August Arts Calendar August 7
SUMMER FILM FESTIVAL. 7:30 p.m. All About Eve • (1950). Running time: 138 min. Tickets: $6; $4/student, senior
and military. Carolina Theatre, 310 S. Greene St., Greensboro. Info: (336) 333-2605 or www.carolinatheatre.com.
August 8
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CAROLINA KIDS’ CLUB FILM. 9:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. Puss in Boots. Rated PG. Specialty-priced kids’ snack packs available for purchase. Pre-show starts at 9:30 a.m. Tickets: $5; $20 for a 5-pack. Carolina Theatre, 310 S. Greene St., Greensboro. Info: (336) 3332605 or www.carolinatheatre.com.
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TUNES AT NOON. 12 – 1:30 p.m. Live music from Lyn Koonce & Friends. Center City Park, 200 N. Elm St., Greensboro. Info: www.centercitypark.org.
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SUMMER FILM FESTIVAL. 7:30 p.m. The Quiet Man (1952). Running time: 129 min. Tickets: $6; $4/student, senior and military. Carolina Theatre, 310 S. Greene St., Greensboro. Info: (336) 333-2605 or www.carolinatheatre.com.
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The Art & Soul of Greensboro
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SUMMER FILM FESTIVAL & MIXED TAPE SERIES. 7:30 p.m. Talladega Nights. Running time: 108 min. Tickets: $6; $4/student, senior and military. Carolina Theatre, 310 S. Greene St., Greensboro. Info: (336) 333-2605 or www.carolinatheatre.com.
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ELSEWHERE ARTISTS TALK. 8 – 9 p.m. New visiting artists in residence, staff and special guest artists share concepts, culture and art through this salon style presentation and discussion. Elsewhere Collaborative, 606 S. Elm St., Greensboro. Info: www.goelsewhere.org.
August 10
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STAND-UP COMEDY. 8 – 10 p.m. “No Nonsense Comedy” is a stand-up comedy show featuring the best comedians in North Carolina. Held on the first, second and fourth Friday of every month. Tickets: $7. Idiot Box, 348 S. Elm St., Greensboro. Info: (336) 274-2699.
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BARN DINNER THEATRE SHOW. 6 p.m. Elvis Tribute Artist Stephen Freeman & The Echoes of a Legend Show Band. Tickets vary. 120 Stage Coach Trail, Greensboro.
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August 9
PETER FRAMPTON IN CONCERT. 8 p.m. “Grin and Bear It Tour.” Tickets: $25, $45 & $75. Greensboro Coliseum Complex, 1921 W. Lee St. Info: www.greensborocoliseum.com; www.frampton.com.
August 8 & 9
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Info: (336) 292-2211 or barndinner.com.
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August 11
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GROOVE JAM AT DOODAD FARM. 3 p.m. Fundraiser and food drive for Greensboro
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Urban Ministry featuring bands like The Groove, Swamp Nots, The Fairlanes, Sinai Mountain Ramblers, and The Swell. Doodad Farm, Greensboro. Info: (336) 260-7999 or www.facebook.com/doodadfarm.
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ELSEWHERE TOUR. 4 – 4:30 p.m. Join Elsewherians on a tour through the living museum. Open to everyone. Cost: $5. Elsewhere Collaborative, 606 S. Elm St., Greensboro. Info: www.goelsewhere.org.
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MEN CAN COOK. 6 – 9 p.m. Annual fundraiser to benefit the Women’s Resource Center. Features 50 community men serving up samples of their signature dishes, “Battle of the Bakers” decorated cake competition, silent auction, and an honoring of Shirley Spears, the first Women’s Legacy Honoree sponsored by Lorillard. Greensboro Coliseum’s Special Events Center. Tickets: $45/adults; $10/children under 10. Tickets/ Info: www.mencancook.org; www.womenscentergso.org or (336) 275-6090.
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SWING DANCE. 7:30 – 11:30 p.m. Introductory jitterbug lesson starts at 7:30 p.m., followed by live swing music. No partner necessary. Tickets available at door. Members: $8; Non-members: $10. Vintage Theatre, 7 Vintage Avenue, Winston-Salem. Info: www. piedmontswingdance.org or (336) 508-9998.
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Sports
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