The Uwharrie Players presents "You Can't Take It With You"
2025-04-04 19:30 - 21:30, 2025-04-06 15:00 - 17:00, 2025-04-11 19:30 - 21:30, 2025-04-12 19:30 - 21:30, 2025-04-13 15:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | Albemarle Neighborhood Theatre, 219 E. North Street, Albemarle, NC, 28001
The family of Martin Vanderhof lives “just around the corner from Columbia University—but don’t go looking for it.” Grandpa, as Martin is more commonly known, is the paterfamilias of a large and extended family: His daughter, Penny, who fancies herself a romance novelist; her husband, Paul, an amateur fireworks expert; their daughter, Alice, an attractive and loving girl who is still embarrassed by her family’s eccentricities—which include a xylophone player/leftist leaflet printer, an untalented ballerina, a couple on relief, and a ballet master exiled from Soviet Russia. When Alice falls for her boss, Tony, a handsome scion of Wall Street, she fears that their two families—so unlike in manner, politics, and finances—will never come together. During a disastrous dinner party, Alice’s worst fears are confirmed. Her prospective in-laws are humiliated in a party game, fireworks explode in the basement, and the house is raided by the FBI. Frustrated and upset, Alice intends to run away to the country, until Grandpa and Co.—playing the role of Cupid—manage not only to bring the happy couple together, but to set Tony’s father straight about the true priorities in life. After all, why be obsessed by money? You can’t take it with you…

Ticket Prices: $15 for JR/SR, $20 for Adults

A Night at the Tonys: Broadway's Best!
2025-04-05 19:00 - 20:00, 2025-04-06 15:00 - 16:00 | Albemarle High School Auditorium, 311 Park Ridge Road, Albemarle, NC, 28001, United States
The Stanly County Chorale will present music from over 50 years of Tony award-winning Broadway musicals.

The Uwharrie Players presents "You Can't Take It With You"
2025-04-05 19:30 - 21:30 | Albemarle Neighborhood Theatre, 219 E. North Street, Albemarle, NC, 28001
The family of Martin Vanderhof lives “just around the corner from Columbia University—but don’t go looking for it.” Grandpa, as Martin is more commonly known, is the paterfamilias of a large and extended family: His daughter, Penny, who fancies herself a romance novelist; her husband, Paul, an amateur fireworks expert; their daughter, Alice, an attractive and loving girl who is still embarrassed by her family’s eccentricities—which include a xylophone player/leftist leaflet printer, an untalented ballerina, a couple on relief, and a ballet master exiled from Soviet Russia. When Alice falls for her boss, Tony, a handsome scion of Wall Street, she fears that their two families—so unlike in manner, politics, and finances—will never come together. During a disastrous dinner party, Alice’s worst fears are confirmed. Her prospective in-laws are humiliated in a party game, fireworks explode in the basement, and the house is raided by the FBI. Frustrated and upset, Alice intends to run away to the country, until Grandpa and Co.—playing the role of Cupid—manage not only to bring the happy couple together, but to set Tony’s father straight about the true priorities in life. After all, why be obsessed by money? You can’t take it with you…

Ticket Prices: $15 for JR/SR, $20 for Adults
Saturday, April 5 – Buy One Get One Night!
Offer available at the door and online using discount code FIRECRACKER at checkout.
​The free ticket will be the one of equal or lesser value among the tickets purchased together.

Stanly County Concert Band presents "Disney Music Magic"
2025-04-10 19:00 - 20:30 | Stanly County Agri-Civic Center, 26032 Newt Rd # B, Albemarle, NC
The Stanly County Concert Band will present a program of Disney music sure to entertain the whole family! All are encouraged to come dressed as your favorite Disney character.

Stanly County Concert Association presents S.O.A.R Jazz Group
2025-04-12 19:30 - 21:00 | Stanly County Agri-Civic Center, 26032 Newt Rd # B, Albemarle, NC
Award-Winning Jazz Duo: Sounds of A&R
Awarded and named “Best Jazz Group” at the 2019 New York City Reader’s Jazz Awards, the husband and wife duo known as Sounds of A&R, or S.O.A.R. It is the brainchild of vocalist April May Webb and trumpeter and multi-instrumental professional Randall Haywood. In 2022, S.O.A.R. was one of ten ensembles selected to represent the United States as U.S. Cultural Ambassadors as part of the American Music Abroad 2022 & 2023 international touring season. In 2023, SOAR became the grant recipient of the Performance Plus program presented by Chamber Music America through the generosity of the Doris Duke Foundation.
You may purchase a season ticket and be entitled to all concerts or you may purchase individual tickets to the concerts. Season Tickets are Adult $80; Student $25, Family w/ 1 adult $90, Family w/ 2 adults $170. Individual tickets are adult $25 and student $10. They may be purchased online, at the Stanly County Agri-Civic Center, or at the door. For more details, please see the Stanly County Concert Association website: Click here for Stanly County Concert Association website
This is the last concert of the 2024-2025 concert series.

Stanly County Concert Band presents "Disney Music Magic"
2025-05-01 19:30 - 20:30 | Market Station, 501 W. Main St, Albemarle, N, 28001, United States

Airing of the Quilts, A trunk show of the Three Rivers Quilt Guild
2025-05-03 13:00 - 16:00 | Isaiah W. Snuggs and Freeman-Marks Houses, 112 N. 3rd Street, Albemarle, NC, United States
In the historic setting of the 1852 Isaiah W. Snuggs House, this annual show will feature quilts from The Three Rivers Quilt Guild. Airing quilts outside has a long tradition in America beginning in colonial times. Early European settlers would mark the beginning of spring by airing quilts outside following heavy use during the winter season.
Local quilter Wanda Brooks will be on hand to authenticate and date your heirloom quilts and answer your quilting questions. Event is free

A Night at the Tonys: Broadway's Best!
2025-05-08 19:30 - 20:30 | Market Station, 501 W. Main St, Albemarle, N, 28001, United States
The Stanly County Chorale will present an encore performance of their spring concert for the “Thursdays at the Station” concert series at Market Station in Albemarle. A Night at the Tonys: Broadway’s Best! showcases music from over 50 years of Tony award-winning Broadway musicals.

Swinging in the Streets with the Salisbury Swing Band
2025-05-17 18:30 - 21:00 | Isaiah W. Snuggs and Freeman-Marks Houses, 112 N. 3rd Street, Albemarle, NC, United States
Get Ready to Swing! Stanly County Historical Society Presents The Salisbury Swing Band
Dust off your dancing shoes and prepare for an evening of toe-tapping tunes! The Stanly County Historical Society is thrilled to announce Swinging in the Streets, a special event featuring the vibrant sounds of The Salisbury Swing Band. Mark your calendars for Saturday, May 17th, as the music fills the air at the charming Historic 1852 Isaiah Snuggs House in Downtown Albemarle. Swing dance lessons begin at 6:30 pm and the band takes the stage at 7:00 pm.
Step back in time as the historic grounds of the Snuggs House, located at 112 N. Third St, transforms into an open-air dance floor. The Salisbury Swing Band, renowned for their lively renditions of classic swing era hits, is sure to get everyone moving. From the infectious rhythms of Benny Goodman to the smooth melodies of Glenn Miller, their repertoire promises a delightful journey through the golden age of swing.
This event offers a unique opportunity to experience the rich history of Stanly County in a fun and engaging way. The 1852 Isaiah Snuggs House, a beautiful example of mid-19th century architecture, provides a picturesque backdrop for an evening of music and community spirit. Imagine twirling under the stars with the sounds of brass and woodwinds creating a magical atmosphere. Albemarle residents Frank and Beth Poolos along with Billie Jean Snuggs perform with this popular band.
“We are so excited to host The Salisbury Swing Band at the Isaiah Snuggs House,” says Beth Swanner, Special Events Co-Chairperson “This event is a wonderful way to bring people together, celebrate our local history, and enjoy fantastic live music. We encourage everyone to come out and experience the joy of swing in a truly unique setting.”
Swinging in the Streets is free and open to the public. Attendees should bring their own lawn chairs or blankets to relax and enjoy the music. The venue is located in the Downtown Social District so request your beverage served in a social district cup at Uwharrie Brewing. While dancing is highly encouraged, there’s plenty of space to simply sit back, soak in the ambiance, and appreciate the talent of The Salisbury Swing Band.
Don’t miss this fantastic evening of music, history, and community fun! Come out and support the Stanly County Historical Society while enjoying the irresistible sounds of The Salisbury Swing Band at the beautiful Isaiah Snuggs House. Get ready to swing into a memorable night!

Freedom! - Concert by The Singing Americans
2025-06-01 16:00 - 17:00 | Grace Baptist Church, 644 Edgemont Street, Albemarle, 28001
The Singing Americans of Stanly County have been sharing patriotic concerts in Stanly County for nearly 50 years. This year’s program is titled Freedom! and includes many familiar patriotic songs. This concert will be our kick off of America’s 250th Anniversary with a focus on those who have given their lives to create and preserve the freedoms we enjoy as Americans. Come join us to be inspired.

Freedom! - Concert by The Singing Americans
2025-06-08 16:00 - 17:00 | Badin Baptist Church – Better Badin, 28 Falls Road, Badin, 28009

Make Music Day Stanly County
2025-06-21 | NC
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 2025…. it will happen in Stanly County.
Stay tuned for more details…. free workshops (vocal, drumming, ukulele, harmonica, and more!) plus performances throughout downtown Albemarle, Locust, and more.
Go to the website (link below) to sign up to be a performer ….. or an event venue and host musicians…. and to learn more details on the workshops.
Click here to go directly to makemusicday.org/stanlycounty/ website!!

Sponsored by: Stanly County Arts Council, Albemarle Downtown Development Corporation, Albemarle Parks & Rec, Locust Parks & Rec., Uwharrie Bank, Music on Main, TR Lawing Realty

The Stanly Arts Guild presents The 17th Annual Ellen Cook Gaskin Nature At Its Best Art Competition and Show
2025-09-03 12:00 - 16:00, 2025-09-10 12:00 - 16:00, 2025-09-17 12:00 - 16:00, 2025-09-24 12:00 - 16:00 | Stanly Arts Guild & Gallery, 152 West Main St., Albemarle, NC, 28001
The “Nature at its Best” exhibition and competition was created by the Gaskin brothers, Jeff, Chuck, David, Bob and Paul, to promote the visual arts in Stanly County and the Uwharrie region of North Carolina. They also sponsor the show each year, providing all prize money for the winners, as well as funding for the show reception. These wonderful sons of Ellen Cook Gaskin and Dr. John S. Gaskin Jr. of Albemarle have made this show an annual event as a memorial to their mother. Ellen Cook Gaskin had a deep appreciation for both art and nature and she shared that love and appreciation with her family. Through this show, her sons have chosen to honor her and to encourage artists to create expressions of “Nature at Its Best”.
All entries will reflect a nature theme. Works depicting Fish, Feather, Fur, Field, Forest, or Flower will be accepted.

Stanly Arts Guild offers Glass Stepping Stone Class
2025-09-20 10:00 - 14:00 | Stanly Arts Guild & Gallery, 152 West Main St., Albemarle, NC, 28001
As a former student of Craig Kennedy, Jessica has worked with glass off and on for over 20 years, and has taught others the art of working with glass. This stepping stone class is an introduction for students interested in glass. Skills explored: cutting straight lines in glass, use of glass grinder, molding a stepping stone.

The Stanly County Concert Association presents "The Entertainers"
2025-09-21 16:00 - 18:00 | Stanly County Agri-Civic Center, 26032 Newt Rd # B, Albemarle, NC
The Entertainers have been a staple of Southern Beach Music for over 30 years, launching their career with the regional hit “Living For The Summer.” Their energetic blend of R&B, Beach Music, Top 40, Classic Rock, and Country has made them a favorite at clubs, weddings, festivals, and corporate events from Washington, DC to Naples, Florida. Known for their lively performances and crowd-pleasing sets, the band’s album, “The Inside Story”, features the #1 Beach Music hit “Thank Goodness She Cheated,” continuing their tradition of music that gets audiences dancing and smiling.

Click here for The Entertainers Website

This is the first of four concerts of the 2025-2026 Season of the Stanly County Concert Association. The full season also includes:

Saturday, November 22, 2025 @ 7:00 pm: Paul & Sophia Chandley
Saturday, February 14, 2026 @ 7:00 pm: The Rowan Big Band
Sunday, April 12, 2026 @ 4:00 pm: The Salisbury Symphony Brass

Single tickets may be purchased for each individual concert for $25 for adult and $10 for student or become a member and receive tickets for the full season! Available memberships are:

Adult: $80
Student: $25
Family (1 adult and children under age 18): $90
Family (2 adults and children under age 18):$170

An Evening with Mike Wiley
2025-09-25 19:00 - 20:00 | Albemarle Neighborhood Theatre, 219 E. North Street, Albemarle, NC, 28001
The Stanly County Historical Society, in partnership with the Stanly County Arts Council and the America 250 Stanly County Committee, proudly presents a powerful evening of theatre and history. An Evening with Mike Wiley features his acclaimed one-man performance, One Noble Journey: The Box Marked Freedom.
Join us on Thursday, September 25 at 7:00 PM at The Albemarle Neighborhood Theatre, 219 N. Third Street, Downtown Albemarle for a compelling portrayal of courage, resilience, and the enduring pursuit of freedom.
Nationally acclaimed actor and playwright Mike Wiley brings to life the extraordinary true story of Henry “Box” Brown, an enslaved man who escaped to freedom in 1849 by mailing himself in a wooden crate from Richmond, Virginia, to Philadelphia. Through gripping storytelling and dramatic performance, Wiley immerses the audience in Brown’s harrowing journey—shedding light on the horrors of slavery and the strength of the human spirit.
This one-man show is more than just theatre—it’s an opportunity to reflect on our shared history as we approach the 250th anniversary of American independence.
Mike Wiley holds a Master of Fine Arts from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and has served as the Lehman Brady Visiting Joint Chair Professor in Documentary Studies and American Studies at both Duke University and UNC-Chapel Hill. He was awarded the UNC Distinguished Alumni Award in 2017.
In 2020, Wiley received the Ann Atwater Award from the Manbites Dog Theater Fund, honoring his commitment to social justice through the arts. His accolades also include the NC Theatre Conference Constance Welsh Award for Theatre for Youth, and his plays have been featured at arts industry conferences across North America.
In addition to his theatrical work, Wiley is an Assistant Research Professor in the Kenan Institute for Ethics and the Program in Education at Duke University. He also co-directs America’s Hallowed Ground, a Kenan Institute project that blends historical research with the arts to honor underrecognized sites of racial and historical significance in the U.S. Admission is free, and all community members are encouraged to attend. Seating is first-come, first-served.
Don’t miss this unforgettable evening celebrating African American history, personal bravery, and the enduring legacy of freedom.

The Stanly Arts Guild offers Barn Quilt Painting Class
2025-09-27 10:00 - 14:00 | Stanly Arts Guild & Gallery, 152 West Main St., Albemarle, NC, 28001
With over 30 years of experience as a quilter, a former teacher, and as a former student of Suzi Parron (author of Barn Quilts and the American Quilt Trail Movement), Tiffany is excited to offer this popular class to our area.
A Class Fee of $55 includes $30 for the cost of supplies, a 2’x2′ primed piece of outdoor grade sign wood and all paint needed to create your masterpiece.
Students will need to bring:
1″ green painters’ tape
a pencil and eraser
a yardstick or long
straight edge at least 24″ in length, and a hairdryer.

Stanly Arts Guild presents Bid For A Cure
2025-10-01 12:00 - 16:00, 2025-10-08 12:00 - 16:00 | Stanly Arts Guild & Gallery, 152 West Main St., Albemarle, NC, 28001
Breast cancer is the most common cancer diagnosed in women in the United States, and the 2nd leading cause of cancer death in women. In short, it will touch someone you know until there is a cure.
Each October, The Stanly Arts Guild donates items for silent auction to raise funds to support local free mammograms. The donations kickoff will start October 1st-4th, and continue to be accepted throughout October. However, the longer an item is available to bid on, the more opportunities there will be to raise funds for an amazing cause. Final bidding day (November 8th) will have light refreshments served while bidders have the opportunity to make their final offers. All proceeds will go to Stanly Health Foundation for their Free Mammogram Program.

The Talent Company presents Dare to Dream Jr: A Disney Musical Revue
2025-10-10 19:00 - 20:00, 2025-10-11 19:00 - 20:00 | Albemarle Neighborhood Theatre, 219 E. North Street, Albemarle, NC, 28001
Disney’s Dare to Dream JR. is a 60-minute musical revue that follows an eager group of trainees on their first day at a fictional Walt Disney Imagineering Studio. As the group sets out to help each other discover their dreams, they work together to explore the power of dreams to unite, inspire, and make anything possible. Drawing from a century of beloved Disney films, Dare to Dream JR. features songs appearing for the first time ever in a Disney stage musical, including fan-favorites from The Princess and the Frog, Coco, Encanto, and Frozen II. This musical revue is a thrilling mix of contemporary songs, timeless classics, and brand-new medleys that are sure to surprise and delight Disney lovers of all ages.

Rhythm & Brews Lawn Concert
2025-10-11 19:00 - 21:00 | Historic 1852 Isaiah Snuggs House, 112 N. Third Street, Albemarle, NC, 28001, United States
The Stanly County Historical Society is concluding their seasonal lawn concert series with well known local musician Brent Bowers & Friends on Saturday, October 11 at 7:00 PM on the lawn of the Historic 1852 Isaiah Snuggs House in Downtown Albemarle.
Set against the backdrop of one of Stanly County’s most cherished landmarks, this free family friendly outdoor concert will showcase his latest reinvented band, The Great Octopus Band and their musical stylings have been described as ” Indie-Folk-Pop” featuring acoustic guitar.
Attendees are encouraged to bring lawn chairs or warm blankets and relax under the stars while enjoying the unique atmosphere of Downtown Albemarle. The 1852 Isaiah Snuggs House is located in the Downtown Social District and beverages served in a social district cup are welcome onsite.
