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Greensboro -- Wed., Feb. 22, 2012 at 7:00 PM ( Sun., Feb. 12, 2012 - Sat., Mar. 17, 2012 )

Triad Stage: New Music: Part 1: August Snow & Night Dance

Reynolds Price: New Music: Part 1: August Snow & Night Dance - August 1937. One year into their troubled marriage, Taw Avery gives her husband, Neal, an ultimatum - he must put his past behind him or she will leave him forever. With less than a day to decide, they each make a journey of self discovery to find the meaning of commitment and sacrifice. Their story continues at the end of World War II. The battle may be over, but the loss of lives and dreams continues in its wake. Neal and Taw must carry on, searching for a way to keep hope and love at the heart of their family.
Related Events: “Technically Talking” post-show talkback 2/14; Opening Night 2/17; “InSight” post-show lecture 2/19; Wine tasting pre-show event 2/24; “PostScript” post-show lecture 3/1; sign interpreted performance 3/13.

Triad Stage at The Pyrle Theater. -- 336/272-0160 or 866/579-TIXX (toll-free) , http://www.triadstage.org/
$44-$10 except $20 Preview Performances 2/12, 2/14, 2/15, & 2/16.

Charlotte -- Wed., Feb. 22, 2012 at 7:30 PM ( Wed., Feb. 22, 2012 - Sun., Mar. 11, 2012 )

Blumenthal Performing Arts: Jersey Boys

Belk Theater. -- 704/372-1000 , http://www.BlumenthalCenter.org/
$.

Chapel Hill -- Wed., Feb. 22, 2012 at 7:30 PM ( Sat., Jan. 28, 2012 - Sun., Mar. 4, 2012 )

PlayMakers Repertory Company: "The Making of a King" - Henry IV and Henry V

“The Making of a King” - “Shakespeare: Henry IV and Henry V in rotating repertory
"An epic coming-of-age tale that follows the education of young Prince Hal from his unpromising start in bawdy houses and taverns – under the tutelage of the larger-than-life Sir John Falstaff – to his rise as one of England’s greatest monarchs, King Henry V. The story goes from palaces to battlefields, encompassing civil war in Britain and battles on the shores of France. Stage and screen actor Michael Winters will return to PlayMakers as the comic, drunken, yet poignant Falstaff. Known from television’s Gilmore Girls, Winters was last seen at PlayMakers as King Lear in 2004. Haj will co-direct with Tom Quaintance, a theater veteran based in Los Angeles." Note: Preview performances 1/29, 1/30, 2/1, 2/2, 2/3, & 2/4; Opening Day 2/4; & Vision Series Director’s Preview 1/18. AD Henry IV 2/21 @ 7:30p; Henry V 2/28 @ 7:30p.

Paul Green Theatre. -- 919/962-PLAY (7529) , http://www.playmakersrep.org/
$45-$10.

Chapel Hill -- Wed., Feb. 22, 2012 at 7:30 PM

UNC Chapel Hill Department of Music: UNC Wind Ensemble & UNC Symphony Band

Memorial Hall. -- 919-843-3333
$15, UNC students/faculty/staff $10 - Scholarship Benefit Concert.

Asheville -- Wed., Feb. 22, 2012 at 7:30 PM ( Wed., Feb. 15, 2012 - Sun., Mar. 18, 2012 )

North Carolina Stage Company: Love Child

Daniel Jenkins and Robert Stanton: Love Child - "It's opening night, and tensions are running high as writer/director Joel tries to keep his company of actors under control, his sanity intact, and his mom from heckling him from the front row. Two actors play an enormous cast of characters in this comedy, including the actors on stage, the crew behind the scenes, and the audience watching them perform. This play has been getting huge buzz in New York for its hilarious, breathless character changes, done without benefit of costumes or wigs."

North Carolina Stage Company. -- 828-239-0263 , http://www.ncstage.org/
$29-$17, depending upon the day of the week.

Charlotte -- Wed., Feb. 22, 2012 at 7:30 PM ( Fri., Feb. 10, 2012 - Sat., Mar. 3, 2012 )

Actor's Theatre of Charlotte: Cuttin' Up (regional premiere)

Cuttin' Up, adapted by Charles Randolph-Wright, based on the book by Craig Marberry - "Barbershops across the country are hubs of information. Inside the barbershop of Howard, anecdotes and life lessons are passed down from generation to generation. Listen to true stories from barbers including Oprah Winfrey's father, Vernon, and Charlotte's very own Jermaine and Damian Johnson, co-founders of No Grease." Recommended for ages 10+.
Preview 2/10; opening nite 2/15, pay-what-you-can 2/22; talkbacks Thursdays. Cast includes Actor's Theatre veterans Brian Daye, Jeremy DeCarlos, Terrell Dulin, Sidney Horton, Tanya McClellan, & Douglas Welton; new to the Actor's Theatre stage are Ian Fermy & John Price. The production is directed by Chip Decker, costume design by Jamey Varnadore, lighting design by Hallie Gray, and scenic design by Stan Peal. The production manager is Carrie Cranford. Related event: Actor's Theatre of Charlotte is pleased to announce the partnership with No Grease! barber shop for a one day event, "Community Cuts". In conjunction with the production CUTTIN' UP, Actor's Theatre will open their doors on Saturday, February 11th from 10 am until 2 pm where the barbers from No Grease! will have six stations open for those in the community to get their hair cut for free. "Community Cuts" is on a first come first serve basis so come early to ensure a spot. Actor's Theatre is located at 650 E. Stonewall St, Charlotte, NC 28202.

Actor's Theatre of Charlotte. -- 704-342-2251, ext. 21 , http://actorstheatrecharlotte.org/
Preview $15, otherwise $31-$24; student rates; & group rates (10+).

Elon -- Wed., Feb. 22, 2012 at 7:30 PM

Elon University: Gerald Knight, tenor, Omri Shimron, piano, & Jon Metzger, vibes

Jon Metzgere: Knight Music (premiere).

Yeager Recital Hall. -- 336-278-5624 , http://org.elon.edu/music/events.html
Free.

Charlotte -- Wed., Feb. 22, 2012 at 8:00 PM ( Wed., Feb. 22, 2012 - Sat., Mar. 3, 2012 )

UNC Charlotte: The Colored Museum

George C. Wolfe: The Colored Museum - "Now considered safely within the canon of groundbreaking African-American theater, The Colored Museum has electrified, discomforted and delighted audiences of all backgrounds as it redefines what it means to be “black”.  Performed as eleven individual scenes or 'exhibits,' its relentless satirical wit confronts stereotypes old and new."

Robinson Hall Black Box Theater. -- 704/687-1TIX (1849) , http://www.performances.uncc.edu/
$14, seniors/faculty $9, students $6 - buy 1 get 1 free in partnership with the ASC Cultural Free for All.

Winston-Salem -- Wed., Feb. 22, 2012 at 8:00 PM ( Thu., Feb. 16, 2012 - Sat., Feb. 25, 2012 )

UNC School of the Arts: The Mystery of Edwin Drood

Performed by Members of Studio 4, John Langs, director

Rupert Holmes: The Mystery of Edwin Drood  - "This wildly theatrical musical kicks off when the Music Hall Royale (a loony Victorian troupe) 'puts on' its flamboyant rendition of an unfinished Dickens mystery. The playfulness of this play-within-a-play draws the audience toward one of Drood’s most talked-about features, which allows the audience to vote on the solution as prelude to its unusual and hilarious finale!"  
"The Mystery of Edwin Drood, with music, book and lyrics by Rupert Holmes, tells the story of an orphan who mysteriously disappears and is presumed murdered. The real question is who murdered Edwin Drood, and it is up to the audience to decide. This ... musical... will be directed by John Langs and features members of Studio IV, the senior class of the School of Drama. Students of the School of Design and Production will provide support for the production. Langs holds a B.F.A. in directing from UNCSA and is a graduate of The Pacific Conservatory of the Performing Arts. He has worked as a professional director in the United States and throughout the world for the last eight years. He is currently an associate artist at the Seattle Shakespeare Company.... To get sneak previews...,, “like” UNCSA Productions on Facebook and follow us on Twitter at UNCSAPerforms"

Thrust Theatre. -- 336-721-1945 , http://www.uncsa.edu/performances/
Fridays & Saturdays $25, students $20; other performances $15, students $13.

Chapel Hill -- Thu., Feb. 23, 2012 at 9:00 AM

UNC Chapel Hill Department of Music: North Carolina Regional High School Jazz Festival

Essentially Ellington

Great Hall, Carolina Student Union. -- 919-962-1039
Free.

Charlotte -- Thu., Feb. 23, 2012 at 2:00 PM ( Wed., Feb. 22, 2012 - Sun., Mar. 11, 2012 )

Blumenthal Performing Arts: Jersey Boys

Belk Theater. -- 704/372-1000 , http://www.BlumenthalCenter.org/
$.

Sanford -- Thu., Feb. 23, 2012 at 2:00 PM ( Thu., Feb. 16, 2012 - Sun., Mar. 4, 2012 )

Temple Theatre: The Odd Couple

Related event:  Valentine's Fundraiser - 2/11 @ 6:30p - ArtStudio, 102 South Steele Street, Suite 401. Space limited to 150 people. $35 single/$70 couple.  

Temple Theatre. -- 919/774-4512   February 16-March 4 , http://www.templeshows.com/
$22 (Thurs nites $18), Lee Co. educators/AD military/groups (10+) $18, students w/ID $12.

Raleigh -- Thu., Feb. 23, 2012 at 6:00 PM

Gregg Museum of Art & Design: What Happens When Good People Do Bad Things to Paintings - A Restorer's Perspective

What Happens When Good People Do Bad Things to Paintings - A Restorer’s Perspective - "Professional art conservator Chris Allen talks about how paintings can be harmed by their environment, handling, and misguided attempts to pretty them up - and what to do to prevent damage or fix it. Come with questions about how to save your own precious works of art."

Gregg Museum of Art & Design, Talley Student Center. -- 919-513-1800 , http://www.ncsu.edu/gregg/
Free.

Chapel Hill -- Thu., Feb. 23, 2012 at 6:30 PM

PlayMakers Repertory Company: Hell and Back Again

Sundance Grand Jury Prize-winner “Hell and Back Again” - "From his embed with U.S. Marine Echo Company in Afghanistan, photojournalist/filmmaker Danfung Dennis reveals the devastating impact a Taliban machine-gun bullet has on the life of 25 year-old Sergeant Nathan Harris. The film seamlessly transitions from stunning war reportage to an intimate, visceral portrait of personal struggle at home in North Carolina, where Harris confronts physical and emotional difficulties re-adjusting to civilian life."
The announcement, recevied 2/20, states Screening rights are pending - so prospective attendees should probably call to to confirm....

Varsity Theatre. -- 919-967-8665 , http://www.playmakersrep.org/
$.

Greensboro -- Thu., Feb. 23, 2012 at 7:00 PM ( Tue., Feb. 21, 2012 - Sun., Mar. 18, 2012 )

Triad Stage: New Music: Part 2: Better Days

Reynolds Price: New Music: Part 2: Better Days - Thirty years after the events in Night Dance, friends and visitors gather to comfort Neal and Taw after the death of Neal's mother, Roma. Their son, on leave from Vietnam, seeks a destiny beyond his family's roots. When Roma's will reveals a startling surprise, conflicting desires threaten to leave everyone in a state of uncertainty, and they will need enormous courage to meet the future in a swiftly changing world.
Related Events: Opening Night 2/25; sign interpreted performance 3/14.

Triad Stage at The Pyrle Theater. -- 336/272-0160 or 866/579-TIXX (toll-free) , http://www.triadstage.org/
$44-$10 except $20 Preview Performances 2/21 & 2/23.

Sanford -- Thu., Feb. 23, 2012 at 7:00 PM ( Thu., Feb. 16, 2012 - Sun., Mar. 4, 2012 )

Temple Theatre: The Odd Couple

Related event:  Valentine's Fundraiser - 2/11 @ 6:30p - ArtStudio, 102 South Steele Street, Suite 401. Space limited to 150 people. $35 single/$70 couple.  

Temple Theatre. -- 919/774-4512   February 16-March 4 , http://www.templeshows.com/
$22 (Thurs nites $18), Lee Co. educators/AD military/groups (10+) $18, students w/ID $12.

Raleigh -- Thu., Feb. 23, 2012 at 7:00 PM

NCSU Department of Music: NCSU Jazz Ensembles with Jazz Guardians (US Army)

Performed by NCSU Jazz Ensembles, Wes Parker, director, with Jazz Guardians (US Army)

Stewart Theatre. -- Information: 515-2981 , http://ncsu.edu/music/
Free.

Charlotte -- Thu., Feb. 23, 2012 at 7:30 PM ( Wed., Feb. 22, 2012 - Sun., Mar. 11, 2012 )

Blumenthal Performing Arts: Jersey Boys

Belk Theater. -- 704/372-1000 , http://www.BlumenthalCenter.org/
$.

Chapel Hill -- Thu., Feb. 23, 2012 at 7:30 PM ( Sat., Jan. 28, 2012 - Sun., Mar. 4, 2012 )

PlayMakers Repertory Company: "The Making of a King" - Henry IV and Henry V

“The Making of a King” - “Shakespeare: Henry IV and Henry V in rotating repertory
"An epic coming-of-age tale that follows the education of young Prince Hal from his unpromising start in bawdy houses and taverns – under the tutelage of the larger-than-life Sir John Falstaff – to his rise as one of England’s greatest monarchs, King Henry V. The story goes from palaces to battlefields, encompassing civil war in Britain and battles on the shores of France. Stage and screen actor Michael Winters will return to PlayMakers as the comic, drunken, yet poignant Falstaff. Known from television’s Gilmore Girls, Winters was last seen at PlayMakers as King Lear in 2004. Haj will co-direct with Tom Quaintance, a theater veteran based in Los Angeles." Note: Preview performances 1/29, 1/30, 2/1, 2/2, 2/3, & 2/4; Opening Day 2/4; & Vision Series Director’s Preview 1/18. AD Henry IV 2/21 @ 7:30p; Henry V 2/28 @ 7:30p.

Paul Green Theatre. -- 919/962-PLAY (7529) , http://www.playmakersrep.org/
$45-$10.

Charlotte -- Thu., Feb. 23, 2012 at 7:30 PM ( Fri., Feb. 17, 2012 - Sun., Feb. 26, 2012 )

Central Piedmont Community College: Cabaret

“What good is sitting alone in your room?  Come hear the music play.  Life is a cabaret…” sings Sally Bowles in Kander and Ebb’s award winning musical, “Cabaret.”  From the opening notes of “Wilkommen,” “Cabaret” takes the audience back to the decadent days of Berlin in the 1920’s.  While the world is falling apart around them, a boy who wants to be a writer meets a bohemian girl who wants to be a star.  Cabaret ran for over 3878 performances on Broadway!  This is a don’t miss production!  

Halton Theater. -- 704-330-6534 , http://tix.cpcc.edu/
$.

Greensboro -- Thu., Feb. 23, 2012 at 7:30 PM

Greensboro Symphony Orchestra: Music by Bach, Handel, & Vivaldi

Performed by Dmitry Sitkovetsky, violin & conductor

Bach: Orchestral Suite in B minor; Handel: Water Music; & Vivaldi: The Four Seasons
Celebrate your love of music by supporting Tones for Tunes - A joint fundraiser of The Greensboro Symphony Youth Orchestra and The Greensboro Symphony Guild - Bring your phones to ... either of the GSO's Masterworks concerts in the month of February. The donation box will be at the GSO Information Table. Please do not donate phone chargers or accessories.

War Memorial Auditorium. -- 336/335-5456, ext. 224 , http://www.greensborosymphony.org/
$38, $32, $28, $22, students $5.

Winterville -- Thu., Feb. 23, 2012 at 7:30 PM

ECU School of Music: Chamber Singers

Rossini: Petite Messe Solonnelle

Peace Presbyterian Church. -- 252-328-6851 , http://www.ecuarts.com/
Free.

Asheville -- Thu., Feb. 23, 2012 at 7:30 PM ( Wed., Feb. 15, 2012 - Sun., Mar. 18, 2012 )

North Carolina Stage Company: Love Child

Daniel Jenkins and Robert Stanton: Love Child - "It's opening night, and tensions are running high as writer/director Joel tries to keep his company of actors under control, his sanity intact, and his mom from heckling him from the front row. Two actors play an enormous cast of characters in this comedy, including the actors on stage, the crew behind the scenes, and the audience watching them perform. This play has been getting huge buzz in New York for its hilarious, breathless character changes, done without benefit of costumes or wigs."

North Carolina Stage Company. -- 828-239-0263 , http://www.ncstage.org/
$29-$17, depending upon the day of the week.

Davidson -- Thu., Feb. 23, 2012 at 7:30 PM

Davidson College Music Department: Davidson College Symphony Orchestra

Savory Entrées - Hovhaness: Symphony No. 2, “Mysterious Mountain”; & Mussorgsky: Pictures at an Exhibition

Duke Family Performance Hall, Alvarez College Union, Davidson College. -- 704-894-2848 , http://www3.davidson.edu/cms/x3712.xml
Free.

Duke Performances concerts 2011-12

Raleigh Chamber Music Guild 2011-12 concerts

Triad Stage presents New Music in 2 parts on February 12 - March 18, 2012

Greensboro Symphony presents Dimitry Sitkovetski on violin on February 23 and 25

City of Raleigh Arts Commission

United Arts Council of Raleigh and Wake County


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