FOOD & DRINK
Vegas comes to Wilson
Friday, April 19 was another special night at the Edna Boykin Cultural Center as the Boykin Series 26 presented its final show, “The Ultimate Vegas Variety Show” starring Las Vegas’ top impersonators, the Edwards twins Eddie and Anthony. Impersonations included Elton John, Cher, Dolly Parton, Billy Joel, Joe Cocker and Barbara Streisand along with puppets Kermit the Frog and the […] The post Vegas comes to Wilson first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Vaughan’s Jewelers: 75 years, three generations, countless smiles
This story appears in the inaugural edition of the Times’ new magazine, Wilsonian. In April of 1949, Harvey Vaughan opened a small shop in downtown Wilson that specialized in watch repair, musical instruments and vinyl records. The shop also carried a small amount of jewelry. Now 75 years and two generations later, the business is still going strong with no […] The post Vaughan’s Jewelers: 75 years, three generations, countless smiles first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Garden Party moves indoors this year
Preservation of Wilson is bringing the beauty of the outdoors inside for its 2024 Garden Party. Come Sunday, May 5, from 2-4 p.m. to the Wilson Arts Center, 204 Nash St. S., and wander through displays created by area florists while also enjoying food, drinks and music by the Chan Hall Jazz Trio. The florists will be competing for a […] The post Garden Party moves indoors this year first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Whirligig conservationists keep magic moving with annual repairs
Wilson is known for the whirligigs, large kinetic sculptures made by Vollis Simpson. They spin all year long, like a windmill, but it's not as effortless as it might seem. Dedicated conservationists conduct routine maintenance checks two to four times a year to ensure the longevity of the iconic sculptures.
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