Cabarrus County Fair — Sept. 8-16, Concord, www.cabarruscountyfair.com

Starts Friday: Rowan County Fair — Sept. 15-23, 704-640-2326 or www.rowancountyfair.net

Davidson County Fair — Sept. 18-23, Lexington, www.davidsoncountyagfair.com

Stanly County Fair — Sept. 26-30, Albemarle, www.stanlyfair.com/

Dixie Classic County Fair — Sept. 29-Oct. 8 , Winston-Salem, www.dcfair.com

NC State Fair — Oct. 12-22, Raleigh, www.ncstatefair.org

Theater

The Little Theatre of Winston-Salem presents ‘Steel Magnolias’ — Through Sept. 17: It’s the 1980s in Chinquapin Parish, Louisiana. At Truvy’s beauty parlor six women gather each week to gossip and support each other. Tickets $27.50. Arts Council Theatre, 610 Coliseum Drive in Winston-Salem. www.thelittletheatreofws.org or 336-725-4001.

PPT and Landesbuhnen Sachsen present ‘In God’s Own Country’ — Oct 12-14 and 18-21 at 7:30 p.m., Oct. 15 at 2:30 p.m.  Tickets $25.  Groups of 20 or more: $20.  Meroney Theater, 213 S. Main St.  704-633-5471, piedmontplayers.com

The Little Theatre of Winston-Salem presents ‘Mamma Mia!’ — Oct.  6-15:  On a small Greek island, Sophie dreams of a wedding in which her father will give her away but she doesn’t know who he is, so Sophie takes matters into her own hands. The Little Theatre of Winston-Salem is the first community theatre in the Southeast to produce “Mamma Mia!” Tickets $27.50. Arts Council Theatre, 610 Coliseum Drive in Winston-Salem. www.thelittletheatreofws.org or 336-725-4001.

 

Music & more 

See also Night Life

Sunday concert at Mean Mug — 5:30-8  p.m.  Sept.  17: Liam Pendergrass.  No cover. 1024 S. Fulton St., 704-754-4615, www.meanmugcoffeeco.com

Patio jammin’ at Mean Mug — 6:30-9 p.m. Monday Sept.  18, Sept.  25 : Musicians of all genres and caliber jam on the patio at 1024 S. Fulton St.,704-754-4615, www.meanmugcoffeeco.com

Open mic at Mean Mug — 7-11 p.m. Friday, Sept. 15:  Host  CJ Peters. Sign up begins at 7 p.m.  1024 S. Fulton St., 704-754-4615, www.meanmugcoffeeco.com

Karaoke at Mean Mug — 7-10 p.m. Sept. 9 and every second Saturday. 1024 S. Fulton St.,704-754-4615, www.meanmugcoffeeco.com

Pickin’ for the Master — 7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 29: Concert followed by open jam session Free admission, donations accepted. Trading Ford Baptist Church, 3600 Long Ferry Road, 704-633-5986, www.tradingford.net

Music on Means Concert Series — 6-9 p.m. Sept. 2.: Live music with Featuring: Gump Fiction: The Ultimate 90’s Experience  plus outside dining, games, shopping, more in Downtown Concord. 704-784-4208 or ConcordDowntown.com

Noche de Ritmo — 7:30 p.m. Sept. 23: Salsa dancing fourth Saturdays. $8/person or $15/couple. Mean Mug Coffee Co., 1024 S. Fulton St., RSVP to 704-754-4615.

Salisbury Symphony and St. John’s Lutheran Church — 7 p.m. Sept. 23: Celebrating the 500th anniversary of the Reformation at St. John’s. First performance of the Symphony’s newly-formed Chorale. Program includes music by Bach, Mendelssohn and Brown based on the popular hymn by Luther, “A Mighty Fortress.” See Salisburysymphony.org

Music at the Mural — 8-11 p.m. Sept. 30: Knaughty Pine • Free concert series at The Mural on W. Fisher St. W. Fisher St.

FirstARTS presents Ensemble Chaconne — 7:30 p.m.  Oct. 13: 17th and 18th century gems performed on period instruments. From  Boston, Mass. At First United Methodist Church, 217 S. Church St. Free. For more information, call 704-636-3121, ext. 104.

51st annualGranite Quarry Fiddlers Convention — Oct. 14:  At ERHS. Lanny Merrell, Granite Quarry Civitan Club, 704-213-1992.

Mark Chesnutt at the Cabarrus Arena — Sept. 22: Tickets $30. Cabarrus Arena and Events Center, 4751 NC 49, Concord, 704-920-3976, www.cabarrusarena.com

The Blumenthal Performing Arts Center — 130 N. Tryon St., Charlotte. Complete listings at 704-372-1000 or www.blumenthalarts.org

Live at Harrah’s Cherokee — • Darius Rucker, Sept. 22 • ZZ Top, Oct. 6 • Willie Nelson and Family, Oct. 13 • Alabama, Nov. 3 • Sammy Hagar and The Circle, Nov. 9 • Ticketmaster.com or 1-800-745-3000. Harrah’s Cherokee Event Center, 777 Casino Drive, Cherokee.

 

Festivals

Annual Biker Blues & BBQ at THD — Sept. 15-16: One of Salisbury/Rowan County’s largest events with free admission. Food and merchandise vendors, Deejay Fast Freddie, free concert by Nantucket and Dixie Revival, Charity Poker Run for Salisbury Veterans Hospice and No Vet Dies Alone Program, People’s Choice Bbq Tasting Contest. Friday Sept. 15 features nationally known The Nantucket Band. www.bikerbluesbbqrally.com. Held at Tilley Harley-Davidson, 653 Bendix Drive, 704-638-6044.

Carolina Good Medicine Powwow — 4-10 p.m. Sept. 15: Traditional Southern Protocol Powwow. Family oriented. Bring blankets and chairs. Frank Liske ParK, 4001 Stough Road Concord. Full schedule at  www.cabarruspowwow.webs.com

Stand Together Music Festival with Darrell Harwood — 2-10 p.m. Sept. 23: Main Street, China Grove. Also performing, Too Much Sylvia, Soakin’ Wet, Red Dirt Revival, Carmen Tate. Held on Main Street, China Grove. Fun, food, music and a kids’ zone. Net proceeds support Leukemia and Lymphoma Society

La Fiesta de Rowan family celebration — Noon-6 p.m. Sept. 23: 100 block of Fisher St. Free entry, free games and prizes. ance, music, bilingual children’s ongs, food. Hosted by the Human Relations Councila nd Hispanic Coalition. www.facebook.com/salisburyhrc

Kannapolis Fire Truck Parade and open house — 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 30: Parade begins 11 a.m. Indoor festivities in The Laureate Center at City Hall. Free open house, emergency vehicles, music, entertainment, helicopters, inflatable games.Kannapolis Firefighters’ Assistance Foundation offers hamburgers, hotdogs, drinks for purchase plus silent auction. Profits assist local firefighters in need. www.kannapolisnc.gov

38th annual Autumn Jubilee — 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Oct. 7-8:  Food, crafts, music, displays, art, and 30,000 friends at Dan Nicholas Park, 6800 Bringle Ferry Road. Free admission, free parking, handicapped  parking and  rides available, shuttle pick-up in front parking lot. Sorry, no pets, no bikes, rollerblades, skates or skateboards. 704-216-7803. www.dannicholas.net

Annual Fin, Feather and Fur Outdoor & Off Road Expo — Oct. 13-15: Rowan County Fairgrounds. Kick off concert Friday with Thompson Square. Pre-Sale ticket prices through July 19 for $20; July 20-Oct. 8 Advance tickets $25; Beginning Oct. 9 Week of and Door Price tickets $35. See www.finfeatherfurexpo.com or call 704-279-9383.

Salisbury VA Medical Center’s Employee’s Association Fall Festival — 9 a.m..-3 p.m. Friday, Oct. 20: Held in  the gym in Building 6. Info at Kelly.vanager@va.gov at 704-638-3410.  Open to the public.

18th annual Rowan Blues and Jazz Festival — Oct. 21: “It’s Reunion Time!” Remembering the early years. Gates open 12:30 p.m., featured musicians 4-11 p.m. Mac Arnold and Plate full O’ Blues, Blazin Blues Bob Paolino, Live House, Stephen R. Gordon Jazz Trio, Joe Robinson and Friends, Diana Tuffin, Butch Stewart. Also interantional food, arts, crafts. 200 W. Fisher St., For early bird group reservations contact rgjs1720@carolina.rr.com or see www.rowanbluesandjazz.org or call 704-636-3277.

Landis Fall Festival — 7-10 p.m., Oct. 21: N. Central Ave. downtown Landis featuring Darrell Harwood.

Fall Festival ‘Come to the County Fair’ — 4-6 p.m. Oct. 29: Inflatables, games, prizes, fire truck rides, food. Concert at 6 p.m. First Baptist First Ministry Center, 220 N. Fulton St. Info at 704-633-0431 ext. 105.

Annual Holiday Faire — 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Nov 4: Salisbury’s Christmas Show offers handmade crafts, art work, homemade jellies and goodies plus products of independent vendors. Admission $3, children under 12 free, free parking. Proceeds after expenses go to missions. 223 N. Fulton St., First Ministry Center.

 

This & That 

Tonight Game night at Mean Mug Coffee Co. — 6-9 p.m. Thursday  Sept. 14 and 21: Bring your favorite board game. Free. 1024 S. Fulton St., 704-754-4615.

Band dance at the Y — 7-10 p.m. Saturday, Sept. Sept. 16: Delmonico Band. Bring a covered dish. $8, guests welcome. J.F. Hurley Family YMCA, 828 W. Jake Alexander Blvd., 704-636-0111, www.rowanymca.org

Yoga in the brewery —  6 p.m. Wednesday at Morgan Ridge Railwalk. $6 includes a pint of beer and a one hour class.  421 N. Lee St., 704-754-8379, www.morganridgerailwalk.com

Gold Hill Founders’ Day — Sept. 23: Founders’ Day in Historic Gold Hill, Saint Stephens Church Road. Village shops will be open. www.goldhillnc.com

Repticon Charlotte Reptile & Exotic Animal Show —10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sept. 23-24: Merchandise, seminars, raffles. Adults $10, children 5-12 $5, under 5 free. http://repticon.com/north-carolina/charlotte/

NC Rowan County Anime Group — 6-8 p.m. Sept. 24: Showing the anime series Wild Arms, for age 14 up. Woodleaf Lanes Conference Room. https://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/ncrowancountyanime/info

The Center for Faith & the Arts women’s retreat — Sept. 15-17: A film, workshops, performance by Queens of D’Nile, group dancing and drumming, meditative retrospective. Registration $50 includes lunch. See www.faithart.org

Fall National astronomy day — 6-9 p.m. Sept. 30: Star party at Carolina International School. 9545 Poplar Tent Road, Concord. Astronomical Society of Rowan, www.astrowan.org

NC Museum of Dolls, Toys & Miniatures —  Coming events •  2 p.m. Sept. 30: Michael Eury on Captain Action, the original super-hero action figure • Oct. 21: Night at the Museum 3 • Nov. 17-18: Benefit sale and Antiques Appraisal Fair (Roadshow Style) •   108 Fourth St., Spencer, 704-762-9359, www.NCMDTM.com

Annual Night at the Museums — Oct. 21: The NC Doll and the Miniature Museum/Rowan Museum. Two museums come alive for one night only. Kid-friendly meal included. Advance registration required. $25 adults $15 kids, $75 family (2 adults 2 kids).

Downtown Salisbury events— • 6-9 p.m. • 5-9 p.m. Oct. 6: Buskers Bash • Oct. 14-15: OctoberTour• Nov. 3: 1st Friday Shop-Dine-Stroll • www. downtownsalisburync.com

Clearwater Concord National Night Out — 6-8 p.m. Oct. 10: Information tables, food, drink, kids’  activities, meet and greet neighbors, local businesses, nonprofits, service officers, city workers, some officials and candidates. Bring a potluck dish and tour ClearWater Artist Studios’ new event space, 223 Crowell Drive NW, Concord.

Bear feeding every Saturday and Sunday at Dan Nich — 2 p.m. weather permitting. At Wildlife Adventures section. Dan Nicholas Park, 6800 Bringle Ferry Road, 704-216-7800. www.dannicholas.net

Meet The Animal every Saturday and Sunday at Dan Nich — 3 p.m. weather permitting. At Wildlife Adventures or Nature Center. Dan Nicholas Park, 6800 Bringle Ferry Road, 704-216-7800. www.dannicholas.net

 

Blood drive

J.F. Hurley Family YMCA — 11 a.m.–3:30 p.m., Tuesday, Sept. 26: American Red Cross Blood Drive at J.F. Hurley Family YMCA, 828 W. Jake Alexander Blvd. Sign up at 704-636-0111.

 

Fundraisers 

Morgan Ridge Charity Night — 7:30-9:30 p.m. Wednesday • A percentage of sales will be donated. 421 N. Lee St., 704-754-8379, www.morganridgerailwalk.com

Rowan Museum’s Germanfest Patron’s Party — 5-9 p.m. Sept. 15: Celebrate the German culture of Rowan County and support the Rowan Museum. German food, special New Sarum German style beer, music. Dr. Gary Freeze will present “What Martin Luther would have thought about Cheerwine.” $35 adults, $20 students. Advance registration required at 704-633-5946.

Believe in the Arts shoe drive fundraiser — Through Sept. 15: Raising funds for fine arts scholarships for needy students. Donate to The Pointe Dance Company, Crossroads Autobody, or Wahoo’s Diner. Non-profit organization. Info: Lauren Cook, 704-239-7086.

The Quetzal Gala  — Saturday, Sept.  16: Upscale evening of dining, dancing, cocktails, silent auction   benefitting children who attend La Escuela Integrada, supported by U.S.-based non-profit ,GRACES (www.WeAreGraces.org).  $75/person. Cocktail attire. Held at Country Club of Salisbury.

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5th Annual Silver Buckle Charity Ball — 5-9 p.m. Sept. 23: Live music, dancing, dinner, silent auction. Proceeds support therapeutic riding and equine assisted activities at Saving Grace Farm. Hosted by Trinity Oaks. Tickets $40 or $75/couple includes admission, dinner, two drink tickets per person. Call or email for info 704-209-6577 janna@savinggracefarm.com

An Afternoon with Joe Mitchell’s Train — Sunday 2-5 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 24: Benefits Faithful Friends Animal Sanctuary. Purchased in 1950, the fully restored miniature train will be on display and available for rides at a private residence in Lexington. For age 18+ only. Light refreshments. Tickets and information at www.faithfulfriendsnc.org/events or Facebook.

9th Annual Big Chili Cook-Off — 6:30-11 p.m. Oct. 7: Benefits Waterworks Visual Arts Center, 123 E. Liberty St., 704-636-1882, www.waterworks.org

Second annual Rockwell Area Hunger Awareness Walk —2 p.m.  Sunday, Oct. 1: Approximately 3-mile walk beginning at Rockwell United Methodist Church, 430 E Main St. Benefits Freedom Christian Worship Center’s food pantry. Sponsored by Ursinus United Church of Christ.  Sponsor forms are available at 704-279-2197.

OctoberTour Patrons’ Party — 6:30 p.m. Oct. 12: Music, dancing, cocktails, food. www.octobertour.com

Grace Lutheran Men In Mission’s 9th annual Fish Fry Fundraiser — 4 p.m. until, Oct. 14: Benefiting Felix Bautista, rehabilitating after a hemorrhagic stroke. Felix and Holly have a 1-year-old daughter. Live deejay, raffles, bring your own lawn chair, parking shuttle service available, dine-in or carry out. 3020 Grace Church Road, 704-857-8641.

Rowan Museum Chicken & Pickin’ at China Grove Roller Mill — 5-7 p.m. Oct. 7: Chicken-n-dumplings and music all to support the operation of the China Grove Roller Mill. $10 adults $5 kids under 12.

Holiday Faire — 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Nov. 4: Handmade crafts, vendors. Info Joyce Curl at joycecurl2@yahoo.com or Rod Kerr 704-633-0431 ext. 105. First Baptist First Ministry Center, 220 N. Fulton St.

Rowan Museum 64th Annual Antiques Show Patrons’ Party — Nov. 9: at West End Plaza Event Center. 6pm-9pm. Advance registration required. $75.

Rowan Museum 64th Annual Antiques Show — Nov. 10-12: at West End Plaza Event Center. Antiques dealers from across the Southeast showing and selling some of their finest wears. First time in the shows 64 year history that it has expanded to three days instead of two.

 

History 

Rowan Museum’s Germanfest — 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Sept. 16: Rowan’s German heritage comes alive at the Old Stone House celebrating the 500th anniversary of the Protestant Reformation. German food, dancing, history, and story telling. New Sarum Brewery with special beers on tap. $5 adults $3 students. 770 Stone House Road. 704- 633-5946 rowanmuseum.org

Legends by Lantern tour at the NC Trans Museum —7:30-9 p.m. Sept. 16 Oct 20: A nightime walking tour of the museum, exploring Spencer Shops’ historic structures and  tellings of North Carolina railroad legends and Spencer Shops, illustrated by the museum’s extensive collec tion of vintage railroad equipment. Ticket info at  www.nctrans.org

Rowan Genealogical Society — 7  p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 19: Guest speaker Patricia Beck, lifelong resident of this area, discussing the genealogical path she followed to document her family’s history.Hurley Room, Rowan Public Library.

Historic Salisbury Trolley Tour — 11 a.m. Saturdays through Oct. 28. $8 adults/ $5 kids. One-hour tour begins at the Rowan County Visitors Center, 204 E Innes St.

‘Cheerwine: 100 Years’ exhibit —Cheerwine celebrates 100 years in its hometown in an exhibit at Rowan Museum. Through December. 202 N. Main St. Free. 704-633-5946 or www.rowanmuseum.org

OctoberTour of Historic Homes — Oct. 14 10:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. and Oct. 15 Noon-5:30 p.m.: Visit through 11 private, historic homes dating from 1820-1929. Bank Street: Children’s games, story-time, antique fire trucks, beer and wine tasting, Bank Street Café, and more. http://www.octobertour.com

Victorian Hall House tours — 1-4 p.m. Saturdays-Sundays through December. Dr. Josephus Hall House, 226 S. Jackson St.. 704-636-0103, www.historicsalisbury.org/tours/hall-house-tours

 

Wine & beer tastings 

Salisbury Wine Shop — 5:30-7:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 15:  Lone Birch Winery and Airfield Estates Wine Tasting with Brittany Pigg.  Taste phenomenal Washington State wines with Brittany, a certified sommelier.  $5/person • 5:30-7:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 21: Beers of Autumn Tasting.  A selection of traditional and unique seasonal beers of the Fall. $5/person • 106 S. Main St., 704-636-5151, sws@salisburywineshop.com

Morgan Ridge Vineyards and Brewhouse — 486 John Morgan Road, Gold Hill, 704-639-0911, www.morganridgevineyards.com

Cauble Creek Vineyard and Winery — NC’s 100th Winery. Tasting room Friday -Saturday 11 a.m.-6 p.m. and Sunday 1-6 p.m. $8. 704-633-1137, 700 Cauble Farm Road, www.caublecreekvineyard.com

Douglas Vineyards — Tasting Room hours: Friday 2-8 p.m., Saturday 11 a.m.-6 p.m., Sunday 1-6 p.m. Wine Tasting $6. 7696 Freeze Road, Kannapolis, 704-939-6260, www.douglasvineyardswines.com

Cougar Run Winery — 704-280-3624. Cougar Run Winery, 363 N. Church St., Concord. www.douglasvineyardswines.comhttp://www.douglasvineyardswines.com/

Mean Mug Coffee Co. — 7-9 p.m. Oct. 10 and every second Tuesday: $15 pp with RSVP to 704-754-4615. 1024 S. Fulton St. www.meanmugcoffeeco.com

Old Stone Winery — 704-279-0930, 6245 US Hwy. 52. www.oldstonewines.com

Rocky River Vineyards — 704-781-5035. 11685 Reed Mine Road, Midland. www.rockyrivervineyards.com

Childress Vineyards — 336-236-WINE, 1000 Childress Vineyards Road, exit 89 off I-85, Hwy 64 W. Lexington. www.childressvineyards.com

 

Night Life

See also music & more

The Carriage Room, 2141 Statesville Blvd. — Sundays 2-7 p.m. Open Mic hosted by Danny Franklin • Fridays: pool tournament, $5. 704-647-9876, carriageroomnc@facebook.com

Firewater, 122 Avalon Drive — • Thursdays: Karaoke •Fridays-Saturdays: Deejay • Age 25+. 704-870-8689.

Go Burrito RumBar, 115 W. Fisher St. across from the mural — • Monday: Poker Night • Tuesday: Team Trivia • Wednesday: Open Mic • Saturday: Karaoke • www.facebook.com/GoBurritoRumBar

The Inn, 1012 Mooresville Hwy 150 — 8 p.m. Saturday: Movie night, Facing the Giants. Contemporary Christian music venue. Musicians invited to jam or schedule their group to perform. 704-213-1467.

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

Morgan Ridge Railwalk, 421 N. Lee St. — • Tonight  7:30 p.m.: Sarah Sophia  • Friday  8 p.m.: Brave the Bullets • Saturday  8 p.m. Austin and Alec  • Sunday  6 p.m.: Open mic hosted by Mama Tried  • 704-754-8379, www.morganridgerailwalk.com

Sunrise Cafe, 210 Old Amity Hill Road, Cleveland — • Tonight  6:30 p.m.: The Griggs • Friday  6 p.m.: The Golden Valley Crusaders • 5-8 p.m. Mondays: Karaoke with Crystal • 5-8 p.m. Wednesdays: Acoustic only Bluegrass pick and eat jam. 704-402-3527

Break-n-Run Bar & Billiards, 612 S. Main St. — • Wednesday Ladies night • Tournaments: 9 Ball Friday night, 8 Ball Saturday night, APA league Monday-Tuesday-Thursday, cash league Wednesday • Free pool Friday • Car show fourth Saturday. Open Monday-Saturday plus Sunday during football season. 980- 216-1603.

 

Classes

Learn Modern Western Square Dancing — Salisbury Rec. Center, 316 Lake Drive. Caller Marty Northrup. Couples and singles. Weekly lessons begin Sept. 19, $5/person/night. Effie or Norman File, presidents, 704-633-9555.

Defense at the Bridge Table — 10-11:45 a.m. Thursdays starting Sept. 14. Lessons for advanced beginners/intermediates at Rufty-Holmes Senior Center, ACBL-accredited teacher; $5 per lesson. Drop in or call RHSC at 704-633-7862 or 980-234-0373. 1120 S. MLK Jr. Ave.

Yoga at Cauble Creek — 3-5 pm. Sunday, Sept. 17: Yoga class followed by a glass of wine at Cauble Creek Vineyard, west of Salisbury at 700 Cauble Farm Road (off Mooresville Road, SR 150). Gentle yoga suitable for all levels.Preregister at sales@caublecreekvineyard or 704-633-1137. Cost is $17.

Mind Aerobics art class — 2-4 p.m. Mondays: Introduction to mass drawing, pastels, sculpture. Rufty-Holmes Center, 1120 S. MLK Jr. Ave. $10/2 hr. session. For beginner and advanced adult. Sign up at 704 216-7714. Instructor Robert Richard Toth, www.RobertTothSculptor.com

W4VEC Amateur Radio License Exams — 9:30 a.m. Sept. 16, Nov. 18. W4VEC VEC Amateur Radio Exams Technician through Extra Class. $12 testing fee. Held at Bostian Heights Fire Dept., 8211 Old Concord Road, www.w4vec.org

 

Speakers & forums

Diabetes education at the Y — 3 p.m., Sept. 20: Open to the public. Light refreshments. Sign up at J.F. Hurley Family YMCA, 828 W. Jake Alexander Blvd. W., 704-636-0111.

ESU hosts an evening of music — 6:30 p.m. Sept. 21: The English Speaking Union Salisbury Branch hosts Europe after Brexit, A continent at the Crossroads, by Aleksander Lust, asst professor of Political Science at Appalachian University. Country Club of Salisbury. Reservations $32. You do not have to be a member of the Country Club or the ESU to attend. RSVP to Gerry at 704-216-2660.

‘How Not To Date A Jerk’ (Finding Your Way to a Lasting Love) — 7-9 p.m. Sept. 22 and 9 a.m.-noon Sept. 23: Sponsored by Singled Out Ministry of First Baptist Church Salisbury. Led by Rod Kerr. 704-633-0431 ext. 105 for registration information. Cost: $20.

Lunch and Learn at the Y — • Noon, Sept. 27: “Simple Solutions Presents Computers & Such,” Open to the public, sign up at J.F. Hurley Family YMCA, 828 W. Jake Alexander Blvd. W., 704-636-0111.

Salisbury-Rowan AARP — 1 p.m. Oct. 5:  Game show “What’s My Line?” led by AARP member Flora White. Members may bring non-perishable items for Rowan Helping Ministries.  Refreshments follow. Rufty-Holmes Senior Center, 1120 S. Martin Luther King Jr. Ave.

Bright Ideas — 6:30-7:30 p.m. Thursdays: Networking at 10Thread, 1024 S. Fulton St.

Salisbury City Council candidate forum — 6:30-8:30 p.m. Sept. 28: Salisbury City Council candidate forum sponsored by Rowan Concerned Citizens, The Vine Event, Project Cover, and Salisbury Indivisibles.Held at Mission House, 120 Statesville Blvd., and streamed on Facebook Live through the Rowan Concerned Citizens Facebook page. Submit questions via email to citizensrow@gmail.com before 5 p.m. Sept. 26. On forum day, moderators will accept Twitter questions via @citzensrow. Due to time restraints, a limited number of questions can be asked. Parking is available behind Mission House building.

 

Auditions

PPT’s youth audition workshop — 9 a.m.-noon Saturday, Sept. 16: How to audition for a musical, specifically PPT’s upcoming youth production of “Anne Of Green Gables.” Ages: elementary-high school. Cost: $40. Sign up at 704-633-5471. Norvell Theater, 135 E. Fisher St., www.PiedmontPlayers.com

PPT youth auditions for ‘Anne of Green Gables’ — 4:30 and 5:30 p.m. Sept 19-20: By appointment only. Show dates: Nov 6-18. Sign up at 704-633-5471. Norvell Theater, 135 E. Fisher St. www.PiedmontPlayers.com

Auditions for The Polar Express Train Ride — Noon-5 p.m. Sept. 30, Oct. 1, Oct. 7, Oct. 8: At Steppin’ Out Dance Company, 1401 S. Salisbury Ave., Spencer. 58-68 roles to be cast. Presented by NC Transportation Museum and Lee Street theatre. Performances are Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays and some weeknights, Nov.17-Dec.22. Call for additional information 704.310.5507 or email td@leestreet.org

 

Film

Cinema CFA & Catawba College Forum Film Series present — 6:30 p.m. Sept. 15: Embrace: A documentary on Womens’ body image. Catawba College’s Tom Smith Auditorium of the Ketner Center. Followed by a panel discussion.  Admission is free and open to the public.

Movie Night at The Inn, 1012 Mooresville Hwy 150 — 8 p.m. Saturday: Movie night, Facing the Giants. 704-213-1467.

 

Art 

Waterworks to open Ben Martin retrospective —  New fall exhibitions with public opening reception and meet the artists on Friday, Sept. 15. Exhibition includes commemorative retrospective of photojournalist Ben Martin, who passed away earlier this year, along with two other solo shows featuring textiles and clay. Waterworks Visual Arts Center, 123 E. Liberty St., 704-636-1882, www.waterworks.org

Carolina Artist Expo 2017 — Exhibit Sept. 26-30. Community reception Sept. 28 at 6:30 p.m. Held at the Salisbury Civic Center, 315 S. Martin Luther King Jr. Ave.

Center for Faith and the Arts, 207 W. Harrison St. — • Current exhibit: Creative Pilgrimage, the contemplative art of Karen Operrell Campbell. Behind Haven Lutheran Church. www.faithart.org or 704-647-0999.

Fine Frame Gallery, 105 S. Main St. — Fine frame gallery  displaying art by Leslie Hudson Tolles, Alee Johnson, Robert Toth. 704-647-0340, www.fineframegallery.com

Rail Walk Studios & Gallery, 409-413 N. Lee St. — “When Nature Inspires Art,” local professional plein air artists’ work on display. Don Moore, Phyllis Steimel, Liese Sadler, Cathy Matthews, Joyce Cavanagh-Wood, Barbara Duffy, Joyce Metters, Harold Frontz, Leslie Frontz, Carolyn Blackman, Sharon Forthofer. Free and open to the public Thursday-Saturday 11 a.m.-4 p.m., 704-469-2781 www.railwalkgallery.com

WVAC Fall exhibition ‘Architecture and History’ — Sept. 9 -Feb. 3, 2018: at Waterworks Visual Arts Center. Hours Monday-Friday 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m.-2 p.m., 123 E. Liberty St., 704-636-1882, www.waterworks.org

WVAC artist talks and opening reception for Architecture and History — 6-8 p.m. Sept. 15: Talk at 6 p.m., reception follows. Waterworks Visual Arts Center, 123 E. Liberty St., 704-636-1882, www.waterworks.org

OctoberTour AfterHours Plein Air Artist Reception — 5-7 p.m. Oct. 14: Relax with a glass of wine and artwork created by North Carolina’s Plein Air Artists. Ticket info www.octobertour.com

 

Trips 

Travel with the YMCA — • 8 a.m. Sept. 19: Perry Lowe Apples trip by motor coach to Moravian Falls • Oct 24: Blowing Rock trip by motor coach • Nov. 10: Southern Christmas Show • Nov. 30: Narrow Ways Theater by motor coach • Dec. 6: Barn Dinner Theater by motor coach • Trips open to the public • Buses leave from J. F. Hurley Family YMCA, 828 W. Jake Alexander Blvd. 704-636-0111 or lklaver@rowanymca.com

Davie County Senior Services trip — Nov. 13-15: Wilmington beach trip, Christmas special at the Carolina Opry, Alabama Theater Christmas show, tour of the city, shopping. Call Davie County Senior Services, 336-753-6230.

 

Call for vendors

2nd Annual East Spencer BBQ Pig Pickin — Oct.  7  at Royal Giants Park from 1-5 p.m. Performance and vendor slots available. Contact  Curtis Cowan  704-433-5135 or  Rudendo Martin   336-432-3716. Volunteers needed as well.

Central UMC — Seeks vendors for annual church bazaar. Oct. 28, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Call Rita Sim, 704-633-3415  or Melinda Dudley 704-636-9190.

Salisbury VA Medical Center’s Employee’s Association’s Fall Festival — 9 a.m..-3 p.m. Friday, Oct. 20: Held in  the gym in Building 6.Contact Kelly.vanager@va.gov at 704-638-3410 for more information.  This event is open to the public.

China Grove Farmers Market — seeks interested vendors. The market is open 4-6 p.m. every Friday until the end of Sept.

Music on Means Pop-Up Market — Sept.  21 and Oct. 19: Artists/vendors of hand-made items. Refundable deposit $30 for one concert; $50 for both. Apply at https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLS cUyOfUd7hNBnZspftY5qX4hjyu6VZTDeEFUt9xH77Hmmw8g/

42nd OctoberTour — Historic Salisbury Foundation seeks vendors for Oct. 14-15. The ‘Bank Street Cafe’ features food and art. See www.octobertour.com, call 704-636-0103 or email events@historicsalisbury.org or visit www.octobertour.com/bank-street-vendors.

Rowan Blues and Jazz Festival — Event is Oct. 21. Food trucks inquire at www.rowanbluesandjazz.org or 704-636-3277.

Holiday Faire — 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Nov. 4: Seeking crafters and independent vendors. First Ministry Center, 223 N. Fulton St. All proceeds after expenses go to missions. Contact Joyce Curl at 704-433-4251 or email joycecurl2@yahoo.com or Rod at 704-633-0431 ext.105.

 

Call for parade entries

Kannapolis Christmas Parade — 6 p.m. on Dec. 9.  To participate visit www.kannapolisnc.gov/christmasparade.pdf?ver=2017-08-11-093536-490

 

Call for performers

Salisbury-Rowan Choral Society — Tuesday, Sept. 19 at 7 p.m.: All singers, especially altos and basses, invited to Meet and Greet at Coburn Memorial UMC, 901 S. Church St., as they begin rehearsing Dec. 3 and 8 holiday concerts on. Info  704-796-9683 or https://www.facebook.com/Salisbury.Rowan.Choral.Society

Notice all Buskers— 5-9 p.m. Oct. 6:  5th Annual Buskers Bash and Best-Busker contest  Downtown. Perform on the street from 6-8 p.m.; attendees vote for their favorite. Winners announced 9 p.m. at grand finale at City Tavern, 113 E. Fisher St., followed by open jam session. Winners get cash prizes, downtown dollars, trophies. Apply at https://downtownsalisburync.com/events/buskers-bash/

2nd Annual East Spencer BBQ Pig Pickin — Oct.  7  at Royal Giants Park from 1-5 p.m. Performance and vendor slots available. Contact  Curtis Cowan  704-433-5135 or  Rudendo Martin   336-432-3716. Volunteers needed as well.

Salisbury Swing Band— SSB is seeking instrumentalists. Auditions are Tuesday evenings at 7 p.m. Contact Jim Grazcyk 704-798-5840 for more information.

 

Call for artists

Carolina Artists invite artists  to enter upcoming Expo — Deadline Sept. 18: Paintings, drawings, collage, mixed media, photography entries are accepted.  The show begins Sept. 26 and runs through Sept. 30.  Find complete details and entry forms at thecarolinaartists.org

28th Annual Gold Hill Founders Day — Sept. 23: at Gold Hill Mines Historic Park, 735 St. Stephens Church Road.  Applications for art, crafts and Heritage Living exhibits available at www.historicgoldhill.com or 704-279-1630. For parade entries call 704-279-7897. For general info call 704-279-5674.  Email inquiries to vivian@historicgoldhill.com

Crafters, wood artisans — 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Nov. 4: The Auxiliary at Millers Ferry looking for homemade craft vendors and wood working vendors. To participate send an email to: mffdaux64@gmail.com and someone will send you an application.

Arts at the Mill — Nov. 10-12: Indoor national fine arts festival at the historic Mill in Downtown Mooresville, 500 S Main St. Application deadline Oct. 2. Application fee $25 (non-refundable) fee, booth fee $200. Visit www.artsathemill.com or email info@artsatthemill.com

42nd OctoberTour — Historic Salisbury Foundation seeks artists (handmade items) for Oct.14-15. See www.octobertour.com, call 704-636-0103 or email suemch@aol.com

Oktoberfest juried arts and crafts show — Downtown Hickory’s 32nd Annual Oktoberfest accepting applications for Oct. 13-15 event. See www.hickoryoktoberfest.com. Applications for commercial and non-profit vendors also available.

The Seasons of Hurley Park: 30 Years — Juried group exhibition in celebration of Hurley Park’s pearl anniversary, no fee to enter. Deadline Oct. 20. Exhibition: Feb. 10-May 19, 2018. Opening reception Feb. 16, 2018 at Waterworks Visual Arts Center. Requirements and guidelines at 704-636-1882 or www.waterworks.org

 

Call for volunteers 

2nd Annual East Spencer BBQ Pig Pickin — Oct.  7  at Royal Giants Park from 1-5 p.m. Performance and vendor slots available. Contact  Curtis Cowan  704-433-5135 or  Rudendo Martin   336-432-3716. Volunteers needed as well.

Staff the CFA art gallery — The Center for Faith & the Arts seeks volunteers to staff the art gallery Fridays 6-8 p.m. and Saturdays 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Contact the center at 704-647-0999 or email info@faithart.org

42nd annual OctoberTour — Oct. 14-15: Be a docent in a historic home, help with Bank Street Cafe, Patrons Ball, more. Historic Salisbury Foundation 704-636-0103 or email events@historicsalisbury.org or visit www.octobertour.com

Rowan Blues and Jazz Festival — Event is Oct. 21. Inquire at www.rowanbluesandjazz.org or 704-636-3277.

Rowan Helping Ministries volunteers – Pick up donated food, stock food pantry, intake interviews, laundry, meals. 704-637-6838.

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

DAV transportation network of Rowan County — Take veterans to hospital appts. Call Jim Martin at 704-638-9000 x3904.

Novant Rowan Medical Center – Patient escorts, gift shop, surgical waiting room, flower delivery, more. dbhundley@novanthealth.org

Kannapolis Kaleidoscope Cultural Arts Festival — Oct. 29: Festival of family friendly arts and culture. 828-231-5037 or kannapolisarts@gmail.com

Downtown Salisbury Inc. — Volunteers for upcoming festivals and events. 704-637-7814 or mollie@visitsalisburync.com