The Walker Center

10/09/2026

Tomorrow night, Presley Barker is coming home.

The Wilkes County native and Wilkes Community College alumnus returns to The Walker Center stage for Roots Run Deep: An Evening with Presley Barker.

There's still time to get your tickets. Join us tomorrow night, October 10, for a hometown performance you won't want to miss.

🎟️ Get your tickets at WalkerCenterOnline.org or call 336-838-6260.

Come see what happens when the ghost light goes out, and the stage lights come on.

10/08/2026

👢 Around here, even our newsletter has a shoe collection.

From high heels to cowboy boots, with a pair of detective shoes waiting in the wings, The Shoe Must Go On keeps you in the loop at The Walker Center.

This edition: Presley Barker’s homecoming, Southern comfort food, and a dinner with a suspicious twist. 🔎

Take a peek, then subscribe for show news, sneak peeks, and a little fun from Tabitha.

Read the newsletter and subscribe: https://mailchi.mp/wilkescc/the-shoe-must-go-on-14012041

10/03/2026

We couldn’t agree more!

Dirt Road Country Music has named Presley Barker an “Artist You Need to Know”, and you have the chance to see him LIVE at The Walker Center!

A hometown favorite and an incredible talent, Presley takes the Walker Center stage for Roots Run Deep: Presley Barker Live on Saturday, October 10.

Come see for yourself why people are taking notice.

🎟️ Get your tickets today at WalkerCenterOnline.org or call 336-838-6260.

10/01/2026

09/30/2026

The Boots Are Coming Out for Presley Barker! - https://mailchi.mp/wilkescc/presleybarker

09/29/2026

Roots run deep. This one leads home.

Presley Barker is coming to The Walker Center on October 10 for a night celebrating incredible music and the roots that helped shape it.

A Wilkes County native and nationally recognized guitarist, Presley is bringing it home for Roots Run Deep: Presley Barker, and we can’t wait to welcome him to the Walker Center stage. Make a night of it with our optional pre-show dinner featuring country favorites and house-made fruit cobbler before the music begins.

🎸 Roots Run Deep: Presley Barker
📅 Saturday, October 10
📍 The Walker Center
🎟️ Tickets are on sale now. Visit the link in our bio or WalkerCenterOnline.org to reserve your seats, or call the Box Office at 336-838-6260.

Pull on your boots. We’ll see you at the show.

Live. Local. Legendary.

09/28/2026

What a night at The Walker Center!

Friday evening, we kicked off the 2026–27 Walker Center Series with GRAVITY!, welcoming Elizabeth Futter, Emma Hatton, and Nikki Bentley for an incredible night of powerhouse vocals, musical theatre favorites, and a little red-carpet glamour.
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Walker Center Director Tabitha Hudler summed up the evening perfectly:
“What a stunning evening of musical talent when London's West End meets Wilkes County's premier venue for the performing arts at The Walker Center. The night was filled with theatrical excitement, our very own night on the red carpet.”

And that’s exactly what we’re doing next! 👢🎶
Roots Run Deep: Presley Barker Live takes the Walker Center stage Saturday, October 10. Make a night of it by joining us for dinner before the show, then settle in for an evening of incredible live music with one of our own.

🎟️ Tickets are on sale now. Visit the link in our bio or WalkerCenterOnline.org to reserve your seats, or call the Box Office at 336-838-6260.

Thank you to everyone who joined us for GRAVITY! and helped us kick off another exciting Walker Center Series. We’ll see you in October!

Live. Local. Legendary.

09/24/2026

From the Director’s Desk 👠 | The Shoe Must Go On - https://mailchi.mp/wilkescc/the-shoe-must-go-on