The ninth annual Mill Stock Music & Arts Faire is seeking visual artists. The fair is open to artists working in paint, graphics, printmaking, drawing, sculpture, ceramics, glass, fiber, jewelry, woodwork, photography, mixed media, etc. The fair will take place from 10 a.m. till 6 p.m. June 6 in downtown Clayton. The booth fee for artists is $35, and the deadline to enter is May 27. For more information, call 320-8287 or send an e-mail to claytonvisualarts@rocketmail.com.

Music in Smithfield

Ragged Company will perform at 7:30 p.m. Friday, May 8, at Orchard House Booksellers, 117 N. 3rd St., Smithfield. Refreshments will be available. Summer hours at Orchard House are 7 a.m. till 8 p.m. Monday through Saturday.

Music in Selma

The next Country Tonight music show is scheduled for 7:45 p.m. Friday, May 8, at the Ice House Theatre, 112 N. Webb St., Selma. Doors open at 7 p.m. For more information, call (252) 237-6199.

Book signing

Sara Ann Bagdett and her grandmother, Ann Ragland, will sign copies of their book, “Sara’s Backyard,” from 1 till 3 p.m. Saturday, May 9, at Orchard House Booksellers, 117 N. 3rd St., Smithfield. The book is about the funny and interesting things that Sara’s animals do in her backyard.

Eddie Miles in Selma

Eddie Miles is coming to Selma with his tribute to country legends and Elvis Presley. He will perform at 8 p.m. May 8 and 1:40 p.m. May 9 at The Rudy Theatre, 300 N. Raiford St., Selma. For reservations, call 202-9927.

American Music Jubilee

Here’s the May schedule for the American Music Jubilee, the variety show in Selma: 7:40 p.m. May 9, 16, 23 and 30; and 1:40 p.m. May 14 and 16. Shows are at The Rudy Theatre, 300 N. Raiford St., Selma. For reservations, call 202-9927.

Concert series

The Paul A. Johnston Auditorium at Johnston Community College has announced its 2009-10 concert schedule. The acts are listed below by series. Country, bluegrass — Ralph Stanley & The Clinch Mountain Boys, Sept. 25, $25; Daily & Vincent, Feb. 12, $22.50; and Ronnie Milsap, March 20, $27.50. A season ticket to the country-bluegrass series is $60. Nostalgia series — “Satisfaction,” a Rolling Stones tribute, Oct. 24, $20; “Church Basement Ladies,” March 27, $27.50; and “Rock & Roll Heaven,” a tribute to Buddy Holly, Bobby Darin, Roy Orbison, Johnny Cash, James Brown and Ray Charles, April 16, $22.50. A season ticket to the nostalgia series is $55. Family series — “Henry & Mudge,” Sept. 27, $10; “Freedom Train,” Jan. 16, $10; and “Charlotte’s Web,” March 6, $10. A season ticket to the family series is $25. Signature series — “Maestros Unleashed,” Oct. 9, $25; Frank Vignola, Feb. 13, $20; and “Musical Melange,” April 18, $10. A season ticket to the maestros series is $45. Renewals are on sale now for current season-ticket holders. New season-ticket sales start June 1, and single-ticket sales start Aug. 3. For more information, call the auditorium box office at 209-2099.

‘Broadway Blast’

The Johnston County Chorale will present “Broadway Blast” at 8 p.m. Friday, May 8, at The Clayton Center, 111 E. 2nd St., Clayton. The show will feature songs from “A Chorus Line,” “Jersey Boys,” “Oliver,” “Oklahoma” and “Big River.” Chorale members are selling tickets for $10. Admission at the door will be $12.

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