THIS WEEK IN VISUAL ARTS!

"How Do You Paint Courage?", May 4 at 5:30pm. Exhibit in the Welborn Gallery of the Yadkin Cultural Arts Center from May 4 through July 7. Open to the public. For more info go to www.yadkinarts.org or call 679-2941

Novation: 7 Emerging Artists, May 4 from 6 – 8pm. At the Mary Holtz gallery of the Salem College Fine Arts Center. This show is an eclectic gathering of organic forms, spiritual elements, anatomical renderings, and a variety of painterly qualities. The show will run from Friday May 4 through Saturday May 19. For more info call 608- 9705 or email shannon.johnson@salem.edu

Parisian Promenade applications taken for 2-D artists. Deadline to apply is May 4, 2012 and the event is June 3, 2012 at the Bicentennial Gardens in Greensboro, NC. lynne.leonard@greensboro-nc.gov for info

Davidson County Community College Fall Art Show Artist opportunity for fall art show in Lexington, NC. Show to be held at the Mendenhall Administration Building. Seeking 8-12 artists for group show. Both 2D and 3D work shown. Artist installed. No fees, free reception. Dates: installation week: August 6th opening reception: August 21st show end: Dec. 10 Please email Barbara Cullen at barbcul@aol.com for complete call for entry.

Going with the Flow 2, April 20, 6-8pm during Earth Night Out. At Rail Walk Studios & Gallery, 409 N. Lee St. Salisbury, NC. Participants in the exhibit are current watercolor students of Marietta Foster Smith of Rail Walk Studios & Gallery. Open to the public April 19-May 19, Thursdays – Saturdays 11am – 4pm. Sponsored by Rail Walk Studios & Gallery. Call 704-431-8964 or email mariettafsmith@bellsouth.net

The 2012 Randolph Arts Guild Olympic Summer Camp offers classes including duct tape art, creative writing, action drawing, collaborative team building, and crafts from all over the world. The Randolph Arts Guild needs camp volunteers to assist with classes too. Volunteer applications are also available online at the aforementioned website. The camp registration deadline is Wednesday, May 23. Each week long classes ranges from $40 -- $65. Scholarships are available. Camps run weekly from June 18 and end on August 10 with a special end of camp celebration at the Guild. For more information contact the Randolph Arts Guild at 336-629-0399 or go to http://www.randolphartsguild.com/programs/summer-arts-camps.html

Spring for Art is May 18, 6-9pm. At Associated Artists of Winston Salem, 301 W Fourth St. Special works by Frank Rowland will be shown. For more info call 336-722-0340 or email info@associatedartists.org

Eleanor Layfield Davis Exhibition, running May 18 through June 2. The exhibit and reception are free and open to the public. The Eleanor & Egbert Davis Gallery is located in the Sawtooth School for Visual Art at 251 N. Spruce Street, Winston-Salem. Gallery hours are Monday through Friday 10-7 and Saturday 10-2. For more info visit sawtooth.org or call 336-723-7395

The Yadkin Arts Council announces A Call for Entries for the Eye of the Artist Juried Show – Town and Country. This is the second annual Juried Show for the Arts Council. All North Carolina residents may submit work in 2D and/or 3D for consideration of 1st, 2nd and 3rd place cash awards. Artists must be 18 years of age or older. All entries must be work completed in the last two years. The deadline for submissions is June 4. A selection committee of three will review all submitted works. Selected participants will be notified by June 11. The exhibit in the Yadkin Cultural Arts Center's Welborn Gallery will run from July 13 through September 17. A prospectus and entry form is downloadable from the website: www.yadkinarts.org. You may contact the Yadkin Arts Council at 336-679-2941.

Slack and Slack Art Exhibit, May 18 from 5-8pm. Circa Gallery will present work from two different artists Lenton Slack and Jared Slack. The show will be held at Circa Gallery 150 Sunset Avenue, in downtown Asheboro. The show will run from May 18, through June 12. The artist opening is free and the public is invited to attend. The artists will be on hand to discuss their works and style. For more information please call 336-736-8015 or email circagallery@gmail.com.

THIS WEEK IN THEATRE!

Foothills Theatre and the Foothills Arts Council presents "Love, Loss and What I Wore," as part of the Art in the Garden series, for two performances, May 12 and May 18 at 8pm. Bring a lawn chair, blanket and a snack and stretch out to enjoy this adult-themed comedy/drama. Local wineries will be on hand. Located at 129 Church Street, Elkin. Tickets $10. Due to the subject matter and language, this play is not for children. For more info visit www.foothillsartscouncil.org or call 835-2025

Auditions for The Music Man, Jr. will be May 21 and 22 from 7-9pm. Auditions are only open to Guilford County School students ages 5-18. Students should come prepared with a song with either sheet music or a karaoke CD. Students will learn a short dance combination so comfortable clothes and shoes are recommended. Located at CTG's Studio Theatre on the fourth floor on 200 North Davie St, Greensboro. Visit www.ctgso.org for more info.

Hatchetman¸ May 11-27 at Hanesbrands Theatre, 209 N. Spruce Street, Winston-Salem. Other special events include pre-show talks with members of the cast and artistic staff, on Sundays at 1:30pm and post-show talk-backs following the 8pm performances on Fridays and Saturdays. Tickets are $10-$37 with group rates available. Also offered is the VIP Balcony package for $50. For more information, visit www.festivalstage.org or call 747-1414.

Mulan Jr., presented by Community Theatre of Greensboro. May 11, 12, 17, 18 and 19 at 7pm and May 13 and 20 at 2pm. Travel back to the legendary, story-telling days of ancient China with this action-packed stage adaptation of Disney's Mulan. At The Broach Theatre, 520 South Elm Street, Greensboro. Tickets are $10-30. Visit www.ctgso.org for more information.

Kernersville Little Theatre is holding additional auditions for KILROY WAS HERE, April 19 at 7 pm in the auditorium of Kernersville Elementary School, 512 W. Mountain Street. Come prepared to sing a song of your choice, wear comfortable clothes as you will perform a dance step and you will also read from the script. Performance dates are June 14-16 at 8pm, June 17 at 2pm, June 21-23 at 8pm and June 24 at 2pm.

Police need Actors for PSA. In need of men and women, age 18-25. If interested please send a headshot and resume to Laria Land at lbland09@gmail.com

THIS WEEK IN MUSIC!

Celebrity Bartender night May 22, at 5:30pm. At Lumina Wine and Beer, at 152 Sunset Avenue Executive Director, Derrick Sides; Gallery and Shop Manager, Claudia Ainsworth; and Program Director, Les Caison will be behind the bar beginning at 5:30pm to lift your creative spirits. All tips to the bartenders go to support more fun, creative, and educational art opportunities at the Guild. Stop by and join us as we also share in a song or two with pianist Jack Gorham -- he uses all the keys when he plays. For more info call 336-629-0399. Remember to tip your bartender.

UpperlineUp May 17, 7:30pm. At Bin 33, in downtown Greensboro at 324 South Elm Street between Mcgee & Washington. With Roberto Orihuela on vibraphone & percussion, Bil Jenko on piano, Jeff Weichinger on bass, Jim Hoyle on drums & Nishah DiMeo on vocals, we will be performing many of the cuts featured on our album "Strike", along with both contemporary & classic jazz, latin, swing & blues. Plus, bring an instrument, & sit in with the band. For more info call 336-609-1833

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