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Friday June 4 2010 - Saturday June 12 2010 The Battle of Shallowford This classic will ring true with anyone who ever lived in a small town or had big dreams. Ruthie & Lonny must fend for themselves among colorful locals only interested in local gossip during the night of Orson Welles’ War of the Worlds radio drama. Show times: Fri-Sat 8pm, Sun 3pm. June show dates: 4, 5, 6, 11, 12. Location: Neuse Little Theatre, Front Street, Smithfield. 209 S. Front St. PO Box 1832 Smithfield, NC 27577 Admission: Call for ticket prices. Phone: Joyce Kilpatrick-Jordan, 919 934-1873

Friday June 4 2010 - Friday June 25 2010 The Country Tonight Music Show Great traditional country music in a down home rustic setting. Professional bands alternate each Friday night so each week the show is different. Show time: Doors open at 7pm, show starts at 7:45pm. June show dates: 4, 11, 18, 25. Location: Corner of Webb and Waddell Streets. 112 N. Webb St. Selma, NC 27576 Admission: Call for ticket prices or visit www.countrytonightmusicshow.com Phone: Bowie Martin, 252 237-6199

Saturday June 5 2010 - Saturday June 26 2010 American Music Jubilee This Branson-style variety show will delight audiences of all ages with comedy, music and fun. Matinees: 1:40pm, Evenings: 7:40pm. Toll free 1-877-843-7839 or (919) 202-992. June Show dates: 5, 12, 17, 19, 26. Location: Rudy Theatre, Selma. 300 N. Raiford St. PO Box 429 Selma, NC 27576 Admission: Call for show times & ticket prices. Phone: Spook Joyner, 919 202-9927

Saturday June 5 2010 Millstock Music and Arts Fair Live music from multiple bands and musicians, artists and booths, sidewalk chalk art contest, antique car show, food from local restaurants, refreshments and more. Event time: 10am-6pm. Location: Downtown Clayton. Admission: Free. Phone: Bruce Naegelen, 919 553-1545

Saturday June 5 2010 Summer Music Series Featuring The String Machine Come for an evening of fun and music at the Carolina Premium Outlet Center and hear the great sounds of The String Machine sponsored by Coca Cola. Event time: 4pm-6pm. Location: Outlet Center parking lot. 1025 Industrial Park Dr., Ste. 905 Smithfield, NC 27577 Admission: Free. Phone: Crystal Yelverton, 919 989-8757

Saturday June 5 2010 Summer Seasonal Living History Program & Artillery Demonstrations Costumed living historians will conduct weapons demonstrations and hold discussions on the lives of the average Civil War soldier. Highly trained volunteers will also demonstrate the loading and firing of a 3" Ordnance Rifle, a popular Civil Ware cannon. All events subject to change. Event time 10am-4pm. Location: Bentonville Battlefield State Historic Site, Four Oaks. 5466 Harper House Rd. Four Oaks, NC 27524 Admission: Free. Phone: Derrick Brown, 910 594-0789

Thursday June 10 2010 - Saturday July 31 2010 Daylily Season Experience the magnificent beauty of 450 Daylilies interplanted with roses, shrubs and perennial with wide zoysia paths, and over 1500 Hosta varieties in bloom through August at the South's largest Hosta collection. Hours: Mon-Sat 10-6. Location: Powell's Gardens, Princeton. 9468 US Hwy 70 E. Princeton, NC 27569 Admission: Free. Phone: Loleta Powell, 919 936-4421

Thursday June 10 2010 Sundown in Downtown Bring your family and enjoy a concert under the stars featuring The Band of Oz. Event time: 5:30pm-9pm. Location: Singing Grove, Benson. Admission: Free. Phone: Loretta Byrd, 919 894-3825

Friday June 11 2010 - Saturday June 12 2010 Country Music Showcase: The Comedy of Country Laughter is the best medicine. From hilarious comedy routines to show-stopping musical numbers this is a must see for the season. Show times Friday 7pm, Saturday 2pm & 7pm Location: Paul A. Johnston Auditorium, Johnston Community College, Smithfield. 245 College Rd. Smithfield, NC 27577 Admission: Call for ticket prices. Phone: Debbie Elam, 919 209-2099

Friday June 11 2010 - Sunday June 13 2010 NSA State Tournament NSA State Tournament, 14U, 16U, and 18U. Teams will have to play in State to advance to World Tournament. Location: Kenly Area Parks And Recreation Center (KAPARC) on College Avenue 406 S. College St. PO Box 519 Kenly, NC 27542 Admission: Call for info. Phone: Tim Narron, 919 284-9667 Saturday June 12 2010 The Art of Archaeology: Remembering Bentonville Soldiers Assist. State Archaeologist, John Mintz, will present a program discussing the archaeological findings from past Bentonville excavations. Learn about the skills, tools, and techniques used in documenting an archaeological site. Conservators will share about what happens to the artifacts that are recovered from a dig, and the different techniques used to preserve and conserve them. Event time 10am-2pm. Location: Bentonville Battlefield State Historic Site, Four Oaks. 5466 Harper House Rd. Four Oaks, NC 27524 Admission: Free. Phone: Megan Phillips, 910 594-0789

Wednesday June 16 2010 Kenly Public Library Summer Program Be creative at Kenly Public Library Summer Program. Featuring the Museum of Natural Science. Event time: 10:30am. Location: Kenly Public Library 205 E. Edgerton St. PO Box 519 Kenly, NC 27542 Admission: Free Phone: Betty Pope, 919 284-4217

Wednesday June 16 2010 Music for the Lunch Bunch Free summer concert series focused on classical music featuring Nate & Anne Leyland on cello and violin. Event time: 12:15pm. Location: The Clayton Center, Clayton. Admission: Free. Phone: Zilphia Adcock, 919 553-1930

Thursday June 17 2010 Arts in Healthcare Program Jane Kate Brown freatured artist demonstrating oil techniques. Event time: 11am - 1pm. Location: Johnston Health, Clayton Admission: Free. Phone: Zilphia Adcock, 919 553-1930 Thursday June 17 2010 Plein Air Paint Out Artists gather for brief tour of location and use remainder of day to paint in the out-of-doors. Open to all artists and free of charge to participants. Event time: 9am. Location: Holt's Lake. Admission: Free. Phone: Zilphia Adcock, 919 553-1930

Saturday June 19 2010 Clayton Business Expo Hosted by the Clayton Chamber of Commerce, the expo will showcase local businesses, products and services. Event time: 10 am - 4 pm. Location: Calyton High School Admission: Free. Phone: Kimberly Moffett, 919 553-6352

Sunday June 20 2010 Coats Estate Open House Visit the Coats House and Museum, located on the Coats Estate. The Coats bell collection includes 60+ bells. You have the opportunity to ring the bells and tour the museum. Event time 3pm-5pm or by reservation. Location: The Coats Estate, 3317 Old Fairground Rd., Angier. Coats Estate 3317 Old Fairground Rd. Angier, NC 27501 Admission: Free. Phone: Alice Honeycutt, 919 894-4443

Sunday June 20 2010 Lazy Sundays Cinema At The Center The Clayton Center and Ava Gardner Museum of Smithfield announce the Capital Bank and Parrish, Pulleyn & Young Wealth Management, Inc. Lazy Sundays Cinema At The Center film series. The theme of the inaugural Summer 2010 series is Kids Courageous.This week's film, ET: The Extra-Terrestrial. Event time: 3pm. Location: The Clayton Center 111 E. Second St. PO Box 879 Clayton, NC 27528 Admission: Call for information. Phone: Heidi Stump, 919 553-1737

Monday June 21 2010 - Friday June 25 2010 Lazy O Farm Rize and Shine Summer Farm Camp Week-long adventure includes barnyard activities, gardening and nature walks. Daily devotions, safety issues, stewardship and flag etiquette and featured crafts add to the fun. Also enjoy the weekends with entertainment for the family. Event time: Registration required. Location: 3583 Packing Plant Rd., Smithfield. 3583 Packing Plant Road Smithfield, NC 27577 Admission: Call for prices. Phone: Tami Thompson, 919 934-1132

Wednesday June 23 2010 Kenly Public Library Summer Program Be creative at Kenly Public Library Summer Program. Featuring Kenly Police Department. Event time: 10:30am. Location: Kenly Public Library 205 E. Edgerton St. PO Box 519 Kenly, NC 27542 Admission: Free. Phone: Betty Pope, 919 284-4217 Wednesday June 23 2010 Music for the Lunch Bunch Free Summer Concert Series, focused on classical music featuring Dr. Don Parker, percussion and Sheryl Linch-Parker, trumpet. Event time: 12:15pm. Location: First Presbyterian Church, Smithfield. Admission: Free. Phone: Zilphia Adcock, 919 553-1930

Thursday June 24 2010 Craig Woolard Band/Town Square Concert Series Bring a blanket or sit on the grass and enjoy the music. Refreshments, including soft drinks, beer and wine will be available. Event time: 7pm-9pm. Location: Town Square - 100 W. Main St., Clayton. Admission: Free. Phone: Bruce Naegelen, 919 553-1545

Friday June 25 2010 - Sunday June 27 2010 90th State Annual Singing Convention The oldest Southern gospel convention in the nation includes three days of gospel music. Friday night gospel sing.Saturday & Sunday will be competition days for amateur duets, trios, quartets, choirs, and family groups. Each event will have a professional host group in concert during the sing. www.gospelsingingconvention.org. Event times: Fri 7pm, Sat 10am-10pm & Sun 9am-6pm. Location: Benson Singing Grove, Benson Admission: Free. Phone: Danny Mack Holland, 919 894-4389

Saturday June 26 2010 Johnston County Horse Show Series B & M Stables horse show series is dedicated to offering a fun and exciting horse show while still maintaining a down home atmosphere that encourages family participation. Open to riders and horses/mules from all riding levels, breeds & disciplines. Event time: 8:30am. Location: Johnston County Livestock Arena, 1503 County Home Rd., Smithfield. Admission: Free for Spectators. Phone: Michele McLaughlin, 919 934-1344

Sunday June 27 2010 Bluegrass Sunday at Country Tonight! Bluegrass Sunday featuring "Kickin Grass"; Doors open at 2 p.m., showtime 3 p.m. Location: Corner of Webb & Waddell Streets, Selma. 112 N. Webb St. Selma, NC 27576 Admission: Call for ticket prices or visit www.countrytonightmusicshow.com Phone: Bowie Martin, 252 237-6199

Sunday June 27 2010 Lazy Sundays Cinema At The Center The Clayton Center and Ava Gardner Museum of Smithfield announce the Capital Bank and Parrish, Pulleyn & Young Wealth Management, Inc. Lazy Sundays Cinema At The Center film series. The theme of the inaugural Summer 2010 series is Kids Courageous. This week's film: Bend It Like Beckham. Event time: 3pm. Location: The Clayton Center 111 E. Second St. PO Box 879 Clayton, NC 27528 Admission: Call for information. Phone: Heidi Stump, 919 553-1737

Wednesday June 30 2010 Kenly Public Library Summer Program Be creative at Kenly Public Library Summer Program. Featuring Ronald McDonald. Event time: 10:30am. Location: Kenly Public Library 205 E. Edgerton St. PO Box 519 Kenly, NC 27542 Admission: Free. Phone: Betty Pope, 919 284-4217 Wednesday June 30 2010 Music for the Lunch Bunch Free Summer Concert Series focused on classical music featuring Mary Ann Nillson, piano. Event time: 12:15pm. Location: First Presbyterian Church, Smithfield. Admission: Free. Phone: Zilphia Adcock, 919 553-1930