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Spotted on the Thursday #morningwalk: "With These Hands" by Hank Willis Thomas at @davidsoncollege.bsky.social
October 9, 2025 at 2:31 PM
Spotted on the Thursday #morningwalk: "With These Hands" by Hank Willis Thomas at @davidsoncollege.bsky.social
Henry David Thoreau’s "Walden" was written in 1854 but has lessons for life in the 21st century. On this week's WDAV Piedmont Arts podcast, I talk with Charlotte writer Jen McGivney about her new book "Finding Your Walden." wdav.org/episode/jen-...
August 4, 2025 at 2:13 PM
Henry David Thoreau’s "Walden" was written in 1854 but has lessons for life in the 21st century. On this week's WDAV Piedmont Arts podcast, I talk with Charlotte writer Jen McGivney about her new book "Finding Your Walden." wdav.org/episode/jen-...
For the #WDAV Piedmont Arts podcast, I had the good fortune to sit down with Charlotte writer and editor Michael Graff for a conversation about his new venture, The Charlotte Optimist. It's a weekly newsletter of magazine-length stories about Charlotte's people and issues. bit.ly/PiedmontArts
June 24, 2025 at 4:34 PM
For the #WDAV Piedmont Arts podcast, I had the good fortune to sit down with Charlotte writer and editor Michael Graff for a conversation about his new venture, The Charlotte Optimist. It's a weekly newsletter of magazine-length stories about Charlotte's people and issues. bit.ly/PiedmontArts
A crowd in downtown Davidson this afternoon is waving signs, chanting and demonstrating as part of the nationwide "No Kings" protests. They're demonstrating against President Trump, who has claimed broad executive power in setting policy, closing programs and firing government employees. #nokings
June 14, 2025 at 5:20 PM
A crowd in downtown Davidson this afternoon is waving signs, chanting and demonstrating as part of the nationwide "No Kings" protests. They're demonstrating against President Trump, who has claimed broad executive power in setting policy, closing programs and firing government employees. #nokings
For the latest Piedmont Arts podcast from WDAV, I interviewed Alvin Jacobs about his photo exhibit "Black Behind Bars," at Charlotte's Gantt Center for African-American Arts + Culture. He talked being a photographer/activist and the triple meaning of the exhibit title. wdav.org/episode/alvi...
June 11, 2025 at 1:25 PM
For the latest Piedmont Arts podcast from WDAV, I interviewed Alvin Jacobs about his photo exhibit "Black Behind Bars," at Charlotte's Gantt Center for African-American Arts + Culture. He talked being a photographer/activist and the triple meaning of the exhibit title. wdav.org/episode/alvi...
This week's WDAV Piedmont Arts podcast is a double feature: Jeffrey Biegel on his upcoming concert with Western Piedmont Symphony marking the 100th anniversary of George Gershwin’s “Rhapsody in Blue.” And Rachel Stewart previews Charlotte Bach Festival w/Aisslinn Nosky. wdav.org/episode/jeff...
May 29, 2025 at 1:05 PM
This week's WDAV Piedmont Arts podcast is a double feature: Jeffrey Biegel on his upcoming concert with Western Piedmont Symphony marking the 100th anniversary of George Gershwin’s “Rhapsody in Blue.” And Rachel Stewart previews Charlotte Bach Festival w/Aisslinn Nosky. wdav.org/episode/jeff...
A new NC group called Piedmont Shakespeare debuts in June with a touring production of “Hamlet” - 9 free performances indoors and out. On this WDAV Piedmont Arts podcast, I talk with the company’s three founders - David McGraw, Kim Shively and Carl Forsman. wdav.org/episode/meet...
May 20, 2025 at 3:57 PM
A new NC group called Piedmont Shakespeare debuts in June with a touring production of “Hamlet” - 9 free performances indoors and out. On this WDAV Piedmont Arts podcast, I talk with the company’s three founders - David McGraw, Kim Shively and Carl Forsman. wdav.org/episode/meet...
"Annie Leibovitz/Work" is open at the Mint Museum Uptown #CLT. On this week's Piedmont Arts podcast from WDAV, I talk with Mint chief curator Jen Sudul-Edwards about Leibovitz’s style and career. wdav.org/episode/jen-...
May 5, 2025 at 6:49 PM
"Annie Leibovitz/Work" is open at the Mint Museum Uptown #CLT. On this week's Piedmont Arts podcast from WDAV, I talk with Mint chief curator Jen Sudul-Edwards about Leibovitz’s style and career. wdav.org/episode/jen-...
Jennifer Sudul Edwards, chief curator at Charlotte's Mint Museum, talked about photographer Annie Leibovitz at a press preview Fri. for "Annie Liebovitz/Work." Opens Sun. Go for the celeb pix, but also study the evolution of Leibovitz's career. And look for my upcoming WDAV Piedmont Arts podcast.
April 26, 2025 at 2:53 AM
Jennifer Sudul Edwards, chief curator at Charlotte's Mint Museum, talked about photographer Annie Leibovitz at a press preview Fri. for "Annie Liebovitz/Work." Opens Sun. Go for the celeb pix, but also study the evolution of Leibovitz's career. And look for my upcoming WDAV Piedmont Arts podcast.
A large crowd waving anti-Trump signs and American flags is lining the NC73/US21 intersection in Huntersville, NC. It's a national "Day of Action" by people opposed to Trump administration policies. I heard people chanting, "This is what democracy looks like!" 700+ events were planned nationwide.
April 19, 2025 at 5:52 PM
A large crowd waving anti-Trump signs and American flags is lining the NC73/US21 intersection in Huntersville, NC. It's a national "Day of Action" by people opposed to Trump administration policies. I heard people chanting, "This is what democracy looks like!" 700+ events were planned nationwide.
On this week's WDAV Piedmont Arts podcast, I talk with curators Jen Sudul Edwards of the The Mint Museum and Lisa Homann of UNC Charlotte about the recent major update of the Mint Museum Randolph's African art galleries. Listen: www.wdav.org/programs/pie...
April 8, 2025 at 4:49 PM
On this week's WDAV Piedmont Arts podcast, I talk with curators Jen Sudul Edwards of the The Mint Museum and Lisa Homann of UNC Charlotte about the recent major update of the Mint Museum Randolph's African art galleries. Listen: www.wdav.org/programs/pie...
Happening now (Sat. midday) in downtown #CorneliusNC: hundreds of north Mecklenbu residents are gathered for a peaceful "Hands Off" rally and march to protest the budget cuts, layoffs and other policies of President Trump and advisor Elon Musk. It's one of dozens nationwide. handsoff2025.com
April 5, 2025 at 4:17 PM
Happening now (Sat. midday) in downtown #CorneliusNC: hundreds of north Mecklenbu residents are gathered for a peaceful "Hands Off" rally and march to protest the budget cuts, layoffs and other policies of President Trump and advisor Elon Musk. It's one of dozens nationwide. handsoff2025.com
For the latest WDAV Piedmont Arts podcast, I sat down with Adam Santalla Pierce, new president of the Arts & Science Council of Charlotte to chat about the state of the arts in Charlotte and his vision for the organization. www.wdav.org/programs/pie...
April 3, 2025 at 3:49 PM
For the latest WDAV Piedmont Arts podcast, I sat down with Adam Santalla Pierce, new president of the Arts & Science Council of Charlotte to chat about the state of the arts in Charlotte and his vision for the organization. www.wdav.org/programs/pie...
J.S. Bach was born in March 1685. Three #CLT area groups are planning the first-ever Davidson Bach Festival. On this week's WDAV Piedmont Arts podcast, I talk with organizers Barbara Krumdieck and Jane Cain, who are also musicians and Bach lovers. Listen here www.wdav.org/programs/pie...
March 25, 2025 at 11:02 PM
J.S. Bach was born in March 1685. Three #CLT area groups are planning the first-ever Davidson Bach Festival. On this week's WDAV Piedmont Arts podcast, I talk with organizers Barbara Krumdieck and Jane Cain, who are also musicians and Bach lovers. Listen here www.wdav.org/programs/pie...
The 1920s Carolina Theatre Charlotte reopens this month after years of construction. On this Piedmont Arts podcast, I take you on an audio tour with director Sean Seifert and program director Doug Young. Also, turmoil at the Eastern Music Festival and Opera Carolina. www.wdav.org/programs/pie...
March 10, 2025 at 9:29 PM
The 1920s Carolina Theatre Charlotte reopens this month after years of construction. On this Piedmont Arts podcast, I take you on an audio tour with director Sean Seifert and program director Doug Young. Also, turmoil at the Eastern Music Festival and Opera Carolina. www.wdav.org/programs/pie...
On the WDAV Piedmont Arts podcast, Rachel Stewart interviews Charlotte Symphony cellist Alan Black, who is retiring after 38 years. And I talk with critic Lawrence Toppman about the symphony's immersive performance of John Luther Adams "Become Ocean" at Blume Studios. www.wdav.org/programs/pie...
March 7, 2025 at 9:40 PM
On the WDAV Piedmont Arts podcast, Rachel Stewart interviews Charlotte Symphony cellist Alan Black, who is retiring after 38 years. And I talk with critic Lawrence Toppman about the symphony's immersive performance of John Luther Adams "Become Ocean" at Blume Studios. www.wdav.org/programs/pie...
Tonight's entertainment: Bluegrass and more with the The Wilder Flower, at Summit Coffee in Davidson. Madeline Dierauf, Molly Johnson and Danielle Yother know how to put on a fun show.
February 15, 2025 at 2:40 AM
Tonight's entertainment: Bluegrass and more with the The Wilder Flower, at Summit Coffee in Davidson. Madeline Dierauf, Molly Johnson and Danielle Yother know how to put on a fun show.
The Wilder Flower, with Davidson College fiddler Madeline Dierauf, plays Friday night at Summit Coffee basecamp in Davidson. I interviewed Madeline recently for the WDAV Piedmont Arts podcast.
www.wdav.org/programs/pie...
www.wdav.org/programs/pie...
February 10, 2025 at 6:25 PM
The Wilder Flower, with Davidson College fiddler Madeline Dierauf, plays Friday night at Summit Coffee basecamp in Davidson. I interviewed Madeline recently for the WDAV Piedmont Arts podcast.
www.wdav.org/programs/pie...
www.wdav.org/programs/pie...
Like the #mandolin? @davidsoncollege.bsky.social will host a Mandolin Symposium including 2 concerts this Fri-Sat 2/7-8. On this week's WDAV Piedmont Arts podcast, I talk with organizers/mandolinists Michael Orlando and Jonah Horton. Listen here or at Apple or Spotify. www.wdav.org/programs/pie...
February 6, 2025 at 5:32 PM
Like the #mandolin? @davidsoncollege.bsky.social will host a Mandolin Symposium including 2 concerts this Fri-Sat 2/7-8. On this week's WDAV Piedmont Arts podcast, I talk with organizers/mandolinists Michael Orlando and Jonah Horton. Listen here or at Apple or Spotify. www.wdav.org/programs/pie...
On this week's WDAV Piedmont Arts podcast, I talk with Larry Farber, a longtime Charlotte music entrepreneur and founder of Middle C Jazz club in Charlotte. Learn more about Middle C Jazz, the music and Farber's role in bringing jazz to a wider audience.
Listen now: bit.ly/PiedmontArts
Listen now: bit.ly/PiedmontArts
January 30, 2025 at 3:42 PM
On this week's WDAV Piedmont Arts podcast, I talk with Larry Farber, a longtime Charlotte music entrepreneur and founder of Middle C Jazz club in Charlotte. Learn more about Middle C Jazz, the music and Farber's role in bringing jazz to a wider audience.
Listen now: bit.ly/PiedmontArts
Listen now: bit.ly/PiedmontArts
On WDAV's Piedmont Arts podcast, I talk with Seton Hall prof Thomas Healy, who wrote a history of Soul City, a late 1960s attempt to develop a Black-led city in NC. Healy will be on an MLK Day panel 1/20 at Charlotte's Gantt Center discussing Soul City & its lessons. www.wdav.org/programs/pie...
January 14, 2025 at 3:37 PM
On WDAV's Piedmont Arts podcast, I talk with Seton Hall prof Thomas Healy, who wrote a history of Soul City, a late 1960s attempt to develop a Black-led city in NC. Healy will be on an MLK Day panel 1/20 at Charlotte's Gantt Center discussing Soul City & its lessons. www.wdav.org/programs/pie...
Lynn Good is retiring as CEO at Duke Energy in Charlotte. Current president Harry Sideris takes over April 1. He originally came from Progress Energy, which Duke acquired in 2012, and has overseen various Duke businesses. Good has been CEO since 2013.
news.duke-energy.com/releases/duk...
news.duke-energy.com/releases/duk...
January 13, 2025 at 5:15 PM
Lynn Good is retiring as CEO at Duke Energy in Charlotte. Current president Harry Sideris takes over April 1. He originally came from Progress Energy, which Duke acquired in 2012, and has overseen various Duke businesses. Good has been CEO since 2013.
news.duke-energy.com/releases/duk...
news.duke-energy.com/releases/duk...
A dusting of snow last night got covered by ice overnight in downtown #DavidsonNC
January 11, 2025 at 1:22 PM
A dusting of snow last night got covered by ice overnight in downtown #DavidsonNC
They'll be testing emergency sirens around the McGuire nuclear plant on Lake Norman and Catawba nuclear plant at Lake Wylie today, Jan. 8, 2025, between 11am and 1pm. Only a test. www.duke-energy.com/Safety-and-P...
January 8, 2025 at 2:37 PM
They'll be testing emergency sirens around the McGuire nuclear plant on Lake Norman and Catawba nuclear plant at Lake Wylie today, Jan. 8, 2025, between 11am and 1pm. Only a test. www.duke-energy.com/Safety-and-P...
On this week's Piedmont Arts podcast from WDAV, I talk with Madeline Dierauf, an Appalachian fiddler and Davidson College senior from Brevard, NC, about her dual careers as a scholar and musician, and listen to a bit of her music.
www.wdav.org/programs/pie...
www.wdav.org/programs/pie...
December 31, 2024 at 5:12 PM
On this week's Piedmont Arts podcast from WDAV, I talk with Madeline Dierauf, an Appalachian fiddler and Davidson College senior from Brevard, NC, about her dual careers as a scholar and musician, and listen to a bit of her music.
www.wdav.org/programs/pie...
www.wdav.org/programs/pie...