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JULY: Community Gardening. Every Saturday through September. 10am-1pm. Elsewhere, 606 & 608 S. Elm St., GSO. Join Elsewhere’s Urban-Green campaign by participating in the creation of a downtown community garden and eco-park in Elsewhere’s public alley. Among the many projects include DIY solar panels, composting, drip irrigation and plantings. All skills welcome, teach and learn. Call 549.5555 or visit www.urbangreen.vox.com. Rockingham County Residents Month of July. Wed-Sat, 10am-5pm and Sun, 1-5pm. Chinqua Penn Plantation, 2138 Wentworth St., Reidsville. Show your Rockingham County drivers license and receive free grounds only admission or $10 house tour admission. Applies to individuals only. Call 349.4576 or visit www.chinquapenn.com. Artist Conversations. Every Friday. 8pm. Elsewhere, 606 & 608 S. Elm St., GSO. A series of interactive talks and events created by Elsewhere’s visiting artists from across the globe. Call 549.5555 or visit www.elsewhereelsewhere.org. Carrie Underwood’s “Carnivale Ride Tour.” Tickets now onsale. Oct. 24, 7:30pm. LJVM Coliseum, 300 Deacon Blvd., W-S. Tickets $35-$55. Call 722.6400 or 852.1100. Visit www.ticketmaster.com or www.aeglive.com.
Sunday Tea Tasting. Through October. 1pm. Angelina’s Teas, 125 S. Stratford Rd., W-S. Treat yourself to one of the widest selection of teas. Call 722.9532 or visit www.angelinasteas.com. Exhibit: Nanu La Rosee and Inez Ruchte. Through July 26. Tue-Sat, 11am-5pm. Artworks Gallery, 564 N. Trade St., W-S. Call 723.5890 or visit www.artworks-gallery.org. Wednesday Noontime Recitals. 12pm. Old Salem Museums & Gardens, 900 Old Salem Road, W-S. Local, regional and national organists perform concerts on the 1800 David Tannenberg Organ throughout the year. Free. Call 721.7350 or visit www.oldsalem.org. Summer on Trade. Saturday’s Through mid-August. 7pm. Sixth and Trade Streets, W-S. Music in the street series features notable regional musicians showcasing Winston-Salem’s diverse musical traditions in a setting of artistic commerce and spirit. Visit www.dadaws.org. Theatre: Once Upon A Mattress. July 11-13 & 18-20. Fri & Sat,7pm; Sun, 2pm. Weaver Academy Theatre, 300 S. Spring St. GSO. The Livestock Players and Greensboro Children’s Theatre along with the 3rd Stage Theatre Company present the musical tale of the Princess and the Pea in this hilarious off-Broadway hit that made Carol Burnett famous. $11. Call 272.0160 or visit www.ticketleap.com. Exhibit: Blossoms, Butterflies & Bamboos. Through August 1. Tue-Sat, 10am-5pm. Hawthorne Gallery, 1281 W. 4th St, W-S. Featuring Mona Wu, Betty Powell, Pat Pilchard, Roy Nydorf, Trena McNabb, Alexis Lavine, Sharon Hardin & Doug Butler. Call 724.1022 or visit www.hawthorneart.com. Exhibit: An Egyptian Experience. Through August 31. Chinqua Penn Plantation, 2138 Wentworth St., Reidsville. Ancient Egyptian artifacts as well as a replica of the golden throne chair of King Tut-ankh-amen (King Tut) the famous 9-year-old Egyptian King. $20/adults, $15/seniors & students, $10 ages 6-15, Free/5 & under. Call 349.4576 or visit www.chinquapenn.com. Berry Day at the Market. 6am-12pm. Greensboro Farmers’ Curb Market, 501 Yanceyville St., GSO. Celebrate the NC berry season with a blueberry pancake breakfast. Free. Call 373.2402 or visit www.greensboro-nc.gov. 3rd Annual Kidsfest. 11am-3pm. Foothills Art Council Grounds, Elkin. A Medieval Adventure. Free. Call 835.2025 or visit www.foothillsartscouncil.org. Junker’s Mill Concert. 8-10pm. Downtown Mocksville. Mystery Hillbillies, Honky Tonk & Rockabilly. Free. Bring your lawn chair. Call. 909.2263. or visit www.stationonmainstreet.com. Eastern Music Festival. 3pm. Reynolda House Museum of American Art, 2250 Reynolda Rd., W-S. Two Sunday afternoon performances. July 13: the Eastern Chamber Players, July 27: EMF Piano Program’s Young Artist Recital. $13/members/students, $16/non-members. Call 758.5389 or visit www.reynoldahouse.org. Sister Maus Puppetshow. July 14-18. 2pm. Old Salem Museums & Gardens, 900 Old Salem Road, W-S. $2 or Free with All-in-one ticket. Call 721.7350 or visit www.oldsalem.org. Living Storybook Drama Camp and Visual Art Camp. July 14-18 and July 21-25, 10am-2pm. Mount Olive Elementary School, 2145 Chestnut Grove School Road, King. Recital/exhibit and reception on Friday each week. Registration. Drama Camp/$75 per week. Visual Art Camp/$55 per week. Call 593.8159 or visit www.stokesarts.org. Musical: Pageant—The Musical Comedy Beauty Contest. July 16-20, 24-27, 7pm; July 18, 19, 25, & 26, 9:30pm; July 20 & 27, 3pm. Community Theatre of Greensboro, Open Space Café Theatre, 4609 West Market St., GSO. Hilarious! Six beauties vie for the title of Miss Glamouresse! Adults $20, seniors/students $18, 12 & under $15. Call 333.7469 or visit www.ctgso.org. Live Jazz—Jazz Jam Session. 8pm. Speakeasy Jazz & Tapas Bar, 410 W. 4th St., Ste 100-A, W-S. The session is hosted by some of the Triad’s most seasoned jazz musicians. Other jazz musicians come in to jam with our host musicians. It is a great night of music and fun! Call 722.6555 or visit www.speakeasyjazz.net. Latin American Film Series: Casa de areia (The House of Sand). 7pm. Weatherspoon Art Museum Auditorium, Corner of Spring Garden & Tate St. GSO. Áurea’s saga starts in 1910, when she arrives in a caravan in northern Brazil. Her husband believes this land to be prosperous and she is condemned to a life in this barren place, her only female company being her mother. Seating is limited and not all films are appropriate for young audiences. Free. Call 334.5770 or visit http://weatherspoon.uncg.edu. Summertime Exhibition. 5pm. Opening Reception. Through August 22. Associated Artists, 301 West 4th St., W-S. Exhibit of fine art. Free. Call 722.0340 or visit www.associatedartists.org. A Thousand Cranes. 7:30pm. High Point Theatre,220 East Commerce Avenue, High Point. The North Carolina Shakespeare Festival presents A Thousand Cranes during its summer Family Theatre season. Set in Japan ten years after WWII, this true story of courage and hope will inspire the whole family. Best suited for ages 6 and older. Also register for our origami workshop to be held one hour before each performance. Cost: $8-$12. Call 887-3001 or visit www.ncshakes.org.
Full Moon Festival. 5-9pm. RayLen Vineyards & Winery, 3577 Hwy 158, Mocksville. Featuring Vagabond Saint Society, Van Morrison Tribute. $10/person, cash gate. Call 998.3100 or visit www.raylenvineyards.com. Perfect Wedding Guide Bridal Show. 1pm. Embassy Suites Hotel, 460 N. Cherry St., W-S. Meet the Triad’s Top Wedding E. $7. Call 676.9631 or visit www.PerfectWeddingGuide.com. Green Dialogue. 2pm. Elsewhere, 606 S. Elm St., GSO. Greensboro-based community activist and organizer, Justin Leonard speaks on “How To Grow a Community.” He has worked across the world to cultivate dynamic relationships between community members. Call 549.5555 or visit www.urbangreen.vox.com. Theatre: Kiss Me Kate. July 25, 26, and 27. Foothills Theatre, Elkin High School Dixon Auditorium, 334 Elk Spur St., Elkin. The summer’s BIG musical production. Call 902-1688 or e-mail elkinonstage@aol.com. Tomato Day at the Market. 6am-12pm. Greensboro Farmers’ Curb Market, 501 Yanceyville St., GSO. Celebrate the NC tomato day with free samples of over 20 varieties. Vote for your favorite and win a door prize. Free. Call 373.2402 or visit www.greensboro-nc.gov. Weekend Session: Basics of Fused Glass Jewelry. Beginner Level. Sat, 9:30am-4:30pm and Sun, 9:30am-3pm. Warm Glass Studio, 2575 Old Glory Rd, Suite 700, Clemmons. Learn the basics and then create beautiful fused glass pendants, earrings and a bracelet. $220. Reservations. Call 712.8003 or visit www.warmglass.org. Workshop: Basics of sketching and drawing. 9am-12pm. Stokes County Arts Council, 500 N. Main St., Danbury. $12/class. $5/supplies. Call 593.8159 or visit www.stokesarts.org. Exhibit: Turquoise Daze with Nancy Bellamy. Opening Reception 6-9pm. Station on the Main, 185 North Main Street, Mocksville. Featuring handcrafted turquoise and other semi-precious stone jewelry. Call 753.0311 or visit www.stationonmainstreet.com. Exhibit: Jody Danner Walker, “Beneath The Surface, Yellowstone Caldera.” Through August 30. Tue-Sat, 11am-5pm. Artworks Gallery, 564 N. Trade St., W-S. Cast-glass sculpture and photography. Free. Call 723.5890 or visit www.artworks-gallery.org. Summer on Trade: The “B” String All Stars. 7-10pm. Sixth and Trade streets, Downtown W-S. Enjoy music by some of the Triad’s finest musician at the first annual “B” String All Stars event, featuring Mike “B” Bennett, owner of “B” String Music of Winston-Salem, and friends. Free. Call 734.1800 or visit 14th Annual Classic & Custom Car Show. 10am-4pm. Country Park, 3902 Nathanael Greene Dr., GSO. Co-sponsored by the Triad Chevy Club. The show raises funds for the All-Persons Accessible NatureTrail. Call 373.3648 or visit www.greensboro-nc.gov. Cinema Under the Stars: Blake Edward’s Breakfast at Tiffany’s. 9pm. Every saturday night in August. Reynolda House Museum of American Art, 2250 Reynolda Rd., W-S. Gates open at 8pm and films are screened at 9pm. Weather permitting, the movies are shown on the lawn and include a pre-screening talk by local or visiting scholars and filmmakers. Rain day shows are in Babcock Auditorium. Beer and wine are available for purchase and filmgoers are encouraged to come early and picnic on the lawn. Call 758.5150 or visit www.reynoldahouse.org. Workshop: Massage. 9am-12pm. Walnut Cove Senior Center, Danbury. Learn the principles of giving a relaxing, healing massage to friends and loved ones. $50. Registration required. Call 593.8159 or visit www.stokesarts.org. Hot Nites/Hot Cars Cruise In with Fantastic Shakers. 4-10pm. Downtown Pilot Mountain. The premiere classic car cruise-in of Western North Carolina. Offers something for everyone from Classic Cars, Street Rods, Muscle Cars, Antique Cars, Pro Street Cars and Motorcycles. Free. Bring your own lawn chair. Call 374.2353 or visit www.townofpilotmountain.com. Family First Workshop: Sculpt and Swim. 2-4pm. Reynolda House Museum of American Art, 2250 Reynolda Rd., W-S. These workshops are designed for elementary school-aged children accompanied by an adult. Each session includes time in the museum to look at art, which then inspires a creative activity in the studios. $7. Art supplies and refreshments are provided. Reservations. Call 758.5389 or visit www.reynoldahouse.org.
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Speed Dating Event for Single Professionals. Ages 32-44, 6:30pm; ages 25-37, 8:30pm. 7pm. Solaris Restaurant, 125 Summit Ave., GSO. A fun, no-pressure way for busy professionals to meet. $35. Register online at www.cupid.com/predating. Call 336.209.0501.
First Friday Gallery Hop. 7-10pm. Trade, Sixth and Liberty streets, Downtown W-S. Galleries, studios and shops open with live artist demonstrations, gallery receptions, music and more entertainment. Free. Visit www.dadaws.org.
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