For Belle Hudson, who had lived in small Georgia towns her whole life, traveling to London, England, and living there for almost a year was an “enriching, amazing, eye-opening experience.” Hudson would not have believed it was even possible two years ago. Still, there she was, studying theatre and working toward a master’s degree in…
Piedmont University Theatre’s 2022-23 mainstage season kicks off with Peter and the Starcatcher Oct. 20-23. Based on the 2004 novel by Dave Berry and Ridley Pearson, Peter and the Starcatcher features everyone’s favorite forever boy, Peter Pan, and explores themes such as greed, despair, friendship, duty, and even love. The play begins with a young…
Piedmont University alumna Joyce Lewallen is the new manager Mark of the Potter, the oldest craft shop in Georgia. It’s a position that perfectly blends her passion for art, the education she received at Piedmont, and the life experience she’s had since graduating in 2012. “There’s a Japanese concept called ikigai. When you find the…
It’s a good thing Bekah James didn’t make the East Paulding High School volleyball team, or she might never have had the dream jobs she’s landed since graduating from Piedmont in 2019. James’s current role as entertainment supervisor for Six Flags Over Georgia is one of those jobs. She always wanted to play a role…
The Pro Musica Orchestra, one of two new Piedmont University musical ensembles, will make its debut this Friday, Sept. 23, with a free concert at 7:30 p.m. at the Chapel on the Demorest campus, 992 Central Ave. Pro Musica is comprised of more than 30 professional musicians, including several Piedmont University faculty members. “These are…
In his work as a voice teacher at Chicago’s Whitney M. Young Magnet High School — alma mater of former first lady Michelle Obama — two-time Piedmont University alumnus Micah Dingler strives to impart an important lesson to his students: They are capable of much more than they might think, no matter where they come…
Piedmont University will host the Vienna Boys Choir, the world’s most storied and celebrated children’s choral group, for a performance at 7:30 p.m. on Oct. 29 at the Chapel on the Demorest campus, 992 Central Ave. Tickets are $25 and are available at piedmont.edu/vbc. “We are thrilled and honored to be able to present the…
The Vienna Boys Choir, acclaimed Georgia-based artists, the debut of two new ensembles, and a pair of student productions are among the fine arts events planned for Piedmont University this year. Piedmont has released its full 2022-23 fine arts schedule. “In the School of Fine Arts, our mission is to provide both high quality arts…
Piedmont University’s Mason-Scharfenstein Museum of Art will host an exhibition of work by acclaimed artist Art Rosenbaum from Sept. 1-Oct. 13. “This is a big exhibition for us,” said Rebecca Brantley, assistant professor of art and director of the MSMA. “Art is a highly regarded artist with a lot of connections in the state. This…
Piedmont University’s artists-in-residence chamber ensemble, Piedmont Camerata, will present a free concert at 4 p.m. on Aug. 28 at the Chapel on the Demorest campus. The ensemble includes Heather Baird-Strachan, violin; Rachael Fischer, violin; Scott Garrett, viola; Ismail Akbar, cello; and Jeri-Mae G. Astolfi, piano. The performance will also include Dean of Libraries and College…