Week 5 July 2010

Only Skin Deep? Tattooing in World Cultures. January 5 to August 28. Museum of Anthropology, Wake Forest University. In this exhibit, student curators explore why ancient mummies, members of traditional societies, and Wake Forest students are tattooed and with what designs. The traditional implements, historic illustrations, and contemporary photographs on display will excite tattoo aficionados and those just curious about a widespread custom. Admission is free. Call 758-5282 or visit www.wfu.edu/moa for more information.

The Community Arts Cafe is now offering private instruction in piano, theory & composition, and voice & performance at the Gallery of the Arts. Two teachers are available to instruct in classical, jazz, theory and songwriting and one availble for voice & performance. Prospective students should call or drop by the gallery for more information. Teachers interested in providing instruction on any musical instrument are encouraged to contact us as we expand our program. Call 336-793-8000 or email jim@communityartscafe.com.

THE SALEM BAND SUMMER CONCERT SERIES: At the Salem Square. June 1, 15, 29, July 13, 27, August 10 and 24, 8pm. The Salem Band continues its' 150 year tradition of presenting free concerts with an extremely wide variety of music. On Salem Square - lawn chairs, blankets and picnics are welcome. Free. Email jwhitsett@jwpepper.com or 336-744-8397.

EASTERN MUSIC FESTIVAL: EMF brings together a cross-section of the world's most sought-after artists, professional musicians, and amazing young artists for more than 100 concerts and music-related events from June 26-July 31. 336.333.7450 or www.EasternMusicFestival.org. Concerts every night of the week all around the Triad.

AAWS PRESENTS DIGITAL CAMERA WORKSHOP WITH BENITA VAN WINKLE: Award-winning photographer/teacher Benita Van Winkle gives instruction on how to use all the bells and whistles on your digital camera. July 31 10am-1pm at Associated Artists of Winston-Salem 301 West Fourth Street, Winston-Salem NC 27101. 336-722-0340

EMFFRINGE PRESENTS THE TONY RICE UNIT: Tickets: $31 General Admission. TONY RICE spans the range of acoustic music, from straight-ahead bluegrass to jazz-influenced new acoustic music, to songwriter-oriented folk. July 29, 8-10pm, Triad Stage 232 South Elm Street, Greensboro NC 27401. 336-274-0160.

EMFFRINGE PRESENTS BONERAMA: Tickets: $22 General Admission. When New Orleans' BONERAMA takes the stage, you can guess it's not like any brass band you've seen. July 23, 8-10pm Empire Ballrooms at Elm Street Center 203 South Elm Street, , Greensboro NC 27401.

CHILDREN'S THEATRE SUMMER YOUTH PLAYHOUSE PRESENTS "ALADDIN, JR.": The classic Disney musical film is brought to life on stage! All of your favorite characters are here including Jasmine, Aladdin, and of course, the Genie. Filled with magic, mayhem and magic carpet rides, your spirits will soar! July 30 and 31, Arts Council Theatre 610 Coliseum Drive, Winston-Salem NC 27106. 336-725-4531

LEAN IN PLAYS AT MOONEY'S THIS FRIDAY: Join the members of Lean In, Luke, Daniel and Collin, (all UNCSA grads), this Friday at 9 pm as they perform at Mooney's. Cover is only $3. July 30 at 9pm, Mooney's Mediterranean Café 101 West 4th Street, Winston Salem NC 27101. 336-722-7504

JERRY CHAPMAN - LIVE AT THE OLD WINSTON SOCIAL CLUB: Folk? Rock? Atmospheric pop? Americana? Yes, yes, yes & yes. Jerry Chapman plays it all! Cover charge is $5 for members and guests. July 31 at 9pm, Old Winston Social Club 1131 Burke Street, Winston Salem NC 27101. 336-723-0060.

OUT AT THE MOVIES WILL SCREEN ELENA UNDONE: OUT at the Movies, Winston-Salem and the Triad's GLBT Film Series, will screen ELENA UNDONE on Saturday, July 31st, 8:00 PM at UNCSA. July 31 at 8pm, UNC School of the Arts 1533 South Main Street, Winston Salem NC 27101. 336-918-0902.

MEN OF ACTION PRESENTS "The Art of Change": Come celebrate with MEN OF ACTION as we welcome the most talented poets in the triad in one show! The Poets that perform at "The Art Of Change" will blow you away with their rhythmic skills of delivering messages addressing social issues within our community. July 31 at 8pm, Diggs Gallery (on the campus of WSSU). 336-686-0680

WEDDING OF THE SIAMESE TWINS: The Surry Arts Council presents Burton Cohen's Wedding of the Siamese Twins. This play follows the lives of Eng and Chang Bunker, the world famous pair of conjoined twins and former Mount Airy residents. Cost is $10 or free with the Surry Arts Council season pass. July 30 and 31 at Old-Time Music Heritage Hall 218 Rockford Street, Mount Airy NC 27030. (336) 786-7998

TOO MUCH SYLVIA: Too Much Sylvia brings their special variety of dance music to Blackmon Amphitheatre (across from the Andy Griffith Playhouse in Mount Airy) Friday, July 30th at 7:30 pm. Blackmon Amphitheatre 231 Spring Street, Mount Airy NC 27030. (336) 786-7998.

ARTIST TALK WITH BILLY LEE: Sculptor Billy Lee will speak about his newest series of carved marble sculptures mad in Guilin China and other major projects for China including a 2008 work commissioned for the Beijing Olympics. Free and opened to the public. August 4 at 5:30, Green Hill Center for NC Art 200 N. Davie Street, Greensboro NC 27401. 336-333-7460.

RSVP PRESENTS 'OKLAHOMA!':Rodgers & Hammerstein's landmark musical featuring the high spirited rivalry between farmers and cowboys, a duel, and a love story. July 30 and 31 7:30-9:30, Ashboro HS Performing Arts Center 1126 South Park Street, Ashboro NC 27203. 336-629-0339.

FREE JAZZ CONCERT: The students and faculty of the John Coltrane Jazz Workshop will perform in the auditorium at Penn-Griffin School for the Arts. July 30 at 7pm, Penn-Griffin School for the Arts 825 East Washington Drive, High Point NC 27260. (336) 889-2787 ext 23.

BOOK RELEASE PARTY: Piedmont Slam poets will be on hand to sign books and perform select works from the new Piedmont Slam book, Spoken Word at its Best. Thursday, July 29, 7pm, DELTA ARTS CENTER, 2611 New Walkertown Rd., Winston-Salem.

A TASTE OF ART: Uptown Wine & Gallery presents A Taste of Art, an exhibit of oils and acrylics by Carolyn Blaylock and Amos Westmoreland. The opening reception is Friday, July 30th from 5 -7 pm at 240 E. Main Street, Yadkinville. The exhibit in the newly decorated gallery runs from July 30 to October 10th. For further information please phone the Yadkin Arts Council at 336-679-2941, or visit the website: www.yadkinarts.org.