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BUZZ around WAYNE COUNTY 122 S Berkeley Blvd, Ste 3 | Goldsboro, NC 27534 919-273-0488 Jeanne Brickhouse Jones, Advertising Sales 919-920-5551 dan@thebuzzaroundwaynecounty.com www.thebuzzaroundwaynecounty.com Only 1 copy per household • All rights reserved We reserve the right to accept or deny any advertising or news items presented to us. All advertising copy in The Buzz unless completely made and submitted by someone else, remains property of Media Publishing and cannot be used without written permission from Buzz management. Dan Wroblewski, Owner, Publisher A Publication of: Media Publishing, LLC 2 AREA NOVEMBER CALENDAR OF EVENTS December 2017 THROUGH JANUARY 2017 Holiday Ornaments on Sale! This year's collectable Downtown Goldsboro ornament features the newly-restored F-86 Sabre Jet flying high above the "wings" in front of the traffic circle at the intersection of Ash & Center Streets. The million-gallon water tank is in the background, accented with red Christmas lights. Get yours before they're sold out! $15 each. www.dgdc.org • 919.735.4959 Holiday Ticket Package See All 3 Paramount Shows The annual "Christmas at the Paramount" package featuring three great local productions is back! Save over 25% off the individual ticket price on The Nutcracker, A Christmas Carol, and Child of the Promise this December at the Paramount Theatre. Goldsboro Ballet, Center Stage Theatre, and the producers of Child of the Promise are working together to once again offer this GREAT holiday package at a very affordable price. All-inclusive tickets: $38/each 919.583.8432. www.GoldsboroParamount.com DECEMBER 1ST – DECEMBER 23RD Take A Selfie with the Elfie DGDC & Downtown businesses bring Elf on the Shelf to life, with a month-long scavenger hunt. Follow Downtown Goldsboro on social media for clues on Jolly McJingle's whereabouts. Find Jolly and strike a pose, posting your Selfie with the Elfie in the comments section of the clue. One entry will win downtown dollars each day. www.dgdc.org • 919.735.4959 TUESDAYS, NOVEMBER 28TH THROUGH DECEMBER 19TH 6-8 P.M. FREE Horse-Drawn Trolley Rides FREE horse-drawn trolley rides through Downtown each Tuesday from 6-8 p.m. Enjoy the holiday lights! The trolley will pick up at the entrance of the John Street Parking Lot – 130 N. Center St. www.dgdc.org • 919.735.4959 DECEMBER 1ST & 2ND ALL DAY Shop the Block Get your holiday shopping done and support local small business owners at the same time! Head down- town to shop and dine, with big savings from over 20 downtown businesses! Download coupons online & follow Downtown Goldsboro on social media for clues to win Downtown Dollars in our Shop the Block Scavenger Hunt. www.dgdc.org • 919.735.4959 DECEMBER 1ST 6:00 PM-8:30 PM Holiday Arts & Heritage Tour In partnership with the Wayne County Museum, Arts Council patrons will experience a Guided Tour of the Wayne County Museum with a live performance by the cast of UMO's A TALE OF TWO SCROOGES, a guided tour of historic points in Downtown Goldsboro, a Suzuki Violin Concert and a BlueGrass Holiday Concert at the Arts Council, as well as shopping in the gift shop and Holiday Art Market. Tour groups will be scheduled to begin at both the museum and the arts council; participants will experience the entire tour regardless of their starting point. Space is limited on the Guided Tours; reservations are strongly encouraged. www.ArtsInWayne.org • 919.736.3300 DECEMBER 1ST & 2ND AT 7:00 PM, DECEMBER 3RD 3:00 PM The Nutcracker Ballet The Treat your loved ones to the 36th Annual performance of The Nutcracker Ballet, presented by Goldsboro Civic Ballet. Experience the joy of the season and the magic of Christmas Eve as Clara takes her journey to the Land of Sweets. Tickets available at the Paramount Theatre. www.ArtsInWayne.org • 919.736.3300 DECEMBER 1ST 7:00 PM Christmas by Starlight A three-hour concert and holiday dance for the public to celebrate the Season presented by the Starlight Dance Band with support from the North Carolina Arts Council Grassroots Grant. www.ArtsInWayne. org • 919.736.3300 DECEMBER 2ND 4 P.M. Downtown Christmas Parade The Wayne County Chamber of Commerce hosts this downtown holiday tradition, with a festive theme. Come young and old to enjoy the signs and sounds of the holiday season. For more information call 919.734.2241. waynecountychamber.com DECEMBER 5TH 6:30 PM-8:00 P.M. The Art of Paper Cutting Class Learn the art of paper-cutting with Clara Dietrich. Class fee of $25 includes all supplies. www. ArtsInWayne.org • 919.736.3300 DECEMBER 5TH 6:00 PM-8:00 P.M. Artist Development Group Meeting Led by Studio Artists, Christy Thompson and Josiah King, artists of all ages and skill level as invited to share their work, ask questions about the industry and participate in peer critiques. www.ArtsInWayne. org • 919.736.3300 DECEMBER 7TH 6:30P.M.-8:00P.M. Open Mic: Holiday Sounds Musicians, singers, spoken word performers, creative thinkers...we want to hear from you! It's a fun holiday-themed event, it's free and everyone is welcome. www.ArtsInWayne.org • 919.736.3300 DECEMBER 8 & 9 AT 7:30 PM, DECEMBER 10TH, 3P.M. A Christmas Carol (10h Annual) Don't miss the holiday classic, A Christmas Carol, starring Geoff Hulse at Scrooge. Get your fill of holiday spirit with this heart-warming tale. This production is sponsored in part by the North Carolina Arts Council Grassroots Grant. Tickets available at the Paramount Theatre. www.ArtsInWayne.org • 919.736.3300 DECEMBER 10TH 4:00P.M. III Century Singers Christmas Concert III Century Singers present Handel's Messiah in Concert at the First Baptist Church in Goldsboro. Free admission, donations appreciated. Will also be held Tuesday, December 12 7p.m., at the First Baptist Church, 300 North Chestnut Street, Mt. Olive, NC. This concert is sponsored in part by the North Carolina Arts Council Grassroots Grant. www. ArtsInWayne.org • 919.736.3300 DECEMBER 15TH –17TH Child of Promise Child of the Promise brings the Christmas story to life like never-before. It truly is a beautiful and unique Broadway-style musical for all ages. Reserved seating tickets are $7- $18/each and are available at the Paramount, by calling 919-583-8432 or online at www.goldsboroparamount.com. DECEMBER 15TH 8 P.M. TO MIDNIGHT The Santa Stumble Throw on your tackiest Santa garb and head downtown for this festive bar crawl. Take advantage of drink specials, entertainment, great food and more! Register on the Downtown Goldsboro Facebook page for details including schedule & deals. First 50 crawlers receive Santa Swag, so come early! www. dgdc.org • 919.735.4959 DECEMBER 18TH 7 P.M. Christmas with the Embers Get ready for an unforgettable, festive night with The Embers in Downtown Goldsboro! This holiday tradition is hosted by Goldsboro News-Argus, in support of the Empty Stocking Fund. Tickets are available at the News-Argus by calling 910-305-0070 or 919-778-2211. www.goldsboroparamount.com. DECEMBER 22ND 6:00P.M. - 8:00P.M. Community Drum Circle Led by Drum Master, Joel Burks, patrons of all ages and skill-level are invited to participate in our Community Drum Circle. We provide the instruments; you bring your enthusiasm! www.ArtsInWayne. org • 919.736.3300 DECEMBER 19TH 7 P.M. & 10 P.M. Family Movie Night: It's A Wonderful Life "Every time a bell rings, an angel gets its wings." Paramount Movie Nights presents this holiday classic the whole family will love. Tickets are $5 each and are available at the Paramount, by calling 919-583- 8432 or online at www.goldsboroparamount.com. DECEMBER 22ND 8:00P.M. An Evening with Marcus Anderson LET: Holiday Edition The gift of sound is fit for every season when Marcus Anderson comes to play. The saxophonist stands out with This Is Christmas, turning the traditional holiday cheer into something listeners can play throughout the year. Purchase tickets before December 12 to receive an EarlyBird discount. $22 before December 12th; $27 after December 12th; $32 the day of the performance. DECEMBER 30TH 7:00 P.M. All Star Southern Soul Concert 2 This event is for the Southern Soul lovers who love to be entertained. LJ Echoles is a great performer who knows how to keep the crown entertained. This show will be exactly what you want to see. Maurice Wynn is a versatile artist who has a wide range of music. Come ready to be entertained by two southern soul all-stars! $20 for advanced tickets, available at the Paramount, by calling 919-583-8432 or online at www.goldsboroparamount.com.