Music & Arts

SPARTA, N.C. — ACT Readers Theatre continues its series of “Meeting of Minds” productions with show 6 scheduled for July 17, 19 and 20.
The show will present a fresh new group of great minds from history including Susan B. Anthony, Sir Francis Bacon, Emiliano Zapata, and Socrates.  

This year the steering committee for the fall festival at Grayson Highlands School asked sixth and seventh graders in Sherry Perry’s science class to design the stamp cancellation for the festival.
Winners were Kayla Delp, first place; Hayley Walls, second; Taylor Sharpe, third. They were presented prizes at a June 4 steering committee meeting.
Organizers thanked all the participating students, and Ms. Perry and Karen Ham who acted as liaison between the school and the committee.

GALAX — Local metal band Cult of Dionysis will perform at S5 Sports Bar and Lounge in Galax on June 29 along with local legend Doom Syndicate, Annabell Leigh from Sterling Terrace and Mooresville N.C., 21st Century Goliath from Charlotte, N.C., and White Knuckle Blackout.
Tentative lineup schedule, which is subject to change, includes:
• White Knuckle Black Out - 7:45 p.m.
• Annabell Leigh - 8:45 p.m.
• Doom Syndicate - 9:45 p.m.
• Cult of Dionysis - 10:45 p.m.

The New River Brass, a five-member brass ensemble, will present a public concert 7:30 p.m. June 23 at the 1908 Courthouse in Independence. Admission is free.
They  will play a widely varied program, from Bach and Mozart to jazz and works based on English and American folk music. At a recent performance, the group was praised for the quality of its ensemble work and the balance of the program.  
The members are David Hoffman- trombone, Taryn Wooten-french horn, Ric Munsey-trumpet, Jonathan Todd-trumpet, and Eli Borchgrevink-tuba.