
Great Music and Great Memories
Meherrin River
Arts Council About Us
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Why We Are Here
DEDicated to our community
In 1978, after perceiving a tremendous need for a performing arts series in the Emporia-Greensville area, a group of concerned citizens formed the Meherrin River Arts Council (MRAC). The MRAC–named after an historical river that runs right through the heart of the City of Emporia and Greensville County–took on the unusual task of bringing national-quality arts entertainment to a small-town setting.
What We Do
bringing world-class acts to you
The group’s goals have been two-fold: create a series that showcases a variety of entertainment styles and genres while keeping tickets affordable to all segments of the population. In fulfilling this mission, an annual concert series of four performances began in 1979. Over the past thirty-eight seasons, the MRAC has produced over 150 performances. Audiences have enjoyed everything from the opera and ballet to plays and symphonic concerts. National and international stars have brought the sounds of jazz, country, contemporary and popular music to the region.
Who We Are
OUR ALL VOLUNTEER BOARD
Officers
Wilson Clary, President
Steve Bloom, First VP
Meredith Thomas, Second VP
Gene Wiley, Third VP
Jean Cobb, Treasurer
Katie Richardson, Secretary
Directors
Diana Blick
Earl Blick
Whitney Bloom
Steve Browder
Peggy Martin
Scott Martin
Barbara Moore
Mark Novey
Kendall Nunnally
Linwood Pope
Brenda Pultz
Betsy Robinson
Missi Sadler
Tom Slippy
Debbie Thien
Allen Thomas
Robin Whitman