Night Life

DJs Restaurant, 1502 W. Innes St —• 7:30 pm Monday, Musical Bingo • 8 pm Tuesday, General Trivia • 9 pm Wednesday, Karaoke • 9 pm Friday Deejay T-Nice • 704-638-9647, http://djsrestaurant.com
The Inn, 1012 Mooresville Hwy 150 — 7:30 p.m. Saturday: Bradley Mason plus Gospel Karaoke • Contemporary Christian music venue. Musicians invited to jam or schedule their group to perform. 704-213-1467.
E.H. Montgomery General Store — 7-9 p.m. Fridays: Open acoustic Bluegrass jam. Historic Village of Gold Hill, 704-267-9439, www.themontgomerystore.com
Morgan Ridge Railwalk, 421 N. Lee St — TONIGHT: Thursday 7:30-9:30 pm: Valentine’s Day: Cory Luetjen and Kelsey Hurley • 8-10 pm Friday:Carolina Clay • 8-10 pm Saturday: Alex Culbreth • 6-8 pm Sunday: Open mic hosted by Mama Tried • 704-754-8379, www.morganridgerailwalk.com
Sunrise Cafe, 210 Old Amity Hill Road, Cleveland — 6:30 pm Friday: The Griggs • Saturday: Nu Hi Way. • Tuesdays: Karaoke with Crystal • 5-8 p.m. Wednesdays: Acoustic only Bluegrass pick and eat jam. 704-402-3527. Behind the IGA store.
Grievous Gallery, 111 W Bank St — • 8-10 p.m. Tuesdays: Not So Open Mic. Showcase your weird talent, voice, juggling, dancing, magic, whatever you do. Grievous Gallery, 111 W Bank St., 980-330-1278, www.facebook.com • 8-11 p.m. Feb. 16: 80’s Prom. Tickets and info at grievous-gallery.ticketleap.com
Tim Elliott at TJ’s High Rock Rest and Lounge — 9 p.m. Feb 16: Tim Elliott. Age 21 and up. Cover $10 • 2675 Providence Church Road, 704-633-0251 or 704-637-8023.

Music & more

Tom Eure plays the Shady Grove Concert Concert Series — 6-9 p.m. Feb 16: $20. 7480 Lexford Ct., Concord www.brownpapertickets.com
The Modern Gentlemen — 4 and 8 p.m. Feb. 16: The Modern Gentlemen. Tickets $45. The voices of the Franki Valli show crooning the great songs from the ‘60s, ‘70s and ‘80s. Davis Theatre, 65 Union Street South, Concord cabarrusartscouncil.org
FirstARTS presents: Organ Masterworks and Spirituals! — 7:30 pm Feb. 22: with Alvin Blount, organist and Teresa Moore-Mitchell, soprano. No admission charge. First United Methodist Church, 217 S. Church St., 704-636-3121.
Salisbury Symphony presents ‘A Night at the Met’ — Feb. 23: Cocktails 6 pm / Dinner 7 pm: Salisbury Symphony presents a fund-raising gala with Metropolitan Opera soprano Jennifer Rowley. Crystal Lounge and Hedrick Theatre at Catawba College. Tickets $125. www.salisburysymphony.org or 704-216-1513.
Catawba College Choral Concert ‘How Can I Keep From Singing’ 4 pm Feb 24: Omwake-Dearborn Chapel, Catawba College Campus. Catawba choirs under the direction of Dr. Phillip E. Burgess present their first spring concert featuring Catawba Singers, Chamber Choir, PopAC. Free, open to the public.
Friends of RPL Concert Series: Kevin Williams & Dulci Ellenberger— 7 p.m. Feb. 26: Free. Rowan Public Library, 201 W Fisher St., www.rowanpubliclibrary.org
Jim Avett at the Davis — 7:30 p.m. March 1: Tickets $20. Davis Theatre, 65 Union Street South, Concord cabarrusartscouncil.org
Casting Crowns in concert — • 7 p.m. March 2: Tickets $30. The Cabarrus Arena and Events Center, 4751 Highway 49 North, Concord, 704-920-3976, www.cabarrusarena.com
Second performance added to Harry Potter Film Concert Series — 2 pm March 9: Charlotte Symphony Orchestra performs John Williams’ music from Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets. Also 8 pm March 8. Tickets at Ticketmaster.com or box office at 2700 E. Independence Blvd. or 800-745-3000.
The Choir featuring Michael Roe — 6:30 p.m. March 10 — $17. WiredCoffeeEspress, 459 N Cannon Blvd, Kannapolis www.brownpapertickets.com
We Banjo 3 at the Davis — 7:30 p.m. March 14: $35. Davis Theatre, 65 Union Street South, Concord cabarrusartscouncil.org
Charlotte’s Blumenthal Arts complex presents — • An Intimate Evening of Songs and Stories with Graham Nash: April 4 at the McGlohon Theater. Tickets start at $20
• Star Wars: A New Hope: April 5-6 at the Belk Theater. George Lucas’s 1977 classic film projected in high definition on a giant screen as the Charlotte Symphony performsJohn Williams’s epic Oscar-winning score live. Tickets start at $29.50
• “Spare the Rod, Spoil the Child,” Aug. 10: Award-winning Gospel stage play written and produced by Dr. Mildred Summerville. Tickets start at $49
• Prices do not include service charges. https://tix.carolinatix.org or 704-372-1000- or www.blumenthalarts.org
Foreigner live at Harrah’s Cherokee —March 23: See Ticketmaster.com or 1-800-745-3000. Harrah’s Cherokee Event Center, 777 Casino Drive, Cherokee.

Theater

Catawba College Blue Masque Theatre — • ‘The (curious case of the) Watson Intelligence’ 7:30 p.m. Feb. 12-16, Florence Busby Corriher Theatre. • Tickets $15 adults, $10 non-Catawba students and senior adults. Catawba.edu/theatretix or 704-637-4481.
LSt presents ‘The Cake — Feb. 21-March 2: Tickets $22.90. Della makes cakes sbut when she is asked to make a cake for two fiancées, she has to think for herself. Lee Street theatre, 329 N Lee St, 704-310-5507, Leestreet.org
PPT Youth to perform ‘Hamlet’ — March 1-2, 8-9: One of Shakespeare’s most influential and powerful plays. The Norvell Theater, 135 E Fisher St., 704-633-5471 piedmontplayers.com
The Little Theatre of W-S — • March 8-17: Shakespeare in Love • Man of La Mancha (May 3-12) • Das Barbecü (June 21-30). 610 Coliseum Dr NW, 336-748-0857, www.TheLittleTheatreofWS.org

Wine & beer tastings

Salisbury Wine Shop — 5:30-7:30 p.m. Friday, Feb 15:  Wines from Bliss Family Vineyards and Brutocao Cellars with Alexis Mutter, Grapevine Distributing.  This tasting will feature two of Mendocino County’s most notable wineries. $5/person. 106 S. Main St, 704-636-5151, sws@salisburywineshop.com
Morgan Ridge Vineyards and Brewhouse — 486 John Morgan Road, Gold Hill, 704-639-0911, www.morganridgevineyards.com
Cauble Creek Vineyard and Winery — NC’s 100th Winery. 704-633-1137, 700 Cauble Farm Road, www.caublecreekvineyard.com
Old Stone Winery — 704-279-0930, 6245 US Hwy. 52. www.oldstonewines.com
Douglas Vineyards — 7696 Freeze Road, Kannapolis, 704-939-6260, www.douglasvineyardswines.com
Cougar Run Winery — 704-280-3624. Cougar Run Winery, 363 N. Church St, Concord. www.cougarrunwinery.com/
Rocky River Vineyards — 704-781-5035. 11685 Reed Mine Road, Midland. www.rockyrivervineyards.com
Childress Vineyards — 336-236-WINE, 1000 Childress Vineyards Road, exit 89 off I-85, Hwy 64 W. Lexington. www.childressvineyards.com

49 Days of Gratitude

The NC Transportation Museum’s Gratitude Train Exhibit will open for a 49-day run. See the North Carolina Merci Train car and actual gifts given by the French people, learn about the Gratitude Train that inspired the Merci Train, and much more. Transportation Museum, 1 Samuel Spencer Blvd, Spencer, www.nctrans.org
‘Rise Above’ traveling exhibit: CAF Red Tail Squadron — Feb. 27-March 3: Tuskegee Airmen Exhibit, a mobile movie theater that tours the country year round to educate and inspire people of all ages with the history and lessons of the Tuskegee Airmen. Special train rides will be offered Feb. 27-March 1. Details at NC Transportation Museum, 1 Samuel Spencer Blvd, Spencer, www.nctrans.org
Center for Fatih & the Arts Living in Gratitude series — 3 p.m. March 10: In honor of the 49 Days of Gratitude, Center for Faith & the Arts will dedicate all of 2019 to an exploration of gratitude. Monthly discussions 3-4:30 p.m. second Sundays. 704-647-0999 or www.faithart.org
See RPL listings for for more gratitude events

This & That

Toy & Baseball Card Show — 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 16: Adults $4, 15 and under free. Free parking. Rowan County Fair Association Ctr., 1560 Julian Road.
Mid-Carolinas Model car Swap Meet — Feb 16, 9 a.m. until: Salisbury Civic Center, 315 MLK Ave. Admission $5, under age 10 free. 62 tables of plastic models, die-casts and more. Not a contest. No alcohol.Info Allen Hilton, 704-213-3979 or Civic Center 704-638-5275.
Boy Scouts of America Rail Camp — Feb. 22-24: This, the largest event of its type in the nation, includes three days and two nights with Boy Scouts camping on the NC Transportation Museum grounds, earning merit badges, and more. Call 704-636-2889 ext. 258, for registration information and event details.
Champion Cheer & Dance Wolfpack Championship — 8 a.m.-11:30 p.m. March 10: Cabarrus Arena and Events Center, 4751 Highway 49 North, Concord www.eventbrite.com
Cardinal Squares Square Dance Club — Dance every Tuesday, 7-9 p.m., 316 Lake Drive. Presidents Effie and Norman File 704-633-9555 or caller Marty Northrup 864-909-3950.
Send your barn quilt photo — West Rowan Farm, Home & Garden is seeking to document barn quilts in Rowan Coutny. If you have one or know where one is, post a photo of it to https://www.facebook.com

Comedy

Improv Charlotte — Feb. 16, March 23, April 27, May 10, June 14, July 12, Aug. 9, Sept. 13, Oct. 11, Nov.8, Dec. 13: At Free Range Brewing, 2320 N. Davidson St., Chatlotte. Proceeds for all shows go to local charities. See http://www.improvcharlotte.com/
Jeanne Robertson’s Rocking Chair Tour — July 20: At 75 years young, Jeanne Robertson, former Miss North Carolina, returns to Charlotte. VIP Dinner Experience available. Tickets start at $24.50 plus charges. Knight Theater, Charlotte. www.blumenthalarts.org or 704-372-1000.

Blood drives

Download the free American Red Cross Blood Donor App, visit RedCrossBlood.org or call 800-RED CROSS (800-733-2767).
Feb 15 • 7:45 am – 12:15 pm
North Rowan High School
300 N. Whitehead Ave, Spencer
Feb 17 • 1-5:30 pm
Mt. Moriah Lutheran Church, 750 Mt. Moriah Church Road, China Grove,
Feb 23 • 8 am-12:30 pm
Trading Ford Baptist Church, 3600 Long Ferry Road
Feb 25 • 2-6:30 pm
Sacred Heart Catholic School, 385 Lumen Christi Lane
March 4 • Noon-4:30 pm
American Red Cross, E.H. Dole Chapter, 1930 Jake Alexander Blvd West
March 11 • 9 am-1:30 pm
Novant Health Rowan Medical Center, 612 Mocksville Ave.

Fundraisers

Union Lutheran chili cook-off & tasting — 5-8 p.m. Feb. 16: Second annual event. Proceeds benefit narthex expansion project. Union Lutheran Church, 4770 Bringle Ferry Road, 704-636-5092.
Salisbury Symphony presents ‘A Night at the Met’ — Feb. 23: Cocktails 6 pm / Dinner 7 pm: Soprano Jennifer Rowley accompanied by local pianist Matthew Michael Brown. Includes seated, catered meal by Holly Tate Fine Catering of Winston-Salem in the Crystal Lounge. Concert in Hedrick Theatre on the Catawba College campus. Tickets $125 each; net proceeds benefit the Salisbury Symphony. www.salisburysymphony.org
Sweet Potato Queens Mardi Gras Bash — 6:30–10:30 pm Feb. 23: Dancing, silent auction, half & half, raffles plus dinner catered by Debbie Suggs and music by King Tunes. Beer and wine will be served. Tickets $35/pp. Proceeds benefit the Novant Health Wallace Cancer Center. Harold B. Jarrett Legion Post, 1024 Lincolnton Road. Info: Margaret Basinger. 704-279-5427.
Scottssing presents The Wisecarvers and Tony Corner — 6:30 pm Feb 23: Concert at Gold Hill First Baptist Churc. Love offering benefits the search for the cure of Cystic Fibrosis. Learn more at www.scottssing.com or call 704-239-6134.
BBQ chicken dinner benefits Cases For A Cause — 5-8 p.m. Feb. 23: Salem Lutheran Church, 5080 Sherrills Ford Road, www.eventbrite.com
Semi-annual BBQ at The Arbor UMC — March 2 from 10-7 or until sold out: Pit cooked BBQ and chicken dinners. BBQ also by the pound and whole chickens. Home-made desserts. Eat in or carry out. 5545 Woodleaf Road.
Humane Society of Rowan County spaghetti dinner fundraiser — Friday, March 8 Lunch and supper; 11 a.m.-1 p.m. and 5-8 p.m. : Rhyne Building at Stallings Memorial Baptist Church, 817 S. Main St. $8 adults, $4 children under 12. Spaghetti (meat or meatless), salad, garlic bread, dessert, tea. Dine in or carry out. Delivery for of 5 or more to the same work address, beverage NOT included. Call 704-636-5700 or FAX 704-633-5832 by March 7. Proceeds benefit the Humane Society of Rowan County.
Center for Faith & the Arts presents ‘Meet Me in Paris’ —7 pm March 9: Gala and fundraiser with white tablecloths, jazz in the background, artists, poets. Info 704-738-3445 or info@faithart.org
Fundraiser children’s consignment event — 9 am-1 pm and 6-8pm March 15 and 8-11 am March 16: Forest Hill UMC, 50 Elm Ave off 250 Union St North, Concord.
AAUW Women’s History Month brunch and fundraiser — 9:30 am March 30: American Association of University Women host guest speaker Salisbury Mayor Al Heggins and guest artist Alexis Greer. Proceeds help send two local students to National Conference for College Women Student Leaders in May. Donations welcome. Brunch is open to the public. Meet at First United Church of Christ, 207 W. Horah St. $12/pp. RSVP by March 23 to Eileen Hanson-Kelly, 704-855-8353 or hansonkelly@ctc.net
10th annual Bloom gala — 6:30pm March 30: Salisbury Academy’s fundraiser at the NC Transportation Museum. Cocktails, dinner, live auction, music, dancing. Purchase tickets at tbaird@salisburyacademy.org.
‘A Taste of the Islands’ NHCS annual fundraiser — April 4: silent auction beginning at 5:30 p.m. with the program starting at 6 p.m. plus ntertainment by the students, and a catered dinner. Helen Kelley Smith Gymnasium. Reserved seats $50 per person.
Annual Kansas City BBQ Society (KCBS) BBQ event — Sept. 20-21: One of Salisbury/Rowan County’s largest events with free admission. Food and merchandise vendors, Charity Poker Run for Salisbury Veterans Hospice and No Vet Dies Alone Program, People’s Choice BBQ Tasting Contest. Friday features nationally known entertainment. Vendors welcome. www.bikerbluesbbqrally.com. Held at Tilley Harley-Davidson, 653 Bendix Drive, 704-202-8712.

History

The Genealogical Society of Rowan County — 7 p.m. Tuesday Feb 19: Linda Davis, representing local DAR Chapter, on “Daughters of the American Revolution Elizabeth Maxwell Steele Chapter celebrating 120 years.” Rowan Public Library, 201 W. Innes St. All are welcome, open to the public.
Rise Above: America’s Tribute to the Tuskegee Airmen— Feb. 27-Mar. 1: At the NC Transportation Museum, 1 Samuel Spencer Boulevard, Spencer 704-636-2889, www.nctrans.org
Rowan History Club — 7-8 p.m. March 12: Free, open to the public. Rowan Museum Messinger Room, 202 N. Main St, 704-633-5946, www.rowanmuseum.org
Victorian Hall House tours open March 2 — 1-4 p.m. Saturdays-Sundays. Dr. Josephus Hall House, 226 S. Jackson St, 704-636-0103, www.historicsalisbury.org/tours/hall-house-tours
Annual Colonial Spring Frolic — 10 am – 4 pm April 6: ring in spring the 18th century way at the Old Stone House. Dye Easter Eggs with colonial dyes, play games, dance, and enjoy tasting some colonial recipes. $5 adult, $3 student. Old Stone House, 770 Old Stone House Road. https://www.rowanmuseum.org

At The YMCA

J.F. Hurley Family YMCA, 828 W. Jake Alexander Blvd. Events listed are open to the public. Sign up at 704-636-0111 or www.rowanymca.org
Grief support, Wednesdays 9:30 am, tteichroew@gmail.com
Downton Abbey Series, 1:30 pm. Fridays
Lunch & Learn, Noon Feb 27: Covered dish. Balance & Dizziness by Novant. Sign Up
Pat Cohen Singing the Blues, March 6 1:30 pm
Health Care Power of Attorney, 1:30 pm March 12
Spring Fling Craft Fair, 8 am-2 pm. March 20. Vendors welcome to sign up
Trips
• Southern Spring Show — 9 am March 1: leave for Charlotte

At Rufty-Holmes

Rufty-Holmes Senior Center, 1120 S. Martin Luther King Jr. Ave. 704-216-7715, www.ruftyholmes.org
Trip to NC Music Hall of Fame & Motorsport Museum — 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Feb. 19: $10 Guided tour of Music Hall of Fame and self-guided tour of Motorsport Museum. Lunch on your own at Restaurant 46.

At RPL

Rowan Public Library programs are free and open to the public. www.rowanpubliclibrary.org
• HQ, 201 W Fisher St., 704-216-8228
• East, 110 Broad St., Rockwell, 704-216-7838
• South, 920 Kimball Road, China Grove, 704-216-7727
Classic Cinema Series: Seven Brides for Seven Brothers (East) — 2 pm Feb 15: 1942 film Seven Brides for Seven Brothers (G, 105 min.).
49 Days program: Heroes of the Underground Railroad (HQ) — 6:30 p.m. Feb. 20-21: Performance by Bright Star Traveling Theatre. Explores the lives and work of notable abolitionists and slaves from America’s Underground Railroad. Best suited for ages 8 to adult.
49 Days program: Anchors Aweigh film (East) — 10 am Feb 23: 1945 Anchors Aweigh (not rated, 140 min.).
49 Days program: Casablanca (South) — 1 pm Feb 23: 1942 film Casablanca (PG, 122 min.).
49 Days Program: Introduction to Swing Dance (HQ) — 3-4 p.m. Feb. 23.
49 Days program: Gratitude Journaling (HQ) — 6-7 pm Feb 25: Free. Bring a blank notebook and learn the basics of how to start your own gratitude journal. Sign up at 704-216-8248 or info@rowancountync.gov

Classes

St. John’s Lutheran Senior Academy — 9:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Tuesdays: For 60+ adults desiring bible study and continuing education. Features history post WWII and local Gratitude Train Celebration. St. John’s Lutheran Church, 200 W. Innes St., 704-636-3431 stjohns-salisbury.org
Waterworks Visual Arts Center — Register now for these art classes at www.waterworks.org/education/classesandworkshops.html
• Toddler Time: Arctic Igloos with Miss Debbie, Saturday, Feb. 23, 10-11 am
• Color Theory with Phyllis Steimel; six Tuesdays starting March 5. 6:30-9 pm. $150/$120 members.
123 E. Liberty St, 704-636-1882 or www.waterworks.org
Male China Doll Workshop — 10 am-4 pm Feb 23: $75. Workshop includes door prizes, lunch, museum tour. Led by award-winning doll artist Kristine Fisher. RSVP by Feb 10 to NC Museum of Dolls, Toys & Miniatures, 108 4th St., Spencer, 704-762-9359, www.ncmdtm.com/
New Beginners Line Dance — Noon Thursdays Beginning March 7 (due to renovations at Rufty Holmes) at Rufty-Holmes Senior Center, $4 per class . Taught by Cheryl Kluttz. Register at Rufty-Holmes, 704-216-7714
Guitar Classes at R-H — 6-8 week classes Monday afternoons. $40 plus $10 workbook. Bring your own guitar. Call Rufty-Holmes at 704-216-7714 or Bob at 704-640-0279. Rufty-Holmes Senior Center, 1120 S. Martin Luther King Jr Ave.
Free online courses through RPL — Gale Courses: high-quality, noncredit online courses free with your library card. www.rowanpubliclibrary.org or call 704-216-8243

Speakers & forums

AAUW Women’s History Month Brunch and Fundraiser — 9:30 am March 30: American Association of University Women host guest speaker Salisbury Mayor Al Heggins and guest artist Alexis Greer. Proceeds help send two local students to National Conference for College Women Student Leaders in May. Donations welcome. Brunch is open to the public. Meet at First United Church of Christ, 207 W. Horah St. $12/pp. RSVP by March 23 to Eileen Hanson-Kelly, 704-855-8353 or hansonkelly@ctc.net
Dr. Daniel Cobb at ESU February dinner meeting — 6:30 pm Feb. 28: “Independence Won and Lost: The American Revolution in Indian Country.”English Speaking Union hosts expert on Native American history. Dinner and program $32. RSVP by Feb 18 to 704-216-2660 or gwood@gerrywoodauto.com. First visit does not require membership. See https://www.esuus.org/salisbury
Change of location: Vet Girls Rock Meet and Greet — 4-7:30 pm Feb 20: Active Veterans With Answers meet and greet for women veterans. K&W Cafeteria 1925 Jake Alexander Blvd. 704-859-1059 or pneely@activevets withanswers.org or activeveterans withanswers.org
S.N.A.G (Salisbury Neighborhood Action Group) — 10 a.m. First Wednesdays at the Salisbury Police Department, 130 E. Liberty St, 704-638-5333.
‘Dementia With Love’ — 9 am-1 pm April 6: Learn the positive approach to dementia care. First United Methodist Church, 217 S Church St, $25 per person. Sign up at www.dementiawithlove.com or https://dementiawithlove.eventbrite.com or 704-636-3121. Led by Crystal Dickerson, www.dementiawithlove.com

Home & Garden

Southern Spring Home + Garden Show — Feb 22-24 and March 1-3: Featuring Ty Pennington of TLC’s “Trading Spaces” on stage on Feb 23 at 11 am • Julia Collin Davison of “America’s Test Kitchen” on stage March 1-2. Held at The Park Expo and Conference Center Charlotte. Details at charlottespring homeandgardenshow.com/

Film

21st RiverRun International Film Festival  — April 4-14: Featuring approximately 160 screenings in Winston-Salem and Greensboro. RiverRun is an Academy Award-qualifying festival in two categories: Documentary Short and Animated Short. The 2019 lineup will be announced March 12 at riverrunfilm.com

Festivals

Annual Colonial Spring Frolic — 10 am – 4 pm April 6: ring in spring the 18th century way at the Old Stone House. Dye Easter Eggs with colonial dyes, play games, dance, and enjoy tasting some colonial recipes. $5 adult, $3 student. Old Stone House, 770 Old Stone House Road. https://www.rowanmuseum.org
Earth Day Jam 2019 — April 19-20. https://earthdayjamnc.com/
China Grove Farmers Day — July 20. www.facebook.com/The-Official-China-Grove-Farmers-Day-NC
Carolina Woodstock Festival — Aug 16-18: 5www.CarolinaWood stockFestival.com

Art

Art exhibit and opening reception at Salisbury Business Center — E xhibit Feb 1-April 26 • Reception 6-8 pm Friday, Feb. 15: ‘Through the Eyes of the City’ featuring photography and digital art by local artist Duane DuVall; live acoustic music by Mama Tried. Free, open to the public during business hours. 301 S. Main St., www. salisburybusinesscenter.com
New WVAC exhibition and opening reception — ‘Unity Through Art’ opens Feb 9 • Opening reception and Artists Talk, 6-8 pm. Feb. 15 • Live music, light refreshments, beer, wine. Free, open to the public • • Waterworks Visual Arts Center, Monday-Friday, 10 am-5 pm and Saturday, 10 am-2 pm. Free admission. 123 E. Liberty St, waterworks.org
Carolina Artists Guild — 6:30 p.m.Feb 21: Cheap Joe’s Art Stuff demonstrating Golden Mediums. Visitors welcome. Rufty Holmes Center, 1120 S. Martin Luther King Jr. Ave. www.thecarolinaartists. org
Rail Walk Studios & Gallery presents Winter Group Exhibit — On view through March 30: Works of art by the artists of Rail Walk Studios and Gallery. Viewing of exhibit and artists’ studios free and open to the public. Thursdays-Saturdays 11 am-4 pm. 409-13 N Lee St. Free parking. www.railwalkgallery.com, 704-469-2781or info@railwalkgallery.com

Trips

Community Travelers Gaffney shopping trip — Feb 23: Shopping trip to the Gaffney SC outlets and Hamricks. Cost $33. Contact Brenda 704-431-3974 or Cathy 704-433-5609 to reserve a seat.
Steppin’ Out Social Club trip to Harrah’s Cherokee Casino — March 8: Leave old Belk’s parking lot 7 pm Friday; return 8 am Saturday. $40 (non refundable) with $20 returned upon arrival at casino. Valid ID required. Call 704-232-5201 to pay.
Community Salt and Pepper Ramblers — • July 21-28 Irish Adventure: approx. cost including airfare $3250; $250 upon signing and balance Jan. 30 • 6 days May 13-18 Branson, Mo., 5 breakfasts, 5 meals (1 at Mel’s Hard Luck Diner; 1 buffet at Brook Shaw’s Old Country Store), lunch at Lambert’s Cafe, 5 Branson shows. $150 deposit upon registering, final payment due Feb. 28 $450. Call Cheryl Kluttz 704-633-3484.

Call for vendors

Rowan County Fair is seeking — a non profit organization or church or restaurant to rent a permanent food booth at the fair. Fair dates: Sept 20-28.Call 704-640-2326 for more information.
Annual Kansas City BBQ Society (KCBS) BBQ event — Sept. 20-21: One of Salisbury/Rowan County’s largest events with free admission. Food and merchandise vendors, Charity Poker Run for Salisbury Veterans Hospice and No Vet Dies Alone Program, People’s Choice BBQ Tasting Contest. Friday features nationally known entertainment. Vendors welcome. www.bikerbluesbbqrally.com. Held at Tilley Harley-Davidson, 653 Bendix Drive, 704-202-8712.
Fundraiser consignment event — Volunteer 10 hours and shop early! All profits go to missions. Forest Hill UMC, 265 Union St N, Concord.Visit foresthillsale@gmail.com. Drop off March 10- 11. Public sale March 15-16.
Gold Rush Days Art & Craft Festival — Festival date May 11, deadline May 7: Gold Hill Merchants’ Association invites artists, craft persons, service providers to participate. Space fee is $30. All items should be hand-made, applications are subject to approval. Apply at www.goldhillnc.com; submit questions to goldhill merchantsassociation @gmail.com
Fairground Flea Market — Rowan County Fairgrounds March 9-10: Inside (heat and air) spots 10×20 $50, Outside 20×20 $25. For more information call Randall Barger 704-640-2326 to reserve your spots.
Kannapolis’ 38th Jiggy with the Piggy — May 3-4: Registration is now open for vendors. Limit 20 vendors per category: arts and crafts, food, and commercial. On-line registration is required at kannapolisnc.gov/JiggyWithThePiggy.
Carolina Woodstock Festival – Arts & Crafts — Aug 16-18: Carolina-style tribute to the 50th anniversary. Rowan County Fairgrounds. All items must be handmade originals. No downline or multi-level marketing. Register at www.Carolina WoodstockFestival.com
Carolina Woodstock Festival – Food — Aug 16-18: $275. Register at www.CarolinaWoodstock Festival. com

Auditions/call for performers

Little Theatre of Winston-Salem auditions for ‘Man of La Mancha’ — 2 pm Feb 16 and 6:30 pm. Feb 17: One of the most enduring works in musical theatre history. Roles available for 20-25 men and women. No appointment necessary. 419 N. Spruce St, Winston-Salem. Performance dates May 3-12. www.LTofWS.org
LSt to present ‘Blood Done Sign My Name’— March 3-4: Characters – Multiple roles will be utilized. Lee Street theatre, 329 N Lee St, 704-310-5507. For more information go to www.LeeStreet.org/auditions/
St. Thomas Players and Lee Street theatre to present ‘Shiloh Rules’ — 7 pm April 22-23: Written by Doris Baizley, directed by David Pulliam. Auditions are cold readings from the script at Lee Street theatre, 329 N Lee St. Performance dates June 13-22. Info at 704-798-8474 or david@davidpulliam.com kathy@mkpulliam.com or 704-798-8473.
Salisbury Swing Band— SSB seeks instrumentalists. Audition 7 p.m. Tuesday evenings. Info Jim Grazcyk 704-798-5840.
Gold Hill Bluegrass jam — Acoustic Bluegrass jam. E.H. Montgomery General Store, Gold Hill. 7-9 p.m. Fridays. 704-267-9439. www.themontgomerystore.com
Blumenthal Performing Arts open mic nights — Free event open to performers, selected by lottery. E-mail openmic@ncbpac.org

Call for artists/ artisans

Be part of the largest community barn quilt project — 10 a.m. Feb. 16: Do not have to be a professional artist; we can help you create your square. First session Feb. 16. $45 includes supplies. RSVP to West Rowan Farm & Garden, 11575 NC Hwy 801, Mount Ulla or 704-278-2800 or see https://www.facebook.com/463907544111609/posts/544798322689197/ Finished quilt will be displayed alongside store.
CFA announces upcoming show ‘Never Silent’ — Deadline May 6, opening reception June 2: In conjunction with Salisbury Pride, exhibit coincides with 50th anniversary of Stonewell Uprising in New York City. Send digital submissions to Shane Manier atshanemanierart@gmail.com. CFA , 207 W. Harrison St., ww.FaithArt.org
Gold Rush Days Art & Craft Festival — Festival date May 11, deadline May 7: Gold Hill Merchants’ Association invites artists, craft persons, service providers to participate. Space fee is $30. All items should be hand-made, applications are subject to approval. Apply at www.goldhillnc.com; submit questions to goldhill merchantsassociation @gmail.com
Spring into Arts Festival — May 11: Accepting applications for 2019 festival in Downtown Concord for jewelry, ceramics, wood, painting, photography, glass, textiles. Application fee $85.www.concorddowntown.com or 704-784-4208.

Call for volunteers

Hall House Spring Spruce-up — Saturday, Feb. 23: Join other volunteers at the Hall House for a day of spring cleaning. Assist inside the home or on the grounds. Help get this Historic Salisbury Foundation landmark in top shape to open for the season on March 1. Learn more at https://www.historicsalisbury.org/
Faithful Friends can collector — Can Team pickup helper for Faithful Friends Animal Sanctuatry. Pickup truck required. Call Linda at 704-630-4933.
Help Jiggy with the Piggy — May 2-4: Jiggy with the Piggy Festival in Kannapolis. Help with BBQ competition, 5K walk/run, arts & craft vendors, concerts, family movie,more. The festival needs over 200 people.Sign up today at www.kannapolisnc.gov/Community/Jiggy-With-the-Piggy
Be a docent at the Historic Hall House — Email office@historicsalisbury.org or call 704-636-0103 to learnmore.
Liberty Hospice — For reading, music, life review, or placing a smile on a lonely face. Call Glenda at 336-596-5380. Liberty Commons, 4412 S. Main St.
Rowan Helping Ministries volunteers-Pick up donated food, stock food pantry, intake interviews, laundry, meals. 704-637-6838.
Help feed the horses — Horse Protection Society, 2135 Miller Road, China Grove, hps@horseprotection.org
DAV transportation network of Rowan County — Take veterans to hospital appts. Call Jim Martin at 704-638-9000 x3904.
Novant Rowan Medical Center-Patient escorts, gift shop, surgical waiting room, flower delivery, more. dbhundley@novanthealth.org