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Participants are deep in concentration on the bingo cards as each number is announced. (LEIGH LOFGREN/Staff)

Participants are deep in concentration on the bingo cards as each number is announced. (LEIGH LOFGREN/Staff)

Bingo for the Arts benefits Festival Hall

Leigh Lofgren
Wednesday, July 3, 2024
Last Thursday evening at Festival Hall was great entertainment and fun as Bingo for the Arts took to the stage in front of a large crowd.
Festival Hall’s popular Jazz Legacy series continues May 23 highlighting legendary pianist and vocalist Nat “King” Cole. CONTRIBUTED

Festival Hall’s popular Jazz Legacy series continues May 23 highlighting legendary pianist and vocalist Nat “King” Cole. CONTRIBUTED

Festival Hall premieres second show of 2024 Jazz Series

News Staff
Thursday, April 11, 2024
Festival Hall, Greensboro’s premier arts venue and cultural center, presents the second show of the 2024 Jazz Series, The Jazz Legacy Project: Nat “King” Cole, Unforgettable Thursday, May 23 at 7:30 p.m.
Dr. Armstrong sniffs the drink that led to the demise of Anthony Marston (Steve Atchley) as he lies dead.

Dr. Armstrong sniffs the drink that led to the demise of Anthony Marston (Steve Atchley) as he lies dead.

'And Then There Were None'

Story & Photos By Leigh Lofgren
Thursday, March 28, 2024
Lake Country Players’ (LCP) recent production of Agatha Christie’s bestselling crime novel and play And Then There Were None was a resounding success, playing to a full house at each of four performances.
Vocalist Nicole Chillemi joined Jazz Legacy musicians (l-r) Louis Heriveaux on piano, bassist Kevin Smith, drummer and narrator Justin Varnes, and saxophonist John Sandfort (below) in presenting the music of Georgia native Johnny Mercer last week at Festival Hall in Greensboro.

Vocalist Nicole Chillemi joined Jazz Legacy musicians (l-r) Louis Heriveaux on piano, bassist Kevin Smith, drummer and narrator Justin Varnes, and saxophonist John Sandfort (below) in presenting the music of Georgia native Johnny Mercer last week at Festival Hall in Greensboro.

Festival Hall swings to the sounds of Johnny Mercer

Leigh Lofgren
Thursday, August 31, 2023
A large audience attended a performance by The Jazz Legacy Project, featuring the music of the late, great Johnny Mercer, last Thursday at Festival Hall in Greensboro.
Festival Hall unveiled its new Steinway piano during a Piano and Art Celebration July 19. CONTRIBUTED

Festival Hall unveiled its new Steinway piano during a Piano and Art Celebration July 19. CONTRIBUTED

Festival Hall hosts Piano and Art Celebration

News Staff
Thursday, July 27, 2023
Festival Hall in Greensboro unveiled its new Steinway piano during a Piano and Art Celebration, July 19. Festival Hall’s celebration and piano recital welcomed Hall supporters and donors, while paying special honor to Isabel B.
CONTRIBUTED PHOTO

CONTRIBUTED PHOTO

Jazz Legacy Project to feature music of Mercer

News Staff
Thursday, July 20, 2023
Festival Hall, Greensboro’s premier arts venue and cultural center, presents next month, the third of four shows in its 2023 Jazz Legacy Project series: Johnny Mercer, From Savannah to Hollywood.
The Lake Country Chorus performed for the first time at Festival Hall in Greensboro.

The Lake Country Chorus performed for the first time at Festival Hall in Greensboro.

Lake Country Chorus presents: ‘Singing Days a Week’

Leigh Lofgren
Thursday, April 27, 2023
The Lake Country Chorus presented Singing Days a Week April 20, at Festival Hall in Greensboro under the baton of Artistic Director Donna C. Valvo, Instrumental Director Tom Shalin, accompanist Amy Reber, and choreographers Maureen Brower and Charlotte Mosteller.
File Photo/Lake Oconee News

File Photo/Lake Oconee News

New Greensboro city manager has difficult road ahead

Maureen Stratton
Thursday, April 27, 2023
The city of Greensboro, with its tree-lined streets, Festival Hall, historic influence, welcoming downtown merchants, and both long-term and new citizens attracted to its small-town charm has much going for it. The city welcomed a new mayor, Corey Williams, who is a long-term Greensboro resident.
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CONTRIBUTED PHOTO

Fond memories, high expectations for OPAS

News Staff
Thursday, March 23, 2023
The Oconee Performing Arts Society (OPAS) has enjoyed a memorable 15th season, with February being one of the most exciting in the organization’s history. First, Michael Feinstein came to town on Feb. 4, to share his immense talent.
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