WFDD Triad Arts Archive: Triad Arts Weekend hosted by Chike Lawrence-Mithcell

Triad Arts with David Ford

Triad Arts Weekend hosted by Chike Lawrence-Mithcell

August 12, 2011

New York Times bestselling author and Greensboro favorite son Jim Dodson introduces his new magazine O. Henry on Triad Arts Up Close! He's joined by award-winning author and O. Henry editor Maria Johnson in a conversation with TAUC host David Ford.

Live jazz in the Triad makes a comeback and Cle Thompson leads the charge on Triad Arts Up Close! She'll be performing a Thursday nights series at the Community Arts Cafe in downtown Winston-Salem. It's called Jazz After Work!

Greensboro native Marta Richardson teaches the violin to nearly 200 elementary students at Peeler Open School for the Performing Arts. Her student ensemble will be performing April concerts at Ben and Jerry Free Cone Day, Gateway Gardens and Onstage! The music heard on today's show included a performance by the Peeler School's string ensemble and Songs of Water featuring Marta Richardson on violin. Find out how you can help Marta bring the renowned Sphinx Chamber Orchestra to Greensboro by contacting the United Arts Council of Greater Greensboro.