Photos from Wake on Stage 2026
Wake on Stage is a fun, high energy evening celebrating the arts. The party starts @ 6 with heavy hors d’oeuvres and open bar! At 7 we’ll move into the theatre for exciting performances by influencers from across Wake County.
Line-Up Includes
- The Wake County Commissioners featuring jazz artist Shana Tucker
- WRAL Meteorologist Chris Michaels on drums
- The Dawson Family Fun Time Band starring Jamie Dawson (Aspires Homes), Lynda Dawson & their daughters
- The Broughton High School Jazz Ensemble featuring Rep. Mike Schietzelt, NC House, on trumpet
- Raleigh City Councilperson Christina Jones performing a monologue
- Former Wake County Commissioner Sig Hutchinson performing “The World’s Greatest Magic Trick”
- Former WRAL Anchor Valonda Calloway performing a dance piece.
- Mayor William “Bill” Harris of Fuquay Varina on trumpet
- Wake County Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Robert P. Taylor performing a monologue
When & Where
Fuquay-Varina Arts Center
123 E. Vance Street, Fuquay-Varina, NC 27526
April 17, 2026
6-9 PM
Sponsors
Donna Heffring Brandi McCarn Gerew Chris & Jenn McEwen
Media Partners
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