| Event Name | Organization | Dates | City | | Valentine Wine Dinner at Grove WineryPresented by Grove Winery at Grove Winery and Vineyards February 14, 2012 Valentines is just around the corner, so treat your significant other, family or friends to an evening of fantastic food paired with award-winning wine.
We're bringing a new chef to Grove for this year's Valentine Wine Dinner. Chef Jessie Scott has been wowing foodies in the Triangle and now he is bringing his flavors to Grove.
Reservations are required and seating is limited. Menu and reservations are online at our website. | Grove Winery | 02/14/12 | Gibsonville |
Valentine's Day Open HousePresented by SECU Family House of Winston-Salem February 14, 2012 SECU Family House is now open and providing an affordable place to rest and relax for patients care givers in medical crisis. If you haven't had a chance to visit the House yet, you are invited to our open house.
Have a heart for our families! You are invited to bring Valentine donations of paper products, frozen meals, canned foods, healthy snacks or Valentine checks. | SECU Family House of Winston-Salem | 02/14/12 | Winston-Salem |
BOOKMARKS presents author Eleanor Brown With Support from Friends of the Reynolda Manor Library Presented by Bookmarks at Reynolda Manor Branch Library February 15, 2012 Eleanor Brown joins us on tour for the paperback release of her NYT and national-bestseller, THE WEIRD SISTERS.
Ms. Brown will discuss her work and writing, read from THE WEIRD SISTERS,, and engage with attendees in a one-on-one question and answer session. Books will be available for purchase, and a booksigning follows. Reception included.
Free event. Please register on BOOKMARKS' website | Bookmarks | 02/15/12 | Winston-Salem |
Entrepreneurial JourneysPresented by UNCG NC Entrepreneurship Center February 16, 2012 Our monthly speaker this month features Chris Laney with Zenergy Technologies. He is a successful entrepreneur who would like to share his story in an informal setting. Following the presentation we will have a Q&A and a networking reception. | UNCG NC Entrepreneurship Center | 02/16/12 | Greensboro |
A Night in Rio: The Brazilian Carnival ExperiencePresented by Neighborhood Theatre at Neighborhood Theatre February 18, 2012 The Latin American Coalition invites you to our third annual Brazilian celebration. A Night In Rio is a journey through Brazil in an evening featuring traditional dancing; live musical performances of Samba, Bossa Nova, and Brazilian Beats; authentic foods; and arts and crafts. You won't want to miss the contagious energy of Brazils famous Carnaval at this one-of-a-kind cultural experience.
The Carnival celebration will start with a free samba lessons to get the crowd moving.... | Neighborhood Theatre | 02/18/12 | Charlotte |
Fat Saturday Mardi Gras Festival at RayLenPresented by RayLen Vineyards & Winery at RayLen Vineyards & Winery February 18, 2012 Indulge yourself with exceptional wine, savory gumbo and heavenly King Cake. Celebrate the last days of Carnival with RayLen Vineyards & Winery on Fat Saturday. Enjoy New Orleans’ style jazz from The Swamp Cats. Food catered by Full Moon Oyster Bar.
Pets and coolers prohibited. Picnic baskets and lawn chairs welcome. In accordance with ALE and BATF, only alcohol purchased at RayLen may be consumed on site. | RayLen Vineyards & Winery | 02/18/12 | Mocksville |
| Friends of the Library Book Sale | Jamestown Public Library, Friends of the Library /Old Jamestown School Association | 02/15/12- 02/18/12 | Jamestown |
Psychic/author will give readings, sign bookPresented by Eclectic By Nature at Eclectic by Nature February 19, 2012 John Fortuna, the “world’s most honest psychic,” will sign copies of his book "Get In-tuit" and do readings
Fortuna, who began reading Tarot cards when he was 6 years old, also works as a freelance writer, family counselor, natural health practitioner and a musician. With certified hypnotherapist Dr. Jay Polmar, he wrote "Get In-Tuit," a guide to developing the intuition that the authors say some are born with and others can develop.
John... | Eclectic By Nature | 02/19/12 | Greensboro |
President's Day Open HousePresented by Friendly Toastmasters at Leonard Recreation Center February 20, 2012 If you want to improve your speaking or leadership skills, join us for "Where Leaders Are Made" at our President's Day Open House. See what we're all about. | Friendly Toastmasters | 02/20/12 | Greensboro |
Dog Obedience Demo NightPresented by Oakview Recreation Center at Oakview Recreation Center February 21, 2012 See what Oakview’s Dog Obedience Class can do for you and your pet. Our instructors and former students will be on hand demonstration what our class has done for them and their pets. The benefits of the class will be explained and any questions or concerns addressed. Registration will be available for upcoming classes. | Oakview Recreation Center | 02/21/12 | High Point |
Mardi Gras PartyPresented by The Melting Pot of Greensboro at The Melting Pot of Greensboro February 21, 2012 Put on your craziest Mardi Gras outfit and join us as we bring the best of Bourbon Street to Greensboro- fondue style! We'll be featuring a delicious three-course meal with all the flavors of New Orleans. We'll also be pouring traditional-style NOLA drinks all night long! So call to reserve your table today and laissez les bons temps rouler (let the good times roll)! | The Melting Pot of Greensboro | 02/21/12 | Greensboro |
High Point University Men's Basketball vs. Campbell UniversityPresented by High Point University - Athletics at James H. and Jesse E. Millis Athletic and Convocation Center February 23, 2012 The High Point University men's basketball team will host Campbell University, the final Big South Conference home game for the Panthers this season.
High Point's home schedule is one of its best since joining NCAA Division I as the Panthers host six non-conference games at the Millis Center in addition to nine Big South games. HPU will wrap up the regular season home stand with Campbell. HPU will honor each senior basketball player. | High Point University - Athletics | 02/23/12 | High Point |
SciTech Lecture SeriesPresented by Forsyth Tech Community College February 23, 2012 Steven B. Mizel, professor of microbiology and immunology at Wake Forest School of Medicine, and Bruce Kaylos, program manager of the NCBIO Biotech Manufacturers Forum, will speak on "Vaccines: Why and How."
| Forsyth Tech Community College | 02/23/12 | Winston-Salem |
| 'Laser Zeppelin Music and Light Show: Special Evening Show | Natural Science Center | 02/24/12 | Greensboro |
5th Annual Corks for Kids PathPresented by Hospice and Palliative Care of Greensboro at Marriott Downtown-Greensboro February 24, 2012 Corks for Kids Path is a wine tasting extravaganza that, in four years, has netted more than $160,000 to support Kids Path, a specialized program for children offered by Hospice and Palliative Care of Greensboro.
The event will feature wines exclusively selected by Zeto Wine and Cheese Shop, craft beers created by Natty Greene’s, hors d’oeuvres by Pepper Moon Catering, chocolates by Loco for Coco, gelatos by Gnam Gnam and a silent auction. | Hospice and Palliative Care of Greensboro | 02/24/12 | Greensboro |
The Empowerment Academy for Women 40 and OverPresented by Forty Plus and Fabulous, LLC February 25, 2012 Registration is open for the 40+ and Fabulous FabU Academy so make sure you sign up now.
The event, which will focus on issues and alternatives that celebrate positive aging and enhance the lives of boomers and women over 40, will feature presenters and interactive demonstrations in topics like self-care, women in transition, personal style and image, aging parents, stress reduction, and reinventing yourself.
A portion of the proceeds from FabU Academy will support the North... | Forty Plus and Fabulous, LLC | 02/25/12 | Browns Summit |
Afternoon with the WinemakerPresented by Raffaldini Vineyards at Raffaldini Vineyards February 25, 2012 Join our winemaker, Kiley Evans, as he guides you on a tour of the winery. You will learn how we craft our award-winning wines and go step-by-step through the winemaking process. | Raffaldini Vineyards | 02/25/12 | |
| Guy Penrod in Concert | First Wesleyan Church | 02/25/12 | High Point |
Wedding Planning Certification CoursePresented by The Bridal Society at UNCG - Elliott University Center February 25-February 26, 2012 The Bridal Society, the nation's leader in wedding planning training will present its two-day Wedding Planning Certification course at UNCG. This course is open to students with any major as well as experienced wedding professionals who would like to gain their nationally recognized wedding planning certification. This is the most affordable path to Wedding Planning Certification in the country.
This will be the only time that this program will be offered in Greensboro in 2012 and... | The Bridal Society | 02/25/12- 02/26/12 | Greensboro |
I Love My History: Celebrating Black History in the MakingPresented by East Market Street Seventh-day Adventist Church February 26, 2012 "I Love My History: Celebrating Black History in the Making" is a semi-formal affair with music, displays and special guest Bamidele Demerson, executive director of the International Civil Rights Center and Museum. | East Market Street Seventh-day Adventist Church | 02/26/12 | Greensboro |
Community Talk with Nikki Henderson of People's GroceryPresented by Guilford College at Joseph M. Bryan Jr. Auditorium February 27, 2012 Join us for a community conversation with Nikki Henderson.
Nikki is joining us from Oakland, Calif., where she is the executive director of People's Grocery, a health and wealth organization working towards promoting the health and economy of West Oakland through the local food system.
Nikki will talk about her experiences with People's Grocery, food justice, and the role of policy, advocacy, and community self-determination through it all.
This is an exciting... | Guilford College | 02/27/12 | Greensboro |
No Hatin 'n' Datin: Teens Focus on Dating ViolencePresented by Greensboro Police Department at International Civil Rights Center & Museum February 28, 2012 No Hatin 'n' Datin. That’s what teens throughout Greensboro decided to call the month-long campaign that puts the spotlight on teen dating violence.
The culminating event for this month-long campaign is a teen panel discussion and series of skits. This youth-lead event brings together all participating agencies in a forum that is all about communication.
The program begins with one of three skits written by Western Guilford High School creative writing students. Each skit... | Greensboro Police Department | 02/28/12 | Greensboro |
Eboo PatelPresented by Wake Forest University at Wait Chapel, Wake Forest University March 1, 2012 Eboo Patel is the founder and president of Interfaith Youth Core, a Chicago-based organization building the global interfaith youth movement. Author of the award-winning book "Acts of Faith," Patel also is a regular contributor to the Washington Post, USA Today and CNN. An American Muslim, Patel served on President Obama’s inaugural Advisory Council of the White House Office of Faith-based and Neighborhood.
Partnerships and holds a doctorate in the sociology of... | Wake Forest University | 03/01/12 | Winston-Salem |
Saving the Hansen HousePresented by Center for Creative Writing in the Arts at Greensboro Historical Museum March 2, 2012 This is the story of a mild-mannered college professor from the Midwest who buys a dilapidated 18th-century farmhouse in a small North Carolina town. Originally he plans to just restore it and then maybe sell it and move on. But the house turns out to be something special, and the town is even more special. Before he knows it, he is putting down roots.
This one-hour documentary chronicles the unique challenges and rewards of saving a 250-year-old house. | Center for Creative Writing in the Arts | 03/02/12 | Greensboro |
Political and Collectibles Show Presented by American Political Items Collectors at Holiday Inn Airport March 3, 2012 The Dixie Chapter of the American Political Items Collectors is holding its spring show and sale.
Also includes advertising, sports, Civil War, postcards and historical Americana.
You may bring any political material you would like identified, appraised or turned into cash. Materials brought for sale will be auctioned, with 10 percent of the proceeds going to the Dixie chapter. | American Political Items Collectors | 03/03/12 | Greensboro |
St. Paul's Kids Consignment SalePresented by St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church at St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church March 2-March 3, 2012 Shop the sale for quality spring/summer clothing (sizes infant through 20), toys, games, books, bikes, baby equipment, furniture, strollers, gently worn shoes, car seats, in-season maternity wear and so much more. | St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church | 03/02/12- 03/03/12 | Greensboro |
Leslie the Gibbon's Birthday PartyPresented by Natural Science Center at Natural Science Center of Greensboro March 3, 2012 Leslie, our female gibbon, is turning sweet 16 and we’re having a party to celebrate! Guests can sign her birthday card and watch Leslie her eat cake, open presents and have fun with enrichment activities.
Weather permitting; we may also have crafts for the kids to do! | Natural Science Center | 03/03/12 | Greensboro |
100th Anniversary Birthday Bash Presented by Girl Scouts Carolinas Peaks to Piedmont at Dixie Classic Fairground March 3, 2012 The public is invited to a centennial celebration featuring exhibits and hands-on activities to benefit Goodwill, the Second Harvest Food Bank and our soldiers overseas.
Girl Scouts are asking everyone to bring in two bags of clothing or food, then purchase a box of Girl Scout cookies for Operation Sweet Treat. The cookies will be sent directly to soldiers serving in the United States military. | Girl Scouts Carolinas Peaks to Piedmont | 03/03/12 | Winston-Salem |
| Jaclyn Falk Live at The Green Bean | The Green Bean | 03/03/12 | Greensboro |
No Place Like Home: The Intersection of Faith and FamilyPresented by First Baptist Church - Greensboro at First Baptist Church Greensboro March 3-March 4, 2012 Families of all descriptions, shapes and sizes, from singles to multiple-generation households, often find themselves in a place that feels like something less than home. No Place Like Home will offer families a path to a community of love and support. There is a place we would like to take everyone in search of a true sense of family It is a place that forms where the community of faith (the church) merges with home. It is a place that offers home to singles seeking community, parents... | First Baptist Church - Greensboro | 03/03/12- 03/04/12 | Greensboro |
Anticipation 2our staring Trey Sonz and Big SeanPresented by Greensboro Coliseum at Special Events Center Greensboro Coliseum Complex, March 4, 2012 The "Anticipation 2our," presented and promoted by AEG LIVE and powered by KWL, stars Trey Songz with special guest recording artist Big Sean!
The tour will make its only stop in the Carolinas at Greensboro Coliseum Complex’s Special Events Center, giving fans a chance to get up close and personal with Trey in intimate theatres across the country. | Greensboro Coliseum | 03/04/12 | Greensboro |
Art Show and Sale Benefiting Meals on WheelsPresented by Senior Services, Inc. at Senior Services, Inc March 3-March 4, 2012 More than 40 top-flight local artists will present and sell their work to benefit Meals-on-Wheels of Senior Services.
The art show features a variety of media in a wide range of styles, sizes and prices by some of the best known and collectible artists in the area.
Sale proceeds will provide nutritious meals for elderly homebound seniors. | Senior Services, Inc. | 03/03/12- 03/04/12 | Winston-Salem |
Experience HendrixPresented by Greensboro Coliseum at War Memorial Auditorium March 7, 2012 The Jimi Hendrix tribute show features Billy Cox, Buddy Guy, Jonny Lang, Robert Randolph, Kenny Wayne Shepherd, Dweezil Zappa, Brad Whitford, Chris Layton, The Slide Brothers and Mato from Indigenous | Greensboro Coliseum | 03/07/12 | Greensboro |
Bizness Branding SummitPresented by Lady Bizness, Inc. March 9, 2012 Discover your management style, learn about new products and services and gain knowledge of social media and digital marketing at the Bizness Branding Summit.
Includes a small business roundtable, lunch and exhibitor opportunities. | Lady Bizness, Inc. | 03/09/12 | Greensboro |
Southeast Regional First Ladies' (Pastor's Wives) ConferencePresented by Successful Life Word Ministries Intl., Inc. at Successful Life Event Center March 8-March 10, 2012 Get ready for the change experience with Pastor Taffi Dollar, wife of Dr. Creflo Dollar, pastors of World Changers Church International in College Park, Ga. This is an exciting an exclusive time for First Ladies (pastor's wives) to be refreshed, renewed and revived.
Host pastors are Jassen R. Grant and Lady Shearon Grant of Successful Life Word Ministries International. | Successful Life Word Ministries Intl., Inc. | 03/08/12- 03/10/12 | High Point |
| Thesaurus Shoppe Spring Sale | Natural Science Center | 03/15/12 | Greensboro |
Entrepreneurial JourneysPresented by UNCG NC Entrepreneurship Center March 15, 2012 Our monthly speaker this month features Andy Zimmerman, the former owner of Legacy Paddlesports. He is a successful entrepreneur who would like to share his story in an informal setting.
Following the presentation we will have a Q&A and a networking reception. | UNCG NC Entrepreneurship Center | 03/15/12 | Greensboro |
All Arts MarketPresented by Neighborhood Theatre at Neighborhood Theatre March 16, 2012 NoDaRioty hosts a market for artists of all forms to sell their art to the public. Free admission for shoppers; artists keep 100 percent of sales. Live art will be created on site for silent auction throughout the evening. Enjoy live music and artistic performances as you shop for affordable, original art from Charlotte's emerging arts scene! | Neighborhood Theatre | 03/16/12 | Charlotte |
Barrel Tasting with the WinemakerPresented by Raffaldini Vineyards at Raffaldini Vineyards March 17, 2012 Enjoy a rare opportunity to sample wines from our cellar straight out of the barrel with winemaker Kiley Evans. This intimate, wine-focused event is limited to the first 35 Wine Club members to RSVP. | Raffaldini Vineyards | 03/17/12 | |
231st Anniversary of the Battle of Guilford CourthousePresented by Guilford Courthouse National Military Park at Guilford Courthouse National Military Park March 17-March 18, 2012 Over 400 Revolutionary War re-enactors from across the country will muster in Greensboro on March 17-18, 2012 to commemorate the 231st Anniversary of the Battle of Guilford Courthouse at Guilford Courthouse National Military Park, The Colonial Heritage Center and Greensboro Country Park.
Scheduled events take place from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day. Events include a variety of interpretive programs demonstrating military life, colonial life-ways, 18th century dancing, musical... | Guilford Courthouse National Military Park | 03/17/12- 03/18/12 | Greensboro |
Ignite Charlotte 4 (18+ Event)Presented by Neighborhood Theatre at Neighborhood Theatre March 20, 2012 If youve got an idea that you are personally or professionally passionate about and youre willing to get onstage to talk about it with your fellow community members, we want to hear from you. Selected speakers will use 20 slides that auto-advance every 15 minutes (no animation, no sales pitches, no notes) for a talk time of 5 minutes.
Ignite events are fast-paced, fun, thought-provoking, social, local, global...they are a high-energy evening of networking with a series of 5 minute... | Neighborhood Theatre | 03/20/12 | Charlotte |
| 'Laser Floyd: Dark Side of the Moon' OmniSphere Show | Natural Science Center | 03/23/12 | Greensboro |
Wharton Gladden Business Luncheon Series presents Lunch and Tour with Caterpillar's Rusty DavisPresented by Wharton Gladden & Company March 23, 2012 Just over a year ago, Caterpillar broke ground on a new 850,000 square foot building in Winston-Salem with the promise to invest $426 million and hire more than 500 workers at the plant. The company uses the facility to build, test and paint parts for mining machines. Workers will make 50-ton axles for 3,500 mining trucks annually.
Join us for an exciting opportunity to privately tour the new Caterpillar facility and join Rusty Davis for lunch to learn more about why the company... | Wharton Gladden & Company | 03/23/12 | Winston-Salem |
Doctor Day hosted by Greensboro Medicine AlliancePresented by Natural Science Center at Natural Science Center of Greensboro March 24, 2012 The Greater Greensboro Society of Medicine Alliance will be hosting this kid-friendly event to honor doctors in our community and increase health and physical fitness awareness. Children will be able to prepare healthy snacks, make their own doctor bags, listen to stories and see a fire truck and ambulance up close.
Richard Moore of The Little Gym of Greensboro will be conducting fitness classes featuring an obstacle course and parachute games and doctors will be on site to perform... | Natural Science Center | 03/24/12 | Greensboro |
Greensboro Super FleaPresented by Greensboro Coliseum at Greensboro Coliseum Pavilion March 24-March 25, 2012 The Super Flea Market features a wide array of vendors selling antiques, collectibles, fashion and fine jewelry, books, comics, knives, arts n' crafts, restoration services, boots, baked goods, household items and many more treasures | Greensboro Coliseum | 03/24/12- 03/25/12 | Greensboro |
'Next Fall' by Geoffrey NaufftsPresented by Paper Lantern Theatre at Scales Fine Arts Center, Ring Theatre March 15-March 25, 2012 Paper Lantern Theatre Company presents the Triad Premiere of the 2010 Tony Award nominee for Best Play. A witty and provocative look at faith, commitment and unconditional love. While the play's central story focuses on the five-year relationship between Adam and Luke, "Next Fall" goes beyond a typical love story. This timely and compelling new American play forces us all to examine what it means to believe and what it might cost us not to. | Paper Lantern Theatre | 03/15/12- 03/25/12 | Winston-Salem |
The Bryan Series Presents Ken BurnsPresented by Guilford College Bryan Series at War Memorial Auditorium March 27, 2012 Ken Burns is a documentary filmmaker who has captured the imaginations of television viewers with films that include “The Civil War,” which was honored with many major television and film awards, and “Baseball,” which became the most-watched series in public television history. His other films include “Jazz,” “The War,” “The National Parks: America’s Best Idea,” “Lewis and Clark: The Journey of the Corps of... | Guilford College Bryan Series | 03/27/12 | Greensboro |
| Spring Circuit | Julie Luther's PurEnergy Fitness Center | 02/27/12- 03/29/12 | Greensboro |
Restoration Runway 2012: TimelessPresented by Restoration Place Ministries at Greensboro Country Club March 29, 2012 Restoration Place Ministries announces Restoration Runway: Timeless, its third annual fashion show and silent auction.
At the event, ladies (and men!) will be treated to a night of fun with a purpose. The evening kicks off with a reception and silent auction featuring products and services from local businesses followed by a high-energy, first-class fashion show. You won’t want to miss the latest designer trends from 18 local hot-spot retailers such as Simply Meg’s,... | Restoration Place Ministries | 03/29/12 | Greensboro |
Celebration of Reenactment at Westmoore Pottery: the 17th CenturyPresented by Westmoore Pottery at Westmoore Pottery March 31, 2012 History will come alive from 9am to 5pm as we host the New Amstel Militia at Westmoore Pottery. As a departure from previous reenactments, this year's group will portray an earlier time, the 1600s. The New Amstel Militia will set up an encampment showing the life of a Dutch militia unit from 1655-1664. For the day, Westmoore Pottery will have an abundance of seventeenth century styles of pottery and glass. We will also have a selection of books pertaining to seventeenth century life. | Westmoore Pottery | 03/31/12 | Seagrove |