Chamber Sessions: Friends of Weymouth, Music of Love
Schedule
Sun, 15 Feb, 2026 at 02:00 pm
UTC-05:00Location
555 E Connecticut Avenue, PO Box 939, Southern Pines, NC, United States, North Carolina 28388 | Southern Pines, NC
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Songs of love performed by your favorite local musicians including former Executive Director, Katie Wyatt on the viola with her band, Ice Cream for Breakfast, and Mezzo Soprano Andrea Moore. Join us in the Great Room for this romantic event in the lovely Great Room. The Opening Act, beginning at 1:30, is performed by local student musicians. Katie Wyatt is a violist, arts leader, and social innovator who serves as Executive Director of the Durham Arts Council, where she advances arts education, community engagement, and support for artists across the region. An accomplished musician, she has performed with orchestras and chamber ensembles nationally and internationally while co-founding and leading Kidznotes, North Carolina’s first El Sistema–inspired music for social change program. Her work in roles at organizations such as the North Carolina Symphony and El Sistema USA reflects a belief in music as a catalyst for equity, creativity, and community transformation
Ice Cream for Breakfast is a dynamic music trio hailing from Southern Pines, North Carolina, featuring Katie Wyatt on viola and vocals, Anthony Parks on guitar and vocals, and John McDonald on guitar and vocals. Formed from the chance camaraderie of Parks and McDonald, who met while working at the Ice Cream Parlour Restaurant in downtown Southern Pines since 2011, the band blends folk, Americana, and chamber elements into lively performances. They’ve energized local venues like The Wine Cellar, Weymouth Center’s Boyd House, and Connecticut Ave. events, captivating audiences with their harmonious sound and community spirit.
A North Carolina native and lifelong musician, Andrea Moore is an acclaimed vocalist and educator whose work bridges opera, art song, musical theater, and contemporary music. Trained at the University of North Carolina School of the Arts, Peabody Conservatory, and Yale School of Music, she is known for her expressive performances and collaborations with living composers, including the Grammy-nominated Family Secrets: Kith & Kin. Her teaching philosophy centers on joy, curiosity, and authenticity, guiding students to discover their unique artistic voices. Now based in Durham, she continues to perform and create projects that connect music, storytelling, and community. She serves on the voice faculty at Duke University.
Doors open at 1:00pm with the young musicians at 1:30. Tickets: $28/Member; $38/General Admission; $10/Student; $40/Gate.
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