April offers a variety of interesting and exciting events for families to experience in and around the Triad. Here are some of the top offerings:
Andrew Wyeth at Kuerner Farm: The Eye of the Earth
Reynolda House Museum of American Art, Winston-Salem
Feb. 15-May 25, various times
Tickets $18
Andrew Wyeth was one of the most celebrated artists of the 20th century. He spent seven decades painting the Kuerner Farm. The exhibition tells the story of connection between artist and place.
Shinyribs
The Ramkat, Winston-Salem
April 3, 8 p.m.
Tickets $30
Shinyribs defies genres. They are a melting pot of Texas Blues, New Orleans R&B Funk, horn-driven Memphis Soul, country twang, border music, big-band swing and roots rock. The Austin-based nine-piece group is led by Kevin Russell.
R&B Invitation
Steven Tanger Center, Greensboro
April 4, 8 p.m.
Tickets start at $83
The R&B Invitation tour brings an evening of smooth vocals and timeless hits. Joe, an R&B icon with a career that spans decades, has thrilled fans with his smooth, sensual voice. He is joined by Musiq Soulchild and Eric Benet.
Simply The Best: The Music of Tina Turner
Winston-Salem Symphony, R.J. Reynolds Auditorium
April 5, 7:30 p.m.
Tickets start at $10
Experience the electrifying music of Tina Turner as it comes alive on stage. From the soulful “What’s Love Got to Do with It” to the empowering anthem “Simply the Best” and the timeless “Proud Mary,” this concert will be an unforgettable journey through Turner’s greatest hits.
UNCSA Guitar Studio in Recital
UNC School of the Arts, Winston-Salem, Watson Hall
April 8, 7:30 p.m.
Free
UNCSA guitar students take the stage for a memorable recital, presenting an eclectic variety of guitar music. These talented and emerging guitarists will perform a blend of solo and ensemble pieces in this year-end showcase.
Nurse John: The Short-Staffed Tour
Steven Tanger Center, Greensboro
April 10, 7 p.m.
Tickets start at $51
Nurse John gained recognition during the pandemic with an emotional TikTok post about nursing. Each show captures the spirit of his TikTok fame by candidly portraying the highs and lows of nursing through Nurse Pam – a no-nonsense alter ego who voices what every nurse is really thinking.
Doublewide, Texas
Yadkin Cultural Arts Center
April 10-13, various times
Tickets $25
In this fast-paced comedy, the residents of one of the smallest trailer parks in Texas – four doublewides and a shed – are thrown for a loop when they realize a nearby town is determined to annex them. The mayhem escalates as the residents attempt to secede from Texas.
Great Easter Egg Hunt
Winston-Salem Theatre Alliance, Gray Smith Stage (outdoors)
April 12, 13 and 19, various times
Tickets $12
Citizens in Umatilla, Fla., vie for the ultimate price: the Golden Egg. This is a comic journey through one day in a town that reflects the greed, cowardice, regret, love, stupidity, hope and passion of life in America.
Verdi’s Requiem
Winston-Salem Symphony, Wait Chapel, Wake Forest University
April 26-27, 7:30 p.m. and 3 p.m.
Tickets start at $10
Known for its dramatic intensity and profound depth, Verdi’s masterpiece is brought to life by the symphony orchestra and four soloists whose voices will soar through the hall. This concert will be a journey through the depths of human emotion and spiritual contemplation.
Ramon Ayala: Historia De Un Final
First Horizon Coliseum, Greensboro
April 26, 8:30 p.m.
Tickets start at $89
Ramon Ayala is a legendary musician, composer and songwriter widely regarded as the King of the Accordion. He has recorded 105 albums, won four Grammy Awards and starred in 13 films.
