Roundabout: What’s happening May 30-June 5

Published 12:00 am Thursday, May 30, 2019

Community Calendar

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
The Inn, 1012 Mooresville Hwy 150 Contemporary Christian music venue. Musicians invited to jam or schedule their group to perform. 704-213-1467. https://www.facebook.com/TheInnNC/
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 May 31: Open Mic Night Jam 7 pm-11 pm with host Host Lurch, aka Lawrence Frick. All performers welcome. Sign up begins 6:30
• 6-8 pm Sunday June 2: HotSpot Sunday Concert with Chase Hicks
• Monday June 3: Peace Circle 6:30-7:30 pm.All are welcome, first Mondays
• 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: Austin Mcneil • 6-9:30 pm Saturday: Marte Maney • Thursday, June 6: paint and sip with Debra Graden 7-9 pm; must preregister • 704-754-8379, www.morganridgerailwalk.com
New Sarum Brewing Co., 109 N Lee St — 1-7 p.m. Saturday: Beaver Brothers celebrates 100 years of service with free live music by Jeremy & Jessica Vess, 9 Day Trip, The Loose Lugnuts, Moses Jones & The Dirty Southern Soul. 704-310-5048, https://newsarumbrewing.com/
Sgt Pepper’s, 121 E. Innes St. — • 8 pm Friday Singer songwriter Keith Burkhart • 8 pm Saturday Jeff Wall (BigDumbHick) • 1:30-6:30 pm Sunday: Sunday Funday Open Jam • Sunday: Songwriters Showcase featuring Noah King, hosted by Shelby Stover of 9DayTrip. Also Tom Williams, C.J. Peters, Douglass Thompson, Shane Key, Seth Grigg, Liam Eason Pendergrass • No cover. Behind the The Italian Grille, entrance is in th e rear. www.facebook.com/santossgtpeppers/
Sunrise Cafe, 210 Old Amity Hill Road, Cleveland — 6:30 pm Friday:Darrell Connor and The Country Music Legends Band • 6:30 pm Saturday: NuHiWay • 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

Pickin’ for the Master — 7 p.m. Friday May 31: The Robertson Boysfrom High Point followed by open jam session.Free admission. Trading Ford Baptist Church, 3600 Long Ferry Road, 704-633-5986, www.tradingford.net
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. 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/
PCS’s annual All Patriotic Music Concert Series — June 20, 21 and 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.
Charlotte’s Blumenthal Arts complex presents — • “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 800-745-3000 or www.blumenthalarts.org

Theater

PPT presents ‘The Female Odd Couple’ — June 6-8 and 12-15 at 7:30; matinee at 2:30 on June 9. Tickets at Piedmontplayers.com or call 704-633-5471.
‘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 included. $30 pp. Christ United Methodist Church. Call 704-433-4802or 704-223-3427 for tickets.
St. Thomas Players and Lee Street theatre present ‘Shiloh Rules’ — June 13-22: A dedicated Union nurse and a mysterious Confederate refugee 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: 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 May 31: Airfield Estates Wine Tasting with Brad Potter of Airfield Estates and Certified Sommelier Mark Orsini of Orsini Wines. $5/person. 106 S. Main St, 704-636-5151, sws@salisburywineshop.com
Morgan Ridge Vineyards and Brewhouse — 486 John Morgan Road, Gold Hill, 704-639-0911, www.morganridgevineyards.com
Cauble Creek Vineyard and Winery — NC’s 100th Winery. 704-633-1137, 700 Cauble Farm Road, www.caublecreekvineyard.com
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 opprotunities 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

JCPrice 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 • 10am-3pm, Trolley Barn and F&M Parking lot. Music, comedy, cultural fellowship, free henna tattoos, artists, Latin dancers, Triple Threat dancers and more. Info at waterworks.org
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
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 atwww.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 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

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
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, childen $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
Pray Rowan — 10–11 a.m Saturday June 1: East Rowan YMCA, 790 Crescent Rd, Rockwell. Gathering of all ages, denominations, backgrounds in prayer. Contact prayrowan@gmail.com or 843-991-4142 or www.facebook.com/prayrowan/

Books

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.
Gwendolyn Womack and her new thriller The Time Collector — June 10 • 7 p.m. at Bookmarks Bookstore at 634 W. Fourth Street #110 downtown Winston-Salem.
Bookmarks presents international bestseller Louise Penny — June 27, • 6:30 p.m.: RJ Reynolds Auditorium, 301 Hawthorne Road, Winston-Salem. Tickets $25-$85 at brownpapertickets.com/event/4212129 or 1-800-838-3006.

Fundraisers

Catawba College fundraiser — 7-830 pm Mondays /Wednesdays through 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
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 fat 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.https://www.nazcfc.org/
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. Benefists 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 — Through 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
KHA Kannapolis History Associates — 7 p.m. June 3: Alex Porter on Historic Preservation projects. A. L. Brown High School social room, 415 E. First St, Kannapolis. Phil Goodman, 704-796-0803.

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.

In Kannapolis

www.kannapolisnc.gov
• Village Park, 700 West C St.
• Veterans Park, 118 N. Main St.
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)
Thursdays on Main — Veterans Park, 6-9 p.m.
June 13: Blackwater Rhythm and Blues
Stories Under the Stars — Kannapolis Library, 7 p.m.
June 22: Donna Washington
Movies in the Park — Village Park, 8:45 p.m.
May 24: Incredibles 2
Children’s Theatre, Veterans Park —
June 20: Beauty and the Beast, 10 a.m.

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, 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, M t Ulla 704-278-2800 or facebook
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
Doll Workshop with Winifred Holloway — June 29: NC Museum of Dolls, Toys & Miniatures, 108 4th St., Spencer, 704-762-9359, www.ncmdtm.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
2×2 Barn Quilt Workshop — June 15 • 10 am: RSVP by June 12 to 704-278-2800. Classes Tuesday-Friday 8 am-5 pm. All supplies included; light lunch provided. $45. https://www.facebook.com/even ts/3 58655408115718/

Blood drives

Download the free American Red Cross Blood Donor App, visit RedCrossBlood.org or call 800-RED CROSS (800-733-2767).

Speakers & forums

Center for Faith & the Arts Living in Gratitude series — 3 p.m. • June 9: the Power of Equanimity. CFA, 207 W. Harrison St., 704-647-0999 or www.faithart.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.

Comedy

Improv Charlotte — June 143: At Free Range Brewing, 2320 N. Davidson St., Charlotte. Proceeds for all shows go to local charities.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.

Art

Fine Frame Gallery — Artwork d 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
CFA exhibit on hand sewing — As part of CFA’s programming for “Shiloh Rules” a collection of mostly hand sewn garments and accessories. Center for Faith & the Arts, 207 W. Harrison St., 704-647-0999 or www.faithart.org
“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 6:00 to 8:00 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

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.
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.
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.
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. Hndmade 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. Details at www.hickoryoktoberfest.com or info@downtownhickory.com

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
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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