Art Events
Campbell House Galleries will host an opening reception for its photography and watercolor exhibit on April 2 from 6 to 8 p.m. featuring artists Roy Kita and Barbara Ekroth. The gallery is located on Connecticut Ave. in Southern Pines. Info: 6924356.
The Artists League of the Sandhills will host an opening reception for its exhibit, “Sara’s Viewpoint,” on Saturday, April 10 from 3 to 5 p.m., featuring the artwork of Sara Gray. The Gallery is located at 129 Exchange St., Aberdeen. Call 944-3979 for information.
The Fayetteville Museum of Art displays “River Wash” and “Bowling Stampede” by Pinehurst artist Meridith Martens through May 9. The musuem is located at 839 Stamper Road in Fayetteville and its Web site is www.fayettevillemuseumart.org.
Art Galleries
The Artists League of the Sandhills is featuring the artwork of Sara Gray. The exhibit entitled “Sara’s Viewpoint” will be displayed April 1 through April 29. The Gallery is located at 129 Exchange St. in Historic Aberdeen and is open from noon to 3 p.m. weekdays. Call 944-3979 for more information.
Broadhurst Gallery, 2212 Midland Road, Pinehurst showcases works by regional artists Hours are Tuesday-Friday 11 a.m.-5 p.m. and Saturday 1-4 p.m. Info: 295-4817.
The Campbell House Galleries, 482 E. Connecticut Ave., Southern Pines, features an ACMC Young People's Fine Arts exhibit during the month of March. Call 692-4356 for info.
Hastings Gallery at Sandhills Community College will feature the work of artist Tom McLaurin through Feb. 28. Hastings Gallery is located in Boyd Library on the college campus in Pinehurst. Call Tom McLaurin at 895-1813 for info.
Jane Casnellie has an art gallery located within The Shops of Pinehurst Place, “THE GALLERY,” 905 Linden Rd., Pinehurst. Open Monday–Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Info: 295-3207.
Jewels of Pinehurst, a contemporary jewelry gallery in the village of Pinehurst, features the original art jewelry of owner Patricia Reil, handmade in precious platinum and gold, along with other goldsmith artists. Holiday hours: Mon-Sat, 11-5 or by appointment. For information, call 295-2824.
Kate Buie and Hannah Cole have a gallery featuring their work (and the work of other regional artists) at 113 West Main Street, Aberdeen, in the old Silk Route building. Hours are Tuesday-Saturday 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Call 639-6401 for information.
L’Atelier 173, a studio gallery, features the work of artist Jessie Mackay. Mackay paints in her gallery, gives lessons, and has shows featuring other artists’ works. The paintings are colorful oils of landscapes, people, and still life. Hours: Wednesday-Saturday, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Information: 315-3344.
The Venue—A Performing Art Gallery, 35 McIntyre Rd., Pinehurst, is featuring the artwork of Margie Graves, Jane Mohr, Elda Hiser, Lauren Bobo and Joanne Gill Worth. Gallery hours: Tuesday-Friday from 1 to 4 p.m. Call 235-0189 for information.
White Hill Gallery, 407 Hwy 15/501, Carthage, just south of Sanford, offers a variety of pottery from modern functional wares, to petroglyph design pit fired pots, to whimisical pieces, and to pottery with colors from a rainbow. Contact Sandra Layne, proprietor, at 947-6100 for information.
Art Instruction
Caguioa fine art studio and portrait gallery … at the Mews, 280 NW Broad St., Southern Pines, offers classes and is now accepting students, both youth and adults.. Limited to 10 students per class. To register, call 695-1877. Portraits from Live Model-call for dates.
Dogwood Pottery, 310 E. Philadelphia, Pinebluff, offers beginning pottery classes for adults, children or groups. For more information call 281-5926.
Joy of Art Studio, 130 E. Connecticut Ave., Southern Pines, introduces “Winter into Spring,” for ages 6-12. Explore, create and express through fibers, clay sand and paint. Call Joy at 695-7055 for a flyer or schedule.
Kathleen Miller Art Studio, Southern Pines, offers classes in Tole and Decorative Painting. Fee: $60 deposit, plus supplies. Class size limited. To register and view projects for the Basic Beginner and Intermediate level classes, call Kathy at 246-0982
Keith Leaman offers beginning, intermediate and advanced art lessons on Wednesday mornings from 9 a.m. to noon at Aberdeen Lake Park. Each three-hour classs costs $10. For information, call Jo Anne at 944-5902 or drop by any Wednesday.
The Venue, 35 McIntyre Rd., Pinehurst, is now hosting art classes instructed by Joanne Gill Worth. Box lunches are available. Visit www.thevenuepinehurst.com for a registration form or leave a message at 235-0189 for return call.
Composition from Photographs: Sat. April 17, 24, May 1; 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. (1 hr lunch); limit 12; cost $65; register by April 10.
Oil Pastel on Paper: Sat. May 15, 22 and 29: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. (1 hr lunch); limit 12; cost $75; register by May 8.
Artists League of the Sandhills
The Artists League of the Sandhills announces its slate of upcoming classes. Payment is required at time of registration. For more information or to register: call 944-3979 between 9-12, and 1-5 weekdays.
Classes
Advanced Acrylics & Oils: Harry Neely, Mondays, beginning April 19, 26, May 3, 17 from 7 to 9 p.m. Register by April 5.
Soft Pastels: Susan Edquist, Tuesdays, April 20, 27, May 11, 18, 25 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Register by April 6.
Lace, Cutwork & Reflective Surfaces in Watercolor: Elda Hiser, Mondays, May 10, 17, 24 from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Register by April 26.
Workshops
Animal Life Drawing: Amy Gardner Dean, May 2-6 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Register by April 2.
Dance
Terpsichore Dance Studio, (located above the Ice Cream Parlor on Broad Street) will present its annual spring concerts at Sandhills Community College. Call 695-1116 for tickets.
“By the Sea”: April 24 at 11 am; A showcase of ballet, tap and jazz dances by Terpischore’s youngest dancers, ages 3-7.
“Le Corsaire”: May 29, 7 pm and May 30, 2 pm.; A high frolicking character ballet filled with swashbuckling pirates and beautiful slave girls, as well as jazz and tap.
Carolina Performing Arts Center presents Sandhills Ballet Theatre’s Production of Cirque Mythodyssey May 8 and 9 at Owens Auditorium, Sandhills Community College with a special Children’s and Scout performance on Saturday. For tickets and times, call 695-7898.
Ballroom Dancers of the Sandhills club holds dances at the Olde West End Gym on April 2, 16, and 30 and May 14 at 7 p.m. Admission is free for visitors and $2 per couple for members. Info: 235-0998, visit www.pinehurst.net/~ballroom/ or e-mail ballroom@pinehurst.net
Doris Hayes offers a line dancing class held each Tuesday evening from 7 to 8 p.m. at the Aberdeen Park Recreation Building. Cost: $9 for four weeks of classes. Info: 692-8878.
Duffie Dancers Round Dance Club is an all phase club. Dances are held every Monday from 7 to 9 p.m. in the Old West End Gym. The cuer is Lucille Hensley. Information: Max and Frances Lamberti at 949-2566.
Footprints offers instruction in ballet and more. Now offering special introductory classes for girls age 6 and up. Call Diana Turner Forte for information, 695-8863. Footprints studio, 282 Gatewood Ave.., Southern Pines.
Model A Square Dance Club is an Advanced (A-1, A-2) level club. Dances are every Sunday, 6-8:30 p.m., in the Olde West End Gym. New dancers to the area are welcome. Caller is Harry Morgan. For more information call George and Pat Cavelius 673-5183.
Pinehurst Ballroom Dance Studio in the Pinehurst Executive Center offers Ballroom Dance lessons by appointment or group lessons Tuesday night 7 p.m., Belly Dance class Thursday night 7 p.m. and Mingles mini-dating events Friday night 7:30 p.m. Claudia Ann, 295-3003.
Sharifa Asmar teaches Belly Dance Classes held weekly on Mondays, 7:30-8:30 p.m., at the Broadway Dance Theatre, 147 Steele St, Sanford. Sessions run for six weeks and beginners start at anytime. For info call 718.6043 or email broadwaydancetheatre@yahoo.com.
The Stardust Dinner Dance Club will hold its Spring Gala-Black Tie dance on Thursday, April 22 featuring “The Moonlighters” at the Country Club of North Carolina. Happy Hour is at 6 p.m. and dinner will be served at 7 p.m. For reservations, call Ed or Kadie Hergenrother at 295-1916, by April 15.
The United States Amateur Ballroom Dancers will host dances on the second Saturday each month in Blue Hall at Sandhills Community College. First visit is $4. Lesson 7-8 p.m.; general dancing 8-10 p.m. Call 949-5500 for information.
Yellow Rockers Square Dance Club is a Plus level club that dances every Thursday from 8 to 10 p.m. in the Olde West End Gym. Info: Club President Chuck or Karen Robbins, 949-2001.
Literary
The Country Bookshop
The Country Bookshop in downtown Southern Pines announces its upcoming slate of visiting authors. For more information contact Joan Scott at 692-3211.
Thursday, April 1, 7 p.m.: N.C. author Lynn York will read from and discuss her new novel, “The Piano Teacher,” about the resident organist and piano teacher in a small Southern town.
Thursday, April 6, 4 p.m.: Rosemary Patton will talk about “Proust, Pickles, and Paychecks,” a collection of memoirs by 14 women who are members of a San Francisco writers group.
Wednesday, April 21, 4 p.m.: Editor Margaret G. Bigger will discuss the book “World War II-Hometown And Home Front Heroes: Life Experience Stories from the Carolinas’ Piedmont.” Two of the stories were written by Mary Evelyn deNissoff.
Tuesday, April 27, 4 p.m.: Amy Rogers will be at The Bookshop with her book “Hungry For Home,” a collection of recipes and stories from North and South Carolina.
Friday, April 30, 7:30 p.m.: North Carolinian David Cecelski, author of “Historian’s Coast” and “Waterman’s Song,” will discuss his books about North Carolina’s coastal past.
Tuesday, May 11, 4 p.m.: John May of Greensboro discusses his debut novel, “Poe & Fanny,” re-imagining the life of Edgar Allen Poe in New York during the pre-Civil War years.
The Weymouth Center for Arts & Humanities in Southern Pines will host Kaye Gibbons on Sunday, May 2 at 3 p.m., who will read from and discuss her new novel, “Divining Women,” set in the time of the tragic 1918 flu epidemic. Info: 692-6261.
Museums/Historic Sites
The historic Bryant House and McLendon Cabin at 3361 Mt. Carmel Rd., Carthage, N.C. are open Sunday afternoons from 2 to 5 p.m. for touring. No admission charge. Call 947-3995 for directions or group tours.
House in the Horseshoe, located just North of Carthage, follow signs from Hwy 15-501 North. Open 9 a.m.-5 p.m .Monday-Saturday and Sundays from 1 to 5 p.m. Info: 947-2051.
Kelly’s Classic Autos, US Hwy 1, Pinebluff, has a variety of antique cars from every decade of the 20th century, including Richard Petty’s 1988 Winston Cup Car #43. Call 281-0104 for information.
The Malcolm Blue Farm and Museum Hwy. 5 South (Bethesda Road) in Aberdeen, is open Wednesday-Saturday from 1-4 p.m. A novel exhibit commemorates the 100th anniversary of the Teddy Bear. Call 944-7558 for info. or to book a tour.
The Shaw House, Garner House and Sanders Cabin, located at the intersection of Morganton Road and Broad Street in Southern Pines, are open to the public Tuesday through Saturday, 1-4 p.m. Groups tours are by appointment. Info: 692-2051.
The Taxidermy Hall of Fame of N.C. Creation Museum is located in the Christian Book Store building on Broad Street in Southern Pines. It displays state and national taxidermy ribbon winners, the world’s deadliest animal and oldest rock on earth. Info: 692-3471.
Tufts Archives holds over a Century of memorabilia from the Pinehurst area. Located in Given Library across from the Holly Inn in the village, the archives are open Mon.-Friday 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. and 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. on Saturday. Info: 295-3642
Music
“The Robber Bridegroom,” books and lyrics by Alfred Uhry, music by Robert Waldman, adapted from the nevella by Eudora Welty, runs on April 2-4 at 7 p.m. and April 4 at 2 p.m. in the Pinecrest High School Auditorium. Admission $9 general; $7 students/senior citizens.
Temple Theatre, Carthage Street, Sanford, presents The Heart of Carolina Jazz Orchestra on April 2 at 8 p.m. and the “Hometown Country Music Family Variety Show” on April 3 at 8 p.m. and April 4 at 2:30 p.m. For tickets, call (919) 776-3272.
The Sandhills Community College (SCC) Music Department Showcase takes place Tuesday, April 6, 7:30 p.m. in Owens Auditorium. Tickets are $5 at SCC’s Boyd Library, Sandhills Video and Gentlemen’s Corner. Among the performers are the SCC Jazz Band and the SCC Choir.
The Moore County Choral Society presents Fauré’s “Requiem” and Poulenc‘s “Gloria” with Orchestra on April 18 at 4 p.m. at the Pinecrest High School Auditorium. Tickets are $15. For information, call 295-9085 or 949-3619, or visit its Web site at www.moorechoralsoc.org.
The North Carolina Symphony 2003-2004 Moore County Series presents outstanding orchestral programming held at 8 p.m. in the Robert E. Lee Auditorium at Pinecrest High School, Southern Pines. For more information or tickets, call (877) 627-6724 or visit www.ncsymphony.org.
April 29: Sarah Chang, violin, potential music director finalist
The Pinehurst Forum Inc. announces its upcoming programs. All programs will be held at the Country Club of North Carolina. Call CCNC at 692-6565 for dinner reservations. The Forum is a membership society founded in Pinehurst in 1939. For membership information, contact Mary Ann McGowan at 693-1033.
April 22: Retired Admiral Leighton W. “Snuffy” Smith Jr., a war hero speaks.
Weymouth Center for the Arts & Humanities sponsors the 2003-2004 Chamber Music Series. Programs are held at at 3 p.m. at the Weymouth Center, 555 E. Connecticut Ave., Southern Pines. For ticket information, call 692-6261, email weymouthcenter @pinehurst.net, or visit its Web site at www.weymouthcenter.org.
April 18: Equal Voices
“Night of Nostalgia,” sponsored by St. Joseph of the Pines, takes place Saturday, May 22, 7-11 p.m., inclusive of dining and dancing to Ruperts Orchestra at the site of the former hospital building. For further information, call 246-3106.
The Moore County Music Society welcomes music-lovers to the following programs which are free and open to the public. For information, call Marion Turner, 295-6475.
Sunday, May 23, 7:30 p.m. at Southern Pines United Methodist Church. A program of chamber music and organ selections.
The Moore County Youth Chorale meet at Bethesda Presbyterian in Aberdeen. Ages 6-14. For more information, call Nancy Arnold, 944-9378.
Nightlife
Venues may charge admission or a cover charge or may change schedules for some events.
The Back Alley, 274 Gatewood Ave, Southern Pines, welcomes members and guests. Live entertainment is featured each Friday night. Back Alley may be reached at 693-1150.
Basils’, 211-H in Olmstead Village , 1.5 miles west of the traffic circle and opposite Homewood Suites, features Donn Stanley on the piano on Saturdays. Reservations: 235-3737.
Elliott’s Gourmet Marketplace, 905 Linden Rd., Pinehurst, offers a winetasting every Thursday night from 6-9 p.m. featuring a different vineyard weekly. A full dinner menu is also available. Info: 295-FOOD (3663).
The In Zone (formerly Right-on-Cue): 1113 S. Old U.S. 1, Southern Pines, across from the Sports Page. For more information, call 695-0049.
Maness Pottery and Music Barn features bluegrass, country, and gospel pickin’ and singing around 6 p.m. every Tuesday night. No cover; donations accepted. Located six miles west of Carthage on N.C. Hwy 24/27. Look for the cars and trucks. Information: 948-4897.
The May Street Market, 1010 N. May St., Southern Pines, hosts live music with The Randy Hughes Band with Steve McKenzie on lead guitar, and Joyner, Marie and Young alternating each Friday night from 7 to 10 p.m. Reservations suggested at 692-4110.
Neville’s, 130 W. New Hampshire Ave., Southern Pines, features Loose Change on Friday, April 2 at 9:30 p.m. Neville’s is for members and guests 21 and older. For information, call 692-1939.
O’Donnell’s of downtown Southern Pines hosts weekend live entertainment for members and guests as often as possible and features Wednesday night guest bartenders with tips going to charity. For more information, call 695-1915 or go to www.patodonnellspub.com.
The Red Room, a downtown Southern Pines nightclub showcasing cutting-edge, electronic music DJ’s Friday nights (18+) and DJ Hitman every Saturday night spinning Top 40 dance music (21+). Info: 695-2300 or www.theredroomclub.com. 100 W. Massachusetts Ave.
Shuckers Oyster Bar, 135 Pinehurst Ave., Southern Pines, features live entertainment on their deck Saturdays and Wednesdays, from 7 to 10:30 p.m. No Cover! For more information, call 695-1000. Saturday,April 3: The Randy Hughes Band, 6:30 p.m.
The Venue—A Performing Art Gallery, 35 McIntyre Rd., Pinehurst. The cafe opens at 7 p.m. Info: 235-0189 or www.thevenuepinehurst.com.
The Wine Cellar & Tasting Room is open Wednesday and Friday nights as a casual wine bar with an extensive selection of wines by the glass and half glass. Info: 692-3066.
Sports
Rockingham Dragway presents Rock 103 Street Drags on Friday, April 2 at 5:30 p.m. with muscle cars, imports and motorcycles. Admission is $10. Also, on Saturday, April 3 at 4 p.m. Bracket Racing returns featuring dragsters and ATV class. Admission is $15. Info: 582-3400.
Carolina Horse Park at Five Points presents its annual Stoneybrook Festival and Steeplechase on Sat., April 3. For more information, contact Elizabeth Darling at 246-9808, edarling@CarolinaHorsePark.com.
The Pinehurst Harness Driving and Training Club and the Pinehurst Parks and Recreation Department present Spring Matinee Races on Sunday, April 4, 1 p.m., at the Pinehurst Harness Track. Admission is $6 and gates open at 11 a.m. for parking. Info: 295-4446.
Ex-baseball/softball players wanted for Mens 70+ Slow Pitch Softball Team now being formed to compete in the 2004 State Senior Games. Enjoy fun and comraderie. You’re never too old! Details: Jack Lund at 295-9008.
There is a pickup soccer game for any and all ages on Sundays at 5 p.m. at the Southern Pines Middle School Soccer Field. Call Dre at 692-5385 for further information.
The Sandhills Youth Soccer League offers soccor games with practice times that vary. Info: 255-0662.
For tennis: there are public courts behind Sandhills Community College and in the downtown park on Ashe Street in Southern Pines. Instruction: the Lawn and Tennis Club at 692-7270, or the Pinehurst Tennis Club at 235-8556.
There is a pick up volleyball game each Sunday at Aberdeen Lake at 3 p.m. Call 944-5902 for information.
Theater
The Pinecrest Players present “The Robber Bridegroom,” a bluegrass musical, on April 2-3, 7 p.m., and April 4 at 2 and 7 p.m. at the Pinecrest High School Auditorium, Southern Pines. Tickets are $9 general, $7 students and seniors. For more information, call 692-6554.
The Arts Council of Moore County cordially invites you to a “whodunnit” buffet dinner, “Too Many Cooks in the Kitchen,” a comedy murder mystery, held Saturday, April 17, 6:30-10:30 p.m. at The National Golf Club in Pinehurst. R.S.V.P. by April 9 at 692-4356.
The Woman’s Club of Fayetteville presents a Dinner/Theater on Friday, April 30 and Saturday, May 1. Dinner will be served at 7 p.m., followed at 8 p.m. by the comedic play “Opportunity!” Cost $20 per person. Benefits three historic structures. Info: 948-3167.
Carolina Performing Arts
670 SW Broad St., Southern Pines.
Business Office: 695-7898
Theatre Workshop: a 10-week session concluding with a studio presentation of a full length play. M,W,F, 4-5:30 p.m. For ages 10 and older.
Senior Theatre Workshop: a 10-week program of scene study and acting technique concluding with a studio production.Tues.11a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Adult Theatre Workshop: Open to adults or young people over the age of 17 who have been CPAC drama students or appeared in performances directed by Mr. Harter. (all others by audition). Tues. 6-8 p.m.
Sandhills Theatre Company
107 N. Poplar Street, Aberdeen
Box Office/Tickets: 690-9069
Business Office: 944-7853
sandhillstheatrecompany@alltel.net
April 23-25: Patchwork, a cleverly designed ensemble of old-fashioned fables and contemporary foibles. Venue: Carthage Amphitheater, Carthage.
May 22-23: The Man Who Tried to Save the World. A Texas good old boy stumbles into the disaster relief field and discovers his own great gift.
June 10-13: Meshuggah Nuns: The Ecumenical Nunsense. The Little Sisters of Hoboken are back in this musical comedy and this time they are learning Yiddish. Venue: Owens Auditorium, Sandhills Community College.
Temple Theatre
118 Carthage St, Sanford
Box Office/Tickets (919) 774-4155
www.wave-net.net/templetheatre
April 22–May 9: “The Sunshine Boys” by Neil Simon
June 10–27: “Always Patsy Cline” by Ted Swindley
Tours
Moore County Historical Association is sponsoring a 12-day tour of our National Parks in the Southwest from June 13–24. Call 692-2051 or 692-2365 for more details.
ARTours
The Arts Council of Moore County hosts various ARTours over the year. Reservations or more information is available by calling 692-4356 or consult the website at www.artscouncil-moore.org, e-mail: kmacrae@pinehurst.net.
Join our exciting ARTour to three different and fascinatiing Art Capitols of Central Europe from November 1 to 11. We will visit historic sites in Prague, Vienna and Budapest with exposure to architecture, modern art, contemporary art and collections of old masters. The tour will include musical concerts. Requires a deposit and registering by April 2.
Join a 5-day tour to Charleston, S.C. for the Spoleto Festival from June 2-6. Itinerary includes theater with Mikhail Baryshnikov, Chamber Music with Charles Wadsworth and St. Lawrence String Quartet, Festival concert, Jazz and Opera. Accommodations at Mills House.
An 4-day tour is scheduled to historic Abingdon, VA., and the annual “Virginia Highland Festival” from August 12 to 15. In addition to enjoying festival events, we will enjoy two productions at the Barter Theatre, the state theatre of Virginia. Accommodations will be in the Mobil Travel Guide four star rated Martha Washington Inn. Register by early June
Kirk Tours
Kirk Tours offers trips to Broadway Series South 2003–2004 at the Raleigh Memorial Auditorium with Dress Circle Seating for the 2 p.m. matinee and Dutch treat dinner after the show. Info: 295-2257ext.21; www.kirktours.com.
May 8: Oliver. Dickens’s greatest characters springto life once again and Oliver’s magical spell has everyone “asking for more.” $72pp
June 5: Fame. The young, dynamic 24-member ensemble performs with brilliant music and vivacious choreography that will have you dancing in the aisles. $72pp
July 17: The King and I. The beloved Rodgers and Hammerstein’s culture-collision tale sizzles the summer stage. $66pp
