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🎭 Prepare for a Night of Fun and Laughter with Steve Brogan! 🎭Join us on January 31st in The Lakey Ballroom for an unfor...
01/17/2025

🎭 Prepare for a Night of Fun and Laughter with Steve Brogan! 🎭

Join us on January 31st in The Lakey Ballroom for an unforgettable evening with Steve Brogan, a nationally awarded ventriloquist who has captivated audiences on Good Morning America, PBS, and The Fox Network! Known for bringing his characters to life and involving the audience in his act, Steve guarantees a night filled with laughter and entertainment that’s FUN for all ages!

🎟️ Tickets are $50 (+ tax and fees) and include:
✨ Heavy hors d’oeuvres featuring:
Mini charcuterie boards
Roast beef crostinis
Deep-fried veggies with sweet chili sauce
Risotto balls with marinara
Mini desserts
🍿 Plus, popcorn with customizable toppings at the bar!
🎤 Don’t miss this one-of-a-kind experience! Enjoy an evening of laughter, delicious food, and unforgettable memories.

📅 When: January 31st
📍 Where: The Lakey Ballroom

🎟️ Grab your tickets now before they’re gone!

Steve Brogan mixes stand-up comedy, puppetry, audience participation, improv, along with his astonishing voice manipulations, all to the benefit of comedy-se...

12/19/2024

🎶 "All I want for Christmas is… tickets to The Walker Center!" 🎁✨

Stuck on what to get the person who has everything? Or maybe you’re a last-minute shopper looking for the perfect gift? 🎄 Look no further!

From side-splitting comedy to elegant ballroom dancing, stunning shadow dancers, and the vibrant sounds of a real Bourbon Street band, The Walker Center has something for everyone on your list. 🎭🎷💃

🎁 Give the gift of live entertainment this holiday season and make memories that last a lifetime!

🎟️ Purchase tickets today at:
👉 www.walkercenteronline.org

Make this holiday season unforgettable with the magic of live performances. 🎄✨

Delight your loved ones this holiday season by giving them an early Christmas gift—a ticket to the enchanting Grand Ol' ...
12/19/2024

Delight your loved ones this holiday season by giving them an early Christmas gift—a ticket to the enchanting Grand Ol' Christmas Show! This festive event will take place tonight, December 19, at the beautifully decorated Walker Center. It's the perfect opportunity to immerse yourself in the holiday cheer and enjoy a delightful evening of music and celebration. Don't miss out on this unforgettable experience! To secure your tickets for tonight’s performance, simply call the box office at 336-838-6260. Join us in spreading the joy of Christmas!🎄 🎁

Turn up the holiday spirit and make unforgettable memories! 🎅✨ Secure your tickets for the spectacular Grand Ol' Christm...
12/18/2024

Turn up the holiday spirit and make unforgettable memories! 🎅✨ Secure your tickets for the spectacular Grand Ol' Christmas Show tomorrow night, December 19, at The Walker Center. Treat yourself and someone special to an enchanting evening of entertainment!

Call the box office at 336-838-6260 or visit https://bit.ly/3ZZGBEv to grab your tickets. Why not delight in the magic of Christmas together? 🎄🎁

🎅🎤 Make this Christmas unforgettable!Join us for The Grand Ol’ Christmas Show on December 19th at The Walker Center.🎄 A ...
12/17/2024

🎅🎤 Make this Christmas unforgettable!

Join us for The Grand Ol’ Christmas Show on December 19th at The Walker Center.
🎄 A night of timeless Christmas classics, hilarious sketch comedy, and unforgettable performances by Blue Water Highway and a stellar cast of artists from Texas!

🍴 Pair your night with our dinner service for a special holiday. The menu includes a kale salad with a maple bacon vinaigrette. Enjoy ham and slow-roasted prime rib with au jus and horseradish crema, with potatoes au gratin, haricot vert, and a squash and corn casserole for the main course. House-made bread accompanies the meal and ends with a sugar cookie cheesecake. Additional desserts will also be available, including a gluten-free option.

🎟️ Get your tickets now: walkercenteronline.org or call 336-838-6260.

✨ Last night was pure magic! ✨ Direct from Sweden – The Music of ABBA brought the house down at The Walker Center! 🎶💃Fro...
11/22/2024

✨ Last night was pure magic!
✨ Direct from Sweden – The Music of ABBA brought the house down at The Walker Center! 🎶💃

From the first note to the encore, the audience was on their feet—dancing, singing, and reliving cherished memories. 💖 Guests left with smiles, laughter, and a renewed sense of joy. One attendee even called it one of the top 10 performances EVER at The Walker Center!

Thank you to everyone who came out and made it a night to remember. Let’s keep the energy going—tell us your favorite song from last night in the comments! 🌟


📸:Belle Media

Don’t be a ‘turkey’ and miss out on the party! 🦃🎶 Experience an unforgettable night of music and dining at The Walker Ce...
11/14/2024

Don’t be a ‘turkey’ and miss out on the party! 🦃🎶

Experience an unforgettable night of music and dining at The Walker Center! On Thursday, November 21, 2024, join us for Direct from Sweden – The Music of ABBA, a spectacular tribute show sponsored by Hampton Inn and Holiday Inn Express. With vibrant costumes and ABBA’s biggest hits like “Dancing Queen,” “Mamma Mia,” and “Take a Chance on Me,” this live concert promises a night full of nostalgia and fun. Doors open at 7:00 PM, and the show begins at 7:30 PM. Buy your tickets now at https://www.walkercenteronline.org/season-shows/direct-from-sweden-the-music-of-abba/.

Start the evening in style with our exclusive pre-show dinner! Join us at 6:00 PM for a delectable buffet featuring prime rib, Swedish meatballs, seasonal sides, and more. This dinner is the perfect way to kick off your evening, offering a delightful spread that’s sure to satisfy before the show begins.
Dinner Details:
Time: 6:00 PM
Reservation: Dinner requires a separate reservation. Call the Box Office at 336-838-6260 to reserve your spot!

Gobble up your tickets today for a night filled with great food, iconic music, and unforgettable memories! Don’t miss out – reserve your dinner and show tickets now!

🛳️ Mystery Solved! 🛳️On Saturday, September 28, 2024, The Walker Center hosted its first-ever Murder Mystery event, “Cru...
10/10/2024

🛳️ Mystery Solved! 🛳️

On Saturday, September 28, 2024, The Walker Center hosted its first-ever Murder Mystery event, “Cruisin’ for Clues”, and it was an unforgettable night of intrigue, suspense, and delicious food! 🍽️ Guests enjoyed cocktails and a surf-and-turf dinner before stepping into the shoes of detectives to solve the thrilling case. Working in teams, the audience formed their own detective agencies to uncover the clues and identify the culprit before the killer could sail away free! 🔍⚓

A big congratulations to the winning team! 🎉 We can't wait to see your dance moves at our upcoming Salsa Dance lessons in March! 💃🕺

Check out some of the best moments from the night below! 📸⬇️

📸: Belle Media

🕵️‍♀️ Step aboard for a night of mystery at The Walker Center this saturday! 🛳️Join us on Saturday, September 28, 2024, ...
09/26/2024

🕵️‍♀️ Step aboard for a night of mystery at The Walker Center this saturday! 🛳️

Join us on Saturday, September 28, 2024, for Cruisin' for Clues, a thrilling murder mystery theatre experience! Become the detective and work to solve the crime before the night ends. Will you crack the case, or will the killer sail away free? ⚓🔍

🍹 Cocktails: 6:00 PM
🍽️ Dinner: 7:00 PM
🎭 Show: 7:30 Pm

Dinner Menu:
- Main Entree: Steak and salmon with a cream sauce, served with risotto and vegetables 🥩🐟
- First Course: Mixed greens with oranges, almonds, goat cheese, and honey balsamic dressing 🥗
- Dessert: Dark chocolate cheesecake with raspberry compote 🍮

Dress code: Cruise Casual– set sail in style and comfort! 🛥️

Don’t miss this unforgettable evening! Secure your tickets now by calling 336-838-6260 or visit (https://bit.ly/47rKhBf).

🔪 Can you solve the mystery?



Sponsored By: Midtown Garden Market

🎤 Unforgettable Night with Lee Greenwood at The Walker Center 🇺🇸Last Thursday, the legendary Lee Greenwood delivered a n...
09/24/2024

🎤 Unforgettable Night with Lee Greenwood at The Walker Center 🇺🇸
Last Thursday, the legendary Lee Greenwood delivered a night to remember at The Walker Center! Fans were taken on a nostalgic journey through his greatest hits, with the highlight of the evening being a powerful rendition of “God Bless the USA” on its 40th anniversary. In a truly touching moment, Mr. Greenwood invited all military personnel and veterans to stand, receiving a heartfelt round of applause from the audience.

Missed this incredible night? Don’t worry—our next show is just around the corner! 🛳️ Cruisin’ for Clues is happening this Saturday, September 28th. Get ready for a thrilling evening of mystery and suspense, paired with an exquisite dinner menu:
First Course: Mixed greens with oranges, almonds, goat cheese, and honey balsamic dressing 🥗
Main Entrée: Steak and salmon with a cream sauce, served with risotto and vegetables 🥩🐟
Dessert: Dark chocolate cheesecake with raspberry compote 🍮

Doors open at 6:00 PM with cocktails, followed by dinner at 7:00 PM, and the show begins at 7:30 PM.
Dress in your cruise casual attire and join us for a night of fun and intrigue!

For more details, contact the box office at 336-838-6260 or visit our website at www.walkercenteronline.org.


📸:Belle Media

🕵️‍♀️Step aboard for a night of mystery at The Walker Center, one week from tonight! 🛳️Join us on Saturday, September 28...
09/21/2024

🕵️‍♀️Step aboard for a night of mystery at The Walker Center, one week from tonight! 🛳️

Join us on Saturday, September 28, 2024, for Cruisin' for Clues, a thrilling murder mystery theatre experience! Become the detective and work to solve the crime before the night ends. Will you crack the case, or will the killer sail away free? ⚓🔍

🍹 Cocktails: 6:00 PM
🍽️ Dinner: 7:00 PM
🎭 Show: 7:30 Pm

Dinner Menu:
- Main Entree: Steak and salmon with a cream sauce, served with risotto and vegetables 🥩🐟
- First Course: Mixed greens with oranges, almonds, goat cheese, and honey balsamic dressing 🥗
- Dessert: Dark chocolate cheesecake with raspberry compote 🍮

Dress code: Cruise Casual– set sail in style and comfort! 🛥️

Don’t miss this unforgettable evening! Secure your tickets now by calling 336-838-6260 or visit (https://bit.ly/47rKhBf).

🔪 Can you solve the mystery?



Sponsored by: Midtown Garden Market

09/19/2024

🇺🇸Lee Greenwood has arrived at The Walker Center🇺🇸 Last chance to buy your tickets come out tonight and see country. Legend Lee Greenwood at the Walker Center!  doors open at 7:00 p.m. and the show starts at 7:30 p.m.

🕵️‍♀️ Step aboard for a night of mystery at The Walker Center! 🛳️Join us on Saturday, September 28, 2024, for Cruisin' f...
09/18/2024

🕵️‍♀️ Step aboard for a night of mystery at The Walker Center! 🛳️

Join us on Saturday, September 28, 2024, for Cruisin' for Clues, a thrilling murder mystery theatre experience! Become the detective and work to solve the crime before the night ends. Will you crack the case, or will the killer sail away free? ⚓🔍

🍹 Cocktails: 6:00 PM
🍽️ Dinner: 7:00 PM
🎭 Show: 7:30 Pm

Dinner Menu:
- Main Entree: Steak and salmon with a cream sauce, served with risotto and vegetables 🥩🐟
- First Course: Mixed greens with oranges, almonds, goat cheese, and honey balsamic dressing 🥗
- Dessert: Dark chocolate cheesecake with raspberry compote 🍮

Dress code: Cruise Casual– set sail in style and comfort! 🛥️

Don’t miss this unforgettable evening! Secure your tickets now by calling 336-838-6260 or visit (https://bit.ly/47rKhBf).

🔪 Can you solve the mystery?



Sponsored by: Midtown Garden Market

09/17/2024

🇺🇸🎶 Lee Greenwood is coming to The Walker Center on the campus of Wilkes Community College! 🎶🇺🇸

Join us for an unforgettable evening as Lee Greenwood opens our 2024-2025 season on Thursday, September 19, 2024! 🎤 With seven #1 hits and 25 charted singles, including the iconic "God Bless the USA," it's a night of music you won't want to miss! 🎸 Doors open at 7:00 P.M., and the show starts at 7:30 P.M.

🎟️ Plus, make the night even more special with our pre-show dinner featuring a delicious buffet menu: 🍖 Prime rib, roasted pork loin, broccoli & cheese casserole, mashed potatoes, roasted summer vegetables. 🥗 Harvest Crunch Lettuce salad with blueberries, strawberries, goat cheese, toasted almonds, and berry vinaigrette. 🍰 Topped off with Hummingbird cake and blackberry compound for dessert!

Dinner is sold separately from the price of admission. Call the box office at 336-838-6260 for more information or to save your seat.

Check out this special message from Lee himself inviting you to join us! ⬇️

📅 Mark your calendars and grab your tickets now for a night of great food and even better music! Click the link to purchase your tickets now! https://bit.ly/4gvqtRk 🎟️



Sponsored by: Carolina West Wireless

🎖️🇺🇸 Celebrate Labor Day with a Tribute to American Heroes! 🇺🇸🎖️This Labor Day, honor our brave military and veterans wi...
09/02/2024

🎖️🇺🇸 Celebrate Labor Day with a Tribute to American Heroes! 🇺🇸🎖️
This Labor Day, honor our brave military and veterans with an unforgettable evening at The Walker Center! 🎸✨ Join us as we welcome the legendary Lee Greenwood, known for his iconic hit "God Bless the USA."

Special Offer: In recognition of your service, we're offering a 10% military discount on tickets!

📅 Date: September 19, 2025
📍 Location: The Walker Center

Don’t miss this chance to enjoy an inspiring performance and celebrate our nation's heroes. Secure your tickets now at by calling our box office at 336-838-6260. 🎟️

✨ What an unforgettable night at The Walker Center! Our first-ever Lakey Ballroom Series performance, featuring the incr...
08/26/2024

✨ What an unforgettable night at The Walker Center! Our first-ever Lakey Ballroom Series performance, featuring the incredible Presley Barker, filled the room with warmth and melody. 🎶 The intimate dinner-theater style setup was a hit with everyone in attendance, and we were proud to recognize the generous donors who contributed to The Next Act Campaign for The Walker Center.

🎸 If you missed Presley Barker's performance, don't worry! He'll be taking the stage again at Wilkes Community College's 60th Birthday Celebration on Saturday, September 7th. 🎉 This is a free concert, with food available for purchase onsite. Gates open at 5:00 p.m., and Presley will kick off the evening at 6:00 p.m., followed by Scythian and a fantastic fireworks show. You won’t want to miss it!

🎭 And don't forget to mark your calendars for the next Lakey Ballroom Series event on Saturday, September 28th—Cruisin' For Clues, a Murder Mystery where you'll "step on board" for a night of intrigue and excitement! This dinner-theater experience will feature a delicious surf and turf meal of steak and salmon. Tickets are $50 plus tax and fees. Don't miss out on this unique night of fun! 🚢✨



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🎟️ Don't Miss Out on a Delicious Evening at The Walker Center! 🍽️Have you heard? Dinners before our season shows are not...
08/12/2024

🎟️ Don't Miss Out on a Delicious Evening at The Walker Center! 🍽️

Have you heard? Dinners before our season shows are not sold out! 🌟 Now's your chance to indulge in a gourmet meal before enjoying world-class entertainment.

Our pre-show dinners are a wait staff-served buffet featuring Prime Rib, another savory meat, 2-3 vegetable options, fresh salad, homemade bread, and a delectable dessert—all for just $50.83 per person, including tax and fees.

✨ Special Offer: If you purchase dinner for the entire season, the price averages out to just $44.23 per meal!
Remember, dinners are available on a per-show basis, so you don't have to commit to the entire season. However, you must have a ticket to the performance following the dinner.

📅 Reserve your spot today by calling the Box Office at 336-838-6260 and treat yourself to an unforgettable evening of fine dining and entertainment at The Walker Center!

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292 First Citizens Bank Lane
Wilkesboro, NC
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Monday 12pm - 5pm
Tuesday 12pm - 5pm
Wednesday 12pm - 5pm
Thursday 12pm - 5pm
Friday 11am - 3pm

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The Walker Center

The John A. Walker Community Center is proud to be this region’s premier venue for cultural experiences in Wilkes County and surrounding areas and to serve as the preferred gathering place for meetings, weddings, receptions, conventions, banquets, and parties.

The Walker Center was created to address Wilkes Community College’s mission components of culture, business, industry, and training. Dr. David Daniel, WCC president at the time, took the lead in the effort to construct the center and WCC’s Foundation, the development arm of the institution, embarked on a fundraising drive that would raise $2.2 million.

In March of 1983, ground was broken on the building thanks to the 1,500 donors who contributed to the vision of the center. When construction was completed, WCC was enhanced by a 33,000 square foot building that featured an 1,100 seat auditorium, lobby, backstage area, and management area.

The dedication and ribbon cutting were held on August 24, 1984 and featured the opening performance of Gordon MacRae and Anna Maria Alberghetti. On October 24 of that same year, WCC Theatre held its production of “The Music Man” in the center as a special performance for alumni.