Music & more 

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

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.

CFA hosts Jordan/Lawrence presentation — 7:30 p.m. Thursday, June 11: “5 Mixed Media Works & Musical Responses Composed for the Piano & Violin,” collaboration between Steven Jordan, Brent Lawrence at Center for Faith & the Arts, 207 W. Harrison St. (park, enter behind Haven Lutheran Church). Presentation followed by artist’s talk, Q&A, reception. Free. www.faithart.org or call 704-647-0999.

Union Street live season in Concord — 6-9 p.m. third Thursdays May-August in Historic Downtown Concord • May 21: The Tams • June 18: Too Much Sylvia • July 16: Ken Knox & Company • Aug. 20: Jim Quick & Coastline. www.concorddowntown.com

Thursdays on Main

11:30 a.m.–1 p.m.: Thursdays through June, free performances by musicians. Held under the oak trees; buy lunch or bring your own • Back Porch Bluegrass, June 4 • Emily Lynch, June 11 • Pharr Road Band, June 18 • Matt and John Duo, June 25

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. • Atlantic Groove Band, June 11 • Gary Lowder and Smokin’ Hot, July 11 • Too Much Sylvia, Aug. 13

Summer Concert Series

7 p.m. A free night of family entertainment. Village Park, 700 W. C St. • Little River Band Saturday, June 6 with fireworks • Band of Oz Saturday, June 20 • Charlotte Symphony Thursday, July 2 with Fireworks • Orquesta Mayor (Salsa) and Ultima Nota (Latin Pop) Friday, July 17 • Face to Face (Tribute to Billy Joel and Elton John) Saturday, Aug. 1 • Trick Pony Saturday, Aug. 15 with fireworks

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. • Night at the Museum Secret of the Tomb (PG)- June 12 • How to Train Your Dragon 2(PG)- June 26 • Dolphin Tale 2 (PG)- July 10 • The Penguins of Madagascar (PG)- July 24 • Monsters University (PG)- Aug. 7

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. • Poetry Alive June 27 • Piedmont Dance July 25 • ShakesCollage Aug. 22

 

Theater 

PPT’s youth theater presents Disney’s ‘Tarzan’ — July 9-11 and 16-18 at 7:30 p.m., July 12 and 18 at 2:30 p.m. Tickets go on sale July 6. Adults $12, seniors/students $10. Norvell Theater, 135 E. Fisher St., 704-633-5471 or www.PiedmontPlayers.com

Old Courthouse Youth Theatre presents ‘Little Shop of Horrors’ — June 19-28: Tickets $12/all ages – order at www.ocytnc.org

 

History 

Rowan History Club — 7 p.m. Tuesday, June 9: “Show And Share.” Free; light refreshments. Rowan Museum Messinger Room, 202 N. Main St., (rear entrance, use elevator) 704-633-5946, www.rowanmuseum.org

H.O.T. means History on Tap — 5:30-7:30 p.m. fourth Thursdays of June-July- August: Sample fresh brews while exploring Rowan County’s historic places and spaces • Thursday, June 25: History of The Empire Hotel with special tour and craft beer pairing • Thursday, July 23: History of Cars, NC Transportation Museum, with craft beer pairing • Thursday, Aug. 27: History of The Meroney Theater with insider tour and wine pairing• RSVP prior to the event. Information on Historic Salisbury Foundation’s Facebook page.

Historic Latta Plantation — • Civil War Reenactment: June 6-7 • $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. “Off the Shelf.”  704-633-5946 or www.rowanmuseum.org Open 1-4 p.m. Friday-Sunday, 704-633-5946 or email rowanmuseum@fibrant.com

 

This & That 

The Salisbury Ghost Walk — 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday, June 5-6: 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.

Annual All Mopar Show — 9 a.m. June 6: Sponsored by the Plymouth Car Club. Awards presented at noon. Details 704-636-2889, ext. 256. Held at the NC Transportation Museum, 411 S. Salisbury Ave., www.nctrans.org

RPL Kids’ Summer Reading Progam —“Every Hero Has a Story” for ages 12 months to rising fifth-graders. Track reading hours through Aug. 8.

“Hero Bootcamp” kick-off celebrations:

Thursday, June 11, 3:30-5 p.m., South Rowan Regional in China Grove;

Friday, June 12, 1:30-3 p.m., East Branch in Rockwell;

Saturday, June 13, 10 a.m.- noon, RPL Headquarters in Salisbury.

Weekly programs June 15-July 30. Family programs offered at Cleveland Town Hall.

Performer lineup • June 15-19: The Sock Rockerz • June 22-26: Red Herring Puppets • June 29-July 3: Rags to Riches • July 6-10: Ro & Mo • July 13-17: Zelnik the Magician • July 20-24: Mother Minter • July 27-31: Lee Street Theatre

Info at www.rowan publiclibrary.org or Headquarters 704-216-8234; South Rowan Regional 704-216-7728; East Branch 704-216-7842.

Events at the Y open to the public —J.F. Hurley Family YMCA, 828 W. Jake Alexander Blvd., 704-636-0111.

• Delmonico’s Band dance — 7-10 p.m., Saturday, June 6: Bring a snack to share. $7 per person, Open to the public.

• Ice cream social — 1 p.m. Thursday, June 11: with Pat Cohen Sings the Blues, $2 per person, open to the public. J.F. Hurley Family YMCA, 828 W. Jake Alexander Blvd., 704-636-0111.

• Lunch & Learn — noon, Wednesday, June 24: Mystery Lunch Covered Dish; RSVP.

Open Barn kickoff — 11 a.m. -3 p.m.  Saturday, June 13: Pantheon Acres Arabian Farm lesson program kick-off party, offering riding lessons in both English and Western.; a chance for the public to learn about lessons and meet the lesson horses and Miss Sarah.  The Horsin Around 4-H Club on hand to answer questions about the Rowan County 4-H program, 1 p.m.  demo by established students. Contact Billie Sullivan 704-677-0853.

Lavender Garden’s Field Day — 1-5 p.m. Saturday, June 13: Free event open to the public. Full bloom lavender field, including Mediterranean garden, outdoor pavilion, pergola, on display.; vendors on hand. 399 B. Leazer Road  (off Miller’s Chapel Road. www.thelavendergarden.net

Flag retirement ceremony — 2 p.m. on Flag Day, June 14 at Kennedy Hall American Legion Post 106 located on 801 North. Bring your flag to be retired. For more information call 704-232-0445.

Frozen Summer Fun with Elsa — 10 a.m.-noon, Saturday, June 20: Join Elsa for a party with  games, crafts, singing, light refreshments and photo opportunities at the Spencer Doll & Toy Museum, 108 Fourth St., Spencer. Limited registration. $10 for children, $5 adults includes museum admission. Call today 704 762 9359.

Kannapolis Cruise-In — 3:30-9 p.m. June 13: Second Saturdays March-November: Family fun free to the public. 113 W. 1st St., Downtown Kannapolis. Also July 11 • Aug. 8 • ,Sept. 12 • Oct. 10 • Nov. 14

Historic Gold Hill Ghost Walk— July 25: Village Ghost Walk, sponsored by Gold Hill Merchants’ Association. Visit www.goldhillnc.com. 840 St. Stephen’s Church Road, Gold Hill.

Spencer Doll and Toy Museum Antiques Appraisal Fair (Roadshow Style) — Aug. 21, 22 from 10 a.m.-4 p.m.: Antiques dealer Michael Hanson will take a look at your items and will offer advice and information on general merchandise including toys. 108 4th St., Spencer, 704-762-9359, www.spencerdolland toymuseum.com

THD family events — • July 18: Rockin’ with the Troops (Military appreciation); live music with Tammie Davis; free food and beer; military vehicles on display; special presentation for Gold Star Mothers; special presentation by Rowan County Honor Guard; magician Glen Yost • Tilley Harley-Davidson, 653 Bendix Drive.

 

Fundraisers 

BBQ chicken benefit for Randy Davis —  Noon-until, Saturday, June 6: $8/plate for BBQ chicken, baked beans, slaw, dessert. Benefits Davis who is battling cancer. Held at the Coolemee Civitans Club on Highway 801. For information call David West at 336-239-1761. Sponsored by Feeding the Multitudes Ministry of Davidson County and The Woodleaf Baptist Men’s Brotherhood.

Flapjack fundraiser breakfast for Locke Fire Department Auxiliary — 7 a.m.-10 a.m. Saturday, June 20: Last day of ticket sales isJune 12. Proceeds to benefit Detective David Earnhardt and Granite Quarry firefighter John Cannon. At Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill and Bar. $7 per person.

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

Pride week — June 14-20: Begins June 14 at Sweet Meadow Cafe with 2 p.m. Drag Brunch Fund Raiser • Monday, bowl at Woodleaf Lanes • 6 p.m. Tuesday, Drag Bike Ride beginning at Skinny Wheels • 6 p.m. Wednesday, Fun Run beginning at parking lot across from Rowan Library • 6 p.m. Thursday at Literary Bookpost • Friday, Del Shores, American author and playwright at the Norvell Theater • Salisbury Pride on Saturday at the corner of Lee and Fisher with after party at The Firehouse.

CHICKWEED, Celebrating Indestructible Women —  4-11:30 p.m. Saturday, July 18: Open air event featuring all women artists in music, art, dance; to  benefit the Battered Women’s Shelter of  Rowan Family Crisis Council. Held at  405 N. Lee St. Also featuring the Dorsett Chapel Gospel Singers, spoken word with Shane Marnier. Advance tickets $15 at Eventbrite.com, Pottery 101, Green Goat Gallery.  $20 at the gate.

Pre-CHICKWEED events — July 12: ‘Breaking the Chains’ CHICKWEED Community Bike Ride • July 13: ‘Seeing Red’ American Red Cross CHICKWEED Blood Drive • July 15: ‘Big or Small, Save Them All’ Novant Health CHICKWEED mobile mammogram day • See www.TheChickweed.com or www.facebook.com/chickweed

Scholarships golf tournament for Gemstones Academy — 2 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 29: An empowerment program for girls and boys in fifth-twelfth grade, at Rolling Hills Golf Course. Contact Alisha Byrd 704-762-1445 or gemstones@alishabyrd.com

 

Wine & beer tastings 

Salisbury Wine Shop — 5:30-7:30 p.m. Friday:  Donati Family Vineyard of California wine tasting with Natali Meetz of Fine Wine Trading Company.  $5/person • 1:30-4 p.m. Saturday:  Meet and greet wine tasting with Hunter Vogel, owner of Treasure Hunter Wines.  Before you go to the Pops Concert, stop by and meet Hunter who will be pouring six of his latest “Treasures” and discussing the story behind each one.  $10/person ($5/person Wine Club members) Please RSVP. $5/person • 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. 704-636-1137, 700 Cauble Farm Road, see www.caublecreekvineyard.com

Concert at Morgan Ridge Vineyards and Brewhouse — 5-8 p.m. Saturday, June 13:  live concert with Atlantic Groove. $15 cover includes complimentary glass of wine or beer with Valid ID.  Advance ticket purchase online at www.morganridgevineyards.com  Cash only at the door on day of event.  Food and beverages available for purchase. 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 Webb Road. 704-239-6952.

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

DJs Restaurant, 1502 W. Innes St. — 8 p.m. Tuesdays: live Trivia with prizes • 7 p.m. Thursdays: Jazz night with house band, no cover • 704-638-9647, http://djsrestaurant.com

Go Burrito RumBar, 115 W. Fisher St. across from the mural — • Tuesdays 8-10 p.m.: Team trivia • Wednesdays: Open mic night • Saturdays: Karaoke • Weekends: Live music, deejay, karaoke, water pong, more. www.facebook.com/GoBurritoRumBar

Tuesday at The Inn, 1012 Mooresville Hwy 150 — Closed on Saturday; special concert night Tuesday, June  9 with Eryn Hilburn, Kevin Schlereth, Emma Karriker,  William Gustin. Kevin will be the headliner. 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 acoustic Bluegrass jam. 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: Game Night plus bring in favorite oldie-but-goodie LPs 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: Wayward Reason, $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.

TJ’s, 2675 Providence Church Road — Tiki bar on the deck Saturday-Sunday beginning at noon. Thursday-Saturday dining room 4 p.m. www.highrocklakerestaurant.com

Uncle Buck’s All American Pub and Grub, 127 S. Main St. — • Friday, June 5: Winners of last years Buskers bash Grace and Gabe Bemus opening for The Bloodworth Project • 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.

The Charlotte Zodiac Dance Club — American Legion, 4235 W. Tyvola Road, Charlotte. Dances on second and fourth Friday, no jeans. 704-236-0344. www.charlottezodiacdanceclub.com

 

Festivals

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.

21st annual Wayne C. Henderson Music Festival and Guitar Competition — 10:30 a.m.-7 p.m. Saturday, June 20: Featuring the Krüger Brothers, EmiSunshine, the April Verch Band, the Dry Hill Draggers, the South Carolina Broadcasters and Wayne Henderson and Friends. Twenty guitarists compete for a Henderson guitar and there will be free children’s activities. Rain or shine at Grayson Highlands State Park, U.S. 58, Mouth of Wilson, Va. Bring a picnic. Admission is $20, free for 12 and younger, $5 parking. www.waynehenderson.org, www.dcr.virginia.gov/state_parks/gra.shtml

Denton Street Festival — 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Sept. 12: Food, crafts, games, local entertainment including a visit from “Elvis.” Eric and The Chill Tones on stage from noon-p.m. Tim Smith from “The Moonshiners” from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Event will be held rain or shine. Harrison Park , 20 W. Salisbury St., Denton. Free. Call 336-859-4231 for information.

 

Classes

Iris and Raindrops classical method oil painting workshop — 2-5 p.m. Friday, June 19, Saturday June 20, Sunday, June 21: Instructor Patt Legg. Beginner or Intermediate, class size limited. Cost: $175 includes 3 days of professional instruction, oils, canvas, apron, brushes , written take home information. $ 50 non -refundable deposit by June 15 to hold your place. Green Goat Gallery, 516 S. Salisbury Ave., Spencer . Register at 704-232-6000 or pattlegg48@gmail.com. See www.pattlegg.net

Summer sessions at Pottery 101 — • 6:30-9 p.m. Thursdays through July 16: Wheel Class for beginners and for those with some experience; basic and intermediate wheel and glazing techniques taught. $200 + $10 lab fee. Instructor: Keith Meyers • Open Studio for students able to work independently; must have completed at least two beginning/intermediate classes and/or demonstrate a basic skill level. $50/month + clay (clay is $30 per 25 lb. bag; includes cost of glazing and firing). Studio sessions begin 15 of each month. Open studio Tuesdays: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. and 6:30-9 p.m. and Saturdays 10 a.m.-5 p.m. • Pottery 101, 101 S. Main St., 704-209-1632, www.pottery-101.com

Spoon carving — 9 a.m.-5 p.m. 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 — • Registration for summer classes is now open. June-July-August class held 5:45-7:15 p.m. Mondays, offered in one month sessions. June 1, 8, 15, 22 ($60); July 6, 13, 27 ($45); August 3, 10, 24, 31 ($60). You are welcome to attend one class to see if you like the class before registering for a session • Group Guitar Lessons 6:30-7:30 p.m. Thursdays, July 9-Aug. 13: Taught by Brent Lawrence, for age 10 and older • 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.

Salisbury Art Station — Weekly classes, $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. 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 OR painting made simple. 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. $10/two-hour session. Rufty Holmes Senior Center, call 704-279-9301.

 

Speakers & forums

Walk With a Doc to feature discussion of rainy day exercises —  8:45 a.m. Saturday, June 6: Cardiologist Dr. Paul Campbell will discuss exercising indoors before the walk, which is free and open to the public. Meet at Neal Davis Gazebo in Les Myers Community Park, 130 Lawndale Ave. SE, Concord. Participants walk at their own pace.

Project Cover hosts fourth in the series of ‘Conversations from the Porch’ — 6-8 p.m. Tuesday June 9: Government and the resources that are available through them. St. John’s Lutheran Church, 200 W. Innes St.  Visit forum:https://projectcover. wordpress.com/ conversations -from-the-porch/

 

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.

 

Home & Garden

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

 

Film

Movies in the Park — Pre-movie entertainment begins at 8 p.m.; movie begins at 9 p.m. at City Park • June 12 – The Box Trolls • June 26 – Mr. Peabody and Sherman • July 10 – The Book of Life • July 24 – How to Train your Dragon 2 • August 7 – Cinderella  (2015)

Anti fracking film — 6:30 p.m. June 17: Rowan Public Library, sponsored by Clean Water For NC executive director Hope Taylor and Citypolitical Newspaper publisher Constance L. Johnson. Refreshments.

 

Art 

1st Friday Downtown — 5-9 p.m. June 5: Gallery Gallop with sidewalk artist vendors, sidewalk musicians, street food, more. Details at www.downtownsalisburync.com

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.

Gallery Gallop participant: Fine Frame Gallery, 105 S. Main St. — First Friday features artist Leslie Hudson-Tolles in the shop from 6-8 p.m. June 5 showcasing her talent in pastels. 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. — The work of William Baker and Joy Tanner through June 30. 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. — Exhibiting “Trees,”  art expressing Rail Walk artists’ response to trees. Free, open to the public. Gallery hours Thursday- Saturday 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Historic Salisbury’s Rail Walk Arts District. Information on the exhibit or how to become a Rail Walk Artist at 704-431-8964 or email: mariettafsmith@gmail.com or www.railwalkgallery.com 704-431-8964, www.railwalkgallery.com

Waterworks Visual Arts Center, 123 E. Liberty St. — Monday-Friday, 10 a.m.–5 p.m., Saturday, 10 a.m.–2 p.m., 704-636-1882, www.waterworks.org

Cabarrus Art Walk — 6-9 p.m. June 12: In conjunction with exhibitions. Galleries and shops display visual art and host artist demonstrations. Live music, refreshments, and artists make these evenings fun for all ages.

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/

 

Trips 

YMCA sponsored trips — • Old Salem, Sept. 9, leave 9 a.m., includes transportation/tickets for self-guided tour $25/ per person • Chimney Rock/Lake Lure Oct. 6, leave 7:30 a.m., tickets include motor coach, Chimney Rock, Lake Lure boat , lunch • Christmas Candlelight at Biltmore, Dec. 1, leave 1:30 p.m., tickets include motor coach, candlelight Biltmore self-guided tour • ‘Motown the Musical,’ Sept. 1, leave 4:30 pm., must be paid in full by July 1 • ‘Beauty and the Beast,’ Oct. 4, Leave 11 a.m., must be paid in full by July 1 • ‘Wicked the Musical,’ January 7, 2016, leave 11 a.m., must be paid in full by Aug. 1 • Non-members welcome, buses leave from J. F. Hurley Family YMCA, 828 W. Jake Alexander Blvd. Details at 704-636-0111, lklaver@ rowanymca.com

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

Kannapolis Kaleidoscope Cultural Arts Festival — Noon-4 p.m. Saturday, May 30: 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. Also  Sept. 26 • Oct. 24

Downtown Night Out — 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.

The Lavender Garden Field Day — 1-5 p.m. Saturday, June 13: Vendors, artists, photographers. Limited spaces available for $15. Contact Cherrathee  704-490-2001 or Rita 980-297-5382 or email lrodelli@carolina.rr.com. 399 B. Leazer Road. Free event open to the public. www.thelavendergarden.net

Salisbury Pride — Vendors for June 20 event including florists, caterers, bakeries, event centers. Email salisburypride.com or see Facebook.

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. This year’s entertainment features Darrell Harwood. Contact Gary Moss 704-638-6044 or www.bikerbluesbbqrally.com

Food, beer, merchandise vendors for public events — Also seeking non- or not-for-profit organizations for fundraising opportunities. Contact Beatrice at 704-638-6044 Tilley Harley-Davidson, 653 Bendix Drive, Salisbury.

Seeking military themed motorcycles — Also military related vendors for military appreciation event July 18.     Contact Beatrice at Tilley Harley-Davidson Salisbury 704-638-6044.

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 writers

OCT’s Third annual 10-Minute Play Writing Contest — Deadline July 10. Open call for original scripts from residents of North and South Carolina on the theme “It Was a Dark and Stormy Night.” (Note: This is a Halloween festival, but plays submitted should be ‘G’ or ‘PG’). Details, rules at www.oldcourthousetheatre.org or email marketing@oldcourthousetheatre.org

 

Call for performers

Faith 4th Idol competition — Accepting entries by June 15 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. Deadline June 15.

Downtown Night Out — 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. June 27: 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 — Acoustic Bluegrass jam. 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

Rowan Helping Ministries’ Christmas Honor Card – Artist submissions accepted through Aug. 7 for annual Christmas Honor Card cover art. Designs should reflect Rowan Helping Ministries’ mission of helping neighbors in need. Winning artist will have unveiling reception and be featured in local media. For info/requirements, contact Kris Mueller at kmueller@rowanhelpingministries.org or 704-637-6838, ext. 103.

Downtown Night Out — 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. June 27: 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.

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 

Novant Health Rowan Medical Center – Volunteers for gift shop, extended golf cart service, surgical waiting room, flower delivery, and ancillary support.  Junior volunteer program for students ages 14 and up beginning soon. Information sessions originally scheduled for June 4 postponed until further notice. Contact Diane Hundley at 704-210-5082 or dbhundley@novanthealth.org.

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 —Help plan MLK Jr. holiday parade and breakfast. See www.facebook.com/SRHumanRelationsCouncil or www.humanrelations council.org or email humanresources@salisburync.gov

 

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