August 11.5:30-7:30 p.m. Photography Dialogs: John Rosenthal and Linda Foard Roberts. Green Hill center, 200 N. Davie st., Greensboro. Rosenthal will speak about his series of photographs of New orleans – one year and a half after Hurricane katrina. Roberts will present her large format digital photographs “simple Truths” portraying her family and home.
August 12-September 16. 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. Watercolor
Painting Class with Chuck McLachlan. Yew Tree Gallery, 604 s. elm st., Greensboro. Yew Tree Gallery members $180, Non- YT members $195. call Yew Tree at 790-8703 or Helen shaw at 854-0003.
August 12. 7:00 p.m. Talk @ SECCA: An Abbreviated History of Art & Illusion. SECCA mcchesney scott Dunn Auditorium, 750 marguerite Dr., Winston-salem. Free and open to the public. curator steven matijcio will trace the historical path of the “look Again” exhibition, surveying the evolution of the “trompe l’oeil” (trick of the eye) technique from ancient times.
Now through August 13. ArtQuest. Green Hill Center, 200 N. Davie St., Greensboro. Focus on linda Foard Roberts. August 16-20. Focus on sylvie Rosenthal. $5 admission. ArtQuest celebrates NcAc Fellowship exhibition with weekly art activities inspired by the Fellowship artists. For more information visit www. greenhillcenter.org.
August 13. 8:00-11:00 p.m. Living Room Lectures. Elsewhere Collaborative, 606 & 608 S. Elm St., Greensboro. An informative, energetic, thoughtful, and at times hilarious evening of lectures, stories, songs, and pleasantries. For more information visit www.elsewhereelsewhere.org.
August 14. 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. “Y’Art Sale.” AAWS, 301 W. Fourth St., Winston-Salem. An art supply sale! Fabric, paints, pastels, canvases, beads – you name it! For more information call 722-0340 or visit www. associatedartists.org.
August 14. 12:00-5:00 p.m. Community Day. SECCA, 750 Marguerite Dr., Winston-Salem. Free. Families will have a wide variety of activities to enjoy. explore the awe-inspiring works of art in seccA’s current exhibitions and create your own unique art works inspired by these exhibitions. Hands-on activities will be part of the fun. Visit www.secca.org.
August 14. 2:45 p.m. Art auction to benefit Often Awesome. Enrichment Center, 1006 south marshall st., Winston-salem. Bidding will end at 5:00 p.m. All proceeds will be donated to often Awesome. snacks and refreshments will be served. For more information visit www.oftenawesome.org.
August 14. 7:00-10:00 p.m. “Good News.” Krankies Coffee, 211 E. Third St., Winston-Salem. A benefit for The enrichment center. An exhibition featuring paintings and pottery by 12 of enrichment center’s artists.
The enrichment center Percussion ensemble, the sugar High Gang & Jeffrey Dean Foster will perform. $7. on display through september 4.
August 14-October 24. “American Art: Circa 1950-Selections from the Permanent Collection.” Weatherspoon Art Museum, corner of spring Garden & Tate st., Greensboro. Paintings, drawings & sculpture made on or around 1950 by notable artists. For more information call 334-5770 or visit http://weatherspoon. uncg.edu.
Now through August 21. North Carolina Arts Council Artist Fellowship Exhibition. Green Hill Center, 200 N. Davie st., Greensboro. Free, open to the public. July 19-23: Focus on Valarie Jean Bailey. 5:00-7:00 p.m. Weekly activities inspired by the Fellowship artists. Admission to ArtQuest $5. For more information visit www.greenhillcenter.org or call 333-7460.
Now through August 27. “Black & White” Member Exhibition. Associated Artists of Winston-salem, 301 W. Fourth st. Black and white artwork in a variety of media. Free and open to the public. call 722-0340 or visit www. associatedartists.org.
Now through August 27. 6:00-9:00 p.m. “Dirty Fingernails.” Center for Visual Artists, 2nd Floor of Greensboro Cultural Center, 200 N. Davie st. Annual summer art camp student exhibition. Free and open to the public. For more information call 333-7475 or visit www.cvadirtyfingernails.org. Now through August 30. “Alphabet Soup.” Hemphill Branch Library, 2301 W. Vandalia Rd., Greensboro. Artists Talk: August 21. 4:00-6:00 p.m.
26 diverse North carolina artists have reinterpreted the alphabet. The resulting collages, paintings, photographs and relief sculptures offer an introduction to some of the state’s most innovative and talented artists.
Now through September 5. “Arnold Mesches: The FBI Files.” Weatherspoon Art Museum, corner of spring Garden & Tate st., Greensboro. The artwork chronicles the F.B.I.’s surveillance of mesches for 27 years, beginning in the mccarthy era. Now through october 17. “Hans Hoffman: circa 1950.” call 334-5770 or visit weatherspoon.uncg.edu.
Now through September 14. 9:00 a.m-4:00 p.m. Painting Class. Yew Tree Gallery, 604 S. Elm St., Greensboro. every Thursday. The class will be taught by chuck mclachlan and is designed for both beginning and intermediate students, will focus on composition, value, and color distribution. $180-$195. call 790-8703 or 854-0003.
Now through September 19. Season passes are being sold for the 2010 Summer Art Series. surry Arts council. 218 Rockford st., mount Airy. Passes are for events held at the Blackmon Amphitheatre and the Downtown cinema Theatre. cost $125. children 12 and under are free for these events. call 786-7998 or visit www.surryarts.org.
First Friday of the month. 6:00-9:00 p.m. Lyndon Street Artworks. 205 Lyndon St., Greensboro. Featuring over forty local artists’ working studios that are open to the public. For more information call 370-0025 or visit lyndonstreetartworks.com.
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August 14. 9:30 a.m. UNCSA Prep. Dance Program Auditions. Studio A, Gray Building, UNCSA campus, 1533 south main st., Winston-salem. There is no fee to audition. For more information about the Preparatory Dance Program contact Dayna Fox at 734-2882 or foxd@uncsa.edu. Visit www.uncsa.edu.
August. Summer Dance Intensive Workshops. The Royal Expressions School of Dance, 930-A s. chapman st., Greensboro. classes are offered for ages 5-adult and tuition ranges from $75-125 per week. To enroll visit www.royalexpressions.org or call 404-2999.
August. Dance Classes and Yoga at Twisted Dance Studios, 315 South Greene St., ste. 200, Greensboro. Rates $10 or less. Belly dance (all levels), hip hop, african dance, and yoga. For more information call 303-7892 or visit www.twisteddance.com.
Mondays. 7:00-8:00 p.m. Belly Dance Class. Lewis Recreation Center, 3110 Forest Lawn Dr., Greensboro. $38 for 8 weeks. ongoing. For more information
call 379-1712 or 455-5977.
Tuesdays. 7:30-10:30 p.m. Fiddle & Bow Country Dance. Vintage Theatre, 7 Vintage Ave., Winston-Salem. No partner needed. cost $7. For more information call 272-3245.
Tuesdays & Wednesdays. Dance Classes. Royal Exprssions, 930-A S. Chapman St., Greensboro. cost $10 per class or 10 class pass is $70. students receive 50% off. contact Princess at info@royalexpressions.org for the class schedule. For more information visit www. royalexpressions.org or call 404-2999.
Wednesdays. 6:30-7:30 p.m. Belly Dancing Class. The Center For Holistic Healing, 623 York Ave Suite 103, High Point. cost: $10.00 per class. For more information call 841-4307 or visit www.chhtree.com.
First & Third Saturdays. 7:30 p.m. “Let’s Dance.” The Clarion Hotel, Greensboro. For more information visit www.letsdancetriad.com, e-mail letsdancetriad@gmail .com or call 451-4441.
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August 14. 7:30 p.m. “Mr. Pokeeto’s History of Humor, Part 1.” Blackmon Amphitheatre (218 Rockford street, across from the Andy Griffith Playhouse). This entertaining family show will trace the history of laughter by combining masks, magic, mime, movement, music and mayhem. Tickets are $5 or free with the sAc season Pass. call 786-7998.
August 16-17. 7:00-9:00 p.m. Auditions for “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee.” Greensboro cultural Arts center, 200 N. Davie st. All roles are open to anyone that wants to audition. All “kids” roles will be played by young adults ages 16-20’s. Bring sheet music or a karaoke/instrumental cD to the audition with a prepared song to sing.
Now through August 28. Snow Camp Outdoor Drama’s 37th Season. “The sword of Peace & Pathway to Freedom,” “The Wiz,” The Wonderful Adventures of Brer Rabbit & Pinocchio.” Tickets $7 to $15. season tickets $45. special family pricing available. For tickets and more information call 376-6948, 800-726-5115 or visit www.snowcampdrama.com.
Saturdays. 11:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Free Acting Classes! Windsor Recreation center, 1601 e. lee st., Greensboro. $5 registration fee and scholarships are available for those in need. For more information, contact charlene Duncan at 681-8980. seating is limited!
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