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Fri., April 28
MERLEFEST. Wilkes Community College; 1328 South Collegiate Drive, Wilkesboro; 800.343.7857; www.merlefest.org; 9 a.m.; $55

TODAY IS THE SECOND DAY OF MERLEFEST, WHICH WAS FOUNDED IN 1988 IN MEMORY OF EDDY MERLE WATSON AS A FUNDRAISER FOR WILKES COMMUNITY COLLEGE AND TO CELEBRATE “TRADITIONAL PLUS” MUSIC. ACCORDING TO DOC WATSON “TRADITIONAL PLUS” MEANS “THE TRADITIONAL MUSIC OF THE APPALACHIAN REGION PLUS WHATEVER OTHER STYLES WE WERE IN THE MOOD TO PLAY.” VISIT WWW.MERLEFET.ORG FOR INFOR
MATION ON TICKETS, PARKING, DIRECTIONS AND A FULL SCHEDULE OF THE ENTIRE EVENT. MERLEFEST LASTS THROUGH SUNDAY, MAY 2 AND IT’S ALL ABOUT THE MUSIC, MOMENTS AND MEMORIES. A

Wed., April 28

DIALOGUES WITH GUEST ARTISTS UNC School of the Arts DeMille Theater; 1533 S. Main St., Winston-Salem; 336.770.3399; www.uncsa.edu; 7 p.m.; FREE Dialogues is a series of conversations with visiting artists at UNCSA. Dance Dialogues features Ethan Stiefel, dean of the School of Dance and principal dancer with the American Ballet Theatre, and Johan Kobborg, principal dancer with the Royal Ballet. They will provide insight into the creative process of dance and choreography. This event is free and open to the public.

Thurs., April 29

3RD EYE THURSDAY Coffee at the Summit; 623 Summit Ave., Greensboro; 336.275.0642; www.coffeeatthesummit.com; 8 p.m.; $5 Come to Coffee at the Summit tonight and be a part of Greensboro’s live expression experience! 3rd Eye Thursday is an event designed to build socially conscious networks through music, mind and movement. You can listen to music, express positive and creative thoughts and talents to others or just relax and enjoy the vibe. If you missed the fi rst 3rd Eye Thursday then this is your chance to see what it’s all about. All progressive-minded friends are invited!

Sat., May 1

LIVE MUSIC WITH ONE GOOD REASON Bender’s Tavern; 4517 W. Market St., Greensboro; 336.292.0080; www.myspace.com/onegoodreasonband; 10 p.m.; FREE Bender’s Tavern has been open for a few months now, and if you haven’t checked them out, tonight’s the night because One Good Reason will be performing! One Good Reason is a rock band that explores a wide variety of musical styles that range from Oldies to Today. They specialize in playing great cover tunes that you know and love, but also concentrate on writing and recording originals. And as always Bender’s will be offering great drink specials.

Sun., May 2

LISAPALOOZA Blind Tiger; 2115 Walker Ave., Greensboro; 336.272.9888; www.lisapalooza.yolasite.com; 2 p.m.; $10 You are invited to Lisapalooza, an all-day event with bands, awesome prizes, food and fun! Lisapalooza benefi ts Lisa Amani, breast cancer survivor and owner of Shankari Yoga, Inc. Performing bands include the Radials, Allman Extract, Aiede with Chronis, Mark & Keith of the Mantras, Braco, the CC3 and the Brand New Life. Raffle tickets will be available for $5. Play to win prizes and help support the cause! There will be a kids’ area equipped with a bounce house/moonwalk. Grilled food, henna tattoos, a balancing act and massages will also be part of the event. It lasts until 10 p.m.

Mon., May 3

A PROPHET a/perture cinema; 311 W. 4th St., Winston-Salem; 336.722.8148; www.aperturecinema.com; 7:30 p.m.; $8.50 One of a/perture cinema’s newest releases is A Prophet. It’s a movie of a 19-year-old boy, Malik El Djebena, who is an illiterate part Arab, part Corsican. He’s just been condemned to six years in prison and appears younger and more fragile than the other convicts. As he’s cornered by the leader of the Corsican gang who currently rules the prison, he is given a number of “missions” to carry out that toughen him up and gain the gang leader’s confi dence in the process. Malik is a fast learner and rises up the prison ranks, all the while secretly devising his own plans. Tickets are available online or at the theater one hour prior to show time.

Tues., May 4

GONE WITH THE WIND Carolina Theatre; 310 S. Greene St., Greensboro;336.333.2605; www.carolinatheatre.com; 7:30 p.m.; $5 A historical romance set in northern Georgia during the drama of the Civil War and Reconstruction years, Gone with the Wind traces the life of Scarlett O’Hara and her relationships with Rhett Butler, Ashley and Melanie Wilkes while addressing such themes as survival, romantic love, and the societal structuring of gender and class. Tickets are available online or at the Carolina Theatre box office.

Wed., May 5

WINE DOWN WEDNESDAY Great American Grill at the Hilton Garden Inn; 4307 Big Tree Way, Greensboro; 336.852.1491; www.hiltongardeninn.com; 5:30 p.m. It’s Hilton Garden Inn’s 3rd annual Wine Down Wednesday! Enjoy free hors d’oeuvres from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Patrick Rock will perform live and, of course, wine is half priced! Wine Down Wednesdays will be held every Wednesday from now through September but you won’t want to miss this year’s kickoff Cinco de Mayo celebration!