Grammy-nominated jazz violinist Regina Carter and her quintet played at The Prizery on Friday night. Carter, who plays jazz and classical violin, is a winner of a MacArthur “Genius” Grant. Carter has shared the stage with Billy Joel and Dolly Parton and has recorded with Aretha Franklin, Mary J. Blige and Lauryn Hill. Oprah Winfrey’s magazine, O, and others have raved about her music.

Matthew Ballou, DaNiesha Carr, and Brandi Winstead bring the Robin Hood story to life in Halifax County High School's production of "The SOMEWHAT True Tale of Robin Hood." The show runs Thursday through Saturday at 8 p.m. in the high school auditorium. Tickets will be sold at the door.

Ralph Wileman was inspired to showcase the beauty of quilts and the considerable charity of the North Halifax Volunteer Fire Department after hearing the quilters’ story: They have donated more than $50,000 to the firehouse over the years thanks to their fine handiwork. Among the quilters is 92-year-old Jettie Waller of Nathalie. “North Halifax Quilting Ladies: Hand-quilting at its Finest” opens at The Prizery arts center next Sunday, March 21, 1-3 p.m. with a free reception just before the performance of the Rainier Piano Trio.

FAWNING LADIES: The Evil Prince John (Mark Aaron) is surrounded by the ladies who agree with his every word. They will be featured with the Prince when Halifax County High School's production of "The SOMEWHAT True Tale of Robin Hood" opens Thursday, March 18, at 8 p.m. for three performances. Front, Elizabeth Brogden, Amber Walton, and Lisa Knouse. Seated, Kaitlyn Puryear, Mark Aaron, and Sharonda Claiborne. Not pictured, Haven Simon.