Salisbury, North Carolina
Upcoming Events in Salisbury North Carolina
January
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Big Band Bash
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| 4 - 10 |
One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest
- A Charming rogue contrives to serve a short sentence in an airy mental institution rather than in a prison. This, he learns, was a mistake. 2:30 pm Saturday matinee Address: 213 S Main Street Salisbury NC |
February
| 11 - 13 |
One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest
- A Charming rogue contrives to serve a short sentence in an airy mental institution rather than in a prison. This, he learns, was a mistake. 2:30 pm Saturday matinee Address: 213 S Main Street Salisbury NC |
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Romantic Rhapsodies
- Leslie Davis, Piano Hungarian Rhapsody, Swedish Rhapsody, Rumanian Rhapsody No. 1 Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini Spanish Rhapsody Address: |
| 2 - 3 |
Two Gentlemen of Verona
- 7:30 PM ? Meroney Theatre, S Main St, Salisbury. Two young gentlemen of Verona, recent high school graduates, are forced to go their separate ways. One gent, Valentine, is off to the big city of Milan. Address: Meroney Theatre, Salisbury, NC |
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Stars of the Lawrence Welk Show
- 3:00 pm at Keppel Auditorium, Catawba College. Ava Barber, Bob Havens on the trombone, and a terrific band with trumpet, clarinet, drums, piano and of course trombone! Rowan County Concert Association www.rccamusic.com 704-633-1474 Address: Keppel Auditorium |
March
| 18 |
Annual Wedding Extravaganza
- Brides & Grooms - Get a head start on all of your wedding plans and ideas in one day. Address: |
| 1 |
NC Symphony Concert - Celebrating 75 Years
- Jubilee, from "Symphonic Sketches", Transylvania County Falls, New England Tryptych Symphony No. 1 Address: |
| 2 |
Barbeque, Bluegrass, Blue jeans & Beer
- 7:00 ? 11:00 PM Please join us for Barbeque, Bluegrass, Blue jeans & Beer at the F&M Trolley Barn RSVP $70 / couple - $35 / individual For questions, please call 704-633-5946 Address: F&M Trolley Barn, E Liberty St, Salisbury |
| 2 - 3 |
Weekly Races
- Quarter-Midget races on Saturday and some Tuesdays thoughout the spring, summer and fall. See the website www.ncqma.com for the exact schedule of events. Address: |
| 5 - 9 |
Death and Ploughman
- A tragic dialogue between death and a recently widowed farmer. March 27-28, 6:55 pm; March 29-31, at 7:30 pm in the Florence Busby Corriher Theatre on the campus of Catawba College. Address: |
April
| 20 - 22 |
The One-Act Festival
- Looking for something different, come see our festival of one act plays. Different plays each night. April 11 - 13 at 7:30 pm in the Florence Busby Corriher Theatre on the campus of Catawba College. Address: |
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Celebrating Jazz Appreciation Month
- Joe Robinson Jazz Band with vocalist Pat Mother Blues Cohen. 7:30 pm until... at the Club 315 on 315 East Council Street Address: Club 315, 315 East Council Street |
| 23 - 18 |
Alpha Genesis: New Paintings Exhibit
- Alpha Genesis: New Paintings Exhibit Address: |
| 29 |
Reception: Charles Farrar, New Sculptural Works
- 6 to 8 pm, Reception: Charles Farrar, New Sculptural Works Address: |
| 2 |
Scrabble Scramble
- Anyone can participate in this scrabble competition. Cost $25 for individuals, $250 for a team of 10. Dinner is included and starts at 5:30 pm. The competition begins after dinner. Prizes are awarded to the top three teams Address: |
| 6 - 7 |
Salisbury Symphony Guild's Festival of Gardens Tour
- A tour of secret gardens of Historic Salisbury and a country garden in the Franklin community. April 28th and 29th; Noon - 5:00 pm Chair: Barbara Senter - 704-639-9580 Tickets will be available at the Visitor Center, 204 E Innes St Salisbury. Call for additional details. Address: |
| 6 - 7 |
Salisbury Symphony Guild's Festival of Gardens Tour
- Noon until 5 pm. Tickets will be available at the Visitor Center, 204 E Innes St Salisbury. Call for additional details. Address: Various gardens around Rowan County |
May
| 20 |
The Lettermen
- 8 pm - Keppel Auditorium, Catawba College Address: |
| 12 |
Celebrating Salisbury Symphony Orchestra 40 Years
- Celebrating 40 Years: Salisbury Symphony Orchestra, Pops Concert Friday, May 4, 2006 7:30 p.m. Keppel Auditorium, Catawba College Admission $20, Senior Citizen $17, Student $6 All-County Fifth Grade Honors Chorus Salisbury Youth Orchestra Salisbury Symphony Orchestra David Hagy, Conductor Address: |
| 20 - 18 |
Celebrating Rowan County's Young Artists Exhibit
- Celebrating Rowan County?s Young Artists Exhibit Private / Home School Exhibition. Reception on May 13th. Join us for a spirited exhibition honoring young artists and their art teachers from the Rowan-Salisbury Schools. Parking and admission is free. The exhibition series is sponsored by Edward and Susan Norvell and Family. Address: |
June
| 11 |
Pops at the Post
- An outdoor concert by the Salisbury Symphony. No cost. Time: 8 - 10 pm Prelude to the Pops Hosted by the Merchants of Downtown Salisbury. Shops open until 8 pm, entertainment throughout the downtown. Childrens activities. An outdoor concert at the corner of W Innes and Church Street. (Rain site - Keppel Auditorium, Catawba College) Address: Parking area at West Innes & Church Street, Salisbury |
| 11 |
"Pops at the Post", Symphony Outdoor Concert
- Free Concert beginning at sunset. Call for location. Address: |
| 11 |
Annual Flotilla
- Communities in Schools Annual Flotilla. Activities start at 4 pm at the High Rock Boat and Ski Club with events for the young and young at heart. The mile-long parade of boats features bright lights, creative decorations and plenty of summer-time fun ending back at the Boat & Ski Club To register your boat in the parade or for info, please call 704-797-0210 Address: High Rock Boat & Ski Club, High Rock Lake |
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Arts on Easy Street
- Easy Street in Historic Downtown Salisbury, NC 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Free event sponsored by Rowan Arts Council! Local art displayed on Easy Street, entertainment, refreshments. Call Rowan Arts Council, 704-638-9887, for more information. Address: Easy Street in Downtown Salisbury |
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Vanishing Point Exhibition
- Vanishing Point Exhibition Address: |
| 25 - 23 |
Dare to Imagine Award Winner's Exhibition
- Dare to Imagine Award: Winner?s Exhibition Reception on June 22nd from 6 - 8 pm. The Dare to Imagine Award is made possible through the Edward Norvell Family. This special award honors one Rowan County public school graduating senior whose artwork most exemplifies the creative potential of the human spirit, heart, and hand. This award bears a $1000 scholarship to the recipient in addition to a professional exhibition opportunity at the Waterworks Visual Arts Center. Address: |
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Family Fun
- 10:00 am to 3:00 pm. Fun for the whole family! Free creative art activities for all and demonstrations by professional artists. Address: Waterworks Visual Arts Center at 123 East Liberty Street , Salisbury, North Carolina |
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Reception: David Edgar, Creatures from the Plastiquarium
- Reception, David Edgar Creatures from the Plastiquarium. 6 - 8 pm. Address: |
July
| 28 - 29 |
3 rd Annual Carolina Artist Expo
- Open to adult artists working in 2-dimensional mediums. Bring entries to the Salisbury Civic Center on Wednesday, July 26th from 10 am - Noon or 4-6 pm. Entry Fee $15-$20 per entry. Address: |
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Rowan Amateur Radio Firecracker Ham Fest
- For over 20 years, the first Saturday after July 4th, one of the finest one day hamfests right here in Salisbury NC hosted by the Rowan Amateur Radio Society once again will be happening! Located at the Salisbury Civic Center on Martin Luther King Blvd in Salisbury NC, a large variety of vendors will come to astound and amaze you with their low low prices and great quality used and new equipment and items! A lot of great returning vendors as well as some new ones will be there to take your money and make you smile. There will even be club members on hand to check out your equipment and that which you're thinking of purchasing! Address: Salisbury Civic Center, 315 Martin Luther King Avenue South , Salisbury, North Carolina |
August
| 11 - 13 |
Lord Salisbury Celebrates Summer
- August 2nd ? 4th, 2007 Including: Giordana Crossroads Classic Bike Race North Main Street in Historic Downtown Salisbury, NC Thursday, August 2nd, 2007, 5:00 to 11:00 p.m. 60?s Night Out! Downtown Salisbury Friday, August 3rd, 5:00 to 10:00 p.m. Free event! Shops open late, entertainment & Address: Historic Downtown Salisbury |
| 11 |
3nd Annual Giordana Crossroads Classic Bike Race
- Prestigious bike race through Salisbury. This race is often called the NASCAR of bike races. Address: Downtown Salisbury |
September
| 17 |
Laughing with the Legends
- 7:30 pm at Keppel Auditorium, Catawba College. This show is overflowing with energy and is a total blast from the past. Rowan County Concert Association www.rccamusic.com 704-633-1474 Address: Keppel Auditorium, Catawba College |
October
| 8 |
Tribute to Bobby Darin
- An energy packed tribute to the music legend. Performance at 3 pm, Keppel Auditorium on the Campus of Catawba College. Address: |
| 20 - 22 |
Lord Salisbury Celebrates Autumn
- A celebration of the arts, music and history, this 3-day festival celebrates the rich history of our area, the arts and the beauty of historic Salisbury. Address: |
| 21 - 22 |
OctoberTour
- Historic homes & sites tours. Address: |
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An Evening With Matthew Weaver
- 7:30 pm at Keppel Auditorium, Catawba College. This talented musician performs with a "Floyd Cramer style" on piano, sings and plays 18 other instruments. Rowan County Concert Association www.rccamusic.com 704-633-1474 Address: Keppel Auditorium |
November
| 19 |
The Diamonds - In Concert
- Why Do Fools Fall in Love? Performance at 3 pm, Keppel Auditorium on the Campus of Catawba College. Address: |
| 1 |
Holiday Night Out on the Town
- Start a new tradition, and come shop, dine and kick-off the holiday season in historic downtown Salisbury.Santa & the Grinch come to town! Shops will be open late 5-9 pm, with fun activities going on downtown. Address: |
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Santa & the Grinch at the Bell Tower
- Come out and visit that old Grinch, and Santa Claus himself. Get a start of your Christmas shopping, get in the holiday spirit and enjoy an afternoon in lovely downtown Salisbury. 10 am - noon. Photo-op for kids. Digital photos will be taken too. Address: |
December
| 3 |
Gingerbread House Workshop
- Event from 1 -3 pm in the Messinger Room of the Rowan Museum. The cost is $35 per child and will include decorating a gingerbread house (to keep), photo with Santa, gingerbread ornaments and refreshments. Address: |
| 9 - 10 |
Victorian Christmas at the Hall House
- Authentic Victorian Christmas House tour with guides in period costume at the Josephus Hall House. Address: |
| 16 - 17 |
Victorian Christmas at the Hall House
- Authentic Victorian Christmas House tour with guides in period costume at the Josephus Hall House. Address: |
| 24 |
Candlelight Tour of the Josephus Hall House
- Authentic Victorian Christmas House tour with guides in period costume at the Josephus Hall House. Candlelight tours on Christmas Eve from 6 - 8 pm Address: |
| 31 |
New Year's Eve at the Bell Tower
- Music, dancers, refreshments, while you wait to ring in the New Year at the Old Bell Tower. No cost. 11:30 pm til 12:30 am. For more details, call Downtown Salisbury. Ph: (704)637-7814 (Always call and confirm events) |
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Celebration of Angels
- A celebration of the season - a chance to give back to the community and enjoy time in Historic Downtown Salisbury. Unveiling of new angels, refreshment and entertainment. No cost for event. Horse and carriage rides available for a nominal fee. 10 am - 11 am. Address: Eastern Gateway Park, corner of East Innes and Depot Streets , Salisbury, North Carolina |
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Santa & The Grinch Firetruck Rides
- Ride on an antique fire truck with Santa and the Grinch. Great fun for the kids. 10 am - 1 pm. Call for additional details. No cost. Boarding on East Innes Street. Address: |
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The Nutcracker
- Performed by the Piedmont Dance Theatre and the Salisbury Symphony Orchestra. 2:30 pm matinee and 6:30 pm performances at Keppel Auditorium, Catawba College. Rowan County Concert Association 704-633-1474 Address: Keppel Auditorium, Catawba College |