Meet the Artist: Logie Meachum
Lorenzo (Logie) Meachum is a blues musician, historian, storyteller and an avid gardener pursuing a PhD in African American Studies. WFDD radio camper Timothy Schucker met with Logie and has more.
Arts
From Classical to Electric Guitar, Guilford College Professor Kami Rowan Plays It All
Kami Rowan is classical guitarist and professor of music at Guilford College. She is also the faculty advisor for WQFS 90.9 FM, Guilford College's radio station. She just visited Northern Ireland to study music's role and how it affects Ireland's political scene. WFDD Radio Camper Emma Kilpatrick recently spoke with Kami to find out more.
'Ride Around Shining' Reimagines Gatsby's Nouveau-Riche Excess
Chris Leslie-Hynan's debut novel follows a white grad student who's a chauffeur to a black basketball player. It references The Great Gatsby often with fresh takes on race, manhood and meritocracy.
Katherine Foster: Fostering Community History at the New Winston Museum
Katherine Foster is the executive director of the New Winston Museum, a museum whose mission is to preserve, promote, and present the dynamic history and diverse stories of the Winston-Salem Forsyth community. Katherine began her career in nonprofits, working with the Forsyth Humane Society and with the Second Harvest Food Bank, which led her to her position at the New Winston Museum. WFDD Radio Camper William Comer finds out more.
Ginger Hendricks on Booking the BookMarks Festival
Ginger Hendricks is the executive director of BookMarks, a literary arts nonprofit organization. She helps plan the annual BookMarks festival, where authors talk about their books and attendees speak with them. WFDD Radio Camper Michael Fournaier has more.
Meet the Artist: Political Cartoonist Andrew Cox
Andrew Cox is a political cartoonist who just recently graduated from Appalachian State University with a degree in Studio Art. Andrew's cartoons have been featured on Camel City Dispatch's website and the Winston Salem Journal. He sat down to speak with Radio Camper Maiya Parnell.
On a humid cloudy morning, I was approached by Andrew. He was wearing a plaid shirt, cool thick glasses, khaki shorts, and he had a huge smile on his face. Later on that morning, I sat down with Andrew to talk about his passion for drawing political cartoons.
In 'Blue Eyed Boy,' Author Reveals Long Recovery From Facial Burns
Robert Timberg, who was disfigured by a land mine as a Marine in Vietnam, went on to become a successful journalist. His new memoir Blue Eyed Boy charts his struggle to recover from his wounds.
Sarah Smith: Communicating Art at Reynolda House
Sara Smith is the Director of Marketing and Communications at Reynolda House, the art museum in Winston-Salem. Radio Camper Eileen Schaller spoke with Sara.
Meet the Man Behind the Beard: Andrew Dudek of the Beard and Mustache Club of NC
If you think about it, facial hair may seem like it has nothing to do with charity. Andrew Dudek is the founder and president of the Beard and Mustache Club of North Carolina. The club holds fundraisers and competitions to raise money for charities and non-profit organizations. Radio Camper Hallie Springer talked with Dudek to learn more.