Greensboro, NC 2008 Official Visitor & Dining Guide - (Page 17) Arts & Entertainment Greensboro Opera Company International opera stars and local talent combine in full-scale productions performed in the original language with English subtitles. Performances held in Nov. at the War Memorial Auditorium at the Greensboro Coliseum Complex, Feb. at the Carolina Theatre and Apr.May at regional locations, call for specific information. Admission fee. Group rates available; reservations recommended. 336-273-9472. www.greensboroopera.org Greensboro Symphony Orchestra* Hear Masterworks, Chamber, and POPS concerts led by Maestro Dmitry Sitkovetsky and POPS conductor Michael Berkowitz, featuring guest artists from around the world. The Masterworks six-concert series, Chamber five-concert series, and POPS four-concert series offer something for all music lovers. The Symphony’s season runs Sept.May with Masterworks and POPS concerts performed at War Memorial Auditorium and Chamber concerts performed at UNCG School of Music Recital Hall. 336-335-5456. www.greensborosymphony.org Livestock Players & Greensboro* Children’s Theatre The City Arts Drama Center operates five programs including the Livestock Players, Greensboro Children’s Theatre, 3rd Stage Theatre Co., Greensboro Playwrights’ Forum and Greene Pictures. Twelve theatrical productions, plus two original motion pictures are presented each year with various admission prices. All events held in downtown Greensboro. Information and tickets are available at the Greensboro Cultural Center in the City Arts Offices, 200 N. Davie St. 336-335-6426. www.city-arts.org The Music Center, City Arts: OPUS & MUSEP Concert Series The OPUS Series is an indoor classical/pops series running from Sept.-May that features Music Center-sponsored groups. Music for a Sunday Evening in the Park (MUSEP) is a outdoor concert series featuring local bands performing in various park settings from June-Aug. FREE. 336-373-2549. www.city-arts.org NC Dance Project & NC Dance Festival Before touring the state, the NC Dance Festival opens in Greensboro each fall with three shows of contemporary dance performances by North Carolina artists at the UNCG Dance Theater on Walker Ave. Call for season’s touring artists. 336-370-4819. www.ncdancefestival.org Open Space Cafe Theatre Year-round unique theater experience, with café-style seating for locally produced shows. Offering desserts and beverages for theatergoers, while enjoying a live performance. Shows: Thurs.-Sat., 8pm; Sun., 2pm. Admission charged; group rates available. Reservations suggested. 4609 W. Market St. 336-292-2285. Triad Stage at The Pyrle Theater* Named, "One of the best regional theatres in America" by New York’s Drama League! Professional theatre in the heart of Greensboro’s downtown historic district producing classic, contemporary and new plays using a combination of national and local talent. Box office hours: Tues.-Fri., 1-6pm and one hour prior to performances. Administrative office hours: Mon.Fri., 9am-6pm. Admission fee. 232 S. Elm St. 336-272-0160. www.triadstage.org United Arts Council of Greater Greensboro The mission of the United Arts Council of Greater Greensboro (UAC) is to, "champion the arts for everyone in our community." Through development of financial resources, collaborative relationships and advocacy, UAC supports the arts in our community. Office hours: Mon.-Fri. 9am-5pm. Admission fee for some events. The UAC office is located in the Greensboro Cultural Center, 200 N. Davie St. 336-373-7523. www.uacarts.org * See discount coupons, inside back cover. Area colleges and universities offer a variety of performing arts programs. For more information, see the "Educational Institutions" section of this guide on page 13. www.VisitGreensboroNC.com 17 http://www.city-arts.org http://www.greensboroopera.org http://www.ncdancefestival.org http://www.greensborosymphony.org http://www.triadstage.org http://www.city-arts.org http://www.uacarts.org http://www.VisitGreensboroNC.com
For optimal viewing of this digital publication, please enable JavaScript and then refresh the page. If you would like to try to load the digital publication without using Flash Player detection, please click here.