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SPOTLIGHT: Girls Rock NC Camper Showcase


The Girls Rock NC Camper Showcase will be held at Local 506 on Friday, July 20.

If you haven’t heard of the nonprofit organization Girls Rock NC, your time has come. This group holds at its core a mission to empower women and girls through creative expression. The flagship program, NC Rock ‘n’ Roll Camp for Girls, is now in its ninth year.

During one week of camp, around 180 girls will come together, pick up an instrument, form a band and then perform their newly written songs for the community. In between band practices, the girls attend workshops on women’s history, image and identity, self-defense and more.

The organization works toward great diversity by providing a safe and socially challenging space for girls from all backgrounds to create together. Girls Rock offers scholarships for their summer camps and after-school programs; community members and local businesses are a huge part of this effort.

Come out and show your support for these new local musicians. The suggested donation is $5. The doors open at 6 p.m. and the show kicks off at 6:30.