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The Rotary Club of Morganton announced Sonja Marston as the Distinguished Person of the Year for 2025.
The Rotary Club of Morganton is accepting nominations through March 7 for its 2025 Distinguished Person of the Year, honoring a Burke County resident whose leadership, integrity and service have significantly strengthened the community.
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A local woodturner is sponsoring an auction of hand-turned wood bowls, with proceeds going to an organization that offers grants to artists affected by Hurricane Helene.
A new cornerstone of the Burke Arts Council in Morganton, the Imagination and Possibilities Theater, recently opened to an enthusiastic reception on June 5.
The stage is set for a new era of arts performances in Burke County with the opening of the "Imagination and Possibilities Theater" at Morganton's Burke Arts Council.Â
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The Burke County Arts Council's long-awaited theater space will open this afternoon, with a ribbon cutting scheduled for 4 p.m.
Attend "The Art of Optimism" at the Burke Arts Council (BAC) to kick off your New Year's Eve celebration and get a sneak peek of their new theater space. This fundraising event, organized to support artists and art programs affected by Hurricane Helene, promises an evening filled with food, drinks, live music, dancing, and a silent auction featuring various items including art and packages from local businesses. Dress up in New Year's Eve attire and enjoy special musical performances by talented artists like Adam MacKay, Joe Hasty, Dick Hull, Daniel Leich, Morgan Jeter, and Molly Barrett. Join the festivities on Dec. 31 from 4-8 p.m. at 506 S. Sterling St., Morganton, with early bird tickets available for $75 online until Dec. 26 or $80 at the door. For more details, contact the Burke Arts Council at 828-433-7282.
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