Theater
“Smokey Joe’s Café” Piedmont Players Theatre ó 7:30 p.m., through April 4. Meroney Theater, 213 S. Main St. Features songs of Leiber and Stoller. www.piedmontplayers.com. 704-633-5471.
The Little Theatre of Winston-Salem, Agatha Christie’s “Spider’s Web” ó March 27-29; April 2-5. Arts Council Theatre, 610 Coliseum Drive. $18 adults, $16 seniors, $14 students. www.littletheatreonline.com. 336-725-4001.
Davidson Theatre and Music Departments present Sondheim’s “Company” ó 7:30 p.m. April 2; 8 p.m. April 3-4; Duke Family Performance Hall, Davidson College. Recommended for age 14 up. 704-894-2135. www.davidson.edu/tickets.
Pfeiffer presents Neil Simon’s “The Prisoner of Second Avenue” ó 7:30 p.m. April 2-4; Campus Theatre (third floor of administration building) Misenheimer campus. $8 adults, $6 seniors and students, $5 children 12 and under. 704-463-3070. doug.stauter@pfeiffer.edu.
Sartre’s “No Exit” Carolina Actors Studio Theatre ó 8 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, April 2-25. 1118 Clement Ave., Charlotte. $22 adult, $18 student and senior. 704-455-8542. www.nccast.com.
“Dangerous” Queen City Theatre Company ó 8 p.m., April 2- 18. Duke Energy Theatre, 345 N. College St., Charlotte. For mature audiences. 704-372-1000. www.queencitytheatre.com.
“Legally Blonde-The Musical” ó April 21-26, Ovens Auditorium, Charlotte. 704-372-1000. www.blumenthalcenter.org.
Eve Ensler’s “Any One of Us: Words from Prison” ó 7:30 p.m., April 28, LGAC Black Box Theatre, 405 N. Lee St. Proceeds benefit Family Crisis Council of Rowan County. Tckets available at Law Office of Nancy Gaines, 121 W. Council St., 704-633-1723; or Looking Glass Artist Collective, 405 N. Lee St.; or online by contacting Nancy@nancygaineslaw.com.
Music and more
Piedmont Opera presents Mozart’s “The Marriage of Figaro” ó 8 p.m. April 3, 2 p.m. April 5, 7:30 p.m. April 7. Stevens Center, Winston-Salem. $15-$85. www.piedmontopera.org. 336-724-3202.
Charlotte Symphony-All Beethoven ó 8 p.m., April 3 and 4. Including Oratorio Singers of Charlotte. Belk Theater. 704-972-2000. www.charlottesymphony.org.
K.D. Lang ó 7:30 p.m., April 8. Ovens Auditorium, Charlotte. $37.50-$67.50. www.ticketmaster.com. 704-522-6500.
Death Cab for Cutie with Cold War Kids and Ra Ra Riot ó 8 p.m., April 9. John Belk Arena, Baker Sports Complex. $30. 704-894-2135. uniontix@davidson.edu.
The New Familiars with Boulder Acoustic Society ó 9 p.m., April 10. Neighborhood Theatre, 511 E. 36th Street Charlotte. $10 advance, $12 day of show. 704-358-9298. Andrew McNight in concert ó April 11: 6 p.m. potluck, 7:30 p.m. concert, $15. Bonfire after concert. Sacred Grove Retreat/Bed and Bike Inn. 704-463-0768. info@bedandbikeinn.com.
Mid Atlantic Steel Guitar Association Kannapolis jam and show ó 10 a.m.-10 p.m. April 11. Featuring Tommy Dodd and Herby Wallace. Kannapolis Moose Lodge, 990 Old Beatty Ford Road. 704-857-6822.
Jazz and Poetry Slam ó April 17. Doors open 7:30 p.m. Featuring Joe Robinson Jazz Band. Presented by Rowan Blues and Jazz Society at LGAC Black Box Theater, 407 N. Lee St. $5 donation. 704-636-2811. www.rowanbluesandjazz.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.
Fleetwood Mac ó 8 p.m., April 26. Greensboro Coliseum. www.livenation.com. 800-745-3000. Kings of Leon ó 7:30 p.m., April 30. Bojangles’ Coliseum, Charlotte. www.livenation.com. 800-745-3000.Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band ó 7:30 p.m., May 2. Greensboro Coliseum. $65-$95. www.ticketmaster.com. 1-800-745-3000.
Festivals Hurley Park Spring Celebration ó2-4 p.m., April 5, at Lake Drive and Annandale Avenue. Featuring Grey Seal Puppets, Polka Dots Polka Band, carriage rides, Carolina Artists, Master Gardeners, Sparky the Fire Dog. Free refreshments. 704-638-4459.
Hickory Hops beer festival ó April 18, Union Square, downtown Hickory. www.hickoryhops.com.
Merlefest ó April 23-26, Wilkesboro. Early bird price through April 3. www.merlefest.org.
Comedy
Rodney Carrington ó 7 p.m., April 4. Ovens Auditorium, Charlotte. $44.75. www.ticketmaster.com. 800-345-3000.
Night life
The Blue Vine, 209 S. Main St. ó 9 p.m.-midnight Friday: The Brubakers CD release party, $5 cover (www.thebrubakers.net); 9 p.m.-midnight Saturday: acoustic Americana with Juliana Finch, no cover (www.myspace.com/julianafinch). 704-797-0093. www.thebluevine.com.E.H.
Montgomery General Store ó 7 p.m. Fridays: Community Night with bluegrass jam, Historic Village of Gold Hill. www.HistoricGoldHill.com. 704-279-5674, 704-267-9439.
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.
Grove Inn, 1560 Hwy 29 South, China Grove óMonday: Monday Nite Football, open pool tournament; Tuesday: 7 p.m. Texas Hold ‘Em; Wednesday: Ladies Nite Out- karaoke/deejay dance; Thursday: open pool tournament; Friday: karaoke/deejay; Saturday: deejay dance /hilarious game contests or live band; Sunday: football/NASCAR party. 704-855-9901.
The Inn, 1012 Mooresville Hwy 150 ó April 4: Sandy Hoffman, with Marc Hoffman. 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 April 10: Trappers, Traders and Mountain Men, $5; April 16: Boulder Acoustic Society, You Tonight opens; April 17: jazz and poetry slam. 704-960-6594.
Three Fifteen, 315 E. Council St. ó 704-633-1315. www.threefifteen.com.
Classes
Pottery classes at Pottery 101 with Cheryl Goins ó April 7-June 3. Cost $175, includes 25-pound bag of clay. Wheel class (adult)-Tuesdays 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m., students learn to throw, trim, and finish pots and add attachments, for beginning and intermediate levels; Hand-building class (adult)-Wednesdays, 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m., through demonstrations, class projects and discussion, students develop their own ideas and personal style. No experience necessary. 101 S. Main St. 704-209-1632.
Chrismon classes ó 10 a.m.-noon April 2 or 3: Six-pointed Star; 9 a.m. to noon April 4: Easter Crowned Cross. Limited space, call for reservations and cost. Rufty’s Chrismon Shop, 280 Furniture Drive. 704-636-7739.Reiki I workshop ó 10 a.m.-6 p.m., April 4. Bed and Bike Inn, Gold Hill. Reiki Master-Linda Backes. $150. Limited class size. Guidebook and certification provided. 704-463-0768. info@bedandbikeinn.com.
“Hands-on Shakespeare” NC Shakespeare Festival teacher workshops ó For middle and secondary English and Drama teachers. Workshops scheduled for April 25, July 25 and Oct. 24 at Spirit Center in High Point. Registration deadline is two weeks prior to each workshop. 336-841-2273. www.ncshakes.org.
Speakers and forums
Author Ron Rash ó 11 a.m., April 7, booksigning and luncheon sponsored by Pfeiffer Friends of the Library, Misenheimer. $30. RSVP by March 27. For information, contact Lara Little, 704-463-3353, lara.little@pfeiffer.edu.
“Let’s Talk About It” reading and discussion series, Davie County Library, Mocksville ó This year’s series: “Discovering the Literary South.” Teachers can earn two renewal credits by reading all the books and attending at least four of five programs. 336-753-6030.
This & That
Greater Charlotte Antique and Collectibles Show ó 9 a.m.-5 p.m. April 2-4; 10 a.m.-4 p.m. April 5. Cabarrus Arena, Concord. Adults $7, seniors $6. 704-920-3976. www.cabarrus arena.com.
Food Lion Auto Fair ó April 2-5. www.lowesmotorspeedway.com.
2nd annual Spring Art and Craft Show at Salisbury Mall ó Starts 10 a.m. Friday and Saturday, 1-6 p.m. Sunday. Vendors from all over North Carolina. 828-437-5002. www.Hart2HartPromo.com.
Yoga retreat weekend with Vicky Geros-Holmes ó Begins 1 p.m. April 11, ends 1 p.m. April 12. $89 includes overnight stay. Optional Saturday evening concert-additional $15. Sacred Grove Retreat/Bed and Bike Inn. 704-463-0768.
“Wild” Easter Egg Hunt at Tiger World ó 1 p.m., April 11. Free with park admission. Games, prizes, give-aways. Bring basket or bag for eggs. Boo the tiger will make guest appearance. www.tigerworld.us.
Auto show entrants soughtó Auto show is part of “Patriot Palooza” spring festival at Southeast Middle School 11 a.m.-3 p.m. April 25. Proceeds go to PTA. 704-239-2465.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.
Scottish Festival and Loch Norman Highland Games ó April 17-19, Rural Hill, Huntersville. www.ruralhill.net.Kickflip contest ó 6-7 p.m. April 17, at SkateCity Skate Shop during Downtown Night Out. The winner is skateboarder who can perform the most kickflips in three, one-minute rounds. Pre-registration required. Forms at SkateCity, 211 S. Main St. $5 entry fee. 704-637-5877. www.skatecitync.com.
Scrabble Scramble 6 ó 5:30 p.m., Tuesday, April 28. Holiday Inn , Salisbury. Buffet dinner, three rounds of team Scrabble. $25 per person, $250 table of 10. Sponsored by Rowan County Literacy Council. Deadline to register: April 23. 704-216-8266.
Salisbury BBQ Festival-call for entries ó Event is May 1. BBQFest09@yahoo.com. www.SCAFestival.com.
War for the Empire 1759 ó April 18-19, Fort Dobbs, Staesville. Free. www.fortdobbs.org.
Singles
Piedmont Singles ó 7:15 p.m. Fridays, Gloria Dei Lutheran Church. April 3: Sam Warlick will present a program on his trip to India. Covered dish. No joining fee, donations appreciated. Contact Frances Ward 704-637-3241.
Highlighters Dance Club ó April 3: Magic. 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. Open to mature singles over 40. www.charlottezodiacdanceclub.com.
Call for artists
Third annual Spring Fling at Second Glance Shop ó 9:30 a.m.-3 p.m., May 9. Shop is at 2080 Shue Road, China Grove. Call Betty Corriher, 704-213-0980 to register or for more information.
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.
Honey Bee Arts & Crafts Festival, downtown Marion ó May 16. Sponsored by McDowell Arts Council. Artist and vendor applications accepted through April 5. www.mcdowellarts.org. 828-652-8610.
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.
Rockwell Museum photography show ó For Rowan County middle and high schoolers. Photos must be taken in Rockwell or surrounding area, people must not be recognizable. Two entries allowed per student: one 8×10 print of each image, film or digitial. Photographs need to be matted for 10×13 framing and available for sale for $50 each (20% to museum, 80% to artist). Deadline for entry: May 8. Announcement of winners and reception: 2 p.m. May 17. Exhibition runs Sundays, May-July. 704-279-9664. Entry forms available at Rockwell Town Hall and Rowan Public Libraries.
Rowan Blues and Jazz seeks poets for jazz and poetry slam night ó Event is April 17 at Looking Glass Artist Collective, 405 N. Lee St. Poetry competition by invitation only, screening required. Deadline to apply: April 10. Entry fee $10. Must be 16 or older. All poetry must be original. Competitors have three minutes. Winner receives cash prize. 704-636-2811. www.rowanbluesandjazz.org.
AuditionsLee Street Theatre, “Hedda Gabler” (Reader’s Theater) óAuditions 7 p.m., April 1 and 2, Looking Glass Artist Collective, 405 N. Lee St. Directed by Jim Epperson. Roles for four females, ages 20-60, and three males, ages 20-40. Performance is April 23-25. leestreettheatre@live.com.
North Carolina Shakespeare Festival auditions ó Mainstage productions of Macbeth and Midsummer Night’s Dream. Equity actors: April 24; non-Equity: April 25. For details, go to www.ncshakes.org, click on ‘About NCSF’ then ‘News’.
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.
Newton MayFEST ó May 16 Information and applications: www.newtonmayfest.blogspot.com. 828-466-3410.6th 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. óCurrent work by artists Syed Ahmad, Whitney Peckman, Connie Baker, Michael Baker. 704-798-0047. www.eastsquareartworks.com.
Rail Walk Studios and Gallery, 409 N. Lee St. ó Gallery open 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturdays and whenever the “Gallery Open” flag is out. 704-431-8964. www.railwalkgallery.com.
Creator’s Gallery at John Calvin Presbyterian Church, 1620 Brenner Ave. ó Exhibit of art by Tomie and Buddy Troxler. Gallery open 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.
Original Art, 21 Union St. S., Concord ó Gallery open 2-10 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday. 704-784-1549. www.dianeovercash-paintings.com.
Court Street Gallery, 134 Court St., Statesville ó Don Moore-“Great Artists of the Western World” through May. 8. Gallery open 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday. www.iredellmuseums.org.
Davidson County Community College, Mendenhall Building, Lexington ó “Inspirations” art exhibit. Eight artists, 96 pieces, includes oil, watercolor, mixed media collage, sculpture, conte crayon, pastel, photography, bookmaking, encaustics. Open during regular college operating hours. 336-249-8186.
Mint Museum of Art, 2730 Randolph Road, Charlotte ó Andy Warhol: “Cowboys and Indians” through May 10. “The Craven Family of North Carolina Potters” through March 22; “Women in American Ceramics, 1875-1945” through March 22; “Scene in America: A Contemporary Look at the Black Male Image” through April 5, 2009. “The Art of Affluence: Haute Coutre and Luxury Fashions 1947-2007,” through spring 2010; Open 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Tuesdays, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Wednesday-Saturday, noon-5 p.m. Sunday. Admission $10 adults, $8 seniors and students, $5 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 “From the Melting Pot into the Fire; Contemporary Ceramics in Israel” through June 7; “The Miniature Worlds of Bruce Metcalf” through May 17. Admission $10 adults, $8 seniors and students, $5 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
Rowan Museum, 202 N. Main St. ó Exhibit: “Early Rowan African-American Churches.” 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.
Children’s Museum of Winston-Salem, 390 S. Liberty St. ó “Arthur’s Eggstravaganza” 10 a.m.-2 p.m., April 4. A member’s only egg hunt will be 9-10 a.m. “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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