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Concerned Citizens of Tillery

STAR-STUDED GROUP FOR 7TH CULTURAL EVENT

5/18/2017

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Tillery, NC – Continuing the efforts of the Roanoke River Regional Collaborative (RRRC), Concerned Citizens of Tillery will host the 7th Annual Cultural Arts Event on Saturday, May 27, 2017 at the Tillery Community Center, 321 Community Center Road, Tillery (Halifax), N. C. The Cultural Workshop will run from 10:00am until 12 Noon featuring noted artist and painter Mary Ellen Jones of the Mary’s Chapel Community; and performer Jackie Ruffin-Pittman, noted Storyteller and singer. There is no charge for this event and it is supported in part by the Halifax County Arts Council. Come join us for a time of learning as well as being entertained.
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Mary Ellen Jones
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Jackie Ruffin-Pittman
The Cultural Arts Performances will begin at 1:00pm and run until 4:00pm. This year we are pleased to have performances by Gospel Recording Singer Johnny Ruffin -- Hertford County, NC; Gospel Singer Nicole Boone – “Gospel Jim, Jr.” on WYAL Radio; international gospel singer Connie Harvey; jazz singer 92 Year Old – “Lady Day of Tillery” Theresa Harvey; and rounding out the afternoon, noted recording singing artist Ermitt “Mr. Blues” Williams of South Carolina. His Music Genre: Blues, Jazz/Blues, Ballads; and Keyboardist - Charlie Hill & Friends – Nash, Edgecombe, Pitt, and Martin Counties. 
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Johnny Ruffin
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Nicole Boone
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Theresa Harvey
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Connie Harvey
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"Mr. Blues"
Our Roanoke River Region is rich in history, heritage, and culture. The Concerned Citizens of Tillery invites you to join us for this Cultural Awareness Event to learn more about the fabric of our communities. Hosting this Cultural Awareness Event is one step in the broader effort to have our citizens understand and support the culture along the Roanoke River. Attendance at the seminar is free of charge. Food will be available to support the ongoing work of the CCT.
For additional information, please contact Gary R. Grant (252) 586-3215 or Marilyn Harris (252) 537-6305. 

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