Wake County Leaders Showcase Talents at Wake on Stage

0:00It's March 27. Welcome to Durham News Today, powered by AI. I'm Corey with the story. United Arts of Wake County is hosting Wake On Stage on April 17 at the Foucai Verena Arts Center. The evening kicks off with a party at 6 p.m. featuring heavy horde herbs and an open bar, followed by performances starting at 7 p.m. tickets, cost $100 each. This fundraiser spotlights local leaders, showing off their talents in music, dance, and more. You'll see Wake County commissioners jamming with jazz artist Shayna Tucker, W-A-L-A, more L-medirologist, Chris Michaels on drums, and the Dawson family band, with real estate pro Jamie Dawson and his relatives. High school students from Broughton join in with their jazz ensemble, backed by representative Mike Sheetzelt on trumpet. Raleigh City Councilmember Christina Jones delivers a monologue while former commissioners C. Hutchinson pulls off a magic trick. Foucai Verena Mayor Bill Harris plays trumpet, Wake School Superintendent Robert P. Taylor

1:03shares a monologue, X-W-R-A-L anchor, Belinda Calloway, dances, and other officials round out the fun lineup. Expect a lively night celebrating community talent and supporting the arts, with W-R-A-L as a media sponsor grabbed tickets soon before they sell out.