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Turnage Theater announces new podcast, 'Washington City Limits'
“…The historic Turnage Theater is teaming up with Chuck Phillips, a local musician, to make a monthly podcast. With the show cancellations that came with the pandemic, Phillips started “Washington City Limits.” He set up a home studio and recorded interviews and performances from other musicians in the area to post on social media….”
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Opera had a home in Washington
“My friend and BoCo Town podcast co-host Steve Barnes will have the unique pleasure of interviewing two singers who are studying at East Carolina University. They will perform at the Historic Turnage Theater in a few weeks. I’m looking forward to it as I’m seeking…”
From WRAL.com:
“WASHINGTON, N.C. — When a local theater has to shut down because of a pandemic, the entire community’s economy can be affected.
The historic Turnage Theater in downtown Washington normally hosts plays, concerts, comedy and children’s camps, but the coronavirus has caused it to close its doors.
“It’s meant that events have been canceled. Artists haven’t been paid. Technicians weren’t able to work,” said Debra Torrence heads the Arts of the Pamlico, a regional arts council that runs the theater…”
During Economic Highs and Lows, the Arts Are Key Segment of U.S. Economy
Washington, DC—”According to the latest data issued today by the Bureau of Economic Analysis and the National Endowment for the Arts, the arts remain a vital component …”
Bricks, brass and benevolences available at Turnage
“Two new fundraising programs now offer almost 600 opportunities for supporters of the arts to put their literal, personal marks on the Turnage Theatre…”
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Washington community comes together amid pandemic
By Latisha Catchatoorian, WRAL Digital Solutions
“As the nation starts to slowly reopen while still remaining cautious about the presence of the coronavirus, towns like Washington, N.C., are navigating their…”
Backstage art by BRAVO! Kids
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Silent Movies in NC - UNCTV Film Clip
The Historic Turnage Theatre is home to a mothballed silent movie & vaudeville theatre. Learn more about the silent movie era in NC at https://www.unctv.org/
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You picked the People’s Choice!
"People's Choice"More than 80 works by nearly 50 area artists were included in the Arts of the Pamlico’s (AOP) 56th Annual Fine Arts Show. The show awards several acknowledgements of gifts and cash for fine art chosen by a Juror. The People’s Choice Award is a...
Artist Support Grant for Latrell Broughton
Recipients of the NC Artist Support Grant Announced for Dare, Tyrrell, Washington, Martin, Beaufort, and Hyde Counties“I am honored to have been selected for the NC Arts Council Artist Support grant,” said photographer Latrell Broughton. “This grant gives me a unique...
Peoples Choice Award
Vote for People's Choice Award!Vote for your favorite by March 31, 2021 and pick the People's Choice! More than 80 works by nearly 50 area artists are included in the Arts of the Pamlico's 56th Annual Fine Arts Show. The show awards several acknowledgements of gifts...
23rd Annual East Carolina Wildlife Arts Festival
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