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O.Henry The Art & Soul of Greensboro
September 2022
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61 Cardinal Poetry by Marty Silverthorne 62 The Right Vibe Jim Dodson
An ambitious plan is taking root to transform Greensboro and the Triad into a capital of live performance music
Three women cultivate joy, connection and self-discovery through their work
72 O.Henry Conversations By Billy Ingram
The beat goes on at UNCG’s beloved summer music camp
78 A Slip of the Chisel. And a Whole New Life By Maria Johnson
How former auto mechanic Paul Nixon became an artist
84 A Wink From the Universe By Cassie Bustamante
For shop owner Kam Culler, it’s all about family and home 99 Almanac By Ashley Walshe
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17 Simple Life
By Jim Dodson
22 Short Stories 26 N.C. Folk Festival
By Ogi Overman
30 Tea Leaf Astrologer
By Zora Stellanova
33 Life’s Funny
By Maria Johnson
39 The Omnivorous Reader
By Stephen E. Smith
43 Bookshelf 46 The Creators of N.C.
By Wiley Cash
53 Home Grown
By Cynthia Adams
55 Birdwatch
By Susan Campbell
57 Wandering Billy
By Billy Ingram
114 Events Calendar 128 O.Henry Ending
By Corrinne Rosquillo
Cover photograph by bert vanderveen
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DMITRY SITKOVETSKY, MUSIC DIRECTOR 2022 | 2023 SEASON
10.01.22 | 8:00PM Michelle Cann, piano
COLEMAN • PRICE GERSHWIN • DEBUSSY RAVEL
11.05.22 | 8:00PM Sergey Antonov, cello
SILVESTROV • PROKOFIEV TCHAIKOVSKY 01.21.23 | 8:00PM 02.18.23 | 8:00PM
James Ehnes, violin
BEETHOVEN SIBELIUS A German Requiem
Greensboro Symphony Master Chorale Julia Sitkovetsky, soprano Andrew Garland, baritone BRAHMS
Concerts will be held at the Steven Tanger Center For The Performing Arts
04.15.23 | 8:00PM Trio Zimbalist
05.11.23 | 8:00PM Branford Marsalis
BEETHOVEN • W. MARSALIS RESPIGHI BACH • GLAZUNOV MILHAUD • BRAHMS
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09.24.22 | 8:00PM Mariachi Cobre
Salute Hispanic Heritage Month with Walt Disney World’s epic show featuring the dashing 12-piece Mariachi band and the Greensboro Symphony.
Additional support Hillsdale Fund • Joseph M. Bryan Foundation 11.19.22 | 8:00PM Michael Feinstein
Legendary performer Michael Feinstein salutes and celebrates the great Judy Garland on her 100th Birthday! 12.31.22 | 8:00PM The Krüger Brothers
Spend New Year’s Eve with the Krüger Brothers and the Greensboro Symphony Orchestra and enjoy a blend of Bluegrass, POPS, and Classical music.
Concerts will be held at the Steven Tanger Center For The Performing Arts
02.11.23 | 8:00PM John Pizzarelli & Catherine Russell
Grammy Award winners John Pizzarelli and Catherine Russell pay homage to legends Billie Holiday and Frank Sinatra! 04.28.23 | 8:00PM Ben Folds
A talented singer, songwriter, pianist, and dynamic performer, Ben Folds brings his impeccable musicianship, wry humor, and knack for pop songcraft to Greensboro.
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Concerts will be held at UNCG School of Music, Tew Recital Hall
SUN 10.02.22 | 4:00PM Michelle Cann, piano Dmitry Sitkovetsky, violin Scott Rawls, viola Alexander Ezerman, cello
DEBUSSY • PRICE • FAURE MON 11.07.22 | 7:00PM Sergey Antonov, cello Dmitry Sitkovetsky, violin Inara Zandmane, piano
FRANCK • SCHUBERT SUN 02.19.23 | 4:00PM Dmitry Sitkovetsky, violin Kelly Burke, clarinet Inara Zandmane, piano Peter Zlotnick, percussion STRAVINSKY Josephus Thompson, narrator Andrew Plotnikov, Soldier Dmitry Sitkovetsky, Devil SUN 04.16.23 | 4:00PM Trio Zimbalist Dmitry Sitkovetsky, violin Scott Rawls, viola
SMETANA • BRAHMS FRI 05.12.23 | 8:00PM Branford Marsalis, saxophone Dmitry Sitkovetsky, violin Marjorie Bagley, violin Scott Rawls, viola, Alexander Ezerman, cello Inara Zandmane, piano
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Steven Tanger Center For The Performing Arts
03.25.23 | 8:00PM Yolanda Adams
Henry Panion, conductor Yolanda Adams, the Queen of contemporary gospel music and winner of four Grammy Awards and sixteen Stellar Awards, joins the GSO for an evening of healing, encouraging, and inspirational music! Yolanda Adams will showcase her powerful voice and singular sound blending gospel, soul and jazz.
Steven Tanger Center For The Performing Arts
06.10.23 | 7:00PM & 06.11.23 | 3:00PM Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets™
in Concert Cars fly, trees fight back, and monsters are on the loose in Harry’s second year at Hogwarts™ School of Witchcraft and Wizardry! This concert features the film Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets™ in high-definition, on a giant screen, while a live orchestra performs John Williams’ unforgettable score.
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