Opening night: PPT presents ‘The Nerd’— Opening night tonight, July 25 7:30 p.m., join the cast for complimentary reception, third floor Meroney immediately following opening performance. July 25-27, 31 and Aug. 1-3 at 7:30 p.m., matinee July 28 at 2:30 p.m. Value night Wednesday July 31: all tickets only $10. Other nights: adults $15, seniors/students $12. Meroney Theater, 213 S. Main St, 704-633-5471. PiedmontPlayers.com
St. Thomas Players present ‘Circle Mirror Transformation’ — 7:30 p.m. July 24-27. Subtle comedy about five very different people in a community acting class. Florence Busby Corriher Theatre, $15, 704-647-0999, www.faithart.org/stthomasplayers/upcoming.html
Broadway’s Best Theatre’s Bare Bones season, Mocksville — Aug. 9-11 and 15-19: “Broadway—The 50s thru the 80s” • “ Sept. 13-15 and 19-22: I Do, I Do” • Oct 18-20 and 24-27: “Broadway’s Tricks And Treats” • “Holidays On Broadway,” Nov. 29-Dec. 1 and Dec 5-8 • Individual and season tickets 336-575-4446 or www.broadwaysbest.biz. Single tickets $25 adults, $20 seniors, $15 students. 103 Beechtree Place in Davie County, intersection of I-40 and Farmingon Road.
Uwharrie Players present ‘Big River’ — July 26-28, and Aug. 2-4, at Stanly County Agri-Civic Center, Hwy. 24/27 one mile west of Albemarle. Uwharrie Players, www.uwharrieplayers.org or 704-983-1020.

Acid FM Live — 9 p.m., Saturday July 27: Psychedelic hard rock music at LGAC’s black box theater, 405 N. Lee St. $5 at the door, doors open 7:30 p.m. www.facebook.com/events/147747665426180/
Beverly Guitar Watkins special guest performance — 8-11 p.m., Friday Aug. 2: Beverly Guitar Watkins sponsored by the Rowan Blues and Jazz Society, $10 DOS, proceeds to fund October 19 Blues and Jazz Festival. LGAC black box theater, 405 N. Lee St., 704-636-2811.
Charlotte Folk Society kicks off new season — 7:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 9: Free. CFS launches 2013-14 season with Southern singer/songwriter Kate Campbell. Great Aunt Stella Center, 926 Elizabeth Ave., Uptown Charlotte. Family-friendly and free; refreshments, song circle, jam sessions follow the hour-long concert; visitors are welcome to join in or simply listen. Charlotte Appalachian Dulcimer Club members offer loaner instruments to visitors wishing to try their hands at playing. www.folksociety.org
Seth Faergolzia and the 23 Psaegz — Friday, Aug. 9: Pronounced SAY-jezz, as in plural of ‘sage,’ imagine a kaleidoscopic New Orleans marching band crossed with an outer space production of ‘Peter & the Wolf.’ Coming to LGAC’s black box theater, 405 N. Lee St., http://23psaegz.bandcamp.com
Union Street Live Evening — 6-9 p.m., free outdoor summer concert on Concord’s Historic Courthouse lawn, third Thursdays • Aug. 15: Craig Woolard • Sept. 19: Atlantic Groove Band. www.concorddowntown.com, 704-784-4208.
Dancing with the Stars featuring Divided By Four — 9-11:30 p.m., Saturday Aug. 3: $8 at the door, food and festive drinks, proceeds to fund October 19 Blues and Jazz Festival. LGAC black box theater, 405 N. Lee St., 704-636-2811.
Harrah’s Cherokee Event Center — • The Black Crowes, Aug. 2 • Trace Adkins, Aug. 10 • Hank Williams Jr., Sept. 1 • Rodney Carrington, Sept. 28 • Lynyrd Skynyrd, Oct. 11 • Willie Nelson, Oct. 18 • Harrah’s Cherokee Event Center, 777 Casino Drive, Cherokee. www.ticketmaster.com or 800-745-3000.

Band dance at J.F. Hurley Family YMCA — 7-10 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 3: Older adults dance, live music, $5 and bring a snack to share. J.F. Hurley Family YMCA, 828 W Jake Alexander Blvd., 704-636-0111.
Downtown Mocksville Criterium — Tuesday, July 30: 6 p.m.; kids race at 6:45 (bring your bike), last race at 8:45 p.m. Kids area, lots of food, beer garden, no admission. Info Davie Co. Chamber of Commerce 751-3304 or Town Hall 753-6700.
Free Tuesday movie at RPL — 6:30 p.m. Tuesday July 30: “The Never Ending Story” (PG), free movie in Stanback Auditorium, 201 W. Fisher St., plus complimentary popcorn and lemonade, 704-216-8229, www.rowanpubliclibrary.org
Circus Train puppet show — Saturdays through July, Library Park, Third St., Spencer. 7 p.m. free hot dogs, 7:30 p.m. show begins. Sponsored by Central UMC. Bring lawn chair or blanket. Free snow cones. 704-636-4101.
Movies in the Park Salisbury — 8 p.m. pre-movie; 8:45 p.m. movie begins, admission free. On the City Park lawn, Club Drive at Jackson St. • Aug. 2: “Madagascar 3.” www.salisburync.gov
2013 Kannapolis Summer Entertainment Series — Concert at Village Park, 700 West C St., 7 p.m. Saturday July 27: Jim Quick & Coastline; Aug. 10: A1A with fireworks
— Movies in the Park Kannapolis — Village Park, 700 West C St., movies start approx 8:45 p.m. Friday Aug. 2: Hotel Transylvania (PG); Friday Aug. 16: E.T. The Extraterrestrial (PG)
— Stories Under the Stars — 7 p.m. at Kannapolis Branch Library, 850 Mountain St., Saturday Aug. 17: Dancing Stories – Traditional African dances, stories performed by April Turner; Sept. 21: Poetry Alive
— Thursdays on Main evening series — Veterans Park; Corner of N. Main and East First St., 6-9 p.m. Thursday Aug. 8: Fantastic Shakers. Info at www.cityofkannapolis.com
Concord Library events — • Teen Summer Reading Program movie Tuesday, July 30 at 2 p.m. based on a novel by Jules Verne starring Rick Schroder. Free admission and popcorn. 704-920-2054 • 3rd & 4th Grade Book Discussion group Tuesday, July 30 at 4 p.m. discussing “The Fantastic Mr. Fox” by Roald Dahl. 704-920-2058 • Aaron Newton will bring worms into the auditorium Wednesday, July 31 at 3 p.m. to demonstrate how these underground diggers benefit our world, for ages 5-12. 704-920-2058 • Teen Summer Reading Program craft activity Thursday, Aug. 1 from 2-4 p.m.: beaded wrist band, for teens entering grades 6-12. Registration required at 704-920-2053 • Wii Mario Kart Tourney, Saturday, July 27 at 2 p.m. Teams from Concord, Harrisburg, Kannapolis compete for prizes. 704-920-2053 • Children’s Summer Reading Program: Pirate Treasures Thursday, Aug. 1 at 3 p.m.: Stories & activities., create your own pirate scene using stickers. 704-920-2058 • The Children’s, Teen & Adult Summer Reading Programs end on Saturday, Aug. 3. Stop by before 5 p.m. to redeem prizes. 704-920-2050 • 27 Union St. North, Concord, www.cabarruscounty.us/library or Facebook
NC Rowan County Anime Group picnic — 1-7 p.m. Aug. 17: Cosplay picnic, City Park shelter # 1. www.facebook.com/ events/list/ 2013/August#!/events/396382917126876/

Historic Gold Hill Village Ghost Walk — Registration 7:30 p.m. at the Arbor (behind the bakery), Saturday, July 27: Ghost Walk starts at 8 p.m. Guided walks $5, children under 6 free, see map on directional signs in village, 840 St. Stephens Church Road, Gold Hill.
Living History Saturdays at Historic Latta Plantation — 10 a.m.-4 p.m. through Aug. 17: Living history demonstration in addition to regular site activities at the last remaining Catawba River Plantation open to the public, daily tours of the circa 1800 Latta home and 11 outbuildings, kitchen garden, rare and endangered breeds of historic livestock. Free with regular site admission ($7 adults, $6 seniors, $5 students, 5 and under free) • Aug. 3 – Gold Panning- you try too • Aug. 10 – Natural Dyeing • Aug. 17 – 18th- World War II Living History • Located on Sample Road off Beatties Ford Road, Huntersville.
Stained Glass Trolley Tour — 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 10: A tour of historic stained glass in Salisbury incl. Haven Lutheran, St. John’s Lutheran, St. Luke’s Episcopal, Soldier’s Memorial, Omwake-Dearborn Chapel, followed by lunch at Center for Faith & the Arts. Reservations/advance payment required, $20 includes lunch. www.faithart.org/events.html
Civil War Documents on display Aug. 10 — Saturday, Aug. 10: Capitol and State Library, Raleigh, will display authentic Civil War era materials from the library’s collection, plus tours of the recreated library on the Capitol’s third floor, where the state stored many of these important documents throughout the war. Free, part of the statewide 2nd Saturdays series. At the State Capitol from 1-4 p.m., tours at 1, 1:30, 2:30 and 3 p.m. 919-807-7385, www.2ndSaturdaysnc.com The State Capitol is at One Edenton Street, Raleigh.
Seeking historic Gold Hill photos —Photo history of Gold Hill and Gold Hill Mining District being compiled for publication and release prior to the 25th Founders Day event in 2014. 704-267-9439 or 704-279-7897.

The Blue Vine, 209 S. Main St. — • 9-p.m.-midnight Friday, July 26: Rock/indie pop with the Amy Broome Band, $5 cover • 9-11:30 p.m., Saturday, July 27: Americana/ country with Brooke McBride, no cover. 704-797-0093, www.thebluevine.com
CJ’s BBQ, 210 Old Amity Hill Road, Cleveland — Live music 7 p.m. Thursday-Friday nights. 704-278-4070.
Cooper’s, The Gathering Place, 122 E. Fisher St. — • 8-11 p.m. every Tuesday: Open mic night. 704-754-4907, www.coopersofsalisbury.com, Facebook
Fat Jack’s Pub, 120 Military Ave. — Friday-Saturday: open juke box. 704-638-8996.
Go Burrito, 115 W. Fisher St. across from the mural — • Mondays: Game night • 9 p.m. Wednesdays: Karaoke night • Thursdays: Trivia night, form teams, win prizes. www.facebook.com/GoBurrito
The Inn, 1012 Mooresville Hwy 150 — • 8 p.m., Saturday, July 27: Christian music with Grace Abounds and True Identity. Free refreshments, air hockey, foosball, pool, wi-fi. Public invited to jam or schedule their group to perform. 704-213-1467.
Danny Franklin, former lead singer of Jericho, plays live — • 8-11 p.m. Aug. 3, 17: Vino Hops, 219 W. “A” Ave., Kannapolis • 5-7:30 p.m. Mondays Aug. 5, 19: The Pub, Main Street Kannapolis.
E.H. Montgomery General Store — Friday Night Bluegrass Jam 7-9 p.m.: Open jam for all acoustic musicians. Historic Village of Gold Hill, www.HistoricGoldHill. com, Facebook: Historic Gold Hill, North Carolina, 704-267-9439.
Nashville Nights, 125-127 E. Innes St. — • 9:30 p.m., Saturday: live music TBA • 7-8:30 p.m. Tuesdays: Line dance lessons • 7-11 p.m. Wednesdays: Bike Nite with deejay Ron • Thursdays: Karaoke contest • 5-7 p.m. Fridays: Deejay Snow, line dance lessons 7 p.m. • 704-762-999, www.nashvillenightsalisbury.com
Richard’s Bar-B-Que, 522 N. Main St. — Tuesdays,Wednesdays: Live music on the patio • Mondays, Kids’ Night Out • Tuesdays, Bike Night • Wednesdays Cruise-In. All evenings begin at 5 p.m. 704-636-9561.
Rick’s BBQ and Grill, 929 S. Main St. — • 6 p.m. Monday and Thursday: Karaoke • 6 p.m. Tuesday: Cruise-in • 7 p.m. Thursday-Friday-Saturday: Karaoke. 704-642-0050.
Stars & Bars Tavern, 723 Klumac Road — • 8 p.m., Fridays: Deejay T-RAV, with Karaoke • Saturdays: Open juke box • Tuesdays: Pool league night. 704-310-5503.
Tamarac Marina, Bringle Ferry Road — “Karaoke on the Lake” 6-9 p.m. Mondays. 704 636-1918.
Statesville Shag Club, 139 Jordan Lane, Statesville — • 8-11 p.m., Friday, July 26: Basic Step Variations begin at 7:15 p.m. by Jim Dean; Deejay Roy Childress at 8 p.m. • members $5, others $7. Large dance floor, cash bar, great menu, 50/50. VFW Post 2031, www.statesvilleshagclub.com
TJ’s (formerly High Rock Boat & Ski Club), 2675 Providence Church Road — 9 p.m. until, Friday July 26: Atlantic Groove Band • 9 p.m. until, Saturday July 27: Wayward Reason Band • Summer hours Thursday-Friday: 4 p.m. until, Saturday-Sunday: 11 a.m. until. www.highrocklakerestaurant.com

The Blue Vine — Wine tasting and dinner first and third Tuesdays: Next wine tasting and dinner: Tuesday Aug. 6. $12.50/person • 209 S. Main St., 704-797-0093, www.thebluevine.com
Salisbury Wine Shop — • 5:30-7:30 p.m, Friday, July 26: Stephanie’s Summer Picks – Stephanie’s selection of 6 red, white and rosé wines that are perfect for summer • 1-4 p.m, Saturday, July 27: Drop in for free wine tasting • 106 S. Main St., 704-636-5151, sws@salisburywinehsop.com, www.salisburywineshop.com

Back to School Blast — Saturday Aug. 17: Community-wide school supply donation drive hosted by Bella Vita Salon. To help or contribute call 980-255-0929 8 a.m.-5 p.m. or email tcookjj@yahoo.com
To benefit Meals on Wheels of Rowan — Kathleen Boggs at Genevieve’s Salon, 1921 W. Innes St., will donate proceeds from all haircuts first Saturdays. $15, by appointment only. Call 704-431-7854 to schedule. $15.

An Appalachian Summer Festival’s 29th season — Festival events through Aug. 1 include Lyle Lovett (July 27), Mary Chapin Carpenter and Shawn Colvin (Aug. 1) plus dance, theatre, visual arts, film events, workshops. Tickets $5-$47, 800-841-2787, appsummer.org
8th annual Woodleaf Tomato Festival — 9 a.m., Saturday, Aug. 17: Celebrating the tomato and farms that have been growing them in Woodleaf for more than a century. Event begins with antique tractors and more in parade, followed by Little Miss Tomato contests for children, silent auction, craft demonstrations, tomato eating contest, live music, games for children, toy-tractor pull for children,food, attic sale, tomatoes and other produce for sale. Held at Unity Presbyterian Church, 885 Woodleaf-Barber Road, Cleve NC, as church building fundraiser. www.facebook/woodleaftomato

Chrismons, all new designs — • Intermediate: Friday, July 26, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. • Advanced: Friday, July 26, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Rufty’s Chrismon Shop, 280 Furniture Drive, 704-636-7790 for reservations/information, info@chrismons.com
New Beginner Line Dancing — Aug. 1 thru Sept. 26: New Beginner Line Dance class at 4:45-5:30 Thursdays. $30, call Rufty Holmes Senior Center to register 704-633-7862.
Sign up for Painting with Patt — Patt Legg accepting adult students (age 16+) for oil painting class to begin Aug.6, beginner/ intermediate, Tuesdays 6-8 p.m. Advance pay for first 3 classes at reduced pricing of $90 expected, then $40 per class, pay as you go. Basic techniques of Old Masters will be taught (layered/drying between layers). Easels provided. Studio is at Rail Walk Studios on Lee St. Call 704-762-9647 or 704-232-6000 for class fees and material list, www.pattlegg.com/
Card making at the Y — Make six cards/$10 • 1-3 p.m., Aug. 5 and 19 • 6-8 p.m., Aug. 8. J.F. Hurley Family YMCA, 828 W Jake Alexander Blvd., 704-636-0111.
Pottery 101 — Children’s Saturdays 10 a.m.-noon. Students create an art piece based on various themes. Ages: 6-14, $35 per class, all materials included • July 27: Handmade Chia Pet • Aug. 10: Name Plaque. Call or come in to reserve a spot. 101 S. Main St. Salisbury, NC 28144, 704-209-1632.
Salisbury Art Station — Kids’ classes 9 a.m.-noon, $35 non-refundable deposit, full payment needed before class begins • Creating Creatures, Aug. 5-8, ages “older” 5 and up, $130: Building forms 2- we will have a blast focusing on the basic elements of art; take basics and spin it into wild creations • 704-754-0853 or email contact@Salisburyartstation.com
Zumba fitness — • 9 a.m.,Saturdays through Aug., Westside Swim and Racquet Club, Neal Road. 45-min. classes open to the public, $3 • 5:30 p.m., Mondays, Rufty-Holmes Senior Center, 704-216-7714 • 6:30 p.m. Tuesdays, First Baptist Church of Salisbury, old YMCA gym on Fulton St. • 6 p.m. Thursdays, $3 per person, St. Matthews Church Salisbury • J.F. Hurley Family YMCA’s aqua zumba, 10:15 a.m., Tuesdays and Thursdays.
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.
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.
Stained glass — 6-8 p.m. Mondays. Pre-register at 704-796-2260. Glass artist Yolonda Shimpock, Celestial Glasworks, 664 N.Cannon Blvd., Kannapolis, www.celestialglasworks.com
Beginning and intermediate weaving — Private lessons on a floor loom. Day or evening times available. Liese Sadler 215-300-4369, livethreadstudio@yahoo.com

Medicare questions with answers — 2:30 p.m., Aug. 6: By Salisbury Gardens, free. J.F. Hurley Family YMCA, 828 W Jake Alexander Blvd., 704-636-0111.
Lunch and Learn — 12:15 p.m., Aug. 21: “The Five Wishes” advance directives. Free, but preregister at 704-636-0111 or lklaver@rowanymca.com. J.F. Hurley Family YMCA, 828 W Jake Alexander Blvd.

Piedmont Singles — 7:15 p.m., Friday, July 26: Bingo. 1908 Statesville Blvd., Gloria Dei Lutheran Church, no joining fee, donations appreciated, covered dish.

Reynolda House Cinema Under the Stars — Reynolda House Museum of American Art’s Cinema Under the Stars series, Friday nights starting Aug. 16. Gates open 8 p.m., films at 9 p.m. Arrive early, bring a picnic; wine, beer will be available for purchase. Rain location, Babcock Auditorium. Admission $5 per person, cash only. Details 336-758-5150, reynoldahouse.org
— Aug. 16: “Annie Hall” (1977), 93 min., directed by Woody Allene.
— Aug. 23: “E.T.: The Extra-Terrestrial” (1982), 115 min., directed by Steven Spielberg.
— Aug. 30: “Back to the Future” (1985), 116 min., directed by Robert Zemeckis.
— Sept. 6: “Airplane!” (1980), 88 min., directed by Jim Abrahams, David Zucker, and Jerry Zucker.
Grateful Dead Meet Up at the Movies 2013 — 7:30 p.m. Thursday Aug. 1: Third annual Meet Up features “Sunshine Daydream,” most requested release of the band’s entire career. AMC Concord Mills 24, 8421 Concord Mills Blvd., tickets at theater box office and www.FathomEvents.com
Eric Clapton’s Crossroads Guitar Festival 2013 — 7:30 p.m., Tuesday, Aug. 13: Allman Brothers, Blake Mills, Booker T., Buddy Guy, Derek Trucks, Doyle Bramhall II, Eric Clapton, Gary Clark Jr., Gregg Allman, Jeff Beck, John Mayer, Keith Richards, Keith Urban, Los Lobos, Robert Cray, Sonny Landreth, Vince Gill, Warren Haynes. Shown at Tinseltown, 305 Faith Road. Tickets at www.FathomEvents.com

Old Courthouse Theatre ‘Hello, Dolly!’ — 7-9 p.m., Sunday-Monday July 28-29: Prepare 32 bars of a song of your choice, sheet music or a capella. Sides from the script available to look before the audition, actors will be asked to read based on singing audition. Brief movement combination taught twice during the evening. Wear comfortable Show dates Aug. 1-18. 49 Spring St. SW, Concord. 704-788-2405, www.oldcourthousetheatre.org for a list of character descriptions.

Rowan County Extension Master Gardeners Plant Sale — 10 a.m.-1 p.m. July 31: Help with plant selection, answers to questions; visit the newly planted Southern Living Demonstration Garden, updated and newly planted Sloop Garden, Pollinator Garden. Extension Office, 2727 Old Concord Road. Proceeds will be used to support programs of the Extension Master Gardeners. 704-216-8970.

Last weekend for exhibit at Rail Walk Studios and Gallery, 409 N. Lee St. — “Multiple Personalities” through July 27: A two woman exhibit of figurative art by Patt Legg and Marietta Foster Smith. Free and open to the public in Salisbury’s Rail Walk Arts District. Gallery hours Thursday-Saturday, 11 AM-4 P.M. 413-884-4499, www.railwalkgallery.com
Waterworks Visual Arts Center, 123 E. Liberty St. — Four female artists examine function, meaning of memory and its role in nature/nurture in shaping cultural norms for women • Also, solo exhibition from this year’s Dare to Imagine Award winner, Kaitlin Crouch, art student at East Rowan High School. Admission free, donations appreciated. Gallery hours Monday-Wednesday-Friday 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Tuesday-Thursday 10 a.m.-7 p.m., Saturday 11 a.m.-3 p.m. www.waterworks.org
Erickson exhibit at Art In Healing Gallery, 321 Mulberry St. SW, Lenoir — Through Sept. 30: Ingrid Erickson exhibit, “Birds and Blooms,” gallery hours 7 a.m.-8 p.m. daily. Free and open to the public. Information, Caldwell Arts Council 828-754-2486, www.caldwellarts.com
The Sundae Art Gallery, above Cabarrus Creamery, 21 S. Union St., Concord — Group show “Eight ways from Sundae,” featuring eight artist graduates plus instructors from Artist in Residence program of Braitman planned for every second Friday. Also: “Painting in the Gallery,” series of classes for artists seeking to find their own style. www.sundaeartgallery.com
Green Goat Gallery, 516 S. Salisbury Ave., Spencer — Don Moore exhibit “At Seventy: The Salisbury Years.” greengoatgallery@bellsouth.net. Gallery hours Tuesday-Saturday 10:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. 704-639-0606.

YMCA sponsored trips — • Aug. 15: Carolina Lily, Tea Party in a Hat; leave 10 a.m., $27 • Sept. 17: Reed’s Gold Mine; leave 9 a.m., $11 • Oct. 15: Motor coach to Shatley Springs, lunch, transportation, fresco paintings, Ashe County Cheese Factory; leave 8 a.m., $59 • Reservations: Louise Klaver, 704-636-0111, lklaver@rowanymca.com, www.rowanymca.org • Buses leave from J.F. Hurley Family YMCA, 828 W Jake Alexander Blvd.
Travel with the Friends of Rowan Public Library — • California New Year’s GetAway featuring Tournament of Roses Parade, Dec. 29, 2013-Jan. 2, 2014: behind-the-scenes float viewing, gala New Year’s Eve party, Bandfest • Call Melody Moxley 704-216-8230.

Kaleidoscope Cultural Arts Festival — Fourth Saturdays: artists and performers invited to monthly cultural art and performing art event. Free, but advance registration required. Info at info@kannapolisarts.com or Michael Knox, 828-231-5037.
Annual Biker Blues BBQ Rally and sanctioned BBQ Classic — Plans are for 65 competition teams, free entertainment. Fall 2013. Interested vendors or sponsors see www.bikerbluesbbqrally.com or call Gary at 704-638-6044.
15th annual Blues & Jazz Festival — Saturday, Oct. 19: Arts, crafts and international food vendors needed as well as volunteers. www.rowanbluesandjazz.org
32nd annual Hiddenite Center Celebration — Sept. 28: Arts and heritage festival seeking regional arts and crafts vendors, commercial vendors, local performers. Submit minimum three representative photos or slides. Spaces available for arts, crafts, commercial items, food sales, public information booths. Applications at 828-632-6966 or email info@hiddenitecenter.com

Open Bluegrass jam — Bluegrass jam open to all acoustic musicians. Refreshments available, admission by donation. E.H. Montgomery General Store, Gold Hill. Every Friday night 7-9 p.m., 704-267-9439.
32nd annual Hiddenite Center Celebration — Saturday, Sept. 28: Arts and heritage festival seeks local performers. Submit minimum three representative photos or slides. 828-632-6966 or email info@hiddenitecenter.com

Carolina Artists Expo 2013 — Carolina Artists Expo 2013 at Salisbury Civic Center Aug.21-23: Highlighting local artists, judged and prizes awarded. Categories are oil, acrylic, watercolor, photography, other art. Registration forms available at the Civic Center or download at Thecarolinaartists.org, Deadline Aug. 7. Information Mary Roakes 704-636-6701 or Clyde 704-639-1898.
Sculpture artists — Tucker’s Gallery in Lenoir seeks sculpture artists to feature in outdoor gallery. Send photos of up to six pieces to info@caldwellarts.com. Artists selected guaranteed one year contract in the gallery. Must be suitable for outdoor display. Guidelines at www.caldwellarts.com or 828-754-2486. 601 College Ave, SW, Lenoir.
Hart Witzen ‘Showdown’ visual arts exhibit/competition — Show dates Sept. 28-Oct. 4. All artists welcome to apply: paintings, drawings, sculpture, photography, installations, mixed and new media. For consideration send up to three images via email by Aug. 19 to hartwitzengallery@hotmail.com with SHOWDOWN in the subject line. Include full name, address, email address, web site, brief description of each piece, including size, materials, techniques used. www.hartwitzengallery.com for more details, 136 E. 36th St., Charlotte .
Downtown Hickory Art Crawl — Sept.19: Juried show with artists selected by committee. No participation fees for artists selected. Apply to blsinclair1@bellsouth.net or info@downtownhickory.com or 828-322 1121. Deadline Aug. 21. www.downtownhickory.com