Datebook: Calendar of events featuring around-town happenings - concerts, art exhibits, festivals, and more.
To-Do: January / February 2009
Jan - Feb


January, 2009




JANUARY

9-11 Alfred Hitchcock Mini-Festival. 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday; 2 p.m. Sunday. Enjoy three films in three days from the master of suspense himself. Friday: Strangers on a Train. Saturday: Notorious. Sunday: To Catch a Thief. $5. 336-333-2605. Carolina Theatre, 310 S. Greene St. http://www.carolinatheatre.com.

13 Noon @ the ’Spoon. A 20-minute guided gallery tour starting at noon, featuring complimentary beverages and baked goods. 336-334-5770. Weatherspoon Art Museum, 500 Tate St., UNCG Campus. http://www.weatherspoon.uncg.edu.

17 The Freddy Cole Quartet. 8 p.m. Arguably the top male jazz singer of his generation, Freddy Cole is bringing the best of the Big Band era to High Point. $20–$25. 336-887-3001. High Point Theatre, 220 E. Commerce Ave., High Point. http://www.highpointtheatre.com.

23 Family Friday Night BINGO. 6–7:30 p.m. Bring the whole family out for a night of fun at the Greensboro Children’s Museum. Cards, markers, and prizes will be available. Free with GCM admission/membership. 336-574-2898. 220 N. Church St. http://www.gcmuseum.com.

26 Canterbury School Open House. 9:30 a.m. Canterbury School, an independent Episcopal day school, is holding an admission open house for sixth- through eighth-grade students. 5400 Old Lake Jeanette Rd. 336-288-2007. http://www.canterburysch.org.

27 Dancing with the Stars: The Tour. 7:30 p.m. ABC’s No. 1-rated reality show is making a stop in Greensboro as part of its 37-city tour. Guests include Lance Bass, Toni Braxton, and Maurice Green. $49–$125. 336-373-2632. Greensboro Coliseum, 1921 W. Lee St. http://www.greensborocoliseum.com.

31–February 8 A Raisin in the Sun. This powerful drama is the longest-running African- American production in the history of theater. Presented by the Community Theatre of Greensboro. $16–$29. 336-333-7470. Masonic Temple, 426 W. Market St. For specific dates and times, go to http://www.ctgso.org.

31 The Carolina Weddings Show. 11 a.m.–4 p.m. Featuring top-notch fashion, catering, music, and photography options, the Carolina Weddings Show is the biggest bridal show in the Piedmont. Sponsored by Belk. $10 at the door ($5 online). Greensboro Coliseum, 1921 W. Lee St. http://www.33bride.com.

FEBRUARY

2 Groundhog Day Customer Appreciation Party. 6–7:30 p.m. A celebration of Groundhog Day featuring games, food, fun, and prizes all highlighting nature’s long-serving weatherman, the groundhog. $5. Bur-Mil Park, 5834 Bur-Mil Club Rd. http://www.burmilpark.org.

3–8 Mamma Mia. Based around the hit songs of ABBA, this musical comedy centers on a feisty, single mother and her tradition-seeking daughter. $50–$65. 336-852-1100. Greensboro Coliseum, 1921 W. Lee St. http://www.greensborocoliseum.com.

7 Musical Moods Valentine’s Dinner and Concert Extravaganza. 6 p.m. Benefi ting the Sanctuary House, this annual dinner/concert will feature champagne and hors d’oeuvres followed by a threecourse dinner, silent auction, raffl e prizes, and amazing live music. $75. 336-215-8239. The Empire Room, 203 S. Elm St. http://www.sanctuaryhousegso.com.

7 Legacy of the Buffalo Soldiers. 2 p.m. Enjoy international stories of legendary African-American soldiers. Intended for grades 3 through 8. $2. 336-373-2043. Greensboro Historical Museum, 130 Summit Ave. http://www.greensborohistory.org.

20–23 Carolina Film and Video Festival. This annual festival includes some of the latest and greatest work from both international and local filmmakers. In all, 36 films from more than 300 entries will be screened. $5 public, $4 students, $30 for a three-day pass. 336-334-3890. Elliot Center, UNCG, and Carousel Cinemas. http://www.carolinafilmandvideofestival.org.

27-28 Prime Movers Concert. Prime Movers, an organization promoting dancing in the community, will host a concert of dance works created by the UNCG Dance Department. $6, $9, $12. 336-334-4849. UNCG Dance Theater, 1000 Spring Garden St. http://www.uncg.edu. 23 Community Gospel Concert. 8 p.m. Gifted songwriter, musician, and conductor Kurt Carr will be performing alongside conductor Bruce Kiesling and the Greensboro Symphony. $5–$26. 336-335-5456, ext. 223. Westover Church, 505 Muirs Chapel Rd. http://www.Greensborosymphony.org.

28 North Carolina International Pageants. 7 p.m. Women from across the state will compete to win $15,000 in prizes and be crowned the new state representative. $20. Odeon Theatre, Greensboro War Memorial Coliseum Complex. http://www.northcarolinainternationalpageants.com.

5 UNCG Spartans vs. Davidson Wildcats. 7 p.m. In a matchup labeled “the game of the year,” the UNCG men’s basketball team welcomes the Davidson Wildcats and All-American point guard Stephen Curry. $8–$10. 336-334-3250. Greensboro Coliseum, 1921 W. Lee St. http://www.uncgspartans.com.

14 Carolina POPS: Broadway Magic! 8 p.m. Tony Award-winning director Stuart Malina returns to Greensboro this Valentine’s Day to play
some of America’s favorite show tunes. $19–$36, $5 for students. 336-335-5456. Westover Church, 505 Muirs Chapel Rd. http://www.greensborosymphony.org.

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