Piedmont Arts

Three Bone Theatre’s mission is unique among Charlotte’s theater companies. They focus on contemporary works centered around diversity and social justice that can be a catalyst for change in the community. Three Bone’s current production is “Electricidad,” a retelling of the ancient Greek tragedy, “Elektra,” in a modern-day Chicano setting. We talk to “Electricidad’s” director, Glynnis O’Donoghue, and Three Bone leaders Robin Tynes-Miller and Tiffany Bryant-Jackson.

Learn more about Three Bone Theater’s “Electricidad”

On this Piedmont Arts, we talk to the director of “Electricidad”, Glynnis O’Donoghue, and Three Bone Theater leaders Robin Tynes-Miller and Tiffany Bryant-Jackson.

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 Pride Parade

The Managing Director of Charlotte Pride, Meredith Thompson, talks about what we can expect during the 2025 festival and parade.

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.

Charlotte author Jen McGivney talks about her new book "Finding Your Walden" which examines how Thoreau's book offers help for life and career in the 21st century.

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 the mystery that remains unsolved. You’ll also hear about other North Carolina outdoor dramas from across the state.

Chuck Still, the Executive Director of the Roanoke Island Historical Association, talks about "The Lost Colony" play in Manteo, how the production has evolved through the years, and the mystery that remains unsolved.

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.

Charlotte Strings Collective was formed in 2020, in the midst of Black Lives Matter protests, to promote the music of Black composers. On this episode, we talk with three members of the group about its origins and its role in the Charlotte region.