Smitty's Notes ™  June Edition - 2004

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Greetings, Smittyheads,


Much to talk about for early June. A bunch of events are starting up, and I've discovered some new places in recent weeks.

On the horizon are a couple of events at SECCA, and in the events listed below you'll find, among other things, information about the Black Dog Jazz Festival at Château Morrissette right across the Virginia border. And don't forget the forthcoming North Carolina Wine Festival at Tanglewood Park.

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Now to the business at hand.


Cinema SECCA Kicks Off This Summer

The Southeastern Center for Contemporary Art—SECCA—has teamed with the Winston-Salem Cinema Society to present a spate of eclectic, newly released films this summer at the McChesney Scott Dunn Auditorium the first Thursday and Sunday of each month. The series, called "Cinema SECCA," will give the growing legions of moviegoers in the city an opportunity to see the latest in contemporary, foreign and independent films by young filmmakers.

The first film that will be shown on Thursday, June 3  at 7:00 p.m. is "Lost Boys of The Sudan," a feature-length documentary that follows two orphaned Sudanese refugees on an extraordinary journey from Africa to America. It was a winner of the Independent Spirit Awards "Truer Than Fiction" Prize. An additional screening will be on Sunday, June 6 at 2 p.m. Admission is $7 for the general public and $5 for SECCA members, students, and seniors. Also, SECCA will continue extended hours on the first Thursday of each month from 5 until 8 p.m. so visitors can see the exhibitions before show time. For information on other films to be shown through August, visit the museum's Web site at www.secca.org. SECCA is located at 750 Marguerite Drive. Call 725-1904 for additional information.


 
Happy Doughnut Day at Krispy Kreme

Hey Folks! One of Winston-Salem's "sweet" corporate citizens is having something I'm sure everyone is going to jump on! Friday, June 4 is "Happy Doughnut Day" at Krispy Kreme. Stop by the local doughnut shop at 259 S. Stratford Road and get one free doughnut. No catch. Just their way of showing a little bit of customer appreciation. Now, for my part in sharing in the fun: If I happen to run into any of you on that day, and if you say to me, "Hey, I heard it's Free Doughnut Day," I'll pull out a coupon for a free dozen. Come, enjoy and spread the Krispy love.


Caribbean Restaurant Opens in Ardmore

Adding to the growing list of ethnic restaurants popping up in Winston-Salem is a new Caribbean eatery. What is the name? Well, its simply called Caribbean Restaurant. Located at 1345 Lockland Avenue in the Ardmore neighborhood along a row of Asian and Hispanic grocery stores, it will feature a plethora of choices for those who like their palate spiced with an influence of Spain. The proprietor is Ricardo Jimenez, an entrepreneur who owns a number of businesses in the Hispanic community. His latest venture is a restaurant that's distinctive and offers the variety that this community has been craving.

The menu will have dishes from Cuba, Puerto Rico and the Dominican Republic, with an incredible 277 items, including beverages, appetizers and entrees indigenous to their country of origin. A sample will include: RopaViej, a popular Cuban dish prepared with meat and chickpeas; Sancocho, a hearty stew from the Dominican Republic; and Mofongo - a mashed plantain dish from Puerto Rico. Jimenez notes that Caribbean Restaurant will offer a number of seafood dishes including lobster prepared 15 assorted ways. Also, look for a bar with all ABC permits. I can say that  with a wide selection of choices, you will have to visit quite a few times to scout out what may become your favorite dish. Hours Sun-Thur: 11:00 a.m. -10:00 p.m., Fri Noon-Midnight Sat: 11:00 a.m. - 11:00 p.m. Telephone: 722-9001.


Thursday Evening Outdoor Music Returns to Stratford Place.

Hey! Looking for an alternative to Alive After Five on Thursday, but still want to listen to some tunes? The merchants at Stratford Place Shopping Center, where Lucky 32, Nawab Indian Cuisine, Blue Ridge Ice Cream, Midtown Café and Dessertery are located, are sponsoring music at their courtyard every Thursday June-August from 7-9 p.m. Why? Heck, why not? The setting is perfect. You can sit out with friends and co-workers after work, get some grub and listen to a little live music. It's free, too! Last year Lucky 32 set up tables in the courtyard that added a cool ambiance to the scene. This is the fifth year of this very successful series at Stratford Place. The first one kicks off Thursday,
June 10 with the Ron Rudkin Jazz Group. Other performers scheduled in June include Buff 'N T returning for their annual visit on June 17 and the Mad Dog Trio June 24. The Stratford Place Merchant's Association sponsors this fine
event. For more information call 724-5454.

 

Plenty is happening at Greensboro's new trendy spot -  Much!

The Triad is buzzing about the opening of a new, one-stop-shop entertainment center in downtown Greensboro. Its simply called - Much * Temptation* Heaven ! Just as the name implies, it has much to offer that will try to tempt you to heaven. I'll explain further.  Located at 113 South Elm Street, this three story 10,000 square foot funky bar, restaurant and nightclub is billed as a "Feast for the Senses". It's the creation of Joey Medaloni who has been a success story in downtown Greensboro, lighting a fire under the nightlife scene with  other projects such as the N Club and Sky Bar (both located next to Much), and has been described as the trendy, progressive and hip chap with the Midas touch. He has the pulse on the scene, and all is ventures turn to gold.

"Much" is the downstairs Martini Bar that has a very Moroccan theme and is also the main entrance. It has the ambiance of--well--a cave. The walls are made of an embedded faux rock with a two-story waterfall. In the back there's private "Harem" party room partitioned with long curtains with seating on large pillows and cushions. After warming up with drinks, head upstairs to "Temptation' on the second floor where the 80 seat restaurant is located. The scene is dark, but in a cool kind of way and keeps with the Middle Eastern theme. The food is a mix of entrees including pork, lobster, chicken and beef dishes. However, the main attraction could be the exotic belly dancers swirling around during dinner.

But it doesn't end there. Just opened up is the 6,000 square foot rooftop bar/disco called "Heaven," which overlooks the downtown skyline and which has been packing them in on the weekend with DJ Spinny dropping 80's and Top 40 Tunes. Medaloni has turned this place into the destination for the cool, tragically hip and urban crowd. If this is the nightlife you have been looking for in the Triad, it's more than worth the drive over to Greensboro. While you are there, ask Joey Medaloni how much it would take to tempt him in bringing his version of nightlife heaven to downtown Winston-Salem? Hours: Bar 4:00 p.m.-2:00 a.m.; Restaurant 6:00 p.m.-11:00 p.m. ; Disco 10:30 p.m.-2:30 a.m. Call 370-1311 or visit the Web site www.muchrestaurant.com for more details.


      
SECCA's Backyard Blues Festival

SECCA's sixth annual Backyard Blues Festival sponsored by ACCES, SECCA's young professional fundraising group, is on Saturday, June 12, from 2:00-7:00 p.m. on the museum grounds. Enjoy an afternoon of entertainment in SECCA's backyard. This year's festival will feature music by local favorite Liquorhouse and Music Maker Foundation artists Captain Luke and Cool John Ferguson, as well as food, beverages and cooking contest. Art activities for children of all ages will be available.   Advance tickets are $8, and admission is $10 the day of the event. ACCES
needs volunteers to sell admission tickets, drink tickets, T-shirts, to help set up before (5:00 p.m. on Friday, June 11) and to clean up after the event. Volunteers will receive free admission to the festival and a free T-shirt. Please
contact Shannon Reavis at shanlyre@yahoo.com call SECCA at 725-1904 if you are interested in volunteering.
 

4th Annual North Carolina Wine Festival, Saturday June 12th @ Tanglewood Park

Smitty's Notes is pleased to announce the return of 4th Annual North Carolina Wine Festival sponsored by 600/1200 WSJS & NewsTalk 1230 WMFR and The North Carolina Grape Council to be held at Tanglewood Park Saturday, June 12 from 12:00 p.m. -6:30 p.m. Last year's Festival, even with an unexpected rain shower, drew 5,000 people. In 2002 more than 10,000 people attended. The event is more than just a wine-tasting day, it became an exceptional Carolina summertime event. This exciting event for the connoisseur highlights the growing wine industry in Piedmont North Carolina, and the recognition of North Carolina by wine lovers across the state and across the country. North Carolina offers a diverse and complete selection of wine varieties.

The 4th Annual North Carolina Wine Festival offers the opportunity to meet the wine makers and vineyard owners, as well as taste and compare offerings from most of the North Carolina Wineries—all in the same day and in one Festival. Twenty-five wineries that have committed to be involved in this year's Festival. Complimentary commemorative wine tasting glasses will be provided at the entrance for the first 7000 adults.

Wineries will be located in tasting tents for easy access, and a larger selection of food vendors will be available. The Festival will include a variety of live music. Back for a second year is the band "Rain Jacket" who  will play hits of the 1950s, '60s, and '70s made famous by groups like The Beatles, Elvis Presley and Buddy Holly.  Presenting sponsors are  Woodard & Company Asset Management Group, the North Carolina Wineries, Volvo of the Triad, Lowes Foods
and many other guest sponsors. Tickets are on sale at Triad area at Lowes Foods stores and are $14 in advance, $20.00 at the gate. For more information go to www.ncwinefestival.com.

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Monday

6/14/2004 6:30:00 PM  - AMERICAN SINGLES GOLF ASSOCIATION TRIAD CHAPTER Outwest Steakhouse  * 6:30pm  Have dinner and socialize with the largest group of single golfers in the Triad and find out about upcoming golf tournaments and socials. - none. 1185 Highway 66 S. For more information:  336-794-8035 *  * http://mywebpage.netscape.com/triadasga/index.html

6/14/2004 8:00:00 PM thru 6/16/2004  - CONCERTS BY THE YOUNG EIGHT  Reynolda House, Museum of American Art * 8:00 pm  Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, June 14, 15 and 16 - Brahms Three Day Sonata Series Concerts for piano and strings. Founded in 2002, The Young Eight are African-American chamber musicians who have graduated from many of the finest music schools and conservatories in the country. For information and to make reservations, please call 758-5150.  - $8 adults, $5 students and seniors. 2250 Reynolda Road. For more information:  336-758-5150 * askpr@reynoldahouse.org * www.reynoldahouse.org

6/14/2004 9:00:00 PM  - NATIONAL RECORDING ARTIST - TRAIN Millennium Center * 9:00 PM  An Evening with National Recording Artist - Train! Co-promoted by Ziggy’s and The Millennium Center - $25.00. 101 W. Fifth St.. For more information:  336-723-3700 * www.ziggyrock.com

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Tuesday

Every Tuesday thru 7/31/2004) ULTIMATE FRISBEE COED SUMMER LEAGUE Miller Park and Whitaker Elementary * 6:30 PM  Ultimate Frisbee Coed Summer League in June-July on Tuesdays and Sundays at 6:30 p.m. Registration fee includes t-shirt and end of league party! - $20 before May 25, $25 after. . For more information:   *  * www.piedmontcommunities.us/go/ultimate

6/1/2004 6:00:00 PM  - CORPORATE VOLUNTEERS NIGHT WITH THE WARTHOGS Ernie Shore Field * Gates open at 6 pm; game starts at 7:00 pm  “Step up to the Plate and Help a Student“ Night at Ernie Shore Field. Watch the Winston-Salem Warthogs take on the Myrtle Beach Pelicans! Find out how area businesses, organizations and individuals can help WS/FC kindergarten students achieve grade level success by serving in the Corporate Volunteers Program. Participating organizations, as well as those interested in helping to close the achievement gap are welcome to attend! Tell them you saw this advertisement in Smitty’s notes and you and a friend can watch the game for a reserved ticket price of just $6.00!  $6.00 reserved ticket - 2 for 1 special!. 401 Deacon Blvd.. For more information:  (336) 728-9219 * jpropst@winstonsalem.com

6/8/2004 9:00:00 PM  - BADFISH (A SUBLIME TRIBUTE)  Ziggy’s * 9:00 PM  Triad Home of Rock Roots and Reggae - $7.00. 433 Baity St.. For more information:  336-748-1064 *  * www.ziggyrock.com

6/15/2004 4:00:00 PM  - STRATEGY? - BUT IT’S NOT MAKING ME MONEY! Holiday Inn - Airport, Greensboro * 4:00 - 6:00 PM  PEN JUNE 15TH EVENT ANNOUNCEMENT Strategy? – I have one, but it’s not making me any money! Constella Group is an outrageously successful company headquartered in Durham. In 2003, this 20-year-old professional health services company earned $65 million in revenue and grew to 675 employees based in eight offices throughout the country. The company has experienced a 27% annual growth rate without venture capital. Constella is on track to continue its aggressive, yet smart, growth to become a $250 million company by 2008. What’s the key to Constella’s success? For the past six years, Constella has incorporated state-of-the-art management tools into its business strategy, including a five-year, one-page strategy map and the implementation of Robert Kaplan’s (Harvard University) balanced scorecard. Find out how you can use the balanced scorecard to measure your company’s success!  - RSVP $20 members, $40 non members. 6426 Burnt Poplar Road. For more information:  336-533-0025 * cwilliams@pentriad.org * www.pentriad.org

6/15/2004 6:00:00 PM  - MARTINI NIGHT Speakeasy Jazz * 6:00 - 9:00 pm  June 15th will be an evening to mix and mingle in downtown Winston-Salem! The Adam Foundation, in collaboration with the Triad Professional and Business Guild, would like to invite the gay and lesbian community and its supporters to enjoy Martini Night at the Speakeasy Jazz Club, located at 410 W Fourth Street in Winston-Salem. Martini Night begins at 6:00 pm and ends at 9:00 pm. For a $5 cover charge, guests can enjoy appetizers and live music, renew old acquaintances and perhaps make some new friends.  - $5. 410 W Fourth Street. For more information:   *  * www.adamfoundation.org

6/15/2004 7:00:00 PM  - JILTED BY DEATH BY LYNETTE HAMPTON Barnes & Noble * 7:00 pm  Mystery writer Lynette Hampton joins us for a discussion and booksigning. - Free. 1925 Hampton Inn Court. For more information:  336 774-0800 * crm2761@bn.com * 

6/15/2004 7:15:00 PM  - A MUSICAL VIEW OF THE MORAVIANS IN 18TH CENTURY NC Grace Court Park * 7:15 PM  A flute, violin, viola and cello quartet play 18th century Moravian music in the park. - no. West Fourth Street in West End. For more information:   * camillj@ncarts.edu * www.ccsnow.org

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Wednesday

6/2/2004 7:15:00 AM  - ART TRIP TO ASHEVILLE  Reynolda House, Museum of American Art * 7:15 am – 5:30 pm   The Art Trip to Asheville will include a self-guided tour of Biltmore House, lunch in the Blue Ridge Dining Room at the Grove Park Inn, and a tour of the restored Grove Arcade given by E. W. Grove’s great-granddaughter. For information and to reserve space on the trip, please call 758-5389. $85 per person includes transportation, admission and lunch. An additional charge of $15 covers a rooftop tour at Biltmore House. - $85/person (transportation, admission, lunch) . 2250 Reynolda Road. For more information:  336-758-5389 * askpr@reynoldahouse.org * www.reynoldahouse.org

6/2/2004 6:00:00 PM  - KICKBALL GAME Parkland Field * 6 pm  Join us for a FREE pick-up game as we work to get the NC Triad Division of the World Adult Kickball Association off the ground. - FREE. Brewer Road & Dustin Street. For more information:   * brittney.forman@triad.rr.com * www.worldkickball.com/nctriad

6/2/2004 9:00:00 PM  - THE GREENCARDS  The Garage * 9:00 PM  The Greencards performed at the prestigious Austin Music Awards on March 17 held at the Austin Music Hall and were honoured to be awarded `Best New Band` for 2004 - $7.00. 110 West 7th St. For more information:  336-777-1127 * riemmett@mindspring.com * www.the-garage.ws

6/2/2004 9:00:00 PM  - TRUST CO, STILL NAIVE & THE ACADEMY (ROCK)  Ziggy’s * 9:00 PM  Triad Home of Rock Roots and Reggae - $10.00. 433 Baity St.. For more information:  336-748-1064 *  * www.ziggyrock.com

6/9/2004 8:00:00 PM  - MULTIPLE SHOWS PS211 * 8:00 PM  Kids Like Us , Down To Nothing, Cast Aside, Where It Ends  - $6.00. 211 E. Third St.. For more information:  336.724.0005 * info@ps211.org * www.ps211.org

6/9/2004 9:00:00 PM  - ANGIE APARO, WILLIE PORTER (POP) Ziggy’s * 9:00 PM  Triad Home of Rock Roots and Reggae - $10.00. 433 Baity St.. For more information:  336-748-1064 *  * www.ziggyrock.com

6/16/2004  - WINSTON-SALEM URBAN LEAGUE GOLF TOURNAMENT Bermuda Run West Country Club * See details for times  The Winston-Salem Urban League will be hosting their 1st Annual Golf Tournament on Wednesday, June 16, 2004 at 12:30 p.m. at Bermuda Run West Country Club. Individual and Corporate sponsorships are available and provide for one to ten golf spots. Pick up registration forms at the Winston-Salem Urban League of call Fran O’Rourke at 896-5050 for more information. Benefits from the tournament will go to the Winston-Salem Urban League Youth Programs. - . . For more information:  336-896-5050 *  * 

6/16/2004 7:00:00 PM  - JAYCEE OPEN HOUSE Mi Pueblo * 7:00 PM  The Jaycees are a dynamic group of individuals ages 21-39. We offer leadership development through community service, along with lots of fun! Come find out who we are, and what we have to offer you. Appetizers will be provided.  - Free. Stratford Road. For more information:  336-777-3663 * scottasu@lycos.com * www.winstonsalemjaycees.org

6/16/2004 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. See you there! From Bus. I-40, get off on Broad St. exit, go Right...go to 4th Street...turn Left..go to Burke St...turn Left...Morning Dew in on Left - free. 1047 Burke St.. For more information:  336-414-0722 * Linneblack@aol.com * www.morningdewcoffee.net

6/15/2004 7:00:00 PM thru 6/15/2007  - JAYCEE ICE CREAM SOCIAL Brewster’s * 7:00 PM  Remember those childhood days when ice cream and summer fun? Join us as we kick off our Ice Cream Social series. We will be sampling ice cream from various establishments & enjoying the company of friends.  - . 2011 North Main Street. For more information:  336-777-3663 * wsjc2004@mindspring.com * www.winstonsalemjaycees.org

6/16/2004 9:00:00 PM  - CHADBOURNE BAPTIST CHURCH WITH GUESTS THE LUMINESC The Garage * 9:00 PM  The ecclectic and irreverent Doctor (PhD) of Music, Mr. Eugene Chadbourne, brings his country rock, bluegrass, and soul outfit to perform for the very first time - $5.00. 110 West 7th St. For more information:  336-777-1127 * riemmett@mindspring.com * www.the-garage.ws

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Thursday

Every Thursday - FLOW’S ALIVE AFTER FIVE Corpening Plaza * 5:00 PM  The best after-work party in the Triad, now in its 7th season! Make it your weekly tradition...grab your friends to mix & mingle every Thursday, May-September, for the best in live rock, pop, and alternative music, cold beverages, and so much more. Gates open at 5pm, the party goes ’til 8:30pm.  - $3.00 cover charge. 200 W. 2nd Street, behind BB&T. For more information:  336-725-1038 * lynette@elevationunlimited.com * www.winstonsalemevents.org

Every Thursday thru 8/26/2004 MUSIC IN THE COURTYARD Stratford Place Shopping Center * 7-9pm  Live jazz in the courtyard! No charge. Bring your chairs, blankets. - Free. Stratford Road at 5-points. For more information:  336-724-5454 * blueridgeicecreams@earthlink.net

Every Thursday through 8/31/2004 - ALIVE AFTER FIVE PATIO AFTER PARTY Auction House Grill * 8:00 PM  A-Wall Productions and Auction house Grill presents ALIVE AFTER FIVE PATIO AFTER PARTY` Live music on the patio along with Food, Drink, and Appetizer Specials. 35 cent wings, $2.00 bud and bud light. Marshall STreet. For more information:  336-995-0321 * angiewaller@yahoo.com

6/3/2004 AFTERHOURS FILMS SECCA * 7:30 PM  SECCA is pleased to announce a new collaboration with the Winston-Salem Cinema Society. Beginning in June on the first Thursday and Sunday of each month, SECCA will co-present a roster of eclectic new release films in SECCA’s auditorium. - . 750 Marguerite Drive. For more information:  336-725-1904 * general@secca.org * www.secca.org

6/3/2004 5:30:00 PM  - ONE BIG TABLE COMMUNITY PICNIC Bolton Park * 5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.  In recognition of National Hunger Awareness Day, the Second Harvest Food Bank of Northwest NC and Foryth County Public Library will co-sponsor a One Big Table Community Picnic from 5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. at Bolton Park in Winston -Salem. The event is free and open to the public. A light supper will be served. Bring the family and a blanket and enjoy live music, clowns and a reading from The Mean Little Princess, with Paul Lessard, author and Executive Director of the High Point Community Foundation, and his daughter, Taylor. - FREE. 1590 Bolton Street. For more information:  336.784.5770 * jenny.moore@secondharvest.org * www.hungernwnc.org

6/3/2004 7:00:00 PM  - TRIAD TRAVEL CLUB Sharon Luggage * 7:00 pm  Triad Travel Club meets to discuss the cruising the Caribbean. RSVP if possible to 664-0600. - Free. Hanes Mall. For more information:  336 765 5657 * greatcruises@bellsouth.net * www.TriadTravelClub.com

6/3/2004 7:00:00 PM  - HARRY POTTER PRE-MOVIE-RELEASE PARTY Barnes & Noble * 7:00 pm  Costume contest, games, refreshments, and prizes! - Free. 1925 Hampton Inn Court. For more information:  336 774-0800 * crm2761@bn.com

6/3/2004 7:30:00 PM  - GREAT HIGH MOUNTAIN TOUR FEATURING ALLISON KRAUSS  LJVM Coliseum * 7:30 PM  Great Mountain High Tour featuring Allison Krauss & Union Station with Ralph Stanley, The Cox Family, The Whites, The Nashville Bluegrass Band and Norman & Nancy Blake, Dirk Powell, Riley Baugus, Tim Eriksen, Reeltime Travelers, Ollabell, Sacred Harp Singers - $37.50 & 47.50. 2825 University Parkway. For more information:  336-725-5635 * info@ljvm.com * www.ljvm.com

6/3/2004 9:00:00 PM  - KEVIN MONTGOMERY W/AL PERKINS & ROBERT REYNOLDS  The Garage * 9:00 PM  Kevin’s video for ’Another Long Story’ has entered the VH1 Country Top 20 Countdown at # 11 !! Al Perkins -- undeniably among the best steel players in the world  - $7.00. 110 West 7th St. For more information:  336-777-1127 * riemmett@mindspring.com * www.the-garage.ws

6/10/2004 12:15:00 PM  - ARTSALIVE - KEN RHODES JAZZ TRIO Wake Forest Univ Baptist Medical Center * 12:15 p.m.  Location: Davis Chapel - Free. Medical Center Blvd.. For more information:  336/716-4722 * egianlad@wfubmc.edu * www.wfubmc.edu/arts

6/10/2004 6:00:00 PM  - BETHABARA CONCERT BAND & FAMILY EVENING Historic Bethabara Park * 6:00 PM  Celebrate Bethabara’s 250th Birthday by bringing the family, a blanket and picnic dinner and enjoying hay wagon rides, children’s colonial games, old-time town ball, Dino’s New York hot dogs and the band in concert,beginning at 7 p.m. - Event is free; charge for food.. 2147 Bethabara Road. For more information:  336/924-8191 * jwallace@bethabarapark.org * www.bethabarapark.org

6/10/2004 7:00:00 PM  - TRIAD TRAVEL CLUB Sharon Luggage * 7.00 pm  Triad Travel Club meets to discuss cruising the Caribbean and see a packing demonstration. RSVP if possible to 664-0600. - Free. Friendly Shopping Center. For more information:  336-765-5657 * greatcruises@bellsouth.net * www.TriadTravelClub.com

6/10/2004 7:00:00 PM  - PHILOSOPHER’S CORNER Barnes & Noble * 7:00 pm  Tonight’s question: Do we forget the lessons of history, or does history have nothing to teach us? Tonight’s book selection: Nietzsche’s Use and Abuse of History. - Free. 1925 Hampton Inn Court. For more information:  336 774-0800 * crm2761@bn.com

6/10/2004 9:00:00 PM  - KEVIN GORDON WITH GUEST THE WRIKLE NECK MULES  The Garage * 9:00 PM  The title track from Kevin’s latest CD, `Down to the Well`, is featured on the just released anthology, `No Depression: What it Sounds Like (Vol.1)`. compiled by the editors of No Depression magazine and the Dualtone Music Group. This recording, (a duet with Lucinda Williams) was also included on the Oxford American’s 2001 Southern Music Sampler.  - $7.00. 110 West 7th St. For more information:  336-777-1127 * riemmett@mindspring.com * www.the-garage.ws

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Friday

Every Friday - 4TH STREET JAZZ & BLUES Downtown * 6:30 PM  Cool jazz mixes with hot summer nights on the streets of downtown each Friday evening, May-October, at the ever-popular 4th Street Jazz & Blues. From 6:30pm-9:30pm, the street comes alive with entertainment by the best regional jazz artists, delicious food selections, and icy-cold beverages.  - free. 4th Street at Spruce. For more information:  336.725.1083 * lynette@elevationunlimited.com * www.winstonsalemevents.org

6/4 and 5/2004 5:00:00 PM  - WILKES ART & HERITAGE FESTIVAL Downtown Wilkesboro * 5 -11 p.m.  The Wilkes Art & Heritage Festival runs Friday, June 4 from 5 p.m. to 11 p.m. and Saturday, June 5 from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., and admission is FREE! The Festival will include entertainment on three stages, exhibitions, and reenactments. Heritage craft vendors will be demonstrating and selling their wares. Food vendors will provide a variety of delicious treats. Ride the festival “Heritage Tram“ and see historic Wilkesboro. - FREE. . For more information:  336-838-8662 * info@wilkesnc.org * www.wilkesartandheritagefestival.com

6/4/2004 5:30:00 PM  - 1ST ANNUAL `DINNER ON THE GROUNDS` Tanglewood Park * 5:30 PM  Dinner sponsored by The Outback Steakhouse. Live bluegrass music, door prizes, silent auction (including NASCAR memorabilia), cash bar. Only 200 tickets available. Proceeds for animal medical expenses, spay/neuter funding for low income citizens, feral cat spay/neuter, community service projects. - $25.00. . For more information:  336-778-0582 * FourPawsPet@hotmail.com

6/4/2004 7:00:00 PM  - GRAND OPENING WITH NEW WORKS BY PAUL JEANES Tessera Gallery * 7:00-10:00 PM  Join us for Tessera Gallery’s grand opening in its new location at 628 W. Fourth Street. View works by artist Paul Jeanes, on display until July 1, and hear about the gallery’s exciting plans for the future.  - No. 628 W. Fourth Street. For more information:  336-655-9575 * art@tesseragallery.com * www.tesseragallery.com

6/4/2004 7:00:00 PM  - DOWNTOWN ARTS DISTRICT FIRST FRIDAY GALLERY HOP Trade Street between Seventh and Fifth Streets  * 7:00 PM  Join us for the Downtown Art District First Friday Gallery Hop, from 7:00-10:00 p.m. Shops, galleries and studios are open free to the public with new artwork, refreshments, music and entertainment. This Hop presents student work from the Downtown Middle School visit with the DADA Collective project funded by the Arts Council. Other events listed on our website. www.dadaws.org

6/4/2004 9:00:00 PM  - BAREFOOT MANOR  Rubber Soul * 9:00 PM  Home of Music in the Burke Street Bar District - $5.00 . 1148 Burke St. For more information:  336-721-0570 *  * www.rubbersoulbar.com

6/4/2004 9:00:00 PM  - MULTIPLE SHOWS PS211 * 9:00 PM  Nautical Almanac, MorMon, Dig Shovel Dig, Somos Somos Dias Del Muertos, O.N.E. You’ll dance you’ll scream you’ll laugh you’ll dream confused understood overwhelmed you should XCITE  - $6.00. 211 E. Third St.. For more information:  336.724.0005 * info@ps211.org * www.ps211.org

6/11/2004 12:00:00 PM  - ARTISTS DIALOGUE Associated Artists Gallery * 12:00 PM  Discuss your art in an informal forum moderated by Kathleen Hutton, Curator of Education, Reynolda House. come & talk or just listen. - free. 226 N. Marshall St.. For more information:  336-722-0340 * staff@associatedartists.org * www.associatedartists.org

6/11/2004 6:30:00 PM  - 4TH STREET JAZZ & BLUES Downtown * 6:30 PM  Cool jazz mixes with hot summer nights on the streets of downtown each Friday evening, May-October, at the ever-popular 4th Street Jazz & Blues. From 6:30pm-9:30pm, the street comes alive with entertainment by the best regional jazz artists, delicious food selections, and icy-cold beverages.  - free. 4th Street at Spruce. For more information:  336.725.1083 * lynette@elevationunlimited.com * www.winstonsalemevents.org

6/11/2004 7:00:00 PM  - OPENING RECEPTION, CHRIS FLORY AND KIM VARNADOE Artworks Gallery * 7:00 PM  oil on panel ptgs. by Chris Flory, drawings and prints by Kim Varnadoe - free. 564 N. Trade Street. For more information:  336-723-5890 * hitchcac@wfu.edu * www.Artworks-Gallery.com

6/11/2004 9:00:00 PM  - BURNING SPEAR, SHAYAR (REGGAE)  Ziggy’s * 9:00 PM  Triad Home of Rock Roots and Reggae - $20.00. 433 Baity St.. For more information:  336-748-1064 *  * www.ziggyrock.com

6/11/2004 9:00:00 PM  - LITTLE GREEN CHAIRS  Rubber Soul * 9:00 PM  Home of Music in the Burke Street Bar District - $5.00 . 1148 Burke St. For more information:  336-721-0570 *  * www.rubbersoulbar.com

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Saturday

Every Saturday - SUMMER ON TRADE Downtown Arts District * 7:00 PM  A Saturday night tradition in Winston-Salem, Summer On Trade is now in its 7th season of bringing the finest live performances of local and regional talent to the Art District each Saturday evening, May-October. Stroll the galleries and unique shops,and relax in the ambiance of this popular neighborhood. Activities for the entire family, plus icy-cold beverages and delicious food items, 7pm-10pm.  - free. 6th and Trade Streets. For more information:  336-725-1083 * lynette@elevationunlimited.com * www.winstonsalemevents.org

6/5/2004 thru 6/6/2004  - CIVIL WAR REENACTMENT Old Salem * See details for times  Confederate camp on Saturday, 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. and Union camp on Sunday, 1-5:00 p.m. - Old Salem All-In-One Ticket Required. . For more information:  336-721-7300 * kreich@oldsalem.org * www.oldsalem.org

6/5/2004 9:00:00 AM  - CENTRAL LIBRARY BOOK SALE Central Library * 9 am to 5 pm  Hardback books, paperback books and more all at bargain prices. - No. 660 W. Fifth Street. For more information:  336 727-2557 * dwiggidr@forsythlibrary.org * www.forsythlibrary.org

6/5/2004 9:00:00 PM  - CEREMONY  PS211 * 9:00 PM  A night of Goth music, Costumes and Revelry. Come out and enjoy the darkness. Meat Car on t-tables. Bela on the screen - $2.00 w/ Costume, $5.00 w/out . 211 E. Third St.. For more information:  336.724.0005 * info@ps211.org * www.ps211.org

6/5/2004 9:00:00 PM  - COSMIC CHARLIE (HIGH ENERGY GRATEFUL DEAD) Ziggy’s * 9:00 PM  Triad Home of Rock Roots and Reggae - $10.00. 433 Baity St.. For more information:  336-748-1064 *  * www.ziggyrock.com

6/5/2004 9:00:00 PM  - JACKASS FLATS & PATTERSON HOOD  The Garage * 9:00 PM  Drive by Truckers Lead singer stops in for a solo pit stop in support of his new album, whose songs were actually written around the time of his last solo tours in 2001 (of which The Garage was one of those precious few venues.)  - $7.00. 110 West 7th St. For more information:  336-777-1127 * riemmett@mindspring.com * www.the-garage.ws

6/5/2004 9:00:00 PM  - CAST IRON FILTER  Rubber Soul * 9:00 PM  Home of Music in the Burke Street Bar District - $8.00 . 1148 Burke St. For more information:  336-721-0570 *  * www.rubbersoulbar.com

6/12/2004  - NATIONAL CANCER SURVIVORS DAY Piedmont Baptist College * See details for times  Cancer Services, Forsyth Medical Center, and Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center invite all cancer survivors to attend National Cancer Survivors Day `A Celebration of Life`! The event is Sat., June 12 at Piedmont Baptist College 11:30 a.m. - 2 p.m. Enjoy an inspirational message from Amelia Fraham, `Live Like There’s No Tomorrow`. Fraham is a seven-year cancer survivor and the author of `Tickles Tabitha’s Cancer-tankerous Mommy`. There will be a survivor project `Garden of Hope`, children’s activities and lunch will be provided. For more information contact 760-9983.  - Free. 716 Franklin Street. For more information:  (336) 760-9983 * linda.miller@cancerservicesonline.org * www.cancerservicesonline.org

6/12/2004  - PIEDMONT SWING DANCE SOCIETY LIVE BAND DANCE Vintage Theatre * See details for times  7:30 beginning lesson (included with admission) 8:30-11:30 swing dance - $8 members and students under 21, $10 nonmembers. 7 Vintage Ave (off Main). For more information:  336-508-9998 * psds@mail.com * www.piedmontswingdance.org

6/12/2004  - BACKYARD BLUES FESTIVAL SECCA * See details for times  That’s right! It’s time to kick back and enjoy a tradition at SECCA—the Backyard Blues Festival. From it beginnings, the festival has served the blues up in a number of styles. This year is no exception. GET YOUR MOJO WORKING MEMPHIS STYLEJoin us by the lake at SECCA while feasting on southern delights like ribs cooked to perfection and falling of the bone. There will be a cooking contest, great food and cold beverages available for purchase. Bring the whole family. There will be art activities for children of all ages courtesy of SECCA’s education program. Help ACCES raise valuable funds for SECCA’s art education and community outreach programs as they host this year’s 6th Annual Backyard Blues Festival. Tickets can be purchased in advance at SECCA or at the door. 2:00 – 7:00 p.m. - . 750 Marguerite Drive. For more information:  336-725-1904 * general@secca.org * www.secca.org

6/12/2004 12:00:00 PM  - NORTH CAROLINA WINE FESTIVAL Tanglewood Park * 12pm-7pm  The 4th Annual North Carolina Wine Festival will be an afternoon of wine tasting, great entertainment, shopping and fun! - parking $4, $14 advance, $20 at gate. . For more information:  336.777.3900 *  * www.ncwinefestival.com

6/12/2004 5:00:00 PM  - LIVING FOOD COOKING CLASS Whole Foods Market * 5:00 p.m.  Living (or Raw) food has been in all the news from People magazine to the Craig Kilborn show on late night television, but what exactly is living food, and, more importantly, how does it taste? Let Chef Yusef show you how delicious living food can be. - Free. 41 Miller Street. For more information:  336-722-9233 * angela.perez@wholefoods.com * http://www.wholefoods.com/stores/winston-salem/ind

6/12/2004 9:00:00 PM  - BACK BEAT  Rubber Soul * 9:00 PM  Home of Music in the Burke Street Bar District - $5.00 . 1148 Burke St. For more information:  336-721-0570 *  * www.rubbersoulbar.com

6/12/2004 9:00:00 PM  - MARTHA BASSETT, THE BI-COSTALS, AND THE SAMS  The Garage * 9:00 PM  some of the best adult alternative rock from right here in the Twin City - $5.00. 110 West 7th St. For more information:  336-777-1127 * riemmett@mindspring.com * www.the-garage.ws

6/12/2004 11:00:00 PM  - RIBFEST Freedom Park * 11:00 PM  Ribs, musical entertainment, kid’s games and more - Free. Edgewood Road. For more information:  336-623-2110 * mike.dougherty@ci.eden.nc.us * www.ci.eden.nc.us

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Sunday

6/6/2004 -  NEW! AFTERHOURS FILMS SECCA * 2:00 PM  SECCA is pleased to announce a new collaboration with the Winson-Salem Cinema Society. Beginning in June on the first Thursday and Sunday of each month, SECCA will co-present a roster of eclectic new release films in SECCA’s auditorium. - . 750 Marguerite Drive. For more information:  336-725-1904 * general@secca.org * www.secca.org

6/6/2004 3:00:00 PM  - TRIAD PRIDE MEN’S CHORUS Hanes Auditorium * 3 PM  choral concert--“Free to Love: United in Song.“ Also presented on June 5 at 8 PM in Greensboro at the Greensboro Day School. Phone/credit card orders may be made through Triad Stage in G’boro for both concerts. Call 272-0160. - $12(advance) $15(door). Salem College. For more information:  333-1024 * tpridemc@tpridemc.org * www.tpridmc.org

6/13/2004 9:00:00 PM  - VALIENT THORR, TETRAGRAMMATON  PS211 * 9:00 PM  OUt oF thIs WorLd RoCk N RoLL, InDeeD!  - . 211 E. Third St.. For more information:  336.724.0005 * info@ps211.org * www.ps211.org