February 2011
This month's musts!
February, 2011
2-21
Lunch at the Piccadilly. Presented by Winston-Salem Festival Stage, this musical comedy focuses on a group of fed-up rebels at a North Carolina nursing home. 336-747-1414. Hanesbrands Theatre, 209 N. Spruce St. festivalstage.org
4-13
Dearly Departed. This colorful, comical tale set in the backwoods of the Bible Belt follows a family’s struggles to pull themselves together for their father’s funeral. $22, $20 seniors, $18 students. 336-748-0857 ext 201. Arts Council Theatre, 610 Coliseum Drive. twincitystage.org
5
Perform at SECCA: Winston-Salem Shuffle All-Star Event. 7 p.m. The Winston-Salem Shuffle celebrates its one year anniversary with a concert featuring former shuffle-winners. $5, $3 SECCA members. 750 Marguerite Drive. 336-722-6059. secca.org
5
PBR: Professional Bull Riders. 8 p.m. Members of the PBR Touring Pro Division bring the “toughest sport on earth” to the Joel Coliseum. $10–$75. 336-725-5635. LJVM Coliseum, 2825 University Pkwy. ljvm.com
5, 6, 8
A Midsummer Night’s Dream. The Winston-Salem Symphony will collaborate with the UNCSA School of Drama to present this Shakespearean classic. Feb. 5: Kicked-Back Classics. Feb. 6, 8: Classics Series. $15–$55. 336-464-0145. Stevens Center, 405 W. Fourth St. wssymphony.org
11-20
Eating Raoul. This cult classic has new life as a zany musical—perfect for an unconventional Valentine’s Day treat. $10–$14. Winston-Salem Theatre Alliance, 1047 W. Northwest Blvd. For tickets, call 336-723-7777 or go to wstheatrealliance.org
12
Dining With Friends Dessert Finale. 8 p.m. Project Runway’s Jack Mackenroth will emcee this dessert reception gala in honor of Dining With Friends, AIDS Care Service’s annual fundraiser. 336-777-0116. Millennium Center, 101 W. Fifth St. aidscareservice.org
13
Love Scenes. 3 p.m. Celebrate Valentine’s Day with Piedmont Opera as it performs some of the most romantic songs ever written. $25–$35. 725-7101 ext. 100. Brendle Recital Hall, WFU campus. piedmontopera.org
18-20
Triad Home & Garden Show. Friday 2–8 p.m. Saturday 10 a.m.–6 p.m. Sunday noon–5 p.m. The Homebuilders Association of Winston-Salem brings more than 100 home and garden exhibitors together for this annual show. 336-768-5942. Benton Convention Center, 301 W. Fifth St. hbaws.org
18
Big Winter Bash. 8 p.m. The Big Winter Bash returns with one of the nation’s top party bands, Party on the Moon. Tickets are available for $10 at several downtown outlets including Chelsee’s and A/perture Cinema. Free tickets available to those who spend $50 or more before Feb. 17 at a downtown restaurant or retail location (just bring your receipt to the DWSP office, 305 W. Fourth St.). 336-354-1500. Millennium Center, 101 W. Fifth St. dwsp.org
18
Opening Exhibition Party: Trains That Passed in the Night. 7–9 p.m. Celebrate Reynolda House’s newest exhibition, Trains That Passed in the Night, with the bo-stevens, a cash bar, food, and access to the main floor of Reynolda. The exhibit features the photographs of O. Winston Link and runs through June. 336-758-5150. Reynolda House, 2250 Reynolda Rd. reynoldahouse.org
19
Celtic Fiddlin’ with Eileen Ivers. 7:30 p.m. You’ll be dancing a jig and clapping along with Eileen Ivers of Riverdance fame and her rousing performance with the symphony. Part of the Plugged-In Pops series. $15–$55. 336-464-0145. Reynolds Auditorium, 301 N. Hawthorne Rd. wssymphony.org
25
Struggle for Freedom. From Rosa Parks to the Sit-In Movement, this play celebrates the key moments in Dr. Martin Luther King’s distinguished life. Presented by the Children’s Theatre; recommended for third grade–adult. $8–$12. 336-725-4531. Arts Council Theatre, 610 Coliseum Drive. childrenstheatrews.org
26
Celtic Woman in concert. 7:30 p.m. Don’t miss this inspiring show that critics are calling “beyond captivating.” 336-725-5635. LJVM Coliseum Complex, 2825 University Pkwy. ljvm.com
18
Kiwanis Pancake Jamboree. 6:30 a.m.–8 p.m. Enjoy pancakes, sausage, beverages, and live entertainment at the annual Pancake Jamboree. Put on by the Twin City Kiwanis Club, the Pancake Jamboree benefits local charities. $6 adults, $3 children. Benton Convention Center, 301 W. Fifth St. twincitykiwanis.org