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Smitty's Notes ™ January Update - 2004

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Greetings Again, Smittyheads!

We're going to jump right to it this edition. We have some new downtown announcements, an opening exhibition at SECCA, an opportunity for the young and engaged in the city to network with community leaders and a place in the Triad to laugh your "tushes" off.

First, we are in the second phase of Smitty's subscriber campaign for winter, with a goal of picking up 500 new subscribers before the end of the month. We did great this fall, following the time-honored tradition of asking you Smittyheads to bring your friends along for the ride. There is an an incentive to sign up. Spread the love with old friends and new, and put them in-the-know!

The 500th new subscriber will get a win a dinner for four at the Twin City Chop House with Smitty and free admission to ANY Smitty's Notes event in 2004. Dinner will include everything but alcoholic beverages and tip. We hope to announce that winner on February 1, 2004

All you have to do is forward this and any edition of Smitty's Notes to a friend. Have your buddy sign up at www.smittysnotes.com, and list your name and e-mail address in the comment section as the referral. Believe me, it will come quicker than you think! Spread the word!

Now to the business at hand . . .

Downtown Happenings!

The Cotton Cafe opening this spring downtown!

Another new eatery is coming downtown on Fourth St this spring. John Hughes, owner of Camel City Café is taking over the space in the Stevens Center formerly occupied by McMillan's Café, which closed at the end of 2003. There had been a rumor last year that Hughes was looking at trying another restaurant concept and wanted to stay in the downtown area. The new restaurant will be called The Cotton Café and will feature a Charleston-style cuisine that has become the rage in the culinary world in the past couple of years. For those of you who aren't addicted to the Food Channel, its a mix of Carolina ingredients with influences from England, France, Spain and Barbados.

The menu will have a variety of Southern dishes, including seafood the Low Country fare synonymous with this South Carolina coastal seaport (can you say, "shrimp and grits"?!). The Cotton Café will seat 150 people, in addition to outside dining during the warm months ahead. Hughes, who has a long history of creating new restaurants in the Triad, hopes to begin renovations soon and open in March—before the rumors start. Camel City Café will remain open and both establishments will be run separately. But hold tight. There's other restaurant news downtown coming in the near future. Stay tuned

MARIA'S ITALIAN RESTAURANT will open in February 2004 at 134 North Spruce Street, the former location of J. Sterling's. Featuring northern and southern Italian cuisine, as well as some American favorites, Maria's Italian Restaurant will offer a full lunch buffet each weekday as well as evening and weekend dining. For more information, contact owner Maria Rice at mariarice315@hotmail.com (Courtesy of the Downtown Winston-Salem Partnership "Downtown Developments" e-newsletter)

Cafe Carolina and Bakery Introduces a Low Carb Menu and Free WiFi Internet Access - Cafe Carolina a new downtown lunch spot located on the first Floor of One West Fourth Street has joined the Low Carb dieting craze. It is now offering breadless sandwiches such as roast beef, turkey and ham. All breadless sandwiches are rolled in leafy lettuce.Tasty! While watching your calories, you can surf the Internet for free. The cafe just installed WiFi. All you need is a wireless modem on your laptop or PDA, and you're connected! If you don't have any of these, the cafe offers free cable Internet, too!

Downtown Winston-Salem Partnership - You, too, can be a member!

Would you like to become a downtown "Partner" and support the many initiatives that are underway to pump new energy and excitement into downtown Winston-Salem? Last year brought another successful "Rock the Block," "Winter in Wonderland" and targeted marketing efforts to bring more people to the central business district for retail, dining and entertainment. The Downtown Winston-Salem Partnership is offering an individual membership for $25, which will make you a card-carrying member for 2004. Many businesses currently belong to the Partnership, but this is a grass-roots campaign to get as many people as possible involved in the "new" downtown effort.

When your membership contribution is received, you will get an "I'm Downtown" decal, monthly copies of the Downtown Developments newsletter via mail or e-mail and the Downtown Winston-Salem newspaper mailed directly to your home. It's a great way to stay plugged into the latest downtown happenings and to support an organization that is working full time to make the center of Winston-Salem the best in the region. (Note: Yours truly happens to be on the Board of Directors, so I know that this is a hard-working group will make every dollar count.) Checks, Master Card and Visa accepted! Call 724-1399 or e-mail Maureen@dwsp.org to sign up! Find out more about DWSP by visiting its Web site, www.dwsp.org

Camel City Cafe - Dinner and a Movie (Correction)

Camel City Cafe recently announced a new dinner promotion offered. Each 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. The cost of that dinner and movie package is $49.95 per couple, not per person. Camel City Café and Wine Bar is located at 878 W. 4th St. For more information call 734-1797

Southeastern Center for Contemporary Art - Opening Exhibition Reception - Friday, January 23

The Southeastern Center for Contemporary Art - SECCA-will kick off its 2004 exhibition season Friday, 7-9 p.m. with an opening reception of show called "Al Souza: Inverse Warp Field." Souza is an artist who has an unique style in presenting his work—through puzzles. Does this puzzle you? Don't let it! He received his initial training as an aeronautical engineer. Like many people in the artist community, he left his vocation and decided to use his professional training to create art through the use of jigsaw puzzle pieces found in thrift shops and garages sales. In doing so, he forms everything from landscapes to cartoon characters into vivid paintings and stunning images. Should be an interesting exhibition.

If you are curious about how his artistic style has developed, Souza will give an "ArtTalk" explaining his work at 6:00 p.m. prior to the reception. Also, The HOME House Project, an exhibition of 200 design proposals for low- and moderate-income single-family housing submitted by architects and artists from across the United States and five foreign countries will continue. This show has evolved into a collaboration with the Housing Partnership of Winston-Salem/Forsyth County to construct two homes in the city. One will be in a downtown neighborhood as part of the revitalization of the central business district. Groundbreaking will occur in early 2004. The Reception and ArtTalk are free for SECCA members, $5 for non-members. For more information, call SECCA at 725-1904 or visit www.secca.org

Piedmont Club Young Professionals "A Night with the Stars" - Friday January 30

After having a number of successful events in 2003, the "young and engaged" community is hoping to build in that momentum by increasing the frequency. One organization is the Piedmont Club Young Professionals which is hosting on Friday January 30, 7:30 p.m. "A Night with the Stars." This event will give anyone who wishes to network with community leaders involved in politics, arts, education, technology and downtown redevelopment an opportunity to meet these "movers and shakers" and get their perspectives on what direction the community is headed. Kicking off the night's event will be the Honorable Allen Joines, who, as mayor of Winston-Salem and previously as assistant city manager for Economic Development, has been heavily involved in retaining and engaging young professionals.

Other guests for the evening will include Dale Pollock, Dean of the School of Filmmaking at the North Carolina School of the Arts, Don DeBethizy, CEO and President of Targacept, and Dr. Harold Martin, Chancellor, Winston-Salem State University to name a few. Joe Robinson and His Quartet will provide entertainment with performances by local jazz diva Janice Price. Admission is $15 at the door. Hors d'oeuvres, fresh fruit, and cheeses will be available. RSVP's are accepted but not required. Call 724-7077. The Piedmont Club is located on the 19th floor of the BB&T Building at 200 West Second Street. Come find out what's going on in your community.

Evening with Eight - Plus Smitty! is in Full Swing!

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. We had a great dinner this past week with Scott Wierman, President, Winston-Salem Foundation who discuss their great work in the community. Next dinner is January 28 with Wade Hobgood, Chancellor, North Carolina School of the Arts. Seat are still available. See below for details.

Evening with Eight-Plus Smitty! is NOT, repeat NOT, an attempt at matchmaking; that said, it's a community networking dinner open to everyone at any age. Single, coupled up, or married. Smitty, a.k.a Jeff Smith of Smitty's Notes, is the host with the most at a dinners of 16 to 24 people (that is, tables of eight), who have expressed a common interest addressed by a guest speaker. Usually the featured guest is someone fairly well known in the community--and in some cases nationally and internationally.

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 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 throughout the country. They include: assistant professor of art at Arkansas State University; design director and faculty member of 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 an IMAX theater. Hobgood will discuss NCSA's future growth in educating the next generation of artists, as well as 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 for providing input on public policy and private development related to the revitalization of downtown Winston-Salem. It also helps 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 19 @ 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 building blocks in 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 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.

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Tickle your "Funny Bone" in High Point!

After a crazy week at work, sometimes you want to go out, get a good dinner with friends and maybe get a good chuckle. At times, that laugh might be at the expense of a dining companion. Friends are cruel. Deflect the attention from yourself for a change. Head to one of the Triad's comedy spots - Funny Bone Comedy Club in High Point. Talk about best-kept secrets! The Funny Bone has a steady stream of national comics who appear on such cable networks as Showtime, HBO, BET and Comedy Central.

They are part of a 20-club chain affiliated with the legendary Improv Comedy Club in Los Angeles, which has launched the career of a new generation of comedians. Besides serving up a heaping dish of comedy each week, the Funny Bone also serves appetizers, soups and salads, sandwiches, entrees and dessert. Appearing in February are big names like Bobcat Goldthwait, Alex Ortiz and "Cowboy" Bill Martin. Come out for a laugh at someone else's expense. The Funny Bone Comedy Club is located at 3793 Samet Drive, High Point. Call 336-887-LAFF (5233). Web site www.hpfunnybone.com

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Epilogue

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Start 2004 Off Right! Get Involved in Winston-Salem!

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Monday

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 per couple 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!. 878 W. 4th St.. For more information: 336-734-1797 * i_camel@bellsouth.net * www.camelcitycafe.com

1/19/2004 7:00:00 PM - DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. BIRTHDAY EVENT Historic Oak Grove School * 7:00 PM Interactive workshop for all ages featuring Dr. King’s `I’ve Got a Dream` speech recited by Effley Howell, curator of the Traveling Black History Museum. Directions from downtown W-S: take Univeristy Pkwy North to left on Shattalon Dr., go three traffic lights and turn right onto Bethabara Rd., turn left on Oak Grove Circle. School is on right. - Free. 2637 Oak Grove Circle. For more information: 922-6626 * info@historicoakgroveschool.org * www.historicoakgroveschool.org

1/19/2004 7:00:00 PM - `PERFORMING THE DREAM MLK` CELEBRATION Wake Forest University, Wait Chapel * 7:00 PM Collaborative musical performances and readings by WFU and WSSU to celebrate Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. Forsyth County High Schools MLK Essay/Art/Poetry Contest winners to be recognized. - Free. . For more information: 336-758-5864

1/26/2004 6:00:00 PM - LET’S TALK ABOUT IT BOOK CLUB East Winston Heritage Center * 6:00 PM Book club members will meet to discuss plans for programs for the new year. - Free. 1110 E. Seventh St.. For more information: 336-727-2202 * scalesrb@forsythlibrary.org * www.forsythlibrary.org

1/26/2004 6:00:00 PM - ACC BASKETBALL LEGENDS FROM THE TRIAD Forsyth Tech West Campus Auditorium * 6:00 PM An Evening Honoring Marvin `Skeeter` Francis sponsored by USB Financial Services. Take advantage of this opportunity to mingle with former players, coaches and officials from all over the Triad region. ACC Commissioner John Swofford, Skip Brown, Mike Lewis, Hayes Clement, Mike Parrish and others are scheduled to attend. Only 250 seats available. Reserve your ticket today by calling (336) 734-7232. Light refreshments and door prizes included. Proceeds benefit Forsyth Tech Corporate and Continuing Education Community Service Programs. - $25pp or five for $100 in advance/ $35 at door. 1300 Bolton Street. smcculloh@forsyth.cc.nc.us * www.forsythtech.edu

1/26/2004 7:00:00 PM - RED HERRING MYSTER AND THRILLER BOOK CLUB Barnes & Noble * 7:00 PM Tonight’s book selection is Orchid Blues by Stuart Woods. - Free. 1925 Hampton Inn Court. For more information: (336) 774-0800 * crm2761@bn.com

1/26/2004 7:00:00 PM - WFU VS UNC LJVM Coliseum * 7:00 PM - $1 Jam the Joel. 2825 University Parkway. For more information: 336-758-3322 * info@ljvm.com * www.wfu.edu

Tuesday

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

1/20/2004 - CONVERSATIONS OF HOPE California Fresh Buffet Peter’s Creek Parkway, W- * See details for times Two sessions will be held- one at 5:00pm and another at 7:00pm Thomas White, JD and Sanford Danziger, MD owners of TRP Enterprises, will present at the January Conversations of Hope on taking on the challenge of personal responsibility. Conversations of Hope is a dinner and discussion and is open to anyone in the community. The only cost is the price of dinner and all profits go to charity. For more information on TRP Enterprises, check out their website: www.trpnet.com - cost of dinner only. 1390 Peter’s Creek Pkwy. For more information: 336-761-8745 * inquiry@ufhg.org * www.ufhg.org

1/20/2004 6:00:00 PM - EAT TO LIVE: WHAT YOU MIGHT BE MISSING Allegacy Federal Credit Union * 6:00 PM Forsyth Medical Center’s Sara Lee Center for Women’s Health is sponsoring a free seminar titled, “Eat to Live: What You Might Be Missing.” A registered dietitian will provide practical advice on maintaining a healthy diet, including information on ideal body mass index, the nutritive values of foods, how to develop a personal nutrition plan, and how to read and understand food labels. - Free, but must call to register.. 1691 Westbrook Plaza Drive. For more information: 718-7000 * *

1/20/2004 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

1/20/2004 7:30:00 PM - WFU VS GA TECH LJVM Coliseum * 7:30 PM - $25. 2825 University Parkway. For more information: 336-758-3322 * info@ljvm.com * www.wfu.edu

1/20/2004 7:30:00 PM - MOZART BIRTHDAY CONCERT Watson Hall, NCSA Campus * 7:30 PM Annual faculty fete celebrating the music of Mozart - $12/$10. . For more information: 336-721-1945 * * www.ncarts.edu

1/27/2004 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

1/27/2004 7:00:00 PM - DISCUSSION/BOOKSIGNING Barnes & Noble * 7:00 PM Co-authors John Eckblad and David Kiel will be with us to discuss their book, If Your Life Were a Business, Would you Invest In It? The 13 Step Program for Managing Your Life Like the Best CEO’s Manage Their Companies. - Free. 1925 Hampton Inn Court. For more information: (336) 774-0800 * crm2761@bn.com

1/27/2004 7:00:00 PM - TONY KUSHNER Wait Chapel, WFU * 7:00 PM Lecture by Pultizer Prize-winning playwright of `Angels in America.` Booksigning to follow lecture. - Free. . For more information: 336-758-5294

1/27/2004 7:00:00 PM - AUDITIONS--BE A STAR!--VOCALISTS AND MUSICIANS Liberty Jubilee Theater Main Office * 7:00 PM Multitalented Vocalists and Musicians needed for a regular Saturday night `Country and Oldies (50s-60s rock) Musical Show`--modeled after the popular Branson/Myrtle Beach-style variety musical shows. Be a STAR in this classy and fun theater show. Please call Margo for an audition appointment (other dates available)at 336-622-4813. The theater is a short drive from most piedmont locations! - . 505 East Kime Avenue. For more information: 336-622-4813 * *

1/27/2004 7:30:00 PM - AUDUBON SOCIETY MEETING AND PRESENTATION SciWorks * 7:30 PM Please join the Audubon Society of Forsyth County for a chapter meeting and presentation by Dr. Rob Bierregaard, an instructor of ornithology and field ecology at the UNC-Charlotte Biology Department. Dr. Bierregaard’s research focuses on birds of prey, and he spent eight years in the Amazon running a huge conservation biology project for World Wildlife and the Smithsonian Institution. The presentation will be a slide show of the Amazonian birds and wildlife seen during his trip to Brazil last June. Join us for some shade-grown coffee and socializing at 7:00 pm. The meeting and presentation begin at 7:30 pm. - Free. 400 West Hanes Mill Road. For more information: * Publicity@forsythaudubon.org * www.forsythaudubon.org

1/27/2004 7:30:00 PM - WSSU VS FAYETTEVILLE LJVM Coliseum Annex * 7:30pm - tbd. 414 Deacon Blvd. For more information: 336-727-2978 * info@ljvm.com * www.ljvm.com

1/27/2004 7:30:00 PM - AILEY II (ALVIN AILEY AMERICAN DANCE THEATER) K.R. Williams Aud. -Winston-Salem State University * 7:30 PM Tickets available now through the University Ticket Office. Call (336) 750-3220 - Yes.. 601 Martin Luther King, Jr. Drive. For more information: (336) 750-2530 * legettel@wssu.edu * www.wssu.edu

Wednesday

Every Wednesday - WINE LOVER’S WEDNESDAY The Filling Station * 4:00 PM Take the fear out of buying wine-All bottle wine just half price with dinner entrees - no. 871 W Fourth St. For more information: 724-7600

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

1/21/2004 2:00:00 PM - BESTHEALTH55 BOOK CLUB Barnes & Noble * 2:00 PM Today’s book selection is Mystic River by Dennis Lehane. Newcomers are welcome! - Free. 1925 Hampton Inn Court. For more information: (336) 774-0800 * crm2761@bn.com

1/21/2004 7:00:00 PM - JAYCEE OPEN HOUSE Fox and Hound * 7:00 PM Come learn more about the `Best Kept Secret in Winston-Salem`. This event offers guests a look into the Winston-Salem Jaycees. Come find out who we are, and what we have to offer you. Appetizers will be provided. - Free. Thruway Shopping Center. For more information: 766-3342 * scottasu@lysoc.com * www.winstonsalemjaycees.org

1/21/2004 7:00:00 PM - NASHVILLE SONGWRITERS ASSOCIATION WORKSHOP (NSAI) Morning Dew Coffee Roasters * 7:00 PM Workshop coordinator, Linne Black, invites all songwriters to attend the NSAI monthly workshop this month at the Morning Dew! Relax in the warmth of this wonderfully artsy place and enjoy some great coffee while joining in on industry biz discussions, followed by songwriting exercises. We will meet at 7pm., and remember that our workshops are held monthly on the third Wednesday of the month. Would you like to sign up for our newsletter reminder? Email Linne and let her know. - free. 1047 Burke St.. For more information: 336-414-0722 * Linneblack@aol.com * www.morningdewcoffee.com

1/21/2004 7:00:00 PM - `OLD TIME MUSIC` JAM (THIRD WED.) Sawbriar Acoustic Stage * 7:00 PM Old Time Musicians and friends bring your instruments and join the fun. See Sawbriar website for photos from the last Old Time Jam. Super musicians and wonderful music. Come and enjoy. ************The Sawbriar is a smoke-free / alcohol-free establishment. $2.00. 111 East Main Street. For more information: 336-368-7111 * TheSawbriar@aol.com * www.Sawbriar.com

1/21/2004 9:00:00 PM - LAST LAUGH 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

1/28/2004 11:00:00 AM - “THINKING OUT LOUD“ -VIDEO/LUNCH Reynolda House, Museum of American Art * 11am followed by lunch at 12:30. “Thinking Out Loud,“ is a film about R. Buckminster Fuller, architect, inventor and environmental reformer, with a focus on his time at Black Mountain. The film will be followed by lunch. - $7. 2250 Reynolda Road. For more information: 336-758-5150 * askpr@reynoldahouse.org * www.reynoldahouse.org

1/28/2004 8:00:00 PM - OPERA: DON GIOVANNI Stevens Center * 8:00 PM An opera of seduction and betrayal. - $12/$10. . For more information: 336-721-1945 * * www.ncarts.edu

1/28/2004 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

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Thursday

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.. Call: 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

Every Thursday - OLD SALEM POETRY SLAM High Spirits Lounge * 7pm Thursdays, Join fellow poets for sharing, fun, & competition! - FREE. 127 S. Cherry Street. For more information: 336-725-8561 * mikee@writedad.com * www.saleminn.com

Every Thursday - THURSDAY LIVE JAZZ The Filling Station * 9:00 PM Live jazz jam session with the Bob Sangar Quartet - no. 871 W Fourth St. For more information: 336 724-7600 * *

1/22/2004 12:15:00 PM - ARTSALIVE - DEBBIE RIGBY/ERIC PERROTTI Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center * 12:15 PM Acoustic guitar & vocals. Traditional & original music. Location: Davis Memorial Chapel - Free. Medical Center Blvd.. For more information: 336/716-4722 * egianlad@wfubmc.edu * www.wfubmc.edu/arts

1/22/2004 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. - . 644 South Stratford Rd.. For more information: 336-712-9804 * *

1/22/2004 7:00:00 PM - EDUCATOR’S WORKSHOP Barnes & Noble * 7:00 PM Marilyn Sprague-Smith, M.Ed., CLL, and author of The Princess Principal, is an award-winning consultant and professional speaker. Her educator’s workshop, open to the public, is titled Tapping the Power of Internal Motivation. - Free. 1925 Hampton Inn Court. For more information: (336) 774-0800 * crm2761@bn.com

1/22/2004 8:00:00 PM - LOCAL FILM NITE AT THE GREEN BEAN Green Bean Coffee House * 8:00 PM The Triad Indie Film Network (TIFN) and the Green Bean Coffee House present: TIFN’s Triad Short Film Nite Thursday January 22, 2004 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm The Green Bean 341 S. Elm St. Greensboro, NC Phone: (336) 691-9990 http://www.greenbeannews.com Films: Infamy (directed by Ron Harris) The Golden Girl and Sea of Tranquility (Stephen van Vuuren) Non-Abductees Anonymous (Phillip Powell) Big White Wall (Jonathan Campbell) Pomophany (Aaron Cavazos) Plus 3 bonus 10 second film from Stephen van Vuuren & Tristan Chaika. Q&A with the filmmakers. Hope to see you there! - Free. 341 S. Elm St..

1/22/2004 9:00:00 PM - JAZZ - CHARLES GREENE BAND Speakeasy Jazz * 9:00 PM The Charles Greene Band is back at Speakeasy! - $5.00. 410 W. 4th St., Ste 100-A. For more information: (336) 722-6555 * connie@speakeasyjazz.net * www.speakeasyjazz.net

1/29/2004 7:00:00 PM - WFU VS MARYLAND LJVM Coliseum * 7:00 PM - $25. 2825 University Parkway. For more information: 336-758-3322 * info@ljvm.com * www.wfu.edu

1/29/2004 7:00:00 PM - RACE RELATIONS EXPERT TO SPEAK AT WFU Benson University Center * 7:00 PM Tim Wise, renowned social activist and senior advisor at the Race Relations Institute at Fisk University, will speak at WFU in Benson University Center’s Pugh Auditorium. - free. . For more information: 758-4854 * * www.wfu.edu

1/29/2004 9:00:00 PM - JAZZ - THE JAZZPHIBEONS Speakeasy Jazz * 9:00 PM Come hear some high energy jazz performed by the local group of jazz musicians. You will have a great time - $5.00. 410 W. 4th St., Ste 100-A. For more information: (336) 722-6555 * connie@speakeasyjazz.net * www.speakeasyjazz.net

Friday

1/23/2004 6:30:00 PM - TOBY TYLER CIRCUS LJVM Coliseum Annex * 6:30 PM - $20 adults, $7.75 youth. 414 Deacon Blvd.. For more information: 336-727-2978 * info@ljvm.com * www.ljvm.com

1/23/2004 7:30:00 PM - MOLASSES CREEK Brock Performing Arts Center * 7:30 pm This trio comes to us from Ocracoke Island, NC, where stunning natural beauty mixes with community isolation to create a rich melting pot of musical traditions. This high-energy acoustic folk-fusion band delights their audiences with foot-stomping bluegrass, ballads, and a bit of wacky humor. The warmth and charisma spewing from Molasses Creek are a perfect example of NC’s coastal heritage. - $8 / $6. 622 N. Main Street. For more information: 336-751-3000 * boxoffice@daviearts.org * www.daviearts.org

1/23/2004 8:00:00 PM - ARTHUR GODFREY Morning Dew Coffee Roasters * 8:00 PM No, he doesn’t play a ukulele and he’s not THAT Arthur Godfrey. He is, however, one hot and successful folk artist who’s been collecting loads of recognition for his blues-tinged Americana. - $10.00 ($8.00 F & B Members). 1047 Burke St.. For more information: 336-777-0464 * fbinfo@fiddleandbow.org * www.fiddleandbow.org

1/23/2004 9:00:00 PM - PROMISE BREAKERS AT CARLISLE’S PUB Carlisle’s Pub * 9:00 PM Shake off the winter chill with the steamin’ hot blues and hard drivin’ rock & roll of THE PROMISE BREAKERS. A Rudedog Music Production. - $5. 1314 S. Hawthorne Rd.. For more information: 723-5550 * rudedogmusic_event@yahoo.com

1/23/2004 9:00:00 PM - JAZZ - BRENDA MORIE Speakeasy Jazz * 9:00 PM We are pleased to welcome Brenda back to Speakasy after her very successful CD release show in November. - $5.00. 410 W. 4th St., Ste 100-A. For more information: (336) 722-6555 * connie@speakeasyjazz.net * www.speakeasyjazz.net

1/23/2004 9:00:00 PM - JUST HAVIN FUN BAND Thea’s Blues and Jazz Club * 9:00 PM - . 521 N. Liberty St. For more information: 336-722-4195 * * www.theasbluesandjazzclub.com

1/23/2004 9:30:00 PM thru 1/24/2004 - 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

1/23/2004 9:30:00 PM - DJ SMOKING JOE Roy’s Place * 9:30 PM Cover $5.00, ladies in free before 9:00 p.m. (R & B, Blues) - $5.00. 850 N. Liberty St. For more information: 725-5885 * dbaines@triad.rr.com

1/23/2004 10:00:00 PM - CHAUNCEY Rubber Soul * 10:00 PM - $6.00. 1148 Burke St. For more information: 336-721-0570 * therubbersoul@hotmail.com * www.rubbersoulbar.com

1/30/2004 6:00:00 PM - FRIDAY NIGHT ON MAIN Stokes Co. Arts Council * 6:00 PM Enjoy a photographic exhibit by Bettye Barrett on the lives of the Tatum sisters, ages 98 and 102 of Patrick Co. , Virginia Free concert by Russ Lipinski at Artist’s Way Cafe. Shopping at the Dan River Art Market. Event goes from 6-9 pm. - FREE. Main Street. For more information: 336 593 8159 * stokesarts@mindspring.com

1/30/2004 7:00:00 PM - DISCUSSION/SIGNING WITH PAUL LESSARD Barnes & Noble * 7:00 PM The Executive Director of the High Point Community Foundation, and his daughter, Taylor, will join us to discuss their new book, The Mean Little Princess. A portion of book sales this evening will benefit The Lighthouse Project. - Free. 1925 Hampton Inn Court. For more information: (336) 774-0800 * crm2761@bn.com

1/30/2004 7:30:00 PM - A NIGHT WITH THE STARS Piedmont Club * 7:30 PM “A Night With the Stars” Featuring Joe Robinson & His Quartet with performances by Janice Price. For one night only, the unimaginable takes place. Join guest host Mayor Allen Joines as he unites the young professional community with the area’s most well established community leaders. This is your opportunity to interact and offer insight into the vital needs of our young professionals to over 25 specially selected guests. The evening of entertainment will conclude at midnight. The cost will be $15 at the door, and along with a cash bar, various hors d’oeuvres, fresh fruit, and cheeses will be available. Please RSVP with the Piedmont Club at 336-724-7077. The Piedmont Club is located on the 19th floor of the BB&T Building at 200 West Second Street. - $15. 200 W 2nd Street - 19th floor.

1/30/2004 8:00:00 PM - GLEN ROAD Morning Dew Coffee Roasters * 8:00 PM This will be a fun night of rousing Irish music and will be a good warming-up exercise for St. Paddy’s Day. So bring your friends and strap on your dancing shoes! - $10.00 ($8.00 F & B Members). 1047 Burke St.. For more information: 336-777-0464 * fbinfo@fiddleandbow.org * www.fiddleandbow.org

1/30/2004 8:00:00 PM - THE BICOASTALS The Garage * 8:00 PM Check this new group out featuring Brenda Morie on guitar, Martha Basset on upright bass, and Robert Kirk on drums performing their own unique versions of oldies rock and originals - cover applies. . For more information: 336-777-1127 * www.brendamorie.com * www.the-garage.ws

1/30/2004 9:00:00 PM - MANDORICO Ziggy’s * 9:00 PM Home of Rock Roots and Reggae - $7.00. 433 Baity St.. For more information: 336-748-1064 * ziggys@pipeline.com * www.ziggyrock.com

1/30/2004 9:00:00 PM - JAZZ - CHARLENE WILLIAMS & FRIENDS Speakeasy Jazz * 9:00 PM I always describe Charlene as an Ella Fitzgerald style jazz vocalist. She is that and much more. Come out to hear one of the Triad’s best jazz vocalists. - $5.00. 410 W. 4th St., Ste 100-A. For more information: (336) 722-6555 * connie@speakeasyjazz.net * www.speakeasyjazz.net

1/30/2004 9:00:00 PM - SWEET DREAMS Thea’s Blues and Jazz Club * 9:00 PM - . 521 N. Liberty St. For more information: 336-722-4195 * * www.theasbluesandjazzclub.com

1/30/2004 10:00:00 PM - GREENLIGHT Rubber Soul * 10:00 PM - $5.00. 1148 Burke St. For more information: 336-721-0570 * therubbersoul@hotmail.com * www.rubbersoulbar.com

1/30/2004 9:30:00 PM thru 1/31/2004 - 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

Saturday

1/24/2004 - TOBY TYLER CIRCUS LJVM Coliseum * See details for times 2:30pm & 7:30pm - $20 adults, $7.75 kids 2-12, under 2-free. . 2825 University Parkway. For more information: 725-5635 / 722-6400 * info@ljvm.com * www.ljvm.com

1/24/2004 11:30:00 AM - CHINESE NEW YEAR FESTIVAL Reynolds Gym, Room 201, WFU * 11:30 AM Celebration featuring demonstrations and hands-on activities highlighting Chinese culture. Performances of the Lion Dance, shuttlecock kicking, martial arts, and a children’s dance will be held at 12 p.m. and 2 p.m. Authentic Chinese foods will be available for a small charge. - Free. . For more information: 336-758-5675 * *

1/24/2004 8:00:00 PM - ALAN DARVEAUX & SLIGHT DEPARTURE IN CONCERT Sawbriar Acoustic Stage * 8:00 PM Contemporary acoustic quartet consisting of Alan Darveaux on dulcimer and autoharp, Sherrill Keever on guitar, bass, bowed psaltry, melodica, Jeff Haslam on mandolin, Jim Clark on bass. Excellent musicianship and entertaining too. Can’t beat it.The Sawbriar is a smoke-free /alcohol-free establishment. www.alandarveaux.com www.sawbriar.com - $7.00. 111 East Main Street. For more information: 336-368-7111 * TheSawbriar@aol.com * www.Sawbriar.com

1/24/2004 - SINGLES PARTY AT THE PIEDMONT CLUB! Piedmont Club * 8:00 PM Party to Front Page Band, meet fellow singles in the Triad, and enjoy the ambience of the panoramic view overlooking the city. Last dance attracted some 300 people! Enjoy Chef Gabe’s great hors d’oeuvres buffet, dessert table and Viennese Coffee station. Cash bar available. Parking underneath the building. $15 at the door. - $15 at the door. 200 W. 2nd St., 19th Floor. For more information: 336-724-7077 * judy.sutherin@ourclub.com

1/24/2004 9:00:00 PM - JAZZ - UPPERLINEUP - ROBERTO ORIHUELA Speakeasy Jazz * 9:00 PM UpperLineup is a Speakeasy favorite. If you want to hear a vibraphone played the way it ought to be, come on out to hear Roberto Orihuela. - $5.00. 410 W. 4th St., Ste 100-A. For more information: (336) 722-6555 * connie@speakeasyjazz.net * www.speakeasyjazz.net

1/24/2004 9:30:00 PM - GARY WOODARD (SOLO) Roy’s Place * 9:30 PM Cover $5.00, ladies in free before 9:00 p.m. (R & B, Blues) - $5.00. 850 N. Liberty St.. For more information: 725-5885 * dbaines@triad.rr.com

1/24/2004 10:00:00 PM - PETER MAY & THE ROUGH BAND Rubber Soul * 10:00 PM - $5.00. 1148 Burke St. For more information: 336-721-0570 * therubbersoul@hotmail.com * www.rubbersoulbar.com

Sunday

1/25/2004 4:00:00 PM - DISCUSSION/SIGNING BY GEORGE HUMPHRIES Barnes & Noble * 4:00 PM Award-winning photographer, George Humphries, will discuss his beautiful new book titled, North Carolina, with text by Clyde Edgerton. - Free. 1925 Hampton Inn Court. For more information: (336) 774-0800 * crm2761@bn.com

1/25/2004 9:00:00 PM - OL’ SCHOOL SUNDAYS WITH DJ Thea’s Blues and Jazz Club * 9:00 PM - . 521 N. Liberty St. For more information: 336-722-4195 * * www.theasbluesandjazzclub.com

1/31/2004 - SAXOPHONE SATURDAY CONCERT Watson Hall * 7:30 PM This eighth annual concert will showcase faculty jazz artist Ron Rudkin, who will perform with his quartet. The concert will also feature the New Century Saxophone Quartet as well as NCSA faculty James Kalyn, Saxophone, and David Winkelman, Piano. - . N C School of the Arts. For more information: 336-721-1945 * * www.ncarts.edu

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