You’re invited to the Musicians Jam Session held on the last Tuesday of each month from 7-9 PM in the Great Room.
Bring an instrument and a beverage. Songwriters, musicians, and listeners are all invited!
This event is free and open to the public!
In conjunction with The Country Bookshop, Weymouth Center is pleased to host local author and Weymouth Writer-in-Residence, Murray Dunlap on June 6th at 6:00 PM.
Join us for a launch celebration! Southern Pines resident Murray Dunlap’s book of poetry, Proof, is coming out next month and people are raving about it.
Murray’s book of poetry, Proof, will be available for sale and personalization.
Murray Dunlap is an author, artist, and poet. In 2014 he was a finalist for the American Short Story Fiction award and is a three-time nominee for the Pushcart Prize. His work has appeared in a number of publications including Virginia Quarterly Review, The Bark, The Pilot, Night Train, and PineStraw magazine. He has also spent time as the Writer-in-Residence at the Weymouth Center for the Arts & Humanities in Southern Pines, North Carolina.
In 2008, a man missed a red-light and every single thing about Murray Dunlap’s life changed. Because of the wreck, he was diagnosed with a traumatic brain injury; spent three months in a coma, a year in a wheelchair, and then used a walker. He was a married writer about to start a new career as an English teacher, but the marriage could not survive his confusion and amnesia. When asked, he did not know he was married. After surgeries and countless doctors’ appointments and therapy sessions, Dunlap has emerged, phoenix-like, happily married and as a writer with PROOF, a new collection of poetry to be released on the tenth anniversary of the accident.
A decade ago, Dunlap began writing poetry and stories again and set a goal for himself: write one poem a day. A result of many years of perseverance, Dunlap has created an incredible work of catharsis. PROOF is an intimate journey from trauma to recovery and acceptance through love, faith, and understanding. His poetry is a first-hand account of pain, the struggles of healing, and the uncertainty of starting over. His tale celebrates the personal triumph of finding joy, love and spirituality after devastating loss. With poignantly honest and genuine poetry, Murray Dunlap captures the possible beauty, strength and transcendence of tragedy.
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Weymouth Center presents An Evening of Gershwin Favorites
John Hatcher & Friends
John Hatcher & Friends Quintet
Featuring guest soloist Marc Benard
Marc Benard
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Thursday, June 7th, 2018 / 7:00-9:00 pm
Reservations required.
Members: $50 per person (Cash or check)
Nonmembers: $60 per person (cash or check)
Price includes refreshments.
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Marc Benard is pleased to be singing some of the great Gershwin songs this evening. Prior to receiving his medical degree in the late 1970’s he spent several years professionally in musical theater in NYC, as well as in repertory with the Light Opera of Manhattan. His resume includes productions of Kismet, Grease, Man of La Mancha, Hello Dolly, The Most Happy Fella, and others. He’s also performed several concerts in Los Angeles, with a repertoire that spans musical theater and the American songbook. Since moving to Southern Pines with his family almost two years ago he’s performed locally in productions of An Evening of Andrew Lloyd Weber, Carousel and Amahl and the Night Visitors.
In addition to his ongoing duties as Executive Director of the American Board of Podiatric Medicine, Mr. Benard is Co-Director of the Baja Project for Crippled Children/Operation Footprint, and lectures nationally in pediatric and adult biomechanics and surgery. Currently a proud member of the Southern Pines Rotary Club, he has also served as Director of International Service and Disaster Relief for Rotary International’s District 5280, in Los Angeles.
UPDATE [May 15, 2018]
Sounds on The Grounds is returning on June 17, 4-8:30 pm.
Weymouth’s Young Affiliates present The Best of the Pines, a FUNdraiser!
Join us for four bands and musical acts, food trucks, beverage stations, pop-up shopping and much more.
Tickets:
- $10 Members
- $15 Nonmembers
- $5 for children 16 and under
- Children 10 and under free.
Family-friendly fundraiser supporting the beautiful grounds, historic buildings, and wonderful community programs of Weymouth Center for the Arts & Humanities non-profit!
Musical Artists:
- Becca Rae
- Whiskey Pines
- Momma Molasses
- Berryfield
Food and Beverage:
- Kona Ice
- Wildfire Pizza
- The Market Place
- Southern Pines Brewery
- One Nine Drive
Pop Up Shopping:
- Kataphora Boutique
- Bonita’s Silks
- Level and Plumb Photography
Hosted by Weymouth Young Affiliates
Thank you to our sponsor, Ward Productions.
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Back by popular demand – Young/Emerging Classical Musicians: ALIVE!
On Tuesday, June 19, at 7:00 PM, Weymouth’s Young Affiliates Present: Tyler Young and William Hueholt Young Classical Artists Concert.
Piano and Saxophone.
Light reception to meet the artists follows.
Tickets:
- $10 Members
- $15 Nonmembers
You’re invited to the Musicians Jam Session held on the last Tuesday of each month from 7-9 PM in the Great Room.
Bring an instrument and a beverage. Songwriters, musicians, and listeners are all invited!
This event is free and open to the public!
As part of Weymouth’s Writer-in-Residence series, please join us on Wednesday, June 27, at 5:30 PM for Erin Chandler’s reading from June Bug Versus Hurricane
Reception to meet the author sponsored by St. Joseph of the Pines.
Free and open to the public.
You’re invited to the Musicians Jam Session held on the last Tuesday of each month from 7-9 PM in the Great Room.
Bring an instrument and a beverage. Songwriters, musicians, and listeners are all invited!
This event is free and open to the public!
You’re invited to the Musicians Jam Session held on the last Tuesday of each month from 7-9 PM in the Great Room.
Bring an instrument and a beverage. Songwriters, musicians, and listeners are all invited!
This event is free and open to the public!
