215 N. Main Street
Roxboro, NC 27573
336-597-1709
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Kirby Theater
The crown jewel of the arts program is the historic Kirby Theater, a Person County government property, located on Main Street in historic uptown Roxboro. From its large-scale seating for over 850 concert-goers to its grand interior featuring tremendous hand painted murals, patrons are visually dazzled even before the show begins. Once a thriving movie palace, the Kirby is the main location for a large portion of arts programming hosting such names as Branford Marsalis, The Count Basie Orchestra and many more.

Simply Sinatra
Starring Steve Lippia & 10 piece band Thursday, September 25, 2008 7:30pm
With great stage presence, charm and ease, Steve Lippia
will take you back to the great era of music standards
such as “Oh, Lady Be Good”, “Come Rain
or Come Shine”, "I’ve Got You Under My
Skin” and others. Steve will be joined on stage
by an awesome 10 piece band, led by the former conductor
of the Ray Charles Orchestra. This will be a high energy
night to kick off this season.
First Baptist of Ivy Gap
Saturday, October 25, 2008
7:30pm
“First Baptist of Ivy Gap” is a wonderful comedy that has you laughing one moment, and next tugs at your heart strings. Written much in the style of “Steel Magnolias,”, you see 6 women in 1945 and again in 1970. They are all members of the First Baptist Church of Ivy Gap, Tennessee. It is a great evening for everyone.
On Golden Pond
Directed by David Wright Saturday, November 15, 2008
7:30pm
This heartfelt story is about an aging couple, Ethel and Norman Thayer, who spend each summer at their home on Golden Pond. They are visited by daughter Chelsea with her fiancé, where they drop off his rebellious son. The story explores, among other things, the relationship, that Chelsea had with her father growing up, as well as what can happen to a couple in the later years of a long marriage.
Buddy Holly
Monday, February 2, 2009
7:30pm
“Rave On!” is being billed as “The Buddy Holly Concert That Never Was” and features the hottest Buddy around, Billy McGuigan, backed by some of the best musicians in the business. Buddy Holly played rock and roll for only two short years, but the wealth of material he recorded in that time made a major and lasting impact on popular music. Holly was an innovator who wrote his own material. Join us for this tribute.
The Frank Kimbrough Trio, Jazz and Michael Brown“Sound & Sight II” Saturday, March 14, 2009
7:30pm
New York jazz pianist Frank Kimbrough will join talents with Michael Brown in a unique mix of “Sound and Sight”.
“Sound” will be provided by the excellent jazz styling of Mr. Kimbrough: instructor at the Juilliard School of Music, dynamic pianist, composer and recording artist along with his trio.

“Sight” will take the form of an on stage visual improvisation of paint and canvas by Michael Brown, outstanding muralist and artist from Chapel Hill North Carolina. The two will be inspired by each other’s energy to create a unique artistic work.
Bonus Concert Community
Choir of Person
“A Concert for the Christmas Season” December 12 & 13, 2008
7:30pm
Roxboro Baptist Church
This annual concert has delighted audiences for many years. This fifty plus voice chorus will present beautiful seasonal favorites as sounds of Christmas permeate the beautiful sanctuary of the Roxboro Baptist Church. Make plans to attend this fine event. No Admission Charge - Love Offering will be taken.
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