Music and more
Amadeus Youth Chorus “Simply Showtunes”ó 7 p.m. April 24 and 25, Rowan Museum, 202 N. Main St. Free. 704-633-3221.
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.
Catawba Wind Ensemble ó 5 p.m., April 24. Omwake-Dearborne Chapel.
Fall Out Boy, Cobra Starship, All Time Low and Hey Monday ó 7:30 p.m., April 24. Bojangles Coliseum, Charlotte. $31. www.ticketmaster. com. 800-745-3000.
Charlotte Symphony Pops ó The Heart of Mowtown ó 8 p.m., April 24 and 25. Belk Theater, Blumenthal performing Arts Center. 704-972-2000. www.charlottesymphony.org.
Fleetwood Mac ó 8 p.m., April 26. Greensboro Coliseum. www.livenation.com. 800-745-3000.
Brahms Requiem-Pfeiffer University Symphonic Choir ó 4 p.m., April 26. Free. Chapel, Misenheimer campus.
Pfeiffer University Jazz Ensemble ó 8 P.m., April 28, front lawn of Administration Building, Misenheimer Campus. Free. Guest artists: Jon Metzger and Jerald Shynett. Several high school jazz groups will perform prior to the concert, beginning at 7:15 p.m.
Kings of Leon ó 7:30 p.m., April 30. Bojangles’ Coliseum, Charlotte. www.livenation.com. 800-745-3000.
Chris Botti ó 7:30 p.m., April 30. Belk Theater, Blumenthal performing Arts Center, Charlotte. Tickets start at $21.50. www.blumenthalcenter.org. 704-372-1000.
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.
Salisbury Symphony Orchestra Jazz Pops ó 7:30 p.m. May 2. Keppel Auditorium. 704-637-4314.
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. 704-6363431.
Ravi Shankar ó 7:30 p.m., May 4. Belk Theater, 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. $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. Offering will be received for the Music Memorial Fund.
George Strait ó May 15, Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre, Charlotte. www.livenation.com.

Theater

Bright Star Children’s Theatre performing “Treasure Island ó 7 p.m. Saturday. Kannapolis Branch Library. 704-920-4343. www.cityofkannapolis.com.

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. Tickets 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.

“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. 704-788-2405. www.oldcourthousetheatre.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.

Festivals

Patriot Palooza spring festival ó 11 a.m.-3 p.m., April 25, Southeast Middle School, Peeler Road. Auto show, food, games, bingo, hayride, dunking booth, kiddie area, inflatables, Waterworks Art Van, “Goggles and Golfcart” drunk driving program, gang education awareness. 704-239-2465.

Merlefest ó April 23-26, Wilkesboro. www.merlefest.org.

Salisbury Cultural Arts Festival ó May 1-3 – Barbecue festival, juried art show, literary festival, symphony concert, museum tours, big band picnic concert. 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.

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

Rowan Public Library film series ó 6:30 Tuesday nights in April, featuring films with a Rowan connection. April 28: “High Society” with Bing Crosby, Grace Kelly, Frank Sinatra and Salisbury native Sidney Blackmer. Films are free.

This & That
“Turnin’ & Grinnin’ Demo Day” Southern Piedmont Woodturners ó 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m. April 25. South Rowan Regional Library, China Grove. www.rowanpubliclibrary.org.
12th annual Salisbury Confederate Prison Symposium ó April 24-26 Catawba College and other locations. Registration $75. 704-637-6411, southpaws@salisbury. net.
Miss Manners Tea Party at Carolina Lily ó 10:30 a.m., April 25. Make newspaper hats, corsages, bracelets with “Miss Manners” Sue Dodd. Ages 3 up. Moms/grandmoms will make their own hats for upcoming hat contest for Mother’s Day. Includes Tea Party-in-a-Purse. $20 per person plus tax. 1375 Kern Carlton Road. 704-639-0033. www.carolinalily.com.
Astronomical Society of Rowan County ó 7:30 p.m., April 25. 1920 Deal Road, Mooresville. Club will be discussing Star Party event at Carolina Mall on May 2, 4-9 p.m. for National Astronomy day. 704-855-1591.
Cruising Downtown Concord ó 3:30-9 p.m., April 25. Union and Market Streets downtown. 704-784-4208. www.concorddowntown.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’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.
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.
Oakboro cruise-ins ó 5 p.m., fourth Fridays. Burnout at 9:30 p.m. 704-467-4992. www.oakborocruisein.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: Amy Broome trio, $5 cover (www.amybroome.com); 9 p.m.-midnight Saturday:Corinne Gooden, no cover (www.myspace.com/corinne) 704-797-0093. www.thebluevine.com.
Brick Street Tavern, 122 E. Fisher St. ó 8 p.m., April 24: Mulligans Banned. 704-637-6047.
Dirty Water Saloon, 14910 Stokes Ferry Road, Gold Hill ó Karaoke contest coming in May. 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 Friday and Saturday: Flamenco guitarist Sam Havens. 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.
Three Fifteen, 315 E. Council St. ó April 25: Peredy CD release show, also A Light Divided, 18+, $5 pre-sale tickets at www.peredymusic.com/tickets. 704-633-1315. www.threefifteen.com.

Classes
Free design class ó 10 a.m.-noon, April 25, designs for Mother’s Day with roses and summer flowers, Memorial Day and cemetery designs. Piedmont floral galleries, 280 Furniture Drive. 704-636-7739.

Classes at Rufty’s Chrismon Shop, 280 Furniture Drive ó 10 a.m.-noon April 28: Ribbon Cross, beginner level; 10 a.m.-noon April 30 or May 1: “Crown of the Apostles,” intermediate level; 9 a.m.-noon, May 2: “Ascension Butterfly” advanced level. Limited space, call for reservations and cost. 704-636-7739.

“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.

Singles

Piedmont Singles ó Meets 7:15 p.m. Fridays, Gloria Dei Lutheran Church. April 24: the “Y” Wonders Singers. Covered dish. No joining fee, donations appreciated. Contact Frances Ward 704-637-3241.

Highlighters Dance Club ó 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., food served 8 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

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.

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.

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.

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.

Auditions

St. Thomas Players ó Auditions 7:30 p.m., April 27-28, for “You Never Can Tell,” a comedy by George Bernard Shaw, directed by Claudia Galup, production dates June 18-27, three women, five men; and “Proof” by David Auburn, directed by Craig Kolkebeck, production dates Aug. 6-15, two women and two men. Auditions are at Center for Faith and the Arts, 207 W. Harrison St. 704-647-0999.

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’.Circle in the Square Theatre School ó Auditions 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.

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 Reception 5-7 p.m. Thursday for exhibit of art by Lou Murphy. 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.
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.
Mint Museum of Art, 2730 Randolph Road, Charlotte ó Andy Warhol: “Cowboys and Indians” through May 10. “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

N.C. Transportation Museum, Spencer ó 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.
Davidson County Historical Museum, 2 South Main St., Lexington ó 336-242-2035. www.co.davidson.nc.us/museum.
Charlotte Museum of History, 3500 Shamrock Dr., Charlotte ó Family-friendly activities 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Regular admission is$6 adults, $5 students and seniors, $3 children 6-12, 5 and under free. Free admission Sundays. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday; 1-5 p.m. Sunday. 704-568-1774. www.charlottemuseum.org.
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.
Charlotte Nature Museum, 1658 Sterling Road ó Focus on activities for ages 8 and younger. $5. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Friday; 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday; noon-5 p.m. Sunday. 704-337-2671.
Discovery Place, Charlotte ó “Circus!” consisting of more than 20 interactive stations. Museum open 9:30 a.m-4 p.m. Monday-Friday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday, noon-5 p.m. Sunday. 704-372-6261 or www.discoveryplace.org.
The Schiele Museum of Natural History, 1500 E. Garrison Blvd., Gastonia ó Museum hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday -Saturday , 1-5 p.m. Sunday. $4 adults, $2 students, seniors 704-866-6900 or info@schielemuseum.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.
The North Carolina Museum of History, 5 E. Edenton St., Raleigh ó “Knights of the Black Flag” includes artifacts from Blackbeard’s ship “Queen Anne’s Revenge.” “Elected to Serve: North Carolina Governors” “Everyday Artistry” through June 2009. “Bearing Witness: Civil Rights Photographs of Alexander Rivera.” Free. 919-807-7943. www.ncmuseumofhistory.org.

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