137 Arts Events Open Milton Rhodes Center for the Arts, Headlined by Tony Bennett

137 Arts Events Open Milton Rhodes Center for the Arts, Headlined by Tony Bennett

WINSTON-SALEM, N.C., Sept. 11 /PRNewswire/ -- The new Milton Rhodes Center for the Arts in Winston-Salem, NC, will host Community Weekend presented by Reynolds American and Wachovia, a Wells Fargo Company, today, September 11, and Sunday, September 12, with more than 137 arts and cultural experiences that kicked off last night with a headline performance by Tony Bennett.

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"Our goal is to shine a spotlight on the best artistry that Winston-Salem has to offer," said Janie Wilson, co-chair of the opening of the Center. "Not only did we have one of the most distinguished vocalists in the world join us last night to commemorate the occasion, we are proud to showcase nationally acclaimed talent from our own City of Arts and Innovation throughout the coming weekend."

The Center will officially open to the public with a Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony at 10 a.m. today. The Board of Trustees of the Arts Council of Winston-Salem and Forsyth County will welcome distinguished public officials from around the country to the ceremony.

Following the opening ceremony is Community Weekend presented by Reynolds American and Wachovia, a Wells Fargo Company. On Saturday, September 11, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Sunday, September 12, from noon to 5 p.m., more than 100 artistic and cultural experiences will dazzle and delight. The entire weekend is free and open to the public.

Featuring the members and partners of The Arts Council, activities run the gamut from arts and crafts for children, dance performances, professional artist demonstrations and a film festival to music performances, lectures, panel discussions and theatrical extravaganzas. Anchoring the weekend is the premier of Bouncers, a dramatic comedy about a group of working class British bouncers, at work and play, in Hanesbrands Theatre. Jason Earles, best known for his starring role as Jackson Stewart, Miley Stewart's (played by Miley Cyrus) dorky, annoying brother on the Disney Channel Original Series, Hannah Montana, will also join the festivities on Saturday.

For a completed schedule of more than 100 arts and cultural activities during Community Weekend, visit CityOfTheArts.com/opening.

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Web Site: http://www.cityofthearts.com/opening

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