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Winter 2012

I ♥ the Arts in February

That warm feeling you’re craving this month doesn’t have to come solely from chocolate, hearts and candy. North Carolina is heating up with opportunities to experience music, dance, craft and literary events to satisfy every interest.

February is also Black History Month, and with African Americans making up nearly one quarter of our state’s population, there are ample opportunities to honor and enjoy the artistic contributions they’ve made to our lives. In this issue, learn about artists who have achieved historic firsts, earned international acclaim and continue to add their brilliance to our state’s cultural identity.

In addition to finding African American artistic highlights happening throughout our state this spring, you can also explore Black History Month events at state historic sites, museums and libraries at the N.C. Department of Cultural Resources’ website.

N.C. native and internationally renowned writer, poet and dramatist Reynolds Price is being honored this spring with a rarely seen trilogy of his plays at Triad Stage as well as reading, discussion and visual arts events happening throughout the Greensboro area. Share your recollections of Price and his works for the chance to win a copy of Literary Trails of the North Carolina Piedmont, written by Georgann Eubanks, which features excerpts of Price’s writings on Asheboro, Roxboro, Warrenton and more. Visit NCArtsEveryday.org for more details and for the opportunity to share your remembrances.