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First Fridays
Enjoy the art at this monthly event.
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Live Music
Check out the bands performing here in
October.
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This Month
Make plans to attend "Once on This
Island."
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Downtown Beats and Eats returns with
two concerts this month.
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1st Fridays on the Lawn wraps up for the
season this month.
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Wide Awake Wilson | The Wilson Times | October 2018 5 Local cast presents ‘Once On This Island’ Musical opens Oct. 12 at Boykin By Janelle Clevinger ACT! for Youth’s first production of the season takes on the one-act musi- cal “Once On This Island” at the Edna Boykin Cultural Center beginning Oct. 12 Described as a cross be- tween “Romeo and Juliet” and “The Little Mermaid,” the musical is based on the 1985 novel “My Love, My Love,” or as it’s also known, “The Peasant Girl,” by Rosa Guy. Set in the French Antilles, the show revolves around an island peasant girl, Ti Moune, who rescues Dan- iel, a wealthy boy from the other side of the island. Ti Rehearsing a scene from "Once On An Island" are Jah'Mez Moore, from left, as Tonton Julian; Moune uses the power of Khye Mason, as young Ti Moune; and Emma Beneck as Mama Euralie. Janelle Clevinger | Special to love to bring the island’s the Times different social classes to- gether. for this past July’s Summer develop more and more art- and $10 for seniors and “Just as any good story Community Musical “South istry in our community.” students. of any piece of theater, this Pacific.” During the first Broad- show has an underlying The role of Ti Moune is way run of “Once On This MEET THE CHARACTERS conflict that drives it,” said played by Zy’Miracle Ke- Island,” the show earned Caleb Skinner, director. arney, and Daniel’s role is eight Tony nominations, in- The Arts Council of “That’s what makes it both played by Jack Stevens. cluding Best Musical, Book Wilson will host a meet- entertaining and important. Skinner said he is proud and Score. and-greet with some of “I feel the story is appro- of the young artists per- ACT! For Youth’s “Once the characters from “Once priate for all ages and that forming in this show. On This Island” will run On This Island” for kids in it is accessible and educa- “These kids are tackling Oct. 12 and 13 at 7:30 p.m.; preschool through second tive for anyone who sees it an insanely challenging Oct. 14 at 3 p.m.; Oct. 19 grade on Saturday, Oct. 13, or who is touched by it any piece and totally blowing and 20 at 7:30 p.m.; and from 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. way. The central conflict of me away,” he said. “Our Oct. 21 at 3 p.m. The Arts Council is hop- the show revolves around leads are very strong, but Tickets can be purchased ing this event will help ex- the idea of accepting people a piece like this requires a online by visiting www. pose young children to the for who they are regardless very strong ensemble. I am wilsonarts.com/act-current- world of theater in an up- of how different they might so excited to watch these season/ and clicking the close and personal way. be from us,” he said. kids continue to blossom in eTix link provided. Tickets Photos will be taken with “The characters are so these roles. can also be purchased select cast and props in creative and unique to this “I think it should be through the Arts Council this fun, tropical-themed piece that I can’t imagine mentioned that these kids’ of Wilson by calling 252- event. anyone wanting to miss it. talents come from many 291-4329 or visiting the box Tickets are $5 per child It tells a story that is time- different places: their par- office located in the Edna and available at the door of less and, while difficult, ents, voice teachers, school Boykin Cultural Center on the Edna Boykin Cultural very true to the human teachers, dance instructors, Tuesdays through Fridays Center, 108 Nash St., Wil- experience. I think that it is etc.,” Skinner continued. from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and son. totally appropriate for audi- “Wilson has such an amaz- Saturdays from 10 a.m. Parents can attend for ences young and old.” ing wealth of artistic tal- to 3 p.m. Tickets will also free and are required to Skinner also directed and ent, and I hope to see this be available at the door. stay with their children served as musical director continue to be nurtured and Tickets are $15 for adults throughout the event.
6 Wide Awake Wilson | The Wilson Times | October 2018
Plenty of fall family fun in the area
There’s lots to do
throughout the region this
fall, whether you love hay-
rides or getting scared at a
haunted walking trail! Here
are a few attractions:
DEANS FARM MARKET
Make plans to take the
kids to Deans Farm this
fall. Take a hayride, let
the kids play on the play-
ground and pick out a
pumpkin. Special themes
are planned each weekend,
including trick-or-treat
around the farm on the last
weekend in October, with
a hayride ticket purchase.
Deans Farm is located on
N.C. 42 West. $10 per per-
son; under 24 months free.
Includes free pumpkin with
hayride purchase.
FALL FUN DAY
Raleigh Road Garden
Center has expanded its
Fall Fun Day to two days Kids have fun in the corn pit at Deans Farm. Contributed Photo
this year, Saturday and
Sunday, Oct. 6 and 7. Take HALLOWEEN TREATS
the family and let the kids Take a haunted walk park includes eight haunt-
paint a pumpkin, ride the through the woods this Hal- ed attractions with new Trick-or-treat at the Wil-
train and feed the farm loween season. The attrac- horror features added each son Botanical Gardens on
animals. Cost is $6 for ages tion is open every Friday year. The attraction opens Sunday, Oct. 28, from 4 to
10 and under to do all three and Saturday night in Octo- for the season on Oct. 5. 6:30 p.m. Child-friendly
activities. Bag lunches will ber beginning Oct. 5. Also Check the website for days events include storytelling,
also be for sale. Hours are 9 open on Halloween. Ticket and hours. All-inclusive costume parade, storytelling
a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday booth opens at 7 p.m. Ad- tickets are $27 for all at- and Fike’s marking band.
and 1 to 5 p.m. on Sunday. mission is $15. Not recom- tractions. Single attraction Rain site is the Ag Center.
Located at 4175 Raleigh mended for under 12. tickets are $13. 1620 Loop Wilson Botanical Gardens
Road Parkway. Road, Clayton. is located at 1806 Goldsboro
DARKSIDE HAUNTED HOUSE St., at the Ag Center.
GREAT GARDENS FALL-A-FAIR ESTATES VOLLMER FARM
HALLOWEEN SAFE NIGHT
There will be plenty of Have a scary good time Take a short drive to
family fun at Fall-A-Fair at this seasonal event that Vollmer Farm in Bunn Reid Street Community
Oct. 13, from 10 a.m. to includes a 1/4-mile haunted for some fall fun includ- Center will host the annual
2 p.m., at Great Gardens walking trail to Mayhem ing animals, a hayride, a event on Halloween night,
Nursery and Landscaping. Hayride. Open Friday and corn maze and a play area Oct. 31. Time is 6 to 8.
Events include a bounce Saturday through Oct. 28 for the kids. Day pass ad-
house for the kids, hay- and on Halloween. Located mission to the Back 40 is HALLOWEEN AT BRENTWOOD
rides, a maze, hot dogs and at 11959 NC 222 W., Mid- $10.68 (including state tax).
more. The event is free. dlesex. 919-269-8620 Opening Saturdays, 10 a.m. Brentwood merchants
4311 Wiggins Mill Road. to 9 p.m., and Sundays, 10 invite local kids to go trick-
CLAYTON FEAR FARM a.m. to 5 p.m., in October. or-treating on Halloween
STRICKLAND FARM TRAIL OF 677 N.C. 98 E., Bunn. from 4 to 6 p.m. and play in
TERROR The Halloween scream a bounce house.
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There will be plenty to see at the October First Fridays event at Art Ventures. Contributed Photo
Enjoy Friday at downtown gallery Oct. 5
For The Times expressive of the artists’
thoughts and experiences,
Old Master figurative but it is the diversity of
paintings by Joseph Bounds, materials and methods that
Middle East-inspired ab- make this exhibition so
stract expressionist mixed- amazing,” Sharp said.
media paintings by Robert Bounds paints an entire
Winne, and glass-like acryl- figurative composition in
ic sculptures by Michael grays, then in the method
Dorneman will be featured of DiVinci and other Old
at the Oct. 5 First Friday Masters, he meticulously
celebration of Art Ventures/ applies multiple transpar-
Barnes Corner Gallery. ent layers of color, taking
The event, from 5:30 to upward of 200 hours to
8:30 p.m., will also feature complete. His figures float
new works by resident art- in a dense black back-
ists Pegi Barnes Sharp, Oo- ground, defying gravity and
na Payne Lewis, Alison Hes- expressing a full range of
mer and Dwight Mitchell. powerful emotions.
Light refreshments will be Winne applies thick lay-
served, and all are invited to ers of concrete, resins,
attend. pigments and minerals to
“The works are unique, evoke the sense of the desert
extraordinary and diverse,” surroundings in war-torn Af-
Work by resident artists, including this painting by Oona
says Pegi Sharp, founder ghanistan where he worked
Lewis, will be included in the First Fridays event. Contributed
of Barnes Corner Gallery. to rebuild bridges, roads and Photo
“Anyone who is interested schools.
in art should not miss this Emotionally-loaded, these Dorneman’s work, of- float and reach for light.
exhibition of amazing abstract paintings transports ten inspired by nature, is Barnes Corner Gallery is
work.” The exhibition will the viewer into this world, cut from acrylic, heated, located at 200 W. Tarboro
be up through mid-October. perhaps more than a photo- shaped and engraved, cre- St. in historic downtown
“All the work is highly graph could. ating forms that seem to Wilson.
8 Wide Awake Wilson | The Wilson Times | October 2018 The Balter Brothers will take the stage at the Oct. 6 Beats & Eats concert. Contributed Photo Downtown Beats & Eats continues to bring the music in October By Janelle Clevinger The fifth anniversary of Down- Pairing them up with the high-energy Smile to a larger Wilson audience,” town Beats & Eats music series vibe of Balter Brothers should make Robl said. continues in October with another for a great day of music.” “They participated in the 2017 Wil- round of phenomenal bands, food Signal Fire recently completed a son Idol Talent Competition, have trucks and specialty beverages. tour which promoted their album played a few of the local venues, and The Saturday, Oct. 6, concert will “Lift Up,” the band’s sophomore re- taken part in events for a couple of lo- showcase the music of local favorites lease. The album’s uplifting music cal charities.” Balter Brothers from Rocky Mount and message earned itself a No. 1 de- Plywood Smile members are guitar- and Signal Fire from Wilmington. but on the iTunes reggae charts and ist/vocalist Noah Buck, percussionist “We’re excited to have Signal Fire No. 8 on the Billboard reggae charts. Jack Fernandez and bass player Keith returning this year,” said Will Robl, Wilson band Plywood Smile kicks Watson. Downtown Beats & Eats committee off the Oct. 20 concert, followed by “They will be sharing a date with a chairman. “Out of all of the bands Greg Humphreys Electric Trio which veteran of the N.C. music scene, Greg that participated in last year’s series, hails from New York City. Humphreys,” Robl said. “Greg Hum- they were one of the bands that we “We’re excited to be able to intro- got the most positive feedback about. duce the young talent of Plywood Continued on page 9
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Music: Concerts are downtown Oct. 6 and Oct 20
Continued from page 8
phreys Electric Trio will return to
DB&E for the third time in conjunc-
tion with a fall tour to promote their
upcoming release ‘Haymaker.’”
“Haymaker,” to be released this fall,
will focus on ’70s-influenced funk and
soul songs.
Music fans might be familiar with
Humphreys from his years leading
North Carolina favorite bands Dillon
Fence and Hobex. The Greg Hum-
phreys Electric Trio formed in New
York City in 2014 when Humphreys
began playing with fellow Southern
transplants Keith Robinson, drum-
mer, and bassist Matt Brandau.
This year’s venue, the Vollis Simp-
son Whirligig Park, and the event’s
new time, from 2 to 6 p.m., have been
met with positive feedback from this Hear Plywood Smile at Downtown Beats and Eats Oct. 20. Contributed Photo
season’s concert-goers.
“In addition to the great music, we Chirba Chirba, Cockadoodlemoo and Wristbands are needed only with
have some incredible food trucks Get A Piz-za This. beer and wine purchase; cost is $1.
lined up, too,” Robl said. Oct. 20 food trucks include Abode Take a chair or blanket.
Food trucks scheduled for Oct. 6 are Joe, Spanglish and Sub Tropic.
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ProMusic Conservatory Celebrates 20 Years
For the Times
ProMusic Conservatory will kick off
a celebration of its 20th anniversary
on Friday, Oct. 12, at 7 p.m. with a
concert presented by Ed Stephenson
and the Paco Band of Raleigh. The
band is a Spanish music and nuevo
flamenco ensemble that will take the
audience on a musical journey across
Spain and more.
The concert starts at 7 p.m. and
is open to the public. However, the
event begins at 6 p.m. with Café
Musicale serving sandwiches, salad,
tacos and homemade desserts.
Tickets are $10 and can be purchased
in advance at ProMusic, 105 Nash St.,
or at the door. ProMusic Conservatory
was incorporated as a 501(c)(3) non-
profit community music school in Au-
gust 1998. The school has served more Paco Band performs Oct. 12 at ProMusic's anniversary celebration. Contributed Photo
than 2,000 individuals through lessons,
classes, ensembles and summer camps. Other special events have included ments will be highlighted at specific
Highlights over the years include An Evening in Vienna and An Eve- events scheduled through April 6.
five ProMusic Chorister tours, includ- ning in Paris buffet concerts that fea- Contact ProMusic at 252-291-3386
ing a 10-day tour of Ireland in 2012. tured students. Various accomplish- for more information.
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Extend bloom
throughout the fall
As the kales to include in your
heat of the ornamental or vegetable
summer garden. Their height and
starts to spread is 12 to 18 inches.
give way Besides being colorful,
to cooler they display different leaf
days and shapes and forms. They
nights, are also edible. They over-
it’s time winter and retain their
CYNDI to think color until spring. To see a
LAUDERDALE about the selection of these, visit the
fall gar- Wilson Botanical Gardens
den. There are a number Heritage Garden.
of plants that thrive in the Swiss chard, maybe
fall. thought of as a food crop,
Pansies are one of the is also very showy, with
most popular cool season red, yellow, orange or
annual flowering plants. white stalks that can pro-
There are many different vide contrast in any plant-
flower colors, and they ing bed.
range in height from 4 Spinach, my favorite veg-
to 8 inches. They bloom etable, is an excellent late
well into winter and next summer/fall crop. There
spring. As a bonus, the are many different varieties
flowers are edible! Use with various leaf shapes. It
pansy flowers to add some is mostly grown for eating,
color and spice to your fa- but some varieties are very
vorite salad. attractive as an ornamental
Blooming season for plant.
asters, a perennial, is late Other vegetables in the
summer into winter. You cabbage family include
can recognize asters by Brussels sprouts, cabbage,
their cheery yellow cen- broccoli, cauliflower and
ters. They bloom when kohlrabi, which are crops
many summer flowers that love the cooler fall
have lost their glory, so weather. They can be har-
they make a welcomed ad- vested well into the fall and
dition to the perennial bor- winter.
der. Asters range in color To learn more about fall
from yellow and purple to gardening join us at Gar-
pink and red. Asters grow den Talks: Fall Into Gar-
3 to 4 feet tall. Most prefer dening on Monday, Oct. 15,
full sun. at 3 p.m. at the Wilson Ag-
Chrysanthemums are ricultural Center, 1806 SW
the most recognized fall Goldsboro St. The Wilson
flower, and many come Botanical Gardens is also
back year after year, if hosting Halloween Treats
planted into the ground. on Sunday, Oct. 28 from 4
They are available in to 6 pm. Come out and en-
multiple colors and grow joy the gardens!
2- to 3-feet tall. There are For more information
also many different flower on gardening or events,
shapes. contact the Wilson County
There is a wide variety of Extension Master Garden-
ornamental cabbage and ers at 252-237-0111.12 Wide Awake Wilson | The Wilson Times | October 2018 Finale concert wraps up with R&B tunes For The Times The 1st Fridays on the Lawn finale concert will be Friday, Oct. 5, 6 to 9 p.m. on the Wilson County Library lawn, located at 249 Nash St. The concert series is sponsored by the City of Wilson’s Human Relations Office. Participants are en- couraged to take their lawn chairs and picnic blankets to enjoy music, children’s activities, food vendors and informative community booths. “We’ve enjoyed the sea- son of music and diversity,” said Renee Smith, direc- Nigel Experience headlines 1st Fridays on the Lawn Oct. 5. Contributed Photo tor of Human Relations. “We want everyone in the community to come help us wrap up the series and support our community partners.” The Nigel Experience, will bring soulful sounds of Motown, R&B, funk, beach music and today’s latest hits. Mark A. Jones, aka “Nigel,” was born and raised in Durham. The band’s show is a mix of old and new school music. Each band member brings his own individual flare and feel, allowing the band to provide a high energy, fun- filled diverse show. Loyal Leisure Club cheerleaders will entertain during intermission at 1st Fridays on the Lawn. During the band’s in- Contributed Photo termission, around 7 p.m., the audience will be ership skills. Challenge Academy and welcome, but no glass con- entertained by the Loyal Keeping with their motto N.C. Wesleyan College. tainers or cookouts on site. Leisure Club cheerleaders. to “engage, educate and Jackson Street, beside Children must be accompa- This sassy group of senior celebrate,” the Human Re- the library lawn, will be nied by an adult. Pets are citizens will show off their lations Office will host sev- filled with several food preferred to be left at home, charms and zest for life eral community educational vendors with a wide variety but if brought must obey with a variety of upbeat booths during the concert. of choices. Food vendors the leash law. cheers and dance routines. Community groups will for this concert will include In the event of inclement The Wilson Youth Council sponsor door prizes for au- Jerry’s on Wheels, Everett’s weather, the concert will will host free children’s ac- dience members. Concert Concessions, Krueger’s hot be moved indoors to Bill’s tivities including a large in- attendees should make sure dogs, Chick-fil-A, Snobunni Convention Center. flatable obstacle course for to register at the Human snow cones and the Mount To learn more about the older children and a bounce Relations Commission tent. Hebron Masonic Lodge No. Human Relations Commis- house for younger children. You must be present to win. 42 with a fish fry. sion, search the City of Wil- Wilson Youth Council teen Booths will include Girl 1st Fridays on the Lawn is son’s website (WilsonNC. members volunteer for Scouts, Nash Edgecombe a family-friendly event. Ad- org) or contact the Human about 30 service projects a Economic Development, mission is free. All concerts Relations Office by calling year developing their lead- Wilson Energy, Tarheel are alcohol free. Picnics are 399-2308.
Wide Awake Wilson | The Wilson Times | October 2018 13
Local author speaks at library Oct. 23
For the Times science fiction. Merry Simmons,
After entering a contest, whose pen
The Wilson Writers Writers of the Future, Sim- name is Hannah
Group in collaboration with mons was flown out to Meredith, is
The Wilson County Public Los Angeles along with 11 the author of
Library is sponsoring a pre- other finalists. When her "Song of the
sentation by a successful name was announced as Nightpiper." She
local novelist, Merry Sim- the contest winner, Sim- will speak at the
mons, on Tuesday night mons was bowled over, Wilson County
Oct. 23, at 7. Simmons, who honored with the L.A. Public Library on
writes under the pen name red carpet treatment. The Oct. 23.
Hannah Meredith, will be financial prize validated Contributed Photo
discussing how goals, mo- her work especially in the
tivation and conflict shape eyes of her husband, Bob,
her characters and their but more importantly, the
worlds. award opened doors for her
The PowerPoint presen- after being named the con-
tation is open to students test winner.
and teachers, readers and Simmons moved from
writers interested in learn- writing short stories to
ing more about the creation trying her hand at novels;
of a successful character- her emphasis shifted from
driven novel. science fiction to romance.
Having published in Unlike the traditional Har-
14 major magazines and lequin press romance pa-
authored five novels, Sim- perbacks where the author
mons grew up traveling follows a formula, Sim-
with her Air Force family mon’s historically-based
and loved reading from an novels are less predictable;
early age. the reader doesn’t know if Kick-Off Your
“You write what you love the characters will end up
to read,” she said. “living happily ever after.” Holiday
She laughs readily and Her latest work, “Song
adds, “I loved reading of the Nightpiper,” is a Shopping
about horses as a child, fantasy romance set in an
and now, there is a horse in imagined Medieval mi- With Us!
each of my books. All of my lieu, which incorporates
heroes ride horses.” the author’s fascination
The author still loves with science fiction. This Register for
traveling and incorporates past spring, her novel was Door Prizes
her research into some of selected as a finalist for
her vacation time. How- the 2018 Romance Writer
ever, she and her husband of America Rita Award, a
put down roots in Wilson highly respected and dis-
27 years ago, and they have tinguished award.
stayed here longer than in In addition, Simmons
any other location. has also worked with three
Even though Simmons other authors on a series of
earned a bachelor’s and an annual Christmas antholo-
master’s degree in English gies; like her other books, “Where Unique Outdoor
from Southern Methodist their fifth novella is avail- Living Begins”
University in Dallas, Texas, able now through Amazon.
her career path led her to com. For more information
become a real estate broker on Merry Simmons or her
for First Wilson Properties books and novellas, visit
until she retired in 2011. her website: www.Hannah-
At the age of 50, she got Meredith.com, or check Visit us online: www.patiosinbloom.com
serious about writing short out her books, which are
stories both fantasy and available at the library. 3803 Dortches Blvd. - Hwy. 43, Rocky Mount • 454-0101
Tuesday.-Friday 10:00am-5:00pm • Saturday 9:00am-4:00pm14 Wide Awake Wilson | The Wilson Times | October 2018
Lighthouse history
a fascinating read
REVIEW not save; these are some of
the most thrilling portions
of the book as they battle to
By Genevieve Baillie save stranded passengers
from the sea’s icy grip.
There are lighthouses You come away with a vast
on shorelines all over the respect for the lighthouse
world, but here in North keepers and their families
Carolina they have a par- and the incredible capacity
ticular pride of place. for loneliness, strength and
Who can’t immediately endurance that they had.
picture the Cape Hatteras What was especially in-
lighthouse with its distinc- teresting was to learn all the
tive swirling stripes? It may other ways in which light-
have been that casual expo- houses have been twined
sure that made me pick up into our nation’s history.
this book, but what I found With their positioning and
inside was a fascinating and viewpoint, many lighthouses
absorbing history. If you’re had strategic interest in both
a lover of the coast or a fan the Revolutionary and Civil
of little slices of history, you, wars. There are appallingly
too, should pick up “Brilliant fascinating descriptions of
Beacons: A History of the nighttime birdstrikes that left
American Lighthouse” by mounds of dead birds at the
Eric Jay Dolan. bases.
Dolin starts his book in But there are also gentler
pre-Revolutionary times, stories, including the happy
with lighthouses that were childhood reminisces of the
little more than regular lighthouse-keepers families.
buildings with a lantern on And as a librarian, my
top, and traces their history heart was delighted by
up to the present day. He learning of the single-trunk
also follows the surprising- libraries that traveled from
ly interesting development lighthouse to lighthouse
of lighthouse construction bringing the joy of reading
and technology, particularly to each lonely outpost.
the groundbreaking Fres- As Dolin writes, lighthous-
nel lens (and the surprising es may have been largely
political struggle to imple- superseded by modern sat-
ment its use) and engineer- ellites and other electronic
ing feats required to con- equipment, but they have a
struct lighthouses in highly rock-solid grip on our col-
inhospitable locations. lective imagination and are
While the general his- not going anywhere. Some
tory is there, what makes are still operational, and oth-
this book come alive is the ers are preserved as historic
individual stories — stories buildings. Still others have
of the struggle to maintain been re-purposed as vaca-
these beacons on the most tion getaways. Hmm, I may
desolate edges of civilization, have a new plan for my next
of brave men (and women!) summer’s holiday!
battling against the elements
to keep the lighthouses lit. Genevieve Baillie is the ex-
There are stories of res- tension services librarian at
cues, too, of those ships that the Wilson County Public
the light’s warning could Library.Wide Awake Wilson | The Wilson Times | October 2018 15
IN THE SPOTLIGHT
Greg Cox’s album climbs the charts
By LaMonique Hamilton Barnes Wilson
lhbarnes@wilsontimes.com | 252-265-8117 native Greg
Cox, right,
Wilson native Greg Cox delivers a poses with
throwback R&B sound that manages Kourtney
at the same time to be fresh and mod- Hardin on
ern on his recently released album, the set of
ETC., which debuted at No. 9 on the ETC., a short
iTunes R&B charts, right above Earth, film that
Wind and Fire last month. accompanies
Cox, who describes ETC. as his ver- his recently
sion of “Miseducation of Lauryn Hill,” released
said the album was four years in the album of the
making. same name.
“This is an extension of every part Contributed
Photo
of myself — the good, bad, ugly and
everything in between. I’ve found a
nice, cohesive sound, and that takes
time,” said Cox. “As an artist, you
catch creative seasons. I caught a Daughtridge’s son, Ricky “Tank”
crazy tsunami of creative ideas. This Daughtridge Jr.
is a season where things are thriving, “He developed us. Tank would pick
growing, and this was the way for me four or five of us up after school, and
to steward these ideas knowing win- we worked on music every single day.
ter is coming.” He taught us work ethic.”
The son of Angela Cox and Johna- At 17, Cox became a teenage father
von “BoPeep” Sauls, a gospel record- to daughter, Tekaela, and wanted to
ing artist, Cox grew up in Wilson find a way to make a living from his
influenced by the music he heard in musical gifts. He eventually made
church as well as the songs his moth- his way to Hollywood, where he ap-
er played in their home. peared on the MTV series “Making
“My mom is a serious music lover. His Band,” which chronicled the pro-
She was always listening to Whitney cess of hip-hop mogul Sean “Diddy”
Houston and Anita Baker,” Cox said. Combs as he put together his back-up
After his parents’ divorce when band to perform on his 2010 album,
Cox was 4 years old, he lived with his “Last Train to Paris.” Another Wilson
mother and siblings Jamal, Breonna native and Cox’s friend, bass guitar-
and Charis. His mother’s efforts to ist Jamareo Artis, ultimately won
expose him to different people and the competition. In the years since,
ideas, he said, helped to shape him Cox has released an EP and worked
into the man he is. with Grammy award-winning gospel Wilson native Greg Cox's album, ETC., is
“She did the absolute best she could artist K.J. Scriven and Pastor Travis currently available on all digital media
and encouraged us to follow God,” Greene. platforms. Contributed Photo
Cox said. “We moved around a lot, Cox returned to Wilson, where he
and we weren’t afraid to meet strang- became reacquainted with the wom- learned a lot of that right in Wilson.”
ers.” an who would become his wife, Jas- He encourages aspiring musicians
At 16, wanting to learn more about mine, a former teacher at New Hope to connect with positive people who
himself as a musician, Cox moved in Elementary School. The two married are growing.
with his father. in 2013 and moved to Charlotte the “Find a healthy community, a
“Moving with my dad impacted me following year. The pair have two healthy environment where people
in a very positive way. We got to be children, Marley and Lincoln. are trying to become better, and you’ll
very tight, and he had a chance to be The move to Charlotte was neces- find yourself compelled to grow the
my full-time dad,” Cox said. sary, Cox said, in order to flourish seeds inside of you.”
Eventually, Cox and a few of creatively but maintains that Wilson
his friends connected with Ricky was his training ground. ETC. is currently available on all
Daughtridge, pastor of the former “Wilson shaped my ability to earn digital streaming platforms. To learn
Glory Baptist Church (now Afri- my success. Learning the business, more about Cox, visit www.gregcox-
kan Awareness Assembly) and my work ethic and my attitude, I tho.com.16 Wide Awake Wilson | The Wilson Times | October 2018
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Runs and Walks
SATURDAY, OCT. 6
Selma Railroad Run/
Walk 5K
8:30 a.m.
110 E. Waddell St.,
Selma
The Boys and Girls Clubs
of Johnston County will
direct the event. Proceeds
benefit clubs in Johnston
County. This is event is
held in conjunction with
Railroad Days Festival.
Register at runsignup.com. Emilee Hunter's family and friends prepare for a balloon release at last year's #DoItForEm
walk/ runs. Contributed Photo
SATURDAY, OCT. 20
#DoItForEm Emilee will be served at the finish
line. Register for the annual
Register at runsignup.com. dren’s Hospital. Register at
runsignup.com.
Hunter Memorial 5K event at sportoften.com.
SUNDAY, OCT. 28
Run/ Walk Costumes for a Cure THURSDAY, NOV. 22
SATURDAY, OCT. 20
9 a.m. registration
2 p.m.
Gobble Wobble 5K
First Presbyterian Sidekix Trick or Trot and Fun Run
105 E. 1st St.
414 Sunset Drive 9 a.m. to noon 8:30 a.m.
Greenville
Wilson Medical Center Paul Berry Park
Funds raised will be con- Walking Track, 1705 The inaugural costume-
tributed to Wilson Com- themed event includes a Historic Downtown
munity College and Wilson Tarboro St. 5K, fun run and family Wilson
Christian Academy in the walk through downtown
form of scholarships in Check in at 9 a.m. for Greenville. Run/ walk in The Arc of Wilson pres-
honor of Emilee Hunter, a those who want to compete your most creative costume ents this Thanksgiving Day
Hunt High School gradu- in the mile and a half run and compete for prizes. The event that includes a 5K run
ate and Wilson Community on track. The event will proceeds from this event and 1-mile fun run, walk or
College student who died include a family run, walk will be shared between wobble at 9:30. People of all
in a car crash in 2014. This or trot; wheelchairs, walk- pediatric brain cancer re- ages and abilities are wel-
year’s event will celebrate ers and strollers welcome. search and providing teen come. Register ends Nov.
what would have been her There will also be inflata- oncology resources for 20. Register at runsignup.
23rd birthday, and cake bles, games vendors, etc. the Connie Maynard Chil- com.Wide Awake Wilson | The Wilson Times | October 2018 17 Enjoy some laughs with Country Cool From staff reports Be prepared to laugh at the Friday, Oct. 5, presenta- tion of Country Cool at the Boykin Center. The comedy show, starting at 7:30 p.m., is described as a straight- shootin’, no-holds-barred comedy show. Trish Suhr, Karen Mills and Leanne Morgan, all headlining comedians, have Southern roots but are well-traveled, diverse, razor sharp and savvy. Three comedians share the stage for Country Cool at the Boykin Center. Contributed Photo Their no-nonsense ap- proach “tells it like it is” Southern charm. She is a cooking shows. She also ing at only 5’2”, Karen was but, of course, with charm naturally funny storyteller has her own show on Blue a division 1, first team All- and style. who gives an honest look at Collar Radio called “Chew- American basketball player Trish Suhr, a Emmy suburban life and the chal- ing the Fat.” at UT-Chattanooga and was Award winner, is a native lenges of keeping her hus- Karen Mills has a the first women inducted of Kentucky now living in band happy while juggling straight-forward approach into their basketball hall of Los Angeles. She is the star kids, dogs and cheerleading to the realities of life. Even fame. of Style Network’s long- camp — while, at the same ovarian cancer couldn’t These three women have running “Clean House.” time, racing to get her hair stop Mills from turning been friends for more than Suhr’s “sass and bour- highlighted, have a colo- pain into punchlines. Now a decade and have stood in bon” approach to life has noscopy and join Weight cancer free, Mills brings it, walked through it and landed her on top television Watchers for the seventh a fast-paced comedy style come out the other side shows including “Good time. Morgan will take you that both men and women laughing. Morning America,” “The on a walk through mother- love. Tickets can be purchased New Ricki Lake Show,” hood and beyond as she Mills has been a nation- at http://www.wilsonarts. “The Marie Osmond Show,” finds comedy amidst the ally touring comedian for com and clicking the eTix “Good Day LA,” “Good Day chaos. 22 years. She’s worked link provided. They can NY,” as well as on a variety Her funny but honest clubs, colleges and theaters also be purchased through of programs for CMT, VH1, point of view has earned across the country and can the box office located in the E!, Style Network and Life- her spots on “The Dr. Phil be heard daily on SiriusXM Boykin Center by calling time Networks. Show” as part of his “advice Blue Collar Radio, Laugh 252-291-4329 or visiting Chosen by ABC’s “The panel.” She’s also worked USA, iHeart Radio and during regular business View” as one of “the most with Paula Deen both live Pandora. Additionally, her hours (Tuesday to Friday, hilarious housewives,” in theaters as well as nu- stand up has been seen on 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Satur- Leanne Morgan exudes merous appearances on her FOX, ABC & GACtv. Stand- days 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.).
18 Wide Awake Wilson | The Wilson Times | October 2018
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Shop Local
Tony and
Stephanie Sauls
of Sauls and Co.
work as a team
to help their
customers with
floor coverings.
Sauls & Co. helps with flooring needs
Sauls & Co. Floor Fashions is
a family-owned and operated
the needs of every customer are
met and exceeded.
refinish your floors and bring
them back to their former glory.
Sauls & Co.
business and fully embodies the They offer all types of floor Want to install new hardwoods? Location: 2861 Ward Blvd #A,
Wilson
“mom and pop” business model. coverings including carpet, Sauls & Co. Floor Fashions can
Phone: 252-234-5880
For more than 25 years, Tony ceramic tile, hardwoods, vinyl, help with that too.
Sauls has been in the flooring laminate and the now popular Sauls & Co. Floor Fashions Information: Check out Sauls
& Co.'s website at http://www.
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decided to open his own store, You’ll find a large selection their clients, and their service https://www.facebook.com/saul-
and Sauls & Co. Floor Fashions of carpet from Mohawk and area includes all of eastern and sandco/
was born. His wife, Stephanie, a Shaw to choose from in their coastal North Carolina. Hours: Monday through Friday,
Barton College graduate, soon showroom. You’ll also find floor- In 2018, Sauls & Co. Floor 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.; and Saturday 9
joined him in the business. Sauls ing selections from Armstrong Fashions is celebrating 10 years a.m. to noon. Closed Sunday.
& Co’s philosophy is to be an ac- and Bruce, as well as a plethora of service to the Wilson com-
tive, contributing member of the of cleaning and maintenance munity. Tony and Stephanie
community. When you shop at products to keep your flooring in want to thank all of their loyal
Sauls & Co., you are supporting pristine condition. customers for their support and
a local business who gives back If you’re in need of a custom patronage.
to the community and supports rug you won’t find anywhere
worthy causes. else, Sauls & Co. Floor Fashions
Tony and Stephanie are long- can help. They’ll create a custom Shop Local is produced by The
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Visit gardens for a fun Halloween event
For the Times Trick-or-treat,
Enjoy a safe trick-or-treat hear a story, enter
event at Halloween Treats
at the Wilson Botanical pumpkin contest
Gardens Sunday, Oct. 28,
from 4 to 6:30 p.m. ning and judged for prizes.
Child-friendly organiza- Last year’s event was
tions will set up stations canceled due to rain. This
throughout the gardens and year, the event will move
give out candy and infor- inside the Ag Center if the
mation from 4 to 5:30 p.m. weather looks bad.
Take your own candy Strollers are welcome,
bag or bucket for trick-or- but be advised there are
treating. some uneven surfaces in
There will be a costume the gardens. Pets and glass
parade with the Fike High containers are not allowed.
School’s marching band As this is a child-friendly
and spooky storytelling event, please, no scary, vio-
with local teller Rebecca lent or gory costumes.
Tighe to finish the evening. Wilson Botanical Gardens
A pumpkin contest will be is located at 1806 Golds-
open to adults and children. boro St., at the Ag Center.
Carved or decorated pump- For more information,
kins can be taken to the call Julia Newton at 252- Enjoy Halloween Treats at the Wilson Botanical Gardens Oct.
gardens by 5:15 that eve- 230-1565 28. Contributed Photo
Serving Lunch and Dinner 6 Days A Week!
Full Service Bar With Variety
of Craft Beer on Draft A Great Dining
Newly Renovated Interior Experience And
Covered Outdoor Patio That
Overlooks Brentwood
Atmosphere
Private Dining Room Available Open Monday-Saturday
Lunch 11 a.m.- 2:30p.m
Dinner 5 p.m. - 10 p.m.
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‘Big Fish’ author at Barton Oct. 16
For The Times zines all over the world.
Contributing editor
Barton College will wel- to Garden and Gun maga-
come fiction writer Daniel zine, Wallace is the J. Ross
Wallace as the featured MacDonald Distinguished
author for this year’s Joyce Professor of English at the
T. Boone Southern Authors University of North Caroli-
Series Lecture. The free na at Chapel Hill, where he
program will be held on directs the Creative Writing
Tuesday, Oct. 16, at 7 p.m. Program and won the John-
in The Sam and Marjorie ston Award for Teaching
Ragan Writing Center. Excellence in 2010.
The author of six novels, Joyce T. Boone graduated
Wallace’s “Big Fish: A Novel from Atlantic Christian Col-
of Mythic Proportions,” was lege with degrees in busi-
made into a motion picture ness administration (1978)
by Tim Burton in 2003, and and nursing (1988). An ad-
a musical version hit Broad- vocate for students.
Author Daniel Wallace will speak at Barton College Oct. 16.
way in 2013. Contributed Photo She served on both the
Other novels include “Ray Barton College Board of
in Reverse,” “The Water- lustrated two children’s world, to Book Harvest, a Trustees and the Barton
melon King,” “The Kings books, “The Cat’s Pa- non-profit organization in Alumni Council. Boone was
and Queens of Roam,” and jamas” and “The Hole Durham that gets books to president-elect of the Barton
“Mr. Sebastian and the Ne- Story.” Wallace gifted “The children who need them. College Alumni Council
gro Magician. Hole Story,” about a Hole’s His drawings have ap- when she passed away in
He has written and il- search for his place in the peared in books and maga- October 2004.
th
OCTOBER 5
The Nigel Experience -
R&B and Motown
Rain Location: Bill’s Convention Center22 Wide Awake Wilson | The Wilson Times | October 2018
Barton event combines wine and art
For The Times Maureen O’Neill, director of tion, where she began to
exhibitions and educational learn about wine. Her wine
In a toast to artist-in- programming, Barton Art career took a huge leap for-
residence Donald Martin, Galleries, at moneill@bar- ward when she became an
the Barton Art Galleries ton.edu or 252-399-6476. assistant cellar master at the
will host a wine tasting in Ribustello plans to fea- famous World Trade Center
Case Art Building on Tues- ture the wines of Vision restaurant Windows on the
day, Oct. 23, from 7 to 9 Cellars and Mouton Noir. World. In a very short time,
p.m., featuring renowned Guests may enjoy samples she was promoted to bever-
sommelier Inez Ribustello, of wine while viewing age director, putting her in
co-owner of On the Square works from Martin’s latest the position as wine buyer
restaurant and wine bar in exhibition, “Sanctuary,” for the largest-grossing res-
historic downtown Tarboro. which opens on Thursday, taurant in North America.
Advance reservations Oct. 11, and runs through It was at Windows on the
for the wine tasting are re- Friday, Nov. 16. The artist World where she met her Inez Ribustello
quired, and guests aged 21 will be present in the galler- husband, Stephen.
and older are invited to at- ies during this event. Following the terrorist Monoprint printmaking
tend. The cost is $25 per per- A native of Tarboro, Ri- attacks on Sept. 11, 2001, with occasional detours
son, which may be paid by bustello got her start in the the couple returned to her into sculpture and book
cash or check at the event. world of food and wine by hometown and, together, arts. It is the workman-like
Non-alcoholic selections moving to New York City to they opened their own res- process and craft of print-
and food will also be served. pursue a career in cooking. taurant, wine bar, and retail making, the pressure of ink
This event is co-sponsored After graduating from the store. The wine list at On the on paper, that has been of
by the Barton College University of North Caro- Square holds the prestigious enduring interest to him as
Friends of Visual Arts. For lina at Chapel Hill in 1998, Best of Award of Excellence an artist. During his long
more information or to Ribustello chose New York’s from Wine Spectator maga- career, he has also been
make reservations, contact Institute of Culinary Educa- zine. In 2009, Ribustello deeply involved with mural
placed second runner-up design and illustration.
in the Best Sommelier in
FALL PREVIEW
America competition held For more information about
in New York City. this event and other pro-
Artist-in-residence gramming in the Barton Art
Thursday, October 4th Don Martin is an artist/
printmaker from Saint
Galleries, please contact
Maureen O’Neill, director of
5pm - 7pm Augustine, Florida. Dur-
ing the last several years,
exhibitions and educational
programming, Barton Art
Come See What’s New he has worked, almost Galleries, at moneill@bar-
exclusively, in Relief and ton.edu or 252-399-6476.
Join Us As We Celebrate Jewelry
workshop
features rings
Make up to five rings in a
Thursday, October 18th | 5pm-7pm jewelry-making workshop
Oct. 20 from 10 a.m. to
Great Specials noon at the Boykin Center.
At Both Events! Washington artist Valda
Belyeu will teach her wire
Y’all Stop On By! wrapping method.
Learn to make wire-wrap
rings in a special class this
Cost is $40 per person
222 TARBORO ST SW, month. Contributed Photo
and includes all supplies
DOWNTOWN WILSON and instruction. The class quired; call the Arts Coun-
252-289-7136 is open to ages 13 and
up. Pre-registration is re-
cil of Wilson at 252-291-
4329 to enroll.Wide Awake Wilson | The Wilson Times | October 2018 23
Shop at Holiday
Haul-Away
The Wilson Times is will emcee a fashion show
bringing back its popular beginning at 11 a.m. En-
Holiday Haul-Away Oct. ter to win a $500 holiday
26-27, with a few new at- shopping spree to be used
tractions. at any of the participating
On Friday, from 5 to 8 merchants.
p.m., enjoy a VIP shop- Take an unwrapped toy
ping experience with for the Wilson Police De-
festive sips and nibbles, partment’s Christmas in
an exclusive gift bag and the South to be entered to
special door prizes at the win a special gift basket
Wilson Recreation Cen- full of gift certificates from
ter. local merchants.
During the evening, Advance tickets are $5
A gallery show featuring Sally Sutton's art opens Oct. 11 at local bachelors will take and available at WAWtix.
Hammond Gallery. Contributed Photo the stage to raise money com. Tickets are $8 at the
for deserving organiza- door.
tions with 100 percent of Participating vendors so
Exhibiting artist is the proceeds benefiting
the charity of the bach-
elor’s choice. Tickets
are $25 and available at
far are Blissful Boutique,
Hilton’s, Leisure Lifestyles
& Tanning, Downtown
Boutique, JoLiAn, Fringe
‘Inspired by Nature’ WAWtix.com. Tickets are
also good for entry into
the Saturday Holiday
Salon, Belle & Co., EB
Sports & Embroidery and
The Nook.
Haul-Away. For more information
Regional artist Sally
Sutton will be featured in
Before the Get started on your
holiday shopping at the
contact Shana Hoover,
director of sales and
Hammond Gallery in the reception Oct. Holiday Haul-Away Satur- Marketing at The Wilson
Boykin Center this fall. day from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Times, at
Her show, “Inspired by 11, Sally Sutton at the Rec Center. Miss 252-265-
Nature,” will be displayed
from Oct. 11 to Nov. 10,
will give an Wilson Jerenae Raeford 7858.
with an opening reception artist talk at the
on Oct. 11 from 5:30 to
7:30 p.m., preceded by an Boykin Center
artist talk at 5 p.m. This
event is free and open to
the public.
gallery. The
public is invited
November events
Sutton enjoys the chal- What’s going on in November? Christmas open hous-
lenge of capturing light and to the free event. es will be taking place around town, and holiday events
experimenting with rich, will be starting. Please let us know about your events.
bright color combinations nature and enjoys painting Deadline for submissions to the monthly Wide
while contrasting them en plein air in the country- Awake Wilson is the 15th of each month for the next
with deep shadows, and side and beyond. month’s publication.
her use of brush strokes If the weather doesn’t For instance, the deadline for the November issue,
creates movement and en- permit, she uses a combi- which will be published on Nov.1, is Monday, Oct. 15.
ergy in her work. nation of small sketches, Send your calendar listings and press releases
She wants her paint- reference photos and color for all November arts and entertainment events to
ings to reflect what she notes to develop larger WAW@wilsontimes.com. Contact WAW editor, Lisa
feels about a place or paintings in her studio. Boykin Batts, with any questions: lisa@wilsontimes.
subject,and instill some For more information on com.
sort of emotional response Sutton, visit her website at: We always like to have photos of your performers or
in the viewer. She has al- http://sallysutton.fineart- events, so please include if you have them. We use as
ways been intrigued with studioonline.com/. many as we can.24 Wide Awake Wilson | The Wilson Times | October 2018
Orchestra presents free concert Oct. 4
For The Times Orchestra. Ellis has been
the concert master with the
The Barton College/ Barton College/Wilson Sym-
Wilson Symphony Or- phony since 2002.
chestra will present its an-
nual “Downtown” concert ALISON MOSSEY
Thursday, Oct. 4, at 7:30
p.m. at First United Meth- Alison Mossey currently
odist Church, 100 Green St. performs as principal flut-
in Wilson. The orchestra ist of the Barton College/
opens every new concert Wilson Symphony and as
season with an admission- piccoloist for the Fayetteville
free, off-campus event, Symphony, the Tar River
designed to introduce itself The Barton College/ Wilson Symphony Orchestra performs its Symphony and the Tar River
to a wider audience. The free "Downtown" concert Oct. 4. Janelle Clevinger | Special to the Wind Ensemble. She teaches
community is encouraged Times flute and piano at the Music
to attend. Academy of Eastern Caroli-
This year’s concert will schools. Beamish earned a ano and served as music ar- na, where she is the program
feature soloists of the Barton Bachelor of Music Educa- ranger for the band, as they director. Mossey also serves
College/Wilson Symphony tion degree from the Univer- played locally and regionally as music director for Ayden
performing several classic sity of Kentucky, a Master of until 1969. While at the Uni- United Methodist Church.
pieces from the baroque Music degree from Eastern versity of North Carolina at After earning her bachelor’s
repertoire. Trumpeters Illinois University and a Chapel Hill, Boles played in degree from the Hartt School
Mark Beamish and William Master of School Adminis- the wind ensemble, faculty of Music, Mossey relocated
Boles will perform Vivaldi’s tration from North Carolina orchestra and pep band, and to North Carolina to study
Concerto for Two Trumpets State University. as a local musician hired by at East Carolina University,
and the orchestra’s concert Throughout his career as a musical shows in the Tri- where she earned her mas-
master, Christopher Ellis, teacher, Beamish has taught angle, including the Stevie ter’s degree in flute perfor-
will perform Vivaldi’s Violin all levels of music instruc- Wonder Band and the Fifth mance. She has performed
Concerto in G Major. Bach’s tion and held a variety of Dimension. Boles was an with the Chautauqua Festival
Orchestral Suite no. 2 will experiences as director of early member of the Barton Orchestra, the Champlain
feature flute soloist Alison musical ensembles, includ- College/ Wilson Symphony Valley Symphony Orchestra
Mossey. Barton’s Phil Valera ing director of bands at the Orchestra. He also has per- and the Greenville Pops Or-
will play the organ in the high school level. Beamish formed with the Tar River chestra.
haunting Adagio in G Minor currently performs as a free- Orchestra and the Tar River
for Strings and Organ by lance artist in numerous ca- Wind Ensemble. Boles is a PHIP VALERA
Albinoni/Giazotto. pacities in the Triangle area founding member of the Tar
“We really look forward and has performed with River Swing Band. Phil Valera is an assistant
to showcasing all these a number of ensembles, professor of communi-
great soloists,” said Mark including the Amici Brass, CHRISTOPHER ELLIS cations in the School of
N. Peterson, director of mu- Triangle Brass Band, North Visual, Performing and
sic at Barton College. “This Carolina Wind Orchestra Christopher Ellis began Communications Arts at
concert will be a garden of and Triangle Wind En- studying the violin at age 10 Barton College, where he
earthly delights for lovers semble. in a public school classroom oversees the audio record-
of baroque music. It’s al- in his hometown of Farm- ing technology program
ways a pleasure to perform WILLIAM BOLES JR. ville. Ellis continued study on campus. He also is an
in this beautiful sanctuary at East Carolina University, active substitute organist
and to employ the church’s Dr. William B. Boles Jr., a and he later earned a Master in eastern North Carolina.
wonderful harpsichord and lifelong resident of Wilson of Music degree at Florida He holds Bachelor of Music
magnificent organ.” and local dentist, began his State University. Ellis has and Master of Music de-
music career in 1960 as a been a member of the Talla- grees in organ performance
MARK BEAMISH late entry with a borrowed hassee Symphony Orchestra from Boston University.
trumpet in the seventh- and the Tar River Symphony
Originally from upstate grade band at Charles L. Orchestra, and he has per- For additional information
New York, Mark Beamish Coon Junior High School. formed with other orches- about this event or about
spent his youth participat- In 1962, Boles and six of his tras, including the South- the Barton College/ Wilson
ing in a variety of music- friends in the school band west Florida Symphony, Symphony Orchestra, con-
related activities including formed a rock ’n’ roll band the Columbus Symphony tact Mark N. Peterson at
private and ensemble study named the Sardams. Boles Orchestra of Georgia and mpeterson@barton.edu or
at Hochstein and Eastman played Wurlitzer electric pi- the Richmond Symphony 252-399-6535.You can also read
