Archive for January, 2012

Be Part of the “Wonder”! Carousel Center for Abused Children’s Presents its 9th Annual Gala

Tuesday, January 31st, 2012

The Carousel Center for Abused Children is pleased to announce that the 2012 Gala will take place Saturday, March 17th, 2012 at Thalian Hall in downtown Wilmington, NC.

“This year’s theme is ‘One Hit Wonders’.”, says April Scott, Executive Director for the Carousel Center. “It will be night of fun as local ‘celebrities’ lip sync and dance to the songs you know and love.”

For the second year in a row, patrons will also have the opportunity to bid on original artwork by George Pocheptsov. A preview of the art as well as online bidding begins February 16th on our website, www.carouselcenter.org. In-person bids will continue until the intermission of the gala show (approximately 9:00 pm on March 17th).

Tickets are on sale now for the Reception and Gala. This pre-show event runs from 6:00 p.m. until 7:45 p.m. and includes heavy hors d’oeuvres, open bar and admission into the show. The cost for the Reception and Show ticket is $100 and can be purchased by calling the Carousel Center at 910-254-9898 or sending a tax deductible check made out to: The Carousel Center, 1501 Dock Street Wilmington, NC 28401

Curtain time for the show is at 8:00 p.m. “Show only” tickets will be available at Thalian Hall Box Office (910-343-3364) beginning February 15th. Tickets can be purchase for $50. A limited number of slightly obstructed view tickets will also be sold for $25.

For online ticket sales, please click here Tickets for “One Hit Wonders” may be purchased online by clicking here.

For more information:
Web: http://carouselcenter.org/
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Carousel-Center/192449620786663

Phone: 910-254-9898

Reporting suspected child abuse mandatory

Wednesday, January 11th, 2012

Please click on the following newslink as written by the Carousel Center’s own April Scott and published by the Wilmington Star News

http://www.starnewsonline.com/article/20120111/ARTICLES/120119958/0/FRONTPAGE?p=1&tc=pg&tc=ar

2012 Gala Call For Acts!

Tuesday, January 10th, 2012


Have you ever wanted to be on stage at Thalian Hall but didn’t think you had “what it took?”

Now is your chance…

and it is for a great cause!

The Carousel Center for Abused Children’s 2012 Gala Committee is looking for acts to perform during its “One Hit Wonder” stage event on March 17th beginning at 8:00 p.m. on the main stage at Thalian Hall.  This is a lip-syncing event so no actual singing talent is needed. Grab some friends or co-workers and work up a 2-3 minute act to the beat of a song everyone will know and love. Veteran theater production expert Steve Vernon can assist your group in fine tuning your act for maximum audience applause.

The time commitment is relatively low.  A run through will be scheduled at the Tileston Center on March 12th or 13th or our production crew can come to you.

In addition, a full cast rehearsal will take place the evening of the 15th.

All cast members can purchase a $25.00 cast pass which includes admission to the Red Carpet Reception (heavy hors d-oeuvres and open bar) as well as a CD copy of the show. 

Encourage friends and family to attend the show and cheer you on. Tickets are $50 each (slightly obstructed view tickets $25).


If you’d like more information, please call Anna Murphy at 910-512-9100.



2012 Carousel Center Gala – One Hit Wonders!

Thursday, January 5th, 2012
  • When
    Saturday, March 17, 2012
  • Time
    7:00pm until 10:00pm
  • One Hit Wonders” will be held at Thalian Hall on Saturday, March 17, 2012. Local “celebrities” will perform to their favorite song or performer. Truly one of the community highlights of the year, this
    year’s show promises to be one you don’t want to miss!
  • We are currently seeking a few more acts for the show. 
  • For tickets and sponsor information, email April Scott, Executive Director at
    april.scott@carouselcenter.org