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Pull out your formal wear!. Winston-Salem has been chosen by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences to host an official “Oscar Night America” fundraising party on February 29, 2004. The event will be held at Winston Tower (the old Wachovia Building) simultaneously with 45 other cities around the country. Started over 11 years ago, Oscar Night America goal is to mix the excitement of the Academy Awards with supporting charities. The charities benefiting from the event proceeds in Winston-Salem will be the North Carolina School of the Arts Summer Film Festival, the Forsyth Council for Children and Families, Advocates for Children Services and First Star, a national children advocacy organization based in Washington, DC.

The local Oscar Night America event will have all the pomp of the “big show” including a red carpet entrance with guest being greeted by the paparazzi and television cameras. Those attending will receive an official Academy Award program and replica ballot to vote on your favorite film or actor. There will also be a auction to bid on one of a kind items related to the event. This is going an electrifying night similar to the RiverRun International Film Festival opening event held in 2003. Winston-Salem is starting to turn into Film City. If you are interested in attending the event or want to find out more call 7242831 e-mail ona@jjcff.org Info on Oscar Night America can be found at www.oscar.com

Camel City Cafe and Wine Bar has launched a new idea for a date night. How about “Dinner and a Movie! Every Monday at 5:30 p.m. you can join them for a dinner for two that will feature a four course meal, wines hand selected for each course and a pass for two to any Carmike Theater film showing in Winston-Salem. All for $49.95 per person. Great idea! If you are looking to impress the new person you are dating or a couple trying to slip away from the daily grind of work or the routine of preparing dinner for the kids, this might be the perfect little way to spice up your romantic life with a fabulous meal and a movie. However, this won’t take away from the all important decision that still will have to be made – Will it be a Chick Flick or Action Movie? Maybe a bottle of wine might help mediate that choice. Camel City Café and Wine Bar is located at 878 W. 4th St. For more information call 734-1797 or visit their web site www.camelcitycafe.com. Stay tuned for news in the next edition from John Hughes on an upcoming announcement of his planned opening of a Charleston Style restaurant on Fourth Street this spring.

On Sunday, January 11, Reynolda House, Museum of American Art is having their behind the scene tour of the former Estate of the R. J. Reynolds family. Built between 1914 and 1917, here your chance to visit parts of this historic 64 room house and Museum of American Art that you normally would not get to see on a typical “off the street” tour. The staff will take you through the many tucked away rooms of the house and give you a little history behind them. Plus, as an added treat you will get a peak of the new three story 30,000 square foot education building currently under construction on the grounds which will contain a library, auditorium, exhibition space and much needed storage and office accommodations. With over 55,000 per year, Reynolda House definitely has needed a little elbow room to grow. The tour will start promptly at 2:00 pm and last until 4:00 pm. Admission is $8. Reynolda House is located at 2250 Reynolda Road. For more information call 758-5150 or visit their web site www.reynoldahouse.org

My Mother has drilled it into this thick head of mine during my entire life to do something constructive with my downtime. An idle mind is up to no good. You see, she knows me pretty darn well. It's that mother thing I guess. So, a couple of years ago I found out about some great classes that Salem College offered called "Courses for the Community." The Courses for Community program provides you with a place to engage in the exchange of ideas, to learn the how-to's of life, and to meet other people who share some of your interests. I've had a pretty fun time with each course I've taken over the years and encourage others to enroll, too.

The Spring session starts this month and will run through May and includes classes on writing, non-profit administration, beer and wine education for the connoisseur and a special monthly tour of the Yadkin Valley Wine region, to name a few. The courses are short in duration, ranging from one to six class meetings. The majority are right after work. Interest in the Course for the Community program at Salem College has been high. The classes offered this Spring are now online for your viewing pleasure. I encourage you to take a look because the program is designed for you. For more Info visit the Web site at www.salem.edu/community or call 721-2855.

Evening with 8-- Plus Smitty! - Try something different in your social life for 2004!

Come out and enjoy Evening with 8-- Plus Smitty! Evening with 8 -- Plus Smitty! is a dining experience where you can meet interesting people, eat great food and if you’re not careful, you might learn something. Ask the 450 or so people who have met, mingled and forged new friendships, business and community contacts with Smitty over the past couple of years. Some call it - Building social capital in Winston-Salem "one meal at a time!"

In 2001, Smitty, a.k.a Jeff Smith of Smitty's Notes, began hosting dinner parties of 16 to 24 people (that’s two to three tables of 8, get it?), twice a year during Winter and Fall. Smitty invites guest speakers to address topics of interest expressed by invitees.

This season Evening with 8 -- Plus Smitty! will continue to have a diverse and interesting group of speakers. Below is the lineup of the interesting souls who have agreed to take time out of their busy schedules to discuss some unique projects that they're involved in. Many are leaders on such topics as community building, downtown revitalization, business, education and developing personal relationships.

The best part about Evening with 8 -- Plus Smitty! Is that everyone gets the chance to share experiences and thoughts, mixing good conversation with good food--and all for a registration fee of only $25 plus the cost of dinner.

If this opportunity sounds interesting to you, signup now. There are a limited number of seats at the table and spaces will fill up fast. Participants will be notified by phone one week before the scheduled dinner for confirmation, but do sign up TODAY! There are NO restrictions to participate. This event is open to anyone wishing to be engaged in their community.!

Winter 2004 Speakers and Schedule

January 15 @ Bistro 420 - Scott Wierman, President, Winston-Salem Foundation

Wierman is the President of the Winston-Salem Foundation. The Foundation is a pool of hundreds of charitable funds entrusted to them for long-term philanthropic good. These funds are invested and income used to award grants, including scholarships, to benefit the community as the donors intended. The Foundation exists to support two of the essential structures of a healthy community: its nonprofits, which help make our community a better place in which to live and work; and its philanthropists, who give their money and their hearts.

Wierman will discuss background and grant projects the Foundation supports; how they became interested in the concept of social capital (connections between people, based on trust, which enhance cooperation for mutual benefit) and its benefits in the community; and the success the Foundation has had with the ECHO (Everyone Can Help Out) program and grants and awards promoting social capital in the Winston-Salem community.

January 28 @ Bistro 420 - Wade Hobgood, Chancellor, North Carolina School of the Arts

Hobgood has been Chancellor of the North Carolina School of the Arts since 2000. His academic career in the arts has included teaching and administrative positions through the country. They include: assistant professor of art at Arkansas State University. State University, Design Director and on the faculty at Western Carolina University in Cullowhee; Associate Dean of the College of Visual and Performing Arts at Winthrop University in Rock Hill, S.C.; and Dean of the College of Fine Arts at Stephen F. Austin State University in Texas. Before arriving at NCSA, he was Dean of the College of the Arts at California State University in Long Beach. One of the nation's largest publicly funded schools for the arts. He has been credited with improving the college's academic stature, fiscal condition and community outreach.

Since becoming Chancellor, Hobgood has reached out to the local community. He currently serves on the boards of the Winston-Salem Alliance, the Winston-Salem Chamber of Commerce, !dealliance, the Piedmont Club and the Forsyth County Tourism Development Authority. Additionally, he helped spearhead - Unity Place. This $60 million downtown revitalization project is due to break ground in March 2004, and will be owned by NCSA through a non-profit development organization and leased back to the private sector. Unity Place will be the home of Krispy Kreme's new corporate headquarters, retail shops and a IMAX theater. Hobgood will discuss NCSA future growth in educating the next generation of artist and the school's role in the community.

February 12 @ Bistro 420 - Lyons Gray, President, Downtown Winston-Salem Partnership.

Gray has been President of the Downtown Winston-Salem Partnership (DWSP) since January 2003. DWSP is a membership organization responsible providing input on public policy and private development related to the revitalization of downtown Winston-Salem, and; help oversee the vision and implementation of The Downtown Plan. Before joining DWSP, Gray served as a member of the state House of Representatives from 1989 until 2002, choosing not to seek re-election. He began his career in sales with R. J. Reynolds Tobacco Co., and later headed his own companies in the private sector.

He currently serves on boards such as the Lettie Pate Whitehead Foundation, AIDS Care Service, Salem Academy and College, the Institute of Government at UNC-Chapel Hill and Chairman, Environmental Financial Advisory Board of the U. S. Environmental Protection Agency. Gray will speak about the latest exciting downtown revitalization plans and projects, and may be prodded to discuss his previous career in the State Legislature.

February 25 @ Bistro 420 - Evelyn K. Rice, Rice and Associates and founder of "Find Your Soulmate"

Rice is founder of Rice & Associates, Inc. a management consulting firm based in Greensboro, NC. She is also the author of the "Finding Your Soul Mate Handbook and Journal". She will be speaking on what are the components of a "Sacred Relationship", stages relationships go through and three of the most common blocks to creating successful relationships. Making her third visit to "Evening with Eight - Plus Smitty! Rice has become a popular return speaker with her timely topics and insight on developing and maintaining relationships. A hit with men and women at the dinner table. Come join us for an enlightening and interactive program! Remember - February is the official month of LOVE! Visit her web site @ www.findyoursoulmate.com

March 17 @ Bistro 420 - J. Walter McDowell III, Chief Executive Officer, Carolinas Banking, Wachovia Corporation

McDowell is the Chief Executive Officer, Consumer and Commercial banking operations for Wachovia Corporation in North and South Carolina. He has been with Wachovia since 1973 rising to numerous banking executive positions throughout his career. Prior to the merger of Wachovia and First Union in 2002, McDowell held a similar position with Wachovia Bank of North Carolina in the late nineties. He is headquartered in Winston-Salem and Charlotte.

McDowell has been heavily involved in Winston-Salem leading a number of community projects in the city and Triad during his career. He serves on a number of boards. They include Board of Directors for Winston-Salem Alliance and Piedmont Research Park; Board of trustees member, Salem College; He is a former chairman, Winston-Salem Chamber of Commerce; former general chairman, 1997 United Way Campaign in Forsyth County; former board member, Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond, Va., Global Transpark Foundation, North Carolina Citizens for Business and Industry, North Carolina Partnership for Education, Piedmont Triad Partnership, Research Triangle Foundation; former board of trustees member, The North Carolina Baptist Hospitals, Incorporated.

McDowell will discuss his involvement in the community and the importance of volunteering during an individual's career and personal development.

March 3 or 24 - Speaker To Be Announced

Smitty's Notes and Krispy Kreme Java and Glaze Winter Series - Saturday, January 17

In a pre-emptive strike to help fight the winter blues, Smitty's Notes, with the support of Krispy Kreme will once again launch an effort for people to come out of their caves during the winter to mix and mingle. Smitty's Notes Java
and Glaze Winter Series, an event of coffee, hot doughnuts and a lot of conversation will be held once a month on a Saturday evening from January to March at the Krispy Kreme store at 380 Knollwood.

Starting its third year, this program averages between 150 and 200 people during the evening. This cool store is the perfect location for people who want to swing by during the evening hours after dinner to have doughnuts and coffee
with friends. Our twist is tunes for the evening. There's nothing like chilling with friends and listening to music, right? Each month there will be a different local musician performing their original music at the store.

The first performer to kick off the series on January 17th will be Jeffrey Dean Foster. Foster is one of Winston-Salem's hidden jewels. He has headlined a number of Americana bands from The Right Profile, The Carney's and The Pinetops. His strangest band appearance was in 1999 as a guitarist in 10 national commercials with William "Captain Kirk" Shatner for Priceline.com Show time: 8:00 p.m. -11:00 p.m. Thanks again to Krispy Kreme for supporting this project.

Catch Smitty weekly at the following . . .

You can always find out what's happening weekly in Winston-Salem with "Smitty"! Smitty's Notes Online 24/7 only at the Winston- Salem Journal's Web site, Journalnow.com. In print every Thursday in "Relish" the Winston-Salem Journal's new weekly entertainment tabloid. On the radio Wednesday-Sunday with "Smitty in a Minute" only on WHTZ 94.1 FM - The '80s Station. Every Friday morning at 6:25 a.m. (yeah, I'm barely awake) only on WXII - TV 12. There is no excuse not to stay plugged in.

Epilogue

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Check out the new volunteer site www.GetInvolvedWinston-Salem.org for over 180 non-profit and community organizations with 90 + volunteer opportunities in Winston-Salem and Forsyth County!

Get Involved Winston-Salem is a project of the Coalition of Young Leaders - COYL (www.coyl.ws)

Every Monday - DINNER AND A MOVIE Camel City Cafe and Wine Bar * 5:30 PM Mondays: Come join us for dinner and a movie. For only 49.95/person you get a four course meal, wines hand selected for each course and a pass for two at any Carmike Theater in Winston-Salem. can’t beat it, it’s a great date! - 49.95. 878 W. 4th St.. For more information: 336-734-1797 * i_camel@bellsouth.net * www.camelcitycafe.com

1/5/2004 7:00:00 PM - BLUES - RONNIE HUNTER Speakeasy Jazz * 7:00 PM Join us for Monday Night Blues featuring Ronnie Hunter on guitar. - No Cover. 410 W. 4th St., Ste 100-A. For more information: (336) 722-6555 * connie@speakeasyjazz.net * www.speakeasyjazz.net

Every Tuesday - TUES NIGHT JAZZ The Filling Station * 9:00pm-1:00am We’re moving the Tuesday Night Jazz from Leon’s to The Filling Station - no. 871 W Fourth St. For more information: 724-7600 * fvlasis@aol.com

Every Tuesday JAZZ/MARTINI NIGHT Burke St. Pub * 10pm-2am Live Jazz from the `Fat Lip Orchestra` Martini Specials off the new martini menu. - Free. . For more information: (336)750-0097 * * www.Burkestpub.com

Every Tuesday - CHARLES GREENE & CHUCK JOHNSON Rubber Soul * 10:00 PM - No Cover. 1148 Burke St. For more information: 336-721-0570 * therubbersoul@hotmail.com * www.rubbersoulbar.com

1/6/2004 7:00:00 PM - WFU VS BROWN LJVM Coliseum * 7:00 PM - $16 (1/2 price w/VIC card. 2825 University Parkway. For more information: 336-758-3322 * info@ljvm.com * www.wfu.edu

1/6/2004 7:00:00 PM - JAZZ - CHARLES GREENE Speakeasy Jazz * 7:00 PM Join us for a night of jazz and blues featuring jazz guitarist Charles Greene. - No Cover. 410 W. 4th St., Ste 100-A. For more information: (336) 722-6555 * connie@speakeasyjazz.net * www.speakeasyjazz.net

Every Wednesday - HIP-HOP CLASSES Fulton Family YMCA * 5:30 PM Classes are ongoing; join anytime! - Free for Fulton Members, $25/month for non-members. 385 W. Hanes Mill Rd.. For more information: 336-661-1093 * jen@coulswing.com * www.coulswing.com

Every Wednesday - 1/7/2004 8:00:00 PM - JAZZ - JAZZ JAM/OPEN MIC Speakeasy Jazz * 8:00 PM Join Jim Hoyle, Matt Kendrick and Herb Stephens for the Speakeasy Jazz Jam/Open Mic. If you play or sing jazz and want to participate just sign up at the door between 7:00 PM and 10:30 PM on Wednesday nights. - 2 drink minimum or $5 cover, your choice.. 410 W. 4th St., Ste 100-A. For more information: (336) 722-6555 * connie@speakeasyjazz.net * www.speakeasyjazz.net

Every Wednesday - OPEN MIC Rubber Soul * 10:00 PM If you’d like to perform, come early or call ahead to get your name on the list. - No Cover. 1148 Burke St. For more information: 336-721-0570 * therubbersoul@hotmail.com * www.rubbersoulbar.com

1/7/2004 7:00:00 PM - WINSTON-SALEM POETRY SLAM The Garage * 7:00 PM Looking to showcase your talents in spoken word and have been trying to find the place to do it. It’s time to steer you in the right direction - . 110 West 7th St. For more information: 336-777-1127 * * www.the-garage.ws

1/7/2004 8:00:00 PM thru 1/11/2004 - COMEDIAN - MIKE BRENNON High Point Funny Bone Comedy Club * 8:00 PM Come check out the comics you see on Showtime, HBO and Comedy Central right here in the Triad. New show every week. Wed. - Sun. @ 8:00 p.m. Fri. Second Show @ 10:30 p.m. - Yes. 3793 Samet Drive . For more information: 336-887-LAFF (5233) * ncfunnybone@aol.com * www.hpfunnybone.com

1/14/2004 8:00:00 PM thru 1/18/2004 - COMEDIAN - KILLER BEAZ High Point Funny Bone Comedy Club * 8:00 PM Come check out the comics you see on Showtime, HBO and Comedy Central right here in the Triad. New show every week. Wed. - Sun. @ 8:00 p.m. Fri. Second Show @ 10:30 p.m. - Yes. 3793 Samet Drive . For more information: 336-887-LAFF (5233) * ncfunnybone@aol.com * www.hpfunnybone.com

Every Thursday - THAT THURSDAY NIGHT THING Speakeasy Jazz * 5pm-8pm A unique gathering for young professionals will be held Thursday evenings from 5pm – 8pm at Speak Easy Jazz on Fourth St. The event will feature the city’s only live jazz DJ show, a selection of tapas and hors deurves from several downtown restaurants, and an extensive martini and drink menu. Price of admission will be $3, which covers the music and buffet. - $3. 410 W. Fourth St.. For more information: 575-6376 * thatthursday@winstonsalemmedia.org * www.winstonsalemmedia.org

Every Thursday - SOUL SESSIONS MUSICIANS OPEN JAM Thea’s Blues and Jazz Club * 9:00 PM - free. 521 N. Liberty St. For more information: 336-722-4195 * * http://www.theasbluesandjazzclub.com

1/8/2004 12:15:00 PM - LUNCHTIME LECTURE SERIES 2003-2004 Spaugh Recital Hall in Archie K. Davis Center * 12:15 p.m. - 12:45 p.m. Moravian Archives and Moravian Music Foundation present a lecture by Dr. Donna Rothrock on `Carry a Big Stick`: Mr. B. J. Pfohl and the Band - Free. 457 S. Church St.. For more information: 336-725-0651 * nknouse@mcsp.org

1/8/2004 10:00:00 AM thru 1/9/2004 - AMELIA BEDELIA 4 MAYOR Children Theatre * 10 am & 12 noon Everyone’s favorite maid debunks the theory that politicians seldom keep their promises; Amelia always does what she says she will do. Other stories on this bill include "Rowdy Rooster," based on an Aesop fable; the Nicaraguan folktake, "Uncle Nacho’s Hat:’ and a fun-loving, hip-hop, rapping dog named T-Bone in "My Dog and Me." Most appreciated by audiences grades pre-K - 3rd. 60 minutes. - $7.00. 610 Coliseum Drive. For more information: 336-725-4531 * * www.childrenstheatrews.org

1/8/2004 5:00:00 PM - EXHIBIT A OPENING RECEPTION Associated Artists Gallery * 5:00 PM Free opening reception. - free. 226 N. Marshall St.. For more information: 336-722-0340 * staff@associatedartists.org * www.associatedartists.org

1/8/2004 thru 1/10/2004 - HARD GOODBYES: MY FATHER Films on Fourth at Stevens Center * See details for times Films on Fourth presents an award winning family film from Greece `Hardgoodbyes...is an enchanting and sometimes wryly amusing coming-of-age story that pays tribute to the resilience of youthful spirit.` Stella Papamichael, BBCi films http://www.hardgoodbyes.com Jan. 8th @ 5:30 PM; Jan. 9th @ 8:00 PM & Jan. 10th @ 5:30 PM - $6 all screenings; $5 w/college ID or seniors 60+. 405 W. Fourth St. For more information: 336-721-1945 * info@cinemasociety.org * www.cinemasociety.org

1/8/2004 6:00:00 PM - FORSYTH TOASTMASTERS Mi Pueblo Restaurant * 6:00 PM Toastmasters is the best way to improve your communication skills. Lose your fears of public speaking and learn skills that will help you be more successful in whatever path you’ve chosen in life. Be a better listener. Easily lead teams and conduct meetings. Give and receive constructive evaluations. - free for guests. 644 South Stratford Road. For more information: 336-712-9804 * *

1/8/2004 7:30:00 PM - BEETHOVEN PIANO SONATAS Crawford Hall * 7:30 p.m. First program in an eight-concert series that presents the entire cycle of 32 piano sonatas by Beethoven. - FREE. . For more information: 336-721-1945 * * www.ncarts.edu

1/8/2004 7:45:00 PM - FOOTHILLS GROUP OF SIERRA CLUB MEETING Parkway United Church of Christ * 7:45 PM `Hiking the John Muir Trail`: John Sherden will show slides and discuss his adventures in hiking the John Muir Trail, a 240 mile footpath in the Sierra Mountains. A social time with refreshments will begin at 7:30 pm. The event is free and the public invited. - None. 2151 Silas Creek Parkway. For more information: 748-1058 * blacks@infionline.net * www.sierraclub-nc.org/foothills

1/8/2004 9:00:00 PM - JAZZ - ALLISON KING Speakeasy Jazz * 9:00 PM We are proud to feature Allison King at Speakeasy. Join us for a great night of jazz and blues. - $5.00. 410 W. 4th St., Ste 100-A. For more information: (336) 722-6555 * connie@speakeasyjazz.net * www.speakeasyjazz.net

1/8/2004 thru 1/10/2004 - THE STATION AGENT Films on Fourth at Stevens Center * See details for times Films on Fourth presents the 2003 Sundance Film Festival Audience Award Winner for Best Drama. Starring Patricia Clarkson & Peter Dinklage. http://www.thestationagent.com Jan. 8th @ 8:00 PM; Jan. 9th @ 5:30 PM & Jan.10th @ 8:00 PM - $6 all screenings; $5 w/college ID or seniors 60+. 405 W. Fourth St. For more information: 336-721-1945 * info@cinemasociety.org * www.cinemasociety.org

1/15/2004 7:30:00 AM - TECHNOLOGY BRIEFING PTC Research Park * 7:30 AM Some of Winston-Salem’s Other Exciting Technology Stories... We’re all aware that Winston-Salem is home to a number of well-known and world-class technology companies, but what about other technologies and companies that exist, but rarely make the news? Discover them at the 2004 Technology Briefing. This year’s remarkable lineup features research teams from Harvard and Clemson, who now call Wake Forest University home, designers of innovative medical devices, inventors of diagnostic cancer technologies, developers of business intelligence software and experts in computer-generated animation. Join us for this annual event and discover Winston-Salem’s burgeoning technologies. - Free, but reservations required. Seating limited.. 115 S. Chestnut Street . For more information: 336-728-9212 * ljennings@triad.rr.com * www.winstonsalem.com

1/15/2004 6:30:00 PM - EVENING WITH 8-- PLUS SMITTY! W/ SCOTT WIERMAN Bistro 420 * 6:30 PM Scott Wierman is the President of the Winston-Salem Foundation. The Foundation is a pool of hundreds of charitable funds entrusted to them for long-term philanthropic good. These funds are invested and income used to award grants, including scholarships, to benefit the community as the donors intended. The Foundation exists to support two of the essential structures of a healthy community: its nonprofits, which help make our community a better place in which to live and work; and its philanthropists, who give their money and their hearts. Wierman will discuss background and grant projects the Foundation supports; how they became interested in the concept of social capital (connections between people, based on trust, which enhance cooperation for mutual benefit) and its benefits in the community; and the success the Foundation has had with the ECHO (Everyone Can Help Out) program and grants and awards promoting social capital in the Winston-Salem community. - $25.00 Administrative Fee Plus Cost of Dinner. 420 W. Fourth Street. For more information: 722-2446 * smitty@smittysnotes.com * www.eveningwitheight.com

1/15/2004 7:00:00 PM - DR.MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION Little Theatre * 7:00 PM Admission: Children- 1 non-perishable food item, Adults-2 non-perishable food items - see details. 610 Coliseum Dr.. For more information: 336-7232266 * llhamlin@bellsouth.org

1/15/2004 7:00:00 PM - WFU VS FSU LJVM Coliseum * 7:00 PM - $5 adults, $3 students & Seniors. 2825 University Parkway. For more information: 336-758-3322 * info@ljvm.com * www.wfu.edu

1/15/2004 9:00:00 PM - JAZZ - JOE ROBINSON Speakeasy Jazz * 9:00 PM Joe Robinson plays a Miles Davis style trumpet. Join us as we bring Joe back to the stage for an evening of great jazz with some blues thrown in for good measure. - $5.00. 410 W. 4th St., Ste 100-A. For more information: (336) 722-6555 * connie@speakeasyjazz.net * www.speakeasyjazz.net

1/9/2004 6:00:00 PM - ARTIST RECEPTION - ANNE BOYSEN ERL Originals * 6:00 PM Artist reception for Anne Boysen whose colorful abstract paintings will be featured 1/9-2/10/04 - free. 480 West End Boulevard. For more information: 336-722-9030 * erlorigi@netscape.net * www.erloriginals.com

1/9/2004 7:00:00 PM - ASTRONOMY OBSERVING SciWorks * Darkness until 10pm SciWorks and the Forsyth Astronomical Society will conduct an observing session of the three planets. The planets Mars, Jupiter, and Saturn will present themselves for inspection. This is a great chance to contrast and compare through several different telescopes. Winter air is cooler, and leads to steadier images through the eyepiece. Remember to dress warmly, and bring the whole family! - FREE. 400 West Hanes Mill Road. For more information: 336-767-6730 * info@sciworks.org * www.sciworks.org

1/9/2004 7:00:00 PM - WFU VS MARYLAND LJVM Coliseum * 7:00 PM - $5 adults, $3 students. 2825 University Parkway. For more information: 336-758-3322 * info@ljvm.com * www.wfu.edu

1/9/2004 7:30:00 PM - T-BIRDS VS HUNTSVILLE LJVM Coliseum Annex * 7:30 PM hockey - $7 end zone, $8 walk up, $9 walk down. 414 Deacon Blvd.. For more information: 336-722-6575 * info@ljvm.com * www.wshockey.com

1/9/2004 8:00:00 PM - HORTON FOOTE’S, “YOUNG MAN FROM ATLANTA“ Reynolda House, Museum of American Art * 8 pm Staged Reading by the Theatre Alliance of Winston-Salem presents Horton Foote’s Young Man from Atlanta. - $5, free to Theatre Alliance season members. 2250 Reynolda Road. For more information: 336-758-5518 * askpr@reynoldahouse.org * www.reynoldahouse.org

1/9/2004 8:00:00 PM - FIDDLE & BOW CONCERT CARL JONES & BEVERLY SMITH Morning Dew Coffee Roasters * 8:00 PM Great old-time music from Jones and Smith (former Heartbeats). - $8 F&B members/ $10 public. 1047 Burke St.. For more information: 336-723-JAVA * * www.morningdewcoffee.com

1/9/2004 9:00:00 PM - KING BEES BLUES BAND High Spirits Lounge * 9:00 PM The King Bees Blues band returns to High Spirits Lounge to kick off 2004’s live music. There is no cover charge! - None. 127 S. Cherry Street. For more information: 336-725-8561 * mikeeg@mailblocks.com * www.saleminn.com

1/9/2004 9:00:00 PM - ABE REID AND THE SPIKEDRIVERS Ziggy’s * 9:00 PM Home of Rock Roots and Reggae - $5.00. 433 Baity St.. For more information: 336-748-1064 * ziggys@pipeline.com * www.ziggyrock.com

1/9/2004 9:00:00 PM - JAZZ - JOE ROBINSON Speakeasy Jazz * 9:00 PM Joe Robinson plays a Miles Davis style trumpet. Join us as we bring Joe back to the stage for an evening of great jazz with some blues thrown in for good measure. - $5.00. 410 W. 4th St., Ste 100-A. For more information: (336) 722-6555 * connie@speakeasyjazz.net * www.speakeasyjazz.net

1/9/2004 9:30:00 PM - ROY ROBERTS Roy’s Place * 9:30 PM Ladies admitted free before 9:00 p.m. - $5.00. 850 N. Liberty St.. For more information: (336) 767-1530 * dbaines@triad.rr.com * www.rockhouserecords.com

1/9/2004 10:00:00 PM - ALLISON KING BAND WITH GUEST BEN EYLER The Garage * 10:00 PM Come check out one of the Triad’s funky diva’s! - . 110 West 7th St. For more information: 336-777-1127 * * www.the-garage.ws

1/16/2004 8:00:00 PM - CANDLEWYCK (PROGRESSIVE BLUEGRASS) Sawbriar Acoustic Stage * 8:00 PM A live Candlewyck show guarantees excitement, variety and a lot of picking. The band performs music from the award winning CD as well as material to be released on a second record later this year. The Sawbriar is a smoke-free / alcohol-free establishment. - $10.00. 111 East Main Street. For more information: 336-368-7111 * TheSawbriar@aol.com * www.Sawbriar.com

1/16/2004 9:00:00 PM - PHASE BAND Thea’s Blues and Jazz Club * 9:00 PM - . 521 N. Liberty St. For more information: 336-722-4195 * * www.theasbluesandjazzclub.com

1/16/2004 9:00:00 PM - JAZZ - AMANDO MONACO 4 Speakeasy Jazz * 9:00 PM Amanda Monaco 4 is a group from New York City that has included NC as part of their East Coast tour. Amanda is no stranger to Winston-Salem. Some of you will remember her as the guitarist with the Lacivious Biddies. We are very excited to have her quartet perform at Speakeasy. - $5.00. 410 W. 4th St., Ste 100-A. For more information: (336) 722-6555 * connie@speakeasyjazz.net * www.speakeasyjazz.net

1/16/2004 9:00:00 PM - DAVID MIKUSH BAND Ziggy’s * 9:00 PM Home of Rock Roots and Reggae - $5.00. 433 Baity St.. For more information: 336-748-1064 * ziggys@pipeline.com* www.ziggyrock.com

1/16/2004 9:30:00 PM thru 1/17/2004 - ROY ROBERTS Roy’s Place * 9:30 PM (Subject to change) Ladies admitted free before 9:00 p.m - $5.00. 850 N. Liberty St. For more information: (336) 767-1530 * dbaines@triad.rr.com * www.rockhouserecords.com

1/10/2004 9:00:00 AM - AUDUBON SOCIETY 2ND SATURDAY BIRDWALK Salem Lake * 9:00 AM The Audubon Society of Forsyth County is sponsoring a 2nd Saturday Birdwalk at Salem Lake in Winston-Salem, NC. Directions are available at http://www.forsythaudubon.org/html/birdingspots.html We’ll meet at the boat launch car park. Sturdy walking shoes and binoculars are recommended. - Free. . For more information: * Publicity@forsythaudubon.org * www.forsythaudubon.org

1/10/2004 12:00:00 PM - WFU VS CLEMSON LJVM Coliseum * 12:00 PM - $25. 2825 University Parkway. For more information: 336-758-3322 * info@ljvm.com * www.wfu.edu

1/10/2004 7:30:00 PM - T-BIRDS VS CAPE FEAR LJVM Coliseum Annex * 7:30 PM hockey - $7 end zone, $8 walk up, $9 walk down. 414 Deacon Blvd.. For more information: 336-722-6575 * info@ljvm.com * www.wshockey.com

1/10/2004 8:00:00 PM - ALLEGHANY MOON IN CONCERT Sawbriar Acoustic Stage * 8:00 PM Born out of a genuine love of acoustic music comes Alleghany Moon. Always soulful, heartfelt and full of emotion. Not well known yet, but surly will be in coming days with their release `live by request`. You’re sure to enjoy the wonderful musicianship and beautiful singing and harmonies. Bill Joines, harmonies and lead guitar, Scott Gentry on acoustic bass along with Cammie Collier on lead vocals, and guitar. - $7.00. 111 East Main Street. For more information: 336-368-7111 * TheSawbriar@aol.com * www.Sawbriar.com

1/10/2004 9:00:00 PM - HIGHER GROUND Thea’s Blues and Jazz Club * 9:00 PM - . 521 N. Liberty St. For more information: 336-722-4195 * * www.theasbluesandjazzclub.com

1/10/2004 9:00:00 PM - JAZZ - OSEIKU’S TOTAL ECLIPSE Speakeasy Jazz * 9:00 PM This will be the third time this group has performed at Speakeasy. Each time poeple call and email to ask when they will be back. Get ready for some of the best jazz you’ve ever heard! - $5.00. 410 W. 4th St., Ste 100-A. For more information: (336) 722-6555 * connie@speakeasyjazz.net * www.speakeasyjazz.net

1/10/2004 9:30:00 PM - JOHNNY RAWLS & ROY ROBERTS Roy’s Place * 9:30 PM Opening act: Patty Benson - $8.00. 850 N. Liberty St.. For more information: (336) 767-1530 * dbaines@triad.rr.com * www.rockhouserecords.com

1/10/2004 9:30:00 PM - BUCK SHAMUS LIVE! Griffin’s Pub * 9:30 Until... Come see Buck for free at Griffin’s Pub and also enjoy some great food! - Free!. 613 Dolley Madison Road. For more information: 336-292-8833 * theband@buckshamus.com * www.buckshamus.com

Every Sunday - BLUES JAM Roy’s Place * 6:30 PM No Cover. Seating limited. Hosted by Tom Smith - free. 850 N. Liberty St.. For more information: (336) 767-1530 * dbaines@triad.rr.com * www.rockhouserecords.com

1/11/2004 2:00:00 PM - BEHIND THE SCENES TOUR Reynolda House, Museum of American Art * 2 pm Staff-led tour of areas not open to the public, including areas of the education wing currently under construction. *The tour will start promptly at 2pm and last until 4pm. - $8. 2250 Reynolda Road. For more information: 336-758-5150 * askpr@reynoldahouse.org * www.reynoldahouse.org

1/17/2004 8:00:00 PM - THE STANLEY / ALLRED PROJECT IN CONCERT Sawbriar Acoustic Stage * 8:00 PM A regional favorite, back by popular demand. A fastastic trio, playing contemporary acoustic music. A show not to miss. Great vocals and smooth guitar work. A show you’re sure to enjoy. ************The Sawbriar is a smoke-free / alcohol-free establishment. $7.00. 111 East Main Street. For more information: 336-368-7111 * TheSawbriar@aol.com * www.Sawbriar.com

1/17/2004 8:00:00 PM - 2004 ROLLING THUNDER MONSTER TRUCK CHALLENGE LJVM Coliseum * 8pm - yes. 2825 University Parkway. For more information: 336-725-5635 * info@ljvm.com * www.ljvm.com

1/17/2004 9:00:00 PM - FRONT PAGE Thea’s Blues and Jazz Club * 9:00 PM - . 521 N. Liberty St. For more information: 336-722-4195 * * www.theasbluesandjazzclub.com

1/17/2004 9:00:00 PM - JAZZ - CLE THOMPSON Speakeasy Jazz * 9:00 PM Cle spent the holidays in LA. We are glad she is back. We are very glad she will be back on stage at Speakeasy. She is always a favorite with her cabaret style performance of jazz standards and original tunes. - $5.00. 410 W. 4th St., Ste 100-A. For more information: (336) 722-6555 * connie@speakeasyjazz.net * www.speakeasyjazz.net

1/17/2004 9:30:00 PM - BUCK SHAMUS LIVE J. Butler’s - Highway 68 * 9:30 PM Come out and see the best in Classic Rock and Blues with Buck Shamus at J. Butler’s (the Highway 68 location right at Wendover Avenue) and also enjoy some great food - with NO COVER CHARGE! All ages show! - Free!. 3815 Tinsley Drive. For more information: 336-841-3331 * theband@buckshamus.com * www.buckshamus.com