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The Wilkes Playmakers will present Tom Dooley: a Wilkes County Legend beginning July 5 at Fort Hamby Park in Wilkesboro.
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Published: July 2, 2009
Updated: 07/01/2009 09:00 pm
THURSDAY, JULY 2
Film
ANVIL -- THE STORY OF ANVIL: 7:30 p.m., Carousel Luxury Cinemas, Greensboro. The film will run for one week. Sponsored by Revolve Film and Music Festival. Admission $6. See www.revolvefestival.com.
Music
ALIVE AFTER FIVE: 5:30-8:30 p.m. Thursdays, Corpening Plaza, First and Liberty streets. Guest artists: The Pranksters, a Grateful Dead tribute band. Free. Call 354-1500 or see www.dwsp.org.
EMF FRINGE KICK-OFF PARTY: 6:30 p.m., Natty Greene's Pub & Brewing Co., 345 S. Elm St., Greensboro. Appetizers, door prizes and Live music by Holy Ghost Tent Revival. Free. See www.EasternMusicFestival.org.
MUSIC IN THE COURTYARD 2009: 7 p.m. Thursdays, Stratford Place shopping center, Stratford Road. Guest artist: Rob Massengale. Free. See www.BlueRidgeIceCreams.com.
THE CATALINAS: 7:30 p.m., Blackmon Amphitheatre, Mount Airy. Admission $10, free with a Surry Arts Council season pass. Call 800-286-6193 or see www.surryarts.org.
MELISSA MANCHESTER: 8 p.m., Farthing Auditorium, Appalachian State University, Boone. Part of An Appalachian Summer Festival 2009. Admission $25, $16 for students ages 6-18, $10 for children 5 and younger. Call 828-262-6084 or see www.appsummer.org.
POP MUSIC QUIZ: 9:30 p.m. the first and third Thursdays, The Garage, 110 W. Seventh St. Hosts Tony and Amanda will test participants' knowledge of pop music. Free. Call 336-777-1127.
Theater
SORDID LIVES: A comedy by Del Shores; 8 p.m. July 2, 3 and 10, Winston-Salem Theater Alliance, 1047 Northwest Blvd. Presented by Winston-Salem Theatre Alliance. Recommended for mature audiences. Admission $14, $12 for seniors and students. Call 723-7777 or see www.theatrealliance.org.
MOONSHINE & THUNDER: THE JUNIOR JOHNSON STORY: A multimedia production by Karen Reynolds, David Johnson and Mule Ferguson; 8:30 p.m. July 2 and 3 at The Forest's Edge Amphitheatre in Historic Fort Hamby Park, Wilkesboro. Presented by the Wilkes Playmakers. Tickets are $15. For more information, call 838-7529 or visit www.wilkesplaymakers.com.
Dance
GEORGIA TAYLOR DANCE CLUB: 1:45-4 p.m., Taylor Recreation Center, 1471 Clemmonsville Road. Ballroom-dance lesson at1:45 p.m., followed by dancing to recorded music from 2:15 to 4 p.m. No partner required. Free. Call 712-4165 or 650-7695.
LINE-DANCE CLASS: 6-7 p.m. Thursdays, Taylor Recreation Center, 1417 W. Clemmonsville Road. Brenda Holcomb is the instructor. Fee: $20 for four classes. Call 650-7695.
ASPEN SANTA FE BALLET: 8 p.m. July 2 and 3, 7 p.m. July 4; Durham Performing Arts Center, Durham. Part of the 2009 American Dance Festival. Admission $22-$43. Call 919-684-4444 or see www.AmericanDanceFestival.org.
Clubs
ECKHART TOLLE GROUP: 7-8:30 p.m. the first and third Thursdays, 408 State St., Greensboro. Free; donations accepted. Call Randy Miles at 255-0221 or send e-mail to rmiles2@bellsouth.net.
Women
NETWORKING WOMEN: 11:30 a.m., Big Shotz Tavern, 1480 River Ridge Drive, Clemmons. Leigh Somerville McMillan will discuss her life as a writer and read from her new novel, It All Started with a Dog. For admission information, call 724-5113.
ACCELERATED NETWORKING LUNCHEON: 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., The Speedway Club, 5555 Concord Parkway, Concord. Diane Benson will speak on "See Yourself Rich: How to Create Abundance in Your Life." Admission $35-$55. Call 704-947-8476.
Kids
KIDS FEEDING KIDS: 10 a.m.-8 p.m., Bounce-U Winston-Salem, 5086 Styers Ferry Road; and Bounce-U Greensboro, 615 Dolley Madison Road. Those donating nonperishable food items to Second Harvest Food Bank of Northwest North Carolina will get an hour of supervised play on giant inflatables for $1. For Winston-Salem, call 778-1534; for Greensboro, 299-9797.
FRIDAY, JULY 3
Music
208th ARMY BAND: 6:30 p.m. July 3, Lions Park, 1125 Lions Park Drive, Walnut Cove; 7 p.m. July 4, Central Park, 302 Kirby Road, King. Free. After the July 4th performance, there will be a fireworks display. Call 593-8159 or see www.stokesarts.org.
MIXED EMOTIONS: 6:30-10:30 p.m., Crouse Park, Sparta. Free. See http://ac150.com/calendar.php.
YOUNG ARTISTS SERIES: 8 p.m., Dana Auditorium, Guilford College, Greensboro. Starring EMF student musicians. Part of the 2009 Eastern Music Festival. Admission $25 and $19. Call 877-833-6753 or see www.EasternMusicFestival.org.
HEAVY REBEL WEEKENDER: July 3 through 5, Millennium Center, 101 W. Fifth St. Live music, car and bike show, contests, mud wrestling, burlesque. Guest artists: Koffin Kats, The Chop Tops, Dash Rip Rock, Viva Las Vegas, Jimmy & the Teasers, Kitty King & the Whistlin' Skulls, burlesque queen Miss Mae and others. Admission $35-$90. See www.heavyrebel.net.
Theater
WEDDING OF THE SIAMESE TWINS: A play by Burton Cohen; 7:30 p.m., Blackmon Amphitheatre, Mount Airy. Admission $10, free with a Surry Arts Council season pass. Call 800-286-6193 or see www.surryarts.org.
Dance
WINSTON-SALEM SHAG CLUB: 9 p.m. Fridays, Quality Inn & Suites At Hanes Mall, 2008 S. Hawthorne Road. With a DJ and recorded music. Admission $5, $3 for members. Call 785-1864 or see www.shaglight.com.\
Visual arts
FIRST FRIDAY GALLERY HOP: 7-10 p.m., Sixth and Trade streets. New exhibitions, receptions, art demonstrations and more. Carly Williams and Friends will give a concert beginning at 7 p.m. at the Artists On Liberty Street main stage, 521 N. Liberty St. Free. See www.dadaws.org.
Kids
THE LEGEND OF BETSY ROSS: A puppet show; 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. July 3, 8, 10, 15, 17, 22, 24, 29 and 31; Old Salem. Presented by Heritage Puppet Productions. Admission $2, or free with an All-In-One pass. Call 721-7350.
CHILDREN'S MAGIC SHOW: 4 p.m., Unity Church Of Winston-Salem, 108 Hewes St. Children will perform the tricks they learned at Fun Magic Camp. Free. Call 765-7319 or see www.FunMagicCamp.com.
SATURDAY, JULY 4
Music
CRUIZE CONTROL: 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Childress Vineyards, Lexington. Part of the Music in the Vineyard Series. Free. See www.childressvineyards.com.
208th ARMY BAND: 1 p.m., Blackmon Amphitheatre, Mount Airy. Free. Call 800-286-6193 or see www.surryarts.org.
SUMMMER ON TRADE: 7-10 p.m., Sixth and Trade streets. Guest artists: Old Stone Revue. Salute to veterans will include military displays and VFW Memorial Honor Guard. Free. Call 354-1500 or see www.dwsp.org.
WHITETOP MOUNTAIN BAND, KENTUCKY WILD HORSE: 7 p.m., Blue Ridge Music Center, Milepost 213, Blue Ridge Parkway, Galax, Va. Admission $5. Call 276-236-5309 or see www.BlueRidgeMusicCenter.org.
FESTIVAL ORCHESTRA SERIES: 8 p.m., Dana Auditorium, Guilford College, Greensboro. Guest artist: pianist Peter Serkin. Part of the 2009 Eastern Music Festival. Admission $51 and $41. Call 877-833-6753 or see www.EasternMusicFestival.org.
Dance
LINE-DANCE LESSONS: 5:30-6:30 p.m. Saturdays, Turner's Opry House, 7365 Hollyberry Lane, Tobaccoville. Marie and Larry Crater will be the teachers. Admission $3. Call 983-5352.
Cars
BOWMAN GRAY RACING: 8 p.m. Saturdays, Bowman Gray Stadium, 1250 S. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive. Admission $10, $1 for children, free for children younger than 6. Call 723-1819.
Meditation
TRANSMISSION MEDITATION: 1:30 p.m. Saturdays, 7:30 p.m. Wednesdays, 431 Ivy Glen Drive. Each session will entail an orientation, followed by a group meditation. Free. Call 602-1114 or see www.TransmissionMeditation.org.
Independence Day
AN OLD SALEM FOURTH OF JULY: 9:30 a.m., Old Salem. The day will include period music, a reading of the Declaration of Independence, parlor games and fire-drill demonstrations. Admission is by All-in-One ticket, which is $17, $10 for children ages 6-16. Call 721-7350.
MOUNT AIRY FOURTH OF JULY PARADE: 9:45 a.m., downtown Mount Airy. Call 786-4511.
FOURTH OF JULY IN HISTORIC ELKIN: Children's parade at noon. Festival in Elkin Municipal Park in the afternoon, ending with fireworks at dusk.
INDEPENDENCE DAY IN SPARTA: There will be a parade at 2 p.m. on Main Street. Those who would like to enter a float should call Barbara Lucier at 372-6135. At 5:30 p.m. at Alleghany High School, there will be a tailgate party with music and food vendors. At dusk, there will be a fireworks display at Davis Field behind the high school. All events are free. See http://ac150.com/calendar.php.
UNCLE SAM JAM: 5-9:45 p.m., Oak Hollow Festival Park, 1841 Eastchester Drive, High Point. Live music, food, children's activities, and a fireworks display. Guest artists: Shannon Montgomery, Shaggy Maggie, The Attractions. Admission $10 a car. See www.northstate.net.
FIREWORKS DISPLAY AND EMERGENCY-VEHICLE PARADE: 8:30 p.m., downtown North Wilkesboro. Free. See www.DowntownNorthWilkesboro.com.
INDEPENDENCE DAY FIREWORKS CELEBRATION: Tweetsie Railroad, Blowing Rock. The park will be open 9 a.m.-9 p.m. At 9:30 p.m., there will be a fireworks display comprising more than 200 large-caliber pyrotechnic mortar shells. All-day admission is $30, $22 for ages 3-12. See www.tweetsie.com.
Nature
FIRST SATURDAY OUTING: Meet at 10 a.m. at parking lot of Wall Lumber Co., 104 E. Roosevelt St., Mayodan. A six-mile float on the Mayo and Dan rivers in Rockingham County. Sponsored by the Dan River Basin Association. Free. Call T. Butler at 349-5727 or see www.danriver.org.
Kids
ASPEN SANTA FE BALLET -- A CHILDREN'S MATINEE PERFORMANCE: 1 p.m. Durham Performing Arts Center, Durham. Part of the 2009 American Dance Festival. Admission $14. Call 919-684-4444 or see www.AmericanDanceFestival.org.
SUNDAY, JULY 5
Music
MOTHER BLUES: 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Childress Vineyards, Lexington. Part of the Music in the Vineyard Series. Free. See www.childressvineyards.com.
EASTERN MUSIC FESTIVAL FACULTY CONCERT: 3 p.m., Reynolda House Museum of American Art, 2250 Reynolda Road. Admission $16, $13 for Reynolda House members. Call 758-5150.
EMF YOUNG ARTISTS PIANO RECITAL: 3 p.m., Dana Auditorium, Guilford College, Greensboro. Performing will be student musicians of the 2009 Eastern Music Festival. Admission $10, free for season-ticket holders. Call 877-833-6753 or see www.EasternMusicFestival.org.
SUNDAY SALONS: 4 p.m., River House, 1896 Old Field Creek Road, Grassy Creek. Guest artists: Wayne Henderson and Helen White. Free. At 6 p.m., there will be a four-course chef's choice dinner. The cost is $45. Reservations required. Call 982-2109 or see www.riverhousenc.com.
SOPHIE B. HAWKINS: 6 p.m., Westglow Resort & Spa, 2845 U.S. 221, Blowing Rock. Concert, dinner, cash bar and fireworks display. Part of An Appalachian Summer Festival 2009. Admission $95. Call 828-262-6084 or see www.appsummer.org.
WINSTON-SALEM COMMUNITY BAND: 6:30 p.m., Miller Park, 400 Leisure Lane. A program of patriotic music. Free. Call 727-2505 or 993-2325.
Theater
TOM DOOLEY: A WILKES COUNTY LEGEND: A musical by Karen Reynolds; 8:30 p.m. July 5, 7 through 12 and 14 through 18; The Forest's Edge Amphitheatre, Historic Fort Hamby Park, Wilkesboro. Presented by the Wilkes Playmakers. Tickets are $15. For more information, call 838-7529 or see www.wilkesplaymakers.com.
Kids
FAMILY FIRST WORKSHOP: 2-4 p.m., Reynolda House Museum of American Art, 2250 Reynolda Road. Elementary-school-age children accompanied by an adult will view Reynolds family photographs, and then create their own book to hold summer mementos. Reservations required. Admission $7. Call 336-758-5389.
MONDAY, JULY 6
Film
SPACEBALLS: 7:30 p.m., The Historic Carolina Theatre, 310 S. Greene St., Greensboro. First film in the Annual Summer Film Festival -- New Comedy Classics. Admission $5. Call 333-2605 or see www.CarolinaTheatre.com.
Music
WINSTON-SALEM NEW HORIZON BAND REHEARSALS: 9 and 10 a.m. Mondays, Maple Springs United Methodist Church, 2569 Reynolda Road. The beginners band will meet from 9 to 10 a.m., the more advanced group from 10 a.m. until noon. Call Peter Perret at 407-2110.
DOUG DAVIS: 5:30 p.m., Salem Tavern, Old Salem. Free. Call 748-8585.
OPEN JAM: 6:30-8:30 p.m., Grace Court Park, corner of W. Fourth and Clover streets. Country, folk and bluegrass music for all skill levels. Free. Call 782-8710.
GOLDEN TRIAD CHORUS REHEARSALS: 7-9:30 p.m. Mondays, First Presbyterian Church, 611 Oakhurst St., Kernersville. Four-part a cappella harmony for women ages 16 and older. Call 996-3152 or see www.GoldenTriadChorus.org.
SUMMER BLUES FESTIVAL: 7:30 p.m., Hayes Performing Arts Center, Blowing Rock. Starring The King Bees, Johnny Rawls, Big Ron Hunter. Admission $20, $14 for students. Call 828-295-9627 or see HayesCenter.org.
BROYHILL CHAMBER ENSEMBLE: 8 p.m., Rosen Concert Hall, Appalachian State University, Boone. Part of An Appalachian Summer Festival 2009. Admission $18, $10 for students and children. Call 828-262-6084 or see www.appsummer.org.
MONDAY UNCG CHAMBER SERIES: 8 p.m., Recital Hall, UNC Greensboro. Performing will be guest artists of the 2009 Eastern Music Festival. Admission $20. Call 877-833-67553 or see www.EasternMusicFestival.org.
Dance
SQUARE-DANCE CLASS: 7-9 p.m. Mondays, Walnut Cove Senior Center, 308 Brook St., Walnut Cove. Open to all ages. Admission $5 a couple, or $3 a person. Call 749-6017.
TUESDAY, JULY 7
Film
CLERKS: 7:30 p.m., The Historic Carolina Theatre, 310 S. Greene St., Greensboro. First film in the Annual Summer Film Festival -- Kevin Smith Director Series. Admission $5. Call 333-2605 or see www.CarolinaTheatre.com.
Music
TRIAD HARMONY EXPRESS CHORUS REHEARSALS: 7:30-10 p.m. Tuesdays, First Presbyterian Church, 611 Oakhurst St., Kernersville. Four-part a cappella harmony for males ages 9 and older. Call 774-4044 or see www.THEchorus.com.
TUESDAY CARNEGIE CHAMBER SERIES: 8 p.m., Carnegie Room of Hege Library, Guilford College, Greensboro. Performing will be faculty artists of the 2009 Eastern Music Festival. Admission $25. Call 877-833-6753 or see www.EasternMusicFestival.org.
Dance
CONTRA DANCING: 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Vintage Theatre, 7 Vintage Ave. Lesson at 7:30 p.m. From 8 to 10 p.m., there will be dancing to live music by Adam Hurt and Pals, with calling by Charlie Harvey. No partner required. Admission $7, $5 for students. Call 272-3245 or see www.feetretreat.com.
PILOBOLUS: 8 p.m., Farthing Auditorium, Appalachian State University, Boone. Part of An Appalachian Summer Festival 2009. Admission $25, $16 for students ages 6-18, $10 for children 5 and younger. Call 828-262-6084 or see www.appsummer.org.
Books
AUTHOR D.J. GREGORY: 7 p.m., Barnes & Noble Booksellers, Friendly Center, Greensboro. Gregory will read from and sign copies of his new book, Walking With Friends: An Inspirational Year on the PGA Tour. Free. Call 854-4200.
Storytelling
2009 STORYTELLERS SERIES: 6 p.m. Tuesdays, Todd General Store, 3866 Railroad Grade Road, Todd. Guest storyteller: Rhody Jane Meadows. Free; donations accepted. Call 877-1067.
Clubs
THE TWIN CITY CRIBBAGE CLUB: 6-9 p.m. Tuesdays, Polo Park Recreation Center, 1850 Polo Road. First meeting free, $3 a meeting thereafter. Call 887-9704 or see www.TwinCityCribbageClub.com.
CRIBBAGE CLUB: 6 p.m. Tuesdays, Coffee Connect, 1450 N.C. 66, Kernersville. Open to all skill levels. First meeting free, $3 a week thereafter. Call Brenda Snow at 992-3674 or send e-mail to bsnowNC@triad.rr.com.
Farmers markets
DOWNTOWN FARMERS' MARKET: 9 a.m.1 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays through September, old City Market, Sixth Street. Produce, flowers, crafts, bedding plant, soaps. Call 727-2336.
KRANKIES LOCAL MARKET: 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Tuesdays, Krankies Coffee, 211 E. Third St. Locally produced products including vegetables, fruit, honey and goat cheese. Co-sponsored by Triad Buying Co-op. Call 723-7189 or see www.tbcoop.org.
Teens
TEEN GREEN: 4 p.m., Lewisville Branch Library, 6490 Shallowford Road, Lewisville. A program on treating the environment with respect. Free. Call 703-2940.
Kids
CAROLINA KIDS' CLUB: 9:30 a.m. Tuesdays in July, The Historic Carolina Theatre, 310 S. Greene St., Greensboro. Sing-along, visits with favorite animals from the Natural Science Center, and a film. Today's film will be Kung Fu Panda. Admission $5, $4 for those ages 12 and older. Call 333-2605 or see www.CarolinaTheatre.com.
LIVING STORYBOOK: 7 p.m., Blackmon Amphitheatre, Mount Airy. Peter Holland will present The Wind in the Willows. Free. Call 786-7998 or see www.surryarts.org.
WEDNESDAY, JULY 8
Film
BLOOD SIMPLE: 7:30 p.m., The Historic Carolina Theatre, 310 S. Greene St., Greensboro. First film in the Annual Summer Film Festival -- Coen Brothers Director Series. Admission $5. Call 333-2605 or see www.CarolinaTheatre.com.
Music
CONCERT ORGAN SPECTACULAR: 8 p.m., First Presbyterian Church, 617 N. Elm St., Greensboro. Guest artists: organists John Alexander, Susan Bates, Andre Lash. Part of the 2009 Eastern Music Festival. Admission $25. Call 877-833-6753 or see www.EasternMusicFestival.org.
ANNUAL GATHERING OF RESONATEURS: July 8 through 11, Holiday Inn Express, 1700 Winkler St., Wilkesboro. A celebration of the dobro, with jam sessions, concerts, workshops, prizes, and more. See www.resonateur.com.
Dance
LINE-DANCE CLASS: 7-8 p.m. Wednesdays, Robbins Recreation Center, downtown Lexington. Brenda Holcomb is the instructor. Fee: $20 for four classes. Call 248-3960.
THURSDAY, JULY 9
Film
DAZED AND CONFUSED: 7:30 p.m., The Historic Carolina Theatre, 310 S. Greene St., Greensboro. First film in the Annual Summer Film Festival -- Cult Classics. Admission $5. Call 333-2605 or see www.CarolinaTheatre.com.
THE UNDERGROUND ORCHESTRA: 8 p.m., Dragonfly Theater & Pub, Appalachian State University, Boone. Part of An Appalachian Summer Festival 2009. Admission $10, $8 for students ages 6-18, $5 for children 5 and younger. Call 828-262-6084 or see www.appsummer.org.
Music
ALIVE AFTER FIVE: 5:30-8:30 p.m. Thursdays, Corpening Plaza, First and Liberty streets. Guest artists: The Plaids. Free. Call 354-1500 or see www.dwsp.org.
MUSIC IN THE COURTYARD 2009: 7 p.m. Thursdays, Stratford Place shopping center, Stratford Road. Guest artists: Martha & The Moodswingers. Free. See www.BlueRidgeIceCreams.com.
BETHABARA PARK CONCERT BAND AND DANCE COMBO: 6-8:30 p.m., Historic Bethabara Park, 2147 Bethabara Road. With ice-cream and hot-dog vendors and hay-wagon rides. Free. Call 924-8191.
THE CHRIS HICKS BAND: 8 p.m., Triad Stage, 232 S. Elm St., Part of the EMG Fringe Series. Admission $22. Call 272-0160 or see www.EasternMusicFestival.org.
YOUNG ARTISTS SERIES: 8 p.m., Dana Auditorium, Guilford College, Greensboro. Starring EMF student musicians. Part of the 2009 Eastern Music Festival. Admission $25 and $19. Call 877-833-6753 or see www.EasternMusicFestival.org.
Dance
GEORGIA TAYLOR DANCE CLUB: 7:30 to 10 p.m., Taylor Recreation Center, 1471 Clemmonsville Road. Dancing to recorded music. Admission $2, free for members. Call 712-4165 or 650-7695.
AMERICAN DANCE FESTIVAL GALA 2009: 6 p.m., Durham Performing Arts Center, Durham. A performance by Pilobolus and a catered dinner to benefit the ADF Scholarship Fund. Reservations required. Tickets are $100. Call 919-684-4444 or see www.AmericanDanceFestival.org.
PILOBOLUS: 8 p.m. July 9 and 11, Durham Performing Arts Center, Durham. Part of the 2009 American Dance Festival. Admission $22-$43. Call 919-684-4444 or see www.AmericanDanceFestival.org.
Books
AUTHOR BRIAN RAY: 7 p.m., Barnes & Noble Booksellers, Friendly Center, Greensboro. Ray will read from and sign copies of his debut novel, Through the Pale Door. Free. Call 854-4200.
FRIDAY, JULY 10
Film
PATAGONIA'S WILD AND SCENIC ENVIRONMENTAL FILM FESTIVAL: 8 p.m., Farthing Auditorium, Appalachian State University, Boone. A showing of 11 short films. Part of An Appalachian Summer Festival 2009. Admission $10, $8 for students ages 6-18, $5 for children 5 and younger. Call 828-262-6084 or see www.appsummer.org.
Music
MUSICFEST ‘N SUGAR GROVE: 2 p.m. July 10, 9 a.m. July 11, Historic Cove Creek High School, Sugar Grove. Guest artists: Doc Watson, Carolina Chocolate Drops, Kruger Brothers, Steep Canyon Rangers and others. Admission $20-$55. Call 828-297-2200 or see www.covecreek.net.
DOWNTOWN JAZZ: 5:30-8:30 p.m. Fridays, Corpening Plaza, First and Liberty streets. Guest artists: Four 80 East. Free. Call 354-1500 or see www.dwsp.org.
NORTH TOWER: 7:30 p.m., Blackmon Amphitheatre, Mount Airy. Admission $10, free with a Surry Arts Council season pass. Call 786-7998 or see www.surryarts.org.
ORGANIST EDIE JOHNSON: 7:30 p.m., West Market Street United Methodist Church, 302 W. Market St., Greensboro. Free. Call 275-4587.
YOUNG ARTISTS SERIES: 8 p.m., Dana Auditorium, Guilford College, Greensboro. Starring EMF student musicians, with guest artist cellist Neal Cary. Part of the 2009 Eastern Music Festival. Admission $25 and $19. Call 877-833-6753 or see www.EasternMusicFestival.org.
Books
AUTHOR ED SOUTHERN: 2 p.m., McIntyre's Fine Books, Fearrington Village, Pittsboro. Southern will read from and sign copies of his collection of essays, Sports In The Carolinas: From Death Valley to Tobacco Road. Free. Call 919-542-3030.
American Indians
STRONG SUN POW WOW: Noon July 10, 10:30 a.m.-7 p.m. July 11, noon until 5:30 p.m. July 12; Historic Bethabara Park, 2147 Bethabara Road. Dancers, drumming, traditional food and crafts, information on American Indians in the Yadkin River area. Admission by donation. Call 816-7747 or see www.neetribe.org/pow.html.
Kids
FAMILY FRIDAYS: 4-8 p.m., SciWorks, 400 W. Hanes Mill Road. Exhibitions including "African Odyssey -- The Art, Culture, and Science of Living," planetarium shows, and an environmental park with wild and barnyard animals. Admission for ages 2 and older will be $2. Call 767-6730.
SATURDAY, JULY 11
Music
ROB MASSENGALE TRIO: 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Childress Vineyards, Lexington. Part of the Music in the Vineyard Series. Free. See www.childressvineyards.com.
SUMMMER ON TRADE: 7-10 p.m., Sixth and Trade streets. Guest artists: Rubberband. Free. Call 354-1500 or see www.dwsp.org.
R&B NIGHT: 7-11 p.m., Junker's Mill Outdoor Theater, 107 Salisbury St., Mocksville. Starring Blue Deville and Tin Can Alley. Admission $10, $8 for seniors, free for children ages 12 and younger. Call 909-2263.
BLUES FESTIVAL: 7 p.m., Blue Ridge Music Center, Milepost 213, Blue Ridge Parkway, Galax, Va. Starring Phil Wiggins, Rick Franklin & Nat Reese, and the Buck Mountain Band. Admission $10. Call 276-236-5309 or see www.BlueRidgeMusicCenter.org.
BUCKWHEAT ZYDECO: 8 p.m., Farthing Auditorium, Appalachian State University, Boone. Part of An Appalachian Summer Festival 2009. Admission $25, $16 for students ages 6-18, $10 for children 5 and younger. Call 828-262-6084 or see www.appsummer.org.
FESTIVAL ORCHESTRA SERIES: 8 p.m., Dana Auditorium, Guilford College, Greensboro. Guest artist: violinist Sarah Chang. Part of the 2009 Eastern Music Festival. Admission $55 and $45. Call 877-833-6753 or see www.EasternMusicFestival.org.
Theater
BLOOD DONE SIGN MY NAME: A one-man adaptation of Tim Tyson's memoir; 7 p.m. July 11, 2 p.m. July 12, The Barn at Fearrington Village, Pittsboro. Starring Mike Wiley, who will be available after the performances to answer questions and greet audience members. Admission $12, $6 for students. Call 919-542-3030.
SHILOH: A drama by Shelby Foote; 7:30 p.m., Blackmon Amphitheatre, Mount Airy. Presented by the Surry Arts Players. Admission $10, free with a Surry Arts Council season pass. Call 786-7998 or see www.surryarts.org.
Dance
MAYBERRY BALLROOM & BEACH DANCE: 7-10:30 p.m., Pro Health Fitness Center, 280 North Point Blvd. Mount Airy. Lesson at 7 p.m., followed by ballroom and shag dancing to recorded music from 7:45 to 10:30 p.m. Those attending are asked to bring a snack. Casual dress. Sponsored by the Carolina Heartland chapter of USA Dance. Admission $8, $5 for members, $3 for students. Call 374-2712.
Books
THE REV. MANSEL PHILIP McCLEAVE: 11 a.m., McIntyre's Fine Books, Fearrington Village, Pittsboro. McCleave will read from and sign copies of his book, Hunger Pains In Our Heads: A Behind The Scenes Look at The Origin of the Sit-In Movement. Free. Call 919-542-3030.
AUTHOR LEIGH SOMERVILLE McMILLAN: 11 a.m., downtown Hendersonville. McMillan will read from and sign copies of her new book, It All Started with a Dog, as part of the Do Tell Storyfest. Free. Call 828-388-0247 or see www.dotellfestival.org.
Festivals
BAYOU BASH IN THE BOG: 5-9 p.m., The Bog Garden, Hobbs and Starmount Forest roads, Greensboro. Live music by the Swamp Cats; musical storytelling by Bump and Logi, Fred Motely and Jubal Creech; creepie-crawlies from the Natural Science Center; fire dancers; food and more. Free. Call 373-2199.
Cars
CRUISE-IN: 4-8 p.m., downtown North Wilkesboro. In addition to cars on display, there will be live entertainment, a DJ, and door prizes. Free. See www.DowntownNorthWilkesboro.com.
Kids
BANANA BEACH PARTY USA: 10:30 a.m., Triad Stage, 232 S. Elm St., Greensboro. Starring Shana Banana. Part of the 2009 Eastern Music Festival. Admission $10, $6 for children. Call 877-833-6753 or see www.EasternMusicFestival.org.
SCIWORKS 2nd SATURDAY SCIENCE: 1 and 2 p.m., SciWorks, 400 W. Hanes Mill Road. Capt. Mike Lucas, a Solar System Ambassador with NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory, will give a presentation on astronomy. For ticket information, call 767-6730.
PILOBOLUS -- A CHILDREN'S MATINEE PERFORMANCE: 1 p.m. Durham Performing Arts Center, Durham. Part of the 2009 American Dance Festival. Admission $14. Call 919-684-4444 or see www.AmericanDanceFestival.org.
SUNDAY, JULY 12
Music
JAZZ TRACK: 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Childress Vineyards, Lexington. Part of the Music in the Vineyard Series. Free. See www.childressvineyards.com.
MOUNTAIN MUSIC JAMMING: 2-5 p.m., Traditions Pottery, 4443 Bolick Road, Lenoir. Mountain music, gospel, bluegrass jam sessions. Cloggers welcome. Free. Call 828-295-5099.
SHALLOWFORD SERIES: 3 p.m., Shallowford Presbyterian Church, 1200 Lewisville-Clemmons Road, Lewisville. Pianist Ivan Seng will perform. Afterward, there will be a reception. Free. Call 766-3178.
EMF YOUNG ARTISTS PIANO RECITAL: 3 p.m., Dana Auditorium, Guilford College, Greensboro. Performing will be student musicians of the 2009 Eastern Music Festival. Admission $10, free for season-ticket holders. Call 877-833-6753 or see www.EasternMusicFestival.org.
NORTHWEST BOYCHOIR: 5 p.m., First Presbyterian Church, 617 N. Elm St., Greensboro. Part of the 2009 Eastern Music Festival. Admission $10, $6 for seniors, free for season-ticket holders. Call 877-833-6753 or see www.EasternMusicFestival.org.
VIOLINIST SARAH CHANG, WITH THE EASTERN FESTIVAL ORCHESTRA: 8 p.m., Farthing Auditorium, Appalachian State University, Boone. Part of An Appalachian Summer Festival 2009. Admission $25, $16 for students ages 6-18, $10 for children 5 and younger. Call 828-262-6084 or see www.appsummer.org.
History
GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY OF ROCKINGHAM AND STOKES COUNTIES: 2:30-4 p.m., Danbury Public Library, 1104 Main St., Danbury. As part of the meeting, Tom Perry will give a talk on "Stoneman's Raid." Free. Send e-mail to vickiwebster66@earthlink.net.
RESERVATIONS REQUIRED
TRIAD PARK NATURE EXPLORERS: 9-11 a.m. July 15, 22 and 29, Triad Park, Kernersville. Hikes, crafts and other activities for children ages 7-10. Programs will cover topics including butterflies, flowers, wildlife of the forest, snakes and fish. Fee: $20. The registration deadline is July 8. Call Paulette Dodson at 996-1409.
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