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Greetings Again, Smittyheads!

We're going to jump right to it. There is a lot of late-breaking news to lay on you this edition. It includes a funky VIBE, a new restaurant in an old place, a chance to "do over" a do that might not have gone right the first time,
and much more.

A note: Smitty's Notes will be shutting down for its annual hiatus in April. Only one edition will be e-mailed on the first of the month. I use this time to chill from a busy winter, slow down the e-mails and just put the brakes on my routine. However, I will be looking to be out and about more to enjoy my favorite time of year. Plus, I cross over into my 40's at the first of the month. It's a biggie, and I'm looking forward to extending my celebrating from the normal five days to the entire month. Watch Out! If you have April events, please post them by March 29 at http://www.smittysnotes.com/ under "Add Event."

Here to the business at hand . . .

THE VIBE is coming!

We've been hearing about the opening of new restaurants, coffee shops and music venues the past six months in downtown Winston-Salem. It's a beautiful thing with more of the same to come. However, one thing the central business district might be lacking is a funky, trendy and urban scene. The heartbeat of pop culture in the Twin City. It's bubbling beneath the surface, and I have a feeling it's about to break loose this spring. Word on the street is a new event is about to hit downtown. THE VIBE is coming to the Atrium of the Chatham Building at 305 West Fourth Street, warming up every Friday night starting in April, and immediately following the Fourth St. Jazz and Blues kick off in May. Both will run through September.

So what is THE VIBE? Well, it's the brainchild of three mild mannered professional dudes by day, Howell Dunlap, Joseph Anderson, and Darryl Maxwell. You might have caught these guys at SOHO Alley, where their band Velvet Pavilion performed regularly after Summer on Trade. THE VIBE will be billed as a total audience experience that will include a 40-foot screen in which still and moving images are sequenced and projected with the music. And what is the music? As Funky as it gets, I'm told.

THE VIBE will feature digital samples and revamps modern Hip Hop, R & B, New York and International dance grooves mixed in with a bevy of hot musicians, singers, rappers, and DJ's to work their improvisational magic. The buzz is that some very interesting performers will be showing up over the course of the summer. THE VIBE will be open to all ages, (no alcohol or smoking allowed). Anderson notes "they hope to fill a void, be an important alternative for people of every age, color, and background to come together, have fun, and be a part of a really cool experience." I can groove to that. You can start to feel THE VIBE Friday, April 2. Stay tuned for details.

Bonefish Grill Heading to Thruway Shopping Center

Heard a good rumor a few weeks worth chasing coming out of Thruway Shopping Center that turned out to be true. After a couple of years of being vacant, a new restaurant is taking over the former Houlihan's space at 300 S. Stratford Road. You going to like this one. Bonefish Grill, a casual eatery specializing in market fresh fish and other goodies will be the new tenant. For those of you who haven't heard of this fairly new concept restaurant, they are a Florida based chain with locations sprouting up throughout the Southeast. This will be their sixth North Carolina opening in two years with other locations in Matthews, Greensboro, Asheville, Cary and Wilmington . Bonefish Grill is part of the Outback Steakhouse, Inc. family which includes Carrabba's Italian Restaurant. Their first Triad venture opened in 2002 at the Four Season Town Centre Complex visible off I-40 in Greensboro. Construction is to begin this week on the 5,500square foot space seating 150-200 patrons with 60 more in a large bar area. The local proprietor is Chip Phillips.

Bonefish Grill has received raves for its sleek hardwood interior, spacious dining room, open kitchen and community tables (I like that). Many describe the restaurant as a "polished casual" dinner place that doesn't have that "chain" feel or attitude. Look for a Florida touch with three-dimensional art created Sunshine State artists. However, what people will talk about is the food. I've eaten there and you're in for a pleasant experience. Besides the oak-burning cooking method, their tantalizing toppings accompanying the fish make it a tasty treat. Other choices will include pork, beef, chicken and pastas. I'll stop there because I don't consider myself a food critic. You find out soon for yourself. One thing for certain is they'll probably be an excellent addition in a highly visible spot bringing diners and foot traffic after hours to the shopping center. A number of other new tenants are moving in this summer with more news to come. Bonefish Grill is shooting for a June 7, 2004 opening. Hours: Monday-Sunday. Dinners Only. Web site: http://www.bonefishgrill.com/

Films on Fourth and RiverRun International Film Festival - Cinephile Social

Hard to believe we are closing in on another year of the RiverRun International Film Festival. 2003 was the festival's inaugural year in Winston-Salem, after leaving Brevard, North Carolina. A lot of great independent films where
shown, filmmaker parties were held as was a gala that turned out to be one of the biggest schmoozefests, the likes of which I had never seen in Winston. On Friday, March 26, the Winston-Salem Cinema Society and North Carolina School of the Arts present A Cinephile Social: An evening of food and fun with fellow Triad film fans.

>From 4:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., before the showings of "The Barbarian Invasions" at 5:30 p.m. and "Fog of War" at 8:00 p.m. For $25 you will get admission to one of the evening movies, complimentary hors d'oeuvres, access to a cash
bar, and a chance to win door prizes and particpate in a fun game of cinema triva. This event takes place at Kabab's Indian Bar and Grill (upstairs) at 321West Fourth Street. Proceeds will benefit the Films on Fourth and RiverRun
International Film Festival. For more more information call the Run Film Festival office 305 W. Fourth Street. Other ticket locations are: Cat's Corner, 411 W.Fourth Street; Chelsee's Coffee House, 533 N. Trade Street; The Garage, 110 W. Seventh St.; Mary's of Course, 301 Brookstown Ave.; and West End Café, 926 W. Fourth Street.

See the Films on Fourth ad below for a chance for free tickets to next week's showings.

Make Plans for the Do-Over Prom

As mentioned in the last edition, the party of the season is about to drop. Now . . . was your high school prom a dream or nightmare? Thank goodness mine wasn't, but for some it might have been. Here's a chance to make it right! Winston-Salem's first Do-Over Prom will take place Saturday, April 3 at 8:00 p.m.the Millennium Center, located 101 W 5th St. Ladies, pull out that old old prom or bridesmaid dress in your closet. Fellas, head to the tuxedo shop and find that funky pastel penguin suit or festive attire, and look out for a one of a kind event!

Retro Prom goers can boogie to sounds of Rubberband, who will take you back with a combination of R&B, soul, funk, rock, disco, reggae and Hip Hop, will keep the dance floor grooving. Two levels of the Millennium Center will be
filled with other entertainment, retro prom food and beverages. A few surprises lie in store to make the Do-Over Prom the kickoff party of the spring season. No matter what age, here's a chance to relive your carefree high school days. A part of the proceeds from the event will go to the Downtown Arts District Association. DADA, a 501(c) (3) non-profit organization.

DADA had super 2003 in its efforts to raise awareness of the arts community and the arts district in Winston-Salem. With "collaboration" being the new buzzword in community-building, DADA will feature a Do-Over Prom Dress Sale at the monthly Gallery Hop, Friday April 2. Prom and Bridesmaid dresses are encouraged and will be accepted as a tax-deductible donation at Gallery Three, 202 West 6th Street. High school girls and ladies are encouraged to come to for this unique sale.

Tickets are $15 per person and $25 per couple. They can be purchased, starting March 21, at the following downtown locations; The Millennium Center, Bistro 420, Cat's Corner, The Downtown Winston-Salem Partnership, The Hatch Store, Downtown Deli and Downtown Thai. These downtown restaurants to join the prom spirit, will be offering dinner packages. Advance ticket purchases are encouraged. For additional event and ticket information, call Elevation Media & Special Events at 723-7631.

8th Annual Hospice Hope Run-10K Run & 5K Walk wants you!

Hospice & Palliative CareCenter and the Twin City Track Club is calling all runners. On Saturday, April 17, the two organizations are hosting the 8th Annual Hospice Hope Run-10K Run & 5K Walk at Ernie Shore Field at 8:30 a.m. This cardio event will help support the programs and services of Hospice & Palliative CareCenter. The race is huge--as in more than 800 folks from the community participating, and MORE are needed. Not only runners, but power walkers and leisurely strollers are encouraged to take part in the event. Twin City Track Club will direct the race with the Winston-Salem Police Department, medical personnel, civic groups and Hospice volunteers playing supporting roles. All participants will receive a T-Shirt and goodie bag. Everyone is asked to sign up now. With spring around the corner, chances are April 17th will be a lovely day to come out and show your support. For more information or to register, please call Amy Williamson at Hospice 768-3972.

Evening with Eight - Plus Smitty! Winter Session Finale!

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, it's a community networking dinner open to everyone at any age. Single, coupled up, or married).

We had a great Winter Session, but there's only one dinner left! Don't miss out!

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.

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3/22/2004 6:00:00 PM - EXPRESS DATING HITS WINSTON-SALEM AT SPEAKEASY JAZ Speakeasy Jazz * 6:00 PM Pre-register for this event at http://www.expressdate.net/. Have fun meeting some new people and making some new friends. - registration fee. 410 W. 4th St., Ste 100-A. For more information: (336) 722-6555 http://www.speakeasyjazz.net/

3/22/2004 8:00:00 AM thru 3/23/2004 - TECHNOLOGY CONSORTIUM Information Systems of Wake Forest University * 8:00 AM Wake Forest University will host the second technology consortium on March 22-23. The event will bring together leaders in higher education to share ideas and discuss effective uses of technology. Congressman Rick Boucher, who represents Virginia’s Ninth Congressional District and originated the House Internet Caucus in 1996, will deliver the keynote address at 9 am on March 22. This year’s consortium has been planned based on prior year’s participant comments and suggestions. Participants in the consortium can chose from a variety of topics, including handheld computing, training, technology usages within the classroom, wireless computing impletation and new technology initiatives. A full schedule, seminar, and online registration for this event are avaliable at the website listed below. For more information, call or email Andrea Ellis using the contact information below. - . Reynolda Road. For more information: 336-758-5152 www.technologyconsortium.wfu.edu/

3/29/2004 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/

3/23/2004 7:30:00 PM - AUDUBON MEETING & NEWFOUNDLAND PRESENTATION SciWorks * 7:30 PM Audubon meeting and a lively slide show presentation by Dick Thomas, director of the Piedmont Environmental Center (PEC) in High Point. Dick will discuss the natural history of Newfoundland and its transitioning maritime economy. The PEC is sponsoring an ecotour to Newfoundland in July. Socializing and shade-grown coffee at 7:00 PM. Free. Non-members welcome to attend. - Free. 400 West Hanes Mill Road. For more information: http://www.forsythaudubon.org/

3/23/2004 7:30:00 PM - PERCUSSION ENSEMBLE NC School of the Arts, Watson Hall * 7:30 pm John R. Beck, Music Director Preview performance for the Norht Carolina Percussive Arts Society Day of Percussion. - . 1533 South Main Street. For more information: 336-770-3336 * www.ncarts.edu/

3/23/2004 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 http://www.speakeasyjazz.net/

3/23/2004 9:00:00 PM - LEVINHURST (W/ LOL TULHURST OF THE CURE) The Garage * 9:00 PM Lol Tolhurst, co-founder of one of rock n’ rolls most influential bands, The Cure, brings his new group http://www.levinhurst.com in for a pit stop. - $7 advance / $10 day of show. 110 West 7th St. For more information: 336-777-1127 * * http://www.the-garage.ws/

3/23/2004 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/

3/30/2004 7:00:00 PM - LECTURE-“UNRAVELING THE MYSTERIES OF LACE” Reynolda House, Museum of American Art * 7 pm “Unraveling the Mysteries of Lace” by Sandra Mitchell, will include samples from the 16th century and after, as well as items from the Reynolda House collection. - $5. 2250 Reynolda Road. For more information: 336-758-5150 * http://www.reynoldahouse.org/

3/30/2004 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 http://www.speakeasyjazz.net/

3/30/2004 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/

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3/24/2004 6:00:00 PM - DANIEL WALLACE, AUTHOR OF BIG FISH Barnes & Noble * 6:00 PM Big Fish, the movie, based on the book, was nominated for four Golden Globe awards and an Academy Award. The Village Tavern and Barnes & Noble are thrilled to welcome the author of Big Fish, Daniel Wallace. Hors d’ oeuvres from the Village Tavern will be served. A percentage of sales will go to the River Run International Film Festival. - Free. 1925 Hampton Inn Court. For more information: 336 774-0222 * crm2761@bn.com

3/24/2004 7:30:00 PM - SANDOVAL RETURNS! Stevens Center * 7:30 PM World famous trumpeter Arturo Sandoval and his rhythm section return to Winston-Salem as guest artists with the Piedmont Wind Symphony (PWS). You won’t want to miss the legendary multi-Grammy winner, whose heroic quest for artistic freedom was chronicled in HBO’s “For Love or Country: The Arturo Sandoval Story.” Get the seats you want for this outstanding program of hot jazz and cool class starting January 27 through the Stevens Center of the NC School of the Arts. (336.721.1945) - $25, $45, $60, $75. 405 W. Fourth St.. For more information: 336-721-1945 * pwsadmin@triad.rr.com * http://www.ncarts.edu/stevens_center

3/24/2004 9:00:00 PM - SEEPEOPLES WITH NONE THE WISER The Garage * 9:00 PM Boston based Seepeoples http://www.seepeoples.com are joined by Greensboro’s None The Wiser http://www.nonethewiser.com - $5. 110 West 7th St. For more information: 336-777-1127 * * http://www.the-garage.ws/

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 * http://www.reynoldahouse.org/

3/18/2004 11:00:00 AM - 7TH ANNUAL POETRY RECITATION CONTEST Shorty’s, Benson University Center * 11:00 AM Part of 7th Annual Wake Forest University Press Irish Festival. Prizes awarded. Free pizza for contestants. - Free. . For more information: 336-758-5448 * * http://www.wfu.edu/wfupress/festival/home

3/18/2004 5:00:00 PM - OPENING RECEPTION FOR `ROCK, PAPER, SCISSORS` Associated Artists Gallery * 5:00 PM Free Opening reception to Juried Exhibit of Sculpture and Photography. - free. 226 N. Marshall St.. For more information: 336-722-0340 http://www.associatedartists.org/

3/18/2004 6:00:00 PM - FORSYTH TOASTMASTERS Mayberry Restaurant * 6:00 PM Toastmasters is the best way to improve your communication skills. Lose your fears of public speaking and learn skills that will help you be more successful in whatever path you’ve chosen in life. Be a better listener. Easily lead teams and conduct meetings. Give and receive constructive evaluations. - free for guests. 50 Miller St.. For more information: 336-712-9804 * *

3/18/2004 6:30:00 PM - VINTNERS TOUR OF THE YADKIN VALLEY Main Oak Emporium * 6:30 PM Winemaker dinner featuring Windy Gap Vineyards and food from Midkiff’s Restaurant. - $45.00/person. City Hall & Oak Street. For more information: 336-789-8488 * pmcritchie1@earthlink.net * http://www.mainoakemporium.com/

3/18/2004 7:00:00 PM - WSSOC MARCH MARGARITAVILLE Garden Park Apt.’s Clubhouse * 7:00 PM Join the Winston-Salem Skiing and Outing Club at the Garden Park Apt.’s Clubhouse on Thurs. March 18th for a little Margaritaville magic. As you start to get a little Spring Fever, come out and help kickoff the spring with the Best Margarita in the WSSOC competition.Winners will receive free one-year membership to WSSOC. Margaritas will be available for $3 before and after the competition. Also, the club will review the upcoming Spring/Summer Activities Calendar that includes hiking, biking, camping and Whitewater rafting. - No. 160 Dalewood Dr. (Off Old Vineyard Rd.). For more information: * * http://www.wssoc.org/

3/18/2004 7:00:00 PM - BOOK SIGNING WITH WALTER R. TURNER Borders * 7:00 PM Meet Walter R. Turner, the author of Paving Tobacco Road: A Century of Progress by The North Carolina Department of Transportation. - Free. 252 South Stratford Road. For more information: 336.727.8834 * http://www.bordersstores.com/

3/18/2004 7:30:00 PM - GREAT DECISIONS SERIES A-102 Scales Fine Arts Center * 7:30 PM Muslim Diversity: Its Challenges to U.S. Policy - Prof. Reda Bedeir, Department of Humanities, WFU - free. Wake Forest University. For more information: www.wfu.edu/greatdecisions

3/18/2004 8:00:00 PM - SLAPPIN GRAMA RETURN TO ZIGGY’S! Ziggy’s * 8:00 PM Those wacky cats from the Camel City return to Ziggy’s for an encore performance with 14 Explicit Moments and Josey Wails. - $5. 433 Baity St. For more information: 748 1064

3/18/2004 8:00:00 PM - MICROCINEMA: INDEPENDENT EXPOSURE FILM FEST The Garage * 8:00 PM The Garage presents our monthly look at short indie films from around the world. The films presented in this special water-themed program represent the breadth and scope of the challenging works being created by today’s moving image artists. Many of the artists presented in this program bridge the gap between the moving image arts and the visual, photographic arts. They use water as an artistic medium itself. Also screening will be the cult film Six String Samuri http://www.sixstringsamurai.com/ - $4. 110 West 7th St. For more information: 336-777-1127 * * http://www.the-garage.ws/

3/25/2004 thru 3/26/2004 - THE FOG OF WAR Films on Fourth at Stevens Center * See details for times “In a year distinguished by many strong documentaries, none feels more important than The Fog of War. Indeed, Errol Morris’s (Thin Blue Line) new essay, a/k/a `Robert McNamara and the Ring of Power,` is almost ridiculously relevant and not just because it’s impossible to see McNamara’s steely smile and jaunty certitude without thinking ’Donald Rumsfeld.’...` as written by Village Voice Film Critic J. Hoberman. Thursday, March 25th @ 5:30 PM & Friday, March 26th @ 8:00 PM. Rated PG-13. - $6. 405 W. Fourth St. For more information: 336-721-1945 http://www.cinemasociety.org/

3/25/2004 thru 3/26/2004 - BARBARIAN INVASIONS Films on Fourth at Stevens Center * See details for times Double Oscar nominee (Best Foriegn Feature Film and Best Original Screenplay) The Barbarian Invasions is director Denys Arcand’s sublime follow-up to his 1986 international art-house hit, The Decline of the American Empire. Thursday, March 25th @ 8:00 PM & Friday, March 26th @ 5:30 PM. Rated R. - $6. 405 W. Fourth St. For more information: 336-721-1945 * http://www.cinemasociety.org/

3/25/2004 7:00:00 PM - BOOK SIGNING Borders * 7:00 PM Meet Ron Tanner, the author of, over 40 short stories. - Free. 252 South Stratford Road. For more information: 336.727.8834 * mgray2@bordersgroupinc.com

3/25/2004 7:30:00 PM - GREAT DECISIONS SERIES A-102 Scales Fine Arts Center * 7:30 PM Public Diplomacy and U.S. Foreign Policy - Dr. Peter Furia, Department of Political Science, WFU - free. Wake Forest University. For more information: * durotoyo@wfu.edu * www.wfu.edu/greatdecisions

3/25/2004 9:00:00 PM - JAZZ - CLE THOMPSON Speakeasy Jazz * 9:00 PM Cle Thompson has joined our Thursday night line-up. Look for her the 4th Thursday night each month. - $5.00. 410 W. 4th St., Ste 100-A. For more information: (336) 722-6555 * http://www.speakeasyjazz.net/

3/25/2004 9:00:00 PM - HAMELL ON TRIAL The Garage * 9:00 PM Badass singer/songwriter, joke-telling HAMELL ON TRIAL http://www.hamellontrial.com defies all musical categories. “Punk acoustic” and “anti-folk” come close. Warbling, super-sensitive folk singer he definitely is not. If you’re looking for cum-bye-yah by some soft-strumming, tearful folkie, HAMELL ON TRIAL is going to offend you. $6 advance / $8 day of show. 110 West 7th St. For more information: 336-777-1127 * * http://www.the-garage.ws/

3/19/2004 thru 3/21/2004 - FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY BOOK AND BAKE SALE King Public Library * See details for times Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-1, Sun. 2-4. The Bake Sale will be on Saturday only. There will be a wide selection of adult and children’s titles, paperbacks, and other misc. items. All proceeds go to support the King Public Library. - none. 101 Pilot View Drive (corner of Dalton & Pilot Vw). For more information: 983-3868 * jraynor@nwrl.org

3/19/2004 6:00:00 PM - WINE & FOOD FESTIVAL - OUR BEST WINE PICKS Wine Merchants Gourmet * 6:00 PM Our March Wine & Food Festival featuring 16 of our staffs favorites wines, along with a host of hors d’oeuvres and artisan cheeses to match with them. From rich Aussie reds, crisp New Zealand whites, French Rhone wines, big California Zins, this event has them all. Drop by between 6 PM to 7:30 PM! - $10. 1901-B Mooney Street. For more information: 336-765-8175 * winemerchant@triad.rr.com

3/19/2004 7:30:00 PM - T-BIRDS VS CAPE FEAR LJVM Coliseum Annex * 7:30 PM - $9, $8, $7. 414 Deacon Blvd.. For more information: 336-722-6575 * http://www.wshockey.com/

3/19/2004 8:00:00 PM - LORRAINE DISIMONE, MEZZO SOPRANO Brendle Recital Hall * 8:00 PM Peter Kairoff,piano - free. Scales Fine Arts Center-WFU. For more information: 758-5364 www.wfu.edu/music

3/19/2004 8:00:00 PM - GAELWYND CONCERT Morning Dew Coffee Roasters * 8:00 PM Fiddle & Bow Series Concert. Gaelwynd, is our area’s leading and enthusiastically supported British Isles band, although their music includes lots of different styles, cultures and musical genres, so you may find yourself listening to music from any part of the broadly defined Celtic world. - $10 or $8 F&B members. 1047 Burke St.. For more information: 336-723-JAVA * * http://www.morningdewcoffee.net/

3/19/2004 9:00:00 PM - PHAZE BAND (FROM CHARLOTTE) 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/

3/19/2004 9:00:00 PM - JAZZ - EIGHT UP FRONT Speakeasy Jazz * 9:00 PM Collin Tribby, Matt Kendrick, Federico Pivetta and John Wilson join to bring you some great jazz sounds and rhythms. - $5.00. 410 W. 4th St., Ste 100-A. For more information: (336) 722-6555 http://www.speakeasyjazz.net/

3/19/2004 10:00:00 PM - ELI’S PORCH Rubber Soul * 10:00 PM - $5. 1148 Burke St. For more information: 336-721-0570 * * www.rubbersoulbar.com/

3/26/2004 thru 3/28/2004 - BRENNER CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL ANTIQUES & GARDEN SHOW Benton Convention Center * See details for times The Brenner Children’s Hospital is again presenting “Beyond the Garden Gate,” an antiques and garden show, March 26-28, 2004 at the Benton Convention Center. The show runs from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday March 26 and Saturday March 27, and from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday March 28. Show admission is $6.00; a weekend pass is available for $8.00. Tickets for the benefit preview party on Thursday, March 25 ($100). 301 W. Fifth Street. For more information: 716-7985 * dave@thebloomagency.com

3/26/2004 - CINEPHILE SOCIAL Kabobs Indian Bar & Grill * See details for times Films on Fourth and the RiverRun International Film Festival Present A Cinephile Social: An evening of food and fun with fellow Triad film fans. Proceeds to benefit the Films on Fourth series and the RiverRun International Film Festival. . door prizes . trivia contests . complimentary horsd’oeuvres . cash bar. Friday, March 26th 4:30 PM- 8:30 PM. $25 per person (incl. ticket to Films on Fourth). 321 West Fourth Street. For more information: http://www.cinemasociety.org/

3/26/2004 7:00:00 PM - WINEMAKER DINNER - RAY COURSEN OF ELYSE WINERY Wine Merchants Gourmet * 7:00 PM Join Ray Coursen, owner and winemaker of Napa Valley’s Elyse Winery for a 5 course dinner featuring 9 Elyse wines. Award winning Chef Denis Dronne has planned an incredible grouping of foods to match with the wines. Cost of the dinner is $65 (including tax and gratuity). Reservations are required. The menu and pairing are posted on the event webpage at the link below. - 65.00. 1901-B Mooney Street. For more information: 336-765-8175 * winemerchants@triad.rr.com * home.triad.rr.com/wmg/Elyse/

3/26/2004 7:00:00 PM - DISCUSSION/BOOKSIGNING Barnes & Noble * 7:00 PM Author Julia Taylor Ebel and illustrator Sherry Jensen will join us to discuss their new book, based on a true story: Addie Clawson: Appalachian Mail Carrier. - Free. 1925 Hampton Inn Court. For more information: 336 774-0222 * crm2761@bn.com

3/26/2004 7:30:00 PM - HARLEM GLOBETROTTERS LJVM Coliseum * 7:30 PM - $13, $18, $21, $31 and VIP. 2825 University Parkway. For more information: 336-725-5635 http://www.ljvm.com/

3/26/2004 8:00:00 PM - SECREST ARTISTS SERIES: MASTERS OF MEXICAN MUSIC Wait Chapel * 7:30 PM Secrest Artist Series. Musical group comprised of 21 musicians from four regions of Mexico: a mariachi group from Jalisco, a Veracruz harp ensemble, a Texas-Mexican conjunto tejano and a southern Mexican marimba. Two-time Grammy nominee, Domingo Saldivar is a featured player in the tejano tradition. 7:30 p.m. Wait Chapel. Tickets are $15 general admission; $12 for non-WFU students and senior citizens; and $11 for groups of 10 or more. To order, call the Wake Forest Theatre Box Office at 336-758-5295. - Single tickets $15/$12. Wake Forest University. For more information: 336-758-5295 * * http://www.wfu.edu/

3/26/2004 8:00:00 PM - CLIVE GREGSON Morning Dew Coffee Roasters * 8:00 PM According to the magazine; Guitar Player, Clive Gregson, from Manchester, England, is one of the “1,000 Greatest Guitarists.” He is a former member of the Richard Thompson Band, worked in partnership with Christine Collister (Rolling Stone called their band, “…state of the art in British folk-rock.) and he was leader of that exciting rock n roll band, Any Trouble. - $10.00 ($8.00 F & B Members). 1047 Burke St.. For more information: 336-723-JAVA http://www.fiddleandbow.org/

3/26/2004 9:00:00 PM - JEFFREY DEAN FOSTER & THE BIRDS OF PREY The Garage * 9:00 PM local rock legend (Pinetops, Right Profilel, The Carneys) Jeffrey Dean Foster http://www.jeffreydeanfoster.com brings his latest band incarnation (and it may be his best band yet) into the Garage for a show with Athens, GA band The Stand Ins http://www.thestandins.com. - $5. 110 West 7th St. For more information: 336-777-1127 * * http://www.the-garage.ws/

3/26/2004 9:00:00 PM - WESTSOUND (MOTOWN) 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/

3/26/2004 10:00:00 PM - BLUES WORLD ORDER Rubber Soul * 10:00 PM - $5. 1148 Burke St. For more information: 336-721-0570 * * www.rubbersoulbar.com/

3/20/2004 - WINE TASTING - CALIFORNIA VALUES Wine Merchants Gourmet * See details for times Join us between 11 AM and 5 PM for a tasting of great value wines from California. - None. 1901-B Mooney Street. For more information: 336-765-8175 * winemerchant@triad.rr.com

3/20/2004 - ST. LEO’S SCHOOL 5K RACE St Leo’s Catholic School * See details for times 5K race is at 8:30 am. 1 Mile Fun Run 8:00 am. St. Leo’s Catholic School. 5K is $15 Advance, $18 after 3/19, Fun run is $8 with t-shirt, $10 after 3/19, $3 without. Info: Rich Killoran (336) 765-7249 or register online at www.active.com. - See details.. 333 Springdale Avenue. For more information: (336) 765-7249 * * http://www.twincitytc.org/races.asp

3/20/2004 12:00:00 PM - WHAT IS NATUROPATHY? Whole Foods Market * 12:00 PM Interested in learning what complementary medicine can do for you? Join Whole Foods Market as we present Licensed Naturopathic Doctor and Acupuncturist Aimee Sheppard as she provides a guide and insight into the world of naturopathic medicine. - free. 41 Miller St.. For more information: 336-722-9233 * *

3/20/2004 2:00:00 PM - COMPTEMPORARY VISIONS IN AMERICAN ART: A SYMPOSIUM Diggs Gallery * 2:00 PM This symposium will include guest moderator, renowned art collector and dealer, George N’Namdi, and well-known artists, Ed Clark, Nanette Carter and Allie McGhee. The symposium will include talks by each of the three prominent artists about their own work and the works of their contemporaries who are shaping the vision of contemporary art in America.There will also be a special “artist only” roundtable that will be held Saturday morning, March 20th. Please call Grace at Diggs Gallery at 336-750-2458 to register. - Free. 610 Martin Luther King Jr. Drive. For more information: 336-750-2458 * holtong@wssu.edu

3/20/2004 3:00:00 PM - WORLD MUSIC CONCERT Brendle Recital Hall * 3:00 PM Performances of musical styles from around the world including Vietnamese folk music, Persian folk music, Bossa Nova, and more. - Free. Wake Forest University. For more information: 336-758-5364 * nguyjr2@wfu.edu

3/20/2004 6:00:00 PM - HLPT SPANISH NITE Adam’s Mark Hotel * 6:00 PM The Hispanic League of the Piedmont Triad presents their 5th Annual Spanish Nite Scholarship Awards at The Adam’s Mark Hotel in Downtown Winston-Salem, between 4th & Cherry Streets on Saturday evening March 20th, 2004. Event is formal/black tie optional, dinner and dancing, beginning at 6pm until the early hours. Please call 336-775-HLPT to reserve and prepay for your tickets. Members are $55 a seat, non-members $65, tables of 10 $550, and Scholarship Sponsorship is $2,000. For more information: 336-775-4578 * * http://www.hlpt.org/

3/20/2004 7:00:00 PM - ROCK CLIMBING IN NC SLIDESHOW The Garage * 7:00 PM World Class Photographer Harrisson Shull http://www.shullphoto.com and the Carolina Climbing Coalition present a show of Mr. Shulls photos. - Free. 110 West 7th St. For more information: 336-777-1127 * * http://www.the-garage.ws/

3/20/2004 - 8:00 p.m. Smitty’s Notes and Krispy Kreme Java & Glaze Music Krispy Kreme 380 Knollwood, Suite M, Winston-Salem

As a preemptive strike to help fight the winter blues, come join Smitty’s Notes, with the support of Krispy Kreme efforts for people to come out this winter to mix and mingle with folks wishing do the same. Smitty’s Notes and Krispy Kreme `Java and Glaze Winter Music Series`, an event of coffee, hot doughnuts and a lot of conversation. The Charles Greene Duo featuring Charles Greene, an outstanding and popular R&B, jazz and funk artist performing a number of songs he has written in his long career. Smitty’s Notes and Krispy Kreme `Java and Glaze Winter Music Series` - `The Music is Free, but the Doughnuts aren’t!` Cost: Free! Need more information? 726-8990 smitty@smittysnotes.com

3/20/2004 8:00:00 PM - DIXIE BROADWAY & THE MCGEE BROS. Sawbriar Acoustic Stage * 8:00 PM Dixie Broadway & The McGee Brothers.**** Ralph McGee on mandolin, and Rex McGee on Fiddle & Banjo along with Tim Hill on bass, and John Marlar on guitar. A super fantastic group. Back by popular demand. Incredible musicianship and a show you’re sure to love. (www.rexmcgee.com)**** Show 8:00 pm/ Tickets: $7.00 For more info see website. - $7.00. 111 East Main Street. For more information: 336-368-7111 http://www.sawbriar.com/

3/20/2004 9:00:00 PM - SHALINI, TOMMYGUN, WAFER THIN The Garage * 9:00 PM For more info see http://www.the-garage.ws - . 7th St downtown. For more information: * * http://www.the-garage.ws/

3/20/2004 9:00:00 PM - JAZZ - CHARLENE WILLIAMS & FRIENDS Speakeasy Jazz * 9:00 PM Last month this group brought the house down. The vocal ability of Charlene is enough to come out for. Just wait until you hear combined talents of the entire group. - $5.00. 410 W. 4th St., Ste 100-A. For more information: (336) 722-6555 http://www.speakeasyjazz.net/

3/27/2004 8:00:00 AM - WEST FORSYTH FAMILY YMCA BIATHLON Tanglewood Park * 8:00 AM 10K run and 30K bike. 8:00am, Tanglewood Park. Pre-registration fees are $15/individual, $12 per person/team. Late registration fees (if received after March 25th) are $25/individual, $15 per person/team. Info: DeDe Cox, 1150 South Peace Haven Road, Clemmons, NC, 27012. (336) 712-2000. - See details.. . For more information: (336) 712-2000. * * http://www.twincitytc.org/races.asp

3/27/2004 12:00:00 PM - ANA TAMPANA Borders Thruway Center * 12:00 PM Meet local author and motivational speaker Ana Tampana. Her book The Womanly Art of Alligator Wrestling is a local bestseller. Copies available for signing. - free. 252 S Stratford Rd. For more information: 336-727-8834 * * http://www.alligatorqueen.com/

3/27/2004 1:00:00 PM - OYSTER ROAST RayLen Vineyards * 1:00 PM Award winning wine and Steamed oysters and shrimp available from Full Moon Oyster Bar -- Charles Green Group playing your favorites! - $5 (free for case club mbrs). 3577 Highway 158. For more information: 336-998-3100 * http://www.raylenvineyards.com/

3/27/2004 3:00:00 PM - 250TH ANNIVERSARY WINSTON-SALEM FORSYTH COUNTY Borders Thruway Center * 3:00 PM A presentation about W-S history, our community, and our future. Beginning with the first settlement on the Wachovia Tract in 1753. Join us to learn more. - . 252 S Stratford Rd. http://www.bethabarapark.org/

3/27/2004 5:30:00 PM - 3RD ANNUAL SINGLE MINGLE Burke Street Pub * 5:30 PM The Winston-Salem Jaycees are proud to present the best singles’ party of the season – the 3rd Annual Single Mingle. Come get your groove on at Burke Street Pub on Saturday, March 27th, from 5:30 to 8 p.m. Previous Single Mingles have drawn more than 50 young, single professionals, and this edition is primed to be the best yet. There will be free appetizers, door prizes and drink specials, including $1.75 domestic beers and $2 imports. We will also feature, once again, the highly popular Three-Minute Speed Dating; registration begins at 5:30 p.m. The Single Mingle is a great opportunity to meet that special someone or just hang out and mingle with friends. Cover is $3. The Winston-Salem Jaycees is celebrating 75 years of leadership through service in 2004. The Jaycees is an organization of young professionals, ages 21-39, working to make a difference in the Winston-Salem/Forsyth County community through service and social projects. If you’d like more information about the Winston-Salem Jaycees or this event, please call (336) 777-3663 or visit the website at http://www.winstonsalemjaycees.org/ - Cover $3.

3/27/2004 7:30:00 PM - TELL HELL...I AIN’T COMING LJVM Coliseum * 7:30 PM - $25. $22.50 groups of 12 or more. 2825 University Parkway. For more information: 336-725-5635 * http://www.ljvm.com/

3/27/2004 8:00:00 PM - WINDS OF CHANGE PS211 * 8:00 PM Carolina Chamber Symphony musicians join local jazz artists Matt Kendrick and John Wilson, plus Wake Forest University visual artists, to create an exciting multi-media event at Winston-Salem’s hottest downtown venue - $18 adults; $15 seniors; $5 students. 211 E. Third St.. For more information: 336-682-8524 http://www.ccsnow.org/

3/27/2004 9:00:00 PM - JAZZ - UPPERLINEUP (ROBERTO ORIHUELA) Speakeasy Jazz * 9:00 PM You are sure to have a good time when Roberto steps on the stage. Roberto on the vibraphone is accompanied by piano, bass & drums. - $5.00. 410 W. 4th St., Ste 100-A. For more information: (336) 722-6555 http://www.speakeasyjazz.net/

3/21/2004 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/

3/28/2004 - FESTIVAL DE LAS ARTES Reynolda House Museum of American Arts * See details for times Experience an afternoon (2-5 PM) of Hispanic culture with music by a strolling Mariachi Band, costumed dancers from Panama, and a performance by the Hispanic Children’s Choir, directed by Ariel Perez. Three levels of Reynolda House will be open for tours conductred in Spanish and English. There will be several children’s art activities on the lawn as well as refreshments served on the patio. Cultural certificates of attendance will be available at an information booth on the lawn for Spanish students to receive credit. - Free. Reynolda Road. For more information: 336/725-5325 * * http://www.reynoldahouse.org/

3/28/2004 3:00:00 PM - THE UNHEARD BEETHOVEN Brendle Recital Hall * 3:00 PM Kathryn Levy, flute; Jacqui Carrasco and David Levy, violins; Selina Carter, cello;Peter Kairoff, Louis Goldstein, Marlene Hoirup, piano; Teresa Radomski, soprano; Lorraine DiSimone, mezzo-soprano - free. Scales Fine Arts Center-WFU. For more information: 758-5364 * www.wfu.edu/music

3/28/2004 3:00:00 PM - MORE GREAT TRADITIONAL MUSIC Borders * 3:00 PM Blevins and Hale will be playing in the cae, featuring music from their new CD entitled New Shade of Blue. - Free. 252 South Stratford Road. For more information: 336.727.8834 * mgray2@bordersgroupinc.com * http://www.bordersstores.com/

3/28/2004 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/