February 23. 7:30-9:30pm. Recent Works: A Showcase of the 2010-2011 Regional Artists Projects Grantees. Hanesbrands Theatre. 209 N Spruce St., Winston- Salem. The artists will present samples of their recent work including storytelling, dance, film, animation, music and spoken word. For more info, call 336.747.1426
February 23 through May 1. Abraham Lincoln: Self- Made in America Exhibition. Horton Museum Center. Old Salem Museums & Gardens. 600 S Main St., Winston-Salem. “Abraham Lincoln: Self-Made in America,” a traveling exhibition from the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library & Museum (ALPLM) in Springfield, IL, will be on display in the Horton Museum Center. For more info, call 336.721.7300 or visit www.oldsalem.org
February 24. 7:30pm. Black History Month Finale Show. Hanes Auditorium, Salem Fine Arts Center. 601 S Church St., Winston-Salem. The Black History Month Finale Show features historical presentations, dance, song, skits, spoken word and a special poetry reading by Rosa Johnson, niece of Dr. Maya Angelou. For more info, call 336.917.5313 or visit www.salem.edu
February 25. Noon-4pm. Heart Ache Closing Reception. The Studio and Gallery. 109 N Cedar St., #3, Greensboro. The public is invited to join in the the closing reception of this exhibit featuring artwork that emerged from the pain of heartache. For more info, visit www.thestudioandgallery.vpweb.com
February 27. 11am-5pm. Sankofa African-American Museum on Wheels. North Corridor Gallery, Salem Fine Arts Center. 601 S Church St., Winston-Salem. One of the foremost collections of African American history spanning the period of 1860 to the present, “Sankofa” takes audiences on a journey through slavery, the era of King Cotton and days of Emancipation. For more info, 336.721.2600 or visit www.salem.edu
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February 24. 7-11:30pm. PSDS Swing Dance. Oriental Shrine Club. 5010 High Point Rd., Greensboro. Swing Dance – Southern Routes is playing, no partner necessary, beginner’s lesson w/ paid admission 7:30 to 8:30. For more info, visit www.piedmontswingdance.org
March 2. 7pm. Van Dyke Dance Group concert. Green Hill Center for NC Art. 220 N Davie St., Greensboro. Two dances from the Van Dyke repertory will be presented: Duality, a 2006 duet with music by Joe Morgan, and Quatre Femmes, a 1997 dance for four danced to accompaniment by Deep Forest. For more info, call 336.370.4819
March 2. 8-10pm. CT Presents: Ailey II. The Carolina Theatre. 310 S Greene St., Greensboro. Ailey II is universally renowned for merging the spirit and energy of the country’s best young dance talent with the passion and creative vision of today’s most outstanding emerging choreographers. For more info and tickets, call 336.333.2605 or visit www.carolinatheatre.com
February 25. 7-9pm. Art Exhibition & Special Fundraiser Reception for “Emily’s Kids Foundation.” Kingpin Studio. 716 West Market St., Greensboro. Amazing art created by talented local artists including Erik and Charlotte Ström, Marshall Lakes, Andrew Comstock, Houston Patton, Wendi Story,Linz Hart and Brian Hicks. For more info, call 336.272.2725
February 25. 8pm. Winston-Salem Shuffle. Krankie’s Coffee. 211 E 3rd St., Winston-Salem. Monthly multimedia talent contest of original composition or public domain material. Admission is $5 and winner gets half the gate, minus expenses. For more info and rules, call 336.745.6660 or visit www.ws-shuffle.org
February 25 through May 13. Telling Tales: Narratives from the 1930s. Weatherspoon Art Museum. 500 Tate St., Greensboro. Artists of all periods have used narrative imagery to teach, enlighten, and/or inspire viewers. Derived in the past from literature, Biblical scripture, mythology, or history, narrative art created during the 1930s continued to record these themes as well as the dramatic economic, social, and political changes that were taking place across the nation. For more info, visit www.weatherspoon.uncg.edu
March 3. 2pm & 7pm. The Fantasy & Adventure of Oz. North Carolina A&T State University. Harrison Auditorium. 1601 E Market St., Greensboro. The Pointe! Studio of Dance and Elise Jonell Performance Ensemble present this Dance Adaptation Of the movie version of THE WIZ. For more info and tickets, call 336.292.6949
March 4. 3:30-5:30pm. First Sunday Tea Dance. Guilford Grange. 4909 Guilford School Rd., Greensboro. Join host Tim Saunders and enjoy your favorite ballroom dances. For more info, call 336.324.1924
March 11. 5-7:30pm. Monthly Ballroom Dance. High Point Elks. 700 Old Mill Rd., High Point. Ballroom, Latin, Swing music, free refreshments. Includes 45 min Bolero lesson by professional instructor. Free for first time guests. For more info, call 336.852.0515 or visit www.carolinaheartland,org
Thursdays and Saturdays. Free Zumba Classes. Glenwood Center, 2010 Coliseum Blvd., Greensboro. Experience this Latin-inspired, easy-to-follow, calorieburning, dance fitness party. Ages 13 and older. To register, call 336-373-2929.
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