Festival Hall
Leigh Lofgren
The Jazz Legacy Project returned to Festival Hall on Feb. 4 for the start of its 2026 season.
Wednesday, February 11, 2026
Lake Country Players present "Miracle on 34th Street: A Live Radio Play!"
Lynn Hobbs
The spirit of Christmas lit up the stage at Festival Hall last weekend and will do so again this weekend.Lake Country Players’ production of “Miracle on 34th Street: A Live Radio Play,” reminds us that kindness is far more valuable than materialism, even in the realm of retail.
Wednesday, November 12, 2025
Greensboro hears live tribute to Ray Charles
Leigh Lofgren
The Jazz Legacy Project brought to life the music of the legendary Ray Charles on Aug. 14 at Festival Hall. Vocalist Cleveland P.
Wednesday, August 20, 2025
Joe Gransden hits the right notes on the trumpet with John Sandfort on tenor saxophone. LEIGH LOFGREN/Staff
Gransden delivers swingin’ Christmas show
Leigh Lofgren
Last Thursday evening at Festival Hall, Joe Gransden and his band, based in Atlanta, brought a swingin’ good time holiday show to Greensboro.Gransden has performed around the world and released 16 albums under his name.
Thursday, December 26, 2024
With two of her pastels, Linda Dudley is all smiles at the exhibit Wednesday evening. LEIGH LOFGREN/Staff
Exciting art now available at Festival Hall
Story & Photos By Leigh Lofgren
Artists and guests mingled at Festival Hall last Wednesday evening for the Artist Reception, which heralded the newly hung art from more than a dozen participating artists and photographers.
Wednesday, November 27, 2024
A variety of artwork hangs on the wall at Festival Hall in Greensboro and will remain on display for the next nine months. LEIGH LOFGREN/Staff
Festival Hall hosting artists’ reception
Leigh Lofgren
Festival Hall in Greensboro will host an artists’ reception from 5 to 7 p.m. on Nov. 20. The reception will feature artworks that will adorn the walls of Festival Hall for the next nine months.
Thursday, November 14, 2024
Georgia Watercolor Society 2024 opens at Festival Hall
Leigh Lofgren
The Georgia Watercolor Society 2024 Member Exhibition opened at Festival Hall on Sept. 16.South Carolina artist Anne Hightower-Patterson judged the winners and hosted a three-day workshop at Festival Hall, which was a great success. A reception and award ceremony were held on Sept.
Thursday, October 10, 2024
Artwork is prepared for display as part of the GWS Member Exhibition from Sept. 16 to Oct. 26 at Festival Hall in Greensboro. (CONTRIBUTED)
Festival Hall hosting Georgia Watercolor Society exhibition
News Staff
Festival Hall in Greensboro will host the Georgia Watercolor Society Member Exhibition from Sept. 16 through Oct. 26. The exhibition will feature approximately 80 watercolors by artists throughout Georgia and the Southeast.
Wednesday, September 11, 2024
All smiles as drummer Justin Varnes of The Jazz Legacy Project describes the music of Charlie Parker to Festival Hall patrons.
Jazz Legacy Project plays Charlie Parker
Story And Photos By Leigh Lofgren
On Thursday evening, The Jazz Legacy Project brought Charlie Parker's music to an audience that filled Festival Hall in Greensboro.
Wednesday, August 28, 2024
Participants are deep in concentration on the bingo cards as each number is announced. (LEIGH LOFGREN/Staff)
Bingo for the Arts benefits Festival Hall
Leigh Lofgren
Last Thursday evening at Festival Hall was great entertainment and fun as Bingo for the Arts took to the stage in front of a large crowd.
Wednesday, July 3, 2024