Tonight: Union Street live concert and block party

CONCORD — At 6 p.m. Ken Knox and Company will present a free concert on the main stage at Means Avenue and Union Street; Nerve Cannon on the North stage at 7 p.m.; Block Party with outdoor dining and games on Union Street. www.concorddowntown.com

Fourth Annual Chickweed event is Saturday

CHICKWEED “Celebrating Indestructible Women”

WHAT IS IT? An annual indoor/outdoor mini-street festival that features all women artists and performers, raising funds and awareness for the Rowan Family Crisis Council battered women’s shelter. It is the grassroots brainchild of  seven local women who participate in the art/music/dance scene in Salisbury. Wanting to create an opportunity to perform together, they realized that they were creating the perfect synergy and a unique opportunity for such an all-women revue to foster a fundraising event — for women, by women. They unanimously agreed upon supporting The Rowan Family Crisis Center and its efforts to support women victims of violence. After last year’s event, CHICKWEED presented a check for  $16,649.00 to the Family Crisis Council.

WANT TO GO? 4 to 11:30 p.m. Saturday, July 18 at 405 N. Lee St. Advance tickets are $15 at Pottery 101, Green Goat Gallery and Eventbrite.com. DOS tickets are $20 at the Gate (Gate opens 3:30 p.m.)

www.TheChickweed.com or www.facebook.com/chickweed

 

Duck race on the Yadkin Saturday

BULLHOLE — There will be people and rubber ducks in the South Yadkin River on July 18 for the annual Great Bullhole Duck Race to benefit RiverPark at Cooleemee Falls — The Bullhole.

The numbered rubber ducks will be dumped into the river at 1 p.m., with the first duck to cross the finish line bringing the owner of the number $300. Second place is $150, third is $75.

Ducks are $5 each, a quack pack of six for $25 or a flock of 15 for $50. Buy them in Cooleemee at the town hall, Zachary House, Village Auto and Davie Discount Drugs, in Mocksville at the Davie Chamber of Commerce and recreation department, and in Woodleaf at Jacob’s Western Store.

A tube race and float begins at 10:30 a.m. at the wildlife access area off Junction Road. Call 751-2325 for details. The winner gets $100.

 

Dog wash and flower cutting to benefit Humane Society 

10 a.m. – 2 p.m. this Saturday, July 18 

Humane Society of Rowan County will hold its dog wash fundraiser this Saturday at Tractor Supply on Jake Alexander Blvd.

Prices range from $8 – $14. Proceeds go toward  the veterinary care and rehabilitation of sick and injured stray or abandoned animals.

 8 a.m.-noon next Saturday, July 25

Jean McCoy and Rick Travis will host their annual Coffee and Cutting Fundraiser with the Humane Society of Rowan County as recipients.  This beautiful event will be held rain or shine at Jean and Rick’s home at 505 Steeplechase Trail. Bring a bucket and scissors and cut flowers to take home or give to a friend.

Suggested donations:  $10  for a bucket and $25 for a large bucket, but any donation is appreciated.

The day also includes a complimentary brunch and a silent auction.

See www. humanesocietyofrowancountync.org or call 704-636-5700.

 

Rowan County Museum comes alive! 

The Night will come alive in Salisbury and Spencer with characters from the Night at the Museum movie as well as historical and other characters.

This fun event will be held on Saturday, Aug. 1, in two museums: The Rowan Museum and The Spencer Doll and Toy Museum. Media sponsors are Quick Copy, Salisbury Post, Salisbury Radio, and Staples.

The evening will include a trolley ride, scavenger hunt, buffet dinner, and fun for adults and children. The first show is sold out already!

Bob Paolino will be the host as Teddy Roosevelt, David Post will be George Washington, Robert Cochran will be Daniel Boone and Clyde will entertain us as the Vintage Shopkeeper.

There will be a few troublemakers: Larry Boyles as the Western Cowboy and John Wagoner as the Iron Horse Conductor. Original Boy Scout Chuck Bowman will be showing us rope tricks and Barbie Madison Cook will be signing autographs. You will also meet historical characters Nathaniel Greene and Elizabeth Maxwell Steele who made history in North Carolina.

A Neanderthal, Civil War Soldier, Monkey, a friendly Trex, a Pharaoh and many more characters will entertain and educate you through this adventure.

Tickets are available at the Visitors Center at 704-638-3100 and 204 East Innes St.

 

Correction

The July Picking for the Master event at Trading Ford Baptist Church will be on Friday, July 31 — the last Friday of the month — not July 24 as listed in last week’s Time Out. For more information, contact Trading Ford Baptist Church, 3600 Long Ferry Road, at 704-633-5986, or www.tradingford.net

 

Unity & Praise CD release celebration

This Saturday at 5 p.m., local singing ministry Unity & Praise will host a CD release celebration which will include performances by Jeremy Kirkpatrick and Friends, Echoes for Christ, Messengers for Christ as well as Mike White and Nu Revelations. The event takes place at Trinity Presbyterian Church, 300 S. Caldwell St. Mistress of ceremonies will be Pastor Alice Perry. For more information, call Tammy Reddick and 704-633-8507.

 

 Orquesta Mayor & UltimaNota will perform Friday 

KANNAPOLIS — The 2015 Kannapolis Summer Entertainment Series presents Orquesta Mayor and UltimaNota at 7 p.m. this Friday, July 17, at the Village Park Amphitheater, at 700 West C St. The concert is free to the public. Please no pets, no smoking and all children under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent/guardian.

The night begins with Ballet Folklorico Guadalupano at 7 p.m. with UltimaNota taking the stage at 7:20 p.m. At 8:20 p.m. the Ballet Folklorico Guadalupano will take the stage again to be followed by Orquesta Mayor at 9 p.m.

Ballet Folklorico Guadalupano brings culture and tradition to this concert event with their dancing. They proudly represent the Mexican culture and traditions through the art of dance and music.

UltimaNota fuses new with old, English with Spanish, and tropical rhythms with pop to create a fresh and modern sound. This versatile five piece band was founded in 2010 with members from Cuba, Venezuela, Mexico and El Salvador. With a repertoire that spans from Buena Vista Social Club to Bob Marley to Hector Lavoe, UltimaNota plays everything from soft and mellow cocktail music to a high-energy dance.

Orquesta Mayor was founded in 2006 in Charlotte, NC by Helder Serralde (who plays trumpet). They have been named one of the best orchestras in the Eastern United States.

33rd annual China Grove Farmers Day is Saturday

CHINA GROVE — The Swashtones are just one of the many acts performing on three stages. See the pullout section in Tuesday’s Salisbury Post for the complete lineup of music and entertainnment.

Moondance Orchestra 

WEST JEFFERSON — Moondance Orchestra will be performing Friday at the Ashe Civic Center  962 Mt. Jefferson Road,  West Jefferson. The show is at 7:30 p.m.

Established in 2012, the Moondance Orchestra performs a mix of popular favorites. Their versatile vocals, razor sharp rhythm and powerful horn section allow the band to play a varied selection of arrangements from Michael Bublé to Chicago and Blood Sweat and Tears. The band also performs many pop, dance and party favorites. Comprised of accomplished musicians who have spent decades honing their craft.

For details see www.ashecivic.com