The Green Bean is presenting Portable Hero with special guest The Jeremy Autry Band. Music will begin at 8pm.

The Downtown Winston-Salem Partnership's Summer Music Series: Summer on Trade. Location: intersection of Sixth & Trade. Date: Saturday August 18th 7:00pm-10:00pm. Possum Jenkins (Americana act) performing. Admission is free.

Voice of the Blue Ridgern08/18/2012rnMount AiryrnHost band, Travis Frye & Blue Mountain, presents an evening of bluegrass and old-time music with special guests The Slate Mountain Ramblers on Saturday, August 18th at the Old-Time Music Heritage Hall in the EARLE Theatre, 142 N. Main Street, Mount Airy, at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $7 or 2012 SAC Season Pass. Children 12 and under are free. For more information please contact the Surry Arts Council at 336-786-7998.rn(336) 786-7998rnwww.surryarts.org rnrn

We've been rehearsing in Shawn's shed for the last 2 months. Come out and hear what we've been working on and welcome our new singer Lisa Dames to the fold. It's an early gig, so everyone who has to get up and go to work in the morning will still get home at a respectable hour. With special guests Rosa Wallace (NC) and Shane Cooley (VA)

North Towerrn08/24/2012rnMount AiryrnNorth Tower has been one of the south’s great party bands for over 30 years, providing the best in oldies, beach, top 40 and funk. Sizzling brass, super vocals, and a wide ranging repertoire all contribute to a great night to remember! For an evening with North Tower join us at the Blackmon Amphitheatre (across from the Andy Griffith Playhouse, 218 Rockford Street, Mount Airy) on Friday, August 24th at 7:30 p.m. Admission is $10 or 2012 SAC Season Pass. Shelton Vineyards Wine and Dairy Center hot dogs & snacks will be sold at the event. For more information on the band please visit, www.northtowerband.rociv.com or www.facebook.com/BlackmonAmphitheatrern(336) 786-7998rnwww.surryarts.org rn

Marcus Anderson electrifies stages with an unmatchable energy and an intoxicating sound that stretches the definition of jazz. The multi-talented saxophonist, flautist and vocalist.“I put all of my heart and soul into my playing, and that’s where music should come from!” says AndersonnnYOU DON'T WANT TO MISS THIS EVENT.nExperience An Unforgettable Evening Of Dining And MusicnAlso IncludesnnAN ELEGANT 3 COURSE DINNERnn SERVED BYnnTHE SECRET TEA ROOM CAFE SERVERSn

The Downtown Winston-Salem Partnership's Summer Music Series: Summer on Trade. Location: intersection of Sixth & Trade. Date: Saturday August 25th 7:00pm-10:00pm. Mike Bennett & The B String All-stars (Eclectic guitar act) performing. Admission is free.

Tadeu Coelho and FriendsnnArtist/Faculty Tadeu Coelho (flute), joined by Dmitri Shteinberg (piano) and Brooks Whitehouse (cello), perform the complete set of the undisputable J. S. Bach flute and keyboard sonatas. Join us in this time travel to the baroque era.nn7:30 p.m. at Watson Hallnn$15 adults / $13 students and seniorsn

Too Much Sylviarn08/31/2012rnMount AiryrnJoin Too Much Sylvia at the Blackmon Amphitheatre (across from the Andy Griffith Playhouse, 218 Rockford Street, Mount Airy, NC 27030) on Friday, August 31st at 7:30 pm. Admission is $10 or Season Pass. Too Much Sylvia features three lead vocalists that are always having fun – Eddy with his crystal clear voice to Steve’s funky, soul sound and Rick’s scratchy rock & roll, pretty much have the vocal styles covered. Their vocal blend and harmonies are, really a major part of the 2MS sound. Combine all the above, with their tight, tasteful musical arrangements and Drummer Don’s rhythms, makes the groove appealing to dancers at a comfortable sound level for everyone. For more information about the band, visit www.toomuchsylvia.com or visit www.facebook.com/BlackmonAmphitheatrern(336) 786-7998rnwww.surryarts.org rn