Pajama Party
Mary’s of Course Caf; 301 Brookstown Ave., Winston-Salem
Mary’s Of COurse will hOld its last sunday brunCh tOday! everyOne has tO wear pajaMas tO be able tO eat! help say gOOdbye tO Mary’s after a great 10-year run. the new restaraunt will be at 723 trade st. a grand Opening will be held On june 4. this is yOur last ChanCe until june tO experienCe Mary’s deliCiOus Menu iteMs suCh as eggs, tOfu speCialties, CinnaMOn frenCh tOast and MuCh MOre!
Wed., May 19Steve RotheRy guitaR clinic Asheville Music and Art; 607-C Haywood Road, Asheville; 828.258.0721; www.freshonthenet. com; 6:30 p.m.; $25 This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for fans, guitarists and other musicians to learn more from one of the music industry’s most acclaimed and respected artists. Steve Rothery, guitarist of the English rock band Marillion, will be giving a guitar clinic today in Asheville. He’ll give another one on May 22 at the Community Arts Caf in Winston-Salem, along with a live jam. Tickets are just $25 per event and can be purchased through paypal (to strutter2b@aol. com) or at the door. Visit the website listed above for more information on Rothery’s Winston-Salem appearance.
Thurs., May 20
cuRatoR’S talk & Roundtable diScuSSion The Enrichment Center; 1006 S. Marshall St., Winston-Salem; 336.777.0076, ext. 238; www. enrichmentarc.org; 7 p.m.; FREE Tonight the Southeastern Center for Contemporary Art (SECCA) is hosting a curator’s talk and roundtable discussion in conjunction with the upcoming exhibition, People’s Biennial. Curators Harrell Fletcher and Jens Hoffmann will provide an overview of their practices and discuss their motivations for organizing People’s Biennial. This is the public’s opportunity to participate in the project by expressing their thoughts, opinions, recommendations and feedback. It will be an evening of free-flowing conversation and brainstorming.
Fri., May 21
bike to woRk day Greensboro; www.greensboronc. gov; 7 a.m.; FREE Today is Greensboro’s official Bike to Work Day! During the morning commute, several “refueling stations” will be located throughout the area where riders can stop to rest, enjoy some free refreshments, win some giveaways and talk to other bikers. Visit the above link to find out where theses stations will be. Then at 5 p.m. stop by Old Town Draught House to enjoy food and beverages with other people who biked to and from work. Bike to Work Day is part of an effort to get us to recognize the importance of sharing the road with cyclists. The Piedmont Authority for Regional Transportation (PART) will also allow anyone who rides a bike to the PART bus stop a free ride.
Sat., May 22
the launch StaRRing common and biz maRkie Lotus Lounge; 120 W. Lewis St., Greensboro; 336.272.2297; www.lotusloungegso.com; 10p.m.-2a.m. $20 general admission VIP $30 Hip-hop artist/actor Common along with the original beatboxer Biz Markie will be celebrating the release of Commons latest movie Just Wright and the release of Hennessy Black. 21 to enter, but 25 is preferred. Gentlemen and ladies are encouraged to wear their finest to party all night Hollywood style with DJ MC of 102 Jamz on the turntables. Advance tickets are available at DTLR in Four Seasons Mall.
Sun., May 23
the boRdeR and gReenSboRo New Creation Community Presbyterian Church; 617 N. Elm St., Greensboro; 336.379.0037. ext. 1; www.justcoffee. org; 6:30 p.m.; FREE Tonight at New Creation Community Presbyterian Church there will be a screening of the documentary, Dying to Get In: Undocumented Immigration at the US/Mexico Border. It’s produced by a student at Elon University. Following the film, there will be a discussion on immigration that will be facilitated by a group of students and community members who recently visited Arizona and the US-Mexico Border. Coffee will be provided by Caf Justo, a Mexican coffee co-op formed to address the root cause of labor migration from Mexico to the United States. You won’t want to miss this though-provoking documentary that offers a first-hand look at the reality of today’s border crossing.
Tues., May 25
SpRing fling & ageing confeRence Lawrence Joel Veterans Memorial Coliseum (LJVM); 2825 University Pkwy., Winston- Salem; 336.761.211; www.ljvm. com; 9 a.m.; $25 to $150 It’s the two-day Spring Fling & Aging Conference. The event will kicks off today with Spring Fling, an event that incorporates health screenings, information booths and entertainment for older adults and family caregivers. Spring Fling will be followed by the start of the aging conference, which is open to anyone interested in issues, practices and current trends that impact the giving and receiving of care for older adults. For more information and to register visit www.nwpcog. org. From the health screeners and entertainment at Spring Fling to the diverse schedule of speakers and workshops that are sure to meet a wide variety of needs and interests, there is something for everyone at this event. Don’t miss this opportunity to celebrate health and wellness!
Wed., May 26
hundRed-dollaR hen houSe hoot’nanny Iron Hen Caf; 908 Cridland Road, Greensboro; 336.617.7105; www.alsa.org; 5 p.m. $100 It’s Iron Hen Caf’s first annual Hundred Dollar Hen House Hoot’nanny, benefiting the ALS Association of North Carolina. (ALS is most commonly known as Lou Gehrig’s Disease.) A hoot’nanny is a country word for party, and that’s just what this will be! Iron Hen Caf and other local food vendors will provide an all-you-can-eat chow and a beer and wine garden while you enjoy the live music. Admission cost includes four drink tickets. There will also be food and games for the kids. Come out to Iron Hen’s parking lot and support this great cause while having fun!
