Night Life

The Loft at City Tavern, 113 E Fisher St — 6-9 pm March 29: Brew Night Live with Kameron Marlowe. No cover charge • 704-425-4598, www.facebook.com/CityTavernSalisbury/

Tonight at DJs Restaurant, 1502 W. Innes St — • Jukebox Revolver – May 3 • Bad Inc. – May 5 • Nishah DiMeo – May 10 • Thunderstruck – AC/DC Tribute Band, May 12 • Shape of Hearts – Nirvana Tribute Band, May 19 • 704-638-9647, http://djsrestaurant.com

The Fish Bowl, 125-127 E. Innes St — • 7-9:30 pm Friday: Rocky River Wobblers and The Grand Ole Uproar from 10 pm-2 am • Saturday is Seth Grigg band. $5 cover. 704-762-9989, https://www.facebook.com/Thefishbowlsalisbury/

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 — 7 p.m. Saturday: Last Trumpet and Benjamin’s Mantle.Contemporary Christian music venue. Musicians invited to jam or schedule their group to perform. 704-213-1467.

Mean Mug Coffee Co, 1024 S. Fulton St — • 7-9 pm Friday May 4: Cinco de Mayo Open Mic Night with host Shafiq. Sign up begins at 6:30. • 5:30-8 pm Sunday April 29: Andrew Massey in concert: Andrew Massey, singer songwriter from Lenoir bringing his own blend of acoustic soul • Monday: Patio Jammin’ 6:30-9 pm Join fellow musicians on the patio 704-754-4615, www.meanmugcoffeeco.com

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 7:30-9:30 pm: Austin McNeil • 8-10 pm Friday: Brent Bowers  • 8-10 pm Saturday: Jason Leake • 6-8 pm Sunday: Open mic hosted by Mama Tried • 7-9 pm Tuesday: Karaoke hosted by Richard Wagoner, www.morganridgerailwalk.com • 704-754-8379

New Sarum Brewing Co., 109 N Lee St — • May 4, 7-9 p.m.: Josh & Joel Acoustic Duo • May 11, 6-8 p.m. Chad Barnard returns • 704- 310-5048, https://newsarumbrewing.com/

Sunrise Cafe, 210 Old Amity Hill Road, Cleveland — • 6:30 pm Friday: The Griggs • 6:30 pm Saturday: Harold Bumgardner and Lonesome Road • Tuesdays: Karaoke with Crystal • 5-8 p.m. Wednesdays: Acoustic only Bluegrass pick and eat jam. 704-402-3527.

TJ’s High Rock Rest and Lounge — • 9 p.m. May 4 Trey Calloway. Cover charge $10 • 2675 Providence Church Road, 704-633-0251 or 704-637-8023.

Music & more

Sunday afternoon jazz in Kannapolis — 1-3 p.m. April 22-May 13: Free. In Veterans Park, 118 N. Main St. Food available for sale on site.
May 6: Brad Bailey Trio. Brad Bailey performs jazz standards Brad is a world premiere 8-string banjo playe.
May 13: Booker Wilson Band: Tremayne Booker and Julian Wilson. The group is based near Charlotte, NC.
For more information, visit kannapolisnc.gov.
The Best of 10 Years Cabaret — 7:30 p.m. May 3-5 : Lee Street theatre, 329 N. Lee St www.leestreet.org or 704-310-550.7
Salisbury- Rowan Choral Society presents — “Seasons of Love” 7:30 pm Friday, May 4 at First UCC • 4 pm Sunday May 6 at Milford Hills UMC. 704-796-9683 or https://www.facebook.com/Salisbury.Rowan.Choral.Society/
Piedmont Choral Society presents — “An American Choral Landscape” Free spring concerts — 7 pm Friday, May 4 and 3 pm Sunday, May 6: The 50 voice Piedmont Choral Society’s free spring concerts at Forest Hill UMC, 265 Union St. North, Concord. Selections by American composers with words by American poets. Director Joseph Judge of Pfeiffer University, Dr. Don Simmons, accompanist. Info: kayy2000@gmail.com or 704.699.6053.
Darrell Harwood and Salisbury Symphony — 7:30 p.m. Saturday, May 5: Joint pops concert with country music performer Darrell Harwood. Keppel dress code: Country and Western wear. Morgan Ridge’s Pop-Up Bar in The Crystal Lounge preshow. Exclusive after-party with Harwood following the concert. Tickets $5-$25 at www.salisburysymphony.org or 704 216 1513.
Echoes for Christ 6th anniversary concert — Saturday, May 5 at 5 p.m. at Fairview Heights Baptist Church, 704 Old Concord Road. Info George Heggins, 704-433-1807.
Jake Owen’s ‘Life’s Whatcha Make It Tour 2018’ — Aug 25: With special guests Chris Janson and Jordan Davis at Intimidators Stadium, Kannapolis. Tickets available at intimidatorsbaseball.com or 704-932-3267.

Theater

Opening Night for ‘Barefoot In The Park’ — Tonight at 7:30 pm. Join the cast for a complimentary reception on the 3rd floor immediately following the opening performance. Adults $17, students/seniors $14. Show Dates: May 3-5 & 9-12 at 7:30pm, May 6 at 2:30pm. Meroney Theater, 213 S. Main St. 704-633-5471, piedmontplayers.com
St Thomas Players’ Souvenir — June 14-23 at 7:30 p.m. with a special matinee performance June 17 at 2:30 p.m. $15 ‘Souvenir: A Fantasia on the Life of Florence Foster Jenkins,’ by Stephen Temperley, asks the question, ‘Do you have to have talent to be called an artist?’ Based on the true story of a tone-deaf socialite and her long-suffering accompanist, this laugh-out-loud comedy is a love song to the perseverance of the human spirit. Lee Street theatre, 329 N. Lee St Tickets available May 14 at www.leestreet.org or 704-310-5507.

Wine & beer tastings

Salisbury Wine Shop —5:30 – 7:30 p.m. Friday, May 4: Wines of Oregon with Alexis Mutter, Grapevine Distributing. $5/person • 6:30 p.m. Saturday, May 12: Rickety Bridge Winery Wine Library Vintage Tasting with winery owner Duncan Spence. $50/person, includes round trip transportation via trolley to Rickety Bridge USA in High Point, charcuterie and cheeses, and flights of 12 different wine vintages. Limited seats. RSVP • 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. 704-633-1137, 700 Cauble Farm Road, www.caublecreekvineyard.com
Douglas Vineyards — 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.cougarrunwinery.com/
Mean Mug Coffee Co. — 7-9 p.m. May 8 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

This & That

Tonight Game night at Mean Mug Coffee Co. — 6-9 p.m.: Bring your favorite board game. Free. 1024 S. Fulton St, 704-754-4615.
Memorial Day Dance at the Harold B. Jarrett — 7-10 pm May 11: Music by DJ “Rawhide.” $10 per person, snacks and drinks provided. 1024 Lincolnton Road. Info at Harold B. Jarrett Post 342, 704-637-1722.

Spencer Library community event — 2-4 p.m. May 19: The Spencer Public Library hosts “Expressions of Life: Celebrate Community”  with Matt Weaver, the Moonglows, Patrick King and North Rowan High School students. Free information, clothes, snacks from Communities in Schools, Engage North Rowan, the Family Crisis Council, Meals on Wheels, Triad Ladder of Hope, Prevent Child Abuse Rowan, Life Village, Boy Scouts, the Thelma Smith Foundation South Branch and Vocational Rehab. Face-painting, Joseph Heilig, street artist will be there.
Randy’s Antique event — Saturday 8 a.m.-4 p.m., Sunday 9 a.m.-4 p.m. At May 12-13: Rowan County Fairgrounds, Julian Road. Come to buy, come to sell. $1 adult admission. 704-425-9838.
Narrated trolley ride through historic downtown Salisbury — 11 a.m. One hour tour highlights the city’s past Saturdays April-October. $8 adults, $5 children age 5-10, free for under 5. Begins at Rowan County Visitors Center, 204 E Innes St. 704-638-3100.
Cardinal Squares Square Dance Club — Dance every Tuesday, 7-9 p.m., 316 Lake Drive. Info: Effie and Norman File 704-633-9555.
NC Rowan County Anime Group — • 11 am-3pm May 5: NC Rowan County Anime Group membership drive on Free Comic Book day at the Comic Monstore, 813 Jake Alexander Blvd. Stop by pick up your free comic book • Free, open to the public. https://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/ncrowancountyanime/info
Salisbury Rowan Quilter’s Guild biannual quilt show — May 4-5: Friday 10 am-5:30 pm/Saturday 10 am- 4 pm: Quilts, vendors, plus tea room offering lunch and dessert. 2:30 pm Saturday, special presentation of quilts to area veterans. First Baptist Church Ministries Center 223N Fulton St. Admission $7. Information and discount coupon available on Facebook at Salisbury Rowan Quilters or website SRQG.net
Psychosis Simulation­ May 4, 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Rowan County Health Department Community Room, 1811 E. Innes St.,www.brownpapertickets.com
Historic Spencer Shops Train Show, Membership Day, National Train Day — May 12, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. NC Transportation Museum, Spencer, www.nctrans.org
Big Cats Open House— May 20, 2-4 p.m. Suzie’s Pride Big Cat Sanctuary, 4597 Cook Road, Rockwell. www.suziespride.org
Gold Hill Bike Ride at Historic Gold Hill, 735 St Stephens Church Road — May 26: 735 St Stephens Church Road, 704-279-5674, see www.historicgoldhill.com
Yoga in the brewery — 6 p.m. Wednesday at Morgan Ridge Railwalk. Call for details. 421 N. Lee St, 704-754-8379, www.morganridgerailwalk.com
Zerbini Circus — May 6: Rowan County Fairgrounds, 1560 Julian Road, 704-633-5632, rowancountyfair.net

Comedy

‘Whose Live Anyway’ improv show — 7:30 pm May 18: Ovens Auditorium, Charlotte. The current cast members of “Whose Line Is It Anyway?” Tickets start at $29.50. www.carolinatix.org
Jeff Foxworthy at Harrah’s Cherokee — 2 shows: 6 and 9 p.m. June 30. Ticketmaster.com or 1-800-745-3000. Harrah’s Cherokee Casino Resort Event Center, 777 Casino Drive, Cherokee.

Blood drives

JF Hurley Family YMCA — 11 am-3:30 pm May 22,: American Red Cross blood drIve, public welcome. 828 W. Jake Alexander Blvd, www.rowanymca.org

Fundraisers

15th annual Scrabble Scramble — 6 pm May 4: Benefiting Rowan County Literacy Council, held at Trinity Oaks. Snacks, three rounds of team competition, raffle prizes. Tickets $30 for individual or $300 for table of up to 10 players. Cash prizes awarded. Info: Literacy Council, 704-216-8266, visit www.rcliteracy.org
Midnight’s Promise Open House — 11 am-3 pm May 5: Meet the rescue horses at Midnight’s Promise Saturday. Enjoy a picnic lunch for $5. Games for children, tours of the barn, pet the horses. Admission Free. 685 Delta St, www.midnightspromise.org
RHM fundraiser — 11:30 am-1 pm Saturday, May 5: The Back Creek Bluegrass Boys performing at McLaughlin’s Farm House and Country Store as part of a fundraising event for Rowan Helping Ministries. Hot dogs, hamburgers and fixin’s. All proceeds go to help the food pantry of Rowan Helping Ministries.
Spring Craft & Garden Faire — 9 am–3 pm May 5: Multiple vendors, items to be raffled. $2 for adults, 17 & under free. Helps support Youth United with summer missions. Held at Christ United Methodist Church, 3401 Mooresville Hwy. in Salisbury.
Ronnie Isenhour fundraiser — 11 a.m.-7 p.m. May 12 : To raise money to help with Ronnie’s medical bill and expenses; suffering from congestive heart failure. Vfw Post 3006, 1200 Brenner Ave. BBQ plates $10, music by Divided by Four, Motel Soap. Info Donnie Smith at bryandonnie@bellsouth.net or 704-202-2029.
Stowe A-Way For a Day and Concert by Night — 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. Saturday, May 12: Famous “Jim Stowe” fish sandwich or fish dinner. Everyone will receive orange sherbet. Concert begins 6 p.m. Mount Olivet UMC, 301 Mt Olivet Road, Concord, 704-782-8846, mtochurch.com
Art Pedal — 4-6 p.m. May 12: Bike, walk, roll or jog your way around town collecting local artwork.Benefits The Pedal Factory, 311 East Council St. www.thepedalfactory.org
PPT’s ‘Night on the Stage Fundraiser’ starring Tony Award nominee Bryce Pinkham — May 18-19. Very limited seating for this exclusive event. To reserve your seats call 704-633-5471. Meroney Theater, 213 S. Main St. PiedmontPlayers.com
Lee Street theatre fundraiser gala — 7 pm-midnight May 19: An Enchanted Evening with Cirque. Black tie gala to benefit LSt and its educational programs. Cocktails, dinner, dancing, live performances of stilt walkers, acrobats, aerial silks, lyra, trapeze acts, juggling, and more. $100/person; tables may be reserved for parties of 8-10.Held at the Lee Street Theatre, 329 N Lee St. Tickets available soon. Info at www.leestreet.org
High Cotton: The Kennedy Years — 6-9 pm May 26: Fourth annual signature fundraiser for Family Crisis Council of Rowan. Male fashion show, silent auction. Theme: fashion attire of the late President John Fitzgerald Kennedy and Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis. Tickets $60/person. Contact Icela Trujillo, 704-754-5999 ext. 206
Rowan Museum celebrates 65 years — Thursday, May 31, at 6:30 p.m.: Rowan Museum will host A Spring Supper on in the Messinger Room on the second floor of the 1857 Courthouse at 202 N. Main St. Dr. Gary Freeze will speak on Matthew Locke: Who was he and why does his portrait hang in the Utzman-Chambers House? Everyone is invited, but reservations are required and can be made by calling 704-633-5946. Cost is $15 per person.
Rowan Republican Lincoln-Reagan Dinner — 6-9 pm June 15: Social time, silent auction, VIP opportunity to speak with Senator Tillis, Rep. Budd, Rep. Hudson. Dinner at 7 pm. Live musical entertainment. The Event Center, 315 Webb Road. RSVP to 704-232-4047. Individual tickets and sponsorships available, call chairman Don Vick at hewclem@bellsouth.net or see www.rowangop.org/home
Morgan Ridge Charity Night — 7:30-9:30 p.m. Wednesday May 9: Charity Day for Novant Hospice and Palliative Care. A percentage of sales will be donated. 421 N. Lee St, 704-754-8379, www.morganridgerailwalk.com

Festivals

VA Employees Association Annual Spring Bazaar — Friday, May 4: W.G. Hefner VA Medical Center’s Annual bazaar open to the public. Info Kelly.vanager@va.gov
Paws, Claws N’ Scales Festival — May 5, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Dan Nicholas Park, 6800 Bringle Ferry Road, www.rowancountync.gov
Gold Hill Gold Rush Days’ Art and Craft Festival — Saturday, May 12: Local artisans showcasing and selling hand-made work. You can enjoy the unique village shops, gold panning, gem mining, music and food . Historic Gold Hill, 735 St Stephens Church Road, 704-279-5674, www.historicgoldhill.com
Concord Spring into Arts Festival — 10 am-4 pm May 12: Family-friendly event showcasing visual and performing arts. Juried art show, musical entertainment, locally crafted beer and wine, food, children’s area, belly dancing, fashion show, dance performances, plus Jon Culbreath and Friends Americana/Bluegrass jam session, more . https://www.concorddowntown.com/
Haulers On Union Parade & Fan Fest — 5 p.m. May 17: Tim Clark Band headlines free event highlighted by NASCAR Cup car haulers annual parade down Concord’s Union Street on the way to Charlotte Motor Speedway for May 19 All-Star Race. Show cars, race car simulators, family games, kids’ activities, bounce house, mascots, celebrity autograph sessions, food vendors, beer garden. See www.600festival.com
The Cheerwine Festival — May 19, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. North Main Street in Salisbury. www.downtownsalisburync.com/events/
Riot at Walnut Hill — May 20, 3-7 p.m.$15-$40. Celebrate local farmers, bakers, musicians, vintners, brewers. The Vista at Walnut Hill, 1090 Mountain Road, Cleveland, 704-326-1029 breadriot.org
West Rowan 5th annual Community Spring Festival — 10 am May 26: Community fellowship, music, vendors, food, games, meet Sparky the wrvfd mascot, crafts, rock painting, antiques. Vendor spots $20 • 6 pm: Second annual musician jam in the Warehouse • West Rowan Farm, Home and Garden 704-278-2800, 11575 NC Hwy 801 Mt. Ulla.
JCPrice American Legion Post 107 annual Memorial Week Celebration — Friday, May 25-Saturday, June 2: Info Daniel Haddock, 704-637-6231.
Annual Biker Blues & BBQ (a Kansas City BBQ sanctioned event) — Sept. 14-15: One of Salisbury/Rowan County’s largest events with free admission. Food and merchandise vendors, Deejay Fast Freddie, Charity Poker Run for Salisbury Veterans Hospice and No Soldier Dies Alone Program, People’s Choice BBQ Tasting Contest. Friday Sept. 14 free entertainment. www.bikerbluesbbqrally.com. Held at Tilley Harley-Davidson, 653 Bendix Drive, 704-638-6044.
19th Annual Rowan Blues and Jazz Festival — Oct. 20: Downtown Salisbury in the Salisbury Post parking lot, the future bell tower park. Details TBA. Visit rowanandbluesjazz.org or email Eleanor at info@rowanbluesandjazz.org

History

At the Rowan Museum — Through May 20: “Rowan at Work.” Latest exhibit focuses on work and jobs in Rowan County. 202 N Main St. 704-633-5946, www.rowanmuseum.org
Rowan History Club — 7 pm Tuesday, May 8: Messinger Room, Old Courthouse, 202 N. Main St.Presentation followed byQ&A. Free. Refreshments served. Access second floor by elevator or stairs through side back door of the museum. Rowan Museum, 704-633-5946 or rowanmuseum@fibrant.com
Reed Gold Mine Hosts World War I Exhibit — Through May 12: Traveling exhibit commemorating the 100th anniversary of World War I. Special craft days scheduled for May 5 and May 12. Midland is just 37 miles from Salisbury. Admission info at 704-721-4653 or see www.ncdcr.gov
Kannapolis History Associates presents ‘An Evening With Dr. Gary Freeze’ — 7 p.m. Monday, May 7: “Whence and Whyeth the Piedmont: Inventing our Region,” how and when the Piedmont Region came about. A. L. Brown High School social room, 415 E. First St, Kannapolis. Phil Goodman.

Events at The YMCA

J.F. Hurley Family YMCA, 828 W. Jake Alexander Blvd. Events listed are open to the public. 704-636-0111, lklaver@ rowanymca.com or www.rowanymca.org
• “Overcoming the Death of a Loved One,” Wednesdays 9-10 am. Anyone is welcome. Info: Chaplain Tom Teichroew, tteichroew@gmail.com
• May 15: Leave 9 am: Ciener Botanical Gardens, Kernersville
• May 16: 3 pm: Diabetes Education.Call to sign up
• May 23: Noon, Lunch & Learn, Living with COPD, call to sign up
• June 19: Seagrove Pottery Museum trip. Shopping, lunch, demonstration
• July 19: Charlotte Motor Speedway trip, lunch at the clubhouse
Details at www.rowanymca.com or call Louise Klaver, 704-636-0111.

Rufty-Holmes events

AARP Driver Safety Refresher Class for senior citizens — 12:30-5 p.m. May 16: Research-based driving safety strategies, driving skills review, 40 pages of safety tips, developing defensive driving techniques, and more. Salisbury Rufty/Holmes Senior Center. $15 AARP members/$20 non-members. Limited space. Preregister at 704-216-7714.

Rufty-Holmes Senior Services Center, 1120 S. Martin Luther King Jr. Ave.Leisure travel adventures, health screenings, fitness, health and wellness, art, technology, clubs, seminars, fun and games, day trips, more. Call 704-216-7715 or visit www.ruftyholmes.org

RPL programs

Rowan Public Library programs are free and open to the public. More info at www.rowanpubliclibrary.org

Classes

Gentle yoga at Cauble Creek Vineyard — 3-5 pm Sunday, May 6: Instructor Gail Poulton Email to register: sales@caublecreekvineyard or call 704-633-1137. $17. For all levels. Come a few minutes early to sign in and pick your spot in the grass. If it’s too wet, class will take place inside the winery. Cauble Creek Road off Mooresville Road, SR 150 west of Salisbury. Bring a mat if you have one. www.caublecreekvineyard.com/events/
New Guitar Classes — May/June. Celebrating five years of guitar classes at Rufty-Holmes Senior Center. Monday afternoons. 6-8 week classes. $40 plus $10 workbook fee. Bring your own guitar. Call Rufty-Holmes at 704-216-7714 or Bob at 704-640-0279 for class times, more info, or signup. Rufty-Holmes Senior Center, 1120 S. Martin Luther King Jr Ave., Salisbury.
Beginner line dancing — 1-2 pm Thursdays: Rufty-Holmes Senior Center, $4 per lesson taught by Cheryl Kluttz. Pre-register at Rufty-Holmes, 704-216-7714
Workshops at West Rowan Farm, Home, and Garden —
• 4:30 pm May 11:Kids Workshop with Elsie Bennett, crafting gifts for Mom. Supplies included. $20 first child, $18 each sibling. RSVP and prepay at 704-278-2800 by 5 pm May 9. Parent or guardian must remain with child in class
• 1 pm May 12: Curlee Method wreath-making with Bonnie Whitley, a step-by-step hands on class. Supplies included. $42 per person. RSVP by 5 pm May 9; absolutely no-walkins on the day of the class.
Held at West Rowan Farm, Home, and Garden, 11575 NC Highway 801, Mount Ulla.
Hablas Español (Do you speak Spanish) — 6:30-8 p.m. Wednesdays: Free Spanish language lessons in an informal and conversational setting. Mean Mug Coffee Co., 1024 S. Fulton St, 704-754-4615.
Mind Aerobics art class — 2-4 p.m. Mondays: Introduction to drawing, pastels, sculpture. Rufty-Holmes Center, 1120 S. MLK Jr. Ave. $10/2 hr. session. Beginner and advanced adult. Sign up at 704 216-7714. www.RFree online courses through RPL — Gale Courses: high-quality, noncredit online courses free with your library card. www.rowanpubliclibrary.org or call 704-216-8243.

Speakers & forums

Cindy Fink at Salisbury AARP — 1 p.m. May 3: Cindy Fink, Director of Rowan Meals on Wheels, on “Senior Safety.” Refreshments follow. Rufty-Holmes Sr Center, 1120 S. MLK Ave. 704 -216-7714.
Dr. Jordan Peterson: 12 Rules For Life Tour An Antidote To Chaos — 7:30 p.m. June 10: Professor, clinical psychologist, bestselling author Dr. Jordan Peterson: 12 Rules for Life Tour An Antidote to Chaos at Ovens Auditorium. Tickets $35-$100 at Ticketmaster.com, or 800-745-3000.
S.N.A.G (Salisbury Neighborhood Action Group) — 10 a.m. First Wednesdays at the Salisbury Police Department, 130 E. Liberty St, 704-638-5333.
Bright Ideas — 6:30-7:30 p.m. Thursdays: Networking at 10Thread, 1024 S. Fulton St

Home & Garden

Salisbury Farmer’s Market — 8 a.m.-noon. Saturdays, 520 S. Main St. www.salisburyfarmersmarket.com/
Lexington Farmers Market — Opening day, May 5, 8 am-1 pm, The Old Depot, 129 S. Railroad Street, Lexington,www.lexingtonfarmersmarketnc.com or 336-287-6017

Film

Movie of the Month at Rufty-Holmes Senior Center — 1120 S. Martin Luther King Jr. Ave. Call 704-216-7714 for details.
Free movies at Rowan Public Library East— Popcorn and lemonade, 110 Broad St, Rockwell, 704-216-7842, www.rowanpubliclibrary.org
Ramble through Rowan film series — 10-11 am Tuesdays, May 8-June 19: Historically explore and discuss Rowan County from colonial times to present day. Presented by Rowan Public Library’s Gretchen Witt.
1. Lot 19 Becomes the Rowan Public Library
2. The Nay-Sayers
3. A Trip Along the Great Wagon Road
4. The Struggle for Liberty: 1754-1775
5. The Struggle for Liberty: Part II 1775-1791
6. Rowan’s Myths & Mysteries
7. Courage & Conflict Rowan in the Civil War
Free. Rufty-Holmes Senior Center, 1120 S. Martin Luther King, Jr. Ave. Info at amber@ruftyholmes.org or 704-216-7714.

Art

Rail Walk Studios and Gallery reception for ‘Flowing 2: An Exhibit of Water Color Art’ — 5:30-7:30 pm Friday May 11: In the main gallery, 409-413 N Lee St. The show features work by participants in Marietta Smith’s workshop which was held in March. Free, open to the public Thursdays – Saturdays May 3-26. Rail Walk Studios & Gallery is home to studios of 8 artists whose art will also be on view. Free parking. Info: Marietta Smith, 704-431-8964 or mariettafsmith@gmail.com or www.railwalkgallery.com
Salisbury Business Center hosts art exhibition — ‘Into the Open’ Plein Air Carolina Art through May 25. Original works by local artists Carolyn Blackman, Barbara Garwood, Barbara Duffy, Sharon Forthofer, Phyllis Steimel, Beth Taft, Rebecca Little, Joyce Cavanagh- Wood, Doris Trexler. Exhibit free, open to the public Monday-Friday 8 am-5 pm. Salisbury Business Center, 301 S. Main St, www. salisburybusinesscenter.com
Waterworks hosts 35th Annual Student Exhibitions — Through May 26 • 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Free Celebrating Rowan County’s Young Artists in 4 rotating exhibits featuring 800+ works by youth grades K-12 in public, private, indep. & home schools. Waterworks Visual Arts Center, 123 East Liberty Street, Salisbury 704-636-1882 www.waterworks.org
Currently at Waterworks —• Flora and Fauna, The Seasons of Hurley Park: 30 years • The Nature of Nature: A Photographer’s Walk with R. Wayne Wrights • A Painterly Walk Through The Woods, Nancy Nieves. • Waterworks Visual Arts Center, 123 E. Liberty St, 704-636-1882, www.waterworks.org
Arts at the Mill — June 15-18: Three-day indoor fine arts festival in the historic Mill, 500 South Main Street, Mooresville. Artists will display and sell artwork. No admission fee.https://artsatthemill.com/
Fine Frame Gallery, 105 S. Main St — Featuring black and white photography by William Whitaker and paintings by Mark Stephenson. 704-647-0340, www.fineframegallery.com

Trips

Davie County Senior Services trip to NC Outer Banks — May 22-25. Ferry boat ride, Preservation Society Museum, Ocracoke ponies, British Cemetery, Ocracoke lighthouse, Cape Hatteras Lighthouse, Bodie Island Lighthouse, Wright Bros. Memorial, Jockey Ridge, replica of English ships that made the voyage to the new world in 1585, settlement site for 16th century settlers, American Indian Town, Roanoke Adventure Museum, Manteo lighthouse. Call Davie County Senior Services, 336-753-6230.
Steppin’ Out Social Club casino trip — June 8: Leaving old Salisbury Mall 7 p riday; returning 8am Saturday. Cost $40 with $20 returned upon arrival at casino. Seats are limited and selling now. Money due by May 15 and is nonrefundable. Contact any member to pay your money or call 704-232-5201.
New Zion Baptist Church Senior Group Trip — July 27-28: Overnight trip to one-of-a-kind Biblical history museum in LaGrange, Ga. For seniors age 55 and up. For more info call 704-633-9256 after 7 p.m.

Call for vendors

7th annual Gold Hill Gold Rush Days Art & Crafts Festival — Event date May 12: Artists, craft persons, service providers apply at www.goldhillnc.com. Space fee $30. All items should be hand-made. Applications subject to approval. Early registration recommended. Deadline May 5. Questions? email goldhillmerchants association@gmail.com
JCPrice American Legion Post 107 annual Memorial Week Celebration — Friday, May 25-Saturday, June 2: Community vendors who would like a spot on the Midway should contact Comrade Daniel Haddock by May 7 at 704-637-6231. Health Dept permits are due 15 days prior to May 25 for food vendors. Non-food vendors can get spots up to May 25.
Kannapolis Farmers Market — Thursdays 4-7 p.m. May-September: Farmers, crafters, bakers who offer fresh local produce, cheese, ice cream, honey, baked goods, spices, jewelry, soaps, candies, crafts, etc. Corner of Vance Ave and Dale Earnhardt Blvd. Contact Irene Sacks at isacks@kannapolisnc.gov or 704-920-4326.
The Spring Craft & Garden Faire — May 5: Youth United of Christ United Methodist Church in Salisbury host an indoor and outdoor show, 10 x 10 space $35. Contact cmeres123@gmail.com or 704-798-2046 for more information
Ebenezer Lutheran Vendors Day — 9 am-3 pm May 5: Rain or shine. Contact Judy Fitch at 704-788-774.

Auditions/call for performers

PPT’s Youth Audition Workshop — 9 am-1 pm. May 12: Students work on effective audition techniques for a musical, specifically geared towards PPT’s upcoming production of “High School Musical 2.” $40. Instructor Gwen Matthews. 25 spots available. Sign up at 704-633-5471. Norvell Theater, 135 E. Fisher St. www.PiedmontPlayers.com
PPT youth auditions for ‘High School Musical 2’ — 4:30 and 5:30 p.m. May 22-23: Those auditioning should look like they are high school age. By appointment only. 3rd floor of the Meroney Theater. Show dates: July 12-21. 704-633-5471, 213 S. Main St. www.PiedmontPlayers.com
Faith Idol competition 2018 — Faith Fourth of July announces new ways for performers to participate: performers in all age categories may compete as individuals, as duos, as small groups (no full bands). Three age categories: 12 and under; 13-18; 19 and above.Cash prizes. Go to faith4th.com to get an entry form.
PPT auditions for Tony Award-winning musical ‘Avenue Q’ — 7 p.m. May 29-30: Males and females 18+ years of age of all ethnic and racial backgrounds . Prepare 16 bars from a song in the style of the show. Bring sheet music; accompanist provided. Norvell Theater, 135 E. Fisher St, 704-633-5471. Show dates July 26-Aug 4. See available roles at PiedmontPlayers.com
Salisbury Swing Band— SSB seeks instrumentalists. Audition 7 p.m. Tuesday evenings. Info Jim Grazcyk 704-798-5840.
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/ artisans

Spring into Arts Festival videography/photography competition — New this year: Photographs and videos of Downtown Concord. No fee to enter, creativity encouraged. Sponsored by Market Street Studios. Open to amateurs and professionals. Entries will be uploaded for public voting. Top 5 featured and voted on at May 12 festival. www.concorddowntown.com/Events/SpringInto Arts Festival.
Rowan Arts & Ag — Be an exhibitor of handcrafted art or handmade items at Rowan Arts & Ag events in 2018 showcasing local farms and artisans. Sign up at www.RowanArtsandAg.com
Gold Hill Gold Rush Days Art & Crafts Festival — May 12: Artists, craft persons, service providers apply at www.goldhillnc.com. Space fee $30. All items should be hand-made. Applications subject to approval. Deadline May 5. Questions? email goldhillmerchants association@gmail.com
Downtown Salisbury Art Walk — 5-9 pm Friday, June 22: Showcase for local artists. No fee. Only hand-made artisan products. To participate, send details for consideration via http://www.downtownsalisburync.com/gallery-gallop-sign-form/.
2018 Downtown Hickory Art Crawls — Showdate Sept 20: Most disciplines accepted; art must be in good taste. No charge to participate. Apply to Barbara at blsinclair1@bellsouth.net or Connie at info@downtownhickory.com or call 828-322-1121. Deadline Aug 15.
Oktoberfest Juried Arts and Crafts — Downtown Hickory’s 33rd Annual Oktoberfest is Oct 12-14. Deadline Aug 1. Guidelines at www.hickoryoktoberfest.com or email info@downtownhickory.com

Call for volunteers

Liberty Hospice — For reading, music, life review, or placing a smile on a lonely face. Call Glenda at 336-596-5380. Liberty Commons, 4412 S. Main St.
Earth Day Jam ‘Dark Before Dawn’ — Noon-midnight April 28: Earth Day celebration and Happy Roots fundraiser held at 2100 7th St Ext. Email happyrootsinfo@gmail.com
Staff the CFA art gallery — 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. Call 704-647-0999 or email info@faithart.org
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