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Saturday April 12, 2008
Heritage Festival weekend
(all day)
Start: 04/11/2008 - 13:35
End: 04/13/2008 - 13:35
Celebrate Greensboro’s 200th birthday with Dance through the Decades at the Greensboro Coliseum, Friday at 8pm. Come dressed in costume from your favorite decade of the last 200 years. Tickets: $25/advance, $30/door. The festivities continue with a weekend street fair including food and entertainment. greensboro200.com
Weatherspoon family day
Start: 1:00 pm
End: 4:00 pm
Weatherspoon Art Museum’s annual family day asks the question, “What is memory?” Test your own and learn ways to improve it at this event that also includes art activities, music and refreshments. Kids 3+ are sure to enjoy it. 1-4pm, 336.334.5770.
Sunday April 13, 2008
Heritage Festival weekend
End: 1:35 pm
Start: 04/11/2008 - 13:35
End: 04/13/2008 - 13:35
Celebrate Greensboro’s 200th birthday with Dance through the Decades at the Greensboro Coliseum, Friday at 8pm. Come dressed in costume from your favorite decade of the last 200 years. Tickets: $25/advance, $30/door. The festivities continue with a weekend street fair including food and entertainment. greensboro200.com
Saturday April 19, 2008
Bel Canto concert
Start: 7:30 pm
End: 11:59 pm
Bel Canto Company will present “Coming Home,” featuring the world premiere of “Appalachian Echoes: Variants on Traditional Songs,” at 7:30pm at Christ United Methodist Church. Adult tickets are $18. belcantocompany.com or 336.333.2220
Dessert auction
Start: 10:00 pm
Sweets for the sweet -- help fight breast cancer and indulge in some delicious goodies. Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center and Allegacy Federal Credit Union will host a dessert auction at Belk Court in Hanes Mall starting at 10am. Proceeds go to support Komen NC Triad and the 2008 Race for the Cure.
Monday April 21, 2008
Bel Canto concert
Start: 7:30 pm
End: 11:59 pm
Bel Canto Company will present “Coming Home,” featuring the world premiere of “Appalachian Echoes: Variants on Traditional Songs,” at 7:30pm at Christ United Methodist Church. Adult tickets are $18. belcantocompany.com or 336.333.2220
National TV Turn Off Week
Start: 8:00 pm
Start: 04/21/2008 - 20:00
End: 04/27/2008 - 20:59
Say no to the telly during National TV Turn Off Week. Start a craft project, finally get around to organizing your closet, or crack open that memoir you’ve been meaning to read.
Tuesday April 22, 2008
National TV Turn Off Week
(all day)
Start: 04/21/2008 - 20:00
End: 04/27/2008 - 20:59
Say no to the telly during National TV Turn Off Week. Start a craft project, finally get around to organizing your closet, or crack open that memoir you’ve been meaning to read.
Wednesday April 23, 2008
National TV Turn Off Week
(all day)
Start: 04/21/2008 - 20:00
End: 04/27/2008 - 20:59
Say no to the telly during National TV Turn Off Week. Start a craft project, finally get around to organizing your closet, or crack open that memoir you’ve been meaning to read.
River Run Film Festival
Start: 1:51 pm
Start: 04/23/2008 - 13:51
End: 04/28/2008 - 13:51
The River Run Film Festival brings a touch of Hollywood glamour to Winston-Salem. The festival, now in its 10th year, showcases the works of student, international and independent filmmakers as well as celebrated films from Sundance, Toronto and Cannes. Tickets can be purchased at riverrunfilm.com or by calling 336.721.1945.
Thursday April 24, 2008
National TV Turn Off Week
(all day)
Start: 04/21/2008 - 20:00
End: 04/27/2008 - 20:59
Say no to the telly during National TV Turn Off Week. Start a craft project, finally get around to organizing your closet, or crack open that memoir you’ve been meaning to read.
River Run Film Festival
(all day)
Start: 04/23/2008 - 13:51
End: 04/28/2008 - 13:51
The River Run Film Festival brings a touch of Hollywood glamour to Winston-Salem. The festival, now in its 10th year, showcases the works of student, international and independent filmmakers as well as celebrated films from Sundance, Toronto and Cannes. Tickets can be purchased at riverrunfilm.com or by calling 336.721.1945.
Friday April 25, 2008
National TV Turn Off Week
(all day)
Start: 04/21/2008 - 20:00
End: 04/27/2008 - 20:59
Say no to the telly during National TV Turn Off Week. Start a craft project, finally get around to organizing your closet, or crack open that memoir you’ve been meaning to read.
River Run Film Festival
(all day)
Start: 04/23/2008 - 13:51
End: 04/28/2008 - 13:51
The River Run Film Festival brings a touch of Hollywood glamour to Winston-Salem. The festival, now in its 10th year, showcases the works of student, international and independent filmmakers as well as celebrated films from Sundance, Toronto and Cannes. Tickets can be purchased at riverrunfilm.com or by calling 336.721.1945.
Greensboro Style
Start: 6:00 pm
End: 8:30 pm
Enjoy an evening of fashion and style at Indigo, the Salon, starting at 6pm. Benefitting Healthy Start and Family Service of the Piedmont, this event will feature a fashion show, refreshments and fabulous door prizes. Rosemary Plybon from WFMY News 2 will serve as master of ceremonies. Tickets are $25 or a baby gift of equal value.
Girls' Night Out
Start: 7:00 pm
End: 10:00 pm
Join skirt! for an evening of fun, food, art and champagne at Girls’ Night Out, hosted by Marshall Art Gallery. The first 100 ladies receive a free feather boa, and all will be eligible for fabulous door prizes and raffles from area merchants including Buff natural nail bar, Dolce Dimora, Adorned by Lonnie, The Contemporary Lady, Fitness Together, Wine Warehouse and Ganache. 7-10pm, April 25 at Marshall Art Gallery, 301-H Pisgah Church Road in The Village at North Elm shopping center. Sorry, guys, no men allowed!
Day of Silence
Start: 8:00 pm
End: 8:59 pm
Today is the Day of Silence, when Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Questioning students and their straight allies take a vow of silence for a whole day. Speak up without saying a word.
Saturday April 26, 2008
National TV Turn Off Week
(all day)
Start: 04/21/2008 - 20:00
End: 04/27/2008 - 20:59
Say no to the telly during National TV Turn Off Week. Start a craft project, finally get around to organizing your closet, or crack open that memoir you’ve been meaning to read.
River Run Film Festival
(all day)
Start: 04/23/2008 - 13:51
End: 04/28/2008 - 13:51
The River Run Film Festival brings a touch of Hollywood glamour to Winston-Salem. The festival, now in its 10th year, showcases the works of student, international and independent filmmakers as well as celebrated films from Sundance, Toronto and Cannes. Tickets can be purchased at riverrunfilm.com or by calling 336.721.1945.
Taste Carolina Wine Festival
Start: 11:00 am
End: 6:00 pm
Sample the best of the Piedmont’s plentiful wineries at the Taste Carolina Wine Festival, 11am-6pm at the Piedmont Triad Farmer’s Market, Colfax. Live music will accompany the selections from 20 local vintners. Tickets: advance/$16 or $20/door. To purchase go to tastecarolina.com. 
Living the Dream expo
Start: 1:54 pm
If you own your own business or just dream about it, check out the Living the Dream expo at Kress Terrace. Six workshops are divided into two tracks, depending on whether you want to start or grow your business. $25 for each track or $40 for both. 336.616.8159 or livingthedreamexpo.com.
Sister Haven Festival
Start: 1:58 pm
Start: 04/26/2008 - 13:58
End: 04/27/2008 - 13:58
Celebrate sisterhood at the Sister Haven Festival at Cedar Haven in Danville, VA. Headliner Rodie Ray has performed with Sarah McLachlan, Bonnie Raitt and others. Camp overnight at Cedar Haven, a 53-acre woodland along the Dan River. Men and kids are also welcome at the event, which includes crafts, food and more. Tickets are $5 for both days or $3 on Sunday. cedarhaven.us
Parade of Homes
Start: 2:00 pm
Start: 04/26/2008 - 14:00
End: 04/27/2008 - 14:00
Ever wanted to sneak into a new, unoccupied home just to have a look around? Now you can do it without fear (or cost) at the Greensboro Builders Association’s Parade of Homes, starting this weekend and continuing May 3-4. More than 100 homes in every price range will be on display. greensborobuilders.org
La Mode au Printemps
Start: 6:30 pm
End: 8:30 pm
Celebrate spring with a fashion show sponsored by the YCB Agency starting at 6:30 in the Center for Visual Artists, inside the Cultural Arts Center. Area boutiques such as The Destination and Little Black Dress will showcase their spring collections at the event, which will be followed by a private reception at The Blue Diamond Gallery in downtown Greensboro. A portion of the proceeds will benefit the Center for Visual Artists. Tickets can be purchased at theycbagency.com.
Sunday April 27, 2008
National TV Turn Off Week
End: 8:59 pm
Start: 04/21/2008 - 20:00
End: 04/27/2008 - 20:59
Say no to the telly during National TV Turn Off Week. Start a craft project, finally get around to organizing your closet, or crack open that memoir you’ve been meaning to read.
River Run Film Festival
(all day)
Start: 04/23/2008 - 13:51
End: 04/28/2008 - 13:51
The River Run Film Festival brings a touch of Hollywood glamour to Winston-Salem. The festival, now in its 10th year, showcases the works of student, international and independent filmmakers as well as celebrated films from Sundance, Toronto and Cannes. Tickets can be purchased at riverrunfilm.com or by calling 336.721.1945.
Sister Haven Festival
End: 1:58 pm
Start: 04/26/2008 - 13:58
End: 04/27/2008 - 13:58
Celebrate sisterhood at the Sister Haven Festival at Cedar Haven in Danville, VA. Headliner Rodie Ray has performed with Sarah McLachlan, Bonnie Raitt and others. Camp overnight at Cedar Haven, a 53-acre woodland along the Dan River. Men and kids are also welcome at the event, which includes crafts, food and more. Tickets are $5 for both days or $3 on Sunday. cedarhaven.us
Parade of Homes
End: 2:00 pm
Start: 04/26/2008 - 14:00
End: 04/27/2008 - 14:00
Ever wanted to sneak into a new, unoccupied home just to have a look around? Now you can do it without fear (or cost) at the Greensboro Builders Association’s Parade of Homes, starting this weekend and continuing May 3-4. More than 100 homes in every price range will be on display. greensborobuilders.org
ArtBeat
Start: 2:00 pm
Start: 04/27/2008 - 14:00
End: 05/04/2008 - 14:00

Eastern Music Festival, Triad Stage and Greensboro Symphony have joined forces to create Artbeat Greensboro, a weeklong celebration of art, music, theatre, dance, film and more. The inaugural event kicks off at 2pm at Center City Park. artbeatgreensboro.org

Monday April 28, 2008
River Run Film Festival
End: 1:51 pm
Start: 04/23/2008 - 13:51
End: 04/28/2008 - 13:51
The River Run Film Festival brings a touch of Hollywood glamour to Winston-Salem. The festival, now in its 10th year, showcases the works of student, international and independent filmmakers as well as celebrated films from Sundance, Toronto and Cannes. Tickets can be purchased at riverrunfilm.com or by calling 336.721.1945.
ArtBeat
(all day)
Start: 04/27/2008 - 14:00
End: 05/04/2008 - 14:00

Eastern Music Festival, Triad Stage and Greensboro Symphony have joined forces to create Artbeat Greensboro, a weeklong celebration of art, music, theatre, dance, film and more. The inaugural event kicks off at 2pm at Center City Park. artbeatgreensboro.org

Tuesday April 29, 2008
ArtBeat
(all day)
Start: 04/27/2008 - 14:00
End: 05/04/2008 - 14:00

Eastern Music Festival, Triad Stage and Greensboro Symphony have joined forces to create Artbeat Greensboro, a weeklong celebration of art, music, theatre, dance, film and more. The inaugural event kicks off at 2pm at Center City Park. artbeatgreensboro.org

Wednesday April 30, 2008
ArtBeat
(all day)
Start: 04/27/2008 - 14:00
End: 05/04/2008 - 14:00

Eastern Music Festival, Triad Stage and Greensboro Symphony have joined forces to create Artbeat Greensboro, a weeklong celebration of art, music, theatre, dance, film and more. The inaugural event kicks off at 2pm at Center City Park. artbeatgreensboro.org

Dixie Swim Club
Start: 9:00 am
Start: 04/30/2008 - 09:00
End: 05/10/2008 - 09:00
Take your mom to see The Dixie Swim Club, a new comedy at the Broach Theatre, downtown Greensboro. Member of a girls swim team reunite each year at the beach to laugh, drink and reminisce. broachtheatre.org or 336.378.9300.
Thursday May 1, 2008
ArtBeat
(all day)
Start: 04/27/2008 - 14:00
End: 05/04/2008 - 14:00

Eastern Music Festival, Triad Stage and Greensboro Symphony have joined forces to create Artbeat Greensboro, a weeklong celebration of art, music, theatre, dance, film and more. The inaugural event kicks off at 2pm at Center City Park. artbeatgreensboro.org

Dixie Swim Club
(all day)
Start: 04/30/2008 - 09:00
End: 05/10/2008 - 09:00
Take your mom to see The Dixie Swim Club, a new comedy at the Broach Theatre, downtown Greensboro. Member of a girls swim team reunite each year at the beach to laugh, drink and reminisce. broachtheatre.org or 336.378.9300.
Friday May 2, 2008
ArtBeat
(all day)
Start: 04/27/2008 - 14:00
End: 05/04/2008 - 14:00

Eastern Music Festival, Triad Stage and Greensboro Symphony have joined forces to create Artbeat Greensboro, a weeklong celebration of art, music, theatre, dance, film and more. The inaugural event kicks off at 2pm at Center City Park. artbeatgreensboro.org

Dixie Swim Club
(all day)
Start: 04/30/2008 - 09:00
End: 05/10/2008 - 09:00
Take your mom to see The Dixie Swim Club, a new comedy at the Broach Theatre, downtown Greensboro. Member of a girls swim team reunite each year at the beach to laugh, drink and reminisce. broachtheatre.org or 336.378.9300.
Saturday May 3, 2008
ArtBeat
(all day)
Start: 04/27/2008 - 14:00
End: 05/04/2008 - 14:00

Eastern Music Festival, Triad Stage and Greensboro Symphony have joined forces to create Artbeat Greensboro, a weeklong celebration of art, music, theatre, dance, film and more. The inaugural event kicks off at 2pm at Center City Park. artbeatgreensboro.org

Dixie Swim Club
(all day)
Start: 04/30/2008 - 09:00
End: 05/10/2008 - 09:00
Take your mom to see The Dixie Swim Club, a new comedy at the Broach Theatre, downtown Greensboro. Member of a girls swim team reunite each year at the beach to laugh, drink and reminisce. broachtheatre.org or 336.378.9300.
Piedmont Blues Festival
Start: 2:00 am
End: 9:12 am
The 22nd annual Carolina Blues Festival, presented by the Piedmont Blues Preservation Society, will take the stage beginning at 2pm at Festival Park in downtown Greensboro. Tickets are available through Carolina Theatre, carolinatheatre.com, or go to piedmontblues.org.
Race for the Cure
Start: 8:30 am
End: 10:00 am

Join thousands of Triad women at the 9th annual Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure, Saturday, May 3, at Salem College. Not into racing? Register for Sleep in for the Cure. A $30 fee gets you a T-shirt, bib number and a small gift, and you can always change your mind and participate. Kids are eligible too; go to komennctriad.org for more details.

Art on the Haw River Wine Trail
Start: 9:15 am
Start: 05/03/2008 - 09:15
End: 05/04/2008 - 09:15
Fine wine and fine art combine for Art on the Haw River Wine Trail. Four local wineries will be transformed into galleries for handmade furniture, hand-blown glass, sculptures, paintings and more. Please your palate and your eyes. hawriverwinetrail.com.
Sunday May 4, 2008
ArtBeat
End: 2:00 pm
Start: 04/27/2008 - 14:00
End: 05/04/2008 - 14:00

Eastern Music Festival, Triad Stage and Greensboro Symphony have joined forces to create Artbeat Greensboro, a weeklong celebration of art, music, theatre, dance, film and more. The inaugural event kicks off at 2pm at Center City Park. artbeatgreensboro.org

Dixie Swim Club
(all day)
Start: 04/30/2008 - 09:00
End: 05/10/2008 - 09:00
Take your mom to see The Dixie Swim Club, a new comedy at the Broach Theatre, downtown Greensboro. Member of a girls swim team reunite each year at the beach to laugh, drink and reminisce. broachtheatre.org or 336.378.9300.
Art on the Haw River Wine Trail
End: 9:15 am
Start: 05/03/2008 - 09:15
End: 05/04/2008 - 09:15
Fine wine and fine art combine for Art on the Haw River Wine Trail. Four local wineries will be transformed into galleries for handmade furniture, hand-blown glass, sculptures, paintings and more. Please your palate and your eyes. hawriverwinetrail.com.
Margaret Thatcher Makes History
Start: 6:00 am
End: 6:59 pm
Margaret Thatcher became the first female Prime Minister of the United Kingdom on this day in 1979.

UNCG School of Music's Moveable Musical Feast
Start: 9:56 am
A culinary and musical treat awaits you at the UNCG School of Music’s Moveable Musical Feast, benefiting the Musical Arts Guild scholarship fund. A $75 ticket will take you to Paris, Milan, New Orleans and New York. 336.256.1475
Parisian Promenade
Start: 1:00 pm
End: 5:00 pm
Greensboro Beautiful will recreate the sights and smells of springtime in Paris at its Parisian Promenade from 1-5pm at the Bicentennial Garden. The event will feature artists, live music, a sidewalk café and more. 336.373.2199
Monday May 5, 2008
Dixie Swim Club
(all day)
Start: 04/30/2008 - 09:00
End: 05/10/2008 - 09:00
Take your mom to see The Dixie Swim Club, a new comedy at the Broach Theatre, downtown Greensboro. Member of a girls swim team reunite each year at the beach to laugh, drink and reminisce. broachtheatre.org or 336.378.9300.
Astronomy Week
Start: 6:00 am
Start: 05/05/2008 - 06:00
End: 05/11/2008 - 18:59
This is the first day of Astronomy Week. Spend an evening in the backyard looking at the stars. Blanket optional.
Tuesday May 6, 2008
Dixie Swim Club
(all day)
Start: 04/30/2008 - 09:00
End: 05/10/2008 - 09:00
Take your mom to see The Dixie Swim Club, a new comedy at the Broach Theatre, downtown Greensboro. Member of a girls swim team reunite each year at the beach to laugh, drink and reminisce. broachtheatre.org or 336.378.9300.
Astronomy Week
(all day)
Start: 05/05/2008 - 06:00
End: 05/11/2008 - 18:59
This is the first day of Astronomy Week. Spend an evening in the backyard looking at the stars. Blanket optional.
GYC carnival
Start: 10:00 am
The Greensboro Youth Council presents its annual GYC carnival, the largest youth-run event in the state. More than 200 high school students plan the event, which takes place at the Greensboro Coliseum. Admission is $4 for adults or $2 for children 6-17. Children under 5 are free.
Wednesday May 7, 2008
Dixie Swim Club
(all day)
Start: 04/30/2008 - 09:00
End: 05/10/2008 - 09:00
Take your mom to see The Dixie Swim Club, a new comedy at the Broach Theatre, downtown Greensboro. Member of a girls swim team reunite each year at the beach to laugh, drink and reminisce. broachtheatre.org or 336.378.9300.
Astronomy Week
(all day)
Start: 05/05/2008 - 06:00
End: 05/11/2008 - 18:59
This is the first day of Astronomy Week. Spend an evening in the backyard looking at the stars. Blanket optional.
World of Tomorrow
Start: 8:00 am
Start: 05/07/2008 - 08:00
End: 05/11/2008 - 18:00
Come see the World of Tomorrow, presented by AT&T in honor of Greensboro’s Bicentennial. Local industry and universities will present multimedia exhibits and demonstrations about what the future might hold for Greensboro. This free event runs from 8am to 6pm each day. Greensboro200.com.
Thursday May 8, 2008
Dixie Swim Club
(all day)
Start: 04/30/2008 - 09:00
End: 05/10/2008 - 09:00
Take your mom to see The Dixie Swim Club, a new comedy at the Broach Theatre, downtown Greensboro. Member of a girls swim team reunite each year at the beach to laugh, drink and reminisce. broachtheatre.org or 336.378.9300.
Astronomy Week
(all day)
Start: 05/05/2008 - 06:00
End: 05/11/2008 - 18:59
This is the first day of Astronomy Week. Spend an evening in the backyard looking at the stars. Blanket optional.
World of Tomorrow
(all day)
Start: 05/07/2008 - 08:00
End: 05/11/2008 - 18:00
Come see the World of Tomorrow, presented by AT&T in honor of Greensboro’s Bicentennial. Local industry and universities will present multimedia exhibits and demonstrations about what the future might hold for Greensboro. This free event runs from 8am to 6pm each day. Greensboro200.com.
Friday May 9, 2008
Dixie Swim Club
(all day)
Start: 04/30/2008 - 09:00
End: 05/10/2008 - 09:00
Take your mom to see The Dixie Swim Club, a new comedy at the Broach Theatre, downtown Greensboro. Member of a girls swim team reunite each year at the beach to laugh, drink and reminisce. broachtheatre.org or 336.378.9300.
Astronomy Week
(all day)
Start: 05/05/2008 - 06:00
End: 05/11/2008 - 18:59
This is the first day of Astronomy Week. Spend an evening in the backyard looking at the stars. Blanket optional.
World of Tomorrow
(all day)
Start: 05/07/2008 - 08:00
End: 05/11/2008 - 18:00
Come see the World of Tomorrow, presented by AT&T in honor of Greensboro’s Bicentennial. Local industry and universities will present multimedia exhibits and demonstrations about what the future might hold for Greensboro. This free event runs from 8am to 6pm each day. Greensboro200.com.
Saturday May 10, 2008
Dixie Swim Club
End: 9:00 am
Start: 04/30/2008 - 09:00
End: 05/10/2008 - 09:00
Take your mom to see The Dixie Swim Club, a new comedy at the Broach Theatre, downtown Greensboro. Member of a girls swim team reunite each year at the beach to laugh, drink and reminisce. broachtheatre.org or 336.378.9300.
Astronomy Week
(all day)
Start: 05/05/2008 - 06:00
End: 05/11/2008 - 18:59
This is the first day of Astronomy Week. Spend an evening in the backyard looking at the stars. Blanket optional.
World of Tomorrow
(all day)
Start: 05/07/2008 - 08:00
End: 05/11/2008 - 18:00
Come see the World of Tomorrow, presented by AT&T in honor of Greensboro’s Bicentennial. Local industry and universities will present multimedia exhibits and demonstrations about what the future might hold for Greensboro. This free event runs from 8am to 6pm each day. Greensboro200.com.
Sunday May 11, 2008
Astronomy Week
End: 6:59 pm
Start: 05/05/2008 - 06:00
End: 05/11/2008 - 18:59
This is the first day of Astronomy Week. Spend an evening in the backyard looking at the stars. Blanket optional.
World of Tomorrow
End: 6:00 pm
Start: 05/07/2008 - 08:00
End: 05/11/2008 - 18:00
Come see the World of Tomorrow, presented by AT&T in honor of Greensboro’s Bicentennial. Local industry and universities will present multimedia exhibits and demonstrations about what the future might hold for Greensboro. This free event runs from 8am to 6pm each day. Greensboro200.com.
Happy Mothers’ Day!
Start: 6:00 am
End: 6:59 pm
Whether you’re a mother to kids or cats, we celebrate you.

Monday May 12, 2008
Katherine Hepburn's birthday
Start: 6:00 am
End: 6:59 pm
“I never lose sight of the fact that just being is fun.” Katherine Hepburn would have been 102 today.
The Golf Classic
Start: 9:00 am
End: 10:00 am
Spend a leisurely day on the links in support of the Greensboro Symphony Guild. The 17th annual Golf Classic begins with the ladies nine-hole at 9am, followed by the coed 18-hole event at 12:30pm. Fees start at $125, with a chance to win $25,000 in the putting contest. gsoguild.org
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