Arts Events

The 2005 Gallery Express, a self-guided tour offered to explore the diversity of art in downtown Southern Pines, is held the first Friday of every month from 6 to 9 p.m. during the months of March through November. Participating galleries include Gaslight Gallery, Gap Creek Candle Company, Chanticleer, Artist Alley, David Nicoll Photography, Framer’s Cottage, Hair Biz @ the Cottage salon, A Southern Studio, Joy of Art studio and the Campbell House Galleries of the Arts Council of Moore County. Also participating are downtown restaurants including Aqua, The Wine Cellar and Tasting Room, Java, Chef Warren’s and The Grey Ghost. Stop by any participating gallery to pick up a map or ask questions about the tour. “Meet the Artist” opportunities are available during the tour most months.

The Campbell House Galleries, 482 East Connecticut Avenue in Southern Pines, will be open to the public on Saturday, Oct.15, and Sunday, Oct. 16, from 2 to 4 p.m. The gallery is showcasing “In Between Dreams,” artwork by Fay Terry. For more information, call 692-4356, or visit www.artscouncil-moore.org.

Community Interest

The Pinebluff Lions Club is holding its annual fall barbecue Friday, Oct. 14, at 165 W. Philadelphia Ave. The cost is $6 per plate. Takeout only is served from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 5 to 7 p.m. Delivery is available. Call 235-0895 or 281-5500 for advance tickets.

The Botanical Garden Club is having its first fall bulb sale. Top quality bulbs from growers around the world are available to order including paperwhites, amaryllis, narcissi, iris and lillies. Proceeds from the sale will be used toward various local beautification projects. To order bulbs or call Lisa at 695-0694, Sarah at 944-7341 or Linda at 949-3086. Deadline for orders is Oct. 13.

The Sandhills Horticultural Society will hold its annual fall plant sale Saturday, Oct. 15, from 8 a.m. to noon. Camellias, pansies, daffodil bulbs and a limited supply of Encore azaleas are available. Info or preorder: 695-3884.

A harvest festival will be held on Saturday, Oct. 15, at Culdee Presbyterian Church, which is located on N.C. 73 in the Eastwood area. There will be entertainment, good food, and many handmade crafts for sale. Silent auction from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.; live auction from 3 to 5 p.m. FirstHealth Mobile Unit on site from 7 to 10:30 a.m. ($5 cost). Chicken dumpling supper from 5 to 7 p.m.

Prancing Horse Center for Therapeutic Riding’s Southern Pines Area Horse Farm Tour Sunday, Oct. 16 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. starting at Fair Barn, Pinehurst Harness Track. Tickets $15 in advance, $20 tour day, children 12 and under free. Info: www.PrancingHorseCenter.org or 245-3220. 

Benefit Bazaar/Yard Sale at Our Saviour Lutheran Church, 1517 Luther Way, Southern Pines, will be held Friday, Oct. 14, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., and Saturday, Oct. 15, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Includes yard sale, bake sale, crafts and cafe with breakfast and lunch. To donate, call 215-0557.

West End Elementary, located on N.C. 211, will host games, a food court, a silent auction and more during their annual fall festival on Oct. 21 5:30-8:30 p.m. No admission fee. Donations are accepted and most games or food have a cost.

JFR Barn will host wine dinners on Oct. 20 and 26. The Oct. 20 dinner will include Barolos, Roos di Montalcino, Brunello di Montalcino and Moscato, along with an Italian brut from Bruno Giacosa. Cost is $100, all-inclusive. The Oct. 26 dinner is $75. Dinners are at 7 p.m. and are limited to 30 people at each. Info: 692-7700.

On Saturday, Oct. 22, from 1 to 2:30 p.m, the Temperance Alston DAR chapter will sponsor a Genealogical Research Workshop at Boyd Library, Sandhills Community College. Those interested in learning how to begin tracing your ancestry or becoming a member of DAR, call 673-1054 as space will be limited. Personalized instruction and workshop materials will be provided free of charge. Call 673-1054 for information.

The first Dining In the Pines will be held Thursday, Oct. 27, from 5:30 p.m. to 11p.m. and includes dinner hosted in private homes throughout Moore County. After dinner, guests go to The Country Club of North Carolina for the “afterglow” of dessert, music, dancing, basket raffles and a live auction to benefit Moore Free Care Clinic. Donations are accepted. Info: (910) 235-4550.

Jackson Springs Community Club will hold its annual chicken and dumpling supper and harvest sale Saturday, Oct. 29, from 5 to 8 p.m.

Sandhills Animal Rescue League, Inc. will hold its third annual Fall for Paws on Saturday, Oct. 29, at the Hotel Belvedere Courtyard on Pennsylvania Ave, Southern Pines from 10 a.m. til 2 p.m. Howl-o-ween Dog Parade at 1 p.m. Free goody bags and a black cat pinata for the kids, pony rides, pottery, petting zoo, and much more, so dress up your canine and come out to the Parade. Bring proof of rabies and appropriate restraint.

The Knights of Columbus Ladies Auxiliary sponsors its White Elephant Sale and Raffle, Saturday, Nov. 5, at Sacred Heart Parish Hall, N.C. 211 at Dundee Rd. Pinehurst. Doors open 8 a.m. There is also a bake sale. Proceeds benefit community agencies. Donations welcome. For pickup, call 215-5842.

The Moore County Chapter of the Wingmen MC presents its14th annual Food Drive for the Moore County Coalition for Human Care on Saturday, Nov. 19. Meet at the Sandhills Cycle Center, U.S. 15-501, at 1 p.m. Pullout together is at 1:30 p.m. Bring a nonperishable food item for donation for the cause. Free food buffet for participants. Call 910-281-4892 or e-mail doc9339@

earthlink.net for more info.

The Moore County Chapter of the Wingmen MC presents its 14th annual Toy Run for the Sandhills Children’s Center on Saturday, Dec. 17. Meet at the Sandhills Cycle Center, U.S. 15-501 at 1 p.m.; leave at 1:30 p.m. Bring an unwrapped toy for donation to the center. Free buffet for participants. Call (910) 281-4892 or e-mail doc9339@earthlink.net for info. 

Concerts

The classic rock ‘n’ roll group, The Vogues, will perform in Owens Auditorium at Sandhills Community College on Friday, Oct. 14, at 8 p.m. Tickets are $20 each and may be purchased at SCC Boyd Library, SCC Bookstore or The Country Bookshop in Southern Pines. Credit card purchases may be made by calling (910) 695-3721. Info line: (910) 695-3906.

The 2005 Sandhills Interfaith Hospitality Network (SIHN) Benefit Concert will take place Saturday, Oct.15, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at Pinecrest High School auditorium. Tickets are $10 for adults, $5 for children, and will be available at the door or can be purchased in advance at the Day Center, 303 Peach Ave. Information call SIHN at 944-7149. A major sponsor of the event is Thrivent Financial for Lutherans.

The 25th anniversary show of the Golf Capital Chorus, “Seems Like Old Times,” will be held at the Pinecrest High School on Saturday, Nov. 5, at 7:30 p.m. It will include the 1999 International Champion Gold Medal Quartet, “Fred.” Admission is $12. Tickets are available from any chorus member.

Moore County Concert Band, directed by David Seiberling, will begin the 2005-2006 concert season on Sunday, Nov. 6, at 2 p.m. in the Carolina Hotel’s Grand Ballroom. Concerts are free. For more information call (910) 295-9023 or visit the band’s Web site at www.moorecountyband.com.

The Sandhills Community College Jazz Band will perform on Thursday, Nov. 10, at 7:30 p.m. in Owens Auditorium on the college campus. There is no admission charge. Info: 910-695-3829.

Presented by the Arts Council of Moore County, “In the Mood” will be presented at Robert E. Lee Auditorium at Pinecrest High School on Sunday, Nov. 13, at 3 p.m. The show features a big band, singers and dancers, authentic costumes and dances. Tickets are $25 in advance ($30 at the door, if available) at Campbell House (482 E. Connecticut Ave., Southern Pines) or by calling 692-4356.

The Golf Capital Chorus is looking for new members. Can you carry a tune and do you like to sing? Visit Barbershop Chorus rehearsals on Mondays at 7 p.m. at Community Presbyterian Church, 125 Everett Rd., Pinehurst, or call Skip Ragland at 673-5634.

Little People Loving and Learning is accepting applications for Preschool and Kindermusik fall enrollment. The Preschool offers classes for two-, three-, and four-year-old children, geared toward kindergarten readiness. Kindermusik classes are offered for newborns-age 5. Both programs run for two semesters. Info: Susan Wright at 295-4863.

Nita’s Note-Niche is accepting new students. The private music studio offers instruction in piano, organ, recorders and voice, also preschool music classes. Lesson times are flexible. Call Juanita Smoot, 693-7722.

The local chapter (prospective) of Sweet Adelines International, Sandhills Harmony Chorus, is looking for new members. Meet Thursday evenings, from 7 to 9 p.m., at Brownson Memorial Presbyterian Church, Southern Pines. Call Carole Roth at 255-1081 for information.

Dance

Ballroom Dancers of the Sandhills holds dances at the Olde West End gym on Oct. 28, Nov. 11, Dec. 2 and 16, with nine more dances in 2006. Each dance includes a brief lesson. Standard tempo music is both recorded and live. American and International style dancers at all levels are welcome. For information call Tony and Arlene Hantjis at 235-0998, visit www.pinehurst.net/~ballroom/, or e-mail ballroom@pinehurst.net.

Carolina Pines, USA Dance offers a semi-formal dinner dance with all styles for singles and couples Nov. 12 at Whispering Pines Country Club. Live music from 6 to 10 p.m. The cost is $29, nonmembers, $20 youth under 18. Reservation deadline: Nov. 5. Call 949-5500 or 919-499-9199 for information.

Contradance at West End Gym, Friday, Oct. 14, 137 Old West End School Road off N.C. 211. Lesson at 7:30, dance from 8 to 11 p.m. Band is Bill and Libby Hicks. Caller is Jody Harvey. Beginners welcome. No partner necessary. Admission is $6 for members, $8 for nonmembers, $5 for students 16 and over, children free. For information, call 910-690-1098.

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. Info: 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.

Line dance classes are held on Tuesday evenings at the V.F.W., 615 S. Page St., Southern Pines. Cost is $9 for four weeks of classes. Call Doris at 692-8878 for info/registration.

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. Info: George and Pat Cavelius 673-5183.

Moore OnStage will be presenting “Cirque, Dreams and Illusions,” a combination of dance, mystery and magic on Friday, Oct. 21, and Saturday, Oct. 22, at 7:30 p.m, and Sunday, Oct. 23, at 2 p.m. at Owens Auditorium. Info: 295-1320.

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 is taking registration for belly dance summer intensive at BDT Broadway Dance Theater in Sanford. New Beginner and Beyond Beginner classes. Call 910-461-1265 or 919-718-6043.

Stardust Dinner Dance Club began a new season in September, with the majority of dances held at the Country Club of Whispering Pines. Live music and fine dining add to an evening of fun for all who enjoy dancing. Info: 295-1916 or 949-3666. Oct. 27: The Executives.

Terpsichore is accepting enrollment for fall classes in classical ballet, pointe, jazz, tap, creative movement, Pilates / Yoga, for children ages 3-18. Adult and teen classes are also available. Info: 695-1116.

Carolina Pines, USA Dance offers a dance with all styles for singles and couples Nov. 12 at Whispering Pines Country Club. Live music. The cost is $29, nonmembers, $20 youth under 18. Reservation deadline: Nov. 5. Call 949-5500 or 919-499-9199 for 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 info, call Club President Chuck or Karen Robbins at 949-2001.

Drama/Theater

Area Movie Theaters

Call listed venue hotlines for most up-to-date information.

SunFlix at the Sunrise: 692-3611

Sandhills Cinemas: 695-1100

Auditions

What A Life! Productions will hold auditions for “Jacob Marley's Christmas Carol” Oct. 24 and 25 at the Sunrise Theater from 7 to 10 p.m. Those18 years and older are welcomed to audition. Information: 947-9935.

Performances

Sandhills Theatre Company opens its 24th season with "Private Matters,” a comedy by Judge James E. Ragan III,  the author of the 2003 play “Life Goes On.” The play continues through Oct. 15 at 8 p.m. each night and closes on Sunday, Oct. 16, at 2:30 p.m. at the Sunrise Theater, Southern Pines. Tickets are $15 for adults, $12 for students. Info: WHISTLE (944-7853)  Tickets: 690-9069.

Moore OnStage will be presenting “Jake’s Women,” a comedy by Neil Simon, on Nov. 4, 5,10,11,12 at 7:30 p.m. and Nov. 6,10 and 13 at 2 p.m. at the Sunrise Theater. Info: 295-1320.

Sandhills Youth Theatre, a division of the Sandhills Theatre Company, announces five performances of the legendary musical “Les Miserables (Student Edition).”  Performances are Nov. 16-20 in the Fair Barn in Pinehurst. Musical direction and orchestral support are by Dr. Larry Arnold. Choreography is by Carmen Jones of Terpsichore. Performances are at 8 p.m., except the Sunday matinee at 2:30 p.m. Info: WHISTLE (944-7853). Tickets: 690-9096.

What A Life! Productions presents “Jacob Marley's Christmas Carol” Dec. 16-Dec. 24 at the Sunrise Theater. Tuesday and Saturday performances begin at 8 p.m. and Sunday matinee at 2 p.m. Doors will open 30 minutes prior to showtime. For more information and to request tickets, call 947-9935.

Entertainment

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

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 U.S. 15-501. Donations of $3 to $7 are collected pass-the-hat for concerts. Entertainment weekly. Info: (919) 542-1858. Oct. 14: The Shelbys; Oct. 21: The Parsons; Oct. 28: Isaac Akers & Friends.

Dugan’s Pub, No. 2 Market Square, Pinehurst, features Karaoke on Thursdays, from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. A $3-$5 cover charge may apply. Call 295-3400 for more information.

Elliott’s Gourmet Marketplace, 905 Linden Rd., Pinehurst, offers a wine tasting every Thursday night from 6-9 p.m. featuring a different vineyard weekly. A full dinner menu is also available. Information: 295-FOOD (3663).

Hyland Hills @ The Deck Tavern on U.S. 1 north of Southern Pines offers hot food and live entertainment with The B-Side Band, Friday nights beginning at 9 p.m. Info: 692-3752.

Italian Table Restaurant presents live entertainment on weekends. Location: 136 Grant St., Seven Lakes. Reservations strongly encouraged at 673-4725.

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 info.

May Street Market, 1010 N. May St., Southern Pines, hosts live music events 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.

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.mintjulepsclub.com or 246-2223. Oct. 14: Tommy Black & Blooz; Oct. 21: Donny and Susan Trexler; Oct. 22: Sea Cruz; Oct. 28: Northtower; Oct. 29: Redlline Band.

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 info., call 692-1939 or visit www.nevillesclub.com. Oct. 14: Sam Milner; Oct. 15: Loose Change; Oct. 21: TBA; Oct. 22: Dan Speller and Blues Spell; Oct. 28: Al Simmons and Marcus Womack; Oct. 29: Neville's Halloween Party featuring the King Bees; Nov. 12: Jacked Up Hot Rod. All Saturday shows are 9:30-until. Cover charge applies. 

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 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+). 100 W. Massachusetts Ave. Info: 695-2300 or visit www.theredroomclub.com

Sandhills Bowling Center offers opportunities for bowling. Address: 2239 N. Pinehurst Street, Aberdeen. Info: 295-9610.

Shucker’s Oyster Bar, 135 Pinehurst Ave., Southern Pines, features live entertainment on their deck Saturdays and Wednesdays. No cover. For info., call 695-1000. Oct. 15: Randy Hughes Band

The Sports Page Bar and Grill, off U.S. 1, Aberdeen, at The Commons, hosts karaoke each Wednesday at 9:30 p.m.

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 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. Call 215-5963 for information.

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 Hours: Monday-Friday, from noon until 3 p.m. Gallery is located at 129 Exchange St. in historic Aberdeen. Info: 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 to 4 p.m. Call 295-4817 for more information.

The Campbell House Galleries, 482 East Connecticut Avenue in Southern Pines, presents “In Between Dreams” by Fay Terry. For more information, call 692-4356, or visit www.artscouncil-moore.org.

Central Security Systems Gallery is in the new CSI building at 370 NW Broad St., Southern Pines. An exhibit of works by Harry Neely will run during the month of October. Hours are from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. Call (910) 245-7216 or e-mail artsleague@earthlink.net for more information.

Chanticleer, 118 NW Broad St., Southern Pines, features original artwork of Jessie McKay, Jeanette Sheehan, Mary Legg, Ray Stevenson, Kate Buie, Hannah Cole and Kristina Bach. The hours are Monday-Saturday, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Information: 695-7070.

Gallery 102, a new art gallery in Sanford, is exhibiting recent prints by Tennessee artist Elaine Antrican, entitled “N.C. Homestead.” The gallery also hosts the works of Beverly Brookshire, Victoria Hogan and Doug Rowe. Gallery 102 is located on the mezzanine level of the Shops of Steele Street, 102 S. Steele Street in downtown Sanford. Hours are 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Monday-Saturday. Information: (919) 777-6959.

Gap Creek Candle Company, 116 NW Broad St., Southern Pines, showcases the arts and crafts of the Sandhills, including paintings by Susan Edquist, the pine-needle art of Carolyn Register and Vivian Evans, and King’s Pottery of Seagrove. Info: 695-0029.

Gaslight Gallery is located in the Realty World Pinnock Real Estate Building at 115 E. Pennsylvania Ave., Southern Pines. Exhibiting artists Margie Graves, Robert Way, Danilla Devin, Marilyn Petersen, Vivien Weller, Brooks Brown, Harry Neely, Joanne Gill Worth. Hours: Monday-Friday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Saturday, 11 a.m.-3 p.m.

Hollyhocks Art Gallery, located in The Shops At Pinehurst Place, at 905 Linden Road, Pinehurst, features original artwork by local artists, Jane Casnellie, Jean Noe Clark and Joan Hodges.  Enter through The Sheared Lamb or Elliott’s. Hours: Monday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Info: call 295-2489.

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: Monday through Saturday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. or by appointment. Info: 295-2824.

Joy of Art Studio is looking for artists and artisans to participate in the Meet the Artists Night during Gallery Express and also participate in the T.A.G. public art and other creative projects. For information, contact Joy at 695-7055 or Joyof_Art@msn.com.

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.

An exhibit featuring artwork by artists Denise Baker and Judy Jones will be held at McMillan & Wife Art Gallery, 150 N. Bennett St., Southern Pines The exhibit, “Impressions on Paper,” continues through the month of October. Info: 692-4879.

The artwork of Eric Ton will be on display in Sandhills Community College's Hastings Gallery, located in Boyd Library, through Oct. 26. For more information, call 695-3878.

Sayer Photography Studio and Gallery, 155 E. Pennsylvania Avenue, downtown Southern Pines, currently featuring the work of award-winning portrait photographer Tim Sayer and the international travel photography of local artist Caroline McKissick. Open Tues.-Sat. from 10:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. unless out on assignment. Also available by appointment. Gallery phone number is 692-6320. Email: tim@

sayerphotography.com

Sky Art Gallery offers rare signed lithographs, prints and originals from local and internationally-recognized artists. The gallery is at 602 Magnolia Drive, behind Applebee’s and across from Sears. Hours: Tuesday-Saturday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Info: 944-9440.

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

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