Night Life

DJs Restaurant, 1502 W. Innes St —• 7:30 pm Monday, Musical Bingo • 8 pm Tuesday, General Trivia • 9 pm Wednesday, Karaoke • 9 pm Friday Deejay T-Nice • 704-638-9647, http://djsrestaurant.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: Jeff Martinez • 8-10 pm Friday:Mitch Hayes • 8-10 pm Saturday: Josh Tener • 6-8 pm Sunday: open mic hosted by Mama Tried • 704-754-8379, www.morganridgerailwalk.com
Sunrise Cafe, 210 Old Amity Hill Road, Cleveland — 6:30 pm Saturday: Jeff, Michael and the N.h.c.b. • Tuesdays: Karaoke with Crystal • 5-8 p.m. Wednesdays: Acoustic only Bluegrass pick and eat jam. 704-402-3527. Behind the IGA store.
Grievous Gallery, 111 W Bank St — Doors 7:30, show 8 pm: Metal concert “Breaking in Grievous” with Reign of Oppression, Something Clever, Chaos Ensues, October and acts by Stray Cat Sideshow. Tickets $10 at door or advance VIP packages with merch available • 8-10 p.m. Tuesdays: Not So Open Mic. Showcase your weird talent, voice, juggling, dancing, magic, whatever you do. Grievous Gallery, 111 W Bank St., 980-330-1278, www.facebook.com • 8-11 p.m. Feb. 16: 80’s Prom. Tickets and info at grievous-gallery.ticketleap.com

Music & more

LSt presents Classic Country Concert — 7:30 pm Feb. 1: Featuring Salisbury’s own Graham Carlton, Tripp Edwards, Mary Gillespie, Carol Harris, Matthew Weaver. $22.90. Lee Street theatre, 329 N Lee St, 704-310-5507, www.leestreet.org
DaBaby Next to Blow concert — 8 pm Feb. 1: Rowan County Fair, 1560 Julian Road. Tickets at www.eventbrite.com
Concert of Joy, Storytelling, & Jazz — 7 pm Feb. 2: With the Calvin Edwards Trio, honoring the life and legacy of Eleanor Qadirah. St. John’s Lutheran Church Faith Center, stjohns-salisbury.org
Tom Eure plays the Shady Grove Concert Concert Series — 6-9 p.m. Feb 16: $20. 7480 Lexford Ct., Concord www.brownpapertickets.com
The Modern Gentlemen — 4 and 8 p.m. Feb. 16: The Modern Gentlemen. Tickets $45. The voices of the Franki Valli show crooning the great songs from the ‘60s, ‘70s and ‘80s. Davis Theatre, 65 Union Street South, Concord cabarrusartscouncil.org
Salisbury Symphony presents ‘A Night at the Met’ — Feb. 23: Salisbury Symphony Orchestra, 2300 W Innes St, www.salisburysymphony.org
Friends of RPL Concert Series: Kevin Williams & Dulci Ellenberger— 7 p.m. Feb. 26: Free. Rowan Public Library, 201 W Fisher St., www.rowanpubliclibrary.org
Jim Avett at the Davis — 7:30 p.m. March 1: Tickets $20. Davis Theatre, 65 Union Street South, Concord cabarrusartscouncil.org
Casting Crowns in concert — • 7 p.m. March 2: Tickets $30. The Cabarrus Arena and Events Center, 4751 Highway 49 North, Concord, 704-920-3976, www.cabarrusarena.com
Second performance added to Harry Potter Film Concert Series — 2 pm March 9: Charlotte Symphony Orchestra performs John Williams’ music from Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets. Also 8 pm March 8. Tickets at Ticketmaster.com or box office at 2700 E. Independence Blvd. or 800-745-3000.
Coming to Ovens Auditorium —• Derek Hough: Live! Tour, April 5 . 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 Casino Drive, Cherokee.

Theater

PPT presents ‘Lunch At The Piccadilly’ — Jan. 31-Feb. 9: New musical comedy by Clyde Edgerton and Mike Craver. Meroney Theater, 213 South Main St, 704-633-5471, piedmontplayers.com
Lexington Live’s debut production — Feb. 8-10: 7:30 p.m. Friday-Saturday and 2:30 p.m. Sunday: “The 25th Annual Putnum County Spelling Bee.” Edward C. Smith Civic Center, Lexington. smithciviccenter.org or 336-249-7875
Catawba College Blue Masque Theatre — • ‘The (curious case of the) Watson Intelligence’ 7:30 p.m. Feb. 12-16, Florence Busby Corriher Theatre. • Tickets $15 adults, $10 non-Catawba students and senior adults. edu/theatretix or 704-637-4481.
PPT Youth to perform ‘Hamlet’ — March 1-2, 8-9: One of Shakespeare’s most influential and powerful plays. The Norvell Theater, 135 E Fisher St., 704-633-5471 piedmontplayers.com
The Little Theatre of W-S — • March 8-17: Shakespeare in Love. 610 Coliseum Dr NW, 336-748-0857, www.TheLittleTheatreofWS.org

Wine & beer tastings

Salisbury Wine Shop — 5:30-7:30 p.m. Friday, Feb 1: Super Cabs for the Super Bowl with Andrew Alley, 17th Street Distributing, featuring Super Cabernet Sauvignon wines at Super prices to enjoy while watching the Super Bowl. $5/person • 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb 5: Guardian Cellars Wine Dinner with Owner/Winemaker Jerry Reiner of Washington State. $30/person. Prepaid reservations. 106 S. Main St, 704-636-5151, sws@salisburywineshop.com
Wine About Winter — 5-9 p.m Feb. 1: Downtown Salisbury’s annual wine tasting event. Tickets include souvenir wine glass, wrist band, tasting pass. Ticket holders visit participating shops and restaurants to sip and sample a variety of 20+ wines from around Rowan County and beyond. See https://www.visitsalisburync.com/event/wine-about-winter/5505/
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
Old Stone Winery — 704-279-0930, 6245 US Hwy. 52. www.oldstonewines.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/
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

49 Days of Gratitude

Gratitude Parade in Spencer — 10 a.m. Feb. 9: Parade followed by 11 am Grand Opening event featuring special guest Beth Troutman, Emmy Award-winning keynote speaker. The NC Transportation Museum’s Gratitude Train Exhibit will open for a 49-day run. See the North Carolina Merci Train car and actual gifts given by the French people, learn about the Gratitude Train that inspired the Merci Train, and much more. Transportation Museum, 1 Samuel Spencer Blvd, Spencer, www.nctrans.org
‘Rise Above’ traveling exhibit: CAF Red Tail Squadron — Feb. 27-March 3: Tuskegee Airmen Exhibit, a mobile movie theater that tours the country year round to educate and inspire people of all ages with the history and lessons of the Tuskegee Airmen. Special train rides will be offered Feb. 27-March 1. Details at NC Transportation Museum, 1 Samuel Spencer Blvd, Spencer, www.nctrans.org
Center for Fatih & the Arts Living in Gratitude series — second sundays 3-4:30 p.m. Feb 10: Monthly discussion on the art of living in gratitude, recognizing the 70th anniversary of the arrival of the NC Merci boxcar from France. Free; donations welcome. CFA Center for Faith and the Arts, 207 W. Harrison St, behind Haven Lutheran Church. 704-647-0999, www.faithart.org
• Feb 10 – Attend to the Heart
See RPL listings for for more gratitude events

This & That

Pray Rowan — 10–11 a.m Saturday Feb. 2: At Sacred Heart School gym. A gathering of all ages, denominations, and backgrounds in prayer. Contact prayrowan@gmail.com or 843-991-4142 or www.facebook.com/prayrowan/
Astronomical Society of Rowan County monthly meeting — 7:30 p.m Saturday, Feb. 2: Program: Jack Howard on the planet Mars, held in the presentation will be held in the planetarium of Horizons Unlimited, 1636 Parkview Circle. Info: Ralph Deal 704-855-1591 or Barbara Barrier 704-664-6939 or www.astrowan.org
Annual Salisbury Father Daughter Dance — 6-9 p.m. Feb 2: Food, games, photos, door prizes. $10 per ticket. Tickets MUST be purchased in advance at any Salisbury recreation facility. Held at Civic Center, 315 S. Martin Luther King Jr. Ave.
Annual Kannapolis Daddy/Daughter Dance — 6 p.m. Feb. 9: Laureate Center in Kannapolis City Hall. $40 per couple includes refreshments, crafts, activities, dancing, entertainment, 5×7 photo keepsake. Tickets must be purchased in advance at 704-920-4343 or visit kannapolisnc.gov
Livingstone College’s inaugural Soul Food Sunday Celebration Top Chef Competition — 1:40 -4 p.m. Feb. 3: In honor of Livingstone College’s 140 years, the School of Culinary Arts and Hospitality Mgmt, 530 Jake Alexander Blvd South, will award four scholarships; one for the winner of each category for themselves or a designee. Learn more at Livingstone.edu
Wine & Dine Valentine’s Train — Feb. 9-10: At the NC Transportation Museum, 1 Samuel Spencer Blvd, Spencer, reservations at www.nctrans.org
Annual Night at the Museums — Feb 16: Rowan Museum and NC Museum of Dolls, Toys & Miniatures. Details and reservations at www.ncmdtm.com/ or www.rowanmuseum.org
‘Tea and Jive like it’s 1945’ — 1-3 pm Feb 16: American Girl’s Molly event at the Spencer Woman’ Club, 100 Third St. Spencer. $15 per adult/$10 per junior. Door prizes, snacks, programs, souvenirs, museum tour, drawing for original AG dolls. Presented by Cheryl Phillips. Hosted by NC Museum of Dolls, Toys & Miniatures, 108 Fourth St, 1 block from Woman’s Club. RSVP by Feb 12 to 704- 762-9359, www.ncmdtm.com/
Mid-Carolinas Model car Swap Meet — Feb 16, 9 a.m. until: Salisbury Civic Center, 315 MLK Ave. Admission $5, under age 10 free. 62 tables of plastic models, die-casts and more. Not a contest. No alcohol.Presented by Mid-Carolinas Modelers of Salisbury. Info Allen Hilton, 704-213-3979 or Civic Center 704-638-5275.
Boy Scouts of America Rail Camp — Feb. 22-24: This, the largest event of its type in the nation, includes three days and two nights with Boy Scouts camping on the NC Transportation Museum grounds, earning merit badges, and more. Call 704-636-2889 ext. 258, for registration information and event details.
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

 

Blood drives

Download the free American Red Cross Blood Donor App, visit RedCrossBlood.org or call 800-RED CROSS (800-733-2767).
Feb 4 • Noon-4:30 pm
American Red Cross, E.H. Dole Chapter, 1930 Jake Alexander Blvd West
Feb 10 • 12:30-5 pm
Calvary Baptist Tabernacle, 3760 Stokes Ferry Road
Feb 10 • 1-6 pm
St. Matthews Lutheran Church, 9275 Bringle Ferry Road
Feb 13 • 9 am-1:30 pm
RCCC North Campus, 1333 Jake Alexander Blvd.
Feb 15 • 7:45 am – 12:15 pm
North Rowan High School
300 N. Whitehead Ave, Spencer
Feb 17 • 1-5:30 pm
Mt. Moriah Lutheran Church, 750 Mt. Moriah Church Road, China Grove,
Feb 23 • 8 am-12:30 pm
Trading Ford Baptist Church, 3600 Long Ferry Road
Feb 25 • 2-6:30 pm
Sacred Heart Catholic School, 385 Lumen Christi Lane
March 4 • Noon-4:30 pm
American Red Cross, E.H. Dole Chapter, 1930 Jake Alexander Blvd West
March 11 • 9 am-1:30 pm
Novant Health Rowan Medical Center, 612 Mocksville Ave.

Fundraisers

Appraiser Michael Hansen at St Lukes Episcopal Church — Noon-3 pm Friday Feb 1: Open to the public. Hear an oral appraisal of family treasurers or collectibles. $5 per item. No jewelry or large furniture please. 131 W Council St. Proceeds will go to a specific project at St. Luke’s and to the N.C. Museum of Dolls, Toys and Miniatures located in Spencer. 704-762-9359, www.ncmdtm.com
26th Annual Four Seasons Dinner Theater — 6 pm Feb. 9: Held at the Salisbury Civic Center. Sponsored by Southern City Church, hosting good food and entertainment. Tickets $20 at 704-870-8531; leave a message.
Scottssing presents The Wisecarvers and Tony Corner — 6:30 pm Feb 23: Concert at Gold Hill First Baptist Churc. Love offering benefits the search for the cure of Cystic Fibrosis. Learn more at www.scottssing.com or call 704-239-6134.
BBQ chicken dinner benefits Cases For A Cause — 5-8 p.m. Feb. 23: Salem Lutheran Church, 5080 Sherrills Ford Road, www.eventbrite.com
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
Semi-annual BBQ at The Arbor UMC — March 2 from 10-7 or until sold out: Pit cooked BBQ and chicken dinners. BBQ also by the pound and whole chickens. Home-made desserts. Eat in or carry out. 5545 Woodleaf Road.
10th annual Bloom gala — 6:30pm March 30: Salisbury Academy’s fundraiser at the NC Transportation Museum. Cocktails, dinner, live auction, music, dancing. Purchase tickets at tbaird@salisburyacademy.org.

History

KHA Kannapolis History Associates presents Bill Hallman on the historic 1767 Phifer Graveyard — 7 p.m. Monday Feb 4: Martin Phifer established the Graveyard as a burying place for family members and neighbors. A. L. Brown High School social room, 415 E. First St, Kannapolis. Phil Goodman, 704-796-0803.
Annual Rowan History 13-week course— 7-8:30 Thursdays Feb 7-May 9 : 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.
Rise Above: America’s Tribute to the Tuskegee Airmen— Feb. 27-Mar. 1: At the NC Transportation Museum, 1 Samuel Spencer Boulevard, Spencer 704-636-2889, www.nctrans.org
Victorian Hall House tours open March 2 — 1-4 p.m. Saturdays-Sundays. Dr. Josephus Hall House, 226 S. Jackson St, 704-636-0103, www.historicsalisbury.org/tours/hall-house-tours

At The YMCA

J.F. Hurley Family YMCA, 828 W. Jake Alexander Blvd. Events listed are open to the public. Sign up at 704-636-0111 or www.rowanymca.org
Grief support, Wednesdays 9:30 am, tteichroew@gmail.com
Downton Abbey Series, 1:30 pm. Fridays
Downsizing, Smart Changes, 1:30 pm Feb 12: Free but sign up
“Not Just a Sweetheart Party” by Home Instead, 1:30 pm Feb 14: Free but sign up
Lunch & Learn, Noon Feb 27: Covered dish. Balance & Dizziness by Novant. Sign Up
Pat Cohen Singing the Blues, March 6 1:30 pm
Health Care Power of Attorney, 1:30 pm March 12
Spring Fling Craft Fair, 8 am-2 pm. March 20. Vendors welcome to sign up
Trips
• 7 pm Feb 6: PPT play “Lunch At Piccadilly,” call for details
• Southern Spring Show — 9 am March 1: leave for Charlotte

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. Feb 7: Dr. Jessie Reynolds from Accelerate Therapy & Performance on Balance & Dizziness; art display by member Charles Ramsey; refreshments; gift basket items accepted for shut-ins.
Trip — NC Music Hall of Fame & Motorsport Museum, Feb. 19, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. $10. Guided tour of the Music Hall of Fame and self-guided tour of Motorsport Museum. Lunch on your own at Restaurant 46. Rufty-Holmes Senior Center, 1120 S. Martin Luther King Jr. Ave., Salisbury 704-216-7714

At RPL

Rowan Public Library programs are free and open to the public. www.rowanpubliclibrary.org
• HQ, 201 W Fisher St., 704-216-8228
• East, 110 Broad St., Rockwell, 704-216-7838
• South, 920 Kimball Road, China Grove, 704-216-7727
Rowan Public Library Book Sale (HQ) — Feb. 4-5: Regular hours.
Classic Cinema Series: Seven Brides for Seven Brothers (East) — 2 pm Feb 15: 1942 film Seven Brides for Seven Brothers (G, 105 min.).
49 Days program: Heroes of the Underground Railroad (HQ) — 6:30 p.m. Feb. 20-21: Performance by Bright Star Traveling Theatre. Explores the lives and work of notable abolitionists and slaves from America’s Underground Railroad. Best suited for ages 8 to adult.
49 Days program: Anchors Aweigh film (East) — 10 am Feb 23: 1945 Anchors Aweigh (not rated, 140 min.).
49 Days program: Casablanca (South) — 1 pm Feb 23: 1942 film Casablanca (PG, 122 min.).
49 Days program: Gratitude Journaling (HQ) — 6-7 pm Feb 25: Free. Bring a blank notebook and learn the basics of how to start your own gratitude journal. Sign up at 704-216-8248 or info@rowancountync.gov

Comedy

It’s Not You, It’s Me -The Second City — Feb. 9: Heartbreak, missed connections, the mire of human relationships. Tickets start at $22 plus charges. McGlohon Theater, Charlotte. www.blumenthalarts.org or 704-372-1000.
Jeanne Robertson’s Rocking Chair Tour — July 20: At 75 years young, Jeanne Robertson, former Miss North Carolina, returns to Charlotte. VIP Dinner Experience available. Tickets start at $24.50 plus charges. Knight Theater, Charlotte. www.blumenthalarts.org or 704-372-1000.

Festivals

Carolina Woodstock Festival — Aug 16-18 : 50th anniversary of Woodstock at Rowan County Fairgrounds. Tribute bands, local musiciaans, arts and craft vendors, food, onsite camping. Family-friendly. Follow social media for discount codes. Learn more at www.CarolinaWood stockFestival.com

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
• 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
St. John’s Lutheran Senior Academy — 9:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Tuesdays: For 60+ adults desiring bible study and continuing education. Features history post WWII and local Gratitude Train Celebration. St. John’s Lutheran Church, 200 W. Innes St., 704-636-3431 stjohns-salisbury.org
Saturday: Yoga 101 Beginner Mini-Workshop — 2-3:30 pm Feb 2: Basic poses, proper alignment, yogic breathing, gentle stretches, simple traditional yoga poses. Certified instructor Gail Poulton. $20. Info and registration at 704-754-2961 or www.SoFulYoga.com/events-workshops. SoFul Yoga and Wellness, 1024 S Fulton St., enter from Ridge Ave.
Rail Walk Studios & Gallery offers watercolor workshop — 9:30 am-4 pm Feb 12-13: “Painting Dramatic Skies in Watercolor” led by Marietta Smith. For painters with at least some experience in using watercolor. $125. 409-413 N Lee St. Register at 704-431-8964 or mariettafsmith@gmail.com.
Waterworks Visual Arts Center — Register now for these art classes at www.waterworks.org/education/classesandworkshops.html
• Fundamentals of Drawing with Ray Moose; three Thursdays starting Feb. 14. 6:30-9 pm.
• Color Theory with Phyllis Steimel; six Tuesdays starting March 5. 6:30-9 pm. $150/$120 members.
• Toddler Time: Arctic Igloos with Miss Debbie, Saturday, Feb. 23, 10-11 am
123 E. Liberty St, 704-636-1882 or www.waterworks.org
New Beginners Line Dance — Noon Thursdays Beginning Feb. 21 at Rufty-Holmes Senior Center, $4 per class . Taught by Cheryl Kluttz. Register at Rufty-Holmes, 704-216-7714
Male China Doll Workshop — 10 am-4 pm Feb 23: $75. Workshop includes door prizes, lunch, museum tour. Led by award-winning doll artist Kristine Fisher. RSVP by Feb 10 to NC Museum of Dolls, Toys & Miniatures, 108 4th St., Spencer, 704-762-9359, www.ncmdtm.com/
Guitar Classes at R-H — 6-8 week classes Monday afternoons. $40 plus $10 workbook. Bring your own guitar. Call Rufty-Holmes at 704-216-7714 or Bob at 704-640-0279. Rufty-Holmes Senior Center, 1120 S. Martin Luther King Jr Ave.
Free online courses through RPL — Gale Courses: high-quality, noncredit online courses free with your library card. www.rowanpubliclibrary.org or call 704-216-8243
Mind Aerobics art class — 2-4 p.m. Mondays: Intro 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.RobertTothSculptor.com

Speakers & forums

Avoiding Fraud and Scams — 2-3 p.m. Feb 3: Free information session on how to be safe online with your smartphone or PC. Fellowship building at Mount Olivet UMC, 301 Mt. Olivet Road, Concord, 704-782-8846, www.mtochurch.com
Catawba hosts community reading of ‘Much Ado About Nothing’ — 7 p.m. Tuesdays Feb 5, 12, 19, 26 and March 5 and 12: Weekly community readings, second floor Rendleman Conference Room, Catawba’s Hedrick Administration Building. Led by retired Shakespeare professor Dr. Bethany Sinnott. Info: bethanysinnott@hotmail.com or 704-637-0136.
26th Annual Black History Breakfast — 9-10:30 a.m. Feb. 8: $7. Magic of Motown & influence of music culture. Fran Walker and band performs live. RSVP to Rufty-Holmes Senior Center, 1120 S. Martin Luther King Jr. Ave., 704-216-7714.
The Rowan IDEA Center Workshop ‘Business Model Canvas’ ­— 6:30-8:30 p.m. Feb. 12: Rowan Idea Center, 1935 Jake Alexander Blvd W, Suite B. business.rowanchamber.com
Vet Girls Rock Meet and Greet — 4-7:30 pm Feb 20: Active Veterans With Answers meet and greet for women veterans. Thelma’s Down Home Cooking 1935 Jake Alexander Blvd, W. 704-859-1059 or pneely@activevets withanswers.org or activeveterans withanswers.org
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.

Film

21st RiverRun International Film Festival to take place in April — April 4-14: Featuring approximately 160 screenings in Winston-Salem and Greensboro. RiverRun is an Academy Award-qualifying festival in two categories: Documentary Short and Animated Short. The 2019 lineup will be announced March 12 at riverrunfilm.com

Art

Carolina Artists Guild — 6:30 p.m.Feb 21: Cheap Joe’s Art Stuff demonstrating Golden Mediums. Visitors welcome. Rufty Holmes Center, 1120 S. Martin Luther King Jr. Ave. www.thecarolinaartists. org
Rail Walk Studios & Gallery presents Winter Group Exhibit — On view through March 30: Works of art by the artists of Rail Walk Studios and Gallery. Viewing of exhibit and artists’ studios free and open to the public. Thursdays-Saturdays 11 am-4 pm. 409-13 N Lee St. Free parking. www.railwalkgallery.com 704-469-2781or info@railwalkgallery.com
Art exhibit and opening reception at Salisbury Business Center — E xhibit Feb 1-April 26 • Reception 6-8 pm Friday, Feb. 15: ‘Through the Eyes of the City’ featuring photography and digital art by local artist Duane DuVall; live acoustic music by Mama Tried. Free, open to the public during business hours. 301 S. Main St., www. salisburybusinesscenter.com
New WVAC exhibition and opening reception — ‘Unity Through Art’ opens Feb 9 • Opening reception and Artists Talk, 6-8 pm. Feb. 15 • Live music, light refreshments, beer, wine. Free, open to the public • Also, final days for Threads of Time exhibit through Feb 2: Featuring Stephanie J. Woods, Barry L. Moore, Elaine Fleck. • Waterworks Visual Arts Center, Monday-Friday, 10 am-5 pm and Saturday, 10 am-2 pm. Free admission. 123 E. Liberty St, waterworks.org

Trips

Community Travelers Gaffney shopping trip — Feb 23: Shopping trip to the Gaffney SC outlets and Hamricks. Cost $33. Contact Brenda 704-431-3974 or Cathy 704-433-5609 to reserve a seat.
Steppin’ Out Social Club trip to Harrah’s Cherokee Casino — March 8: Leave old Belk’s parking lot 7 pm Friday; return 8 am Saturday. $40 (non refundable) with $20 returned upon arrival at casino. Valid ID required. Call 704-232-5201 to pay. Community Salt and Pepper Ramblers — • July 21-28 Irish Adventure: approx. cost including airfare $3250; $250 upon signing and balance Jan. 30 • 6 days May 13-18 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.

Auditions/call for performers

‘Way Off Broadway’ — Salisbury-Rowan Choral Society’s Spring concert is “Way Off Broadway.” New singers contact director Hunter Safrit at hsafrit@gmail.com to schedule voice placement session Tuesday, Feb 5. Former members plus new singers come to first rehearsal/potluck at 6 pm on Tuesday, Feb 12. Coburn Memorial UMC, 901 S. Church St. Bring a dish to share and your significant other. Following fellowship, members may audition for a solo . Concert is scheduled for Mother’s Day weekend, May 10 and 12. For questions, call 704-796-9683.
Little Theatre of Winston-Salem auditions for ‘Man of La Mancha’ — 2 pm Feb 16 and 6:30 pm. Feb 17: One of the most enduring works in musical theatre history. Roles available for 20-25 men and women. No appointment necessary. 419 N. Spruce St, Winston-Salem. Performance dates May 3-12. www.LTofWS.org
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 vendors

Gold Rush Days Art & Craft Festival — Festival date May 11, deadline May 7: Gold Hill Merchants’ Association invites artists, craft persons, service providers to participate. Space fee is $30. All items should be hand-made, applications are subject to approval. Apply at www.goldhillnc.com; submit questions to goldhill merchantsassociation @gmail.com
Fairground Flea Market — Rowan County Fairgrounds March 9-10: Inside (heat and air) spots 10×20 $50, Outside 20×20 $25. For more information call Randall Barger 704-640-2326 to reserve your spots.
Kannapolis’ 38th Jiggy with the Piggy — May 3-4: Registration is now open for vendors. Limit 20 vendors per category: arts and crafts, food, and commercial. On-line registration is required at kannapolisnc.gov/JiggyWithThePiggy.
Carolina Woodstock Festival – Arts & Crafts — Aug 16-18: Carolina-style tribute to the 50th anniversary. Rowan County Fairgrounds. All items must be handmade originals. No downline or multi-level marketing. Register at www.Carolina WoodstockFestival.com
Carolina Woodstock Festival – Food — Aug 16-18: $275. Register at www.CarolinaWoodstock Festival. com

 

Call for artists/ artisans

Gold Rush Days Art & Craft Festival — Festival date May 11, deadline May 7: Gold Hill Merchants’ Association invites artists, craft persons, service providers to participate. Space fee is $30. All items should be hand-made, applications are subject to approval. Apply at www.goldhillnc.com; submit questions to goldhill merchantsassociation @gmail.com
Early deadline today: 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 Jan 31, the application fee is $85.www.concorddowntown.com or 704-784-4208.

Call for volunteers

Be a docent at the Historic Hall House — Email office@historicsalisbury.org or call 704-636-0103 to learnmore.
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.
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