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Jerry Chapman will be performing tonight at Wolf’s Lair Restaurant, adjacent to Black Wolf Vineyards in Dobson.
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Published: June 13, 2008
Updated: 06/12/2008 10:00 pm
TODAY
Music
HARMONY CONCERT SERIES: Noon, Associated Artists of Winston-Salem, 301 W. Fourth St. Guest artists: Kent Dunn and Bill Smith. Free. Call 336-722-0340.
DOWNTOWN JAZZ: 5:30-8:30 p.m. Fridays, Corpening Plaza, First and Liberty streets. Guest artists: Freeport with vocals. Free. Call 336-354-1500.
BLUE RIDGE MUSIC HALL OF FAME INDUCTION CEREMONY: 6 p.m., Walker Center, Wilkes Community College, Wilkesboro. Mike Cross will be the master of ceremonies. Performers to be honored include Earl Scruggs and Wayne Henderson. Tickets including dinner are $75, tickets for the concert and ceremony only are $25. Call 336-838-6260 or see www.WalkerCenterOnline.org.
SUMMER SOUNDS: 6:30-9:30 p.m., Old North State Winery, 308 N. Main St., Mount Airy. Guest artist: Dennis Tolbert. Free. Call 336-789-9463.
MOZART'S LE NOZZE DI FIGARO: 7 p.m., Salem Fine Arts Center, Salem College. Presented by the American Singers' Opera Project. Admission $5, $3 for seniors and children. Call 336-749-5536.
JERRY CHAPMAN: 7 p.m., Wolf's Lair Restaurant, Black Wolf Vineyards, 283 Vineyard Lane, Dobson. Admission $5. Call 336-374-2532.
FRIDAYS AT FAIRGROVE: 7:30 p.m., 224 Cedar Lodge Road, Thomasville. Guest artists: David Holt, AcousticA. Admission $35. Call 336-472-1111.
MUSIC AT MOBYS: 8 p.m., Mobys Coffee Music and More, 619 Deacon Blvd. Guest artist: Sonny Knight. Free. Call 336-293-6513.
BILL KIRCHEN AND HIS TRIO: 8 p.m., Historic Rex Theater, Galax, Va. Admission $10. Call 276-238-8130.
ANNUAL CHARLIE POOLE MUSIC FESTIVAL: Today through Sunday, Eden Fairgrounds, Eden. Contests, concerts, guided tours of Eden, food vendors. For complete information, see www.charlie-poole.com or call 336-623-1043 or 336-627-0375.
Theater
JACK TALES: 10 and 11:30 a.m. today, Wednesday, next Friday and June 25 and 27; Cannon Gardens, Blowing Rock. A selection of Appalachian folk tales presented by the Blowing Rock Stage Company 2008 interns. Free. Call 828-295-9627.
THE IMMIGRANT: A play by Mark Harelik; 8 p.m. today, Saturday and Wednesday through June 21, 2 p.m. Saturday, Sunday, Thursday and June 21 and 22; Hayes Performing Arts Center, Blowing Rock. Presented by Blowing Rock Stage Company. Admission $27 and $26, $14 for students. Call 828-295-9627 or see www.HayesCenter.org.
BLOODY BLACKBEARD: A play by Preston Lane, with original music by Laurelyn Dossett; 7:30 p.m. Sundays and Tuesdays through Thursdays, 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, 2 p.m. Sundays, through July 6; The Pyrle Theater, 232 S. Elm St., Greensboro. Because of fight scenes, the production may not be appropriate for children. Presented by Triad Stage. Admission $10-$42. Call 336-272-0160 or see www.triadstage.org.
Quilts
QUILTING PLEASURES: 10 a.m.-7:30 p.m. today, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, New Hope Presbyterian Church, 2570 Harper Road, Clemmons. Demonstrations, vendors, raffles. Sponsored by Forsyth Piecers & Quilters Guild. Admission $5. Call Jennifer Lane at 336-969-4392 or seewww.forsythquilters.org.
Fundraisers
BIG HOUSE GAINES SCHOLARSHIP FUND GOLF TOURNAMENT: 1 p.m., Salem Glen Golf and Country Club, 1000 Glen Day Drive, Clemmons. A captain's choice tournament sponsored by the Reynolda Rotary Club. The special guest will be Earl "The Pearl" Monroe. For registration information, call Mel Pearce at 336-575-1729 or send e-mail to mpearce002@triad.rr.com.
Comedy
CHARLOTTE SQUAWKS PLEADS THE FIFTH: 8 p.m. today and Saturday, McGlohon Theatre at Spirit Square, Charlotte. Parodies of pop culture, politics, sports and the Queen City. Admission $29.50-$34.50. Call 704-372-1000 or seewww.BlumenthalCenter.org.
ULTIMATE COMIC CHALLENGE: 10 p.m., The Idiot Box, 348 S. Elm St., Greensboro. Admission $8. Call 336-274-2699 or see www.idiotboxers.com.
Festivals
REYNOLDA MANOR ARTS FESTIVAL: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. today and Saturday, Reynolda Manor Shopping Center. Art on view by Phillip Philbeck and 30 other artists, live music, blood mobile and Lions Club dog wash to raise money for seeing-eye dog program. Call 336-724-0904.
GALAX LEAF & STRING FESTIVAL: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. today and Saturday, Grayson and Main streets, Galax, Va. Live old-time and bluegrass music, crafts and food vendors, heritage demonstrations. For ticket information, see www.visitgalax.com.
TEXAS PETE TWIN CITY RIBFEST: 11 a.m. until midnight today and Saturday, 200 N. Cherry St. parking lot. Ribs from nationally known purveyors including Pigfoot, Chicago House of Ribs and Sgt. Oink's, live performances by The Two Man Gentlemen Band, The Everybodyfields and others, children's activities and a marketplace. Admission $6, free for children; $4 advance tickets will be available at area Lowes Foods stores. See www.twincityribfest.com.
Circuses
RINGLING BROS. AND BARNUM & BAILEY: 7 p.m. today and Saturday, 3 p.m. Saturday, 1 p.m. Sunday; Joel Coliseum. Admission $15.50-$36.50. Call 336-725-5635.
Kids
KIDS FRIDAY FUN NIGHT: 6-10 p.m., Greensboro Cultural Center, 200 N. Davie St., Greensboro. Children in grades 2-5 will have storytelling time, mini bowling and arts and crafts. Those in grades 6-12 will have an end-of-school dance. Reservations $5. Call 336-333-7470, ext. 201.
SATURDAY
Film
THE TRIP: 6 p.m., ACE Theatre Complex, N.C. School of the Arts. Part of the OUT at the Movies gay and lesbian film series. Proceeds benefit the Adam Foundation and the School of Filmmaking of the N.C. School of the Arts. Admission $5. Call 336-918-0902.
Music
HILL BILLY DELUXE: 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Childress Vineyards, Lexington. Part of the Music in the Vineyard Series. Free. Visitwww.childressvineyards.com.
SONFEST 2008: 2:30 p.m., Carowinds, Charlotte. Starring Third Day, Switchfoot, Mark Stewart, Hawk Nelson and others. Admission $42.99-$46.99. See www.ticketmaster.com.
SUMMER SOUNDS: 6:30-9:30 p.m., Old North State Winery, 308 N. Main St., Mount Airy. Guest artist: Libby Haynes. Free. Call 336-789-9463.
SUMMER ON TRADE: 7-10 p.m. Sixth and Trade streets. Guest artists: Double Take. Free. Call 336-354-1500.
MAMA SAID: 7 p.m., Wolf's Lair Restaurant, Black Wolf Vineyards, 283 Vineyard Lane, Dobson. Admission $5. Call 336-374-2532.
DON RIGSBY & MIDNIGHT CALL, ALLEN MILLS & LOSTAND FOUND: 7 p.m., Blue Ridge Music Center, Milepost 213, Blue Ridge Parkway, Galax, Va. Admission $10. Call 276-236-5309 or see www.BlueRidgeMusicCenter.org.
TRIAD PRIDE MEN'S CHORUS: 8 p.m., Watson Hall, N.C. School of the Arts. Admission $18, $15 in advance. Call 336-589-6267 or see www.TriadPrideMensChorus.org.
MUSIC AT MOBYS: 8 p.m., Mobys Coffee Music and More, 619 Deacon Blvd. Guest artists: Fighting Instinct. Free. Call 336-293-6513.
NOSTALGIA: 8-10 p.m., Junker's Mill Outdoor Theatre, 105 N. Salisbury St., Mocksville. Admission $10, $8 for seniors, free for children 12 and younger accompanied by an adult. Call 336-909-2263.
Festivals
BOB TIMBERLAKE OPEN HOUSE: 9 a.m.-5 p.m., The Bob Timberlake Gallery, 1714 E. Center St. Ext., Lexington. Live music by Mitch Snow and Robert Spyre, pottery, knives, jewelry, long-rifle making demonstration by Ken Fritts, authors Tim Pegram, Tony Craig and the Rev. Jim Martin, appearance by Bob Timberlake at 1 p.m. Free. Call 336-249-4428.
Nature
SECOND SATURDAY BIRD WALK: 8 a.m., Tanglewood Park, Clemmons. Meet at the main entrance. Sponsored by Audubon Society of Forsyth County. Free. Call 336-659-2464 or 336-768-9151.
CARNIVOROUS PLANT SHOW & SALE: 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Foothills Arts Council, 129 Church St., Elkin. Free. Call 336-835-2025.
History
FRENCH & INDIAN WAR ENCAMPMENT: 10:30 a.m., Historic Bethabara Park, 2147 Bethabara Road. A re-creation of an 18th-century army camp, with demonstrations and lectures. Free. Call 336-924-8191 or seewww.BethabaraPark.org.
AUTHOR CLINT JOHNSON: 1 p.m., Barnes & Noble Booksellers, Friendly Center, Greensboro. Johnson will discuss and sign copies of his new book, Pursuit: The Chase, Capture, Persecution & Surprising Release of Confederate President Jefferson Davis. Free. Call 336-854-4200.
Juneteenth
FATHER AND SON FASHION SHOW: 2 p.m., Anderson Center, Winston-Salem State University. Admission $10. Call 336-788-1665.
Outdoors
PADDLING THE NEW RIVER: Town to Trails will sponsor an 11-mile trip down the New River. Meet at 8 a.m. at Club Haven Shopping Center, Peace Haven Road. Cost is $100. Rental canoes and kayaks available. For more information, see www.towntotrails.com or call 336-407-0516.
A TRIP ON THE YADKIN RIVER: Those renting a canoe should meet at 1 p.m. at the Huntsville access off Shallowford Road. Others should meet at 2 p.m. at the Tanglewood River access. Sponsored by Town to Trails. Fee: $20 a child, free for fathers. Call 336-407-0516.
Cars
SUMMER HOT ROD EXPO: 3-10 p.m., Lee Street parking lot, Greensboro Coliseum Complex, Greensboro. Admission $10, free for children 12 and younger. Call 336-373-7474 or seewww.greensborocoliseum.com.
Wine
WINE AND CIDER, BEER AND MEAD -- OH MY! 11 a.m.-6 pm. Saturday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday. Pairings of food and drink at Chateau Morrisette, Villa Appalaccia, Blacksnake Meadery, AmRhein Wine Cellars, Foggy Ridge Cider and Shooting Creek Farm Brewery. Admission $30. Call 540-593-2865 or seewww.thedogs.com.
VINTAGE WINE-RELEASE PARTY: Noon until 6 p.m., RagApple Lassie Vineyards, 3724 Rockford Road, Boonville. Live music, hayride tours of the vineyard, tastings of 2005 vintage wines. For ticket information, call 336-367-6000.
Kids
PIRATE FAMILY DAY: 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Triad Stage, 232 S. Elm St., Greensboro. Drum lessons, storytelling, eye patches, face painting, drawing lesson with author and illustrator Jim Young, photo opportunities with pirates, preview of the coming production Redbeard's Revenge, or The School for Pirates. Sponsored by Triad Stage and UNCG Theatre. Free. Call 336-274-0067, ext. 216.
SUPPER WITH CLIFFORD THE BIG RED DOG: 6-7:30 p.m., Children's Museum of Winston-Salem, 390 S. Liberty St. In addition to dinner with Clifford, there will be craft activities, story time and a visit from Daniel Edge, a veterinarian. Reservations required. Admission $12, $10 for members. Call 336-723-9111, ext. 211.
SUNDAY
Music
JUBILATION STUDENT CHOIR: 2 p.m., Blue Ridge Music Center, Milepost 213, Blue Ridge Parkway, Galax, Va. Free. Call 276-236-5309 or see www.BlueRidgeMusicCenter.org.
FRED GERMANN AND THE JAZZ Y'ALL STARS: 7:30 p.m., Hayes Performing Arts Center, Blowing Rock. Admission $10. Call 828-295-9627 or seewww.HayesCenter.org.
Father's Day
MO LUCAS FATHER'S DAY COOK-OUT: 3 p.m., Blum Park, 2410 Ivy Ave. Food, beverages and live entertainment. Free. Call 336-997-8661.
Fundraisers
MAKE-A-WISH BENEFIT FESTIVAL: 1-5 p.m., Shallowford Square, Lewisville. Food, entertainment, silent auction, children's activities, raffle. Proceeds benefit the Central and Western North Carolina chapter of the Make-A-Wish Foundation. Admission $10 for adults and high-school students, $5 for children, free for fathers accompanied by theirfamilies and for preschool children. Call 336-403-1964 or seewww.benefitfestival.org.
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