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SUMMARY:First Friday Art Reception - October 2026
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a First Friday Art Reception on October 2 from 5-7PM. Explore collections in the Emerging Artist Gallery\, Brick City Gallery\, Lee County Arts Council Gallery and more. Plus see artist studios presented by the Sanford Brush & Palette Club. Enjoy complimentary refreshments at this FREE event.
URL:https://manncenterarts.org/event/first-friday-art-reception-october-2026/
LOCATION:Emerging Artist Gallery\, 507 N. Steele Street\, Sanford\, North Carolina\, 27330\, United States
CATEGORIES:Visual Arts Event
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SUMMARY:Alumni Day 2026
DESCRIPTION:Students\, Staff\, Faculty\, Family\, Friends\, and ALL members of our community are invited to this FREE EVENT on Sunday\, October 4 from 1:30-4pm. Please visit manncenterarts.org/alumni for the RSVP form\, Memory Uploader\, and information about Alumni Circle. \n\n\n\nThe Alumni Circle: Learn how you can create a legacy of support for this important resource. \n\n\n\nMemory Wall: Take a trip through a collection of memorabilia from the school curated by Lee County Libraries. Hear a brief talk about the building’s history from Hunter Randolph\, and the future of the property from the MANN Center Board. \n\n\n\nTours & Tastings: Enjoy light refreshments and tours of the first floor classrooms (as-available)\, theatre\, gymnasium (limited access) and more. \n\n\n\nThe building currently known as the MANN Center for the Arts has a rich history as a cornerstone of education and community life in Sanford\, North Carolina. Originally constructed between 1924 and 1925\, it served as the first Sanford High School.
URL:https://manncenterarts.org/event/alumni-day-2026/
LOCATION:MANN Center for the Arts – Main Theatre\, 507 N. Steele Street\, Sanford\, NC\, 27330\, United States
CATEGORIES:Alumni Event
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SUMMARY:Lee County Community Orchestra - Once Upon a Time
DESCRIPTION:Lee County Community Orchestra – 2026/2027 Season Opener \n\n\n\nOnce Upon a Time \n\n\n\nRavel’s Ma mère l’Oye (Mother Goose Suite) and Tchaikovsky’s Selections from The Sleeping Beauty. \n\n\n\nPerformances: \n\n\n\n\nSaturday\, October 10 at 7:30PM\n\n\n\nSunday\, October 11 at 3:00PM
URL:https://manncenterarts.org/event/lee-county-community-orchestra-october-2026/
LOCATION:MANN Center for the Arts – Main Theatre\, 507 N. Steele Street\, Sanford\, NC\, 27330\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music
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SUMMARY:Scholarship Gospel Concert
DESCRIPTION:Scholarship Gospel Concert presented by the Deep River Missionary Baptist Association \n\n\n\nOctober 17\, 4pm – doors at 3pm \n\n\n\nPerformers include: SanfordAires\, The Annointed Ones\, William Sisters\, Spiritual Legends\, Golden Stars \n\n\n\nMaster of Ceremony\, Mr. Armunda Handcock
URL:https://manncenterarts.org/event/scholarship-gospel-concert/
LOCATION:MANN Center for the Arts – Main Theatre\, 507 N. Steele Street\, Sanford\, NC\, 27330\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music
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SUMMARY:Gee Whiz Fashion and Talent Competition
DESCRIPTION:Join us for G.E.E. W.H.I.Z. a Fashion and Talent Competition presented by Lee County Cultural Arts \n\n\n\n\n\nStrut your stuff in a fashion and runway competition! Shine in a talent competition! Enter the Gee Whiz Challenge to interpret the theme through fashion or performance! \n\n\n\nAwards will be given for: Best Runway\, Best Talent\, Best Designer\, Audience Choice\, Best Youth\, and the GEE WHIZ Grand Champion \n\n\n\nCOMPETITION REGISTRATION: https://forms.gle/yNQyJ1NfcBkrgeMn7 \n\n\n\nVENDOR REGISTRATION: https://forms.gle/NnAL4PP8Heg5WRNr5 \n\n\n\nFor more information please contact Lee County Cultural Arts at 910-986-8153 or leecountyculturalarts@gmail.com.
URL:https://manncenterarts.org/event/gee-whiz-fashion-and-talent-competition/
LOCATION:MANN Center for the Arts – Main Theatre\, 507 N. Steele Street\, Sanford\, NC\, 27330\, United States
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SUMMARY:The Bad Dads Comedy Show
DESCRIPTION:The Bad Dads Comedy Show is a hilarious night of stand-up from comedians Justin Scranton & Mark Brady. They have been featured on Apple TV\, Prime Video\, and Sirius XM. Covering everything from marriage and parenting to relationships\, work and the absurdities of everyday life\, the Bad Dads bring relatable comedy for dads\, moms\, couples and everyone in between. Come laugh\, relax\, and enjoy a night out with the Bad Dads! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPerformers\n\n\n\n\n\nMark Brady\n\n\n\n\n\nJustin Scranton\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGET SHOW TICKETS
URL:https://manncenterarts.org/event/the-bad-dads-comedy-show/
LOCATION:MANN Center for the Arts – Main Theatre\, 507 N. Steele Street\, Sanford\, NC\, 27330\, United States
CATEGORIES:Comedy
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SUMMARY:Lee County Community Orchestra - Winter Tales
DESCRIPTION:Lee County Community Orchestra – Winter Tales \n\n\n\nDan Goeller’s Fiesta de Navidad\, John Wasson’s Jingle Bell Fantasy\, Dylan Fixmer’s Bells of the Winter Range\, and more. \n\n\n\nPerformances: \n\n\n\n\nDecember 5 at 3PM and 7:30PM
URL:https://manncenterarts.org/event/lee-county-community-orchestra-december-2026/
LOCATION:MANN Center for the Arts – Main Theatre\, 507 N. Steele Street\, Sanford\, NC\, 27330\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music
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SUMMARY:A World of Wonder by Paperhand Puppet Project
DESCRIPTION:Paperhand Puppet Project: A World of Wonder!A whimsical and interactive showcasing of creatures and characters from Paperhand’s 26 year history that celebrates the wild wisdom of our world. Meet a myriad of magical and grand oversized animals\, all made in Paperhand studio in Saxapahaw NC\, brought to life by puppeteers for all ages to enjoy.All the masks and puppets move and dance to music as they engage\, inspire and incite joy. Join us for this super fun performance with an award winning troupe that’s sure to delight. \n\n\n\n\n\nAfternoon Arts Agenda \n\n\n\n1PM – Youth Art Projects start at Brick City Gallery\, presented by the Sanford Brush & Palette Club. Youth can create handmade puppets and other art items before the show! \n\n\n\n2PM – Theatre doors open. Seating is General Admission. \n\n\n\n3PM – A World of Wonder! (approximately 50 minute stage show) – Youth Art Projects may be picked up after the show! \n\n\n\n\nGET SHOW TICKETS\n\n\n\n\nWant to bring a group? Groups of 8 or more receive premium seating and a 25% discount on their purchase. Group tickets must be purchased together in the same transaction. Discount will apply automatically. Seating for groups will be assigned by the venue on the day of the show in purchase order. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPaperhand Puppet Project is a North Carolina-based nonprofit performing arts organization whose mission is to create art that inspires connection. By practicing\, performing and teaching the art of puppetry\, we strive to nurture the best in humanity\, build creative culture\, and help celebrate and protect the natural world. \n\n\n\nThis event is presented by the MANN Center for the Arts and Downtown Sanford\, Inc. Youth arts project created and sponsored by the Sanford Brush & Palette Club.
URL:https://manncenterarts.org/event/a-world-of-wonder-by-paperhand-puppet-project/
LOCATION:MANN Center for the Arts – Main Theatre\, 507 N. Steele Street\, Sanford\, NC\, 27330\, United States
CATEGORIES:Stage Show
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SUMMARY:Lee County Community Orchestra - Legends and Lore
DESCRIPTION:Lee County Community Orchestra – Legends and Lore \n\n\n\nThe Armed Forces Salute\, Prokofiev’s Lieutenant Kijé Suite\, Op. 60\, and Mendelssohn’s Symphony No. 5 in D minor. \n\n\n\nPerformances: \n\n\n\n\nSaturday\, May 15 at 7:30\n\n\n\nSunday\, May 16 at 3:00 pm
URL:https://manncenterarts.org/event/lee-county-community-orchestra-legends-and-lore/
LOCATION:MANN Center for the Arts – Main Theatre\, 507 N. Steele Street\, Sanford\, NC\, 27330\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music
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