News & Events

As autumn winds down and winter settles over the mountain towns, turning to entertainment when looking for things to do in Lenoir NC, is a joyful way to spend some heartwarming time with friends and family.  

J.E. Broyhill Civic Center, conveniently located in Lenoir on 1913 Hickory Boulevard, has a wide array of performances  and offers “the best in regional entertainment and conference facilities to the foothills region of North Carolina.”   The favorable reviews of JEBCC abound: “Lenoir is so lucky to have such a nice venue to host performances of all kinds. JEBCC is in a great location for Caldwell County, and is well managed.

The management is supportive of local arts organizations, in addition to bringing in traveling professional shows.”  Reviews praise the variety of performances, the amazing seating (1000 seats), the state of the art acoustics, sound and lighting, as well as the ease of computerized ticket buying. 

Perhaps you’re in the mood for exploring some of the incredible Lenoir NC restaurants and long to follow up with some unforgettable entertainment.  Or perhaps you’re searching for the ideal Lenoir NC real estate and want to immerse yourself in the town and discover the intimacy of the close-knit community.  Go online and reserve tickets at J.E. Broyhill Civic Center to make the holiday season a little bit brighter, or consider this a unique gift for friends and family.

Showcase events: 

• Miracle on 34th Street

 “Kris Kringle takes on the cynics among us in this adaptation of the popular holiday favorite. It’s the perfect holiday show for the entire family.” 

A Christmas buffet dinner will be offered at 6 pm prior to the Friday night event on Dec. 1. Cost for the dinner is $15 per person. 

November 30:  7pm

December 1:   7pm

December 2:  7 pm

December 3: 2pm

Single Ticket Price $16.25 

Child/Student Ticket $9.00

• Puddingstone 

Puddingstone formed first as a trio of percussion, hammered dulcimer, harp and flutes and has grown to a 6-7 member band including vocals, guitar, synthesizer and sometimes fiddle, playing Americana classics to Celtic, folk, New Age, Flamenco and some classical selections. 

“Make plans to attend a night of unique, local talent with Puddingstone.”

December 16:  7:30pm

Single Ticket Price $11.00 

Child/Student Ticket $5.50

• Daily & Vincent

Known as The Rock Stars of Bluegrass, “the Dailey & Vincent duo has been hailed throughout the music industry as one of the most exciting, reputable and elite Bluegrass bands in America. Dailey and Vincent have won numerous awards for their uniquely contagious and riveting music. Get your tickets early as Dailey & Vincent is usually a sell-out show!”

January 6:  7:30pm

Single Ticket Price $30.00  

Child/Student Ticket $16.00 

• American Spiritual Ensemble  

“Comprised of some of the finest classically trained singers in the United States, the mission of the American Spiritual Ensemble is to keep the American Negro spiritual alive. Since its inception by Dr. Everett McCorvey in 1995, the vocalists have thrilled audiences around the world with their dynamic repertoire ranging from spirituals to classical to jazz and Broadway numbers highlighting the Black experience.

The American Spiritual Ensemble is unique in that over 90% of the members are accomplished soloists who have sung in theaters and opera houses world wide, including the Metropolitan Opera, New York City Opera, Houston Grand Opera, and abroad in Italy, Germany, Britain, Scotland, Spain and Japan. The resulting sound of this group is something that choral groups with two or three featured soloists cannot duplicate.” 

January 25:  7:30pm

Single Ticket Price $20.00 

Child/Student Ticket $9.00         

• The Diary of Anne Frank  

“The talented, local players at Foothills Performing Arts will bring to life the Tony Award-winning play, The Diary of Anne Frank. The haunting story, based on Frank’s memoirs, chronicles the nearly two year time period that Anne and her family spend in hiding to escape Nazi persecution in World War II era Holland.” 

February 8:  7pm

February 9:  7pm

February 10:  2pm & 7pm

Single Ticket Price $14  

Student Ticket Price $12.00 

Child Ticket Price $7.50 

Group and child/student tickets are available by calling the Civic Center box office (828-726-2407) 

• A Temptations Revue featuring Bo Henderson  

“Motown  featuring former lead singer of the Temptations and Grammy Award winner Barrington ‘Bo’ Henderson (1998-2003), one of the only Temptations lead singers to have received a Grammy. This dynamic and driving show spans more than a decade of Temptations classics, every one of these songs among the most recognizable and culture-defining songs in pop music history Motown.” 

February 15:  7:30pm

Single Ticket Price $20.00 

Child/Student Ticket $12.00

 • Mnozil Brass        

Mnozil Brass is an Austrian brass septet, “playing classical, jazz and other styles of music using traditional brass instruments and more unusual instruments such as the customized rotary valved trumpet and bass trumpet. Music is presented with a typical Austrian style of humor, which can be approximately characterized as “jet black” and “here and there” absurd. Elements of slapstick exist next to virtuosic brass playing.”  

February 2:  7:30pm 

Single Ticket Price $26.00 

Child/Student Ticket $16.00 

 • Caldwell Traditional Musicians Showcase  

“Celebrating its 20th Anniversary, the Caldwell Traditional Musicians Showcase hosted by local favorite Strictly Clean and Decent will feature several local musicians who help keep the community’s rich history of traditional music alive today. Don’t miss the 20th Annual Caldwell Traditional Musicians Showcase.” 

Local food buffet dinner available prior to the show at 6pm; $15 per person. 

March 3: 7:30pm

Single Ticket Price $11.00 

Child/Student Ticket $5.50 

• Victor Wooten

“Five-time Grammy Award-winning musician Victor Wooten has been called the most influential bassist since Jaco Pastorius. He is a master innovator of the bass guitar, gifted composer, arranger, producer, vocalist, multi instrumentalist and founding member of Bela Fleck & The Flecktones. Never satisfied with the status quo, Vic is always growing as a person, artist, teacher and always willing to share his gifts with all who desire to learn. His legendary live shows continues the tradition of funkified virtuosity forged by James Brown, Funkadelic and Prince.”

Don’t miss the Victor Wooten Trio featuring Dennis Chambers on drums and Bob Franceschini on sax. 

April 6:  7:30pm

Single Ticket Price $20.00  

Child/Student Ticket $10.00

 • The Odd Couple

“Unger and Madison are at it again! Florence Unger and Olive Madison, that is, in Neil Simon’s hilarious contemporary comic classic: the female version of The Odd Couple. Instead of the poker party that begins the original version, Ms. Madison has invited the girls over for an evening of Trivial Pursuit. The Pidgeon sisters have been replaced by the two Constanzuela brothers. But the hilarity remains the same.” 

May 3:  7pm

May 4:  7pm

May 5:  2pm & 7pm

Single Ticket Price $14 

Student Ticket Price $12.00

Child Ticket Price $7.50 

Also be sure to check out these community events when looking for things to do in Lenoir NC:

• Starsteps Christmas Spectacular 2017

Starsteps Dance Center invites you to experience the Christmas season through dance! The show on December 9th, 2017 will present a dazzling blend of traditional Nutcracker Ballet selections along with original Jazz, Tap, Hip Hop and Precision routines. 

December 9:  4pm

Adult Tickets – $16.50 plus tax

Student and Children – $8.50 plus tax 

Children 2 years old and under – Free

Reserved Tickets only. 

View our seating chart to select your seats for this event.

The JEBCC is conveniently located near the finest real estate in the region and in the market for Lenoir NC real estate. We’re confident you’ll quickly discover why The Coves Mountain River Club is as idyllic as it gets whether you’re considering buying the perfect charming resale or building your own custom dream home.  

There’s nothing like having nature, serenity and all the perks of a vibrant community and downtown right outside your door.  At The Coves you can spend your days by the Johns River, or find the company of good friends and neighbors at Pisgah Mountain Lodge and soak in the views of Table Rock as the sun provides yet another glorious backdrop.  

When evening rolls around, you can saunter downtown to one of the many illustrious eateries and grab a scrumptious dinner before catching some live entertainment.  Lenoir NC restaurants offer seafood, Italian, Mexican, BBQs, breweries, cafes, diners and more.  

Come and visit The Coves and see for yourself how your life can be the perfect blend of old-fashioned comfort and modern day conveniences.  Spend a day exploring Lenoir NC real estate, when you’re in need of things to do in Lenoir NC and make sure The Coves is top on your list, leaving plenty of time to stretch your legs and take in the hiking trails, gardens, grounds and equestrian center.

Call us at 828.754.0700 to schedule a tour!