Neal Charnoff

1 month ago | wfdd.org | Neal Charnoff

Great Scenic Railway Journeys Robert Van Camp PBS 0:00/7:21 There was an error loading the media player. For the last three decades, PBS viewers have been vicariously riding the rails on Great Scenic Railway Journeys, now hosted and produced by Winston-Salem-based Robert Van Camp. The series and other PBS documentaries produced by Van Camp have garnered 20 Emmy Awards and over 100 nominations.

1 month ago | wfdd.org | Neal Charnoff

A new biography chronicles the life of North Carolina musician Doc Watson. For many people, Watson is the face of traditional music, with a voice and finger-picking style that has influenced generations of musicians. Born and raised on a High Country farm, Watson rose to fame in the early '60s, bridging the gap between folk music and bluegrass, and would go on to release dozens of albums and win multiple Grammys. Doc Watson: A Life in Music is a new book by Greensboro-based author Eddie Huffman.

2 months ago | wfdd.org | Neal Charnoff

When walking through one of Winston-Salem’s many parks, you may encounter a box resembling one of those Little Free Libraries where people share books with neighbors. But when you open the box, instead of finding books, you’ll see a collection of notes, photos, remembrances, and yes, Valentines, dedicated to departed pets. They’re part of the Little Pet Chapel Project, the brainchild of local author and artist Lynn Byrd. Byrd has a background in veterinary medicine and animal tracking.

2 months ago | wfdd.org | Neal Charnoff

UNCSA School of Drama at the University of North Carolina School of the Arts Joe Montello 0:00/1:06 There was an error loading the media player. The School of Drama at the University of North Carolina School of the Arts is receiving a $1 million gift, the department's largest alumni contribution on record. The money is being provided by actor and director Joe Mantello, a Class of ’84 graduate who has forged a significant career on stage and screen.

Jan 23, 2025 | wfdd.org | Neal Charnoff

Mark and Maggie O'Connor Mark O'Connor Winston-Salem Symphony 0:00/7:47 There was an error loading the media player. For nearly five decades, Mark O’Connor has been at the forefront of what might be called American Classical music. His career began with a fiddling debut at the Grand Ole Opry at the age of 12. He has since mastered and taught violin, fiddle, guitar and mandolin.