April /May Arts Calendar 6-18. Black-tie gala includes pairings of food and wine from Guilford County’s finest restaurants. Tickets: $100 (includes valet parking). Center Pointe, 201 N. Elm St., Greensboro. Info: (336) 230-1232 or winwinresolutions.org.
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ART EXHIBIT OPENING RECEPTION. 6 – 10 p.m. April Showers Bring May Flowers. A bountiful collection of flora and fauna focusing on the influence nature has in art and design. Through May 26. The Studio & Gallery, 109 N. Cedar St. #3, Greensboro. Info: (336) 420-4810.
MIXED TAPE SERIES. 7:30 & 10 p.m. Stand By • Me (1986), starring Wil Wheaton, River Phoenix, Corey Feldman and Jerry O’Connell. Rated R. Running time: 89 minutes. Tickets: $6/adults; $4/seniors, students and military. Carolina Theatre, 310 S. Greene St., Greensboro. Info: (336) 333-2605 or carolinatheatre.com.
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GREENSBORO SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA: Masterwork Series Concert. 7:30 p.m. Program: “Arias” from Don Giovanni and Macbeth, Richard Ollarsaba; Beethoven Symphony NO. 9 “Choral”; Greensboro Choral Society. Tickets: $22-$38/adult; $5/student. War Memorial Auditorium. Tickets/Info: (336) 335-5456 x 224 or greensborosymphony.org.
May 4
FIRST FRIDAY. 6 – 9 p.m. Self-guided tour of • Downtown shops, art galleries and studios, museums and alternative art venues. Downtown Greensboro. Info: www.downtownfridays.com.
runs through June 1. Center for Visual Artists Gallery, Greensboro Cultural Center, 200 N. Davie St., Greensboro. Info: (336) 333-7485 or www.greensboroart.org.
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May 5
CELEBRATION. 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. •ANIMAL “AniMania” celebrates animals of all types and connects people with animal-based resources available in Guilford County (shelters, rescue, adoptions, care and services). Event features exotic animals, K9 dogs, rescue animals and animals up for adoption. Natural Science Center of Greensboro, 4301 Lawndale Drive, Greensboro. Info: (336) 288-3769 or www.natsci.org.
private residences and exciting model homes. Includes luxury condominiums, well appointed apartments, townhouses, a penthouse and a Bed and Breakfast. Tour goers will receive a special pass with exclusive discounts to downtown shops and restaurants. Downtown Greensboro. Tickets: $12.50/advance; $15/day of tour (limited). Info: (336) 379-0060 x 22. Tickets: Triad Stage Box Office at (336) 272-0160.
Light and Bohensteil. Center City Park, 200 N. Elm St., Greensboro. Info: www.centercitypark.org.
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Program: Bach Sonata Trio from The Musical Offering; Brahms String Sextet op. 18 in B flat major. Ticket: $30/ adult; $5/student. UNCG School of Music Recital Hall, corner of W. Market and McIver streets, Greensboro. Tickets/ Info: (336) 335-5456 x 224 or greensborosymphony.org.
DOWNTOWN HOME TOUR. 10 a.m. • – 4 p.m. A behind the scenes tour of Downtown
original and limited edition works by figurative artist, Vidan. Fine wine and heavy hors d’oeuvres. The Art Shop, 3900 W. Market St., Greensboro. RSVP: (336) 8558500. Info: www.artshopnc.com.
FRIDAY NIGHT LIVE. 7 • – 10 p.m. Live music from Lauren
ART EXHIBIT OPENING RECEPTION. 6 – 9 p.m. • Invisible Man. A solo exhibition by Maurice Moore. Exhibit
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SCHOOL OF GREENSBORO BALLET’S ANNUAL STUDENT CONCERT. 7 p.m. A showcase of classical ballet and jazz. Free and open to the public. Carolina Theatre, 310 S. Greene St., Greensboro. Info: (336) 333-7480 or greensboroballet.com.
GREENSBORO SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA: • Sitkovetsky & Friends Chamber Series Concert. 8 p.m.
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