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See It Live! at The Clayton Center

The Clayton Center announces its 2022-23 series of concert and comedy shows featuring some of the finest musicians, singer-songwriters and comedians on tour today. Flex priced tickets for these events are on sale now. Individual tickets to these ...

Kathy Mattea & Suzy Bogguss: Together At Last

Country and folk music legends, Kathy Mattea and Suzy Bogguss, join forces to share their celebrated music and personal chemistry on stage in their new show, Together at Last. The tour features both artists on stage for the entire performance, swapping so...

A very funny night out with The Karens

Get ready for a “very funny night out with the right kind of Karens" on Saturday, November 19. Karen Mills and Karen Morgan present an evening of laughter and zero toxic behavior.

At a time when we occasionally cross paths with insolent “Karens,” it’s...

Latin Grammy nominee Gina Chavez performs on March 31

In an industry that looks to define artists, Gina Chávez refuses to fit into a box. From features on NPR’s Tiny Desk to Brené Brown to Colbert, this talented, passionate musician has become a force to be reckoned with.

Chávez — a truly independent recordin...

Comedian, actor Paul Reiser performs on January 20

From standup to Stranger Things, Mad About You to The Kominsky Method, Paul Reiser is one of Hollywood’s most prolific talents — and he shows no signs of slowing down. See him live on January 20 at 8:00pm.

A comedian, actor, television writer, aut...

The Joshua Show Entertains Children and Adults Alike

Described as a modern day Mr. Rogers with hipster appeal, The Joshua Show inspires us to spread kindness, joy and love to make the world a happier place to live. Joshua Holden creates entertainment that evokes the feeling of joy in audiences of children a...

Heather Land Live! Dec. 9

Comedienne, author, and singer Heather Land tells it like it is with sarcasm and Southern charm. Practically overnight, Heather burst through the clutter of the online world with her hilarious and witty videos, which have garnered more than 300 million vi...

A Musical Tribute To Ava Gardner Opens Annual Festival Events

The opening night event of the Ava Gardner Museum’s annual Ava Gardner Festival is a musical tribute to the North Carolina native who grew up just outside of Smithfield. This year’s festival celebrates the 100th birthday of the legendary actress, and feat...

The Mesmerizing Magic of Jason Hudy

Mystery. Intrigue. Comedy. Bewilderment. Jason Hudy's ‘one-of-a-kind’ show will draw you into the intricate world of illusion. Jason will leave you baffled with his mesmerizing magic and laughing along with his comedic audienc...

Leadership conference to be held October 7

The eighth Live2Lead event, a half-day conference with world-class leadership experts sharing their wisdom with audiences around the world, will be held at The Clayton Center on Saturday, October 7. The local event is sponsored by Eric J. Schmieder, a Max...

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The Clayton Center is recruiting community members for the Scene Stealers, our active group of volunteers who assist with a variety of duties during our events. 

The Scene Stealers greet patrons, usher, scan tickets and assist in other areas throu...

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