Sheri Castle, the acclaimed southern cooking expert and host of the Emmy-winning PBS show The Key Ingredient, is set to headline Dinner in the Meadow, a farm-to-table event supporting the Leonard-Mobley Small Farm Fund on September 13, 2026. The event takes place at Meadow Lane Farm in Louisburg and promises a unique culinary experience infused with Sheri’s celebrated storytelling and recipes.
Castle, recognized as a “Living Legend of Southern Food” by the Southern Foodways Alliance in 2024 and honored with their prestigious Keeper of the Flame Award, brings a rich background rooted in the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina. Guests will not only savor southern cuisine but have the rare chance to meet one of America’s most influential food voices.
Tickets for Dinner in the Meadow are available now via Eventbrite, with more details on the official site dinnerinthemeadow.org.
Wake Forest Renaissance Centre Launches Star-Studded Summer 2026 Series
The Wake Forest Renaissance Centre continues its push to revitalize community arts with the announcement of its 2026 Summer at the Centre Performance Series. Beginning June 3, the lineup includes nationally acclaimed acts such as The Embers featuring Craig Woolard and “America’s Sweethearts” on July 1. The series wraps with a unique “Interactive Mystery Theater: Kill the Music” event on August 22 at 11 a.m. and 8 p.m.
Tickets can be purchased at the Renaissance Centre box office or by calling 919-435-9458. Supporters and local businesses can join the RC Partners Circle by March 31 to secure membership benefits including early ticket access and exclusive perks.
Wake Forest’s Free Six Sundays in Spring Concert Series Captivates Fans Through May
Meanwhile, Six Sundays in Spring delivers ongoing free live music from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. every Sunday at Joyner Park Amphitheater, 701 Harris Road. Highlights include soulful performances from The Soul Psychedelique Orchestra on May 3 and iconic beach music legends The Tams on May 10.
The event offers food trucks and grilling facilities but prohibits alcoholic beverages and unleashed pets, ensuring a family-friendly atmosphere. Wake Forest Outdoors organizes the series, encouraging residents and visitors to enjoy live entertainment through May 31.
Call to Artists: Renaissance Centre Seeks Entries for America 250 Art Exhibit
Enhancing community engagement, the Renaissance Centre invites artists to submit original works responding to “What does America mean to you?” for its America 250 Art Exhibit. Open to all ages and mediums, submissions are due by May 24. Selected works will be displayed June 8 through July 17 in the Arts Annex, with a public reception scheduled for June 12 from 6 to 8 p.m.
This exhibit offers local and national artists a platform to showcase and sell their pieces. Interested creators are encouraged to apply via wakeforestrencen.org.
Ohioans and U.S. readers alike can take inspiration from these accessible cultural events that highlight southern heritage, community arts support, and vibrant outdoor music gatherings. With Sheri Castle’s presence and the Renaissance Centre’s robust summer plans, Wake Forest emerges as a dynamic hub for arts and food lovers this year.
Stay tuned and secure your tickets now for these timely cultural experiences sweeping through North Carolina, setting a lively example for regional engagement across the United States.
