There may be a bit of green in the audience to observe St. Patrick’s Day, but this evening’s concert at the Vance-Granville Community College Civic Center will be all red, white and blue as the Community Band performs a playlist of patriotic American music as part of the Vance County’s America 250 celebration.
The concert begins at 6 p.m. and, like all Community Band performances, is free and open to the public. Band Director Brian D. Miller said the band also will perform several Sousa marches as part of the evening’s concert.
This is the first of numerous events planned by the Vance County America 250 Committee, chaired by Barbara Harrison. The Henderson-Vance County Economic Development Commission serves as a supporting partner of the Vance County America 250 Committee, helping to promote events and organize partners.
“Vance County has a lot to celebrate. We’re glad to partner with the America 250 Committee to make sure our community has opportunities to come together and mark this historic anniversary,” said Ferdinand Rouse, director of the Henderson-Vance County Economic Development Commission. “We’re excited to see Vance County take part in this national milestone. This concert is a great way to kick off what promises to be a memorable year.”
The VGCC Civic Center is located on the college’s main campus at 200 Community College Road. Parking is available on campus at no charge.
For more information about the Vance County America 250 Committee and upcoming events, view the Community Calendar on the Henderson-Vance County Economic Development Commission’s website at http://vancecountyedc.com
