FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
The Martha Bassett Show to Take the Stage at Tanglewood Park
Arts Council to hold free and family friendly concert Saturday, June 10
Winston-Salem, NC (June 7, 2023) – Forsyth County Government and Arts Council of Winston-Salem & Forsyth County will host The Martha Bassett Show at the eighth annual Parks Concert Series on Saturday, June 10 at 5pm Tanglewood Park.
Martha Bassett has been making music in NC since the mid-90s as a singer, songwriter, and guitarist. Based in Winston-Salem, her band has included many of the region’s finest players. The Martha Bassett Show, which features national, regional, and local artists is now in its 5th season and is broadcasted weekly on 88.5 WFDD on Saturdays at 7pm and WUTC in Chattanooga Saturdays at 4pm. Joining Martha Bassett for the June 10 concert is Nikki Morgan, Kelley & The Cowboys, and Sarah Kate Morgan.
During the concert, families are encouraged to enjoy free art activities sponsored by Publix Charities. Vendors, food trucks, and beverages will also be available for purchase at all Parks Concert Series concerts. This concert’s vendors include Shuckers Corn, Big Mouff CheeseSteaks, Dream Kreams, and All Things Fun Face Painting by Heather Yountz.
2023 marks the eighth season for the Parks Concert Series which is a collaborative presentation by Arts Council of Winston-Salem & Forsyth County and Forsyth County Government. In an effort to spread out the concerts for the community, these concerts will take place once a month between May-October 2023. All concerts are free and family friendly.
Tanglewood Park: 4061 Clemmons Rd., Clemmons, NC 27012
Series partners include Publix Charities, Best of Winston, WFDD, WSNC, WTOB, YES! Weekly, Foothills Brewing, and Raffaldini Vineyards.
Concerts and parking at both parks are free. Attendees are encouraged to bring blankets or lawn chairs and may bring a picnic or patronize food trucks onsite. Refreshments such as water, beer and wine are available for purchase with all proceeds supporting Arts Council. No outside alcohol is permitted.
Four additional concerts will take place on the following dates:
1. Sunday, July 2, 5-8pm – Nia Imani Franklin and Special Guests – Triad Park
2. Saturday, August 12, 5-8pm – Tanglewood Park
3. Saturday, September 16, 2-5pm – Triad Park
4. Saturday, October 21, 2-5pm – Triad Park
Arts Council of Winston-Salem & Forsyth County is the chief advocate of the arts and cultural sector in Winston-Salem and Forsyth County. Arts Council’s goal is to serve as a leader in lifting up, creating awareness and providing support to grow and sustain the arts and cultural offerings throughout our region, ultimately bringing our community together and making it a great place to live, work and play.
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For additional information, please contact:
Katie Hall
Chief Advancement Officer
336-747-1421
www: intothearts.org