First Posted: 1/15/2010

RED SPRINGS The Red Springs Arts Council will meet at a new location from 7:30 to 9 p.m. Thursday.
The new location is at 110 E. Third Ave., near the towns community building.
Discussion will include planning for the annual outdoor street festival and other upcoming events. For information, call President Margie Labadie at (910) 734-3351.
The council takes requests from community arts and music teachers, Labadie said. We also welcome all community representatives interested in presenting ideas for a joint project or entertainment.
Council members are all area residents. New members are welcome and all meetings are open to the public, Labadie said.
Aside from assisting art and music educators and organizing the festival, the council brings performers in art, music and theater to local schools. The members also arrange transportation for school children to community arts performances.
Funding comes from the states Grassroots Art Program of the North Carolina Arts Council.