art
September 5&6.:Noon-6 p.m. Crafts in the Grove: A Festival of the Arts is taking place at Grove Winnery & vineyards. Come enjoy a weekend of fine Arts & Crafts displayed by mor than 20 of the area’s top artisans. Admission is free. Visit www.GroveWinery.com for more information.
Mondays & Thursdays: 6:30-9 p.m. Oil and Acrylic
Painting for Beginners to Intermediate. Six consecutive structured sessions to build skill in depicting 3D form in space and light. Work from still life and photographic references. Classes taught by area artist Jack Stone schedules, supply list, fee and registration contact Jack at 336.375.7568 or jack@brushfirestudios.org. (600 N. Church Street GSO)
Mondays: 7-9 p.m. Painting classes (Watercolor, Oil, Acrylic) Red Door Studio/Gallery www.nancybulluck.com.Call for hours. 336.288.5415 (3631 Redfield Drive GSO)
Tuesdays: 9:30-noon and 6:30-9 p.m. Painting classes (all media) Red Door Studio/Gallery (3631 Redfield Drive GSO) www.nancybulluck.com. Call for hours. 336.288.5415 book it! email calendar@yesweekly.com
First Fridays: Lyndon Street Artworks and Artworks Collective Gallery 205 Lyndon St., Greensboro, 336.370.0025, Mon-Sat, 9-5 p.m. Featuring over forty local artists’ working studios that are open to the public. Go to lyndonstreet.com for directions or for more information. Join us on the First Friday of every month from 6-9 p.m. during our extended hours, and keep an eye out for a variety of other special events going on at Lyndon Street Artworks. (July 3)
Sundays: 1-6 p.m. Mad Platter Sundays. Bring your entire family for discounts and lots of pottery painting fun. 336.540.9823 (2921-A Battleground Ave. GSO)
food & drink
Farm Fresh Fridays at Laurel Gray Vineyards the 3rd Friday of every month until October. This is a reservations only event beginning at 5pm and lasting until 7 pm. The cost is $15.00 per person. Each guest will receive a glass of Laurel Gray wine paired with appetizers made from fresh organically grown herbs and vegetables as well as other local products.
In addition, a guided tour of the vineyards and herb gardens will be offered. Gourmet Growers will provide fresh produce grown at Laurel Gray Vineyards.
Herbs and vegetables will be available to purchase. For more info call 336.468.9463. (5726 Old US Hwy 421 West - Hamptonville)
music
Sept ember 3: Winston Salem Jaycees are holding their Annual Concert to Benefit Burn Victims at the Garage in Winston Salem. The Proceeds all go to the North Carolina Jaycee Burn Center in Chapel Hill. This is the 9th year the even will be held and we look forward to seeing you there! Call 336.761.0711 or email steve@ellermarket.com.
September 6: 4 p.m. NC Battle of the Bands to be held at the Bowman Gray Stadium in Winston Salem. Tickets are $15 in advance, $20 at the door. Visit www. ljvm.com for more information.
September 7: 5-8 p.m. Party Down with Richard Petty at Fesival Park for Labor Day. Easter n Music Festival and Victory Junction will collaborate and feature Richard Petty in order to raise money for Victory Junction Gang Camp. Kids 6 and under are FREE; ticketss are $10 in advance, $12 at the door. Family 4-packs are $30. All tickets and packages can be purchased by calling Triad Stage at 336.272.0160. A VIP Barbeque dinner will be held at 4p.m. at the new AVENUE restaurant and bar in Downtown Greensboro. Tickets are $75/person and can be purchased through the Triad Stage Box Office.
Sept ember 9- 13: Trinumeral 9 Music & Arts Festival. Performances by Bela Fleck, Zakir Hussain & Edgar Meyer, Conspiritor, The Glitch Mob, RJD2, Pretty Lights, and many more! Held at the Deerfield Music Park., Asheville, NC. Visit www.trinumeral.com for more details.
September 11: 7:30 p.m. Lucy Wainwright Roche
with Jocelyn Arem! Local songwriter sets the scene and will be kicking off a series concerts for The ArtCenter being held at the University Mall in Chapel Hill $13, $11 ArtsCenter Members . Visit http://www.myspace.com/lwrlwr. www.jocelynarem.com.
September 12: 8 p.m. Missy Raines & The New Hip performing at Triad Acoustic Stage. Tickets are $20 in advance. Limited Seating. Email info@triadacousticstage.com or call 336.643.8643. 220 S. Elm St. Parking at the City Parking Garage on the corner of Washington & Greene street.
September 13: 2-4:30 p.m. Lyn Koonce, along with local percussionist Raymond Brooks, to perform at Hanover Park Vineyard. Enjoy wine tastings, tours, and live music. Visit www.hanoverparkwines.com or call 336.689.0233 for more information.
September 13, 20, & 27: 2-6 p.m. : Preservation Greensboro presents second annual Bluegrass @ Blandwood series. Music will be performed on the lawn of the Blandwood Mansion, 447 W. Washington Street in Downtown Greensboro. Admission is $10 for adults and children under 12 are admitted free. In the event of rain, the event will be cancelled. Visit www. presrvationgreensboro.org or call 336.272.5003 for more information.
Come out for Open Mic every Saturday from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m., and Karaoke every Tuesday from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Only at Ham’s at 201 N. Smyres Place, Greensboro. Call 336.272.6721 for more info.
Mondays: 7-9:30 p.m. - Women ages 16 meet at First Presbyterian Church of Kernersville to enjoy a four-part acapella harmony as a part of the Golden Triad Chorus. For details call 336.996.3251 or visit www.goldentriadchorus.org. Guests are always welcome!
Wednesdays: Tunes @ Noon. Bring your lunch to Center City Park Wednesdays from Noon-1:30 p.m. and listen to these local musicians: Joshua West (9/2).
High Lonesome Strings Bluegrass Association has open bluegrass jams every Wednesday. The 1st, 3rd, & 5th Wednesday at the Cultural Arts Center (200 N.Davie St) in the rehearsal room from 7-10 p.m. On the 2nd & 4th Wednesday at icoffee in Summerfield (intersection of 150 W & Lake Brandt Road) from
7-9 p.m. For more information visit www.highlonesomestrings.org.
Fridays: Coffee at The Summit is looking for local talent for its Friday night open mic. If you have or know of someone who has talent ex. comedy, spoken word, musical talent, etc., please contact us at Coffee at The Summit. We can be reached at 336.275.0642 or 336.965.1548.
dance
September 7: 6:30-7:30 p.m. Fitness by the Fountain @ Center City Park. African Dance with Wesley Williams. Beginners are welcome. Please wear comfortable clothes that you can move it. For more information, visit www.centercitypark.org.
September 11: 9 p.m. Join us at Artistika for Burlesk! Bak2skoo: Career Daze. The event will be featuring dazzling disciplinary performances by wellknown local and traveling magicians, musicians, and burlesque artists that are sure to teach you a thing or two! Call 336.271.2686 for more information!
Mondays: 7-8 p.m. Belly Dance Technique. Lewis
Recreation Center, 3110 Forest Lawn Drive, Greensboro. For all levels. Great for beginners, but also good for experienced dancers who want to polish up on basics and learn new steps and combinations. Use of props - veils and cymbals, graceful arms, shimmies and more. Performance opportunites for the more advance. $38 for 8 weeks. Ongoing. Also 8:15-9 p.m. Choreography. Learn routines and the use of more props such as sword, cane, drum, candles, tambourine and more. Perform in a troupe for the public. $30 for 8 weeks. Ongoing. Call 336.379.1712 or 336.455.5977.
September 15-December 16: Royal Expressions School of Dance Adult Dance Series. Come experience dance and all the benefits of it. Offering ballet, jazz, and modern dance classes for all skill levels on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Cost $10 per class or 10 Class Pass is $70. Students with college ID receive 50% off. Visit www.royalexpressions.org/adults.aspx for the class schedule. Contact Princess at info@royalexpressions.org for more information. 930-A S Chapman St in CFBG Building beside Music Barn.
Tuesday: 7-8 p.m. Belly dance class at Wanek Medical
Center, 6 North Pointe Court, Greensboro. Let belly dance, a timeless dance, move you. Join us for a hip and fun introduction to this amazing dance while burning major calories. All fitness levels. $35 per session of four classes, $10 per class Call Sueli for more information at 336.965.4572.
The Piedmont Swing Dance Society holds two dances each month, on the 2nd and 4th Saturday of each month. On the 2nd Saturday we’re at the Vintage Theatre in Winston-Salem, and on the 4th Saturday we’re at the Oriental Shrine Club on High Point Road. We offer a free lesson at 7:30 p.m. and the dance starts at 8:30. Dance for $10 if you’re not a member, or $8 for members for students.
new age
September 3rd-5th: 2009 Compassion Teaching Tour with Yogi Lama Gursam. This event will be held at the Unicorn Shoppe and is sponsored by the Wisnton-Salem Bodhichitta Foundation. For more information, visit www.lamagursam.org or call 336.306.5735. (607 Walnut Street, W-S)
Wednesdays: 2-6 p.m. Community Healing Clinic at The Seed of Light Healing Center. Healing clinic offers most of our energy modalities at a reduced rate, for those in the community who want services but can’t afford the whole price. Pricing starts at $15 & is on a sliding scale basis. For more info call 336.833.6932 (305 N. Edgeworth St, Suite A GSO)
stage
September 3: 6:30 & 7:30p.m. The Open Dream Ensemble to premiere. A professional multi-disciplinary children’s theatre group will premiere two new oritignal plays at the Stevens Center. Both shows are free and open t the public. Dream Machines: The Impossible Happens will be performed at 6:30 p.m. and Peril on the Red Planet will be performed at 7:30 p.m. Visit www.opendreamensemble.com or call 336.782.7837 for more information.
September 6-27: Triad Stage presents Picnic. A summer romance written by William Inge, directed by Preston Lane. Performed at the Pyrle Theater. 232 South Elm Street, GSO. For tickets & showtimes, call 336.272.0160 or visit www.triadstage.org.
Announcing Playhouse Acting Program for Pre-K through 12 grade. The Children’s Theatre of Winston- Salem and Twin City Stage will be holding classes and shows. Fall session lasts Sept 14th - Nov 6th, Winter Session will be Jan 11th - March 5th, and Spring Session will be helpd March 8th - April 23rd. For more information contact Jeana Whitaker at 336.748-0857 x.204 or email jeana@twincitystage.org.
Free Acting Classes! The Community Out-reach Center of the Arts (C.O.C.O.A.) is holding Free Acting Classes at The Windsor Recreation Center. 1601 E. Lee Street, Greensboro, NC 27401. Classes will be on a ongoing basis and will meet Saturday mornings (11-12:30 p.m.) There is a $5 registration fee and scholarships are available for those in need. Register @ the Windsor Recreation Center Today! For more information, contact Charlene Duncan @ 336.681.8980 (leave message) Seating is Limited!
kids & teens
Sept ember 14: 7 p.m.: A Storyteller, a Malaprop Moose, and a Night of Fun at UNCG. Maynard and Clafin, a writer, singer, and storyteller, will perform in the Elliott University Center on the Campus of UNCG. The event is free and open to the public. For details contact Barry Miller at 336.256.0112 or barry_miller@uncg.edu.
Wednesdays: SciWorks. “Science Storybook.” Gather around as we read a popular children’s book and then make a craft based on the story. Science Storybook takes place each Wednesday at SciWorks. Designed for preschoolers. We request that children be accompanied by adult guardian. Free with paid museum admission. 400 West Hanes Mill Road. For more information: 336.767.6730.
leagues & clubs
Tuesdays - Thursdays: 7 p.m. - 2 a.m. Series 7 Poker League at Zion. Lots of fun and great food. Call Zion bar & grill for more info 336. 834.1899 (5601 Roanne
Tuesday: 6 p.m. The Twin City Cribbage Club meets at Polo Recreation Center. Ages 10-100 welcome, free play, dues upon membership, 9-games, tournament style & 2-player cribbage. For more information 336.887.9704 or www.TwinCityCribbageClub.com (1850 Polo Road W-S).
sports
September 12: 8 p.m. US Open Tennis in the Ballpark. USTA NC and WFMY News 2 present US Open Tennis at the Greensboro Grasshoppers NewBridge Bank Park. Gates open at 6 p.m. for a pre-match carnival. Then at 8 p.m., throw down a blanket in the outfield or grab a seat in the stands and cheer on the Women’s Final. For tickets and information, visit www.nctennis.com/TennisInTheBallpark or call 336.852.8577.
September 11- December 11: The Greensboro Chinese Association will offer a Beginner Taiji Class. Classes meat on Fridays from 7:15-8:15pm at the Glenwood Recreation Centr on 2010 Coliseum Drive in Greensboro. Taiji Exercise is known to promote general health through proper breathing practice and relaxation. There is an $80 fee. For more information call Mei-Lin Yu at 336.288.8077.
Saturdays and Sundays: Hiking, kayaking, and socializing with the Piedmont Hiking and Outing Club. A volunteer nonprofit group having a good time in the Triad area, since 1982. For more information check out www.piedmonthikingandoutingclub.com.
animals
All-a-flutter Butterfly Farm. 7850 Clinard Farms Rd., High Point. View monarch butterflies up close. Family Days Saturday 10 a.m. Tour includes a presentation and monarch butterfly viewing. Children $4, Adults $5. Questions 336.454.5651.
September 3: 8 p.m. Join us at the Garage for “Band Aid for Burn Victims”. The Garage is located on 110 West 7th Street in Winston Salem. Call 336.777.1127 for more information.
September 5 - 6: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. American Gem Expo. Held at the Bolton H&G Building. Visit www. ljvm.com for more information.
September 5: 2- 4 p.m. Book Signing with Steven R. Feldman, M.D., Ph.D for book titled “Compartments: How the Brightest, Best Trained, and Most Caring People Can Make Judgements that are Completely and Utterly Wrong”. The signing will be held at Pages Books & Coffee Cafe (235 North Main St. Mt.Airy). Call 336.789.3363 for more information.
September 11: Wake Forest University School of Medicine will be hosting a “lunch & learn” event at the Sticht Auditorium. The topic of thsi even is “New Proespective treatment options for Alzheimer’s Disease. The even is free but please RSVP (required due to limited space) by calling 877.307.8839. Also contactlwall@mmgct.com.
September 11-20: Chic Chateau, the Triad’s first Consignment Design Showhouse, debuts in Greensboro. Profits will benefit four local non-profit organizations. It is located off of New Garden Road at Stratton Hills Dr and is open Fri & Sat 10 a.m.- 6 p.m. and Sunday noon-6 p..m. Tickeets are $5 in advance, $7 at the door and donations of canned goods are also accepted. More information can be found at www.995wmag.com.
September 1 - October 4. Celebrating Shakespeare, a mini exhibit of Shakespeare dolls, will be on display at the Doll & Miniature Museum of High Point, 101 West Green Drive. The exhibit includes William Shakespeare, Bottom, Hamlet, Othello and Falstaff.Hours are 10 a.m. - 4p.m. Tuesday-Saturdays, and 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. Sundays. Admission is $5 for adults, $4 for Seniors and students 16 and older, $2.50 for age 6 -15, free for age 5 and under.
