Wednesday, March 25, 2009
Smarty Scoop on Weekend Events
By Katie M
The weekend is almost here, Smarty friends! And isn't nice to have one place online that lists the kind of events you're really looking for? Whether you're still on the consignment sale trail, looking to use your creativity, seeking a great show on stage, gearing up for Easter, or are just curious about fly fishing - our list below has something for everyone. As usual, if you know of another great family event that we did not mention, please add in the comment section below.
And right after the weekend, there is event on Tuesday, March 31st that caught our attention and thought we'd share. "Surviving The Teen Years Without Murder, Mayhem, and Misfortune," will be presented by Michie Dew and Dr. Heather McCain at the Piedmont School in High Point. Visit the web site for more information.
Enjoy the weekend!
Go, Dog. Go!
Taylor Theatre @ UNCG at 450 Tate St.
Friday, March 27 - 8 p.m., Saturday, March 28 - 2 p.m. and 8 p.m., and Sunday, March 29 - 2 p.m.
$10 - kids, $12 - adults. Tickets can be purchased in advance and are also available one hour before each performance in Taylor Theatre lobby. Call 336-334-4849 for more info.
Home & Closet Consignment Sale
Friday, March 27 from 9:30 a.m. -7 p.m., and Saturday
from 7:30 a.m.- 11:30 p.m.
Most items are half-price on Saturday.
Fellowship Hall Entrance at West Market St United Methodist Church, 300 West Friendly Ave., GSO.
Sponsored by West Market Street UMC. Spring/Summer clothing, shoes and accessories all ages), home decor, accent furniture, art, bedding, books, toys, movies, baby equipment, electronics and more. Volunteer to work a three-hour shift and you are invited to our Preview Sale on Thursday evening. Phone: 336-378-6093.
"Spiders Web" by Agatha Christie
Friday, March 27 8 p.m. and Sunday 2 p.m.
The Arts Coucil Theatre, 610 Coliseum Drive, W-S.
Little Theatre of Winston-Salem presents this classic whodunit that unravels at the home of Henry and Clarissa Hailsham-Brown. Clarissa, the wife of a diplomat, discovers a body in the drawing room. With her husband scheduled to arrive at any moment with an important politician in tow, Clarissa has to create an intricate web of alibis and invention to save her family. When her lies lead to new surprises, the audience is left to untangle the captivating puzzle of "who did it." *Not reccommended for children under 12. Adults, $18; students, $14. Phone: 336-725-4001.
KidsCrafters Club
Friday, March 27 from 3:30-4:45 p.m.
ArtQuest, Greensboro Cultural Art Center, 200 N. Davie St., GSO.
Marbleized Paper: Making marbleized paper is fun and easy and we’ll teach students how with some kid-friendly techniques and materials. Ages 7 and up. $3, members; $8, non-members (non-member fee includes the $5.00 admission to ArtQuest.) Registration is suggested but not required. Phone: 336-333-7460.
“Get in the Wind”
Saturday, March 28th from 1 to 4pm.
High Point Theatre Art Galleries
Ages 4+. Let your creativity soar in a workshop that combines are with play! Use a variety of cool materials with fabric to construct a windsock that holds up in the spring winds, and design colorful pinwheels for indoor and outdoor fun. $25
Go Green with Beads Workshop
Saturday, March 28 from 10 a.m.-noon
Thataways Youth Center, 1334 Overbrook Road, Burlington
Burlington Recreation & Parks invites you to go green with the Girl Scouts. Kids ages 8-12 are invited to a fun, creative workshop on how to turn your recyclables into trendy, stylish jewelry. Free. Phone: 336-222-5134.
Carowinds
Opens this Saturday, March 28th!
Season Passes are on sale now. Visit the web site (click link above) for all the details. TriadSmartyPants will be running blogs on Day Trips all Spring and Summer long. Stay tuned for our sneak peak inside Carowinds with some Smarty Tips!
HP Junior League presents Kids in the Kitchen!
March 28 from 10 a.m. — noon
Millis Education Center, High Point
Open to kids in Kindergarten through Grade 5.
The Millis Education Center is on Elm Street, across from the Hospital.
The event is free, but you need to register by calling the High Point Junior League office, Monday – Friday, between 9 a.m. – 2 p. m. at 336-889-5479.
Beginning Fly Fishing School
Saturday, March 28 from 8 a.m.-1 p.m
Frank Sharpe Jr. Wildlife Education Center, Bur-Mil Park, 5834 Bur-Mil Park Road, GSO.
Half-day introductory class designed to get children 10 and older started in the sport of fly fishing. Class covers the basic principles of fly casting, reading water, fly selection, entomology, knot tying and rigging, equipment, and where to fish locally and abroad. $65. Phone: 336-373-3802.
Bunny Day
Saturday, March 28 from 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Natural Science Center, 4301 Lawndale Drive, GSO.
Bunnies, bunnies, and more bunnies. Come enjoy face painting, crafts, story-telling and more. Learn all you've ever wanted to know about rabbits from local breeders and see a vast collection of bunnies. Also, a special event featuring a wide variety of rabbits in all sizes, shapes and colors ranging from tiny dwarfs to the New Zealand Giants. After the up-close encounters with the bunnies, visitors will enjoy crafts, face painting and the Easter Bunny who will be handing out candy and posing for photos. Free with museum admission, Adults,$8; children $7; ages 2 and under, free. Phone: 336-288-3769.
Greensboro Children’s Theatre Auditions – Short Tales 4
Saturday, March 28 from 1-4 p.m
Greensboro Cultural Center, 200 N. Davie St., GSO.
The Greensboro Children’s Theatre is teaming up with the UNCG Theatre Education Department to present a series of short plays called, Short Tales 4. Performances are April 25-26. The auditions are open to boys and girls in grades 4-9. There will be cold readings from the script. No preparation or previous experience is necessary. Free. Phone: (336) 373-2728.
Great Train Expo
Saturday, March 28 at 10 AM
Dixie Classic Fairgrounds: Ed Building 421 W. 27th Street, Winston-Salem
Call 336-725-5636 for more info. There is a cost.
Community Day Festival: Americans in Paris
Sunday, March 29 from 2 to 4 pm.
Reynolda House Museum of American Art, 2250 Reynold Road, W-S.
Reynolda House invites the public to a spring festival celebrating American Impressions: Selections from the National Academy Museum. Tour the Museum and enjoy art activities and music on the park-like grounds of the Estate. Entertainment will include a chorus, strolling accordion players and mimes, balloons, a calliope, sketching artists, and French pastries and icees. Free. Phone: 336-758-5599.
2 comments:
The Easter Bunny will be at Whistlestop Toy Station in Winston Salem this Saturday, March 28th from 1-3pm. This day is also the start of their 5th anniversary sale!
We went to Community Day at Reynolda House this afternoon. It was packed and everyone had a terrific time. I never knew they did those, so I thank you for passing along the information. We needed a day to be outside after all this rain! The house itself was so fun to tour, too. My children really enjoyed seeing the bowling alley and pool!
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