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CONTACT: Deborah Conrad, Executive Director
Arts United for Davidson County
4 East First Avenue
Lexington, NC 27295
336-249-2742

artsdavidsonco@hotmail.com

DATE: April 9, 2013

Arts United for Davidson County and the Edward C. Smith Civic Center Work Together to Bring Gallery Space to Lexington

The idea was born several months ago.  The Civic Center was preparing to undergo renovations of its lobby and ballroom and was looking for a way to offer gallery space to the community – something that had been missing since the Arts Center closed in 2009.  (However, installation of a gallery hanging system was not in the renovation budget.)  Arts United had received a generous contribution earmarked for a visual arts project, and a hanging system seemed to be a perfect match for the funds.  After discussion and agreement by both boards, the project moved forward.

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February 26, 2013

 CONTACT: Joe Newberry, 919.789.5484, jnewberry@ncsymphony.org
Find press releases and downloadable photos at ncsymphony.org/media/

 North Carolina Symphony Continues 80th Anniversary Season
with Concert in Lexington, Saturday, March 23

William Henry Curry Conducts Elgar’s Enigma, Mozart’s Symphony No. 35,
“Haffner” and Music from Die Meistersinger von Nürnberg, by Richard Wagner

RALEIGH, N.C. — William Henry Curry will lead the North Carolina Symphony in a 2012-2013 classical season orchestra highlight of Edward Elgar’s Variations on an Original Theme, Op. 36, “Enigma,” Richard Wagner’s Music from Die Meistersinger von Nürnberg, and Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart’s Symphony No. 35 in D Major, K.385, “Haffner.”

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DAVIDSON COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY TO OFFER DOWNLOADABLE MUSIC FROM THEIR WEBSITE

(LEXINGTON, NC)—(OCTOBER 3, 2012)—Davidson County  Public Library has joined Library Ideas™’ network of Public Library websites that offer access to over 3 million songs including Sony Music’s catalog of legendary artists.

The Freegal™ Music Service will allow the Davidson County Public Library to increase the size and diversity of its collection by offering access to over 10,000 music labels from 65 different countries.

419 South Main Street
Lexington, NC 27292
Ph:   (336) 249.7211
Fax: (336) 249.8711
www.artsacademyatgrace.org

  
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August 2012

Contact Information:
Bonnie Duckworth, Executive Director
ArtsAcademyat Grace
419 South Main Street
Lexington,NC 27292
336-249-7211
gduckworth@lexcominc.net

Festival for the Arts

A Festival for the Arts will be held by the Arts Academy at Grace inLexingtonon Saturday, September 15, from 10:00 to 4:00. Admission is free and open to the public at the Grace Episcopal Church campus at419 South Main Street,Lexington,NC. The festival will highlight the arts, entertainment, food and fun.

419 South Main Street
Lexington, NC 27292
Ph:   (336) 249.7211
Fax: (336) 249.8711
www.artsacademyatgrace.org

  
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August 2012

Contact Information:
Bonnie Duckworth, Executive Director
ArtsAcademyat Grace
419 South Main Street
Lexington,NC 27292
336-249-7211
gduckworth@lexcominc.net

Concert by Elisabeth von Trapp

Elisabeth von Trapp will present a concert at Grace Episcopal Church inLexington,NC, on Saturday, September 22 at 7:00 pm.  Admission is free.  An offering will be taken during the performance and part of the proceeds will go to support theArts Academyat Grace, a Community School of the Arts for children and adults.

Elisabeth is the granddaughter of Maria and Baron von Trapp, whose story inspired “The Sound of Music.”  Singing professionally since childhood, Elisabeth has enthralled audiences from European cathedrals toWashington,D.C.’s National Cathedral, the Kennedy Center and hundreds of Performance Halls and churches across theUnited States.

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For more information contact:

            Jo Ellen Edwards, Executive Director         Chad Hodges, Contest Organizer  
            Uptown Lexington, Inc.
            336-249-0383                                                        336-906-2889

Second Annual BBQ Capital Cook-Off set for April 27-28

Competitive cooking teams from all over North Carolina and the Southeast and one as far away as Australia will work to perfect the thrill of the grill at the Second Annual BBQ Capital Cook-off in historic uptown Lexington April 27-28.

Coordinated by Uptown Lexington Inc. as a fundraiser for the downtown revitalization organization, the BBQ Capital Cook-off will bring approximately 50 teams to Lexington to compete for money and bragging rights in a city with a rich culinary heritage that is celebrated annually at the Barbecue Festival in October.

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FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT:
William Deal, Executive Director, TRIP
336-956-6150  director@visitdavidsoncounty.com
http://director@visitdavidsoncounty.com

2011 Rural Roots Tour Coming to Denton and South Davidson

On Saturday, October 1 the Tourism Recreation Investment Partnership for Davidson County (TRIP) will conduct a “Rural Roots Tour” in Davidson County. The day-long event will include a guided, narrated motor coach tour of farms, historical sites and other points of interest in southern Davidson County.

Feature Press Release
For Release: April 11, 2011
Contact: Karen Miller 336-859-2755
Cherryholmes Sings Good-bye During Doyle Lawson Bluegrass Festival

DENTON, N.C. – The Cherryholmes Family Band will hold its last North Carolina performance on May 6 during the Doyle Lawson & Quicksilver Bluegrass Festival. The next day, the group will call it quits with a show in Galax, Virginia.

Press Release

For Immediate Release:
April 25, 2011

Contact:  Tammy Curry
Community Recreation Specialist
Lexington Recreation & Parks
28 W. Center Street
Lexington, NC 27295
336-248-3960 ext. 3237
tcurry@lexingtonnc.net
 

Lexington Parks and Recreation Announces Plans 
15th Annual Multicultural Festival

Lexington, – In its 15^th year the Annual Multicultural Festival has become a premiere spring event for local residents in Davidson County and surrounding areas. The festival serves to enlighten the community of its vast ethnicities, their traditional customs, and exquisite cuisine.  A family friendly ambiance sets the mood for understanding, fun and excitement that is felt throughout the event.  This year’s festival is scheduled for Saturday, May 7, 2011 from 10 am until 5 pm at Finch Park at 15 Paul Beck Road in Lexington, NC.  There is no admission fee with free parking at the park and a shuttle service provided from the parking lot at Roses on Talbert Boulevard.

Davidson County Master Gardeners 7th Annual Garden Tour
Explore a new area of Davidson County with us—High Rock Lake. The gardens are fabulous as always. We have huge, large, medium and small yards in this year’s tour. All seven gardens are on the east side of the lake off of Highway 8. Tickets ($10) will be available at Southmont Fire Dept., 11030 Hwy 8, Southmont, as well as at each home on the days of the tour. They can be purchased in advance at the Agricultural Extension Building, 301 E. Center Street, Lexington (336-242-2087); Denton Public Library, 310 W. Salisbury St., Denton (336-859-2215); and Tom’s Creek Nursery, 6454 Old NC Hwy 49, Denton (336-857-2131). A program book will come with each ticket and have descriptions of the gardens, a detailed map and advertisements for local restaurants and businesses. The tour will be Saturday, May 21 from 10 AM until 4 PM and Sunday, May 22 from 1 until 5 PM. For further information call 336-247-2995, 336-956-0400 or 336-242-2087.