Theater 

Opening Night for PPT’s ‘Charlotte’s Web’ —  Tonight at 7:30 p.m. Adults $12, seniors/students $10. Tickets: 704-633-5471 or www.PiedmontPlayers.com. Show Dates: May 7-9 and 14-16 at 7:30 p.m., May 10 and 16 at 2:30 7:30 p.m. Producing Partners: Owen & Elizabeth Norvell. Norvell Theater, 135 E. Fisher St. www.PiedmontPlayers.com

Old Courthouse Theater presents ‘Red, White and Tuna’ — See Briefs page 2  Performances: May 7, 8, 9, 15, 16, 22, 23 at 8 p.m. May 10, 17, 24 at 2:30 p.m. – Sunday matinee. 49 Spring St. NW, 704-788-2405, www.oldcourt housetheatre.org

 

Music & more 

Martin Sexton: LIVE at Lee Street theatre — 7:30 p.m. May 17: Martin Sexton’s Mix Tape tour. $29 first 5 rows, $24 all others (+ tax). Lee Street Theater and Performing Arts Center, 329 . Lee St. Tickets at www.leestreet.org/or 704-310-5507.

The 2015 Rowan Blues and Jazz Festival — May 16, at the Rail Walk Arts District at the corner of N. Lee and Kerr Streets. Family-friendly and free. www.rowanbluesandjazz.org

Piedmont Choral Society spring concerts — Friday, May 15 at 7 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church, 201 Vance St., Kannapolis and Sunday, May 17 at 3 p.m. at Forest Hill UMC, 265 Union St. North, Concord. Features contemporary composer Rene Clausen’s “A New Creation”, with orchestra. Information 704-699-6053 or kayy2000@gmail.com

‘Music of Broadway, the Cinema and Other Delights’ — 7 p.m. Saturday, May 16: Piedmont Prime Time Community Band’s final concert of the season at McGill Baptist Church, 5300 Poplar Tent Road, Concord. $5; children under 13 and adults 65+ free. Details at 704- 608-2197.

Coming up: 11th annual Pops at the Post — June 6, 8 p.m. on the Salisbury Post loading dock, downtown Salisbury. Concert by  Salisbury Symphony. Call 704-637-4314 or email ljones@catawba.edu or visit www.salisburysymphony.org for details.

‘5 Mixed Media Works & Musical Responses Composed for the Piano & Violin’ — 7:30 p.m. Thursday, June 11: Interactive experience of the collaboration between Steven Jordan, Brent Lawrence at Center for Faith & the Arts, 207 W. Harrison St. (park, enter behind Haven Lutheran Church). Presentation followed by Artist’s Talk and Q&A. Free admission, reception to follow. www.faithart.org or call 704-647-0999.

Kannapolis annual Summer Entertainment Series starts in May — See complete schedule at www.kannapolisnc.gov

Thursdays on Main

11:30 a.m.–1 p.m.: Thursdays in May and June, free performances by musicians. Held under the oak trees; lunch available or bring your own.

Sound Barrier Band, May 7

Chris Marks Band, May 14

Laney Jones Band, May 21,

Exit 54 Band, May 28

Back Porch Bluegrass, June 4

Emily Lynch, June 11

Pharr Road Band, June 18

Matt and John Duo, June 25

Thursday evenings on Main

6 -9 p.m. second Thursdays in June, July, Aug., free music performances. Held under the oak trees; dinner available or bring your own picnic. Veterans Park, 119 N. Main St., Kannapolis. Free, 704-920-4343, www.kannapolisnc.gov

Atlantic Groove Band, June 11

Gary Lowder and Smokin’ Hot, July 11

Too Much Sylvia, Aug. 13

Summer Concert Series

7 p.m. A free night of family entertainment. Village Park, 700 W. C St., Kannapolis. Free, 704-920-4343, www.kannapolisnc.gov

Band of Oz- Saturday, June 20

Charlotte Symphony with Fireworks- Thursday, July 2

Orquesta Mayor (Salsa) and Ultima Nota (Latin Pop)- Friday, July 17

Face to Face (Tribute to Billy Joel and Elton John)- Saturday, Aug. 1

Trick Pony with fireworks- Saturday, Aug. 15

Movies in the Park

Fridays: Most nights begin at 7:30 p.m. with music and entertainment. Movies start about 8:45 p.m. Village Park, 700 W. C St., Kannapolis. Free, 704-920-4343, www.kannapolisnc.gov

Cars (PG)- May 8

Big Hero 6 (PG)- May 29

Night at the Museum Secret of the Tomb (PG)- June 12

How to Train Your Dragon 2(PG)- June 26

Dolphin Tale 2 (PG)- July 10

The Penguins of Madagascar (PG)- July 24

Monsters University (PG)- Aug. 7

Stories Under the Stars

7 p.m. Saturdays: Unique literary performing arts event for families with children of all ages. Kannapolis Branch Library, 850 Mountain St. Free, 704-920-4343, www.kannapolisnc.gov

Lona Bartlett- April 25

Blue Moon Puppets- Saturday, May 30

Poetry Alive- June 27

Piedmont Dance- July 25

ShakesCollage- Aug. 22

 Summer Reading Program

10:30 a.m. Wednesdays:, free performances in the park for kids of all ages. Village Park, 700 W. C St., Kannapolis. Free, 704-920-4343, www.kannapolisnc.gov

Bang Boom! – June 17

Science Focus- Fire and Ice, July 15

Spin, Pop Boom!- Aug. 5

 

Union Street live season in Concord — 6-9 p.m. third Thursday of each month May-August in Historic Downtown Concord • May 21: The Tams • June 18: Too Much Sylvia • July 16: Ken Knox & Company • Aug. 20: Jim Quick & Coastline. www.concorddowntown.com

Rascal Flatts Riot Tour With Scotty McCreery and Raelynn — July 25: PNC Music Pavilion Charlotte. LiveNation.com OR 800-745-3000.

Reynolds Auditorium — May 30: 8-Track Saturday Night with Ray Goodman & Brown, The Delfonics with William Hart, Blue Magic. Reynolds Auditorium, 301 N. Hawthorne Road, Winston Salem. Tickets at reynoldsautidorium.com

Harrah’s Cherokee — • May 30: Jay Leno • June 6: Merle Haggard • June 13: Jack Hanna’s Into The Wild Live • July 2: Alabama • Ticketmaster.com or 1-800-745-3000. Harrah’s Cherokee Event Center, 777 Casino Drive, Cherokee

The Blumenthal Performing Arts Center — 130 N. Tryon St., Charlotte. Complete listings at 704-372-1000 or www.blumenthalarts.org • Pippin: May 19-24 • Open Mic Night: May 22 • Dr. John & The Nite Trippers: May 26  • Jay Leno: May 28.

 

History 

Rowan History Club — 7 p.m. Tuesday, May 12: “Carolina Backcountry Revolution.” Free; light refreshments. Rowan Museum Messinger Room, 202 N. Main St., (rear entrance, use elevator) 704-633-5946, www.rowanmuseum.org

Historic Salisbury Foundation’s 2015 Preservation Awards — 6:30 p.m. reception May 28: At the Salisbury Station, 215 Depot St. Awards presentation following. Reservations $20 per person at www.historicsalisbury.org or 704-636-0103 by May 22.

Rowan Museum ‘Off the Shelf’ exhibit — Museum closes for exhibit transition May 10-24. Opening reception 1 p.m. Sunday, May 24: 704-633-5946, www.rowanmuseum.org

 

Comedy

Charlotte Squawks 11 — June 5-28: “The 11th Glower.” It’s Saturday Night Live meets Broadway meets the Queen City. Tickets start at $24.50 at www.blumenthalarts.org or thttps://tix.carolinatix.org/

 

This & That 

TFBC Community Night Out — Friday: 5:30. Free cookout with games, bounce houses for the kids, live concert with Taylor Ford, screening of  family movie “Mom’s Night Out.” Plus classic cars on display, IPad giveaway (you must be present to win). Trading Ford Baptist Church, 3600 Long Ferry Road, 704-633-5986.

Armed Forces Day Celebration — 10 a.m. Saturday, May 16: Flag changing ceremony held at Pariots Flag Concourse Memorial, N. Jackson and W. Miller Streets. Refreshments follow program. Sponsored by Rowan County Veterans Council and Military Officers Association of America. Bring a chair.

Rowan Rose Show — 10 a.m. May 23-24: Area rose growers invited to enter roses 6:30-10 a.m. Saturday. Annual show features hundereds of roses as well as arrangements. West End Plaza, 1-35 Jake Alexander Blvd. Info Clyde Harriss, 704-633-7024.

Rowan County Veterans Council Memorial Day Celebration — 10 a.m. Monday, May 25: At Salisbury VA Medical Center National Cemetery, 1601 Brenner Ave. Info 704-232-0021. Bring a chair.

Thomasville Memorial Day parade and ceremonies — 10 a.m Monday, May 25: Grand Marshal North Carolina Lt. Governor Dan Forest. Pre-Memorial day event 6:30 p.m. Sunday May 24: concert featuring the Ladies for Liberty, a 1940s singing troupe Held at T. Austin Finch Auditorium. Info Joe Leonard, 336-239-2964.

Blood Drive at J.F. Hurley Family YMCA — 11:30 a.m.-4 p.m. May 26: Walk-ins welcome. Details at 704-636-0111 for information or appointment. 828 W. Jake Alexander Blvd.

Free health events open to the public at the Y — • Noon Wednesday, May 27: Travis the Massage Therapist; covered dish • Open to the public, free, must sign up at 704-636-0111. J.F. Hurley Family YMCA, 828 W. Jake Alexander Blvd.

Saving Grace Therapeutic Programs hosting NC Equine Expo — 10 a.m.-5 p.m. May 30-31: Clinicians, demonstrations, lectures, vendors centered around horses and pets. At Chandelle Farms, 565 Trexler Loop. $10 for one day, $15 for both days. Children 5-12 are $5 for one day, $8 for both days. Children 4 and under are free. Tickets at www.savinggracefarm.com and click the Expo link or call 704-638-2339.

Concord Library events — • Creators of Cool: Dreamcatcherrs! May 12 at 4:30 for ages 7-12 • Dennis Testerman presents Migratory Birds on May 13 at 4. Learn about bird migration, have fun with activities • Info at 704-920-2058, 27 Union St. North, Concord, www.cabarruscounty. us/library or Facebook

 

Fundraisers 

Tonight: Sole Hope Barbecue — 6:30 p.m. Thursday, May 7: With founder Asher Collie. BBQ, 2 sides, drink, dessert $10. Held at Life Church off Jake Alexander Blvd. All proceeds benefit Sole Hope. Info at holly@solehope.org

5th annual golf tournament to benefit Rowan Helping Ministries — 8 a.m. Saturday, May 16: Corbin Hills Golf Course. In memory of Ted Luther. For info, to sign up or to sponsor call Paul Rogers 704-213-1986 or Wayne Kluttz 704-682-2910.

Salisbury Academy 5K and Fun Run — May 16: Registration 7:45 a.m., 5K Run/Walk 9 a.m., 1/2 Mile Fun Run  9:50 a.m. Begin at Carter Kindergarten Building, 1801 Bellevue Road. www.salisburyacademy.org

Salisbury Academy’s Kidsbloom Festival — 10 a.m.-2 p.m. May 16: Silent auction, rock wall, bounce house, book sale, food. Salisbury Academy, 210 Jake Alexander Blvd., N., www.salisburyacademy.org

American Children’s Home Show-Off Car, Truck & Motorcycle Show — 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, May 16: Registration 8 a.m.–noon, $20 entry fee, free to spectators, vendor fee $40. Raffle, 50/50 drawing, silent auction, deejay, food, activities for kids. Top 25 plus Specialty Awards. 3844 NC Hwy 8 S., Lexington. Info at 336-357-7126 or cburris@ach-nc.org

Flapjack fundraiser — 8-10 a.m. May 23: $7. Benefits Omicron Psi Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, at Applebee’s on 71 Plaza Parkway in Lexington,

Piedmont Players Theatre’s ‘Night on the Stage Fundraiser’ — May 29-30: Starring Broadway’s Katie Rose Clarke. Very limited seating for this exclusive event. Call 704-633-5471. Meroney Theater, 213 S. Main St. PiedmontPlayers.com

Salisbury Symphony Guild golf tournament — Saturday, June 13: Corbin Hills Golf Club. Proceeds benefit the Symphony’s educational programs. Participants and sponsors welcome. Call Lyndia Heward 704-762-9820 or Faye Cline 704-637-1034.

2015 LSt Beach Blast Fundraiser — 6:30 p.m. June 5: An evening of food, friends, fun benefiting Lee Street theatre. Hang out on the patio with friends or shimmy on the dance floor. Admission $40 in advance and $50 at the door. RSVP to 704-310-5507.

Dancing Phalangies host third annual kickball game for charity — 3-7 p.m. Saturday, June 16: Part of the Jeff Gordon’s Kick-it for Cancer campaign. At Ellis Park. Proceeds go directly to Levine’s Children’s Hospital in Charlotte.

Do it yourself pet wash service benefits Shelter Guardians Inc. — 7 a.m.- 3 p.m. every Saturday in May: Uptown Dogs and Cats will donate 50% of do-it-yourself pet wash service sales. All DIY must be started by 2 p.m. 2125 Statesville Blvd., 704 636 7260.

 

Wine & beer tastings 

Tonight: Salisbury Wine Shop — 5:30-7:30 p.m. Thursday, May 7: Mead tasting with Alex Stahler, Freedom Beverage. Taste six different styles of mead and see why the Vikings loved this drink so much. $5/person • 5:30-7:30 p.m. Friday, May 8: Mother’s Day wine tasting: A Bouquet of Rosé Wines and Hidden Treasures For Mother. $5/person • SWS, 106 S. Main St., 704-636-5151, sws@ salisburywineshop.com

Cauble Creek Vineyard and Winery — NC’s 100th Winery. Tasting room open Friday-Saturday 11 a.m.-6 p.m., Sunday 1-6 p.m. Wine tastings $8 per person with a selection of eight wines for tastings. Also juices, non-alcohol ciders, food products, gift items. 704-636-1137, 700 Cauble Farm Road, see www.caublecreekvineyard.com

 

Night Life

The Carriage Room, 2141 Statesville Blvd. — • Friday: In-house pool tournament, $5 • Sunday: open pool table • 704-647-9876, carriageroomnc@ facebook.com

Cotton Eyed Joe’s inside The Hot Rod Barn, 807 Yost Road — Gates open 6:30 p.m. Saturdays, music 7-9 p.m. Bluegrass, gospel,country music jam. Seniors welcome, no alcohol, no bad language, smoke free. Just off WebbRoad.704 -239-6952.

CJ’s BBQ, 210 Old Amity Hill Road, Cleveland — • 6:30 p.m., Friday Night Bluegrass. 704-278-4070.

DJs Restaurant, 1502 W. Innes St. — 8 p.m. Tuesdays: live Trivia with prizes • 7 p.m. Thursdays: Jazz night with house band, no cover • 704-638-9647, http://djsrestaurant.com

Go Burrito RumBar, 115 W. Fisher St. across from the mural — • Tuesdays 8-10 p.m.: Live team trivia • Wednesdays: Open mic night • Saturdays: Karaoke • Mondays: College night with pong tourney • Weekends: Live music, deejay, karaoke, water pong, more. www.facebook.com/GoBurritoRumBar

The Inn, 1012 Mooresville Hwy 150 — 8 p.m. Friday: Heavenly Armored and Absent From The Body•  8 p.m. Saturday: Honeytree and Sandy Hoffman. Free refreshments, air hockey, foosball, pool. Public invited to jam or schedule their group to perform. 704-213-1467.

JackRabbit Slim’s Live Music Pub, 209 S. Main St. — • 6 p.m. Wednesdays: Danny Franklin hosts Songwriters Jam • 5-7 p.m. tonight: Solo Performers Series with Danny Franklin • 704-699-5126, www.facebook.com/jackrabbitslimspub

E.H. Montgomery General Store — 7-9 p.m. Fridays: Open Bluegrass jam for acoustic musicians. Historic Village of Gold Hill, Facebook, 704-267-9439, www.themontgomerystore.com

Mean Mug Coffee Company, 1024 S. Fulton St., next to Mambo Grill — • 5-8 p.m. Sundays: Jazz & blues open mic/jam hosted by Pat “Mother Blues” Cohen. Sign up by 4:30 p.m. • 6-9 p.m. Thursdays: Bring Your Oldies But Goodies LP Night: bring your favorite LPs in and play them on our turntable • 7-10 p.m. Fridays: Java Jam open mic night, hosted by Blazin’ Blues Bob, free. Sign up 6-7 p.m. • Find Mean Mug on Facebook

Nashville Nights, 125-127 E. Innes St. — • 9:30 p.m. Saturday: Shotgun Sunday, $5 cover • Thursdays karaoke • Fridays live deejay • 704-762-9990, www.nashvillenightsnc.com

Stars and Bars Tavern, 723 Klumac Road — Free pool Sundays, 8-Ball tournament Tuesdays 7:30 p.m.

Uncle Buck’s All American Pub and Grub, 127 S. Main St. — Tonight 8 p.m. The Hardin Draw Band •  9 p.m. Friday: Guy Marshall opening for  Fire in the Field  w/Michael Moore from Michigan • Bike Night with Fast Freddie Tuesdays 6-9 p.m. plus open mic jam from 9 to midnight • Sunday 11 a.m.-7 p.m. 704-633-3750, www.facebook.com/unclebucksgrub

The Charlotte Zodiac Dance Club — American Legion, 4235 W. Tyvola Road, Charlotte. Dances on second and fourth Friday, no jeans. 704-236-0344. www.charlottezodiacdanceclub.com

 

Festivals

Kaleidoscope Cultural Arts Festival — Noon-4 p.m. Saturday, May 30: Belly dancers, poets, painters, pottery makers, arts, crafts, jugglers, clowns and other forms of arts and culture. Family friendly and free. New for 2015: expanded kids area, more arts vendors, more food vendors.

Gold Hill Gold Rush Days — 10 a.m.to 5 p.m. Saturday, May 9: Step back in time and join the folks in the Historic Village of Gold Hill for Gold Rush Days. Local artists and craft persons will be displaying and selling their work throughout the village. In addition to visiting the village shops and bakery, there will be gold panning, live bluegrass music, and food to enjoy throughout the day. The village is located at 840 St. Stephen’s Church Road, Gold Hill, North Carolina, 28071. Our flyer for the event at www.goldhillnc.com. goldhillmerchants association @gmail.com.

BrickMagic LEGO Festival — May 9-10: Ticketed event at Embassy Suites Charlotte/Concord with cool car building contest, free build room (filled with loose LEGO bricks), theatre that shows non-stop animated LEGO films all weekend. A percentage of ticket sales and proceeds from benefit auction go to the Jeff Gordon Children’s Foundation. See www.brickmagic.org

Jiggy with the Piggy Jam — May 8-9: 35-year tradition hosting 100+ arts and craft vendors, concerts, 5k walk/run, car cruise-in, Friday Night outdoors movie campus, an all you can eat pancake breakfast at Cannon Memorial YMCA, a People’s Choice wings and pork tasting, National Train Day events at the train station. 113 West 1st St., downtown Kannapolis. Free admission. Info 704-920-4343 or www.kannapolisnc.gov/

The return of the annual Rowan Blues And Jazz Festival — May 16, at the Rail Walk Arts District at the corner of N. Lee and Kerr Streets. This family-friendly event is free and open to the public. www.rowanbluesandjazz.org

Let’s Get Connected Day 2015 — May 16, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. Royal Giants Park, 200 Robinson Road, East Spencer. Music, Dance, Celebration of Community, Circle of Prayer to dedicate Peace Pole. North Rowan Connection, NRHS Dazzling Emeralds and Triple Threat Dance, History of Royal Giants Baseball Team. Free food and refreshments. Bring lawn chairs. All are welcome. Sponsored by Covenant Community Connection/ Human Relations Council.

108th annual Nazareth FunFest — June 6:  Games, food, entertainment, cornhole tournament, pony rides, craft show, car show,  fun for the entire family. 725 Crescent Road, Rockwell.

Juneteenth 20th anniversary celebration — 10a.m.-8 p.m June 13: Family fun-filled day with food and merchandise vendors, games. live entertainment. Held at Kelsey Park, 1920 Old Wilkesboro Road. Free admission.

 

Classes

PPT’s youth musical audition workshop for ‘Disney’s Tarzan’ — 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, May 9: Focuses on preparing students to audition, specifically geared toward PPT’s upcoming production. Instructor Gwen Matthews. For elementary-high school, $40, only 25 spots available. 704-633-5471 to sign up. Meroney Theater, 213 S. Main St.

Workshops at Green Goat Gallery — • Urban Beekeeping, Tuesday, May 12, 6-7:30 p.m. Learn the difference between honey, carpenter and less beneficial bees; learn how to start your own backyard beekeeping project • Kudzu basket workshop, Saturday, May 30: By Pam Buchanan of VineWorks. No experience necessary, bring clippers and a towel, shell or anything else to personalize your basket. Dress to get messy. $55 includes all materials • 516 S. Salisbury Ave., Spencer, 704-431-4527 or greengoatgallery@yahoo.com or greengoatgallery.com

Second annual  Bee Yard Day — 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, May 23: Observation hive, educational displays, beekeepers on hand. At SandyCreek Farm. Bring a picnic lunch or order one at 336-956-7781.Located between Reeds and Tyro at 3160 South NC Hwy 150, Lexington, 10 minutes from Uptown. Wuestions: 336-853-8834.

Improving Your Digital Photography workshop — 6 to 9 p.m Thursdays, May 28 to June 25: Taught by professional photographer Sean Meyers and advanced amateur Seth Holtzman, in collaboration with Catawba College and Center for Faith & the Arts. Workshop requirements, fees, and to register, visit the Classes page at www.faithart.org or call 704-647-0999.

Adult acting classes at OCT — Old Courthouse Theatre, 49 Spring St. NW. Instructor Heather Wilson-Bowlby • Solo Performance Workshop for age 17 and up. $150. June 2-June 25, Tuesday and Thursday from 6-8 p.m. • Acting Intensive for age 17 and up. $150. June 1-June 24, Monday and Wednesday from 6-8 p.m. Scene work in pairs and monologues • RSVP tp classes@oldcourthousetheatre.org

Pottery 101 — Schedule your own Paint Your Own or Let’s Get Messy class, minimum of 8 participants required for private class. You provide the libations and snacks, we will provide the fun • Pottery 101, 101 S. Main St., 704-209-1632, www.pottery-101.com

Spoon carving — 9 a.m.-5 p.m. May 23, July 25, Oct. 24: Instructor Steve Martin. River Pines Pottery, St. Stephens Church Road, Gold Hill. $50. Preregister at 704-279-9087 or stephensmartin@msn.com

Center for Faith and the Arts — Group Guitar Lessons 6:30-7:30 p.m. Thursdays, July 9-Aug. 13: Taught by Brent Lawrence, for age 10 and older. Details at www.faithart.org or 704-647-0999. CFA, 207 W. Harrison St.

Plein Air Painting Workshop – Aug.11-13: Artist John Ebersberger teaches three-day plein air workshop at Waterworks in conjunction with NC Open Plein Air Paint Out, Aug.14-15. Information and registration at Waterworks Visual Arts Center, 704-636-1882 or www.waterworks.org

Community Music Program at Catawba College — Private instruction or class/group lessons for all ages. Registration forms at www.catawba.edu/communitymusc.

Waterworks Visual Arts Center — Sign up at 704-636-1882. For details on classes visit www.waterworks.org. Located at 123 E. Liberty St.

Free basic computer lessons — Available 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Saturday: How to use a computer or laptop (not email or facebook). See Robert Knox at 512 Klumac Road, Suite 8. Call 704-870-8862 for appointment or walk in. So everyone can learn to use a computer.

Wine Down and Create — 6-8 p.m. first Mondays.Next class June 1: “The Colors of Summer.” Green Goat Art Gallery, 516 S. Salisbury Ave. Spencer, next door to Pinocchio’s and across from N.C. Train Museum. Canvases available for purchase, all else provided. $35. Bring your own beverage, light snacks provided. Sign up at www.winddownandcreate.com and find us on Facebook. Class size is limited. Sign up early.

Salisbury Art Station — Weekly classes: Instructors foster manual dexterity, motivation, problem-solving, healthy communication. $25 per class. Tuesdays 4-6 p.m. for ages 5-7 • Wednesdays 4-6 p.m. ages 7 and up • Thursdays 4-6 p.m. ages 7 and up. 704-754-0853 or art.notions@yahoo.com 215 Depot Street, 704-754-0853.

Beginning and intermediate weaving — Private lessons on a floor loom. Day or evening times. Liese Sadler, 215-300-4369, livethreadstudio@gmail.com

Oil Painting with Patt Legg — Tuesdays 12:30-3 p.m.: Adult oil classes, $45. Paint like the Old Masters, a more detailed and extensive class OR painting made simple for those who have never studied with Patt. Preregister at 704-232-6000. www.PattLegg.net

Free online courses through RPL — Gale Courses: high-quality, noncredit online courses free with your library card. New sessions of six-week courses start monthly. Enroll at www.rowanpubliclibrary.org and click Online Tools, or call 704-216-8243.

Mind aerobics art class — 2-4 p.m., Mondays and Fridays, taught by artist Robert Toth: introduction to drawing, pastel, sculpture. $10/two-hour session. Rufty Holmes Senior Center, call 704-279-9301.

Create a painting in just one class — 6- p.m. Saturdays: For children and adults, taught by certified art instructor. Learn an overview of painting and leave with finished piece of art. Held at Michaels, 1465 Klumac Road. Register there or at michaels.com or 704-636-3130.

Dance — Ballet, tap, pointe, jazz, modern, hip hop, acrobatics for all ages. Steppin’ Out Dance Company, 704-637-1222, www.stepoutdance.com, steppinoutdance @carolina.rr.com

Yoga or tap — • Yoga, all levels, 704-232-2427 • Adult beginner tap • Combination classes for all ages • Gymnastics/acro for all ages • Spotlight Dance Company, 129 W. Corriher Ave., 704-637-3875.

 

Singles

Piedmont Singles — 6:15 p.m. Fridays: Bingo. For singles as well as those widowed or divorced. 1908 Statesville Blvd., Gloria Dei Lutheran Church, no joining fee, donations appreciated, covered dish.

New Beginnings Singles Club of Lake Norman — 6:30 p.m. third Thursdays: social group of singles over 50, Captain’s Galley Restaurant in Mooresville. Visitors welcome. 704-677-2331.

 

Auditions

PPT open auditions for Tony-winning musical ‘Ain’t Misbehavin’ — 7 p.m. May 11-12. Third floor of the Meroney Theater, 213 S. Main St. 704-633-5471. www.PiedmontPlayers.com

PPT’s ‘Tarzan’ youth audition workshop — 9 a.m.-noon Saturday, May 9. $40. Instructor Gwen Matthews with audition techniques specifically geared towards PPT’s upcoming youth production. 25 spots available. Sign up at 704-633-5471. Norvell Theater, 135 E. Fisher St. www.PiedmontPlayers.com

Youth auditions for PPT’s musical ‘Disney’s Tarzan’ — May 18-19 at 4 p.m. and 5 p.m. Norvell Theater, 135 E. Fisher St. Only 25 spots per time slot. Auditions by appointment only. Call 704-633-5471 to sign up. www.PiedmontPlayers.com

 

Film

Concord Friends of the Library movie discussion group — 2 p.m. May 9: Disney family classic based on a novel by Johann David Wyss and starring John Mills, Dorothy McGuire & James McArthur. Details at 704-920-2054, 27 Union St. North, Concord, www.cabarruscounty. us/library or Facebook

 

Art 

Cabarrus Arts Guild annual judged Spring show — On display until July 10. 11 Union St. (lower level), Concord • CAG sponsoring new exhibit of A. L. Brown high school art at the same time, through the end of June.

Robert F. Phifer Art Collection — On loan from NC Museum of Art. Exhibition includes 19th and early 20th century paintings, through July 14. Collection resides at Concord Museum, 65 Union St. South. http://historiccabarrus.com/

Center for Faith and the Arts, 207 W. Harrison St. — 20 Years Of CFA: The Retrospective Exhibit. Parking and entrance behind Haven Lutheran Church. www.faithart.org or 704-647-0999.

The Framing Gallery, 320 N Main St. across from Koko Java — Ingrid Erickson’s intricate cut-paper of nature and birds. Monday-Friday 10 a.m.-6 p.m., closed Tuesday and Saturday, 704-633-1246.

Fine Frame Gallery, 105 S. Main St. — “Rowan Revisited,” photography and sculpture by Peter Goff and David Lamanno. Through May 23. Tuesday-Friday 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m.-3 p.m. 704-647-0340, www.fineframegallery.com

The Green Goat Gallery, 516 S. Salisbury Ave., Spencer — Fun and functional artwork by local and NC artists. Tuesday-Saturday, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. and Thursday-Saturday evening, 6-8 p.m. 704-431-4527. See events and artist’s work at www.greengoatgallery.com

Pottery 101, 101 S. Main St. — Dalton Potter: Partners in Clay. Through May 23. Monday-Friday 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Saturday 10 a.m.-5 p.m. 704-209-1632, www.pottery-101.com

Rail Walk Studios and Gallery, 409-413 N. Lee St. — Art Show by Tatyana Shurtz. Gallery hours Thursday- Saturday 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Historic Salisbury’s Rail Walk Arts District. 704-431-8964, www.railwalkgallery.com

Waterworks Visual Arts Center, 123 E. Liberty St. — In/Equity confronts human rights issues. Through May 16. Monday-Friday, 10 a.m.–5 p.m., Saturday, 10 a.m.–2 p.m., 704-636-1882, www.waterworks.org

The Galleries, 65 Union St. S., Concord — “Semantics” through May 16. www.cabarrusartguild.org

Mooresville Arts, 103 W. Center Ave., Mooresville — Exhibit of paintings by Huntersville resident Monty Elliott. Admission is free. 704-663-6661, www.magart.org

 

Trips 

YMCA sponsored trips — • Old Salem, September. Call for information • Chimney Rock/Lake Lure, October. Call for information for this trip • Christmas at Biltmore, December. Call for information • Broadway musical at Belk Theater, ‘Motown the Musical,’ Sept. 1, orchestra seating, limited space on bus. $25 holds seat • ‘Beauty and the Beast,’ Oct. 4, orchestra seating, limited space on the bus, $25 holds seat • Non-members welcome, buses leave from J. F. Hurley Family YMCA, 828 W. Jake Alexander Blvd. Details at 704-636-0111, lklaver@ rowanymca.com

J C Price Sports Hall of Fame sponsors trip to Cherokee Harrah’s Casino — Saturday May 23: $40, receive$ 20in casino cash. Deadline for payment May 15. Contact John Mackey 704-433-0675 or Wayne Woodruff 704-890-0916 or George Miller 704-223-0179 or Brenda Cowan 704-633-9073.

Community Travelers trip — Seven days, six nights at Martha’s Vineyard with the Community Travelers. June 14-20. Contact Alfreda Brenda Cowan for details 704-633-9073.

Trip to Ohio’s Amish Country — June 2-5: Warther Museum, Amish and Mennonite Heritage Center, Lehman’s famous general store, Troyer Candle Shop, Hershberger’s Bakery, Guggesberg’s cheese factory, Walnut Creek country store and a play. RSVP to Davie County Senior Services, 336-753-6230.

 

Call for vendors

5th annual golf tournament to benefit Rowan Helping Ministries — 8 a.m. Saturday, May 16: Corbin Hills Golf Course. In memory of Ted Luther. Companies/business may contribute goodies for giveaway bag. Call Paul Rogers 704-213-1986 or Wayne Kluttz 704-682-2910.

American Children’s Home 17th annual Show-Off Car, Truck & Motorcycle Show —Saturday, May 16: $20 entry fee, free to spectators, vendor fee $40. 3844 NC Hwy 8 S., Lexington. Info at 336-357-7126 or cburris@ach-nc.org

JCPrice American Legion 2015 Memorial Week Celebration — Applications accepted for May 27-June 7 celebration. Contact Abe Daniels at 704-754-5412 or 704-640-1893. All vendors must apply to health department for permit 30 days prior to first day of event.

Kaleidoscope Cultural Arts Festival — Noon-4 p.m. Saturday, May 30: Belly dancers, poets, painters, pottery makers, arts, crafts, jugglers, clowns and other forms of arts and culture. Family friendly and free. New for 2015: expanded kids area, more arts vendors, more food vendors.  

Saving Grace hosting NC Equine Expo — May 30-31: At Chandelle Farms, Clinicians, demonstrations, lectures, vendors all centered around horses and pets. Vendors accepted until May 10. Sponsorships available as well. www.savinggracefarm.com or 704-638-2339 or email janna@saving gracefarm.com

Downtown Night Out — June 5: First Friday event, the Gallery Gallop, Downtown Salisbury seeks artists, crafters, musicians, more to set up at local businesses during the next night out. Vendor space is free. Can’t make this one? Get your name on the list for future events. Call Mollie Ruf at 704-637 7814 or email mollie@visitsalisburync.com

Juneteenth 20th anniversary celebration applications — June 13 at Kelsey Park, 1920 Old Wilkesboro Road. Food and merchandise vendors. Food vendors must have permit 15 day prior to event. Contact April Lee 704-433-8521, Johnny Moser 704-232-8291, Stanley McMullen 704-202-4686, Lisa Henderson-Braswell 425-210-5454, Jill Burch 704-267-2567, Patricia Blackmon 704-433-4639, Cheryle Moser 704-267-4295, Ebony Hooker 980-234-3031, Robert Jordan Jr. 336-971-4097, Robert Ware 704-658-2815.

4th annual Chickweed — July 18: Vendor applications accepted for 4th annual Celebrating Indestructible Women street festival with all-women artists and performers to benefit Rowan Family Crisis Council battered women’s shelter. 405 N. Lee St. Artists, crafters, service, food vendors welcome. email wjbeeker@gmail.com

5th annual Biker Blues BBQ Rally  — Sept. 18-19 at Tilley Harley Davidson of Salisbury.  One of Rowan Counties largest events. the This year’s entertainment features Darrell Harwood. To become a vendor or sponsor contact Gary Moss 704-638-6044 or www.bikerbluesbbqrally.com

Downtown Hickory’s 30th annual Oktoberfest — Oct. 9-11: Three-day outdoor festival with live entertainment, beer gardens, amusement rides, carnival games, juried arts and crafts show, food and commercial vendors. Register by Aug. 1 at www.hickoryoktoberfest.com

 

Call for performers

Faith 4th Idol competition — Now accepting entries for the 2015 Faith Idol Competition in three divisions • Children 12 and under • Juniors age 13-18 • Seniors age 19 and above. First place in each division is $300, second place earns $200 and third place, $100. To enter go to faith4th. and click on Idol entry, fill the form out and send it in.

Downtown Night Out —  June 5: First Friday event, the Gallery Gallop, Downtown Salisbury seeks artists, crafters, musicians and more to set up at local businesses during the next night out. Vendor space is free. com. Can’t make this one? Get your name on the list for future events. Call Mollie Ruf at 704-637 7814 or email mollie@visitsalisburync.com

Kaleidoscope Cultural Arts Festival —Noon-4 p.m. Saturday, May 30: Belly dancers, poets,-painters, pottery makers, arts, crafts, jugglers, clowns and other forms of arts and culture. Family friendly and free. New for 2015: expanded kids area, more arts vendors, more food vendors. 

Juneteenth 20th anniversary celebration —  June 13 at Kelsey Park, 1920 Old Wilkesboro Road • For morning program: Apollo Kids, Apollo Teens, Apollo Adults; prize for each category winner • Gospel Program: soloist, gospel groups, choir, praise dancers • No charge for talent applications • Contact April Lee 704-433-8521, Johnny Moser 704-232-8291, Stanley McMullen 704-202-4686, Lisa Henderson-Braswell 425-210-5454, Jill Burch 704-267-2567, Patricia Blackmon 704-433-4639, Cheryle Moser 704-267-4295, Ebony Hooker 980-234-3031, Robert Jordan Jr. 336-971-4097, Robert Ware 704-658-2815.

Downtown Hickory’s 30th annual Oktoberfest — Oct. 9-11:Three-day outdoor festival with live entertainment, beer gardens, amusement rides, carnival games, juried arts and crafts show, food and commercial vendors. Deadline Aug. 1. Visit www.hickoryoktoberfest.com

Gold Hill Bluegrass jam — Bluegrass jam for acoustic musicians. E.H. Montgomery General Store, Gold Hill. 7-9 p.m. Fridays. 704-267-9439. www.themontgomerystore.com

Blumenthal Performing Arts open mic nights — Free event open to performers, selected by lottery. E-mail openmic@ncbpac.org

 

Call for artists

Downtown Night Out — June 5: First Friday event, the Gallery Gallop, Downtown Salisbury seeks artists, crafters, musicians and more to set up at local businesses during the next night out. Vendor space is free. com. Can’t make this one? Get your name on the list for future events. Call Mollie Ruf at 704-637 7814 or email mollie@visitsalisburync.com

Kaleidoscope Cultural Arts Festival —Noon-4 p.m. Saturday, May 30: Belly dancers, poets, painters, pottery makers, arts, crafts, jugglers, clowns and other forms of arts and culture. Family friendly and free. New for 2015: expanded kids area, more arts vendors, more food vendors.  

Downtown Salisbury’s First Friday Gallery Gallop — 5-9 p.m. June 5: Participating artists assigned a sidewalk or closed street location to display, no vendor fee required. Contact promotions director at mollie@visitsalisburync.com or 704-637-7814 weekdays. Deadline May 25.

Attention artists and patrons of the arts: Aug. 14-15: NC Open Plein Air Paint Out in Salisbury/ Rowan County: Paint the Piedmont with professional and student landscape artists. Register at www.waterworks.org and scroll to NC Open Plein Air. Info at www.pleinaircarolina.com

Downtown Hickory Art Crawl — Sept. 17: Juried show with artists. For application contact Barbara at blsinclair1@bellsouth.net or Connie at info@downtownhickory.com or call 828-322-1121. Deadline Aug. 1.

Downtown Hickory’s 30th annual Oktoberfest — Oct. 9-11: See call for Vendors. Three-day outdoor festival with live entertainment, beer gardens, amusement rides, carnival games, juried arts and crafts show, food and commercial vendors. Deadline Aug. 1. Visit www.hickoryoktoberfest.com

 

Call for volunteers 

Downtown Salisbury Inc. — Volunteers for upcoming festivals and events including July 18, Aug. 8, Aug. 29, Sept. 4, Oct. 3, and Dec. 12. Receive recognition at annual awards ceremony and possible T-shirt. Contact Mollie Ruf at mollie@visitsalisburync.com or 704-637-7814.

14th Annual Walk to End Lupus Now: Charlotte — Saturday, May 16 at Central Piedmont Community College Belk Plaza, 425 N. Kings Drive. Site set-up, registration, parking, kids area, first aid, support and gear vehicles, food and beverage, finish line cheerleaders, breakdown. Volunteers get T-shirt and meal. Sign up at www.lupusnc.org, email info@lupusnc.org or call 877-849-8271, ext. 4.

Help feed the horses — At the Horse Protection Society, 2135 Miller Road, China Grove, www.horseprotection.org or email hps@horseprotection.org

MLK Jr. celebration weekend — Human Relations Council needs volunteers to help plan MLK Jr. holiday parade and breakfast programs. Find meeting dates at www.facebook.com/SRHumanRelationsCouncil. Additional information, visit www.humanrelationscouncil.org or email humanresources@salisburync.gov.

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