Aberdeen Parks and Recreation Department offers the following programs. Pre-registration is required at 115 N. Poplar Street, Aberdeen. Call 944-1115 for information.

Primary Ballet: Students, ages 5-7, learn basic ballet stances and moves.

Broadway Songs and Dance: Three groups, ages 3-12, are introduced to music and creative movement used in Broadway musicals.

Ballroom Dancers of the Sandhills club will hold dances on Feb. 18, Mar. 4 and 18. Both American and International style dancers at all levels are welcome. Tony and Arlene Hantjis, 235-0998, www.pinehurst.net/~ballroom/, or e-mail ballroom@pinehurst.net

Carolina Pines Chapter, USABDA, hosts ballroom dancing the second Saturday of each month in Blue Hall at Sandhills Community College.. Cost of first visit is $4. Free beginner’s lesson from 7 to 8 p.m. General dancing from 8 to 10 p.m. Info: 949-5500.

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. Offering special introductory classes for girls age six and up. Call Diana Turner Forte for information, 695-8863. Footprints studio, 282 Gatewood Ave.., Southern Pines.

Mint Julep’s offers beginner’s shag lessons on Wednesdays, from 6 to 7:30 p.m., at 125 Hall Ave., Southern Pines. The six-week class costs $48/members, $72/non-members. Information: 246-2223 or www.mintjulepsclub.com.

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. Dancers new to the area are welcome. Caller is Harry Morgan. Call George and Pat Cavelius 673-5183 for information.

Pinehurst Ballroom Dance Studio in the Pinehurst Executive Center offers Ballroom Dance lessons by appointment or group lessons Tuesday nights at 7 p.m., Belly Dance class Thursday night 7 p.m. and Mingles mini-dating events Friday night 7:30 p.m. Info: 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. Info: (919) 718-6043.

The Stardust Dinner Dance Club hosts an event Feb. 24 at the Country Club of Whispering Pines. Happy hour 6 p.m., dinner 7 p.m., dancing to follow with the Noted Artists Band. RSVP by Feb. 17 to 295-1916. Call 949-3666 for more information.

Yellow Rockers Square Dance Club is a Plus level club that holds dances every Thursday, from 8 to 10 p.m., in the Olde West End Gym. For more information, call Club President Chuck or Karen Robbins at 949-2001.

Drama

Sandhills Theatre Company and Pinehurst Parks and Recreation Department present “Annie Get Your Gun,” Feb. 18-19, 25-26 at 8 p.m. and Feb. 20 at 2:30 p.m. at the Fair Barn in Pinehurst. For reservations, call 690-9069, 944-7853.

Auditions

Neil Simon’s "The Odd Couple” Auditions: Feb. 21-22, 7-9:30 p.m. Callbacks: Feb. 24, 2005, 6-8 p.m. Performances: April 1-10 Roles: Four women and two men, 25-50 years of age.

The Columbus County Theatre Association will present a musical comedy, “Meshuggah-Nuns,” Feb. 24-27 and March 4-6 at the Arts Center in Whiteville. The show abounds with jokes and great music. For information or reservations, call 910-642-3982.

Trinity Music Academy presents a performance of Mendelssohn's “Elijah” on Saturday, March 19, at 7 p.m. at Trinity United Methodist Church. Featured artists will be Lucy Yates, soprano, Mack Bailey, tenor, and Robert Galbraith, baritone. Info: Marie Dunn, (910) 576-4186.

Entertainment

Venues may charge admission or a cover charge or may change schedules for some events.

Basil’s, 211-H in Olmsted Village , 1.5 miles west of the traffic circle and opposite Homewood Suites, features Donn Stanley on the piano on Saturdays. Reservations: 235-3737.

Bynum General Store is located at 950 Bynum Rd., Bynum; just 10 miles south of Chapel Hill, off of Highway 15-501. Donations of $3 to $7 are collected pass-the-hat for concerts. Info: (919) 542-1858.

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).

Ice Rage Caffe, home of the 24-oz. N.Y. Strip Steak, at 310A Monroe St., Carthage, entertains its guests with a German street (barrel) organ daily, from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. Call 947-5508 for information.

The Italian Table Restaurant, 136 Grant St., Seven Lakes, presents The Randy Hughes Trio featuring Mark Hawkins and Tom Konold on Saturday, Feb. 19, from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. No Cover! Reservations are encouraged at 673-4725.

Java Bean Plantation, 410 SW Broad St., Southern Pines, presents old-time traditional and eclectic music performed by the “Java Mules” on most Friday nights, from 7 to 9:30 p.m. Call 695-2326 for more information.

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. Call 948-4897 for more information.

The May Street Market, 1010 N. May St., Southern Pines, hosts live music events held from 7 to 10 p.m. Tampa Blue hosts Open Mic Night on Thursdays. The Randy Hughes Band with Steve McKenzie on lead guitar, and Joyner, Marie and Young alternate each Friday night. Reservations suggested, 692-4110. Friday, Feb. 18: The Randy Hughes Band with Steve McKenzie, Mark Hawkins and Raul Recio.

Mint Julep’s, 155 Hall Ave., is Southern Pines’ newest private club for people 25 years and older. All musical events are open to the public and run from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Info: www.mintjuleps.com or 246-2223. Saturday, Feb. 19: Oldies Night with King Curtiss. Members/$2, non-members/$4.

Neville’s presents complimentary live entertainment and hors d’oeuvres every Friday, from 6:30 to 9 p.m. Neville’s is located at 130 W. New Hampshire Ave. in Southern Pines. For information visit the Web site www.nevillesclub.com.

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 information, call 695-1915 or go to www.patodonnellspub.com.

The Potter’s Café features live music every Saturday night from 7 to 11 p.m. Exclusively selling Starbucks coffee! The café is located at 201 South St. in Aberdeen. Info: 944-1250.

The Red Room, a downtown Southern Pines nightclub showcasing cutting-edge, electronic music DJs Friday nights (18+) and DJ Hitman every Saturday night spinning Top 40 dance music (21+). Information: 695-2300 or www.theredroomclub.com. 100 W. Massachusetts Ave.

Shucker’s 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 info., call 695-1000.

The Wine Cellar and Tasting Room, 241 N.E. Broad St., downtown Southern Pines, is open as a casual wine bar on Wednesday and Friday nights with a large selection of wines available by the glass and half glass, changing weekly. Info: 692-3066.

Galleries

Art at The Market Place — Enjoy the “new” fine art gallery featuring the original paintings of local artists Cele Bryant, Betty DiBartolomeo, Sara Gray, Fay Terry and Joan Williams. Located at 2160 Midland Rd., Pinehurst. Open Monday-Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Artist Alley, a collection of juried art and fine crafts from local and regional artists, has relocated to Broad Street, above Sweet Basil Cafe in Southern Pines. They are open Wednesday-Saturday, 10:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Info: 692-6077, www.artistalley.net.

Artists League of the Sandhills features an exhibit titled “Male Members Show” through Feb. 25. The exhibit will be open Monday-Friday, from noon until 3 p.m. The Gallery is at 129 Exchange St., Aberdeen. Information: 944-3979.

Broadhurst Gallery, 2212 Midland Road, Pinehurst, showcases works by nationally-recognized artists. Hours are Tuesday-Friday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m,. and Saturday 1-4 p.m. Call 295-4817.

Campbell House Galleries, 482 E. Connecticut Ave., Southern Pines, will host "Art of Friends" through February, featuring the work of Joy Hellman, Gael Hogan, Jan McDade and Deborah Renz-Motter. Hours: M-F, 9-5; Feb. 19-20, 2-4 p.m.

Chanticleer, home furnishings and art gallery, features original artwork of Meredith Martens, Jessie McKay and Jeanette Sheehan. The oil, pastel and watercolor paintings depict colorful landscapes, still life, animals and florals. The hours are Monday-Saturday, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Information: 695-7070.

Gaslight Gallery is located in the Realty World Pinnock Real Estate Building at 115 E. Pennsylvania Ave., Southern Pines. It features “Fine Art of the Carolinas”: local artists, paintings, clay art and jewelry. Hours: Mon.-Fri., 10-5; Sat., 11-3.

Hastings Gallery will display a private collection of Russian art through Feb. 25 in Boyd Library on the Sandhills Community College campus. The exhibit includes oil paintings, Soviet-style porcelain, folk art and propaganda posters. For information, call 695-3878.

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. Hours: Mon-Sat, 11-5 or by appointment. Info: 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.

White Hill Gallery, 407 Hwy 15/501, Carthage, just south of Sanford, offers a variety of pottery from modern functional wares, to petroglyph design pitfired pots, to whimsical pieces, and to pottery with colors from a rainbow. Info: Sandra Layne, proprietor, at 947-6100 .

Lessons

The Artists League of the Sandhills announces its slate of upcoming classes. Payment is required at time of registration. For more information call 944-3979.

Noon Muses

These programs are free of charge and run from noon until 1 p.m. You are welcome to bring a brown-bag lunch; tea and sweets are provided.

March 9: Portraiture in the Flemish Realism Style.

Classes

Kids Kaleidoscope (3rd-5th graders): Barbara Sickenberger, Mondays, March 7, 14, 28, April 4, 11, 18, 3:30-5 p.m. Register by Feb. 21.

Oil Pastels: Joanne Gill Worth, April 2, 9 and 16, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Register by March 19.

Workshops

How To See What You Are Looking At: Bob Way, March 4 and 5, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Register by Feb. 18.

Artist Alley, a collection of art and fine crafts from local and regional artists, is located above Sweet Basil Cafe in Southern Pines. Open Wednesday-Saturday, 10:30-5:30 p.m. For information about beginning or intermediate off-site painting classes, call 246-0982. www.artistalley.net.

Dogwood Pottery, 310 E. Philadelphia, Pinebluff, offers beginning pottery classes for adults, children or groups. For more information call 281-5926.

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.

The Joy of Art offers “Winter into Spring,” homeschool drawing, painting and art history for all ages. Programs include creative crafts, fibers and fabrics, how to draw and paint the magnificent horse, and more. For schedule information, call 695-7055 or Joyof_Art@msn.com.

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 class costs $10. For information, call Jo Anne at 944-5902.

Mews, 280 N.W. Broad St., Southern Pines, offers fine art classes for young artists, ages 10-18. To register, call Gingy at 695-1877.

The O’Neal School, 3300 Airport Road, Southern Pines, offers art and pottery classes for children. To register or for information, call 692-6920, ext. 108, or 692-9595.

Young At Art: An exploration of drawing, painting and sculpture. Enrich your child’s world through art classes that meet on Wednesday or Thursday after school for third and sixth graders.

Pottery Classes: Beginner to advanced wheel throwing and hand building techniques will be explored.

Literary

The Country Bookshop in downtown Southern Pines announces its upcoming slate of visiting authors. Contact Joan Scott at 692-3211.

March 3, 7 p.m.: Sandhills resident Jonathan “Jody” Scott will discuss his historical novel, “The Woman in the Wilderness,” about a scholar’s spiritual quest.

March 8, 5 p.m.: Local author Tim Jackson will discuss his book “Armistice Coin,” based on his mother's youth and family experiences.

Museums/Historic Sites

Aberdeen High School Museum is located in the Union Station Depot (Room 100) in downtown Aberdeen. Museum hours are Monday-Friday, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., and other hours by request. Info: 944-1342.

House in the Horseshoe is located just North of Carthage; follow signs from U.S. 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 1, Pinebluff, has a variety of antique cars from every decade of the 20th century, including Richard Petty’s 1988 Winston Cup Car No. 43. Call 281-0104 for information.

The Malcolm Blue Farm and Museum, Hwy. 5 South (Bethesda Road), Aberdeen. The newest exhibit includes the Boys & Girls Club summer day camp, Kristal Hammond’s Girl Scout archaeological project, Teddy Roosevelt and the Teddy Bear. Call 944-7558 for information.

The Shaw House, Garner House and Sanders Cabin are located at the intersection of Morganton Road and Broad Street in Southern Pines. Open to the public Tuesday through Saturday, 1-4 p.m. Group 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. Call 692-3471 for more information.

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. For information, call 295-3642.

Red Cross

The American Red Cross Moore County Chapter is located at 244 SW Broad St in Southern Pines. Call 692-8571 for more information.

Monday, Feb. 21, from 1:30 to 6 p.m., Our Saviour Lutheran Church will hold a blood drive at 1517 Luther Way, Southern Pines. No Appt. necessary.

Monday, Feb. 21, from 1:30 to 6 p.m.: Pinehurst Rotary hosts a blood drive at the Carolina hotel, Pinehurst. Appointments 692-8571.

Sports

There is a pick-up soccer game for any and all ages on Sundays at 5 p.m. at the Southern Pines Middle School Soccer Field. For information, call Dre at 692-5385.

For tennis: there are public courts behind Sandhills Community College and in the downtown park on Ashe Street in Southern Pines. Lessons: Lawn and Tennis Club, 692-7270; Pinehurst Tennis Club at 235-8556.

Tours

The Moore County Historical Association sponsors a tour to the Canadian Rockies by Rail Oct. 1-10. The itinerary will be discussed March 16, at 10 a.m. and 6 p.m., at the Shaw House, Southern Pines. Info: 692-2051.

The Arts Council of Moore County announces its upcoming tours. Contact Katherine MacRae at 692-4356 or at kmacrae@pinehurst.net.

Join ACMC for the Spoleto Festival 2005 in Charleston, S.C., June 1-5. Chamber, choral, and jazz concerts and opera. Space still available!

Kirk Tours presents trips to the following Broadway and More Series productions at the Givens Performing Arts Center, UNC-Pembroke. Includes a Wine and Cheese reception followed by dinner. RSVP to 295-2257, ext 21.

“The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas.” On Feb. 25, enjoy this rollicking Broadway musical filled with lots of laughs, good ol’ country singin’, dancin’ cowboys and innocent good fun! $68 per person. Sandhills Travelers Club with reservation complimentary trip.

Southern Spring Home & Garden Show: On March 5, Travel to the Charlotte Merchandise Mart, then visit 20 gorgeous gardens and distinctive designer rooms. Cost $30 per person.

Enjoy the Gershwin musical comedy hit “Crazy For You” on March 12 at the Raleigh Memorial Auditorium. Songs include “I’ve Got Rhythm,” and “Embraceable You.” Dutch treat dinner. Cost $83.

Travel to Durham for a great Christmas shopping experience at The Streets At Southpoint and Main Street on March 14. Cost $17 Per Person.

Tour the port city of Wilmington March 16. Visit Screen Gem Studios, Arlie Gardens, an art museum, mansion and battleship. Cost $60 pp.

Shop at Concord Mills in Charlotte on March 19. Over 200 stores, including manufacturer outlets, dominate category stores and unique specialty stores. Lunch at your leisure (Dutch Treat). Cost $21 pp.

Tour the Biltmore Estate, gardens, conservatory, winery and farm village, as well as the Festival of Flowers April 21 and 22. Cost: $398 pp sgl, $310 pp dbl, with $100 deposit due at registration. Deadline is March 15.