Week 4 June 2010

Only Skin Deep? Tattooing in World Cultures. January 5 to August 28. Museum of Anthropology, Wake Forest University. In this exhibit, student curators explore why ancient mummies, members of traditional societies, and Wake Forest students are tattooed and with what designs. The traditional implements, historic illustrations, and contemporary photographs on display will excite tattoo aficionados and those just curious about a widespread custom. Admission is free. Call 758-5282 or visit www.wfu.edu/moa for more information.

The Community Arts Cafe is now offering private instruction in piano, theory & composition, and voice & performance at the Gallery of the Arts. Two teachers are available to instruct in classical, jazz, theory and songwriting and one availble for voice & performance. Prospective students should call or drop by the gallery for more information. Teachers interested in providing instruction on any musical instrument are encouraged to contact us as we expand our program. Call 336-793-8000 or email jim@communityartscafe.com.

REAP MORE THAN YOU SOW: Community garden opportunity at the corner of Reynolda Road and Lock Drive in Winston-Salem. Come be a part. Help plant, maintain and harvest what you want. Excesses will be donated to 2nd Harvest Food Bank. Contact Alice Parrish, the Artsy Gardener, at aliceparrish@triad.rr.com for more information.

Central Library Gallery is currently exhibiting the works of Russian artist Lyudmila Skorodinskaya. Lyudmila Skorodinskaya has been compared to the epitome of a Russian Artist. Her work is described as full of passion for the subjects she paints, the process of painting and for the color she uses with her images taking on a glow from within. For her first exhibit in Winston Salem, she has chosen a collection of oils and pastels of women and botanicals. Stop by Central Library and enjoy Lyudmila's beautiful work from April 1-June 30, 2010.

THE SALEM BAND SUMMER CONCERT SERIES: At the Salem Square. June 1, 15, 29, July 13, 27, August 10 and 24, 8pm. The Salem Band continues its' 150 year tradition of presenting free concerts with an extremely wide variety of music. On Salem Square - lawn chairs, blankets and picnics are welcome. Free. Email jwhitsett@jwpepper.com or 336-744-8397.

FIVE WEEK MODERN DANCE SUMMER INTENSIVE WITH JAN VAN DYKE: Tuesdays, June 1-29, 7-8:30pm. In the Cultural Arts Center. All classes are intermediate/advanced level. Cost of the workshop is $40 for 5 classes or $10 per class drop-in. The Dance Project at City Arts is located downtown in the Cultural Arts Center, 200 N. Davie St. For information on summer classes, please visit our website at www.ncdanceproject.org.

MUSIC @ TWILIGHT: Ridge Care Music @ Twilight concert Series continues with variety group 6L6 performing in the Town Hall Courtyard, Kernersville. Other features include Classic Car Show, Kernersville Little Theatre, Kernersville Idol, Sheetz Specialty smoothies, food, and fun for the whole family. Sponsored by Kernersville Chamber of Commerce, 993-4521. Bring your lawn chairs. This is a free event. June 24, at 6:30pm134 East Mountain Street ?Kernersville

MOSOUL AT MIDNIGHT: Reasons 2 Rhyme presents MoSoul at Midnight, the second event in the MoSoul Poetry Festival lineup. From 2:30 pm till 7:00 pm on June 25, 2010.?12:00 a.m until 7:00 p.m on June 26, 2010. At the Greensboro Cultural Arts Center located at 200 N. Davie St. MoSoul at Midnight is a special blend of late night poetry with tickets ONLY $10 that can be purchased online at http://www.josephusiii.com/events.htm.

THE BIG SCREEN: DR. ZHIVAGO: Against the backdrop of the Bolshevik Revolution in Russia, poet-doctor Yuri Zhivago (Sharif) carries on an illicit love affair with his muse, Lara (Christie). Based on the Boris Pasternak's Nobel Prize-winning novel, Doctor Zhivago ushered in a new kind of historical epic, one that embraced romance more than docudrama, and the result was one of the most popular love stories ever brought to the screen. June 26 at 7pm. ACE Theater Complex
North Carolina School of the Arts, 1533 S. Main St ?Winston-Salem, NC 27101

ART WITH A HEART: A Charity Art Show to benefit the Carolina Honduras Health Foundation. Join guest artist, Wendy Bilas, as she displays and discusses her original oil paintings. June 24 3:30-7:30. June DeLugas Interiors, 2575 Old Glory Road Suite 100, Clemmons NC 27012. 336-778-1030.

AAWS PRESENTATION: MARKETING YOUR ART: Learn about the new tool, CityoftheArts.com, and how it can help you market your artwork. . $15 AAWS members, $20 non-members. June 28, from 3-5pm at Associated Artists of Winston-Salem, 301 West Fourth Street, Winston-Salem NC 27101. (336) 722-0340.

EASTERN MUSIC FESTIVAL: EMF brings together a cross-section of the world's most sought-after artists, professional musicians, and amazing young artists for more than 100 concerts and music-related events from June 26-July 31. 336.333.7450 or www.EasternMusicFestival.org. Concerts every night of the week all around the Triad.

"THE UGLY DUCKLING" PRESENTED BY BRIGHT STAR TOURING THEATRE: Get ready for a hilarious, heartfelt show based on Hans Christian Andersen's classic tale. Good judgment, friendship, kindness & acceptance are just a handful of the character traits that come to life in this endearing story of the ugliest duckling in the nest. June 28, 7-8pm at Reynolda Manor Library 2839 Fairlawn Dr, Winston-Salem NC 27106. 336-703-2960.

42ND ANNUAL HAMPTON JAZZ FESTIVAL 2010: The Elite Social Club, Inc is sponsoring a trip to the Hampton jazz Festival. June 25-27, 2010. 7PM-11:30PM. 336-287-3247.

SURRY WINERIES WEEKEND EVENT: 1pm - 3pm, Stony Knoll - Ron Marsh (potter), Kevin Hager (fiber) 1pm - 4pm, Carolina Heritage - Elkin Creek Boys/Greg Mathis (clay sculptor) 2pm - 4pm, Brushy Mountain - Fiddle de de Players/Llewellyn Churchill (watercolors) 2pm - 5pm, Elkin Creek - Dennis Tolbert (music)/Norman Eller (hand made chairs) 2pm - 5pm, Grassy Creek - Keary Reid (keyboard)/Judy Hancock (potter). Surry County Vineyards. 336-401-8390.

ARTS SPLASH CONCERT: Group: Wally West Little Big Band (Swing/Big Band) FREE. Concert-goers are encouraged to bring lawn chairs, blankets, and picnic dinners. No alcoholic beverages are permitted at any of the concert locations. If there is a threat of rain, call 336.889.ARTS after 4pm Sunday to get the latest update on the event. Sunday June 27, 6:30-7:30. Oak Hollow Festival Park 1841 Eastchester Drive, High Point NC.

OPEN MIKE: The UpperlineUp will be hosting our free weekly "open mike" Thursday June 24, 8pm at Churchill's on Elm (336-275-6367) in downtown Greensboro at 213 South Elm Street between Market & Washington.

TEEN SONGWRITING WORKSHOP: Join Chuck and Steve from Big Bang Boom and learn to improve your songwriting. For teens ages 12-18. Thursday June 24 from 3pm-4pm at Reynolda Manor Library 2839 Fairlawn Dr, Winston-Salem NC 27106. 336-703-2960.

THE SWORD OF PEACE OUTDOOR DRAMA: A dramatic portrayal of the American Revolution. It enlightens the audience about the struggles the peaceful Quakers must face in a time of war. An exciting action-packed dramatic tribute to the Quakers. June 24-26 from 8pm-10pm at Snow Camp Outdoor Theatre, 301 Drama Road, Snow Camp NC 27379. 800-726-5115.

HOT COUTURE BEACH PARTY: Please join us for an evening of fun, food, drinks and as much "sun" as we can conjure up inside the store! This month, we give you "Hot Couture" in honor of Summer. Come see the amazing Summer fashions that we have in the store for both women AND men. June 24 from 5:30-8:30pm at Level 23 Fashions, 500 W. 4th Street, Winston Salem NC 27101. 336-602-2225.

COMPANY SHOPS CONCERT BAND SUMMERTIME OUTDOOR CONCERT: Company Shops Concert Band, Alamance County's community band, will perform in the Grove at the Bethany Presbyterian Church's Recreation Center. June 27 from 6:30-7:30 at Bethany Prebyterian Church's Recreation Center Grove - across the road from the Church 1500 South Main Street, Graham NC. 336-260-6064.