Theater 

Closing weekend for PPT’s ‘Charlotte’s Web’ — Tonight and tomorrow at 7:30 p.m., Saturday at 2:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Adults $12, seniors/students $10. Norvell Theater, 135 E. Fisher St. Tickets 704-633-5471 or www.PiedmontPlayers.com

Old Courthouse Theater presents ‘Red, White and Tuna’ — Performances: May 7, 8, 9, 15, 16, 22, 23 at 8 p.m.
May 10, 17, 24 at 2:30 p.m. – Sunday matinee. 49 Spring St. NW, 704-788-2405, www.oldcourt housetheatre.org

 

Music & more 

Martin Sexton ‘LIVE at Lee Street’ — 7:30 p.m. May 17: Martin Sexton’s Mix Tape tour. $29 first 5 rows, $24 all others (+ tax). Lee Street Theater & Performing Arts Center, 329 N. Lee St.,704-310-5507, www.leestreet.org

‘5 Mixed Media Works & Musical Responses Composed for the Piano & Violin’ — 7:30 p.m. Thursday, June 11: Center for Faith & the Arts, 207 W. Harrison St. (park, enter behind Haven Lutheran Church). Presentation followed by Artist’s Talk and Q&A. Free admission, reception to follow. www.faithart.org or call 704-647-0999.

Piedmont Choral Society spring concerts — Friday, May 15 at 7 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church, 201 Vance St., Kannapolis and Sunday, May 17 at 3 p.m. at Forest Hill UMC, 265 Union St. North, Concord. Features contemporary composer Rene Clausen’s “A New Creation”, with orchestra. Information 704-699-6053 or kayy2000@gmail.com

‘Music of Broadway, the Cinema and Other Delights’ — 7 p.m. Saturday, May 16: Piedmont Prime Time Community Band’s final concert of the season at McGill Baptist Church, 5300 Poplar Tent Road, Concord. $5; children under 13 and adults 65+ free. Details at 704- 608-2197.

Coming up: 11th annual Pops at the Post — June 6, 8 p.m. on the Salisbury Post loading dock, downtown Salisbury. Concert by Salisbury Symphony. Call 704-637-4314 or email ljones@catawba.edu or visit www.salisburysymphony.org for details.

The Salisbury Swing Band — Presents “Pre-Pops at the Post Concert” Saturday, June 6 5-7 p.m. in the former First Bank parking lot. The band is under the direction of Dr. Steve Etters, and features vocalist Laura Millspaugh. www.salisburyswingband.com.

Kannapolis annual Summer Entertainment Series starts in May — Free. Call 704-920-4343 or see complete schedule at www.kannapolisnc.gov

Thursdays on Main  11:30 a.m.–1 p.m.: Thursdays in May and June, free performances by musicians. Held under the oak trees; buy lunch or bring your own.

Thursday evenings on Main  6 -9 p.m. second Thursdays in June, July, Aug., music performances under the oak trees; dinner available or bring your own picnic. Veterans Park, 119 N. Main St.

Summer Concert Series  7 p.m. A free night of family entertainment. Village Park, 700 W. C St.

Movies in the Park  Fridays: Most nights begin at 7:30 p.m. with music and entertainment. Movies start about 8:45 p.m. Village Park, 700 W. C St.

Stories Under the Stars  7 p.m. Saturdays: Unique literary performing arts event for families with children of all ages. Kannapolis Branch Library, 850 Mountain St.

Union Street live season in Concord — 6-9 p.m. third Thursday of each month May-August in Historic Downtown Concord. www.concorddowntown.com

Local Bluegrass bands on last Fridays — 7 p.m. May 29: “Pickin’ for the Master” begins with Boyd Hulin and Friends from Asheboro playing the opening set, concludes with acoustic jam session, open to all. Concessions available. Trading Ford Baptist Church, 3600 Long Ferry Road, 704-633-5986, www.tradingford.net

 

History 

Historic Salisbury Foundation’s 2015 Preservation Awards — 6:30 p.m. reception May 28: At the Salisbury Station, 215 Depot St. Awards presentation following. Reservations $20 per person at www.historicsalisbury.org or 704-636-0103 by May 22.

Historic Latta Plantation — • Buffalo Soldiers Event: May 30 • $8 Adults, $7 seniors/students, children 5 and under free. 5225 Sample Road, Huntersville, 704-875-2312, www.lattaplantation.org

Exhibit change at the Rowan Museum — 202 N. Main St. Closed until opening reception for “Off the Shelf,” 1 p.m. May 24. 704-633-5946 or www.rowanmuseum.org Open 1-4 p.m. Friday-Sunday, 704-633-5946 or email rowanmuseum@fibrant.com

 

Comedy

Charlotte Squawks 11 — June 5-28: “The 11th Glower.” It’s Saturday Night Live meets Broadway meets the Queen City. Tickets start at $24.50 at www.blumenthalarts.org or thttps://tix.carolinatix.org/

 

This & That 

The Salisbury Ghost Walk — 8 p.m. May 16: walk covers six block area down town. Tales of shadow ghosts, apparitions, orbs; in the 1800s Salisbury earned the reputation as the “wettest and wickedest” town in the state. Bring camera, smart phone, a flashlight. $5 students, $10 adults, 5 and under free.Info at salisburyghostwalk.com, email reservations to boo@salisburyghostwalk.com or call John at 704- 798-3102.

Armed Forces Day Celebration — 10 a.m. Saturday, May 16: Flag changing ceremony held at Pariots Flag Concourse Memorial, N. Jackson and W. Miller Streets. Refreshments follow program. Sponsored by Rowan County Veterans Council and Military Officers Association of America. Bring a chair.

’50s Day at the West Innes Dairy Queen — 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Saturday May 16: Poodle skirts, curb service, old cars, local artist Betty Sedberry. 1004 West Innes St. Details at 704-798-4456.

Car cruise-in at B&P — 3 p.m. until, Saturday. At B&P Antiques, 502 N. Long St. Call 704-636-6004 for details.

Annual Rowan Rose Society rose show at West End Plaza — 10 a.m. May 23-24: Area rose growers invited to enter roses 6:30-10 a.m. Saturday. Show opens to the public at 1 p.m. and features hundreds of roses of all kinds as well as arrangements. West End Plaza, 1-35 Jake Alexander Blvd. Info Clyde Harriss, 704-633-7024.

Group Gold Hill Bike Ride — Saturday May 23, registration at the E. H. Montgomery General Store at 7:30 a.m.  Three rides including a 25K, 50K and 100K rides with the 100K traveling to Silver Valley. Registration $25 per person,  includes breakfast and lunch. Information  Arlene Kessler at 704-724-4998 or www.historicgoldhill.com

Rowan County Veterans Council Memorial Day Celebration — 10 a.m. Monday, May 25: At Salisbury VA Medical Center National Cemetery, 1601 Brenner Ave. Info 704-232-0021. Bring a chair.

28th Thomasville Memorial Day parade and ceremonies — 10 a.m Monday, May 25: Grand Marshal North Carolina Lt. Governor Dan Forest. Pre-Memorial day event 6:30 p.m. Sunday May 24: concert featuring the Ladies for Liberty, a 1940s singing troupe Held at T. Austin Finch Auditorium. Info Joe Leonard, 336-239-2964.

Blood Drive at J.F. Hurley Family YMCA — 11:30 a.m.-4 p.m. May 26: Walk-ins welcome. Details at 704-636-0111 for information or appointment. 828 W. Jake Alexander Blvd.

Free health events open to the public at the Y — • Noon Wednesday, May 27: Travis the Massage Therapist; covered dish • Open to the public, free, must sign up at 704-636-0111. J.F. Hurley Family YMCA, 828 W. Jake Alexander Blvd.

Saving Grace Therapeutic Programs hosting NC Equine Expo — 10 a.m.-5 p.m. May 30-31: Clinicians, demonstrations, lectures, vendors centered around horses and pets. At Chandelle Farms, 565 Trexler Loop. $10 for one day, $15 for both days. Children 5-12 are $5 for one day, $8 for both days. Children 4 and under are free. Tickets at www.savinggracefarm.com and click the Expo link or call 704-638-2339.

 

Fundraisers 

5th annual golf tournament to benefit Rowan Helping Ministries — 8 a.m. Saturday, May 16: Corbin Hills Golf Course. In memory of Ted Luther. For info, to sign up or to sponsor call Paul Rogers 704-213-1986 or Wayne Kluttz 704-682-2910.

Salisbury Academy 5K and Fun Run — May 16: Registration 7:45 a.m., 5K Run/Walk 9 a.m., 1/2 Mile Fun Run 9:50 a.m. Begin at Carter Kindergarten Building, 1801 Bellevue Road. www.salisburyacademy.org

Salisbury Academy’s Kidsbloom Festival — 10 a.m.-2 p.m. May 16: Silent auction, rock wall, bounce house, book sale, food. Salisbury Academy, 210 Jake Alexander Blvd., N., www.salisburyacademy.org

American Children’s Home 17th annual Show-Off Car, Truck & Motorcycle Show — 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, May 16: Registration 8 a.m.–noon, $20 entry fee, free to spectators, vendor fee $40. Raffle, 50/50 drawing, silent auction, deejay, food, activities for kids. Top 25 plus Specialty Awards. 3844 NC Hwy 8 S., Lexington. Info at 336-357-7126 or cburris@ach-nc.org

Flapjack fundraiser — 8-10 a.m. May 23: $7. Benefits Omicron Psi Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, at Applebee’s on 71 Plaza Parkway in Lexington,

Memorial Week Celebration at JCPrice American Legion Post 107 — May 27-June 6: 96th American Legion Anniversary event includes memorial services, gospel singing, rides and entertainment on the midway, music events, more. Dedicated in memory of Comrade Roy Leazer. 1433 Old Wilkesboro Road. Info and schedule at 704-636-2950.

Piedmont Players Theatre’s ‘Night on the Stage Fundraiser’ — May 29-30: Starring Broadway’s Katie Rose Clarke. Very limited seating for this exclusive event. Call 704-633-5471. Meroney Theater, 213 S. Main St. PiedmontPlayers.com

LSt Beach Blast Fundraiser — 6:30 p.m. June 5: An evening of food, friends, fun benefiting Lee Street theatre. Hang out on the patio with friends or shimmy on the dance floor. Admission $40 in advance and $50 at the door. RSVP to 704-310-5507.

Salisbury Symphony Guild golf tournament — Saturday, June 13: Corbin Hills Golf Club. Proceeds benefit the Symphony’s educational programs. Participants and sponsors welcome. Call Lyndia Heward 704-762-9820 or Faye Cline 704-637-1034.

Do it yourself pet wash service benefits Shelter Guardians Inc. — 7 a.m.- 3 p.m. every Saturday in May: Uptown Dogs and Cats will donate 50% of do-it-yourself pet wash service sales. All DIY must be started by 2 p.m. 2125 Statesville Blvd., 704 636 7260.

 

Wine & beer tastings 

Salisbury Wine Shop — 5:30-7:30 p.m. Friday, May 15: A tasting featuring wines from Spanish Wine Importer Jorge Ordoñez presented by Lauren Thurlow of Tryon Distributing. $5/person.Appetizers provided by students of Livingstone’s Culinary Arts Program • SWS, 106 S. Main St., 704-636-5151, sws@ salisburywineshop.com

Cauble Creek Vineyard and Winery — NC’s 100th Winery. Tasting room open Friday-Saturday 11 a.m.-6 p.m., Sunday 1-6 p.m. Wine tastings $8 per person with a selection of eight wines for tastings. Also juices, non-alcohol ciders, food products, gift items. 704-636-1137, 700 Cauble Farm Road, see www.caublecreekvineyard.com

Morgan Ridge Vineyards and Brewhouse — Riot in the Pasture Sunday, May 17. 486 John Morgan Road, Gold Hill, 704-639-0911, www.morganridgevineyards.com

 

Night Life

The Carriage Room, 2141 Statesville Blvd. — • Friday: In-house pool tournament, $5 • Sunday: open pool table • 704-647-9876, carriageroomnc@ facebook.com

Cotton Eyed Joe’s inside The Hot Rod Barn, 807 Yost Road — Gates open 6:30 p.m. Saturdays, music 7-9 p.m. Bluegrass, gospel,country music jam. Seniors welcome, no alcohol, no bad language, smoke free. Just off WebbRoad.704 -239-6952.

CJ’s BBQ, 210 Old Amity Hill Road, Cleveland — • 6:30 p.m. This Friday: Hazy Ridge Bluegrass. 704-278-4070.

DJs Restaurant, 1502 W. Innes St. — 8 p.m. Tuesdays: live Trivia with prizes • Saturday: Megan Doss at 8:30. No cover • 704-638-9647, http://djsrestaurant.com

The Inn, 1012 Mooresville Hwy 150 — 5/14 Among The Redeemed and Rusty Phil. Free refreshments, air hockey, foosball, pool. Public invited to jam or schedule their group to perform. 704-213-1467.

JackRabbit Slim’s Live Music Pub, 209 S. Main St. — • 6 p.m. Wednesdays: Danny Franklin hosts Songwriters Jam • 704-699-5126, www.facebook.com/jackrabbitslimspub

E.H. Montgomery General Store — 7-9 p.m. Fridays: Open Bluegrass jam for acoustic musicians. Historic Village of Gold Hill, Facebook, 704-267-9439, www.themontgomerystore.com

Mean Mug Coffee Company, 1024 S. Fulton St., next to Mambo Grill — • 5-8 p.m. Sundays: Jazz & blues open mic/jam hosted by Pat “Mother Blues” Cohen. Sign up by 4:30 p.m. • 6-9 p.m. Thursdays: Bring Your Oldies But Goodies LP Night: bring your favorite LPs in and play them on our turntable • 7-10 p.m. Fridays: Java Jam open mic night, hosted by Blazin’ Blues Bob, free. Sign up 6-7 p.m. • Find Mean Mug on Facebook

Nashville Nights, 125-127 E. Innes St. — • 9:30 p.m. Saturday: Back @ Ya is back. $5 cover • Thursdays karaoke • Fridays live deejay • 704-762-9990, www.nashvillenightsnc.com

Stars and Bars Tavern, 723 Klumac Road — Free pool Sundays, 8-Ball tournament Tuesdays 7:30 p.m.

Uncle Buck’s All American Pub and Grub, 127 S. Main St. —9 p.m. Friday: The Amigos plus Sinners & Saints • 8 p.m. Tuesday May 19: The Hooten Hollers return • Bike Night with Fast Freddie Tuesdays 6-9 p.m. plus open mic jam from 9 to midnight • Sunday 11 a.m.-7 p.m. 704-633-3750, www.facebook.com/unclebucksgrub

Old Stone Vino, 515 S. Main St., Kannapolis — Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Fridays, Saturdays: Live music. 704-938-2337.

 

Festivals

The return of the annual Rowan Blues And Jazz Festival —May 16 at the Rail Walk Arts District at the corner of N. Lee and Kerr Streets. www.rowanbluesandjazz.org

Playground Community Day of Fun — Noon-2 p.m. Saturday: Playground project to restore, refresh and renew the playground at Geneva I. Oglesby Community Center, 633 Dunns Mountain Road, GQ. Includes games, deejay music, food. Bring school supplies and back packs. Hosted by Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority.

Memorial Week Celebration at JCPrice American Legion Post 107 — May 27-June 6: 96th American Legion Anniversary event includes memorial services, gospel singing, rides and entertainment on the midway, music events, more. Dedicated in memory of Comrade Roy Leazer. 1433 Old Wilkesboro Road. General info at 704-636-2950.

18th Annual Pickin’ in the Park — 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday, May 16: High Lonesome Strings presents festival including live music in by six bands, children’s story telling and free workshops on banjo, dobro, fiddle, harmony singing. At Hagan-Stone Park, 5920 Hagan-Stone Park Road, Pleasant Garden (about an hour from Salsibury, in Guilford County). Rain date May 17 starting at noon. Info at 336-202-1536 or www.haganstone.guilfordparks.com

Kannapolis Kaleidoscope Cultural Arts Festival — Noon-4 p.m. May 30: Belly dancers, poets, painters, pottery makers, arts, crafts, jugglers, clowns and other forms of arts and culture. Family friendly and free. New for 2015: expanded kids area, more arts vendors, more food vendors. E-mail mknox@modernfilmzine.com or call 828-231-5037.

109th anniversary Nazareth FunFest — June 6: Games, food, entertainment, cornhole tournament, pony rides, craft show, car show, fun for the entire family. Chance to win a 2015 Honda Civic. 725 Crescent Road, Rockwell. Information at 704-213-6379 or visit www.nazch.com

Juneteenth 20th anniversary celebration — 10a.m.-8 p.m June 13: Family fun-filled day with food and merchandise vendors, games. live entertainment. Held at Kelsey Park, 1920 Old Wilkesboro Road. Free admission.

 

Classes

AARP Driver Safety Refresher Class — 12:30-5 p.m. Wednesday, May 20: For senior citizens. Held at Salisbury Rufty/Holmes Senior Center. Driving safety strategies, review of skills and techniques, 40 pages of safety tips that may earn an insurance discount. $15 AARP members, $20 non-members. Space is limited, preregister at 704-216-7714.

Workshop at Green Goat Gallery — Kudzu basket workshop, Saturday, May 30: By Pam Buchanan of VineWorks. No experience necessary, bring clippers and a towel, shell or anything else to personalize your basket. Dress to get messy. $55 includes all materials • 516 S. Salisbury Ave., Spencer, 704-431-4527 or greengoatgallery@yahoo.com or greengoatgallery.com

Second annual Bee Yard Day — 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, May 23: Observation hive, educational displays, beekeepers on hand. At SandyCreek Farm. Bring a picnic lunch or order one at 336-956-7781.Located between Reeds and Tyro at 3160 South NC Hwy 150, Lexington, 10 minutes from Uptown. Wuestions: 336-853-8834.

Chrismon classes — • Thursday, June 4, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., New Beginner • Thursday, June 4, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Beginner • Thursday, June 4, 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., Intermediate • Thursday, June 4, 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., Advanced • Friday, June 5, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Beginner • Friday, June 5, 10:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Intermediate • Friday, June 5, 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., Intermediate 2 • Saturday, June 6, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Beginner • Saturday, June 6, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Intermediate • Saturday, June 6, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Intermediate 2 • Saturday, June 6, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Advanced • Rufty’s Chrismon Shop, 280 Furniture Drive, 704-636-7790 for reservations/information see info@chrismons.com

Improving Your Digital Photography workshop — 6 to 9 p.m Thursdays, May 28 to June 25: Taught by Sean Meyers and Seth Holtzman. Requirements, fees, and registration at www.faithart.org or call 704-647-0999.

Adult acting classes at OCT — Old Courthouse Theatre, 49 Spring St. NW. Instructor Heather Wilson-Bowlby • Solo Performance Workshop for age 17 and up. $150. June 2-June 25, Tuesday and Thursday from 6-8 p.m. • Acting Intensive for age 17 and up. $150. June 1-June 24, Monday and Wednesday from 6-8 p.m. • RSVP tp classes@oldcourthousetheatre.org

Pottery 101 — Schedule your own Paint Your Own or Let’s Get Messy class, minimum of 8 participants required for private class. You provide the libations and snacks, we will provide the fun • Pottery 101, 101 S. Main St., 704-209-1632, www.pottery-101.com

Spoon carving — 9 a.m.-5 p.m. May 23, July 25, Oct. 24: Instructor Steve Martin. River Pines Pottery, St. Stephens Church Road, Gold Hill. $50. Preregister at 704-279-9087 or stephensmartin@msn.com

Center for Faith and the Arts — Group Guitar Lessons 6:30-7:30 p.m. Thursdays, July 9-Aug. 13: Taught by Brent Lawrence, for age 10 and older. Also Refresh & Relax gentle yoga, belly dance, NIA classes, movement and spoken word improv. Call for details at www.faithart.org or 704-647-0999. CFA, 207 W. Harrison St.

Plein Air Painting Workshop – Aug.11-13: Artist John Ebersberger teaches three-day plein air workshop at Waterworks in conjunction with NC Open Plein Air Paint Out, Aug.14-15. Information and registration at Waterworks Visual Arts Center, 704-636-1882 or www.waterworks.org

Community Music Program at Catawba College — Private instruction or class/group lessons for all ages. Registration forms at www.catawba.edu/communitymusc.

Watercolor workshop at Rail Walk — Three-day workshop June 22-24: “Making a Special Watercolor Painting from a Just Okay Photo,” instructor: Marietta Smith. $150. Limit 8. Contact Marietta Smith 704-431-8964 email: mariettafsmith@gmail.com held at at Rail Walk Studios & Gallery.

Waterworks Visual Arts Center — Sign up at 704-636-1882. For details on classes visit www.waterworks.org. Located at 123 E. Liberty St.

Free basic computer lessons — Available 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Saturday: How to use a computer or laptop (not email or facebook). See Robert Knox at 512 Klumac Road, Suite 8. Call 704-870-8862 for appointment or walk in. So everyone can learn to use a computer.

Wine Down and Create — 6-8 p.m. first Mondays.Next class June 1: “The Colors of Summer.” Green Goat Art Gallery, 516 S. Salisbury Ave. Spencer, next door to Pinocchio’s and across from N.C. Train Museum. Canvases available for purchase, all else provided. $35. Bring your own beverage, light snacks provided. Sign up at www.winddownandcreate.com and find us on Facebook. Class size is limited. Sign up early.

Salisbury Art Station — Weekly classes: Instructors foster manual dexterity, motivation, problem-solving, healthy communication. $25 per class. Tuesdays 4-6 p.m. for ages 5-7 • Wednesdays 4-6 p.m. ages 7 and up • Thursdays 4-6 p.m. ages 7 and up. 704-754-0853 or art.notions@yahoo.com 215 Depot Street, 704-754-0853.

Beginning and intermediate weaving — Private lessons on a floor loom. Day or evening times. Liese Sadler, 215-300-4369, livethreadstudio@gmail.com

Oil Painting with Patt Legg — Tuesdays 12:30-3 p.m.: Adult oil classes, $45. Paint like the Old Masters, a more detailed and extensive class OR painting made simple for those who have never studied with Patt. Preregister at 704-232-6000. www.PattLegg.net

Free online courses through RPL — Gale Courses: high-quality, noncredit online courses free with your library card. New sessions of six-week courses start monthly. Enroll at www.rowanpubliclibrary.org and click Online Tools, or call 704-216-8243.

Mind aerobics art class — 2-4 p.m., Mondays and Fridays, taught by artist Robert Toth: introduction to drawing, pastel, sculpture. $10/two-hour session. Rufty Holmes Senior Center, call 704-279-9301.

 

Singles

Piedmont Singles — 6:15 p.m. Fridays: Bingo. For singles as well as those widowed or divorced. 1908 Statesville Blvd., Gloria Dei Lutheran Church, no joining fee, donations appreciated, covered dish.

New Beginnings Singles Club of Lake Norman — 6:30 p.m. third Thursdays: social group of singles over 50, Captain’s Galley Restaurant in Mooresville. Visitors welcome. 704-677-2331.

 

Auditions

Youth auditions for PPT’s musical ‘Disney’s Tarzan’ — Monday-Tuesday May 18-19 at 4 p.m. and 5 p.m. Norvell Theater, 135 E. Fisher St. Only 25 spots per time slot. Auditions by appointment only. Call 704-633-5471 to sign up. www.PiedmontPlayers.com

 

Art 

Center for Faith and the Arts, 207 W. Harrison St. — 20 Years Of CFA: The Retrospective Exhibit. Parking and entrance behind Haven Lutheran Church. www.faithart.org or 704-647-0999.

The Framing Gallery, 320 N Main St. across from Koko Java — Ingrid Erickson’s intricate cut-paper of nature and birds. Monday-Friday 10 a.m.-6 p.m., closed Tuesday and Saturday, 704-633-1246.

PIC Fine Frame Gallery, 105 S. Main St. — “Rowan Revisited,” photography and sculpture by Peter Goff and David Lamanno. Through May 23. Tuesday-Friday 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m.-3 p.m. 704-647-0340, www.fineframegallery.com

The Green Goat Gallery, 516 S. Salisbury Ave., Spencer — Fun and functional artwork by local and NC artists. Tuesday-Saturday, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. and Thursday-Saturday evening, 6-8 p.m. 704-431-4527. See events and artist’s work at www.greengoatgallery.com

Pottery 101, 101 S. Main St. — Dalton Potter: Partners in Clay. Through May 23. Monday-Friday 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Saturday 10 a.m.-5 p.m. 704-209-1632, www.pottery-101.com

Rail Walk Studios and Gallery, 409-413 N. Lee St. — Fantastical Art by Tatyana Shurtz. Through May 30. Gallery hours Thursday- Saturday 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Historic Salisbury’s Rail Walk Arts District. 704-431-8964, www.railwalkgallery.com

Waterworks Visual Arts Center, 123 E. Liberty St. — In/Equity confronts human rights issues. Through May 16. Monday-Friday, 10 a.m.–5 p.m., Saturday, 10 a.m.–2 p.m., 704-636-1882, www.waterworks.org

Cabarrus Arts Guild annual judged Spring show — Through July 10. 11 Union St. (lower level), Concord • CAG sponsoring new exhibit of A. L. Brown high school art at the same time, through the end of June.

Robert F. Phifer Art Collection — On loan from NC Museum of Art. Exhibition includes 19th and early 20th century paintings, through July 14. Collection resides at Concord Museum, 65 Union St. South. http://historiccabarrus.com/

The Galleries, 65 Union St. S., Concord — “Semantics” through May 16. www.cabarrusartguild.org

Mooresville Arts, 103 W. Center Ave., Mooresville — Exhibit of paintings by Huntersville resident Monty Elliott. Through May. Free admission. 704-663-6661, www.magart.org

 

Home & Garden

Davidson County Extension Master Gardeners’ 11th Annual Garden Tour — June 6- 7: 5 Private Gardens in Thomasville. $10 for both days. Call 336-956-0400 or 336-250-3014

Trips 

YMCA sponsored trips — • Old Salem, September. Call for information • Chimney Rock/Lake Lure, October. Call for information for this trip • Christmas at Biltmore, December. Call for information • Broadway musical at Belk Theater, ‘Motown the Musical,’ Sept. 1, orchestra seating, limited space on bus. $25 holds seat • ‘Beauty and the Beast,’ Oct. 4, orchestra seating, limited space on the bus, $25 holds seat • Non-members welcome, buses leave from J. F. Hurley Family YMCA, 828 W. Jake Alexander Blvd. Details at 704-636-0111, lklaver@ rowanymca.com

J C Price Sports Hall of Fame sponsors trip to Cherokee Harrah’s Casino — Saturday May 23: $40, receive$ 20in casino cash. Deadline for payment May 15. Contact John Mackey 704-433-0675 or Wayne Woodruff 704-890-0916 or George Miller 704-223-0179 or Brenda Cowan 704-633-9073.

Trip to Ohio’s Amish Country — June 2-5: Warther Museum, Amish and Mennonite Heritage Center, Lehman’s famous general store, Troyer Candle Shop, Hershberger’s Bakery, Guggesberg’s cheese factory, Walnut Creek country store and a play. RSVP to Davie County Senior Services, 336-753-6230.

Community Travelers trip — Seven days, six nights at Martha’s Vineyard with the Community Travelers. June 14-20. Contact Alfreda Brenda Cowan for details 704-633-9073.

 

Call for vendors

JCPrice American Legion 2015 Memorial Week Celebration — Applications accepted for May 27-June 7 celebration. Contact Abe Daniels at 704-754-5412 or 704-640-1893. All vendors must apply to health department for permit 30 days prior to first day of event.

Kannapolis Kaleidoscope Cultural Arts Festival — Noon-4 p.m. Saturday, May 30: Belly dancers, poets, painters, pottery makers, arts, crafts, jugglers, clowns and other forms of arts and culture. Family friendly and free. New for 2015: expanded kids area, more arts vendors, more food vendors. E-mail mknox@modernfilmzine.com or call 828-231-5037.

Downtown Night Out — June 5: First Friday event, the Gallery Gallop, Downtown Salisbury seeks artists, crafters, musicians, more to set up at local businesses during the next night out. Vendor space is free. Can’t make this one? Get your name on the list for future events. Call Mollie Ruf at 704-637 7814 or email mollie@visitsalisburync.com

Juneteenth 20th anniversary celebration applications — June 13 at Kelsey Park, 1920 Old Wilkesboro Road. Food and merchandise vendors. Food vendors must have permit 15 day prior to event. Contact April Lee 704-433-8521, Johnny Moser 704-232-8291, Stanley McMullen 704-202-4686, Lisa Henderson-Braswell 425-210-5454, Jill Burch 704-267-2567, Patricia Blackmon 704-433-4639, Cheryle Moser 704-267-4295, Ebony Hooker 980-234-3031, Robert Jordan Jr. 336-971-4097, Robert Ware 704-658-2815.

Salisbury Pride — Looking for food, arts, crafts and informational vendors for upcoming event June 20. Go to www.salisburypride.com for vendor information.

4th annual Chickweed — July 18: Vendor applications accepted for 4th annual Celebrating Indestructible Women street festival to benefit Rowan Family Crisis Council battered women’s shelter. 405 N. Lee St. Artists, crafters, service, food vendors welcome. email wjbeeker@gmail.com

5th annual Biker Blues BBQ Rally — Sept. 18-19 at Tilley Harley Davidson of Salisbury. One of Rowan Counties largest events. the This year’s entertainment features Darrell Harwood. To become a vendor or sponsor contact Gary Moss 704-638-6044 or www.bikerbluesbbqrally.com

Downtown Hickory’s 30th annual Oktoberfest — Oct. 9-11: Three-day outdoor festival with live entertainment, beer gardens, amusement rides, carnival games, juried arts and crafts show, food and commercial vendors. Register by Aug. 1 at www.hickoryoktoberfest.com

 

Call for performers

Faith 4th Idol competition — Accepting entries for 2015 Faith Idol Competition in three divisions • Children 12 and under • Juniors age 13-18 • Seniors age 19 and above. First place in each division is $300, second place earns $200 and third place, $100. To enter go to faith4th. and click on Idol entry, fill the form out and send it in.

Downtown Night Out —  June 5: First Friday event, the Gallery Gallop, Downtown Salisbury seeks artists, crafters, musicians and more to set up at local businesses during the next night out. Vendor space is free. com. Can’t make this one? Get your name on the list for future events. Call Mollie Ruf at 704-637 7814 or email mollie@visitsalisburync.com

Kannapolis Kaleidoscope Cultural Arts Festival — Noon-4 p.m. Saturday, May 30: Belly dancers, poets,-painters, pottery makers, arts, crafts, jugglers, clowns and other forms of arts and culture. Family friendly and free. New for 2015: expanded kids area, more arts vendors, more food vendors. E-mail mknox@modernfilmzine.com or call 828-231-5037.

Juneteenth 20th anniversary celebration — June 13 at Kelsey Park, 1920 Old Wilkesboro Road • For morning program: Apollo Kids, Apollo Teens, Apollo Adults; prize for each category winner • Gospel Program: soloist, gospel groups, choir, praise dancers • No charge for talent applications • Contact April Lee 704-433-8521, Johnny Moser 704-232-8291, Stanley McMullen 704-202-4686, Lisa Henderson-Braswell 425-210-5454, Jill Burch 704-267-2567, Patricia Blackmon 704-433-4639, Cheryle Moser 704-267-4295, Ebony Hooker 980-234-3031, Robert Jordan Jr. 336-971-4097, Robert Ware 704-658-2815.

Downtown Hickory’s 30th annual Oktoberfest — Oct. 9-11: Three-day outdoor festival with live entertainment, beer gardens, amusement rides, carnival games, juried arts and crafts show, food and commercial vendors. Deadline Aug. 1. Visit www.hickoryoktoberfest.com

Gold Hill Bluegrass jam — Bluegrass jam for acoustic musicians. E.H. Montgomery General Store, Gold Hill. 7-9 p.m. Fridays. 704-267-9439. www.themontgomerystore.com

Blumenthal Performing Arts open mic nights — Free event open to performers, selected by lottery. E-mail openmic@ncbpac.org

 

Call for artists

Downtown Night Out — June 5: First Friday event, the Gallery Gallop, Downtown Salisbury seeks artists, crafters, musicians and more to set up at local businesses during the next night out. Vendor space is free. com. Can’t make this one? Get your name on the list for future events. Call Mollie Ruf at 704-637 7814 or email mollie@visitsalisburync.com

Kannapolis Kaleidoscope Cultural Arts Festival — Noon-4 p.m. Saturday, May 30: Belly dancers, poets, painters, pottery makers, arts, crafts, jugglers, clowns and other forms of arts and culture. Family friendly and free. New for 2015: expanded kids area, more arts vendors, more food vendors. E-mail mknox@modernfilmzine.com or call 828-231-5037.

Downtown Salisbury’s First Friday Gallery Gallop — 5-9 p.m. June 5: Participating artists assigned a sidewalk or closed street location to display, no vendor fee required. Contact promotions director at mollie@visitsalisburync.com or 704-637-7814 weekdays. Deadline May 25.

Attention artists and patrons of the arts: Aug. 14-15: NC Open Plein Air Paint Out in Salisbury/ Rowan County: Paint the Piedmont with professional and student landscape artists. Register at www.waterworks.org and scroll to NC Open Plein Air. Info at www.pleinaircarolina.com

Lenoir Sculpture Celebration — Sept. 12: 30th annual event; sculptors may bring up to 3 sculptures for one-day competition for $11,000 in cash awards. No commission in event of sales. Early registration discounts available. Contact Caldwell Arts Council, 828-754-2486, info@caldwellarts.com, or visit www.caldwellarts.com. Caldwell Arts Council is located at 601 College Ave SW, Lenoir.

Downtown Hickory Art Crawl — Sept. 17: Juried show with artists. For application contact Barbara at blsinclair1@bellsouth.net or Connie at info@downtownhickory.com or call 828-322-1121. Deadline Aug. 1.

Downtown Hickory’s 30th annual Oktoberfest — Oct. 9-11: Three-day outdoor festival with live entertainment, beer gardens, amusement rides, carnival games, juried arts and crafts show, food and commercial vendors. Deadline Aug. 1. Visit www.hickoryoktobearfest.com

 

Call for volunteers 

Downtown Salisbury Inc. — Volunteers for upcoming festivals and events including July 18, Aug. 8, Aug. 29, Sept. 4, Oct. 3, and Dec. 12. Receive recognition at annual awards ceremony and possible T-shirt. Contact Mollie Ruf at mollie@visitsalisburync.com or 704-637-7814.

Help feed the horses — At the Horse Protection Society, 2135 Miller Road, China Grove, www.horseprotection.org or email hps@horseprotection.org

MLK Jr. celebration weekend — Human Relations Council needs volunteers to help plan MLK Jr. holiday parade and breakfast programs. A community event with input needed from community representatives. Find meeting dates at www.facebook.com/SRHumanRelationsCouncil. Additional information, visit www.humanrelationscouncil.org or email humanresources@salisburync.gov.

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