Bud Lee Picture Maker: Photographs from 1967 to 1972 is now on view at Piedmont University’s Mason-Scharfenstein Museum of Art (MSMA). The exhibit will conclude with a reception from 4-6:30 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 24. The public is invited to attend this free event. Lee (1941-2015) was an award-winning, Florida-based photojournalist and artist. Lee studied…
Piedmont University will present a trio of performances on March 21, as the Piedmont University Singers, Pro Musica Choir, and Pro Musica Orchestra take the stage in the final large-scale performance conducted by long-time faculty member Dr. Wallace Hinson. The concert takes place at 7:30 p.m. at the Chapel on the Demorest campus, 1021 Central…
The Piedmont University Theatre 2022-23 mainstage season continues with Bright Star, March 30-April 2. Written and composed by Steve Martin and Edie Brickell, and inspired by the Iron Mountain Baby folk story, Bright Star tells a tale of love and redemption set in the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina in the 1920s and…
This story appeared in the Feb. 10, 2023 edition of The Northeast Georgian. By John Dills Piedmont University Professor Andrea Price has had a remarkable career in music, alongside a long-term determination to run in all 50 states. Price has been a professor at the university since 2008. With a background in music, Price has…
Dakota Stockton always loved theatre but never really considered it a career option. Today, he is the director of theatre for Johnson High School in Gainesville, Georgia. Piedmont University helped him get from the dream he had early on to where he is today. He graduated in 2020 with a Bachelor of Arts in Drama…
Piedmont University’s February fine arts events include performances by a Northeast Georgia-based choir, celebrated flute-piano and trumpet-organ duos, and a Piedmont faculty member. “February can be cold and dreary. Come stay warm and enjoy the shining talents we are showcasing at Piedmont University this month,” said Dr. Wallace Hinson, associate dean of the School of…
Piedmont University’s January fine arts events include an exhibition by painter and sculptor Miles Cleveland Goodwin and a performance by Piedmont Camerata, the university’s artist-in-residence chamber ensemble. Both events are open to the public and free to attend. “January is set to be an exciting showcase of the artistic talent thriving both here at Piedmont…
When Lily Gowan thinks about Piedmont University, one word comes to mind first: family. “I come from a huge family, but even though there’s a lot of us, we’re all very close. I felt the same way at Piedmont. Everyone was very close; it was a close-knit community where I knew everyone was rooting for…
Piedmont University’s beloved holiday event, Lessons and Carols, enters its 34th year when it returns Dec. 2 and 3. “The Annual Service of Lessons and Carols is one of the region’s most beloved events, a true Piedmont University tradition, a special time when the community gathers to welcome the holiday season,” said Bobby Ivey, fine…
Piedmont University’s November events include performances by the Wind Ensemble and Singers, as well as the final weeks of an exhibition featuring local artist Joni Mabe. Piedmont University Wind EnsembleNov. 107:30 p.m. The concert will begin with a chamber music showcase to highlight the diverse combinations and unique timbres available in a wind ensemble. These…