Roundabout: What’s Happening June 11-17
Published 12:00 am Thursday, June 11, 2015
Music & more
Tonight: CFA hosts Jordan/Lawrence — 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. Presentation followed by artist’s talk, Q&A, reception. Free. www.faithart.org or 704-647-0999.
Union Street live concert and block party — 6-9 p.m. third Thursdays. Concert on Means Avenue and Block Party with outdoor dining and games on Union Street • June 18: Too Much Sylvia • July 16: Ken Knox & Company • Aug. 20: Jim Quick & Coastline. www.concorddowntown.com
12th annual all-patriotic music and benefit concerts — 7 p.m. June 25: Benefit Concert for CCM at Forest Hill UMC, 265 Union St. N., Concord. The concert will be repeated at 7 p.m. June 26, First Presbyterian Church, 201 Vance St., Kannapolis and at 3 p.m. June 28 at First Baptist Church, 200 Branchview Drive, Concord. By the Piedmont Choral Society joined by community singers. Concerts are free; an offering will be accepted. 704-699-6053 or kayy2000@gmail.com.
Music at the Mural — 7 p.m. Saturday, June 27: Outdoor concert series at the Salisbury Mural on W. Fisher St.
June 27 – Motel Soap • July 25 – Livehouse • Sponsors and partners are Salisbury Parks & Rec, Downtown Salisbury Inc., Guitars USA, Go Burrito, The Lettered Lily. See www.salisburync.gov or www.downtownsalisburync.com/
Kannapolis annual Summer Entertainment Series — 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 • 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. • 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
Summer Reading Program
10:30 a.m. Wednesdays:, free performances in the park for kids of all ages. Village Park, 700 W. C St. Bang Boom! – June 17 • Science Focus- Fire and Ice, July 15 • Spin, Pop Boom!- Aug. 5
Theater
Old Courthouse Youth Theatre presents ‘Little Shop of Horrors’ — June 19-28: 49 Spring St. NW, 704-788-2405, www.oldcourt housetheatre.org. Tickets $12/all ages, order at www.ocytnc.org
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
Lee Street theatre presents a Center for Faith and the Arts’ St.Thomas Players production of ‘A Doll’s House’ — 7:30 p.m. June 18-20 and 25-27 also 2:30 p.m. June 28: A Doll’s House by Henrik Ibsen. 329 N. Lee St. Presented by Center for Faith & the Arts’ St. Thomas Players. Tickets $15+tax at www.leestreet.org or 704-310-5507.
This & That
Kickoff today at South Branch: RPL Kids’ Summer Reading Progam —“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. 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.
• 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.
Kannapolis Cruise-In — 3:30-9 p.m. June 13: Second Saturdays March-November (except May): Family fun free to the public. 113 W. 1st St., Downtown Kannapolis. Also July 11 • Aug. 8 • ,Sept. 12 • Oct. 10 • Nov. 14
Flag retirement ceremony — 2 p.m. June 13: Kennedy Hall American Legion Post 106 located on 801 North. Bring your flag to be retired. Information at 704-232-0445.
Salisbury Streets Alive — 2-6 p.m. Sunday June 14: A family event to promote health & wellness. Loosely based off the Open Streets concept; two blocks in front of the Library from Jackson to Church St. and W. Innes St. to Bank St. will be blocked off. For more information, visit www.downtownsalisburync.com
Frozen Summer Fun with Elsa — 10 a.m.-noon, Saturday, June 20: Join Elsa for a party with games, crafts, singing, light refreshments. Spencer Doll & Toy Museum, 108 Fourth St., Spencer. $10 for children, $5 adults includes museum admission. 704 762 9359.
Red Cross blood drive — Noon-4 p.m. July 26: Prospect Presbyterian Church, 9425 Hwy 152 W., Mooresville. Info at 704-664-1514.
Annual All Ford Show — 9 a.m.-noon Aug. 1: Ford ‘orphan’ owners also invited. Details 704-636-2889, ext. 256. Held at the NC Transportation Museum, 411 S. Salisbury Ave., www.nctrans.org
Annual All GM Show — 9 a.m.-noon Aug. 8: Details 704-636-2889, ext. 256. Held at the NC Transportation Museum, 411 S. Salisbury Ave., www.nctrans.org
Antique Auto Club of America annual car show — 9 a.m. Oct. 17: Awards presented 3 p.m. Sponsored by Furnitureland Chapter of AACA. Held at the NC Transportation Museum, 411 S. Salisbury Ave., www.nctrans.org
First Friday Downtown — Aug. 7: Summer Sip • Sept. 4: Busker’s Bash • Oct. 2: End of the World Night • Nov. 6: Paw Around Downtown • Dec. 4: Salisbury Sings in the Season
Historic Gold Hill 2015 Events — July 25: Village Ghost Walk, sponsored by Gold Hill Merchants’ Association. 840 St. Stephen’s Church Road, Gold Hill.
Millers Ferry Fire Dept. second annual arts and craft show — 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Aug. 8: Craft event with crafts and wood workers.
Fifth Stanly County Agri-Civic Day — Stanly County Agri-Civic Center, Albemarle Aug. 15, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Free admission, features tractors and farm equipment, agricultural vendors, heritage demonstrations, activities for all ages, food vendors and more.Info 704-986-3666.
Spencer Doll and Toy Museum Antiques Appraisal Fair (Roadshow Style) — 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Aug. 21, 22: Antiques dealer Michael Hanson offers advice and information on general merchandise including toys. Bring family heirlooms, yard sale bargains. $5 per item. Limit two items per person. 108 4th St., Spencer, 704-762-9359, www.spencerdolland toymuseum.com
THD family events — Tilley Harley-Davidson, 653 Bendix Drive.
• June 20 – 11 a.m.-3:30 p.m.: Blood drive. Contact Kristy Dell for appointment 704-638-6044. Live music by Divided by Four. Treasure Chest Charity Ride for Carsun McLenney. Food, music, door prizes. Registration 8 a.m. $15/person (cash only). Awards at 1 p.m. • June 27 – 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Swap meet, Live music with BadAss, concessions available • July 18 – Rockin’ With The Troops (Military appreciation), Live music with recording artist Tammie Davis, free food, military vehicles on display, military vendors, magician Glen Yost, special presentation for Gold Star Mothers, special presentation by the Rowan County Honor Guard • July 25 – 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Swap meet, Live music with Hell Razorconcessions available.
History
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.
Rowan Museum — 202 N. Main St. “Off the Shelf” exhibit. 704-633-5946 or www.rowanmuseum.org Open 1-4 p.m. Friday-Sunday, 704-633-5946.
Forsyth County Genealogical Society —9 a.m.-4 p.m. June 20: Genealogical workshop at Knollwood Baptist Church, Winston-Salem. $52 includes lunch. Register at www.ncgenealogy.org
Fundraisers
Salisbury Elks’ PER Draw Down Breakfast — June 13, breakfast 8-9:45 a.m.; draw down 10 a.m. includes breakfast and chance to win $1,000. Salisbury Elks Lodge, 508 S. Main St. $25/ticket.
Salisbury Symphony Guild golf tournament — Saturday, June 13: Corbin Hills Golf Club. Proceeds benefit the Symphony’s educational programs. Participants and sponsors welcome. Call 704-762-9820 or 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.
Ketchie Family pancake and sausage benefit supper — 5 p.m.-7 p.m. June 16: Providence UMC, 6450 Bringle Ferry Road for medical bills/expenses while father recovers from a traffic accident. Raffle for gift baskets, donated items. 704-633-5326 or jackie at pumc.sec@att.net
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.
CHICKWEED, Celebrating Indestructible Women — 4-11:30 p.m. 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. 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
Second annual Hair Show Extravaganza fundraiser — 6 p.m. Aug. 22: Who Kilt It Edition Red Carpet Affair. Sponsored by Vanzant & Co., hosted by Yasmin Young of Power 98 and Talita McCain. Salisbury Civic Center. Tickets, registration at eventbrite.com, info at 704-431-4020.
Scholarships golf tournament for Gemstones Academy — 2 p.m. Aug. 29: An empowerment program for girls and boys in 5th-12th grade, at Rolling Hills Golf Course. Contact Alisha Byrd 704-762-1445 or gemstones@alishabyrd.com
Wine & beer tastings
Tonight at Salisbury Wine Shop — 5:30-7:30 p.m. June 11: Blind Squirrel Brewery beer tasting with Kelsey Brown, Empire Distributing, pouring six samples from its newest North Carolina brewery, in Plumtree. $5/person • 5:30-7:30 p.m. Friday, June 12: New discoveries from California’s North Coast wine tasting with Andrew Alley, 17th Street Distributing, featuring wines from Arbios Cellars and Fiftyrow Vineyards. Light appetizers prepared and served by Divine Appétit Catering. $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 with the Golden Valley Crusaders. 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 • 8:30 p.m. Saturday June 13: Soul Psychedelique, $10 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
The Inn, 1012 Mooresville Hwy 150 — Hip Hop Night with Prophet Kye. 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 your oldie-but-goodie LPs • 7-10 p.m. Fridays: Java Jam open mic 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: Divided by Four, $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 noon, Saturday-Sunday. Thursday-Saturday dining room 4 p.m. www.highrocklakerestaurant.com
Uncle Buck’s All American Pub and Grub, 127 S. Main St. — • Friday, June 12: Josh Morningstar • 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
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: The Krüger Brothers, EmiSunshine, April Verch Band, Dry Hill Draggers, South Carolina Broadcasters and Wayne Henderson and Friends. Twenty guitarists compete; free children’s activities. Rain or shine at Grayson Highlands State Park, U.S. 58, Mouth of Wilson, Va. Bring a picnic. Admission $20, free for 12 and younger, $5 parking. www.waynehenderson.org
Classes
Iris and Raindrops classical method oil painting workshop — 2-5 p.m. June 19-21: Instructor Patt Legg. Beginner or intermediate. $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
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.
Summer sessions at Pottery 101 — • 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 July-August classes held 5:45-7:15 p.m. Mondays, offered in one month sessions. July 6, 13, 27 ($45); August 3, 10, 24, 31 ($60). Attend one class to see if you like it 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: 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.
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). Robert Knox at 512 Klumac Road, Suite 8. 704-870-8862 for appointment or walk in.
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
Singles
Piedmont Singles — 6:15 p.m. Fridays: Bingo. For singles, widowed, 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
Renaissance Festival auditions — 9 a.m.-noon Saturdays June 20 and 27: Held at the Cannon School located at 5801 Poplar Tent Road, Concord, visit Carolina.RenFestInfo.com
Film
Movies in the Park — Pre-movie entertainment begins at 8 p.m.; movie begins at 9 p.m. at City Park • May 29 – Big Hero 6 • 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
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. 704-633-1246.
Fine Frame Gallery, 105 S. Main St. — 704-647-0340, www.fineframegallery.com
The Green Goat Gallery, 516 S. Salisbury Ave., Spencer — Fun and functional artwork by local and NC artists. 704-431-4527, www.greengoatgallery.com
Pottery 101, 101 S. Main St. — The work of William Baker and Joy Tanner through June 30. 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. — 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, artists.
Cabarrus Arts Guild annual judged Spring show — Through July 10. 11 Union St. (lower level), Concord.
Robert F. Phifer Art Collection — On loan from NC Museum of Art through July 14. Collection resides at Concord Museum, 65 Union St. South. http://historiccabarrus.com/
Trips
YMCA sponsored trips — • Old Salem, Sept. 9, $25/ per person • Chimney Rock/Lake Lure Oct. 6 • Christmas Candlelight at Biltmore, Dec. 1 • ‘Motown the Musical,’ Sept. 1 • ‘Beauty and the Beast,’ Oct. 4 • ‘Wicked the Musical,’ January 7, 2016 • Non-members welcome, buses leave from J. F. Hurley Family YMCA, 828 W. Jake Alexander Blvd. Details at lklaver@ rowanymca.com
Call for vendors
Kannapolis Kaleidoscope Cultural Arts Festival — Noon-4 p.m. Saturday, 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.
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
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
Hair show extravaganza fundraiser — Aug. 22: Seeking inside and outside vendors, food and general mdse. Held at Salisbury Civic Center. TIckets, registration, sponsorships at eventbrite.com or 704-431-4020.
Seeking military themed motorcycles — Military related vendors for military appreciation event July 18. Contact Beatrice at Tilley Harley-Davidson Salisbury 704-638-6044.
5th annual Biker Blues BBQ Rally — Sept. 18-19 at Tilley Harley Davidson of Salisbury. 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. 704-638-6044 Tilley Harley-Davidson, 653 Bendix Drive, Salisbury.
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 deadline June 15 — 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 — See Call for Vendors. 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, 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.
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. Saturday, 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.
NC Open Plein Air Paint Out: Aug. 14-15: 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. Register up to day of event, discounts for early registration. 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. Contact Diane Hundley 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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