CAROLINA COMPASS
NC Symphony
January Events 9 “Escanaba In Da Moonlight” Hunting comedy Jan. 9–25, Hickory (828) 327-3855 www.hct.org
10 Wedding Expo Jan. 10–11, Outer Banks (252) 480-2395 www.outerbanksweddingassoc.org
11 North Carolina Symphony New Bern (877) 627-6724 www.ncsymphony.org
The North Carolina Symphony plays “Rachmaninoff: Piano Concerto No. 2,” directed by Grant Llewellyn (above), on January 11 in New Bern. To learn more, call (877) 627-6724 or visit www.ncsymphony.org
ONGOING Twelve Days of Christmas Through Jan. 4, Chapel Hill (919) 933-2001 www.carolinainn.com Festival of Lights Through Jan. 4, Blowing Rock (828) 295-5525 www.chetola.com Christmas at Korner’s Folly Through Jan. 4, Kernersville (336) 966-7922 www.kornersfolly.org “Trains, Trains, Trains” Exhibit Through Jan. 4, Kings Mountain (704) 739-1019 www.kingsmountainmuseum.org “Seeing the City: Sloan’s New York” Through Jan. 4, Winston-Salem (336) 758-5580 www.reynoldahouse.org Arts League— Mixed Media Show Jan. 9–31, Hertford (252) 426-1432 www.perquimansarts.sorg “Mountain Roots” Catch the Spirit of Appalachia— founding mountain cultures and landscapes Through mid-Jan., Bryson City (828) 293-2239 www.spiritofappalachia.org
“Masters of the Night” NC Arboretum Traveling exhibit about bats Jan. 17 through May 10, Asheville (828) 665-2492
3 Cherryholmes Family Band Troy (704) 985-6987 www.bluegrassintroy.com Antique Gun & Military Antiques Show Jan. 3–4, Raleigh (704) 282-1339 www.thecarolinatrader.com
6 “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee” Musical comedy Fayetteville (910) 438-4123 www.atthecrown.com
7 Luncheon Lecture with Karen Tumulty Political Correspondent for “Time” magazine Charlotte (704) 568-1774 www.charlottemuseum.org
13 “Ain’t Misbehavin” Pembroke (910) 521-6409 www.uncp.edu/gpac
15 “Max & Ruby” Children’s musical Pembroke (910) 521-6409 www.uncp.edu/gpac “The Baker’s Wife” Jan. 15–18, 23–25, 29–Feb. 1 New Bern (252) 633-0567 www.newberncivictheatre.org
16 Contemporary Folk Concert— Brooks Williams New Bern (252) 633-6444 www.downteastfolkarts.org University Trumpet Festival Jan.16–18, Western Carolina University, Cullowhee (828) 227-3274 www.ulrichmusic.com
17 Blacksmithing Demonstration Jan. 17–18 & 24–25, High Point (336) 885-1859 www.highpointmuseum.org
18 The Symphony of Rutherford Winter Concert Spindale (828) 245-1492 www.rcsymphony.org
22 Carolina Gospel Association Triumphant quartet with special guests Rutherfordton (828) 245-1492 www.carolinagospel.com Winterfest Jan. 22–25, Blowing Rock (877) 295-7801 www.blowingrockwinterfest.com
24 The Big Chill Casino Night Shelby (704) 484-2787 www.ccartscouncil.org Open Hearth Cooking Demo High Point (336) 885-1859 www.highpointmuseum.org Guilford Militia Encampment High Point (336) 885-1859 www.highpointmuseum.org
27 The Dublin Philharmonic Orchestra Pembroke (910) 521-6409 www.uncp.edu/gpac “Journey of Hope” African Children’s Choir Boone (828) 262-6084 www.oca.appstate.edu/media
Listing Information Deadlines: For March: Jan. 24 For April: Feb. 24 Submit Listings Online: Visit www.carolinacountry.com and click “See NC” to add your event to the magazine and/or our Web site. Or e-mail events@carolinacountry.com
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