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Events for Thu., Mar. 30, 2023


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Durham -- Thu., Mar. 30, 2023 at 6:00 PM

Duke Music: Flute Masterclass with Ian Clarke

Room 104, Mary Duke Biddle Music Building. -- Box 90665, Durham, NC 27708 919-660-3300, duke-music@duke.edu View calendar updates at https://music.duke.edu/events. , https://music.duke.edu
Free

Winston-Salem -- Thu., Mar. 30, 2023 at 7:00 PM

Southeastern Center for Contemporary Art (SECCA): Nathaniel Ward Quartet

Guitarist Nathaniel Ward and his talented ensemble are coming to SECCA for a night of electrifying jazz. Featuring Matt Kendrick on bass, Kassem Williams on drums, and Joe Dowdy on tenor saxophone.
The Southeastern Center for Contemporary Art (SECCA), a proud affiliate of the North Carolina Museum of Art, offers a front row seat to the art of our time through exhibitions, experiences, and education programs with a focus on regional working artists. 

Southeastern Center for Contemporary Art (SECCA). -- Southeastern Center for Contemporary Art 750 Marguerite Dr. Winston-Salem, NC 27106 336.725.1904 info@secca.org   , https://secca.org
$20

Wilmington -- Thu., Mar. 30, 2023 at 7:00 PM

Cameron Art Museum: The Sundown Performance Series: Christa Faison

Violinist Christa Faison will perform a selection of gospel classics and more.  
  The performances will take place in the PNC USCT Park directly in front of Boundless, the public sculpture honoring the United States Colored Troops and their fight for freedom. The series is free and open to the public. Beer, wine and a selection of light bites will be available at CAM Cafe.

Cameron Art Museum. -- Cameron Art Museum 3201 South 17th Street Wilmington, North Carolina 28412 Phone: (910) 395-5999 , https://cameronartmuseum.org/
FREE

Boone -- Thu., Mar. 30, 2023 at 7:00 PM ( Wed., Mar. 29, 2023 - Sun., Apr. 2, 2023 )

Appalachian State University Department of Theatre and Dance: Spring Appalachian Dance Ensemble

The 2023 spring concert is coordinated by Dance Studies Professor Susan Lutz and scheduled to include work by faculty members Marianne Adams, Regina Gulick, and Lutz herself. Student choreographers creating new works for SADE will be announced at a later date.  

Valborg Theatre. -- Department of Theatre and Dance ASU Box 32123 Boone, NC 28608 828-262-3028 (main office) 828-262-3063 (box office) , https://theatreanddance.appstate.edu
$10-$17

Charlotte -- Thu., Mar. 30, 2023 at 7:00 PM

Middle C Jazz: Johnny Britt & Marvin Meets Miles and more, After We Play Release Party Tour

Performed by JOHNNY BRITT

Trumpeter, Singer, Producer, Songwriter and Band Leader Johnny Britt sings a la Marvin Gaye and plays trumpet a la Miles Davis. Inspired by these two giants Britt released a concept CD called “Marvin Meets Miles”. Britt arranged and produced 8 Marvin Gaye classics along with his own original title track “Marvin... Read More
Whether you’re a lifelong jazz listener or are curious about discovering new music, you’ll find a home at Middle C Jazz.  We bring artists from the mainstream, smooth, contemporary/emerging world, R&B/funk, and legend genres to the heart of our hometown for live performances as vibrant as the city we... Read More

Middle C Jazz. -- 300 South Brevard Street Charlotte, NC 28202 (704) 595-3311 info@middlecjazz.com , https://middlecjazz.com
$32-$40

Greensboro -- Thu., Mar. 30, 2023 at 7:30 PM

Carolina Theatre of Greensboro: UNCG Spartan Jazz Collective: The Legacy of Thad Jones in the Crown

Performed by UNCG Spartan Jazz Collective

Spartan Jazz Collective celebrates the 100th birthday of Mr. Thad Jones, trumpeter, bandleader, composer, and arranger, in style, featuring brand new octet arrangements of his music that are sure to have you swinging in your seat!
The UNCG Spartan Jazz Collective is a collaborative combo of faculty and students founded in 2012 to function in the mentorship tradition of the bands of Art Blakey, Miles Davis, and Horace Silver. Faculty members Steve Haines (bass), Thomas Heflin (trumpet), and Chad Eby (saxophone) mentor a rotating cast of students in... Read More

Carolina Theatre of Greensboro. -- 310 S. Greene St., Greensboro, NC 27401 336-333-2605   , https://carolinatheatre.com/
$10-$18

Raleigh -- Thu., Mar. 30, 2023 at 7:30 PM ( Fri., Mar. 17, 2023 - Sun., Apr. 2, 2023 )

Raleigh Little Theatre: Added Performances! Fancy Nancy: The Musical

Fancy Nancy and her friends Bree, Rhonda, Wanda, and Lionel are going to be performing in their very first show, “Deep Sea Dances.” Nancy is positive, that’s fancy for 100 percent sure, that she and Bree will be picked to be mermaids. When another girl wins the coveted role of the mermaid, Nancy is stuck... Read More
Produced by special arrangement with Gurman Agency LLC Please plan to follow RLT’s current COVID safety guidelines at the time of the performance.

Cantey V. Sutton Theatre. -- Business office: 919-821-4579 Box office: 919-821-3111 , https://raleighlittletheatre.org/shows/fancy-nancy/
$17 - $13

Winston-Salem -- Thu., Mar. 30, 2023 at 7:30 PM ( Fri., Mar. 24, 2023 - Sun., Apr. 2, 2023 )

The Little Theatre of Winston-Salem: The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time

The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time by Simon Stephens, based on the novel by Mark Haddon. An exceptionally intelligent, neurodivergent teen is blamed for the death of his neighbor’s dog. His pursuit of the real killer leads him to discoveries that will change his life forever in this extraordinary... Read More

Hanesbrands Theatre. -- www.LTofWS.org or call (336) 725-4001. , http://www.LTofWS.org
$14-$26

Winston-Salem -- Thu., Mar. 30, 2023 at 7:30 PM ( Thu., Mar. 23, 2023 - Sat., Apr. 1, 2023 )

UNC School of the Arts: Dangerous Corner by J.B. Priestley

How well do we know those closest to us? How do our choices affect others? Dangerous Corner is one of the three “time plays” by British author, dramatist and broadcaster J.B. Priestly. In each of them, a different concept of time is explored, and the effect of that concept on the characters' lives plays... Read More
$15 student, $20 adult

Catawba Arena Theatre. -- Main telephone number: 336-770-3399 Box office: 336-721-1945 www.uncsa.edu , https://www.uncsa.edu/performances/events/20230323-dangerous-corner.aspx
$15 - $20

Winston-Salem -- Thu., Mar. 30, 2023 at 7:30 PM ( Thu., Mar. 30, 2023 - Sun., Apr. 9, 2023 )

UNC School of the Arts: Mother Courage and Her Children by Bertolt Brecht

Considered by many to be one of the greatest plays of the 20th century, Mother Courage and Her Children is a boisterous comedy filled with original songs set against the backdrop of the Thirty Years' War. The action follows the fate of the indomitable Mother Courage as she follows one luckless army after another... Read More
$15 student, $20 adult

Gerald Freedman Theatre, Performance Place. -- Main telephone number: 336-770-3399 Box office: 336-721-1945 www.uncsa.edu , https://www.uncsa.edu/performances/events/20230323-mother-courage.aspx
$15 - $20

Wilmington -- Thu., Mar. 30, 2023 at 7:30 PM ( Thu., Mar. 30, 2023 - Sun., Apr. 9, 2023 )

Big Dawg Productions Non-Profit Theatre, Historic Thalian Hall Center for the Performing Arts: Women Playing Hamlet

Women Playing Hamlet, a modern comedy about an old tragedy.  Hamlet is a challenge for any actor, but when Jessica is cast as the titular character, it sends her into an existential tailspin.  How can Jessica figure out "to be or not to be," when she can't even figure out herself? Featuring an... Read More
Founded in 1995, a non-profit 501 (c)(3) theatre company, Big Dawg Productions, has been committed to producing entertaining, thought-provoking, and socially responsible theater, with an emphasis on education and the promotion of the performing arts.   Click... Read More

Ruth & Bucky Stein Theatre at Thalian Hall. -- Steve Vernon, Artistic Director svernonadbigdawg@gmail.com 910-632-2285 , https://www.thalianhall.org/
$28

Greensboro -- Thu., Mar. 30, 2023 at 7:30 PM ( Thu., Mar. 23, 2023 - Sun., Apr. 2, 2023 )

UNC Greensboro School of Theatre: Roe

While the play hinges on the landmark 1973 Supreme Court case that legalized abortion, its heart is in the parallel journeys of lawyer Sarah Weddington and plaintiff Norma McCorvey (“Jane Roe”) in the years after the decision. 

Pam and David Sprinkle Theatre. , http://uncgtheatre.com

Raleigh -- Thu., Mar. 30, 2023 at 7:30 PM ( Thu., Mar. 30, 2023 - Sun., Apr. 2, 2023 )

NC State University Theatre: Muse

This contemporary rendition of the Orpheus and Eurydice myth explores the relationship between art and science. The 2022 Creative Artist Award-winning one-act play is a part of the Wright Way program which develops new work through multiple readings and a workshop process.
University Theatre offers a blend of volunteer student productions and academic theatre training. Productions are open to all NC State students, regardless of major or whether or not they are enrolled in theatre courses. 

Kennedy-McIlwee Studio Theatre. -- 2241 Dunn Avenue Frank Thompson Hall Campus Box 7305 Raleigh, NC 27695 919.513.3927 , https://theatre.arts.ncsu.edu/
$8-$12

Brevard -- Thu., Mar. 30, 2023 at 7:30 PM

Brevard Music Center: Sitkovetsky Piano Trio

Performed by Alexander Sitkovetsky, violin Wu Qian, piano Isang Enders, cello

The Sitkovetsky Trio has established itself as one of today's exceptional piano trios, with sensational performances in the foremost concert halls around the world.

Parker Concert Hall. -- Brevard Music Center • 349 Andante Lane, Brevard, NC 28712 • 828-862-2105 • boxoffice@brevardmusic.org , https://secure.brevardmusic.org
$35-$45

Davidson -- Thu., Mar. 30, 2023 at 8:00 PM ( Thu., Mar. 23, 2023 - Sun., Apr. 2, 2023 )

Davidson Community Players: Cat on a Hot Tin Roof

In a plantation house, a family celebrates the sixty-fifth birthday of Big Daddy. The mood is somber, despite the festivities, because a number of evils poison the gaiety: greed, sins of the past and desperate, clawing hopes for the future spar with one another as the knowledge that Big Daddy is dying slowly makes the rounds.
Davidson Community Players is a non-profit organization established to produce theatre that entertains, enriches, and encourages community participation in the dramatic arts.

Armour Street Theatre. -- Box Office: 704-892-7953 209 Delburg Street, Ste 132, Davidson, NC 28036 , https://davidsoncommunityplayers.org
$18-$23