Shakespeare’s “Macbeth” Opens On Barton Stage Thursday, October 14

On October 6, 2010 By

WILSON, N.C. - Witches, ghosts, prophecy, and murder converge “upon the heath,” promising a spellbinding evening of theatre in October. On Thursday, Oct. 14, Shakespeare’s “Macbeth” will open on stage in Barton’s Lauren Kennedy and Alan Campbell Theatre with evening performances Thursday through Saturday, October 14-16, at 8 p.m., and Sunday afternoon, Oct. 17, at 3 p.m. A [...]

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“Tell Me On A Sunday” Will Feature Broadway Star Lauren Kennedy

On August 30, 2010 By

By Lisa Boykin Batts (Class of 1984) The Wilson Times

(August 19,2010)

Lauren Kennedy returns to the theater that bears her name, this time as performer.

The Broadway actress will be featured in the one-woman show, “Tell Me On A Sunday,” running Sept. 2-5 at the Lauren Kennedy and Alan Campbell Theatre at Barton [...]

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Barton College/Wilson Symphony to Feature Canadian Virtuoso

On April 27, 2010 By

WILSON, N.C. – The Barton College/Wilson Symphony Orchestra will present their Spring Concert on Sunday, May 2, at 3 p.m. in the new Lauren Kennedy and Alan Campbell Theatre on the Barton campus. The symphony, under the direction of Mark N. Peterson, will welcome back to the Barton stage the internationally acclaimed pianist Jeremy Thompson [...]

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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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Setting the Stage for Saturday’s Black Tie Gala

On September 8, 2009 By

WILSON, N.C. – Think Theatre! Think Barton!  On Saturday, September 12, the curtain will rise on the new Lauren Kennedy and Alan Campbell Theatre (http://www.barton.edu/theatre) at Barton College in Wilson. A Black-Tie Gala, celebrating the grand opening of the theatre, culminates in a world premiere production of “Drift,” a new musical by New [...]

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Gordon Exhibition Opens Barton Art Galleries’ Fall Season

On August 18, 2009 By

WILSON, N.C. — The 2009-2010 exhibition season for the Barton Art Galleries begins with Mark Gordon: Recent Works.  The ceramics exhibition will open on Monday, Aug. 24, and will run until Friday, Sept. 18. An opening reception for the exhibition will be held on Sunday, Aug. 30 from 2-4 p.m. This event is open to [...]

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2009 Senior Art Exhibition Opens in Barton Art Galleries on April 4

On April 2, 2009 By

WILSON, N.C. – “Oculus,” the 2009 Barton College Senior Art Exhibition,  opens on Saturday evening, April 4, with a reception from 7 p.m. – 9 p.m. in the Barton Art Galleries. This event is open to the public at no charge, and the community is invited to attend.  The exhibition will run until Friday, May [...]

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Theatre at Barton Presents “Violet”

On March 5, 2009 By

WILSON, N.C. – The hauntingly beautiful musical, “Violet,” based upon “The Ugliest Pilgrim,” short story by N.C. native Doris Betts, with music by Jeanine Tesori and libretto by Brian Crawley, will open on the Barton stage Thursday, March 12, at 8 p.m. in Howard Chapel.

“We join Violet, a young woman from the mountains of [...]

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