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Pig-N-Ford races at the Tillamook County Fair, Chicks concerts in Bend, the Oregon State Fair, Hood to Coast relay race, and more

Festivals focused on food are whetting appetites in Southern Oregon once again, making for what should be a sweet and savory summer. “We definitely get the feeling this year that everyone’s back on bo...

To expand or not to expand — that is the question for Jacksonville City Council as it considers how to address a developer’s request to add acreage to the city’s Urban Growth Boundary, a prelude to an...

Michael Stanley Band Tribute by In the Heartland w/special guest Danny Powers In The Heartland plays "all the hits you want to hear" and takes you back to the Stage Pass era of the 70's and the SOLD-OUT Blossom shows from the 80's.

BackStage Pass: Reflections on Life in the Theatre BackStage Pass has announced the release of the latest in a series of video interviews with people who have helped create the history and shape the future of the live entertainment industry. This interview highlights industrial hygienist, safety officer and professional performer, Monona Rossol (pictured). Bill Sapsis, BackStage Pass executive producer, noted: “Monona has done so much for the live entertainment community through her work desi...

One of Gaston County’s oldest annual festivals will make a triumphant return this weekend.   After taking a hiatus in 2020 at the hand of the COVID-19 pandemic, Bessemer City Parks and Recreation will host the Down Home Festival from 6 to 10 p.m. Friday and from noon to 10 p.m. Saturday. The festival draws up to 5,000 people to downtown Bessemer City each year, according to Bessemer City Parks and Recreation Director Jo-D Franklin.  Last year’s festival was the first to ever...

Winston-Salem Symphony Chorus and Hank Pattie and The Current rehearse for "The World Beloved" concert The Winston-Salem Symphony Chorus is teaming up with bluegrass stars Hank, Pattie & the Current for a concert to be streamed on demand starting at 7:30 p.m. April 24. Hank, Pattie & the Current will join the Winston-Salem Symphony Chorus to lend energetic bluegrass rhythms to the sacred liturgy in composer Carol Barnett’s “The World Beloved: A Bluegrass Mass.” “The World Be...

Winston-Salem Symphony Adapts To The Pandemic by David Ford 10:59am Mar 16, 2021 Music Director Tim Redmond leads a rehearsal of the Winston-Salem Symphony string section. Photograph courtesy of Gregg Jamback (Swiftwater Media, LLC).   Update your browser or Flash plugin Like all arts organizations in the Triad, the Winston-Salem Symphony was hit hard by the pandemic lockdowns and social distance measures. But far from shutting down, the orchestra — made up of roughly...

Winston-Salem Symphony perform George Gershwins "Cuban Overture", conducted by Tim Redmond The Winston-Salem Symphony is highlighting two of its principal musicians in its “CenterStage” performance now streaming on demand. This early spring concert featuring Kathryn Levy on flute and Brooks Whitehouse on cello in concertos by Lukas Foss and Edward Elgar will be available through April 13. “This season the symphony has put on a variety of concerts — all musical styles from (G...

Michael Stanley, 1949-2021: An Appreciation of Rocks Ultimate Local Hero Michael Stanley, 1949-2021: An Appreciation of Rocks Ultimate Local Hero A fellow Clevelander says goodbye to a friend who stood as tall as Springsteen or Mellencamp in their hometown. Holly Gleason, provided by FacebookTwitterEmail Singer-songwriter Michael Stanley died this week of lung cancer at age 72. He’s remembered by Holly Gleason. a music critic and author who was raised in Cleveland and befriended Stanley whil...