Be there
Thur., Oct. 1
SAVE THE MONKEYWHALE FESTIVAL OPENING PARTY
Solaris; 125 Summit Ave., Greensboro; 336.542.5737; www.monkeywhale.com; 9 p.m.; $7 The monkeywhale is neither a hirsute sea animal nor a giant primate. It is, according to their website, a “new media experiment with a dedicated staff of videographers, audio-engineers, photographers and bloggers whose singular motive is to save the Monkeywhale through the exploitation of integrated communication and the interdisciplinary arts.” This is their first annual festival, opening at Solaris tonight with Now You See Them, Eating the Invaders and Holy Ghost Tent Revival. The festival runs all weekend.
Fri., Oct. 2
DIXIE CLASSIC FAIR
Dixie Classic Fairgrounds; Winston-Salem; www.dcfair. com; 11 a.m.; $8 ($4 kids) The Dixie Classic Fair features music, rides, attractions, food, entertainment and everything else you would expect of a first-class regional fair. Today is opening day, but the fair runs through Oct. 11. And if you plan on entering the Spam cooking contest, you better get the kinks out of your recipe right now.
Sat., Oct. 3
WHERE’S WARHOL?
Elsewhere Artist Collaborative; 606 S. Elm St., Greensboro; 336.525.1515; www.elsewhereelsewhere. org; 8 p.m.; $75 ($50 tax deduction) Where the hell is Andy Warhol these days, anyway? Well, his spirit lives on, for sure, at Elsewhere, the found-object museum and gallery in downtown Greensboro, where the Elsewherians have recently been awarded a grant from the Warhol Foundation. This event celebrates the man and his legacy, with food from Table 16, a Velvet Underground cover band, disco, screen tests and more, culminating in a 10 a.m. brunch the following morning.
Sun., Oct. 4
BLUE’S CLUES LIVE!
Twin City Stage; 610 Coliseum Drive. Winston- Salem; 336.748.0857; www. childrenstheatrews.org; 2 p.m.; $8 (premium ticket $12) The Children’s Theatre of Winston-Salem presents a stage adaptation of the Nick Jr. television show featuring Steve and his adorable little puppy Blue as they use clues to solve mysteries. You know what to do: Sit down in your thinking chair and think, think think! Today’s 2 p.m. performance is followed by the season kickoff reception.
Mon., Oct. 5
FITNESS BY THE FOUNTAIN
Center City Park, Greensboro; www.centercitypark. org; 6:30 p.m.; FREE I know we’ve been plugging this Center City Park fitness deal a lot here in BeThere, but it’s a great series, and also like the only thing that’s going on Mondays. Today’s session is tai chi with Eric Weiss, and it should be a beautiful evening for it.
Tues., Oct. 6
WE SHOT THE MOON
Greene Street Club; 127 N. Greene St., Greensboro; 336.273.4111; www. greenestreetclub.com; 5:30 p.m.; $10 ($8 advance) Here’s an early-evening show for fans of all ages featuring We Shot the Moon, a four-piece out of San Diego, Calif. in support of their new CD Silver Lining. Also on the bill are Lights Resolve, Destry, Ailyne and Belson. Trust us: The kids love ’em.
Wed., Oct. 7
HOW PEOPLE MAKE THINGS
Greensboro Children’s Museum; 220 N. Church St., Greensboro; 336.574.2898; www.gcmuseum. com; through Dec. 26; $7 museum entry fee Inspired by the factory tour segments from “Mr. Rogers’ Neighborhood” — a very informative and calming show — the Greensboro Children’s Museum features this 2,500 square-foot traveling exhibit that examines how things are made. It’s a hands-on experience that shows how pottery, pizza, furniture, sweaters, drums, bread, blue jeans and more come to be. Go to yesweekly.com for a full listing of happenings around the triad.
Thur., Oct. 1
SAVE THE MONKEYWHALE FESTIVAL OPENING PARTY
Solaris; 125 Summit Ave., Greensboro; 336.542.5737; www.monkeywhale.com; 9 p.m.; $7 The monkeywhale is neither a hirsute sea animal nor a giant primate. It is, according to their website, a “new media experiment with a dedicated staff of videographers, audio-engineers, photographers and bloggers whose singular motive is to save the Monkeywhale through the exploitation of integrated communication and the interdisciplinary arts.” This is their first annual festival, opening at Solaris tonight with Now You See Them, Eating the Invaders and Holy Ghost Tent Revival. The festival runs all weekend.
Fri., Oct. 2
DIXIE CLASSIC FAIR
Dixie Classic Fairgrounds; Winston-Salem; www.dcfair. com; 11 a.m.; $8 ($4 kids) The Dixie Classic Fair features music, rides, attractions, food, entertainment and everything else you would expect of a first-class regional fair. Today is opening day, but the fair runs through Oct. 11. And if you plan on entering the Spam cooking contest, you better get the kinks out of your recipe right now.
Sat., Oct. 3
WHERE’S WARHOL?
Elsewhere Artist Collaborative; 606 S. Elm St., Greensboro; 336.525.1515; www.elsewhereelsewhere. org; 8 p.m.; $75 ($50 tax deduction) Where the hell is Andy Warhol these days, anyway? Well, his spirit lives on, for sure, at Elsewhere, the found-object museum and gallery in downtown Greensboro, where the Elsewherians have recently been awarded a grant from the Warhol Foundation. This event celebrates the man and his legacy, with food from Table 16, a Velvet Underground cover band, disco, screen tests and more, culminating in a 10 a.m. brunch the following morning.
Sun., Oct. 4
BLUE’S CLUES LIVE!
Twin City Stage; 610 Coliseum Drive. Winston- Salem; 336.748.0857; www. childrenstheatrews.org; 2 p.m.; $8 (premium ticket $12) The Children’s Theatre of Winston-Salem presents a stage adaptation of the Nick Jr. television show featuring Steve and his adorable little puppy Blue as they use clues to solve mysteries. You know what to do: Sit down in your thinking chair and think, think think! Today’s 2 p.m. performance is followed by the season kickoff reception.
Mon., Oct. 5
FITNESS BY THE FOUNTAIN
Center City Park, Greensboro; www.centercitypark. org; 6:30 p.m.; FREE I know we’ve been plugging this Center City Park fitness deal a lot here in BeThere, but it’s a great series, and also like the only thing that’s going on Mondays. Today’s session is tai chi with Eric Weiss, and it should be a beautiful evening for it.
Tues., Oct. 6
WE SHOT THE MOON
Greene Street Club; 127 N. Greene St., Greensboro; 336.273.4111; www. greenestreetclub.com; 5:30 p.m.; $10 ($8 advance) Here’s an early-evening show for fans of all ages featuring We Shot the Moon, a four-piece out of San Diego, Calif. in support of their new CD Silver Lining. Also on the bill are Lights Resolve, Destry, Ailyne and Belson. Trust us: The kids love ’em.
Wed., Oct. 7
HOW PEOPLE MAKE THINGS
Greensboro Children’s Museum; 220 N. Church St., Greensboro; 336.574.2898; www.gcmuseum. com; through Dec. 26; $7 museum entry fee Inspired by the factory tour segments from “Mr. Rogers’ Neighborhood” — a very informative and calming show — the Greensboro Children’s Museum features this 2,500 square-foot traveling exhibit that examines how things are made. It’s a hands-on experience that shows how pottery, pizza, furniture, sweaters, drums, bread, blue jeans and more come to be. Go to yesweekly.com for a full listing of happenings around the triad.
