Salisbury Summer movie and music events for the family

Movies in the Park

Shown at City Park every other Friday starting May 29. The pre-movie entertainment begins at 8 p.m. and the movie begins at 9 p.m., free of charge.

Kicking off the movie series on May 29 will be “Big Hero 6.” Coming next on June 12 will be “The Box Trolls”

• June 26: “Mr. Peabody and Sherman” • July 10: “The Book of Life” • July 24: “How to Train your Dragon 2” • Aug. 7: “Cinderella  (2015)”

Sponsor: Fibrant.

Music at the Mural

At 7 p.m. Each last Saturday of the month, starting May 30, gather at the Salisbury Mural for hot music and a sizzling good time. The Mural on W. Fisher Street will come alive with all types of music during this free outdoor concert series. Concert dates are May 30, June 27, July 25, Aug. 29, Sept. 26 and Oct. 31. The musical lineup will be announced at a later date.

Sponsors and partners: Downtown Salisbury Inc., Guitars USA, Go Burrito and The Lettered Lily.

 

Mean Mug hosts Memorial Day Fest

The Mean Mug Memorial Day Fest with live music jam and Kabobs Mobile Food Truck on site offers half off beverages for active service members and veterans.

The all day event is Monday, May 25 from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. on the patio at Mean Mug Coffee Company, 1024 S. Fulton St.

Enjoy Matthew Church, Chelsea Rhae Childers and a number of other talented local musicians on this day when we honor and remember those exceptional men and women who have served and who currently serve in any branch of the United States Military. This is a day we should come together and celebrate America and the sacrifices they have made so that we may enjoy the many freedoms we do.

 

Rowan Rose Show

Rowan Rose Society’s annual Rose Show will be held at the West End Plaza, 1935 Jake Alexander Blvd. West on Saturday and Sunday, May 23 and 24.

The show will feature hundreds of rose blooms including the large flowered hybrid teas that everyone likes as well as new varieties, fragrant old roses and miniature roses. A special display will contain award winners from each class, including Queen of the Show. Society members will be available to answer questions about rose culture and membership in the Rowan Rose Society will be available at half price.

All area rose growers are welcome to enter roses between 6:30 and 10 a.m. on Saturday.

At the close of the show on Sunday, show roses will be sold with proceeds to benefit the American Rose Society. For more information, call Clyde Harriss, at 704-633-7024.

 

Summer sessions at Pottery 101

Beginning and Intermediate Wheel Class: Designed for beginners and for those with some experience working with clay. Basic and intermediate wheel and glazing techniques will be taught. $200 + $10 lab fee. Thursdays: 6:30-9 p.m. May 28-July 16. Instructor: Keith Meyers.

Open Studio: For students able to work independently. Participants must have completed at least two beginning/ intermediate level classes and/or demonstrate a basic skill level. $50/month + clay ($30 per 25 lb. bag includes the cost of glazing and firing). Studio sessions begin the 15th of each month. Open studio hours are Tuesdays 10 a.m.-6 p.m. and 6:30-9 p.m., Saturdays: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Pottery 101, 101 S. Main St., 704-209-1632, www.pottery-101.com

 

Help clean up the neighborhood 

The Park Avenue Neighborhood Association is doing a neighborhood clean-up on Saturday, May 30 at 10 a.m. Meet at the Park Avenue Community Center at 634 Park Ave. There will be a BBQ and social afterward, around 12:30 p.m. For more information, email garthbirdsey@msn.com

 

Piedmont Train 20th anniversary celebration

Celebrate trains at the Salisbury Amtrak Station, 215 Depot St., on Saturday, May 23 and Monday, May 25 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. The Piedmont — operating daily between Raleigh and Charlotte — is marking its 20th anniversary on Memorial Day weekend. Come watch the trains pull in and enjoy complimentary refreshments on both Saturday and Monday. You can also enter drawings throughout the day to win a commemorative anniversary coin and a round trip for two on the Piedmont or Carolinian within North Carolina.

The trains will arrive at the stations at the following times (recommend being there about 30 minutes ahead of time).

• 9:08 a.m. (Monday only) • 9:23 a.m. (Saturday only) • 12:41 p.m. • 2:08 p.m. • 5:56 p.m.

See www.facebook.com/NCAmtrak for details.

 

Thursday lunch music in Kannapolis 

KANNAPOLIS — From 11:30 a.m. until 1 p.m., Thursdays on Main features free performances by musicians under the oak trees. Lunch available for purchase or bring your own. Today’s performance is by the Laney Jones Band and on May 28, hear the Exit 54 Band.

 

Third annual OCT 10-Minute Play writing contest 

CONCORD — Open call for original scripts from residents of North and South Carolina for Old Courthouse Theatre. Deadline is July 10.

The play can be any genre but must incorporate into the overall theme of “It Was a Dark and Stormy Night.” (Note: This is a Halloween festival, but plays submitted should be suitable for a family-friendly audience with a G or PG rating.)

For complete details and rules of entry visit www.oldcourthousetheatre.org and click on 3rd Annual 10 Minute Play Writing Contest link or email marketing@oldcourthousetheatre.org

 

Second annual Bee Yard Day

LEXINGTON — The second annual Bee Yard Day will be held at SandyCreek Farm on Saturday, May 23 from 11 a.m. until 3 p.m. featuring an Observation Hive, Educational displays and Beekeepers.

Bring a picnic lunch or order one by calling 336-956-7781. Bring the kids, there will be fun for the whole family.

SandyCreek Farm is located between the communities of Reeds and Tyro at 3160 South NC Hwy 150, just 10 minutes from Uptown Lexington. Call 336-853-8834 with questions or visit www.sandycreekfarm150.com/

 

Mocksville horse show benefits rescue program 

MOCKSVILLE — From 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, May 30, spectators get in free (there is an entry fee for horses). Open to English, Western and Carriage Driving horses. Concessions and items will be for sale. All proceeds benefit HERO Horse Education and Rescue Organization.

The event will be held at Thoroughbred Training Center (TTC), 158 McCashin Lane, off Cana Road. Find out more at www.heroequinerescue.org

 

Call for sculptors

LENOIR — The 30th annual Lenoir Sculpture Celebration will be held Sept. 12. Sculptors may bring up to three sculptures for the one-day competition for $11,000 in cash awards. No commission in event of sales. Early registration discounts are available. Contact the Caldwell Arts Council, 828-754-2486, info@caldwellarts.com, or visit www.caldwellarts.com. Caldwell Arts Council is located at 601 College Ave. SW.

 

Victory Lane Classic all breed dog show

CONCORD — The Cabarrus Arena hosts this AKC all breed dog show on Thursday through Sunday, May 28 to 31 from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. both days. Admission is free; parking is $5 per vehicle at the entrance.

The arena is located at 4751 Highway 49 North. For more information, call 704-920-3976 or visit www.cabarrusarena.com/

 

Old Salem homeschool day

WINSTON-SALEM — “Science Alive in Salem” will be a day of hands-on activities throughout the town of Salem aimed at bringing science and history to life for young people. “Science Alive” will begin at 9:30 a.m. and last until 4:30 p.m. Participants will learn about the advanced understanding of science and technology exhibited by the Moravians of Salem. Residents of Salem studied and used their knowledge of agriculture, astronomy, botany, surveying, architecture and manufacturing to solve problems in their everyday life.

Call 1-800-441-5305 to make a reservation and for ticket information.

 

Auditions for Burning Coal 2015-16 season

RALEIGH— Equity and non-Equity actors of all ages, genders, races and experience levels are invited to audition on Saturday, June 13. Time slots are available from 9 a.m. to 5:30 pm. To book an appointment, email to burning_coal@ipass.net the time of day you would prefer.

This season’s shows are “Asylum” by Kendall Raleigh and Nicki Miller; “The Wiz” by Smalls and Brown; “Blue Sky” by Clare Bayley; And ‘Spoonface Steinberg” by Lee Hall.

Auditions are for both Mainstage and Second Stage seasons, plus smaller projects. For information on what to bring and what to prepare, see http://burningcoal.org/

 

Kannapolis artist wins first place 

Once again, Walter Stanford, Kannapolis-based artist and graphic designer who is becoming known for his ‘raptor portraits,’ was awarded first place by the Pastel Society of North Carolina on May 16 in recognition of his pastel painting, “King of South America.”

The painting won over a field of 200 competing entries from artists throughout the eastern USA.

This is the second year in a row that Stanford has won first place with a raptor portrait in this competition. The subject of the painting is a King Vulture, a raptor native to the South American continent. This particular bird lives at the Carolinas Raptor Center, in Huntersville, where Stanford observed and photographed it.

See more of Stanford’s work at WalterStanford.com.

 

Thomas the Tank Engine returns to Tweetsie

BLOWING ROCK — See Thomas the Tank Engine at “Day Out With Thomas: The Celebration Tour 2015,” which takes place June 5-14 at Tweetsie Railroad. Little engineers and their families are invited to take a 25 minute ride on their favorite engine, meet Sir Topham Hatt and enjoy a day of Thomas & Friends themed activities including arts and crafts, storytelling and more.

Tickets are on sale now at 877.TWEETSIE (877-893-3874) or Tweetsie.com

 

National Memorial Day Concert

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Laurence Fishburne, Laura Benanti, Esai Morales and Jason Dolley join an all-star line-up for National Memorial Day Concert broadcast live from the West Lawn of the U.S. Capitol. The 26th annual broadcast airs live on PBS Sunday, May 24, from 8 to 9:30 p.m. The concert will showcase American heroes who have been disabled for life; shine a spotlight on Gold Star Children who have lost a parent to war; and commemorate the 70th anniversary of the end of World War II.

Also participating in the event are the U.S Joint Chiefs of Staff with The U.S. Army Herald Trumpets, The U.S. Army Chorus, The Soldiers Chorus of the U.S. Army Field Band, The U.S. Navy Band Sea Chanters, The U.S. Air Force Singing Sergeants, the Armed Forces Color Guard and Service Color Teams provided by the Military District of Washington, D.C.