being first time ACT! for Youth participants! Martha Nida, Performing Arts Director, will serve as Director and Patricia Bradshaw will direct the choreography. Rather than having music provided by an orchestra, the performers will be singing to the beat of a live band, led by Musical Director Joseph Knowles. Jeff Joyner, Technical Director, will be guiding the 40 students on the tech crew as well as the 43 actors as EVERYONE is required to work on the set in preparation for the production. The show’s costumes will be produced by an intern, Alyssa Handley, which is another first for ACT! for Youth. Alyssa will be assisted by the talented Carla Pack.

Please mark your calendars now for Footloose, opening January 26th for two school matinees, and to the public Jan. 27* – 28 and Feb. 3 – 4, at 7:30 p.m., or Jan. 29 and Feb. 5 at 3 p.m. at the Boykin Center. Tickets are available at the Arts Council

or at the door for $12 or $8 for students and seniors. Tickets for the school shows, which are sold at a discounted group rate, must be reserved in advance by calling Martha Nida at 291-4329 X 16. Call today, as the remaining seats will be reserved quickly!

* Performance sign language interpreted for the hard of hearing.

CastTalen Piner, Micheala Howell, Caleb Skinner, Katie Peterson, Anna Oates, Courtney Perez, Sarah Perez-Navarro, Elizabeth Short, Briah Pack, Breanna Smith, Abigail El Ramey, Perry Morrison, Duncan McHarg, K.K. Nida, Matty Reda, Corey Lane, Casey Bryant, Rebecca Sigmon, Anthony Matrejek, Matthew Joyner, Andrew Smith, Corey Shelten, David Piper, Andrew Finberg, Tyler Sharp, David Nguyen, Olivia Exum, Carlynn Mercer, Andrew Baker, Zachary Massengill, Jahvonde Pender, Katy Bowen, Laney Glover, Camille Tew, Andrew Howard, Andrew Grissom, Imani Higgs, Billy Turnage, Catherine Potter, Sarah Peterson, Roneique Hill, Maggie Slaughter, Tia Thomas.

CrewKaren Groce, Casey Potter,

Skylar Godwin, Faith Witter, Sam Quinn, Sarah Godwin, Claire Perez-Navarro, Lilly Thorne, Kailin McGarry, Anna Dollar, Sarah Kilgore, Corynn Stith, Thomas Matrejek, Emma Wandscher, Kasey Nida, Gregory Knowles, Jonathan McGarry, Brett Toler, Nick Das, Emily Howard, Sofia Popowitch, Danielle Matrejek, Rose-Webb Evett, Deanna Samuels, Emma Perez-Navarro, Leacy Bowen, Alyssa Handley, Lindsey Lewis, Megan Hickey, Meagan Pettiford, Ishmael Lucas, Claire Morrison, Mackenzie Stancil, Stephanie McCormick, Rebecca Raper, Thomas Knowles, Michaela Corso, Jahdee Clark,

ACT! for YouthReflections on Cinderella, and looking ahead to Footloose and Treasure Island!

Contributed photoCinderella, her Stepmother and Stepsisters in the performance.

Contributed photoOver 75 excited children attended the Tea with Cinderella event at the Boykin Center!

Contributed photoCinderella and the Prince as fea-tured in the performance.

Josh Raper, Ansley Smith.

Treasure IslandDo you love a treasure

hunt? Have you ever wanted to sail on the high seas? Is the pirate’s life the life for you? Then mark your calendar for February 6 and 7, from 5:00-8:00pm, and make your way to the Wilson Arts Center to audition for Treasure Island! Cast and crew parts in this show, which is not a musical, are available for girls and boys in grades K through 12 in Wilson County. Based on Robert Louis Stevenson’s classic novel, this is one of the most enduring adventure

stories of all time. With the villainous Long John Silver trailing young Jim across the ocean to search for a buried fortune on Treasure Island, this tale captures the imagination of both young and old! Our School Day performances for students, with some seats still available and at discounted prices, are scheduled for 9 a.m. and 12 p.m. on Thursday, March 29. The production opens to the public on March 30 & 31 at 7:30 p.m., and April 1 at 3 p.m. Tickets, which are $8 and $6 for students and seniors, may be purchased at the Arts Council or at the door. Set sail with Treasure Island!

Business ContriButorsCorporate Benefactor BB&T, Bridgestone Americas, Purdue Pharmaceuticals, LP, Kiwanis of Wilson All-American

Corporate SustainerAccuList & AccuType, J.W. Hunter Company, Inc., Wilson Breakfast Optimist Club, Wilson Medical Center

Corporate DonorAlliance One International, Inc., Barnes Motor & Parts Company, Inc., BD Medical – Medical Surgical Systems, John Hackney Agency, Joyner’s Funeral Home, Inc., Merck & Company, Inc., Triangle East Storage, Wilson Radiation Oncology Association, PA, Wilson Rotary Club, Womble Hardware & Tackle, Inc., Womble Real Estate

Corporate SupporterHunter’s Dance, Inc., Joyner’s Memorial, Inc., Nanesea Foods – Nash Street Grille, Pete’s Auto Body, Inc., Turner B. Bunn and Catherine E. Bunn Foundation, Watson Electrical Construction Company, LLC, Wilson Chamber of Commerce, Wilson Mold & Machine, Wilson Woodcarvers,

Corporate BackerA+ Graphics, Anita’s Marketing Concepts, Barnes Equipment, Inc., Benton Office Interiors, Inc., Boone’s Antiques, Bruce Foods, Carter Printing & Graphics, Dee Darden Warrick Agency, Eastern Internal Medicine, Greenfield School, JAC’s Grill, Kathryn Meares Catering, Inc., Kountry Klippers, Lane & Pridgen, CPA, PA, Lee Motor Company, North State Battery, Professional Drug Screening Services, Inc., Sarreid Ltd., Stephenson Millwork Company, The Frame Factory, The Sugar Plum Shoppe, Towe Insurance Service, Inc., W.T. Lamm & Company Services, Inc., Wilson Paint & Wallpaper Center

renaissanCe soCiety ContriButorsPhilanthropistDorothy Cooke

BenefactorDale C. & Genia Bone, Edna E. Boykin, Norman & Josephine Brown, Marvin & Anne Coghill, Wade & Kim Dixon, Dr. Gene & Kathy Glover, Adele Gray, Janet M. Hackney, Joseph C. & Lara Howe, Dr. Michael J. Kushner & Sarah Warden, Gerárd & Amanda Lange, Glenn D. & Tiffany J. Martin, Tom & Laura O’Brien, Ruth T. Sherman, Alan & Elizabeth Winstead

SustainerWilliam E. & Marianne Berry, Catherine Boyette & Tom Saieed, Dr. Edward Clark & Catherine Cleary, Linda & Neill Connor, Chuck & Cynthia

Finklea, W. Thomas & Christy Fyle, Bowie Gray, Shelton & Courtenay Griffin, Eleanor M. Hammond, Woody & Nancy Harrison, Susan W. Hudson, Dr. A. Tyson & Peggy Jennette, Stephen F. & Laura Jones, Sam & Steadman Lanier, Dr. Walter & Deas Linville, Paul J. & Beth Moore, W. Barrett & Diana Page, A. Winniett Peters, Tom & Deenie Purinai, C. Bruce & Becky Rose, Elise C. Ross, Dr. Robert & Jessica Satterfield, Steve & Sharon White, Jack & Sheila Wiggins, Ann B. Young

DonorDr. Dudley & Lisa Anderson, Stewart S. & Dee Ann Arens, Stephen L. & Donna Beaman, John L. & Ann Benson, Scott & Paula Benson, Betty Bikle, Jackie Bissette, Rob & Wyette Bissette, Timothy & Frances Boomer, Dr. Michael L. & Carol Bowen, David & Susan Boyette, Barnes & Crystal Boykin, Lawrence & Barbara Brett, Charles H. Bridgers, Joseph & Ruby Bunn, Martha Lane Camp, Marjorie M. Campbell, Dr. Jim & Cindy Cash, Catherine A. Clayton, John A. & Katie Covington, Stephen & Mary Beth Coyte, Mrs. Sydnore M. Cozart, Thomas A. & Sallie Cozart, U. H. & Lou Ann Cozart, Jim & Kathie Davis, Dr. Lindsey & Mary de Guehery, Ann Dew, Larry & Brenda Dorsett, Sam P. & Gail Douglas, James J. & Mary Edmundson, Donald I. & Brenda Evans, William C. & Connie Farris, Dr. David & Jean Haas, John N. Hackney, III, Keith & Amanda Hamm, Dr. Arthur & Linda Hanson, Kenneth & Kim Hill, John & Emy Hinnant, Garland & Sandra Homes, Richard & Patricia Hudson, James B. & Carolyn Hunt, Jon Jimison, Brian & Meredith Jinks, Dr. Jeff & Shelley Jones, Kenneth A. Jones, H.F. & Winnie Kelly, Sara Lynn & KD Kennedy, Jr. & Family, Betty B. Leder, Guilford & Pamela Leggett, Cleveland W. & Hazel Lewis, Dr. W. Edward & Oona Lewis, Pearla R. Lowe, William A.& Nancy Marlowe, Betty Ray McCain, Craig M. & Sherry Myers, Conrad & Anne Odden, Col. Wayland E. & Marla Parker, W. Coalter & Webber Paxton, Thomas & Mary Piggott, Ruth M. Pope, Dr. Larry E. & Cindy Price, Dr. Tom & Mary Margaret Rand, Jeff & Joanna Ross, Tom & Elizabeth C. Sallenger, Michael & Mary Sargent, Brian & Donna Short, Robert M. & Merry Simmons, Philip & Britt Singer, Betty Jon Smith, Eliot & Page Smith, Holmes B. Smoot, Rae H. Stephenson, Rusty & Pam Tabb, Nancy B. Tyson, Bill & Kathy Vaughan, Doris S. Walston, D. Stuart & Starlette Walston, H.H. & Martha Walston, Henry H. & Betty Lou Walston, J. Hearn & Janice Walston, Bob & Kim Watson, The Honorable John L. & Mabel Whitley, Steve & Leta Grey Williams, C.L. & Emma Jean Wilson, David & Wendy Winslow, Emerson C. Winstead, Jr., Dr. Jerry & Wanda Woodard

Family & individual ContriButorsSupporterWilliam & Delina Aberle, Bill Adams, Dr. Kent T. & Peggy M. Anderson, John C. & Viki Anthony, Henry C. & Phyllis Babb, Matt & Jessica Bailey, Wiley Balance, Clark & Nancy

Ballard, David & Stephanie Barnard, E. Pace Barnes, Sammy & Peggy Barnes, William W. & Sarah Barnes, Barbara Barshay, Dr. Frank & Flo Batten, Stephen & Janet Bennett, Branch & Kim Benton, Robert & Conni Best, Bettie H. Bissette, Dan R. & Kathi N. Blackmon, Sue Ann Blair, Doug Boone, Sarah Bowers, W. Thomas & Deborah Boyd, Earl & Faye Boykin, J. Robert & Susan Boykin, James E. & Judye Bradley, Dr. Jeff & Cyndi Broadwater, George H. & Jeanette Brooks, Carolyn H. Brown, Nancy Brown, Robert R. & Anne Brunson, Turner B. & Sarah Bunn, William R. & Barbara Bussey, Edwin C. & Reide Bynum, Kenneth E. & Cynthia Calvert, Sheldon & Pat Campbell, Jim & Lisa Cauley, Robert & Barbara Clark, Dr. Sam & Elisabeth Cohen, David R. & Claire M. Colcord, Earnest F. & Jean Collier, Frank & Andrea Corcoran, Robert & Leni Crook, Jimmy V. & Carole L. Deal, H. Boysen & Judy Diemer, Sharron & Marshall Dildy, Dr. Frank L. & Dot Eagles, Barbara A. Farmer, Joe Paul Farris, Robert & Nancy Farris, Patrick & Jane Fleming, Vance & Wortley Forbes, Robert B. & Barbara Frantz, Charles & Alice Freeman, Edward Fulford, John & Susan Garrison, Dr. Miller & Becky Gibbons, Beatrice W. Gillette, Lee & Janie Gliarmis, Socrates & Karen Gliarmis, Bobby & Mary Louise Gray, E. Leo & Gin Green, Mrs. Joseph E. Green, Dr. Paul R. & Heather Greenlaw, Rev. Henry D. & Bobi Gregory, Ann Griffin, Miriam Grode, John N. & Anne Hackney, Tom & Susan Hackney, R. Jon & Ruby I. Harpst, Randy & Charlene Harrison, Richard R. & Norfleet Herring, Eddie & Charlotte Hicks, Charles & Kim Hoffman, John E. & Marion Hoofnagle, Maureen Hooper, Claren Warenda Howell, Edward & Brenda Jagnandan, Ann B. Jennings, Dwight & Winnie Johnson, M. Jack Jones, T. Douglass & Susan Jones, J. Kirk & Mary Jo Kimbro, Elizabeth M. Kirkland, Robert E. & Jane Kirkland, Royal & Terry Klein, William C. & Mary H. Koster, Dr. Lawrence & Katherine Krabill, Mr. & Mrs. Mike Laird, Dr. Keith & Jenny Lerro, Shirley T. Leyshon, Dr. Coleman C. & Johnsie Markham, Dr. Lew & Susan Martin, Thomas A. & Mildred McClees, Bill & Nancy McClure, James & Susan McGuire, Dr. Daniel & Paula Michalak, William & Diana Myers, Eldon & Bea Newton, Istvan & Sandra Nyers, David S. & Pamela S. Orcutt, Norman & Vicki Osborn, Charlie E. & Lucille M. Page, Michael Parrill & Sharon Montano, Arnold B. Parris, Walston & Elizabeth Peters, Tad & Rose Piner, Charles W. & Carol Pittman, James W. & Dorothy Pittman, Russ & Myra Powell, W.L. & Ann Price, Christy Proctor, Randy & Pat Prouty, Drs. Charles & Pet Pruden, Caroline Quinn, Charles W. & Mary Lou Rakow, Kenan & Genevieve Rand, Mary Bryan Rasberry, Paul V. & JoAnne E. Rastas, Bob Reardon & Susan Nealen, Claude M. & Suzanne Reynolds, Dr. Cecil & Jean Rhodes, Thomas J. & Jo Rhodes, Grady M. & Terri Robbins, Scott & Amy Rogers, Nancy Frost Rouse, Vaughn T. & Elizabeth Rue, Harvey B. & Anna Jane Ruffin, Alice Sanders, Dr. R. Alan & Joan Satterly, David W. & Judy Scull, Dr. Bhupendra L. & Promlia Sen, William H. & Lisa Shreve, Jesse & Wendy Skinner, John & Mary Lou Skinner, Dr. Robert F. & Dolores Sloop, John T. & Stephanie Smith, Dr. James & Mary Stanley, Lee & Eliza Stephenson, The Honorable William G. & Vicky H. Stewart, Virginia Stinely, Doug & Carole E. Stoiber, George T. & Anne Stronach, Samuel C. & Patricia Stronach, Dr. Rufus & Lillian Swain, The Honorable Albert

& Georgia Thomas, Russell & Sis Thompson, Burk Uzzle, Rebecca Vanden Bosch, Kimberly Van Dyk & Doyle Sinclair, Donald F. & Theresa Vincent, Peter & Preston von Arx, Tom & Julie Watkins, Dr. John Q. & Julie Watson, Robert Wicker, David & Tami Wiggs, Daisy L. Wiggins, C. David & Frances Williams, Patrick J. & Ginger Williams, Ray G. & Debbie Williams, Chris & Nora Williford, Kathy Williford, Dr. G. Curtis & Gail Wilson, Sue S. & Phil Winstead, David & Mial Woodard, Dr. Brian & Rev. Rani Woodrow, Ira A. & Jean Yelverton, Spurgeon & Sandra Youngblood

FamilyHubert & Gladys Alston, Ken & Susan Andersen, Robert & Peggy Arrington, W. Dale & Diann L. Aycock, Carey H. & Betty Banks, R.T. & Lynn Neeland Barnes, Wade & June Barnes, Wyndham K. Barnes, Sherwood & Polly Batchelor, Thomas E. & Janet Beaman, Jesse V. & Jody Bissette, James H. & Elizabeth Black, Walter & Boo Blake, Alton C. & Martha C. Bobbitt, Dr. William B. & Bonnie Boles, Duncan & Lina Bracey, Rhyan & Jessica Breen, Franklin B. & Elizabeth Brice, Sherrie Bridgers, Leroy I. Brown, Dr. Tom & Carol Brugh, Rex & Patsy Burnworth, Justin & Emily Carinci, Mr. & Mrs. A.W. Carnahan, Marie Watson Cherry, Jeff & Pat Chesson, Catherine M. Clapp, David & Sandy Clark, Jesse Clayton, Renee & Tim Collingwood, John & Jill Conkwright, Brad & Gay Cox, William T. & Judy Cozart, Veronica Creech & Wendy Moore, Richard A. & Barbara P. Darden, Michael & Vonda Darr, Bill & Alice Davis, Henry L. & Sandra G. Davis, Mr. & Mrs. George T. Davis, Dr. Jonathon & Katharina Dewald, Hughes & Tempie Dillard, David & Ann Dolman, Ben & Ginny Eagles, Peter & Minshall Edgar, Haywood & Jean Edmundson, Willie L. & Luvenia R. Elliott, George F. & Nancy England, Ed & Genny Etheridge, Dianne Renfrow Ferrell, Hunter L. & Nan Fleming, Raeford & Lucy Flowers, Harry D. & Liza Gauss, Raymond J. & Gay Geiger, Lee J. & Ginger Gliarmis, Harriet Glover, Robert D. & Lu Glover, Douglas W. & Terri Godwin, Craig & Claudia Gorby, Dr. Bob & Shirley Gregory, Pastor Beverly Ham, Dr. Harvey & Gail Ham, Brett & Susan Harris, Clyde P. Harris, Jr., Reggie & Jenny Harrison, Tempie A. Hayes, Ted & Peg Hemingway, Dan & Montine Hensley, Kenneth & Antonia Hertling, Mable Hesmer, Azzalee M.Hines, Susan Holland, Dr. Thomas & Vicki Hooper, George & Caroline Hunt, Hugh Hussey, Marguerite L. Hussey, Steve & Marsha Irvin, Mike & Ginger Jablonski, Diana James, Brad & Sherri Jernigan, Bobby & Robin Johnson, Kim Johnson, Askew C. Joyner, Mike & Michele Kennedy, Frank & Susan Kidd, Robert E. & Terry Kirkland, Steve Kite, Dr. Peter & Laura Klein, John & Susan Koster, Jana Lake & Ronald Tyndall, Averette M. & Gail Lamm, G. Barry & Dawn Lamm, Nancy Lamm, Santia LeGrand, Dr. Pierre & Robin Lemaire, Susan K. Levin, Dr. Jonathan & Carrie Lozevski, Jimmie & Elvia Lucas, Joseph & Gretchen Lynch, Lawson & Virginia Maddox, John & Margaret Marsden, Charles & Eleanor Matthews, Dr. Mark & Linda Matthews, Dr. H.E. & Mary Lou Mattox, Charles W. & Melanie Mauze`, Richard & Mary McKellar, James S. & Emily McGuire, Jomerro & Paula McMillian, Jeremy & Christa Mercer, Ray & Beverly Mitchell,

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Family & individual ContributorsFamilyKent & Patricia Montgomery, Frances R. Moore, William Clark & Mary Etta Moore, B. Perry & Nancy Morrison, Jr., Steven & Andrea Horton Morton, Judy A. Muirhead, Joe & Gwen Neely, Will & Julia Newton, Bob Owens, Joseph & Pat Peck, Edward & Vicky Phillips, Charles Powell, Jim & Mary Powell, Thomas & Martha Pritcher, Lucille Proffitt, Beth Punte, William & Janet Rand, Mary Bryan Rasberry, Thomas J. & Cindy Rhodes, John & Beth Rhyne, William D. & Sue M. Robinette, Rev. Charles J. & Barbara Robl, James R. & Nina E. Rogers, Dr. Curtis & Nelly Roney, Steve & Shelley Sakas, T. Caldwell & Linda Seagle, Tommy & June Shingleton, Larry & Emily Simmons, Phyllis Simpson, W. Todd & Denise Stinagle, Dr. Robert & Frances Stone, Dr. Russell & Lisa Stone, Edward & Deborah Styles, Elaine Surtees, Harry W. & Logan Sutton, Ron & Joyce Sutton, Hal & Ginny Tarleton, Allen G. & Lynette Thomas, Lori Thomas, Martin & Hano Thorne, Dr. D. Reid & Christine Tickle, Barbara P. Tomlinson, Toby Tracy & Frank Schneider, Harry Tyson, Hester H. Tyson, J.W. & Fran Tyson, Patrick & Ann Valentine, J. & Jaime Walsh, Leslie & Dorothy Walston, Ralph C. & Lila Webb, Wesley & Mariane Webb, Joe & Sue Weber, Kevin & Cynthia Whalen, Alan & Wendy Ferguson Whitehead, L. Graham & Wortley Whitehead, Bill & Sara Williams, L. Kent & Robin Williams, Randy & Judy Willis, Will & Kathy Winslow, Steve & Kathy Witchey, Thomas M. & Betty Deane Wood, Barry & Stephanie Worrell,

Individual AdultElsa J. Andersen, Dr. Sharon Ballard, John G. Barber, Mrs. Brockett W. Barnes, Kathryn Barnhill, Hyman Barshay, Martha Beland, Beverly P. Best, Kathryn F. Bethune, Dr. William Boles, III, Dr. Denise Boswell, Donald Boswell, Walter Brown, Mary Jane Bullard, Kay Bunch, Gloria H. Burks, Jo Ann Bushong, Dr. Robert Cameron, Dr. Robert Cassanova, Lonnie M. Chase, Kimberley M. Clark, Mary H. Clay, William G. Cherry, Lynda Bowling Cooper, Justine B. Corbett, Marjorie Y. Crisp, Deidra Darden, Clara Daughtridge, Mary Helen Dempsey, Rosemary L. Elliott, Frank E. Emory, Jean Fleming, Elizabeth L. Fogleman, Pat Forbes, Isabel C.

Fulghum, Patricia Garris, Mark F. Gordon, Grant D. Gore, Layla Gunn, Addie S. Hagans, Sharyn Hardister, Cathy Helmer, Mabel Gray Henry, Alison Hesmer, Janet Hesmer, Sally Hill, Walter Hogg, Suzanne D. Holdford, Emily P. Holloman, Ashley Hooks, Dorothy Howell, Marci Hudson, David C. Hutchins, Thomas Jakubowski, Dr. Katherine H. James, Tracy Joyner, Deborah Kerby, Linda C. Kern, Tonya Kessler, Cathy Kleiman, Dr. Norval C. Kneten, Jeremy Lamm, Pamela G. Lamm, Jennifer Lantz, Phyllis Leary, Rodney Lippard, DeeAnn Macomson, Peggy H. Marshall, Louise McKinnon, Hazel S. Meadows, Carolyn A. Melton, Amy Fossaceca-Merkley, Brenda H. Miles, Gwendolyn Murrain, Evelyn B. Neeland, Eloise A. Overton, Dr. Ralph Perry, Sue E. Powell, Mary Margaret Radford, Mary B. Sauls, Thomas Shreve, Gladys B. Slaughter, Pamela Small, Anna B. Smith, Finley Snipes, Jr., Melanie Statnick, Patricia Stewart, Steven Stewart, Terri Stutts, Nancy V. Thompson, Jean H. Thorne, William Blake Tucker, Scott Tulloss, William M. Turner, Jean F.Tyson, Patricia Vassallo, Marsha Vick, Nancy Vick, Randolph Walston, Will H. Warren, Celeste R. Watson, David M. Webb, Susan Webb, Beverly A. Wells, Gary Williamson, Connie Wood, Jane Wood, Martha Wrenn, Edward A. Wyatt

EndowmEnt ContributorsJohn C. & Viki Anthony, Sammy & Peggy Barnes, Barbara Barshay, Jackie Bissette, Dr. Michael L. & Carol Bowen, Sue Bratton, Franklin B. & Elizabeth Brice, Willis Briley, William R. & Barbara Bussey, Pamela Cameron, Dr. Jim & Cindy Cash, Dr. Sam & Elisabeth Cohen, Lynda Bowling Cooper, U.H. & Lou Ann Cozart, Catherine Cubberley, Richard A. & Barbara P. Darden, Jim & Kathie Davis, Wade Gardner, Jr., Dr. Lindsey & Mary de Guehery, Robert & Nancy Farris, Dr. Paul R. & Heather Greenlaw, Rev. Henry D. & Bobi Gregory, John N. & Anne Hackney, Woody & Nancy Harrison, Ann B. Jennings, Betty Jordan, Tracy Joyner, Jennifer Lantz, Wade & Phyllis Leary, Charles & Eleanor Matthews, Robert Merkley, Gwendolyn Murrain, Istvan & Sandra Nyers, Charlie E. & Lucille M. Page, Ruth M. Pope, Holmes B. Smoot, Dr. Rufus & Lillian Swain, Bill & Kathy Vaughan, Kimberly Van Dyk & Doyle Sinclair, J. Hearn & Janice Walston, Daisy L. Wiggins, Martha Wrenn

arts Council of wilson Contributors continuedContinued from page 5

January 1:NEW YEAR’S DAY – Offices Closed

January 2:NEW YEAR’S DAY OB-SERVED – Offices Closed

January 3:Wilson Woodcarvers Meeting / WAC Studio One / 7 p.m.

January 7: Galleries Closed – Gallery Shop Open / 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.

January 9:Playhouse AUDITIONS: A GRAND NIGHT FOR SINGING / WAC Grand Studio / 7 p.m.

January 10:ACW Visual Arts Committee Meeting /WAC / 11 a.m. ACW Executive Committee Meeting / WAC Board Room / 12 p.m. Wilson Active Artists Association Meeting / WAC Library /4:30 p.m. Wilson Woodcarvers Meeting / WAC Studio One / 7 p.m.

January 14:ACT! for Youth Core Committee Meeting / WAC Library / 9 a.m.Galleries Closed – Gallery Shop Open / 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.

January 16:MLK DAY HOLIDAY / Arts Council Offices ClosedMARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. DAY CELEBRATION / Boykin Center / 3 p.m.MLK Exhibition Opening Recep-tion: PORTRAITS by Jerome De Perlinghi / WAC Galleries / 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.

January 17:ACW Board of Directors Meeting / WAC Library / 12 p.m.Wilson Woodcarvers Meeting / WAC Studio One / 7 p.m.

January 19:Artist Talk with Jerome De Per-linghi / WAC Boykin Gallery / 5 p.m. – 6 p.m.

January 21:Galleries Open: PORTRAITS by Jerome De Perlinghi Exhibition / WAC Galleries / 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.

January 24:Wilson Woodcarvers Meeting / WAC Studio One / 7 p.m. Paint & Pour Workshop with Elisabeth Cohen / WAC Gallery / 7 p.m. – 9 p.m.

January 27:ACT! for Youth PRESENTS: FOOTLOOSE Opening Night performance / Boykin Center / 7:30 p.m.

January 28:Galleries Open: PORTRAITS by Jerome De Perlinghi Exhibition /WAC Galleries / 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.ACT! for Youth PRESENTS: FOOTLOOSE performance / Boykin Center / 7:30 p.m.

January 29:ACT! for Youth PRESENTS: FOOTLOOSE performance / Boykin Center / 3 p.m.

January 31:Wilson Woodcarvers Meeting / WAC Studio One / 7 p.m.

February 3:ACT! for Youth PRESENTS: FOOTLOOSE performance / Boykin Center / 7:30 p.m.

February 4:Galleries Open: PORTRAITS by Jerome De Perlinghi Exhibition /WAC Galleries / 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.ACT! for Youth PRESENTS: FOOTLOOSE performance / Boykin Center / 7:30 p.m.

February 5:ACT! for Youth PRESENTS: FOOTLOOSE closing perfor-mance & strike / Boykin Center / 3 p.m.

February 6:ACT! for Youth AUDITIONS: TREASURE ISLAND / WAC Grand Studio / 5 p.m. – 7 p.m.

February 7:ACT! for Youth AUDITIONS: TREASURE ISLAND / WAC Grand Studio / 5 p.m. – 7 p.m.Wilson Woodcarvers Meeting / WAC Studio One / 7 p.m.

February 11:ACT! for Youth Core Committee Meeting / WAC Library / 9 a.m.Galleries Open: PORTRAITS by Jerome De Perlinghi Exhibition / WAC Galleries / 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.

February 14:ACW Visual Arts Committee Meeting / WAC Library / 11 a.m. ACW Executive Committee Meeting / WAC Board Room / 12 p.m. Wilson Active Artists Association Meeting / WAC Boykin Gallery / 4:30 p.m. Wilson Woodcarvers Meeting / WAC Studio One / 7 p.m.

February 18:Galleries Open: PORTRAITS by Jerome De Perlinghi Exhibition Closes / WAC Galleries / 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.

February 21:ACW Board of Directors Meeting / WAC Library / 12 p.m.Wilson Woodcarvers Meeting / WAC Studio One / 7 p.m.Paint & Pour Workshop with Alison Hesmer / WAC Gallery / 7 p.m. – 9 p.m.

February 23:Playhouse PRESENTS: A GRAND NIGHT FOR SINGING opening performance/ Boykin Center / 8 p.m.

February 24:Playhouse PRESENTS: A GRAND NIGHT FOR SINGING performance / Boykin Center / 8 p.m.

February 25:Playhouse PRESENTS: A GRAND NIGHT FOR SINGING performance / Boykin Center / 8 p.m.

February 26:Playhouse PRESENTS: A GRAND NIGHT FOR SINGING closing performance & strike / Boykin Center / 3 p.m.

February 28:Wilson Woodcarvers Meeting / WAC Studio One / 7 p.m.

Events Calendar January 1 – February 29

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Thank you, volunteers!Our volunteers are essential to the success

of our arts programming. We work extreme-ly hard to make sure all names are listed and recognized for their contribution. If we have missed a name, please let us know so we can recognize that volunteer in a future publica-tion and in our end-of-year reports. Thanks!

Poster/Courier DistributionLara Howe, Laura Klein, Steadman Lanier, Mary Etta Moore, Chuck Powell, Jessica Satterfield, Amy Wiggins, Sheila Wiggins,

switChboarD Volunteers

Viki Anthony, Tammi Barnes, Janet Beaman, Gwen Murrain, Sandra Nyers, Diana Page, Melanie Statnick

whirligig FestiValTammi Barnes, Barbara Barshay, Jo Brown, Cindy Calvert, Emily Farris Carinci, Elisabeth Cohen, Clara Gray Daughtridge, Lucinda Deans, Connie Farris, Pasty Ferrell, Mark & Shanna Gordon, Gwen Hardie, Carolyn Harmon, Jenny Harrison, Ceci Hottovy, Allison & Jim Howard, Lara Howe, Brenda Jagnandan, Peggy Jennette, Terry Klein, Vernon Mason, Dwight Mitchell, Gwen Murrain, Diana Page, Denise Robinson, Nelly Roney, Pegi Barnes Sharpe, Jessica Satterfield, Andy Summerlin, Denise Taylor, Wallace Thomas, Wendy Whitehead (Quilter’s Guild, Debbie Williams, Susan Williamson, Steve & Kathy Witchey

holiDay inVitationalBill Aberle, Keith Barnes, Barbara Barshay, Barton College, Kim and Branch Benton, Dan Blackman, Bonnie and Bill Boles, Carol and Mike Bowen, Crystal and Barnes Boykin, Susan and Bobbie Boykin, Sarah Bowers, Trey Brantley, Jo Brown, Ruby and Jo Bunn, Martha Lane Camp, Cindy and Jim Cash, Linda and Neill Connor, Katie and John Covington, Mary Beth and Steve Coyte, Sallie and Tom Cozart, Lou Ann and Dick Cozart, Elizabeth and David Daniel, Kathie and Jim Davis, Pete Dempsey, Gail and Sam Douglas, Dot and Frank Eagles, Mary and Jimmy Edmundson, Wortley and Vance Forbes, Becky and Miller Gibbons, Adele Gray, Courtenay and Shelton Griffin, Susan and Tom Hackney, Charlene and Randy Harrison, Sandra and Garland Homes, Susan Wainwright Hudson, Hugh Hussey, Eleanor and Ken Hyde, Peggy Jennette, Susan and Doug Jones, Terry and Robert Kirkland, Terry Klein, Pam and Guilford Leggett, Deas and Walt Linville, Nancy and Bill Marlowe, Sherry and Craig Myers, Pam and David Orcutt, Norm Osborne, Webber and Coalter Paxton, Beth and Walston Peters, Mary and Tom Piggott, Deenie Purinai, Jo and Tom Rhodes, Nelly Roney, Anna Jane and Bud Ruffin, Gull Britt and Phil Singer, Stephanie and John T. Smith, Holmes Smoot, Eliza and Lee Stephenson, Pat and Sam Stronach, Bonnie Young, Betty Lou and Henry Walston, Kim and Bob Watson, Sheila and Jack Wiggins, Emma Jean and Leon Wilson, Mial and David Woodard

wish list thank you’sSpurgeon Youngblood for 26” Flat Screen TV, Edna Boykin & Penny Womble for vacuum cleaner

Paint anD PourViki Anthony, Kim Benton, Sarah Bowers, Laura Howe, Peggy Jennette, Nelly Roney

CinDerellaBeth Helms, Alison Howard, Jennifer McHarg, Christa Mercer, Linda Piper, Anita Testino

taylor 2Gena Carter, Skylar Godwin, Elizabeth Groce, Jeff Joyner, Susan Joyner, DeeAnn Macomson, Bryan Pridgen, Denise Robinson, Wendy Wingrove

a banker’s holiDayBB&T, Cornerstone Bank, First Citizens Bank, RBC Bank, The Heritage Bank, Wells Fargo, Jolly & Robert Barnes / Acculist-Accutype, Watson Barnes, Paula Benson, Dan & Kathi Blackmon, Dale & Genia Bone, Terri Boykin, Trey Brantley, David Bray, Tom & Carol Brugh, Elisabeth Cohen, Jacob Daniel, Clara Daughtridge, Amy Farris, Connie Farris, Julia Fielding, Sue Furman, Skylar Godwin, Mark Gordon, Mickey Grizzard, Karen Groce, Doug Hale, Carolyn Harmon, Dr. Jim Harrold, John Helms, Thomas Helms, Sandra & Garland Homes, Drs. Mark & Missy Hooper, Lara & Joseph Howe, Doug & Michele Inscoe, Lisl Jenkins, Peggy & Tyson Jennette, Dean Joyner, Dell Joyner, Dr. Michael Kushner & Sarah Warden, Steadman Lanier, DeeAnn Macomson, Anthony Matrejek, Thomas Matrejek, Duncan McHarg, Gabby McHarg, Mike & Jennifer McHarg, Jenny Moore, Gwen Murrain, Meagan Nichols, K.K. Nida, Anna Oates, Norm Osborn, Diana Page, Jill Paul, Dwan Paxton, Katie Peterson, Tad Piner, Talen Piner, Christine Potter, Chuck Powell, Jennie Powell, Matt Reda, C. Bruce Rose, Jessica Satterfield, John Shreve, Vollis Simpson, Caleb Skinner, Pamela Small, Page Smith, Jonathan Stewart, Elise Traywick, Irene Tyndall, Andrea Vaughn, Dan Whaley, Jack & Sheila Wiggins, Diana Williams, Ray Williams, J. Chris Wilson, Buck & Jean Yelverton, A+ Graphics, ACT! for Youth, Barton College, Belle & Company, Blake Law Firm, Boone’s Antiques, David Bray at Bellissimo, Carolina Cheese Company, Carolina Ice Company, Carolina Mudcats, Chat N Chew, Chick-fil-A, Colony Tire, Creative Designs Showplace Manor, Creekside Designs – Jimmy Sink, EB Sports, Four Seasons Pizzeria, Gracie’s Village Shops, Grapenuts, J.C. Harris Cadillac, Harris Teeter, Hilton’s Mens & Ladies Fine Clothing, JAC’s Grill, R.A. Jeffreys Distributing, Jessica Kent Photography, Jolian’s, Julia Newton Jewelry, Just Like Kandy, Kathryn Meares Catering, Oak Tavern, Parker’s Barbecue, Paul’s Italian Restaurant, PlayDate, Playhouse Community Theatre, Pup’s Steakhouse, Preservation of Wilson, Quince, A Southern Bistro, Sign Stop, Stuart Walston Inc., Sugar Plum Shoppe, The Crows Nest, The Flower Pot, The Nook, The Wilson Times, Too Cute!, Watson Electrical Construction Company, Williamson Cleaners, Williamson Peanuts, Wilson Breakfast Optimist Club, Wilson Hardware, Wine & Design, W.W. Furniture Company

Local author Merry Simmons will be teaching an exciting six week writing workshop titled “Writing Popular Fic-tion That Sells!” for the Arts Council on Tuesday evenings from 6 – 8 p.m. from February 21 – March 27. Merry (Mer-edith Simmons) has sold over a dozen short stories, primarily science fiction and fantasy, to major genre magazines like Asimov’s and Realms of Fantasy. She’s now attempting to embark on a career as a romance novelist, and currently has a requested submission under consideration at Berkley with her fingers crossed! To hone her craft, she’s attended innumerable residential workshops and wants to share this information with the Wilson public.

“No one has to buy a book for this class,” says Merry. She has developed a workshop outline that will address all of the needed basics – plot, character, voice, point of view, dialogue, etc. as well as some basic grammar reviews. Merry fig-ures if she starts with 15–20 minutes of

grammar each class, everything that comes after it will seem much more interesting! Merry says, “I’ve read enough ‘slush’ for a friend who edited an e-magazine to know it would be crimi-nal to ignore gram-

mar.” Barry’s favorite humorous quote from his e-mail correspondence with Merry is, “People are funny. They think they can write the great American novel with no preparation!”

To learn more about Merry, you may visit http://meredithsimmons.com/. Please call the Arts Council at 291-4329 to reg-ister for this class that promises to be both fun and informative. The cost is only $50 for contributors and $65 for non-contrib-utors! Seats are limited, so please call today.

Register Today for “Writing Popular Fiction that Sells!”

Merry Simmons

In the New Year, The Gallery Shop con-tinues to receive exciting new items daily, so please drop by to explore our latest ar-tistic finds. One of our talented Featured Artists, Earl Rassmusen, resides in Golds-boro. Retired from military service, Earl spends his time crafting exquisite wooden vessels. The intricate workmanship is beyond belief, with each piece labeled with the name of the exotic woods and the

number of pieces used in its construction. Even after the holiday rush, our Gallery Shop is loaded with beautiful one-of-a-kind works of art! We are your one-stop local resource for wonderful jewelry, silk and crocheted scarves and neck warmers, pottery, metalwork, ceramics, blown glass and much, much more. Find that special gift, or simply treat yourself!

The Gallery Shop

The Arts Council is thrilled to announce an exciting line-up of talented artists who will keep the Paint & Pour fun going in 2012! For those of you that haven’t tried a Paint & Pour session yet, what are you waiting for?! Please join us from 7:00-9:00pm for two enjoyable hours of laughter and learning as we paint easy, yet beautiful subjects. Simply bring your favorite liba-tion and/or snack and we supply the rest! Whether you are a novice painter or more experienced, at the end of the evening we promise you’ll be delighted with your art-work! Check out our website and Face-book page for photos of previous classes and be sure to make your $35 pre-paid res-ervations today. Class size is limited to just 15 seats! If you are looking for a unique

gift for someone, Paint & Pour gift certifi-cates are a perfect, much appreciated gift!

January 24: Cupcake with artist Elisabeth Cohen February 21: Paperwhite flowers with artist Alison Hesmer March 20: Paint your Pet with artist Clara Daughtridge! Paint your beloved pet’s face in this 3 hour session ( 6:30pm – 9:30pm) for only $50! Please e-mail a photo of your pet to acwvisual@wilsonarts.com no later than March 6. April 18: Chili Pepper with artist Oona LewisMay 15: Lighthouse with artist Susan Webb

Arts Council of Wilson124 Nash St. SW, Wilson, NC 27893 Tuesday thru Friday, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.Saturday, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.

MissionThe mission of the Arts Council of Wilson is to improve the quality of life for all the citizens of Wilson County by providing cultural leadership and opportunities in the arts.

OfficersDell Joyner – PresidentJessica Satterfield – Vice PresidentConnie Farris – TreasurerPamela Small – SecretarySheila Wiggins – Past President

BoardPaula Benson, Dan Blackmon, Dale Bone, Mark Gordon, Carolyn Harmon, Lara Howe, Lisl Jenkins, Peggy Jennette, Dean Joyner, DeeAnn Macomson, Gwen Murrain, Tad Piner, Chuck Powell, Mayor Bruce Rose, Dan Whaley

StaffW. Barrett PageExecutive Director acw@wilsonarts.com | 252-291-4329 x12

Debbie WilliamsTheater Coordinatoracwtechnical@wilsonarts.com | 252-291-4329 x15

Chandra BollingOffice Manager& Box Office acwadmin@wilsonarts.com | 252-291-4329 x33

Martha NidaPerforming Arts Directoracwperforming@wilsonarts.com | 252-291-4329 x16

Sharon PierceBookkeeperacwfinance@wilsonarts.com | 252-291-4329 x11

Sherry MyersMarketing & Adult Education Directoracwmarketing@wilsonarts.com | 252-291-4329 x14

Amy Hughes Visual Arts Directoracwvisual@wilsonarts.com | 252-291-4329 x18

Carolyn MeltonReceptionistacwboxoffice@wilsonarts.com | 252-291-4329 x10

Bob OwensAfter Hours Security

SubmissionsAll submissions should be e-mailed to Sherry Myers at acwmarketing@wilsonarts.com by February 13. The Arts Courier is funded in part by a Grassroots grant from the North Carolina Arts Council, a state agency.

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The 2011 Holiday Invitational Art Show and Sale continued the tradition of being a highly anticipated, successful holiday hallmark for the Arts Council of Wilson. At the invitation-only Preview Party on November 17, patrons not only viewed and purchased beautiful artwork before the exhibit opened to the general public, but also were delightfully entertained by the musical melodies of Bill Myers and enjoyed the delicious food of Kitty Meares Catering. We would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to our co-chairs, Cindy Cash and Susan Jones, as well as our generous hosts and volunteers, for their enthusiasm and organization which made this exhibition and opening reception so successful. To be a part of next year’s Preview Party, become an Arts Council of Wilson annual contributor in 2012!

A Banker’s Holiday

Holiday Invitational

Miracle on Nash Street

Mrs. Jana Winders and the Lucama Elementary Singing Cardinals entertained at Miracle on Nash Street.

Miracle on Nash Street co-chairs Jenny Harrison, left, and Emily Carinci.

A Banker’s Holiday 2011 was a HUGE success due to your support of this delightful evening! Combining this with the enthusiastic financial commit-ment of our banking partners (BB&T, Cornerstone Bank, First Citizens, The Heritage Bank, RBC Bank, and Wells Fargo), we realized a profit of $28,000 from this event! The staff would also like to thank our dedicated and hard working co-chairs, Lara Howe and Lisl Jenkins, and all of our committee members for their time and energy to make this event a reality. Please mark your calendar for the first Friday of December, 2012!