Salisbury Singing Seniors

Salisbury Singing Seniors Rehearsals resume Monday, February 6 at 3:00pm. Under the direction of Daisy Bost, the group will meet weekly in preparation for their spring concert. New members are welcome. For more information, contact the Front Desk at 704-216- 7714.

Rufty-Holmes Senior Center
1120 S. Martin Luther King, Jr. Avenue
Salisbury, North Carolina 28144-5658
You can call us at:
704-216-7714
You can fax us at:
704-633-8517

Rhythm Nights’ at RPL

6:30-8 p.m., Tuesday, Feb. 7, South Rowan Regional Library in China Grove, featuring Obakunle Akinlana with storytelling and drums, Robert Howle playing classical guitar, followed by open mic readings from the community.

Rhythm Nights

2/7/2012 - South Branch, Rowan County Public Library,
920 Kimball Road,
China Grove, NC

February 7th, 2012 Obakunle Akinlana presents a program of African American dance and storytelling followed by Robert Howle, classical guitar. Program starts at 6:30 pm and is FREE to the public. Everyone is invited.

Rhythm Nights is an evening of rhythmic music, dance, ...storytelling, and poetry. Programs will include African American and Native American dance as well as stories from many cultures. In addition local poetry clubs and groups are invited to attend and present their work during the open mic time.

Rhythm Nights will occur on one Tuesday night in the months of January, February and March 2012 from 6:30 pm until 8:00 pm at a Rowan County Public Library location. There will be storytelling and music followed by some time for an open mic segment to allow the audience to perform. The event is free to the public and material will be appropriate for all ages.

Refreshments will be served.

These events are sponsored by the Rowan Arts Council, Rowan Public Library, Salisbury-Rowan Visitor Center, and the NC Grassroots Grant program.
Phone: 704-638-3029

Winter Exhibition Period: "Art of Faiths"

11/26/2011 - 2/11/2012 Waterworks Visual Arts Center, 123 E. Liberty Street, Salisbury Details: "Art of Faiths" is the first of a multi-year series celebrating the diversity of present day faith, including Christianity, Judaism, Islan, and Buddhism. Featured artists are Robert Doares' (posthumously) series of paintings of the lift of Christ titled "Immanuel, God With Us: The Life of Christ in Art," on loan from LightShine Ministries; Asheville, NC clay artist Ed Byers presents his sculptures inspired from folk art, American-Southern, African, and spiritual beings set in a place of joy, peace, and hope. American Book award-winning artist Michele Wood (Atlanta, GA) shares her personal journey through faith and devotion through her artwork. 9th Annual Artist Invitational Exhibition features eleven of the region's finest emerging and established artists exhibiting mixed media work.

Email: marketing@waterworks.org
Phone: 704-636-1882

Celebrate the Single Life
(Valentine's Party)!

Sunday, Feb 12 6:00pm at Godair House, Salisbury, NC
Single’s 18yrs. & up Sunday, Feb. 12th * 6-8p.m. at Pastor Godair’s House (refreshments, games and more)

Solitare Valentine's Social

Tuesday, February 14 at 3:30pm. Our annual Valentine's gathering for local older ladies who are widowed or otherwise single on Valentine's Day. There will be refreshments, entertainment and gifts. Free and open to interested older ladies who pre- register by calling the Center by February 10. Space is limited.
Rufty-Holmes Senior Center
1120 S. Martin Luther King, Jr. Avenue
Salisbury, North Carolina 28144-5658
You can call us at:
704-216-7714
You can fax us at:
704-633-8517

Rowan County Animé Group at Diversity Day

Tuesday, Feb. 14: Event at Rowan Cabarrus Community College, RCAG represents the nation of Japan.

Cyrano de Bergerac

2/9/2012 - 2/12/2012 - Meroney Theatre, S Main St.,
Salisbury
The legendary romance about a quick-witted swashbuckler whose nose is as big as his heart.

Set during the reign of Louis XIII, Cyrano de Bergerac is a play about one of the most legendary characters in literature. Cyrano de Bergerac, a cadet (nobleman serving as a soldier) in the French Army, is a brash, strong-willed man of many talents. In addition to being a remarkable duelist, he is a gifted, joyful poet and is also shown to be a musician. However, he has an extremely large nose, which is the reason for his own self- doubt. Desperately in love with the beautiful Roxane, but convinced she will never look past his titanic proboscis, Cyrano helps the tongue-tied Christian pen exquisite verse with which to woo her. This comic adventure continues to be popular for its dramatic power and, above all, its magnetic hero.

Times:

February 9 at 7:30pm
February 10 at 7:30pm
February 11 at 7:30pm
February 12 at 2:30pm
February 15 at 7:30pm
February 16 at 7:30pm
February 17 at 7:30pm
February 18 at 7:30pm

Mardi Gras (Fat Tuesday)Pastry Breakfast

Tuesday, February 21 at 8:30am. Come out and splurge one last time before Lent begins with coffee and assorted pastries as we celebrate the season. Donations accepted.
Rufty-Holmes Senior Center
1120 S. Martin Luther King, Jr. Avenue
Salisbury, North Carolina 28144-5658
You can call us at:
704-216-7714
You can fax us at:
704-633-8517

Movie of the Month

Wednesday, February 22 at 2:00pm. Sponsored by Mary Moose, Registered Financial Consultant & Planner, for interested older adults. Come out and enjoy "The Next Three Days" with Russell Crowe & Elizabeth Banks, rated PG-13, on our big screen, complete with popcorn and drinks. Free. (Motion picture license # 12137390).

Rufty- Holmes Senior Center
1120 S. Martin Luther King, Jr. Avenue
Salisbury, North Carolina 28144-5658
You can call us at:
704-216-7714
You can fax us at:
704-633-8517

Honk! Jr

2/17/2012 - 2/18/2012
The Norvell Theatre,
135 E Fisher St.,
Salisbuy

Honk! Jr

Book and Lyrics by Anthony Drewe
Music by George Stiles
"Honk! Jr" is the musical story of Ugly, whose odd, gawky looks instantly incite prejudice from his family and neighbors. Separated from the farm and pursued by a hungry Cat, Ugly must find his way home. Along his rollicking and harrowing journey he not only discovers his true beauty and glorious destiny, but also finds love and acceptance in all its forms.

Performance Dates:
February 17 at 7:30pm
February 18 at 2:30 & 7:30pm
February 24 at 7:30pm
February 25 at 2:30 & 7:30pm

New Classes Starting This Month

Bridge

Every Friday at 10:00am. Class intended for contract bridge players who want to modernize their game and learn more about basic and commonly used bridge conventions. Both social and advancing beginner duplicate bridge players are encouraged to participate. There will be an emphasis on bidding, play and defense. Cost is $6 per session. Instructors will be Harold & Carol Winecoff. For more information, and to register, contact the Front Desk or call the Winecoffs at 704-857-2770. Handmade Cards

Wednesday, February 1 at 1:00pm. Complete six handmade cards in one two-hour workshop session. All supplies will be provided. Cost is $12 per person payable upon arrival. Instructor is Daphne Houghton. Advance registration is required by calling the Center at 704-216- 7714. Line Dancing

Beginners/Intermediate- Taught by Cheryl Kluttz. Thursdays at 5:00pm beginning February 9. $9 for month or $5 per class. Pre-register by calling the Center at 704-216- 7714.

Mind Aerobics Art Class

An introduction to mass drawing, pastels and sculpture is explained and demonstrated by professional artist Robert Toth. Explore the novelty that keeps the brain alive through the inspiration that art can give you. Choice of Monday or Friday afternoons from 2-4pm. $10 per session payable to the instructor.

Watercolor Workshops

Monday evenings at 7:00pm with Frank Saunders. Receive individual guidance and benefit from group instruction as you work on your own watercolor projects. $12 fee per session payable to the instructor. Pre- registration is not required.

Rufty-Holmes Senior Center
1120 S. Martin Luther King, Jr. Avenue
Salisbury, North Carolina 28144-5658
You can call us at:
704-216-7714
You can fax us at:
704-633-8517

"This Has Been My Life All My Life"

1/18/2012 - 3/17/2012 - Waterworks Visual Art Center,
123 East Liberty St.
Salisbury, NC 28144

"This Has Been My Life All My Life"
Portrails of Residents, Luthern Home-Winston Salem, NC

A series of paired photographs and poems from photographer Sean Meyers and poet Janice Moore Fuller
January 18 - March 17, 2012
Opening Reception & Poetry Reading
January 26, 2012
6pm-8pm
Light hors d'oeuvres
Beer and Wine
Email: marketing@waterworks.org
Phone: 704-636-1882

Lee Street Theatre 10 Minute Play Festival - Call for Scripts

Saturday, Mar 31 7:00pm at Lee Street Theatre At Looking Glass, Salisbury, NC
Price: Free
Theme- Six Feet Under.Call for scripts from NC and SC.Deadline March 31, 2012.Must be a comedy and incorporate theme “Six Feet Under”.No more than 3 characters.Two stapled copies of script, must arrive before deadline to LST, Attn: Bill Greene, 201 Coventry Ln, Salisbury, NC 28147.No more than 3 scripts. No previous staging.Cover sheet with contact information and the title(s)of the script.Name must not appear anywhere on the script.Winners notified on April 20.Performed June 6- 9, 2012.

The Metropolitan Opera: Manon - Live

Saturday, Apr 7 12:00pm at Tinseltown, Salisbury, NC
Manon and Des Grieux fall in love at first sight but her need for wealth leads to tragedy.

E.H. Montgomery General Store

— 6-8 p.m. Fridays: bluegrass jams. Historic Village of Gold Hill. www.HistoricGoldHill.com. 704-279-5674, 704-267-9439.

Book Bites Book Club

2/28/2012 South Rowan Library, China Grove
Is it your New Year's Resolution to read a new book or meet new people? You can do both at the Book Bites Book Club at South Rowan Regional Library in China Grove. The club meets the last Tuesday of each month at 6:30 pm.

Members choose all the books, and a new title is read and discussed each month. And if you like food, this is the book club for you! Members take turns bringing light refreshments that are tied in with the book¡¯s theme. For example when reading Mountains Between Us, a story of a plane wreck and survival in the mountains, the group snacked on trail mix and beef jerky just like the characters in the book.

Join us beginning Tuesday, January 24 when we discuss Spell of the Highlander by Karen Marie Moning. New members are always welcome. Upcoming book selections include:

February 28: Memory Keeper's Daughter by Kim Edwards

March 27: Moon Women by Pamela Duncan

April 29: Fried Green Tomatoes at the Whistle Stop Caf¨¦ by Fannie Flagg

May 29: Garden Spells by Sarah Addison Allen

June 26: Life of Pi by Yan Martel

July 3: Ender's Game by Orson Scott Card

Phone: 704-216-8229

Historic Gold Hill,NC/Gold Hill Mines Historic Park

19th Century Living History Interpretations and educational tours weekends April-October and weekdays by appointment. Interpretative displays reflect life in the 1800's gold mining boom town. Villagemerchants and interpretors dressed in period costume weekends. Free admission. www.HistoricGoldHill.com. 704-279-5674, 704-267-9439.