Hometown Happenings
February 3
ART EXHIBIT & OPENING RECEPTION. 6-8pm. Featuring the artwork of Betsey MacDonald. Exhibit to run for entire month, call for schedule. Campbell House Galleries, 482 E. Connecticut Ave., Southern Pines. (910)692-2787.
JAZZY FRIDAYS. 7-10pm. Gates open at 6pm. Event held rain or shine. Live jazz music, hors d’oeuvres. Admission is $10/person. Cypress Bend Vineyards & Winery, Riverton Road in Wagram. (910)369-0411
February 4
Yoga/Pilates Class. Come join Amy at The Fitness Studio for a Yoga/Pilates Class! This class is for all levels, Feb 4 at 10 a.m. Please bring a mat. Donations only. Proceeds will go to the American Cancer Society. The Fitness Studio is located in Cam Square on Old US 1 in Southern Pines. Call 910-445-1842 for more information.
February 9
AUTHOR EVENT AT QUAIL RIDGE BOOKS - Author KRISTIN HANNAH, Home Front, A profoundly honest look at modern marriage and a dramatic exploration of the price of war on an ordinary American family. 7:30 p.m. at Quali Ridge Books, 3522 Wade Ave, Raleigh. For more information, contact 919/828-1588 or www.quailridgebooks.com.
NC SYMPHONY – FIREBIRD. 8pm. Joana Carneiro, conductor, and Johannes Moser, cello. Travel acorss Britten’s stormy North Sea, through Elgar’s most elegiac concerto and into the brash and bold Firebird Suite. Pinecrest High School Auditorium, Southern Pines. For tickets and additional information, call the NC Symphony Box Office at (877)627-6724.
February 10
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AUTHOR EVENT AT QUAIL RIDGE BOOKS - Friday, February 10, 7:30 pm with Hillsborough author JAMES MAXEY, Greatshadow: Book One of the Dragon Apocalypse, an exciting new adventure series from a master of dragon fantasy. For more information, contact 919/828-1588 or www.quailridgebooks.com.
February 10-11
27th ANNUAL HEART ‘n SOUL OF JAZZ. 8pm. Featuring Pat Bergeson (guitar/harmonica) and Annie Sellick (vocal) on Feb. 10, and the Brian Newman Quartet on Feb. 11. Cardinal Ballroom, Pinehurst Resort, Carolina Vista, Pinehurst. For tickets and information, call Pinehurst Resort at (800) 487-4653 or visit www.mooreart.org
February 10-12
MID PINES MEN’S INVITATIONAL. The Mid Pines Invitation is in its 13th year and continues to draw an accomplished field of amatuer golfers. The format will be a 36-hole Fourball Competition with both rounds played at Mid Pines. The field will be limited to the first 56, teams so please contact Mid Pines to secure your spot in the field. Mid Pines Inn and Golf Club, 1010 Midland Road, Southern Pines. For more information, please call (910)692-9362 or email bob.esworthy@rossresorts.com.
February 11
THE MET AT THE SUNRISE – WAGNER’S GOTTERDAMMERUNG. Hours: 12pm. With its cataclysmic climax, the Met’s new Ring cycle, directed by Robert Lepage, comes to its resolution. Deborah Voigt stars as Bru¨nnhilde and Gary Lehman is Siegfried—the star-crossed lovers doomed by fate. James Levine conducts. The Sunrise Theater, 250 NW Broad Street, Southern Pines.www.sunrisetheater.com
February 12
THE ROOSTER’S WIFE – PIERCE PETTIS, GRACE PETTIS. Doors open 6pm, show 6:45pm. Poplar Knight Spot, 114 Knight Street, Aberdeen. For more information, please call The Rooster’s Wife at (910)944-7502 or visit wwww.theroosterswife.org.
February 14
VALENTINES DANCE AT THE WINERY. 7-10pm. Tickets required. Heavy hors d’oeuvres, desserts and live music. Cypress Bend Vineyards & Winery, Riverton Road in Wagram. (910)369-0411
February 16
SPELLING BEE FOR LITERACY. 7pm. An evening of light-hearted competition to benefit Moore County Literacy Council. Three-member teams compete for Best Spelling Team trophy, Best Team Costumes, and Most Team Spirit. Admission to audience is $10. Owens Auditorium, Sandhills Community College. For more information contact the Moore County Literacy Council at (910)692-5954.
February 16 – March 4
February 17
JAZZY FRIDAYS. 7-10pm. Gates open at 6pm. Event held rain or shine. Live jazz music, hors d’oeuvres. Admission is $10/person. Cypress Bend Vineyards & Winery, Riverton Road in Wagram. (910)369-0411
February 18
PIPE OPENER II COMBINED TEST. Carolina Horse Park, just off Hwy 211, between Aberdeen and Raeford. (910)875-2074. www.carolinahorsepark.com
A Pink Tie Affair for 1in9 – 1in9 just completed its first year in operation, serving over 20 women being treated for breast cancer. With support from folks like you, in addition to helping patients, 1in9 was able to build the foundation that will serve the 1in9 cause for many years to come. We can’t thank you enough for your support.This will be a WONDERFUL evening of New Orleans jazz, live and silent auctions, followed by music and dancing. Join us on February 18th at the Sheraton Raleigh-Downtown for a night of fun while supporting a GREAT CAUSE. For more information or to purchase tickets visit www.apinktieaffair.com
February 18-19
SEAGROVE WINTERFEST. Freshly stocked shelves of pottery await you after the busy holiday season. Several potters will debut new shapes and colors of their works. Participating Seagrove pottery shops. For more information email ncpottery122@embarqmail.com or call (336) 873-7887.
February 19
THE ROOSTER’S WIFE – THE GIBSON BROTHERS. Doors open 6pm, show 6:45pm. Poplar Knight Spot, 114 Knight Street, Aberdeen. For more information, please call The Rooster’s Wife at (910)944-7502 or visit wwww.theroosterswife.org.
February 21-22
PRE-SENIOR/SENIOR/SUPER SENIOR WINTER TOURNAMENT. Age 45+. Sponsored through the Carolinas Golf Association. Pine Needles and Mid Pines, Southern Pines. For additional information please call (910)673-1000 or visit www.carolinasgolf.org
February 25
THE MET AT THE SUNRISE – VERDI’S ERNANI. Hours: 1pm. Angela Meade takes center stage in Verdi’s thrilling early gem. Salvatore Licitra is her mismatched lover, and all-star Verdians Dmitri Hvorostovsky and Ferruccio Furlanetto round out the cast. The Sunrise Theater, 250 NW Broad Street, Southern Pines. www.sunrisetheater.com
February 26
THE ROOSTER’S WIFE – LOUISE MOSRIE. Doors open 6pm, show 6:45pm. Poplar Knight Spot, 114 Knight Street, Aberdeen. For more information, please call The Rooster’s Wife at (910)944-7502 or visit wwww.theroosterswife.org.
February 27
CLASSICAL CONCERT SERIES. 8pm. Alexander Kobrin, piano. Since receiving the prestigious Gold Medal at the Twelfth Van Cliburn International Piano Competition in 2005, Alexander Kobrin has solidified his reputation as a rising star to remember. Sunrise Theater, Broad Street, Southern Pines. To subscribe or for additional information, please call (910)692-2787.
February 28 – March 4
March 1-4
18th ANNUAL PINE NEEDLES MEN’S INVITATIONAL. To request additional information regarding this “Invite Only Event”, please call Pine Needles at (910)692-8611. Pine Needles Lodge & Golf Club. 1005 Midland Road, Southern Pines.
March 2
ART EXHIBIT & OPENING RECEPTION. 6-8pm. 2012 Young People’s Fine Arts Festival. Exhibit on display through March 17, please call for schedule. Free. Campbell House Galleries, 482 E. Connecticut Ave., Southern Pines. (910)692-2787.
March 2
JAZZY FRIDAYS. 7-10pm. Gates open at 6pm. Event held rain or shine. Live jazz music, hors d’oeuvres. Admission is $10/person. Cypress Bend Vineyards & Winery, Riverton Road in Wagram. (910)369-0411
March 2-4
2012 HOME & GARDEN EXPO. Fri. noon-6pm; Sat. 9am-5pm; Sun. noon-5pm. Sponsored by the Moore County Home Builders Association. The Carolina Hotel, Pinehurst Resort, Pinehurst. (910)944-2992.
March 7-11
MOORE ON STAGE – “DOUBT, A Parable “. March 7-10 at 7:30pm, March 11 at 2pm. Winner of the 2005 Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award, DOUBT is a gripping story of suspicion cast on a priest’s behavior that is less about scandal than about fascinatingly nuanced questions of moral certainty. “An eloquent and provocative investigation of truth and consequences.” “A gripping mystery, tightly written.” Susrise Theater, Southern Pines. For additional information please visit www.mooreonstage.com or call (910) 692-7118 for reservations.
March 8
RUTH PAULY LECTURE SERIES. 7:30pm. Doris Buffett – “Giving It All Away “. Doris Buffett, philanthropist, sister of financier Warren Buffett, and subject of Giving It All Awayby Michael Zitz will be our guest speaker on March 8. Buffett’s Sunshine Lady Foundation has given over $100 million to businesses, medicine, research, and the arts. Talks are free and open to the public. No tickets are required. Owens Auditorium, Sandhills Community College, Airport Road, Southern Pines. (910)245-3132.
March 10
77th ANNUAL HIGHFALLS OLD-TIME FIDDLERS’ CONVENTION. 6pm. Registration for musicians 5-7:30pm. Admission $7. North Moore High School Auditorium, 1504 North Moore Road, Robbins. For more information please call Highfalls Elementary School at (910)464-3600.
March 10-11
SOUTHERN PINES HORSE TRIALS I. Carolina Horse Park at Five Points, just off Hwy. 211 between Aberdeen and Raeford. (910)875-2074 or www.carolinahorsepark.com.
March 11
CAROLINA PHILHARMONIC PINEHURST POPS SERIES: MISS SAIGON. 4:00 pm. Tickets $25/general, $50/priority reserved seating. Robert E. Lee Auditorium, Pinecrest High School, Southern Pines. For more information, please visit www.CarolinaPhil.org
WEYMOUTH CHAMBER MUSIC SERIES. Hours: 3:00 pm. Featuring tenor Carmund White, Jr. A new voice for Weymouth, his operatic and heritage repertoire promises to be particularly exciting for the Weymouth audience. Weymouth Center, 555 E. Connecticut Ave., Southern Pines. (910)692-6261.
March 15
NORTH CAROLINA SYMPHONY – BEETHOVEN & STRAUSS. 8pm. Grant Llewellyn, Music Director, and Barbara Shirvis, soprano. Discover two sides of the musical spectrum in a lineup pairing lighthearted works with two majestic and moving compositions. Pinecrest High School Auditorium, Southern Pines. For tickets and additional information, call the NC Symphony Box Office at (877)627-6724.
March 16
JAZZY FRIDAYS. 7-10pm. Gates open at 6pm. Event held rain or shine. Live jazz music, hors d’oeuvres. Admission is $10/person. Cypress Bend Vineyards & Winery, Riverton Road in Wagram. (910)369-0411
March 17
PINEHURST ST. PATRICK’S DAY PARADE. 11am. Co-sponsored by the Village of Pinehurst Business Guild. Come on out and celebrate the Irish in you! Free. Historic Village of Pinehurst. For more information and an entry form, visitwww.pinehurstbusinessguild.com
March 18
ONE-DAY TOURNAMENT. Sponsored through the Carolinas Golf Association. Seven Lakes County Club. For additional information please call (910)673-1000 or visitwww.carolinasgolf.org
March 22-25
3rd ANNUAL PALUSTRIS FESTIVAL. A celebration of the arts in Moore County. Many varied events are scheduled throughout the period (indicated by ∞). For more information, a full schedule of events, and to buy tickets online visit www.PalustrisFestival.com
March 23-25
SOUTHERN PINES HORSE TRIALS II. Carolina Horse Park at Five Points, just off Hwy 211 between Aberdeen and Raeford. (910)875-2074 or visit www.carolinahorsepark.com.
March 25
MOORE COUNTY CONCERT BAND. 2pm. Free. Cardinal Ballroom, Carolina Hotel, Pinehurst Resort, Village of Pinehurst. For more information please visitwww.moorecountyband.com
March 26
CLASSICAL CONCERT SERIES. 8:00 pm. Featuring the Modigliani String Quartet. The Modigliani Quartet – Phillipe Bernhard and Loïc Rio on violins, Laurent Marfaing on viola, and François Kieffer on cello – was formed in 2003 and first attracted international attention in 2004 by winning the Frits Philips String Quartet competition in Eindhoven. It has since become one of the world’s most sought after chamber ensembles. Sunrise Theater, Broad Street, Southern Pines (910)692-2787.
March 26-27
18th TAR HEEL CUP MATCHES. Sponsored through the Carolinas Golf Association. Dormie Club, West End. For additional information please call (910)673-1000 or visitwww.carolinasgolf.org
March 29
NORTH CAROLINA SYMPHONY – MOZART’S TWO PIANOS. 8pm. Andrew Grams, conductor, and twins Christina and Michelle Naughton, duo pianos. Enjoy an evening of beloved classics and all-American talent. Program: Weber, Mozart, and Brahms. Pinecrest High School Auditorium, Southern Pines. For tickets and additional information, call the NC Symphony Box Office at (877)627-6724.
March 30
JAZZY FRIDAYS. 7-10pm. Gates open at 6pm. Event held rain or shine. Live jazz music, hors d’oeuvres. Admission is $10/person. Cypress Bend Vineyards & Winery, Riverton Road in Wagram. (910)369-0411