Culture
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Piedmont Arts Association Involves Residents in Creative Ways
Small towns and fine arts aren’t always thought of as going hand-in-hand‚ but for the Piedmont Arts Association‚ being part of a small community is at the heart of its success.
Piedmont Arts’ New Studio 107 Provides Artists Room to Grow
Piedmont Arts Association has been promoting the visual and performing arts in Martinsville-Henry County for nearly 50 years.
Former Spencer-Penn School Is Now Centre of Attention for Events
Spencer-Penn School closed in 2004 due to consolidation of Henry County Schools, but it has come back to life in recent years.
Husband-and-Wife Folk Duo Are Martinsville Natives
A shared love of music brought Doug and Telisha Williams together at Martinsville High School‚ and the couple‚ who married in 1998‚ have been making music ever since. In March 2006 they released their second CD‚ “Rope Around My Heart.”
Leaders Improve Quality of Life Through Powerful Partnerships
Whether it’s restoring the area’s natural resources, educating kids, ensuring avail ability of medical services or encouraging residents to lead healthy lifestyles, Martinsville’s civic and business leaders are all focused on making their town a better place to live.
Artisan Center Showcases Martinsville and Henry County Cultural Offerings
In a thriving arts environment, the Patrick Henry Community College Artisan Center in Uptown Martinsville is a hub for artisans, local residents and tourists alike.
Martinsville Executive and Former Actor Parker Focuses Energy On Political Stage
Andy Parker worked his way through college as a singing waiter and even had a part in The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas on Broadway. But these days, his starring role is public service.
Martinsville-Henry County SPCA Opens Shelley Frith Drane Adoption Center
Henry County is going to the dogs – and cats – and that’s a good thing.
TheatreWorks Community Theater Brings Productions to Martinsville
Theater is going through a renaissance of sorts in Martinsville-Henry County with the formation of TheatreWorks‚ an amateur theater group devoted to community productions.
Retired Doctor Investing in Uptown Martinsville Redevelopment
Retired anesthesiologist Mervyn King has big plans for Martinsville.
Historic Martinsville Lodge Gets New Life as Bed and Breakfast
The Tudor-style house on 487 acres captured Joey Arrington’s attention. Although the 8‚500-square-foot property had been idle for seven years‚ he saw its potential.
Martinsville Woman Founds Virginia Foothills Quilters Guild
An avid quilter‚ Shar Peitz joins a guild whenever she relocates to a new city – and that has happened a lot. Her husband‚ a DuPont Co. executive‚ is frequently transferred‚ and Peitz has joined guilds in Canada‚ Pennsylvania and Tennessee.
