Community Connections: Performance and Lecture Series bridges Elizabeth City State University and community. Our mission is to produce cultural experiences which can be enjoyed by students, faculty, and staff, as well as the community at large. Our past guests include: Nikki Giovanni, Terrence J, Kierra Sheard, 9th Wonder, the Virginia Symphony, Leila Fadel, Tshombe Shelby, Marc Hill, the cast of A Different World, and the US Navy Band. Join us for our next event!
Music performance

A Different World Cast

Band

 

Community Connections 2025 flyer

 

 

February 10, 2026

From the Gridiron to Galaxies - Dr. Dakotah Tyler, Astrophysicist

Enjoy a night under the Stars at the ECSU Planetarium!

6:00pm - 8:00pm

FREE Registration
Jimmy R. Jenkins Sr. Science Center

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April 14, 2026

The John Coltrane/Miles Davis Centennial Celebration

The Elizabeth City State University Jazz Ensemble with guest artist: Dr. Steven Cunningham, Cedric Easton and more.

7:00pm - 9:00pm
FREE Registration
Mickey L. Burnim Fine Arts Center, Floyd L. Robinson Auditorium

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April 21, 2026

Inside the Fire of Freedom with Author David Cecelski

Historian has written several award-winning books and hundreds of articles about history, culture and politics on the NC Coast.

6:00pm-7:30pm

FREE Registration
Walter N. & Henrietta B. Ridley Student Center, Theater 206

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Sponsored and supported by a combination of ECSU student fees, gifts, and a private donation from Mrs. Phyllis Bosomworth, former member of the ECSU Board of Trustees.