Record #:

24102

Author(s):

Turk, John

Abstract:

The author discusses the history of opera houses in America and the opening of Asheville's Grand Opera House in 1890.

Source:

The Laurel of Asheville (NoCar F 264 .A8 L28), Vol. 9 Issue 7, July 2012, p116, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Buncombe County--History; Opera houses--North Carolina, Piedmont; Asheville--History

Record #:

43010

Author(s):

Parker, Weeks

Abstract:

Local history buff Weeks Parker discusses the early locations of theaters and performing arts venues in Fayetteville. The world famous Von Trapp Family Singers performed in Fayetteville during the 1940s.

Source:

CityView (NoCar F 264.T3 W4), Vol. Issue , July 2021, p14-15 Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Performing arts venues--Fayetteville; Opera houses--North Carolina, Piedmont; Opera Houses--Fayetteville; Movie houses--Fayetteville

Record #:

20346

Author(s):

Rulfs, Donald J.

Abstract:

In 1904, a theatrical guide listed 39 towns in North Carolina that held opera houses. Piedmont towns such as Greensboro, Charlotte, Salisbury, and Winston-Salem were among the list. In this article, Rulfs surveys the opera houses of the Piedmont through their splendor and decline, looking at trends in productions.

Source:

North Carolina Historical Review (NoCar F251 .N892), Vol. 35 Issue 3, Jul 1958, p328-346, f Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Opera houses--North Carolina, Piedmont