Rocky Mount, N.C.—Eighteen of North Carolina's finest historic artists, notable contemporary painters, photographers, and folk artists will exhibit artworks in North Carolina Wesleyan College's Mims Gallery in the Dunn Center for the Performing Arts beginning with an opening reception on Friday, October 13, from 7 to 9 p.m.  The exhibit is concurrent with the professional performance of "Charlotte's Web" in Minges Auditorium.

Live music by country musician Linda Ripke will be ongoing during the exhibit. Visitors will have the opportunity to meet the artists and enjoy traditional hammer dulcimer and song. The exhibit is free and open to the public, and refreshments will be served.

"The Farm Show" comes on the second weekend of the month-long partnership with the Spring Hope Chamber of Commerce called the "Nash Arts Harvest: A Cornucopia of Contemporary Arts and Traditional Art Expressing the Agricultural Heritage of Nash County." This series of free community events begins October 6-7 with the Spring Hope (N.C.) Pumpkin Festival. The festival begins with the famous Friday Night Street Dance with Nancy and Tammy and the Country Roads Band.  On Saturday at 2 p.m., the Shriners, Fire Companies, floats, and high school marching bands will highlight a parade. Call 478-1919 for further information.

On Saturday, October 21, the Rocky Mount Imperial Center will feature folk-craft demonstrations, wood and needle craft, and traditional country music from noon until 9 p.m. Ghost Stories from Tarside Tales will begin at 7 p.m. For details call 972-1163.