Theater
Catawba’s Blue Masque presents “Electra” ó 7:30 p.m. Feb. 25-28, Florence Busby Corriher Theatre on campus. $5 adults, $4 students and senior citizens. 704-637-4481.”Sound of Music” Old Courthouse Theatre ó 8 p.m. Feb. 27-28; 2:30 p.m. March 1. 49 Spring St. NW, Concord. $15 adults, $12 seniors, $12 student with ID, $10 children 12 and younger. 704-788-2405.
“Sunday in the Park with George” UNC School of the Arts ó 8 p.m. Feb. 26-28. Thrust Theatre, Performance Place, UNCSA campus, 1533 S. Main St., Winston-Salem. $12 adults, $10 seniors and students. 336-721-1945. www.uncsa.edu/performances. “AmerWrecka” The Actor’s Lab ó 8 p.m. through Feb. 28. The Charlotte Arts League, 1517 Camden Road, Charlotte. 704-372-1000. www.carolinatix.org.
Actor’s Theatre of Charlotte presents regional premiere of “Blue” by Charles Randoph-Wright ó 7:30 p.m. Wednesdays and Thursdays, 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 2:30 p.m. Sunday, through March 7. 650 East Stonewall St. $15-$29. 704-342-2251. www.actorstheatrecharlotte.org.
“On Agate Hill” ó 7 p.m., March 9. Barbara Bates performs one-woman play based on Lee Smith novel. Presented by Friends of Rowan Public Library at their annual meeting at Library Headquarters in Salisbury. Refreshments follow. 704-216-8230. Music and moreKenny Rogers with Charlotte Symphony ó 8 p.m., Feb. 27. Ovens Auditorium, Charlotte. 704-972-2000. www.charloteesymphony.org.George Clinton and Parliament Funkadelic ó 9 p.m., Feb. 28. Neighborhood Theatre, 511 E. 36th St., Charlotte. $35 in advance. 704-372-1000. www.carolinatix.org.High Lonesome Strings Bluegrass Association ó Feb. 28. 6 p.m.-guitar and mandolin workshop; 7 p.m. Ed Dodson and Skip Kelley perform; 8-10 p.m. jamming. Greensboro Cultural Arts Center, 200 N. Davie St., Greensboro. www.highlonesomestrings.org. 336-420-0238.
Menotti’s “The Old Maid and the Thief” ó 7 p.m. Feb. 26-28; 2 p.m. March 1. Pfeiffer University Chapel, Misenheimer. Free. 704-463-3147. Eroica Trio ó 3 p.m., March 1. Presented by Carolinas Concert Association. Belk Theater, 130 N. Tryon St., Charlotte. $25 -$65. 704-372-1000. www.carolinatix.org.Nitty Gritty Dirt Band ó 8 p.m., March 1. NeighborhoodTheatre, 511 E. 36th St., Charlotte.$28. 704-372-1000. www.carolinatix.org.Joan Baez ó 7:30 p.m., March 2. McGlohon Theatre, 345 N. College St., Spirit Square, Charlotte. Tickets from $39.50. 704-372-1000. www.carolinatix.org.
David Sanborn ó 7:30 p.m., March 4. McGlohon Theatre, 345 N. College St., Charlotte. Tickets start at $34.50. 704-372-1000. www.carolinatix.org. Elton John and Billy Joel “Face 2 Face” ó 7:30 p.m., March 7. Time Warner Cable Arena, Charlotte. www.ticketmaster.com. 704-522-6500.Opera Carolina “The Marriage of Figaro” ó 8 p.m., March 7; 2 p.m. March 8; 7:30 p.m. March 12. Belk Theater, 130 N. Tryon St., Charlotte. 704-372-1000. www.operacarolina.org.Wanda Foil and Nancy Walker in concert ó 3 p.m., March 8. First Baptist Church, Salisbury. Featuring spirituals, hymns, Broadway favorites. Free.Dave Matthews Band with The Avett Brothers ó 7 p.m., April 24. Verizon Wireless Amphitheater, Charlotte. $38-$68. 704-549-5555. http://tickets.livenation.com.
Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band ó 7:30 p.m., May 2. Greensboro Coliseum. $65-$95. www.ticketmaster.com. 1-800-745-3000.Festivals March Hare Music Festival ó March 12-14. Presented by Rowan Blues and Jazz Society at Looking Glass Artist Collective. Music by Pokey LaFarge, Holy Ghost Tent Revival, David Lamanno, Trombone workshop performance, art exhibit, concessions, and more. Battle of the Bands finals March 14. www.salisburyartists.org/marchhare.
Dance”Riverdance” ó 7:30 p.m. March 3, 4, 5, 8; 8 p.m. March 6 and 7; 2 p.m. March 7 and 8. Ovens Auditorium, 2700 East Independence Blvd., Charlotte. 704-372-1000. www.carolinatix.org.
The Art of Dance, featuring Bellydance Superstars ó 7:30 p.m., March 9. McGlohon Theatre, Spirit Square, Charlotte. Tickets start at $29.50. 704-372-1000. www.blumenthalcenter.org.
Film”Miss Evers’ Boys” ó 2 p.m., March 4, Center for Faith and the Arts, 207 W. Harrison St., Free. Starring Alfre Woodard and Laurence Fishburne, 1997. 704-647-0999. faithart@bellsouth.net.
Comedy
Robin Williams ó 8 p.m., Feb. 28. Ovens Auditorium, Charlotte. $56-$96. 704-522-6500. www.ticketmaster.com.
Larry the Cable Guy ó 7:30 p.m., March 15. Cabarrus Arena. $44.75. 704-522-6500. www.ticketmaster.com.
Classes Free design class- “Spring Fever” ó 10 a.m.-noon Feb. 28, Piedmont Floral Galleries, 280 Furniture Drive. Highlighting spring flowers, succulents, herbs. Free door prizes and coupons. 704-636-7739.Ballroom dancing ó 7-8:30 p.m. Monday or Tuesday, beginning March 9. Six-week beginner course, foxtrot, waltz, cha cha, shag, rumba, samba, tango. $60. Donna’s Dancers Studio I, 320 N. Main St. Donna Weinhold Painter, instructor. 704-637-3875.Free Belly Dance classes ó Free introductory classes 6:30-8:30 p.m. March 11 and March 16, taught by Kalima at Looking Glass Artist Collective, 405 N. Lee St. New regular weekly sessions of classes begin March 23. kalimatribal@carolina.rr.com.Dillingham Martial Arts at City Park Recreation Center ó 5:30-7:30 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays. Features Japanese Okinawan karate skills, character development and self-discipline. $50 per month, registration fee $10. 704-638-5295.
Speakers and forums”Let’s Talk About It” reading and discussion series, Davie County Library, Mocksville ó 7-9 p.m. Feb. 26: “The Jew Store” by Stella Suberman. This year’s series: “Discovering the Literary South.” Teachers can earn two renewal credits by reading all the books and attending at least four of five programs. 336-753-6030.
Trips
JF Hurley Family YMCA sponsored trips ó Southern Spring Show, Charlotte: depart 9 a.m., March 6. $25 ticket and transportation; Blumenthal performing Arts Center-“Burn the Floor” dance spectacular, March 24: depart 4 p.m., going to dinner (on your own), performance at 7:30 p.m$70 ticket and transportation (orchestra seating). Sign up at member service desk. 704-636-0111.
This & That Big Band Dances ó 7-10 p.m. first Saturday of each month. Hurley YMCA. Music by The Hi-Liters. Bring a snack to share. $5. 704-636-0111. Astronomical Society of Rowan County ó 7:30 p.m. Feb. 28. Home of Ralph and Alice Deal, 1920 Deal Road, Mooresville. bring binoculars and telescopes. 704-855-1591. Central North Carolina Relic Hunters 17th annual Civil War Show ó 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday; 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Sunday, Holiday Inn, Salisbury. Adults $5, under 12 free. Buy-sell-trade. 704-463-5439. Oakboro cruise-ins ó 5 p.m., fourth Fridays. Burnout at 9:30 p.m. 704-467-4992. www.oakborocruisein.com.
Night life Benchwarmers, 113 E. Fisher St. ó 10 p.m., Feb. 28: the band 23-19. $7 nonmembers, $5 members. 704-639-0604.The Blue Vine, 209 S. Main St. ó 9 p.m.-midnight Friday: folk-rock duo Trees Leave, no cover; 9 p.m.-midnight Saturday: Abi Tapia, no cover. 704-797-0093. www.thebluevine.com.Dirty Water Saloon, 14910 Stokes Ferry Road, Gold Hill ó Mondays-free pool until 10 p.m., 10 p.m. Friday-deejay. 704-279-4286. www.myspace.com/dirtywatersaloon.Escape the Daily Grind, 316 S. Salisbury Ave., Spencer ó 7-10 p.m. Friday and Saturday-flamenco guitarist Sam Havens, no cover. 8-10 p.m., first and second Fridays: Jazz with Rebecca Stinson and Joe Ponds. 704-636-0160.
The Inn, 1012 Mooresville Hwy 150 ó This Saturday: open mic night. 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. Three Fifteen, 315 E. Council St. ó Feb. 27: Pure Metal Night, five bands. 704-633-1315. www.threefifteen.com.SinglesPiedmont Singles ó 7:15 p.m. Fridays, Gloria Dei Lutheran Church. Feb. 27: Vee McHome will demonstrate chair yoga. Covered dish. No joining fee, donations appreciated. Contact Frances Ward 704-637-3241.
Highlighters Dance Club ó First and third Fridays. Doors open 7 p.m. American Legion Post 380, 4235 W. Tyvola Road, Charlotte. 704-548-9212. ssendecki@aol.com.
Zodiac Club ó Meets second and fourth Fridays. Doors open 7 p.m., food served 8 p.m. Open to mature 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 artistsPecha Kucha Night ó Seeking artists, architects, designers, filmmakers to showcase their work March 5 at High Point University. Requires power point presentation. Deadline for submission of images: Feb. 23. For more information contact Syed Ahmad at EastSquare Artworks, 120/122 East Innes St. syedARTglass@gmail.com. 704-754-0670.PERFORMING ARTSBattle of the Bands ó Deadline to enter: March 1. Finals March 14 at Looking Glass Artist Collective theater, 405 N. Lee St. All genres of music and all ages may enter. First prize: two days of free recording time with sound engineer/producer Jerod Jacobs. Presented by Rowan Blues and Jazz Society (www.rowanbluesandjazz.com). For rules and entry form, go to: www.salisburyartists.org/marchhare.VISUAL ART
Multicultural Festival, Lexington ó Artisans and demonstrators sought for festival taking place 10 a.m.-5 p.m. May 2 in Finch Park. 336-248-3960 ext. 3237. tammy@lexingtonnc.net.
6th annual Art on Easy Street ó Rowan Arts Council is accepting applications from artists, 10×10 space $60 ($50 for RAC members). Festival is June 20. Application and rules online at www.rowanarts.org. 704-638-9887, rac@rowanarts.org.
AuditionsAmadeus Youth Chorus ó Accepting new members through March 5. No audition required. Rehearsals Thursdays, 5:30-6:30 p.m. St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, corner of Council and Church Streets. For ages 8-18. Free tuition for spring semester. For more information, call Dr. Phillip Burgess, 704-633-3221.
Carolina Actors Studio Theatre ó Auditions for Mary Zimmerman’s “Metamorphoses” 11:30 a.m.-4 p.m. March 7, by appointment only. Performed in and around pools of water May 28-June 27. Actor/swimmers should be familiar with script. Appointments made by sending resume to mrsvictory@carolina.rr.com. 704-455-8542.Outdoor drama auditions ó Representatives of nine theater companies casting more than 20 shows will be on site at UNC-Chapel Hill’s Center for Dramatic Art March 14. Deadline for audition application: March 2. For details visit www.unc.edu/depts/outdoor/auditions.Circle in the Square Theatre School ó Auditions March 2-6, May 5-8 and June 1-5 for professional two year workshops and seven-week summer workshops (both acting and musical). 1633 Broadway, New York, N.Y. 10019-6795. 212-307-0388. admissions@circlesquare.org. www.circlesquare.org. Seeking vendors”Luck of the Irish” sale ó 8 a.m.-2 p.m., March 16.JF Hurley Family YMCA lobby. Vendors and crafters wanted, $10 for space. To reserve spot call 704-636-0111.
6th annual Art on Easy Street ó Rowan Arts Council is accepting applications from artists, 10×10 space $60 ($50 for RAC members). Festival is June 20. Application and rules online at www.rowanarts.org. 704-638-9887, rac@rowanarts.org.
ArtWaterworks Visual Arts Center, 123 E. Liberty St. ó “Neo-Bulletin” by Darren Goins; “”Yipes! Stripes: a Deconstruction” by Jerry Walden. 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. óCurrent work by artists Syed Ahmad, Whitney Peckman, Connie Baker, Michael Baker. 704-798-0047. www.eastsquareartworks.com.Rail Walk Studios and Gallery, 409 N. Lee St. ó 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. ó Current exhibits: “A Celebration of African American Culture and History;” “The Future of Art” (RCCC student exhibit). Shop featuring art and crafts for sale by members is open 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Thursday, Friday and Saturday and during special events. 704-245-2302. www.salisburyartists.org. Green Goat Gallery, 516 S. Salisbury Ave., Spencer ó Featuring Don Moore’s “Endangered Speciaies” exhibit. 704-639-0606. www.greengoatgallery.com.Cabarrus Arts Council Galleries, 65 Union Street, Concord ó Works by Robert Brown are featured in “Structurally Sound: Foundations in Architecture,” an exhibition of architecturally-inspired artwork by 10 artists on display through March 26. Gallery hours 10 a.m.-4 p.m. weekdays. 704-920-ARTS. www.cabarrusartscouncil.org. Depot Visual Arts Center, 103 W. Center Ave., Mooresville ó Gallery hours: 1-4 p.m. Tuesday-Sunday. 704-663-6661. www.mooresvilleartistguild.com.Court Street Gallery, 134 Court St., Statesville ó Max Tharpe photography. Gallery open 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday. www.iredellmuseums.org.Grace and Cameron West Art Gallery, Pfeiffer University, Misenheimer ó “Help the Confused: Jim Daniels” on display through Feb. 28. Gallery hours: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Friday. 704-463-3160. joshua.cross@pfeiffer.edu.Moring Arts Center, 123 Sunset Ave., Asheboro ó “Sometimes You Just Have to Jump,” and exhibit by Melissa Walker, through Feb. 27. Gallery hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Monday-Friday, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday. Free. 336-629-0399. www.randolphartsguild.com.North Carolina Pottery Center fall exhibitions, Seagrove ó 336-873-8430. www.ncpotterycenter.com.Mint Museum of Art, 2730 Randolph Road, Charlotte ó “The Craven Family of North Carolina Potters” through March 22. Open 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Tuesdays, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Wednesday-Saturday, noon-5 p.m. Sunday. Admission $6 adults, $5 seniors and students, $3 ages 6 to 17, free for members and children 5 and younger. Admission also valid for Museum of Craft and Design on the same day. 704-337-2000. www.mintmuseum.org.
Mint Museum of Craft + Design, 220 N. Tryon St., Charlotte ó Admission $6 adults, $5 seniors and students, $3 ages 6 to 17, free for members and children 5 and younger. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday, noon-5 p.m. Sunday. 704-337-2000.McColl Center for Visual Art, 721 N. Tryon St., Charlotte ó 704-332-5535. www.mccollcenter.org.
Reynolda House, Museum of American Art, Reynolda Road, Winston-Salem ó “American Impressions: Selections from the National Academy Museum” opening party 7 p.m., Feb. 27, $5. “Chuck Close: the Keith Series” through May 31. Open 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday, 1:30-4:30 p.m. Sunday. $10 adults, $9 seniors, students with ID and children free. 336-725-5150 or www.reynoldahouse.org.
MuseumsN.C. Transportation Museum, Spencer ó Museum open 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday; 1-4 p.m. Sunday; closed Monday. Train rides Saturday only, 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. $6 adults, $5 children ages 3-12 and seniors ages 60 and up. Roundhouse Turntable rides at $1. Group rates available with advance notice. 704-636-2889 or 877-NCTMFUN. www.nctrans.org.
Rowan Museum, 202 N. Main St. ó 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. ó 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 Rockwell Museum, 102 E. Main St. ó Open Sundays 2-4 p.m. and by appointment. For information call Ann Teague: 704-279-5783.
China Grove Roller Mill Museum ó Guided tours 2-4 p.m. second Sunday of each month. For special tours call 704-433-3912. www.hist-society-srowan.com.
The North Carolina Museum of History, 5 E. Edenton St., Raleigh ó “Knights of the Black Flag” opens March 6, includes artifacts from Blackbeard’s ship “Queen Anne’s Revenge.” “Elected to Serve: North Carolina Governors” “Everyday Artistry” through June 2009. “Bearing Witness: Civil Rights Photographs of Alexander Rivera.” Free. 919-807-7943. www.ncmuseumofhistory.org.TimeOut! deadlines
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