WS Chronicle

THURSDAY-SATURDAY, MAY 15-17 

*North Carolina Blues Week, May 10-18, organized by The Piedmont Blues Preservation Society, will include a screening of the documentary “The Blues Society” on Thursday, May 15, 7 p.m., at the Van Dyke Performance Space located on the first floor of the Greensboro Cultural Center, 200 N. David St. General admission is $10. Filmgoers and Blues enthusiasts alike are in for a cinema experience that includes a virtual conversation with director Augusta Palmer. In addition, a short film and tribute to the great Big Ron Hunter will be shown.  

“The Blues Society” is a moving image mixtape about a blues festival held in Memphis, Tennessee, during the 1960s. Unforgettable performances from Furry Lewis and Robert Wilkins combine with archival footage, animation, and interviews with participants, organizers, and musicians. 

*Join Emily Baker, manager of community and academic learning at Reynolda House Museum of American art, on Thursday, May 15, at 10 a.m., to learn about a work of art from the Hudson River School. The Hudson River School was a 19th century art movement that emphasized the beauty of nature and landscapes and features prominently in Reynolda’s permanent collection. This brief art historical lesson and close examination of an art selection will take place at Reynolda House, 2250 Reynolda Road, followed by an art activity inspired by the Hudson River School artists that fosters creative thinking and exploration. No art experience is required. No cost, but you must be registered to attend. To register call 336-748-0217. For more information on Reynolda House Museum of American Art, please visit www.reynolda.org. 

*Join the Winston-Salem Pops Chorus on Thursday, May 15, at 6:30 p.m. in the Brown Auditorium at Ardmore Baptist Church for the concert “Give Our Regards to Old Broadway.” The W-S Pops Chorus performs four-part arrangements of “well-seasoned” Pops songs (mid 1930s – early 1970s) that have stood the test of time to become familiar standards, including Big Band, Swing, Jazz and The Great American Songbook. Their spring concert celebrates a century of songs from the Great White Way, covering Broadway musicals from the early 1900s through the early 2000s. In addition to the full 32-voice mixed chorus, the show will feature numbers from the “POPouts,” a small ensemble of auditioned voices, along with solos and duets from individual group members.  

*The second annual Blooming Together Arts Festival will be held on Saturday, May 17, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., at the Generations Center, 114 W. 30th St. Join us for a celebration of intergenerational creativity from 4 to 94. Come experience an international cooking demonstration, musical performances, multi-cultural dances, spoken word performances, and opportunities to participate in hands-on arts activities. This event is free and open to the public. No RSVP or registration is required. For more information contact Susan Lewis at 336-721-6964.  

*Join Reynolda curator Allison Slaby on Saturday, May 17, 1-2 p.m., for an intimate look at Reynolda’s spring 2025 exhibition “Andrew Wyeth at Kuerner Farm: The Eye of the Earth” before it leaves to travel to the Brandywine Museum of Art later this summer. Hear untold stories and a behind-the-scenes perspective on the exhibition. Reynolda is located at 2250 Reynolda Road. Tickets are $25 and available online at www.reynolda.org.  

*On May 17 a5 3 p.m., in celebration of 160 years of freedom, Triad Cultural Arts will proudly present “On the Way to Freedom Day – A Journey in Song,” a powerful, multimedia performance by acclaimed artist Nailah Porter – vocalist, composer, poet, photographer and educator. This immersive experience of poetry, music and dance is a sacred production intended to honor the ancestors and a tribute to the enduring legacy of liberation. The production will be held on Saturday, May 17, at St. Philips Moravian Church, 911 S. Church St. in Old Salem. Doors open at 2:30 p.m. and the event begins at 3 p.m. Admission is free 

SATURDAY, MAY 31 

*Southern Harmony! The Martha Bassett Show with the Piedmont Wind Symphony, Saturday, May 31, at 7:30 p.m., Wait Chapel, Wake Forest University. Martha Bassett and her band join forces with PWS for a uniquely engaging program of music from the South. This special concert features an eclectic mix of shape-note hymns, spirited Cajun reels, and the enchanting sounds that have made Bassett’s band a beloved treasure in the Winston-Salem community. Experience a rich tapestry of Southern musical traditions, blending folk, bluegrass, and gospel influences. For more information and to purchase tickets, go to www.piedmontwindsymphony.com. 

FRIDAY-SUNDAY, JUNE 6-9 

*”Oklahoma!” June 6-8, the classic Rodgers & Hammerstein musical, presented by The Little Theatre of W-S at HanesBrands Theatre. Venture into the heart of America’s frontier with Oklahoma! This Tony-award-winning musical will sweep you off your feet with its unforgettable love story and lively musical numbers. Within the first notes of “O, What a Beautiful Mornin’,” you’ll be hooked. For tickets, to go www.LTofWS.org 

*10-Minute Play Festival featuring the top six plays submitted to the 10-Minute Play competition will be presented on Friday and Saturday, June 6 & 7 at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, June 8 at 2 p.m., at the Intergenerational Center for Arts & Wellness, 114 W. 30th St. The plays are produced in partnership with 40+ Stage Company, the in-house theatre for the Generations Center. Tickets are available at the door. 

THURSDAY-SUNDAY, JUNE 12-15 

*”Oklahoma!” June 12-15, the classic Rodgers & Hammerstein musical, presented by The Little Theatre of W-S at HanesBrands Theatre. Venture into the heart of America’s frontier with Oklahoma! This Tony-award-winning musical will sweep you off your feet with its unforgettable love story and lively musical numbers. Within the first notes of “O, What a Beautiful Mornin’,” you’ll be hooked. For tickets, to go www.LTofWS.org