Announcements & Events

2012 Winter Dessert Theatre Series begins on Saturday, February 4th

Excitement is in the air for Stokes County and Piedmont theatre goers, as the Winter Dessert Theatre Series returns on February 4 with Mike Wiley Productions "Tired Souls", the story of Rosa Parks and The Montgomery Bus Boycott. This memorable performance will be held at the Historic Walnut Cove Colored School/Senior Center, 308 Brook Street in Walnut Cove. In addition, Miss Imani Graves will perform a program of dance beginning at 6:30 p.m., prior to this theatrical production.

Rosa Parks, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and
The Montgomery Bus Boycott

The Winter Dessert Theatre Series is an annual program organized by the Stokes County Arts Council for the purpose of exposing high quality, touring theatre to Stokes County residents. The 2012 Series will feature five theatrical productions, performed at four different venues in Stokes County. In addition to "Tired Souls", the series will include the following performances: "Macbeth", presented by the NC Shakespeare Festival on February 18 at the South Stokes High School Auditorium, 1100 South Stokes School Road in Walnut Cove, "The Andrews Sisters Tribute Show" presented by First in Flight on March 3 at the King American Legion, 436 South Main Street in King, "An Evening on the Titanic", a 100th anniversary tribute to the great disaster,presented by the NoneSuch Playmakers on March 17 & 18 at King Moravian Church Fellowship Hall, 234 West Dalton Road in King, and Disney's "Beauty and the Beast", presented by Stokes Schools All County Theatre on March 24 at South Stokes High School Auditorium.

"This year's series offers something for everyone", commented Stokes Arts President Ellen Peric. "From the historical storylines of Rosa Parks and the Titanic, to the musical fairytale of Beauty and the Beast, a World War II revue with the Andrews Sisters Tribute, and the tragedy of Shakespeare's Macbeth. Even the casual theatre goer will find something to enjoy this season."

Admission prices to each performance include $14 for general audience, $12 for seniors 60 and older, and $10 for Stokes Arts members and students, and include dessert and the performance. All Saturday performances begin at 7pm, and Sunday matinee at 3pm, with dessert served beginning one hour prior to the performance.

The 2012 Winter Dessert Theatre Series is supported by the Wells Fargo Foundation, as well as a Grassroots Grant from the North Carolina Arts Council. Dessert sponsors for the series include the Linster family, Mitchell's Nursery and Greenhouse, Walnut Cove Rotary, Dan River Company, Cannon and Company, Dr. Mark Johnson DDS, and King Moravian Church Youth. "The success of the Winter Dessert Theatre Series over the past eight years is due to the faithful support of our sponsors and audience" concluded Peric. "Thanks to them, community theatre is alive and thriving in Stokes County, North Carolina."

For tickets or information about the Stokes Arts 2012 Winter Dessert Theatre Series, call 336 593-8159, or visit www.StokesArts.org.

In the Apple Gallery - The Stokes County Arts Council is proud to feature an exhibit on behalf of the Stokes County Animal Shelter during the month of February. The opening reception will be held Friday, January 27, 2012, 5:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. in the Apple Gallery of the Stokes County Arts Council, 500 N. Main Street, Danbury, North Carolina. Artist's Way Bakery, which is next door to the Arts Council, will also be serving Lasagna and french bread. A musician will also be playing at Artist's Way.

The exhibition of donated artwork by local artists will be on display January 25th through February 21st. Animal Control Officer Sarah Johnson states “When artists and animal lovers collide, you get an event that celebrates the beautiful animals available for adoption at the local animal shelter. Artists have graciously donated artwork for sale to help fund a Stokes County Animal Shelter renovation project. Please show your support by visiting the Apple Gallery in honor of shelter animals. This exhibit is intended to help increase awareness of the need for rabies vaccinations, spaying/neutering dogs and cats and observe photos of animals that are currently available for adoption.” “Come and meet Susie” – the dog that inspired “Susie’s Law” along with Otis Tucker and his dad, Emmy-winning television journalist Chad Tucker of Fox 8 News. Otis, through his Facebook page, has been instrumental in helping find many of our local shelter animals a home.

The reception and viewing of this exhibit is free and open to the public. Everyone is encouraged to come in support of the Stokes County Animal Shelter Renovation Project.

For more information, please call the Stokes County Arts Council at (336) 593-8159 or e-mail us at stokesarts@co.stokes.nc.us.

Stokes County Artists - There are many talented visual artists living in Stokes County. The Visual Arts Committee has started to gather those talented folks in one place in order to showcase their artwork. If you are an artist and would like to submit images to the gallery, please email janis@janishenderson.com. For more artists and images please vist the Stokes County Arts Council's Visual Artist's page at: www.pbase.com/stokesarts

Moving Forward - Northwestern Regional Library
6th Annual - Photography Contest
Please call or visit your public library in Alleghany, Stokes, Surry or Yadkin County for more information including details concerning rules and prizes. Contest includes juvenile, teen, and adult categories.
Branch libraries will be accepting entries through
February 24, 2012

Save the Date

2012 Winter Dessert Theatre - February - March 2012. There will be 5 plays this year for your enjoyment. Visit our Winter Desset Theater page for more information. Admission: $14 General Audience, $12 Seniors (60 +), and $10 SCAC Members and Students. Dessert to be served beginning one hour prior to performance. Performance begins at 7:00 PM and Matinee at 3:00 PM. For more information contact the Stokes County Arts Council at (336) 593-8159.

Please Note: Anyone with disability(ies) who needs an accommodation to participate at any Stokes County Arts Council event or program is requested to inform us 48 hours prior to the scheduled time of the event or program.

The Stokes County Arts Council continues to expand and to successfully present high quality arts and arts education programming for Stokes County citizens. Our programs create shared and lasting experiences that connect the participants to their heritage. The Stokes County Arts Council is committed to the promotion and support of the Arts through our current goals to:

• Support local artists and provide a means to promote their work
• Facilitate quality arts education programs in all Stokes County Schools
• Educate and provide opportunities for life-long learning for all citizens
• Target and identify Arts needs in the community
• Form meaningful community partnerships
  

Support the arts in rural america! Become a member of the Stokes County Arts Council today and help us provide arts programming for children, seniors, physically and mentally disabled citizens and the general public.