Dance of Triumph

On March 11 at 7 PM, East Forsyth's dance group East Company Dance will perform a series of dances based on stories from people suffering with cancer. To prepare the pieces, dance teachers at East Forsyth invited staff members who had cancer to share their experience with students. The full story on the project collaboration between teachers, students, and survivors can be read in the Winston-Salem Journal.

Winston-Salem Journal Photo by Lauren Carroll.

Upcoming March Events

SECCA AND KRANKIES PRESENT
Thursday, March 4 - 7 PM - Krankie's Coffee - Winston-Salem
A documentary about unbridled creativity and accessibility, Christian faith in the context of popular culture and family relationships in the face of individuality. “Danielson, A Family Movie” is directed by JL Aronson; USA; 105 minutes; not rated.
397-2107

DANCE OF TRIUMPH
Thursday, March 11 - 7 PM - East Forsyth High School - Kernersville
East Company Dance will perform "Dance for Life" at 7 p.m. March 11 in the auditorium at East Forsyth High School. "Dance for Life" is a series of four pieces based on the experiences of those facing cancer. Also performing that night will be musical groups East Side Crew, East Forsyth Eaglettes, East Forsyth Madrigals and Caprice; singer Matthew Morris; and a dance group from St. Paul United Methodist Church. A Silver for Dollars jewelry sale will be held in the lobby. A reception will follow the 90-minute show. Proceeds will go to the American Cancer Society and its Relay for Life.
Advance tickets available for $5 from Katherine Foster at KTFoster@wsfcs.k12.nc.us.
Tickets at the door will be $7. Children 12 and younger will be admitted free.

REYNOLDA FILM FESTIVAL KEYNOTE SPEAKER: SPIKE LEE
Friday, March 26 - Wait Chapel, Wake Forest University - Winston-Salem
Award-winning filmmaker Spike Lee will be speaking at Wait Chapel at Wake Forest University. This event is open to the community. Mr. Lee will be giving a speech detailing how he used his troubles as the fuel for his dreams.
$5.00. Reserve tickets at www.reynoldafilmfestival.com/Spike

**We're a bit short on community events this month. If you know of any events that are not listed here, be sure to post them in the comments.**

NC Community Arts Internship

Graduates from a four-year college who have demonstrated a strong interest in community arts administration as a career are invited to apply for a three-month internship with the North Carolina Arts Council. A stipend of $5000 is provided for living expenses. Applications are due May 1, 2010. Visit the NC Arts Council website for more information.

Rounding Out Black History Month: Weekend Events

Ain'a That Good News!
February 27 - 7:30 PM - Hanes Auditorium at Salem College - Winston-Salem
Piedmont Chamber Singers joins with One Voice to explore the magnificent legacy of music by African Americans. From spirituals to jazz and modern Gospel, black musicians have been at the core of America’s musical culture. The concert includes works by such notable composers as Harry T. Burleigh, William Levy Dawson, and Moses Hogan. From quiet meditation to rousing merriment, this program will include both the familiar and the new in a heartfelt tribute to a great musical tradition.
Cost: . 722-4022.

La Revue Negre: The Josephine Baker Story
February 27 at 7:30 PM and February 28 at 3 PM -Greensboro Historical Museum- Greensboro
Celebrating both Black History and Woman's History Month, Actress Ashanti White's one-woman review shares the story of the life and accomplishments of Josephine Baker. Ms. White has been hailed as the Zora Neale Hurston of her generation. She is an actress, dancer, poet and published author with local connections who currently lives in Atlanta.
Cost: $5.00.

Forever Free: Abraham Lincoln's Journey to Emancipation
Through March 5 - Friends of the UNCG Library - Jackson Library at UNCG - Greensboro
A new traveling exhibition opening on Jan. 25 traces Abraham Lincoln’s gradual transformation from an antislavery moderate into “The Great Emancipator.” In conjunction with the exhibition, the University Libraries are bringing several speakers to campus.
Call 334-5304.

The One-Eyed Monkey

Powerful video by storyteller Mallika Sarabhai who believes the best way to effect change of many kinds is through art (thanks to Doug Borwick for the link to the video!)

Local Notable Blog Posts

From the Downtown Winston-Salem Partnership

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Young Americans: The Performance

I headed on over to the Anderson Center this weekend for Young Americans: The Performance. Andre Minkins has written a play, which he also directed over the weekend, inspired by the photographs of Sheila Pree Bright. The play was performed by WSSU and high school students as well as adult volunteers. It was so heartening to see members of our community working with local students to elaborate and expand upon work from a nationally renown artist.

Another great feature of the matinee performance was the collaborative effort of a few key community organizations to get the news out there and show their relevance to the project. The performance Young Americans was not only inspired by the exhibit but also the writings of students involved with Authoring Action, a youth authors institute cofounded by Nathan Ross Freeman and Lynn Rhoades. StoryLine was also out showcasing the bus and providing support for the event. And of course, Diggs Gallery's exhibit served as inspiration.

I haven't had a chance to check out the exhibit yet at Diggs but from the few photographs I've seen, it seems to portray a subtly strong message that America's youth are mature in their expression of who they are and understand well their relationship to America, however varied it may be from young person to young person. The actors in Young Americans: The Performance seem to have also better shaped their understanding of what America is, and will be, as they become adult leaders.