Roundabout: What’s happening May 23-29
Published 12:00 am Thursday, May 23, 2019
- Salisbury NC arts & entertainment
Night Life
The Loft at City Tavern, 113 E Fisher St — May 31: MOTEL SOAP. Admission $10 in advance (pickup at City Tavern) or $12 at the door on May 31. Doors open 7 pm, show starts 8 pm. 704-425-4598, www.facebook.com/CityTavernSalisbury/
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
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
Mean Mug Coffee Co., 110 N Main St. —
• TONIGHT: Board game night, 6-9 pm Thursdays. Bring yours or use one of ours. BINGO: $1 to play, winner takes all
• 7-11 pm Friday: Open Mic Night Jam 7-11 pm with hosts Meryl & Cliff Vogh. All performers welcome. Sign up begins 6:30
Noon-2 pm Saturday: Book signing with author Jan McCanless. See BOOKS category for details
7:30 p.m. Saturday: Noche de Ritmo- Salsa Dance Night. $8/person, $15/duo. Lessons available
• 6-8 pm Sunday: HotSpot Sunday Concert with The Long View
• 6:30-8 pm Mondays: Sidewalk Jammin.’ Bring a lawn chair
• 7-9 pm Tuesdays: Knitting club. Open to all
• 6:30-8 pm Wednesdays: Hablas Español? Spanish language lessons
• 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 —• 8-10 pm Friday: Bryan Christopher and Kevin Cosgrove • 6-9:30 pm Saturday: Dreams Myth • Blowout parking lot party 4-7 pm Sunday, May 26, with Tim Kostas and Barnes and the Heart • 704-754-8379, www.morganridgerailwalk.com
Sgt Pepper’s, 121 E. Innes St. — • 8 pm Friday: Marte Maney • 8 pm Saturday : Mama Tried • 1:30-6:30 pm Sunday: Sunday Funday Open Jam • No cover. Behind the 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: Gaining Ground • 6:30 pm Saturday: Tri County Grass • Tuesdays: Karaoke with Crystal • 5-8 p.m. Wednesdays: Acoustic only Bluegrass pick and eat jam. 704-402-3527. Behind the IGA store.
Pickin’ for the Master — 7 p.m. Friday May 31: The Robertson Boys from High Point followed by open jam session.Free admission. Trading Ford Baptist Church, 3600 Long Ferry Road, 704-633-5986, www.tradingford.net
TJ’s High Rock Rest and Lounge — May 26 • 1-9 p.m. Boats & Floats Music Festival, Music by Darrell Harwood, Mother Trucker, Red Dirt Revival, Trial By Fire & 7 Days Band. Food, beer for purchase. Corn Hole Tournament at 2 pm, High Rock Lake, 2675 Providence Church Road
Music & more
PCS’s annual All Patriotic Music Concert Series — June 20, 21. 23: Thursday event is a benefit concert for Concord based non-profit Jason Ray Foundation, supporting organ transplants and organ donations. www.piedmontchoralsociety.org, or 704-699-6053.
Salisbury Swing Band — 7:30-9:30 pm May 23: Market Station Summer Concert Series. Directed by Catawba’s Dr. Stephen Etters, features award-winning vocalist Laura Millspaugh. 501 W Main St., Albemarle. Under a covered pavilion; bring a lawn chair, Free. Info 704-798-5840
Ellis Dyson and the Shambles — May 25 • 7:30 p.m.: Tickets $22.90. Music ranging from Piedmont murder ballads to traditional jazz. Lee St. theatre, 329 N Lee St, 704-310-5507
Boats & Floats Music Festival 2019 — May 26 • 1-9 p.m. Music by Darrell Harwood, Mother Trucker, Red Dirt Revival, Trial By Fire & 7 Days Band. Food, beer for purchase. Corn Hole Tournament at 2 pm TJ’s Restaurant at High Rock Lake, 2675 Providence Church Road.
Pops at the Post ‘Railway Edition’ — 5-10 pm June 1: New location: NC Transportation Museum.
— 4 pm doors open
— 5 pm Salisbury Swing Band
— 7:30 pm Salisbury Symphony performance
Bring your folding chair and come to the Back Shop, rain or shine. Tailgating spaces available for a fee. RSVP to Audrey.Eudy@salisburypost.com
NC Transportation Museum, 1 Samuel Spencer Drive, Spencer.
Breakthrough Praise Dance Showcase and Competition — June 1 • 2-5 p.m. 154 Warren C Coleman Blvd N, Concord. www.eventbrite.com
FUMC FirstArts — • 4 pm. June 2: Joined choirs of St. Luke’s Episcopal Church and First UMC: Service of Choral Evensong at St. Luke’s Episcopal Church , reception follows at the 1815 Utzman-Chambers House • First United Methodist Church, 217 S Church St, 704-636-3121, www.fumcsalisbury.org
Price of Freedom hosts Old School Gospel concert series — Aug. 17: The Golden Valley Crusaders • Oct. 19 Gospel Voices. The Price of Freedom Museum, 2420 Weaver Road, China Grove in the former Patterson School. www.priceoffreedom.us/
Theater
‘Best Laid Plans’ Mystery Dinner Theater — 7 pm May 31: 1930s Hollywood whodunit performed by the Murder Mystery Company from Charlotte. Come dressed as your favorite actor or dressed to impress as your best self. Meal of pork loin or baked chicken included. Cost $30 per person. Tickets limited to 150. Christ United Methodist Church. Call Pat 704-433-4802, Ruth 704-213-1161, Nancy 704-213-1256 or Brenda 704-223-3427 for tickets.
St. Thomas Players and Lee Street theatre to present ‘Shiloh Rules’ — Performance dates June 13-22. A dedicated Union nurse and a mysterious Confederate refugee meet on the Shiloh battlefield to compete for the title of Best Female Reenactor of the Year.
‘Liberty Mountain: The Revolutionary Drama’ — Weekends June 28-July 21 with special July 4th performance: Sixth season. Held 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. www.libertymountaindrama.com or 704-730-9408.
Wine & beer tastings
Salisbury Wine Shop — 5:30-7:30 p.m. Friday. 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
Josh Sanders & Carolina Smash Food Truck at Douglas Vineyards — June 14 • 2-5 p.m. 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
NC Transportation Museum
411 S. Salisbury Ave., Spencer. Train ride schedule and admission info at 704-636-2889, www.nctrans.org
All MOPAR Show — June 8: By the Carolina Region Plymouth Car Club. Show begins at 9 a.m. ; awards at noon in 11 different categories.
Fire Truck Festival – 5th Annual — June 22: Largest annual gathering of fire trucks for display in the state. Antique and modern engines and fire-fighting equipment, honoring firefighters for their service.
Celebrity Car & Truck Show — July 27: Replicas of favorite cars in movies and film. Photo opportunities plus a chance to talk with those who created the replicas.
Brew & Choo Craft Beer Festival — Aug 10: Craft beer breweries, special brews, food trucks, family fun games in the Back Shop, and more.
Festivals
JC Price American Legion Post 107 Memorial Week Celebration — 3:30-10 p.m. May 24-June 2: Celebrating the 100th Amerian Legion birthday. Held at the Post home, 1433 Old Wilkesboro Road. See Call for Vendors.
113th annual Nazareth Fun Fest — June 1: Live music, car show with prizes; food, crafts and vendors, cornhole tournament, kids’ zone, silent auction culminating with the drawing to give away a new Ford Focus or $10,000 in cash. For details, see fundraisers.
Waterworks Visual Arts Center Family Fun Day Event — June 1 • 10 am-3 pm, Trolley Barn and F&M Parking lot. Music, comedy, cultural fellowship, free henna tattoos, artists, Latin dancers, Triple Threat dancers and more!
Second annual Rowan Arts & Ag Farm Tour — June 1-2: Two-day, self-guided tour features 12 notable Rowan County farms and 3 agricultural stops with artists at each site. Free, open to the public. Let us know if you’re coming by visiting the Rowan Arts & Ag Farm Tour Facebook Page!
WVAC Family Fun Day — 10 am-3 pm June 1: Free multi-cultural public event at F&M Bank Trolley Barn and parking lot. Music, dance, rap artists, comedians; creative art stations. Info at waterworks.org
Historic Village of Gold Hill’s annual Tall Tale Tellers Festival — June 15 • 1 pm: Can you you ‘stretch’ the truth and be the best Tall Tales Teller in town? Cash awards. bring a chair or Blanket. Held at The Arbor. Free to public and storytellers. Sponsored by Gold Hill Merchants’ Association. Details at www.goldhillnc.com
Fourth annual Gospel Tailgate — Noon-5 pm June 15: Hosted by Mt. Vernon Presbyterian Church at Myers Park/Community Garden, 3760 Woodleaf Barber Road in Cleveland. Gospel singing, liturgical dancing, poetry reading plus children’s inflatable, trackless train, obstacle course, story- telling, face painting, water balloons. Info: hunter1986@gmail.com or rhunterres@aol.com or 704-637-7192. See Call for Vendors.
Town of Faith Annual Street Dance — June 22 • 7:30-11 pm featuring the band Wayward Reason. Family-oriented community event. Yard chairs recommended.
China Grove Farmers Day — July 20: www.facebook.com/The-Official-China-Grove-Farmers-Day-NC
34th annual NC Watermelon Festival in Murfreesboro— July 31 -Aug 3: “Honoring Those Who Served” highlighted by the USO Show Troupe from New York City on Aug 2 at 7:30 p.m. plus live music, food, etc. www.ncwatermelonfest.com
Carolina Bohemian Jam— Aug 16-18: Tribute bands, local musicians, arts and craft vendors, food, onsite camping. Family-friendly. 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. Tilley Harley-Davidson, 653 Bendix Drive, 704-202-8712, www.bikerbluesbbqrally.com
This & That
Rowan Rose Society’s annual Rose Show — 1-5 p.m. May 25: At the Salisbury Civic Center, 315 S. MLK Jr. Ave. Area rose growers inited to enter roses between 6:30 and 10 a.m. Saturday morning. Show will feature hundreds of beautiful roses of all kinds as well as rose arrangements. Information: Jack Page, 704-746-8524.
Narrated trolley ride through historic downtown Salisbury — 11 a.m. One hour tour highlights the city’s past Saturdays April through October. $8 adults, $5 children age 5-10, free for under 5. Begins at Rowan County Visitors Center, 204 E Innes, 704-638-3100. www.visitsalisburync.com
NC Rowan County Anime Group — 6-8 pm May 25: Meeting at Comic Monstore, 813 Jake Alexander Blvd, showing anime series called Blue Seed. For age 16 and up • Free, open to the public. https://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/ncrowancountyanime/info
Alive After 5 Downtown Cruise In — May 31 • 5-9 p.m.Central Ave, Downtown Landis. www.townoflandis.com
81st annual Kelly Miller Family Circus — 2 pm and 4:30 pm June 1: Rolla Bolla, Hula Hoops, Balancing Trapeze, Russion Swing and more. Watch the circus set up for free in the morning. Spencer Moose Family Center, 1301 N. Elizabeth Ave. Adults $20, children $15, discounts available. www.bestcircus.com
Bike Night Joy Ride — 8-10 p.m. June 19 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
New location for Cardinal Squares Square Dance Club — Dance every Tuesday, 7-9 p.m., $5 per person. Rufty-Holmes Senior Center, 1120 S. MLK Jr. Ave. 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
Books
Booksigning at Mean Mug — Noon-2 pm May 25: Jan McCanless, author of ‘The Opera House Murders,’ 15th book by award-winning author. Books available at Mean Mug. Mean Mug Coffee Co 110 N. Main St.
Friends of RPL present Wiley Cash — May 30 • 6:30 pm: New York Times bestselling author Wiley Cash at RPL Annual General Meeting at Trinity Oaks Retirement, book-signing and reception follow.
Bookmarks presents international bestseller Louise Penny — June 27, • 6:30 p.m.: RJ Reynolds Auditorium, 301 Hawthorne Road, Winston-Salem. Currently on tour for the paperback release of Kingdom of the Blind and her upcoming novel, A Better Man, from the Armand Gamache series, to release in August. Tickets are $25-$85 at brownpapertickets.com/event/4212129 or 1-800-838-3006.
Fundraisers
Catawba College fundraiser — 7-830 pm Mondays /Wednesdays May 20-June 17: Adult Beach Volleyball Leagues. Open to ages 16+. $160 per coed teams of four. Younger players participate at the discretion of adult team captains. Register at catawba.edu/beachleagues
Annual Cystic Fibrosis fundraiser sale — 8 am-4 pm May 24 • 8 am-2 pm May 25. First Baptist Church Family Ministry Center (old YMCA), 223 N. Fulton St. Proceeds benefit the search for a CF cure. Register for a Bob Timberlake. Drawing 2 pm May 25. Do not need to be present to win.
20th annual Group Gold Hill Bike Ride — May 25; 100k, 50k 25k loops through Rowan and Stanly counties. Day-of registration 7:30 am at E.H. Montgomery General Store. Proceeds support the Gold Hill Historic Preservation Society. Registration $25 at www.eventbrite.com/e/20th-annual-group-gold-hill-bike-ride-tickets-57217467987?ref=eios or by mail or day of at the store. More info at www.historicgoldhill.com
113th annual Nazareth Fun Fest — June 1: Live music by W-S-based Juke Rehab, plus Darrell Harwood; one the area’s largest car shows, food, crafts and vendors, cornhole tournament, kids’ zone, silent auction culminating with the drawing to give away a new Ford Focus or $10,000 in cash, donated by Cloninger Ford Toyota of Salisbury. Get raffle tickets at www.nazcfc.org or the Innes Street Outlet and Thrift Store or call Blair Wilson, 704-754-3802. Car show registration $20 at https://bit.ly/2RIjDzq. Questions: btrexler@nazcfc.org. 725 Crescent Road, Rockwell.
Community Appreciation Day sponsored by Beaver Brothers — 1-7 pm June 1: Live music, games, prizes at New Sarum Brewing, 109 N. Lee St. Celebrating “A Century of Comfort.” All proceeds to go First Responders in the Salisbury Community.
3rd annual Sole Hope Denim Dash 5k & Fun Run — June 1 • 8:45 a.m.-noon: $25-$30. Salisbury Community Park, 935 Hurley School Road, www.runsignup.com
Inaugural poker run against cancer ‘Ride to Survive’ — June 1 • 9 a.m.-4 p.m. $10-$15. Funds benefit local cancer patients. Raffles, prizes, 50/50, food. Register 9-10 am, ksu 10:30. Kennedy-Hall American Legion Post 106, 6250 NC Hwy 801, 571-439-6014 Facebook
34th Annual St. Jude Children’s Hospital Bike-A-Thon — 4 pm June 2: 5-mile fund raising event for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Turn in funds collected beginning 3:30 pm. Ride is escorted by Rowan County Law Enforcement and First Responder/EMS. Cash prizes for top 3 fundraisers; hot dog dinner around 5 pm. Grace Lower Stone Church Sports Complex Center, 2410 Lower Stone Church Road, Rockwell. Church office 704-279-4176.
Old shoes help rescue horses — Through June 3: Shoe drive fundraiser benefits local horse rescue organization Midnight’s Promise. Drop gently worn, used and new shoes on the porch at Happy Roots, 1026 S. Fulton St., or call Midnight’s Promise at 704-798-6641. Details at www.midnightspromise.org
Art of the Wild Art exhibit / fundraiser — 6-8 pm • June 14: Opening reception. Showcasing NC wildlife through fine art. Benefits Mooresville Arts and Lake Norman Wildlife Conservationists. 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
Historic Salisbury Foundation presents —
June 27: History on Tap (H.O.T.) Session One
July 25: History on Tap (H.O.T.) Session Two
Aug. 18: Blankets and Bluegrass on the Hall House Lawn
Aug. 22: History on Tap (H.O.T.) Session Three
www.historicsalisbury.org
Memorial Day at NC Museim of Art — May 24-July 12: • Newest military exhibit Remembering D-Day, 75 Years Later, explores NC’s role in the D-Day attacks of June 6, 1944 • NC and World War I and The NC Roots of Artist Ernie Barnes •Kickoff of museum’s annual association with Blue Star Museums. See ncmuseumofhistory.org
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
At The YMCA
J.F. Hurley Family YMCA, 828 W. Jake Alexander Blvd. Events listed are open to the public. Call to reserve a seat at 704-636-0111. www.rowanymca.org
June 13, 9 am: FrogHoller Lavender Farm trip
Aug. 23, 9 am: Charlotte Women’s Show trip
Grief support, Wednesdays 9:30 am, tteichroew@gmail.com
At Rufty-Holmes
Rufty-Holmes Senior Center, 1120 S. Martin Luther King Jr. Ave. 704-216-7714, www.ruftyholmes.org
Inaugural RHSC May Jamboree — May 31 • 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Shopping. live Blue Grass band: the Robertson Boys, plus lunch. In the Back Pavilion.
Salisbury Rowan AARP — June 6 • 1 pm: Annual hot dog lunch followed by a program on “Sarcoidosis: How this auto-immune condition may affect you,” by Rosetta Jackson. Seniors 50+ invited. Free. 704-216-7714. 1201 S. Dr. MLK Jr. Ave.
Rufty-Holmes July movie marathon — Popcorn and drink included. No cost.
• 2 pm July 11 — On V.E. Dat in 1945, as peace extends across Europe, Princesses Elizabeth and Margaret are allowed out to join the celebrations. A night full of excitement, danger and the first flutters of romance.
• 2 pm July 18 — In early 18th century England, a frail Queen Anne occupies the throne and her close friend, Lady Sarah, governs the country in her stead. When a new servant, Abigail, arrives, her charm endears her to Sarah.
• 2 pm July 25 — Mary Stuart’s attempt to overthrow her cousin Elizabeth I, Queen of England, finds her condemned to years of imprisonment before facing execution.
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
• Friends of RPL present Wiley Cash, May 30, 6:30 pm; New York Times bestselling author Wiley Cash at RPL Annual General Meeting. held at Trinity Oaks Retirement, book-signing and reception follow. Salisbury’s South Main
• China Grove Community Block Party, June 1, 5 at 8 pm, downtown China Grove, fun activities and learn about RPL’s Summer Reading.
In Kannapolis
www.kannapolisnc.gov
• Village Park, 700 West C St.
• Veterans Park, 118 N. Main St.
Sunday Afternoon jazz in Veterans Park — 1-3 p.m. Sunday:
May 26: Buff Dillard Music Quartet
Buff Dillard Music Quartet: Ni international smooth jazz solo recording artist with the smooth melodies of his trombone that he’s coined as “Bonejazz”.
Concerts in the Park — Village Park, 7 p.m.
June 1: Sawyer Brown, fireworks afterward
June 15: Too Much Sylvia
June 29: Charlotte Symphony, fireworks afterward
July 6: Heart Breaker (Heart Tribute Band) & On The Border (Eagles Tribute Band)
July 20: Too Morris Day
Aug 10: Rick Springfield afterward
Thursdays on Main — Veterans Park, 6-9 p.m.
June 13: Blackwater Rhythm and Blues
July 11: Band of Oz
Aug 8: The Embers
Downtown Cruise-In — 1-7 p.m. Sept 14 • Oct 12 • Nov 9
Stories Under the Stars — Kannapolis Library, 7 p.m.
June 22: Donna Washington
July 13: Professor Whizzpop
Aug 17: Steve Langley: Soap Bubble Circus
Movies in the Park — Village Park, 8:45 p.m.
May 24: Incredibles 2
June 7: Sandlot
June 21: Jumanji
July 12: Secret Life of Pets
July 26: Hotel Transylvania 3
Aug 2: Bumblebee
Children’s Theatre, Veterans Park —
June 20: Beauty and the Beast, 10 a.m.
July 11: Wizard of Oz, 1 p.m.
Memorial Day Parade — May 27, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.: Veterans Park, Kannapolis www.kannapolisnc.gov
Jazz Concert — July 27: Heavy Hitters of Soul, Intimidators Stadium (ticketed event)
2-6 p.m. Aug 3: Writers Block Party & Toast of Kannapolis, Larueate Center
5 pm Aug 6: National Night Out, Veterans Park
4-8 pm Aug 24: Kaleidoscope Arts Festival & Zombie Walk: Downtown Kannapolis
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
• Rowan Public Library, Free high-quality, noncredit online Gale courses. 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, Mt. Ulla 704-278-2800 or facebook
Eight-week pottery class — Beginning & Intermediate Wheel Class for beginners and those with some experience. $215. Ages 14-adult.
• Tuesdays 10:30-1 pm May 28-July 16 or
• Wednesdays 6:30-9 pm May 29-July 17
• Pottery 101, 101 S. Main St., 704-209-1632, www.pottery-101.com
Creative Movement & Dance for Spiritual Expression — 3-5 pm June 9: Explore spiritual themes of meditation through movement, spiritual and emotional expression using movement and dance steps. Cost: $30/person. Register at info@faithart.org or text 864-906-7658. Center for Faith & the Arts, 207 W. Harrison St., 704-647-0999 or www.faithart.org
Blood drives
Download the free American Red Cross Blood Donor App, visit RedCrossBlood.org or call 800-RED CROSS (800-733-2767).
Comedy
Improv Charlotte — June 14: At Free Range Brewing, 2320 N. Davidson St., Charlotte. Proceeds for all shows go to local charities. April- June proceeds benefit Classroom Central. We will also be collecting school supply donations at our shows. See http://www.improvcharlotte.com/
Charlotte Squawks 15: Quackceañera — May 30-June 23: Booth Playhouse. Charlotte Squawks celebrates “Quackceañera” — 15 years of funny. What is Charlotte Squawks? Saturday Night Live meets Broadway meets the Queen City. Tickets start at $24.50 at https://tix.carolinatix.org/
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.
Home & Garden
Salisbury Farmer’s Market — 8 am-noon Saturdays, 520 S. Main St. www.salisburyfarmersmarket.com/
Kannapolis Farmers Market — Thursdays, 4-7 p.m., corner of Vance Ave and Dale Earnhardt Blvd.
Lexington Farmers Market — 9 am-1 pm Saturdays, Old Depot, 129 S. Railroad St , www.lexingtonfarmersmarketnc.com
China Grove Farmers Market — 4-6 p.m. Fridays. The Market at the Mill at the China Grove Roller Mill, 308 N. Main St 704-633-5946.
Mooresville Farmers Market —9 a.m.-noon, Saturday. 255 E. Iredell Ave, www.racecityusa.org
Film
City Parks & Rec Movie in the Park
All movies begin at 9 pm at City Park, 316 Lake Drive.
May 31: Incredibles 2
June 14: A Dog’s Way Home
June 28: Hotel Transylvania 3
July 12: Shrek
July 26: The Greatest Showman
Aug 9: Ralph Breaks the Internet
Art
Fine Frame Gallery — Artwork featured by local fine artist Robert Toth, Phyllis Steimel, Sharon Forthofer, Mark Brincefield, and James Donaldson. View original artwork during regular business hours, 105 S Main St., 704-647-0340, www.fineframegallery.com
Art exhibit at Salisbury Business Center — Through July 26: ‘The Color of Motion,’ original art by local artists Abigail Young, Emery Partee, Bruce White. Free, open to the public during business hours. 301 S. Main St., www.salisburybusinesscenter.com
Opening of CFA exhibit on hand sewing, plus talk — May 24, from 6-8 pm: As part of CFA’s programming for “Shiloh Rules,” a collection of mostly hand sewn garments and accessories. Some of the seamstresses on hand to answer questions. At 7 pm Janet Pyatt of The Backcountry Peddlar will speak, “A Living History Mercantile.” Center for Faith & the Arts, 207 W. Harrison St., 704-647-0999 or www.faithart.org
None Of The Above: An Arts Exploration of School Equity — Through May 31: Interactive art installation creates conversations and diverse perspectives on standardized testing and school discipline disparity. During the run of the exhibit a professionally directed cycle of monologues will be performed. At EastSquare Artworks, 120 E. Innes St., behind the parking lot beside Dee’s Jewelers.
“Never Silent.” — For the second year CFA has partnered with Salisbury Pride to celebrate Pride Month with an exhibit in our gallery. This year’s theme is “Never Silent.” 50 years ago the patrons of New York’s Stonewall Inn ended their silence and stood up for themselves. In this exhibit, artists were asked to speak through their art about issues that face the LGBTQ community. Come join us at CFA for the opening of this exhibit on Sunday, June 2, from 6 to 8 pm.
Rail Walk Studios & Gallery — New Works & Such exhibit,through June 1: Recent paintings and multi-media works presented by Rail Walk artists. 409-413 N Lee St. Thurs-Sat, 11 am-4 pm, www.railwalkgallery.com or 704-469-2781.
Art of the Wild Art exhibit / fundraiser — 6-8 pm June 14: Opening reception for exhibit/fundraiser of art showcasing NCwildlife through fine art. Proceeds from sales benefit both organizations. See mooresvilleartsnc@gmail.com
Annual Gallery Gallop — 5-9 pm June 22: www.DowntownSalisburyNC.com
Trips
New Zion Baptist Church senior group trip — July 26-28: National Civil Rights Museum, Memphis, Tenn. For seniors age 55 and up. For more info call 704-633-9256 after 7 p.m.
JCP Class of 1971 to attend the Red and Black Ball — June 15: JC Price National Alumni event. Contact Cathy Cowan Alexander at 704-636-8900 for information.
Salt & Pepper Ramblers Christmas in Orlando trip — Nov. 19-22: Holy Land Experience, Gaylord Palms Resort, Harry P. Leu Gardens Holiday Hous , more.. $440. Info: Cheryl Kluttz, 704-633-3484
Call for vendors
Fourth annual Gospel Tailgate — Noon-5 pm June 15: Vendor (nonfood) spaces $20 / tailgate spaces $10. Hosted by Mt. Vernon Presbyterian Church at Myers Park/Community Garden, 3760 Woodleaf Barber in Cleveland. Info: hunter1986@gmail.com or rhunterres@aol.com or 704-637-7192.
Salisbury Pride festival — Vendors invited to participate on June 22. Sign up at www.salisburypride.com and look for the appropriate clickthrough: Volunteers or Vendors.
China Grove Farmers Day — July 20: Contact Patti Price at 704-857-2466 or pprice@chinagrovenc.gov for application guidelines
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.
Antiques and flea market — May 18-19: call for vendors. Rowan County Fairgrounds. Call for details 704-640-2326.
Chickweed: Call for vendors — 4-11 pm July 20: 8th Annual Chickweed music/art festival. At F&M Trolley Barn, 125 E. Liberty St. Set-up July 20 Email for application: ChickweedWomen@gmail.com. Vendor fee $40 | Food vendor fee $125. Deadline June 30.
Carolina Bohemian Jam / Arts & Crafts — Aug 16-18: Celebrating an era of music. Rowan County Fairgrounds. Apply at www.CarolinaBohemianJam.com. Handmade originals only. Exhibit space $150 or double space $225. Limited number 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, People’s Choice BBQ Tasting Contest. Tilley Harley-Davidson, 653 Bendix Drive, 704-202-8712, www.bikerbluesbbqrally.com
Auditions/call for performers
2019 F&M Faith Idol contest — Accepting contestants. Call 704-279-5346. Faith Fourth of July event dates: June 28-July 4th.
Hickory Oktoberfest seeks musicians/bands age 12-25 — Oct. 11-13: Local teen talent apply to tonyeltora@gmail.com Parental consent required for musicians under age 18. Details at www.hickoryoktoberfest.com or info@downtownhickory.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
Downtown Hickory Art Crawls — Sept. 19: Seeking artists to participate in 2019 Downtown Hickory Art Crawls. Family friendly art in most disciplines will be accepted. No charge for participation. Get application at info@downtownhickory.com or 828-322-1121. Deadline Aug. 15 for September Crawl.
Art of the Wild Art exhibit / fundraiser — Intake May 31-June 1: Opening reception June 14. Proceeds from sales benefit both organizations. Eligibility and guidelines at mooresvilleartsnc@gmail.com or Lake Norman Wildlife Conservationists at lnwc.org
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
Chickweed: Call for artists — 4-11 pm July 20: 8th Annual Chickweed music/art festival seeking makers, artists, healing arts, more. At F&M Trolley Barn, 125 E. Liberty St. Set-up July 20. Email for application: ChickweedWomen@gmail.com. Vendor fee $40. Deadline to apply June 30.
34th Annual Oktoberfest Juried Arts and Crafts applications Accepted — Deadline Aug 1: Event dates Oct 11-13 in Downtown Hickory with live entertainment, beer gardens, amusement rides, carnival games, juried arts and crafts show.Applications and guidelines at www.hickoryoktoberfest.com
Call for volunteers
Salisbury Pride festival — Volunteers needed on June 22. Sign up at www.salisburypride.com. Look for the appropriate clickthrough: Volunteers or Vendors.
Summer ARTventures — Rising 9th-12th graders can earn school community service credits by volunteering as teacher aides during Summer ARTventures at Waterworks. Download the application from http://www.waterworks.org/education/volunteeringwvac.html
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.
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
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