Smarty Scoop on Weekend Events

By Katie M

Hello Smarties, and Happy Wednesday!

I feel a little like the cat that swallowed the canary because while this weekend is looking good for events, TOMORROW is looking FABULOUS for all our Smarty newsletter subscribers! But I can't tell you why until you log on tomorrow. You won't BELIEVE what we have in store for you in terms of a Mother's Day Give-Away prize. All of us at Triad Smarty Pants have been working so hard to make this Give-Away extra special, and it makes me want to quit my day job and register! Of course we can't do that, but YOU all can - and you are OH SO LUCKY. So, check us out tomorrow and be sure to register (first for our newsletter so you'll be eligible, then register for our give-away)!!

In other news, we all love ice cream, right? Well Baskin Robbins is hosting a 31 Cent Scoop Night tonight its locations in honor of America's firefighters. Baskin Robbins is donating $100,000 to the National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC) National Junior Firefighter Program. Participating stores will reduce prices of small ice cream scoops to 31 cents. At some locations, you may also have an opportunity to make a donation to local fire charities. Scoops are available between 5 pm and 10 pm tonight. So go on and get you some scoops, Smarties!

As for the rest of the weekend, read on:

Fat Albert
Friday, May 1 at 7 pm
Multicultural Arts Center, 1700 Orchard St., GSO.
We Are One presents two episodes from Bill Cosby’s beloved television cartoon series. Bring the entire family and share memories with the next generation of Cosby Kids. ADults, $5; children, $1. Phone: 336-373-5881.

DADA First Friday Gallery Hop
Friday, May 1 from 7 to 10 pm
Sixth, Trade and Liberty streets, W-S
Downtown Winston-Salem's Art District's streets are closed to autos and filled with the downtown arts community, artist demonstrations, music, dance and more. Free. 7-10p.m. Phone: 336-734-1864.

Birdfest
Friday & Saturday, May 1st and 2nd
341 Witt Street Winston-Salem, Habitat for Humanity of Forsyth County in the ReStore Warehouse
Celebrating the contributions of local artists and craftspeople who have donated time to the cause of affordable housing through Habitat Forsyth.
May 1st Buy n Fly from Noon - 7:00pm
View the beautiful silent auction items and check out the "buy now" prices.
May 2nd Buy n Fly from 9:00 am till 1:00 pm
View the beautiful silent auction items and check out the "buy now" prices.
May 2nd Party & "Feathers Flyn'" Auction from 6:00 - 11:00 pm
6:30 - Winston-Salem Children's Chorus Serenade

First Friday in Downtown Greensboro
Friday, May 1 from 6 - 9 pm
Elm Street area, Downtown GSO.
The community is invited to a self-guided tour of local art galleries and studios, museums, retail shops, restaurants and alternative arts venues.Many of the participating locations will host special events, promotions and demonstrations and some venues may offer extended hours and refreshments. Free.

Spring Folly
Friday, May 1; Friday, 6-10 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m.-10 p.m. and Sunday 1-6 p.m.
Mountain and Main Streets, Kernersville.
Come to downtown Kernersville for live music on two stages, carnival rides, games and acivities for kids, arts and crafts, great food and antique car show on Saturday. Free. Phone: 336-993-4521

Are You Smarter than a 5th Grader?
Friday, May 1 at 6 pm
Allegacy Westbrook, Winston Salem
Work Family Resources presents: Are Your Smarter than a 5th Grader? Family night of fun with food and refreshments. Contest expects to have 150-200 participants. Tickets are $15 for adults and $10 for kids.

Artizzm, Unlocking Autism Through Art
Saturday, May 2 from 8 a.m. - 5 p.m
Spine Gallery, Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center, W-S
Virginia Kassay, an award-winning artist and mother of an autistic daughter, will exhibit her paintings. Free.

All-a-Flutter Butterfly Farm Saturday Family Days
Saturday, May 2 at 10 am
All-a-Flutter Butterfly Farm, 7850 Clinard Farms Road, HP
Bring the whole family to view and feed monarch butterflies up close and personal. Picnic tables available around the flight house and a misting tent is available during the warm summer months to keep you cool. Adults, $6; children, $5. Phone: 336-454-5651.

Beach Bash 2009
Saturday, May 2 from 11 a.m.-4 p.m
Linbrook Hall Mansion, 5287 Snyder Country Road, Trinity
See one of the largest homes in the Southeast with 30,000 square feet at historic Linbrook Hall in Trinity, and enjoy a day of sun and fun, with all proceeds benefiting Ruff Love Dog Rescue, which finds homes for abandoned dogs and works to reduce pet overpopulation, abandonment and neglect. Visitors can enjoy a day of music with the Allison King Band, a silent auction, a raffle, a play featuring dogs as actors by Southern Tails Dog School and “best beach hat” and “best beach attire” contests (no swimsuits, please). $20 in advance/$25 at door. Phone: 336-880-5431

Book Signing with Michele Manderine
Saturday, May 2 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
339 Witt St., W-S.
Children's author Michele Manderine Crouch) reading her book, "Tristan, The Maine Coon Cat" and signing copies at Habitat For Humanity 14th Annual Birdfest. Free. Phone: 336-765-8854

Lollapalooza Musical Festival
Saturday, May 2 from Noon to 5:30 p.m.
Performance Center ~ Trindale Community Church, 5934 Surrett Drive, Trinity
This is a FREE community concert. It is provided Grassroots Grant from the NC Arts Council funded the Randolph Arts Guild and a matching grant from the City of Archdale.

Korean Family Day
Saturday, May 2 from 1-4 p.m.
Museum of Anthropology, Wake Forest University, 1834 Wake Forest Road, W-S.
This family-friendly event will feature a poongmul drum group, traditional dancing; Tae kwon do demonstrations, crafts such as kite making, paper folding, and calligraphy, traditional games, storytelling, and Korean snack foods. Free. Phone: 336-758-5282.

Parenting Children of Divorce
Saturday, May 2 from 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Dorothy Bardolph Building, 301 E. Washington St., GSO
Parenting Children of Divorce is a seminar for parents to help their children through the process of parental separation and/or divorce. This program is appropriate for parents, grandparents and stepparents concerned about a child whose parents are separated or divorced. $40. Phone: 336-333-6890, x 227

Third Annual Triadmommies Yard Sale
Saturday, May 2 from 8 a.m.-1 p.m.
Jamestown Presbyterian Church, 1804 Guilford College Road, Jamestown.
Come join area moms for a multi-family yard sale and enjoy Papa John's personal pan pizzas from for just $4. 20% of the sales proceeds go to support TriadMommies Network. (pizza available 10 a.m.-1 p.m.). Contact heatherk@triadmommies.com.

10th Annual Komen NC Triad Race for the Cure
Saturday, May 2 at 8 am
Salem Academy & College , Winston Salem
Join in the fight to end breast cancer forever by participating in the 10th Annual Komen NC Triad Race for the Cure. There will be a 5K walk/run and a 1 Mile.

Dolly and Me Mommy and Daughter Tea
Sunday, May 3 from 3 - 4:30 p.m.
My Party Palace Triad, 209-G Century Blvd., Kernersville
Moms and their little princesses will stuff and dress a doll to take home while enjoying the story about "Gigi, God's Little Princess." $30 per mom/daughter pair; $15 per extra child. Registration required. Phone: 336-992-0146.

Family First Workshop- Impressionism: Printmaking
Sunday, May 3 at 2 pm
Reynolda House Museum of American Art, 2250 Reynolda Road, W-S.
Two-hour workshop for elementary school-aged children accompanied by an adult. Children will use real flowers as their visual guide to draw hand-colored larger-than-life flowers. $7. Phone: 336-758-5599.

Parisian Promenade
Sunday, May 3 from 1 - 5 pm
Tanger Family Bicentennial Garden, 1105 Hobbs Road, GSO
This Parisian-theme event features sidewalk artists, live music, café, poodle parade and more. Free. Phone: 336-273-7448.

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Posted by Triad Smarty Pants at 5:00 AM