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Friday, 01 April 2016 13:54

Arts on the Avenue to unleash valley's creative side

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A collaborative effort between Main Street Roanoke Rapids and the Halifax County Arts Council Thursday will give people a chance to see the creative side of the Roanoke Valley through art, photos and music.

Arts on the Avenue, which is also being held in conjunction with iCreate, will be held from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. in the 1000 block of Roanoke Avenue.

One of the highlights, said Main Street Development Director Christina Caudle, will be the arts council's student art show featuring the works of students from KIPP, Northwest Halifax and Roanoke Rapids high schools. That show will be at the arts council's building.

Throughout the 1000 block, businesses will have either performers, artists or photographers.

“It's a fun way for the public to see the many talents of the area and the stores,” Caudle said.

david's will be running an $8.95 special that evening.

Caudle will be at 1026 Roanoke Avenue, the area slated eventually to be a green space, where under a tent Main Street will have maps of the block. “It will tell you where to go and what to see.”

There will also be artists performing or displaying their works in some of the vacant buildings. “We feel like that will show the potential they have and we encourage developers or people interested in opening a business on the avenue to see the prime real estate.”

Response to the event on social media has been positive, Caudle said. “We've had a lot of public feedback. We think it will be a lot of fun and bring life to the avenue.”

The following businesses will be participating:

Les Atkins Photography will have Ann Meadows performing and will showcase the business owner's photography.

S&L Pet Shop & Grooming will showcase the photography of Julia Paxton.

1020 Roanoke Avenue will feature artists Joanne Tripp, Rhonda England and Sarah Bolduc as well as photographer Donna Hodgins.

The Quality Shop will feature artist Mary Ellen Jones.

1032 Roanoke Avenue will feature artists Maggie Chalifoux and Agnes “Dukie” Barner.

Lily’s Boutique will feature musician Megan Keim.

The Renaissance Salon & Spa will feature photographer Kelly Parnell and artist and designer Autumn Wenger.

Pepper & Doughtie’s Antiques & Gifts will feature musician Ethan Warren.

Shannon Golden Designs will feature author and artist William Michael McDonald as well as the business owner's design work.

David's will feature musicians Jackie Ruffin and Matt Chambers.

Tillery Designs will feature the works of artist Karen Vaughan and jewelry designer Leigh Griffin.

Brian’s Billiards will feature musician Donald Casey.

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