Music and more
“Echoes of a Legend” Elvis Tribute ó 7:30 p.m., March 7. Keppel Auditorium, Catawba College. Tribute artist Stephen Freeman performs homage to Elvis, presented by Rowan County Concert Association. Adult $20, student $5. Tickets available at Rowan Visitor Center, Salisbury Belk, Literary BookPost, Frostbites, Rowan Arts Council, and at Keppel box office one hour before show. 704-633-1474.
Opera Carolina “The Marriage of Figaro” ó 8 p.m., March 7; 2 p.m. March 8; 7:30 p.m. March 12. Belk Theater, 130 N. Tryon St., Charlotte. 704-372-1000. www.operacarolina.org.
Wanda Foil and Nancy Walker in concert ó 3 p.m., March 8. First Baptist Church, Salisbury. Featuring spirituals, hymns, Broadway favorites. Free.
Charlotte Folk Society Gathering Concert ó Features Sara Grey and Keiron Means on tour from Scotland. 7:30 p.m., MArch 13. Great Aunt Stella Center, 926 Elizabeth Ave., Charlotte. Free. 704-563-7080. www.folksociety.org.
Trombone Day ó March 14. Masterclass at 10 a.m., performance open to the public at noon. Trombone players of all levels invited to participate. Registration fee $5, proceeds benefit Rowan Blues and Jazz Society education fund. Demonstration by trombonists Robert Foreman, Chris Ferguson and John Alexander. Call Sarah Hall, 704-637-7326.
Piedmont Invitational Children’s Chorus Festival final concert ó 5 p.m., March 14. Centenary United Methodist Church, Winston-Salem. Free. CCCCSing@aol.com.
Charlotte Symphony, “Let’s Spend the Night Together: a Tribute to the Rolling Stones ó 8 p.m., March 14. Belk Theater, Blumenthal Performing Arts Center. 704-972-2000. www.charlottesymphony.org.
Salisbury Symphony ó 7:30 p.m., March 21. Featuring pianist Louis Goldstein with Mozart’s Piano Concerto in D Minor. Keppel Auditorium, Catawba College. 704-637-4314. www.salisburysymphony.org.
Dave Matthews Band with The Avett Brothers ó 7 p.m., April 24. Verizon Wireless Amphitheater, Charlotte. $38-$68. 704-549-5555. http://tickets.livenation.com.

Theater
Actor’s Theatre of Charlotte presents regional premiere of “Blue” by Charles Randoph-Wright ó 7:30 p.m. Wednesdays and Thursdays, 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 2:30 p.m. Sunday, through March 7. 650 East Stonewall St. $15-$29. 704-342-2251. www.actorstheatrecharlotte.org.
“On Agate Hill” ó 7 p.m., March 9. One-woman play based on Lee Smith novel. Presented by Friends of Rowan Public Library at annual meeting at Library Headquarters in Salisbury. Refreshments. 704-216-8230.
“Death of a Salesman” Theatre Charlotte ó 7:30 p.m. Wednesdays and Thursdays, 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, 2:30 p.m. Sundays, March 12-15 and 18-22. 501 Queens Road, Charlotte. 704-372-1000. www.theatrecharlotte.org.
Old Courthouse Theatre “Benedictions” ó 8 p.m. March 19-21, 26-28; 2:30 p.m. March 22 and 29. 49 Spring St. SW, Concord. $10. 704-788-2405. www.oldcourthouse theater.org. Rogers’ and Hammersteins’ “Cinderella” North Rowan High School ó 7 p.m., March 27 and 28. $5 adults, $3 students. 704-636-4420.

Festivals

St. Paddy’s Night Out, Downtown Salisbury ó 5-10 p.m., March 13. Stores open late, live music, food, trolley rides, children’s activities.Luck of the Irish Sale ó8 a.m.-2 p.m., March 16. JF Hurley YMCA.Vendors, crafters, potato soup $4. Proceeds go to relay for Life. 704-636-0111.
Dry Night ó 6 p.m.-1 a.m., March 20. Pfeiffer University Merner Gym. Substance-free event, benefits Make-A-Wish Foundation. Video game tournaments, pie eating contests, dodge ball, Mr. Pfeiffer University pageant, food. $5 advance, $7 night of event. 704-463-3221.

Dance

“Riverdance” ó 7:30 p.m. March 3, 4, 5, 8; 8 p.m. March 6 and 7; 2 p.m. March 7 and 8. Ovens Auditorium, 2700 East Independence Blvd., Charlotte. 704-372-1000. www.carolinatix.org.
The Art of Dance, featuring Bellydance Superstars ó 7:30 p.m., March 9. McGlohon Theatre, Spirit Square, Charlotte. Tickets start at $29.50. 704-372-1000. www.blumenthalcenter.org.
“Burn the Floor”ó March 24-29, Belk Theater, Blumenthal performing Arts Center, Charlotte. Tickets start at $20. 704-372-1000. www.blumenthalcenter.org.

Comedy

Larry the Cable Guy ó 7:30 p.m., March 15. Cabarrus Arena. $44.75. 704-522-6500. www.ticketmaster.com.

Classes

Ballroom dancing ó 7-8:30 p.m. Monday or Tuesday, beginning March 9. Six-week beginner course, foxtrot, waltz, cha cha, shag, rumba, samba, tango. $60. Donna’s Dancers Studio I, 320 N. Main St. Donna Weinhold Painter, instructor. 704-637-3875.

Free Belly Dance classes ó Free introductory classes 6:30-8:30 p.m. March 11 and March 16, taught by Kalima at Looking Glass Artist Collective, 405 N. Lee St. New regular weekly sessions of classes begin March 23. kalimatribal@carolina.rr.com.

Introduction to Flamenco for Belly Dancers ó 7-9 p.m., March 26. Two-hour workshop. Looking Glass Artist Collective. 405 N. Lee St. $10. To register, contact kalimatribal@carolina.rr.com.

The Incredible Mind Power of a Gratitude Attitude ó 7-9 p.m., March 20. LGAC, 405 N. Lee St. Taught by the Rev. Lady Diannia Baty. $15 per person, or $8 if you bring others. To register call 704-209-6430.

Speakers and forums

Catawba College Community Forum-“Meet Your Neighbor” ó 7:30 p.m., March 17. Tom Smith Auditorium, Ketner Hall. Sponsored by Covenant Community Connection. Moderated by Chris Verner of Salisbury Post. Panel members: Rabbi Dr. Andrew Ettin, Temple Israel; Dr. Bryant Norman, African American dentist; Elia Gegorek, Hispanic business woman; Dr. Samuel Dansokho, professor at Hood Seminary, native of Senegal; Dr. Yen-Wan Hung, professor at Livingstone, native of China; Todd Adrian, president of PFLAG, and a representative of the Muslim community, TBA.

This & That

Big Band Dances ó 7-10 p.m. first Saturday of each month. Hurley YMCA. Music by The Hi-Liters. Bring a snack to share. $5. 704-636-0111.

Southern Piedmont Woodturners host Gary Gardner ó 7 p.m., March 10. Demonstration of The Finish Jar. Davis Theatre, Cabarrus Arts Council, 65 Union St. S., Concord. 980-521-3787. www.spwoodturners.com.

“Kickflip Kontest” for skateboarders ó 6-7 p.m. March 13 in front of SkateCity Skate Shop 211 S. Main St. $5 entry fee. Deadline to register: 6 p.m. day of event. 704-637-5877. www.skatecitync.com.

Set construction for Piedmont Players’ “Smokey Joe’s Cafe” ó 10 a.m.-5 p.m., March 7, Meroney Theater. All skill levels welcome. 704-633-5471.

Globetrotters “Spinning the Globe” World Tour ó 7:30 p.m., March 21. Lawrence Joel Veterans Memorial Coliseum, Winston-Salem. Tickets start at $16. www.ticketmaster.com.

Cruzin’ Round Spencer ó 4-9 p.m. second Saturday of each month. Classic vehicles, entertainment, food. 704-633-7178.

Night life

The Blue Vine, 209 S. Main St. ó 9 p.m.-midnight Friday: Eliza Lynn (www.myspace.com/elizalynnmusic), no cover; 9 p.m.-midnight Saturday: Dry Run Bluegrass Band (www.myspace.com/dryrunbluegrassband), no cover. 704-797-0093. www.thebluevine.com.

Dirty Water Saloon, 14910 Stokes Ferry Road, Gold Hill ó Mondays-free pool until 10 p.m., 10 p.m. Friday-deejay. 704-279-4286. www.myspace.com/dirtywatersaloon.

Escape the Daily Grind, 316 S. Salisbury Ave., Spencer ó 8-10 p.m., first and second Fridays: Jazz with Rebecca Stinson and Joe Ponds. 704-636-0160.

The Inn, 1012 Mooresville Hwy 150 ó Open 7 p.m.-midnight Saturdays. Free refreshments, air hockey, foosball, pool. Public invited to jam or schedule their group to perform. 704-213-1467. www.inntheloop.blogspot.com.

Looking Glass Artist Collective Black Box Theater, 407 N. Lee St. ó 7 p.m. Friday: Dylan Gilbert, Linus Van Pelt, Trappers, Traders and Mountain Men. Doors open 6:30 p.m. 704-960-6594.

Singles

Piedmont Singles ó 7:15 p.m. Fridays, Gloria Dei Lutheran Church. March 6: Bingo with Jim Holshouser. Covered dish. No joining fee, donations appreciated. Contact Frances Ward 704-637-3241.

Highlighters Dance Club ó March 6: Silver Hawk. First and third Fridays. Doors open 7 p.m., free line dance class 7:15 p.m. Open to singles 40 and over. Dress code. Heavy hors d’oeuvres served 8 p.m. BYOB. $10 members; $12 guests. Join for $20 and get in free the first night of joining. Non-smoking, dressy casual. American Legion Post 380, 4235 W. Tyvola Road, Charlotte. 704-548-9212. ssendecki@aol.com.
Zodiac Club ó Meets second and fourth Fridays. Doors open 7 p.m. Open to mature singles over 40. $10 members, $12 guests. Dress code-upscale casual. Smoke-free. American Legion Post 380, 4235 West Tyvola Rd. Call 704-661-2437 or contact taylorbt@msn.com. Visit www.charlottezodiacdanceclub.com.

Call for artists

Lake Norman Art League spring exhibit ó Artists of all media invited to submit. Exhibit on display April 1-May 1. Hand deliver work to LKN Gallery March 27 or 28 Details: www.LKNart.org.

Spring Festival at Rocky River Vineyards, Midland ó Artist vendors sought for festival, 11 a.m.-7 p.m., April 25. Booth fee $75 for single artists, $100 for two in one booth. Details: www.rockyrivervineyards.com. 704-781-5035. Multicultural Festival, Lexington ó Artisans and demonstrators sought for festival taking place 10 a.m.-5 p.m. May 2 in Finch Park. 336-248-3960 ext. 3237. tammy@lexingtonnc.net.

6th annual Art on Easy Street ó Rowan Arts Council is accepting applications from artists, 10×10 space $60 ($50 for RAC members). Festival is June 20. Application and rules online at www.rowanarts.org. 704-638-9887, rac@rowanarts.org.

Auditions

Carolina Actors Studio Theatre ó Auditions for Mary Zimmerman’s “Metamorphoses” 11:30 a.m.-4 p.m. March 7, by appointment only. Performed in and around pools of water May 28-June 27. Actor/swimmers should be familiar with script. Appointments made by sending resume to mrsvictory@carolina.rr.com. 704-455-8542.

“Of Mice and Men” Uwharrie Players ó Auditions 7 p.m. March 9 and 10. 233 W. Main St., Albemarle. Cold readings from script. Callbacks March 11. Performances April 24-May 2. For more information, call director Craig Kolkebeck, 704-433-5009.

Outdoor drama auditions ó Representatives of nine theater companies casting more than 20 shows will be on site at UNC-Chapel Hill’s Center for Dramatic Art March 14. Deadline for audition application: March 2. For details visit www.unc.edu/depts/outdoor/auditions.

Circle in the Square Theatre School ó Auditions March 2-6, May 5-8 and June 1-5 for professional two year workshops and seven-week summer workshops (both acting and musical). 1633 Broadway, New York, N.Y. 10019-6795. 212-307-0388. admissions@circlesquare.org. www.circlesquare.org.

Seeking vendors

Multicultural Festival, Lexington ó Vendors sought for festival taking place 10 a.m.-5 p.m. May 2 in Finch Park. 336-248-3960 ext. 3237. tammy@lexingtonnc.net.

6th annual Art on Easy Street ó Rowan Arts Council is accepting applications from artists, 10×10 space $60 ($50 for RAC members). Festival is June 20. Application and rules online at www.rowanarts.org. 704-638-9887, rac@rowanarts.org.

Art

Waterworks Visual Arts Center, 123 E. Liberty St. ó Gallery open 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Thursday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday. Groups may arrange guided tour. 704-636-1882. www.waterworks.org.

EastSquare Artworks, 122 E. Innes St. ó 704-798-0047. www.eastsquareartworks.com.

Rail Walk Studios and Gallery, 409 N. Lee St. ó Gallery open 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday. 704-431-8964. www.railwalkgallery.com.

Looking Glass Artist Collective Gallery, 407 N. Lee St. ó Shop featuring art and crafts for sale by members is open 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Thursday, Friday and Saturday and during special events. 704-245-2302. www.salisburyartists.org.

Creator’s Gallery at John Calvin Presbyterian Church, 1620 Brenner Ave. ó 2-5 p.m. Sunday: opening for exhibit of art by Tomie Troxler. Gallery open Wednesdays, 5:30-7 p.m. and by appointment. 704-633-4333.

Green Goat Gallery, 516 S. Salisbury Ave., Spencer ó Featuring Don Moore’s “Endangered Species” exhibit. 704-639-0606. www.greengoatgallery.com.

Cabarrus Arts Council Galleries, 65 Union Street, Concord ó Paintings by Robert Brown are featured in “Structurally Sound: Foundations in Architecture,” an exhibition of architecturally-inspired artwork by 10 artists on display through March 26. Gallery talk 7 p.m. March 12: architect Charles Furman McLarty to speak. Gallery hours 10 a.m.-4 p.m. weekdays. 704-920-ARTS. www.cabarrusartscouncil.org.

Grace and Cameron West Art Gallery, Pfeiffer University, Misenheimer ó Gallery hours: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Friday. 704-463-3160. joshua.cross@pfeiffer.edu.

Mint Museum of Art, 2730 Randolph Road, Charlotte ó “The Craven Family of North Carolina Potters” through March 22. Open 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Tuesdays, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Wednesday-Saturday, noon-5 p.m. Sunday. Admission $6 adults, $5 seniors and students, $3 ages 6 to 17, free for members and children 5 and younger. Admission also valid for Museum of Craft and Design on the same day. 704-337-2000. www.mintmuseum.org.

Mint Museum of Craft + Design, 220 N. Tryon St., Charlotte ó Admission $6 adults, $5 seniors and students, $3 ages 6 to 17, free for members and children 5 and younger. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday, noon-5 p.m. Sunday. 704-337-2000.

Reynolda House, Museum of American Art, Reynolda Road, Winston-Salem ó “American Impressions: Selections from the National Academy Museum.” “Chuck Close: the Keith Series” through May 31. Open 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday, 1:30-4:30 p.m. Sunday. $10 adults, $9 seniors, students with ID and children free. 336-725-5150 or www.reynoldahouse.org.

Museums

N.C. Transportation Museum, Spencer óMuseum open 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday; 1-4 p.m. Sunday; closed Monday. Train rides Saturday only, 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. $6 adults, $5 children ages 3-12 and seniors ages 60 and up. Roundhouse Turntable rides at $1. Group rates available with advance notice. 704-636-2889 or 877-NCTMFUN. www.nctrans.org.

Rowan Museum, 202 N. Main St. ó Exhibit: “Early Rowan African-American Churches.” Museum is 1854 courthouse that survived Stoneman’s raid. Displays and interpretive exhibits reflect life and history of Rowan County. Open 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Friday, 1-4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. $3 adults, $1.50 students, free museum members. 704-633-5946.

Dr. Josephus Hall House, 226 S. Jackson St. ó 1820 house museum features furniture and decoratives from Hall family and others. Costumed docents provide tours. $3 adults, $1.50 students, free to members of Historic Salisbury Foundation. For group tours, call HSF office, 704-636-0103.

China Grove Roller Mill Museum ó Guided tours 2-4 p.m. second Sunday of each month. Museum is operated by Historical Society of South Rowan. For special tours call 704-433-3912. www.hist-society-srowan.com.

Historic Latta Plantation, Sample Road, Huntersville ó Museum hours 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, 1-5 p.m. Sunday. $6 adults, $5 seniors and students, free for children under 5. www.lattaplantation.org. 704-875-2312.

Historic Rosedale Plantation, 3427 N. Tryon St., Charlotte ó National Register Federal house built circa 1815. $5 adults, $4 students and seniors. Groups of 10 or more $4 per. Guided tours 1, 2 and 3 p.m. Thursday-Sunday. 704-335-0325. www.historicrosedale.org.

Discovery Place, Charlotte ó”Circus!” consisting of more than 20 interactive stations. Museum open 9 a.m-5 p.m. Monday-Friday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday, 1-6 p.m. Sunday. 704-372-6261 or www.discoveryplace.org.

The North Carolina Museum of History, 5 E. Edenton St., Raleigh ó “Knights of the Black Flag” opens March 6, includes artifacts from Blackbeard’s ship “Queen Anne’s Revenge.” 919-807-7943. www.ncmuseumofhistory.org.

The North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences, 11 W. Jones St., Raleigh ó March 14: Reptile and Amphibian Day. Museum admission is free. 919-733-7450. www.naturalsciences.org.

N.C. Museum of Life and Science, 433 Murray Ave., Durham ó Museum is science-technology center of lifelong learning for people of all ages. $10.85 adult; $8.85 seniors 65 plus and military personnel with ID; $7.85 children age 3-12; free for children age two and younger. Train rides additional $2.50 per person, ornithopher rides $1. 919-220-5429, www.ncmls.org.

Children’s Museum of Winston-Salem, 390 S. Liberty St. ó “Arthur’s world” exhibit, designed to promote literacy. Museum hours: 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday, 1-5 p.m. Sunday. $6 adults and children. 336-723-9111 or childrensmuseumofws.org.

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