a/perture cinema

Downtown leaders say a/perture cinema’s financial woes could cause a ripple in the Winston-Salem economy if the theater were to close.

Lawren Desai is stepping down as executive director and curator of downtown Winston-Salem’s a/perture cinema as the venue faces financial struggles. Desai says a/perture hasn’t received the support that venues in other cities of similar size have enjoyed.

The North Carolina Black Repertory Company is bringing its signature festival back to Winston-Salem next week under a new brand. Organizers have upgraded…