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MARCH
March 3-7
UNCSA Presents: The Little Foxes
The University of North Carolina School of the Arts (UNCSA) in Winston-Salem presents “The Little Foxes,” a classic tale of greed written by Lillian Hellman, March 3-7 at Catawba Theatre. Performances begin at 8 p.m. March 3-6 and at 2 p.m. March 6-7. Tickets cost $12 per person for adults, and $10 per person for students and seniors.
Phone: (336) 770-3399
Web site: www.uncsa.edu
March 4
Ladysmith Black Mambazo
Wake Forest University’s Secrest Artists Series presents a performance by South African vocal ensemble Ladysmith Black Mambazo beginning at 7:30 p.m. March 4 at Wait Chapel in Winston-Salem. The group will represent the customs of its native South Africa through traditional music called Isicathamiya during the event, which costs $22 per person for adults, or $17 per person for seniors and non-Wake Forest students; WFU staff, faculty and students get in free.
Phone: (336) 758-5101
Web site: www.wfu.edu/secrest
March 7
Oscar Night America
Experience all the thrills and surprises of the 82nd Academy Awards during the Oscar Night America party beginning at 7 p.m. March 7 at Revolution Mill Studios in Greensboro. The black-tie gala, one of 50 official parties sanctioned by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, is hosted by the Community Theatre of Greensboro (CTG). Tickets for the event cost $75 per person and benefit CTG.
Phone: (336) 333-7470, ext. 206
Web site: www.ctgso.org
March 18
Death in Medieval London: The Black Plague of 1349
The Museum of Anthropology at Wake Forest University in Winston-Salem presents a lecture, “Death in Medieval London: The Black Plague of 1349,” beginning at 7 p.m. March 18. The 14th century epidemic was one of the most devastating in history, killing tens of millions of Europeans. Dr. Sharon N. DeWitte, a biological anthropologist with the University at Albany, SUNY, will present her research on mortality patterns and reactions to the epidemic in London using a Black Death mass burial ground. The event is free and open to the public.
Phone: (336) 758-5282
Web site: www.wfu.edu/moa
March 19-30
Friends of the Library Spring Book Sale
The Friends of the Alamance County Public Libraries hosts its spring sale March 19-30 in the Friends Bookstore at May Memorial Library in downtown Burlington. Choose from thousands of gently used books, CDs, videos, and audiobooks for children and adults during the sale; almost all items are priced at $3 or less. Proceeds from the book sale are used to enhance equipment and programs at Alamance County libraries.
Phone: (336) 229-3588
Web site: www.alamancelibraries.org
March 20
Save the Arts
The Save the Arts awards ceremony will begin at 7 p.m. March 20 at the Carolina Theatre in Greensboro. The inaugural event honors painters, sculptors, architects and photographers for their contributions to the world of visual arts. Triad area honorees include Greensboro sculptor James Barnhill and painters Leo Rucker and Joe Bergeron. Tickets cost between $33 and $132 per person.
Phone: (336) 333-2605
Web site: www.savetheartsawards.com
March 26
Reynolda Film Festival
The 2010 Reynolda Film Festival kicks off at 7 p.m. March 26 in Wait Chapel at Wake Forest University in Winston-Salem. Award-winning film producer Spike Lee will highlight this year’s event and will present “Spike Lee: Following Your Dreams.” Tickets cost $5 per person for adults; the festival is free to Wake Forest students, faculty and staff.
Web site: www.reynoldafilmfestival.com/spike
March 26-28
Southern Ideal Home Show
Learn tips on making your home and garden come to life this spring during the Southern Ideal Home Show, which will be held March 26-28 at the Greensboro Coliseum Complex. Shop, compare prices and talk with local experts about your next building, remodeling, decorating or landscaping project during the event.
Phone: (800) 849-0248
Web site: www.southernidealhomeshow.com
APRIL
April 9-13
Turandot
Piedmont Opera, led by conductor James Allbritten, celebrates Giacomo Puccini’s 151st anniversary with a semi-staged concert performance of his grand opera “Turandot” April 9, 11 and 13 at the Stevens Center of the University of North Carolina School of the Arts (UNCSA) in Winston-Salem. The play, set in China, tells the story of Prince Calaf’s courtship of the icy princess Turandot, whose suitors must successfully answer three riddles or face certain death. Tickets cost between $15 and $85 per person for the concert, which begins at 8 p.m. April 9, 2 p.m. April 11 and 7:30 p.m. April 13.
Phone: (336) 724-3202
Web site: www.piedmontopera.org
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April 10-11
Snow White and Some Dwarfs
The Greensboro Ballet presents performances of “Snow White and Some Dwarfs” beginning at 2 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. April 10-11 at the Greensboro Cultural Center. Tickets cost between $15 and $20 per person, with a $5 discount for students and seniors.
Phone: (336) 333-7480
Web site: www.greensboroballet.org
April 12-18
Spa Week
North Carolina Spa Week’s 12th annual spring event is scheduled for April 12-18. During the event, spas across the state will offer treatments for $50. Indulge in everything from massages and facials to manicures and pedicures to luxurious, eco-friendly treatments during the week.
Web site: www.spaweek.com
April 15-25
RiverRun International Film Festival
The 12th annual RiverRun International Film Festival will be held April 15-25 in downtown Winston-Salem. The independent film festival will include screenings, a spotlight on Mexican films, director panels and other events. Tickets are available for each individual screening, or a ticket sampler can be purchased for $100 per person.
Phone: (336) 724-1502, ext. 106
Web site: www.riverrunfilm.com
April 17
Piedmont Earth Day Fair
The Piedmont Environmental Alliance hosts the fifth annual Piedmont Earth Day Fair from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. April 17 on the campus of Wake Forest University in Winston-Salem. More than 100 exhibitors will be on hand during the zero-waste community event, which also features children’s activities, demonstrations, and locally grown organic foods and eco-friendly products for sale. The event is free and open to the public.
Web site: www.peanc.org
April 23-24
Herb Festival
The 13th annual Herb Festival will be held April 23-24 at First Presbyterian Church in Burlington. The indoor event, hosted by the Women’s Resource Center in Alamance County, features certified organic herbs, perennials, annuals, vegetables and heirloom tomato plants for sale. The festival’s hours are 8:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. April 23 and 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. April 24.
Phone: (336) 227-6900
Web site: www.wrcac.org
MAY
May 1
Spring Daze
The Thomasville City Beautification Committee sponsors this year’s Spring Daze, which will be held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. May 1 along Main Street. The free event will be held rain or shine and features plants, flowers, arts and crafts, jewelry, food, live music, a chainsaw sculpting competition, and a 5K run beginning at 8 a.m.
Phone: (336) 886-5189
Web site: www.thomasvilletourism.com
May 7
First Friday
First Friday, a free. self-guided tour of downtown Greensboro’s shops, art galleries and alternative arts venues, will be held until 9 p.m. May 7. The event is an opportunity to explore the center city’s local artistic community, and encourages commerce and support of locally owned, independent businesses downtown.
Web site: www.downtownfridays.com
May 8
NF Walk
The North Carolina chapter of the Children’s Tumor Foundation sponsors the NF Walk beginning at 9 a.m. May 8 at Country Park in Greensboro. The walk is designed to raise funds and awareness for neurofibromatosis, a little-known genetic disorder with no known cure that affects one in 3,000 babies born each year. Registration is free, though donations are accepted; all proceeds from the walk benefit the Children’s Tumor Foundation.
Web site: www.nfwalk.org
May 13-15
Nunsense
The High Point Community Theatre presents performances of “Nunsense” at 7:30 p.m. May 13-15 at High Point Theatre. Tickets for the off-Broadway show cost $18 per person for adults, $15 for students and seniors, and $8 for children.
Phone: (336) 882-2542
Web site: www.hpcommunitytheatre.org
May 22
Edible Schoolyard Grand Opening
The Greensboro Children’s Museum hosts a grand-opening celebration for its new Edible Schoolyard May 22. The new exhibit includes hands-on teaching gardens and kitchen classrooms where children can learn about the relationship among food, nature, and life through preparing and cooking organic foods. To kick off the celebration, the museum also hosts the second annual Running of the Green 5K Family Fun Run and Walk.
Phone: (336) 574-2898
Web site: www.gcmuseum.com
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