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Published: November 5, 2009
Updated: 11/04/2009 05:55 pm
THURSDAY, NOV. 5
Music
SCOTT AINSLIE: 7 p.m., Advanced Technologies Building, Rockingham Community College, Wentworth. Free. Call 342-4261, ext. 2155 or see www.cattailmusic.com.
Theater
SONNETS FOR AN OLD CENTURY: Monologues by Jose Rivera; 7:30 p.m. Nov. 5 through 7, 2 p.m. Nov. 8; Scales Fine Arts Center, Wake Forest University. Presented by WFU Theatre. Admission $12, $10 for seniors, $5 for students. Call 758-5295.
OLEANNA: A drama by David Mamet; 7:30 p.m. Sundays and Tuesdays through Thursdays, 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, 2 p.m. Sundays, through Nov. 8; The Pyrle Theater, 232 S. Elm St., Greensboro. Admission $10-$42. Presented by Triad Stage. Call 272-0160 or see www.triadstage.org.
VINEGAR TOM: A drama by Caryl Churchill; 8 p.m. Nov. 5 through 7, 2 p.m. Nov. 7 and 8; Performance Place, UNC School of the Arts. Presented by Studio 3. Admission $12, $10 for seniors and students. Call 721-1945.
FENCES: A drama by August Wilson; 8 p.m. Nov. 5 through 7, 2 p.m. Nov. 7; Performance Place, UNC School of the Arts. Presented by Studios 3 and 4. Admission $12, $10 for seniors and students. Call 721-1945.
Dance
GEORGIA TAYLOR DANCE CLUB: 2-4 p.m. Nov. 5 and 12, Taylor Recreation Center, 1471 Clemmonsville Road. Dancing to recorded music. No partner required. Free. Call 712-4165 or 650-7695.
LINE-DANCE CLASS: 6-7 p.m. Thursdays, Taylor Recreation Center, 1471 W. Clemmonsville Road. Brenda Holcomb is the instructor. Fee: $20 for four classes. Call 650-7695.
Poetry
IRISH POETS EILEAN NICHUILLEANAIN AND PAULA MEEHAN: 7 p.m., Annenberg Forum, Carswell Hall, Wake Forest University. They will read from their new collections; NiChuilleanain from Selected Poems, Meehan from Painting Rain. Afterward, there will be a reception. Free. Call 758-5448.
Mazes
ALPHA ACRES MAIZE MAZE: 10 a.m. until dusk Mondays through Saturdays through Nov. 14; Lone Hickory Road, Yadkinville. A seven-acre maize maze on the theme of "God Bless America." In addition, there will be hayrides, a pumpkin patch, concessions, a cow train, and more. Sponsored by and proceeds benefit Winston-Salem Rescue Mission. Admission $6, $4 for children ages 3-12, free for children 2 and younger. Call 463-5155 or see www.wsrescue.org.
Kids
STORYTIME: 10:30 a.m. Thursdays, Jonesville Public Library, 150 W. Main St., Jonesville. Stories, music, games and more for children up to 5 years old. Free. Call 835-7604.
Health
LUNCHEON WITH ELIZABETH EDWARDS: 12:30 p.m., Embassy Suites Hotel, 460 N. Cherry St. Edwards, a senior fellow at the Center for American Progress, will discuss health disparity in breast cancer. Part of "Faces of a Healthy Future: National Conference to End Health Disparities II. Admission $50. See www.facesofahealthyfuture.com.
AWARDS GALA WITH CORNEL WEST: 6:30 p.m., Embassy Suites Hotel, 460 N. Cherry St. West, an author and influential thinker, will present awards for efforts related to eliminating disparities in health care. Part of "Faces of a Healthy Future: National Conference to End Health Disparities II. Admission $85. See www.facesofahealthyfuture.com.
FRIDAY, NOV. 6
Music
FLETCHER OPERA INSTITUTE: 7:30 p.m., deMille Theatre, UNC School of the Arts. Opera scenes will be presented. Free. Call 721-1945.
GARNET ROGERS: 8 p.m., Blessings, 823 Reynolda Road. Presented by Fiddle & Bow. Admission $20. Call 724-9393 or see www.fiddleandbow.org.
LITTLE RIVER BAND: 8 p.m., High Point Theatre, 220 E. Commerce Ave., High Point. Admission $35 and $30. Call 887-3001 or see www.HighPointTheatre.com.
AMERICAN REVIVAL: 8 p.m., The Historic Carolina Theatre, 310 S. Greene St., Greensboro. Starring The Dixie Bee-Liners, Sierra Hull, and Uncle Earl. Admission $24.50, $22.50 for seniors, military personnel, and students. Call 333-2605 or see www.carolinatheatre.com.
RUSS BARENBERG: 8 p.m., Mack and Mack, 220 S. Elm St., Greensboro. Presented by Triad Acoustic Stage. Admission $20. Call 643-8643 or send e-mail to info@triadacousticstage.com.
Theater
THE GIN GAME: A play by D.L. Coburn; 7:30 p.m. Nov. 6 and 7, 3 p.m. Nov. 8; Griffith Playhouse, 218 Rockford St., Mount Airy. Recommended for mature audiences. Presented by the Surry Arts Players. Admission $10. Call 786-7998 or see www.surryarts.org.
THE LION IN WINTER: A drama by James Goldman; 8 p.m. Nov. 6, 7, 13, 14, 20 and 21, 3 p.m. Nov. 8, 15 and 22; Stained Glass Playhouse, 4401 Indiana Ave. Presented by Stained Glass Playhouse. Admission $12, $10 for seniors and students. Call 499-1010.
SMOKE ON THE MOUNTAIN: A musical conceived by Alan Bailey and written by Connie Ray; 8 p.m. Nov. 6 through 8, 12 through 14, and 19 through 22, 2 p.m. Nov. 8, 15 and 22; The Arts Council Theatre, 610 Coliseum Drive. Presented by Twin City Stage. Admission $22, $20 for seniors, $18 for students. Call 725-4001 or see www.TwinCityStage.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.
Books
AUTHOR KIM UNDERWOOD AND ILLUSTRATOR GARNET GOLDMAN: 7 p.m., Chelsee's Coffee Shop & More, 533 N. Trade St. Underwood and Goldman will sign copies of their new book, The Wonderful World of Sparkle Girl & Doobins. Free. Call 703-1503.
Fundraisers
PAWS IN THE CITY: 6:30 p.m., Millennium Center, 101 W. Fifth St. Live music by 12M Case, silent auction, diamond drop, beer, wine, heavy hors d'oeuvres, DJ Nick Peluso. Sponsored by Fur-Ever Friends of NC. Proceeds benefit the group's fund for sick and injured animals. Admission $40, $35 in advance. Call 659-4927 or see www.fureverfriendsnc.org.
Bingo
FRIDAY BINGO: 5 p.m., American Legion Post 87, 409 W. High Ave., High Point. Registration is $15. Call 247-3932.
Christmas CHRISTMAS AT BILTMORE: Nov. 6 through Jan. 2, Biltmore Estate, Asheville. Seasonal music, wine tastings, tours, 100 decorated Christmas trees, evening activities. For ticket information, call 800-411-3812 or see www.biltmore .com.
Visual arts
FIRST FRIDAY GALLERY HOP: 7-10 p.m., Sixth and Trade streets. Receptions for exhibitions, entertainment and shops and studios open late. Free. Call 734-1864 or see www.dadaws.org.
Shopping
HOLIDAY MARKET: 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Nov. 6, 9 a.m.-8 p.m. Nov. 7, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Nov. 8; Special Events Center, Greensboro Coliseum Complex, Greensboro. Costume jewelry, clothing, holiday decorations, specialty foods, wine samples, and more. Admission $7, $1 for ages 6-12, free for children 5 and younger. See www.gilmoreshows.com/holiday_market.shtml.
Kids
CLIFFORD JAMMY JAM SLEEPOVER: 7 p.m. Nov. 6 to 8 a.m. Nov. 7, Children's Museum of Winston-Salem, 390 S. Liberty St. A slumber party with games, dancing, and activities such as making tiny tie-dye pajamas. A snack and breakfast will be served. For ages 3 and older. Reservations required by Nov. 3. Admission $40, $30 for members, $10 for adults. Call 723-9111 or see www.childrensmuseumofws.org.
SATURDAY, NOV. 7
Music
WINSTON-SALEM STATE UNIVERSITY CHOIR: 3 p.m., Historic St. Philips Church, 911 S. Church St. Free.
SOUL & BLUES EXTRAVAGANZA: 7 p.m., Anderson Conference Center, Winston-Salem State University. Starring Roy Roberts, Barbara Carr and Tony Drake. Admission $25, $20 in advance. Call 750-3220.
VIOLINIST KEVIN LAWRENCE AND PIANIST ALLISON GAGNON: 7:30 p.m., Watson Hall, UNC School of the Arts. Admission $12, $10 for seniors and students. Call 721-1945.
LOU REID & CAROLINA: 7:30 p.m., Downtown Cinema Theatre, 142 N. Main St., Mount Airy. Admission $12. Call 786-7998 or see www.loureidandcarolina.com.
Theater
THE SPENCERS -- THEATRE OF ILLUSION: 8 p.m., High Point Theatre, 220 E. Commerce Ave., High Point. Admission $20 and $15. Call 887-3001 or see www.HighPointTheatre.com.
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.
OLD-TIME DANCE: 7 p.m. the first Saturday, Old-Time Music Hall, downtown Mount Airy. With live music by the Slate Mountain Ramblers. Admission $5. Call 786-7998.
SIDELONG DANCE CO.: 8 p.m. Nov. 7, 2 p.m. Nov. 8, The Enrichment Center, 1006 S. Marshall St. Admission $10, $5 for students. Call 722-5922 or see www.sidelongdance.org.
Books
AUTHOR JULIA TAYLOR EBEL: 2-4 p.m., Barnes & Noble Booksellers, 1925 Hampton Inn Court. Ebel will discuss and sign copies of her books, which include The Picture Man and Jack Tales and Mountain Yarns: As Told by Orville Hicks. She will be joined by illustrators Idalia Canter and Sherry Jenkins Jensen. Free. Call 774-0800.
Cars
THOMASVILLE LIONS CLUB VEHICLE EXTRAVAGANZA: 9 a.m.-2 p.m., downtown Thomasville. Open to cars, trucks, motorcycles and tractors. Proceeds benefit community programs for the blind and deaf. Canned foods will be accepted by Cooperative Community Ministries. Vehicle-entry fee: $20. Call 687-3661 or send e-mail to lionscarshow09@yahoo.com.
Festivals
COLFAX PERSIMMON FESTIVAL: 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Stafford Farm, 558 N. Bunker Hill Road, Colfax. Persimmon products for sale, food vendors, live music, arts and crafts vendors, a Civil War encampment, displays of antique farm machinery, cars and trucks. Free; $5 parking charge. See www.ColfaxPersimmonFest.com.
RENAISSANCE FESTIVAL & ARTISAN MARKETPLACE: 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays through Nov. 22, Poplar Tent Road, Huntersville. A 22-acre site in the style of 16th-century European village, with music, dance and comedy on 10 stages, more than 500 costumed characters, jousting tournaments, food, games. Admission $18, $17 for seniors, $7 for children 5 to 12, free for children 4 and younger. Tickets available at Harris Teeter stores, or at www.royalfaires.com/carolina. Call 877-896-5544.
GEORGE HARRISON FESTIVAL: 11 a.m.-6 p.m., Hare Krishna Temple grounds, 1283 Prabhupada Road, Sandy Ridge. Gurudas, a friend of Harrison's will give a talk. There will be live music, yoga classes, mantra meditation, a vegetarian dinner and a sing-along. Admission $20. Call 871-9606 or see www.NCGeorgeFest.com.
NATIVE AMERICAN CULTURAL FESTIVAL: 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Greensboro Cultural Center and Festival Park, 200 N. Davie St., Greensboro. A celebration in honor of Indian Heritage Month in North Carolina, with drumming, dancing, storytelling, crafts, children's activities, vendors. Guest artists: The Aztec Dancers of Mexico City and Daniel Tramper, an Eastern Band Cherokee dancer. Free. Call 373-2044 or see www.city-arts.org.
Veterans Day
VETERANS DAY PARADE: 10 a.m., downtown Winston-Salem. Parade along Fourth Street, with more than 60 floats and marching units and 10 high-school bands. There will be a tribute ceremony at American Legion Post 55 at 111 Miller St, which will include remarks by Grand Marshall Larry Starling, a Vietnam War combat veteran. Free. Call Ernie Kelly at 918-0775 or send e-mail to ejkelly@triad.rr.com.
Dogs
RURAL HILL SHEEP DOG TRIALS: 8 a.m. Nov. 7 and 8, Rural Hill Center of Scottish Heritage, 4431 Neck Road, Huntersville. An official event of the U.S. Border Collies Handlers Association, with more than 100 dogs competing. There will also be inflatables, hayrides, an antique-tractors display, cornfield maze, and other activities. Proceeds benefit preservation and programs at Rural Hill. Admission $10, $7 for ages children 5-12, free for children 4 and younger. See www.ruralhill.net.
FURNITURE CITY KENNEL CLUB SHOW: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Nov. 7, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Nov. 8; Special Events Center, Greensboro Coliseum Complex, Greensboro. Free. Call 373-7474 or see www.GreensboroColiseum.com.
Nature
FIRST SATURDAY OUTING: Leaving at 10 a.m. from the Hanging Rock State Park canoe access off Flinchum Road. The group will take a five-mile scenic float from Hanging Rock to Moratock Park in Danbury. Sponsored by the Dan River Basin Association. Free. Call Charlie Williams at 337-8843 or send e-mail to chawilliams59@yahoo.com.
Fundraisers
SOUTHERN HERITAGE POTTERY & FOLK ART SHOW AND SALE: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Nov. 7 at the Girl Scout Learning Center, 1203 Frances Daily Court in Colfax. More than 20 artists from the Carolinas and Georgia, including Sandy Cole, Leanne Pizio, Winton and Rosa Eugene, and Gary Blackburn, will show their works. There will also be a silent auction of pieces donated by the exhibitors. Proceeds will benefit the Girl Scouts. Admission is free. For more information, call Marcy Brown at 769-2206 or send e-mail to megmich@triad.rr.com.
HOPE LUNG CANCER 5K AND FUN RUN: 7:30 a.m., Shelter #4, Tanglewood Park, Clemmons. Sponsored by Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center, and Forsyth Regional Cancer Center. See www.active.com.
YARD SALE: 8 a.m. until noon, Kernersville Middle School bus parking lot, 110 Brown Road, Kernersville. Fifty vendors. Proceeds will be used to pay for field trips. Call Jeff Shu, 996-5566.
MERCY 5K: 8:30 a.m., Salem Lake greenway. Race and one-mile fun run/walk, children's area. Sponsored by Our Lady of Mercy Knights of Columbus. Proceeds benefit Crisis Control Ministry's free pharmacy. Registration is $20, $17 in advance. See www.active.com or www.crisiscontrol.org.
CHOCOLATE FESTIVAL: 9 a.m., Baptist Children's Homes of North Carolina -- Mills Home campus, Thomasville. There will be an arts and crafts bazaar from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., which will include a Chocoholic Shop. Admission is free. At 6 p.m., there will be an all-you-can-eat buffet showcasing specialty chocolate entrees. Reservations required. Admission by donation. Proceeds benefit Baptist Children's Homes. Call Carolyn Adams at 906-3398 or Shirley Setliff at 225-6210.
COMMUNITY CARE FAIR: 10 a.m.-2 p.m., High Point Bank Operations Center, 1300 E. Hartley Drive, High Point. About 35 area nonprofit groups will be selling home décor, art, jewelry, pottery and other items. There will also be door prizes, a café, and information booths on pet adoption and volunteer opportunities. Free. Call 881-3400.
Lectures
PEOPLE OF FAITH AGAINST THE DEATH PENALTY: 6 p.m., Temple Emanuel, 1129 Jefferson Road, Greensboro. The keynote speakers will be Jennifer Thompson-Cannino and Ronald Cotton, whose memoir, Picking Cotton, was a New York Times best-seller. For ticket information, see www.pfadp.org or call Kristen Smith at 933-7567.
Kids
SCOUT DAY: 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Old Salem. A look at building and designing with clay. Scouts will have opportunities to earn badges. There will be activities for non-Scouts, as well. Preregistration required for Scout groups. Call 800-441-5305 or see www.oldsalem.org.
SUNDAY, NOV. 8
Music
TRAVELER'S GUIDE TO THE GUITAR: 4 p.m., First Christian Church, 2320 Country Club Road. Guitar students of Joseph Pecoraro at the UNC School of the Arts will perform guitar music from around the world. Free. Call 722-2714.
Fundraisers
GOURMET BENEFIT AND CONCERT: 4 p.m., River House Country Inn and Restaurant, 1896 Old Field Creek Road, Grassy Creek. A concert by Wayne Henderson, Helen White and students in the Junior Appalachian Musicians program, followed by a four-course dinner and a documentary on Wayne Henderson. Proceeds benefit JAM. Reservations required. Admission $45, $15 for the concert and hors d'oeuvres only. Call 982-9182 or see www.riverhousenc.com.
Kids
CULTURES UP CLOSE -- JAPANESE PRINTMAKING: 2:30 p.m., Museum of Anthropology, Wake Forest University. Elementary-school-age children accompanied by an adult will learn about Japanese printmaking and design a work to take home. Reservations required. Admission $7, $5 for MOA Friends, free for adults. Call 758-5282 or send e-mail to moa@wfu.edu.
Festivals
FESTIVALE ITALIANO: Noon until 6 p.m., 300 block of S. Elm Street, Greensboro. Entertainment; food and wine vendors; games; and Gran Fondo, a cycling event. Call Robin Lindsey at 430-2215 or Pam Foxx at 209-8187.
MONDAY, NOV. 9
Film
FOREIGN FILM SERIES: 7 p.m., Forsyth County Central Library, 660 W. Fifth St. No Man's Land, a film from Bosnia, will be shown. Free. Call 703-3020.
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.
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.
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, NOV. 10
Music
BALALAIKA CONCERT: 7 p.m., Forsyth County Central Library, 660 W. Fifth St. Musicians from the city of Syktyvkar will perform. Sponsored by the Russian Cultural Center of the Embassy of the Russian Federation. Free. Call Natalia Tuchina at 703-3061 or send e-mail to tuchinnb@forsyth.cc.
BRUCKNER ORCHESTER LINZ: 7:30 p.m., Wait Chapel, Wake Forest University. Presented by the Secrest Artists Series. Admission $21, $15 for seniors and non-WFU students. Call 758-5295.
SAXOPHONIST TAIMUR SULLIVAN: 7:30 p.m., Watson Hall, UNC School of the Arts. Admission $12, $10 for seniors and students. Call 721-1945.
TRIAD HARMONY EXPRESS BARBERSHOP 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.
Comedy
VANESSA HOLLINGSHEAD & FRIENDS: 7:30 p.m., Odeon Theatre, Greensboro Coliseum Complex, Greensboro. Also starring Kenny Giard, Kyle Curtis, Mike Hannon, and Josh "Biggie" Ellinger. Admission $20, $15 in advance. Call 800-745-3000 or see www.ticketmaster.com.
Books
AUTHOR KEVIN CANTY: 7:30 p.m., Annenberg Forum, Carswell Hall, Wake Forest University. Canty will read from his works. He is the author of novels and short-story collections including Into the Great Wide Open and A Stranger in the World. Part of the Dillon Johnston Reading Series. Free. Call 758-5383.
Dance
CONTRA DANCING: 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Vintage Theatre, 7 Vintage Ave. Lesson at 7:30 p.m. From 8 to 10:30 p.m., there will be dancing to live music by Hey for Three, with calling by Connie Carringer. No partner required. Admission $7, $5 for students. Call 272-3245 or see www.feetretreat.com.
SCOTTISH COUNTRY DANCING: 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Guilford Grange, Guilford School Road, Greensboro. Dues are $25 a semester; first time free. Call 725-2760 or 282-6507 or see www.gsoscds.org.
Singles
SINGLE MINGLE: 7-10 p.m., Westbend Vineyards, 5394 Williams Road, Lewisville. Speed dating for those ages 40 and older. Reservations recommended. Admission $5. Call 945-5032.
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.
KERNERSVILLE PEGGERS CRIBBAGE: 6:15 p.m. Tuesdays, Kernersville Recreation Center, 1385-B S. Park Drive, Kernersville. First meeting free, $3 a week thereafter. Call Brenda Snow at 992-3674.
WEDNESDAY, NOV. 11
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.
Lectures
WOMEN'S FUND OF WINSTON-SALEM ANNUAL LUNCHEON: 10 a.m., Embassy Suites Hotel, 460 N. Cherry St. A presentation on the power of women's philanthropy; announcement of 2009 Community and Grassroots grants recipients; and a speech by Jill Tiefenthaler, provost of Wake Forest University. Admission $25. Call 714-3468 or see www.WomensFundWS.org.
EMMY AWARD-WINNER JON SAWYER: 6 p.m., Piedmont Club, 19th floor of BB&T Financial Center, 200 W. Second St. Sawyer, the founding director of the Pulitzer Center on Crisis Reporting in Washington, will speak on "How to Win an Emmy and Transform Journalism." There will be a wine reception and dinner. Reservations required. Sponsored by the Professional Women's Forum of the Piedmont Club. Open to men and women. Admission $25. Call 724-7077.
THURSDAY, NOV. 12
Film
A TASTE OF SOUTH AFRICA'S NATIONAL PARKS: 7:15-9 p.m., Blessings, 823 Reynolda Road. Presented by the Foothills Group of Sierra Club. Free. Call Gus Preschle at 201-2026 or send e-mail to exploor@triad.rr.com.
Theater
THE WIZARD OF OZ: A play based on the film; 7:30 p.m. Nov. 12 through 14 and 19 through 21, 2 p.m. Nov. 15 and 22; Benton Hall, 300 D St., North Wilkesboro. Presented by the Wilkes Playmakers. Admission $15, $12 for seniors and students. Call 838-7529 or see www.WilkesPlaymakers.com.
SAINT JOAN: A drama by George Bernard Shaw; 8 p.m. Nov. 12 through 14 and 18 through 21, 2 p.m. Nov. 15 and 21; Performance Place, UNC School of the Arts. Presented by Studios 3 and 4. Admission $12, $10 for seniors and students. Call 721-1945.
Dance
URBAN BUSH WOMEN: 8 p.m., Reynolds Industries Theater, Duke University, Durham. Admission $28 and $22. Call 919-684-4444 or see www.dukeperformances.org.
Lectures
ANTHROPOLOGIST DUNCAN EARLE: 7:30 p.m., Museum of Anthropology, Wake Forest University. Earle will speak on "2012: What's the Story?" Free. Call 758-5282.
Kids
CHILDREN'S PIE SOCIAL: 6:30 p.m., Kernersville Parks and Recreation Department, 1385-B S. Park Drive, Kernersville. Pie chefs ages 4-14 can show off their skills and be judged on their efforts. Free. Call 996-3062 or see www.toknc.com.
FRIDAY, NOV. 13
Fundraisers
HERO ART AND ANTIQUES AUCTION: 6-8 p.m., Unitarian-Universalist Fellowship Of Winston-Salem, 4055 Robinhood Road. A silent auction of art and antiques to benefit the Horse Education and Rescue Organization (HERO) of Winston-Salem, which helps abused and neglected horses in North Carolina. Wine and refreshments will be served. Admission $5. Call Karla Jewell at 699-4331 or 354-6355 or send e-mail to karlajewell@gmail.com.
SHOE SHRINE AUCTION: 7-9 p.m., 5IVE & 40RTY gallery, 541-A N. Trade St. Shoe-shrine artworks will be auctioned to benefit the Kelly Jo Petersen Scholarship at the UNC School of the Arts. Call 724-2474.
Music
BLUEGRASS EXPERIENCE: 7 p.m., The Barn at Fearrington Village, Pittsboro. Barbecue dinners will be available and there will be a cash bar. Admission $13-$500. Call 919-542-0394 or see www.ChathamArts.org.
VERDI'S LA TRAVIATA: 8 p.m., War Memorial Auditorium, Greensboro Coliseum Complex, Greensboro. Presented by Greensboro Opera Company. Admission $30-$50, $25-$50 for seniors. Call 800-745-3000 or see www.ticketmaster.com.
Books
BOOKMARKS PRESENTS A CONVERSATION WITH JOHN HODGMAN: 7 p.m., Salem Fine Arts Center, Salem College. Hodgman is the resident expert on The Daily Show and the author of More Than You Require. There will be refreshments and a book signing. Admission $20, $15 for students. Call 800-838-3006 or see http://brownpapertickets.com/event/85049.
Film
EL AURA: 7 p.m., Frank Family Science Center, Guilford College, Greensboro. Before the film, there will be a brief lecture on and performance of tango. Part of the Latin American Film Festival. Free. Call 316-2367 or see www.guilford.edu.
Theater
STAY TUNED: 7:30 p.m., Stevens Center, 405 W. Fourth St. A Vaudeville-style variety show. Part of the Something For Everyone Series of the UNC School of the Arts. Admission $36 and $32. For an additional charge of $23, a buffet dinner will be available from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Call 721-1945.
PICNIC: A drama by William Inge; 8 p.m. Nov. 13, 14 and 18 through 21, 2 p.m. Nov. 15 and 21; Performance Place, UNC School of the Arts. Presented by Studio 4. Admission $12, $10 for seniors and students. Call 721-1945.
DAUGHTERS OF THE LONE STAR STATE: A comedy by Del Shores; 8 p.m. Nov. 13, 14 and 19 through 21, 4 p.m. Nov. 14 and 21, 2 p.m. Nov. 15 and 22; Winston-Salem Theatre Alliance, 1047 Northwest Blvd. Presented by Winston-Salem Theatre Alliance. Admission $12-$14. Call 723-7777 or see www.wstheatrealliance.org.
Holiday
TANGLEWOOD FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS: 6-11 p.m. Nov. 13 through Jan. 3, Tanglewood Park, Clemmons. More than 100 lighted displays on holiday and storybook themes. Admission for buses $90; for commercial vehicles seating 25 or fewer: $25 Fridays through Sundays and all holidays, $20 Mondays through Thursdays (excluding holidays); for family vehicles: $14 Fridays through Sundays and all holidays, $10 Mondays through Thursdays (excluding holidays). Call 778-6300 or see www.co.forsyth.nc.us/ Tanglewood.
SATURDAY, NOV. 14
Fundraisers
BARK FOR LIFE: 9 a.m., Shelter #4, Tanglewood Park, Clemmons. An opportunity to remember people and dogs lost to cancer, celebrate cancer survivors, and raise money for cancer research. Sponsored by the American Cancer Society. In addition to a noncompetitive dog walk, there will be a blessing of the animals, prizes, dog-training demonstrations and a dog-agility course. To register, see www.relayforlife.org/winstonsalemnc.
Music
STILL SINGING AFTER ALL THESE YEARS: 2 p.m., Parkway Presbyterian Church, 1000 Yorkshire Road. Starring The Golden Triad Chorus and the Winston-Salem Youth Chorus. Admission $15, $12 in advance; $13 for seniors and children, $10 in advance. Call 643-9890 or see www.GoldenTriadChorus.org.
SPIRIT OF ELVIS: 3 p.m., Griffith Playhouse, 218 Rockford St., Mount Airy. Starring Elvis tribute artist Jimmy W. Johnson. Admission $28 and $23, with discounts for children ages 12 and younger. Call 786-7998 or see www.surryarts.org.
UNC SCHOOL OF THE ARTS SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA: 7:30 p.m. Nov. 14, 2 p.m. Nov. 15; Performance Place, UNC School of the Arts. Admission $12, $10 for seniors and students. Call 721-1945.
Dance
MAYBERRY BALLROOM DANCE: 7-10:30 p.m., Pro Health Fitness Center, 280 North Point Blvd., Mount Airy. Foxtrot lesson at 7 p.m., followed by dancing to recorded music from 7:45 to 10:30 p.m. Those attending are asked to bring a snack. Sponsored by the Carolina Heartland chapter of USA Dance. Admission $8, $5 for members, $3 for students. Call 374-2712 or 276-755-3072.
Wine
HOLIDAY FOOD AND WINE PAIRINGS: 2-6 p.m., Round Peak Vineyards, 765 Round Peak Church Road, Mount Airy. Reservations required. For admission information, call 352-5595 or send e-mail to info@roundpeak.com.
Kids
NUTCRACKER BRUNCH: 10:30 a.m., Children's Museum of Winston-Salem 390 S. Liberty St. Dancers from the UNC School of the Arts will present scenes from the Nutcracker and give dance lessons. During brunch, there will be opportunities to win tickets to the ballet. Preregistration required by Nov. 11. Admission $10. Call 723-9111 or see www.ChildrensMuseumofWS.org.
SUNDAY, NOV. 15
Music
WINSTON-SALEM COMMUNITY BAND: 3 p.m., South Fork Park, 4403 Country Club Road. A Thanksgiving concert. Free. Call 727-2505 or 993-2325.
MORAMUS CHORALE: 6:30 p.m., Salem Fine Arts Center, Salem College. A concert of Moravian music. Free. Call 917-5313.
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