This & That
Astronomy Night with Kannapolis Intimidators ó Tonight, 9:30 p.m. immediately following the baseball game at Fieldcrest Cannon Stadium. Game time is 7:05 p.m., playing Lexington Legends. 704-932-3267. www.intimidatorsbaseball.com.
Astronomical Society of Rowan County ó 7:30 p.m., Aug. 22. Home of Ralph and Alice Deal, 1920 Deal Road, Mooresville. Stargazing, bring telescope or binoculars. 704-855-1591.
Charlotte Poetry Slam ó 8 p.m. Aug. 21. McGlohon Theatre, Charlotte. $10. Contains adult content. 704-372-1000. www.blumenthalcenter.org.

The Greater Charlotte Antique and Designer Showcase ó 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Aug. 28 and 29; 10 a.m.-4 p.m. on Sunday. Celebrity appraiser Judith Katz-Scwartz giving free verbal appraisals Saturday and Sunday. Cabarrus Arena and Events Center, 4751 Hwy 49 N, Concord. 704-596-4643. www.charlotteantiqueshow.com.

16th annual Frank Liske Park Powwow ó Aug. 28-29. 4001 Stough Road, Concord. www.frankliskepowwow.com.
5th annual Potters Market Invitational ó 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Sept. 12. Mint Museum of Art, 2730 Randolph Road, Charlotte. 704-337-2000. www.mintmuseum.org.
Oakboro cruise-ins ó 5 p.m., fourth Fridays. Burnout at 9:30 p.m. 704-467-4992. www.oakborocruisein.com.
Cruzin’ Round Spencer ó 4-9 p.m. second Saturday of each month. Classic vehicles, entertainment, food. 704-633-7178.

Cruising Downtown Concord ó 3:30-9 p.m. fourth Saturdays. North and Union Street. www.concorddowntown.com.
Theater

“Death Under Cover” Charlotte Dinner Detectives ó Friday and Saturday nights, includes sit-down dinner at grand Central in Charlotte. www.charlottesdinnerdetective.com.
“Oprah Winfrey presents The Color Purple” ó 7:30 p.m. Aug. 25-27 and 30; 8 p.m. Aug. 28 and 29; 2 p.m. Aug. 29 and 30. , Belk Theater, 130 N. Tryon St., Charlotte. Tickets start at $35. 704-372-1000. www.blumenthalcenter.org.
“The Depths of Her Soul” ó 6:30 p.m., Aug. 29. Brock Auditorium, 622 S. Main St., Mocksville. $8 advance, $10 at door. Written, produced, directed by Stephanie Grant Redmon. 336-284-6402. www.stephanieredmon.com.

NC Shakespeare Festival2009 MainStage season: “Macbeth” and “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” ó Sept. 5-Oct. 4, The High Point Theatre, 220 E. Commerce Ave. www.ncshakes.org.
Music and more
Jonas Brothers ó Aug. 21. Time Warner Cable Arena, Charlotte. www.livenation.com.
Carolina Summer Music Festival, Winston-Salem ó Aug. 19-29, presented by Old Salem Museums and Gardens and Carolina Symphony Chamber Players. www.carolinasummermusicfestival.org.
Sam Havens, flamenco guitar ó 1-4 p.m. Saturday. Tastebuds Coffee and Tea, 106 N. Main St. 704-212-7044.Soul Music Festival ó Aug. 29, beginning 2 p.m., Time Warner Cable Music Pavillion, 3801 Rock Quary Road, Raleigh. www.soulmusicfestival.org.
Britney Spears “The Circus” ó Sept. 5, Greensboro Coliseum. 800-745-3000. www.ticketmaster.com.

Comedy

Latino Laugh Out Loud Comedy Explosion starring Alex Reymundo and Joey Medina ó 7:30 p.m. Aug. 22. McGlohon Theatre, 345 N. College St., Charlotte. $35. Contains adult language. 704-372-1000. www.carolinatix.org.
John Heffron ó 7:30 p.m., Aug. 26. McGlohon Theatre, Charlotte. Adult content and language. 704-372-1000. www.blumenthalcenter.org.
Ralphie May ó 7:30 p.m., Aug. 27. McGlohon Theatre, Charlotte. Adult content and language. 704-372-1000. www.blumenthalcenter.org.

Cedric the Entertainer ó 8 p.m., Aug. 29. Bojangles Coliseum, Charlotte. $44.50-$59.50. 800-745-3000.

Dance
“Once Upon a Time” North Carolina Dance Theater ó 2 p.m. Sept. 19 and 20. Belk Theater, 130 N. Tryon St., Charlotte. $20-$62. 704-372-1000.
“Ballet, Ballroom and Bluegrass” North Carolina Dance Theater ó 7:30 p.m. Sept. 17-19. Bonnefoux’s “Shindig” with a live bluegrass band; Twyla Tharp’s ballroom dance masterpiece, “Nine Sinatra Songs;” Alonzo King’s MAP. Belk Theater, 130 N. Tryon St., Charlotte. $20-$74. 704-372-1000. www.carolinatix.org.
“Tribal Sampler” belly dance performances and workshops ó Sept. 12, Looking Glass Artist Collective, 405 N. Lee St. Classes sample a variety of skills in tribal and tribal fusion belly dance. $15 per class, or $50 for four classes. Evening performance “Tribal Frolic” $10 in advance, $12 at door. kalimatribal@carolina.rr.com.

Film

Documentary-“Flow: For Love of Water” ó 7:30 p.m., Sept. 2. Smith 900 Room of Alvarez College Union, Davidson College. Free. 704-894-2266.
Modern Film Fest ó Sept. 25-27, Gem Theater, Kannapolis. Includes 15 films. Friday: $14; Saturday and Sunday: $17.50; all weekend: $42. www.modernfilmfest.net.

Classes

Social dance lessons ó 6:30-8 p.m. Sept. 3-Oct. 8. Six-week swing session, beginners start at 6:30 p.m., more experiences at 7 p.m. City Park Center, 316 Lake Drive. $30 singles, $50 couples. Instructor: Diana Moghrabi. 704-638-5295. www.salisburync.gov/pkrec.

Introduction to the Art of Mosaic ó 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Sept. 12, 116 E. Council St. Instructor: Robert Crum. $150. For adult beginners. All supplies, tools, light lunch provided. Payment must be received in advance to reserve spot. 704-797-0364.

The Laughing Sky Writer’s Workshop ó 6-9 p.m. Wednesdays, Sept. 16-Oct. 14 at Laughing Sky Books, 123 E. Innes St. $50. 704-314-0098. jenni@laughingskybooks.com.

Speakers and forums

Hurley Park presents “Building a New Botanical Garden in Kernersville: Exciting Gardens and Thrilling Plants” ó 7 p.m., Aug. 24, Salisbury-Rowan Utilities, 1 Water St. Slide presentation by Dr. Todd Lasseigne, executive director of Paul J. Ciener Botanical Garden. Plant giveaway follows lecture. 704-638-4459. dbeck@salisburync.gov.

“Nutrition, Environment and the Genome” ó 7 p.m., Aug. 27, Center for the Environment, Catawba College. Speaker: Dr. Christopher Magryta, physician with Salisbury Pediatric Associates. www.centerfortheenvironment.org.

Night life

The Blue Vine, 209 S. Main St. ó 9-11:30 p.m. Friday: An Evening of Motown presented by Marc Hoffman (www.marchoffman.com), no cover; 9 p.m. Saturday: acoustic Americana folk duo Dana and Susan Robinson (www.myspace.com/danaandsusanrobinson), no cover. 704-797-0093. www.thebluevine.com.

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

The Inn, 1012 Mooresville Hwy 150 ó This Saturday: Mission trip. Open 7 p.m.-midnight Saturdays. Wireless now available. Free refreshments, air hockey, foosball, pool. Public invited to jam or schedule their group to perform. 704-213-1467. www.inntheloop.blogspot.com.
Looking Glass Artist Collective Black Box Theater, 407 N. Lee St. ó 7:30 p.m., Aug. 22: Rowan Big Band All Stars, admission by donation. 704-633-ARTS.
Three Fifteen, 315 E. Council St. ó Saturday: Yadkin River Theory and Truckstop Preachers. 704-633-1315. www.threefifteen.com.

Singles
Piedmont Singles ó Meets 7:15 p.m. Fridays, Gloria Dei Lutheran Church. This week: Charlie Rivers will deejay a dance. Covered dish. No joining fee, donations appreciated. Contact Frances Ward 704-637-3241.

Highlighters Dance Club ó Aug. 21: Looks EZ. First and third Fridays. Doors open 7 p.m., free line dance class 7:15 p.m. Open to singles 40 and over. Dress code. Heavy hors d’oeuvres served 8 p.m. BYOB. $10 members; $12 guests. Join for $20 and get in free the first night of joining. Non-smoking, dressy casual. 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., live band starts 8:30 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 704-752-8824 or contact taylorbt@msn.com. Visit www.charlottezodiacdanceclub.com

Call for artists

Bluegrass musicians ó Bluegrass jam open to all Saturdays at Dixie’s Roasting Co., 102 S. Main St., China Grove. 704-857-9169.
Salisbury-Rowan Choral Society ó Now accepting new members up until Sept. 8 for their centennial season. Open to any singer age 16 up. No audition required. To join, show up at rehearsal, 7 p.m. Tuesdays at Coburn Memorial United Methodist Church. High School students can receive community service credit. www.SRChoralSociety.com.
Poets are needed for Jazzy Art and Poetry Nights, 5-7 p.m., second Thursdays, sponsored by Rowan Arts Council, located in Rail Walk Studios and Gallery, 413 N. Lee St. Call 704-638-9887.

20th annual Gold Hill Founder’s Day Celebration ó Sept. 26. Accepting space requests for arts and crafts, black smithing, tin smithing, wood carving, soap making, weaving and other heritage home demonstrations. 704-279-5674. www.HistoricGoldHill.com.

Auditions
Twin City Stage “The Shadow Box” by Michael Cristofer ó Auditions 7 p.m., Aug. 24 at The Arts Council Theatre, 610 Coliseum Drive, Winston-Salem. Roles for four women, four men and one boy (10-16). Scripts available to peruse on site only. Production dates: Oct. 9-11. 336-748-0857×201. www.TwinCityStage.org.
SCarowinds ó Carowinds needs to fill more than 450 positionsfor their “Halloween Haunt.” Auditons for performance roles and interviews for others Carowinds Employment Office every Thursday and Sunday, 5-8 p.m. Must be 16 or older. www.scarowinds.com.
Oktoberfest, Hickory, seeking musicians between ages 13-20 ó Festival is Oct. 9-11. Teen bands will be selected to play on stages Friday and Saturday nights. Send CD, bio and photograph to HDDA, PO Box 9086, Hickory, NC 28603. 828-322-1121. www.hickoryoktoberfest.com.

Seeking vendors
Asbury Church bazaar, Huntersville ó Seeking craft vendors for Oct. 23-24. Vendors may set up Oct. 21 and 22. One day table rental $25, two days $35. Asbury Untited Methodist Church, 11724 Asbury Chapel Road. 704-293-3307. thefunkyflea@gmail.com.
20th annual Gold Hill Founder’s Day Celebration ó Sept. 26. Seeking applications for arts and crafts vendors. 704-279-5674. www.HistoricGoldHill.com.
N.C. Turkey Festival, Raeford ó Food and commercial vendors welcome to apply for festival being held Sept. 19. www.ncturkeyfestival.org. 910-904-2424.

Art
Waterworks Visual Arts Center, 123 E. Liberty St. ó “Shared Delusions” by Doug McAbee and Barbara Schreiber, recent work of Marge Loudon Moody and Whitney Peckman. Don Green sculpture. 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. ó 704-798-0047. www.eastsquareartworks.com.
Rail Walk Studios and Gallery, 409 N. Lee St. ó Currently on display: group exhibit by Rail Walk artists. Gallery open whenever the “open” flag is out. 704-431-8964. www.railwalkgallery.com.
 Looking Glass Artist Collective Gallery, 407 N. Lee St. ó Shop featuring art and crafts by members is open 2-6 p.m. Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, 1-5 p.m. Sunday, and during special events. 704-633-ARTS. www.salisburyartists.org. Center for Faith and the Arts Galleries, 207 W. Harrison St. ó Exhibit of photography by Wayne Hinshaw on display through Aug. 31. Open 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Monday-Friday. 704-647-0999.
Green Goat Gallery, 516 S. Salisbury Ave., Spencer ó 704-639-0606. www.greengoatgallery.com.
Depot Visual Arts Center, 103 W. Center Ave., Mooresville ó Through Aug. 30- featuring art of Leo Gordon, Sandie Bell, John Weidman, carved and painted gourds by Whitney Peckman. Gallery hours: 1-4 p.m. Tuesday-Sunday. 704-663-6661. www. mooresvilleartistguild.com.
Parks

Dan Nicholas Park, 6800 Bringle Ferry Rd. ó Rowan Wildlife Adventures, home of black bears, bobcats, deer and other animals. Reptile center features 4,000 gallon Cheerwine Aquarium. Paddle boats, miniature golf, miniature trains, carousel, Miner Moose Gem Mine, playground, camping year-round, Hurley Splash Pad. 704-216-7800. www.dannicholas.net.
Ellis Park, 3541 Old Mocksville Road ó Two ballfields, concession stand, lighted tennis courts, volleyball court, horseshoe pits, bocce courts, game room, shelters, playground. Event center has riding arena and judges tower. A 1.5 mile walking trail connects facilities. Old Ellis Schoolhouse includes game room, ceramics workshop, large dining room with fully-equipped kitchen. Programs include ceramics, karate, horse shows, T-ball, baseball. Therapeutic Recreation division for Rowan County Parks housed here. 704-216-7783.

Gold Hill Mines Historic Park 735 St. Stephens Church Road, Gold Hill ó Located in the heart of the Carolina Gold Rush Territory, the park is home of the Barnhardt Gold Mine, the first mine shaft in the U.S. dug to a depth of 500 feet, and Randolph Gold Mine which was dug to a depth of 850 feet. Gold Hill became know as the richest mining property east of the Mississippi creating one of the first gold rushes in history. Another area of interest is the Gold Hill Rail Trail for hiking and biking enthusiasts. The park is open daily until dark. Free. Historic tours of the park are available by appointment. Information about tours: 704-267-9439; rentals: 704-279-5777. www.HistoricGoldHill.com.

Sloan Park, 550 Sloan Rd. ó Hiking trails, picnic shelters, volleyball courts, softball diamond, playground, Kerr Mill-1823 grist mill that houses a museum of early Americana, Alice Stanback Monument Forest. Open year round from 9 a.m. until dark. www.co.rowan. nc.us/parks/sloan.

Museums

N.C. Transportation Museum, Spencer ó Museum open 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Saturday; 1-5 p.m. Sunday. Train rides Monday through Saturday 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sunday 1-5 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 Harter Postcard exhibit and “Hats, Handbags and Hankies.” Museum is 1854 courthouse that survived Stoneman’s raid. Displays and interpretive exhibits reflect life and history of Rowan County. 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.

Utzman-Chambers House, 116 S. Jackson St. ó Open 1-4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. 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.
Old Stone House, Granite Quarry ó Open 1- 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. 704-633-5946.

China Grove Roller Mill Museum ó Guided tours 2-4 p.m. second Sunday of each month. Museum is operated by Historical Society of South Rowan. For special tours call 704-433-3912. www.hist-society-srowan.com.

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

Fort Dobbs State Historic Site, 438 Fort Dobbs Road, Statesville ó 704-873-5882. www.fortdobbs. org.
Mill Village Museum, Old No. 14 Church St., Cooleemee ó 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Wednesday-Saturday. Large groups by appointment. Operated by Cooleemee Historical Association. 336-284-6040.
Charlotte Museum of History, 3500 Shamrock Dr., Charlotte ó Family-friendly activities 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Regular admission is$6 adults, $5 students and seniors, $3 children 6-12, 5 and under free. Free admission Sundays. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday; 1-5 p.m. Sunday. 704-568-1774. www.charlottemuseum.org.
Historic Latta Plantation, Sample Road, Huntersville ó Museum hours 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, 1-5 p.m. Sunday. $6 adults, $5 seniors and students, free for children under 5. www.lattaplantation.org. 704-875-2312.

Discovery Place, Charlotte ó “Shipwreck! Pirates and Treasure.” “Under the Sea” in IMAX Theater. Museum open 9:30 a.m-4 p.m. Monday-Friday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday, noon-5 p.m. Sunday. 704-372-6261 or www.discoveryplace.org.
Old Salem, Winston-Salem ó 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Saturday, 12:30-5 p.m. Sunday. $21 adults, $10 children. 336-721-7300 or www.oldsalem.org.

N.C. Museum of Life and Science, 433 Murray Ave., Durham ó Museum is science-technology center of lifelong learning for people of all ages. $10.85 adult; $8.85 seniors 65 plus and military personnel with ID; $7.85 children age 3-12; free for children age two and younger. 919-220-5429, www.ncmls.org.

Children’s Museum of Winston-Salem, 390 S. Liberty St. ó Museum hours: 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday, 1-5 p.m. Sunday. $6 adults and children. 336-723-9111 or childrensmuseumofws.org.

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