Arts & Entertainment Calendar
FRIDAY – SUNDAY, JUNE 9-11
*”Star Stuff, “ a new play by Mark Pirolo and Jackson Mattek, makes its premiere in Winston-Salem on June 9 and 10 at 7:30 p.m. and June 11 at 2 p.m. at the Mountcastle Forum, Milton Rhodes Center for the Arts. Performed by 40+ Stage Company, the final show of their season explores the results when extreme talent, oversized egos, seductive libidos, unbridled ambitions and shameful secrets ignite in a collision of the stuff of which stars are made. For tickets go to www.intothearts.org and click on Events, Campus Events
*June 10, 8 p.m., Symphony Unbound @The Coalpit, featuring Winston-Salem Symphony musicians. They’ll perform a wide-ranging set list of popular favorites, from Led Zeppelin to Kate Bush and beyond. A great family-fun evening and it’s free! The Coalpit is located in Innovation Quarter on the corner of 5th and Chestnut Streets, just behind Incendiary Brewing and Cugino Forno pizza. Follow them on Facebook at CoalpitLive.
TUESDAy, JUNE 13
*June 13, 7:30 p.m., Salem Band performs with a theme “What’s in a Name?” Hear music by your favorite big-name artists: Count Basie, Judy Garland, and Johnny Mercer. Music from “Aida” and “Hello Dolly,” plus a Cole Porter medley with Salem Band vocalist Mignon Dobbins. Pre-concert music at 6:45 p.m. by The Salem Band Brass Quintet. Food vendors on site – bring a lawn chair or blanket. There’s nothing more All-American than enjoying a classic band concert in the Town Square – FREE in Salem Square, Old Salem! Rain-date = Wednesday, June 14
FRIDAY-SUNDAY, JUNE 16-18
*”Star Stuff, “ a new play by Mark Pirolo and Jackson Mattek, premiered in Winston-Salem last weekend to an enthusiastic audience. The show will continue on June 16 and 17 at 7:30 p.m. and June 18 at 2 p.m. at the Mountcastle Forum, Milton Rhodes Center for the Arts. Performed by 40+ Stage Company, the final show of their season explores the results when extreme talent, oversized egos, seductive libidos, unbridled ambitions and shameful secrets ignite in a collision of the stuff of which stars are made. For tickets go to www.intothearts.org and click on Events, Campus Events.
*Friday, June 16, 7 – 10 p.m., ArtsCrush, downtown Arts District. Come stroll the Arts District, visit the many galleries, businesses and restaurants, enjoy musical performances and fun. For more details, visit https://www.facebook.com/artsdistrictwsnc.
*Friday, June 16, Innovation and Cinema returns to beautiful Bailey Park’s lower lawn for a magnetic season of films presented by a/perture cinema. This evening’s film is The Matrix (1999). Note: Rated R. Vendors available starting at 7 p.m. Film starts around 8:30 p.m. Bring your own chair or blanket. Free.
*June 17, 1-8 p.m., Innovation Quarter. Triad Cultural Arts is thrilled to announce its highly anticipated Juneteenth Festival, a vibrant celebration of freedom, culture, and unity. This event commemorates the historic milestone of Juneteenth and honors the invaluable contributions of the Black community to our society. Attendees can look forward to: main stage performances, cultural exhibitions, food and refreshments, community engagement and family fun kids’ activities.
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 21
*June 21, 7 p.m., 4 on 4th Authors’ Showcase at Bookmarks. With a theme of “Adventures that Change You,” The event will feature authors Paul Attaway reading from ”Eli’s Redemption,” which continues the story of Eli Atkins; Hope Carolle, ”The Veil of Time,” the second book in ”The Ladies of the Labyrinth” series; Kashiana Singh, from ”Woman by the Door”; and Lisa Williams Kline, “In Ladies’ Day.” The readings will be followed by book signings by the authors. Books are available for purchase at Bookmarks. This event is free but registration is requested, Bookmarks is located at 634 W. Fourth St., #110. Free parking in rear of building off Holly Street. For more information, go to www.bookmarksnc.org.
THURSDAY, JUNE 22
*June 22, 7 p.m., Wait Chapel on the campus of Wake Forest University, Bookmarks presents Chris Paul who will be talking about his new memoir, “Sixty-One: Life Lessons from Papa, On and Off the Court.” Tickets include admission to the event and a copy of Sixty-One. For more information and tickets, go to https://www.bookmarksnc.org/ChrisPaul_WS.
FRIDAY – SATURDAY, JUNE 23-24
1Love Media, in partnership with The Pink Robe Chronicles, will host the 1Love Festival, a two-day event in Winston-Salem June 23-24 at the Milton Rhodes Center for the Arts. The festival will celebrate and center African Diasporic culture through music, art, innovation, and entrepreneurship. Boasting local, national, and international musicians, authors, deejays, and visual artists, our goal is to amplify African Diasporic culture and develop and maintain mutually enhancing connections that encourage love of self, love community and love of culture. More information and tickets are available at www.1lovefestival.com.
Have an item for the Arts & Entertainment calendar? Email to judiehp@triad.rr.com with A&E Calendar in subject line. Deadline is Sunday at 12 p.m. for Thursday’s paper.
