Milestone or millstone? There is a difference – and we opt for the former. The milestone in this instance is 10,000 events and counting – 10,000 events we have listed for the arts community in CVNC‘s calendar since we upgraded this website to include its relational database that lets us tie previews to events and events to reviews. Since the summer of 2010, that is. Just three years. Who says there’s nothing going on? Who says there’s nothing to do? We know better! And we know we’re listing only some – not nearly all – of the arts events given in this state. There’s no charge. There are no forms to fill out, no online blocks to key. Just send us the basics, in an email or a simple Word attachment – who, what, where, when, how much, & contact info. Details are linked from the top of our calendar page. Do it when you announce your season. Tell us as far ahead as you know. We have events listed now that run as far out as next August. Tell presenters whose offerings are not here how easy it is. Spread the word. 10,000 events? Wow! Thank you, Matthew Hager and your calendar-event-keying predecessors – since the summer of 2001!
About The Author
Maggie Pate
Maggie Pate is a native North Carolinian with an extensive background in the performing arts. Maggie holds a Bachelor of Music in Vocal Pedagogy from East Carolina University, attended Berklee College of Music, and obtained a M.S. Ed. from Sunbridge College, New York. Having been on both the North Carolina and Washington State Visiting Artist rosters, Maggie has performed throughout the United States in both classical and jazz genres and as well in musical theatre and dance. Some of her most noted local performances include the soprano soloist of Stravinsky's Les Noces and spearheading a concert for Sights and Sounds at the North Carolina Museum of Art. Maggie is a member of the North Carolina Master Chorale. Maggie has worked for professional organizations within the arts including the Thelonious Monk Institute, WHR-Wilmington, Performance Support Services of Seattle, Long Leaf Opera Company. Maggie has held the position of music and dance editor for CVNC since 2015. She is now honored to be moving into the role of Editor in Chief for the organization as of 2021. Maggie is also currently the business development manager for choral music in North America for Oxford University Press.