Relish Calendar

thursday, sept. 24
Theater
MOONLIGHT AND MAGNOLIAS: A comedy by Ron Hutchinson; 8 p.m. Sept. 24 through 26, 2 p.m. Sept. 27; The Arts Council Theatre, 610 Coliseum Drive. Presented by Twin City Stage. Admission $18-$22. Call 725-4001 or see www.TwinCityStage.org.
MOON OVER BUFFALO: A comedy by Ken Ludwig; 8 p.m. Sept. 24 through 26, 2 p.m. Sept. 27; Benton Hall, 300 D St., North Wilkesboro. Presented by the Wilkes Playmakers. Admission $10, $8 for seniors and students. Call 838-7529 or see www.wilkesplaymakers.com.
Dance
GEORGIA TAYLOR DANCE CLUB: 2-4 p.m. Sept. 24, Taylor Recreation Center, 1471 W. Clemmonsville Road. Ballroom 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.
Film
AS WE FORGIVE: 7 p.m., Winston-Salem Friends Meeting, 3151 Reynolda Road. Part of the International Day of Peace celebration. Free. Call 725-8801 or see www
.w-sfriendsmeeting.net.
CHARLOTTE FILM FESTIVAL: Through Sept. 27, venues in Charlotte. More than 60 films from around the world, acting and improv workshops, panel discussions, and more. Sponsored by Indie Film Force. For complete details, see www
.CharlotteFilmFestival.org.
Poetry
PIEDMONT SLAM: 8-10 p.m., Krankies Coffee, 211 E. Third St. Open-mike session, followed by the competition. Admission $3, free for those younger than 18. See http://piedmontslam.art.officelive.com/default.aspx.
Festivals
MAYBERRY DAYS: Sept. 24 through 27, downtown Mount Airy. Golf tournament, live music by Jim Quick & Coastline, Vessels of Clay and others, pie-eating contest, barbecue cook-off, children's area, silent auction, autograph signings, The Andy Griffith Show trivia contest. Some events are free, others have an admission fee. To learn more, see www
.surryarts.org or call 786-7998.
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 hay rides, 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.
Haunted fun
SPOOKYWOODS — A HAUNTED SCREAM PARK: 8-10 p.m. Thursdays and Sundays, 8 p.m. until midnight Fridays and Saturdays from Sept. 24 through Nov. 1; 1615 Kersey Valley Road, High Point. Haunted house, Ghost Town tram ride, ghost-hunters experience, haunted corn field, live and animated scary creatures. Admission $5-$35. Call 285-0548 or see www
.spookywoods.com.
Other
WINSTON-SALEM RESCUE MISSION ANNIVERSARY BANQUET: 6:30 p.m., Benton Convention Center, 301 W. Fifth St. Dinner, testimonials on the work of the mission, and a talk by Gary Chapman. For ticket information, call 723-1848 or see www.wsrescue.org.
friday, sept. 25
Fundraisers
ENDLESS SUMMER FOR MEALS-ON-WHEELS: Noon until 2 p.m., Senior Services, 2895 Shorefair Drive. Lunch, and live music by The Conrad Trio and Andi Reese. Proceeds benefit Meals-on-Wheels' Edible Evenings program. Reservations required by Sept. 21. Call 725-0907 or send e-mail to seniorservices@seniorservicesinc.org.
Music
CELLIST KENNETH LAW AND PIANIST STEPHEN BUCK: 3 p.m., Dillard Auditorium, Winston-Salem State University. Free. Call 750-2531 or see www
.ensembleargos.com.
LUCINDA WILLIAMS: 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.
Theater
A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM: A comedy by William Shakespeare; 8 p.m. Sept. 25 and 26 and Oct. 2 and 3, 7:30 p.m. Sept. 24 and Oct. 1, 2 p.m. Sept. 27 and Oct. 4; High Point Theatre, 220 E. Commerce Ave., High Point. Presented by the N.C. Shakespeare Festival. Admission $14-$31. Call 887-887-3001 or see www.high
pointtheatre.com.
DOUBT: A drama by John Patrick Shanley; 7:30 p.m. Sept. 25, 26 and Sept. 30 through Oct. 3, 2 p.m. Oct. 4; Scales Fine Arts Center, Wake Forest University. Recommended for mature audiences. Presented by WFU Theatre. Admission $12, $10 for seniors, $5 for students. Call 758-5295.
DON'T CRY FOR ME, MARGARET MITCHELL: A comedy by Duke Ernsberger and Virginia Cate; 8 p.m. Sept. 25 and 26 and Oct. 1 through 3, 4 p.m. Sept. 27 and Oct. 4; Cupid's Park, Korner's Folly, Kernersville. Presented by Kernersville Little Theatre, Admission $18, $15 for seniors and students. Call 993-6556 or see www.kltheatre.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. the fourth Friday, Old Town Shopping Center parking lot, 3800 Reynolda Road. Open to cars trucks and motorcycles. Free. Call Reynolda Automart at 922-3500 or 924-9877.
Trucks
EAST BEND TRUCK, ANTIQUE TRACTOR & LAWN MOWER PULL: 7 p.m. Sept. 25, 2 p.m. Sept. 26; East Bend Ball Field, N.C. 67, East Bend. Sponsored by the East Bend Ruritan Club. Admission $5, $3 for children ages 6-12, free for children younger than 6. Call Gurney Reddick at 699-3679.
Kids
DAY OUT WITH THOMAS 2009 — THE HERO OF THE RAILS TOUR: 8:30 a.m.-6 p.m. Sept. 25 through 27 and Oct. 2 through 4; N.C. Transportation Museum, 411 S. Salisbury Ave., Spencer. Storytelling, videos, rides on Thomas the Tank Engine, an opportunity to meet Sir Topham Hatt, live music. Admission $18. Call 866-468-7630 or see www.nctrans.org.
CONSIGNMENT SALE: 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Sept. 25, 9 a.m. until noon Sept. 26; King Moravian Preschool, 234 W. Dalton Road, King. Call 983-4003.
CLIFFORD THE BIG RED DOG PLAYTIME: 5-7 p.m., Children's Museum of Winston-Salem, 390 S. Liberty St. Games with Clifford puppets, a meet-and-greet with Clifford, and a pizza dinner. Admission $10, $8 for members. Call 723-9111 or see www.childrens
museumofws.org.
saturday, sept. 26
Fundraisers
FIGHT GONE BAD BENEFIT: 8 a.m., CrossFit Downtown Winston, 630 Brookstown Ave. Cross-training competition to benefit the Wounded Warrior Project for military personnel returning from Afghanistan and Iraq, and Athletes for a Cure, which supports prostate-cancer research. Call Hana Slayton at 408-1172 or Peter Haas at 287-6354 or see http://crossfitdowntownwinston
.com/fight-gone-bad-iv.
WINSTON-SALEM KIWANIS CLUB BARBECUE BENEFIT: 11 a.m.-3 p.m., College Park Baptist Church, 1701 Polo Road. Food available to eat in or take out. Plates $8, $4 for children ages 12 and younger. Proceeds benefit local Kiwanis youth programs. Call Roby G. Walls at 768-0900 or 830-4064.
COMMUNITY LEADERS & LEGENDS HALL OF FAME BANQUET: 5 p.m., Benton Convention Center, 301 W. Fifth St. Sponsored by the Liberian Organization of the Piedmont. The speakers will include Ed Wilson, provost emeritus of Wake Forest University; and Keith Grandberry, president of the Winston-Salem Urban League. Proceeds benefit programs in the Winston-Salem area and in Liberia, West Africa. Reservations required. Admission $50. Call 703-9681 or send e-mail to hofchair@lopnc.org.
COMMUNITY CREATES! 7-11 p.m., Arts Based Elementary School, 1380 Martin Luther King Jr. Drive. Live auction, raffle, art, food, dancing. Proceeds benefit the school's Artist-in-Residence program. Admission $50 a couple, or $30 a person. Call 748-4116 or see www.wsabes.net.
Music
WARREN BODLE & ALLEN: 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Childress Vineyards, Lexington. Part of the Music in the Vineyard Series. Free. See www
.childressvineyards.com.
DARIUS RUCKER: 8 p.m., The Historic Carolina Theatre, 310 S. Greene St., Greensboro. Admission $75 and $51.50. Call 333-2605 or see www.carolinatheatre.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: 7:30-10 p.m., Taylor Recreation Center, 1471 W. Clemmonsville Road. Ballroom dancing to recorded music. No partner required. Admission $2, free for members. Call 712-4165 or 650-7695.
Nature
EMMAUS ROAD HIKERS: An easy six-mile hike at Badin Lake, followed by lunch. The group will meet to carpool at 8 a.m. at the parking lot of Reynolda Presbyterian Church, 2200 Reynolda Road. Participants should bring water and a picnic lunch. Free. Call 766-4444.
Gardening
ANNUAL FALL PLANTS AND SEEDS SALE: 8 a.m.-2 p.m., behind the U.S. Post Office, Rural Hall. Mums, birdhouses, fruits and vegetables, cut flowers, compost. Proceeds benefit community-beautification projects in Rural Hall. Free. Call 969-4172.
Books
BIG USED-BOOKS SALE: 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Sept. 26, 1-5 p.m. Sept. 27, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Sept. 28 through Oct. 2; old Key City office building, 503 C St., North Wilkesboro. Sponsored by the Friends of the Wilkes County Public Library. Proceeds benefit the Wilkes County Public Library.
Visual arts
ARTSFEST 2009: 10 a.m., Grace Court Park West End neighborhood. Art, live entertainment, food vendors, door prizes, children's activities. Guest artists: Triad Scottish Fiddlers and Friends, Meredith Holladay, Tam Tam Mandigue, Shadowbox Two, Winston-Salem Theatre Alliance. Free. See www.historicwestend.org/artsfest2009/home.html.
Festivals
EVERYBODY'S DAY: 9 a.m.-4 p.m., downtown Thomasville. Live entertainment on four stages, children's activities, arts and crafts and food vendors, safari display, and more. Free. Call 475-6134 or see www
.everybodysday.com.
OKTOBERFEST: 6 p.m., Millennium Center, 101 W. Fifth St. Vendors will offer German-style food and beverages and there will be live entertainment by the Little German Band and Dancers of Raleigh. Sponsored by the Triad German Club. Admission $10, $8 in advance. Call Barbara Clapham at 998-7418 or see www.TriadGermanClub.com.
Wine
AFTER HARVEST PARTY: 1-6 p.m., Cellar 4201, 4201 Apperson Road, East Bend. Live music by the Monkee Voodoo Band, games, food and wine for purchase. Admission $10. Call 699-6030 or see www.cellar4201.com.
MINI PALOOZA: 1 p.m., Westbend Vineyards, 5394 Williams Road, Lewisville. Wine tasting, food from Bennett's Smokehouse and Saloon, live music by Timeless. Reservations required. Admission $20. Call 945-5032 or see www.westbend
vineyards.com.
Kids
CLIFFORD'S GRAND OPENING 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Children's Museum of Winston-Salem, 390 S. Liberty St. The opening of the traveling exhibition "The Adventures of Clifford the Big Red Dog," with the Big Bang Boom children's band, stories, prize drawings, a coloring contest, and an opportunity to meet Clifford. Admission $6. Call 723-9111 or see www.childrensmuseumofws.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.
SWIM TIME FOR GRANDPARENTS AND GRANDCHILDREN: 2-4:30 p.m., YWCA, 1201 Glade St. Grandchildren younger than 15 can swim for free with their grandparents. Call 722-5138, exts. 220 or 221.
sunday, sept. 27
Film
MOVIES AT THE GREENSPOT: At dusk Sundays through Sept. 27, outdoors at Sixth and Liberty streets. Tonight's film will be High Fidelity. Beer and wine will be sold. Bring a chair or blanket and an FM radio. Free. See http://Down
townWinstonSalem.blogspot.com.
Music
SOPHISTICATED BLUES: 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Childress Vineyards, Lexington. Part of the Music in the Vineyard Series. Free. See www
.childressvineyards.com.
HOME SPUN MUSIC FESTIVAL: 4-6 p.m., Governor Morehead Park, Church Street, Eden. Guest artists: Chords 'N Strings, John Colley, The Harts, Anthony Hearn, and others. Proceeds benefit the Eden Preservation Society. Admission $5. Call John Burton at 349-6910 or see www.edenpreservation.org.
MUSIC IN THE GARDENS: 6-7 p.m., Community United Church of Christ, 3410 Community Church Road, Pfafftown. Performing will be Minor Variation, a women's a cappella group from Wake Forest University. Free. Call 924-1479.
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.
monday, sept. 28
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.
WINSTON-SALEM POPS SINGERS REHEARSALS: 7 p.m. Mondays, Bethabara Moravian Church, 2100 Bethabara Road. Call 775-9120.
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. Tonight's meeting will be "Guest Night" for prospective members. 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, sept. 29
Film
BANFF FILM FESTIVAL — RADICAL REELS TOUR: 7 p.m., Benson University Center, Wake Forest University. Films showcasing sports such as snowboarding, cliff jumping, and BASE jumping. Admission $10, $8 for students. Call 748-2195 or see www.banffcentre.ca/mountainculture/tour/radicalreels.
Music
TOM GOSS, MARA LEVI: 7 p.m., Cafe Roche Coffee House, 1318 S. Hawthorne Road. For ticket information, call 721-7716.
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.THE
chorus.com.
SECOND CITY: 8 p.m., Brendle Recital Hall, Wake Forest University. Free. Call 758-5228.
Dance
MODERN WESTERN SQUARE DANCING: 7-9 p.m., Taylor Recreation Center, 1471 Clemmonsville Road. An open house, with demonstration. Sponsored by Salem Squares Square Dance Club. Free. Classes begin Oct. 6. Fee: $25 for 15 lessons. Call 833-2039 or 650-7695.
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 David DiGiuseppe and Pete Campbell, with calling by Tom Calwell and Myra Hirschberg. 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.
Poetry
THE WORD IS OUT OPEN-MIKE POETRY: 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 their own or others' works, or just listen. The featured poet will be Shashi Kiran Madan. The optional theme will be "Soul Whispers." Free. Call 703-3050.
Lectures
IDEA EXCHANGE: 5:30 p.m., Center for Design Innovation, Suite 2105, 301 N. Main St. Jason Romney and Jennifer Burg will discuss "Linking science, art and practice through digital sound." Free. Call 727-4310 or see www.CenterforDesign
Innovation.org.
wednesday, sept. 30
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
THEIR EYES WERE WATCHING GOD: 3 p.m., Rare Books Reading Room, Reynolds Library, Wake Forest University. Assistant professors of English Rian Bowie and Erica Still will discuss Zora Neale Hurston's novel, which was selected for the 2009 Big Read. Special Collections librarian Megan Mulder will introduce an exhibition of works in the library's collection by Harlem Renaissance authors. Free. Call 758-4692 or see http://zsr.wfu.edu/lectures.
thursday, oct. 1
Lectures
HUMAN RIGHTS ABUSES AND RECONCILIATION: 7 p.m., Winston-Salem Friends Meeting, 3151 Reynolda Road. Sarah Lischer of Wake Forest University will speak as part of the International Day of Peace celebration. Afterward, there will be a discussion. Free. See www.w-sfriendsmeeting.net.
friday, oct. 2
Music
FIDDLERS CONVENTION: 6 p.m. Oct. 2 and 3, Jomeokee Campground, Pinnacle. Admission $10. Call 983-4951 or see www.jomeokee.net.
HUMPERDINCK'S HANSEL AND GRETEL: 7 p.m. Oct. 2, 2 p.m. Oct. 4, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 6; Stevens Center, 405 W. Fourth St. Presented by Piedmont Opera. Starring Rebecca Ringle and Alicia Berneche. Admission $15-$85. Call 724-3202 or see www.piedmontopera.org.
Kids
BLUE'S CLUES LIVE! A musical based on the Nick Jr. TV show; 10 a.m., noon and 7 p.m. Oct. 2, 11 a.m. Oct. 3, 2 p.m. Oct. 4; The Arts Council Theatre, 610 Coliseum Drive. Presented by the Children's Theatre of Winston-Salem and Twin City Stage. Admission $8, $12 for premium seats at evening and weekend performances. Call 725-4531 or see www.ChildrensTheatreWS.org.
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.dadws.org.
saturday, oct. 3
Fundraisers
FORE THE CHILDREN GOLF TOURNAMENT: 7:30 a.m., Long Creek Golf Course, 5801 Bethania-Tobaccoville Road, Bethania. Sponsored by Old Town Masonic Lodge. Proceeds benefit The Masonic Home for Children at Oxford. Registration $55, including breakfast and lunch. Call 922-3864 or see http://oldtown
lodge.home.att.net.
ANNUAL YARD & PARKING LOT SALE: 8 a.m.-2 p.m., Crisis Control Ministry, 431 W. Bodenhamer St., Kernersville. Proceeds benefit Crisis Control Ministry of Kernersville. Call 996-2636 or see www.crisiscontrol.org.
Music
CHILDRESS IDOL — FIRST ROUND: 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Childress Vineyards, Lexington. Part of the Music in the Vineyard Series. Free. See www.childressvineyards.com.
POST SMOOTH JAZZ CONCERT SERIES: 8 p.m., The Arts Council Theatre, 610 Coliseum Drive. Starring Marcus Johnson. Admission $30, $25 in advance. Call 748-0857, ext. 201., or see www
.postjazz.com.
Dance
A NIGHT AT THE OSCARS: 6:30 p.m., Finch Auditorium, 406 Unity St., Thomasville. A choreographed, costumed showcase of professionals and amateurs. Presented by Fred Astaire Dance Studio of Clemmons. Admission $20, $15 in advance. Call 766-9233.
Festivals
KINGFEST: 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Central Park, 302 Kirby Road, King. Activities for all ages, live music, food, crafts, car show. Free. Call 983-9308 or send e-mail to kcoc@winstream
.net.
Kids
HIP-HOP DANCE LESSONS: 10 a.m. Saturdays from Oct. 3 through Dec. 17; Kernersville Parks and Recreation Department, 1385-B S. Park Drive, Kernersville. Open to ages 7-14. Fee: $60. Call 996-3062 or see www.toknc.com.
AUTHOR MICHELE MANDERINE: 10 a.m.-5 p.m., West Forsyth Family YMCA, 1150 S. Peace Haven Road, Clemmons. Manderine will sign copies of her book, Tristan, The Maine Coon Cat, as part of the Y's "Happy Family Day." Free. Call 712-2000.