HIGH POINT BALLET BRINGS A BIT OF IRELAND TO THE TRIAD IN CELTIC LEGENDS

"Myths and legends of the Isle of Green come to life in High Point Ballet’s latest original ballet, Celtic Legends. You can catch this spritely production for one night only at 7:30PM, Thursday, March 19 at the High Point Theatre, 220 E Commerce Ave., High Point. Purchase tickets in-person at the High Point Theatre Box Office, by calling (336) 887-3001, or by visiting http://www.highpointtheatre.com/events.asp. Tickets range from $22 for Adults to $16 for Students. The box office is open from Noon to 5:00PM, Monday through Friday and one hour prior to the performance.

Get in the St. Patrick’s Day spirit with High Point Ballet’s Celtic Legends, as leprechauns, fairies, and creatures of Irish fantasy dance, jig, and reel on stage before you. Our dancers celebrate the music and folklore of this captivating culture, from the earliest days of traditional Irish music and movement to the most celebrated contemporary Irish performances. High Point Ballet brings to the stage a spellbinding experience that is sure to captivate the Triad.

High Point Ballet, the vision of Founder and Executive Director, Rita Taylor, held its debut performance in 1987. Comprised of professional and pre-professional members, the Company is a funded affiliate of the High Point Area Arts Council and a Performing Member of Regional Dance America’s Southeastern Regional Ballet Association. High Point Ballet’s vision has been to create a diverse company encompassing a wide array of technical and theatrical elements of dance.

For further information visit www.highpointballet.org or call (336) 803-1880."

- A Press Release

16 receive Community Arts Project Grants

"The High Point Arts Council's board approved 16 Community Arts Project Grants totaling $12,110 this year for arts projects that benefit members of our community.

Today board member, Katherine Lyon, presented four of these grants to the YWCA. "It was nice not only to hand over the checks that will go to great programs, but to meet the individuals involved in developing and implementing them," commented Katherine. Ms. Lyon is the chair of the Arts Council's Community Outreach Committee that reviews and recommends projects for funding. 

This year's Community Arts Projects grant recipients are:

·         Southwest Renewal Foundation of HP, Inc. - HP Core city Public Art Pilot Project

·         LIFESPAN, Inc. - Clay Blooming

·         High Point Community Chorus - 17th Annual Concert

·         Roy B. Culler, Jr. Senior Center - Art for All

·         Roy B. Culler, Jr. Senior Center - Golden Stars

·         West End Ministries - A Day of Dance and Music

·         Triad Pride Men's Chorus - Naughty & Nice Winter Concert

·         Low Income Housing Opportunities, Inc. - Community Development Through the Artz

·         Communities in Schools of HP, Inc. - The Poetry Project

·         Theatre Art Galleries - TAG Minority Visiting Artist Program

·         Theatre Art Galleries - Art en Espanol

·         Young Women's Christian Association of HP (YWCA-HP) - Ten Thousand Words: Storytelling through Photography

·         Young Women's Christian Association of HP (YWCA-HP) - Hispanic Folk Dance

·         Young Women's Christian Association of HP (YWCA-HP) - Pottery Exploration for Youth

·         Young Women's Christian Association of HP (YWCA-HP) - Diversity Drama Training

·         Southwest Renewal Foundation of HP, Inc. - Ride the Point

These projects are made possible through grassroots funding from the North Carolina Arts Council, Guilford County, and the City of High Point."

- A Press Release

Redhead Express Concert in High Point

Redhead Express, L to R:: Meghan (Bass), Kendra

(Guitar and Lead Singer), LaRae (Banjo), Alisa (Fiddle and Mandolin)

"Have you ever longed for the sound of music that is real, honest — that speaks to your soul? Without the glitz and glamour — just raw beauty with exquisite harmonies, thought-provoking lyrics, and melodies that take you away. Spend an evening in concert with the Redhead Express and you will be captivated by their sound, their realness, their passion and, most importantly, their heart. The four sister group has been touring from Alaska since 2007, performing over 2000 shows. They now reside in middle Tennessee, in the heart of America’s roots music. The music of the Redhead Express takes you back to your roots in a way that feels fresh and new.

Join the High Point Arts Council on Saturday, March 21, from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. at the Centennial Station Arts Center for a concert that you will not forget! "Thanks to Lucille Duncan, board member, I had the opportunity to hear the Redhead Express in concert at the historic Earle Theatre in Mt. Airy," shared Debbie Lumpkins, Executive Director of the Arts Council. "Their music is a blend of country, roots, spiritual and Americana ... you will leave the concert happy and singing!"

This concert is part of the Arts & Entertainment series at the Centennial Station Arts Center and includes a southern-styled dinner catered by Plain & Fancy. The menu will be as wholesome as the members of the band and will include meatloaf, chicken pot pie, squash casserole, mac-n-cheese, roasted potatoes, salad and, of course, apple pie for dessert!

Reservations are required and are $40 per person for dinner and the concert. For more information or to make a reservation, contact the High Point Arts Council at 336-889-2787. Tables of 8 may be reserved with festival seating for others. The Centennial Station Arts Center is located at 121 S. Centennial Station Arts Center in downtown High Point. Centennial Station is a historic landmark that served as a freight train depot in the 1930s and is now the home for the arts in High Point."

- A Press Release

An Evening of Romance in High Point

"Spend the most romantic evening of the year with the High Point Arts Council and High Point Ballet. Whether you are a fan of Frank Sinatra, the Era of Swing, the romance of the Tango, or the emotional 1940s, An Evening of Romance is sure to touch heartstrings.

The event consists of a 3-course dinner buffet, dancing, and performance by the High Point Ballet. Featuring the work of award-winning choreographer and artistic director, Gary Taylor, High Point Ballet’s performance is sure to delight. The show features “Love and Marriage” a piece which won acclaim when last performed at the Southeastern Regional Ballet Association Festival 2014 in Montgomery Alabama. Several other highly intricate and acclaimed pieces will complete the program including "Don’t Sit under the Apple Tree," and the ever popular swing dancing. Plus, what would a night of romance be without the Tango!

And what is an Evening of Romance without decadent food? Plain & Fancy is catering the event and the menu includes a salad, Chicken Wellington, Peppercorn Encrusted Roast, sauteed vegetable medley, potato gratinee, and of course lots of chocolate with Chocolate Dipped Strawberries, Red Velvet Trifle, and Chocolate Ganache Mousse.

An Evening of Romance is on Saturday, February 14, from 7:00 to 10:00 p.m. at the Centennial Station Arts Center, 121 S. Centennial Street, in downtown High Point. Cost is $40 per person plus a cash bar. Call the High Point Arts Council at 336-889-2787 ext. 21 by February 10 to make reservations. Tables may be reserved for two, four, six or eight."

- A Press Release

Call to Artists for Train Artwork

"The High Point Arts Council invites visual artists to enter their artwork in an exhibit that will open on February 22, 2015 in the Sidetrack Lobby & Gallery in the Centennial Station Arts Center. This exhibit is in celebration of the Pullman train car that is in front of the facility and its 100th birthday. The theme is "Trains, Trains, and More Trains." Any medium will be accepted as long as it fits within the theme.

Whether you're an amateur or a professional, or if it's a first work of arts, this is a great opportunity to share it with others. There is no charge to enter this exhibit. In honor of the Pullman train car's 100th birthday, artists that wish to sell their artwork will receive 100% of the sell price! Artists should make sure that the back of each piece is marked with their name, address, telephone number, title of piece and the sale price.

On February 22, there will be an opening reception at 2:00 p.m. with performances beginning at 3:00 p.m. by the Arts Council and its affiliated arts organizations. This event is free and open to the public.

Artwork should be delivered to the Arts Council on Monday or Tuesday, February 16 or 17, between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. The Arts Council is located in the Centennial Station Arts Center, 121 S. Centennial Street in downtown High Point. The exhibit will run from February 22 - March 22. For an application or more information, contact Travis Compton at the High Point Arts Council at 336-889-2787 ext. 26 or rtcompton@highpointarts.org."

- A Press Release

Line Dance Social planned in High Point

"The High Point Arts Council will host its first Line Dance Social on Saturday, January 31, from 7:00 to 10:00 p.m. at the Centennial Station Arts Center. The first hour will include lessons by line dance teacher, Sharon Baldwin, and the rest of the evening will be dancing to music by a professional disc jockey. No partners or reservations are required!

Admission is $10 plus a cash bar. Dinner will be available from Zeko's 2 GO food truck that will be on the premises. Dinner options include Lamb Gyro, Philly Steak & Cheese, Chicken Fingers, amongst other items.

"If you are looking for something different to do on a Saturday night, the Line Dance Social is a fun thing to do with friends and a great way to meet new people," said Debbie Lumpkins, Executive Director of the Arts Council.

Also, by popular demand, the line dance classes at Centennial Station will continue in February on Tuesdays from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. Classes are just $5 per class. In addition to learning old and new line dances, the students are exercising while moving to the music.

For more information about the classes or social, call the Arts Council at 336-889-2787. The Centennial Station Arts Center is located at 121 S. Centennial Street in downtown High Point."

- A Press Release

Third Thursdays in High Point to feature musician Shane Key

"Third Thursdays concerts at the Centennial Station Arts Center continue in the new year with Shane Key on Jan.15! The concert is from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. with a $7 cover charge and a cash bar. The doors, bar and Zeko's food truck open at 6:00 p.m. for those that want to indulge in food and beverages before the concert.

Third Thursdays feature regional musicians and songwriters. Shane performs several times a week in different venues and plays songs from classic rock to blues to country. "The songs I perform are really a mix of everything. Because I mostly play covers, I like to pick songs from all over the map and surprise people. I appreciate all the great bands, especially The Beatles, Led Zeppelin, the Eagles and artists like Johnny Cash, Bob Dylan, James Taylor, and the list goes on. I also get a thrill from discovering new music and incorporating it into my sets," said Shane.

For upcoming Arts & Entertainment events, save the dates of January 31 for a Line Dance Social, and February 14 for an Evening of Romance. Join us downtown at Centennial Station for arts and entertainment!

For more information, contact Debbie Lumpkins at the High Point Arts Council at 336-889-2787 ext. 22 or dlumpkins@highpointarts.org or visit the Centennial Station Arts Center, 121 S. Centennial Street, High Point, NC  27260."

- A Press Release

Theatre Art Galleries of High Point, NC will open its 2015 exhibition season with “Vernacular Expressions: Contemporary Folk Art from Three Private Collections”

 "Opening Thurs., Jan. 22 with an Opening Reception from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., the show will bring together more than 50 works by American self-taught artists of the 20th and 21st centuries, all loaned from the private collections of Piedmont Triad residents.

James Harold Jennings

Widely known artists represented in the exhibition include Eddie Arning, David Butler, Raymond Coins, Howard Finster, James Harold Jennings, Eddie Owens Martin (aka St. EOM), Willie Massey, Carl McKenzie, Bruce New, Melissa Polhamus, Royal Robertson, Jack Savitsky, Mary T. Smith and Inez Nathaniel Walker. The exhibition represents a broad spectrum of work created by artists who haven’t undergone any formal academic training. Often loosely categorized as folk art, such work has also been tagged with the contested designation “outsider art,” and some of it has been characterized as visionary. The works to be shown deal with a range of themes, including wild nature, farm life, religion and spirituality, American history, industrial labor, romantic love and celebratory gatherings. These works have been generously loaned for the exhibition by Tom Fairchild, Sarah McWhorter and Chris Roulhac, all of whom live in Greensboro. Fairchild is a native of High Point.

This will be the third in a series of exhibitions guest-curated for Theatre Art Galleries by writer and independent curator Tom Patterson, a resident of Winston-Salem who is internationally known for his books, articles, and essays on contemporary folk art.

Gallery B will host textile artist Elaine O’Neil. Growing up in rural Maine as the daughter of an ardent seamstress, she became inspired to study textiles at the Philadelphia College of Textiles and Science. Her work has been shown in galleries up and down the East Coast as well as in the mountains of North Carolina. Elaine regularly does commissions and has created pieces for clients in Russia, England, Greece, Italy, and France, as well as in many states in the U.S. Her work is also in the collections of many colleges, businesses, and hospitals, on the cover of several books and publications, and she has illustrated two children’s books.

Elaine says of her work, “My artistic process begins with the simple, pure memories of my childhood. I strive to conjure up the essence of those good times and capture them through whimsy and color, stitching them together with a sense of humor and delight.  My process begins by approaching each textile collage with a simple sketch. Then through snips and cuts, my scissors, like a painter’s brush, slowly reveal the image. Layer upon layer of fabric, stitched into place using a variety of colors and textures, brings the piece to life. In each piece I create, my hope is to evoke the kind of pleasure and delight of childhood, when life is simple, sweet, and full of endless possibilities. For me, place is more about embodying the essence and the emotionally salient aspects of a location rather than ensuring physical accuracy. I strive to make my pieces LOOK the way you FEEL when you’re at a place. A touch of whimsy here and there allows me to create a place people happily recognize and relate to without re-creating it’s precisely. I hope my art will make you smile each time you look at it.”

The Hallway Gallery will feature “IGNITE HIGH POINT: Updated”. This exhibit will serve as a progress report on new projects that are creating a vibrant center city here in High Point.

And once again, the Kaleidoscope Youth Gallery will host the Annual TAG High School Art Exhibition. Participating schools include Dudley High School, Grimsley High School, High Point Christian Academy, Doris Henderson Newcomers School, Southern Guilford High School, Weaver Academy, Wesleyan Christian Academy, and Westchester Country Day School.

Theatre Art Galleries is located in downtown High Point at 220 E. Commerce Ave. Gallery hours are Tuesday through Friday from 12:00-5:00 p.m. For more information contact the TAG office at 336-887-2137 or visit www.tagart.org."

- A Press Release

THE HIGH POINT CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU LAUNCHES NEW WEBSITE

New Site Highlights CVB’s Focus as a Regional Visitors Center 

               

 "The High Point Convention & Visitors Bureau has launched a new website that’s chock full of useful information. The site, which can be found at www.highpoint.org, was created to meet the special needs of meeting planners, sports promoters, furniture shoppers and High Point residents as a great place to live.

                “Because of the extended reach of our Regional Visitors Center, we have information about High Point as well as attractions ranging from vineyard tours in the mountains, to happenings at the North Carolina Zoo, and festivals at Old Salem. The list of major attractions covers a 90-mile radius,” says Tim Mabe, president and CEO of the High Point CVB. “The site purposefully offers information for everyone from visitors coming to High Point for a few days to people who live in High Point who are looking for something to do here at home.”

New features include sections for:

·         Furniture Shoppers – Advice about how to shop by style, product and manufacturer along with details about how to connect with local interior designers and the services they offer. There is a complete listing of all 40 furniture stores and their websites including companies that can help plan a visit; some can offer access into some showrooms that are otherwise not accessible to the public. There is also a handy Furniture Buying Tips checklist.

·         Passport to Savings – Downloadable coupons for local restaurants, retail stores, and furniture attractions. 

·         Meeting Planners – Insight into a variety of facilities offered in High Point with details about extra services that are available.  The High Point CVB will walk hand-in-hand with all meeting planners from beginning to end to ensure that they have a positive experience while in High Point. A request for proposal (RFP) form is also offered.

·         Sporting Event Organizers – Details on all sporting facilities in the High Point area including information about available lighting for outdoor night games and seating capacity.

·         Visitors/Local Residents – An events calendar for High Point and the surrounding areas with details about local festivals, theatre, musical events and art openings. These include events like the High Point Cycling Classic, John Coltrane International Jazz & Blues Festival, Arts Splash Summer Concert Series and the Piedmont Plein Air Paintout. 

                “The website is designed to be intuitive and easy to navigate. Resources on the new website provide details for the local community to engage in what is right here in their backyard,” says Mabe. “The same reasons why High Point is a great place to live also make it a great place to visit.”

                Other areas of interest on the site include an expanded Preferred Member program, highlighting local businesses that are committed to providing a high level of quality and service, visible partnerships with facilities across the region such as Triad Stage, and details about the High Point CVB’s Spotlight on Saturday events.

“Videos on the website provide additional insight, including a welcome video from High Point University President Nido Qubein,” Mabe says. “Other videos present interior design services, a look at local veterans’ memorials and African American history. Visitors can even download a printable brochure to use on the go.” 

About the High Point Convention & Visitors Bureau:

            The High Point Convention & Visitors Bureau (HPCVB) is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to promote and encourage economic development in High Point through travel and tourism. The CVB works closely with meeting planners to bring events to High Point and to enhance their experience here, providing white glove assistance with event planning tasks including registration, transportation, and coordination among various venues. These services ensure that every group event will be successful down to the last detail because we want each visitor to make yourself at home. Established by state legislation in 1984, the HPCVB is an independent 501(c) 6 nonprofit organization funded by a self-imposed three percent room occupancy tax on local hotels. No taxpayer funds — city, county or state—are used to fund the HPCVB. The new Visitors Center is located at 1634 N. Main St., Suite 102, High Point, N.C. For more information, visit www.highpoint.org."

- A Press Release

Third Thursdays November Concert welcomes the Strictly Clean & Decent band

"Third Thursdays concerts at the Centennial Station Arts Center continue on Nov. 20 with the Strictly Clean & Decent band playing bluegrass! Concerts are 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. with a $7 cover charge and a cash bar. Concert goers are encouraged to come early and buy dinner from the Zeko's Food Truck that will be on site before the concerts.

Strictly Clean and Decent is an acoustic trio from Lenoir which features Patrick Crouch (Mandolin, banjo, dobro, fiddle and guitar) , Ron Shuffler (upright bass), and Kay Crouch (guitar, flute, piano, and tin whistle) whose blend of brilliant vocal harmonies tops a solid instrumental foundation. They are dedicated to performing a variety of musical styles in an acoustic setting. Their eclectic repertoire includes modern folk songs by American,

Canadian, and Irish songwriters, the fiery breakdowns and songs of family and home found in both traditional and contemporary bluegrass settings, and centuries-old Celtic airs and dance tunes. All of this is peppered with a healthy dose of popular jazz standards, swing and western swing music, and a few classic country tunes thrown in to provide a program certain to be enjoyed by all.

Since 1989, Strictly Clean and Decent has completed eight tours of Ireland. It has performed three times at the Cobh International Folk Music and Dance Festival, the Bluegrass and Olde Tyme Music Festival in Cork, and twice at the Irish Bluegrass Music Association’s festival in Athy. Stateside, the trio has opened for noted performers such as Doc Watson, Ralph Stanley, J.D. Crowe, Vassar Clements, Tim O’Brien, Tony Rice,

Lee Greenwood, John Cowan, Jerry Clower, and Rhonda Vincent. Patrick, Ron, and Kay have performed at various venues including Duke Gardens, the Biltmore House, Mountainhome Music Concert Series (Boone), Summer Sunday Concert Series (Beech Mountain), Red White and Bluegrass Festival (Morganton), FreedomFest (Charlotte), WinterFest (Blowing Rock) and at many colleges and auditoriums throughout North Carolina.

Third Thursdays feature regional musicians and songwriters. For more information, contact Debbie Lumpkins at the High Point Arts Council at 336-889-2787 ext. 22 or dlumpkins@highpointarts.org or visit the Centennial Station Arts Center, 121 S. Centennial Street, High Point, NC  27260.

Save the dates of December 18 for the next Third Thursdays concert featuring holiday jazz, December 31 for a New Year's Eve Party, January 31 for a Line Dance Social, and February 14 for an Evening of Romance ... join us downtown at Centennial Station for arts and entertainment!"

- A Press Release

“WASTE MATTERS: An Artful Matter of Waste”… An Environmental Art Installation at the High Point Public Library.

   

 "Theatre Art Galleries announces the opening of a community sponsored environmental art installation at the High Point Public Library titled, “WASTE MATTERS: An Artful Matter of Waste.”  The installation will be on view from November 8, 2014 - January 3, 2015.  This installation is made possible by a partnership between Theatre Art Galleries, the High Point Public Library, the City of High Point, the High Point Community Foundation, and High Point University. A Preview Opening Reception for TAG members will take place on Friday, November 7^th from 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm at the library. A Public Opening Reception will be held on Saturday, November 8^th from 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm. Join the festivities with a children’s art project on Saturday as well from 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm. The guest artist, Bryant Holsenbeck, will give an Artist’s Talk on Saturday at 2:00 pm. There will be music and refreshments. Free and open to the public. Location:  High Point Public Library, 901 N. Main St.

     Bryant Holsenbeck is an environmental artist who makes large-scale installations that document the waste stream in our society.  During the first week in November, she will create a large scale-exhibition in the High Point Public Library using discarded water bottles. With the help of the larger community, Ms. Holsenbeck will create a sculptural installation that references the natural world and surprises us all. She is a community artist who likes to work with groups of people to make large-scale installations using the everyday “stuff” of our society.

     She states, “For over a decade now, I have been documenting the “stuff” of our society that we use once and throw away. Americans continue to create more garbage, per capita, than any other culture, yet we are blind to our waste. I believe this is a function of our wealth, and the vastness of our country. We have the room to hide our waste, and the money to make more. I collect many things, among them, bottle caps, credit cards, plastic bags, straws and lids, beach plastic and chop sticks. I use these everyday items to make work, which transforms the objects and surprises us. I am an environmentalist, receiving great joy from the natural world. This makes me aware of how we take what we have for granted. We are used to using “stuff” once and then throwing it away. We may throw it away, but my work makes me aware of its continual impact.”

     Bryant Holsenbeck began her art career as a basket maker and has evolved into an environmental artist. She has shown her work and taught throughout the United States. She has been the recipient of 2 North Carolina Arts Council Fellowships, a Project Grant and an NEA Arts and Learning Grant that she worked on in collaboration with the Chapel Hill Public Arts Commission. She is currently attempting to live one year without disposable plastic and writing a blog about it titled “THE LAST STRAW: A RELUCTANT YEAR WITHOUT DISPOSABLE PLASTIC”. She is also an independent studio artist who makes books, birds, and sculptures out of recycled materials.

She will be teaching a 2 session Animal Workshop for Adults at Theatre Art Galleries on October 28th and 30th from 5:30 - 8:00 p.m. During the 2 sessions, each participant will design and craft an animal of their choosing using wire, scraps of material, yarn, and plastic bags. The workshop fee is $65 for TAG members and $75 for Non-members. Visit www.tagart.org to register.

     Theatre Art Galleries is located in downtown High Point at 220 E. Commerce Ave. Gallery hours are Tuesday through Friday from 12:00-5:00 p.m. For more information contact the TAG office at 336-887-2137 or visit www.tagart.org."

- A Press Release

Centennial Station A&E Series 14-15

"The High Point Arts Council has finished its outdoor arts programs this summer, the Arts Splash concerts and the Day in the Park festival, and now moves indoors for its Arts & Entertainment series at the Centennial Station Arts Center!

It kicks off this fall with the Third Thursdays concerts that will be held each month, October through May, and features local musicians and songwriters. Concerts are 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. with a $7 cover charge and a cash bar. Concert goers are encouraged to come early and buy dinner from the Tipsy's Food Truck that will be on site before the concerts.

On October 16, Michael Cosner, a Trinity native will share his straight-up country songs with friends of the Arts Council. His original songs include "Kickin' It Down the Road, "Dogs Love to Ride, and "Stay Country." Come see and hear this rising country star in High Point while you can!

"Cosner’s vocal chops will never be in question. His range is superb, falling somewhere between a George Strait baritone and a Josh Turner bass, with a bit of Gene Watson tenor thrown in. And with his rugged good looks, a sincere demeanor, and a satchel full of quality original material, he looks like a star just waiting to happen." - Ogi Overman, Jamestown News

Upcoming Third Thursdays include The Bad Raccoons playing bluegrass in November and Nobody's Business playing holiday jazz in December.

In addition to the Third Thursdays concerts, the Arts Council will be presenting special holiday events as part of the Centennial Station A&E Series. On Friday, October 31, be prepared to be scared at the All Hallows Eve Masquerade Party from 8:00 p.m. to midnight. There will be treats, dancing to the tunes of DJ Andrew Larsson, and costume contests for Best Couple, Best Female, Best Male, and Most Original.

Tickets to the All Hallows Eve Masquerade are $15 per person plus a cash bar. Tables of 8 may be reserved for $120. For tickets, call 336-889-2787 ext. 21 or visit the Centennial Station Arts Center, 121 S. Centennial Street, High Point, NC  27260.

Save the dates of December 31 for a New Year's Eve Party, January 31 for a Line Dance Social, and February 14 for an Evening of Romance ... join us in downtown High Point for arts and entertainment at the Centennial Station Arts Center!"

- A Press Release

Pirate, Pirates and More Pirates! Day in the Park in Jamestown Sept. 20

"The pirates return to Day in the Park for the 44th festival with fun-filled, family-oriented entertainment, crafts, food and much more on Saturday, September 20.

This year's Pirate's Cove at the Children's Adventure Island will feature handprint crafts, Rowdy Robin the Storyteller, Sea Hunter's Magic & Balloons, Costume Contest, Black Powder Demos, and the Pirate Encampment!

Nestled in the beautiful High Point City Lake Park, the festival is presented by the High Point Area Arts Council in cooperation with the High Point Parks & Recreation Department. The festival will be held from 11:00 a.m. through 5:00 p.m. and the park is located at 602 W. Main Street in Jamestown. Admission is free!

There are two entertainment stages; one will host performances by community groups while the other will feature bands:

Field Stage 11:00 – Andrew’s Marching Band 11:30 – Jazzen (Jazz)   1:30 – Easy Greens (Mix)   3:30 – EnVision (R&B, Motown)

All-day ride tickets, which include the train, carousel, miniature golf, inflatables and the rock climbing wall, are available for just $6.00. Tickets to take the Pirate Cruise on the park's pontoon boat are $2.50 per person. This is an unbelievable deal for families!

Visual artists and crafters will be on hand in Marketplace Bazaar to display and sell their original pieces, including pottery, jewelry, photography, note cards, stained glass, wooden and sewn crafts, plus many more. This will be a great opportunity to not only stock up on holiday gifts, but also to support our local artists!

As always, the inviting smell of funnel cakes, roasted corn, polish sausages, pizza, kettle popcorn and burgers will fill the air throughout the day.

Day in the Park offers something for the whole family, so bring them out along with your shopping list and your appetite for a great day! See you on Saturday, September 20 at High Point City Lake Park!

For more information about Day in the Park, contact Travis Compton at 336-889-2787 ext. 26 or rtcompton@highpointarts.org, or visit our website at www.HighPointArts.org."

- A Press Release

Enjoy a Guided Tour: Highlights of the North Carolina Museum of Art with TAG

   

"Theatre Art Galleries will visit one of the southeast’s premier museums, the North Carolina Museum of Art, on Thursday, September 25th. Enjoy our Guided Tour:  Highlights of the North Carolina Museum of Art. Discover a world of art in this welcoming introduction to the Museum’s permanent collection. From Egyptian mummy cases and Italian Renaissance masterpieces to thought-provoking modern and contemporary works, this tour has it all.

    Following lunch there will be time to independently explore some of the many special exhibits, including:  “Line, Touch, Trace” organized by Greenhill in Greensboro, features hand-drawn works by 13 North Carolina artists who use graphite, ballpoint pen, conté crayon, ink, or charcoal to explore drawing in its relationship to thought processes.  Included are works by TAG exhibiting artists Isaac Payne, Kiki Farish and John Gall.

   TAG on wheels is only $30 for TAG members, $35 for non-members.  This includes transportation in our luxury motor coach, museum entry, and guided tour. There is an optional lunch available for $20 with reserved seating in the restaurant, Iris, inside the museum. (Seating is strictly limited to the first 40 reservations).

The cost for

    Your payment is your reservation.  Register online at www.tagart.org/events, or call our office at 336-887-2137.  Book early as space is limited.  No refunds, but tickets are transferrable.  RSVP by September 19^th.

    We will leave from the TAG lobby promptly at 8:30am and return by 4:00pm. Theatre Art Galleries is located in downtown High Point at 220 E. Commerce Ave. Gallery hours are Tuesday through Friday from 12:00-5:00 p.m. For more information contact the TAG office at 336-887-2137 or visit www.tagart.org."

- A Press Release

"The Bicycle: Art Meets Form" exhibit opens Sept. 5 in High Point

"Theatre Art Galleries of High Point, NC is pleased to announce a Juried Invitational Art Exhibit titled “THE BICYCLE: Art Meets Form” opening Sept.5 and on view until Oct. 3.

This is the second consecutive year for the exhibit and it will be held in conjunction with the High Point Cycling Classic (and the USA Cycling 2014 Smart Choice Professional Criterium National Championships). The Opening Reception will be held Friday, September 5th from 5:30 – 8:30 p.m. and is open to the public. Theatre Art Galleries is located in downtown High Point at 220 E. Commerce Ave., in High Point, NC. Gallery hours are Tuesday through Friday from 12:00-5:00 p.m.

The exhibition will include 46 pieces by 40 artists from across the U.S. and around the world and all of the art relates in some way to bicycles or cycling. Work juried into the show by Kristy Thomas (Gallery Curator at the Center for Visual Artists in Greensboro, NC) will be coming from artists in Bristol, England: Paris, France: Massachusetts, Maryland, New Mexico, Arizona, as well as a number of regional and local artists. This exciting collection includes works in oil, acrylics, pastels, mixed media, linocut prints, etchings, assemblages, encaustics, photography, and a short film. In addition, there are a number of three dimensional works constructed from a variety of materials including recycled bicycle parts. Prizes will be awarded during the Opening Reception on September 5th for First Place:  $1000, Second Place:  $500, and Third Place:  $250.

Theatre Art Galleries of High Point, NC is pleased to announce a Juried Invitational Art Exhibit titled “THE BICYCLE: Art Meets Form” opening September 5th and on view until October 3rd. This is the second consecutive year for the exhibit and it will be held in conjunction with the High Point Cycling Classic (and the USA Cycling 2014 Smart Choice Professional Criterium National Championships). The Opening Reception will be held Friday, September 5th from 5:30 – 8:30 p.m. and is open to the public. Theatre Art Galleries is located in downtown High Point at 220 E. Commerce Ave., in High Point, NC. Gallery hours are Tuesday through Friday from 12:00-5:00 p.m.

The exhibition will include 46 pieces by 40 artists from across the U.S. and around the world and all of the art relates in some way to bicycles or cycling. Work juried into the show by Kristy Thomas (Gallery Curator at the Center for Visual Artists in Greensboro, NC) will be coming from artists in Bristol, England: Paris, France: Massachusetts, Maryland, New Mexico, Arizona, as well as a number of regional and local artists. This exciting collection includes works in oil, acrylics, pastels, mixed media, linocut prints, etchings, assemblages, encaustics, photography, and a short film. In addition, there are a number of three dimensional works constructed from a variety of materials including recycled bicycle parts. Prizes will be awarded during the Opening Reception on September 5th for First Place:  $1000, Second Place:  $500, and Third Place:  $250.

The National Championship bicycle races draw thousands to downtown High Point and will feature both men’s and women’s criterium (short track, high speed) races. For more information about the High Point Cycling Classic visit www.hpcyclingclassic.com. For more information about TAG, visit www.tagart.org or call the TAG office at 336-887-2137.

The National Championship bicycle races draw thousands to downtown High Point and will feature both men’s and women’s criterium (short track, high speed) races. For more information about the High Point Cycling Classic visit www.hpcyclingclassic.com. For more information about TAG, visit www.tagart.org or call the TAG office at 336-887-2137."

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