Thur., Aug., 27
ITALIAN WINE EXTRAVAGANZA
Wine Merchants Gourmet; 1901-B Mooney St., Winston-Salem; 336.765.8175; www.merchantsgourmet.com; 6 p.m.; $10 Take a wine tour of Italy without even leaving state lines. Vias Imports will provide almost 25 Italian imported wines for your tasting pleasure. Doug Donovan, general manager of Vias Imports, will be on site to answer questions about the wines.
Your $10 admission includes a tasting glass and no reservations are required to attend.
Fri., Aug., 28
HALLOWEEN II
In theaters today Get a jump-start on the Halloween spirit tonight. Rob Zombie’s re-imagining of the Michael Myer’s series comes to an end with this film. As always we thought Myers was dead in the first film but he’s back with a vengeance to terrorize his baby sister and all of her promiscuous friends.
Sat., Aug., 29
CARIBBEAN CARNIVALE Castle McCulloch; 3925 Kivett Drive, Jamestown; 336.887.5413; www.castlemcculloch.com; 8:30 p.m.; $10-60 It’s the Mardi Gras of the Carolinas. This year’s event will feature a costume contest, aerial performers, fire theatrics, Polynesian dancing, island music, pirate revelry and more. The party takes place rain or shine and only 21 and up is admitted.
Sun., Aug., 30DOG AGILITY COMPETITIONS Piedmont Saddle Club; 8001 Leabourne Road, Colfax; 336.931.1424; www.piedmontsaddleclub. com; 8 a.m.; FREE This is the last day to catch some furry athletes battle it out to become the most agile pup around. The dogs are facing the clock as they jump hurdles, scale ramps, run through tunnels, navigate seesaws and weave through slalom poles. The event lasts until 4 p.m. today.
Mon., Aug., 31
FLUIDITY—ART OF FLUID EXHIBITION Maria’s; 2130 Lawndale Drive, Greensboro; 336.379.8646; www. marias-to-go.com; 11 a.m.; FREE This art flowing liquids. Kernodle even creates art with faux frames that surround his five pieces of displayed art. Head out and be inspired by art that focuses on things we see every day.
Tues., Sept., 1
AUDITIONS FOR RENT THE MUSICAL Greensboro Cultural Center; 200 N. Davie St., Greensboro; 336.335.6426; www.TheDramaCenter. com; 7 p.m.; FREE Is there a dormant actor waiting to break out in you? If so, here’s your chance to be seen. The Livestock Players will be holding auditions for the widely known musical. Anyone from grade nine to age 20 is encouraged to audition and should have a prepared song. Orchestra and crew may also sign up at the auditions.
Wed., Sept., 2
TRIAD AFTER-WORK SOCIAL Silke Salon; 102 W. Third St., Winston-Salem; 336.602.2028; www.silkesalon.com; 5:30 p.m.; FREE The necessity of networking doesn’t stop at the end of the workday. Take advantage of a networking and socializing opportunity tonight. This event is informal and there will be a limited supply of beer and wine from 336events.com so get there early. everyday something cool. exhibition by Robert Kernodle includes original paintings that capture the art and beauty of Go to yesweekly.com for a full listing of happenings around the triad.
