MANN Center for the Arts

11/07/2025

Coming soon to the MANN Center for the Arts!

North Carolina Sunburst Pageant Presents Candyland Cuties
November 16, 2025 at 1PM
Pageants have been around for almost 50 years, and this preliminary is a perfect start on your pageant journey! Registration for the North Carolina Candyland Cuties Sunburst prelim is open until the day of the event, including registration at the door.

Learn more at sunburstbeauty.com, click ‘How To Enter’ then ‘Local’ and select North Carolina from the map.

10/30/2025

Miss Ashlee of My So Called Crafty Life is bringing a series of kids art workshops to the Center in December. Your young artists can learn hands-on techniques in the Lil' Elves Handmade Gifts Workshop, Little Wonders Holiday Sensory, Process Art and more.

Plus, an exciting Christmas at Hogwarts party for all our local witches and wizards!
Check our event calendar for the December 4 schedule and sign up today at https://manncenterarts.org/MissAshlee120425

10/29/2025

Our new signs are up!
The next time you visit the Center you'll see new signs on Horner and Weatherspoon, directional signs on our ADA ramp and back door, plus an updated monument sign on Bracken.
The new brand is part of our Vision of the Future, and you can learn more about the big plans at https://manncenterarts.org/about/vision/.

10/27/2025

The MANN Center for the Arts is a great place to host your next party, reception, workshop or fashion show. Rent our 300-seat theatre or an event room for smaller functions.

Explore our venue and get in touch with us about your next special event at:

Schedule your next concert, celebration, family reunion, business meeting, baby/bridal shower, workshop or special event at the MANN Center for the Arts.

10/26/2025

Don't miss out on today's fashion show at the Center!
Sunday, October 26th 2025
Doors Open at 3:30pm
Showtime at 4pm
$5 General Admission

Up Next at the Center: DRIP Fashion Show presented by Lee County Cultural Arts.

Developing Resilience, Inspiring Potential on Sunday, October 26 at 4PM featuring the Dream Team Youth Models.

TICKETED ADMISSION. Learn more at https://manncenterarts.org/.

10/22/2025

Up Next at the Center: DRIP Fashion Show presented by Lee County Cultural Arts.

Developing Resilience, Inspiring Potential on Sunday, October 26 at 4PM featuring the Dream Team Youth Models.

TICKETED ADMISSION. Learn more at https://manncenterarts.org/.

10/20/2025

Thank you to everyone who visited us over the weekend for Romantics and Reverence from the Lee County Community Orchestra. Be sure to check out their website at https://www.lccorch.org/concerts for details on their 2025-2026 season and learn about upcoming shows.

10/18/2025

Plan your visit to this weekend's Lee County Community Orchestra concerts. We're located at 507 N. Steele Street with parking entrances on Weatherspoon and Bracken Streets.

Parking is available in our lot and on side streets - please be mindful and courteous of our neighbors. If you're looking for dining options before or after the show, check out Visit Sanford's list at: https://visitsanfordnc.com/dining-and-drinks-sanford-nc/.

10/11/2025

Park & Ride to this year's Downtown Sanford StreetFest from the MANN Center for the Arts. Hop on the trolley at the Center and take a quick trip into Historic Downtown for all the fun.

The trolley runs continuously during the October 11 fest, with multiple drop-off points in the area. Come join us! Learn more:

09/29/2025

Let's step back in time to 2021 when the Lee County Community Orchestra opened their season with Mozart's Overture La Clemenza di Tito.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fedo0493QTY

This year, their season opens on October 18 with Romantics and Reverence, the first show in Echoes of Time. Check our events calendar at manncenterarts.org/events/ for more.

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