Singles
Email
Print
Relish Calendar
ADVERTISEMENT
Published: April 17, 2008
Updated: 04/16/2008 07:00 pm
THURSDAY, APRIL 17
Film
UNCOUNTED - THE NEW MATH OF AMERICAN ELECTIONS: 7:30 p.m., Carousel Cinemas, 1305 Battleground Ave., Greensboro. Admission $8.75, $7 for military personnel and students, $6 for seniors and children. Call 336-230-1732.
Music
FLUTIST TYRA SOMERS: Noon, Augsburg Lutheran Church, 845 W. Fifth St. Part of the Hearts & Hands & Voices festival. Lunch available by reservation. Free; donations accepted. Call 336-722-8144.
SHAKORI HILLS GRASSROOTS FESTIVAL OF MUSIC AND DANCE: April 17 through 20, 1439 Henderson Tanyard Road, Silk Hope. Starring Arrested Development, Richie Havens, Donna the Buffalo, Justin Townes Earle, Chatham County Line, Big Fat Gap, Keith Frank and the Soileau, Zydeco Band, Tres Chicas. Admission $22-$85, free for children 12 and younger. Call 919-542-8142 or see www.shakorihills.org.
Environment
ENVIRONMENTAL SCULPTOR HERB PARKER: 3:45 p.m., Welcome Center, N.C. School of the Arts. Parker will give a talk on arts and the environment as part of the annual Kenan Writers' Encounters. Afterward, he will show environmental models created by students. Tickets required. Free. Call 336-721-1945.
KILLOWATT OURS: 7 p.m., Foothills Arts Council, 129 Church St., Elkin. A documentary on energy usage in America. Free. Call 336-835-2025.
Theater
IN THE MOOD - A 1940s MUSICAL REVUE: 7:30 p.m., Stevens Center, 405 W. Fourth St. Presented by a national touring company. Part of the Something For Everyone Series of the N.C. School of the Arts. Admission $34 and $30. Call 336-721-1945.
HENRY THE FOURTH, PARTS 1 & 2: A play by William Shakespeare, adapted by Dakin Matthews; 8 p.m. April 17 through 19 and 23 through 26, 2 p.m. April 20 and 26; Performance Place, N.C. School of the Arts. Presented by Studios III and IV. Admission $12, $10 for seniors and students. Call 336-721-1945.
JEKYLL & HYDE - THE MUSICAL: By Frank Wildhorn and Leslie Bricusse, based on the story by Robert Louis Stevenson; 8 p.m. April 17 through 19, 2 p.m. April 20; The Arts Council Theatre, 610 Coliseum Drive. Presented by The Little Theatre of Winston-Salem. Admission $22, $20 for seniors, $18 for students, $10 for student rush tickets. Call 336-725-4001.
Poetry and literature
POETIC EXPRESSIONS: 6-8 p.m. Thursdays, Dr. J's House of Soul Food, 1527 Martin Luther King Jr. Drive. Open-mike poetry readings. Food available for purchase. Free. Call 336-771-7663.
AUTHOR DOROTHEA BENTON FRANK: 7 p.m., Barnes & Noble Booksellers, Friendly Center, Greensboro. Frank will discuss and sign copies of her new novel, Bulls Island. Free. Call 336-854-4200.
POET ALAN SHAPIRO: 8 p.m., Faculty Center, UNC Greensboro. Shapiro will read from his works. Afterward, there will be a reception and book signing. Shapiro is a winner of the Los Angeles Book Prize. Free. Call Terry Kennedy at 336-334-5459 or send e-mail to terry_kennedy@uncg.edu.
News industry
THE CHANGING FACE OF MEDIA - TRANSITIONING TO A DIGITAL AGE: 6 p.m., Piedmont Club, 19th floor, BB&T Financial Center, 200 W. Second St. Wine reception, dinner and a panel discussion with Michael Miller, the publisher of the Journal; Michael Pulitzer, the station manager of WXII; and Calvin Patterson, the host and producer of the program Empowering You on WSNC. Tickets are $25. For reservations, call 336-724-7077.
Clubs
FORSYTH GEM & MINERAL CLUB: 7:30 p.m. the third Thursday, Vulcan Materials Co. Training Center, 4401 N. Patterson Ave. An episode from The History Channel's program Modern Marvels will be shown. It concerns rocks and their essential role in the economy and everyday life. Free. Call 336-744-2940 or see www.forsythgemclub.com.
Kids
TEACH. READ. LEARN - A COMMUNITY CELEBRATION FOR OUR CHILDREN: 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., Bolton Park, 1590 Bolton St. Performance by Boss Drummers, Y Steppers, Y Jazzy Jumpers and others. The host will be Austin Caviness of WXII. Sponsored by Exchange/SCAN, The Children's Home and other organizations. Free. Call 336-748-9028 or see www.exchangescan.org.
FRIDAY, APRIL 18
Film
THE WILLOW TREE: 7:30 p.m., Frank Family Science Center, Guilford College, Greensboro. Last film in the International Film Series. Free. Call Hiroko Hirakawa at 336-316-2413.
Music
DON STORY: 7 p.m., Wolf's Lair Restaurant, Black Wolf Vineyards, 283 Vineyard Lane, Dobson. Admission $5. Call 336-374-2532.
COMEDY AND CLASSICAL MUSIC WITH DAN KAMIN: 7:30 p.m. April 18, Ashe Civic Center, West Jefferson; 8 p.m. April 19, Farthing Auditorium, Appalachian State University, Boone. Kamin will perform with the Appalachian Symphony Orchestra. Admission $12, $5 for students. For more information on the West Jefferson event, call 336-846-2787, on the Boone event, call 828-262-4046.
ORGANIST JANETTE FISHELL: 7:30 p.m., Christ United Methodist Church, 410 N. Holden Road, Greensboro. Presented by Music for a Great Space. Admission $18, $15 for seniors, $5 for students. Call 336-333-2605.
MARIO CALDERON: 8 p.m., Mobys Coffee, Summit Square shopping center. Free. Call 336-377-2498.
SHAKORI HILLS GRASSROOTS FESTIVAL OF MUSIC AND DANCE: See April 17.
Theater
THE CEMETERY CLUB: A comedy by Ivan Menchell; 8 p.m. April 18, 19, 25 and 26 and May 2 and 3, 2 p.m. April 20 and 27 and May 4; Stained Glass Playhouse, 4401 Indiana Ave. Presented by Stained Glass Playhouse. Admission $10. Call 336-499-1010.
THE TROJAN WOMEN: A drama by Euripides; 8 p.m. April 18, 19 and 23 through 26, 2 p.m. April 20 and 27; Performance Place, N.C. School of the Arts. Presented by Studios III and IV. Admission $12, $10 for seniors and students. Call 336-721-1945.
ROBERT DUBAC'S THE MALE INTELLECT - AN OXYMORON? 8 p.m., The Historic Carolina Theatre, 310 S. Greene St., Greensboro. Presented by Robert Dubac. Recommended for a mature audience. Admission $22.50, $20.50 for seniors, military personnel and students. Call 336-333-2605 or see www.CarolinaTheatre.com.
HENRY THE FOURTH, PARTS 1 & 2: See April 17.
JEKYLL & HYDE - THE MUSICAL: See April 17.
Fundraisers
PORT-A-PIT BARBECUE LUNCH: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Dynasty Furniture and N.C. Antiques Mall parking lot, 1590 Peters Creek Parkway. Barbecue chicken by Port-A-Pit will be sold for $8 a plate to benefit Animal Adoption and Rescue Foundation. Call 336-760-8748 or see www.aarfanimals.org.
Antiques
ANTIQUES EXTRAVAGANZA: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. April 18, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. April 19, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. April 20, Annex and Education buildings, Joel Coliseum. Admission $6 for the weekend, or $5 a day, free for children younger than 12. Call 336-924-8337 or see www.antextofnc.com.
Health
BATTERED BRAINS - TREATING BRAIN INJURIES: 1 to 5 p.m., Babcock Auditorium, Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center. Three medical experts will discuss new treatments for traumatic brain injuries. Registration recommended by April 16. Free. Call 336-716-9243 or see www.wfubmc.edu/sfn.
HAMSTRING-HELPERS YOGA: 6 to 7:30 p.m., Sunrise Yoga Studio, Meadowbrook Mall, Clemmons. Admission $14. Call 336-778-1233 or see www.SunriseYoga.net.
SATURDAY, APRIL 19
Music
BRENDA MORIE & TURNER BATTLE: 7 p.m., Wolf's Lair Restaurant, Black Wolf Vineyards, 283 Vineyard Lane, Dobson. Admission $5. Call 336-374-2532.
ICON - AN ELVIS TRIBUTE: 7:30 p.m., Reynolds Auditorium, 301 N. Hawthorne Road. Elvis Wade will perform with the Winston-Salem Symphony. Admission $15-$50. Call 336-464-0145 or see www.wssymphony.org.
N.C. SCHOOL OF THE ARTS SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA: 7:30 p.m., Stevens Center, 405 W. Fourth St. Guest artist: Concerto Competition winner Laura Manko. Admission $12, $10 for seniors and students. Call 336-721-1945.
BEL CANTO COMPANY: 7:30 p.m. April 19 and 21, Christ United Methodist Church, 410 N. Holden Road, Greensboro. Admission $18, $15 for seniors, $5 for students. Call 336-333-2220 or see www.BelCantoCompany.com.
BRIAN BOOHER: 8 p.m., Mobys Coffee, Summit Square shopping center. Free. Call 336-377-2498.
SHAKORI HILLS GRASSROOTS FESTIVAL OF MUSIC AND DANCE: See April 17.
COMEDY AND CLASSICAL MUSIC WITH DAN KAMIN: See April 18.
Theater
SATCHMO LIVE! 8 p.m., Hayes Performing Arts Center, Blowing Rock. Jazz trumpeter Ramon Kenan will star as Louis Armstrong. Admission $26, $20 for students. Call 828-295-0112 or see www.HayesCenter.org.
HENRY THE FOURTH, PARTS 1 & 2: See April 17.
JEKYLL & HYDE - THE MUSICAL: See April 17.
THE CEMETERY CLUB: See April 18.
THE TROJAN WOMEN: See April 18.
Poetry and literature
AUTHOR PAUL L. WOOD-RING: Noon until 2 p.m., Special Occasions Bookstore, 112 N. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive. Woodring will sign copies of his new novel, Inventions. Free. Call 336-724-0334.
Comedy
BET COMEDY SHOW: 8 p.m., American Legion Post 128, 4817 Old Rural Hall Road. Starring Robin Ann and Big Keith. Admission including buffet and party after the show, $20, $15 in advance. Call 336-464-5613.
Meditation
TRANSMISSION MEDITATION: 1 p.m. Saturdays, 7:15 p.m. Wednesdays, 431 Ivy Glen Drive. Call 336-602-1114 or see www.TransmissionMeditation.org.
Earth Day
ELECTRONICS-WASTE DISPOSAL: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Greensboro Day School, 5401 Lawndale Drive, Greensboro. All electronics, with the exception of household appliances, will be accepted. Free. See www.1800gotjunk.com/earthday.
EARTH DAY CELEBRATION: 10 a.m., Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, 4055 Robinhood Road. Live entertainment by Martha Bassett, Wanda Urbanska and others, childrens area, information on environmentally conscious eating, transportation, building and more. Free. See www.peaNC.org.
Fundraisers
CRISIS CONTROL MINISTRY ANNUAL YARD SALE: 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., Crisis Control Ministry, 431 Bodenhamer St., Kernersville. Free. Call 336-996-2636.
FOOTHILLS CLASSIC CENTURY CHALLENGE BICYCLE RIDE: 9 a.m., Hanging Rock State Park, Danbury. Bikers may choose 60- or 100-mile routes. Afterward, pizza will be served. Proceeds benefit The Living Storybook theater and literacy program of the Stokes County Arts Council. Call 336-593-8159 or see www.FoothillsClassic.com.
DESSERTS AUCTION: 10 a.m., Belk Court, Hanes Mall. Sweets donated by bakeries and restaurants will offered for sale. Proceeds benefit 2008 Komen Race for the Cure. Free. Call Lisa Long at 336-716-4588.
ACES FOR AMOS TENNIS TOURNAMENT AND SILENT AUCTION: 3:30 p.m., Indoor Tennis Center, Wake Forest University. A ladies and mixed-doubles tournament to benefit Amos Cottage Therapeutic Day Program for children. Registration $50 for players for each doubles event, $10 for nonplaying guests. The event will include a silent auction, dinner and musical entertainment. Call 336-774-7074 or 336-463-5331.
SOUTHERN GOSPEL SING: 6 to 9 p.m., Davie County Senior Center, Hospital Street, Mocksville. Starring The Fowler Family, Solid Rock and Sweet Hollow Bluegrass. Proceeds benefit Davie County Hospital. Admission $5. Call 336-751-8100.
Gardens
GARDEN TOUR: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. April 19, 1 to 5 p.m. April 20, Lexington. Five private gardens will be on view, as well as the Master Gardener demonstration gardens. Admission $10. Call 336-242-2080 or 336-249-8579.
History
AUTHOR ROB CHRISTENSEN: 11 a.m., McIntyre's Fine Books, Fearrington Village, Pittsboro. Christensen will discuss and sign copies of his new book, The Paradox of Tar Heel Politics: The Personalities, Elections and Events that Shaped Modern North Carolina. Free. Call 919-542-3030.
Cars
BRITISH-CAR GATHERING: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Shelton Vineyards, 286 Cabernet Lane, Dobson. A variety of British cars will be on view and there will be wine tastings and tours. See www.sheltonvineyards.com.
CRUISE-IN: 4 p.m., Courthouse Square, Yadkinville. Open to anyone who would like to display their car, truck, motorcycle. Free. Call 336-244-0031.
Women
THE PRINCESS PRINCIPLE: 9 a.m. until noon, Unity Church of Winston-Salem, 108 Hewes St. Marilyn Sprague-Smith will give a workshop on living life more consciously. Admission by donation. Call 336-454-8750.
Homes
SPRING FESTIVAL OF HOMES: 1 p.m. April 19 and 20. About 100 homes in Forsyth, Davie, Stokes and Davidson counties will be on view. Sponsored by the Home Builders Association of Winston-Salem and the Winston-Salem Journal. Free. See insert in the April 18th edition of the Journal.
Art
LEWISVILLE ART GUILD OUTDOOR SHOW: Noon until 4 p.m., Casanova's Coffee & Fudge, 6275 Shallowford Road, Lewisville. Visual arts, wine tastings and music. Free. Call 336-946-2407.
Beer
CHEERS TO THE FOLLY: 4 to 8 p.m., Korner's Folly, 413 S. Main St., Kernersville. Tastings of local microbrews including Natty Greene's, Red Oak, Liberty Steakhouse and Indigo Joe's. There will also be food, music and door prizes. Admission $25, $20 in advance. Call 336-996-7922 or see www.kornersfolly.org.
Antiques
ANTIQUES EXTRAVAGANZA: See April 18.
Teenagers
MONEY JUNGLE: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Gaines Gymnasium, Winston-Salem State University. Children in grades 9 to 12 can test their knowledge of money and finance and learn some lessons along the way. Sponsored by Consumer Credit Counseling Service of Forsyth County. Free. Registration required. Call Shenell Thompson at 336-837-0641 or send e-mail to shenell.thompson@cccsforsyth.org.
Kids
PLAY IN A DAY: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Children's Museum of Winston-Salem, 390 S. Liberty St. N.C. School of the Arts students will help children ages 5 to 8 create an entire play in a day. Admission $30, $25 for members. Call 336-723-9111, ext. 211.
CHILDREN'S-BOOK AUTHOR DAVID BIEDRZYCKI: 11 a.m., Children's Museum of Winston-Salem, 390 S. Liberty St. Biedrzycki will read from and sign copies of his books, which include Ace Lacewing: Bug Detective. Admission $7. Call 336-723-9111.
KID FEST: 1 to 4 p.m., Budget City Thrift Store, 2816 University Parkway. Shrek the Third will be shown and there will be prizes for children. Free. Call 336-777-3650.
Other
MEAD TASTINGS: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. April 19, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. April 20, Blacksnake Meadery, 605 Buffalo Road, Dugspur, Va. Free. See www.blacksnakemead.com.
MAYA ANGELOU 80th BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION: 1 p.m., Corpening Plaza, 100 W. First St. Presentations by Miss America 2004 Ericka Dunlap, Otesha Creative Arts Ensemble, Amani Children's Foundation, N.C. Black Repertory Company, students and faculty of area colleges and universities, and surprise guests. Free. Call 336-727-2058.
INTERNATIONAL CLUB SHOW: 7 p.m., Salem Fine Arts Center, Salem College. Members of the club will present songs, skits and dances representative of more than 20 countries. Admission $8, $5 for students, $3 for children younger than 10. Call 336-917-5493.
SUNDAY, APRIL 20
Music
THE CHUCK WAGON GANG: 2:30 p.m., High Point Central High School, 801 Ferndale Blvd., High Point. Sponsored by the High Point Civitan Club. Admission $15. Call Mel Lohr at 336-841-8685.
HEARTS & HANDS & VOICES FESTIVAL: 3 p.m., Augsburg Lutheran Church, 845 W. Fifth St. Performing will be the church's adult choir, The Denison Singers and two brass bands. Last event of the festival. Free; donations accepted. Call 336-722-8144.
PIEDMONT ARTISTS SERIES: 4 p.m., Emerywood Baptist Church, 1300 Country Club Drive, High Point. Performing will be clarinetist Kelly Burke, violist Scott Rawls and pianist Inara Zandmane. Free; donations accepted. Call 336-882-7323.
DAVID LaMOTTE: 6:30 p.m., Clemmons Presbyterian Church, 3930 Clemmons Road, Clemmons. Admission by donation. Call 336-766-4631.
SHAKORI HILLS GRASSROOTS FESTIVAL OF MUSIC AND DANCE: See April 17.
Theater
ROBERT DUBAC'S THE MALE INTELLECT - AN OXYMORON? 7:30 p.m., Hayes Performing Arts Center, Blowing Rock. Presented by Robert Dubac. Recommended for a mature audience. Admission $26, $20 for students. Call 828-295-0112 or see www.HayesCenter.org.
HENRY THE FOURTH, PARTS 1 & 2: See April 17.
JEKYLL & HYDE - THE MUSICAL: See April 17.
THE CEMETERY CLUB: See April 18.
THE TROJAN WOMEN: See April 18.
Fundraisers
JAZZ AND SPOKEN WORD CONCERT: 7 p.m., Green Street United Methodist Church, 639 Green St. Starring Matt Kendrick and East-West Ensemble and members of The Winston-Salem Youth Arts Institute. Sponsored by the Crossing 52 Initiative. Proceeds benefit WSYAI programs. Admission $10, $5 for students, free for children younger than 12. Send e-mail to artjazz1@yahoo.com.
Homes
SPRING FESTIVAL OF HOMES: See April 19.
Antiques
ANTIQUES EXTRAVAGANZA: See April 18.
Hiking
MOORE'S KNOB AT HANGING ROCK STATE PARK: 1 p.m., meet at the park Visitor Center, Danbury. A 4½-mile hike. Sponsored by Piedmont Hiking and Outing Club. Up to two hikes free; after that annual memberships are $20. Call Frank Grove at 336-274-3083.
Gardens
GARDEN TOUR: See April 19.
Other
GOLD AND GEM PANNING: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sundays, other days by reservation only, through Oct. 31; Castle McCulloch, 3925 Kivett Drive, Jamestown. Call 336-887-2206 or see www.castlemcculloch.com.
MEAD TASTINGS: See April 19.
MONDAY, APRIL 21
Music
NEW HORIZONS BAND REHEARSALS: 9 a.m. Mondays, Maple Springs United Methodist Church, 2569 Reynolda Road. At 9 a.m., beginners wishing to learn to play an instrument will meet. From 10 a.m. until noon, practice for members of all skill levels will be held. The band welcomes all adults who are interested in playing music. For more information, see www.newhorizonsmusic.org/groups/data_sheets/nc... or call Mikal Barnes at 336-853-8407.
BEL CANTO COMPANY: See April 19.
Poetry and literature
AUTHOR BART EHRMAN: 7 p.m., McIntyre's Fine Books, Fearrington Village, Pittsboro. Ehrman will discuss and sign copies of his new book, God's Problem: How the Bible Fails to Answer Our Most Important Question - Why We Suffer. Free. Call 919-542-3030.
Health
TAI CHI FUNDAMENTALS: 5:30-6:30 p.m. Mondays, Blessings, 823 Reynolda Road. Taught by David Harold of Three Treasures Tai Chi. Open to all fitness and experience levels. Registration recommended. Free. Call 336-659-1599 or see www.blessingsproject.org.
Women
WOMEN & MONEY: 6:30 to 8 p.m. Mondays in April, Barnes & Noble Booksellers, 1925 Hampton Inn Court. A discussion group on Suze Orman's book Women & Money. It will be led by Consumer Credit Counseling Service of Forsyth County. Free. To register, send e-mail to Ivy Steward at ivy.steward@cccsforsyth.org.
TUESDAY, APRIL 22
Film
PRINCE AMONG SLAVES: 7 p.m., Scales Fine Arts Center, Wake Forest University. The story of an African prince enslaved in the American South. Afterward, Sylviane Diouf will lead a discussion and there will be a reception. Free. See www.princeamongslaves.tv.
Music
N.C. SCHOOL OF THE ARTS PERCUSSION ENSEMBLES: 7:30 p.m., Watson Hall, N.C. School of the Arts. Free. Call 336-721-1945.
WAKE FOREST UNIVERSITY STUDENT CHAMBER MUSIC: 8 p.m., Brendle Recital Hall, Wake Forest University. Free. Call 336-758-5364.
Poetry and literature
POET W.S. MERWIN: 7 p.m., Babcock Auditorium, Reynolda House Museum of American Art, 2250 Reynolda Road. Merwin will read from his works. Part of the Dillon Johnston Writers Reading Series. Afterward, there will be a cash-bar reception and book signing. Tickets required. Free. Call 336-758-5150.
STORYTELLER AND EDITOR SYLVIA PAYNE: 7 p.m., Jamestown Public Library, Jamestown. Payne will speak on the importance of keeping family history alive. For admission information, call 336-454-4815.
Environment
ENVIRONMENTAL DINNER AND PROGRAM: 6 p.m., Centenary United Methodist Church, 646 W. Fifth St. Enter at 4½ Street. Reservations required. Admission $7. Call 336-724-6311, ext. 1355.
Health
BEGINNING YOGA: 9 a.m., Tuesdays and Thursdays, Old Town Recreation Center, 4550 Shattalon Drive. Fee: $25 a month. Call 336-922-3561.
QIGONG CLASS: Noon until 1 p.m. Tuesdays, The Shepherd's Center, 1700 Ebert St. Led by David McMahon. First class is free. Fee: $40, $32 for members. Call 336-748-0217.
CHICOMETRICS: 4 and 5:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Branches Holistic Health and Wellness Center, Stockton Cottage, 1001 Reynolda Road. A class using isometric and isotonic principles. Fee: $50 a month, or $15 a class. Call 336-723-1011.
Clubs
NATIONAL SCRABBLE ASSOCIATION CLUB #445: 5:30 to 10:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Barnes & Noble Booksellers cafe, 1925 Hampton Inn Court. New players welcome. Free. Call Susan Bertoni at 336-712-1264 or send e-mail to sbertoni@triad.rr.com.
TWIN CITY CRIBBAGE: 6 to 9:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Polo Recreation Center, 1850 Polo Road. Open to players of all skill levels. Affiliated with the American Cribbage Congress. First session is free. Call Danny Bennett at 336-992-3674.
AUDUBON SOCIETY OF FORSYTH COUNTY: 7 p.m., SciWorks, 400 W. Hanes Mill Road. Ferenc Domoki will speak on "Birds of Southeastern Hungary." Free. Call 336-659-2464.
Wine
WHITE-WINE RELEASE PARTY: 7 to 10 p.m., Childress Vineyards, Lexington. Tastings of white varietals, Lowcountry shrimp boil, live music by Bahama Mamas and a visit with Richard Childress. Admission $20. See www.childressvineyards.com.
Gardening
SALAD TASTING: 12:30 to 1:30 p.m., Reynolda Gardens, Reynolda Village. Michael Hastings, food editor of the Journal, and Reynolda Gardens staff will discuss lettuce and specialty greens and present a tasting. Free. Call 336-758-3485.
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 23
Film
RIVERRUN INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL: April 23 through 28, venues in Winston-Salem. See www.riverrunfilm.com.
Music
TANNENBERG ORGAN RECITAL: Noon Wednesdays, Old Salem Visitor Center, 900 Old Salem Road. Free. Call 336-721-7350.
Theater
NEW PLAYS WORKSHOP: Staged readings of new works by local and area playwrights; 8 p.m. April 23 through 26; Koury Hospitality Careers Center, Guilford Technical Community College, Jamestown. Presented by GTCC Theatre. Admission $12, $10 for seniors, $7 for students. Call 336-334-4822, ext. 2496.
RENT: A musical by Jonathan Larson, inspired by Puccini's opera La Boheme; 8 p.m. April 23 and 24, War Memorial Auditorium, Greensboro Coliseum Complex, Greensboro. Presented by Triad's Best of Broadway. Admission $45.50 and $35.50. Call 336-722-6400 or see www.ticketmaster.com.
HENRY THE FOURTH, PARTS 1 & 2: See April 17.
THE TROJAN WOMEN: See April 18.
Fundraisers
SECOND HARVEST FOOD BANK'S EMPTY BOWLS: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Millennium Center, 101 W. Fifth St. Soup prepared and donated by area restaurants, served in take-home pottery bowls handmade by area artists. Proceeds benefit Second Harvest Food Bank of Northwest North Carolina. Admission $25. Call 336-784-5770 or see www.hungernwnc.org.
Health
TAI CHI FOR SELF-HEALING: 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Wednesdays, Blessings, 823 Reynolda Road. Taught by Beverly Isley-Landreth of Three Treasures Tai Chi. Suitable for all fitness levels, including people with physical limitations. Registration recommended. Free. Call 336-659-1599 or see www.blessingsproject.org.
Hiking
PIEDMONT ENVIRONMENTAL CENTER: 6:30 p.m., Piedmont Environmental Center, 1220 Penny Road, High Point. A brisk one-hour walk. Sponsored by Piedmont Hiking and Outing Club. Up to two hikes free; after that annual memberships are $20. Call Johnny Boles at 336-889-0470.
THURSDAY, APRIL 24
Film
RIVERRUN INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL: See April 23.
Music
MERLEFEST: April 24 through 27, Wilkes Community College, Wilkesboro. Starring Doc Watson, Ricky Skaggs and Bruce Hornsby with Kentucky Thunder, Levon Helm & The Midnight Ramble, Rhonda Vincent & The Rage, The Avett Brothers and others. Admission $35-$250. Call 800-343-7857 or see www.merlefest.org.
WAKE FOREST UNIVERSITY SPRING CHORAL CONCERT: 8 p.m., Brendle Recital Hall, Wake Forest University. Free. Call 336-758-5364.
POP MUSIC QUIZ: 9:30 p.m., The Garage, 110 W. Seventh St. A music- and pop-culture-trivia game. Free. Call 336-777-1127 or see www.myspace.com/popmusicquiz.
Theater
HENRY THE FOURTH, PARTS 1 & 2: See April 17.
THE TROJAN WOMEN: See April 18.
NEW PLAYS WORKSHOP: See April 23.
RENT: See April 23.
Dance
SPRING DANCE CONCERTS: 7:30 p.m. April 24 through 26, 2 p.m. April 27, Scales Fine Arts Center, Wake Forest University. Admission $10, $5 for seniors, students and children. Call 336-758-5295.
FRIDAY, APRIL 25
Film
RIVERRUN INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL: See April 23.
Music
MATT WALSH: 7 p.m., Wolf's Lair Restaurant, Black Wolf Vineyards, 283 Vineyard Lane, Dobson. Admission $5. Call 336-374-2532.
JONATHAN McCARTHY: 8 p.m., Mobys Coffee, Summit Square shopping center. Free. Call 336-377-2498.
JOHNNY MATHIS WITH THE CHARLOTTE SYMPHONY: 8 p.m., Ovens Auditorium, Charlotte. Admission $36-$82. Call 336-722-6400 or see www.ticketmaster.com.
MERLEFEST: See April 24.
Theater
FRED GARBO INFLATABLE THEATER CO.: 7:30 p.m., Hayes Performing Arts Center, Blowing Rock. Admission $20, $14 for students. Call 828-295-0112 or see www.HayesCenter.org.
HENRY THE FOURTH, PARTS 1 & 2: See April 17.
THE CEMETERY CLUB: See April 18.
THE TROJAN WOMEN: See April 18.
NEW PLAYS WORKSHOP: See April 23.
Dance
SPRING DANCE CONCERTS: See April 24.
Fundraisers
USED BOOKS AND MEDIA SALE: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. April 25, 10 am. to 5 p.m. April 26, Reynolda Manor Branch Library, 2839 Fairlawn Drive. Sponsored by Friends of Reynolda Manor Library. Proceeds benefit library reading programs and materials-purchase funds. Free. Call Paula Knynenburg at 336-499-0689 or send e-mail to cknynenburg@triad.rr.com.
JUNIOR LEAGUE RUMMAGE SALE: 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. April 25, 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. and 1-2:30 p.m. April 26, Annex and Education buildings, Joel Coliseum. Admission $5 for April 25, $3 and $1 for April 26. See www.jlws.org/?nd=rummage_sale.
Health
GUIDED MEDITATION: 6-7:30 p.m., Sunrise Yoga Studio, Meadowbrook Mall, Clemmons. An introduction to meditation. Admission $14. Call 336-778-1233 or see www.SunriseYoga.net.
Trucks and such
EAST BEND TRUCK, ANTIQUE TRACTOR AND LAWN MOWER PULL: 7 p.m. April 25, 1 p.m. April 26, East Bend Ball Field, N.C. 67, East Bend. Sponsored by the East Bend Ruritan Club. Admission $5, $3 for children ages 6 to 12, free for children younger than 6. Call 336-699-3679.
SATURDAY, APRIL 26
Film
RIVERRUN INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL: See April 23.
Music
WINSTON-SALEM POPS SINGERS: 3 p.m., Bethabara Moravian Church, 2100 Bethabara Road. Afterward, there will be a reception. Free; donations accepted. Call 336-407-8434.
LESLIE GAITHER DUO: 7 p.m., Wolf's Lair Restaurant, Black Wolf Vineyards, 283 Vineyard Lane, Dobson. Admission $5. Call 336-374-2532.
YOUNG COMPOSERS CONCERT: 7:30 p.m., Watson Hall, N.C. School of the Arts. Admission $12, $10 for seniors and students. Call 336-721-1945.
BATTLE OF THE BANDS: 8 p.m., Mobys Coffee, Summit Square shopping center. Free. Call 336-377-2498.
Email
Print
ADVERTISEMENT
N.C. Politics
Federal Politics
Advertisement
