Night Life

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. Friday: Pregnancy Support Center fundraiser featuring Jacob Johnson; Sarah King and Eli Yacinthe opening • 7 p.m. Saturday: Timika Peterson. 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 — • 7-11 pm Friday Dec 7: Open Mic with host Shafiq. Sign up begins 6:30 SATURDAY Dec 8. 2018 – Mean Mug Karaoke 7 pm -10 pm . • Mean Mug Coffee Co. 1024 S. Fulton St, 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: Thursday 7:30-9:30 pm: Jon Linker • 8-10 pm Friday: Bryan Christopher and Kevin Cosgrove • 8-10 pm Saturday: Maurice Brines with Taplow • 6-8 pm Sunday: open mic hosted by Mama Tried • 7-9 pm Wednesday, Dec 12: East Rowan honors chorus performing and raising money for a trip to Carnegie Hall• 704-754-8379, www.morganridgerailwalk.com
Sunrise Cafe, 210 Old Amity Hill Road, Cleveland — 6:30 pm Friday: Darrell Connor and The Country Music Legends Band • 6:30-8 pm Saturday: Grass Strings • Tuesdays: Karaoke with Crystal • 5-8 p.m. Wednesdays: Acoustic only Bluegrass pick and eat jam. 704-402-3527. Behind the IGA store.

Music & more

FUMC FirstArts — • 8 pm Dec. 6: Greensboro-based professional choral ensemble Bel Canto Company under the direction of Dr. Welborn Young. $10. First United Methodist Church, 217 S Church St, www.fumcsalisbury.org
Fridays@First Advent Series at FUMC — • Noon Dec. 7: Organ recital by Dr. Joseph Causby of The Chapel of the Cross in Chapel Hill •Noon Dec. 14: Women’s Chorus from Charlotte’s Myers Park UMC. Free. First United Methodist Church, 217 S. Church St. 704-636-3121.
Vernaculars Concert — 7:30 p.m. Dec. 7-9: Catawba College, 2300 W Innes St, 800-228-2922, catawba.edu
Coming to Ovens Auditorium — • Swedish metal rock band Ghost, Dec. 2. Tickets $40-$75 • Derek Hough: Live! Tour, April 5, 2019. Tickets $50-$85 • Prices do not include service charges. Ticketmaster.com, 800-745-3000, Ticketmaster outlets. Foreigner live at Harrah’s Cherokee —March 23: See Ticketmaster.com or 1-800-745-3000. Harrah’s Cherokee Event Center, 777 Caasino Drive, Cherokee.

Theater

‘The Best Christmas Pageant Ever’ at Old Courthouse Theater — Nov. 29-Dec. 16: Hilarity ensues. Tickets available at 49 Spring St NW, 704-788-2405 or www.oldcourthousetheatre.org

PPT presents ‘A Christmas Story’ — Opens Dec. 7. All the elements from the beloved motion picture on stage. Norvell Theater, 135 E Fisher St., 704-633-5471 piedmontplayers.com
The Little Theatre of W-S — • An Old Salem Christmas Carol (Dec 7-22) • Shakespeare in Love (March 8-17) • Man of La Mancha (May 3-12) • Das Barbecü (June 21-30). 610 Coliseum Dr NW, 336-748-0857, www.TheLittleTheatreofWS.org

Wine & beer tastings

Salisbury Wine Shop — 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. Friday, Dec 7: France Part 2: The Wines of the Burgundy and Rhone Valley Regions with Alexis Mutter, Grapevine Distributing. $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. 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. Second Tuesdays: $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, www.meanmugcoffeeco.com
Debutante Pajama Holiday Social— 1-3 p.m. Dec. 8: For young ladies interested in the 68th Debutante Scholarship Ball program; pajamas encouraged. RSVP by Dec. 6 to 704-380-0158. Zeta Sigma Building, 1315 Short St, www.facebook.com
Repticon Charlotte Reptile & Exotic Animal Show — 10 a.m. Dec. 8-9: Cabarrus Arena & Events Center, 4551 Old Airport Road, Concord, repticon.com
Monthly Peace Circle — 6:30-7:30 p.m. Dec. 10: (second Mondays) Dialogue at Coffee Co., 1024 S. Fulton St, 704-754-4615, www.meanmugcoffeeco.com
Turkey Shoot at Kennedy Hall American Legion Post 106 — 1-3 p.m. Saturdays through Dec 15. Cconcessions available from auxiliary. Open to the public. 6250 NC Hwy 801 Salisbury, 704-278-2493.
Pray Rowan — 10–11 a.m Saturday Dec. 1: At East Rowan High School, 175 St Lukes Church Road. A gathering of all ages, denominations, and backgrounds in prayer. Contact prayrowan@gmail.com or 843-991-4142 or www.facebook.com/prrowan/
Cardinal Squares Square Dance Club — Dance every Tuesday, 7-9 p.m., 316 Lake Drive. Presidents Effie and Norman File 704-633-9555 or caller Marty Northrup 864-909-3950.
Send your barn quilt photo — West Rowan Farm, Home & Garden is seeking to document barn quilts in Rowan Coutny. If you have one or know where one is, post a photo of it to https://www.facebook.com

Comedy

George Lopez’s The Wall World Tour coming to Ovens Auditorium — Jan. 12, 2019: Ticketmaster.com, 800-745-3000, Coliseum box office, 2700 E. Independence Blvd. Tickets $59.50-$65.50 plus service charges. VIP Meet and Greet package also available.
It’s Not You, It’s Me -The Second City — Feb. 9: Heartbreak, missed connections and the mire of human relationships. Tickets start at $22 plus service charges. McGlohon Theater, College St., Charlotte. www.blumenthalarts.org or 704-372-1000.

Book signings

Lynna Clark open house and book signing at Attractions on Main — 10:30 am-5:30 pm Dec. 6: Books on hand for sale and free gift wrapping. 2130 S Main St.
Book events at South Main Book Company — • 6-8 pm Dec 6: Book Club Party; a little wine and book-ish talk plus discount • 6-8 pm Dec 7: The music of One Fret Over plus meet authors Michelle Stowe, Kate Forrest, Jess Moore • 6-7:30 p.m. Dec 14: Catawba College;s Dr Gary Freeze on Christmas traditions in the South. South Main Book Co., 110 S. Main St, 704-630-9788, southmainbookcompany.com

Blood drives

American Red Cross — 2-6 p.m. Dec 17: NHCS Davis Wing, North Hills Christian School, W. Innes St. www.redcrossblood.org
American Red Cross — 11 am-3:30 pm Dec 18: Hurley YMCA, Jake Alexander Blvd. www.redcrossblood.org
Community Blood Drive
1-4 p.m. Dec. 18: Team Automotive, 404 Jake Alexander Blvd South, , 704-972-3243 www.cbcc.us

Fundraisers

Llama Llama Pajama Party! — 1-2 pm Dec 15: Get your Llama Llama Pajamas on and come hang out with Mr. Robert of RPL. Stories, hot chocolate, plus we will be making a new pajama donation to Terrie Hess House. We ask for all size pajamas, through young adult sizes. South Main Book Co., 110 S. Main St, 704-630-9788, southmainbookcompany.com
Town of Granite Quarry Food Drive — Through December bring non-perishable foods for local shelters and food banks. All donations stay in this area. Also accepting blankets, toiletries, laundry supplies, socks, baby supplies, diapers, wipes, etc. Drop off site: Granite Quarry Town Hall, 143 N. Salisbury Ave, Granite Quarry. http://www.granitequarrync.gov/
Concert by Jacob Johnson benefits Pregnancy Support Center — 8 pm Dec 7: Opening act, local performer Sarah Claire King. Held at The Inn, 1012 Mooresville Hwy 150. Only Only 100 tickets available, see https://www.facebook .com/events/ 188877472046473 or 704-633-7695 or 704-213-1467.
Salisbury Pride Holiday Drag Show — 8:30 and 10 pm Dec 7: Hostesses Jamie Monroe and Cierra Desiree Nichole-Land, Deejay Bear Trax plus queens and kings. Cost: $10. The Fish Bowl, 127 E. Innes St. SalisburyPride.com.
Salisbury Symphony hosts Cocktail Cabaret with International Casino — Jan 12, 2019: Crystal Ballroom at Catawba College transformed into a casino plus door prizes and a chance to win a trip to a real high-end casino. $100 tickets, tax included, includes $2,000 in “play” money and two drink tickets. See www.salisburysymphony.org
14th annual WVAC Oyster Roast fundraiser — Jan. 26: Waterworks Visual Arts Center, 123 E. Liberty St. Tickets at waterworks.org
Center for Faith & the Arts presents ‘Meet Me in Paris’ —7 pm March 9: Gala and fundraiser with white tablecloths, jazz in the background, artists, poets. Info 704-738-3445 or info@faithart.org

Festivals

Carolina Woodstock Festival — Aug 16-18, 2019: 50th anniversary of Woodstock “Carolina-style” at the Rowan County Fairgrounds. Tribute bands plus local musicians, arts and craft vendors, food, onsite camping. Family-friendly for all ages. Tickets go on sale on Nov 23. Follow social media for discount codes. Learn more at www.CarolinaWood stockFestival.com

History

Annual Rowan History 13-week course— 7-8:30 Thursdays Feb 7-May 9, 2019: Offered by Historic Salisbury Foundation. Learn about Native Americans, early pioneers, Revolutionary War, Civil War, industrialization and more, right up to modern times. Book and registration information at https://www.historicsalisbury.org/ or 704-636-0103.

At Rufty-Holmes

Rufty-Holmes Senior Center, 1120 S. Martin Luther King Jr. Ave. 704-216-7715, www.ruftyholmes.org
Salisbury AARP — 1 p.m. Dec. 6. Share a holiday meal and elect 2019 officers. Member Charles Ramsey will display his art work. To play ‘Dirty Santa’ drop off a $7-10 gift to conference room coming in. Visitors welcome.

Classes

Painting, crafts, dance, language, health and more available. Call or visit for schedules and pricing.
• Hive, 126 E Innes St, 704-951-7418 hiveandco.com
• Mean Mug Coffee Co., 1024 S. Fulton St, 704-754-4615
• Pottery 101, 101 S. Main St., 704-209-1632, www.pottery-101.com
• Rowan Public Library, www.rowancountync.gov
• Rufty-Holmes Senior Center, 1120 S. Martin Luther King Jr. Ave., 704-216-7714
• SoFul Yoga and Wellness, 1024 S Fulton St., www.SoFulYoga.com or SoFulSalisbury Facebook
• Waterworks Visual Arts Center, 123 E. Liberty St, waterworks.org
• West Rowan Farm & Garden, 11575 NC Highway 801, M t Ulla 704-807-1877 or facebook

Speakers & forums

Zeta informational interest meeting — 7:20-9 pm Dec. 14: Free. RSVP to 704-380-0158 by Dec 11. Zeta Sigma Building, 1315 Short St. www.facebook.com
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.

Art

Art exhibit opening event at Salisbury Business Center — 5:30 -7:30 pm. Dec 7: Meet the Carolina Artists and see the new exhibit: “Now + There – The Art and Collective Thought of the Carolina Artists.” Wine, beer, light fare. Free, open to the public. 301 S. Main St., www. salisburybusinesscenter.com
The Threads of Time exhibit — Through February.Free admission. 123 E. Liberty St, waterworks.org
Rail Walk Studios & Gal Thursday -Saturday 11-4, 409 N Lee St. www.railwalkgallery.com or 704-469-2781

Trips

Community Travelers bus trip to Christmas Town USA — Dec 15: For details and reservations contact Brenda Cowan 704-431-3974 for d etails. or Cathy Alexander 704-433-5609.
Salt and Pepper Ramblers — • July 21-28, 2019 Irish Adventure: approx. cost including airfare $3250; $250 upon signing and balance Jan. 30 • 6 days-May 13-18, 2019 Branson, Mo., 5 breakfasts, 5 meals (1 at Mel’s Hard Luck Diner; 1 buffet at Brook Shaw’s Old Country Store), lunch at Lambert’s Cafe, 5 Branson shows. $150 deposit upon registering, final payment due Feb. 28 $450. Call Cheryl Kluttz 704-633-3484.

Call for vendors

Carolina Woodstock Festival – Arts & Crafts — Aug 16-18, 2019: A “Carolina-style” tribute to the 50th anniversary. Rowan County Fairgrounds. All items must be handmade originals. No downline or multi-level marketing vendors. 10×10) space $150, 10×20 double space $225. Some non-profit space available $100. Register at www.Carolina WoodstockFestival.com
Carolina Woodstock Festival – Food — Aug 16-18, 2019: $275. Register at www.CarolinaWoodstock Festival. com

Auditions/call for performers

PPT to present ‘Lunch At The Piccadilly’ — Auditions 7 pm Dec. 11-12: Open auditions. Meroney Theatre, 3rd floor, 213 S Main St. Prepare 16-bars of a song, bring sheet music. Accompanist will be provided. Plus cold readings from the script. Performances dates:Jan 31-Feb 9. www.piedmontplayers.com or 704-633-5471.
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

2019 Spring into Arts Festival — May 11: Accepting applications for 2019 festival in Downtown Concord for jewelry, ceramics, wood, painting, photography, glass, textiles. Early-bird deadline Jan. 31 with a $65 application fee. After January 31, the application fee is $85.www.concorddowntown.com or 704-784-4208.

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.
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