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The goal of the Bingham Arts Series is to contribute to arts and culture in the Clemmons area. In its second year, the series is offering four visual and performing arts events in 2024-2025. The series is underwritten by the Thad and Mary Bingham Community Fund of the Shallow Ford Foundation. Thad and Mary loved the community and set up a Fund with the Foundation to help it flourish long after their lifetimes. The Bingham Arts Series reflects the Foundation's and the donors' desire for philanthropy to further Clemmons area health and vibrancy. Check back to this page for the latest event information.
The Historic Broyhill
3540 Clemmons Road, Clemmons, NC 27012
https://www.broyhill.net/
Enjoy an afternoon of listening to your favorite classics from the 60's, 70's, and 80's performed by the Fabulous Flashbacks. Abbott’s Frozen Custard will also be on site with frozen custard for sale.
Celebrate the beginning of advent by listening to local bands/groups share some of their favorite Christmas carols. Held in the Magnolia Room at Historic Broyhill.
Spend the afternoon admiring original pieces from surrounding area artists from the Muddy River Art Association. Artists will also have items available for purchase. Held in the Magnolia Room at Historic Broyhill.
Enjoy the inspiring sounds of the Salem Community Orchestra with Danny Green, Music/Artistic Director. Held in the Magnolia Room at Historic Broyhill.
Come on out to the Dock, Historic Broyhill’s outdoor venue, for a free concert featuring the Fabulous Flashbacks performing some of your favorite classic hits from the 60s, 70s, and 80s on Sunday September 29th from 3:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
The Fabulous Flashbacks are a talented, fun-loving five-piece band that has been delighting audiences in the Piedmont Triad area with nostalgic tunes for over 10 years. Their energetic spirit and love for music is evident in every performance, creating a lively atmosphere that will make you want to dance and sing-along!
Band members: Mary Riddell - lead vocalist, Earl Austin - keyboard and vocals, Keith Lewis - drummer, Mike Hughes - bass and vocals, Chris Williams - guitarist and vocalist
Attendees should bring lawn chairs and other items normally needed for an outdoor concert (bug spray, sunglasses, hat). Abbott’s Frozen Custard will be on site with frozen custard for sale. Limited parking is available on the Historic Broyhill campus. Carpooling is encouraged.
Celebrate the first day of Advent and get into the Christmas spirit at a Christmas Concert part of the Bingham Arts Series, a program of the Shallow Ford Foundation underwritten by the Thad and Mary Bingham Community Fund. The event will be held in the Magnolia Room at Historic Broyhill on Sunday, December 3rd, from 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM. The concert features four local bands/groups showcasing their talent in the form of their favorite Christmas songs.
The Foundation is excited to have performances by Salem College Chorale, Clemmons Moravian Church brass band, New Day Community Church praise band, and Minor Variation, an all-female Christian acapella group at Wake Forest University. Free hot cocoa and cider will be available from Be Kind Coffee along with Moravian cookies provided by the Shallow Ford Foundation.
The event is free and open to the public. Doors open at 2:30 PM. Seating is limited and will be on a first-come, first-seated basis. Performances will be 20-30 minutes each and there will be a brief intermission.
Salem College Chorale: Salem Chorale is the oldest vocal ensemble at Salem College. This ensemble is composed of students of all majors and performs multiple concerts and collaborations each year. During its rich history, the Salem Chorale has traveled to Washington D.C., New York, Greece, and Italy. More recently, the ensemble has performed at Centenary UMC, the Downtown Christmas Tree Lighting in Winston-Salem, and the All-Collegiate Choral Festival sponsored by North Carolina ACDA at Duke University. The ensemble is under the direction of Patrick Schell.
New Day Community Church Praise Band: New Day Community Church is a local church in Lewisville North Carolina offering modern Christian fellowship and active community service since 1994. Their contemporary praise band is led by Worship Leader Jeffery Sweet. To learn more about New Day Community Church, visit: https://www.newdaylewisville.org/index.html
Clemmons Moravian Church Brass Band: Clemmons Moravian Church has been serving the Clemmons community for many years. In the Moravian church, the Band is a integral part of music programming and the rich heritage of band participation. The band plays half-hour preludes of traditional chorales before all lovefeasts and communion services, church festivals, Christmas Eve, the Easter Sunday resurrection service and for funerals when called upon. Rehearsals are held Monday evenings where instruction and instruments are often provided for beginners (no age limits). To learn more about Clemmons Moravian Church, visit: https://clemmonsmoravian.org/
Minor Variation: Minor Variation is Wake Forest University's premier all-female Christian a cappella ensemble. They perform at various on-campus events as well as at local churches and community gatherings. They are currently celebrating the release of our latest studio album, “Run to You” that is available on all major streaming platforms! Minor Variation's music-based ministry started in 1998 under the name "Agape" — the Greek word describing love at it's highest caliber — the unconditional love that God has for his children. Before becoming Minor Variation in 2005, the group was also named One Accord. This year, Minor Variation is celebrating 25 years as a sisterhood dedicated to growing closer together and closer to Christ. To learn more about Minor Variation, visit: https://www.wfuminorvariation.com/
