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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260609
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SUMMARY:Stanly Arts Guild hosts Excess Art Supply Sale
DESCRIPTION:Do you have gently used arts and/or craft supplies that you won’t be using? \nDo you want to try something new? \nCome see what artists are giving up (or maybe trying without the big expense of new). \nThis is our annual “yard sale” of creativity. \nOR\, Do you have Excess Art Supplies that you would wish to sell and pass along for someone else to try? \n 
URL:https://stanlycountyartscouncil.org/event/excess-art-supply-sale-2/
LOCATION:Stanly Arts Guild & Gallery\, 152 West Main St.\, Albemarle\, NC\, 28001
CATEGORIES:Stanly Arts Guild
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SUMMARY:Stanly Arts Guild presents Art Show for Senior Living Residents
DESCRIPTION:In 2019 we hosted our first local senior art show with Trinity Place\, a local Home for Senior Living. Some of the artwork was created by residents in their 90’s! Studies show that seniors who participate in art programs have improved health\, well-being\, and independence. We enjoy showcasing these artists in Senior Care Facilities. \n 
URL:https://stanlycountyartscouncil.org/event/stanly-arts-guild-presents-art-show-for-senior-living-residents/
LOCATION:Stanly Arts Guild & Gallery\, 152 West Main St.\, Albemarle\, NC\, 28001
CATEGORIES:Stanly Arts Guild
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ORGANIZER;CN="Stanly Arts Guild":MAILTO:stanlyartsguild19@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260620T150000
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SUMMARY:Low Country Voices
DESCRIPTION:Stanly County Senior Services is celebrating their 40th Anniversary with a concert featuring Low Country Voices.
URL:https://stanlycountyartscouncil.org/event/low-country-voices/
LOCATION:First Baptist Church\, Albemarle\, 202 N. Second St\, Albemarle\, 28001
CATEGORIES:Music
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ORGANIZER;CN="stanly county senior center":MAILTO:psullivan@stanlycountync.gov
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260621T130000
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SUMMARY:Make Music Day Stanly County
DESCRIPTION:A worldwide celebration of music!   Make Music Day is a one-day event where free\, live musical performances\, opportunities to make music and other musical events take place around the world on the longest day of the year!  And in 2026…. it will happen in Stanly County. \nCome celebrate DADs and America’s 250 all in the same space!   \nEvents happening in Albemarle\, Locust\, and Norwood.  See website for all the details…https://www.makemusicday.org/stanlycounty \nHere’s a quick synopsis: \n\nDowntown Albemarle\nAt Market Station: \n@ the Information Table – make your dad a free guitar pick \nFree Workshops @ the Depot at Market Station: \n\nOngoing – Kazoo/ egg shaker making\n1:00 pm – Bucket Drumming\n1:00 pm – Rhythm JOY with Boomwhackers\, Handbells\, & Shakers\n1:30 pm Ukulele – bring your own or borrow from us\n2:00 pm – Bucket Drumming (Outside)\n2:00 pm – Cooking Up Some Rhythm (w/ Rhythm Sticks)\n2:30 pm – Harmonica 101 – free harmonicas for the first 10 participants\n4:00 pm – Ukulele – bring your own or borrow from us\n4:30 pm – Harmonica 101 – free harmonicas for the first 10 participants\n5:00 pm- ** For aspiring musicians:  Music 101:  Understanding the Music Industry with Dr. AP Duffield from Clefnotes Music Group\n\nCelebrate America’s 250 .… \n3:00 pm – Patriotic Sing-a-long with the Stanly County Chorale and Stanly County Band \n3:30 pm – Sousapalooza – bring your instrument and play along other musicians the famous marches by John Philip Sousa.  Bring a stand if you have one.  If you’d like the music ahead of time\, email request to stanlycounty@makemusicday.org \nFREE PERFORMANCES in Albemarle  \n\nMarket Station\nCourthouse Plaza\nCourthouse Square Park\n@ 1 pm – Organ Concert with Michael Rowland at First Presbyterian Church\n@ 4 pm – Singing American’s perform at Grace Baptist Church “Celebrate 250!”\n\n\nIN LOCUST\nFREE WORKSHOPS @ Locust City Hall Backyard Stage & Covered Walkway between stage and library: \n\n1:00 pm – 5:00 pm – Ongoing Instrument Petting Zoo\n1:00 pm- 5:00 pm – Kazoo and Shaker making\n1:00 pm – 4:00 pm – Piano Mat fun\n2:00 pm – Bucket Drumming\n\nFREE Performances in Locust @ City Hall Backyard Stage \n\nIN NORWOOD\nFREE Performances \n1:00 pm – Organ Concert with Dr. Beth Harrison @ First Presbyterian Church \n4:00 pm – Concert with Late Night Special @ Juneberry Ridge Farm \nFor more details regarding the workshops and the free performances throughout the county\, or to register to be a musician or a venue\, check out the website for all the specifics. \nClick here to go directly to makemusicday.org/stanlycounty/ website!! \n\nSponsored by:  Stanly County Arts Council\, Albemarle Downtown Development Corporation\, Albemarle Parks & Rec\, Locust Parks & Rec.\, Uwharrie Bank\, Music on Main\, TR Lawing Realty\, Clefnotes Music Group\, Albemarle Music Store \nInstrument donations by Vic Firth\, RBI Instruments\, and Easttop Harmonicas
URL:https://stanlycountyartscouncil.org/event/make-music-day-stanly-county-3/
LOCATION:Market Station\, 501 W. Main St\, Albemarle\, N\, 28001\, United States
CATEGORIES:Stanly County Chorale,choir,Bluegrass,Bands,Music,Albemarle Parks & Rec
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ORGANIZER;CN="Stanly County Arts Council":MAILTO:stanlycountyartscouncil1974@gmail.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260714
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SUMMARY:Stanly Arts Guild presents Summer Art Explosion
DESCRIPTION:This is an “anything goes” type of show. There is no official theme. This show occurs during the long mid-summer days\, and it’s just time for FUN art. We usually have a wonderful variety of art on display during this competition/show. Awarded prizes are 1st\, 2nd & 3rd place for 2 categories – 2-D art\, and 3-D art. This show is a wonderful opportunity for artists of all types to enter their work and perhaps walk away with a ribbon and cash prize for their creativity. All entries must not have previously won a ribbon in a Stanly Arts Guild show. \n 
URL:https://stanlycountyartscouncil.org/event/summer-art-explosion-2/
LOCATION:Stanly Arts Guild & Gallery\, 152 West Main St.\, Albemarle\, NC\, 28001
CATEGORIES:Stanly Arts Guild
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260726T150000
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SUMMARY:Sonatas in the Sanctuary: A Classical Sunday Matinee
DESCRIPTION:Musicians Present “Sonatas in the Sanctuary” Concert at First Presbyterian Church\nFirst Presbyterian Church\, Albemarle invites the community to an afternoon of classical music featuring Sonatas in the Sanctuary\, an Organ and Flute Concert scheduled for July 26 at 3:00 PM.The performance brings together celebrated musicians Michael Rowland (organ) and Amy Orsinger Whitehead (flute) for a diverse program bridging the Baroque and Romantic eras.\nThe duo will perform two flute and keyboard sonatas together\, highlighting works by J.S. Bach (1685–1750) and Joseph Bodin de Boismortier (1689–1755)—two masters who were almost exact historical contemporaries. Additionally\, the program features individual solo selections\, including an organ sonata by Felix Mendelssohn and a Vivaldi concerto transcribed for the organ by Bach. \nMichael Rowland (Organ) serves as the organist at First Presbyterian Church\, Albemarle. He previously spent nine years as the Associate Music Director at Davidson College Presbyterian Church and Artist Associate in Accompanying at Davidson College\, following tenures at Salem College and Ardmore United Methodist Church. He has performed widely across the East Coast and Europe.\nAmy Orsinger Whitehead (Flute) has been a flautist with the Charlotte Symphony Orchestra since 1997. A dedicated educator and chamber musician\, she performs with the Rhodora Winds\, the Laurel Trio\, and Flute4\, and serves on the faculty at Davidson College. She holds degrees from Duquesne University and the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. \nThe concert is free and open to the public. First Presbyterian Church is located at 126 W. North St\, Albemarle\, NC.
URL:https://stanlycountyartscouncil.org/event/sonatas-in-the-sanctuary-a-classical-sunday-matinee/
LOCATION:First Presbyterian Church\, Albemarle\, 126 W. North St.\, Albemarle\, NC\, 28001\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260811
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SUMMARY:Stanly Arts Guild presents The Art of the Quilt
DESCRIPTION:The Art of The Quilt: A Showing of Small Quilts by Three Rivers Quilt Guild \nThree Rivers Quilt Guild will be displaying a collection of “small quilts” for your viewing enjoyment. These smaller quilts may be of any theme or style\, but must be less than 36 inches wide. \nCome by and make your vote for “Viewer’s Choice”! \n 
URL:https://stanlycountyartscouncil.org/event/the-art-of-the-quilt/
LOCATION:Stanly Arts Guild & Gallery\, 152 West Main St.\, Albemarle\, NC\, 28001
CATEGORIES:Stanly Arts Guild
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