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A Streetcar Named Desire at Camel City Playhouse
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A Streetcar Named Desire at Camel City Playhouse

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Camel City Playhouse proudly presents A Streetcar Named Desire by Tennessee Williams. The passionate story of a troubled southern Belle Blanche Dubois visiting her sister Stella and in a crowded and boisterous corner of Nee Orleans. Her delusions of grandeur bring her into conflict with Stel…

RiverRun 2022 wraps happy
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RiverRun 2022 wraps happy

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The 24th annual RiverRun International Film Festival, which took place April 21-30, was, in the words of executive director Rob Davis, “a ‘stepping stone’ festival back toward normalcy and it exceeded our expectations,” he said. “We are delighted at the positive response from our audiences a…

“Remembrance and Reflection” — A return to the stage, for The Heart of The Triad Choral Society
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“Remembrance and Reflection” — A return to the stage, for The Heart of The Triad Choral Society

  • By Ronnie Blanton | Outreach Director for Heart of the Triad Choral Society
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The Heart of the Triad Choral Society, proudly announces our much awaited return to the stage as a full choir! Over the past 2 years, HTCS has worked hard to navigate the protocols and restrictions of the Covid pandemic, which kept so many of the performing arts from even gathering at full s…

Will Wilson: Connecting the Dots Opens at SECCA June 16
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Will Wilson: Connecting the Dots Opens at SECCA June 16

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Will Wilson: Connecting the Dots Opens at SECCA June 16Diné (Navajo) Photographer and Community Engagement Artist Explores Environmental Justice, Institutional Racism, and Indigenous Futurism(Winston-Salem, NC) – The Southeastern Center for Contemporary Art (SECCA) will host Will Wilson: Con…

The Sound of Healing: Local musician John Beck uses drumming to bring wellness to the community
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The Sound of Healing: Local musician John Beck uses drumming to bring wellness to the community

  • Joshua Ridley | Marketing & Communications Manager | Arts Council of Winston-Salem and Forsyth County
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Since 1949, the United States has recognized May as national Mental Health Awareness Month. This national recognition was started by the Mental Health America organization. Each year, millions of Americans face the reality of living with mental illness. The purpose of Mental Health Awareness…

Lyrics by the Lake hosted by LB the Poet
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Lyrics by the Lake hosted by LB the Poet

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On Friday, May 13, 2022, LB the Poet presents the secon season of Lyrics by the Lake. This is the first of 6 events at The Southeastern Center for Contemporary Art (750 Maurgerite Drive, Winston-Salem, NC 27106) that showcasethe multi-faceted artistry of LB the Poet, W.O.R.D. Society, and ot…

Explore North Carolina with Katie Podracky
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Explore North Carolina with Katie Podracky

  • Jordyn Whitted | Director of Marketing and Public Relations at ArtsGreensboro
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Like most people, Katie Podracky found herself looking for a new hobby during the 2020 lockdowns. A spontaneous day trip to Haw River state park quickly turned into a NC state park challenge. The Podracky family raced across North Carolina, discovering each of the 41 state parks as shutdowns…

Sending up Star Wars … The farce is with them! 
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Sending up Star Wars … The farce is with them! 

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In May of 1977, a little-heralded fantasy extravaganza called Star Wars became both a Hollywood and cultural phenomenon, arguably the biggest entertainment franchise in history. It has spawned prequels, sequels, and spin-offs, to say nothing of countless rip-offs, inspired a worldwide legion…

Arts & Business EXPO This Saturday!
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Arts & Business EXPO This Saturday!

  • By Shannon Stokes | Director of Artist and Partner Services
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Arts Council of Winston-Salem & Forsyth County and HUSTLE Winston-Salem are partnering with Visions Event Center for an Art & Business Expo at Liberty Plaza this Saturday, April 30, noon to 4 p.m. Visions Event Center is located on the ground floor of the Liberty Plaza building at 10…

250 Years of Tradition in Salem
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250 Years of Tradition in Salem

  • By Katie Hall | Chief Advancement Officer | Arts Council of Winston-Salem and Forysth County
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This week, the district of Old Salem is full of celebrations that precede the founding of America. 

Strange Fruit offers soulful sounds downtown
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Strange Fruit offers soulful sounds downtown

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“This project is a Black cultural event,” said musician, producer, and entrepreneur Cyril Howell about Strange Fruit, a show of savory soul, jazz, blues, gospel, R&B, and hip-hop that’s happening on Friday, April 15, from 6 to 10 p.m. in the Van Dyke Performance Space at the Greensboro C…

Smitty noted: Jeff Smith earns a/perture cinema honor
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Smitty noted: Jeff Smith earns a/perture cinema honor

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Winston-Salem’s a/perture cinema has bestowed its first a/ward to Jeffrey “Smitty” Smith for his contribution to Winston-Salem, downtown, and the arts community through his long-running “Smitty’s Notes,” which marks its 25th anniversary this year.

North Carolina A&T State University and Paul Robeson Theatre present Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom by August Wilson featuring Broadway actor and theatre alumna Jayne Trinette as Ma Rainey
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North Carolina A&T State University and Paul Robeson Theatre present Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom by August Wilson featuring Broadway actor and theatre alumna Jayne Trinette as Ma Rainey

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Inspired by the real-life Mother of the Blues, Gertrude “Ma” Rainey, Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom by Pulitzer Prize-Winning playwright, August Wilson takes place in Chicago in 1927 over a single day of making music, making jokes, and making deals. A young, ambitious horn player named Levee arriv…

Face to Face Announces Second Season
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Face to Face Announces Second Season

  • By Scott Carpenter | CAPTURE Public Relations and Marketing
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Wake Forest University launched the Face to Face Speaker Forum in spring 2020. The community-facing series brings world-renowned, influential voices to Winston-Salem to discuss topics in a variety of areas including politics, arts and culture, business, global issues and social justice.