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 No music until Spring
Grievous Gallery, 111 W Bank St — • 8-10 p.m. Tuesdays: Not So Open Mic. Showcase your weird talent. Grievous Gallery, 111 W Bank St., 980-330-1278, www.grievousgallery.com
The Inn, 1012 Mooresville Hwy 150 — Saving Darkness and Relentless Flood this Saturday at 8pm. • Contemporary Christian music venue. Musicians invited to jam or schedule their group to perform. 704-213-1467.
Mean Mug Coffee Co., 110 N Main St. — 7-11 pm Friday: PaddyPalooza St. Patrick’s Jam with hosts Old Rockers. Sign up begins at 6:30 • 6-8 pm Sunday: HotSpot Sunday concert with David House • 6:30-8 pm Wednesdays : Hablas Español? Spanish language lessons • Mug Shots Game Night , 6-9 pm Thursdays: weekly game night, bring yours or use one of ours • 110 N. Main St. 704-754-4615, www.meanmugcoffeeco.com
E.H. Montgomery General Store — 7-9 p.m. Fridays: Open acoustic Bluegrass jam. Gold Hill, 704-267-9439, www.themontgomerystore.com
Morgan Ridge Railwalk, 421 N. Lee St — Live music • 704-754-8379, www.morganridgerailwalk.com
Sgt Pepper’s, 121 E. Innes St. — • 9-11 pm Friday: Junkyard Violets, Maegan Severt and Iain Rocco, bare bones post-apocalyptic feral folk • 6-9 pm Saturday: Pop-up Artist Boutique with a ll local artists plus Seth Grigg performing 8 pm • 1-4:30 pm Sunday: St Patrick’s Shingdig Funday Open Jam, plus Celtic tunes 4:30-7 pm • Behind the Italian Grille, entrance is in the rear. See www.facebook.com/santossgtpeppers/ for hours.
Sunrise Cafe, 210 Old Amity Hill Road, Cleveland — 6:30 pm Friday: Redeeming Bluegrass • 6:30 pm Saturday: Grass Fields • 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

Lenten lunch hour Music & Meditation — 12:15-12:45 pm: Mondays, March 18, and 25 • March 18: Sacha Witt, trombone • March 25: Rosemary Kinard, flute and Rob Durocher, piano. St. John’s Chapel, 200 West Innes St.
We Banjo 3 at the Davis — 7:30 p.m. March 14: $35. Davis Theatre, 65 Union Street South, Concord , cabarrusartscouncil.org
Catawba College Winter Wind Ensemble Concert — 7 pm March 19: Keppel Auditorium. Free, open to the public. www. catawba.edu
Maybe April — 7:30 p.m. March 22: Americana indie folk trio based in Nashville. Lee Street theatre, 329 N Lee St, 704-310-5507, Leestreet.org
‘Pure and Noble Spirit’ with the Salisbury Symphony Orchestra — 7:30 p.m. March 23: $10-$24. Includes pieces by Mozart, Mendelssohn and Prokofiev with pianist Solomon Eichner. Keppel Auditorium, Catawba College Campus, 2300 West Innes St., 704-216-1513 www.salisburysymphony.org
Music at the Vineyard — 6-9 p.m. March 23: Cauble Creek Vineyard, 700 Cauble Farm Road, www.caublecreekvineyard.com
Piedmont Primetime Community Band Spring Concert — 4 pm March 24: “Land of the Free…Because of the Brave.” Veterans and active military members of all armed forces will be recognized as special guests. The band features 50 volunteer musicians from the Piedmont region. Directed by Jason Partridge. Held at Kannapolis Middle School auditorium. Free; donations appreciated • Piedmont Primetime Community Band will also be performing at the closing ceremony for 49 Days of Gratitude March 30. http://primetimeband.org/
The Jeff Little Trio and Catawba College’s Vernaculars — 7:30 p.m. March 30: Tickets $17.55. Lee Street theatre, 329 N Lee St, 704-310-5507, Leestreet.org
Edwin McCain concert at the Cabarrus Arena — 8 p.m. April 6: Music Benefit Show by Local Firefighters Association. $30. For details, contact Local Firefighters Association, 704-331-9075. Parking $5 per car. Cabarrus Arena and Events Center, 4751 NC 49, Concord, 704-920-3976, www.cabarrusarena.com
Live music at New Sarum’s 3 Year AnniBEERsary Bash — April 13: New Sarum Brewing Company, 109 N Lee St, 704- 310-5048, www.facebook.com
On Stage at The Davis: Davis Theatre, Concord — Arthur Trace: The Artful Deceiver: 4 and 8 pm Saturday, April 6 • The Freddy Cole Quartet: 7:30 pm Tuesday, April 30 • 65 Union St, South in the Historic Cabarrus County Courthouse. Tickets at 704-920- ARTS or www.cabarrusartscouncil.org
Return of the Depot District Music Fest in Lexington — April 13: Delbert McClinton, Turnpike Troubadours and Sister Hazel headline this event in the revitalized LExington Depot District in the downtown area.
Percussive Arts Society’s annual NC Day of Percussion — 9 am-9 pm April 13: University percussion ensembles from around the state perform throughout the day at Lenoir-Rhyne University, Hickory. Also Tommy Igoe, Michael Burritt, Billy Zanski, Charlie Smith, Matt Decker, Dr. Cort McClaren. Free, open to the public. See https://www.facebook.com /North-Carolina- Chapter-of-the- Percussive-Arts-Society- 165018163562330/
Charlotte Jazz Festival 2019 — April 29-May 4
FUMC FirstARTS Fridays@First mini-series — 7:30 pm April 14: FirstARTS hosts Bob Chilcott’s St. John Passion story accompanied by brass quintet, organ, strings, timpani. First United Methodist Church, 217 S Church St, www.fumcsalisbury.org
Charlotte’s Blumenthal Arts complex presents — • An Intimate Evening of Songs and Stories with Graham Nash: April 4 at the McGlohon Theater. Tickets start at $20
• Star Wars: A New Hope: April 5-6 at the Belk Theater. George Lucas’s 1977 classic film projected in high definition on a giant screen as the Charlotte Symphony performsJohn Williams’s eOscar-winning score live. Tickets start at $29.50
• “Spare the Rod, Spoil the Child,” Aug. 10: Award-winning Gospel stage play written and produced by Dr. Mildred Summerville. Tickets start at $49
• Prices do not include service charges. https://tix.carolinatix.org or 704-372-1000- or www.blumenthalarts.org
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 set construction for ‘Mamma Mia’ — 10 am-4 pm Saturday March 16: At the Meroney Theater. Lunch provided. No experience necessary. Info 704-633-5471 or PiedmontPlayers.com
Final weekend: The Little Theatre of W-S — • March 8-17: Shakespeare in Love • Man of La Mancha (May 3-12) • Das Barbecü (June 21-30). 610 Coliseum Dr NW, 336-748-0857, www.TheLittleTheatreofWS.org
NHCS Drama Department presents ‘Death and Taxes’ — 7 pm March 15-16. See www.northhillschristian.com
PPT presents ‘Mamma Mia’ — April 4-7 and 10-13: $17-$20. Tale of love, laughter and friendship features ABBA’s timeless songs. Meroney Theater, 213 S Main St, 704-633-5471, piedmontplayers.com
Arthur Trace: The Artful Deceiver — 4 and 8 pm April 6: Innovative magic in an artful way. Tickets $10-$30. Davis Theatre, 65 Union Street South, Concord cabarrusartscouncil.org
Catawba College Blue Masque Theatre — 7:30 p.m. April 10- 14: ‘$10- $15. A witch. A wish. A wolf. What could go wrong? Sondheim’s classic musical. Catawba College, Hedrick Little Theatre. Catawba.edu/theatretix or 704-637-4481.
‘Liberty Mountain: The Revolutionary Drama’ — Weekends June 28-July 21 with special July 4th performance: Sixth season. Held at Joy Performance Center in downtown Kings Mountain. The story of the 1780 Patriot victory at the Battle of Kings Mountain, which turned the tide of the American Revolution. Written by Robert Inman. Times, tickets and info at www.libertymountaindrama.com or Kings Mountain Little Theatre 704-730-9408.

Wine & beer tastings

Salisbury Wine Shop — The next wine tasting at Salisbury Wine Shop will be Friday, April 12. 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
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

The NC Transportation Museum’s Gratitude Train Exhibit is 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
49 Days Program: Merci Weekend Thursday Kick-Off at Catawba — March 21. Catawba College, 2300 W Innes St, 49daysofgratitude.com or catawba.edu
Yoga and meal — 5-6:30 pm March 24: SoFul Yoga follows practice with a taste of French food prepared by Christine Zimmer, French-born yoga instructor and trained chef. $10 plus a donation to Family Crisis Council Rowan’s emergency shelter.
Piedmont Primetime Community Band performing at closing ceremony for 49 Days of Gratitude — March 30.
Center for Fatih & the Arts Living in Gratitude series — 3 p.m. April 14: Topic, Mercy and Atonement. CFA, 207 W. Harrison St., ww.FaithArt.org 704-647-0999 or www.faithart.org

Festivals

NC Trans Tractors & Trains Festival 2019 — 9 am-3:30 pm April 6: 411 S. Salisbury Ave., Spencer. 704-636-2889, www.nctrans.org
Annual Colonial Spring Frolic — 10 am-4 pm April 6: Step back in time to the 1700s and ring in spring the 18th century way at the Old Stone House. Dye Easter Eggs with colonial dyes, play games, dance, taste some colonial recipes. $5 adult, $3 student. Old Stone House, 770 Old Stone House Road. https://www.rowanmuseum.org
Ring in Spring at the Bell Tower — 11 a.m. -2 p.m. April 6: Due to construction this will be held at Gateway Park. Photos with the Easter Bunny, Spring crafts, snacks, family fun.
Hurley Park Spring Celebration — 2-4 p.m. April 7: Annual family-friendly celebration with outdoor activities for all ages, refreshments, activities, live entertainment plus carriage rides, bubble art, swing bands, and music. All activities and refreshments are free and available to the public. 704-638-4459 or danelle.cutting@salisburync
Touch-A-Truck — 10 a.m.-1 p.m. April 13: Free opportunity for participants of all ages for close-up, hands-on educational experience. Explore a wide variety of vehicles and occupations. Honking horns is encouraged! City Hall, 217 S. Main St., ww.salisburync.gov
7th annual Hiddenite RockyFest — April 13: Rocky Face Park, Hiddenite. Family-friendly, live music, food, arts/crafts vendors, children’s activities, free rock climbing and rappelling sessions, trail races, more.Music on stage 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Bands include The Sugar Loaf Ramblers (10 a.m.), Todd McCloud & Charlie Carpenter (11 a.m.), The Ya Yas (12 p.m.), Wood Family Tradition (1 p.m.), and Shelby Rae Moore (2 p.m.). http://www.rockyfacepark.com/rockyfest” www.rockyfacepark.com/rockyfest.
Earth Day Jam — April 19-20: https://earthdayjamnc.com/
Cheerwine Festival — Noon-10 p.m. May 18: 704-638-5294 or cheerwinefestival@salisburync.gov
Second annual Rowan Arts & Ag Farm Tour — June 1-2: Artisans and musicians at each of the 14 farms located around the county. alalbert@ncsu.edu
China Grove Farmers Day — July 20: www.facebook.com/The-Official-China-Grove-Farmers-Day-NC
Carolina Bohemian Jam— Aug 16-18: Celebration to commemorate the era of music that would influence generations to come. Tribute bands, local musicians, arts and craft vendors, food, onsite camping. Family-friendly. Tickets are on sale now. www.CarolinaBohemianJam.com
Annual Kansas City BBQ Society (KCBS) BBQ event — Sept. 20-21: Food and merchandise vendors, Charity Poker Run for Salisbury Veterans Hospice and No Vet Dies Alone Program, People’s Choice BBQ Tasting Contest. Friday features live entertainment. Tilley Harley-Davidson, 653 Bendix Drive, 704-202-8712, www.bikerbluesbbqrally.com

This & That

100th American Legion anniversary celebration — J. C. Price Post 107, 6 p.m. March 13. Legionnaires and Auxiliary members invited. Light refreshments served.
Downtown Block Party — 5-9 pm. March 15: Merchants of the 100 block of West Innes Street host live music, food, beverages, door prizes and more.
Bike Night Joy Ride — 8-10 p.m. March 20 and all third Wednesdays: Free. Adult indoor joy ride. Uni, bi, tricycles, walkers, wheelchairs too. Grievous Gallery, 111 W. Bank St., 980-330-1278, www.grievousgallery.com
Wind and Wings: The Science of Flight at the NC Transportation Museum — March 22-23: North Carolina Transportation Museum, 1 Samuel Spencer Blvd, Spencer704-636-2889, www.nctrans.org
City Nature Challenge — April 26- 29: Find wildlife, take a picture, then share on the Salisbury Parks and Rec Facebook page. Sponsored by Salisbury Parks and Recreation. Details at www.citynaturechallenge.com
ardinal Squares Square Dance Club — Dance every Tuesday, 7-9 p.m., $5 per person. 316 Lake Drive. Effie and Norman File, 704-633-9555; Caller is Marty Northrup, 864-909-3950.
Send your barn quilt photo — West Rowan Farm, Home & Garden is seeking to document barn quilts in Rowan County. If you have one or know where one is, post a photo of it to https://www.facebook.com
Salisbury Ghost Walk —8 pm Friday March 15: Walk covers six-block area downtown. Tales of shadow ghosts, apparitions, orbs in 1800s Salisbury. Bring camera, smart phone, flashlight. $5 students, $13 adults, 5 and under free. Salisbury Ghost Walk questions/reservations 704-798-3102 or www.salisburyghostwalk.com

Comedy

Improv Charlotte — March 23, April 27, May 10, June 14, July 12, Aug. 9, Sept. 13, Oct. 11, Nov.8, Dec. 13: At Free Range Brewing, 2320 N. Davidson St., Chatlotte. Proceeds for all shows go to local charities. See http://www.improvcharlotte.com/
What Fresh Hell: Laughing in the Face of Motherhood — May 9: Amy Wilson returns to the Booth Playhouse with comedy writer Margaret Ables, two moms with tons of experience in parenting and in comedy. Tickets start at $24.50 at 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. Knight Theater, Charlotte. www.blumenthalarts.org or 704-372-1000.

Book signing

Pulitzer Prize-winning author Robert Olen Butler — 1:30 pm March 14: Lobby of Keppel Auditorium, Robertson College-Community Center, Catawba College. 704-637-4393, Catawba.edu

Books

The Refugee’s Journey Photographic works — 6-8 p.m. April 5: By the Lost Boys of Sudan. Includes student art show and writing contest exhibit. Free. South Main Book Company, 110 S Main St., 704-630-9788, southmainbookcompany.com

Blood drives

Download the free American Red Cross Blood Donor App, visit RedCrossBlood.org or call 800-RED CROSS (800-733-2767).
March 14 • 11 am-3:30 pm
JF Hurley Family YMCA, 828 Jake Alexander Blvd
March 24 • 12:30-4:30 pm — Concordia Lutheran Church, 185 Concordia Church Road, China Grove
March 25 • 2-6:30 pm
North Hills Christian School
2970 West Innes St.
March 26 • 3-7:30 pm
Hitachi Metals North Carolina, 1 Hitachi Metals Drive, China Grove

Fundraisers

‘Taste of Abundance’ fundraiser features local fare — Monday, March 18: “Taste of Abundance” at Trinity Living Center, 1416-A South Martin Luther King Jr. Ave. Tickets include samples of many different soups and a beer and wine tasting; OR buy a ticket that also includes a beautiful hand-thrown pottery bowl. Learn more from Jessica Swanson, 704-637-3940.
Fundraiser children’s consignment event — 9 am-1 pm and 6-8pm March 15 / 8-11 am March 16: Forest Hill UMC, 50 Elm Ave off 250 Union St North, Concord.
Salisbury Rowan Newcomers’ Club Game and Card party— Noon-4 pm March 26: All proceeds benefit Food for Thought. Salisbury Civic Center, 315 Martin Luther King Jr Ave. South. Doors open 11:30 a.m. Tickets $10, finger foods and beverages included. Also a raffle and silent auction. For tickets email salisburyrowannewcomers@gmail.com
AAUW Women’s History Month brunch and fundraiser — 9:30 am March 30: American Association of University Women host guest Salisbury Mayor Al Heggins on ‘Building Community with Technology’ and guest artist soprano Teresa Moore-Mitchell. Proceeds help send two local students to National Conference for College Women Student Leaders in May. Donations welcome. Open to the public. Meet at First United Church of Christ, 207 W. Horah St. $12/pp. RSVP by March 23 to Eileen Hanson-Kelly, 704-855-8353 or hansonkelly@ctc.net. Info: Dr. Carol Cody, president, carolcody@fibrant.com
Rowan Museum Upscale Fundraiser — 8 am-noon March 30 / noon-4pm March 31: Upscale yard sale, Rowan Museum, 202 N. Main St. Browse treasures donated to the museum just for this fundraiser. All proceeds benefit the operations of the museum. Admission free.
10th annual Bloom in Wonder — 6:30 pm March 30: Salisbury Academy’s fundraiser at the NC Transportation Museum. Cocktails, dinner, live auction, music, dancing. Purchase tickets at tbaird@salisburyacademy.org.
‘A Taste of the Islands’ NHCS annual fundraiser — April 4: silent auction beginning at 5:30 p.m. with the program starting at 6 p.m. plus entertainment by the students, and a catered dinner. Helen Kelley Smith Gymnasium. Reserved seats $50 per person. www.northhillschristian.com
Rowan Helping Ministries’ ‘Pass The Plate’ — 6-10 p.m. April 13: $60. Food, drinks, entertainment, silent auction, party games, all benefiting RHM’s programs and services. Country Club of Salisbury, 747 Club Drive. Call 704-637-6838 or email etaylor@rowanhelpingministries.org
Art of the Wild Art exhibit / fundraiser — 6-8 pm June 14: Opening reception for exhibit/fundraiser of art showcasing NCwildlife through fine art, a collaborative effort between Mooresville Arts and Lake Norman Wildlife Conservationists. People’s Choice Awards awarded at conclusion of the exhibit. Proceeds from sales benefit both organizations. See mooresvilleartsnc@gmail.com or LNWC at lnwc.org
Annual Kansas City BBQ Society (KCBS) BBQ event — Sept. 20-21: Food and merchandise vendors, Charity Poker Run for Salisbury Veterans Hospice and No Vet Dies Alone Program, People’s Choice BBQ Tasting Contest. Held at Tilley Harley-Davidson, 653 Bendix Drive, 704-202-8712, www.bikerbluesbbqrally.com

History

Victorian Hall House weekend tours — 1-4 p.m. Saturdays-Sundays. Dr. Josephus Hall House, 226 S. Jackson St, 704-636-0103, www.historicsalisbury.org/tours/hall-house-tours
Annual Colonial Spring Frolic — 10 am – 4 pm April 6: ring in spring the 18th century way at the Old Stone House. Dye Easter Eggs with colonial dyes, play games, dance, and enjoy tasting some colonial recipes. $5 adult, $3 student. Old Stone House, 770 Old Stone House Road. https://www.rowanmuseum.org
John Knox Chapter of the DAR — 10:30 am (second Saturdays): Apr 13, may 11, etc (Daughters of the American Revolution) Rowan Public Library, 201 W Fisher St. for women interested in history and genealogy. Carol Salisbury 704-855-7510.
Genealogical Society of Rowan County — 7 p.m. Tuesday March 19: Continue exploration of our Revolutionary War ancestors. Meet at the Back Country Peddler, 123 N. Main St., Salisbury. All are welcome.

At The YMCA

J.F. Hurley Family YMCA, 828 W. Jake Alexander Blvd. Events listed are open to the public. Please 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
Live Show with Jonathan Elliott, 1:30 pm March 19: Best Songs of Broadway from Golden Days of Theatre Showstoppers. $5 per person
Spring Fling Craft Fair, 8 am-1 pm March 20. Vendors welcome to sign up. Open to the public.
Novant Presents, 1:30 pm March 21: The Importance of Weight Training for Active Older Adults.
Lunch & Learn, Noon March 27: Covered dish. Memory games for the brain.
Trips
Paint With A Twist — 10:30 am April 18. Very limited seating.

At Rufty-Holmes

Rufty-Holmes Senior Center, 1120 S. Martin Luther King Jr. Ave. 704-216-7715, www.ruftyholmes.org
Leisure Trip to see ‘Mama Mia’ — 4:30-10 p.m. April 10: $10.70 Dutch dinner at Palermo’s Italian Cuisine, 127 S. Main at 4:30 pm before the show; provide your own transportation to PPT, 213 S Main St, in the next block.

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
Library card design contest for new Cleveland West Branch — Submit entries at any RPL branch by March 25. For artists of all ages and experience levels. One entry per person. Get rules, release forms, design templates at any branch or www.rowanpubliclibrary.org
Spring Photowalk — 10:30 a.m.-noon April 13: roup sets off from HQ. Details at www.rowanpubliclibrary.org

Classes

St. John’s Lutheran Senior Academy — 9:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Tuesdays: For 60+ adults. St. John’s Lutheran Church, 200 W. Innes St., 704-636-3431 stjohns-salisbury.org
New Beginners Line Dance — Noon Thursdays at Rufty-Holmes Senior Center, $4 per class . Taught by Cheryl Kluttz. Register at Rufty-Holmes, 704-216-7714
Waterworks Visual Arts Center — • Adult ARTpops: Single Thursday evening classes: $50/$40 members
23 E. Liberty St, 704-636-1882. Details at http://www.waterworks.org/education/artpops.html
Yoga for youth — • Classes for preschool ages 2-5, parent attendance required • Classes for tweens and teens ages 11-14 • 131 E Innes St ste 303 or www.stillpointhealingarts.com
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

Speakers & forums

Free Advance Care Planning Workshop — 1 pm March 19: Complete Your Living Will and Healthcare Power of Attorney. Held at Trinity Oaks, 728 Klumac Road. Presented by Trellis Supportive Care, 704-367-7645 or www.GotP/ans123.org
Deadline for March 21 ESU dinner meeting — March 18: Dan Swartwood on cybersecurity. Dinner and program $32. RSVP to 704-216-2660 or gwood@gerrywoodauto.com. https://www.esuus.org/salisbury
‘Dismantling the School to Prison Pipeline’ — 1-3 pm Saturday, March 30: Community action meeting on school discipline hosted by Actions in Faith & Justice. Guest speakers Peggy Nicholson, Youth Justice Project of Durham NC (www.youthjusticenc.org) and Letha Muhammed, Education Justice Alliance of Wake County NC (www.eja-nc.org). Local speakers and panel discussion follow. Held at Park Avenue Rec Center, 632 Park Ave.
AAUW Women’s History Month Brunch and Fundraiser — 9:30 am March 30: Guest speaker Salisbury Mayor Al Heggins and guest artist Theresa Moore-Mitchell. Proceeds help send two local students to National Conference for College Women Student Leaders. First UCC, 207 W. Horah St. $12/pp. RSVP by March 23 to Eileen Hanson-Kelly, 704-855-8353 or hansonkelly@ctc.net
‘Dementia With Love’ — 9 am-1 pm April 6: Learn the positive approach to dementia care. First United Methodist Church, 217 S Church St, $25 per person. Sign up at www.dementiawithlove.com or https://dementiawithlove.eventbrite.com or 704-636-3121. Led by Crystal Dickerson, www.dementiawithlove.com
The Cissy Files 2, Reference, Rarities and Restoration — 1 p.m. April 6: Kiley Shaw Book Premiere Party & Luncheon. NC Museum of Dolls, Toys and Miniatures, 108 4th Street, Spencer 704-762-9359
Author Julia Ebel — 10 a.m. -noon April 9: Author Julia Ebel will discuss her book about the old way of taking pictures, and the lessons learned about preserving our memories. Co-sponsored by Catawba College and St. John’s Lutheran Church. Free, open to the public. St. John’s Lutheran Faith Life Center, 200 W Innes St. Info: 704-663-3431.
St. John’s Lunch And Learn — Noon, May 21: Leaders involved in the Growing Rowan and Brand Rowan Taskforce Initiatives present updates. Sign up by May 17. Bring lunch or sign up for a fee-based lunch.
Marsabit: Kenya’s Hidden Treasure — 6:30-8 p.m. March 14: National Geographic Explorer Alberto Borges on his exploration, research, and conservation. Center for the Environment at Catawba College, 2300 W Innes St, Catawba.edu
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 and Animated . The 2019 lineup will be announced March 12 at riverrunfilm.com

Art

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 — Exhibit through April 26: ‘Through the Eyes of the City’ featuring photography and digital art by local artist Duane DuVall. Free, open to the public during business hours. 301 S. Main St., www. salisburybusinesscenter.com
WVAC exhibition ‘Unity Through Art’ — • An Exhibition of Cultural Narrative, through May 18 • Waterworks Visual Arts Center. Free admission. 123 E. Liberty St, waterworks.org
Art of the Wild Art exhibit / fundraiser — 6-8 pm June 14: Opening reception for exhibit/fundraiser of art showcasing NCwildlife through fine art, a collaborative effort between Mooresville Arts and Lake Norman Wildlife Conservationists. People’s Choice Awards awarded at conclusion of the exhibit. Proceeds from sales benefit both organizations. See mooresvilleartsnc@gmail.com or LNWC at lnwc.org

Trips

Billy Graham Library Tour — 9 a.m. March 26: Deadline to register March 16. Sponsored by St. John’s Seniors, nonmembers welcome. Leave St. John’s by bus 9 a.m., return 2 p.m. Free tour of Graham Family Homeplace, Billy Graham’s personal book collection, Ruth’s Attic, Graham Brothers Dairy Bar (Dutch treat lunch), Memorial Prayer Garden beside Billy and Ruth’s gravesite. Cost: $5 each for fuel. To register call 704-633-3431 or email diane@stjohns-salisbury.org
Deadline for New York City trip with Davie County Senior Services — May 20-23: Tour of NBC Studios, Top of the Rock, China Town, Little Italy, harbor cruise, Statue of Liberty, Ellis Island, 9/11 Memorial and Museum, “Pretty Woman The Musical.” Accommodations at Hampton Inn, Newark Airport. Depost $50 by March 15. For details call Mike Garner, trip leader, 336-407-8151 or email mgarner@daviecountync.gov

Call for vendors

Rowan County Fair is seeking — a non-profit organization or church or restaurant to rent a permanent food booth at the fair. Fair dates: Sept 20-28.Call 704-640-2326 for more information.
7th annual RockyFest — April 13: Rocky Face Park in Hiddenite. Arts/crafts vendors $30, commercial vendors $40, non-profit vendors $10. Electricity additional $10. See www.rockyfacepark.com/rockyfest
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 goldhillmerchantsassociation@gmail.com
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 Bohemian Jam – Arts & Crafts — Aug 16-18: Looking for arts & craft vendors to participate in the Carolina Bohemian Jam at Rowan County Fairgrounds. Now accepting vendor registration at www.CarolinaBohemianJam.com. Exhibit space $150 or Double Space $225. Limited amount of non-profit space available – $100.
Carolina Bohemian Jam – Food — Aug 16-18: $275. Nonprofit booth, limited availability, $100. www.CarolinaBohemianJam.com
Annual Kansas City BBQ Society (KCBS) BBQ event — Sept. 20-21: Food and merchandise vendors welcome. Charity Poker Run for Salisbury Veterans Hospice and No Vet Dies Alone Program, People’s Choice BBQ Tasting Contest. Friday features nationally known entertainment. Tilley Harley-Davidson, 653 Bendix Drive, 704-202-8712, www.bikerbluesbbqrally.com

Auditions/call for performers

St. Thomas Players and Lee Street theatre to present ‘Shiloh Rules’ — 7 pm April 22-23: Written by Doris Baizley, directed by David Pulliam. Auditions are cold readings from the script at Lee Street theatre, 329 N Lee St. Performance dates June 13-22. Info at 704-798-8474 or david@davidpulliam.com kathy@mkpulliam.com or 704-798-8473.
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

Largest community barn quilt project — 10 a.m. March 16: Do not have to be a professional artist; we help you create your square. $45 includes supplies. RSVP to West Rowan Farm & Garden, 11575 NC Hwy 801, Mount Ulla or 704-278-2800. Finished quilt will be displayed alongside store.
RiverRun Film Festival — April 4–14: More than 150 screenings in Winston-Salem and Greensboro. Help with ushering, selling and taking tickets, serving at parties, office work, promotional work in advance of the festival and hospitality services.See riverrunfilm.com and click on “get involved.” Questions? Email jane@riverrunfilm.com
Carolina Bohemian Jam: The Ultimate Hippie Tribute —Deadline April 30: Waterworks juried group exhibition in celebration of Woodstock’s golden anniversary. No fee to enter. Festival exhibition at Rowan County Fairgrounds Aug. 15-18. Entry requirements at http://waterworks.org/artistopportunities/carolinabohemianjam.html.
CFA announces ‘Never Silent’ — Deadline May 6, opening reception June 2: In conjunction with Salisbury Pride, exhibit coincides with 50th anniversary of Stonewell Uprising in New York City. Send digital submissions to Shane Manier atshanemanierart@gmail.com. CFA , 207 W. Harrison St., www.FaithArt.org
Gold Rush Days Art & Craft Festival — Festival date May 11, deadline May 7: Gold Hill Merchants’ Association welcomes artists, craft persons, service providers. Space fee $30. All items should be hand-made, applications are subject to approval. Apply at www.goldhillnc.com. Questions? goldhillmerchantsassociation@gmail.com
Second annual Rowan Arts & Ag Farm Tour — June 1-2: Needed: talented artisans and musicians at each of the 14 farms located around the county. Wares must be hand crafted. You may sell your products but this is primarily a networking, meet the community event. Free, no space fee. Responsible for your own tables, chairs, tents, supplies, transactions. To participate contact Sue Davis at sunfire72@carolina.rr.com or 704-279-8542. To be a sponsor contact Rowan County Extension Office, 704-216-8970 or alalbert@ncsu.edu
Spring into Arts Festival — May 11: Accepting applications for 2019 festival in Downtown Concord for jewelry, ceramics, wood, painting, photography, glass, textiles. Application fee $85.www.concorddowntown.com or 704-784-4208.
Art of the Wild Art exhibit / fundraiser — Intake May 31-June 1: Opening reception June 14. Art showcasing NC wildlife through fine art. Proceeds from sales benefit both organizations. Eligibility and guidelines at mooresvilleartsnc@gmail.com or Lake Norman Wildlife Conservationists at lnwc.org

Call for volunteers

31st Annual VIP Miniature Golf Tournament — April 13: Volunteers needed 10 am-230 pm; volunteer check in 8:15 a.m. Rowan County Parks and Rec’s Therapeutic Recreation Division’s 31st Annual Statewide Visually Impaired Miniature Golf Tournament at Dan Nicholas Park, 6800 Bringle Ferry Road. Volunteers needed as signted guides to assist paraticipants with navigating the course for play. Must be at least age 16. Free lunch for volunteers. Contact 704-216-7780 or edward.hailey@rowancountync.gov or see www. www.rowancountync.gov/VIPminigolf
Cheerwine Festival — May 18: Civic and service organizations invited to volunteer in groups of 10 or more. Festival hours are noon-10 p.m. Vendor load-in assistance, manage parking lots, serve in information booths, serve as a Cheerwine Festival street ambassador. 704-638-5294 or cheerwinefestival@salisburync.gov
The Pedal Factory — Open first and third Saturdays. Volunteers welcome. 311 East Council St, 704-870-7145, www.thepedalfactory.org
Faithful Friends can collector — Can Team pickup helper for Faithful Friends Animal Sanctuary. Pickup truck required. Call Linda at 704-630-4933.
Help Jiggy with the Piggy — May 2-4: Jiggy with the Piggy Festival in Kannapolis. Help with BBQ competition, 5K walk/run, arts & craft vendors, concerts, family movie,more. The festival needs over 200 people.Sign up today at www.kannapolisnc.gov/Community/Jiggy-With-the-Piggy
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