Theater
Piedmont Players Youth Theatre presents ‘Honk! Jr’ — 7:30 p.m., Feb. 24, 25; 2:30 p.m., Feb. 25: youth musical production. Adults $10, students/seniors $8. Norvell Theater: 135 E. Fisher St., www.piedmontplayers.com, 704-633-5471.
Old Courthouse Theatre presents ‘To Kill A Mockingbird’ — 8 p.m., February 24, 25, 2:30 p.m., February 26. $15/$12/$10. 49 Spring Street NW, 704 788-2405, www.oldcourthousetheatre.org
Old Courthouse Theatre’s Living Room Reading Series ‘In The Jungle’ — 4 p.m., Sunday, March 18: Social worker Beth and husband Gabe deal with issues ranging from OCD to autism. Free admission, 704-788-2405, OCT main theater, 49 Spring Street NW, Concord, 704-788-2405, www.oldcourthousetheatre.org
Music & more
Violins of Hope — 7:30 p.m., Saturday, April 7: Master luthier Amnon Weinstein, the violins’ restorer, speaks at Catawba College Omwake-Dearborn Chapel. Violinist David Russell plays one of the restored violins. Only performance of one of the Violins of Hope outside of Charlotte. The S-R Symphony Guild sponsors this concert, which is free to the community. Seating is limited. Call 704-637-4314 or visit salisburysymphony.org.
RCCA presents Billy Dean and His Guitar — 7:30 p.m., Saturday, March 3: Country music performer with 12 albums, 11 top hits, 1 Grammy. $20 adults, students $5, at Belk, Visitors’ Center, Literary Bookpost. Keppel Auditorium, Catawba campus. 704-633-1474, 704-636-0181, www.rccamusic. com
Frankie Vallie and the Four Seasons Tribute — 4 p.m., Sunday, Feb. 26: RCCA/SCCA reciprocal concert “Let’s Hang On.” $20 adults, $10 students, reciprocal event for RCCA season ticket holders. Stanly County Agri-Civic Center, 26032-B Newt Road, Albemarle. Call 704-986-3666,
Salisbury Symphony’s family concert — 4 p.m., Sunday, March 11: Features All-County Fifth Grade Honors Chorus, Carson High School student narrators. Keppel Auditorium, Catawba College. $17 adults, $4 age 9-18, $2 age 8 and under. 704-637-4314, www.salisburysymphony. org
Piedmont Choral Society presents ‘Kisses and Cupcakes’ — 7 p.m., Friday, Feb. 24: An evening of love songs and desserts.Forest Hill United Methodist Church fellowship hall, 265 Union St. N, Concord. Free, donations accepted. Kay Yates, 704-699-6053, kayy2000@gmail.com
Foruth annual children’s concert — 10:30 a.m., Saturday morning, March 10: Piedmont Prime Time Community Band and Gem Theatre, 111 W. First St., Kannapolis, invite guests to wear a costume portraying characters featured in the songs (not required): “The Carnival of the Animals;” Sesame Street, Disney, Veggie Tales or Looney Tunes character; Olympic athlete; pirate; orchestra conductor; trapeze artist. Free admission, children must be accompanied by adult. Info Jon Hutchinson 704-425-3508, www.primetimeband.org
Spring Pops Concert — 3 p.m., Sunday, April 1: Salisbury-Rowan Choral Society’s springconcert, ticket price includes hors d’oeuvres, dessert, beverage. Catawba College Peeler Crystal Lounge. Tickets DOS $12 adults, youth under 12 $6. Proceeds go to choir’s goal of purchasing a new electric piano. www.Facebook.com/Salisbury.Rowan.Choral.Society
Art Garfunkel and the North Carolina Symphony — 8 p.m., Friday and Saturday, March 2-3: Meymandi Concert Hall, 2 E. South St., tickets start at $45, 877-627-6724, www.ncsymphony.org
Charlotte Folk Society Gathering — 7:30 p.m., March 9: Abigail Lennox and Earl’s Chair celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with Celtic music. Free, donations appreciated. Great Aunt Stella Center, 926 Elizabeth Ave., Charlotte. www.folksociety.org
Mike Cross at the McGlohon — 8 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 25: North Carolina singer, songwriter, storyteller, humorist. Tickets start $22. Blumenthal Performing Arts Center’s McGlohon Theatre at Spirit Square, 345 North College St., Charlotte. 704-372-1000 or www.carolinatix.org
‘An Acoustic Evening With Lyle Lovett & John Hiatt’ at the McGlohon — Friday, March 16, tickets start at $49.50. Blumenthal Performing Arts Center’s McGlohon Theatre at Spirit Square, 345 North College St., Charlotte. 704-372-1000 or www.carolinatix.org
This & That
‘Joe Grotesque’ exhibit, one night only — 8-11 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 25: The work of Salisbury native Joseph Dobbins, creator of underground comic book character ‘VooDude,’ Inksane Tattoo and Body Piercing, 1329 S. Main St.
South Rowan Chorus English Madrigal Dinner Theater — Fri-Sat., Feb. 24-25 at Trinity Lutheran Church Family Life Center, Landis. Tickets $22. Call Jan Gore, Director, at 704-85701161 ext. 400 for ticket reservations. Seating begins at 6 with the arrival of the Royal Court beginning the feast at 6:30 p.m.
Older adult dance at J.F. Hurley Family YMCA — 7-10 p.m., Saturday, March 3: Music to dance by withThe Hi-Liters, $5 entry fee, bring a snack to share. 828 W Jake Alexander Blvd., 704-636-0111.
Concord book club — 5:30 p.m., Tuesday, March 6, discussing “Mudbound” by Hillary Jordan.Register at 704-920-2053, Concord Library meeting room, 27 Union St., N.
The Let’s Talk About It Reading and Discussion Series — 10 a.m., Thursday, March 8: Discussing “A River Runs Through It” by Norman MacLean; led by Dr. John Sykes. Registration required,704-920-2050, Concord Library auditorium, 27 Union St., N.
Fundraisers
Head-shaving fundraiser at Tilley Harley Davidson, 635 Bendix Drive — 10 a.m., Saturday, March 17: Guest barber Leila Cougenhour Fairies of Cut Up & Dye to shave at least three heads in solidarity with kids with cancer and to raise money for children’s cancer research through St. Baldrick’s Foundation. To volunteer to get your head shaved, go to www.stbaldricks.org/events/ mypage/8339/2012
Avett painting exhibit — 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 25: exhibit of Scott Avett paintings, sale of original artwork and commemorative posters, to benefit Charlotte-based non-profit Educational Center, organization that creates resources and opportunities for people who seek spiritual growth and enrichment. The Morrison condominiums, 532 Governor Morrison St., Charlotte’s SouthPark. www.artstoryspirit. com
Third Annual WinterBloom Gala — March 17: Dinner, dancing, casino to benefit Salisbury Academy. Details at www.WinterBloomGala.com
Holiday Caravan Parade dinner/dance — 6 p.m.-midnight, Saturday, March 17: “A Night on the Town,” food, music, dancing to help fund this year’s parade. At the F&M Trolley Barn. Dinner by reservation only. RSVP by March 10 to 704-636-5335 or http://holidaycaravanparade.us4.list-manage.com/ track/click?u=2b9a2286a18c739c196489bd7&id=2ab2fa4c2c&e=3f84b1dba9>
Night Life
DJ’s, 1502 W. Innes St., — Live music Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays starting at 8:30 p.m. 704-638-9647, www.DJsRestaurant. com
Fat Jack’s, 120 Military Ave., — Friday nights: Karaoke with Mark Tomei. Saturday nights: Open juke box nite, come play your favorite songs. 704-638-8996.
High Rock Boat & Ski Club, 257 Boat Club Lane — Friday, Feb. 24: Deejay Dana Grubb • Saturday, Feb. 25: Locked & Loaded. Wednesday-Saturday. 704-633-0251, www.theboatandskiclub.com
A Little Sumthin’ Sumthin’, 117 West Innes St. — Fridays: Live jazz and spoken word poetry for predominately 35+ clientele. $7 cover, $5 members. Doors open 8 p.m., band 10:30 p.m. Twitter, www.alittlesumthinsumthin.com
Rick’s BBQ and Grill, 929 S. Main St. — 7 p.m., tonight, Feb. 23: Karaoke with Terry Bowman and Marcy Strickland singing requests. Bike Night 6-9 p.m. Mondays; Cruise-in 6-9 p.m. Tuesdays; karaoke 7-close Friday-Saturdays. 704-642-0050.
Spencer Buffet, 1205 N. Salisbury Ave., Spencer — 6 p.m., Wednesdays: karaoke. 704-633-1200.
The Blue Vine, 209 S. Main St. — 9-11:30 p.m., , Friday, Feb. 24: Galvin Crisp Jr. and Herb Stephens, no cover • 9-11:30 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 25: Blazin’ Blues Bob, no cover. 704-797-0093, www.thebluevine.com
The Fuel Depot Bar and Grill, 2168 Statesville Blvd. — Wednesday, World Tavern Poker; Thursday, 8-ball tournament and deejay/karaoke with Cherokee; Friday, free jam session with Monkey Wrench.
The Inn, 1012 Mooresville HWY 150 — Saturday, Feb. 25: Bought By Blood and Broken Yesterday. Open 7 p.m.-midnight Saturdays, free refreshments, air hockey, foosball, pool, wi-fi. Public invited to jam or schedule their group to perform. 704-213-1467, www.inntheloop.
E.H. Montgomery General Store — Friday Night Bluegrass 6-10 p.m., open jam begins at 8 p.m. Historic Village of Gold Hill, www.HistoricGoldHill.com, Facebook at Historic Gold Hill, North Carolina, 704-267-9439.
Old Stone Vino, 515 S. Main St., Kannapolis — 6:30-9 p.m. Tuesdays, Wednesdays: guitarist, singer, songwriter Marty DeJarnette. Fridays, Saturdays: various artists. 704-938-2337.
‘Slowhand: A Tribute To Eric Clapton’ at The Double Door Inn, 1218 Charlottetown Ave. — Saturday, Feb. 25, doors 9 p.m./music 10 p.m., $10 advance and DOS. CarolinaTix, or 1-800-594-TIXX or 704-372-1000, www.doubledoorinn.com
Festivals
Fifth annual Earth Action Day – Noon-5 p.m., Saturday, April 14: Environmentally inspired works of art in mARTket, a fair featuring artists who create work fundamentally using recycled and up-cycled materials, Southern Community Park off 15-501 in Chapel Hill. www.townofchapelhill.org.
Classes
St. Patrick’s art classes — • Students work with instructors to develop a vibrant clover painting. $25 per student. For ages 6-11: 2-4 p.m., Saturday. Feb 25. Forages 12 and up: 6-8 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 25 • Combine printmaking with acrylic painting techniques to create colorful masterpiec. $25 per adult includes materials. 7-9 p,m., Friday Feb 24 OR Saturday March 10 • Personlized beer or wine glasses: paint your own set. Bring mucnthies and beverage. $30 per adult includes glasses, material, prep. 7-9 p.m. Saturday March 3. Preregister 704-754-0853, contact@salisburyartstation.com. Full class lisitng at www.salisburyartstation.com
Children’s clay classes at Pottery 101 — For ages 6-14. $35 per class includes instruction, materials, firing. Payment due minimum three days in advance. 10a.m.-noon • March 3: Mystical Wizards • March 10: Clay Planters • March 24: Gentle Guardian Statues • March 31: Glowing Lantern Houses • April 7: Garden Turtles • April 14: Hanging Bird Baths • April 21: Themed Wind Chimes • April 28: Appalachian Face Jugs • April 5: Animal Banks • April 19: Funny Fish • April 26: Clay Whistles • Pottery 101, 704-209-1632, pottery101nc@gmail.com, www.pottery-101.com
Design club seminar — 10:30 a.m., Saturday, March 10: Flower pins with Kaye Hirst. Learn several designs, and make two. $15 per person, all materials provided, reservations required. Carolina Lily, 1375 Kern Carlton Road, 704 639-0033. www.carolinalily. com
Chrismon classes, all new designs — Beginner, Thursday, March 1: 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. • Intermediate, March 2: 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. • New beginner, Saturday, March 3: 9:30-11:30 a.m. • Advanced, Saturday, March 3: 9 a.m.-noon. Rufty’s Chrismon Shop, 280 Furniture Drive, 704-636-7790 for reservations/information, info@chrismons.com
Classes at The Blue Ewe Yoga Studio — Donation-based classes to benefit jewelry artist Mary Alexander• 2 p.m., Sunday, Feb. 25: Ashtanga-inspired practice for experienced yogis. Register at 704-639-0606. See Alexander art at magpietreasures.com
Free design demonstrations — 11 a.m.-noon, Saturday, Feb. 25: “Greenery Designs” plus “Dried Product and Orchid Designs.” Piedmont Floral Galleries, 280 Furniture Drive, 704-636-7739. www.piedmontfloralgalleries.com
Card Making Class at the Ytonight — 6-8 p.m. every other Thursday evening, next class tonight Feb. 23, all supplies included. J.F. Hurley Family YMCA, 828 W Jake Alexander Blvd., Terri Dockins 704-636-0111.
Mind aerobics art class — 2-4 p.m., Mondays and Fridays, taught by artist Robert Toth: An introduction to drawing, pastel and sculpture. $10 per two-hour session. Rufty Holmes Senior Center, call 704-279-9301.
Creative Art Experiences for ages 5-18 — Art Lessons for children in your home, after school, evenings, weekends with Ingrid A. Erickson, K-12 Certified Art Educator and Artist. Lessons include papier mache animals, mask making, watercolor painting basics, observational and gesture drawing, printmaking, handmade paper and bookmaking, collage, clay, weaving, your requests. $15/hour, $10 each additional child. 413-884-4499 for appointment. Studio at Rail Walk Gallery, 409 N. Lee St. Email: ingridaerickson@yahoo.com with questions. Rail Walk Gallery, 409 N. Lee St.
Shag dance classes — Four-week sessions begin each month• Thursdays at High Rock Boat & Ski Club• Wednesdays at Ollie’s Ice Cream and Sandwich Shop, Kannapolis. Instructors are pro division dancers in Competitive Shag Association (carolinashaglessons.com). Thursdays: Beginner, 6:30-7 p.m. (preregister needed); Beginner II, 7-7:45; Intermediate/Advanced, 8-9. Wednesdays: Beginner, 7-7:45; Beginner II, 8-8:45. $ 10 per person per week, no partner needed. Contact Tobitha 704-202-9655 or tstewartrealtor@gmail.com.; David or Diane Harrington 704-279-6168.
Zumba fitness — •6:30 p.m. Tuesdays, First Baptist Church of Salisbury in old YMCA gym on Fulton St. •6 p.m. Thursdays, $3 per person, St. Matthews Church in Salisbury •6 p.m., Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Christ United Methodist Church, Hwy 150, o2bamom@att.net for details.
Classical Method of Oils Painting with Patt — Beginner or intermediate ongoing classes Tuesdays 1-3 p.m. at the studio of Patt Legg. One-on-one teaching methods of the Old Masters. $40 per 2 hour session, pay as you go. 704-232-6000, www.PattLegg. com
Creative painting workshops — 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., ongoing series, beginning to intermediate, traditional oil painting. $200 for eight sessions; ask about scholarships and sliding scales. Registration/materials 704-245-6456. Instructor James E. Taylor, Contemporary Realism Studio, 211 S. Main St.
Watercolor classes at LGAC — Instructor Cathy Benfield Matthews, no experience needed; Mondays 1-3 p.m. or 5:30-7:30 p.m., or Saturdays 10 a.m.-noon, $35 each 2 hour session or $180 for 6, materials provided except brushes; reserve space at salisburyartists@gmail.com . Looking Glass Artist Collective, 405 N. Lee St., 704-633-ARTS, www.salisburyartists.com
Bring-your-own-vase floral design — 2-3 p.m., Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday: Designing fresh cut flowers, $5 per class plus cost of flowers, call for reservations; instructor David Harrison, Harrison’s Florist, 1012 Holmes Ave. off Grove St. near RRMC, 704-636-4251.
Film
‘Dirt! The Movie’ — 6 p.m., Thursday, March 1: The Center for the Environment at Catawba College and Salisbury’s Bread Riot show the award winning film that looks at the history and current state of soil. Register at 704-637-4294, centerforenv@catawba. edu, or https://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/eventReg?llr=6tw6qlcab&oeidk=a07e5kps9dyb38df993&oseq=a021y0fevikqcm
Appalachian Film Fest 2012 — Ninth annual Appalachian Film Festival, Feb. 25-26, www.appyfilmfest.com
Singles
Piedmont Singles — 7:15 Fridays. Friday, Feb. 24: Bingo. 1908 Statesville Blvd, Gloria Dei Lutheran Church, no joining fee, donations appreciated, covered dish.
Auditions
Piedmont Players ‘Company’ — 7 p.m., Feb. 27-28. Show dates April 19-28. Meroney Theater, 213 S. Main St., 704-633-5471, www.piedmontplayers.com
Call for writers
Lee Street Theatre’s third annual 10-minute play festival — Theme: “Six Feet Under.” Open call for scripts from residents of North, South Carolina. Submission deadline, scripts postmarked by March 31, 2012. Performance date June 6-9. Contact billgreene@fibrant.com for details.
Call for photographers
Carolina Artists Photo Expo 2012 — First-time-ever exclusive showing and competitive judging of photographs by amateur and professional photographers, ages 18 and up, March 21-23 2012, Salisbury Civic Center. Cash prizes, ribbons awarded. Deadline March 7, 2012. Information/ entry guidelines at www.thecarolinaartists.org. Questions? wardwriters@carolina.rr.om
Call for musicians
Salisbury-Rowan Choral Society — 7 p.m., Tuesdays: Rehearsals for spring/summer concerts, Coburn Memorial UMC, 901 S. Church St. Still accepting new members (especially tenor and bass) for spring and early summer concerts. Questions: Matthew Newton, 919-812-0742, www.Facebook.com/Salisbury.Rowan.Choral.Society
Bluegrass musicians — Bluegrass jam open to all, Saturdays at Dixie’s Roasting Co., 102 S. Main St., China Grove. 704-857-9169.
Call for artists
Hart Witzen — Now accepting submissions for “Showdown,” a group exhibit April 28-May 4. Deadline for submissions: March 23. Eligibility: Paintings, drawings, sculpture, photography, installations, mixed and new media. 136 E. 36th St., Charlotte. www.hartwitzengallery.com, hartwitzengallery@hotmail.com
Earth Action Day – Local artists who follow a sustainable approach are encouraged to apply to sell their artwork, April 14, at Earth Action Day at the mARTket, a fair featuring artists who create work fundamentally using recycled and up-cycled materials, in Chapel Hill. Registration deadline March 10, register at www.townofchapelhill.org.
Home and garden
Garden Club discussion group — 10:30 a.m., Saturday March 3: Rose pruning demo with consulting Rosarians Robert Myers and Jack Page of The Perfect Rose. Free. Carolina Lily, 1375 Kern Carlton Road, 704 639-0033, www.carolinalily.com
Southern Spring Home & Garden Show — Feb.29-March 4: Adult admission at the door $10, under 15 free with paying adult, advance tickets at Harris Teeter. The Park Expo and Conference Center, 2500 E. Independence Blvd., Charlotte. www.southernshows.com/sss/index.php?general_info=1&
Orchid Spectacular at Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden — Annual showcase of orchids through March 18: guests “join” a 19th century orchid expedition. Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden, 6500 S. New Hope Road, Belmont. 704-825-4490, www.DSBG.org
Art
Last week of Pierce exhibit — One-of-a-kind digital paintings by Ashley Pierce. Inspired by, created to accompany Nathaniel Hawthorne’s “Rappaccini’s Daughter.” Dead Ed’s, 123 E. Innes St. Through Feb. 29.
Last week of Lee exhibit — Exhibit of architecture by Woodleaf artist Rachel Lee at Tastebuds, 106 N. Main St., through the end of February. 704-245-4134 or Facebook.
Violins of Hope — April 15-22: The UNCC College of Arts and Architecture hosts the 18 Violins of Hope. On display and open to the public at the UNCC Center City Building Gallery, 320 E. 9th St., Charlotte, www.coaa.uncc.edu/
The Galleries, 65 Union Street S., Concord — Group exhibition “In And Out,” multi-media exhibition based on opposites. Through March 8. 704-920-ARTS, www.CabarrusArtsCouncil.org
Green Goat Gallery, 516 S. Salisbury Ave., Spencer — “Imagination Unraveled,” fiber arts show featuring original designs by a dozen artists showcasing pieces ranging from functional to nonfunctional. Co-hosted by Tranqwool Knitting Provisions. 704-639-0606, greengoatgallery@bellsouth.net. Gallery hours Tuesday-Saturday 10:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. 704-639-0606.
‘All Dressed Up’ at Pottery 101 at 101 S. Main St. — The pottery of Verna Witt, on exhibit through March 9. Gallery hours 10 a.m-6 p.m. Tuesday through Friday; 10 a.m-6 p.m. Saturday. 704-209-1632, www.pottery-101.com
Rail Walk Studios & Gallery 409 N Lee St. — “The Red Show & Red Cross Fundraiser” through March 31: Artist explore the color red • North gallery: artwork by the Rail Walk artists • South gallery: Donated works by local artist including Rail Walk artists. The donated works will be offered in a silent auction event 6-8 p.m., March 31. Bidding closes 7:30. Cafe-style food, drink, entertainment. Tickets: $5 donation. 100% of ticket donation and silent auction proceeds go to the Red Cross. Rail Walk Gallery hours -free admission- Thursday-Saturday 11 a.m.-4 p.m. and whenever the open flag is flying. www.railwalkgallery.com 704-431-8964.
Waterworks Visual Arts Center, 123 E. Liberty St. — • 6-8 p.m., Friday, Feb. 24: opening reception for “Multiplicity.” Informal gallery talks beginning at 5 p.m. Light refreshments, piano accompaniment by Caroline Firczak. Free and open to the public. Exhibit open through May 12. Artists Juie Rattley III and David Kessler, along with a group show of 20 artists from Artworks Gallery exploring multiple connections through works in multiple mediums • “This Has Been My Life All My Life,” collaborative exhibition pairing photographs by Sean Meyers, poems by Janice Fuller based on interviews of the residents at the Lutheran Home in Winston-Salem, on view through March 17 • “Celebrating Rowan County’s Young Artists,” rotating exhibition showcasing artwork from Salisbury-Rowan County’s public, independent, and home-schooled students, features the works of nearly 800 students • Free admission, donations appreciated. Monday, Wednesday, Friday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Tuesday, Thursday 10 a.m-7 p.m, Saturday 11 a.m.-3 p.m., 704-636-1882, www.waterworks.org
Mint Museum of Art, 2730 Randolph Road, Charlotte — “Threads of Identity: Contemporary Maya Textiles,” 704-337-2000. www.mintmuseum. org
Mint Museum Uptown at Levine Center for the Arts, 500 South Tryon St., Charlotte — 704-337-2000. www.mintmuseum.org
Reynolda House Museum of American Art, 2250 Reynolda Road, Winston-Salem — “Domestic Bliss: Art at Home in Britain and America, 1780-1840”in the West Bedroom Gallery through May 20. Admission to this exhibition as well as “Modern Masters from the Smithsonian American Art Museum,” on view through Dec. 31, is included in price of admission. 336-758-5150, reynoldahouse. org 336-758-5150, reynoldahouse.org
The North Carolina Pottery Center, 233 E. Ave., Seagrove — 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Tuesday-Saturday, 336-873-8430, www.ncpotterycenter.org
Trips
Day trip to Charleston, SC — Saaturday, March 17, sponsored by Community Travelers. Info and reservations: Alfreda Brenda Cowan, 704-633-9073, abcowan@yahoo.com
Violins of Hope, Charlotte — Sunday, April 15: Symphony Guild sponsors a bus trip to the Knight Theater, Levine Center for the Arts, Charlotte, for opening performance of the Violins of Hope. Cost $65. Call 704-637-4314 for details
Reservation deadline Feb. 29 to travel to Italy with the Salisbury Symphony — Aug. 31-Sep. 12: to celebrate Director David Hagy’s 25th season as he teaches Wake Forest University students in Venice. $5,890 includes $500 tax-deductible donation to the Salisbury-Rowan Symphony Society. 704-637-4314, nadasitaly.com
Charleston, W.Va. and Ohio Amish country — May 22-15, includes Blenko glass factory tour in W.Va. and an Amish wedding feast in Sugarcreek, Ohio. Davie County Senior Services, 336-753-6230.
Parks
Dan Nicholas Park, 6800 Bringle Ferry Rd. — 704-216-7800. www.dannicholas.net
Ellis Park, 3541 Old Mocksville Road — 704-216-7783.
Sloan Park, 550 Sloan Road, Mt. Ulla — 1823 grist mill.
Gold Hill Mines Historic Park 735 St. Stephens Church Road, Gold Hill — 704-267-9439, www.HistoricGoldHill.com
Gold Hill Rail Trail — 704-267-9439.
Dunn’s Mountain Nature and History Preserve, 1640 Dunn’s Mtn. Road — 704-216-7803.
Museums
N.C. Transportation Museum, 411 S. Salisbury Ave., Spencer — 704-636-2889, 877-NCTMFUN, www.nctrans.org
Rowan Museum, 202 N. Main St. — Black History exhibit “Back in the Day.” 704-633-5946. www.rowanmuseum.org
Utzman-Chambers House, 116 S. Jackson St. — 704-633-5946.
Old Stone House, Granite Quarry —704-633-5946.
Dr. Josephus Hall House, 226 S. Jackson St. — 704-636-0103.
Historic Rockwell Museum, 102 E. Main St. — 704-279-4979.
Price of Freedom Museum, Old Patterson School building, China Grove — 704-857-7474, www.priceoffreedom.us
China Grove Roller Mill Museum — 704-433-3912. www.hist-society-srowan.com
NC Music Hall of Fame Museum, 109 West A Street, Kannapolis — 704-934-2320, www.NorthCarolinaMusicHallofFame.org
Historic Gold Hill,NC/Gold Hill Mines Historic Park — 704-279-5674, 704-267-9439, www.HistoricGoldHill. com
Reed Gold Mine historic site, 12 miles southeast of Concord — 704-721-4653, reed@ncdcr.gov
Fort Dobbs State Historic Site, 438 Fort Dobbs Road, Statesville — 704-873-5882, www.fortdobbs. org
Reynolda House Museum, 2250 Reynolda Road, Winston-Salem — 336-758-5150, reynoldahouse.org
Historic Latta Plantation, 5225Sample Road, Huntersville — 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Feb. 25: A Ride on the Underground Railroad. 704-875-2312, www.lattaplantation.org
Historic Rosedale Plantation, 3427 N. Tryon St., Charlotte — www.historicrose dale.com
Discovery Place, Charlotte, 301 N. Tryon St., Charlotte, — • World’s largest collection of real mummies •www.discoveryplace.org
Discovery Place KIDS Huntersville, 105 Gilead Road — 704-372-6261, discoveryplaceKIDS.org
Charlotte Nature Museum, 1658 Sterling Road, Charlotte — 704-372-6261, www.charlottenaturemuseum.org
Charlotte Museum of History, 3500 Shamrock Drive, Charlotte — 704-568-1774, www.charlottemuseum.org
Town Creek Indian Mound, southern Montgomery County — www.towncreek.nchistoricsites.org
Old Salem, Winston-Salem — 336-721-7300, www.oldsalem.org
NC Museum of Art, 2110 Blue Ridge Road, Raleigh — •A loan of ten works of Rodin • Rembrandt in America • Reflections: Portraits by Beverly McIver • “Presence/Absence” • John James Audubon’s Birds of America •www.ncartmuseum.org
Contemporary Art Museum, 409 W. Martin St., Raleigh — 919-513-0946, camraleigh.org
NC Museum of History, 5 E. Edenton St., Raleigh — Across from the State Capitol. 919-807-7900, ncmuseumofhistory.org or Facebook
NC Museum of Natural Sciences, 11 W. Jones St., Raleigh — 919-733-7450, www.naturalsciences. org
NC Museum of Life and Science, 433 Murray Ave., Durham — Train and ornithopter rides small add’l cost. 919-220-5429, www.ncmls.org
Children’s Museum of Winston-Salem, 390 S. Liberty St. — 336-723-9111, childrensmuseumofws.org
Natural Science Center of Greensboro, 4301 Lawndale Drive — 336-288-3769, www.natsci.org
Greensboro Children’s Museum, 220 N. Church St. — 336-574-2898, www.gcmuseum.com
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