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CONTENTS

12 GRUB & GROG

6 From professor to pie

Pizza chef prepares in Italy for new adventure

12 Brew ’n Cue

Visit Greenville launches new Pitt County trail

ART & SOUL

16 Mirror, Mirror

Fundraiser gives art students scholarships

ART AT HOME

21 Tic Tac Toe RETROSPECT

24 To the West

An early history of Farmville

WHAT'S HAPPENING

32 Community Calendar

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FROM PROFESSOR TO PIE Pizza chef prepares in Italy for new adventure Made-from-scratch dough, topped with locally sourced ingredients and baked in an American-made bricked oven — Luna Pizza Café is set to open this fall and aims to change the perception of pizza in Greenville. “We’re eager to introduce authentic Neapolitan pizza to Greenville,” says owner Richard Williams. To learn to make Neapolitan pizza, Richard enrolled in the Bivero Pizza Academy in Florence, Italy, where he spent weeks over the summer, then returned in December to work in Pizzeria Zero Zero, a world-class pizza restaurant. He also hired John Jefferson as general manager and director of development. John brings years of restaurant management experience to the Luna team. “I feel incredibly lucky to have John on board. The first thing I did was send him to Italy to receive the same training I received. We’ve had a ton of fun this summer workshopping pizzas in the commercial pizza oven I brought back from Italy.” A draft of the Luna menu can be found at lunapizza.co and on the Luna Pizza Cafe Facebook page. When it comes to the pizza, Williams says it’s all about the crust and the quality of the ingredients. “Our dough takes a minimum of three days to make, and it has an amazing lightness and depth of flavor. Each pizza will be hand-crafted and cooked-to-order. The oven heats to over 800 degrees, so the pizzas cook very quickly… between a minute and a half and two minutes.” “We’ll also have interesting appetizers, and some lovely desserts. We want to use as many local products as we can and partner with local farmers, producers, and makers,” he says. Additionally, Luna will have a full bar featuring craft beer, a draft wine system, and cocktails. GREENVILLE TIMES FALL 2017

Richard Williams

The restaurant will be located at the intersection of Dickinson and Pitt streets, next door to Pitt Street Brewery, in a remodeled building that was originally a Coca Cola bottling plant. It will retain the character of the building, with exposed brick walls, original green tile, and lots of light; and it will have 44 seats inside, including a 12-seat bar, as well as an outdoor seating area. Opening the restaurant is a chance for Williams to give back to Greenville. “I think people are looking for a nice night out, and with all of the exciting growth going in Uptown Greenville and on Dickinson Avenue, it really feels good to be part of this rebirth,” he says. “I think in a couple of years this area is going to be the ‘cultural true north’ of Eastern North Carolina.”

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11 After 17 years as a professor at ECU, leaving was not easy, he says. “I’m a researcher, a very data oriented, risk-averse person, but I’ve been very lucky to have this amazing team of advisors, friends, and professionals around me who have mentored me. I loved my profession but food and cooking started to become a larger and larger part of my life. It was time to make a big jump.” Along with the fresh local ingredients, Williams is excited about the Marra Forni pizza oven, which was custom-built in Maryland. “Although the factory was started by Italians, they use all American products except for Tuscan clay for the bricks, and they do everything by hand,” he says. “I love their ethic, and in their test kitchen everything is Americanmade as well, except for the flour, which has to come from Italy. The Italians do pizza flour better than anyone in the world.” He can’t wait until Luna opens its doors, and neither can we. For more information visit Luna Pizza Café on Facebook or at lunapizza.co.

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GRUB & GROG

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he Greenville-Pitt County Convention & Visitors Bureau (Visit Greenville, NC) is excited to announce the launch of our new Pitt County Brew & ’Cue Trail! This tourism campaign aims to help promote Greenville-Pitt County’s growing number of local craft breweries and legendary barbecue joints, and grow our reputation as a culinary destination. To start your epic road trip to some of the best craft beer and barbecue in the nation, pick up your Pitt County Brew & ’Cue Trail Passpork (pun intended) at the Greenville-Pitt County Convention & Visitors Bureau’s Visitors Center located at 417 Cotanche Street Suite 100 in Greenville or at any of the Pit and Pint Stops featured on the trail. Start eating and drinking your way along the trail in any order you want, and go at your own pace collecting the official

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B’s Barbecue trail stamp from each location in your Passpork until you complete either the Breweries or Barbecue Joints sections, or both (we recommend both, it’s more fun that way!). Once you collect all your stamps bring the completed Passpork back to the Visitors Center, located at 417 Cotanche Street Suite 100 in Uptown Greenville to reclaim your Pitt County Brew & ’Cue Trail swag and get your picture included on the Brew & ’Cue Wall of Fame. Prizes for completing the trail include T-shirts and pint glasses branded with the trail logo! Use #visitgreenvillenc to share

your photos of the food and fun you find at each stop and we will share them on our Visit Greenville, NC social media platforms. For more information, visit the Pitt County Brew & ’Cue Trail Website at www. pittcountybrewandcue.com. *Must be 21 or older to participate in the Pitt County Brew & ‘Cue Trail, receive a Passpork, collect stamps, and reclaim trail souvenirs. Participants should always drink responsibly and use safe means of transportation when making trail stops at breweries or restaurants that serve alcohol.*

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Mirror, Mirror On the wall

SILENT AUCTION FUNDRAISING EVENT BENEFITING ART SCHOLARSHIPS

irror, mirror on the wall, Greenville has the best of them all! The Friends of the ECU School of Art and Design will host an exhibition and fundraiser, Mirror, Mirror, On the Wall with the main event being a silent auction on November 17 from 6–8 p.m. at Emerge Gallery & Art Center, 404 S. Evans Street, Greenville. More than 30 local artists and ECU alumni donated their time and talent to create nearly 40 unique mirrors. Mirrors vary in size, shape and functionality from jewelry, hand mirrors, wall mirrors, sculptures and more. All proceeds will go towards the scholarship fund for East Carolina University art students. Tickets are $5 to attend and may be purchased at Emerge Gallery & Art Center or from Friends of ECU SoAD board members. During the silent

auction, guests can enjoy food and drinks from local restaurants, such as the Scullery, Dickinson Avenue Public House, and Smash Waffles, while exploring and having the opportunity to bid on unique artworks. Snow White will also be present at the event! The mirrors will be on exhibit at Emerge Gallery starting on November 3 with a free opening reception for the exhibit that coincides with Uptown Greenville’s First Friday Artwalk Series. The reception is from 5–8 p.m. The public is welcome to view the mirrors on display, enjoy hors d’oeuvres and beer and wine provided by Coastal Beverage Company. This will be a great opportunity to meet the artists and scout out the perfect mirror. The exhibit will remain on display and close on the silent auction event on Nov. 17. With general questions regarding the event, please contact Emerge Gallery and Art Center at GREENVILLE TIMES FALL 2017

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info@pittcountyarts.org or (252) 551-6947. A select few of the mirrors are on display in local businesses during the month of October such as Jenni K Jewelry, the Scullery, Starlight, Che Bella, A Time for Science, Emerge Gallery, and Pitt Street Brewing Company. The Friends of the School of Art and Design at East Carolina University was organized over three decades ago. Its mission is to provide financial support to the School for scholarships, programs and projects that benefit the students and faculty. The Friends also encourage and promote the visual arts to its members and the community. The School of Art and Design is the largest and most comprehensive art school in North Carolina. It is also one of the largest in the Southeast with 700+ undergraduate students, 50+ graduate students, and approximately 50 faculty members. It has been an accredited, institutional member of the National Association of Schools of Art and Design since 1962 offering concentrations in art education, painting and drawing, sculpture, ceramics, printmaking, GREENVILLE TIMES FALL 2017

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graphic design, illustration, photography, textile design, metal design, animation and interactive design, cinematic arts and media production, and art history. Emerge Gallery & Art Center, Home of the Pitt County Arts Council, is a non-profit arts organization dedicated to enhancing the quality of life in Pitt County by promoting artists and arts organizations, educating through the arts, and making the arts accessible to the entire community. Emerge is located in a facility with over 8,000 square feet, at 404 S. Evans Street in Uptown Greenville. There are two main gallery spaces that rotate monthly with new exhibitions. Emerge has a full art center including a pottery facility with 13 potter’s wheels, a metalsmithing studio, photography classroom, and two general classrooms. Emerge offers weekly adult and children’s classes, workshops, and special events, as well as a full children’s summer program. Email info@pittcountyarts.org or call (252) 551-6947 for more info.

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TIC TAC TOE BY MARY STROUD

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Gather all items supplies needed and shake the paint markers.

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Use the black paint marker and draw the signature tic tac toe lines onto the muslin bag, let it dry.

SUPPLIES • 3x 4 Muslin favor bags • 12 Wooden circles (6 for X’s and 6 for O’s) • Black and white paint markers (or any two colors of your choice)

Use the white marker and draw X’s on 6 of the wooden circles and set out to dry.

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Repeat step three but this time draw O’s on the remaining 6 wooden circles.

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After the bag has dried turn it over and write ‘Tic Tac Toe’ on the bag using the black marker.

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To the west EARLY HISTORY OF FARMVILLE

Story by ROGER KAMMERER • Images COURTESY OF ECU MANUSCRIPT COLLECTION

armville is a beautiful small town in the western part of Pitt County about 13 miles from Greenville. It was here that some of Pitt County’s most prosperous citizens settled in the early days and whose descendants still make up a large part of the population. With its beautiful homes, tree-lined streets, and nice downtown of interesting buildings, shops and restaurants, it is a pleasant place to visit or set down roots. Let me give you an early history of this fascinating little railroad and tobacco town. In the 1830s and ’40s, there were several small communities with stores in the Farmville area. There was Grimmersburg, located across from the high school at the intersection of Wilson and Grimmersburg streets; Joynerville, later called Marlboro, located on old Hwy. 264 near the water tower, and Maysville, located around where the Farmville Methodist Church now stands. In 1850, when the Greenville, Wilson and Raleigh Plank Road passed through the area, Marlboro developed rapidly as a village of some GREENVILLE TIMES FALL 2017

commerce. Merchants and farmers had to travel the nine miles north (what is now Hwy. 121) to Centre Bluff Landing on the Tar River to deliver and pick up goods from the steamboats. Because the land around Marlboro was owned by two Joyner men who refused to sell their land, people moved farther north one mile and began buying land that would eventually become the town of Farmville. According to early histories, the first house in what was to become Farmville was a log cabin in a pine thicket (located on the northwest corner of Main and Church streets), occupied by a spinster lady named Miss Sallie Williams, who lived alone and raised pigs. A post office was established as Farmville on July 27, 1848 with Peter E. Hines as postmaster. The next postmasters were George Joyner (June 11, 1849) and James W. May (Sept. 23, 1850). The post office was discontinued on Jan. 10, 1851 and was not reestablished until June 15, 1868 with George Belcher as postmaster. It was again discontinued on April

27, 1871 and reestablished on Nov. 2, 1871 with Mrs. Fannie Proctor as postmaster, followed by Thomas F. Hill on Oct. 11, 1872. It is claimed that the name Farmville was given to the area as early as 1848 by John H. Hines, who chose the name on account of it being a settlement of farms. R.L. Davis stated he heard that Gideon Ward suggested the name of Farmville. In 1854, James W. May built a house on his property, which now serves as the May Museum. On Dec. 12, 1854, James W. May deeded one acre of land to the Antioch Christian Baptist Church (Disciples Church) beside the old free school house. The church trustees were Peter E. Hines, Richard A. Bynum, Sherrod Belcher and Josiah Barrett, all pioneer settlers in the community. The Antioch Church appears to have already been built before the deed was given and was described as a wooden structure with doors facing Main Street. There was a wooden division built down the middle of the church as high as the back of the benches, separating the men from the women. Evidently all the men chewed tobacco (and maybe

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the women too) because spittoons were said to have had permanent place in the old church. It wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t until 1892 that men and women were allowed to sit together. Farmville was described in 1854 as being made up of this church, a store run by James W. May and a blacksmithâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s shop. On July 1, 1858, James W. May sold eight and a half acres to Peter E. Hines, president, and John May, Lemuel Deberry, Lambert P. Beardsley, Dr. J.N. Bynum and Alfred Moye, trustees of the Pitt Female Institute. The institute commenced its first session on Jan. 10, 1860 under the supervision of Rev. Peter E. Hines. The school was interrupted by the Civil War and after several attempts to reestablish the school, Mr. L.L. Prather of Greensboro purchased the old Institute building and opened a school known as the Aurora Institute in the summer of 1867. Mr. Prather and his assistants, J.N. Prather and G.D. Hines and wife served as teachers. Mrs. Hines was a well-known artist and was in charge of the painting and ornamental GREENVILLE TIMES FALL 2017

department. Some of the students in the Institute included: Annie E. Miller, Lou May, Ora L. Thompson, Pattie B. Allen, Eliza A. Anderson, Lucy Weaver, Appie E. Allen, Emma L. McGowan, Pattie A. Bynum, Alfred M. Allen, John E. Tyer and John W. Prather. In later years the old institute building was purchased by Moses T. Horton and operated as the Horton Hotel. On Aug. 6, 1860, James W. May sold one acre to John May Sr., George W. Barrett and William Joyner, committee of the common school. The land was located on the road from Tarboro to Snow Hill (now Main Street). According to the Gilmer Civil War Map, dated 1864, the area of Farmville consisted of a local school house, the Female Institute and several Joyner family farms. The first general store was built about 1867 by May, Belcher & Grimmer on the corner of what became Main and Wilson streets. J.T. Ward and J.T. Dixon opened other stores directly across the street,

with barrooms on both corners opposite May, Belcher & Grimmer. May, Belcher & Grimmer remained in business until 1871, when it was bought out by W.G. Lang. Lang settled in Farmville in 1872, having bought an entire square on which he built several dwellings and stores. For 20 years, Mr. Lang sold goods in town in a systematic way and by his genial nature and kindness of heart, amassed a handsome fortune. After he retired in 1895, he turned his business over to his son, William May Lang. W.D. Jones was another early merchant in Farmville. In 1869, Farmville was described as having four stores, an academy, a church and a number of private residences. Different sources say Farmville was incorporated in 1870, but the charter has not been found. On May 21, 1870, at a township meeting in Farmville, James W. May and Allen Warren were appointed magistrates, Henry Joyner was appointed clerk, Luther Joyner was appointed constable and Jesse Smith, Abel Smith and James O.

Joyner were appointed school commissioners. According to other documents, Farmville, known as New Town, was incorporated in 1872 with commissioners James W. May, Sherrod Belcher, Dorsey Jones, William Joyner, William G. Lang and James Joyner. James W. May served as first mayor. The charter was amended on Jan. 28, 1873. Its boundaries indicated it was 1,000 yards square with the Antioch Church as a boundary marker. The charter was again amended in 1879 and 1899, enlarging its boundaries. Many years later, Dr. David S. Morrill remembered Farmville as a crossroads community that had 12 houses, a church, a school known as “The Institute,” three or four stores, and two bars. The town court was held in a blacksmith’s shop and the town was “dominated by hogs, cows, chickens and dogs.” It was said that the first child born after the act of incorporation was a Jim King, who later became a prominent citizen of Greenville. In 1872, Robert L. (Bob) Davis came to Farmville to clerk in the store of his uncle, William G. Lang. In 1879, Davis built his own store and soon W.R. Horne was associated with him, the firm being Davis and Horne. Mr. Horne withdrew in 1886. In 1893, Bob Davis got his brothers, Francis M. Davis and John R. Davis, into the business, the firm becoming R.L. Davis and Brothers. R.L. Davis later became recognized as the largest merchant, farmer and capitalist in the

county. In the 1880 census, Farmville had a population of 111, with another 79 citizens in Marlboro. In 1888, Robert L. Davis and William G. Lang built elegant residences in town. In a feature on Farmville in 1889, Farmville had three stores: R.L. Davis and W.G. Lang & Son, which both sold on credit; and Messers Horton & Parker, who sold exclusively for cash or barter. There was a millinery store and two dressmakers. There was also a free school and an academy. In 1900, the East Carolina Railroad reached Farmville from Tarboro, and in 1907 it was extended to Hookerton in Greene County. In November 1900, a volunteer fire department was organized in Farmville. In July 1902, the Masons of Farmville instituted the Farmville Lodge No. 517 A.F. & A.M. In a feature on Farmville in 1903, some of the leading businesses included W.M. Lang & Co., R.L. Davis & Brothers, M.T. Horton & Brother, J.H. Harriss & Co. and G.C. Barrett. There were also two millinery establishments, The Hardy Sisters and Miss M.A.

Leggett. There were two doctors in town, Dr. C.C. Joyner and Dr. David S. Morrill, and two doctors outside of town, Dr. J.N. Bynum and Dr. Samuel Morrill. In 1905, Dr. David S. Morrill moved from Marlboro with his widowed mother and built a house in Farmville proper. The Bank of Farmville was organized in1904, and the Farmville tobacco market opened in the fall of 1905. On June 5, 1907, the NorfolkSouthern Railroad ran a passenger train to Farmville from Greenville for the first time. In 1910, the Farmville Oil and Fertilizer Company was formed with R.L. Davis, president; P.L. Woodard, vice president; John I. Morgan, secretary; and John R. Davis, treasurer. With 75 employees, this large factory sat on five acres along the Norfolk Southern Railroad tracks near the intersection of the East Carolina Railroad. Farmville came into the modern world when the city installed machinery for day and night current and turned it on Aug. 31, 1916.

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300 E. 10TH ST. • 252.830.1525 Hot, delicious Original Glazed doughnuts, signature roast coffees, expresso drink and hot chocolate. Cool down with Krispy Kreme Chillers or Kool Kremes.

Luna Pizza Cafe

123 E. 5TH ST. • 252.215.8822 Southwestern cajun cuisine featuring seafood, steaks, burgers and poboys. Open late.

703 DICKINSON AVE. • 252.689.6388 Gastropub featuring chef inspired, modern American dishes that are scratch made using local ingredients. Full service bar with rotating North Carolina brews and unique craft made cocktails.

COMING SOON • 632 S. PIT T ST. , SUITE 105 Luna will feature hand-crafted Neapolitan pizza made in an 800 degree brick oven; fresh and healthy appetizers; lovely desserts; and beer, wine, and cocktails.

Boundary Provision Co. & Cafe

Eat to Live

605 ALBEMARLE AVE. • 252.329.0181 Chicken soup, oxtail and fresh fish served for lunch daily.

Marathon Restaurant

250 READE CIR., STE 115 • 252.689.6795 Healthy snacks, artfully crafted pizza, and a variety of drinkables.

Buzz Coffee House

Fire American Tavern

The Blackened Kraken

1201 S. CHARLES BLVD. • 252.329.0871 A coffee house that serves Counter Culture coffee, donuts handmade fresh serveral times a day, and a great atmosphere for reading, answering emails, or catching up with friends.

Chico’s Mexican Restaurant

521 COTANCHE ST. • 252.757.1666 Authentic Mexican restaurant and cantina with ABC permits. Serving lunch and dinner. Heated patio dining available.

Christy’s Europub

301 S. JARVIS ST. • 252.758.2774 Great pub atmosphere with patio seating available, serving breakfast, lunch, dinner, and a late night menu. $5 daily food specials, monthly feature menu.

Cinnamon

419 S. EVANS ST. • 252.551.3253 Indian dishes served in an elegant setting. Serving lunch buffet and dinner. Student discount.

Crave Uptown

409 S. EVANS ST. • 252.413.0087 Fresh items from local farms by day and a variety of entertainment including bands, DJ’s and Comedy by night. With free wi-fi and charging stations, the modern atmosphere is a great place to eat, drink and socialize.

113 E. 5TH STREET • 252.565.7333 Burgers, sliders, flatbreads and salads! 24- beers on tap.

Ford + Shep

COMING SOON • 718 DICKINSON AVE.

Greenville Thai

560 EVANS ST. • 252.754.2244 Bringing culture and cuisine from the “Land of Smiles,” this restaurant sets the scene for an authentic experience with music, ambiance and language. Sit down or take out. Delivery available. Serving lunch and dinner.

Gold Post Café

804 W. 5TH STREET • 252.758.2719 Southern comfort food sure to make your mouth water.

Insomnia Cookies

116 E. 5TH ST. • 877.632.6654 No matter your cookie needs — from late night study breaks, sending gifts, or orders for your next event or meeting, Insomnia Cookies is available when you need them most.

Jimmy Johns

540 COTANCHE ST. • 252.329.0130 Freaky fast, freaky good... cold sub and club sandwiches. No minimum delivery order. Open 10:00am to 3:00am.

706 EVANS ST. • 252.752.0326 A family Greek restaurant serving lunch and dinner. The oldest non-barbeque restaurant in town.

The Market @ Coastal Fog

330 EVANS ST. • 252.347.2632 Offering simple, delicious and nourishing food with the highest quality sustainably sourced coffee, it is a beacon of light for those needing replenishing.

Mi Cabana Express

214 E. FIFTH ST. • 252.689.6175 Indulge your taste buds with authentic Mexican food. From fajitas and burritos to enchiladas and quesadillas, Mi Cabana brings you the best in Mexican cuisine.

Pholicious

COMING SOON • 250 READE CIRCLE, SUITE 105 Healthy and delicious Vietnamese cuisine.

Pitt Street Brewing Company

630 S. PITT ST. A craft brewery and taproom featuring a dozen different varieties of craft beer by the glass, growlers, or crowlers.

Pop’s Burgers

1011 S. CHARLES BLVD. • 252.329.0048 Fresh food served the old fashioned way, including burgers made with fresh angus beef.

Satellite Pizza

200 E. 5TH ST. • 252.227.4425 New York Style pizza with “out of this world” flavors!

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The Scullery

431 EVANS ST. • 252.321.1550 Fresh Roasted Coffee. Homemade ice creams. Breakfast all day. Delicious daily specials.

Smash Waffles

COMING SOON • 718 DICKINSON AVE. Handcrafted waffles featuring savory and sweet selections. Fresh coffee and “waffle of the week” specials.

Starlight Café

104 W. 5TH ST. • 252.707.9033 A family run, neighborhood restaurant in the European tradition. Featuring an eclectic menu made fresh, in house, with local produce, meats and cheeses. Bar serves generous, top shelf cocktails created with fresh fruits and juices.

Sup Dogs

213 E. FIFTH ST. • 252.752.7682 Fast casual restaurant and bar with all ABC permits serves 100 percent beef hot dogs and burgers but also has some vegetarian options.

Trollingwood Taproom & Brewery

707 DICKINSON AVE. • 252.210.6295 Locally crafted ales in a relaxing and welcoming environment.

Uptown Brewing Company 418 EVANS ST. • 252.671.2633 A brand new craft brewery.

Uptown Nutrition

301 EVANS ST. SUITE 101 • 252.329.8789 Home base for healthy living. Come in for healthy meals and smoothies, energizing teas, aloe shots, and personal fitness coaching.

Winslow’s Tavern, Deli & Market

120 W. 5TH ST. • 252.364.8921 Winslow’s features 46 beers on tap, over 400 craft bottle beers, 22 wines by the glass as well as a large menu of appetizers, salads, sandwiches, burgers, desserts and full espresso bar. Open 7 days a week with daily entertainment, drink specials and outdoor seating.

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WHAT’S HAPPENING COMMUNITY EVENTS First Friday Artwalk

First Fridays, 5 p.m. Uptown Greenville presents Uptown First Friday ArtWalk Series. The First Friday Artwalk is a time when galleries Uptown throw open their doors to showcase new exhibits, often coinciding with free opening receptions. But it’s not just art: Many of Uptown’s eclectic mix of restaurateurs and shops show their support for the arts by offering specials to the art-walkers.

Down East Holiday Show

Nov. 2-5 Thursday 5-9 p.m., Friday 10 a.m-9 p.m, Saturday 10 a.m.-6 p.m. and Sunday 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Sponsored by Pitt Community College Foundation, Greenville Convention Center, 303 SW Greenville Boulevard, Greenville.

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Kick off your Holiday shopping with more than 175 exhibitors selling everything from Holiday decorations, handcrafted gifts to mouth-watering foods and an array of services. Visit www.downeastholidayshow.com or contact 252-493-7287.

Jaycee Park Holiday Art Sale

Nov. 4, 10 am-4 pm Jaycee Parks Center for Arts & Crafts, 2000 Cedar Lane, Greenville. This multi-artist sale features a wide variety of one-of-a-kind pieces including pottery, illustrations, knitting & crochet, paintings, quilts, baskets, sculpture and more. Contact 252-329-4546.

Family Fun Day

Nov. 4, 10 am-2 pm At Eastern Carolina Village and Farm Museum, 4570 County Home Road, Greenville. Start your day enjoying exhibitors

and demonstrations of old time crafts, tours, music, food, vendors, games and more. Visit 20 buildings either original or reproduction that will display thousands of artifacts from the 1840-1940 of small towns and farm life. Visit www. eastcarolinavillage.org or contact 252-756-5432.

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ECU vs. Cincinnati

Nov. 18 Sponsored by ECU Football athletic Marketing, Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium, Greenville. Visit www.ecupirates.com or contact 1-800-DIAL-ECU.

Festival of Trees

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Nov. 10, 5 p.m. - 8 p.m. FIVE POINTS PLAZA, GREENVILLE Sponsored by Uptown Greenville. Alive-at-five style event filled with food, exhibits, inflatables, beer and wine garden plus live entertainment. Visit www.uptowngreenvillenc.com or contact 252-561-8400.

ECU vs. Tulane

Nov. 24-Dec. 23 Sponsored by Family Support Network of Eastern North Carolina, Greenville Convention Center, 303 SW Greenville Boulevard, Greenville. Enjoy over 100 beautifully trees decorated by local businesses, civic groups, and individuals. Each tree displays a different meaning and theme. Visit www.fsnenc.org or contact 252-9174110.

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Ayden Christmas Parade

Nov. 30, 6:30 pm Sponsored by the Town of Ayden, Downtown Ayden. Come ring in the Christmas season with hayrides, carolers, vendors, Santa and Mrs. Claus, restaurants and food truck special from 4-6:30 p.m. Local shop owners will open their doors for your shopping pleasures. Visit www.aydenchamber.com or contact 252-746-2266.

Greenville Gives

Dec. 1, 5:30-7 p.m. Sponsored by Uptown Greenville and City of Greenville, Five Points Plaza, Greenville. Join us for the annual tree lighting ceremony and donation collection to benefit those in need in the Greenville area. Enjoy crafts, family activities, free treats from local businesses, free horse-driven carriage and Jolly Trolley rides, wonderful talent, and a holiday market. Listen along as Greenville’s mayor reads “Twas the Night before Christmas,” and visit with Mr. and Mrs. Santa Claus. Visit www.greenvillenc.gov or contact 252-329-4550.

Bethel Christmas Parade

Dec. 9, 11 a.m.-12 noon Sponsored by The Town of Bethel, Downtown Bethel. Visit www. bethelnc.org or contact 252-8180891.

Farmville Christmas Parade Dec. 9, 10:30 am- 11:30 am Sponsored by The Town of Farmville, Downtown Farmville. Visit www.farmville-nc.org or contact 252-753-6712.

Greenville Christmas Parade

Dec. 9, 5 pm-6:30 pm Sponsored by Greenville Jaycees, Uptown Greenville. Visit www. GreenvilleJaycees.com.

A Time for Science Expo Dec. 16, 10 am-3 pm Greenville Convention Center, 303 SW Greenville Boulevard, Greenville. Visit www. atimeforscience.org or contact 252-746-4470.

MUSIC 20th Anniversary Music Academy of Eastern Carolina

Nov. 3, 6 pm-10 pm Sponsored by Music Academy of Eastern Carolina, Holiday Inn of Greenville, 203 Greenville Blvd. SW, Greenville. Come celebrate with dinner, musical performances, silent auction and a very special mystery guest. Visit www. musicacademtec.org or contact 252-353-6232.

African American Music Series

Nov. 10, 7 pm-10 pm Sponsored by North Carolina Arts Council, Emerge Gallery and Art Center, 404 South Evans Street, Greenville. Enjoy the evening with artist Marcus Parker. The first set begins at 7 pm and the second beginning at 8 pm. Visit www. pittcountyarts.org or contact 252551-6947.

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ECU Symphony Orchestra Concert

Nov. 10, 7:30 pm-9:30 pm Sponsored by ECU School of Music, ECU, Wright Auditorium, Greenville. Visit www.ecu.edu or contact 1-800-ECU-ARTS.

Premiere Performances

Nov. 20, 7:30 pm-10 pm Sponsored by ECU School of Music, ECU, A J Fletcher Recital Hall, Greenville. ECU School of Music performers focuses their talents on the music of ECU composers in these first ever public performances. Visit www.ecu.edu or contact 1-800-ECU-ARTS.

Steve Hardy’s “Thanks for Listening“ Party

Dec. 21, 6 pm-2 am Greenville Convention Center, 303 SW Greenville Boulevard, Greenville. Contact 252-321-7671.

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Dragons Love Tacos and Other Story Books

Nov. 3, 7-8:30 p.m. Sponsored by Family Fare, ECU, Wright Auditorium, Greenville. When Dragon gets the numblies for tacos, mayhem ensues! Other storybooks in this musical romp include “Interrupting Chicken,” “The Dot,” Mercy Watson Goes for a Ride” and “Cowgirl Kate and Cocoa School.” Visit www.ecu.edu or contact 1-800-ECU-ARTS.

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Nov. 7, 8-10 p.m. Sponsored by S. Rudolph Alexander Performing Arts Series, ECU, Wright Auditorium, Greenville. Ronald K. Brown/Evidence Dance was founded in 1985 and based in Brooklyn. The company focuses on the seamless integration of traditional African dances with contemporary and spoken words. Through work, Evidence provides a unique view of human struggles, tragedies and triumphs. Visit www.ecu.edu or contact 1-800-ECU-ARTS.

Young Frankenstein

Nov. 16-21 Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Monday & Tuesday, 8-10 p.m. and Sunday at 2 p.m. Sponsored by ECU/Loessin Playhouse, ECU, McGinnis Auditorium, Greenville. It’s alive, the electrifying adaptation of Mel Brooks’ monstrously funny film will leave you in stitches. Come and see this monster new musical comedy. Visit www.ecu.

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Contemporary Dance Concert

Nov. 18-19 Saturday 12 noon and 8 p.m. and Sunday 5 p.m. and 8 p.m. Sponsored by ECU School of Theatre & Dance, ECU, Messick Theatre Arts Center, Greenville. An exciting mix of cutting-edge choreography from the faculty presented along with the works of exceptional student choreographers. Visit www. ecu.edu or contact 1-800-ECU-ARTS.

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Wind in the Willows

Dec. 1, 7-8:30 p.m. Presented by Family Fare & Storybook Theatre, ECU, Wright Auditorium, Greenville. Much more than a show about animals with human characteristics, The Wind in the Willows is about the delicate balance among all living things, and the surpassing value of friendship. Visit www.ecu.edu or contact 1-800-ECU-ARTS. GREENVILLE TIMES FALL 2017

The Nutcracker Ballet

Dec. 9-10 Saturday 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m., and Sunday 2 p.m. Presented by Dance Arts Theatre, ECU, Wright Auditorium, Greenville. Members of the Dance Arts Theatre are joined by principal dancers from the American Ballet Theatre, the San Francisco Ballet, and the Carolina Ballet. These performances are accompanied by the Eastern Symphony Orchestra. Visit www.ecu. edu or contact 1-800-ECU-ARTS.

RECREATION Sports Connection Basketball Skills Training

Starting Oct. 24 Greenville Recreation and Parks Departmentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Sports Connection is now taking registration for its basketball skills training.

The training will introduce kids between the ages of 5-9 (5 year olds must be in kindergarten) to basic basketball skills such as dribbling, passing, shooting, free throws, defense, and blocking out. Session will be held on Tuesdays and Sundays starting October 24th . Fees are $35.00 for Greenville Residents. For more information call or register at The Sports Connection 252-215-9090.

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