Art Smarties With school out, kids have time on their hands and parents have kids underfoot. Occupy them during Young Artists at the Roost, a week of artistic immersion at the Rooster’s Wife, Poplar Knight Spot in Historic Aberdeen. Art teachers Susan Baer and Beth Garrison will instruct outdoor workshops in landscape painting and other art forms for children in grades 2-12 June 2125. Registration until May 21. Tuition: $125-$150 includes all materials. Information and registration: (910) 295-1435 or bgarrison2@nc.rr.com
Porch Party
Splatters Matters Dr. Molly Gwinn will speak on “Artist as Force of Nature: Jackson Pollock,” at 10 a.m. on May 13 at Weymouth Center, part of the Fine Arts Lecture Series sponsored by the Arts Council of Moore County. The series continues at 10 a.m. on May 21 when Denise Drum Baker delves into “Environmental Earthworks: Robert Smithson, Christo and Andy Goldsworthy.” Reservations: (910) 692-2787.
The Rooster’s Wife Summer on the Porch series moves outdoors to the Postmaster’s House in Aberdeen at 6 p.m. on May 9 with DALA and Walter Strauss, followed by Eden Brent on May 16, Holy Ghost Tent Revival on May 23 and Bruce Molsky with Ale Moller and Jubal’s Kin on May 31. Rain location: 114 Knight St. Picnics encouraged. Bring blankets and chairs. Admission: $8 for adults, children under 12 free. Information: www.theroosterswife.org
Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner? A murderer! Also glorious food from Elliott’s on Linden, open beer and wine bar and all the suspense you can stomach when “Murder at Covington House!” a mystery dinner party comes to Covington House in Southern Pines at 6 p.m. on May 14 to benefit the Moore County Literacy Council. Dress in ’60s duds to find out whodunit. Tickets: $50 per person. Information and reservations: (910) 692-9643. ...................................................................................
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