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Curtain call for the Stevens Center

How renovations will transform the Stevens Center

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The theater is named for theater producer Roger L. Stevens. | Photo courtesy of J. Sinclair Photography

UNCSA’s Stevens Center will close on Nov. 15 for renovations that will modernize the theater for students and patrons while making necessary repairs. Built in 1929 as a silent movie theater, the Stevens Center was last renovated 40 years ago — and the balcony has been closed since August 2021 because delayed roof repairs caused some surfaces to deteriorate.

Phase one

Work on phase one of renovations is expected to take two years. A major part of construction will focus on redesigning the lobby for a better patron experience. That includes:

Renovating restrooms
Updating concession spaces
Increasing accessibility + amenities

rendering-lobby — The lobby will retain the historic building’s character while modernizing guest amenities.
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Rendering provided by Little Diversified Architectural Consulting

Critical upgrades will also be made to the exterior of the building. Repairs will be made to the facility’s terra-cotta façade, brick, and windows, and crews will ensure the theater is watertight. The roof will also be replaced. Back-of-house spaces like dressing rooms and the green room will be renovated. The NC budget approved in November 2021 allocated $29.8 million for this phase of renovations.

Phase two

This phase will focus on improvements to the interior of the theater — enhancing the audience’s experience with upgrades to the stage, technology, and its 1,380 seats. The balcony will also be reconfigured to improve sightlines. Funding totaling $51 million was included in the 2023-2024 state budget for phase two of the project.

students-backstage-technology — UNCSA will hold events elsewhere during the renovation.
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Photo courtesy of Ken Bennett

Works in progress

The box office has moved to Watson Hall (1533 S. Main St.) on the UNCSA campus. Students will present performances of “The Nutcracker” at the Steven Tanger Center for Performing Arts in Greensboro from Dec. 7 through Dec. 10. Before the Stevens Center closes, it will host two final performances:

World Class Brass All-Stars on Friday, Nov. 3
UNCSA Symphony Orchestra conducted by alumnus Robert Franz on Friday, Nov. 10

Events

Friday, Oct. 27

“Casper” at Crossnore | Friday, Oct. 27 | 6:30 p.m. | The Quad at Crossnore Communities for Children, 1001 Reynolda Rd., Winston-Salem | Free | Bring your own chairs or blanket to enjoy this classic family film about Casper the friendly ghost.

Saturday, Oct. 28

Mount Tabor High School Rummage Sale | Saturday, Oct. 28 | 8 a.m.-3 p.m. | Mount Tabor High School, 342 Petree Rd., Winston-Salem | Free | Shop for clothing, housewares, furniture, and more at the school’s largest fundraiser to benefit students and teachers.
Reynolda Film Series: “Reckless” | Saturday, Oct. 28 | 1-4 p.m. | Reynolda House Museum of American Art, 2250 Reynolda Rd., Winston-Salem | $0-$18 | See one of the Hollywood films that was adapted from the story of Smith Reynolds and Libby Holman and take part in a discussion led by Dale Pollock.

Sunday, Oct. 29

Wake Forest Men’s Basketball Charity Game | Sunday, Oct. 29 | 1-3 p.m. | LJVM Coliseum, 2825 University Pkwy., Winston-Salem | Free | Get a sneak peek at the Demon Deacons men’s basketball team ahead of their season while supporting stroke research at Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist’s Comprehensive Stroke Center.

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News Notes

Traffic

If your travels take you to areas of 4th Street today, you’ll want to find an alternate route. The road will be closed from Church Street to Chestnut Street from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. for HVAC work. Construction work has closed the road to traffic from Brookstown Avenue to Broad Street until 2 p.m.

Arts

Everyone is invited to make a contribution to the community mural wall at the Intergenerational Center for Arts and Wellness at 114 W. 30th St. Sign up for a one-hour slot to paint today, Oct. 27 or tomorrow, Oct. 28 between the hours of 11 a.m. and 2 p.m.

Coming Soon

City BBQ is building a restaurant at 299 Jonestown Rd., on the property where o’So Eats was located. The chain serves beef brisket, pulled pork, ribs, chicken, and other meats. No word yet on an opening date. (Winston-Salem Journal)

Award

Frann Paige, an art specialist at Clemmons Elementary School, has been named “Art Educator of the Year” by the North Carolina Art Education Association. Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools superintendent Tricia McManus also received a “Friends of the Arts” honor during this year’s awards. (WFDD)

Plan Ahead

The Winston-Salem Veterans Day Parade will be held Saturday, Nov. 4 from 10 a.m. until 12 p.m. Street closures along the parade route, which includes portions of 4th Street and Liberty Street, will begin at 9 a.m.

Kids

Trick-or-treat in the Downtown Arts District tomorrow, Oct. 28. Children in costume can visit businesses to collect candy in the area of Trade and Sixth Streets, from Cherry Street to Liberty Street, between 12 and 5 p.m.

Sports

Registration is still open for a mountain biking race and fun run to honor 23-year-old Zoe Clay. The event will be held Sunday, Oct. 29 in a field on Whitaker Ridge Drive, off Robinhood Road — some proceeds will benefit local youth cycling. (WXII 12 News)

Edu

Families can learn more about local magnet schools tomorrow, Oct. 28 at Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools’ Magnet School Showcase. The event will be held from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Education Building at the Winston-Salem Fairgrounds.

Learn

Want to come face to face with the experts as they discuss politics, arts and culture, social justice + more? Enter: The Face to Face Speaker Forum, happening on Wednesday, Nov. 1, featuring entrepreneur expert Daymond John. Grab tickets.*

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Today’s edition of hot homes in Winston-Salem. | Photo courtesy of Keeley J.

You’ve scooped the seeds and made masterpieces out of pumpkins. Now it’s time for us to reveal the winner for WStoday’s inaugural Pumpkin Carving Contest. And the cream of the carving crop is this “delightful fixer upper, with great bones” work of art by Keeley J.

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From the editor

What do Agnes de Mille, Maya Angelou, former NC Gov. James Hunt, Former President and Mrs. Gerald Ford, and former First Lady Lady Bird Johnson have in common? They all attended a gala to celebrate the reopening of the Stevens Center in 1983 after the last round of renovations. I wonder who will be in the city to toast to the theater’s reopening once these renovations are complete?

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