Tuned In Tuesday

February 10, 2026

Featured Events

Mardi Gras Cocktail Party

February 17, 2026
Proximity Hotel

The countdown is on, and we cannot wait to celebrate with you. Please join us for our Mardi Gras Cocktail Party on Tuesday, February 17, from 6 to 8pm at Proximity Hotel.

We are especially thrilled to welcome Chelsea Tipton as our special guest. Chelsea is our Orchestra Principal Guest Conductor and will add extra sparkle to this festive gathering.

The menu features a tempting spread of delicious appetizers, perfectly paired with wine and beer, all included. Come sip, savor, and socialize as we toast the season in true Mardi Gras style. It will be an evening of great company, lively conversation, and plenty of Guild spirit. Members and their guests are welcome.

Please RSVP today so we can save you a spot. Once you get your ticket, sign-up for a Mardi Gras makeover by Lancôme.

RSVP HERE TO RESERVE YOUR SEAT

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Love ‘N Music
May 7, 2026 | 8:30am – 1:30pm
Starmount Forest Country Club

Don’t miss out on the Guild’s fun spring event, Love ‘n Music Tennis and Pickleball Round Robin and Luncheon, on Thursday, May 7, at Starmount Forest Country Club. Sport round robins, continental breakfast, luncheon, fashion show, shopping, raffle items, and door prizes make this an event enjoyed by all.

Tennis and pickleball begin at 8:30 am with a continental breakfast, registration, and warm up. Round robin play will be from 9:00 to 11:00 am. Round robin and luncheon is $70, and registration is open now online.

If you are not a tennis or pickleball player, you will still have a fabulous time at the luncheon. Doors open at 11:30 am with shopping and an opportunity to purchase raffle tickets prior to the luncheon.

The luncheon will include chances to win door prizes, raffle items, and a fashion show by Simply Meg’s. The luncheon cost is $45, or for $100, you can be a Lunch and Smash Sponsor, which includes lunch and recognition in our program.

Whether you attend or not, do not miss the opportunity to win some great raffles. Raffle tickets are 1 for $20, 4 for $50, and 10 for $100. You do not have to be in attendance to win.

Our exciting raffle opportunities are:
1. Biwa Pearl Pendant on a 14k Gold Rope Chain, donated by Jennifer Pilgreen. Appraised value $3,165.
2. Two weekend nights at O.Henry or Proximity Hotels, donated by Quaintance-Weaver.
3. Party bus for four hours, donated by TMRW Wealth.

Please consider being a sponsor of Love ‘n Music. If you are interested in sponsoring, contact Sherri Hill (336-209-8482, email) or Nancye Milam (336-708-3962, email).

You may sign up for tennis, pickleball, luncheon, become a sponsor, or purchase raffle tickets by clicking on the button below.

CLICK HERE FOR EVENT DETAILS!
CLICK HERE FOR SPONSORSHIP INFORMATION

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NEW MEMBERS

Amy Proctor
Eugenia Williams-Bynum
Theresa O’Laughlin
Susan Porter
Fran Bogal
Harriet Jones
Rebekah & David Driggers
Lisa Simpson
Megan and Jason Hicks
Michelle Mayer
Doranne Mattoon
Lisa Wolf
Jan McDiarmid
Sandy Kennedy
Anna and David Caton

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UPCOMING EVENTS

Guild Board Meeting

Tuesday, Feb. 10, 11:30a – 1pm
Greensboro Country Club – President’s Room
410 Sunset Dr, 27408

Member Sip and Savor

Thurs, Mar. 12 | 5p – 7p
Gia: Drink. Eat. Listen
1941 New Garden Rd, 27410
Guild Members Event. No cost – RSVP by March 9th.

CLICK HERE FOR EVENT DETAILS AND TICKETS!

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SPONSOR HIGHLIGHT

I.T. Worx is an invaluable Guild Sponsor, as they host our website, which means they keep it up and running. In 1996, Jeffrey Loy created a business to make his knowledge of full service, multi platform IT support accessible to his community.

In 2002, Jeffrey found the opportunity to establish I.T. Worx. He brought with him deep expertise in service and repair and added a high level of IT support for small and medium sized businesses, providing scalable solutions to meet growing needs.

Technology is progressing faster each year, and it can be hard to keep up. The idea is that as your company grows, I.T. Worx rises to meet your needs while never losing their personal relationship with you. They are your I.T.company!

I.T. Worx became Apple Authorized in 2004 and now has two locations, Winston Salem and Greensboro, making their services convenient and accessible. If you need a computer, help, or advice, please stop by and mention that you appreciate their Guild sponsorship.

Since I.T. Worx started over two decades ago, they have been recognized as pillars of the community, serving many needs not only across the Triad but across the country.

Greensboro: Sales & Service
336.285.0368
3132 Battleground Ave, Ste A
Greensboro, NC

Winston-Salem: Service Only
336.897.1955
2516 Somerset Ctr Dr.
Winston-Salem, NC 27103

CLICK HERE TO VISIT THE I.T. WORX WEBSITE

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GUILD SPONSORS

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VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY

Volunteers Needed—Elementary Concerts Coming Soon

Each March, all third, fourth, and seventh-grade students in the Piedmont region experience the magic of live orchestral music through a dynamic performance by the full Greensboro Symphony. These Elementary School Concerts serve over 18,000 students from Guilford, Rockingham, Randolph, and Alamance Counties, as well as private school, homeschool, and out-of-county students.

This event is one of the Guild’s greatest opportunities to give back—a chance to inspire young minds and foster a lifelong love of music and the arts.

We need volunteers from 8am to 1pm at the Tanger Center on March 24, 25, 26, and 27 to help make these concerts a success!

Even if you can only help for one day, your support makes a huge difference. Sign up today via the button below!

Questions?—Contact Kimm Rountree (336-681-1200) or Val Wolicki (336-420-1283)

CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP!

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GUILD INITIATIVES

Annual Education Campaign 2025-26

Thank you to our members who have generously donated to the AEC. Your contributions help support OrKIDStra, Lillian Rauch Beginning Strings, GSYO & Honors Quartet, and the Education Concerts.

Contributions can be made online or by check payable to the GSG Education Campaign.

Please mail checks to:

Greensboro Symphony Guild
P.O. Box 10408
Greensboro, NC 27404

Jennifer Nowlin
AEC Chair 2025-26

CLICK HERE to donate online

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Call for Nominations – Golden Note Award

The Nominations/Awards Committee is requesting nominations for the Golden Note Award. This award, established in 1979, is presented to those Guild members who have made an outstanding service contribution to the Guild and to the community. This award is not necessarily given every year. If awarded, it will be presented at the Guild’s General Membership Meeting in May.

The recipient is selected by the Committee from names submitted by membership before the deadline of April 1st. Please send your nominations via email.

Laura Lorenz
Nominations Chair 2025-26

CLICK HERE for the Nomination Form

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Golden Antiques and Treasures— Booth #11

The Guild’s Booth (#11) at Golden Antiques and Treasures, 4237 US 220 North in Summerfield, is decorated for Spring as well as Valentine’s Day.

We would appreciate your donations of spring decor, along with lamps, pictures, mirrors, small furniture, and home decor. Your donations help fund music education in our community.

Please add Ladies Night to your calendars on March 5, from 6pm to 9pm It will be a fun evening of shopping with sales.

Please contact Julie Haehn via email to arrange for donation pick-up.

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NEW GIFTS

Undesignated Gifts

Sylvia and Richard Vanore

Elizabeth Boo and Mark Stauffer

In Honor of Laura Green

Robert E. Lovvorn

In Honor of Molly Elaine Lovvorn, Hank and Laura

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EVENT RECAPS

Guild Meeting Celebrates the Love

Love was in the air at the Symphony Guild’s first membership meeting of 2026! From the table décor of lovely red and white floral arrangements to the heartfelt celebrations of Guild volunteers and successful projects to the energetic remarks of GSO Music Director Christopher Dragon, the gathering at the O.Henry Hotel Pavilion Room was truly exceptional. Special thanks to members Jan Cox and Bonnie Cienek and the wonderful Quaintance Weaver team for creating a truly memorable day.

Debbie Faircloth opened the meeting with an invocation focusing on the power of love in our everyday lives. Devoted and much-loved volunteers Laura and Paul Kilmartin were then presented with the Barbara Cone Award, the Guild’s highest honor, by President-elect Laura Lorenz. President Gigi Renaud recapped the success of the Guild’s signature fundraiser, A Notable Night in Rio by recognizing Co-Chairs Sheila Phillips and Charley Lanza, Honorary Chairs Laura and Robert Green, and the many committee members, volunteers and sponsors, whose time, talents and generosity made the difference. The November 22 event at the Proximity Hotel hosted more than 300 guests for an exciting evening of lively music and dance, delicious food and drink, and abundant prizes and auction items.

The annual Symphony Presentation Ball held at the Grandover Resort in December provided a beautiful evening for the eight debutantes presented, their families and friends and the Guild members in attendance. Kim Littrell served as Honorary Chair; Paul Kilmartin as Master of Ceremonies; and Brooke Fields as Presentation Ball Chair. Steering Committee Chair Vanessa Skenes led an impressive group of volunteers.

Upcoming events for the remainder of the Guild year include:

And the always popular LOVE and MUSIC tournament on Thursday, May 7 at Starmount Forest Country Club, adding pickleball to the tennis competition this year.

Mardi Gras Party on Tuesday, February 17 at the Proximity Hotel, featuring free make-up sessions by Lancôme;

Sip and Savor Social at Guild sponsor Gia on Thursday, March 12 offering another opportunity for fun and fellowship;

Spring Fling on Wednesday, April 15 at Guild sponsor Steinway Piano, presenting a mid-week, music-filled event;

LOVE and TENNIS Co-Chairs Sherri Hill and Nancye Milam and their crew of volunteers are organizing the fun play and celebration luncheon which features great prizes. This event has traditionally included many community participants to help the Guild in its mission of promoting music education and appreciation.

The meeting concluded with Chris Dragon’s informative presentation of upcoming GSO performances including a special Valentine’s Day program. Under Dragon’s direction, the GSO is experiencing a tremendous year, reaching new and diverse audiences with an array of outstanding guest performers and a wide spectrum of musical genres.

At the conclusion of the meeting, Gigi announced the upcoming retirement of Executive Assistant Mary Rush, whose love and service to the Guild will be remembered always and celebrated in May, and distributed a “love gift” to all members in attendance—copies of the 2025-2026 Guild Directory!

Click HERE to see more event photos on facebook!

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The Barbara Cone Award Winners Are…

The Greensboro Symphony Guild is proud to honor Laura and Paul Kilmartin as the 2025 recipients of the Barbara Cone Award, presented to individuals who demonstrate distinguished service in advancing music in our community and supporting the Greensboro Symphony Orchestra.

Laura and Paul’s connection to the Symphony began more than thirty years ago with a simple POPS concert date night and has grown into decades of dedicated volunteerism and advocacy. Laura joined the Guild in 2012 and has generously served in numerous roles, most notably with the Symphony Presentation Ball, including chairing the 2020 Ball during an unprecedented year. Paul has been an indispensable partner throughout, contributing his time, creativity, and woodworking talents, including handcrafted keepsake boxes for debutantes and donated items for fundraising events.

Together, Laura and Paul are passionate ambassadors for music education and appreciation, encouraging others to attend concerts, join the Guild, and support the Symphony through their time, talents, and generosity.

Congratulations, Laura and Paul, and thank you for your lasting impact on our musical community.
Read more here!

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Celebrating Our Debutantes and Chairs 12.28.2025

Front Row—Left to Right:Audrey Ann Wrinkle, Claire Michelle Braswell, Sarah Elizabeth Parrish, Elizabeth Claire Kluttz, Cecilia Ruth McDowell
Back row—Left to Right:Kim Littrell (2025 Honorary Chair), Cameron Aileen Caviness, Rori Faith Rountree, Molly Elaine Lovvorn, Brooke Fields (2025 Ball Chair)
📸: McCardell Photography

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