Festivals
Salisbury Cultural Arts Festival ó May 1-3. Includes barbecue festival, juried art show, performances, street vendors. www.SCAFestival.com.

“Spring Into Arts” Invitational ó 10 a.m.-5 p.m., May 2. Children’s art activities, a paint-out, musical performances, a display of fine art for sale, food. 704-7894-4208. www.concorddowntown.com.

Daniel Boone Family Festival ó 10 a.m.-6 p.m., May 2. Crafts, kids’ area, re-enactors, entertainment. Evening performance by David Holt and the Lightning Bolts. 336-751-3100.

Community Day at Stallings Memorial Baptist Church, 817 S. Main St. ó 9 a.m.-4 p.m. May 9. Children’s games, inflatables, exhibit of rescue vehicles and tractors, clowns, balloons, pet adoption, entertainment, movie in Rhyne Building, food.

Kannapolis Village Fest ó May 8 and 9. www.cabarrusevents.org. 704-932-3808.

Music and more

Steady Rollin’ Bob Margolin ó8-11 p.m., May 1. Looking Glass Artist Collective theatre, 405 N. Lee St. Also performing-Blueshabit Band. $15 advance donations. 704-636-2811. www.rowanbluesandjazz.org.

Concert Choir ó “A Study in Languages” ó 7:30 p.m., May 1. St. John’s Lutheran Church. Directed by Dean Orbison.

Grass Cats BlueGrass Band and Second Chance Bluegrass Gospel ó 7 p.m., May 2. North Rowan High School auditorium. $10 in advance, $12 at door. Sponsored by NRHS football program. 704-636-4420.

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.

Organ recital ó 3 p.m. May 3. St. John’s Lutheran Church. Featuring organist Mary Louise Kapp Peeples. 704-636-3431. Ravi Shankar ó 7:30 p.m., May 4. Belk Theater, Blumenthal Center, Charlotte. Tickets begin at $20. 704-372-1000. www.blumenthalcenter.org.

Carolina Baroque, “A Baroque Sampler” ó 7:30 p.m., May 8. Chapel, St. John’s Lutheran Church. Works by Gabrieli, Scheidt, Rameau, Marcello. $10 suggested donation. 704-633-9311. www.carolinabaroque.org.

firstARTS presents Giannini Brass ó 7:30 p.m., May 8. First United Methodist Church, 217 S. Church St. Performing classical, jazz and dixieland. Offering will be received for the Music Memorial Fund.

Rowan Big Band All Stars playing for Communities in Schools fundraiser ó May 8, 6 p.m. social hour, 7-10 p.m. music. F&M Trolley Barn, corner of East Liberty and North Lee Streets. cisrowan@salisbury.net. 704-797-0210.

Piedmont Prime Time Community Band dinner and concert ó 6 p.m. dinner buffet; 7 p.m. concert, May 9. McGill Baptist Church, Kannapolis. Reservations required: adults $15, children 12 and under $10, concert without meal $5. hutchinsonjon@ctc.net. 704-467-3039.

Charlotte Folk Society presents The Healing Force ó 7:30 p.m., May 8. Great Aunt Stella Center, 926 Elizabeth Ave., Charlotte. Free. Jam session follows. www.thehealingforceonline.com; www.folksociety.org.

Piedmont Choral Society presents Mendelssohn’s “Elijah” ó 7 p.m. May 8 and 3 p.m. May 10, St. James Lutheran Church, 104 Union St. S., Concord; 3 p.m. May 10. performing with orchestra, directed by Mark Frye.

Jennings and Keller ó 4 p.m., May 10, Bed and Bike Inn, 15750 Matton Grove Church Road, Gold Hill. $15. 704-463-0768. www.jenningsandkeller.com.
George Strait ó May 15, Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre, Charlotte. www.livenation.com.

Theater
“The Full Monty” Theatre Charlotte, 501 Queens Road óApril 30-May 17. 7:30 p.m. Wednesdays and Thursdays; 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday; 2:30 p.m. Sundays. Adults $24, seniors $22, students (18 and older) $10. 704-372-1000. www.carolinatix.org.
“Run For Your Wife” Old Courthouse Theatre ó 8 p.m. April 30-May 2 and May 7-9; 2:30 p.m. Sundays May 3 and 10. Wine and goodies one hour before shows. Adults $15, students and seniors $12, children $10. 704-788-2405. www.oldcourthousetheatre.org.

Oprah Winfrey presents “The Color Purple” ó May 19-24, Belk Theater, Blumenthal Center, 130 N. Tryon St., Charlotte. 704-372-1000. www.blumenthalcenter.org.
“Shear Madness” ó 7:30 p.m. Tuesday-Thursday; 8 p.m. Friday; 2 and 8 p.m. Saturday; 2 and 6:30 p.m. Sunday. through June 7. Stage Door Theater, North College Street at 5th Street, Charlotte. 704-372-1000. www.blumenthalcenter.org.

Dance
“A Night at Caesar’s Palace” Nadirah Dance Company ó 7:30 p.m., May 2. Las Vegas-style show featuring bellydancing and variety show, games, food. Guest performers: Midnight Magnolias and The BellyJewels. $10 at door. 704-638-9903.

Film
“John Q” ó 2 p.m., May 6. Center for Faith and the Arts, 207 W. Harrison St. Enter from rear parking lot. Free. 704-647-0999. www.faithart@bellsouth.net.

Home and garden

Village Home and Garden Club plant sale ó8-11 a.m., May 9. Welcome School, 5701 Old Hwy 52.336-731-7317 or 336-731-1427.

Festival of Spring Gardens sponsored by Salisbury Symphony Guild ó May 16 and 17.Features Towne and Country Rose Gardens in Rowan County and live music performances. For tickets and information, contact the Rowan County Convention and Visitors Bureau, 704-638-3100 or Salisburyguild@bellsouth.net.

Rose show ó 1-5 p.m. May 16-17. Salisbury Civic Center. Free admission. Area rose growers invited to enter roses between 7-10 a.m. the Saturday of the show. Features hundreds of roses and arrangements. 704-633-7024.

Davidson County Master Gardener Volunteer Association’s Fifth Annual Garden Tour ó 10 a.m.-4 p.m. May 16, 1-5 p.m. May 17. $10, tickets at Agricultural Extension Office, 301 E. Center St. or Uptown Lexington office 220 N. Main St. 336-242-2085.

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.
“Salisbury’s Rip the Runway” fashion show ó7:30 p.m., May 1, Holiday Inn. Presented by 1st Fridays of Salisbury and On Tour Carolina Gear. $10 in advance, $12 at door. Tickets available at Hot Junk. For information, call Tajuan Kyles, 704-232-1922.

Art show at Dixie’s Coffee Shop ó 4-6:30 p.m., May 8. Featuring works by Carson High School artists Brooke Hartsell and Savannah Allen.

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: Volatile Baby, $5 cover, (www.volatilebaby.com); 9:30-11:30 p.m. Saturday: E.W. Harris, no cover. 704-797-0093. www.thebluevine.com.
Dirty Water Saloon, 14910 Stokes Ferry Road, Gold Hill ó Karaoke contest in May. South 85 performing May 23-tickets $8 in advance. 704-279-4286. www.myspace.com/ dirtywatersaloon.
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.

High Rock Boat & Ski Club, 257 Boat Club Lane ó Under new management. Open 6 p.m. Wednesday-Saturday. Deejay every Friday and deejay or band every Saturday. May 2: Divided By 4. 704-633-0251.

The Inn, 1012 Mooresville Hwy 150 ó Saturday: Solo Artists Night featuring Teesha Cole, Marie Waller, Marty DeJarnette, Jordan Connell. 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.

Jokers Bar and Grill, 2168 Statesville Blvd. ó Monday: ping pong tournament; Tuesday: free line dancing starts at 7:30 p.m.; Thursday: pool tournament starts 7:30 p.m., karaoke with Cherokee. Saturday live bands. 704-636-2583.

Three Fifteen, 315 E. Council St. ó 704-633-1315. www.threefifteen.com.

Singles
Piedmont Singles ó Meets 7:15 p.m. Fridays, Gloria Dei Lutheran Church. May 1: Covered dish. No joining fee, donations appreciated. Contact Frances Ward 704-637-3241.

Highlighters Dance Club ó May 1: Goodman Band. 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 May 8: Iron City, two-step lessons. Meets second and fourth Fridays. Doors open 7 p.m., food served 8 p.m., live band starts 8:30 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 704-752-8824 or contact taylorbt@msn.com. Visit www.charlottezodiacdanceclub.com.

Call for artists

Poets needed for Jazzy Art Nights ó Second Thursdays, 5-7 p.m., at Rail Walk Studios and Gallery. Call Lesley Alston at 704-232-1467.

Craft festival ó 5-9 p.m. May 8; 10 a.m.-6 p.m. May 9. Looking Glass Artist Collective, 405-407 N. Lee St. Exhibitor fee: $30 for members, $45 nonmembers. To exhibit call Jacqui, 704-633-5107. For membership, call 704-960-6594.

Congressional Art Competitionfor high school students óFor students enrolled in an art program in the 12th congressional district. Artwork accepted May 11-15 at Delta Arts Center in Winston-Salem. Entry details from RAC: 704-638-9887 or rac@rowanarts.org or at representative Mel Watt’s Website: www.watt.house.gov/artcompetition.asp.

Art on the Street ó Applications being taken from North Carolina artists for festival 9 a.m.-5 p.m., May 9, on West Broad Street, Downtown Statesville. Deadline for applications: April 24. www.iredellmuseums.org.
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.
Fourth annual “Faces of Abundant Living” portrait exhibit ó Abundant Living participants serve as models. Artists may use medium of choice. Interested artists should call Barbara Garwood at 704-637-3940.

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.
Strawberry Festival/arts and crafts show Historic Village of Gold Hill ó Looking for unique, hand-made arts and crafts exhibitors. Festival date May 30. To request application, contact Vivian Hopkins-704-279-5674 or vivian@historicgoldhill.com.

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 digital. 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.

Seeking vendors

Craft festival ó 5-9 p.m. May 8; 10 a.m.-6 p.m. May 9. Looking Glass Artist Collective, 405-407 N. Lee St. Exhibitor fee: $30 for members, $45 nonmembers. To exhibit call Jacqui, 704-633-5107. For membership, call 704-960-6594.

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.

Juneteenth ó 9 a.m.-7 p.m., June 27. Kelsey Scott Park, 1920 Old Wilkesboro Road. Vendor fee: $55. No electricity provided. 704-267-3871 or 704-212-7818.

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. ó5:30-7:30 p.m.May 1: Opening of exhibit of smaller scale works by artists featured in the current Salisbury Sculpture Show. 704-798-0047. www.eastsquareartworks.com.

Rail Walk Studios and Gallery, 409 N. Lee St. ó Jazzy Art Night is returning on second Thursdays, 5-7 p.m., beginning May 14. 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.

Center for Faith and the Arts Galleries, 207 W. Harrison St. ó Exhibit of paintings by Lou Murphy through May 29. Open 10:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Friday. 704-647-0999.

Green Goat Gallery, 516 S. Salisbury Ave., Spencer ó 704-639-0606. www.greengoatgallery.com.Cabarrus Arts Council Galleries, 65 Union Street, Concord ó Gallery hours 10 a.m.-4 p.m. weekdays. 704-920-ARTS. www.cabarrusartscouncil.org.

Original Art, 21 Union St. S., Concord ó Gallery open 2-10 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday. 704-784-1549. www.dianeovercash-paintings.com.

Depot Visual Arts Center, 103 W. Center Ave., Mooresville ó Gallery hours: 1-4 p.m. Tuesday-Sunday. 704-663-6661. www. mooresvilleartistguild.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.
Grace and Cameron West Art Gallery, Pfeiffer University, Misenheimer ó Through May 7: senior exhibit, “Tacky and Irrelevant.” Gallery hours: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Friday. 704-463-3160. joshua.cross@pfeiffer.edu.
Arts United Gallery, 220 S. Main St., Lexington ó 5-7 p.m. Student art exhibit. Gallery hours: 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Tuesday-Friday, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturdays. www.co.davidson.nc.us/arts.
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.
North Carolina Pottery Center fall exhibitions, Seagrove ó 336-873-8430. www.ncpotterycenter.com.
The Light Factory, Spirit Square, 345 N. College St., Charlotte ó www.lightfactory.org. 704-333-9755.
Mint Museum of Art, 2730 Randolph Road, Charlotte ó Andy Warhol: “Cowboys and Indians” through May 10. 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.

Parks
Dan Nicholas Park, 6800 Bringle Ferry Rd. ó Rowan Wildlife Adventures, home of black bears, bobcats, deer and other animals. Reptile center features 4,000 gallon Cheerwine Aquarium. Paddle boats, miniature golf, miniature trains, carousel, Miner Moose Gem Mine, playground, camping year-round, Hurley Splash Pad. 704-216-7800. www.dannicholas.net.
Ellis Park, 3541 Old Mocksville Road ó Two ballfields, concession stand, lighted tennis courts, volleyball court, horseshoe pits, bocce courts, game room, shelters, playground. Event center has riding arena and judges tower. A 1.5 mile walking trail connects facilities. Old Ellis Schoolhouse includes game room, ceramics workshop, large dining room with fully-equipped kitchen. Programs include ceramics, karate, horse shows, T-ball, baseball. Therapeutic Recreation division for Rowan County Parks housed here. 704-216-7783.
Gold Hill Mines Historic Park 735 St. Stephens Church Road, Gold Hill ó Located in the heart of the Carolina Gold Rush Territory, the park is home of the Barnhardt Gold Mine, the first mine shaft in the U.S. dug to a depth of 500 feet, and Randolph Gold Mine which was dug to a depth of 850 feet. Gold Hill became know as the richest mining property east of the Mississippi creating one of the first gold rushes in history. Along with the mine shafts, sites in the park include the Gold Hill Jail, c. 1845, the restored Chilean Ore Mill c. 1824 (the only complete ore mill remaining in existence in N.C.), the Assay Office, the Bernhardt Log Barn, the Russell-Rufty Shelter, the Powder House and Gold Hill Pond. The barn and shelter are available for rent for formal and informal public use. Another area of interest is the Gold Hill Rail Trail for hiking and biking enthusiast. The park is open daily until dark. Free. Historic tours of the park are available by appointment. Information about tours: 704-267-9439; rentals: 704-279-5777. www.HistoricGoldHill.com.

Sloan Park, 550 Sloan Rd. ó Hiking trails, picnic shelters, volleyball courts, softball diamond, playground, Kerr Mill-1823 grist mill that houses a museum of early Americana, Alice Stanback Monument Forest. Open year round from 9 a.m. until dark. www.co.rowan. nc.us/parks/sloan.

Museums

N.C. Transportation Museum, Spencer ó May 2: Triad Classic Motorcycle Cb show. No fee for spectators. Museum open 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday; 1-4 p.m. Sunday; closed Monday. Train rides Thursday and Friday 11 a.m., 1 and 2 p.m.; Saturdays 11 a.m., 1, 2 and 3 p.m.; Sunday 1:30, 2:30 and 3:30 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.

Utzman-Chambers House, 116 S. Jackson St. ó Open 1-4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. 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.
Old Stone House, Granite Quarry ó Open 1- 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. 704-633-5946.
Historic Rockwell Museum, 102 E. Main St. ó Open Sundays 2-4 p.m. and by appointment. For information call Ann Teague: 704-279-5783.

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 Gold Hill,NC/Gold Hill Mines Historic Park ó 19th Century Living History Interpretations and educational tours weekends April-October and weekdays by appointment. Interpretative displays reflect life in the 1800s gold mining boom town. Village merchants and interpreters dressed in period costume weekends. Free admission. www.HistoricGoldHill.com. 704-279-5674, 704-267-9439.

Fort Dobbs State Historic Site, 438 Fort Dobbs Road, Statesville ó 704-873-5882. www.fortdobbs. org.
Mill Village Museum, Old No. 14 Church St., Cooleemee ó 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Wednesday-Saturday. Large groups by appointment. Operated by Cooleemee Historical Association. 336-284-6040.
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 Civil War National Register Federal house built circa 1815, excellent example of backcountry NC federal period architecture. Originally part of a 911-acre plantation. $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.Old Salem, Winston-Salem ó 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Saturday, 12:30-5 p.m. Sunday. $21 adults, $10 children. 336-721-7300 or www.oldsalem.org.
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