Union County Student Artist Showcase At South Piedmont Community College

Union County, NC – The Union County Community Arts Council will host the annual Union County Student Artist Showcase at South Piedmont Community College on Old Charlotte Highway on Saturday, April 30 from 10:00 – 4:00 and Sunday, May 1 from 1:00 – 4:00 pm. Admission is free and open to the [...]

Union County Community Arts Will Present "Alexander The Terrible" At Wingate University

Union County, NC – The Union County Community Arts Council will present the Wingate University Theater’s production of “Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day” for Union County youth on February 10 and 11 at Wingate University. The show is open to the public.

Judith Viorst’s wildly popular children’s book [...]

Union County Community Arts Council, Arts In The Schools 2010 - 2011

Bright Star Children’s Theater
“Jack’s Adventure in American History”

One of the most talked about educational shows is back! Join Jack as he works to cram for his upcoming tests. When his history book magically explodes, Jack comes face to face with some of the most exciting people in our nation’s history. [...]

Arts Council Accepting Grant Applications

Monroe, NC – The Union County Community Arts Council is accepting applications for its Grassroots Arts Program for the 2010-11 year. Grants will be issued for cultural arts projects, events and services that occur between July 1, 2010 and June 30, 2011.

Funds are available to non-profit, tax-exempt organization whose purpose is to [...]

Union County Community Arts Council Hosting Art Exhibit By June Rollins

Monroe, NC – The Union County Community Arts Council is hosting “From the Art”, a solo exhibition of art and narrative essays by Wadesboro artist June Rollins from April 2 – 30 at the Council gallery, 120 N. Main Street in Monroe. Twenty original paintings including portraits, children, still life, landscapes and [...]

Union County Community Arts Council Offering Summer Performing Arts Camp For Students K-5th Grade

Monroe, NC – The Union County Community Arts Council and Central Academy of Technology and Arts will offer a two-week Summer Performing Arts Camp from June 14-26 at Central Academy of Technology and Arts.

The Summer Performing Arts Camp is an acting camp for students current K-5th grade devoted to teaching young people [...]

Matthew Modine To Speak At Wingate University

Actor Matthew Modine will be a guest speaker at Wingate University in the Recital Hall in the Batte Center this Thursday, November 12th, at 7:30 p.m.

Matthew Modine has starred in some Hollywood blockbuster movies such as “Full Metal Jacket” and “Memphis Belle.” Modine has been filming a new movie in uptown Monroe [...]

City Of Monroe, NC To Host July 4 Festivities

Monroe, NC

Once again the City of Monroe will play host to a July 4 celebration that includes food, music, amusement rides, and of course a spectacular fireworks display.

“This is just a great opportunity for families to come out, enjoy the rides, enjoy the music and enjoy the fireworks,”

said Monroe, NC Mayor Bobby [...]