The Carolina Civic Center Historic Theater is a beautifully-restored treasure listed on the National Register of Historic Places that offers visitors a unique and visually stunning experience. The theater is located at 315 North Chestnut Street in the heart of downtown Lumberton. First opened in 1928 as a vaudeville and silent film house, the theater offers a wide array of programming including live touring performances, original productions, art exhibits, films, special events and rentals.
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Auditions: Annie the Musical

Auditions Annie   3pm-Feb. 10th 2019 The Carolina Civic Center celebrates one of the longest-running shows in Broadway history – Annie! Annie shines her light on everyone she meets—from her fellow orphans to gruff millionaire Oliver “Daddy” Warbucks. This classic story of a young girl filled with optimism, overcoming adversity, features a beloved score of […]

Farewell Angelina

Farewell Angelina 7pm Saturday February 16 Named after a haunting Bob Dylan song, Farewell Angelina is an all-female country group with four powerhouse vocalists, dynamic songwriters and badass multi-instrumentalists. Their stellar blend of heart-stopping harmonies over blazing double violins and guitars has earned soaring praise across the board. Roughstock calls them a "Superstar Act... with […]

$10 – $25

“Al: My Brother” Documentary Film

Documentary Film Premiere of “Al: My Brother” 7pm Thursday March 7 "AL: MY BROTHER" is the true story of white civil rights activist/attorney Alan McSurely, and his over 50-year battle against racism and white supremacy. At age 82 today, McSurely has worked alongside Dr. Martin Luther King, Stokely Carmichael and Floyd McKissick, among other civil […]

$5

My Time to Shine Talent Competition

THIS SHOW HAS SOLD OUT - GOOD LUCK TO ALL OF THE CONTESTANTS! Annual My Time to Shine Talent Competition 7pm Saturday March 16 Our hugely popular –and very competitive- talent competition.  Includes all categories of talent – from singing and dancing to instrumental and more.  Auditions will be held to determine who gets to […]

$15

Public Dance Workshop with La Patronal

Carolina Civic Center 315 North Chestnut Street, Lumberton

When La Patronal visits the theater on Saturday March 30, 2019 from Peru to share their authentic Peruvian festival music with a 7pm performance, they also will be offering a free community dance workshop that afternoon. An amazing opportunity to learn about a different culture! FOLLOW THIS LINK TO LEARN MORE ABOUT THE EVENING PERFORMANCE. […]

FREE and open to the public

La Patronal

La Patronal 7pm Saturday March 30 La Patronal is a unique brass band from Lima, Peru. Rooted in the tradition of ‘fiestas populares’ or town fairs common in rural villages across Latin America, La Patronal honors these gatherings, which celebrate tradition through fireworks, dancing, and religious images. La Patronal members are direct descendants of rural […]

$10 – $15

Hawley Magic

Carolina Civic Center 315 North Chestnut Street, Lumberton

Hawley Magic are internationally renowned illusionists, Jonathan and Trisha Hawley.  They were a finalist on America’s Got Talent, featured in the UK on the award winning TV show The Cruise, were nominated Princess Cruise Lines Entertainers of the Year, starred in the world’s biggest magic convention in Blackpool, England, and were resident illusionist on board […]

$20

Satchmo: Tribute to Louis Armstrong

Satchmo: Tribute to Louis Armstrong 7pm Saturday April 27 Satchmo  is the latest sensation to hit the entertainment scene today!  Virtuoso trumpeter Dean Simms, as Satchmo, is the leader of this awesome band.  Along with his uncanny re-creation of Louis Armstrong,  Dean has performed or recorded lead trumpet with many famous acts, such as the […]

$10 – $25

Christmas Show Auditions

Carolina Civic Center 315 North Chestnut Street, Lumberton

It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the year! Do you know any talented individuals that enjoy singing, dancing, and being in the spot light? If so, please share this information with them. The Carolina Civic hosts AUDITIONS for its 8th Annual "A Robeson County Christmas Show" original production. Directed by the theater’s resident artist, Kendrix […]

Wilmington on Fire Documentary Film

Carolina Civic Center 315 North Chestnut Street, Lumberton

As part of the theater's "Films That Matter" Series, a screening of the powerful film "Wilmington on Fire." Wilmington on Fire (synopsis): Rosewood has long been infamous, but Wilmington came first and was even more devastating in its effects. In 1898, Wilmington was North Carolina's largest city, with a majority black population, a thriving black middle class, and a biracial Republican-Populist […]

$5