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Published: November 26, 2009
Updated: 11/25/2009 05:05 pm
THURSDAY, NOV. 26
Holiday
CHRISTMAS AT BILTMORE: 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.
TANGLEWOOD FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS: 6-11 p.m. 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.
FRIDAY, NOV. 27
Music
NORTH CAROLINA SYMPHONY: 8 p.m. Nov. 27 and 28, 3 p.m. Nov. 28, Progress Energy Center for the Performing Arts, Raleigh. Holiday music celebrating Hanukkah, Christmas, and Kwanzaa. Guest artists: soprano Rozlyn Sorrell and the Concert Singers of Cary. For ticket information, call 919-733-2750 or see www.ncsymphony.org.
Theater
BEAUTIFUL STAR -- AN APPALACHIAN NATIVITY: By Preston Lane, with music by Laurelyn Dossett; 7 p.m. Sundays, Thursdays, and Dec. 21 through 23, 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, 2 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays, from Nov. 27 through Dec. 23; The Pyrle Theater, 232 S. Elm St., Greensboro. Presented by Triad Stage. Tickets to preview performances Nov. 27 through 29 and Dec. 3 are $16; tickets at other times will be $10-$42. Call 272-0160, or see www.triadstage.org.
THE SANTALAND DIARIES: A comedy by David Sedaris; 7:30 p.m. Thursdays (except Nov. 26) through Saturdays, 10 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, through Dec. 19; The UpStage Cabaret at the Pyrle Theater, 232 S. Elm St., Greensboro. Presented by Triad Stage. Recommended for mature audiences. Admission $20 for the 7:30 p.m. performances, $15 for the 10 p.m. Call 272-0160 or see www.triadstage.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.
Bingo
FRIDAY BINGO: 5 p.m., American Legion Post 87, 409 W. High Ave., High Point. Registration is $15. Call 247-3932.
Oral history
NATIONAL DAY OF LISTENING: An oral-history project of StoryCorps, in which people can honor loved ones or members of their community by interviewing them about their lives. Free. For instructions and more information, see www.nationaldayoflistening.org.
Visual arts
CRAFTSMEN'S CHRISTMAS CLASSIC ARTS & CRAFTS FESTIVAL: 9 a.m.-7 p.m. Nov. 27, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Nov. 28, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Nov. 29; Special Events Center, Greensboro Coliseum Complex, Greensboro. A Christmas Tree Village and works by more than 450 artisans from across the country. Admission good for the duration of the festival. Tickets are $7, $1 for ages 6-12, free for children 5 and younger. See www.CraftShow.com.
Antiques
ANTIQUE EXTRAVAGANZA: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Nov. 27, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Nov. 28, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Nov. 29; Annex and Education buildings, Dixie Classic Fairgrounds, 421 W. 27th St. Admission $6 for the weekend, or $5 a day. Call 924-4359 or 924-8337 or see www.antextofnc.com/index.html.
Comedy
JON REEP: 8 p.m. Nov. 27 and 28, McGlohon Theatre at Spirit Square, Charlotte. Admission $25. See www.BlumenthalCenter.org.
Museums
COOL STUFF: The first exhibit in a newly renovated area of Discovery Place will demonstrate physical phenomena in an interactive way, allowing visitors to do such things as launch objects into the air, lie on a bed of nails, or use a laser to listen to secret messages. Also opening the same day will be Explore More Stuff, an interactive lab area. The museum is at 301 N. Tyron St., Charlotte. Admission $10 for adults, $8 for seniors over 60 and children 2 to 13; free for children under 2.
Open houses
CHRISTMAS HOME -- CHRISTMAS AT KORNER'S FOLLY: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Thursdays 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, 1-6 p.m. Sundays, from Nov. 27 through Jan. 3; 413 S. Main St., Kernersville. Twenty-two rooms will be decorated for the holidays. Admission $10, $6 for children ages 6-18, free for children younger than 6. Call 996-7922 or see www.kornersfolly.org.
OLD SALEM CANDLELIGHT TOURS: The 18th century evenings will be offered at 6:30, 7, 7:30 and 8 p.m. Nov. 27 and 28 and 6:30, 7 and 7:30 p.m. Dec. 18; the 19th century evenings will be offered at 6:30, 7 and 7:30 p.m. Dec. 5, 11 and 12. All tours will begin at Winkler Bakery. Costumed staff will lead the tours and there will be period music, food and drink. Reservations required. Admission $18, $12 for children. Call 721-7350 or see www.oldsalem.org.
CHINQUA PENN HOLIDAY TOURS: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesdays through Fridays, 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Saturdays (with candlelight tours and live music 5-9 p.m.), and 1-5 p.m. Sundays, from Nov. 27 through Jan. 3 (closed Christmas Day); 2138 Wentworth St., Reidsville. At least 13 theme-decorated Christmas trees and hundreds of poinsettias will be scattered through the 27-room mansion; the 22 acres of grounds will feature holiday lights and decorations. Admission $25 for adults; $15 for seniors, the military and students; $10 for children 6 to 16. Call 349-4576, or visit www.chinquapenn.com to buy timed tickets.
Holiday
HOLIDAY NIGHT OUT: 5-9 p.m., downtown Salisbury. Santa and Mrs. Claus, as well as the Grinch, will be on hand. Stores will be open late, and there will be music, and trolley and carriage rides.
SATURDAY, NOV. 28
Music
JONNY COLLEY: 5-9 p.m. during candlelight tours of Chinqua Penn Plantation, 2138 Wentworth St., Reidsville. Admission $25 for adults; $15 for seniors, the military and students; $10 for children 6 to 16. Call 349-4576, or visit www.chinquapenn.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.
GEORGIA TAYLOR DANCE CLUB: 6:30 p.m., Taylor Recreation Center, 1471 Clemmonsville Road. A covered-dish dinner at 6:30 p.m., followed by dancing to recorded music until 10 p.m. No partner required. Admission $2, free for members. Call 712-4165 or 650-7695.
Holiday
MISS DAINTY'S HOLIDAY SHOP-AND-STOP: 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Cricket's Nest Craft Shop, 4401 Country Club Road. Winston-Salem Living columnist Jennifer Stevenson will share food samples, recipes, and strategies for a stress-free and successful Southern Christmas. Part of the Cricket Nest's annual holiday show and sale of crafts by senior-adult artisans. Free. Call 774-2085 or see www.winston-salemliving.com.
SANTA AND THE GRINCH AT THE BELL TOWER: 10 a.m.-noon, Bell Tower Park, at the corner of West Innes and South Jackson streets, Salisbury. Enjoy refreshments and make Christmas decorations while waiting to visit you favorite Christmas character. Photos will be taken and posted on the Downtown Salisbury Web site, www.DowntownSalisburyNC.com. Free.
SPARTA CHRISTMAS PARADE: 2 p.m. along Main Street, Sparta. The theme is Christmas "Then and Now" in honor of Alleghany County's sesquicentennial celebration. To register an entry, call Barbara Lucier at 372-6135.
WINERY HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE: Noon-6 p.m. at the Brushy Mountain Winery, 125 W. Main St., Elkin, and other wineries of the Upper Yadkin Wine Trail. Enjoy Christmas music, snacks and shopping, and wine tasting for a small fee. For more information, call 835-1313.
SUNDAY, NOV. 29
Music
THE TWIN CITY CHORISTERS CHRISTMAS CONCERT: 4 p.m., Dillard Auditorium, Winston-Salem State University. Free. See http://thetwincitychoristers.com.
DARAJA CHILDREN'S CHOIR OF AFRICA: 6 p.m., Rich Fork Baptist Church, 3993 Old U.S. 29, Thomasville. For ticket information, call 476-6288.
Dance
BALLROOM DANCE: 4 p.m., 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.
Open houses
CHRISTMAS IN HISTORIC DANBURY: 3-6:30 p.m., venues in Danbury. Visits and photos with Santa at the Stokes County Arts Council, tours of the historic Wilson Fulton House, tree lighting and carols, opening of an exhibition by Patti Hricinak Sheets at the Stokes County Arts Council. Free. Call 593-8159 or see www.stokesarts.org.
Finances
FINANCIAL PEACE UNIVERSITY PREVIEW SESSION: 12:15 p.m., room C-5, St. Timothy's Episcopal Church, 2575 Parkway Drive. An information session on the forthcoming Dave Ramsey Financial Peace University. The class will begin in January. Call Cathy Culver at 765-0294 or see www.sttimothys.ws.
MONDAY, NOV. 30
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.
SONG OF THE SEASONS HANDBELL CONCERT: 5:30 p.m., Davis Chapel, Wake Forest University. The Wake Forest Handbell Choir will perform. Free. For information, call 314-518-9928.
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, DEC. 1
Music
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.
BASSIST PAUL SHARPE AND PIANIST ALLISON GAGNON: 7:30 p.m., Watson Chamber Music Hall, UNC School of the Arts. The program will feature Frank Proto's A Carmen Fantasy. Admission $12 adults, $10 seniors and students. Call 721-1945.
WIND ENSEMBLE: 7:30 p.m., Aycock Auditorium, UNC Greensboro. Admission $10, $6 seniors, $4 students. For tickets, call 334-4849.
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 Laurie Fisher and Karen Gaughan, with calling by Hank Morris. 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.
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.
Books
AUTHOR LEIGH SOMERVILLE McMILLAN: 7 p.m., the Gallery of the Arts, 411 W. Fourth St. McMillan will have a reading and signing for her first novel, It All Started With a Dog.
Holiday
LIGHTING OF THE QUAD: 7 p.m., Reynolda Patio, Wake Forest University. An interfaith celebration, with musical performances by student groups, remarks on various holiday traditions, and the annual tree lighting. Free. Call 758-4549.
Other Events
GALLERY TALK: THE CLASS OF 77: 5:30-6:30 p.m., Reynolda House. Robert Knott, a Wake Forest professor emeritus of art, and graduate Matt Bullard discuss their buying trip to New York and the work of artists Jim Dine, Robert Rauschenberg and Red Grooms. $5. For information, call 758-5150.
WEDNESDAY, DEC. 2
Music
UNIVERSITY ORCHESTRA CONCERT: 7:30 p.m., Brendle Recital Hall, Scales Fine Arts Center. Free. For information, call 758-5364.
UNIVERSITY SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA: 7:30 p.m., Aycock Auditorium, UNC Greensboro. Admission $10, $6 seniors, $4 students. For tickets, call 334-4849.
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.
Theater
STUDIO SERIES FOUR: 7:30 p.m. Dec. 2 and 4:30 p.m. Dec. 3, Ring Theatre, Scales Fine Arts Center. A collection of student-produced one-acts, directed by senior theatre majors. $2 (cash only). For information, call 758-5295.
Visual arts
DECK THE HALLS: 6-9 p.m. Dec. 2, 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Dec. 3 and 4, 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Dec. 5, noon until 5 p.m. Dec. 6; Commerce Plaza, 411 W. Fourth St. Art and fine crafts by regional artists, students and faculty affiliated with the Sawtooth School for Visual Art. The preview party will be on Dec. 2. There will be food, drink, live music, and a silent auction. Party admission $25, $20 in advance; on sale days, admission will be free. Call 723-7395.
Holiday
SEASONAL CRAFTS DEMONSTRATIONS: 10 a.m.-5 p.m., High Point Public Library, 901 N. Main St., High Point. Library staff will share their favorite seasonal crafts through the day, with a new decoration or gift idea featured each hour. Free. For more information, call Megan Joyce at 883-3646.
THURSDAY, DEC. 3
Music
WAKE FOREST UNIVERSITY HOLIDAY CHORAL CONCERT: 7:30 p.m., Brendle Recital Hall, Wake Forest University. Performances by these WFU music groups: the Concert Choir, Collegium Vocal Ensemble, Clarinet Choir, and Chorale. Proceeds benefit the Concert Choir's tour of Italy next year. Admission $10, $5 for students. Call 758-5364.
SYMPHONIC BAND: 7:30 p.m. Aycock Auditorium, UNC Greensboro. Admission $10, $6 seniors, $4 students. For tickets, call 334-4849.
Dance
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.
Fund-raisers
"THE ROOTS AND THE LIGHT" BENEFIT PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBIT: 5:30-7:30 p.m., Blessings, 823 Reynolda Road. An exhibit and sale of photographic canvases by Virginia Weiler of African grandmothers being served by a local nonprofit, The Nyanya Project. Nyanya means "grandmother" in Swahili, and the Nyanya Project helps grandmothers who are raising their grandchildren who have been orphaned by AIDS. Proceeds from the fund-raiser will benefit the Nyanya Project. For information, call 777-0158.
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.
Film
BUYER BE FAIR: THE PROMISE OF PRODUCT CERTIFICATION: 6:30 p.m. at the Weatherspoon Art Museum, UNC Greensboro. Film looks at timber and coffee to find out how fair-trade certification works and whether it helps the world's poor, and their lands. Free. For information, call 334-5770.
Other Events
GALLERY TALK: 5:30-6:30 p.m., Reynolda House. Barbara Millhouse, the founding president of Reynolda House, will discuss collecting American art at Reynolda House from 1966 to 2009. $20, $15 for members and students. For information, call 758-5150.
DISNEY ON ICE CELEBRATES 100 YEARS OF MAGIC: 7 p.m. Dec. 3 and 4, 11 a.m., 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. Dec. 5; 1 p.m. and 5 p.m. Dec. 6 at the Greensboro Coliseum Arena. Admission $14-$50 (some sections $12 on opening night). Call 800-745-3000 or visit www.ticketmaster.com.
Holiday
CHRISTMAS CANDLE TEA AND BAZAAR: 5 to 8:15 p.m., Ardmore Moravian Church, 2013 W. Academy St. Church tours (last one starts at 8), traditional Moravian crafts, bake sale. Free. Call 723-3444.
FRIDAY, DEC. 4
Music
JAZZ BAND: 7:30 p.m., Recital Hall, UNC Greensboro. Admission $10, $6 seniors, $4 students. For tickets, call 334-4849.
EMF FRINGE PARTY: 8 p.m., Greensboro Cultural Center, 200 N. Davie St. "Rockin' the Christmas Tree" with Lawyers, Guns & Money, with special guest Logie Meachum. $10. Call 272-0160 or visit www.EasternMusicFestival.org.
N.C. SYMPHONY: 8 p.m. Dec. 4 and 5, Meymandi Concert Hall, Raleigh. Pianists Pascal and Ami Roge will join the symphony to perform Poulenc's Concerto for Two Pianos. $30-$45. Call 919-733-2750 or visit www.ncsymphony.org.
Dance
DEPARTMENTAL CONCERT: 8 p.m. Dec. 4 and 5, 2 p.m. Dec. 5, UNCG Dance Theater. Admission $12, $9 seniors and children, $6 students. For more information, call 334-5570 or visit www.uncg.edu/dce.
Theater
THE LITTLEST ANGEL: 8 p.m. Dec. 4, 5, 10, 11 and 12; and 3 p.m. Dec. 13, Main Street Baptist Church, 126 N. Main St., Kernersville. Presented by the Kernersville Little Theatre. Admission is $7 for adults, $6 for students and seniors, and $3 for children. Part of the proceeds will benefit the Kernersville Christmas Stocking Fund. The theater group and the church will also hold a Soap and Hygiene Products Drive for Crisis Control. Boxes for donations of such items as baby diapers, women's hygiene products, toothbrushes, toothpaste, soaps, shampoos, etc., will be available at the performances. Tickets available at the door; seating begins at 7 p.m. For more information, call 993-6556 or visit www.kltheatre.com.
Kids
THE SHOEMAKER & THE CHRISTMAS ELVES: 10 a.m. Dec. 4 and 11 a.m. Dec. 5 at the Arts Council Theatre, 610 Coliseum Drive. A holiday musical recommended for pre-K through second-grade. Admission $8, $12 for premium seats. Call 725-4531 or visit www.childrenstheatrews.org.
Film
REVOLVE FILM SCREENING: THE MUSIC OF THE BRAIN: 7 p.m., Drama Workshop, Salem Fine Arts Center. A documentary examining the role music plays in developing the human brain. Tickets $5 (plus service charge) from www.revolvefestival.com (available till 2 p.m. Dec. 4), $7 at the door; free for Salem College members with ID.
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.
SATURDAY, DEC. 5
Music
N.C. JAZZ REPERTORY ORCHESTRA OCTET: 3 p.m. at Historic St. Philips Church, 911 S. Church St. The Durham-based group will perform classic jazz, big band music and holiday music. Free.
ST. LAWRENCE STRING QUARTET: 8 p.m., Reynolds Industries Theater, Duke University, Durham. $30. Call 919-684-4444 or visit dukeperformances.org.
Dance
THE NUTCRACKER: 7:30 p.m. Dec. 5 and 9 through 12, 7 p.m. Dec. 13, 2 p.m. Dec. 5, 6, 12 and 13; Stevens Center, 405 W. Fourth St. Presented by the UNC School of the Arts. Featured dancers: Gillian Murphy, Sascha Radetsky, Maria Riccetto and Blaine Hoven. Admission $130 and $95 for Family 4-Pack tickets for select performances; $20-$66 a person at other times. Call 721-1945.
Comedy
BIG BOYS OF COMEDY TOUR, FEATURING LAVEEL CRAWFORD AND REDBONE: 8 p.m., War Memorial Coliseum, Greensboro. $36.50-$59.50. For information, call 373-7474 or visit www.greensborocoliseum.com; for tickets, call 800-745-3000 or visit www.ticketmaster.com.
Holiday
WINSTON-SALEM JAYCEES HOLIDAY PARADE: Begins at 5 p.m. at Poplar and Fourth streets. Free. For information, call 777-3663.
CELEBRATION OF ANGELS: 10-11 a.m., Eastern Gateway Park, 300 E. Innes St., Salisbury. Live music by local children's choruses and holiday storytelling will enhance the display of 7-foot-tall angels painted by local artists. The angels will be through the park, down Depot Street and in front of downtown churches.
FOUR CHRISTMASES FOR CHILDREN: 5:30-8 p.m., Historic Bethabara Park, 2147 Bethabara Road. Explor Christmas from four perspectives, with music, dance and games. Admission, $5 adults, $3 for children 5-12. Reservations required; call 924-8191.
BENDING TOWARDS THE LIGHT: A JAZZ NATIVITY: 5 p.m., West Market Street United Methodist Church, 302 W. Market St., Greensboro. Preceded at 4 p.m. by a holiday concert presented by MarketBell Ringers. Free; an offering will be received. For information, call 275-4587.
BREAKFAST WITH SANTA: 8:30-10:30 a.m. Dec. 5 and 12, Graylyn Estate, 1900 Reynolda Road. Families can enjoy a buffet breakfast while children visit with Santa. Admission, $19.95, $9.95 for children 5-12, free for children under 5. Graylyn will also be collecting donations for Toys for Tots; to participate, bring a new, unwrapped toy for a boy or girl. For information or reservations, call 758-2425.
VINEYARDS OF SWAN CREEK HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE: 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Dec. 5, noon-5 p.m. Dec. 6. Enjoy holiday music, refreshments, wine tastings, and more at the five vineyards of Swan Creek. For more information, visit swancreekvineyards.com.
FEARRINGTON HOLIDAY MARKET: Noon-4 p.m. Dec. 5 and 6, Fearrington Village. Inspired by European Christmas markets, the Fearrington Holiday Market will feature N.C. artists scattered through the shops and restaurants of the Village Center, near Pittsboro. For more information, call 919-542-2121 or visit www.fearrington.com.
AUTHOR MICHELE MANDERINE: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Dec. 5, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Dec. 6, The Potting Shed, 4725 Yadkinville Road, Pfafftown. As part of The Potting Shed's Christmas open house, Manderine will sign copies of her book, Tristan, The Maine Coon Cat. Free. Call 922-1400.
Outdoors
DAN RIVER BASIN ASSOCIATION FIRST SATURDAY OUTINGS: Hike one to six miles on the Fieldale Trail beside the Smith River in Fieldale, Va. To participate in the hike, meet at 10 a.m. in Fieldale Park, 188 Field Ave. Bring lunch and water, wear comfortable shoes or hiking boots, and dress in layers and be prepared for rain or wind. Alternatively, join other paddle clubs in the 27th Annual Sprig Outing in the swamp of the Upper Little River near Lillington to collect holiday greenery. Details available at www.danriver.org.
Meditation
TRANSMISSION MEDITATION WORKSHOP: 10 a.m. until noon, Forsyth County Central Library, 660 W. Fifth St. An introduction to the science and benefits, with a question-and-answer session and group demonstration. Free. Call 602-1114 or visit www.Transmission Meditation.org.
Other Events
EXHIBITION: THE EXPATRIATES: 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Reynolda House. A new exhibition, "The Expatriates: Cassatt, Sargent and Whistler" opens in the Northeast Bedroom Gallery of Reynolda House. $10, $9 seniors and AAA, free for students. Call 758-5150.
SOUTHBOUND MODEL RAILROADERS OPEN HOUSE: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Dec. 5 and 1-5 p.m. Dec. 6, SMR Clubhouse, 120 Park Ridge Circle. Admission by donation; proceeds will benefit the Ronald McDonald House. For more information, visit www.sbmrr.org.
SUNDAY, DEC. 6
Music
HANDEL'S "MESSIAH": 3 p.m., Reynolds Auditorium, 301 N. Hawthorne Road. Performed under the auspices of The Mozart Club. Free; visit www.mozartclub.org or call 785-9842 or 766-5450.
GUILFORD COLLEGE CHOIR: 7:30 p.m., Dana Auditorium, Greensboro. Free. For information, call 316-2423 or visit www.guilford.com.
UNIVERSITY BAND: 1:30 p.m., Aycock Auditorium, UNC Greensboro. Admission $10, $6 seniors, $4 students. For tickets, call 334-4849.
Kids
FAMILY FIRST WORKSHOP: 2-4 p.m., Reynolda House. Elementary school-age children, accompanied by an adult, can make holiday card, tags and relief prints using winter greenery and the Reynolda House printing press. $7 a person. Call 758-5599.
Holiday
WAKE FOREST UNIVERSITY LOVE FEAST: 8 to 9:30 p.m., Wait Chapel, Wake Forest University. A talk by Bill Leonard, dean of the WFU School of Divinity; a religious service; live music by the WFU Concert Choir, the university's handbell and flute choirs and other groups. Faculty and students will serve Moravian buns and coffee. Free. Call 758-5210.
VALLE CRUCIS FIRESIDE TOUR: 1-6 p.m. Starting at the Original Mast General Store, tour a variety of places, such as bed and breakfasts, farms and Holy Cross Episcopal Church. Tickets are $10; proceeds will be donated to the Valle Crucis Community Park. For more information, call 828-963-6511 or visit www.ValleCrucis.com.
DECORATING WINTER TABLES: 2:30-3:30 p.m., Replacements Ltd., 1089 Knox road, McLeansville. Tips from Dubravka Vujinovic, Replacements' design expert. Free, but registration is required. Call 697-3000, Ext. 2228.
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