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May 2010

Can't miss events!


May, 2010

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Arts on Sundays. 1–5 p.m. The downtown Arts District comes alive every Sunday afternoon in May with an assortment of live music, local art exhibitions, food/drink, and a Kid’s Craft Corner. Hosted by the AFAS (Arts for Arts Sake) group. Free to attend. For a look at the weekly schedules, go to theafasgroup.com.

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Hope du Jour. Enjoy feel-good eating when you dine at participating Hope du Jour restaurants for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. In turn, those restaurants will donate 10 percent of their proceeds to Crisis Control Ministry. For a list of participating restaurants, go to crisiscontrol.org/hopedujour.

6-8
Shepherd’s Center Used Book Sale. Thursday and Friday, 9 a.m.–9 p.m. Saturday, 8 a.m.–1 p.m. An annual, can’t-miss event for book lovers. All proceeds go to support the Shepherd’s Center. Free to attend. 336-748-0217. Dixie Classic Fairgrounds. shepherdscenter.org.

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Dakota’s Kids Fundraiser at Splurges. Purchase anything from Splurges Boutique, and 10 percent of the sales go to Dakota’s Kids, a foundation that provides help for children with cancer. 336-310-4571. Located in the Factory Building in downtown Kernersville, 210 N. Main St., Suite 130. splurgesboutique.com.

7-9
Kernersville Spring Folly. Live music on two stages, carnival rides, children’s activities, crafts, food, and an antique car show highlight this weekend-long event—Kernersville’s biggest of the year. Free. 336-993-4521. Downtown Kernersville. For schedule info, go to kernersvillespringfolly.com.

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Tanglewood Steeplechase. 9 a.m.–6 p.m. World-class horse racing meets family fun at the rebirth of the much-heralded Steeplechase. Jack Russell terrier races, children’s activities, and a women’s hat contest will also take place. 336-712-4426. Tanglewood Park, 4601 Clemmons Rd. For ticket prices, race-day schedules, and more, go to tanglewoodcup.org.

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Celtic Festival & Highland Games. 9 a.m.–4:30 p.m. Live music, food, step dancing, border collie demonstrations, Highland athletics, and a parade highlight this annual celebration of Celtic culture. Free. 336-924-8191. Historic Bethabara Park, 2147 Bethabara Rd. bethabarapark.org.

9
Winston-Salem Youth Chorus Mother’s Day Concert. 3 p.m. The ninth annual Mother’s Day concert brings together all the ensembles from the city’s youth chorus for a memorable performance. 336-703-0001. Hanes Auditorium, Salem College. wsyouthchorus.org.

14-16, 20-23
Hank Williams: Lost Highway. A musical biography highlighting the rise and fall of legendary singer-songwriter Hank Williams. $14–$16. 336-723-7777. Theatre Alliance, 1047 W. Northwest Blvd. For ticket info, go to wstheatrealliance.org.

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Woofstock Music Festival. 1–10:30 p.m. Put on by the Forsyth Humane Society, Woofstock is the official kickoff to the Art Unleashed fundraiser. Live music, food/drink vendors, children’s activities, and pooch-related activities will highlight the day. Dogs welcome! $15; $5 children 4–12. 336-721-1303. Tanglewood Park Amphitheatre, Clemmons. forsythhumane.org.

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Salute! N.C. Wine Celebration. Noon–6 p.m. Held along Fourth Street in downtown Winston-Salem, the fifth annual Salute! Wine Celebration unites dozens of North Carolina wineries. $20 in advance; $25 day-of. 336-354-1500. salutencwine.com.

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Piedmont Opera’s Magnolia Ball. 6 p.m. Themed “A Night in Venice,” the 19th annual Magnolia Ball includes dinner, drinks, a silent auction, and an opera performance. 336-725-7101. Old Town Club, 2875 Old Town Club Rd. piedmontopera.org.

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Perfect Wedding Guide Bridal Show. 1–4 p.m. An “idea showcase” of wedding possibilities including caterers, wedding products, bridal fashions, and honeymoon destinations. $5 in advance, $7 at the door. 336-676-9631. Embassy Suites Hotel, 460 N. Cherry St. bridalshownc.com.

26-30
Winston-Salem Crafts Guild Spring Shop. Wednesday–Saturday, 10 a.m.–6 p.m. Sunday, 1–4 p.m. Handmade items from more than 30 artisans. 336-829-6991. Towers Shopping Center, 205 S. Stratford Rd. winstonsalemcraftsguild.com.

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N.C. Wine Festival at Tanglewood. 11:30 a.m.–6:30 p.m. Now in its 10th year, this annual wine festival brings more than 20,000 folks together for music, exhibitions, and some of the finest wine in the Southeast. $25 at the door; $20 in advance online or at participating Harris Teeter stores. ncwinefestival.com.


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