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Published: June 25, 2009
Updated: 06/24/2009 08:35 pm
THURSDAY, JUNE 25
Music
ALIVE AFTER FIVE: 5:30-8:30 p.m. Thursdays, Corpening Plaza, First and Liberty streets. Guest artists: See Peoples, The Mantras; psychedelic rock. 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: Rain Check. Free. See www.BlueRidgeIceCreams.com.
WISHFUL THINKING: 6-9 p.m. at Childress Vineyards, Lexington. Part of the Wine Down Thursdays series. Free. See www.childressvineyards.com.
SINGING IN THE FOOTHILLS: June 25 through 27 at Wilkesboro Raceway Park, Wilkesboro. Southern gospel performances to benefit Ebenezer Christian Children's Home. Beginning at 7 p.m. June 25, the artists will include The McKameys, Brian Free and Assurance, The Greenes, Ivan Parker, and Victoria Huggins; at 7 p.m. June 26, artists include Gold City, The Hoppers, The Inspirations, The Reggie Saddler Family, Down East Boys, and Victoria Huggins; at 5 p.m. June 27, the performers will be Michael Combs, The Talley Trio, Primitive Quartet, The Pfeifers, Karen Peck & New River, Dixie Echoes, Driven Quartet, and Victoria Huggins. Admission ranges from $17 (one night, general admission) to $60 (three nights, reserved seating). For more information, call 866-601-7464 or see www.singinginthefoothills.org.
Theater
TARTUFFE, OR THE HYPOCRITE: An adaptation by Preston Lane of the comedy by Moliere; 7:30 p.m. Sundays and Tuesdays, 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, 2 p.m. Sundays, through June 28; The Pyrle Theater, 232 S. Elm St., Greensboro. Admission $10-$42. Presented by Triad Stage. Call 272-0160 or see www.triadstage.org.
SORDID LIVES: A comedy by Del Shores; 8 p.m. June 25 through 27 and July 1 through 3, 4 p.m. June 27, 2 p.m. June 28; 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.
YOU'RE A GOOD MAN, CHARLIE BROWN: A musical by Clark Gesner, based on Charles Schultz's comic strip, "Peanuts"; 8 p.m. June 25 through 27, 2 p.m. June 28; Kernersville Elementary School, 512 W. Mountain St. Presented by Kernersville Little Theatre. Admission $16, $14 for seniors and students, $8 for children. Call 993-6556.
SHEAR MADNESS: A comedy by Paul Portner; 8 p.m. June 25 through 27; 2 p.m. June 25, 27 and 28; Hayes Performing Arts Center, Blowing Rock. Recommended for ages 13 and older. Presented by Blowing Rock Stage Company, in cooperation with N.C. Blumenthal Performing Arts Center. Admission $26, $14 for seniors and students. Call 828-295-9627 or see www.HayesCenter.org.
CHAPTER TWO: A comedy by Neil Simon; 8 p.m. June 25 through 27; The Broach Theater, 520 S. Elm St., Greensboro. Presented by The Broach Theatre Company. Admission $15-$20. Call 333-2605.
Dance
GEORGIA TAYLOR DANCE CLUB: 1:45-4 p.m June 25 and July 2, 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, 1471 Clemmonsville Road. Fee: $20 for four classes. Call 650-7695.
CEDAR LAKE CONTEMPORARY BALLET: 8 p.m. June 25 through 27, Durham Performing Arts Center, Durham. Part of the 2009 American Dance Festival. Admission $22-$43. Call 919-684-4444 or see www.AmericanDanceFestival.org.
TERPSICORPS THEATRE OF DANCE: 8 p.m. June 25 through 27, Wortham Theatre, 2 S. Pack Place, Asheville. The troupe's new work, "The Recession Blues," will be presented. Admission $30, $25 for seniors and students. A fundraising gala will take place at 7 p.m. June 25. The $75 admission charge includes a backstage tour, show discussion, the performance, champagne, and receptions before and after the show. Proceeds benefit the company. Call 828-257-4530.
Nature
HIKING NORTH CAROLINA'S BLUE RIDGE HERITAGE: 7:30 p.m., Great Outdoor Provision Company, Thruway Shopping Center. Danny Bernstein will give a talk on her latest guidebook, Hiking the Carolina Mountains, and present a slide show of trails ranging from Pilot Mountain State Park to Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Free. Call 727-0906.
Books
DISCUSSION/SIGNING: Business psychologists Timothy Daughtry and Gary Casselman will discuss Executing Strategy: From Boardroom to Frontline at 7 p.m. at Barnes & Noble Booksellers, Friendly Center, Greensboro. Free. Call 854-4200.
FRIDAY, JUNE 26
Music
DOWNTOWN JAZZ: 5:30-8:30 p.m. Fridays, Corpening Plaza, First and Liberty streets. Guest artist: Jackie M. Joyner. Free. Call 354-1500 or see www.dwsp.org.
4th FRIDAY CELEBRATION: 6-9 p.m., Main Street, Elkin. Dancing to live music by 4-Wheel Drive. Shops, galleries and other businesses will be open extended hours. Free. Call 835-9857.
AMERICA: 7 p.m. at Festival Park, 200 N. Davie St., Greensboro. Concert will benefit the Children's Home Society of N.C. Tickets are $25 in advance, $30 at the gate; discounts available for groups of four or more. Visit www.chsnc.org or call 800-632-1400.
STATE ANNUAL SINGING CONVENTION: 7-10 p.m. June 26, 10 a.m.-10 p.m. June 27, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. June 28; The Singing Grove, Benson. Concerts, competitions and a talent search. Guest artists include the Palmetto State Quartet, The Taylors, Fortress, Precious Jewels and The Maples. Free. Call 919-894-4389 or see www.GospelSingingConvention.org.
BILLY SCOTT AND THE PARTY PROPHETS: 7:30 p.m., Blackmon Amphitheatre, Mount Airy. Beach, blues, Motown, retro, funk and oldies. Tickets are $10, or a Surry Arts Council season pass. Call 786-7998 or see www.surryarts.org.
NORTH CAROLINA SYMPHONY: 7:30 p.m., on the lawn at Southern Village, Chapel Hill. Free. See www.ncsymphony.org.
Theater
ALLEGHANY LIVES, 1859-2009: 7 p.m. June 26 and 27, and 2 p.m. June 28 at the Sparta School Auditorium, 450 N. Main St., Sparta. The original, three-act play is being presented by the Alleghany Community Theater to mark the county's sesquicentennial celebration. Call Brad Jenkins at 359-8000.
MOONSHINE & THUNDER: THE JUNIOR JOHNSON STORY: A multimedia production by Karen Reynolds, David Johnson and Mule Ferguson; 8:30 p.m. June 26, 27, 28 and 30; and July 1 through 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
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.
Cars
OLD TOWN CRUISE NIGHT: 5:30 p.m. at Old Town Shopping Center, 3800 Reynolda Road. Car show, with music by "DJ" Chuck Toney. For information, call Reynolda Automart at 922-3500 or 924-9877,
Dogs
PET ADOPTION FAIR AND DOG DAY EVENT: Noon until 2 p.m., Replacements Ltd., 1089 Knox Road, McLeansville. Information on local shelters and rescue groups and an opportunity to meet adoptable pets. Co-sponsored by Pet Sitters International. Free. Call Beth Stultz at 983-7747 or send e-mail to beth@petsit.com.
Kids
DORA THE EXPLORER: Nickelodeon characters Dora and her cousin Diego will greet fans at Tweetsie Railroad, Blowing Rock, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. June 26, 27 and 28. Admission to Tweetsie is $30 for adults, $22 for children 3 through 12, free for children under 3. For more information, see www.tweetsie.com or call 877-893-3874.
THE BEEKEEPER AND THE BEES: A puppet show; 11 a.m. and 1 p.m., Old Salem. Presented by Heritage Puppet Productions. Admission $2, or free with an All-In-One pass. Call 721-7350.
CHILDREN'S MAGIC SHOW: Noon June 26, 4 p.m. July 3, 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, JUNE 27
Film
POSTPONED, NEW DATE TO BE ANNOUNCED - MELLODRAMA: 8 p.m., Carswell Hall, Wake Forest University. A documentary on the Mellotron, the first music sampler. Part of the Revolve Film and Music Festival. Admission $5. See www.revolvefestival.com.
Music
ELVIS GOSPEL: 3 p.m., Griffith Playhouse, 218 Rockford St., Mount Airy. Tribute artist Jimmy W. Johnson will perform with the Crossmen Quartet. Tickets are $28 or $23, with a $5 discount for children 12 and under. Call 800-286-6193 or visit www.surryarts.org.
THE SHUFFLE DOWN: 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: B-String All Stars. Free. Call 354-1500 or see www.dwsp.org.
BRETTAN COX'S ALBUM-RELEASE SHOW: 7-9 p.m., Jomeokee Amphitheatre, Pinnacle. The performers will be Brettan Cox, the Toca Trio and Matt Lawson. Free. Call 970-0581.
PIANIST DARYL DAVIS: 7 p.m., Blue Ridge Music Center, Milepost 213, Blue Ridge Parkway, Galax, Va. Other performers will be Gary Patton and Wayne Henderson and Friends. Admission $10. Call 276-236-5309 or see www.BlueRidgeMusicCenter.org.
NORTH CAROLINA SYMPHONY: 7:30 p.m., Booth Amphitheatre, Cary. The symphony will be joined by aerial flyers, acrobats, contortionists and other performers from troupes including Cirque du Soleil. For ticket information, call 919-733-2750 or see www.ncsymphony.org.
LEAHY: 8 p.m., Farthing Auditorium, Appalachian State University, Boone. First concert 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.
Theater
CHAPTER TWO: A comedy by Neil Simon; 7:30 p.m., Griffith Playhouse, 218 Rockford St., Mount Airy. Presented by the Surry Arts Players. Admission $10, or free with a Surry Arts Council season pass. Call 800-286-6193.
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.
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.
Poetry
MOSOUL POETRY FESTIVAL: 3-7 p.m., Festival Park, 200 N. Davie St., Greensboro. A poetry celebration led by Josephus III, a spoken-word artist. Ten other poets will perform and there will be live music and vendors. Free. See www.josephusiii.com/events.htm.
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.
Photography
BACKYARD PHOTOGRAPHY: Christy Ferguson will lead a basic photo workshop starting at 10 a.m. at the Hanging Rock State Park visitor center, Danbury. Bring a camera. Free. Call 593-8480.
Fundraisers
SILVERFISH FOR THE RIVERS -- 2009 BENEFIT PADDLE: Meet at 9 a.m. at Three Rivers Outfitters, 413 Church St., Eden. A two-hour float on the Smith River sponsored by the Silverfish Paddlers, a group of senior boaters. Proceeds benefit a fund to protect local rivers. Registration is $40 a boat; extra passengers and observers may register for $25. See www.danriver.org.
JONATHAN L. SKINNER MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP TOURNAMENT: 1 p.m., Bermuda Run West golf course, Advance. Player registration is $75 a person. Proceeds benefit The Jonathan L. Skinner Memorial Fund, which awards scholarships to deserving high-school seniors. Call Ike Black at 416-3854 or send e-mail to iblackjr@aol.com.
Kids
CEDAR LAKE CONTEMPORARY 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.
KORNER'S FOLLY FAMILY REVUE PUPPET SHOW: 10:30 a.m. the fourth Saturday, Korner's Folly, 413 S. Main St., Kernersville. After the performance, audience members can make their own sock puppet. Admission $3. Call 996-7922.
SUNDAY, JUNE 28
Music
EVAN OLSEN & DANA: 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Childress Vineyards, Lexington. Part of the Music in the Vineyard Series. Free. See www.childressvineyards.com.
BETHABARA CONCERT BAND: 1:30-4:30 p.m., Historic Bethabara Park, 2147 Bethabara Road. In addition to a program of patriotic music, there will be hay-wagon rides, ice-cream and hot-dog vendors, craft demonstrations, Liberty Pole decoration, Colonial mounted militia demonstration and a magic show. Free. Call 924-8191.
AFRICAN DRUMMING WORKSHOP: 4-5:30 p.m., Golden Flower T'ai Chi Center, 612 N. Trade St. No experience required. Fee: $20, including drum rental. Call 774-3898 or see www.ttmws.com.
SUNDAY SALONS: 4 p.m., River House, 1896 Old Field Creek Road, Grassy Creek. Guest artists: The Ardmores. 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.
BROYHILL CHAMBER ENSEMBLE: 8 p.m. June 28 and July 1, 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.
Dance
BALLROOM DANCE: 4 p.m. the fourth Sunday, West Forsyth YMCA, 1150 S. Peace Haven Road, Clemmons. Lesson at 4 p.m., followed by dancing to recorded music from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Sponsored by USA Dance. Admission $10, $5 for members. Call Hubert or Marcia Barney at 712-8183.
Nature
WILDLIFE REHAB: 1-4 p.m., Visitors Center, Hanging Rock State Park, Danbury. A program on helping injured and orphaned wildlife. Free. Call 593-8480.
MONDAY, JUNE 29
Film
THE BAND'S VISIT: 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
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.
BRADFORD REAVES & RENEE HENRY: 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Childress Vineyards, Lexington. Part of the Music in the Vineyard Series. Free. See www.childressvineyards.com.
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.
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.
H. ART CHAOS: 8 p.m. June 29 through July 1, Reynolds Industries Theater, Duke University, Durham. Part of the 2009 American Dance Festival. Admission $25. Call 919-684-4444 or see www.AmericanDanceFestival.org.
TUESDAY, JUNE 30
Music
SALEM BAND: 8 p.m., on the square at Old Salem. A program of patriotic music. Free. Call Jeff Whitsett at 744-8397 or send e-mail to jwhitsett@jwpepper.com.
FIDDLERS RESTRUNG: 8 p.m., Blackmon Amphitheatre, Mount Airy. Free. Call 800-286-6193 or see www.surryarts.org.
CHARLOTTE SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA POPS: 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.
PETER MURPHY -- SECRET COVER TOUR '09: 8 p.m., The Historic Carolina Theatre, 310 S. Greene St., Greensboro. Admission $24.50-$32.50. Call 333-2605 or see www.CarolinaTheatre.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 House Red, with calling by George Segebade. No partner required. Admission $7, $5 for students. Call 272-3245 or see www.feetretreat.com.
Poetry
THE WORD IS OUT OPEN-MIKE POETRY READINGS: 7-8:30 p.m., Forsyth County Central Library, 660 W. Fifth St. Those who are interested in poetry and the spoken word can read aloud their own or others' works, or just listen. The guest poet will be Tha Truth. The optional theme will be "What is most important to you." Free. Call 703-3050.
Storytelling
2009 STORYTELLERS SERIES: 6 p.m. Tuesdays, Todd General Store, 3866 Railroad Grade Road, Todd. Guest storyteller: John Ashburn. 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.
Kids
LIVING STORYBOOK: 7 p.m., Blackmon Amphitheatre, Mount Airy. Peter Holland will present Tom Sawyer. Free. Call 786-7998 or see www.surryarts.org.
WEDNESDAY, JULY 1
Music
MUSIC IN THE GARDENS -- LISTENING LOCALLY: 7 p.m., Duke Gardens, Duke University, Durham. Guest artists: the Dex Romweber Duo. Admission $10, free for children 12 and younger. Call 919-684-4444 or see www.dukeperformances.org.
THE CRAIG WOOLARD BAND: 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.
STEINWAY PIANO GALA: 8 p.m., Dana Auditorium, Guilford College, Greensboro. Guest artists: pianists James Giles, Yoshikazu Nagai, Gideon Rubin and Peter Takacs. Part of the 2009 Eastern Music Festival. Admission $29 and $23. Call 877-833-6753 or see www.EasternMusicFestival.org.
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.
Kids
THE LEGEND OF BETSY ROSS: A puppet show; 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. July 1, 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.
THURSDAY, JULY 2
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.
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.
Dance
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.
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.
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.
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. 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.
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.
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.
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.
WINSTON-SALEM COMMUNITY BAND: 6:30 p.m., Miller Park, 400 Leisure Lane. A program of patriotic music. Free. Call 727-2505.
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.
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