Wake Forest Renaissance Centre Program Guide: Feb–Aug 2020

for the arts Feb–Aug 2020 Sept 2018-Feb 2019 Performances / Events Performances | Events | Programs

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Welcome 2020 brings a new decade with boundless opportunities to celebrate our community through the arts. We invite you to join us at the Renaissance Centre to experience music, comedy and more.

The Renaissance Centre will take the show on the road with an “Arts for All” program. Paying tribute to Black History Month with the Bright Star production George Washington Carver. The show will take place at Alston-Massenburg Center and Friendship Chapel Baptist Church.

Forest Moon Theatre (Wake Forest’s Community Theater) celebrates the season of love with Prelude to a Kiss. In this romantic fantasy, it is a kiss that tests the boundaries of a couple’s love on the evening of their nuptials. FMT finishes out their season with a dramatic comedy, Lobby Hero.

We invite you to LOL with comedian Rondell Sheridan, best known as the funloving dad, Victor Baxter, on Disney’s That’s So Raven.

Mark your calendars for the second annual Wake Forest Film Festival. Global, local, professional, and student film directors submitted movies to be considered for the festival. Two free workshops offer you the opportunity to dig deeper into the experience. The festival will shed light on several issues and leave you inspired.

Do you want to be a part of the show? The Renaissance Centre offers several opportunities to Rock the Forest. Jim Quick and the Coastline Band along with the Magnificents Band will have you on your feet, dancing the night away. In addition, the very popular Summer Beach Music Party featuring The Chairmen of the Board kicks off the summer.

Violin virtuoso’s Sons of Mystro brings over ten different genres of popular music, using the violin instead of voice. While SOLE Defined’s Vibez brings percussive dance to take us back to the roots of hip-hop as an Afrocentric expression of life.

Dress in your best ’80s outfit and gather with fellow sleuths to solve the mystery at the April Murder Mystery Kill the Music.

Many thanks for your support of the arts in Wake Forest. There’s something for everyone at the Renaissance Centre. Please join us. We’re saving a seat just for you.

— Debbie Dunn, renaissance centre manager Wake Forest Renaissance Centre for the Arts 405 S. Brooks St., Wake Forest, NC 27587 wakeforestrencen.org

Box Office: 919–435–9458 Open Mon–Fri 9 am–12 pm and 1–5 pm Event Hotline: 919–435–9428 Taxes apply to all ticket sales.

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Calendar february 8

George Washington Carver & Friends presented by Bright Star Theatre

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SOLE Defined’s Vibez

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Happy Dan the Magic Man

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Prelude to a Kiss presented by

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State of the Town Address & Dinner

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Summer Beach Music Party

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Happy Dan the Magic Man

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Happy Dan the Magic Man

Jim Quick & Coastline

19–28

Lobby Hero presented by

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Forest Moon Theater

Rockin’ the Forest

march 7

Rondell Sheridan Comedy Show

13–14

Wake Forest Film Festival

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Happy Dan the Magic Man

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The Magnificents

Rockin’ the Forest

april

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may

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Sons of Mystro

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Happy Dan the Magic Man

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Kill the Music

Murder Mystery Dinner Theatre

june with The Chairmen of the Board

Forest Moon Theater

july 15

Happy Dan the Magic Man

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Neck of the Woods

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Malpass Brothers Concert

presented by ARTS Wake Forest

august 19

Happy Dan the Magic Man

22–23

WF Home & Garden Show

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SATURDAY

FEB 8

bright star theatre presents

george washington carver 11:00 am | Alston-Massenburg Center, 416 Taylor Street 6:00 pm | Friendship Chapel Baptist Church, 237 Friendship Chapel Road AN ‘ARTS FOR ALL’ PROGRAM. Black History Heroes

have laid the groundwork for some of the most amazing discoveries of the modern era, especially when it comes to science, technology, engineering and math. One of these incredible heroes is George Washington Carver, a scientist who led a remarkable life. See him come to life and meet some of the other incredible scientists and groundbreakers from Black History – including Madame CJ Walker, Jackie Robinson and more!

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FRI–SUN

FEB 14–23

forest moon theater presents

prelude to a kiss Feb 14, 15 Feb 16 Feb 21, 22 Feb 23

| 7:30 pm | 3:00 pm | 7:30 pm | 3:00 pm

Written by Craig Lucas. When Peter, a man from a broken family, meets Rita, an insomniac bartender with no faith in the future, only one thing can happen: they fall in love and get married. Then on the evening of their nuptials, an elderly stranger appears at the reception, bearing a kiss for the new bride. In this romantic fantasy, it is a kiss that tests the boundaries of the couple’s love. ADVISORY: Rated R. Contains some strong language and adult subject matter.

Tickets: advance: $15 individual, $13 student/senior; day of: $18 individual, $16 student/ senior. Season and flex passes available. Call the box office for more information.

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MONDAY

FEB 17

state of the town address & dinner 6:00 pm Area residents are invited to attend Wake Forest’s annual State of the Town Address & Dinner. The occasion offers Wake Forest citizens the opportunity to reflect on the Town’s list of accomplishments during the previous year and learn about its goals for the coming months. Anyone not interested in eating dinner is welcome to attend the State of the Town Address without purchasing a ticket.

Non-ticket buyers should arrive between 6:30 and 6:45 pm at the conclusion of the dinner portion of the program. Mayor Vivian Jones’ address is expected to begin between 6:45 and 7 pm.

SPONSORED BY: Wake Forest Rotary Club and the Town of Wake Forest

Tickets: $15 includes dinner

FRIDAY

FEB 28

rockin’ the forest

jim quick & coastline 7:30 pm rockin’ the forest is a live concert music series featuring some of the top musical acts in the area. n Jim Quick & Coastline truly define the sound of historical Southern music – from hard driving Carolina back beats, to Georgia southern rock, from Cajun inspired grooves, to Texas and Delta blues. The bar will be open for wine, beer and other refreshment purchases.

Tickets: $15

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SATURDAY

MAR 7

rondell sheridan comedy show

7:30 pm If You are Over 40 and You Know It Clap Your Hands is a nonstop celebration of life, love and laughter told by a master storyteller, that will have you laughing at yourself.

Sheridan is perhaps best known as the fun-loving dad, Victor Baxter, on Disney’s long running series That’s So Raven. From the Tonight Show to several Showtime comedy specials to many, many, many appearances on Comedy Central, Rondell has been called one of the fastest comedy minds in the business. Always funny, and never at a loss for words, his clever take on everyday situations keeps audiences rolling.

ADVISORY : Rated PG17

Tickets: $18

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FRI–SAT

MAR 13–14

wake forest film festival WAKE FOREST

FILM FESTIVAL Mar 13 | 9:00 am–8:30 pm, Red Carpet Reception at 5:30 pm Mar 14 | 12:00–7:30 pm, Awards Ceremony at 8:00 pm

Mark your calendars for the second annual Wake Forest Film Festival! This event aims to spotlight passionate, creative and thought-provoking movies by some of today’s most promising and accomplished local, national, and international filmmakers. The festival is a two-day film showcase that will engage audiences with films of all lengths and genres that include short and feature, documentary, horror, animation, narrative and student. This festival is intended for both the general public and film professionals.

ADVISORY : The majority of the Wake Forest Film Festival selections for this year are clas-

sified for mature audiences. Some films may not be suitable for children under age 13.

TICKETS: film fest package: $25 (includes all films, Red Carpet Reception and Awards Ceremony) student film fest package: $15 (includes all films, Red Carpet Reception and Awards Ceremony) day pass: $15 (Friday Day Pass includes Red Carpet Reception; Saturday Day Pass includes Awards Ceremony)

*Screening schedule and film ratings can be viewed at wakeforestrencen.org

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film festival workshops Saturday, March 14

9:00–10:00 am

Women in Film. This discussion features three professional film-makers who will share their valuable experiences and successful creative work in film. The panel will share the obstacles they have faced, give insight into what to do to be successful, as well as give advice on the nuts and bolts of what makes a woman pass hurdles in the film industry.

Free Admission. Seating limited to 20 participants.

10:30–11:30 am

Everything you Need to Know About Scriptwriting in 60 Minutes. An overview of writing scripts for film and television. Participants will discuss structure and format, and talk about the business of screenwriting. Tony Daniel is the coauthor of horror film Flu Birds seen on the SyFy Channel, and Chiller Channel film Beneath (directed by Larry Fessenden). He taught scriptwriting at the University of Texas at Dallas.

Free Admission. Seating limited to 20 participants.

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FRIDAY

MAR 27

rockin’ the forest

the magnificents band

7:30 pm rockin’ the forest is a live concert music series featuring some of the top musical acts in the area. n The Magnificents Band has a wealth of live playing experience in varied styles of music including classic soul, beach, Motown, Top 40 and dance. The bar will be open for wine, beer and other refreshment purchases.

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FRIDAY

APR 3

sons of mystro

7:30 pm Have you ever been serenaded by a musical duo who plays over ten different genres of popular music, using the violin instead of their voices to literally express a song’s lyrics? If not, then you must not have heard of the upcoming Violin Virtuoso’s — Sons of Mystro! Reflecting their Caribbean roots, Sons of Mystro has played The Grace Jamaican Jerk Festival, Legends Easter Fest, One Love Reggae Fest, Reggae Dancehall Awards, and graced the same stage with reggae and dancehall veterans such as Marcia Griffiths, John Holt, Ken Boothe, Dobby Dobson, Freddie McGregor, Frankie Paul, Barrington Levy, and artists from the now generation such as Mr Vegas, Beenie Man, Romain Virgo, Etana. Many of these artists have expressed amazement at the depth and variety of Sons of Mystro musical selections and their innovative and artistic arrangements. “Our protégés, Sons of Mystro are an innovative musical force that is ready to take the world by storm.” –Black Violin Tickets: $12 13

SATURDAY

APR 25

murder mystery dinner theatre

kill the music

6:30 pm Presented by It’s a Mystery. Reunion tours are all the rage these days, and the 1980s group, Rhapsody and the Romantics, couldn’t resist mingling with their fans once more. Even though their string of hits ended after one, they are confident that they are on their way back up to the top. Tonight, they plan on introducing a brand-new song.

Will this new tune light up the night or turn out to be a swan song for a member of the group?

Guests are encouraged to tease your hair up high and dress in your best ’80s outfit!

It will be up to you and your table of fellow sleuths to discover who the perpetrator might be.

Tickets: $40 (includes 3-course dinner). For menu or special dietary needs, please call the box office.

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FRIDAY

MAY 15

sole defined’s vibez

7:00 pm SOLE Defined was founded in 2011 by Ryan Johnson and Quynn Johnson. SOLE Defined’s mission is to use percussive dance to raise awareness about social and economic issues directly affecting people of color. Ryan made history in 2010 by becoming the first tap dancer to win the DC Metro Dance Awards: Outstanding Solo Performance.

He has performed in The Beatles LOVE by Cirque Du Soleil and was a part of the NYC and touring cast of the hit show STOMP. Quynn is a multi-award-winning performer, Wolf Trap National teaching artist, and author. Most recently she toured as the featured tap soloist in the Tony award winning production, After Midnight. She was a featured soloist in the Washington Ballet’s production of The Great Gatsby and has performed at The Lincoln Center, in the cast of Cirque du Soleil’s One Drop production Mosaic. SOLE Defined’s VIBEZ takes us back to the roots of hip-hop where it began as an innovative sound, form of social protest, Afrocentric expression and a celebration of life.

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SATURDAY

JUNE 6

summer beach music party with the chairmen of the board 7:30 pm Say hello to summer with a beach music party featuring the Kings of Beach Music, The Chairmen of the Board Band. This group was at the top of Billboard’s music chart with the songs Give Me Just A Little More Time and (You’ve Got Me) Dangling on a String. They recorded the original version of Patches, co-written by former band member General Johnson, which became a 1970 hit for Clarence Carter. The song received a Grammy Award in 1971. Join us at the Renaissance Centre to make some beach music memories without the drive to Myrtle Beach.

Tickets: $15

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FRI–SUN

JUNE 19–28

forest moon theater presents

lobby hero

June 19, 20 June 21 June 26, 27 June 28

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7:30 pm 3:00 pm 7:30 pm 3:00 pm

Written by Kenneth Lonergan. The lobby of a Manhattan apartment building is the backdrop for a local murder investigation in this engaging dramatic comedy about a young security guard facing multiple moral dilemmas while trying to get his life back on track. ADVISORY: Rated R. Contains some strong language and adult subject matter.

Tickets: advance: $15 individual, $13 student/senior; day of: $18 individual, $16 student/ senior. Season and flex passes available. Call the box office for more information.

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FRIDAY

JULY 17

arts wake forest presents

neck of the woods 7:00 pm Neck of the Woods is a variety performance series featuring emerging local artists. An evening may consist of several performance acts. Each show is different and may include actors, dancers, musicians, comedians, writers and spoken word artists. Come out and support your local artists! Bar will be open for wine, beer and other refreshment purchases.

SPONSORED BY: ARTS Wake Forest Tickets: $5

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SATURDAY

JULY 25

malpass brothers concert 7:00 pm The Malpass Brothers are as authentic as home-churned butter, stone-ground grits, country ham and red-eye gravy… and they’re every bit as good. Their music is steeped in the legacy of the Louvin Brothers, Johnny Cash, Marty Robbins, Hank Williams Sr., and others. Count on country classic as well as new Malpass tunes. Count on traditional gospels. Count on big, high hair, and maybe even an Elvis twitch. Count on an evening filled with laughter and music. But don’t count on buying a ticket at the door because this one is always a sell out!

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Programs at the Centre

he following programs are held at the Renaissance Centre. Additonal arts programs are offered by the Wake Forest Parks, Recreation & Cultural Arts Department at other Town facilities. To see the complete list of programs available, visit wakeforestnc.recdesk.com and click on the “programs” tab. The complete list of programs can also be found in the RecConnect program guide.

youth programs Wake Forest Community Youth Choirs. Primary Choir: Tuesdays, 5–5:30 pm, Jan 7–May 5, $110, grades K–3. Children's Choir: Tuesdays, 5:30–6:30 pm, Jan 7–May 5, $165, grades 4–8.

Youth Chorale: Tuesdays, 6:30–7:30 pm, Jan 7– May 5, $165, grades 9–12.

Krump Movement. Saturdays, 10–11:30 am, Mar 7–28 and May 2–23, $25, ages 10+.

Disney on Broadway Musical Theater Workshop.

Mondays, 5:30–7:00 pm, Mar 2–May 18, $300, grades 3–8. Show performances: May 22 & 23.

LEGO® After School Enrichment. Gear Shifters STEM Explorers: Thursdays, 4–5 pm, Mar 19–Apr 23, $150, grades K–5.

adult programs

summer camps Create a Play: The Day the Crayons Quit. Mon– Fri, 9 am–4 pm, June 22–26, $285, rising 1st–3rd graders.

Create a Play: The Lorax. Mon–Fri, 9 am–4 pm, July 6–10, $285, rising 1st–3rd graders.

Scriptworks: The Wizard of Oz. Mon–Fri, 9 am–4 pm, June 22–26, $285, rising 4th–6th graders.

Playtime: Dragons Love Tacos. Mon–Fri, 9 am–12 pm, July 6–10, $175, ages 4–rising K.

LEGO® Classic Arcade Brick Adventures. Mon–Th, 9 am–12 pm, June 29–July 2, $140, grades 1–5.

LEGO® Imagineering: Exploring the Worlds of Fantasy. Mon–Th, 1–4 pm, June 29–July 2, $140, grades K–5.

LEGO® Advanced Engineering with Gear Shifters. Mon–Fri, 9 am–12 pm, July 27–31, $175, grades 3–6.

Comic Book Creator with LEGO® Bricks. Mon–Fri, 1–4 pm, July 27–31, $175, grades 2–5.

creative teaching workshop series Student Studio: Songwriting. Saturday, Mar 21, 9 am–12:30 pm, $16, ages 18+.

Letter & Learn. Thursday, Apr 16, 7–8:30 pm, $10, ages 18+.

Understanding Toxic Stress. Saturday, May 23, 9–12:30 pm, free, ages 18+.

Beginners Stained Glass. Thursdays, 10 am–12 pm, Mar 5–Apr 9, $135, ages 18+.

2020 Creative Teaching (Arts in Education) Conference. Saturday, Apr 25, 8:30 am–2:30 pm, $23, ages 18+.

Art Mission for Heroes. Basics in Acrylic Painting: Mondays, 6–8 pm, Apr 6–May 11, ages 18+. Free with scholarship (available to veterans and their families). Contact dhorton@wakeforestnc.gov.

To register, visit wakeforestnc.recdesk.com and click on the “programs” tab.

Intermediate Stained Glass. Thursdays, 12:15– 2:15 pm, Mar 5–Apr 9, $75, ages 18+.

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Free Movies at the Renaissance Centre

First Friday of each

month ~ 7 pm

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th ~ 3 pm

Second Monday of each month ~ 10:30 am

Call the Event Hotline to hear the title of upcoming films: 919.435.9428

About the Centre Mission

The Renaissance Centre for the Arts is dedicated to inspiring, engaging and educating the community through a variety of diverse and accessible cultural arts programs. Through theatre, concerts, film screenings, workshops and related events, the Renaissance Centre offers enriching art experiences that bridge cultures, generations and disciplines.

Our Story

In response to the community’s increased demand for cultural programming and entertainment, the Town of Wake Forest purchased two properties in downtown Wake Forest for the purpose of developing a cultural arts facility. The Renaissance Centre officially opened in November 2013 with a three-day Celebration of the Arts extravaganza. Located in the heart of Wake Forest’s Renaissance District, the centre contributes to the economic growth and quality of life in our region by encouraging a flourishing arts community.

Versatile Venue Offering 5,000 square feet of meeting and event space, the Renaissance Centre can be configured to accommodate a variety of rental needs. Amenities include convenient parking, box office/reception area, Grand Hall with 4,700 feet of expo or gathering space, bar and staging area for caterers, LCD projector with automated screens and monitors, and free wireless internet. Also available is a 535 square foot stage and dressing rooms. Smaller breakout rooms are available in the Arts Annex next door.

Support the Centre

The Renaissance Centre is appreciative of the generous support of the community. With your tax deductible donation, the centre can continue to provide high quality arts programs and become the region’s premier cultural arts and event venue. We are committed to making our programs affordable and accessible to all people.

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A Ve r satil e R e ntal Ve nu e Purchase Tickets Online: Visit wakeforestrencen.org to order advance tickets. A convenience fee applies for online ticket orders.

In person: Purchase advance tickets at the Renaissance Centre box office.

Day of: Tickets may be purchased at the door on the day of the event if seating is available.

Taxes apply to all ticket sales.

405 S. Brooks St., Wake Forest, NC 27587 Arts Annex: 407 S. Brooks St. Box Office 919–435–9458, open Mon–Fri, 9 am–12 pm and 1–5 pm Event Hotline 919–435–9428 wakeforestrencen.org The Renaissance Centre is owned and operated by the Town of Wake Forest Debbie Dunn, Centre Manager Debra Horton, Centre Specialist Ele'Jah Carter, Office Assistant Louis Roussell, Technical Operations Specialist

Receptions & Private Celebrations G Beautiful, versatile Grand Hall accommodates parties of 250+ G Caring and experienced staff

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Partners Make it Possible make it possible partners

We invite you to be a member of our Partners Circle, a dedicated group of donors who share a passion for the arts and our community. Your annual commitment ensures the Renaissance Centre has the resources to provide cultural arts experiences for all.

Visit wakeforestrencen.org for more information or call the centre.

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