Barton College / Wilson Symphony Orchestra Welcomes Pianist Boaz Sharon

On November 16, 2009 By

WILSON, N.C. – Internationally renowned concert pianist, educator, and recording artist Boaz Sharon will perform Beethoven’s first piano concerto as guest soloist with the Barton College / Wilson Symphony Orchestra, as members make their debut performance in the new Lauren Kennedy and Alan Campbell Theatre. The annual Fall Concert is scheduled for Sunday, Nov. 22, [...]

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Samuel Beckett’s “Waiting For Godot” Arrives on the Barton Stage Thursday, Nov. 12

On November 5, 2009 By

WILSON, N.C. – On Thursday, Nov. 12, the new Lauren Kennedy and Alan Campbell Theatre at Barton College will open its doors for the theatre’s inaugural student production, “Waiting for Godot” by Samuel Beckett.  Evening performances will be held Thursday through Saturday, Nov. 12-14, at 8 p.m. and on Sunday afternoon, Nov. 15, at 3 [...]

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North Carolina Landscapes Featured In Painting Exhibition

On November 3, 2009 By

WILSON, N.C. — Barton Art Galleries will host the work of acclaimed painter J. Chris Wilson in an exhibition titled “From Murphy to Manteo-An Artist’s Scenic Journey.” Although a native of Georgia, Wilson has resided in North Carolina since the early 1970s and brings to the audience a serene visage of natural wonder found in [...]

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“Pray The Devil Back To Hell” Documentary Screening Scheduled For Saturday, Nov. 7 at Barton

On November 1, 2009 By

WILSON, N.C. – Barton College’s Campus Compassion student program will present the documentary “Pray the Devil Back to Hell” on Saturday, Nov. 7, at 7 p.m. in Howard Chapel.  This event is open to the public at no charge, and the community is invited to attend.

“This documentary chronicles the remarkable story of the courageous [...]

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Homecoming 2009 Welcomed A Record Crowd!

On October 30, 2009 By

The 2009 Homecoming Weekend welcomed a record 700 alumni to campus for a weekend of programs, sporting events, and activities. This is the largest Homecoming attendance in the history of the College, rivaling the College’s Centennial Celebration in 2002 with an attendance record of 750.

Homecoming 2009 proved to be a weekend of celebrations that [...]

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Barton Kicks Off Day of Service Early on Oct. 21

On October 19, 2009 By

WILSON, N.C. – With bright blue shirts scattered around the city on Wednesday, Oct. 21, one might wonder what’s going on, but no need to guess.  You will have just spotted some busy “bulldogs” from Barton College.  With over 650 participants signed up, students and professors at Barton College will set aside books and campus [...]

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Lincoln Scholar David Long To Be Featured Speaker For The BB&T Heritage Lecture in American History

On October 14, 2009 By

Wilson, N.C. – Barton College is pleased to welcome renowned historian and Lincoln scholar Dr. David E. Long as the featured speaker for the upcoming BB&T Heritage Lecture in American History scheduled for Tuesday, Oct. 20.  Dr. Long’s lecture is titled “Lincoln, Davis, and the Civil War: The Dahlgren Raid.”  Scheduled to begin at 7 [...]

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Wilson to Present Lecture on Legendary Artist Hobson Pittman

On October 14, 2009 By

WILSON, N.C. – The Barton College Friends of Visual Arts and the Barton Art Galleries will welcome J. Chris Wilson, artist and art professor at Barton College, to lecture on the legendary North Carolina native Hobson Pittman and his paintings on Tuesday, Oct.20, at 2 p.m. The event will be held in the Lula E. [...]

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Barton Welcomes Wilson Writers for Victor R. Small Writers Series

On October 14, 2009 By

Wilson, N.C. – Barton College will welcome Wilson writers Merry Simmons, a science fiction author and realtor; Willis Briley, a poet, playwright, freelance writer, film writer, director, and producer; and Lucien Stark, a novelist and educator, for the upcoming Victor R. Small Writers Series this fall semester.

The program is scheduled for Monday, Oct. 19, [...]

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Blessing of the Animals Service at Barton on Oct. 18

On October 14, 2009 By

WILSON, N.C. – Please join the Barton College community for a “Blessing of the Animals” service to be held on Sunday, Oct. 18, at 3 p.m.. There is no charge, and the surrounding community is invited to attend the service.

Each year, on or around the date of the Feast Day of Saint Francis of [...]

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