Festival Hall

Joe Gransden (center) performs on stage at Greensboro’s Festival Hall. LEIGH LOFGREN/Staff

Joe Gransden (center) performs on stage at Greensboro’s Festival Hall. LEIGH LOFGREN/Staff

Gransden lights up Festival Hall stage

Leigh Lofgren
Wednesday, December 24, 2025
Joe Gransden and his band bring to life the music of the big bands, featuring songs from old and new. With a singing voice compared to Chet Baker and Frank Sinatra, Gransden has performed around the world and released 19 albums/CDs.
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Festival Hall features new artwork

Leigh Lofgren
Wednesday, November 26, 2025
On your next visit to Greensboro’s Festival Hall, you will find some new artwork on the walls by local Georgia artists, including works of collage, oil on canvas and board, acrylics, transparent watercolor, photography, and patterned rag rugs.
Members of The Jazz Legacy Project perform the music of Herbie Hancock to close out the 2025 season. LEIGH LOFGREN/Staff

Members of The Jazz Legacy Project perform the music of Herbie Hancock to close out the 2025 season. LEIGH LOFGREN/Staff

JLP presents life and music of Herbie Hancock

Leigh Lofgren
Thursday, October 16, 2025
The Jazz Legacy Project (JLP) finished its 2025 season last week after presenting the life and music of jazz great Herbie Hancock.
Fun times with the great musicians and vocalist of the Jazz Legacy Project. LEIGH LOFGREN/Staff

Fun times with the great musicians and vocalist of the Jazz Legacy Project. LEIGH LOFGREN/Staff

Greensboro hears live tribute to Ray Charles

Leigh Lofgren
Thursday, August 21, 2025
The Jazz Legacy Project brought to life the music of the legendary Ray Charles on Aug. 14 at Festival Hall. Vocalist Cleveland P.
An assistant gets into the box ready for the show July 10 at Festival Hall. LEIGH LOFGREN/Staff

An assistant gets into the box ready for the show July 10 at Festival Hall. LEIGH LOFGREN/Staff

Greensboro’s Festival Hall hosts magic show

Leigh Lofgren
Thursday, July 17, 2025
Mark the Magic Man entertained a large audience on July 10 at Festival Hall, having the crowd laugh, have fun, and try to figure out how things magically appeared and disappeared.
The Jazz Legacy Project on stage at Festival Hall in Greensboro, performing the music of jazz legend Miles Davis. LEIGH LOFGREN/Staff

The Jazz Legacy Project on stage at Festival Hall in Greensboro, performing the music of jazz legend Miles Davis. LEIGH LOFGREN/Staff

Jazz Legacy Project presents music of Miles Davis

Leigh Lofgren
Thursday, May 15, 2025
Last week, the Jazz Legacy Project (JLP) musicians brought to life the music and times of legendary jazz performer Miles Davis at Festival Hall.
The John Dunn Band performed onstage throughout the evening. LEIGH LOFGREN/Staff

The John Dunn Band performed onstage throughout the evening. LEIGH LOFGREN/Staff

Greensboro hosts Mayor’s Gala to benefit nonprofits

Leigh Lofgren
Thursday, February 27, 2025
Greensboro Mayor Corey Williams and his wife hosted the inaugural Mayor’s Gala Saturday evening at Festival Hall.This black-tie event was an evening affair celebrating community, philanthropy, and sophistication. It benefitted the Pete Nance Boys & Girls Club and Neighbors Helping Neighbors.
The Jazz Legacy Project featuring the music of Sarah Vaughan kicked off the 2025 season at Festival Hall, featuring vocalist Maria Howell. LEIGH LOFGREN/Staff

The Jazz Legacy Project featuring the music of Sarah Vaughan kicked off the 2025 season at Festival Hall, featuring vocalist Maria Howell. LEIGH LOFGREN/Staff

Jazz Legacy Project opens 2025 series

Leigh Lofgren
Thursday, February 20, 2025
The Jazz Legacy Project kicked off its 2025 series last Thursday evening at Greensboro’s Festival Hall, featuring “Sarah Vaughan, The Divine One.” Guest vocalist and actress Maria Howell captivated a large audience with her beautiful harmonies and rhythm as she sang Vaughan's music.
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