Events

NEWS OF UPCOMING EVENTS IN TOWN

MAY 4, 2014  ->>>—————>  GRAND OPENING

EXPO CULTURAL CENTER,  102 East Main Street, located at the corner of East Main and Southeast Railroad Streets, directly across the tracks from the Depot Museum, will hold its Grand Opening at 9:00am on Saturday, May 4th, immediately before the start of the Springfest activities (see below).

This Cultural Center will display a wide array of visual art forms, including oils and watercolors, pottery, sculptures, prints, photography, and the visual and decorative arts. Artisans include, among others, professional artists and graphic artists, American Indian artisans, and artworks from local amateur talent.

Included in the Center is a  WiFi-accessible business center sporting computers and fax capabilities, as well as a small gift shop and snackbar.

GED classes will be held at the Center; and, there will be other community activities every week.

 

MAY 4, 2014  ->>>—————>  ANNUAL ROWLAND SPRINGFEST

Downtown at the Rowland Depot Museum on Southwest Railroad Street from 10:00am to 5:00 pm

Food Vendors, Arts & Crafts Booths, and Specialty Vendors

Live Entertainment

The Peays, Praise Dancers, Purple Door Productions & other talent

Children’s Activities

Face painting, jewelry making, fun castle, obstacle course, inflatable slides and bouncers

Art Show & Contest

by students from Southside Elementary, Rowland Middle and South Robeson High Schools

June 27, 2014  ->>>—————>  The VONTA LEACH Foundation Presents The 2nd Annual Casino Night