Wake Forest Renaissance Centre

Thank you to everyone who attended our Fire of Freedom presented by Mike Wiley Productions show this past weekend! We had a great time connecting with the community!

For more information about our upcoming shows or programs, visit wakeforestrencen.org

⭐Now on display at the Wake Forest Renaissance Centre: America 250 ⭐

Artists were asked to submit one original work of art that answers the question, "What does America mean to me?"

Featured today are the works of Alison Charchar, Lauren McAree, Madeleine Selman, Violet Kimley, and Bill Williams.

You can view all of the art in person inside our Arts Annex through Friday, July 17 during our regular business hours Monday-Friday 9am-12pm, 1pm-5pm. Artwork is available for purchase directly through the artists.

Join us for America's Sweethearts on Wednesday, July 1, at 7:30 p.m.

Celebrate the United States of America’s 250th birthday with America’s Sweethearts as they bring timeless music to the Wake Forest Renaissance Centre stage.

This charming vintage vocal trio delivers polished three-part harmonies, stylish period costumes, and a love for the songs that helped define a nation. Featuring swing, jazz, and Broadway favorites, their performance honors American musical heritage with warmth, energy, and heart.

Audiences of all ages will enjoy this nostalgic and uplifting tribute to the sounds that shaped generations

Tickets are $35 for reserved seating.

For more information, visit https://www.wakeforestrencen.org/event/summer-centre or call the box office at 919-435-9458.

The Renaissance Centre encourages patrons to be diligent and exercise safe ticket-buying practices by always buying tickets from the source. To be certain that online tickets for RC shows are valid and that the price paid is the face-value price, purchases should always be made through the RC website.

Join us tonight, June 19 at 6:30 p.m. for Fire of Freedom presented by Mike Wiley Productions!

Fire of Freedom brings to life the incredible true story of Abraham H. Galloway—an enslaved man who escaped to freedom and rose to become a Union spy, abolitionist, and political leader during the Civil War.

Through a captivating one-man performance, Mike Wiley embodies multiple voices, taking audiences on an emotional journey through Galloway’s fight for freedom, equality, and citizenship.

📍 Alston-Massenburg Center
🎟 Free admission – no tickets required
⚠️ Seats are limited, so arrive early!

For more information, visit Wakeforestrencen.org

Check out these food inspiration photos for Kill the Music-Interactive Mystery Dinner by It’s A Mystery and supported by United Arts Wake County, on Saturday, Aug. 22, at 11 a.m. or 8 p.m.

While this isn’t a full meal event, guests will enjoy a generous spread of delicious bites while they play detective. Each table will have its own shared tray of treats to enjoy throughout the show:

☕ 11 a.m. Show: Brunch pastries, fresh fruit, and coffee

🍰 8 p.m. Show: Decadent desserts and coffee

🍷 A cash bar featuring beer, wine, and bubbly will be available at both performances.

As you enjoy your treats, you’ll help solve a whodunit centered around the reunion concert of a one-hit wonder girl group. Just when excitement is high and a new song is about to debut, something sinister may strike. Could one of the band members be silenced for good?

Reserved seating tickets are $55.

For more information, visit wakeforestrencen.org/event/summer-centre or call the box office at 919-435-9458

A big thank you to our 2026 Partners Circle Magenta Level sponsors!

💜Warren, Shackleford & Thomas PLLC
💜Over the Falls
💜Ben & Nancy Clapsaddle
💜Frank & Chris Williams

Their incredible generosity helps make it possible for the Wake Forest Renaissance Centre to bring inspiring performances, programs, and cultural experiences to our community.

We are truly grateful for their partnership and commitment to the arts. Thank you for helping us make a lasting impact!

Step into a powerful story of courage, resistance, and resilience TOMORROW, June 19 at 6:30 p.m.

Fire of Freedom presented by Mike Wiley Productions brings to life the incredible true story of Abraham H. Galloway—an enslaved man who escaped to freedom and rose to become a Union spy, abolitionist, and political leader during the Civil War.

Through a captivating one-man performance, Mike Wiley embodies multiple voices, taking audiences on an emotional journey through Galloway’s fight for freedom, equality, and citizenship.

📍 Alston-Massenburg Center
🎟 Free admission – no tickets required
⚠️ Seats are limited, so arrive early!

For more information, visit Wakeforestrencen.org

Summer camp at the Renaissance Centre is off to a great start with our first Summer Stage session!

If you are still looking for camp options for your student, we have limited seats available in our July and August camps. For more information, please visit wakeforestrencen.org/education/classes.

There's still time to join this month's *rescheduled* Pottery: Wheel I Like It? workshop with Laura Casas! Now happening on Monday, June 29, you’ll get a tour of the ceramics studio and spend some time throwing on the wheel to get the feel of it. For more information, please visit https://wakeforestnc.recdesk.com/Community/Program/Detail?programId=20595.