August Arts Calendar Tams. Gates open at noon. Charity event benefiting Operation Smile. Tickets: $20/lawn; $25/reserved. White Oak Amphitheatre, 1921 W. Lee St., Greensboro. Info: www.greensborocoliseum.com.
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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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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. The Oriental Shriner’s Club, 5010 High Point Rd., Greensboro. Info: www.piedmontswingdance.org or (336) 508-9998.
August 26
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ART EXHIBIT OPENING. 3 – 5 p.m. Celebrating Creative Teaching. A broad range of expression and media on display, including works by talented artists who teach or have taught at historically black colleges. African American Atelier Inc., 200 N. Davie St., Greensboro. Info: (336) 333-6885.
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CENTRAL LIBRARY BOOK DISCUSSION. 3 – 5 p.m. Discuss Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet by Jamie Ford. A limited number of discussion books are available for check out to group members. New members welcome. Greensboro Public Library, 219 N. Church St., Greensboro. Info: Beth at (336) 373-3617.
August 29
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TUNES AT NOON. 12 – 1:30 p.m. Live music from Michael Ken. Center City Park, 200 N. Elm St., Greensboro. Info: www.centercitypark.org.
August 30
The U.S./Mexico Border along with participating artists Todd Drake and Pedro Lasch. Weatherspoon Art Museum, 500 Tate St., Greensboro. Info: (336) 3345770 or weatherspoon.uncg.edu.
Music/Concerts
78 O.Henry
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Performing arts
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ARTISTS • •ELSEWHERE 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.
WEEKLY HAPPENINGS Mondays
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FITNESS BY THE FOUNTAIN. 6 – 7 p.m. Free. Turbo Kick (8/6); Zumba (8/13); Tai Chi Ch’uan (8/20); African Dance (8/27). Center City Park, Downtown Greensboro. Info: www.centercitypark.org.
LIVE MUSIC AT LUCKY 32 SOUTHERN KITCHEN. 6:30 – 9:30 p.m. Skillet Fried Chicken & Songs From a Southern Kitchen. Featuring Cheff Jay’s skillet fried chicken, select beverage specials and live music by Laurelyn Dossett and friends. Lucky 32 Southern Kitchen, 1421 Westover Terrace. Info: (336) 370-0707.
Fridays & Saturdays
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WEEKEND WINE & MUSIC. 7 – 10 p.m. Live music at WineStyles, 3326 W. Friendly Ave., Suite 141, Greensboro. Info: 336-299-4505.
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IMPROV COMEDY. 10 p.m. (Fri. and Sat.); 8 p.m. (Sat.). Actors create scenes on-the-spot and build upon the ideas of others. Performances based on suggestions given by the audience; each show is one-of-a-kind. Saturday 8 p.m. show appropriate for the whole family. Tickets: $10/$7(students). Idiot Box, 348 S. Elm St., Greensboro. Info/RSVP: 336-274-BOXX.
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NIGHTMARES AROUND ELM STREET. 8 p.m. A 90-minute historical candlelit ghost walking tour of Downtown Greensboro. Open Year-Round. Cost: $15/adults; $13/ children 8-12. Children 7 and under are free. Group rates and online discounts available. Info: www. carolinahistoryandhaunts.com/ information.
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FITNESS BY THE FOUNTAIN. 6 – 7 p.m. Free. Belly Dancing (8/1); Yoga (8/8); SocaGroove (8/15); Jazzercise (8/22); Pilates. Center City Park, Downtown Greensboro. Info: www.centercitypark.org.
WINE & MUSIC. 7 – 10 p.m. Mussels •$15,MUSSELS, for wines from $10 to $15 a bottle, live acoustic musice
Thursdays
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WEEKLY WINE TASTING. 5 — 7 p.m. New flights featured each week. WineStyles, 3326 W. Friendly Ave., Suite 141, Greensboro. Info: 336-299-4505.
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CINEMA UNDER THE STARS. 9 p.m. The Adventures of Robin Hood (8/3); Raiders of the Lost Ark (8/10); To Kill a Mockingbird (8/17); Mr. Smith Goes to Washington (8/24); The Princess Bride (8/31). Gates open at 8 p.m. Bring a picnic. Wine and beer available for purchase. In case of rain, screening will move to the Babcock Auditorium. Admission: $5 (cash only). Reynolda House Museum of American Art, 2250 Reynolda Rd., Winston-Salem. Info: reynoldahouse.org or (336) 758-5150.
Wednesdays
by AM rodeo. Print Works Bistro, 702 Green Valley Rd., Greensboro. Info: (336) 379-0699.
TOUR. 6 – 6:30 p.m. Curator • ARTEdenEXHIBIT Xandra leads a special tour of Zone of Contention:
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FINE WINE FRIDAYS. All wines by the glass are $5. WineStyles, 3326 W. Friendly Ave., Suite 141, Greensboro. Info: 336-299-4505.
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MUSEP CONCERT. 6 p.m. Music for a Sunday Evening in the Park. Live music from Doby (Funk-Soul) and the Groovin’ Band (Beach Music). Free admission; donations welcome. Lindley Park, Starmount Drive at W. Market St. & Wendover Ave. Info: (336) 373-2489.
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Fridays
LECTURE. 7 – 8:30 p.m. Paul Cuadros discusses his book, A Home on the Field, and the impact of the burgeoning Latino community in North Carolina. Public reception follows lecture. Seating is limited. Weatherspoon Art Museum, 500 Tate St., Greensboro. Info: (336) 334-5770 or weatherspoon.uncg.edu.
Literature/Speakers
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History
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Saturdays
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CHILDREN’S STORY HOUR. 11 a.m. Dynamic leaders in our community conduct story hour. Makeand-take arts activities follow. All books are written for children, especially ages 5-12. International Civil Rights Center & Museum, 134 S. Elm St., Greensboro. Info: 336-274-9199 or www.sitinmovement.org.
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WEEKLY WINE TASTINGS. 4 – 6 p.m. New flights featured each week. WineStyles, 3326 W. Friendly Ave., Suite 141, Greensboro. Info: 336-299-4505. To add an event, e-mail us at ohcal@ohenrymag.com by September 1 for the October issue.
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