Nantucket in Clayton
The 2008 Town Square Concert Series in Clayton will kick off May 15 with Nantucket. Local rock group Groove Pilot will open at 6 p.m. Nantucket will take the stage at 7. In 1977, Nantucket signed with Epic Records and released its first album the next year. The album included the hit “Heartbreaker,” and the band went on to open for such acts as KISS, Styx, Boston, Mother’s Finest and Journey. The May 15 concert will offer refreshments, including pizza, hot dogs, beer, wine and soft drinks. Town Square sits between West Main Street and South O’Neil and Fayetteville streets.

Bill Leslie in Clayton
The Clayton Historical Association will present “Bill Leslie: Tar Heel Tales and Tunes” at 3 p.m. Sunday, June 1, at The Clayton Center, 111 E. 2nd St., Clayton. Leslie, a native of Morganton, is a storyteller and musician. Tickets are $15 for general admission, $10 for Historical Association members and $8 for children 11 and younger. Tickets are available at 553-1737, online at theclaytoncenter.org and via e-mail at claytonNChistory@gmail.com.

Beach Ball is May 10
A Beach Ball to benefit the Johnston County Partnership for Children will be held from 7 till 11 p.m. Saturday, May 10, at the Agricultural Center, 2376 N.C. 210, Smithfield. The Embers will perform. Tickets are $50 and include heavy hors d’oeuvres, beverages and shag lessons. To purchase tickets, call the Partnership for Children at 938-2411, Ext. 101, or e-mail hberge@pfcjc.org.

Artwork in Clayton
Artwork by Clayton High School students is on display through May 30 at The Clayton Center, 111 E. 2nd St., Clayton. A reception for the artists will be held from 6 till 7:30 p.m. Thursday, May 8.

Broadway in Clayton
The Johnston County Chorale will present “A New Generation of Broadway” at 8 p.m. Thursday, May 8, at The Clayton Center, 111 E. 2nd St., Clayton. The production includes music from “The Phantom of the Opera,” Dreamgirls and other Broadway musicals. Tickets are $10 in advance and $13 at the door. Raffle tickets will be available. Prizes include an HDTV, a spa package and a golf package. For more information, call Marcia Murray at 601-5857.

Country music in Selma
The next Country Tonight Music Show is scheduled for 7:45 p.m. Friday, May 9, at The Ice House Theatre at Webb and Waddell streets in Selma. Nancy and Tammy Dail and the Country Roads Band will perform. Comedian Tater Roads will join them. Doors open at 7 p.m. General-admission seating is $10. Reserved seats are $12. For reservations, call (252) 237-6199.

Music in Smithfield
Ragged Company will perform at 7 p.m. Friday, May 9, at Orchard House Booksellers, 117 N. 3rd St., Smithfield. Admission is free.

Baker School of Dance
The Baker School of Dance will present its 29th spring production at 7 p.m. Saturday, May 10, in the Paul A. Johnston Auditorium at Johnston Community College, 245 College Road, Smithfield. For tickets, call the auditorium box office at 209-2099.

Kickin' Back
Kickin' Back at the Vineyard is scheduled from noon till 6 p.m. Saturday, May 10, at Hinnant Family Vineyards, 826 Pine Level-Micro Road, Pine Level. The festival will feature arts and crafts, wine tasting, raffles, door prizes and music by Kickin Grass, Digger Foot and the Flat Mountain Dulcimers. For more information, call 941-0530.

Eddie Miles in Selma
Eddie Miles will perform his tribute to Elvis at 2 and 8 p.m. Saturday, May 10, at The Rudy Theatre, 300 N. Raiford St., Selma. For ticket information, call 202-9927.

American Music Jubilee
Here are the May dates for the American Music Jubilee, a variety show at the Rudy Theatre in Selma: May 17, 22, 24 and 31. Matinees are at 1:40 p.m. Evening shows are at 7:40. For ticket prices and availability, call 202-9927.