Smarty Scoop on Weekend Events

By Katie M

Welcome to the last Wednesday of 2009! In case you missed our event scoop last Wednesday, clear your calendar today because Big Bang Boom! is playing at the Greensboro Children’s Museum TODAY at 11:45 am. There will also be a countdown to “Noon” Year’s Eve Eve. All this is free with museum admission. The Children’s Museum of Winston-Salem is also holding a Noon Year’s Eve Party tomorrow –see details below.

And if you’re lucky enough to have scored a babysitter for Thursday night, I’ve also included a couple of “date night” ideas below.

We’re excited to ring in the New Year here on Triad Smarty Pants. Stay tuned for another year of fun and useful blogs, Smarty Moms, and fantabulous contests and give-aways. In fact, we already have a great give-away lined up for you in early January –be sure to watch for it. Enjoy the weekend, and please be safe this New Years Eve!

Noon Year’s Eve Party
Thursday, December 31 at 11:30 a.m.
Children's Museum of Winston-Salem, 390 S. Liberty St., W-S
Countdown to the New Year Children’s Museum style! Free with museum admission, $7.

Kwanzaa - Creativity
Thursday, December 31 at 2 pm
Central Public Library, 660 West 5th Street, W-S
Join us as we celebrate the 6th Principle of Kwanzaa: Kuumba - Creativity. The North Carolina Black Repertory Company Teen Theatre will be featured! Mabel Robinson, NCBRC Artistic Director. Sponsors: NC Black Repertory Theatre Company and the Forsyth County Public Library. Free and Open To the Public

New Year's Eve at Noma!
Thursday, December 31 beginning at 5 pm, DJ at 10 pm
Noma 321 W. 4th Street, W-S
Celebrate New Year's Eve at Noma! Champagne and martini special all day with food specials galore! Club Noma DJ starts at 10pm with a $5 cover charge.

Cirque de la Symphonie
Thursday, December 31 at 7:30 pm
Reynolds Auditorium 301 N. Hawthorne Road, W-S
Visit web site link for details. $15 - $55

New Years Eve Champagne Dinner
Thursday, December 31 at 8 pm
Meridian Restaurant 411 S. Marshall St., W-S
Meridian Restaurant is hosting a New Years Eve Champagne Dinner starting at 8 pm. The Five course dinner is $55 per person and will include 5 different types of bubbles from France, California and Italy. Complimentary hors d'oeuvres and champagne toast at midnight. Live music! $55 per person.

DADA First Friday Gallery Hop
Friday, January 1 from 7-10 p.m.
Sixth, Trade and Liberty streets, W-S
Join the Downtown Winston-Salem's Art District for a night filled with the downtown arts community, artist demonstrations, music, dance and more. Free.

First Friday in Downtown Greensboro
Friday, January 1 from 6-9 p.m.
Elm Street area, Downtown GSO
After the champagne toasts, horn blowing and revelry of New Year’s Eve, Downtown Greensboro is poised for another party on New Year’s Day. January’s First Friday, the monthly exploration of creative expression, will feature a community bonfire, fine painting and craft demonstrations and an avant garde musical performance. First Friday is a free, self-guided tour of Downtown Greensboro’s shops, galleries and alternative arts venues that participate with specially programmed events and extended hours (until 9pm) on the first Friday of every month. The event is an opportunity to explore the center city’s local artistic community and encourages commerce and support of locally-owned, independent businesses located in Downtown. First Friday is promoted through a partnership between Downtown Greensboro Inc. and the United Arts Council of Greater Greensboro. Check for future updates and a downloadable map/guide at the First Friday Web site. Free.

Peter and the Wolf
Saturday, January 2, at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m.
Gray Auditorium inside the Old Salem Visitor Center, Winston-Salem
Take a break from the hectic pace of the holidays and enjoy a fairy tale classic with family and friends! The Carolina Chamber Symphony Players and Old Salem Museums & Garden will present Peter and the Wolf. Each character in Peter and the Wolf has a particular instrument and musical theme. Tickets for Peter and the Wolf are $9 general admission and $5 for students/children. For more information and to purchase tickets, please call (336) 721-7350. Tickets also will available at the door on January 2.

Three Kings Day Celebration
Sunday, January 3 from 10 am to 2 pm
Children's Museum of Winston-Salem, 390 S. Liberty St., W-S
In honor of Three Kings day, CMWS is open to the public for just $3 admission. Children will be able to meet the Three Kings and receive a gift, listen to a Three Kings-themed storytime, play games, taste traditional Three Kings Day treats and make crafts.

What did we forget? Please add your events below!

Posted by Triad Smarty Pants at 5:00 AM