Concerts on the Pier featuring Joy Almond
2023-09-09 19:30 - 21:00 (America/New_York)
The Concerts on the Pier returns in Summer 2023 as a concert series. The final concert of the series is Saturday, September 9th at 7:30 pm on Lake Tillery, near Goat Island (the last cove before the southern dam on the Stanly County side of the lake) and will feature Joy Almond. People can listen to the free concert from their boats, from shore, or by watching the live stream on the Stanly County Arts Council’s Facebook page. If interested in shore seating, please email the Stanly County Arts Council at stanlycountyartscouncil1974@gmail.com or text Renee VanHorn @ 704.984.8357.
Singer/songwriter Joy Almond has been entertaining the Charlotte metro area for the past couple of decades, bringing original and cover songs to life with powerhouse vocals.
Almond got her start performing with her father’s country/southern rock band, Different Directions, while a student at Pfeiffer University. During her time at Pfeiffer, Almond was also a member of the college’s Symphonic Choir.
In the late 90’s, Almond moved on to Blues/R&B group Fat Cabbage, playing shows across the Piedmont, including the legendary Double Door Inn-Charlotte. She also earned accolades as the winner of Albemarle Idol and as a contestant on WSOC’s ‘Gimme the Mike-Charlotte’ in the early 2000’s.
Almond’s vocal style is heavily influenced by revered R&B singers such as Aretha Franklin and Etta James. Comparisons to her sound lean towards ‘blue-eyed soul’ altos such as Adele, Amy Winehouse, and Teena Marie. Almond is also known for her method of playing left-handed rhythm guitar.
Currently, Almond performs regularly at Open Mic Night hosted by Rick Scaffe at Uwharrie Brewing on Wednesdays, and as half of the acoustic duo Joy and the Gent with long-time guitarist and friend George Blalock. For future performances, follow ‘Joy and the Gent’ on Facebook and Instagram.
Concert on the Pier is the brainchild of Austin Coats. When the Covid pandemic hit, Coats returned to Stanly County from New York City. In Fall 2020, Coats determined that performing from a pier for boats or for an audience socially distanced on shore would meet the needs to hear live music while being performed in a safe environment. The first Concert on the Pier occurred on a chilly night in October 2020 with Coats performing and raising much-needed funds for the local arts community by having donations benefit the Stanly County Arts Council. He followed that concert with another concert in May 2021, with much better weather and once again the funds raised benefited the Stanly County Arts Council. Even though restrictions no longer exist, the Concert on the Pier is still a great way to enjoy live music. In Summer 2022, it expanded to a three-concert series, offering other local talents to grace the pier.
The Concert Series for Summer 2023 includes:

June 3rd with Austin Coats
July 15th with The Hatley’s (cancelled due to weather – will be rescheduled for 2024)
August 12th with Jack Burns
September 9th with Joy Almond

Each musician has their own style, so it’ll be fun to attend all four concerts. Donations will be accepted again on behalf of the Stanly County Arts Council, a 501 (c) (3) non-profit whose mission is to encourage and promote broad-based cultural and educational activities in the arts throughout Stanly County.

Magic for Dummies
2023-09-23 16:00 - 17:30, 2023-09-23 19:30 - 21:00 | Stanly County Agri-Civic Center, 26032 Newt Rd # B, Albemarle, NC
A spectacular show with two main acts coming together for the very first time!
Hilarious comedy and ventriloquism performed by nationally acclaimed Steve Brogan. He has appeared on Good Morning America and The Fox Network, to name a few.
Dustin Adcock is a professional magician in a league of his own, He is a World class showman bringing amazing magic and side splitting comedy to his extraordinary events!
Email dustin@sleightlysouthern.com for group rates!
Saturday September 23rd, 2023
Showtimes 4pm & 7:30pm
Stanly County Agri-Civic Center
26032 Newt Rd Albemarle, NC 28001
Ticket Office (704) 986-3666
Please call Ticket office for any handicap or disability accommodations.

2023 Cups for the Cure
2023-10-04 - 2023-10-28 | Stanly Arts Guild & Gallery, 152 West Main St., Albemarle, NC, 28001
Calendar of events
Delivery dates:
• Friday, September 29th, 1:00PM – 5:00PM
• Saturday, September 30th, 10:00AM – 2:00PM
Show opens:
• Wednesday, October 4th
Public silent auction:
• Wednesday, October 4th thru Friday, October 27th
• Current auction amounts will be updated in real time on bid sheets at each bra
• All bidders will be asked to register to receive a number which will be used to list their current bid for each bra they choose to bid on (no names will be listed for the public to see)
Auction winners pick-up bras:
• Saturday, October 28th, 10:00AM – 2:00PM
Entry Fees:
• FREE entry – all we ask is that your bra be donated for auction to raise funds to support the free mammogram program at the Stanly Health Foundation
Rules for Entry
• Artists must be between the ages of 6 and 106 years old.
• All entries will feature the artist’s name and the name of the bra entry, if one is provided.
• All bras must be new or in good as new condition; no used or damaged bras will be accepted.
• All bras must be decorated, painted, or otherwise changed or created in good taste; no vulgar or inappropriate bras will be accepted for the auction.
• Bras may be store bought, created by hand out of cloth, wood, clay, paper, canvas, etc. Use your imagination!!
• All bras must be donated to the Guild to be offered for auction to the public.
• All bras must be ready to hang or be already hanging on a hanger when entered; the Guild will provide hangers for entries of store bought bras.
• All bras must remain on display until the last day of the show, Saturday, October 28th, 2023.
• Bras must not exceed 48” x 36” and not weigh more than 35 pounds. (The only limit to how you make your bra is your imagination.)
• Bras must be hand delivered.

Stanly County Arts Council & First Bank present the Charlotte Symphony's "Classics Go to the Movies"
2023-10-15 15:00 - 16:30 | Stanly County Agri-Civic Center, 26032 Newt Rd # B, Albemarle, NC
The Stanly County Arts Council and First Bank welcome the Charlotte Symphony back to Albemarle with “Classics Go to the Movies” on Sunday, October 15, 2023, from 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm. Conductor Christopher James Lees presents musical selections from classical pieces that were used in some of the greatest movies. Program includes:
RICHARD WHITING/Bill Holcombe “Hooray for Hollywood”
WOLFGANG AMADEUS MOZART “Nozze di Figaro, Le K. 492”
JOHANN, JR. STRAUSS “On the Beautiful Blue Danube,” Waltzes, Opus 314
JACQUES OFFENBACH’s “Can-Can” from The Overture to Orpheus in the Underworld
JOHN WILLIAMS Suite from Jaws: “The Shark Theme”
HAROLD ARLEN/Rothrock and Holcombe “Somewhere Over the Rainbow” from The Wizard of Oz
JOHN WILLIAMS Harry Potter and The Sorcerer’s Stone Suite: “Harry’s Wondrous World”
JOHN WILLIAMS “Adventures on Earth” from E.T.

Tickets:
General Admission Adult: $10, Child/Student/Group: $5 (click here to purchase online)
Reserved seating: $20 (only available at the Stanly County Agri-Civic Center)
Tickets will go on sale no later than September 25, 2023, at the following locations:
Stanly County Agri-civic Center ticket office (Mon-Friday, 8:30 am – 5:00 pm) – Reserved tickets available too! Cash & Check only
Harris Teeter (Albemarle location only), Cash, Check or Credit Card
First Bank branches: Albemarle, Locust, Mt. Pleasant, Richfield, and Troy locations, Cash and Check only
Online
All Stanly County Students will receive a free ticket (with the purchase of an adult ticket), compliments of Pfeiffer University. These will be distributed through the schools in the month of October.
Special thanks to our sponsors for making this wonderful opportunity possible!!
First Bank, Pfeiffer University, Visit Stanly, Dr. Kilde – Charlotte Eye, Ear, Nose & Throat Specialists, Atrium Health – Stanly, Union Power, Stanly Community College, Farm Bureau Insurance – Jason Silver, NJR Group, Uwharrie Bank, The Stanly News & Press and WSPC 1010AM/107.3FM and Magic 103.3FM radio stations.

Uwharrie Players presents "Honky Tonk Angels"
2023-10-20 19:30 - 21:30, 2023-10-21 19:30 - 21:30, 2023-10-22 15:00 - 17:00, 2023-10-27 19:30 - 21:30, 2023-10-28 19:30 - 21:30, 2023-10-29 15:00 - 17:00 | Albemarle Neighborhood Theatre, 219 E. North Street, Albemarle, NC, 28001
When three gutsy gals from different backgrounds take charge of their lives, they decide to follow their honky tonk dreams to the city of Nashville. Combining 30 classic country tunes (including “Stand By Your Man,” “9 to 5,” “Harper Valley PTA” and more!) Honky Tonk Angels is a hilarious, foot-stomping good time from the creator of Always…Patsy Cline.

The Stanly County Historical Society presents "The Mourning of Ellen"
2023-10-28 18:00 - 20:00 | Isaiah W. Snuggs and Freeman-Marks Houses, 112 N. 3rd Street, Albemarle, NC, United States
The Stanly County Historical Society presents a candlelight tour of the 1852 Historical Home of Isaiah Snuggs. This tour will explore the unusual and often bizarre customs and rituals of death and mourning during the Victorian era of 1886.
$5.00 donation per soul (cash or check only at the door) Free for Society Members.

Stanly County Concert Association presents Gaylon Pope & SweetWater
2023-10-28 19:30 - 21:30 | Stanly County Agri-Civic Center, 26032 Newt Rd # B, Albemarle, NC
Gaylon Pope & SweetWater is a trio of vocalists who bring to the stage a show that will leave you wanting more! You will find their harmonies to be tight, their showmanship to be professional and their energy to be contagious! ‘Gaylon Pope & SweetWater’ are at home and very comfortable on any stage during their various show productions. Their productions range from a Country Variety Stage Show to an Oldies & Beach Music Show to a Church Concert.

This is the second of five concerts of the 2023-2024 Stanly County Concert Association’s concert season. Other concerts in the series include:
December 9 @ 7:30 pm – Rowan Big Band
February 3, 2024 @ 7:30 pm – Paul & Sophia Chandley
March 23, 2024 @ 7:30 pm – The Extraordinaires
All concerts are held at the Stanly County Agri-Civic Center, 26032 Newt Rd, Albemarle, NC 28001.
For season membership or single ticket information, please visit the website of the Stanly County Concert Association.

The Stanly County Concert Band presents "Sounds of America"
2023-11-02 19:00 - 20:30 | Stanly County Agri-Civic Center, 26032 Newt Rd # B, Albemarle, NC
The Stanly County Concert Band presents their FREE fall concert “Sounds of America,” on Thursday, November 2 @ 7 pm @ the Stanly County Agri-Civic Center, Albemarle, NC.

The Stanly County Concert Band is made up of people from the community, local music teachers, Pfeiffer faculty, and Pfeiffer students. Anyone with a love of music who plays a band instrument is welcome to be a part of this very talented ensemble.

The Talent Company presents "Clue: On Stage"
2023-11-10 19:00 - 21:00, 2023-11-11 19:00 - 21:00, 2023-11-12 15:00 - 17:00, 2023-11-17 19:00 - 21:00, 2023-11-18 19:00 - 21:00, 2023-11-19 15:00 - 17:00 | Albemarle Neighborhood Theatre, 219 E. North Street, Albemarle, NC, 28001
The Talent Company presents “Clue: On Stage,” November 10, 11, 17, 18 @ 7:00 pm; November 12 & 19 @ 3:00 pm @ the Albemarle Neighborhood Theatre. Directed by Edmund Roush. Don’t miss this opportunity to see the classic murder mystery come to life!

2023 Holiday Craft Show - From Our Hands
2023-11-15 - 2024-01-06 | Stanly Arts Guild & Gallery, 152 West Main St., Albemarle, NC, 28001
From Our Hands…
Holiday Craft Show & Sale
Vendor Agreement
Event Dates: November 15th, 2023 thru January 6th, 2024
Location and Hours: The show will be staged in the sales area of the Stanly Arts Guild store, located at 330-C N Second Street, Albemarle, NC. Current normal store hours apply: Wednesday, 12-4, Thursday 11-6, Friday 11-6, & Saturday 10-2. The store will close early or be closed the following days during the
show:
• Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 23rd: CLOSED
The show/sale will be in place for a total of 8 weeks. The volunteers of the Stanly Arts Guild that work in the store each day will handle sales for all vendors during the show. The Stanly Arts Guild will also collect & remit state & county taxes for all sales.
Booth Sizes & Fees: Booth sizes will be 4’x2’. Vendors may request multiple booths and must designate if they need them together or prefer for them to be separate. Booth fees are listed below:
• Stanly Arts Guild members = $40 for a 4’x2’ booth = $5 per week
o Commission on all sales will be 15% for Guild members
• Non-members = $60 for a 4’x2’ booth = $7.50 per week
o Commission on all sales will be 30% for vendors that are not Guild members
(Become a Guild member for $40 thru June 30th & only pay $40 booth rental = $80 total. Also, commissions on all sales will be 15% vs. 30% for non-members.)
Vendors will be responsible for providing their own tables/booth furniture. Space is limited so vendors need to make sure their booth is no larger than the 4’x2’ previously specified. Use of risers and elevation changes is encouraged to enhance the appearance of your display. If lighting is desired or required, vendors will need to contact the store director, Wendy Hillhouse, to discuss. Any approved lighting will need to be battery operated or plugged into a surge protector & may need to be secured to the floor to prevent trip hazards. Access to receptacles is limited & will be provided on a first come, first served basis, so contact the store director as soon as possible to arrange lighting.
Artist’s payment: The Guild will remit payment of all sales to the artist, less 15% commission for Guild members or 30% commission for non-members, by December 15th, 2023, for November sales, by January 15th, 2024, for December sales, and by February 15th, 2024, for January sales.
Inventory: The Guild will provide each vendor with inventory sheets and an artist number, (unless the vendor already has an artist number. i.e. an artist already set up to sell in the Guild store). The artist number, the item number and price must be on all items on a removable tag. All items must be listed on inventory sheet(s). The Guild store volunteers will handle all sales and will update your inventory list as items are sold. Any new inventory will need to be added by the vendor. Guild members will be at the Guild store on set up days to assist each vendor with this process.
Items and Jury Instructions: Due to the potentially high volume of participants, this will be a juried show. When you bring your vendor application to the Guild, please bring at least 2-4 pictures of the items you will be selling, to be approved. If you plan to sell multiple types of items, for example sewn pocket books, sewn scarves, sewn shawls, etc., be sure to provide examples of all of the different items in your pictures. Items
for sale will still be subject to review as pictures do not always depict the true nature of the product. If any product is deemed inappropriate or not meeting the criteria for participation, the vendor will be asked to remove the item(s) and not include them in their sales booth for the duration of the sale.
Set up Date and Time: Set up will be on the following dates/times:
• Saturday, November 11th – 10am–1:30pm
• Monday, November 13th – 2pm–4pm
• Tuesday, November 14th – 3pm-7pm
• All booths must be set up by 12pm on Wednesday, November 15th, unless other arrangements have been made.
Break Down and Removal: Breakdown will be on Wednesday, January 10th, from 12pm-3:30pm, Thursday, January 11th, from 11am-5:30pm, and Friday, January 12th, from 11am-5:30pm. Any items remaining in the Guild store after 6pm on Friday, January 12th, 2023, will be considered property of the Stanly Arts Guild.
Guild Responsibilities:
• The Guild will provide space for your display in the most attractive manner possible while maintaining good visibility of your work for security reasons.
• The Guild will handle all marketing for the show, including ads on Facebook, the Guild website & printed materials. The Guild will provide marketing materials to participating artists upon request.
• The Guild will process all sales and will update your inventory records as sales occur.
• The Guild will collect and remit all state and local sales tax on all sales.
Vendor/Participant Responsibilities:
• Vendors must complete & return an application, pictures of proposed sales items & booth rental fee no later than 6 pm, Friday, November 3rd, 2023.
• Vendors must supply gift boxes and/or bags for jewelry items.
• Vendors must provide their own tables and/or booth furniture. Table and/or furniture sizes need to conform to the specified booth size – 4’x2’.
• Vendors must have their booth set up by 12pm, Wednesday, November 15th, 2023, unless other arrangements have been made.
• Vendors need to make sure all items for sale have removable tags which clearly denote their artist number, item number and price.
• Vendors must make sure that all items on display are accurately listed on their inventory sheets & that the inventory sheets are in the inventory book at the front desk. (If inventory listing is not needed by the vendor for tracking sales a note will be added to the inventory book for artist volunteers.)
• Vendors are responsible for keeping their booth neat & organized, as well as reasonably stocked with inventory for sales for the duration of the craft show.

The Uwharrie Players presents The Charlotte Murder Mystery Company in "I Saw Mommy Killing Santa Claus"
2023-12-01 18:00 - 21:00 | The Rosebriar Restaurant, 528 Wiscassett St, Albemarle, NC, 28001
Join The Uwharrie Players and Charlotte Murder Mystery Company for dinner with a side of murder!
I SAW MOMMY KILLING SANTA CLAUS Yesterday, in a daily holiday ritual, kids hugged Santa and mothers gave him kisses as photos were taken for Christmas albums. But, in the midst of parents and children lined up to tell the jolly old elf all about their wish lists, Elmer stood up, utters a faint “ho, ho, ho,” and fell to the floor in front of his chair. He is dead. Become an Investigator and help the Detective and the Charlotte Murder Mystery Company figure out “WHODUNIT”
Dinner starts at 6 pm, followed by the murder mystery show at 7 pm. Tickets are $30 each (or a table for 6 for $150) and it includes dinner, local beer and wine, and the murder mystery. The holiday fun will happen at The Rosebriar Restaurant, 528 Wiscassett Street, Albemarle.

Stanly County Chorale, with the Anson Singers, present Handel's "Messiah"
2023-12-02 19:00 - 20:00 | First Presbyterian Church, Albemarle, 126 W. North St., Albemarle, NC, 28001, United States
In celebration of the Stanly County Chorale’s 55th Anniversary, the Stanly County Chorale, along with the Anson Singers, will present Handel’s “Messiah” accompanied by a string quartet and organist.
Free!
Saturday, December 2 @ 7 pm @ First Presbyterian Church, 126 W. North St, Albemarle
Sunday, December 3 @ 4 pm @ First United Methodist Church, 118 W. Morgan St., Wadesboro

Stanly County Chorale, with the Anson Singers, present Handel's "Messiah"
2023-12-03 16:00 - 17:00 | First United Methodist Church, Wadesboro, 118 E Morgan St, Wadesboro, 28170

The Singing Americans of Stanly County presents "Nights of Alleluias"
2023-12-03 16:00 - 17:00 | Centerview Baptist Church, 508 State Rd 1650, Albemarle, NC, 28001
Come enjoy the free Christmas concert “Nights of Alleluias” performed by the Singing Americans of Stanly County.
December 3 @ 4:00 pm @ Centerview Baptist Church, 508 State Rd. (NE Connector), Albemarle, NC
December 10 @ 4:00 pm @ New London United Methodist Church, 206 S. Main St. , New London, NC

The Singing Americans of Stanly County

Members pay their own expenses and support the needs of the organization through fund raising events as often as needed. Donations and sponsorships are greatly appreciated throughout the year.

The Singing Americans of Stanly County is a unique organization composed of singers who sincerely love God and country. The group has been active in the community performing Christmas, Easter and patriotic performances since 1976.

For more information about the Singing Americans, contact Claudette Burris or Bob Remsburg through its Facebook page.

The Talent Company presents "Elf the Musical, JR"
2023-12-08 19:00 - 21:00, 2023-12-09 19:00 - 21:00, 2023-12-10 15:00 - 17:00 | Albemarle Neighborhood Theatre, 219 E. North Street, Albemarle, NC, 28001
Perfect way to enjoy the holidays! The Talent Company presents “Elf the Musical, JR” at the Albemarle Neighborhood Theatre, December 8, 9, 15, 16 @ 7:00 pm and December 10 and 17 @ 3:00 pm. Tickets will go on sale November 5.

Stanly County Concert Association presents The Rowan Big Band All Stars
2023-12-09 19:30 - 21:30 | Stanly County Agri-Civic Center, 26032 Newt Rd # B, Albemarle, NC
The Rowan Big Band All Stars is an 18-piece community big band in the tradition of Glenn Miller, Count Basie, Duke Ellington and other great early twentieth-century bandleaders, home-based in Landis, North Carolina and specializing in Great American Songbook favorites and “big band swing.” First organized in 2006, the Band is a nonprofit organization dedicated to preserving this uniquely American style of music and sharing our appreciation of it with others. The members of our band volunteer their talents for performances, and the net proceeds from our musical performances are used to support worthwhile local charities. Our logo is a “swingin’ square.”
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This is the third of five concerts of the 2023-2024 Stanly County Concert Association’s concert season. Other concerts in the series include:
February 3, 2024 @ 7:30 pm – Paul & Sophia Chandley
March 23, 2024 @ 7:30 pm – The Extraordinaires
All concerts are held at the Stanly County Agri-Civic Center, 26032 Newt Rd, Albemarle, NC 28001.
For season membership or single ticket information, please visit the website of the Stanly County Concert Association.

The Singing Americans of Stanly County presents "Nights of Alleluias"
2023-12-10 16:00 - 17:00 | New London United Methodist Church, 206 S. Main St., New London, NC, 28127
Come enjoy the free Christmas concert “Nights of Alleluias” performed by the Singing Americans of Stanly County.
December 3 @ 4:00 pm @ Centerview Baptist Church, 508 State Rd. 1650 (NE Connector), Albemarle, NC
December 10 @ 4:00 pm @ New London United Methodist Church, 206 S. Main St. , New London, NC

The Singing Americans of Stanly County

Members pay their own expenses and support the needs of the organization through fund raising events as often as needed. Donations and sponsorships are greatly appreciated throughout the year.

The Singing Americans of Stanly County is a unique organization composed of singers who sincerely love God and country. The group has been active in the community performing Christmas, Easter and patriotic performances since 1976.

For more information about the Singing Americans, contact Claudette Burris or Bob Remsburg through its Facebook page.
