Local arts & entertainment news Nov. 9-15

Published 12:00 am Thursday, November 9, 2017

Saturday, Nov. 11, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. 

GREENSBORO —  The Potters of the Piedmont Festival is held each spring and fall at the Leonard Recreation Center, 6324 Ballinger Road, showcasing more than 50 potters from NC, SC and VA. A large selection of handmade, functional, decorative, and sculptural pottery will be for sale. Parking is available; the event is free and open to the public. Learn more at www.pottersofthepiedmont.com

Save the Date: Salisbury Swing Band Christmas Spectacular 

CONCORD — The Salisbury Swing Band will perform live on Friday, Nov. 17 from 7-9 p.m. at the Carolina Mall. Covering classic holiday tunes from the 1920s to today, this 18-piece Big Band specializes in the sounds of Gershwin, Sinatra, Count Basie and more.

The Salisbury Swing Band is under the direction of Catawba College’s Dr. Stephen Etters and features award-winning vocalist Laura Millspaugh. This concert is free and open to the public at the Main Stage in the Mall Food Court. This will be the finale show of the Carolina Mall Week of Holiday Performances. Call 704-209-4157 for more information.

Last Kannapolis Cruise-In of the season 

1-7 p.m. Nov. 11. Downtown Kannapolis.

 Quadruple ‘E’ kick-off celebration

11 a.m.-6 p.m. Nov. 11

Meet city officials, have food, fun and fellowship and take in the “Salisbury’s Got Talent” show plus a hot air balloon demonstration. Be sure to bring a chair.

Quadruple “E,” which stands for “Educate, Empower, Entertain, Encourage,” will have sign up sheets available. The goal is to empower youth ages 8-16 with tools to reach their maximum potential. The program will run November-June.

To learn more, contact A.J Alexander lalexanaj@gmail.com, 704-636-9139 or Darlene Scott, bellemajesticff@gmail.com, 704-637-2932 or Yolonda Woods, ywoods55@carolina.rr.com, 704-640-1540 or LaTonya Hardy, ldhardy@shyas.com, 704-492-0636.