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Join us for fun, food, camaraderie, and interesting topics!
9:30 social. Business meeting starts at 10:00, followed by speaker, Katie Wyatt.
Katie is the co-founder of Kidznotes, a Raleigh-Durham nonprofit with a mission to change the life trajectory of underserved children through orchestral training. From 2009-16 Katie helped grow the organization from serving 60 students in Durham, to serving 1,000 students with over 500 hours of music instruction annually in Raleigh, Durham, and Chapel Hill. Kidznotes is inspired by El Sistema, and in July 2016, Katie became the first President and CEO for El Sistema USA, the national network supporting the U.S. movement of El Sistema, based on the international phenomenon of music for social change founded in Venezuela. During her five-year tenure there, she grew membership from a small group of 40 to a movement of 140 organizations in 35 states and territories, and established a new headquarters and research partnership with Duke University, where she enjoyed teaching “Social Entrepreneurship and the Arts.”
As an accomplished violist, Katie has performed and coached nationally and internationally with major professional opera companies and orchestras and served as an Adjunct Professor of Viola at N.C. State University. She is currently principal violist for The Carolina Philharmonic.
Katie lives and works in Southern Pines with her husband, UNCP jazz professor Dr. Aaron Vandermeer, their daughter Petra, and their dog, Bear.
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All are welcome! Free to attend. WoW meetings are the 3rd Monday of every month. September – May.
“Come Sunday” Jazz Brunch
Join us outdoors on the Weymouth Center’s beautiful grounds for live jazz and a boxed brunch. Coined for Duke Ellington’s classic “Come Sunday,” Each event features internationally renowned jazz artists and the best of local food. Bring folding chairs, a blanket … or buy a VIP Table!
CASH BAR | VIP TABLES AVAILABLE
VIP tables include the best seats in the house, situated in the shade and near the stage for the perfect view. Includes 6 tickets for the show, brunch, and an adult beverage of your choice.
Boxed brunch comes with Black Beans, Eggs, Two Flour Tortillas, Sourcream, Salsa, and Cilantro. Choose vegetarian or meat option with your online ticket purchase.
- Vegetarian option: Huevos Rancheros with Button Mushrooms
- Meat option: Huevos Rancheros with Chorizo
Click here for tickets. Member/ Non-Member Tickets:
$40/$50 – Show & Brunch $25/$35 – Shows Only $450 – VIP Tables Kids 12 and under listen for free, brunch for $15.
RAIN DATE TO BE SCHEDULED.
Bring your instrument and your love of music. The musician’s jam session and song circle meets monthly on the last Tuesday from 6-9PM. All are welcome. This event is free and open to the public.
We observe CDC guidelines. Covid19 vaccination requested.
Women of Weymouth present: Supper On The Grounds featuring Farm-to-Table meal served by Scott’s Table.
Enjoy an evening out in the beautiful gardens of Weymouth Center, featuring a Farm-to-Table menu catered by Scott’s Table of Southern Pines, craft beers from Southern Pines Brewing Company, wine, non-alcoholic beverages, and music by Stone Dolls acoustic trio. There will be tables and chairs available for seating at no extra charge.
Reserve your supper by September 22. $30/member or $40/nonmember
Wednesday, Sept 29 from 5 to 7PM.
Cape Fear – A Splendid Stage of American History with speaker Kevin Duffus. Part 3 of 3 had been postponed due to COVID.
The Colorful Characters of Cape Fear from the First Owner to Today
Presented by Author, Historian, Filmmaker: Kevin Duffus
History and maritime enthusiasts, pirate lovers, and treasure seekers alike are sure to be enthralled by Kevin Duffus’ third and final lecture of a three-part series – the first two parts of which were held pre-pandemic. During his lecture Duffus will talk about The Smiths of Smith Island, Civil War notables William Barker Cushing, Ambrose Hoke, Thomas Mann Thompson, Charlie Bahnson and the wreck of the Ella; the developers, Thomas Franklin Boyd, Frank Sherrill, William R. Henderson and the Carolina Cape Fear Corporation, Walter Davis, George Mitchell, and the Generator Society. For more information and visit weymouthcenter.org and ticketmesandhills.com .
$15 Members
$20 Non-Members
Attendance limited to 30 people. Masks required while indoors.
Sol Eichner, Concert Pianist
Solomon Eichner, who debuted at Carnegie Hall in 2016 after winning the “Golden Key Debut” International Competition in New York City, will perform an intimate concert of Romantic music, as well as jazz-influenced compositions. in the Great Room at historic Boyd House at Weymouth Center. He has performed in England, Italy, Germany, Austria, Poland, and throughout the U.S., including with the Western Piedmont Symphony and the Winston-Salem Symphony.
This concert has been generously sponsored by Sandy Tremblay & Paul Hammock, plus a long-time member and music lover who wishes to remain anonymous. Thank you!
Light refreshments following the concert.
TICKETS: $25 Members / $35 Non-Members
Bring your instrument and your love of music. The musician’s jam session and song circle meets monthly on the last Tuesday from 6-9PM. All are welcome. This event is free and open to the public.
We observe CDC guidelines. Covid19 vaccination requested.
“Come Sunday” Jazz Brunch
11:30 am to 2:00 pm
Join us outdoors on the Weymouth Center’s beautiful grounds for live jazz and a
delicious boxed brunch. Coined for Duke Ellington’s classic “Come Sunday,” you have
your choice of two shows; come for either, stay for both. Each “Come Sunday”
event features internationally renowned jazz artists and the best of local food.
For more information about band and brunch and to buy tickets, visit
weymouthcenter.org and ticketmesandhills.com
CASH BAR | VIP TABLES AVAILABLE
Music: Al Strong & the “99” Brass Band
Brunch provided by Baton Rouge Cuisine
Members/Nonmembers: $40/$50 Show & Brunch
Members/Nonmembers: $25/$25 Show only
VIP Tables for 6 people: $450 Show & Brunch, 1 adult beverage per person, table with umbrella & 6 chairs.
Kids 12 and under listen for free, brunch for $15.
Kick off the holidays on the right note!
December 4, 2021 • 6-9 p.m.
Open Bar, Signature Cocktail, Hors d’Oeuvres,
Buffet Dinner catered by Elliotts on Linden,
Homemade Desserts, After Dinner Cordials, Music & Dancing
$90 Members $110 Non-Members
Reservations required by November 26
Black Tie Optional • Valet Parking
Women of Weymouth present:
“Miracles at Weymouth” Holiday Festival, December 10-12
Get ready for the sights and sounds of the season! Entry to the festival will be by donation. 11AM to 4PM Friday, Saturday and Sunday. More info to follow. Mark your calendar!
Women of Weymouth present:
“Miracles at Weymouth” Holiday Festival, December 10-12
Get ready for the sights and sounds of the season! Entry to the festival will be by donation. 11AM to 4PM Friday, Saturday and Sunday. More info to follow. Mark your calendar!
Women of Weymouth present:
“Miracles at Weymouth” Holiday Festival, December 10-12
Get ready for the sights and sounds of the season! Entry to the festival will be by donation. 11AM to 4PM Friday, Saturday and Sunday. More info to follow. Mark your calendar!