A few handpicked happenings that might be under your radar (until now).
Friday, March 11th
@ Milton Rhodes Center for the Arts
>> Youth Arts Opportunity Fair: Learn about the many opportunities available in our community to encourage your kids to become more engaged in the arts. The fair will include information for children of all ages and will offer both general information about year-round programming, as well as specific details about summer camps and events. Art organizations in attendance will be Old Salem Museum and Gardens, Reynolda House Museum of American Art, Twin City Stage, Sawtooth School for Visual Arts, Peppercorn Theatre, The Children’s Museum, Southeastern Center for Contemporary Art (SECCA), Korner’s Folly, UNCSA, Winston-Salem Youth Chorus, Authoring Action and many more.
(5p – 7p // FREE )
@ Elberson Fine Arts Center at Salem College
>> Salem College Pierrettes Present The Addams Family: Ever wonder what happens to the Addams Family when their children grow up? Do their family values still reflect their principles of being creepy, kooky, mysterious, spooky, and altogether ooky? Wonder no longer, for a series of dark and stormy nights this weekend as Salem College’s theatre group channels Morticia, Gomez, Wednesday, Pugsley, Lurch, Grandma, Alice, and their guests and ghoulish ancestors to sing and dance for your gruesome gazing pleasure.
(8p // Tickets sold at the door: $8 for all students, $10 for Townies)
Saturday, March 12th
@ The Chatham Building (305 West Fourth Street)
>> Cobblestone Farmers Market – Winter edition : Winston-Salem’s favorite market has headed indoors for the Winter and will be in The Chatham Building Saturdays through March 19th. Expect local produce, live plants, baked goods, cheeses, a range of happy meats plus much more. Check their Facebook page for the latest updates.
(9am – 11am)
Did you know? The Cobblestone Farmers Market is one of North Carolina’s very few completely vetted, sustainable, producer-only farmers markets offering customers the guarantee that all vendors meet the sustainable, naturally grown, and humane practices required by the market. All beef, lamb, and pork products are certified Animal Welfare Approved, which has the most rigorous standards for animal welfare in the U.S.
@ Reynolda House
>> Exhibit Opening! Ansel Adams: Eloquent Light: After a brief winter hibernation, it’s opening weekend for the latest exhibit at Reynolda House featuring perhaps the best-known photographer in American history. This breathtaking exhibition assembles nearly forty of Ansel Adam’s landmark works. These works have never been on view together and Reynolda House is the exhibition’s only venue. This world-class exhibit runs through July 17th and will include a compelling lineup of events to celebrate its run. Check their calendar of events for more
(Saturdays: 9:30a – 4:30p // find full museum hours and ticket info here)
For all you design lovers … You’re sure to notice the thoughtful branding that is carried throughout this exhibit. From merchandise to the field notebook to gallery wall graphics, the branding is rich with design moments and encourages visitors to take a hands-on approach in exploring the space around them, just like Ansel Adams. Read more about this design collaboration between Reynolda House and Device Creative Collaborative here.
@ Kleur
>> Indigo Shibori Dying Workshop: The workshop covers setting up an Indigo Vat and using various Shibori techniques to dye beautiful patterns, as well as a little bit of the Indigo Dye history. You’re welcome to bring in up to three personal items to dye including apparel or small home goods (think napkins, tee shirts, pillow cases, natural fiber fabric, scarves, tote bags). Just be sure the items are made of natural fibers like cotton, linen or silk
(3p – 5p // pre-registration required / register here)
Did you know… In addition to being a curated boutique of both handcrafted and found goods Kleur is also a collaborative hub for trades and skills of all kinds, and an ever-growing mecca of ideas and community sharing. They offer skill workshops and discussions in their shop several days throughout the month, both after or during business hours. Check their calendar for more upcoming events.
@ The Millennium Center
>> 5th Annual Habitat Gala: Join Habitat Young Professionals Forsyth and Habitat for Humanity of Forsyth County for their 5th Annual Habitat Gala. The event features live music, open liquor bar, silent auction and gift card raffle. All proceeds support Habitat’s mission of providing affordable housing our community. Must be 21+ and cocktail attire is encouraged (read: get fancy).
(8p – 12a // Purchase tickets here for $55 / $65 at the door)
Did you know…Habitat homes are built with volunteer labor and community funding, and sold to home buyers with zero-interest mortgage loans. Each home buyer participates in financial education programs and contributes 300-400 hours of “sweat equity” building on their house, on others’ houses, or volunteering in other capacities.
Sunday, March 13th
@ The Garage
>> I, Anomaly Album Release: Downtown Winston-Salem’s oldest and raddest music venue is hosting the release of I, Anomaly’s new album Lost in the Waves. The band will be joined by The Collection and Victoria Victoria. Read more about their new album over on Yes Weekly here. Congrats to Cory, Joshua, and Mark on the culmination of this huge creative endeavor!
(8p // $5 cover)
Townies 