 "The cars are fast, the trash talk faster, and the boy’s club is about to be blown wide open by Holly “Legs” Nelson - the first female NASCAR driver - in this fast-paced comedy that swerves and spins around the driving competition, the endearing loyal fans, and the back-road karaoke bars.
See it all unfold as this all-female cast plays everyone from the announcers to the drivers and a surprise racing legend all in the pursuit of high-octane glory.
January 27 - February 7, 2016 HANESBRANDS THEATRE in WINSTON-SALEM
Buy tickets here or Purchase a Season Pass Today!
by Janet Allard
conceived and developed with Michael Bigelow Dixon
The cars are fast, the trash talk faster, and the boy’s club is about to be blown wide open. Holly “Legs” Nelson is on the move as the first female NASCAR driver. But, of course, all the men say she’s cheating. It’s fast-paced action that swerves and spins around the driving competition, the endearing loyal fans, and the back-road karaoke bars. See it all unfold as a cast of six women play everyone from the announcers to the drivers and a surprise racing legend all in the pursuit of high-octane glory.
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Meet the fast talking, fast racing women of VROOOMMM! coming to Hanesbrands Theatre in Winston-Salem
Arts Council Welcomes Public Library Program to Milton Rhodes Center for the Arts
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Carolyn Lowery, left, Children’s Room staff member
who developed the Music and Movement program at
the Forsyth County Public Library, and Nan
LaRosee, Children’s Services Director at the
Library, prepare children for a period of
animated activity at the program’s new
home in the Milton Rhodes Center for the Arts.
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“Music and Movement“ livening up this downtown venue during library construction
"You might compare it to the difference between shopping at one large grocery store, like Harris Teeter or Fresh Market, or stocking the larder each week by visiting Ronnie’s Country Store, the city’s two farmer’s markets, a local bakery, Trader Joe’s and a shop that specializes in olive oil. What are we talking about? Availing oneself of library services during the two-year construction period when the Forsyth County Central Library is no longer “central” but still the sum of its parts that are scattered about the city.
The treasured North Carolina Collection, for instance, has a new home in the Forsyth County administration building. Other programs have found suitable homes. The Arts Council of Winston-Salem and Forsyth County welcomed with open arms “Music and Movement,” the Children’s Room signature program for kids from infants to kindergartners and their caregivers.
Chris Jones, The Arts Council’s Chief Operating Officer, tells us why. “We are looking for ways to make the Milton Rhodes Center for the Arts Center more welcoming and vibrant, from top to bottom and throughout the entire day and evening. A morning program like Music and Movement certainly fits the bill. Caregivers, usually mothers, come in pushing strollers – some with two or three kids in tow – and head for our newly up fitted Mountcastle Forum. Now also a performance space, as well a venue for meetings and receptions, it has a new floor that scores of boisterous kids cannot harm a bit. There is a lot of music and movement, to be sure, but that’s just fine with us,” Jones said. “and we already had addressed noise considerations while prepping the room for music and theatrical performances.”
Nan LaRosee, Children’s Room Director at the Central Library, says Music and Movement is offered every second and fourth Tuesday of the month from 11 to 11:30 a.m. The program is free and open to the public.
“It takes a lot of imagination to keep preschoolers engaged for even 30 minutes,” she said, “but our staff members have pretty well mastered that. They incorporate elements of storytelling, rhythm instruments and movement into our carefully chosen song list. Everyone is an active performer in this high-energy activity.”
“The Central Library has been offering the program for about three and a half years. The Walkertown Branch was first and started offering it a year or so earlier. It replaced the traditional story time at the Central Library that was fading in popularity, and the very first week, 25 showed up, 30 the next and it kept growing,” said LaRosee.
Average attendance now is 70-80 with the number sometimes going over 150 during the Library’s summer reading program. Walk into the Mountcastle Forum and you will see kids marching, dancing, singing and keeping rhythm with sticks, maracas, rhythm eggs, and jingle bells and then, on cue, falling down and feigning nap time for a few seconds as the music suggests. Library staff use a variety of children's music by such performers as Jim Gill, Greg & Steve, Bari Koral and Ralph's World, along with updated folk songs, a capella, and rock and roll classics. They look for music that requires listening skills in order to interact with the song at the correct time and in the correct order, and encourages movement and rhythmic response.
Music and Movement is high-energy, but controlled. Stories are generally light and humorous and often incorporate puppets and responses from the audience. Staff have found that participants like to be fully engaged and actively contributing to all of the activities. Caregivers are free to join in or visit among themselves, making new friends and swapping parenting tips. It is obvious they welcome the morning divertissement and value the friendships that are being developed.
Music and Movement programs are popular in many libraries, but the Forsyth County Library staff have formatted the local program based on what they have found to be effective with library patrons. They are constantly tweaking “Music and Movement” to make it more engaging.
Convenient, modestly priced parking is located just across the street from the Milton Rhodes Center. The Center now has a branch of Coffee Park, which has the signature Air Stream trailer on Reynolda Road near the Children’s home. Krankie’s coffee; cookies, breads and muffins from Camino Bakery; pastries from Atelier on Trade; sandwiches from West End Café, as well as other beverages and snacks are available for caregivers and kids.
Inquiries about “Music and Movement” can be made by contacting Nan LaRosee, Children's Room Director, Forsyth County Public Library (336) 703-3041, laroseal@forsyth.cc."
- A Press Release
“Engagement” Is Key Project for Arts Council in 2015
"The Arts Council of Winston-Salem and Forsyth County has declared 2015 “The Year You Become Engaged,” as it showcases arts and cultural organizations and matches residents of the community with opportunities to be a part of the work of these groups. Its vehicle for doing so is “The Arts Council Engagement Society” (ACES) which is holding an Open House 5:30 -7:00 p.m., Wednesday, Jan. 14, at the Milton Rhodes Center for the Arts at 251 N Spruce Street in downtown Winston-Salem.
“We know there are many people in the community who would like to be more involved in the arts and cultural community, and we know there are groups who really need their time, their experience, their expertise. It’s a matter of getting the two together,” said Jim Sparrow, President and CEO of The Arts Council. “That is what ACES is about.”
The Open House is free and open to the public, and there is no charge for membership in ACES. “We would like to have a broad cross section of the community participate,” said Susan Morris, Director of Community Engagement. “The arts enrich our lives every day, and there are countless opportunities for those who love the arts to become more engaged by not only learning about the variety of arts and cultural organizations we have in Forsyth County, but also actively participating as a volunteer or patron to support and strengthen the arts community,” she said. “And it’s a wonderful way to meet new people who share your interests.”
The Arts Council will have representatives present to explain the work of The Arts Council itself, and various arts and cultural groups will be on hand with materials and explanations of how residents of Winston-Salem and Forsyth County can become engaged in their work. “I think people will be surprised at how diverse the opportunities are,” said Morris. “They range from simply attending arts and cultural events to serving on boards and committees, collecting tickets, and working concession stands at events. Almost all the groups are volunteer-based, and the donation of even a few hours can be meaningful.”
Winston-Salem’s robust arts community accounts in large part for the recognition it continues to receive as a great place to live, learn, work and play. The Arts Council of Winston-Salem and Forsyth County enriches the lives of area residents every day. It raises funds and advocates for the arts, sponsors events in conjunction with other arts organizations, promotes and funds arts education, creates cultural opportunities, develops social capital and aids economic development. The Arts Council has made a total of 76 grants totaling $1,845,000 for 2015. Organizational Support Grants, $1,615,000; Wells Fargo Arts-In-Education Grants, $100,000; Duke Energy Regional Artist Grants, $30,000; Innovative Project Grants, $100,000."
- A Press Release
Noted Graffiti Artist Hieronymus to “Tag” Bus before Sunday’s Sunset Flicks
"Noted graffiti artist Hieronymus will paint the school bus that serves as S2dio Supplies’ mobile art supply store prior to and during Sunset Flicks this Sunday, November 2. This live, urban art exhibition will take place in the Milton Rhodes Center for the Arts parking lot beginning at 11 a.m. and will continue until sunset. The public is invited. There is no charge.
Graffiti art, also referred to as “street” or “urban” art, has emerged in recent years as a recognized art form and has shed much of the stigma attached to its genesis in guerilla art practiced in unauthorized venues such as railroad crossings and abandoned buildings. Introduced to American street culture in the 1970s, it now ranges from rebellious “tags” to large-scale corporate commissions.
Sunset Flicks is a free cinema event in Winston-Square Park, directly across the street from the Milton Rhodes Center parking lot on Spruce Street downtown. Sponsored by The Arts Council of Winston-Salem and Forsyth County, a/perture theatre, and Coffee Park, this Sunday it features the movie, Goonies, at 7:00 p.m. preceded by live music, food, and entertainment for kids provided by S2dio Art Supplies beginning at 6:00 p.m.
This public art event preceding Sunset Flicks is a collaborative effort of the Winston-Salem creative community, including The Arts Council of Winston-Salem, Hieronymus, S2dio Supplies and Mixxer, which encourages collaboration and experimentation across disciplines. Mixxer is comprised of artists, makers, developers, hobbyists and entrepreneurs working to collect the tools and resources their members need and find a shared workspace to call home. Mixxer will prep the bus as a “canvas” for Hieronymus.
Alan Shelton, a principal in Mixxer, said the painting of the S2dio bus is a prime example of the kind of collaboration his group is promoting and demonstrates how a maker/artist’s creative vision is advanced when they can find a resource to loan specialty equipment and expertise for the short time needed during some creative efforts.
Hieronymus has been painting street murals, graffiti and architectural commissions since the age of fifteen. Former SECCA curator, Steven Matijcio, described Hieronymus’ style as having “uniquely fluid line-work…with an organic style fusing Native American iconography, futuristic fantasy and lyrical urban expression.” There are a total of 10 Hieronymus murals in downtown Winston-Salem, including two works commissioned by The Arts Council of Winston-Salem and Forsyth County for the Hanesbrands Theater. The most recent was completed this October on the back of Mission Pizza at Trade and 7th Streets.
S2dio is a vendor of arts supplies to area art programs, art students and art explorers at colleges, universities, schools, centers, and artist collectives. While Hieronymus works, S2dio founder Bibi Coyne will showcase supplies created by urban artists specifically for graffiti projects and will explain how these spray paints and their accessories differ from general-purpose sprays.
Winston-Salem’s robust arts community accounts in large part for the recognition it continues to receive as a great place to live, work and play. The Arts Council of Winston-Salem and Forsyth County, the first locally established arts council in the United States, enriches the lives of area residents every day. It raises funds and advocates for the arts, sponsors events in conjunction with other arts organizations, promotes and funds arts education, creates cultural opportunities, develops social capital and aids economic development. This year, The Arts Council made a total of 73 grants totaling $1,875,000 for 2015. Organizational Support Grants, $1,615,000; Wells Fargo Arts-In-Education Grants, $100,000; Duke Energy Regional Artist Grants, $30,000; Innovative Project Grants, $30,000."
- A Press Release
The Arts Council, a/perture cinema and Coffee Park to Host “Sunset Flicks” Movies, music, food at Winston Square Park three Sundays in October
Winston-Salem, NC (October 6. 2014) -- The Arts Council of Winston-Salem and Forsyth County in collaboration with a/perture cinema and Coffee Park will host “Sunset Flicks” on three Sundays in October – a free event at Winston-Square Park featuring movies, live music and food. “We want to continue building vibrancy in downtown Winston-Salem and creating entertainment opportunities that appeal to diverse audiences. Sunset Flicks does just that – movies, music and food – in an amphitheater in the heart of the City of Arts and Innovation,” said Jim Sparrow, President and CEO of The Arts Council.
Schedule:
October 12 – Goonies
Music by B. Kin Band
October 19 – Rudy
Music by Dan River Girls
October 26 –The Birds
Music by Twin City Buskers
Movies begin at 7 p.m. Live music and food truck service begin at 6:00 p.m. Food trucks confirmed for October 12 include Taqueria Luciano's, Gunny Smitty's Hot Dogs, Mike and Mike's Italian Ice, hot autumnal beverages from Coffee Park and a beer garden sponsored by Foothills Brewing.
The S2dio Supplies Mobile Art Bus will be on site with art and an art activity for kids, and representatives of the Children’s Home will be selling pumpkins from the Children Home’s Reynolda Road pumpkin patch.
“Of course, we are excited about having these popular movies in a public venue for all to enjoy, but we also wanted to create a festive event around the movies with lots of energy that is family friendly,” said Lawren Desai, owner of a/perture cinema, the independent, locally-owned art house cinema in the heart of downtown Winston-Salem.
The B. Kin Band appearing October 12 fits the bill, describing itself as a rock/folk hybrid. October 19 the Dan River Girls, three sisters from Winston-Salem who play a bevy of instruments (mandolin, cello; double bass; classical violin and fiddle) will provide the music. Ranging in age from 10-15, they are crowd pleasers, reflecting well on their voice teacher Martha Bassett and traditional instrumental music instructor, Rex McGee. October 26, old-time blues, swing and country music performers, Twin City Buskers, will be on hand. Equally at home playing a street corner, chicken stew gathering or club, the band always gets feet tapping.
The Arts Council of Winston-Salem and Forsyth County, the first locally established arts council in the United States, is celebrating its 65th anniversary this year. Winston-Salem’s robust arts community accounts in large part for the recognition the city continues to receive as a great place to live, work and play. The Arts Council enriches the lives of area residents every day. It raises funds and advocates for the arts, promotes and funds arts education, creates cultural opportunities, develops social capital, builds cultural bridges and aids economic development.
Arts Council of Winston-Salem and Forsyth County Meets 2014 Campaign Goal
"Winston-Salem, NC (October 1, 2014) – The Arts Council of Winston-Salem and Forsyth County wrapped up is 2014 Annual Campaign yesterday and met its ambitious $2.65 million goal. “Again, the residents of this city and county have demonstrated their amazing generosity and their appreciation for how the arts enrich our lives every day,” said Jim Sparrow, President and CEO of The Arts Council. “We are so very grateful.” This was The Arts Council’s largest stand-alone campaign in its history.
Jeff Lindsay, Chief Operating Officer at Novant Health, chaired the campaign. “Jeff was given an ambitious goal, and he put a tremendous amount of time and effort into the campaign,” said Steve Berlin, Arts Council Board Chair. “As a result of his work, and that of the Campaign Cabinet, Arts Council staff and hundreds of volunteers, we met our goal and will be able to fully fund our grants programs totaling almost two million dollars.”
“I thank everyone whose generosity and tireless energy helped achieve this goal,” said Lindsay. “This is one of many significant milestones along the way to building a community that fosters innovative growth and arts opportunities for everyone. Because of our community's commitment, the arts are alive and well in this City of Arts and Innovation!”
Eighty-one arts organizations and individual artists are slated to receive grants from The Arts Council in the coming year. After Arts Council staff notify grant recipients individually of their awards for 2015 year, they will announce the grants made in each of four categories: Operational Support Grants, Wells Fargo Arts-in-Education Grants, Duke Energy Regional Artist Project Grants and Innovative Projects Grants.
The Arts Council of Winston-Salem and Forsyth County, the first locally established arts council in the United States, is celebrating its 65th anniversary this year. Winston-Salem’s robust arts community accounts in large part for the recognition the city continues to receive as a great place to live, work and play. The Arts Council enriches the lives of area residents every day. It raises funds and advocates for the arts, promotes and funds arts education, creates cultural opportunities, develops social capital, builds cultural bridges and aids economic development."
- A Press Release
Celebrity Buskers Promote Arts Council Campaign at Gallery Hop Winston-Salem personalities reveal their talent Friday, Sept. 5
The Arts Council’s 2014 campaign goal is $2.65 million “We are at 82 percent of goal with a few weeks to go, “ said Catherine New, The Arts Council’s Vice President for Development. “We have a host of devoted, high-energy volunteers engaged who are doing a great job, but the last money is always the hardest in any campaign. Having ‘celebrity buskers’ at Gallery Hop is a way to draw attention to the fact that we are at a crucial place in the 2014 annual campaign and need the help of arts supporters – young and old –to make sure we have the funds necessary for the city’s many arts activities the Council helps fund, including arts education programs in our schools.”
The “buskers” will not be taking contributions, but volunteers on site in front of Trade Street’s Red Dog Gallery will have information about The Arts Council’s Annual Campaign and how to participate. Northwest Ward City Council member, Jeff MacIntosh, will be on hand to greet Gallery Hop revelers along with Stephen Mulligan, new conductor of the Winston-Salem Symphony, and Chad Nance, editor, Camel City Dispatch..
Campaign Chair Jeff Lindsay, COO at Novant Health, noted two significant matching challenge grants that have been issued -- a $50,000 challenge by Reynolds American Foundation to encourage new corporate giving and a $25,000 challenge from Novant Health Forsyth Medical Center to incentivize workplace giving campaigns. “At this point,” said Lindsay, “every contribution – large or small – makes a difference in getting to our goal. I hope people will attend Gallery Hop on Friday, September 5, enjoy music provided by our celebrity buskers and resolve to make a contribution to The Arts Council campaign at this critical juncture.”
Contributions can be made to The Arts Council’s 2014 Annual Campaign by going on line to intothearts.org or mailing a contribution to The Arts Council at 206 North Spruce Street, Suite 5. Winston-Salem, NC 27101
Winston-Salem’s robust arts community accounts in large part for the recognition it continues to receive as a great place to live, work and play. The Arts Council of Winston-Salem and Forsyth County, the first locally established arts council in the United States, enriches the lives of area residents every day. It raises funds and advocates for the arts, sponsors events in conjunction with other arts organizations, promotes and funds arts education, creates cultural opportunities, develops social capital and aids economic development. In 2013, The Arts Council made Organizational Support Grants to 19 Funded Partners totaling $1,675,000 and other grants brought the total awarded to $1,905,000."
- A Press Release
Wake Forest University and Arts Council Announce 2014 Lifelong Learning Summer Course Schedule
"Wake Forest University and The Arts Council of Winston-Salem and Forsyth County will be launching the first course in their summer Lifelong Learning collaborative program next week and have four more courses scheduled to run into early August. While the courses are open to persons of all ages, they are particularly attractive to seniors who want to explore new areas and keep their minds sharp without seeking or worrying about grades and course credit.
Dr. Ananda Mitra, Professor of Communications at Wake, will kick off the program on Tuesday, May 27 with “Our Digital World,” an introduction to the Internet in general, web-based applications, interpersonal applications, and interpersonal communication tools such as blogs, podcasts, and chat rooms. 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. May 27, June 2, 5, 9 and 16.
Four other courses are scheduled and registration is still open. Inquiries are welcomed at lifelonglearning@wfu.edu or 336.758.5232. There is detailed information at lifelongwake.wfu.edu.
Dr. Peter Kairoff, Professor of Music, will teach “Secrets of the Great Composers: From Bach to Debussy.” Mondays, 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. July 7, 14, 21, 28 and August 4. This course provides an opportunity to delve into the music of five great classical composers and discover how their compositions are crafted and how their music reflects the times =in which they live.
Dr. Neal Walls, Professor of Divinity, will teach “Jerusalem: City of Three Faiths.” Tuesdays, 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. July 8, 15, 22, 29 and August 5. Jerusalem has figured prominently in the history of great religions of the world and the archeology of the city is a fascinating trip through the centuries.
Dr. Bradley Jones, Professor of Chemistry will teach “Sherlock Holmes and the Science of Deduction,” a course for those intrigued by the world’s most famous detective, Tuesdays, 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., July 8, 15, 22, 29 and August 5. The original writings of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle will be used as the guide for development of the skills of observation and deduction. Each session ends with a group activity designed to mimic one of Sherlock Holmes’ famous deductions.
Dr. Omaar Hena, Professor of English, will teach Literature and Vulnerability.” Tuesdays, 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., June 3, 10, 17, 24, and July 3. Participants will explore the ways in which writers, from Shakespeare’s era to the present, questioned the powers of art to represent human suffering and imagined more robust conceptions of meaning and community. This is a journey through a diverse group of authors across history who nonetheless connect to one another by questioning the power of art in times of crisis.
All courses are taught at the Milton Rhodes Center for the Arts, 206 N Spruce Street, Winston-Salem."
A Press Release
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