August /September 2011 Arts Calendar August 1 - September 18
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n DOWN HOME: Jewish Life in North Carolina. A traveling exhibition produced by the Jewish Heritage Foundation of North Carolina that documents the 400-year story of Jewish life in our state, chronicling how Jewish traditions have become woven into Tar Heel life and Southern culture. Greensboro Historical Museum, 130 Summit Ave. Information: (336) 373-2043 or www.greensborohistory.org.
n CAROLINA KIDS’ CLUB: The Land Before Time. 9:30 a.m. - 12 p.m. Featuring live entertainment before the film. Kids must be accompanied by an adult. Tickets: $5. Carolina Theatre, 310 S. Greene St. Information: (336) 333-2605 or www.carolinatheatre.com.
n CAROLINA WEDDINGS SHOW. 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. Fashion shows and wedding experts. Greensboro Coliseum (the Pavilion), 1921 W. Lee St. Tickets and Information: www.33bride.com.
August 1 - 21 n GALLERY NOMADS DOWN EAST. Seven Eastern North Carolina Galleries set up camp at Green Hill Center for NC Art, 200 North Davie Street. Information: (336) 3337460 or www.greenhillcenter.org.
August 1 n SUMMER FILM FESTIVAL: Vertigo (1958). 7:30 p.m. An Alfred Hitchcock classic. Running time: 128 minutes. Tickets: $5. Carolina Theatre, 310 S. Greene St. Information: (336) 333-2605 or www.carolinatheatre.com.
August 2 n SOUTHERN CHICKEN & SONG. 6:30 - 9:30 p.m. Chef Jay’s fried skillet chicken, select beverage specials and live music by Laurelyn Dossett and friends. Lucky 32 Southern Kitchen, 1421 Westover Terrace. Information: (336) 370-0707. n SUMMER FILM FESTIVAL: Duck Soup (1933). 7:30 p.m. Groucho Marx and mayhem. Running time: 68 minutes. Tickets: $5. Carolina Theatre, 310 S. Greene St. Information: (336) 333-2605 or www.carolinatheatre.com.
n HAND CRAFTS ON THE TERRACE. 6 - 8 p.m. Bring knitting, crochet and cross-stitch projects to the terrace to learn and share the love of hand crafting. McGirt-Horton Branch of Greensboro Public Library, 2501 Phillips Ave. Information: (336) 373-5810. n SUMMER FILM FESTIVAL & MIXED TAPE SERIES: Monster Squad (1987). 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $5. Carolina Theatre, 310 S. Greene St. Information: (336) 333-2605 or www.carolinatheatre.com. n TATE ST. JAZZ. 8 - 10 p.m. Local jazz musicians jam. Tate Street Coffee House. Information: (336) 275-2754 or www.tatestreetcoffee.com.
August 5 n OPEN HOUSE. Featuring new works by visiting artists from across the globe at Elsewhere, a living museum designing collaborative futures from old things. Elsewhere Collaborative, 606 S. Elm St. Information: (336) 549-5555 or elsewhereelsewhere.org.
n MUSSELS, WINE & MUSIC. 7 - 10 p.m. Mussels for $15, wines from $10 to $15 a bottle, live acoustic music by AM rOdeO at Print Works Bistro, 702 Green Valley Road. Information: (336) 379-0699.
August 9
n FRIDAY NIGHT LIVE. 7 - 10 p.m. Local music from Sahara Reggae Band and Big Daddy Love. Local wines available for purchase. Center City Park, 200 North Elm Street. Information: www.centercitypark.org.
n PROGRESSIVE MUSIC. Pop/Rock music from Anarbor. Doors open at 6 p.m. Cover: $10. Greene Street Club, 113 N. Greene St. Information: (336) 273-4111. n SUMMER FILM FESTIVAL: Animal House (1978). 7:30 p.m. The story of Faber College’s most disreputable frat house. Running time: 109 minutes. Tickets: $5. Carolina Theatre, 310 S. Greene St. Information: (336) 333-2605 or www.carolinatheatre.com.
n ART EXHIBIT. “Arabian Nights” features a collection of artwork reflecting Middle Eastern culture, design at influences. The Studio & Gallery, 109 N. Cedar St. Suite #2. Information: (336) 420-4810.
August 6 n AM JAZZ. 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. Local jazz musicians rock the shop. Tate Street Coffee House. Information: (336) 275-2754 or www.tatestreetcoffee.com. n DINNER & JAZZ. 8 p.m. Old Style Lounge acts from the 40’s and 50’s featuring a mix of Jazz, Blues and vocals by Lynne Goodwin or Alison Perkins. The Summit Station Eatery, 125 Summit Ave. Information: (336) 373-1123. n DRAMATISTS’ PLAYGROUND. 10 a.m. Actors, directors and playwrights get together in celebration of the 41st season of the City Arts Drama Center. An original show to be performed at 8 p.m. City Arts Studio Theater, Greensboro Cultural Center, 200 N. Davie Street. Information: (336) 335-6426. n GREENSBORO PLAYWRIGHTS’ FORUM: “The World’s Newest Play.” 8:05 p.m. Free admission; donations encouraged. City Arts Studio Theater, Greensboro Cultural Center, 200 N. Davie Street. Information: (336) 335-6426. Key:
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n SUMMER FILM FESTIVAL: North By Northwest (1959). 7:30 p.m. An Alfred Hitchcock classic starring Cary Grant and Eva Marie Saint. Running time: 131 minutes. Tickets: $5. Carolina Theatre, 310 S. Greene St. Information: (336) 333-2605 or www.carolinatheatre.com. n NOON @ THE ‘SPOON. 12 p.m. A 20-minute tour of Tom LaDuke exhibit. Free event. Weatherspoon Art Museum, 500 Tate St. Information: (336) 334-5770 or www.weatherspoon.uncg.edu.
n TUNES @ NOON. 12 - 1:30 p.m. Live music from Logie Meachum at Center City Park, 200 North Elm Street. Information: www.centercitypark.org.
n THE CIVIL WAR & LINCOLN IN 3-D. 7:30 p.m. Step into the tableaus of many of the most famous photographs of Lincoln and the Civil War projected in original stereoscopic format. Bob Zeller will be available after the show to sign and sell copies of his book, Lincoln in 3-D. Running time: Approx. 38 min. Greensboro Historical Museum, 130 Summit Ave. Information: (336) 373-2204 or www. greensborohistory.org.
August 8
n FIRST FRIDAY. 6 - 9 p.m. Self-guided tour of Downtown shops, art galleries and studios, museums and alternative art venues. Downtown Greensboro. Information: www.downtownfridays.com.
August 3
n SUMMER FILM FESTIVAL: Giant (1956). 7:30 p.m. Starring Rock Hudson, Elizabeth Taylor and James Dean. Running time: 201 minutes. Tickets: $5. Carolina Theatre, 310 S. Greene St. Information: (336) 333-2605 or www. carolinatheatre.com.
n MUSEP: Music for a Sunday Evening in the Park. 6 p.m. Greensboro Concert Band (Classical, Pops) at Latham Park, W. Wendover Ave. at Latham and Cridland. Free admission. Information: (336) 373-2549.
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n SOUTHERN CHICKEN & SONG. 6:30 - 9:30 p.m. Chef Jay’s fried skillet chicken, select beverage specials and live music by Laurelyn Dossett and friends. Lucky 32 Southern Kitchen, 1421 Westover Terrace. Information: (336) 370-0707.
August 10 n TUNES @ NOON. 12 - 1:30 p.m. Live music from Lyn Koonce at Center City Park, 200 North Elm Street. Information: www.centercitypark.org. n SUMMER FILM FESTIVAL: Some Like it Hot (1959). 7:30 p.m. Starring Marilyn Monroe, Tony Curtis and Jack Lemmon. Running time: 120 minutes. Tickets: $5. Carolina Theatre, 310 S. Greene St. Information: (336) 333-2605 or www.carolinatheatre.com. Film
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