APRIL 24, 2021
7 P. M .
A R TA R I E
Dear friends, On a recent walk through Reynolda’s woodland trails, I passed a grandfather walking with his young granddaughter. I learned that the pair had been all over the Reynolda grounds: museum, gardens, woods, and, since it was late morning when we crossed paths, lunch may have been in the cards in Reynolda Village. The two things that seemed to excite his granddaughter the most were the turtles sunning themselves in a forest pond and the ruins of the old outdoor pool. The little girl was exclaiming—actually exclaiming—“This place is amazing! I can’t TAKE it! There’s so much to see!” The grandfather hushed her, and I turned to the girl, feeling badly whenever exuberance is shushed, and said something along the lines of, “I know, right?” Then it occurred to me that I was witnessing two instances of what I most appreciate about Reynolda. First, in the girl’s unbridled enthusiasm, I heard the joy of discovery that is open to anyone who sets aside time to explore architecture, art, design, floriculture, and the unprogrammed surprises and revelations of the “wilder” spaces like the meadows, wetlands, and woodlands of Reynolda’s 168 acres. Second, in her grandfather’s solicitous concern for MY ability to enjoy the property, there was a tacit acknowledgement that this is a place of learning—not a library, naturally, but a place set apart, from its origins, for teaching, learning, and cultivating in every sense of that word.
So it has been, from the progressive schools and agricultural extension work of Katharine Reynolds, through the conversion of farmlands to a national university, to the formation of a museum of American art when that was a radical proposition, considering the scant attention being paid to the art of this nation in the 1960s. We who have come to Reynolda in its first half-century have the unique privilege of encountering and learning about the art holdings as they have been guided by the museum’s founding collector and president, Barbara Babcock Millhouse. She not only acquired a staggering checklist of treasures, she also encouraged an intellectually-stimulating program to grow up around and along with the collection. The program was eventually supplemented by an exhibition program that places Reynolda in a national circle of museums sharing and exhibiting diverse assemblages of art. Fortunately, that circle of museums reconsidering the American artistic tradition has grown significantly since the Babcock family founded a museum for Winston-Salem in 1967. Closer partnerships with Wake Forest and the city’s other colleges and universities bode well for future developments in learning at Reynolda. When that little girl returns—possibly with her own child or grandchild some time in the future, we can only imagine how many wonders they will discover, indoors and out. Phil Archer Deputy Director Reynolda House Museum of American Art
Honoring Debbie and Mike Rubin Debbie and Mike Rubin, honorary chairs of Celebrate Reynolda, are tireless advocates for Reynolda House and Wake Forest University. As college sweethearts and as a married couple, they encourage each other to make a positive difference in their own lives and in the lives of others. Debbie’s work with museums, her counseling, and her teaching experiences have been a perfect combination to create unique and valued educational opportunities at Reynolda House. Debbie began her relationship with Reynolda in 1986, later serving on the Board of Directors and as chair from 2005 to 2008. Her work at Reynolda included leading adult and school tour groups. She also coordinated and led programs for youthful offenders and for Delancey Street, a residential substance abuse program, as well as for groups from the Winston-Salem Rescue Mission, a program for adult men in recovery. She co-led the innovative program Examining Our Prejudices By Looking At American Art, presented to education, arts, and business leaders in Forsyth County. The program won the 1999 Winston-Salem Urban League’s Award for Reducing Racism. She is also a former North Carolina Museum of Art board member. Debbie has served on the Wake Forest University Board of Trustees and is currently a WFU Life Trustee. Mike, a beloved retired physician, received a Master of Liberal Studies (MALS) degree from WFU in 2013 and is also a PhD in History at UNCG. Debbie and Mike continue to serve in additional philanthropic and leadership roles that benefit our community. All of us at Reynolda are grateful for their passion and support through the years and are honored to have them as a part of our extended family.
Thank you to our sponsors C O R P O R AT E S P O N S O R S F R A N K L . B L U M C O N S T R U C T I O N C O M PA N Y,
official contractor for Reynolda’s roof rehabilitation
WOM B LE BON D DICKIN SON
LEAD SPONSORS
Patty and Malcolm Brown Lynn and Barry Eisenberg Barbara and Nik Millhouse
PERFORMANCE SPONSORS
Frank and Gary Claire and Hudnall Christopher Skip Dunn and Mia Celano Mr. and Mrs. F. Borden Hanes, Jr. Laura Hearn John Hoemann and Howard Upchurch Suzy and Arthur Kurtz Mr. and Mrs. David Neill Melody C. Pierce, Ph.D. Debbie and Mike Rubin Nancy Neill Spencer
CONTRIBUTING SPONSORS
John and Hannah Appel Mary Louise and John Burress Shelby and Lee Chaden Iris and Brian Cole Susan and Mark Conger Terrie and John Davis Sandlin and Hunter Douglas Carolyn and Charles Duckett Stuart and Ellie Fine Joan and Murray Greason Dr. and Mrs. Nathan O. Hatch Hanesbrands, Inc. Sharon Johe Henry and Dyeann Jordan Ruth and Keith Kooken Dee H. LeRoy John and Susan Mann Ruthlee and Glenn Orr Nancy and Ed Pleasants Gary Poehling Ramelle and Michael Pulitzer, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Andrew J. Schindler Gwynne and Dan Taylor Nancy and Harry Underwood Tillie and Ben Willis E VENT PARTNERS
Mindy and Art Bloom Susan and Frank Countner Phyllis H. Dunning Brian Eisenberg Paige and Kyle Faulkner Mr. and Mrs. McDara P. Folan, III Caleb Fort TeamLogic IT Dr. Laura Gerald Jennifer and Paul Grosswald Robbie and Dave Irvin
Catherine Lassiter Joseph P. Logan Dr. Amy McMichael and Ralph Thomas Cama Merritt Anna and John Munroe Joe and Joyce Neely Tog and Michael Newman Mr. Olle and Dr. Emily Röstlund Judie Swain Mary Craig and Andy Tennille Missie and Jim Vaughan Law Office of Timothy D. Welborn Rick Wicker and Jim Knight Mary Lynn and John Wigodsky Janie and J.D. Wilson Wallace and Mona Wu A SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR CONTRIBUTORS
Bill and Louise Bazemore Bob and Marilyn Beach Dianne and Chuck Blixt Ann Brenner, in honor of Debbie and Mike Rubin Becky Brown Kay and Ken Chalk Robert C. and Deborah R. Clark Anonymous Anne Curlett Helen Feinberg Paul Fulton Anne and Bernie Gray Sue and Doug Henderson Ruth and Keith Kooken Martha and Ernest Logemann, in honor of Lynn and Barry Eisenberg Cathleen and Ray McKinney Leigh and Gray Smith
Music & art a harmonious relationship
INTRODUCTION
“Oh, Lady Be Good” (Lady, Be Good, 1924) Music and Lyrics by George and Ira Gershwin Performed by Federico Pivetta, piano and Ron Rudkin, saxophone “Reynolda - Spring 1940 in the Gardens” (Vintage film footage produced by R.J. Reynolds, Jr., provided by Noah and Deborah Reynolds Introduction by Allison Perkins, Executive Director Reynolda House Museum of American Art, and Wake Forest Associate Provost for Reynolda House & Reynolda Gardens
R E Y N O L DA G A R D E N S I N T H E S P R I N G
“Come to My Garden” (The Secret Garden, 1991) Music by Lucy Simon Lyrics by Marsha Norman Performed by Robyne Parrish, Sarah Lassiter Accompanied by Greg Walter, piano Introduction by Chip Callaway, Member, Reynolda House Board of Directors
S T U A R T D AV I S
F O R I N T E R N A L U S E O N LY , 1 9 4 5 ROMARE BEARDEN
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MOONLIG HT EXPRESS , 1978
“L-O-V-E” (1965) Music and Lyrics by Bert Kaempfert and Milt Gabler Performed by Courtnee Carter Accompanied by Greg Walter, piano Introduction by Vincent Cimmino, Docent, Reynolda House
J O H N S I N G E R S A R G E N T,
MARCH E SA L AU R A S PIN OL A N Ú Ñ EZ DEL CASTILLO, 1903
“Dulcinea” (Man of La Mancha, 1965) Music by Mitch Leigh Lyrics by Joe Darion Performed by Luis Quintero Introduction by Iris Fagundo Cole, Member, Reynolda House Board of Directors
W H Y R E Y N O L DA
Excerpts from the 1967 speech given by Barbara Babcock Millhouse at the opening of Reynolda House. Delivered by Sarah Lassiter Education at Reynolda with Debbie Rubin, Chair, Reynolda House Board of Directors, 2005—2008
A L B E R T B I E R S TA D T
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“Climb Ev’ry Mountain” (The Sound of Music, 1959) Music by Richard Rodgers Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II Performed by Janine Hawley Accompanied by Matthew Bacon, organ Introduction by David Neill, President of the Board, Reynolda House
ROBERT INGERSOLL AITKEN
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E LIZ AB E TH B ROWN E ROG E RS , 1761 JULIE MOOS
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STYLING, 1998
“Pretty Women” (Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street, 1979) Music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim Performed by Patrick Osteen and Greg Walter Introduction by Paige Faulkner, Member, Reynolda House National Advisory Council
THOMAS COLE
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“Wheels of a Dream” (Ragtime, 1975) Music by Stephen Flaherty Lyrics by Lynn Ahrens Performed by Isaac Powell Accompanied by Greg Walter, piano Introduction by Julia Hood, Manager of School and Family Learning, Reynolda House
I R I S FA G U N D O C O L E
SUSAN CONG E R
LY N N E I S E N B E R G
Thank you to our Co-chairs The pandemic has reinforced the idea that “necessity is the mother of invention” and Reynolda’s Advancement Committee of passionate leaders met this challenge with gusto. When planning a celebration such as this, in times like these, one can only hope the enrichment will make a lasting impression. The Board and staff share a deep gratitude to the sponsors and patrons for their support of Reynolda’s educational programs, enabling the creation of an event inclusive of guests within our community and across the country. These events do not happen without the vision, direction, and hard work of a dedicated committee. This year’s Celebrate Reynolda was chaired by three amazingly talented Board members. We could not have pulled this event together without the commitment of Iris Fagundo Cole, Susan Conger, and Lynn Eisenberg. Not only did they create a wildly successful event for Reynolda, they also thought outside the box to bring us a new way to enjoy and appreciate art. For centuries, music has inspired art and art has inspired music. Tonight we are a part of this historic relationship, and we open our senses to a new dimension of appreciation through sight and sound. I hope to see you all in the galleries of Reynolda enjoying art and adding your own music to the experience. Perhaps I will catch you tapping your toe, or maybe just smiling as you immerse yourself in the vision brought to life by the work of Iris, Susan, and Lynn. Sandlin Douglas Advancement Chair, Reynolda House Board of Directors
Thank you to Greg Walter Greg Walter is an experienced performer and two-time UNCSA Excellence in Teaching award winner who draws on his diverse singing background while teaching voice in the School of Drama. He also serves as the Assistant Dean for External Affairs, Professional Development and Alumni, for the School of Drama. In addition to being in the original cast of Chicago’s “Forever Plaid,” his training and experience as a cast member, musical director, and arranger have led him to musical awards and theatrical productions around the world. Walter says, “I love what I do, I love music and I love singing. Most of all, I love helping others find such passion as I have.” He has proven his desire to make a beautiful difference as musical director of Celebrate Reynolda. He brought together talented performers from across the country and engaged fellow UNCSA faculty members to also perform. The Board and staff of Reynolda enjoyed watching Walter literally create magic, and appreciate his exceptional work on- and off-camera to make this event extraordinary. All of us at Reynolda treasure his talent, his determination, and his devotion to performance excellence. Walter is a native of Frankfort, Kentucky. He studied voice with Marjorie Halbert at Belmont University in Nashville, Tennessee, and with Walter Kirchner at the Sherwood Conservatory in Chicago. He is a professional actor, accompanist, voice teacher, composer and songwriter. He joined the faculty of the School of Drama at UNCSA in 2003.
Meet the performers C O U R T N E E C A R T E R is a New York City- based
Broadway and television actress originally from Jacksonville, Florida. Most recently, she was seen on Broadway in Once on this Island and starred in the production’s national tour. Off-Broadway she has performed in East O’ West O’, as well as the tour of Junie B. Jones . . . Essential. Her television credits include POSE, The Path, and A Crime to Remember. Carter is a proud graduate of the University of North Carolina School of the Arts (UNCSA) School of Drama. American mezzo-soprano J A N I N E H AW L E Y has garnered accolades for her critically acclaimed performances of roles ranging from Carmen to Cherubino in opera houses throughout the U.S. Companies with whom she has performed include the Metropolitan Opera, New York City Opera, Florida Grand Opera, and Philadelphia Opera, to name a few. Concert performances are an equally important aspect of Hawley’s art and she has been a soloist at such concert venues as Lincoln Center’s Alice Tully Hall, Carnegie Hall, and the Kennedy Center in Washington. Hawley was born in Nebraska, is a graduate of Indiana and Columbia Universities, and is an Associate Professor of Voice and Assistant Dean for Academics and Administration at the UNCSA School of Drama.
is a current student at the Manhattan School of Music. She studied classical voice under the tutelage of Ruth Golden. Miss Lassiter has performed as Belinda in scenes from Dido & Aeneas and will attend the Classical Lyric Arts program this July. Miss Lassiter hopes to continue learning and developing a career in the operatic arts. SARAH LASSITER
is a North Carolina-based performing artist. He received his training in Winston-Salem at the UNCSA School of Drama. Past credits include the Broadway national tour of War Horse as well as Cirque du Soleil’s world tour of TORUK: The First Flight. He currently serves as the Associate Artistic Director of RhinoLeap Productions in Asheboro, and is grateful for the privilege of performing for Celebrate Reynolda. PAT R I C K O S T E E N
is an actor and director of stage and film. She can most recently be seen in the new musical Close, But Not Too Close with PROJECT NYC, available to stream in 2021. She has appeared off-Broadway at Indieworks, the York Theatre, the Mint, Sonnet Rep, and the NY Music Festival. Her regional credits include performances at The Arden, Virginia Stage, Pittsburgh CLO, Theatre Raleigh, NJ Rep, and the Public Theatre of Maine. An award-winning film actress, she is now producing, acting, writing, and directing multiple indie features, short films, and web series, and is a stage director, playwright, and acting coach with her company Parrish and Co. Parrish is an alumnaus of the UNCSA School of Drama. R O B Y N E PA R R I S H
Meet the performers F E D E R I C O P I V E T TA is a versatile pianist with
a unique mastery of both classical and jazz styles. An active accompanist, chamber musician, and teacher, he has made numerous recital appearances as well as a celebrated recording with his wife, flutist Debra Reuter-Pivetta. His collaborations with various jazz groups have resulted in several radio and television appearances and many recording projects. Other highlights include performances with jazz greats Ernie Watts, Reggie Workman, Al Jarreau, and Arturo Sandoval. Pivetta is an active freelance musician, maintains a private teaching studio, and is a proud graduate of UNCSA. is best known for his recent work on Broadway in the revivals of West Side Story (Tony) and Once on This Island (Daniel). His work in West Side Story merited a nomination for the Drama League’s Distinguished Performance Award and an honor from the Outer Critics Circle. For his work as principal soloist on the cast recording of Once on This Island, Powell was nominated for a Grammy. On the small screen, he can be seen in the CBS reboot of Murphy Brown and will be featured in the upcoming season of Modern Love for Amazon Studios. On the big screen, he will be seen later this year in the film Dear Evan Hansen, based on the acclaimed Broadway musical. Powell is a native of Greensboro and a 2017 graduate of the UNCSA School of Drama. I SA AC P OW E L L
has been acting professionally since graduating from the UNCSA School of Drama in 2016. He has performed in theaters around the country, from the Denver Center for the Performing Arts to the Old Globe and Greensboro’s own Triad Stage. His most recent credits include Twelfth Night, Cyrano, and Into the Woods at the Hudson Valley Shakespeare Festival. LUIS QUINTERO
Saxophonist R O N R U D K I N is a jazz performer, band-leader, arranger, and orchestral and chamber musician. He has been active on the North Carolina music scene for over 40 years. As Professor of Music at UNCSA, he serves as director of the jazz program and teaches music theory. He also holds the post of associate principal and second clarinet in the Winston-Salem Symphony. As a freelance musician, a member of various North Carolina jazz groups, and as part of the UNCSA concert slate, Rudkin has performed with numerous prominent jazz musicians and entertainers.
Credits Executive Producer Producer Director Music Director Writer Designer Performers
S TE P H A N D R AG I S I C N ATA L I E S C A R R I T T G R E G G JA M BAC K G R E G WA LT E R S T E P H E N YO U N G AARON CANIPE COU RTNE E CARTE R J A N I N E H AW L E Y SARAH LASSITER PAT R I C K O S T E E N R O B Y N E PA R R I S H F E D E R I C O P I V E T TA I SA AC P OW E L L LUIS QUINTERO RON RUDKIN G R E G WA LT E R
Organist Audio Producer Camera Make up
M AT T H E W B A C O N FRANK MARTIN PHIL B E RRY ERIN BLAKLEY KIM HANDSHOE
Sarah Lassiter Production
L O C A L B OY PRODUCTIONS
Special thanks Thank you to Reynolda Staff
K ACI BA E Z CORINNE BASS SA R A H J O H N S O N B L AC K W E L L C A R O LI N E GA L L AG H E R A L E X I S C A S TA N O S JON ROETHLING ALLISON S L ABY B E T H WA R R E N K AT I E W O M A C K B L AK E WOODRU FF
Special thanks
SANDLIN DOUGLAS JAKE WHARTON
Musical Rights Orchestrator N OA H A N D D E B O R A H R E Y N O L D S
for use of “Reynolda - Spring 1940 in the Gardens” (16mm Kodachrome Color produced 1940 by R.J. Reynolds, Jr.) WA K E F O R E S T U N I V E R S I T Y UNIVERSIT Y OF NORTH CAROLINA SCHOOL OF THE ARTS CHAD CHEEK
Founder, Chief Curator, Artarie F I V E L O AV E S C AT E R I N G D I O L I ’ S I TA L I A N M A R K E T
Reasons to support the Museum By becoming a Reynolda House Member, you will enjoy an insider’s experience while ensuring that the Museum’s collections and programs remain accessible to all. Your annual membership provides critical, unrestricted support for a variety of educational and outreach programs and, exhibitions, as well as conservation of the collections. To become a member, or to gift a membership, visit reynoldahouse.org/support.
Virtual & in-person education at the Museum Reynolda House’s educational programs include a strong focus on early childhood education, and the Museum produces numerous programs for pre-readers (under age five) and their caregivers, as well as programs designed to promote intergenerational learning. The Museum’s early childhood programs are designed to promote reading and literacy readiness in young children. This initiative works alongside similar programs throughout Forsyth County to improve pre-K reading and language development outcomes. In support of the Museum’s strategic directions, each exhibition season features a unique menu of carefully designed symposia, lectures, virtual tours, courses, and other educational opportunities for visitors of all ages, with as many as 50 programs per year designed to promote learning. The Museum collaborates with local organizations to present nationally recognized historians, curators, and critics to a general audience, enriching the cultural life and civic consciousness of the region’s citizens. Reynolda House offers a rich selection of virtual and hybrid programs, including Reynolda Read-Aloud, Family First workshops, Reynolda Community Day, Visual Literacy for Caregivers, Let’s Talk About Art, Growga, and Outdoor Discovery Tours. In addition, Reynolda offers at-home art kits and multimedia discovery lessons for teachers and caregivers.
About Reynolda
Reynolda, in Winston-Salem, N.C., is a rare gem among the nation’s cultural arts institutions and historic greenspaces. Now on the National Register of Historic Places, Reynolda House stands as one of the few well-preserved surviving examples of the American Country House movement. The 53-year-old Museum at the center of Reynolda’s 170 acres, Reynolda House Museum of American Art, features a renowned art collection in a historic and incomparable setting: the original 1917 interiors of the country manor of R. J. and Katharine Reynolds. The collection, spanning 250 years, is a chronology of American art, and features artists such as Georgia O’Keeffe, Frederic Edwin Church, Alexander Calder, Romare Bearden, Stuart Davis, Martin Johnson Heade, Lee Krasner, Jacob Lawrence, John Singer Sargent, and Grant Wood. The Reynolda experience includes taking in world-class art exhibitions in the Museum’s Mary and Charlie Babcock Wing; exploring lush formal gardens, nature trails, and even a waterfall at Reynolda Gardens, which are always open at no charge; self-touring with a free app called Reynolda Revealed; and shopping and dining in more than 25 of the estate’s original, but now repurposed, buildings in Reynolda Village. Reynolda, located at 2250 Reynolda Road, is an affiliate of Wake Forest University. For more information, please visit reynolda.org.
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