Roundabout: What's happening

Jeremy Hopkins and The Thrill are performing at The Inn Saturday. (Photo by Sarah Deshields)

Jeremy Vess will be appearing at The Inn this Saturday.

The band Innfinity is part of Saturday's lineup at The Inn.

Bob Paolino is playing at The Blue Vine Saturday.

Marjorie Thompson comes to The Blue Vine this Friday.

'Spider's Web' opens at The Little Theatre of Winston-Salem tonight.

'Bell Tower' by Tamara Konovalova is part of an exhibit currently on display, courtesy of Fine Frame Gallery, at the Looking Glass Artist Collective Gallery.

Charity Case will be at Cripple Creek Roadhouse Grill April 4.

Theater

"Smokey Joe's Cafe" Piedmont Players Theatre — 7:30 p.m. March 26-28, April 1-4; 2:30 p.m. March 29. Meroney Theater, 213 S. Main St. Features songs of Leiber and Stoller. www.piedmontplayers.com. 704-633-5471.

Old Courthouse Theatre "Benedictions" — 8 p.m. March 26-28; 2:30 p.m. March 29. 49 Spring St. SW, Concord. $10. 704-788-2405. www.oldcourthouse theater.org.

The Little Theatre of Winston-Salem, Agatha Christie's "Spider's Web" — March 27-29; April 2-5. Arts Council Theatre, 610 Coliseum Drive. $18 adults, $16 seniors, $14 students. 336-725-4001. www.littletheatreonline.com.

"High School Musical 2" Lexington Youth Theatre — 7 p.m. March 26-29; 3 p.m. March 28; 2 p.m. March 29. Smith Civic Center, 217 S. Main St., Lexington. Admission $8 plus can of food for local charity. www.lexingtonyouth theatreinc.com.

Davidson Theatre and Music Departments present Sondheim's "Company" — 8 p.m. March 27-28, April 3-4; 2 p.m. March 29; 7:30 p.m. April 2. Duke Family Performance Hall, Davidson College. Recommended for age 14 up. 704-894-2135. www.davidson.edu/tickets.

Pfeiffer presents Neil Simon's "The Prisoner of Second Avenue" — 7:30 p.m. March 27-28, April 2-4; 3 p.m. March 29. Campus Theatre (thrid floor of administration building) Misenheimer campus. $8 adults, $6 seniors and students, $5 children 12 and under. 704-463-3070. doug.stauter@pfeiffer.edu.

"Dangerous" Queen City Theatre Company — 8 p.m., April 2- 18. Duke Energy Theatre, 345 N. College St., Charlotte. For mature audiences. 704-372-1000. www.queencitytheatre.com.

Music and more

Piedmont Opera presents Mozart's "The Marriage of Figaro" — 8 p.m. April 3, 2 p.m. April 5, 7:30 p.m. April 7. Stevens Center, Winston-Salem. $15-$85. www.piedmontopera.org. 336-724-3202.

Charlotte Symphony-All Beethoven — 8 p.m., April 3 and 4. Including Oratorio Singers of Charlotte. Belk Theater. 704-972-2000. www.charlottesymphony.org.

Sandy Hoffman, CD debut at The Inn, 1012 Mooresville Hwy 150 — April 4. Performance to accompany debut of "Sereno," instrumental guitar CD. Also performing that evening: Marc Hoffman. www.essentialworship.com.

K.D. Lang — 7:30 p.m., April 8. Ovens Auditorium, Charlotte. $37.50-$67.50. www.ticketmaster.com. 704-522-6500.

Andrew McNight in concert — April 11: 6 p.m. potluck, 7:30 p.m. concert, $15. Bonfire after concert. Sacred Grove Retreat/Bed and Bike Inn. 704-463-0768. info@bedandbikeinn.com.

Mid Atlantic Steel Guitar Association Kannapolis jam and show — 10 a.m.-10 p.m. April 11. Featuring Tommy Dodd and Herby Wallace. Kannapolis Moose Lodge, 990 Old Beatty Ford Road. 704-857-6822.

Jazz and Poetry Slam — April 17. Doors open 7:30 p.m. Featuring Joe Robinson Jazz Band. Presented by Rowan Blues and Jazz Society at LGAC Black Box Theater, 407 N. Lee St. $5 donation. 704-636-2811. www.rowanbluesandjazz.org.

Dave Matthews Band with The Avett Brothers — 7 p.m., April 24. Verizon Wireless Amphitheater, Charlotte. $38-$68. 704-549-5555. http://tickets.livenation.com.

Fleetwood Mac — 8 p.m., April 26. Greensboro Coliseum. www.livenation.com. 800-745-3000.

Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band — 7:30 p.m., May 2. Greensboro Coliseum. $65-$95. www.ticketmaster.com. 1-800-745-3000.

Night life

The Blue Vine, 209 S. Main St. — 9 p.m.-midnight Friday: Marjorie Thompson, acoustic Americana, no cover; 9 p.m.-midnight Saturday: Blazin' Blues Bob Paolino, no cover. 704-797-0093. www.thebluevine.com.

Cripple Creek Roadhouse Grill, 17665 Stokes Ferry Rd. New London — April 4: Charity Case. 704-279-4250. www.atcripplecreek.com.

E.H. Montgomery General Store — 7 p.m. Fridays: Community Night with bluegrass jam, Historic Village of Gold Hill. www.HistoricGoldHill.com. 704-279-5674, 704-267-9439.

Escape the Daily Grind, 316 S. Salisbury Ave., Spencer — 8-10 p.m., first and second Fridays: Jazz with Rebecca Stinson and Joe Ponds. 704-636-0160.

The Inn, 1012 Mooresville Hwy 150 — Saturday: Jeremy Vess, Jeremy Hopkins, Innfinity, Micole Wallace. Open 7 p.m.-midnight Saturdays. Free refreshments, air hockey, foosball, pool. Public invited to jam or schedule their group to perform. 704-213-1467. www.inntheloop.blogspot.com.

Festivals

Hurley Park Spring Celebration —2-4 p.m., April 5, at Lake Drive and Annandale Avenue. Featuring Grey Seal Puppets, Polka Dots Polka Band, carriage rides, Carolina Artists, Master Gardeners, Sparky the Fire Dog. Free refreshments. 704-638-4459.

Dance"Burn the Floor"— Through March 29, Belk Theater, Blumenthal performing Arts Center, Charlotte. Tickets start at $20. 704-372-1000. www.blumenthalcenter.org.

"Dancing Through Latin America" The Carolinas Latin Dance Company — 7:30 p.m., March 28. McGlohon Theatre, 345 N. College St., Charlotte. 704-372-1000. www.carolinatix.

Russian National Ballet — 8 p.m., March 30. $25-$65. Belk Theater, 130 N. Tryon St., Charlotte. 704-372-1000. www.carolinatix.org.

Film

"An Unfinished Life" — 2 p.m., April 1. Center for Faith and the Arts, 207 W. Harrison St. Enter from rear parking lot. Free. 704-647-0999. www.faithart@bellsouth.net.

Comedy

Cheech and Chong — 8 p.m., April 2. Ovens Auditorium, Charlotte. www.ticketmaster.com.

Rodney Carrington — 7 p.m., April 4. Ovens Auditorium, Charlotte. $44.75. www.ticketmaster.com. 800-345-3000.

Classes

"Hop into the Colors of Spring and Easter" — 10 a.m.-noon, March 28. Free design class demonstration. Creating an Easter egg wreath, flowering hanging baskets and colorful spring wreaths. Piedmont Floral Galleries, 280 Furniture Drive. 704-636-7739.

Introduction to Flamenco for Belly Dancers — March 26. Two-hour workshop. Looking Glass Artist Collective. 405 N. Lee St. $10. To register, contact kalimatribal@carolina.rr.com.

Chrismon classes — 10 a.m.-noon April 2 or 3: Six-pointed Star; 9 a.m. to noon April 4: Easter Crowned Cross. Limited space, call for reservations and cost. Rufty's Chrismon Shop, 280 Furniture Drive. 704-636-7739.

Reiki I workshop — 10 a.m.-6 p.m., April 4. Bed and Bike Inn, Gold Hill. Reiki Master-Linda Backes. $150. Limited class size. Guidebook and certification provided. 704-463-0768. info@bedandbikeinn.com.

Speakers and forums

Author Ron Rash — 11 a.m., April 7, booksigning and luncheon sponsored by Pfeiffer Friends of the Library, Misenheimer. $30. RSVP by March 27. For information, contact Lara Little, 704-463-3353, lara.little@pfeiffer.edu.

This & That

Astronomical Society of Rowan County — 7:30 p.m. Saturday. 1920 Deal Road, Mooresville. Bring binoculars and telescopes. 704-855-1591.

Cole Brothers Circus of the Stars — 4:30 and 7:30 p.m., March 30 and 31. Charlotte Knights stadium parking lot., 2280 Deerfield Drive, Charlotte. Hosted by Fort Mill School District Band Boosters. Adult $17, child (2-12) $12. Free tickets for children at freekidstickets.com. Save $5 on adult tickets by buying in advance through March 29 at www.tickets.com or 1-888-332-5200.

Greater Charlotte Antique and Collectibles Show — 9 a.m.-5 p.m. April 2-4; 10 a.m.-4 p.m. April 5. Cabarrus Arena, Concord. Adults $7, seniors $6. 704-920-3976. www.cabarrus arena.com.

Art in Bloom fundraiser for Iredell Museums — 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Statesville Civic Center, 300 N. Center St., Statesville. Featured speaker: Cydney Davis-English of The English Garden, Raleigh. $35 admission includes refreshments and catered lunch. 704-873-4734.

Scrabble Scramble 6 — 5:30 p.m., Tuesday, April 28. Holiday Inn, Salisbury. Buffet dinner, three rounds of team Scrabble. $25 per person, $250 table of 10. Sponsored by Rowan County Literacy Council. Deadline to register: April 23. 704-216-8266.

Salisbury BBQ Festival-call for entries — Event is May 1. BBQFest09@yahoo.com. www.SCAFestival.com.

War for the Empire 1759 — April 18-19, Fort Dobbs, Staesville. Free. www.fortdobbs.org.

Singles

Piedmont Singles — 7:15 p.m. Fridays, Gloria Dei Lutheran Church. March 27: Sounds of Praise gospel group. Covered dish. No joining fee, donations appreciated. Contact Frances Ward 704-637-3241.

Highlighters Dance Club — April 3: Magic. First and third Fridays. Doors open 7 p.m. Open to singles 40 and over. Dress code. BYOB. $10 members; $12 guests. Non-smoking, dressy casual. American Legion Post 380, 4235 W. Tyvola Road, Charlotte. 704-548-9212. ssendecki@aol.com.

Zodiac Club — Meets second and fourth Fridays. Doors open 7 p.m., food served 8 p.m. Open to singles over 40. $10 members, $12 guests. Dress code-upscale casual. Smoke-free. American Legion Post 380, 4235 West Tyvola Rd. Call 704-661-2437 or contact taylorbt@msn.com. Visit www.charlottezodiacdanceclub.com.

Call for artists

Third annual Spring Fling at Second Glance Shop — Event 9:30 a.m.-3 p.m., May 9. Shop is at 2080 Shue Road, China Grove. Call Betty Corriher, 704-213-0980 to register or for more information.

Spring Festival at Rocky River Vineyards, Midland — Artist vendors sought for festival, 11 a.m.-7 p.m., April 25. Booth fee $75 for single artists, $100 for two in one booth. Details: www.rockyrivervineyards.com. 704-781-5035.

6th annual Art on Easy Street — Rowan Arts Council is accepting applications from artists, 10x10 space $60 ($50 for RAC members). Festival is June 20 704-638-9887. www.rowanarts.org.

Auditions

North Carolina Shakespeare Festival auditions — Macbeth and Midsummer Night's Dream. Equity actors: April 24; non-Equity: April 25. www.ncshakes.org, click on 'About NCSF' then 'News'.

Leading Ladies - Little Theatre of Winston-Salem — 7 p.m., March 30 at Arts Council Theatre. Roles for five men and three women. No prepared material required. Production dates May 15-17 and 21-24. 336-748-0857 x201; www.littletheatreonline.com.

Seeking vendors

6th annual Art on Easy Street — Rowan Arts Council is accepting applications from artists, 10x10 space $60 ($50 for RAC members). Festival is June 20. www.rowanarts.org. 704-638-9887, rac@rowanarts.org.

Art

Waterworks Visual Arts Center, 123 E. Liberty St. — Gallery open 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Thursday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday. Groups may arrange guided tour. 704-636-1882. www.waterworks.org.

EastSquare Artworks, 122 E. Innes St. —704-798-0047. www.eastsquareartworks.com.

Rail Walk Studios and Gallery, 409 N. Lee St. — Gallery open 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday. 704-431-8964. www.railwalkgallery.com.

Looking Glass Artist Collective Gallery, 407 N. Lee St. — Exhibit representing artists of Fine Frame Gallery currently on display. Open 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Thursday, Friday and Saturday and during special events. 704-245-2302. www.salisburyartists.org.

Creator's Gallery at John Calvin presbyterian Church, 1620 Brenner Ave. — Exhibit of art by Tomie and Buddy Troxler. Gallery open by appointment. 704-633-4333.

Green Goat Gallery, 516 S. Salisbury Ave., Spencer — Featuring Don Moore's "Endangered Species" exhibit. www.greengoatgallery.com.

Museums

N.C. Transportation Museum, Spencer — Museum open 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday; 1-4 p.m. Sunday; closed Monday. Train rides Thursday and Friday 11 a.m., 1 and 2 p.m.; Saturdays 11 a.m., 1, 2 and 3 p.m.; Sunday 1:30, 2:30 and 3:30 p.m. $6 adults, $5 children ages 3-12 and seniors ages 60 and up. 704-636-2889 or 877-NCTMFUN. www.nctrans.org.

Rowan Museum, 202 N. Main St. — Exhibit: "Early Rowan African-American Churches." Open 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Friday, 1-4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. $3 adults, $1.50 students, free museum members. 704-633-5946.

Dr. Josephus Hall House, 226 S. Jackson St. — 1820 house museum features furniture and decoratives from Hall family and others. Costumed docents provide tours. $3 adults, $1.50 students, free to members of Historic Salisbury Foundation. For group tours, call HSF office, 704-636-0103.

Historic Gold Hill,NC/Gold Hill Mines Historic Park — 19th Century Living History Interpretations and educational tours weekends April-October and weekdays by appointment. Interpretative displays reflect life in the 1800's gold mining boom town. Villagemerchants and interpretors dressed in period costume weekends. Free admission. www.HistoricGoldHill.com. 704-279-5674, 704-267-9439.

Reed Gold Mine State Historic Site — Reopens March 31. Cost: $2 per pan of dirt. On April 4, a nugget will be placed in one of the first 200 pans. Age 8 and up. Under age 8 may pan with an adult. Guided underground tours are free. 704-721-4653. www.nchistoricsites.org/reed.

Historic Latta Plantation, Sample Road, Huntersville — 10 a.m.-4 p.m., March 28; 11 a.m.-4 p.m. March 29: Battles at Latta. Confederate and Union soldiers scheduled battles at 2 p.m. each day. 10 p.m.-2 a.m. April 3 and 4: Ghost Hunt at Latta-pre-registration required. Museum hours 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, 1-5 p.m. Sunday. www.lattaplantation.org. 704-875-2312.

For briefs and Roundabout items, mail to P.O. Box 4639, Salisbury, NC 28145; fax to 704-639-0003; or email shall@salisburypost.com. For story ideas, contact Katie Scarvey, 704-797-4270. or kscarvey@ salisburypost.