2009 Official Visitor & Dining Guide for Greensboro, North Carolina - (Page 11) E N T E R TA I N M E N T 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 featuring guest conductors and 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 season runs from September through May. Concerts held at various locations. Admission fee. 336-335-5456. www.greensborosymphony.org LIVESTOCK PLAyERS MUSICAL THEATRE & THE 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 admission ranging from free to $20. All events happen in downtown Greensboro. Information and tickets are available at the Greensboro Cultural Center in the City Arts Offices, 200 N. Davie Street. 336-335-6426. http://www.city-arts.org/ or drama@ greensboro-nc.gov 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 an 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 contemporary dance performances by North Carolina artists at the Aycock Auditorium on Tate St. Call for season’s touring artists. 336-373-2727 www.ncdancefestival.org OPEN SPACE CAFé 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. www.osctheatre.com TRIAD STAGE* 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 (UAC) The UAC “invests in our creative community” through development of financial resources, collaborative relationships and advocacy. Office hours: Mon.-Fri. 9am-5pm. Visit www.GoTriadSCENE.com for comprehensive event information. UAC, Greensboro Cultural Center, 200 N. Davie St. 336-373-7523. www.uacARTS.org Area colleges and universities offer a variety of performing arts programs. For more information, see the “Educational Institutions” section of this guide. *See discount coupons, inside back cover. www.VisitGreensboroNC.com 11 http://www.ncdancefestival.org http://www.greensboroopera.org http://www.greensborosymphony.org http://www.city-arts.org/ http://www.greensboro-nc.gov http://www.osctheatre.com http://www.triadstage.org http://www.city-arts.org http://www.GoTriadSCENE.com http://www.uacARTS.org http://www.VisitGreensboroNC.com
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