In 2025, Charlotte Pride celebrates 25 years of LGBTQ arts and culture with the annual Charlotte Pride Festival in its new location at First Ward Park. On this Piedmont Arts podcast, we hear from the Managing Director of Charlotte Pride, Meredith Thompson, about what we can expect during the 2025 festival and parade.Learn more about the Charlotte P…

Henry David Thoreau’s Walden was written in 1854 but has lessons for life in the 21st century. In her new book Finding Your Walden, Charlotte author Jen McGivney explores how the ideas in Walden can help people navigate modern life—from career crossroads to everyday overwhelm—with more clarity and intention.…

Since 1937, visitors to North Carolina’s Outer Banks have been enhancing their beach vacations by taking in a performance of The Lost Colony at the Waterside Theater in Manteo. We talk to Chuck Still, the Executive Director of the Roanoke Island Historical Association, about the beloved play, how the production has evolved through the years, and th…

What are you waiting for?! Review the I Know What You Did Last Summer legacy sequel already! Watch on YouTube! https://youtu.be/AddH-pC5VGE Social Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/BloodyMarriedPodcast Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/bloody_married_podcast Welcome to the Bloody Married Podcast! Join Jesse and Tami Hennessy, a totally rad co…

Charlotte Strings Collective was formed five years ago, in the midst of Black Lives Matter protests, to promote the music of Black composers. On this Piedmont Arts podcast, we talk with three members of the group about its origins and its role in the Charlotte region.By WDAV Classical Public Radio

Charlotte will become the home to the first ever International Choral Composers Institute, a 5-day immersive program dedicated to nurturing and teaching choral composers and lyricists of all levels. It’s the brainchild of award-winning composer Sherry Blevins. Through the Institute, she hopes to provide an opportunity for composers in our area and …

We review 28 Years Later! Watch on YouTube! https://youtu.be/LbBz430Ofa8 Social Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/BloodyMarriedPodcast Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/bloody_married_podcast Welcome to the Bloody Married Podcast! Join Jesse and Tami Hennessy, a totally rad couple, as they have a heart-to-heart about all things horror while d…

Charlotte is home to a growing community of music creators of all types. It’s a collaborative community where musicians work across genres, as evidenced by WDAV’s own NoteWorthy and Small Batch concerts. On this Piedmont Arts podcast, we talk with Charlotte Hip Hop artist YUNG Citizen who has worked with many local musicians including Charlotte Str…

Did you know the city of Charlotte has its own Poet Laureate? If not, that might be because there has only been one so far. His name is Junious “Jay” Ward, and you’ll get to know him on this episode of the Piedmont Arts podcast. Jay talks about his journey with poetry, what it means to be Charlotte’s first Poet Laureate, and you’ll get to hear some…

There's a new weekly email newsletter in Charlotte focusing on local people and issues. The Charlotte Optimist is published by longtime local writer and editor Michael Graff. On this Piedmont Arts he shares his vision for the new venture.Learn more about The Charlotte OptimistBy WDAV Classical Public Radio

Broadway is bigger than ever. For the 2024-25 season, Broadway took in $1.9 billion across all productions, which is a record and a 23% increase from the previous year. Many of those shows come to Charlotte as part of Blumenthal Arts’ Broadway Lights Series. Blumenthal Arts’ president and CEO Tom Gabbard talks about the exciting productions coming …

Alvin C. Jacobs is a Charlotte-based photographer and image activist. His new exhibit "Black Behind Bars" about Black biker culture is on display at the Gantt Center in uptown Charlotte through September 21st, 2025.Learn more about “Black Behind Bars: The Untold Story of Black Biker Culture” at the Harvey B. Gantt Center"Black"Alvin C. Jacobs, Jr."…

We review the latest Fear Street flick Prom Queen. How does it stack up against the first 3?! Watch on Youtube! https://youtu.be/mha7-hJumW8 Social Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/BloodyMarriedPodcast Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/bloody_married_podcast Welcome to the Bloody Married Podcast! Join Jesse and Tami Hennessy, a totally rad c…

The Charlotte Symphony Orchestra is ready to kick off its 2025 Summer Pops season. On this Piedmont Arts, we ask the CSO’s resident conductor, Christopher James Lees, about what we can expect to hear this month at Symphony Park. We also talk about recent news regarding the beloved outdoor venue, as well as what life is like for an in-demand conduct…

We rank all the Scream films with guest Shaun Springer! How would you rank them? Watch on Youtube! https://youtu.be/u5d1A6eQkHM Social Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/BloodyMarriedPodcast Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/bloody_married_podcast Welcome to the Bloody Married Podcast! Join Jesse and Tami Hennessy, a totally rad couple, as the…

Pianist Jeffrey Biegel wanted to mark the 100th anniversary of George Gershwin's "Rhapsody in Blue." So, he commissioned a new work by composer Peter Boyer called "Rhapsody in Red, White and Blue." On this Piedmont Arts podcast, Biegel talks about the work, and we also talk with one of the leaders of the Charlotte Bach Festival about the multi-day …

We review Final Destination: Bloodlines with rad special guest Jeremy Youngman! Watch on Youtube! https://youtu.be/B3gg5Caz0qw Welcome to the Bloody Married Podcast! Join Jesse and Tami Hennessy, a totally rad couple, as they have a heart-to-heart about all things horror while drinking Bloody Marys. Pull up a grave, grab a Bloody Mary and enjoy! Je…

A new North Carolina theater group called Piedmont Shakespeare company makes its debut in June 2025 with a touring production of "Hamlet." All nine performances at indoor and outdoor venues are free. On this episode of Piedmont Arts, we sit down with the company's three founders to talk about their plans.Learn more about Piedmont Shakespeare Compan…

Providing students with music education opportunities is the mission of North Carolina Youth Orchestra. Based in the Lake Norman area, the organization has seen rapid growth in recent years and offers kids a range of options from beginning classes to full orchestras. They now serve about 225 students. On this Piedmont Arts podcast, executive direct…

By David BoraksPhotographer Annie Leibovitz is legendary for her iconic photos of celebrities - from professional athletes and politicians to entertainers and artists. Many of those photos, plus a few you haven't seen, are in the exhibit "Annie Leibovitz/WORK" at the Mint Museum Uptown through the end of August. Jen Sudul-Edwards chief curator for …

After the beloved Manor Theater closed its doors in 2020, there weren’t many places to see art house and foreign films on the big screen in the Charlotte area. On top of that, the COVID-19 pandemic had put the entire movie theater industry in jeopardy. But that’s exactly when the Charlotte Film Society made the bold decision to find investors and s…

We chat with Better Luck Than Chuck creators Tony and Meredith Wash! Tony is a rad horror director, producer, writer and also head programmer at Screambox. His is killer wife Meredith is a producer, graphic and set designer. We chat with them about horror filmmaking and most importantly their upcoming horror/trivia gameshow, Better Luck Than Chuck!…

In recent years, Raehann Bryce-Davis has become a familiar name in the world of opera through performances at the Met, Santa Fe, Houston, Los Angeles, and in opera houses across Europe. She is the mezzo-soprano soloist for the Winston-Salem Symphony’s performance of Verdi’s Requiem, one of her favorite works to sing. On this episode, Bryce-Davis ta…

After 25 years, Maestro Jim Meena is moving on from Opera Carolina. He led his last production, La Boheme, with the company as their artistic director and principal conductor. Meena sits down with WDAV’s Frank Dominguez to talk about his time as one of the Queen City’s longest and most influential artistic leaders. They chat about everything from m…

The African art galleries at Charlotte's Mint Museum Randolph have a new look, and it's more than just paint. On this Piedmont Arts, we talk with the curators who researched each of the several hundred objects in the museum's–Jen Sudul Edwards and Lisa Homann. They recently reinstalled the work, along with some new and borrowed pieces, in the first…

Adam Santalla Pierce was named president of the Arts & Science Council of Charlotte in February 2025. He talks about the state of the arts in Charlotte and his vision for the organization.Adam Santalla Pierce courtesy of the Arts & Science Council of Charlotte.By WDAV Classical Public Radio

On this Piedmont Arts podcast, we talk with Jane Cain and Barbara Krumdieck, organizers of the first Davidson Bach Festival. It's a collaboration between the North Carolina Baroque Orchestra, Organ at Davidson, and the Davidson College Music Department.Jane CainBarbara KrumdieckBy WDAV Classical Public Radio

The School of Music at the UNC School of the Arts is presenting the second annual "Spontaneous Sound" festival celebrating improvisational music at the Millennium Center in downtown Winston-Salem. The festival is the brainchild of Steve Alford, UNCSA Director of Improvised Music and Jazz. He talks about the event on Piedmont Arts podcast. Plus, Cha…

F*** You Lucky Charms! We rank the Leprechaun franchise! Watch on YoutTube https://youtu.be/STpG4C2oEhw Social Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/BloodyMarriedPodcast Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/bloody_married_podcast Welcome to the Bloody Married Podcast! Join Jesse and Tami Hennessy, a totally rad couple, as they have a heart-to-heart …

The 1920s Carolina Theatre in Charlotte reopens in March 2025 after a decade of planning, fundraising and construction. The $80 million project was led by the Foundation for the Carolinas. On this week Piedmont Arts podcast, we tour the renovated building and hear about upcoming events. Also, news about turmoil at the Eastern Music Festival and Ope…

We are back at it with our wild Scream 7 theories with guest Shaun Springer! Watch on Youtube! https://youtu.be/HEYKYuC8DcE Social Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/BloodyMarriedPodcast Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/bloody_married_podcast Welcome to the Bloody Married Podcast! Join Jesse and Tami Hennessy, a totally rad couple, as they ha…

The Charlotte Symphony is honoring cellist Alan Black who is retiring after 38 years – 35 of them as principal cello. On this Piedmont Arts podcast, he reflects on his career in Charlotte, both as a Symphony musician and as an artistic director who has developed and curated several performance series through the years. Listen to the conversation an…

Its a Valentine's Fright Fight! My Bloody Valentine 1981 VS My Bloody Valentine 3D! Which one wins our hearts and comes out on top? Watch on YouTube! https://youtu.be/I5XG60dRedk Social Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/BloodyMarriedPodcast Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/bloody_married_podcast Welcome to the Bloody Married Podcast! Join Je…

We review Josh Ruben's new Rom-Com Slasher Heart Eyes! Watch on Youtube! https://youtu.be/4hxuvlFyRKE Social Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/BloodyMarriedPodcast Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/bloody_married_podcast Welcome to the Bloody Married Podcast! Join Jesse and Tami Hennessy, a totally rad couple, as they have a heart-to-heart ab…

We rank our 5 best and 5 worst horror films of 2024! What a WILD year for horror! Watch on Youtube! https://youtu.be/vp3OXlWzY8M Social Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/BloodyMarriedPodcast Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/bloody_married_podcast Welcome to the Bloody Married Podcast! Join Jesse and Tami Hennessy, a totally rad couple, as th…

We review Nosferatu! Watch on Youtube! https://youtu.be/GyEQkscs2g8 Social Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/BloodyMarriedPodcast Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/bloody_married_podcast Welcome to the Bloody Married Podcast! Join Jesse and Tami Hennessy, a totally rad couple, as they have a heart-to-heart about all things horror while drinki…

We rank all of the Silent Night Deadly Night films! Naughty! watch on youtube! https://youtu.be/msLYXatUPbA Social Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/BloodyMarriedPodcast Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/bloody_married_podcast Welcome to the Bloody Married Podcast! Join Jesse and Tami Hennessy, a totally rad couple, as they have a heart-to-he…

We review Terrifier 3! Watch on Youtube! https://youtu.be/f_vQ0NlxWuM Social Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/BloodyMarriedPodcast Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/bloody_married_podcast Welcome to the Bloody Married Podcast! Join Jesse and Tami Hennessy, a totally rad couple, as they have a heart-to-heart about all things horror while drin…

We rank all of the Evil Dead films! Social Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/BloodyMarriedPodcast Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/bloody_married_podcast Watch on Youtube! https://youtu.be/BGR21myB5gg Welcome to the Bloody Married Podcast! Join Jesse and Tami Hennessy, a totally rad couple, as they have a heart-to-heart about all things horr…

We rank all 8 of the Howling films! Watch on YouTube! https://youtu.be/6FC2sd3pP2Q Social Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/BloodyMarriedPodcast Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/bloody_married_podcast Welcome to the Bloody Married Podcast! Join Jesse and Tami Hennessy, a totally rad couple, as they have a heart-to-heart about all things horr…

We review Fede Alvarez's latest installment in the Alien franchise! Watch on YouTube! https://youtu.be/enlOM0OKC00 Social Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/BloodyMarriedPodcast Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/bloody_married_podcast Welcome to the Bloody Married Podcast! Join Jesse and Tami Hennessy, a totally rad couple, as they have a hear…

We put on our longlegs and review what people are saying is one of the best horror movies in years! Social Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/BloodyMarriedPodcast Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/bloody_married_podcast Welcome to the Bloody Married Podcast! Join Jesse and Tami Hennessy, a totally rad couple, as they have a heart-to-heart abou…

Is MaXXXine the love letter to 80's-sleazy-giallo-radness it claims to be? Check out our review! Watch on Youtube! https://youtu.be/RkqoO_OYf9s Social Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/BloodyMarriedPodcast Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/bloody_married_podcast Welcome to the Bloody Married Podcast! Join Jesse and Tami Hennessy, a totally ra…

WE MADE YOU! We review Stephen King's 1 and only directorial effort Maximum Overdrive! watch on youtube! https://youtu.be/yE0924PX4kg Social Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/BloodyMarriedPodcast Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/bloody_married_podcast Welcome to the Bloody Married Podcast! Join Jesse and Tami Hennessy, a totally rad couple, …

We chat about crazy theories and rad predictions for Scream 7 with special guest Shaun Springer! Watch on YouTube! https://youtu.be/WKuXZ-kp9Cw Social Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/BloodyMarriedPodcast Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/bloody_married_podcast Welcome to the Bloody Married Podcast! Join Jesse and Tami Hennessy, a totally ra…

After a brief hiatus we are back! Find out what we have been up to! Watch on YouTube! https://youtu.be/-tPuXGXr1-E Social Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/BloodyMarriedPodcast Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/bloody_married_podcast Welcome to the Bloody Married Podcast! Join Jesse and Tami Hennessy, a totally rad couple, as they have a hear…

We crown the best and worst horror films of the last 5 years of podcasting! Watch on Youtube! https://youtu.be/HL_LGY0eBrs Social Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/BloodyMarriedPodcast Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/bloody_married_podcast Welcome to the Bloody Married Podcast! Join Jesse and Tami Hennessy, a totally rad couple, as they hav…

We rank our 5 best and 5 worst horror films of 2023! Some definite surprises this year! What were your best and worst horror films of 2023? Watch on Youtube and comment on the youtube video to be entered into the giveaway! https://youtu.be/vnJY3LV7FaY Social Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/BloodyMarriedPodcast Instagram - https://www.instagram.…

We review It's a Wonderful KNIFE! Watch on Youtube! https://youtu.be/0LewgWz95_I Social Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/BloodyMarriedPodcast/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/bloody_married_podcast/ Welcome to the Bloody Married Podcast! Join Jesse and Tami Hennessy, a totally rad couple, as they have a heart-to-heart about all things horr…

We review David Gordon Green' first entry in the new Exorcist trilogy, The Exorcist: Believer! Social Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/BloodyMarriedPodcast/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/bloody_married_podcast/ Welcome to the Bloody Married Podcast! Join Jesse and Tami Hennessy, a totally rad couple, as they have a heart-to-heart about a…