Randolph Community College Kicks Off Cultural Arts Series with Art in the Park Sept. 14

The Randolph Community College Cultural Arts Committee is kicking off its 2010-11 Cultural Arts Series with Art in the Park on Tuesday, Sept. 14, from 4-7 p.m. in the Azalea Park on the Asheboro Campus. Admission is free.

Patrons can stroll through RCC's Azalea Park (located behind the Administration/Education Center) and enjoy the work of area artisans and crafters. Some items may be for sale. The show will feature the paintings of renowned area painter and former RCC Interior Design instructor Lenton Slack and the photographs of fine art photographer Ashley Fetner, who is also an instructor in RCC's Photographic Technology program. Other displays will include jewelry by Lisa Durbin, pottery by Adam Wiley, and many more. Light refreshments will be served.

Upcoming events in the series include Laurelyn Dossett in Concert on Oct. 13; a Holiday Concert & Tree Lighting on Dec. 1; "The History of Black History Month" lecture with Robert Barnes on Feb. 11; and "Hansel and Gretel" by the UNCG Theatre and the North Carolina Theatre for Young People on March 31. For more information or to reserve seats for any of these free events, go to http://www.randolph.edu/newevents/culturalarts.php.

Randolph Community College's Asheboro Campus is located at 629 Industrial Park Avenue. Take the McDowell Road exit off of U.S. 220 Bypass/I73-74 and follow the signs.