Smitty's Notes ™  March Edition - 2004

Greetings, Smittyheads,


Spring is three weeks away, and I'm lovin' it. Good-bye, winter! Hello, longer days, blooming foliage and warmer temperatures. We are starting to get a taste of with this week's highs in the 60s! Yippee!


In this edition: news about a downtown economic development fund doing good deeds, taking time to make a big community puzzle, events for V-Day, taking part in discussions on the world stage and St. Paddy's Day. Plus, a chance to win tickets for the March Films on Fourth showings. (See ad below)


Also, we're closing in on the final two dinners of Evening with Eight - Plus Smitty! for the winter session.

It's not too late to sign up for and share dinner with J. Walter McDowell, Chief Executive Officer, Carolinas Banking,
Wachovia Corporation and Dr. Nat Irvin II, President of Future Focus 2020, Assistant Dean for MBA Student Development and Executive Professor of Future Studies at Wake Forest University and columnist, Winston-Salem Journal. Both should bring a lot of lively discuss to the dinner table. Seats are available. Sign up
at www.eveningwitheight.com or www.smittysnotes.com.


Now to the business at hand . . .



Millennium Fund Update.


Some of you who have been following the newsletter and downtown developments  may recall the mention of the Millennium Fund. This community economic development war chest was created through the Winston-Salem Alliance and is now managed separately by a committee of community leaders. It was inaugurated last year
at this time with an initial goal of $40 million, which was raised to $46.5 million. The “M Fund”, as I like to call it, is made up of mixed cash donations from corporations, foundations and gifts in kind of industrial property; it has been hard at work planting the seeds of a number of downtown projects.

Since it was announced, these groups have contributed: $3.8 million to the Nissen Building renovation that will include 145 loft style apartments in the heart of Fourth Street Winston; $1.2 million to the Goler Depot Street
Renaissance, a residential community on the northeast edge of downtown being spearheaded by the Goler Community Development Corporation; loans to non-profits like Piedmont Craftsmen, which was able to move to its new home in the Arts District a little more quickly; and, operating support to the Downtown Winston-Salem Partnership.

Another interesting benefit is the $2 million loan program for restaurants hoping to open downtown, providing the restaurateurs yet another source of funding outside the normal channels.  However, the fund's main goal is to continue to provide support where needed in the arts, entertainment and downtown infrastructure. As things progress downtown, look for the Winston-Salem Alliance and other economic development organizations to find ways to position our city for the opening of the FedEx hub at Piedmont Triad International Airport in Greensboro and provide us with opportunities that may bring new businesses to the community. Not bad for a year’s worth of work. 
 

SECCAfter Hours "The Big Puzzle Event" - Thursday, March 4

When we were all kids, did you like to play with puzzles? I did and still do. I have to do something to help keep the analytical side of my brain going. On Thursday 5-8 p.m.,  the Southeastern Center for Contemporary Art will present SECCAfter Hours "The Big Puzzle Event" in collaboration with their current exhibition - Al Souza: Inverse Warp Field, which is a collection of puzzles made into some interesting pieces of art.  Here's the deal. When you arrive at the event, you'll receive a puzzle piece and given an opportunity to add your own artistic flare to it.

During the course of the evening, everyone will be asked to add their piece to the large jizzsaw puzzle and see what funky piece of art develops from the participants imagination. The more who get involved in creating the puzzle, it becomes a larger fun piece of community art work. For those in corporate America, it will remind you of a team building exercise, but with a twist. There will be plenty of food, beverages and music by The Finks to help stimulate those creative juice. A splendid night to gather members of your Urban Tribe together to help, mix and mingle with other. Admission is free to SECCA members. $5 for non-members. SECCA is located at 750 Marguerite Drive. For more information: Call 725-1904 or visit the web site www.secca.org

V-Day, Victory Over Violence Day and "The Vagina Monologues" performance!

On Friday, March 5 in support of V-Day, Victory Over Violence Day, which is a global movement to stop violence against women and girls, you are invited to see the benefit performance of women's activist, Eve Ensler's award winning play "The Vagina Monologues" at 8:00 p.m. at the Arts Council Theater. This play has highlighted the issues of domestic violence of women around the world. The performance from a local cast will be directed by Kristal Burch. The event will raise money for Family Service's Battered Women's Shelter and Violence Response programs and the national V-Day's campaign for the Murdered and Missing Women of Juarez, Mexico. Admission is $15 advance $17 at the door. The Arts Council Theater is located at 610 Coliseum Dr. For more information call 918-3603

Wake Forest University Press - 7th Annual Irish Festival - March 13

This month brings another "holiday" that many are starting to celebrate around the area -- St. Patrick's Day. Wake Forest University Press, which is a premier publisher of Irish poetry, is sponsoring a plethora of events to honor of the Irish holiday as well as its own 28th anniversary. It all begins on St.Paddy's Day weekend with the Wake Forest University Irish Festival Community Day to be held on the campus at Davis Field on Saturday, March 13 from noon-3:30 p.m.  The event will feature a band playing a host of instruments, including flutes, accordions, pipes and the bodran, the heartbeat of Irish music.

Other festival events: On Tuesday, March 16, the party continues at the Celtic Café, located in the Towers Shopping Center on South Stratford Road, with an Irish Music Open Session from 5 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Area musicians will play Celtic and Celtic-inspired music.On St. Patrick’s Day on March 17, the festival will feature live music and dancing at Shorty’s in Wake Forest’s Benson University Center at 7 p.m. with The Morris Family performance. Irish dancers will provide demonstrations and free dancing lessons. During breaks, the audience is encouraged to recite poetry. Don't forget to wear your green or else look out for a pinch. Hmmm . . . that might not be such a bad thing coming from the right person. To find out more go to: www.wfu.edu/wfunews/2004/022604i.html.



Evening with Eight - Plus Smitty! Final Two Dinners!


Evening with Eight - Plus Smitty! - A dining concept makes eating and meeting a little less awkward--and you might just learn a thing or two. Just ask the 500-plus people who have met and mingled, formed new friendships and professional ties in the last three years. (Note: Evening with Eight-Plus Smitty! is NOT, repeat NOT, an attempt at matchmaking; that said, its a community networking dinner open to everyone at any age. Single, coupled up, or married).

We're coming into the final weeks of the Winter Session. Only a few more dinners left with two great and sought after speakers. Don't miss out!

Here are the up coming up dinners for the remains of the session:

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 1990s. 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 also 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 25 at Bistro 420 - Dr. Nat Irvin II, President of Future Focus 2020, Assistant Dean for MBA Student Development and Executive Professor of Future Studies at Wake Forest University; columnist, Winston-Salem Journal

Dr. Irvin specializes in futurist thinking and planning and urban issues. Irvin is also President of Future Focus 2020 www.mba.wfu.edu/futurefocus, which works with groups and organizations to examine social, political, economic, technological and environmental issues that are expected to have the greatest effects on urban communities by the year 2020. Additionally, he is a partner in Irvin, Goforth and Irvin, a training and communications consulting firm. However, many better know "Nat Irvin" as a Sunday "regular" in the Winston-Salem Journal; his columns address a multitude of issues facing the community locally, nationally or on the world stage. Irvin has also written for many magazines and newspapers. This should be a great night of discussion around the dinner table.

Seats are available. To sign up these or other dinners through March go to www.eveningwitheight.com or www.smittysnotes.com.

Good Food ~ Good Conversation ~ Good Company

Evening with 8 - Plus Smitty! is sponsored by Solid Space www.solidspace.com

 
Great Decisions 2004 in Winston-Salem


For those of you who want to find out what’s going on in the world stage, Wake Forest University is about to kick off the six-part Great Decisions 2004 Series, a program through the Center for International Studies and a national global affairs study program started by the Foreign Policy Association, now celebrating its 50th year. The goal is a large grassroots effort to bring together communities across the country to “discover, discuss and decide their opinions on foreign policy issues.”  Wake Forest University is their local partner on this intellectual social capital endeavor and will cover foreign policy topics affecting nearly all regions of the globe. The first lecture/discussion is set for March 18 - Muslim Diversity: Its Challenges to U.S. Policy - Prof. Reda Bedeir, Department of Humanities at WFU. All lectures will be held every Thursday through April 22 at 7:30 p.m. on the Wake Forest University campus in Room A-102 of the Scales Fine Arts Center. To find out more about the series, visit the Web site, www.wfu.edu/greatdecisions.

 

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Epilogue

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Monday

3/8/2004 5:00:00 PM  - GAME NIGHT Speakeasy Jazz * 5:00 PM  Do you enjoy playing chess, backgammon or scrabble? We have each of the games available at Speakeasy. Bring your friends in for a drink, some coversation and a little friendly competition. - No Charge to play. 410 W. 4th St., Ste 100-A. For more information:  (336) 722-6555 * connie@speakeasyjazz.net * www.speakeasyjazz.net

3/8/2004 6:30:00 PM  - TRIAD ASGA (AMERICAN SINGLES GOLF ASSOCIATION) Outwest Steakhouse * 6:30 PM  Join the largest group of single golfers in the Triad for their monthly meeting (the second Monday of every month) to discuss upcoming golf and social outings. Prospective members, men and women, are welcome. Variable levels of golf experience and all ages are represented, so check us out. If you are single and like to play golf, you’ll be glad you did! - none. 1185 Highway 66 South. For more information:  794-8035 * emilywillpt@cs.com * http://mywebpage.netscape.com/triadasga/index.html

3/8/2004 10:00:00 PM  - JAZZ/FUSION/HIP HOP JAM Rubber Soul * 10:00 PM   - No Cover. 1148 Burke St. For more information:  336-721-0570 *  * www.rubbersoulbar.com/

3/15/2004 10:00:00 PM  - JAZZ/FUSION/HIP HOP JAM Rubber Soul * 10:00 PM   - No Cover. 1148 Burke St. For more information:  336-721-0570 *  * www.rubbersoulbar.com/

Tuesday

3/9/2004 7:30:00 PM  - TRIANGLE CHAMBER ORCHESTRA Stevens Center * 7:30 PM   - . . For more information:  721-1945 *  * www.ncarts.edu

3/9/2004 8:00:00 PM  - JAZZ - FREE SALSA LESSONS Speakeasy Jazz * 8:00 PM  Have you always wanted to learn to Salsa? Now is your chance. Every Tuesday evening we will have an instructor to teach Salsa. Bring your favorite Latin jazz CD. - No Cover. 410 W. 4th St., Ste 100-A. For more information:  (336) 722-6555 * connie@speakeasyjazz.net * www.speakeasyjazz.net

3/9/2004 10:00:00 PM  - CHARLES GREENE AND FRIENDS Rubber Soul * 10:00 PM   - No Cover. 1148 Burke St. For more information:  336-721-0570 *  * www.rubbersoulbar.com/

3/16/2004 5:00:00 PM  - IRISH MUSIC OPEN SESSION Celtic Cafe * 5:00 PM  Part of 7th Annual Wake Forest Press Irish Festival. Area musicians play Celtic and Celtic-inspired music. 5 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.  - Free. 205 South Stratford Road. For more information:  336-758-5448 *  * www.wfu.edu/wfupress/festival/home

3/16/2004 6:00:00 PM  - ALTERNATIVE AND COMPLEMENTARY MEDICINE Allegacy Federal Credit Union * 6:00 PM  Alternative and complementary medicine – things such as dietary supplements, organic food alternatives, yoga, acupuncture, and meditation – are hot topics in the news these days. But it’s important to understand the health benefits and risks before trying an alternative therapy. Forsyth Medical Center’s Sara Lee Center for Women’s Health is sponsoring a free seminar titled, “Should I or Shouldn’t I? Alternative and Complementary Medicine.” A leading local medical researcher and physician will help participants learn more about these popular new therapies. - Free, but must call to register. 1691 Westbrook Plaza Drive. For more information:  718-7000 *  * 

3/16/2004 8:00:00 PM  - JAZZ - FREE SALSA LESSONS Speakeasy Jazz * 8:00 PM  Have you always wanted to learn to Salsa? Now is your chance. Every Tuesday evening we will have an instructor to teach Salsa. Bring your favorite Latin jazz CD. - No Cover. 410 W. 4th St., Ste 100-A. For more information:  (336) 722-6555 * connie@speakeasyjazz.net * www.speakeasyjazz.net

3/16/2004 10:00:00 PM  - CHARLES GREENE AND FRIENDS Rubber Soul * 10:00 PM   - No Cover. 1148 Burke St. For more information:  336-721-0570 *  * www.rubbersoulbar.com/

Wednesday

3/3/2004 7:30:00 PM  - LECTURE Wake Forest Museum of Anthropology * 7:30 PM  "Middle Formative Antecedents to the Shaft Tomb Culture" public lecture in English by Joseph B. Mountjoy of the University of North Carolina at Grensboro. Dr. Mountjoy will present new data from his excavations at the El Pantano cemetery from 800 B.C. and will relate them to the exhibit, Images for Eternity: West Mexican Tomb Figures. He will discuss possible connections between West Mexican tomb offerings and places as far away as Guatemala and Peru. Light refreshments will begin at 7 pm.  - . Wake Forest Road. For more information:  336-758-5282 *  * www.wfu.edu/moa

3/3/2004 8:00:00 PM  - WINSTON-SALEM POETRY SLAM The Garage * 8:00 PM  Monthly happening hosted by Slam Master and NCSA Drama Professor Robert Moyer. Open Mic, followed by a guest performer and then the slam competition. Open to the public and free. - FREE. 110 West 7th St. For more information:  336-777-1127 *  * www.the-garage.ws

3/3/2004 10:00:00 PM  - OPEN MIC Rubber Soul * 10:00 PM  If you would like to perform, call ahead or arrive early to get your name on the list. - No Cover. 1148 Burke St. For more information:  336-721-0570 *  * www.rubbersoulbar.com/

3/10/2004 8:30:00 AM  - WORKPLACE SOLUTIONS: QUALITY OF LIFE SEMINAR Greensboro Central Library * 8:30 AM  Professional business and personal coaches present ways to boost productivity and potential through stress reduction and organization techniques. - free registration required. 219 N. Church St.. For more information:  336-373-4559 * martha.thomas@greensboro-nc.gov * www.greensborolibrary.org/business

3/10/2004 8:00:00 PM  - EMBER SWIFT The Garage * 8:00 PM  Toronto’s Ember Swift http://www.emberswift.com is both an individual singer-songwriter and a dynamic trio. Ember’s music combines folk, jazz, funk, punk, world (ranging from Middle Eastern to Spanish to Eastern European), pop, classical and reggae. Their songs shed light on issues such as globalization, consumer awareness, food politics, disengaging from capitalist greed, feminism, queer politics, racism and environmentalism. $7 advance/$10 day of show. 110 West 7th St. For more information:  336-777-1127 *  * www.the-garage.ws

3/17/2004 7:00:00 PM thru 3/18/2004  - BANFF MOUNTAIN FILM FESTIVAL WORLD TOUR Salem Fine Arts Center/High Point Central H.S. * 7:00 PM  Features a selection of the best films entered at the Banff Mountain Film Festival and sponsored by The Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation, the Piedmont Land Conservancy and the Piedmont Environmental Center. Tickets may be purchased in advance at Great Outdoor Provision Company, Piedmont Land Conservancy-336.691.0088, Piedmont Environmental Center-336.883.8531 and online at the Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation’s website www.brpfoundation.org. Also see: www.piedmontland.org. Raffle drawing for prizes will be held during intermission at both venues. - $9 in advance and $10 at the door. . For more information: * BLRIF@aol.com 

3/17/2004 7:00:00 PM  - ST. PATRICK’S DAY CELEBRATION Shorty’s, Benson University Center * 7:00 PM  Part of 7th Annual Wake Forest University Press Irish Festival. Live Irish music and dancing with the Morris Family Musicians. Dancing demos and lessons. 7 p.m. - 10:30 p.m.  - Free. . For more information:  336-758-5448 *  * www.wfu.edu/wfupress/festival/home

3/17/2004 7:00:00 PM  - NASHVILLE SONGWRITERS ASSOC. MONTHLY WORKSHOP Morning Dew Coffee Roasters * 7:00 PM  The Winston-Salem Chapter of the Nashville Songwriters Association invites all writers, any genre, to attend our regular monthly workshop, which takes place each third Wednesday at 7pm! Enjoy your favorite coffees and teas while we discuss the music biz, do songwriting exercises, and do peer evaluations of each other’s songs. Please bring a song on cd, cassette, or perform live..(we dont care if you dont sing well). Last month, we discussed `list` songs. Hopefully, we will have some finished products using the list concept!! Morning Dew in on Left - free. 1047 Burke St.. For more information:  336-414-0722 * Linneblack@aol.com * www.morningdewcoffee.net

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Thursday

3/4/2004 8:00:00 PM  - CHRISTOPHER SEALS, GUITAR RECITAL Brendle Recital Hall - WFU * 8:00 PM   - free. Scales Fine Arts Center. For more information:  758-5364 * listerml@wfu.edu * www.wfu.edu/music

3/4/2004 9:00:00 PM  - JAZZ - CHARLES GREENE BAND Speakeasy Jazz * 9:00 PM  Join us for a night of great music and dancing. Charles Greene is one of Winston-Salem’s favorite performers.  - $5.00. 410 W. 4th St., Ste 100-A. For more information:  (336) 722-6555 * connie@speakeasyjazz.net * www.speakeasyjazz.net

3/4/2004 10:00:00 PM  - SUITCASE, THE ARGUMENT, BARELY WHITE The Garage * 10:00 PM  A great night of pop rock with locals Suitase (W-S) and Barely White (GSO) with special guest The Argument http://www.theargument.net a great up and coming pop band out of West Virginia that made the finals of last years American Music Awards `Best Unsigned Band` competition.  - $5. 110 West 7th St. For more information:  336-777-1127 *  * www.the-garage.ws

3/11/2004 12:15:00 PM  - LUNCHTIME LECTURE Archie K. Davis Center * 12:15 PM  Dr. Daniel Crews, Archvist of the Moravian Archives, and Dr. Nola Knouse, Director of the Moravian Music Foundation, discuss the Firsts and Lasts of the 1800 Tannenberg Organ. The large historic pipe organ was built by David Tannenberg of Lititz, Pennsylvania, in 1799-1800 for the Moravian Church in Salem, North Carolina. After being disassembled in 1910, the organ has been restored and will installed in Old Salem’s new Visitor’s Center. Feel free to bring a bag lunch! - Free.. 457 S. Church St.. For more information:  725-0651 * bwall@mcsp.org * www.moravianmusic.org

3/11/2004 7:00:00 PM  - LECTURE BY ARTIST JANET FISH Reynolda House, Museum of American Art * 7 pm  Renown American artist, Janet Fish, speaks about her career and works. - $5. 2250 Reynolda Road. For more information:  336-758-5150 * askpr@reynoldahouse.org * www.reynoldahouse.org

3/11/2004 7:30:00 PM  - W-S T-BIRDS VS CAPE FEAR LJVM Coliseum Annex * 7:30pm   - $9-walkdown sections/$8-walkup sections/$7-end zon. 414 Deacon Blvd. For more information:  336-722-6575 * info@ljvm.com * www.ljvm.com

3/11/2004 7:00:00 PM thru 3/13/2004  - BLUEGRASS FEST Brock Performing Arts Center * 7:00 pm  With the success of the bluegrass/country soundtrack of the movie O Brother, Where Art Thou?, bluegrass and roots music is making a strong comeback. If you have been bitten by the bluegrass bug, check out our 3-day festival, featuring musicians from across North Carolina. Come for an evening or take advantage of the 3-day pass. For a complete lineup, see specific date. - $30 / 3-day pass. 622 N. Main Street. For more information:  336-751-3000 * boxoffice@daviearts.org * www.daviearts.org

3/11/2004 8:30:00 PM  - BRENDA MORIE QUARTET WITH KEN RHODES The Renaissance Jazz Cafe * 8:30 PM  Join Flutist/Vocalist Brenda Morie for a night of smooth jazz featuring selections off her new CD `Meant To Be` a blend of contemporay jazz and standards combining funk, latin, swing and blues. -  yes,please call. 117 N. Greene St.. For more information:  336-230-7420 * moriemusic@earthlink.net * www.brendamorie.com

3/11/2004 9:00:00 PM  - JAZZ - ALLISON KING BAND Speakeasy Jazz * 9:00 PM  Come out and dance the night away with some great tunes sung as only Allison King can. - $5.00. 410 W. 4th St., Ste 100-A. For more information:  (336) 722-6555 * connie@speakeasyjazz.net * www.speakeasyjazz.net

3/11/2004 9:00:00 PM  - ARTHUR LEE & LOVE: THE FOREVER CHANGES CONCERT DVD The Garage * 9:00 PM  60’s British cult psychedelic rocker and flower child Arthur Lee and his band Love return from obscurity with this 2003 performance recorded live at London’s Royal Festival Hall.  - FREE. 110 West 7th St. For more information:  336-777-1127 *  * www.the-garage.ws

3/18/2004  - FRESH FROM THE GARDEN SECCA * See details for times  11:30 a.m.-3:00p.m. A spring luncheon, garden talk, and an afternoon of bridge. Hosted by the Friends of SECCA. Enjoy a savory lunch of fresh greens and herbs from the garden of Simplyummy. Don’t miss an exciting Garden Talk by Karen Harris of Foothills Nursery as she presents the art of herb gardening. And, don’t forget to stick around for a relaxing afternoon of bridge in SECCA’s historic living room. Space limited, call 336-725-1904 for reservations today! - $12 Fridens of SECCA/$14 members/$16 non-members. 750 Marguerite Drive. For more information:  336-725-1904 * agarland@seeca.org * www.secca.org

3/18/2004  - POETRY READING - 3 IRISH POETS Reynolda House, Museum of American Art * See details for times  Three(3) acclaimed Irish poets, Conor O’Callaghan, Vona Groarke, and Richard Murphy, read from their work, in association with the Wake Forest University Press and the annual WFU Irish Festival. Time to be announced. - FREE. 2250 Reynolda Road. For more information:  336-758-5150 * askpr@reynoldahouse.org * www.reynoldahouse.org

Friday

3/5/2004 7:00:00 PM  - DOWNTOWN ARTS DISTRICT’S FIRST FRIDAY GALLERY HOP Sixth and Trade Streets * 7-10 pm  The arts district, set against a backdrop of murals, is home to numerous working studios, galleries and shops, and is the center of many cultural activities. While at the Gallery Hop, make sure to also visit Piedmont Craftsmen’s new home in the Downtown Arts District at the corner of Sixth and Trade Streets. The gallery and shop showcases the work of more than 340 fine craft artists from across the Southeast. Come and explore for yourself the fiber, wood, metal, canvas and meet the people of the arts district.  - Free. . For more information:  336-971-1308  *  * 

3/5/2004  - FREAKS, GEEKS & BEAUTIES Urban Artware * 7:00 PM  Opening Reception March 5. 7-10pm. On display full month of March. - Free. 207 West Sixth Street. For more information:  631-9324 * tiffany@tiffanyobrien.com * www.tiffanyobrien.com

3/5/2004 7:30:00 PM  - FLETCHER OPERA SCENES Thrust Theatre, Performance Place * 7:30 PM  Fletcher Opera Scenes: An Evening at the Opera, Act II The second and concluding evening of international opera favorites performed by fellows in the A.J. Fletcher Opera Institute.  - Free. N C School of the Arts. For more information:  336-770-3336 * millers@webmail.ncarts.edu * www.ncarts.edu

3/5/2004 - ST. PATRICK’S DAY SINGLES PARTY Piedmont Club * 8:00 PM  Party to the Pizazz Band playing Beach, Motown and `Oldies.` Hor hors d’oeuvres and dessert buffet and cash bar. Enjoy ambience of Club on 19th floor with panoramic view of the City. Parking in deck on Liberty St. side beneath the building. Dress is business casual. - $15 at the door. 200 W. 2nd St., 19th Floor. For more information:  336-724-7077 * judy.sutherin@ourclub.com * www.piedmont-nc.com

3/5/2004 8:00:00 PM  - `BLUERIDGE` (ALAN BIBEY & JR. SISK) IN CONCERT Sawbriar Acoustic Stage * 8:00 PM  Bluegrass super group `Blueridge` will be in concert at the Sawbriar Acoustic Stage. Alan Bibey on mandolin, Jr. Sisk-lead vocals and guitar, Alan Johnson- fiddle, Eddie Biggerstaff-acoustic bass, and Joey Cox-banjo. Come see them in the wonderful setting which is the Sawbriar Acoustic Stage. The Sawbriar is a smoke-free / alcohol-free establishment. ********************* Come to the Sawbriar `Where everyone has a backstage pass`.  - $12.00. 111 East Main Street. For more information:  336-368-7111 * TheSawbriar@aol.com * www.Sawbriar.com

3/5/2004 8:00:00 PM  - THE GROWNUPS, COUNTY FARM, & GIGI DOVER BAND The Garage * 8:00 PM  some of the best roots-rock and Americana music from across the state of NC. Kicking things off will be mountian music (think Oh Brother and Cold Mountain soundtracks)band The Grownups and County Farm. Rocking out the rest of the evening will be Charlotte based Gigi Dover Band which features the Bobby Gentry like vocals of Ms. Dover and the guitar playing wizardry of Eric Lovell (ex David Childers Band).  - $5. 110 West 7th St. For more information:  336-777-1127 *  * www.the-garage.ws

3/5/2004 9:00:00 PM  - JAZZ - JIVE Speakeasy Jazz * 9:00 PM  This is a group to keep your eyes on. This newly formed group of musicians will knock you socks off. Come check them out. - $5.00. 410 W. 4th St., Ste 100-A. For more information:  (336) 722-6555 * connie@speakeasyjazz.net * www.speakeasyjazz.net

3/5/2004 9:00:00 PM  - SWEET DREAMS Thea’s Blues and Jazz Club  * 9:00 PM   - free before 9 pm. 521 N. Liberty St. For more information:  336-722-4195 *  * http://www.theasbluesandjazzclub.com

3/5/2004 10:00:00 PM  - CHARLES GREENE GROUPE Rubber Soul * 10:00 PM   - $5. 1148 Burke St. For more information:  336-721-0570 *  * www.rubbersoulbar.com

3/12/2004  - ARTIST RECEPTION FOR LOREN DIBENEDETTO SOLO Art Gallery * See details for times  Artist Reception to debut Loren’s newest oil paintings. At the Gallery from 7 PM - 9 PM - Free. 33 Miller Street. For more information:  336-722-1976 * soloartgallery@triad.rr.com * www.soloartgallery.com

3/12/2004 9:30:00 AM  - PORTFOLIO REVIEW BY JANET FISH Associated Artists Gallery * 9:30 AM  Master Contemporary Realist Painter Janet Fish will review Artists’ work. Bring your work or just listen. Reservations required. - $10 members $20 nonmembers. 226 N. Marshall St.. For more information:  336-722-0340 * staff@associatedartists.org * www.associatedartists.org

3/12/2004 6:30:00 PM  - CLOVER’S FALL Celtic Cafe * 6:30 PM  Join Clover’s Fall for a night of fiery reels, toe-tapping jigs, and tear-jerking slow airs. This quartet from Salem College features Betsy Ward (guitar, mandolin, voice), Stephanie Moore (flute, penny whistle), Jennifer Rodda (voice, bodhran), and Beth Wall (fiddle, mandolin, bodhran). No cover charge, but bring your appetite and enjoy a tasty meal at the Celtic Cafe! - . Stratford Road. For more information:   * bwall@mcsp.org 

3/12/2004 7:00:00 PM  - IIIRD TYME OUT Brock Performing Arts Center * 7:00 pm  Returning to the Brock Performing Arts Center, this “Bluegrass Supergroup” is back, by popular demand. Outstanding acapella renditions of songs that no one can match, and superb instrumentations, characterize this band as one of the most talented in the nation. Third time’s a charm, they say!  - $15 / $13. 622 N. Main Street. For more information:  336-751-3000 * boxoffice@daviearts.org * www.daviearts.org

3/12/2004 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

3/12/2004 9:00:00 PM  - PHASE BAND Thea’s Blues and Jazz Club  * 9:00 PM   - free before 9 pm. 521 N. Liberty St. For more information:  336-722-4195 *  * http://www.theasbluesandjazzclub.com

3/12/2004 9:00:00 PM  - JAZZ - COUNTDOWN QUARTET Speakeasy Jazz * 9:00 PM  Hear some old style jazz mixed with some new style funk. This is a fun and very talented group. - $5.00. 410 W. 4th St., Ste 100-A. For more information:  (336) 722-6555 * connie@speakeasyjazz.net * www.speakeasyjazz.net

3/12/2004 9:00:00 PM  - DAVID VIA WITH GUEST PETE MAY & WEZZO The Garage * 9:00 PM  Bluegrass legend in the making and Two time Merlefest Chris Austin Songwriting Award winner David Via http://www.davidvia.com returns to The Garage with a brand new CD `In A Holler On A Mountain` that is sure to win him a ton of new found fans. Opening the show are local bluesmen Peter May and Mike `Weezo` Weslowski, 2/3rds of the group Terraplane whose latest CD got a terrific review in Blues Revue Magazine. - $6. 110 West 7th St. For more information:  336-777-1127 *  * www.the-garage.ws

3/12/2004 9:30:00 PM  - ROY ROBERTS (BLUES) Roy’s Place * 9:30 PM   - Members $5.00, Guests $8.00. 850 North Liberty St. For more information:  725-5885 or 767-1530 * dbaines@triad.rr.com

Saturday

Every Saturday thru 5/22/2004 FUR-EVER FRIENDS ADOPTABLE PET SHOWINGS Hanes Mall * See details for times  Adoptable Pet Showing at Fur-Ever Friends Adoption and Outreach Center. Meet adoptable pets sponsored by local animal rescue groups, and learn about community animal resources and future events. 12-4 p.m. - free. . For more information:  336-784-8939 * fureverfriendsnc@excite.com * www.fureverfriendsnc.org

3/6/2004  - LEWISVILLE LOOP 12K RACE Lewisville Town Square * See details for times  Fun run begins at 8:00 am, 12K race at 8:30 am. Lewisville Town Square. Contact Joyce Walker, Town of Lewisville at (336) 945-5558 or register online at www.active.com  - See web page.. . For more information:  (336) 945-5558  *  * http://www.twincitytc.org/Races/Lewisville.html

3/6/2004 12:00:00 PM  - MEMPHIS THE BAND Rubber Soul * 12:00 PM   - $5. 1148 Burke St. For more information:  336-721-0570 *  * www.rubbersoulbar.com

3/6/2004 12:00:00 PM  - TRAINING FOR YOUR FIRST 5K Whole Foods Market * 12:00 PM  Join Whole Foods Market, the YWCA, and Race for the Cure on Saturday, March 6th at 12:00 pm to learn how to train for your first 5K race. Fitness experts from the YWCA will be here to provide all the training information you need as well as answering all your questions. Race for the Cure will be onhand to sign up runners and we’ll have samples of your favorite performance foods. Remember your New Year’s resolution? Here’s the chance to act on it! - free. 41 Miller St.. For more information:  336-722-9233 *  * 

3/6/2004 1:30:00 PM  - WFU VS NC STATE LJVM Coliseum * 1:30 PM   - $30. 2825 University Parkway. For more information:  336-758-3322 * info@ljvm.com * www.wfu.edu

3/6/2004 6:00:00 PM  - SCIWORKS 40TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION SciWorks * 6:00 PM  Join us for an evening of delicious food, wonderful auction items, and music! Tickets are $75 per person. Call SciWorks to make reservations. - $75 per person. 400 West Hanes Mill Road. For more information:  336-767-6730 * info@sciworks.org * www.sciworks.org

3/6/2004 6:00:00 PM  - HARLEM AMBASSADORS VS. HOST HOMES CHALLENGERS Bishop McGuiness High School  * 6:00 PM  This will be an exciting day of fun and entertainment for the entire family. The Harlem Ambassadores vs. Host Homes Challengers Basketball Game will take place at the Bishop McGuiness High School on March 6, 2004 at 6pm. The school is located at 1725 NC Hwy. 66 S. Kernersville. Tickets are $5 in advance and $6 at the door for children and $8 in advance and $10 at the door for adults. Advance tickets may be purchased at the following locations: Bishop McGuiness High School, Catholic Social Services, Encore Bookstore, Host Homes, Juvenile Justice Council, and Special Occasions Bookstore. All proceeds will benefit Host Homes and help this organization keep families together by providing free counseling, mentoring and a safe place for youth in Forsyth County. For further information please contact Host Homes at (336) 725-4678

3/6/2004 7:00:00 PM  - MARDI GRAS CELEBRATION RagApple Lassie Winery * 7:00 PM  RagApple Lassie Winery in Booneville, NC, is hosting a Mardi Gras Celebration on March 6th! The event will kick off at 7:00 pm with music, hors d’ Ouvres and Best Costume prizes. There will be a cash wine bar available. All proceeds from the Mardi Gras celebration will benefit the Yadkin County Humane Society. Please contact the Yadkin County Humane Society at 336-463-4990 or email: yadkincountyhumanesociety@yahoo.com to purchase your tickets. Single tickets are $15, Couples are $25. Join us for an exciting night full of fun and help abandoned animals as well!` - $15 single/$25 couple. Rockford Road.  

3/6/2004 9:00:00 PM  - JAZZ - CLE THOMPSON Speakeasy Jazz * 9:00 PM  It is always a pleasure to feature Cle Thompson. She will give you a night of great music and entertainment. - $5.00. 410 W. 4th St., Ste 100-A. For more information:  (336) 722-6555 * connie@speakeasyjazz.net * www.speakeasyjazz.net

3/6/2004 9:30:00 PM  - ROY ROBERTS (BLUES) Roy’s Place * 9:30 PM   - Members $5.00, Guests $8.00. 850 North Liberty. For more information:  725-5885 or 767-1530 * dbaines@triad.rr.com

3/6/2004 10:00:00 PM  - PATTY HURST SHIFTE/DODD FERRELLE & TIN FOIL STARS The Garage * 10:00 PM  Patty Hurst Shifter (w/ members from popular Triangle bands including Glory Fountain and Whiskeytown) are one of the hottest roots rock/Americana bands in NC right now. They’ve played with the likes of Drive By Truckers and other harder edge alt-country acts. Athens, GA based Dodd Ferrelle and The Tin Foil Stars resemble a musical cocktail of The Beatles, The Waterboys, and The Replacements. Having just performed in LA and New York they are slated to open for the Bottle Rockets in Atlanta, GA later this month. - $5. 110 West 7th St. For more information:  336-777-1127 *  * www.the-garage.ws

3/13/2004  - BOOKSIGNING WITH JUDI WALLACE Casanova’s Coffees * See details for times  Stop by for a cup of delicious coffee and chat with Judi Lawson Wallace, author of Great Bike Rides In & Around WInston-Salem and Road Biking North Carolina. Bring your own copies or purchase books at the signing between 10:00 and 11:30 a.m. - Free. Shallowford Road. For more information:  336/768-3339 * judiwallace@triad.rr.com

3/13/2004 8:45:00 AM thru 3/14/2004  - COME & SEE PREVIEW WEEKEND University for the Study of Human Goodness * 8:45 AM  The University for the Study of Human Goodness offers its Come and See Preview weekend for those who are interested in pursuing application as full-time or part-time students, either for the Soul Centered Education Program, or for OPEN (On Purpose Education Now! - for young adults).  Applications are now being accepted for enrollment into the January 3, 2004 - December 18, 2004 program.  - No. 3983 Old Greensboro Rd.. For more information:  336-761-8745 * inquiry@ufhg.org * www.ufhg.org

3/13/2004  - IRISH FESTIVAL Wake Forest University * See details for times  Now in its seventh year, the Wake Forest Irish Festival is a joyous celebration of Irish culture in many forms. Activities include a community day with live music, dancing, children’s activities and food; a St. Patrick’s Day celebration; Irish Poetry Recitation Contest, and Irish poetry readings with Vona Groarke, Richard Murphy and Conor O’Callaghan.  - Free. Wake Forest Road. For more information:  336-758-5448 *  * www.wfu.edu/wfupress/festival

3/13/2004 10:30:00 AM  - MULTICULTURAL FAIR Central Library * 10:30 AM  Make international crafts and learn Hawaiian dances. Listen to the sound of Caribbean steel drums, Latin guitars and Appalachian folktales and songs.  - Free. 660 West Fifth Street. For more information:  336-727-2264, #7 * cuedr@forsythlibrary.org

3/13/2004 12:00:00 PM  - MUSIC WITH NOEL WEBB Borders * 12:00 PM  Violinist Noel Webb is the most popular smooth jazz violinist played on mainstream radio.  - Free. 252 South Stratford Road. For more information:  336.727.8834 * mgray2@bordersgroupinc.com * www.bordersstores.com

3/13/2004 12:00:00 PM  - 7TH ANNUAL IRISH FESTIVAL COMMUNITY DAY Davis Field, Wake Forest University * 12:00 PM  Wake Forest Irish Press Festival Community Day: 12 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. (Rain Location: Scales Fine Arts Center). Features live music, dancing, storytelling, children’s activities, arts, crafts and food.  - Free. . For more information:   *  * 

3/13/2004 5:00:00 PM  - ST. PATRICK’S DAY BAR CRAWL Burke Street Pub * 5:00 PM  Come join The Winston-Salem Sports & Social Club for their St. Patrick’s Day Bar Crawl. This event will be Saturday, March 13th, beginning at Burke Street Pub at 5pm. The crawl will the lead you to Gatsby’s, Black Bear and ending at Fusion. AGES 21 AND UP. ID REQUIRED. For more information, please email the Winston-Salem Sports & Social Club at wsssclub@yahoo.com. Cheers!  - N/A. 1110 Burke Street. For more information:   *  * www.burkestpub.com

3/13/2004 7:00:00 PM  - CLAY AIKEN & KELLY CLARKSON LJVM Coliseum * 7:00 PM   - $36, $46. 2825 University Parkway. For more information:  336-725-5635 * info@ljvm.com * www.ljvm.com

3/13/2004 7:00:00 PM  - STEEP CANYON RANGERS / ALLEGHANY MOON Brock Performing Arts Center * 7:00 pm  Ever wonder where the future of Bluegrass is heading? Sure, the great artists have left lasting impressions on all fans, but who will these great influences fall upon? A young and energetic group from Western North Carolina called Steep Canyon Rangers. >From mastering the traditional pieces to creating solid original tunes, this group is fresh and talented, a perfect example of bluegrass for the young and old! Alleghany Moon, will open the evening with female vocalist, Cammie Collier in the driver’s seat. - $15 / $13. 622 N. Main Street. For more information:  336-751-3000 * boxoffice@daviearts.org * www.daviearts.org

3/13/2004 9:00:00 PM  - BRENDA MORIE QUARTET WITH KEN RHODES  Adam’s Mark Winston Plaza Hotel * 9:00 PM  Funky Jazz FLutist and Vocalist performs a blend of songs off her new CD `Meant To Be` of latin, funk, jazz standards and swing with Winston Salem’s finest musicians - no cover. 425 N. Cherry St. For more information:  336-725-3500 * www.brendamorie.com * www.adamsmark.com

3/13/2004 9:00:00 PM  - JAZZ - OSEIKU’S TOTAL ECLIPSE Speakeasy Jazz * 9:00 PM  This has become a very popular group at Speakeasy. Here some familiar jazz tunes with new and different rhythms. - $5.00. 410 W. 4th St., Ste 100-A. For more information:  (336) 722-6555 * connie@speakeasyjazz.net * www.speakeasyjazz.net

3/13/2004 9:00:00 PM  - THE ROUNDERS WITH GUEST JOSTLE LEE The Garage * 9:00 PM  Hot Chatanooga based honky tonk outfit The Rounders  is one of the reasons country rock is making a big comeback. Locals Jostle Lee combine roots, rock and rhythm and blues in 60s The Band, Janis Joplin kinda way. - $5. 110 West 7th St. For more information:  336-777-1127 *  * www.the-garage.ws

3/13/2004 9:30:00 PM  - ROY ROBERTS (BLUES) Roy’s Place * 9:30 PM  Blues, R & B - Members $5.00, Guests $8.00. 850 North Liberty St. For more information:  725-5885 or 767-1530 * dbaines@triad.rr.com

3/13/2004 10:00:00 PM  - SLOWHAND - ERIC CLAPTON TRIBUTE Rubber Soul * 10:00 PM   - $5. 1148 Burke St. For more information:  336-721-0570 *  * www.rubbersoulbar.com/

Sunday

3/7/2004 7:00:00 PM  - BLUES JAM Roy’s Place * 7:00 PM  7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. All musicians and singers welcome to jam. No Cover - No Cover. 850 N. Liberty. For more information:  725-5885 or 767-1530 * dbaines@triad.rr.com

3/7/2004 7:30:00 PM  - UNDERGRADUATE OPERA WORKSHOP NCSA Thrust Theatre * 7:30 PM  R. Vaughan Williams setting of the play `Riders to the Sea` about a poor Irish family and its struggles; also,Gazzaniga’s Don Giovanni - FREE. . For more information:  721-1945 *  * www.ncarts.edu

3/7/2004 10:00:00 PM  - TRIAD BATTLE OF THE BANDS Rubber Soul * 10:00 PM   - $5. 1148 Burke St. For more information:  336-721-0570 *  * www.rubbersoulbar.com/

3/14/2004 3:00:00 PM  - MOZART MADNESS Brendle Recital Hall * 3:00 PM  Carolina Chamber Symphony presents an all-Mozart concert. Robert Chumbley is guest conductor; Joseph Genualdi is guest violinist - $18 Adults; $15 Seniors; $5 Students. . For more information:  336-682-8524 * camillej@ncarts.edu * www.ccsnow.org

3/14/2004 4:00:00 PM  - TWIN CITY TRACK CLUB’S ST PATRICKS’ DAY HASH RUN The home of Keith Stone and Joan Crewson * 4:00 PM  A great social event combined with a running opportunity! When else can you finish off a 4 mile run with green beer? If you’ve never done a hash run, they’re loads of fun. A hash is an easy, three or four mile social run intended for runners of all paces. The run will be followed by refreshments chez `Stone and Joan.` Please join us for the run, the social, or both!  - Free. 294 West End Blvd. For more information:  336-777-8067 * activities@twincitytc.org * www.twincitytc.org

3/14/2004 7:00:00 PM  - BLUES JAM Roy’s Place * 7:00 PM  No Cover - No Cover. 850 North Libety St. For more information:  725-5885 or 767-1530 * dbaines@triad.rr.com

3/14/2004 10:00:00 PM  - TRIAD BATTLE OF THE BANDS Rubber Soul * 10:00 PM   - $5. 1148 Burke St. For more information:  336-721-0570 *  * www.rubbersoulbar.com/