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Greetings, Smittyheads,

Spring has arrived! So have a lot of community events in the way of festivals and outdoor activities. Below is a taste of things to come.

To keep track of daily events in the community in real time while the newsletter is on break – Bookmark this link http://www.clarkwork.org/eorama/sn/weeklist.asp And check it frequently. Feel free to add your event too!

This is the only edition of Smitty’s Notes going out for the month. I start my annual hiatus from producing the newsletter, attending community meetings and events after hours, and limit my e-mail traffic so as to enjoy spring. It’s my favorite time of year.

Plus, on Friday, April 2, I celebrate 40 years of being on this earth. I’m kind of grooving on this milestone and would love to enjoy the day with my family and friends. However, a monkey wrench has been thrown in my plans: I have to
travel to England this week for a business trip that popped up unexpectedly and will not be returning home until late Saturday evening. As a matter of fact, as you are reading the latest edition of Smitty’s Notes, I will probably be
flying over the Atlantic Ocean and about to arrive in London. That’s the beauty of technology. I can run, go and still push out this thing I affectionally call “The Beast”—and not miss a beat.

However, I'm really bummed that I will not be “home” to share this day with my compadres, many of whom I have nailed with playful gags on their 40th birthdays over the years. A lesson learned in the last 20 years is this: I will
probably always meet or find a new "friend,” more than likely in a pub near my hotel, to help me celebrate what I’ll be missing at home. The bright side is, at least I’ll have the memory of celebrating my crossing over into a new decade
of life in jolly Old England. April is now deemed “Birthday Month,” and I’ll have plenty of time to play catch up with friends new and old. Hope you do the same this month

As the old saying goes – I’ll see ya when I see ya!

Smitty’s Notes will return in it’s entirety, and the beginning of its Seventh Anniversary Year on April 29th.

Now to the business at hand . . .

Junior League Rummage Sale – April 2 & 3

For newcomers to Winston-Salem, how can I describe the annual Junior League Rummage Sale? It's like Filene's Basement crashing into the annex and education building at Joel Coliseum. It wouldn't be spring in Winston-Salem without it. What you will find is a ton of one-of-a-kind items. A wide range of stuff from "recycled" clothing to toys, plants, sporting goods and even cars. Many of the items were donated by members of the community, including your friends, family and co-workers. Some retail shops have donated new merchandise for the event. More than 60,000 square feet of space will be dedicated to 22 departments - shoes, books, clothing, antiques and more. Proceeds from the event benefit the Junior League's community outreach programs.

Everything kicks off Friday from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. and continues from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday, when prices are discounted. Then from 1 to 2:30 p.m. Saturday, shoppers will be given plastic trash bags, with they can fill for
$5 with as much stuff as fits into the bag. Admission to the rummage sale is $3 on Friday, $1 on Saturday morning. Lines have been known to form in front of the Coliseum Annex early on Friday afternoon. One person's refuse is
another's gold mine. You'd better get there early! For more information, contact Heather Smith at 727-0274, Missie Vaughan at 724-4579, or see http://www.jlws.org/.

Winston-Salem Events – “Music in the Streets” Returning before you know it!

With the weather starting to warm up and many of you just itching to be outside, I'm hearing an oft-asked question: When does the Music in the Streets series start up? Y’all just hold your horses. We are a little less than a month
away from the kickoff in early May. However, the word from our good friends at Winston-Salem Events is that an announcement regarding the upcoming season of this successful downtown program will take place on Tuesday, April 13. Hard to believe they are celebrating their remarkable 6th season.

Winston-Salem Events has some exciting plans for 2004, and we are going to have to just a wait a couple more weeks to find out what they are. And I can say, with a fair amount of confidence, that you will not be disappointed. The beautiful thing about all the buzz going on—Alive After Five, Fourth Street Jazz and Blues and Summer on Trade—is something that it has become so popular that everyone anticipates its return every spring and summer. After hibernating during fall and winter, we've alI missed this wonderful chance to listen to great music and spend time with friends in the community. Stay tuned for details.

A Taste of Judaism: Are You Curious?

An event from one of our organizations in the religious community is about to start this month, and you are invited. Temple Emanuel is hold is holding a three-session course this spring titled “A Taste of Judaism." This gathering is
for adults who are curious about Judaism and who would like to explore its relevance in today's world. Participants are invited to explore the Jewish perspective on spirituality, values and community. Classes are designed for "beginners" —for all who are interested in learning more about Judaism, whether they are born into the Jewish faith or not. It is open to the entire community including unaffiliated Jews, non-Jews, interfaith couples, children of interfaith couples, in-laws or teachers of Jews. Anyone seeking more knowledge about Judaism will find the course a good beginning. Held in a comfortable setting and an informal atmosphere, all in hope to encourage free and lively discussion of Reform Judaism's approach to living in our rapidly changing society.

The class will be offered on Wednesday evenings from 7:30-9:00 pm, April 14, 21, and 28 and will be led by Rabbi Mark Strauss-Cohn. There is no enrollment fee, but space is limited and registration is required. The course is
sponsored by Temple Emanuel, Winston-Salem, and designed by the Union of Reform Judaism's Commission on Reform Jewish Outreach. For more information about these classes, or to register, call the Temple Emanuel Office at 722-6640.

Samaritan Ministries “Save Room for Dessert" Returns – Sunday, April 18

Sugarholics, like myself, are in for the tasty treat. It’s the return of the hit non-profit event of 2003. “Save Room for Dessert”, a fundraiser for Samaritan Ministries and organized by the Triad Chapter of the American Culinary
Federation (ACF), is back to liven up your taste buds. This event will take place on Sunday, April 18 1:00 to 3:00 pm at the Sawtooth Center in downtown Winston-Salem, which happens to be the Sunday after Easter. For me the timing couldn't be more than perfect, because I gave up sweets for Lent again this year. Let me tell you, it has been painful. I love my desserts.

In addition, Save Room will feature live entertainment, kids activities, and a roster of celebrity judges, including Winston-Salem Mayor Allen Joines, Police Chief Pat Norris, WXII Meteorologist Austin Caviness, Chef Scott from WBFJ 98.3 FM, Chef Alan Romano of the American Culinary Federation, and Michael Hastings from the Winston-Salem Journal. Admission is $15 which will allow you to sample desserts from 20 talented chefs in the Triad. Kids 12 and under are admitted free! There will be a formal competition for best dessert, as well as a “People’s Choice” award. Proceeds benefit Samaritan Ministries, which operates a Soup Kitchen and Homeless Shelter. For more information, please contact Sonjia Kurosky at 748-1962. While there, please check to make sure I don’t indulge too much and end up in a sugar stupor.

Smitty's Notes Yadkin River Valley Wine Tour Returns!

Hey folks! I’m testing the waters of doing another wine tour during the month of May. The Smitty's Notes Yadkin Valley Wine Tour held in the spring of 2002 was a huge success and brought it back for 2003 by popular demand and some serious arm-twisting.

However, sign-ups for the tour dates were slow and canceled after the cutoff dates due to the lack of minimum to break even on the cost. Yet in typical fashion in this community, in which everyone waits until the last minute to commit to something, a bunch of you wanted to sign up after the fact. Too late. In 2002, we had such a blast that this special event deserves a return performance. The tour is a great way to find out about the wine industry that is growing in the Yadkin Valley region. A number of vineyards and wineries have opened up in the past few years. They range from small to large and are worth a road trip.

If there is enough interest from you Smittyheads of resurrecting the tour for May, it will again cover two weekends. On May 15, we will head to the Third Annual Yadkin Valley Wine Festival in Elkin, which despite rain, had 5,000 people in attendance last year. This year some 10,000 people are expected to attend. Visit the Web site at http://www.yvwf.com/ A warmup for the event will take place at Wine Merchants Gourmet. On Saturday, May 22, we will tour three or four wineries. They will include RayLen Vineyards in Mocksville, Rag Apple Lassie Vineyards in Booneville, Shelton Vineyards and Black Wolf Vineyards in Dobson. The pricing will be per trip, includes bus fare, lunch while traveling and other goodies that are being put together.

If you want to take part in the great tour of the Yadkin Valley Wine Country, I need you to e-mail me at freestuff@smittysnotes.com and in the subject line say – “I Want My Wine Tour Now!” More details will be announced at the end of April, if the response is good. To check out photos from 2002, visit these
two links- www.smittysnotes.com/yadkin_valley_wine_tour.htm and www.smittysnotes.com/yadkin_valley_wine_tour_2.htm

Second Harvest Food Bank’s – “Empty Bowls” event Wednesday, April 21

Feed your Soul and Empty your Bowl. It that time of year for the “Empty Bowls” event, a fundraiser to raise awareness about hunger and help feed the hungry. This lunch time event will take place on Wednesday, April 21 11:00 a.m. -1:30 p.m. at Winston-Salem Fire Station #1 at 651 N. Marshall Street. Presented by Krispy Kreme Doughnuts and benefiting the Second Harvest Food Bank of Northwest NC.

Enjoy a light a soup lunch from selected handcrafted bowl. If you like what you are eating from you can bid on select bowls in the silent auction. Many are crafted potters, artists and students in the Seagrove and Mountain Art Communities, Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools, The Sawtooth Center for Visual Art, The Enrichment Center - An Affiliated Chapter of the Arc, Winston-Salem State University, UNC-Greensboro, Greensboro Day School, Lifespan and others. Lunch is made possible by local restaurants Music provided by “One String Over”.

Tickets are just $20 and include lunch and handcrafted bowl. They are on sale now and may be purchased at Hanes Mall (Customer Service), Lowes Foods stores in Winston-Salem and the Downtown Winston-Salem Partnership office located at 500 W. Fourth Street. For more info: Call the Second Harvest Food Bank at 784.5770, E-mail sarah.deal@secondharvest.org or visit their web site at http://www.hungernwnc.org/ Help Feed the Hungry!

RiverRun International Film Festival returns! April 22-25

It’s back, bigger and more awesome than ever! It’s The RiverRun International Film Festival which had it inagural year in 2003 returns for an action back week of independent film watching April 22-25. RIFF has become one of the
premier film festivals in the Southeast. Presented by the North Carolina School of the Arts, this new festival for the community showcases works by independent, international and student filmmakers. Last year it brought in 11,000 people and screened more than 65 films. This year will be even better. The RIFF office received more than 500 films for this year's festival. After a lot of hard work and late-night film-watching they have pared it down to 110 films screened this year. An incredible 60 percent increase over 2003.

In addition to film screenings, workshops and panels, Several RIFF events or “schoomze fests” as I like to call them, will take place in downtown Winston-Salem, including: April 22, 6-9 p.m. Truelook, MissionMode and SolidSpace
Block Party Corner of 6th and Trade in downtown Winston-Salem; April 23, 9 p.m. The R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company Filmmakers Party R.J. Reynolds Plaza - Main between Fourth and Fifth Avenues April 24, 7 p.m. Krispy Kreme Premiere and Gala Stevens Center - 405 W. Fourth Street Gala follows at the Millennium Center - 101 W. Fifth Street April 24, 11 p.m. Krispy Kreme Late Night Event Millennium Center - 101 W. Fifth Street April 25, 6 p.m. SilkRoad Technology, Inc. Awards Dinner North Carolina School of the Arts, School of Filmmaking
Recording Stage - 1533 S. Main Street

Screenings will be shown at the ACE Cinematheque Complex at the NC School of the Arts, which includes three state-of-the-art motion picture theatres; the Stevens Center in downtown Winston-Salem and home to the Films on Fourth Series. Live music is on the menu for the week and can be heard at The Garage, located in Arts District.

There is much more to tell you about. However, your best up-to-the-minute source is the RIFF Web site that will be updated from now until the festival's closing on the latest screenings and events. Go to http://www.riverrunfilm.com/ and
bookmark it! Also, look out for a special Smitty’s Notes RIFF e-mail the week of April 20. I’ll be taking a hiatus from my hiatus to put the word out, because you need to be a part of this spectacular event.

Enter the drawing for Free movie pass for the April showings of Films on Fourth - See the ad below!

Habitat for Humanity - BirdFest 2004 – April 29, 30 and May 1

Habitat for Humanity will have its Ninth Annual Birdhouse and Garden Art Sale & Auction at their headquarters (339 Witt Street). Each year, a large number of works of art for the garden are created and donated by artists from around
the community. Each day from 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. come in for “Buy N’ Fly” to browse the hundreds of aesthetically pleasing birdhouses. On Saturday, May 1st, a live auction will commence at 6:00 p.m. with bidders who can look over birdhouses and other pieces of art while enjoying light hors d'oeuvres provided by 12 of the city’s finest restaurants, as well as libations. The auction begins promptly at 7:00 p.m. One of the pieces you can bid on will be a playhouse built by Habitat's construction crew and volunteers.

Birdfest draws close to 1,000 art enthusiasts each year. Since its inception, this event has generated enough proceeds to finance four Habitat homes. Definitely a worthwhile event. For more information, contact
tina@habitatforsyth.org or call 336-765-8854. You can also visit the Web site http://www.habitatforsyth.org/.

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4/12/2004 6:30:00 PM - TRIAD ASGA (AMERICAN SINGLES GOLF ASSOCIATION) Outwest Steak House * 6:30 PM Largest group of single golfers in the Triad meets MONTHLY, the SECOND MONDAY OF EACH MONTH for `fun, fellowship and fairways`. Prospective members (i.e. adult single golfers of all ages) welcome. - None. (Dinner on your own).. 1185 Highway 66 South. For more information: 336-794-8035 * * http://mywebpage.netscape.com/triadasga/index.html

4/12/2004 7:00:00 PM - WINSTON-SALEM WARTHOGS Ernie Shore Field * 7:00 PM OPENING NIGHT with fireworks to follow the game - $7.00 box/$6.00 reserve/$5.00 bleacher. 401 Deacon Blvd.. For more information: 759-2233 * warthogs@warthogs.com * http://www.warthogs.com/

4/19/2004 6:00:00 PM - EXPRESS DATING HITS WINSTON-SALEM AT SPEAKEASY JAZ Speakeasy Jazz * 6:00 PM Meet someone in a non-threatening and casual atmosphere. Go to www.expressdate.net to register for this event. You must pre-register prior to the scheduled night of the event to be included. - A fee is charged by Express Date. 410 W. 4th St., Ste 100-A. For more information: (336) 722-6555 * connie@speakeasyjazz.net * http://www.speakeasyjazz.net/

4/6/2004 5:00:00 PM - VIDEO/DISCUSSION - PBS SERIES, “ART21“ Reynolda House, Museum of American Art * 5:00 - 7:00 pm PBS’ second season of ART21, shining a light on the contemporary art scene, opens with “Time.” Features contemporary artists Martin Puryear, Paul Pfeiffer, Vija Celmins, and Tim Hawkinson, hosted by choreographer Merce Cunninham. *Other screenings will follow at other venues. - FREE. 2250 Reynolda Road. For more information: 336-758-5150 * askpr@reynoldahouse.org * http://www.reynoldahouse.org/

4/6/2004 7:00:00 PM - GOLFERS! LEARN 5 SIMPLE SWING PRINCIPLES. Borders * 7:00 PM Former PGA Tour player, John Toepel, Jr., will be hosting a golf clinic. - Free. 252 S. Stratford Road. For more information: 336.727.8834 * mgray2@bordersgroupinc.com * http://www.bordersstores.com/

4/13/2004 7:30:00 PM - SOUTH AFRICAN POETRY READING Ring Theatre, SFAC * 7:30 PM South African Women poets Yvette Christianse and Ingrid deKok will read from their work. Reception and booksigning to follow. Informal open discussion with poets at 11 a.m. in DeTamble Auditorium, Tribble Hall. Theme-year event. - Free. . For more information: 336-758-3758 * *

4/27/2004 5:00:00 PM - VIDEO/DISCUSSION - PBS, “ART21“ @ SECCA Reynolda House, Museum of American Art * 5:00 - 7:00 pm ART21 part 4, “Humor,” features contemporary artists Eleanor Antin, Raymond Pettibon, and Elizabeth Murray, hosted by comedian Margaret Cho. *At SECCA. - FREE. 2250 Reynolda Road. For more information: 336-758-5150 * askpr@reynoldahouse.org * http://www.reynoldahouse.org/

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4/7/2004 6:00:00 PM - SECC A COLLECTS: AN ART AUCTION PREVIEW PARTY SECCA * 6-8 pm Get the first glimpse of artwork available in SECCA Collects at the Preview Party. View the artwork at your leisure while planning your bidding strategy. You may even find artwork you can’t live without until the Auction on the 25th – if so, you can ensure you acquire a favorite item by purchasing early at the close-out bid price. 6:00 – 8:00 pm $7 / $5 SECCA members and Auction ticket holders SECCA Collects Sponsors attend free – call 336.725.1904 for information on becoming a sponsor. - $7/$5. 750 Marguerite Drive. For more information: 336-725-1904 * general@secca.org * http://www.secca.org/

4/21/2004 - AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF ARCHITECTS PRESENTS A LECTUR SECCA * See details for times 7:00 pm: One of North Carolina’s most renowned designers will take us on an insightful philosophical tour of his thoughts, concepts, and architecture. Please join us as the Winston-Salem AIA presents Frank Harmon on April 21, 2004 at SECCA. - FREE. 750 Marguerite Drive. For more information: 336-725-1904 * general@secca.org * http://www.secca.org/

4/21/2004 11:00:00 AM - EMPTY BOWLS Winston-Salem Fire Station #1 * 11:00 AM Feed Your Soul at Empty Bowls - a fiery luncheon event to raise awareness about hunger and help feed the hungry. Presented by Krispy Kreme Doughnuts and benefiting the Second Harvest Food Bank of Northwest N. C. Enjoy a soup lunch provided by area restaurants. Select a bowl designed by area potters, artists and students. Bid on select pieces in the silent auction. Relax to the sounds of live music. Enjoy your Empty Bowl as a lasting reminder of a day you shared your abundance to help those who are hungry. Admission is $20. Tickets can be purchased at Hanes Mall (Customer Service), Lowes Foods stores in Winston-Salem and the Downtown Winston-Salem Partnership beginning March 19. - $20. 652 N. Marshall Street. For more information: 784.5770 * sarah.deal@secondharvest.org * http://www.hungernwnc.org/

4/1/2004 - AFTER HOURS: DOODLERS WANTED! SECCA * See details for times 5-8 pm: Make your mark on SECCA’s gallery wall! Meet the artist, enjoy live music, refreshments and a cash bar. SECCA and internationally exhibiting Triad artist Todd Drake invite you to participate in the creation of OPEN, an audience influenced drawing installation. In the spirit of the Surrealist drawing `game` Exquisite Corpse, which uses collaboration and chance to create an in-the-moment drawing, OPEN will evolve over the course of 3 months, April-June 2004, with artist Todd Drake using audience drawings and doodles as a point of departure. - Free for members, $5 non-members. 750 Marguerite Drive. For more information: 336-725-1904 * general@secca.org * http://www.secca.org/

4/1/2004 9:00:00 AM - ART TRIP - SEAGROVE, NC POTTERY Reynolda House, Museum of American Art * 9 am - 5 pm Visit the potters of Seagrove, NC, including Ben Owen III. *Call for reservations. - $35 *includes bus, lunch, & snacks. 2250 Reynolda Road. For more information: 336-758-5389 * bhoover@reynoldahouse.org * http://www.reynoldahouse.org/

4/1/2004 7:00:00 PM - GREAT DECISIONS SERIES A-102 Scales Fine Arts Center * 7:00 PM Weapons of Mass Destruction: What Now after 9/11? - Dr. Wei-chin Lee, Department of Political Science, WFU - free. Wake Forest University. For more information: * durotoyo@wfu.edu * www.wfu.edu/greatdecisions

4/8/2004 6:30:00 PM - YOUNG REPUBLICANS MONTHLY MEETING/MEMBERSHIP DRIVE Auction House Bar and Grill * 6:30 PM Membership Drive and Monthly Meeting Featuring Speaker Lyons Gray who will discuss Downtown Development Project and Related Topics, No Charge - No.. Marshall Street. For more information: 336-817-3598 * brookecashion@realtymail.net * http://www.fcyr.org/

4/15/2004 12:45:00 PM - LUNCHTIME LECTURE SERIES 2003-2004 Archie K. Davis Center * 12:45 PM Join Dr. Daniel Crews, Archvist of the Moravian Archives, for his talk `Dear Brother Joseph`: August Gottlieb Spangenberg. Bishop Spangenberg (1704-1792) proved a wise advisor to the early Moravian settlers in this area, and spiced his admonitions with humor. Feel free to bring a bag lunch! - Free.. 457 S. Church St.. For more information: 725-0651 * bwall@mcsp.org * http://www.moravianmusic.org/

4/15/2004 6:30:00 PM - VINTNER DINNER WITH RAYLEN VINEYARDS Main Oak Emporium * 6:30 PM Winemaker dinner featuring the wines of RayLen Vineyards and the food of Midkiff’s Restaurant. - $45.00 per person. Main & Oak Streets. For more information: 336-789-8488 * pmcritchie1@earthlink.net * http://www.mainoakemporium.com/

4/22/2004 7:00:00 PM - GREAT DECISIONS SERIES A-102 Scales Fine Arts Center * 7:00 PM Europe Today: Blair’s War - Dr. David Coates, Department of Political Science, WFU - free. Wake Forest University. For more information: * durotoyo@wfu.edu * www.wfu.edu/greatdecisions

4/22/2004 9:00:00 PM - SPENCERACUFF PS 211 * 9:00 PM SpencerAcuff will be playing with Randy Fulk and the Laura Blackley Band tonight. SpencerAcuff hails from Chapel Hill, NC and is doing several dates in Winston-Salem to raise awareness and support for their benefit show at RJ Reynolds Auditorium on April 24th. - $5. 211 E. 3rd St.. For more information: (336) 724-0005 * booking@spenceracuff.com * http://www.ps211.org/

4/29/2004 - MULTICULTURAL HAUNTINGS SYMPOSIUM DeTamble Auditorium, Tribble Hall * See details for times Discussions on the topic of haunting, including Washington Irving’s `The Legend of Sleepy Hollow,` Victorian ghost stories and African American tales of voodoo and conjure. Theme-year event. 4:30 p.m.-8 p.m. - Free. . For more information: 336-758-3914 * *

4/2/2004 8:00:00 PM thru 4/6/2004 PORGY & BESS, BY GERSHWIN (OPERA) Stevens Center * April 2 - 8PM, April 4 - 2PM, April 6 - 7:30PM Piedmont Opera Theatre presents Gershwin’s famous opera, Porgy & Bess. Starring Alvy Powell (New York City Opera) as Porgy and Marsha Thompson (Opera Carolina) as Bess. Conducted by James Meena and the Winston-Salem Symphony Orchestra and directed by Jay Lesenger. Pre-show lectures start one hour before curtain. Don’t miss this Winston-Salem premiere! - Single Tickets - $17, $37, $48, $59. 405 West 4th Street. For more information: 724-3202 or 721-1945 * director@piedmontopera.org * http://www.piedmontopera.org/

4/2/2004 6:30:00 PM - EVENING OF ELEGANCE BENEFIT CONCERT McNeil Banquet Hall, Anderson Center * 6:30 PM Dr. Aaron Horne, Sr., noted ebenist and dean of the WSSU College of Arts & Sciences, headlines a program of musical entertainment and dinner to benefit the college - $50 per person. Winston-Salem State University. For more information: 336.750.2403 * hornea@wssu.edu * http://www.wssu.edu/

4/16/2004 7:00:00 PM - SECCA COLLECTS IV: AN ART AUCTION SECCA * 7:00 - 11:00 pm Join SECCA at the fourth annual SECCA Collects: An Art Auction. Come ready to bid on exceptional art and craft by local and national artists. Enjoy silent and live auctions, sumptuous food, music, and drinks. Art is forever, so add a piece to your collection and support SECCA exhibitions and programs at the same time. Silent and Live Auctions will feature art and craft in various media and price ranges from regionally and nationally recognized SECCA alumni, including Southeast Seven and Awards in the Visual Arts recipients. As in years past, all auction revelers will enjoy heavy hors d’oeuvres, an open bar, live entertainment, and some very special guests, plus “Ask Me About ART” and drinks at the door back by popular demand. 7:00 p.m. / $75 / $65 members OR special ticket packages & sponsorships available Reservations Requested - $75/$65. 750 Marguerite Drive. For more information: 336-725-1904 * general@secca.org * http://www.secca.org/

4/16/2004 7:30:00 PM - JAMES GREGORY Stevens Center * 7:30 PM Sony recording artist and `Funnist Man in America`! - $25/$27. 405 West 4th st.. For more information: 336-721-1945 * perryj@ncarts.edu * http://www.ncarts.edu/

4/30/2004 - MEMBERS’ OPENING RECEPTION SECCA * See details for times Members Opening Reception for Situations Unknown, Michael A. Salter, Drawn/Quartered, and Annual WS/FCS Student Art Exhibition. 7:00-9:00 p.m. - . 750 Marguerite Drive. For more information: 336-725-1904 * general@secca.org * http://www.secca.org/

4/3/2004 - AFRICAN AND AFRICAN AMERICAN ART AUCTION Diggs Gallery - WSSU * See details for times Featuring a powerful selection of visual artwork, this event is one of the highlights of the year for area art collectors. Charles Jones and Darrell Walker will host activities, it is not to be missed There will be entertainment by Otesha African music and a benefit luncheon. Collectors can bid on a wide range of fine African and African American art. Good food and exceptional pieces of art and compelling personalities – come join us! (10:00 am - Collecting African Art; 11:00 am - Collecting African American Art; 12:00 pm - Luncheon; 1:00 p.m. - Fine Art Benefit Auction) - $25.00. 610 Martin Luther King Jr. Drive. For more information: 336-750-2458 * holtong@wssu.edu

4/3/2004 3:30:00 PM - 2004 MULTICULTURAL MALE SUMMIT Brendle Recital Hall, SFAC * 3:30 PM `Focused Into-Me-See: Breaking Down Stereotypes thru Cultural Exchange.` Public events include: screening of Marc Levin’s prize-winning movie `Slam` & the keynote performance of the critically acclaimed choreopoem `One World, One People, One Peace` by James H. Chapmyn. Theme-year event. - Free. . For more information: 336-758-5864

4/3/2004 4:00:00 PM - WINE TASTING AT SALEM TAVERN Old Salem Tavern in historic Old Salem * 4:00 PM Celebrate the arrival of Spring with an informal wine tasting, featuring the products of the Biltmore Estate Winery. An array of good food, music, and new wines, from 4-6:00 p.m. - $8. . For more information: 336-748-8585 * * http://www.oldsalemtavern.com/

4/3/2004 8:00:00 PM - DO-OVER PROM The Millennium Center * 8:00 PM THE DO-OVER PROM, a prom for all ages will premiere in downtown Winston-Salem, April 3rd, 2004 at 8:00pm and is sure to be the one of the best events of 2004. Prom themed events are a new national trend and the Triad is no exception. Whether your Prom was a fairytale, or nightmare, THE DO-OVER PROM will be unforgettable! - $15.00 per person/ $25 per couple. 101 West Fifth Street. For more information: 336.723.7631 * staciebrenner@aol.com

4/10/2004 9:00:00 AM - 2ND SATURDAY BIRDWALK & PARK CLEANUP Reynolda Gardens & Miller Park * 9:00 AM Spring is finally here and the birds are singing! Come join new and experienced birdwatchers for a 2nd Saturday birdwalk at Reynolda Gardens. We’ll meet at the Reynolda Village parking lot near Lake Katharine (down the hill behind the Bike Shop). Binoculars and walking shoes are recommended. Following the birdwalk, those interested will caravan to a cleanup at Miller Park. The birdwalk and cleanup are sponsored by the Audubon Society of Forsyth County. - FREE. . For more information: * Publicity@forsythaudubon.org * http://www.forsythaudubon.org/

4/10/2004 2:00:00 PM - BOOK SIGNING Borders * 2:00, 4:00 PM 2 pm: Winston native, Joel McIver will discuss his debut novel What Is Forever? 4 pm: Meet John McNally the author of The Book of Ralph,a coming of age story replete with the terrors and wonders of early adolescence. - Free. 252 S. Stratford Road. For more information: 336.727.8834 * mgray2@bordersgroupinc.com * http://www.bordersstores.com/

4/10/2004 7:30:00 PM - PIEDMONT SWING DANCE SOCIETY LIVE BAND DANCE Vintage Theater * 7:30 PM 7:30 beginner lesson 8:30-11:30 live band plays swing music $8 members and students under 21, $10 nonmembers. no smoking, no alchohol. All ages welcome. - $8 members and students under 21, $10 nonmembers. . For more information: 336-508-9998 * psds@mail.com * http://www.piedmontswingdance.org/

4/17/2004 - HOSPICE HOPE RUN - 10K RACE & 5K FITNESS WALK Ernie Shore Field * See details for times 10K run and 5K fitness walk to benefit the patients and programs of Hospice and Palliative CareCenter. Race begins at 8:30 a.m. with walk immediately following. Registration is $16 before 4/9/04 and $20 after 4/9/04. Entry fee includes custom designed t-shirt, post-race refreshments, awards and door prizes. - . . For more information: 336-768-6157 x. 404 * amy.williamson@hospicecarecenter.org * http://www.hospicecarecenter.org/

4/17/2004 9:30:00 AM - BARK IN BETHABARA PARK Historic Bethabara Park * 9:30 AM Greet the spring with your family dog and join neighbors in the Park for a parade, exhibits, contests, special dog events, food, and a silent auction, all to raise money for the children’s cancer support group at Brenner’s Children’s Hospital and canine cancer research at NC State Veterinarian School. - . 2147 Bethabara Road. For more information: 336/924-8191 * jwallace@bethabarapark.org * http://www.bethabarapark.org/

4/17/2004 10:00:00 AM - NO MORE HOMELESS PETS SUPER ADOPTATHON Ciener Woods Ford * 10:00 AM The largest pet adoptathon in North Carolina! Help us find homes for these special furry friends! Over 25 rescue groups and shelters from 5 Triad counties with over 200 adoptable cats and dogs. Unique pet treats and toys plus activities for the kids and Red Cross pet safety demonstrations. Event runs from 10am - 3pm. - FREE. 1330 HWY 66 South. For more information: 336-643-0781 * NMHP@planet-save.com * http://www.nomorehomelesspets.org/

4/17/2004 11:00:00 PM - SPRINGFEST SciWorks * 11am - 5pm Children of all ages will enjoy SpringFest! With animal interviews, science demonstrations, music, makeand-take craft activities and much more - it’s a day of fun for the whole family. HALF PRICE MEMBERSHIP DAY - new members only. - $8 adults, $6 students age 6-19, $4 ages 3-5. 400 West Hanes Mill Road. For more information: 336-767-6730 * info@sciworks.org * http://www.sciworks.org/

4/24/2004 8:00:00 AM - SPEAKING OF WOMEN’S HEALTH Benton Convention Center * 8:00 AM The Sara Lee Center for Women’s Health is proud to bring to Winston-Salem on April 24, 2004, the first Speaking of Women’s Health® (SWH) conference in the state of North Carolina. SWH, a unique national health care project designed to educate women and enable them to make better-informed decisions about their personal health and well-being, is presented annually in over 30 cities across the US. This all-day event will be held at the M.C. Benton Jr. Convention and Civic Center in Winston-Salem. Individual tickets are on sale now at the cost of $30, which includes a full day of informative speakers and breakout sessions (topics can include osteoporosis, heart disease, hormone replacement therapy, nutrition and skin care to name a few), continental breakfast, a formal luncheon and a gift bag valued at more than $100. - $30. . For more information: 519-6792 * * http://www.swh-ws.com/

4/24/2004 10:00:00 AM - BRITISH CAR FESTIVAL Reynolda House, Museum of American Art * 10:00 am - 4:00 pm Annual display of cars on the grounds of Reynolda House, co-sponsored by the Triumph Club of the Carolinas. Free admission to the festival. - FREE car festival (regular museum admission). 2250 Reynolda Road. For more information: 336-758-5150 * askpr@reynoldahouse.org * http://www.reynoldahouse.org/

4/24/2004 10:00:00 AM - FIRST ANNUAL EGG DROP COMPETITION Hanes Mall - Belk Court * 10:00 AM Join the fun and learn a thing or two at this competition that’s designed to promote engineering and science in the K-12 community. It’s also an excellent opportunity to encourage ALL students to consider math, science, and other technical disciplines as career options. Participants are asked to protect an egg from a second story drop to keep it from SMASHING when it hits the ground! This competition is open to ingenious minds of all ages: K-12, college and beyond. Compete as an individual, compete as a team from your school, compete as a family. For more information and to register online, visit http://www.wsfceggdrop.com/. For more information: 336 728 9222 * mitchell@winstonsalem.com

4/24/2004 11:00:00 AM - BUD BREAK PARTY Westbend Vineyards * 11:00 AM Come celebrate Spring with us! Hayrides through the vineyards, Great music by The King Bees from 1pm - 5pm, tours and wine tasting. Please call to reserve your box lunch. - $10 at the gate. 5394 Williams Rd.. For more information: 336-945-5032 * westbend@att.net * http://www.westbendvineyards.com/

4/24/2004 7:30:00 PM - RJ REYNOLDS AUDITORIUM BENEFIT RJ Reynolds Auditorium * 7:30 PM In what will be the first in a series of benefits for the RJ Reynolds Auditorium, SpencerAcuff and the RJR High School Orchestra will be appearing together April 24 with donations going to the purchase of an orchestra shell for the building. The orchestra and SpencerAcuff will do selections apart, but will also join together for several numbers together. This will be the first of many on-going benefits to ensure that the Auditorium, which is a Winston-Salem landmark, and on the National Register of Historic Places, will remain a viable venue for years to come. - $10.00 public, $5,00 RJ Reynolds Students. . For more information: (336) 727-2180 * jeff@spenceracuff.com * www.spenceracuff.com/reynolds.html

4/25/2004 3:00:00 PM - STUDENT CHAMBER MUSIC CONCERT Brendle Recital Hall, SFAC * 3:00 PM Concert will feature a wide variety of music, including selections by Dvorak, Florio and Verdi as well as jazz and popular music arrangements. The Quintessential Winds, the Wake Forest Flute Choir and the newly formed JazzStrings@wfu will perform. - Free. . For more information: 336-758-5364 * *

4/4/2004 7:00:00 PM - EAST EUROPEAN FILM FESTIVAL Greene Hall, Room 239 * 7:00 PM `The Oak,` Romania, 1993. English subtitles. - Free. . For more information: 336-758-4396 * *

4/18/2004 1:00:00 PM - SAMARITAN MINISTRIES - SAVE ROOM FOR DESSERT Sawtooth Center * 1:00 PM Samaritan Ministries Save Room for Dessert Time: 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM Dessert Tasting and Competition Delicious Fun for the entire Family Entertainment by Local Youth; Celebrity Judges; WFU Basketball Raffle Proceeds Benefit Samaritan Ministries Soup Kitchen and Homeless Shelter Tickets are $15 per person/Children 12 and under eat free Call 748-1962 for ticket information - $15 per person/Children 12 and under eat Free. . For more information: 748-1962 * *

4/18/2004 3:00:00 PM - SEARCHING WS Symphony * 3 PM Guest Artists: John Williams, Bass, Emily Newton, Soprano, Symphony Chorale and NCSA Cantata Singers. Ein Deutsches Requiem by Brahms. Th chorus is featured in each of the 7 movements of this magnificent masterpiece. - $. 405 West Fourth Street. For more information: 336-723-7919 * hbarnes@wssymphony.org * http://www.wssymphony.org/

4/18/2004 7:00:00 PM - EAST EUROPEAN FILM FESTIVAL GreeneHall, Room 239 * 7:00 PM `Underground,` Yugoslavia, 1995. English subtitles. - Free. . For more information: 336-758-4396 * *

4/25/2004 7:00:00 PM - EAST EUROPEAN FILM FESTIVAL Greene Hall, Room 239 * 7:00 PM `No Man’s Land,` Yugoslavia, 2001. English subtitles. - Free. . For more information: 336-758-4396 * *