Treasury: Guest Curator Dawn Tagawa of Tagawa Pottery

This week we're doing something a little different for Treasury Tuesday; we're featuring a treasury of North Carolina artists, curated by a North Carolina artist.

Dawn Tagawa, of  Asheboro, began creating clay pieces in 2001 with a well-known pottery family in Seagrove.  Be sure to stop by her shop, Tagawa Pottery here.  Learn more about Dawn Tagawa and see her full collection here.

'carolina mudslingers' by TagawaPottery

a treasury of fabulous, hard working North & South Carolina potters

Sea Polyp Ceramic Wall Art cephalopodink $135.00	Salt Glazed Miniature Potter... Beaverspottery $18.00	Sea Turtle Dinner Plates betsybpottery $32.00	Green Pottery Basket singingtreepot... $98.00
Pottery Platter-- with Glass... KingsPottery $65.00	Serving Bowl with Running Ra... RonPhilbeckPot... $95.00	Pair of blue stoneware mugs brentsmithpott... $34.00	14.5" Fine Art Raku Pot... fineraku $240.00
Turquoise Green Pottery Ston... JLKJewelry $125.00	Custom Name Mug (TM) Scratch... MudPieStudioNC $58.00	Japanese Ikebana Flower Vase... DougSmithPotte... $24.00	White Salt Pig or Cellar wit... dkpottery $36.00
Platter / Handmade Pottery /... riverstonepott... $75.00	Soup Salad or Serving Bowl w... BlueHenPottery $35.00	One Quart Blue Casserole (YC... JonArsenault $78.00	Sunshine Yellow Pottery Bowl... TagawaPottery $48.00

Treasury tool supported by the dog house

Free events! Alamance County, Forsyth County, Surry County, and more!

More free events in the Piedmont Triad!

Go to our calendar for locations, times and contact information.

Alamance County
Mon-Fri Feb 4-April 1
FREE Mebane: EXHIBIT AT MEBANE ARTS CENTER
Enjoy an exhibit with works from Nancy Garrett and Loretta Partin. Both artists enjoy working with acrylics. Nancy loves to build texture. She leans more toward abstracts and organic shapes. Loretta also works with texture and enjoys the variety of way acrylics are forgiving allowing for blending and paint over.   http://www.cityofmebane.com


Feb. 23
FREE Elon:  UNDERMANNED STRING BAND
Undermanned String Band, staring Chip Newton, Carey Harwood, and Ryan Dickey, will perform arrangements of ragtime, New Orleans jazz, and early swing tunes with their own special twist.  http://www.artsalamance.com

Forsyth County
Thursdays, Feb. 7-March 7
FREE Kville: Lunch and Learn with Toby Bost at PJC Botanical Garden
Bring your lunch.  The Garden will provide drinks.

February 7th - Introduction to Vegetable Gardening
February 14th - Management and Cultural Practices of Vegetable Gard- ening
February 21st - 4 Seasons of Vegetable Gardening
February 28th - Organic Practices and Pest Management
March 7th - Waterwise Land-scapes

Feb. 26
FREE WS: FORSYTH AUDUBON CHAPTER MEETING
The Forsyth Audubon Chapter meeting will feature Walker Golder, Deputy Director of Audubon North Carolina, with a program about his organization's coastal sanctuaries for nesting colonial water birds. Free and open to the public. Historic Bethabara Park Visitor's Center, Socializing at 7 p.m. and program at 7:30.   http://www.forsythaudubon.org

March 16
FREE WS: WINSTON-SALEM SYMPHONY: CONCERT FOR COMMUNITY
Featuring the Winston-Salem Symphony side-by-side with the Winston-Salem Symphony Youth Symphony and the winners of the Peter Perret Youth Talent Search. A free concert of magnificent music! Conducted by Robert Moody, Music Director, and Matthew Troy, Associate Conductor.   http://www.wssymphony.org

March 17
FREE WS: TROMBONE STUDIO RECITAL
Watson Hall.   The trombone studio, under direction of John Ilika, will present ensembles and soloists that feature the talents of our trombonists at UNCSA. Trombones play every style, every dynamic to the extreme. FREE  http://www.uncsa.edu/performances/

Surry County
Thursdays
FREE Dobson: Open Mic Night at The Coffee Bean Music Hall
Open mic for any and all who want to come out play. If you're not a musician don’t worry you can still come out and listen and hang out. There will be no cover charge for admission. We will be serving our full menu of beer, wine, and coffee. Sign up for your three song or 15 minute slot at the bar. Performers will play in order of sign up. Please, no obscenity. All ages welcome.

Outside the Piedmont Triad
Feb. 15
FREE Southern Pines: CHINA NATIONAL ORCHESTRA & RALEIGH SYMPHONY

Enjoy a unique concert experience, featuring the world's best orchestra in traditional Chinese music on stage with one of North Carolina's best orchestras in...China National Orchestra and the Raleigh Symphony in a joint concert. This concert is free thanks to our sponsors: Town of Aberdeen, Harris Blake, Moore County Chamber of Commerce, Moore County Schools, Village of Pinehurst, Town of Southern Pines, Art Swanson, and Thermal Metal Treating, Inc..  Admission is FREE, but tickets are required.
Free tickets are available for pickup at the Arts Council offices (Campbell House, 482 E. Conn. Ave., So. Pines). To receive your tickets by mail, mail your request with a self-addressed, stamped envelope to ACMC, P.O. Box 405, Southern Pines, NC 28388. Seating is limited, so requests will be filled on a “first-come-first-serve” basis. Please use all tickets you request. http://www.mooreart.org/programs/performing/chinaorchestra/

Free events! Greensboro, Wentworth, Dobson

We've just added these free events to our calendar!  

Go to our calendar for locations, times and contact information.

Guilford County
Feb. 21
FREE Gboro: Family Night: Imaginary Landscapes and Mystical Places
Mythical places, time travel and ancient civilizations are recalled in the evocative drawings and sculptures of artist Diana Al-Hadid, on view in the McDowell gallery. Enjoy this special evening event for families and create an imaginary landscape, take a tour with WAM’s Teen Art Guides, or participate in a musical experience with Chad Eby and students in the UNCG Jazz program. Activities take place throughout the evening.  No registration required. All ages welcome.  Mythical places, time travel and ancient civilizations are recalled in the evocative drawings and sculptures of artist Diana Al-Hadid, on view in the McDowell gallery. Enjoy this special evening event for families and create an imaginary landscape, take a tour with WAM’s Teen Art Guides, or participate in a musical experience with Chad Eby and students in the UNCG Jazz program. Activities take place throughout the evening. http://bit.ly/XDMUUc

March 2-3
FREE Gboro: On Point National Dance Competition
(mute warning: loud music upon entering site) http://www.onpointdancecompetition.com/site/

June 29
FREE Gboro: Fun Fourth Festival
Celebration of Independence Day, including a Freedome Run/Walk (downtown), Kickoff block party (downtown), Parade, Street Festival and Fireworks, A great FREE family event!  http://www.funfourthfestival.org/

Rockingham County
Feb. 22
FREE Wentworth: Homemade Music Concert
Local and area musicians will once again take the stage at Rockingham Community College for the 15th annual RCC Musicians’ Guild Homemade Music Concert.  This year’s lineup includes Chords and Strings, a dulcimer ensemble that got its start in an RCC continuing education course; Troublesome Creek, a “cover” band that includes RCC instructor Anne Marie Freeman on vocals; perennial favorite Ed Dodson, who entertains on bluegrass guitar, mandolin and bass; and Campus Tradition, a popular string band comprised of current and retired RCC staff and faculty.  It’s a great way to brighten up an evening in February.  Info Phone: (336) 342-4261

Surry County
April 6
FREE Dobson: Spring Festival at Shelton Vineyards
We will host our second annual Spring Festival with free admission and free tours and tastings! Local artisans and craftsmen will be here with their hand made items!
Sparkling wine bar inside retail shop with our recipe drinks available for purchase.

May 25
FREE Dobson: Corvette Auto Show
Display your beautiful Corvette on the grounds of Shelton Vineyards! This will be our fourth time hosting Corvettes on the property and we are expecting a great turn out! Come on out and join us as we check out the variety of modern and vintage Corvettes placed along the property.  The winery will be open for tours and tastings. Our Harvest Grill and Bello Vino restaurants will be open for lunch and dinner. The Harvest Grill will also be grilling up hotdogs and hamburgers at their outdoor food tent during the show. We will also be offering free hayrides through the vineyard to be enjoyed by all. Hope to see you then.

June 1
FREE Dobson: Camaro Show at Shelton Vineyards
Come out to try some great wine and see a display of the latest generation of Chevrolet Camaros on our beautiful grounds. "The newest generation Chevrolet Camaro rocks. After years of anticipation, Chevy's new Camaro not only lives up to the hype but also redefines what a muscle car can be." - Edmunds.com. This will be a truly unique showing of the next generation of modern muscle car.  The winery will be open for tours and tastings. Our Harvest Grill resturant will be open for lunch and dinner while also grilling up hotdogs and hamburgers at their outdoor food tent during the show. We will also be offering free hayrides through the vineyard to be enjoyed by all.  Hope to see you then.  

Women make mats for homeless by knitting plastic bag strips - Winston-Salem Journal: Local News

Women make mats for homeless by knitting plastic bag strips - Winston-Salem Journal: Local News

Donations of plastic bags and yarn are accepted at The Living Well Center for Lifelong Learning, in the basement of First Baptist Church in Rural Hall.  You can drop your items off Tuesday-Thursday 10am-4pm.

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“We’re giving back to the community. We’re helping those less fortunate, and we’re using things that we normally throw away,” said Knitwits member Jane Bodenhamer. “And what a great way to recycle them -- by giving the homeless a place to lay their head and body.”

Free events! Winston-Salem, Greensboro, Lexington, Welcome, Cary

We've just added these free events to our calendar!  

Go to our calendar for locations, times and contact information.

Forsyth County
March 2
FREE WS: Art Show & Sale to benefit Meals-on-Wheels
BRINGING ARTISTS TOGETHER TO FEED THOSE IN NEED Top-flight local artists present and sell their work for Meals-on-Wheels. One day only: Saturday, March 2, 10 A.M.-5 P.M. at the Senior Services Center (just behind the fairgrounds). Exciting variety of art by local well-known and collectible artists will be on display for viewing and for purchase. Proceeds will provide food for elderly homebound seniors. Open to the public. FREE ADMISSION.

Guilford County
March 1
FREE Gboro: First Friday: Musical Performance by The Hushpuppies
The Hushpuppies are an outstanding revival old-time band and will play a musical in The Gallery at Green Hill Center on First Friday. The Hushpuppies performance will start at 7:30pm. The event is free and open to the public. Cash Bar.

Davidson County
Feb. 28 & March 1
FREE LEX: The Little Mermaid
The Charity League of Lexington presents “The Little Mermaid”.  Free admission.  For more information call 336-249-7875 or visit www.SmithCivicCenter.com.

March 23
FREE Welcome: 16th Annual Welcome Easter Parade
Parade Route:  Along Old Hwy 52 from North Davidson Senior High School, travel south and end at Welcome Elementary School.  Rain Date:  March 24th at 3:30pm.  Local and regional bands, floats and more.  For more information contact Judy Butler, Chairman at 336-731-7391.

Outside the Piedmont Triad

March 9

FREE CARY: Cary Kite Festival 

(Outside the Piedmont Triad) For kids of all ages, Bond Park’s Annual Kite Festival is a fun way to spend the afternoon flying your kite. We will have an expert kite flyer on hand for stunt kite demonstrations. Certificates and special awards will be awarded in a variety of kite flying categories. Registration begins at 12:30 p.m. and the fun begins at 1 p.m. Free and open to the public, call (919)469-4100.  http://bit.ly/VWDDJl

Free events! Kernersville, Rockwell and Lexington, NC

We've just added these free events to our calendar!  Go to our calendar for locations, times and contact information.

Feb. 12
FREE KVILLE: Vintage Jane Red Hot Valentine Party
You've seen those cute little Valentine conversation hearts: BE MINE. LOVE U. UR CUTE. STAY TRUE. BE SWEET. Vintage Jane has a message for you: BE HERE. BE HOT!  Great tunes. Yummy food. Delightful beverages. Lovely gift with purchase!  Come dressed for photo ops with some Steaming Hot Queens! We know you Jane's love a good challenge: Bring the most girlfriends with you and WIN! Don't miss it! Please register so we can look forward to seeing you!   

Feb. 17
FREE ROCKWELL: Open House at Suzie's Pride Big Cat Sanctuary
Suzie's Pride Inc. is a Sanctuary and Rescue for big cats. We are a no-kill, no-breed facility for unwanted, abused and neglected big cats from private owners, commercial entities, zoos and other sanctuaries. We provide cats with a place to live out their days in a compassionate respectful environment; we give them proper care enabling them to have a good quality of life.  Come join them for their monthly open house event!  (Located outside of the Piedmont Triad, about an hour from Winston-Salem)

Feb. 18
FREE HP:  Piedmont-Triad Elected Officials Reception.
Please join the Greensboro Partnership, High Point Chamber of Commerce, and the Greater Winston-Salem Chamber of Commerce for the 2013 Piedmont-Triad Elected Officials Reception to honor our Federal, State, and Local Elected Officials.  Wine, Beer & heavy hors d'oeuvres will be served.  Attendance is free, but you MUST register for the event.  


April 26-27
FREE Lexington: BBQ Capital Cook-Off
Sponsored by Uptown Lexington, Inc., a North Carolina Main Street Program. Proceeds from the event are reinvested into uptown Lexington.  Up to 72 Competiting Teams...BBQ Vendors...LIVE Music...GREAT Food...Kids Activities...and more!  http://www.uptownlexington.com/Events/bbqcookoff.asp

June 1
FREE Lexington: Summer Stroll 

In the Square: Gates of Redemption, Classic Cars, Miss Charlotte, uptown's mascot,
Art Activities with Arts United for Davidson County on W 2nd Ave. Come Shag with the Lexington Shag Club. From 6-8 pm, cars line the four quadrants of the squares on Main Street in uptown Lexington. You can enjoy looking over all the makes and models of classic cars brought in by folks around the region. Get inspired or solve a technical issue as you chat with the proud owners. Cruise Ins are held inconjunction with Summer Strolls.

June 22
FREE LEX: Summer Solstice Stroll

In the Square: South of Normal playing classic and alternative rock, Classic Cars
Miss Charlotte, uptown's mascot, Art Activities with Arts United for Davidson County,
on W. 2nd Ave. Come Shag with the Lexington Shag Club. From 6-8 pm, cars line the four quadrants of the squares on Main Street in uptown Lexington. You can enjoy looking over all the makes and models of classic cars brought in by folks around the region. Get inspired or solve a technical issue as you chat with the proud owners. Cruise Ins are held inconjunction with Summer Strolls.

July 13
FREE LEX: Lucky Friday Stroll
In the Square: JJ Blue playing originals to blues, to country to jazz, Classic Cars, Miss Charlotte, uptown's mascot, Art Activities with Arts United for Davidson County on W 2nd Ave. Kids activities. From 6-8 pm, cars line the four quadrants of the squares on Main Street in uptown Lexington. You can enjoy looking over all the makes and models of classic cars brought in by folks around the region. Get inspired or solve a technical issue as you chat with the proud owners. Cruise Ins are held inconjunction with Summer Strolls. 

Aug 3

FREE LEX: Back to School Stroll

In the Square: The Loose Cannons - an Armed Forces Rock Band from Fort Bragg!
Classic Cars, Miss Charlotte, uptown's mascot, Art Activities with Arts United for Davidson County on W. 2nd Ave. Kids Activities. From 6-8 pm, cars line the four quadrants of the squares on Main Street in uptown Lexington. You can enjoy looking over all the makes and models of classic cars brought in by folks around the region. Get inspired or solve a technical issue as you chat with the proud owners. Cruise Ins are held inconjunction with Summer Strolls.

Free Events this Weekend! Feb. 1-3, 2013

Free events in the Piedmont Triad this weekend!

Details on our full calendar at piedmonttriadliving.com

Friday, Feb. 1

Forsyth County
FREE Kville: Wine Tasting at Eclection
FREE WS: CELEBRATING 50 YEARS OF THE MUSEUM OF ANTHROPOLOGY
FREE WS: Zumba Flash Mob & Health Fair
FREE WS: EVERY PICTURE TELLS OUR STORY
FREE WS: First Friday Gallery Hop
FREE WS: Free Wine Tasting at Caffe Prada

Guilford County
FREE Gboro: First Friday
Gboro: $4 Fun Friday Nights
FREE Jamestown: Telescopic Viewing

Saturday, Feb. 2

Forsyth County
FREE WS: CELEBRATING 50 YEARS OF THE MUSEUM OF ANTHROPOLOGY
FREE WS: EVERY PICTURE TELLS OUR STORY
WS: Cobblestone Farmers Market -- Pop Up

Guilford County
FREE GBO: Hike Greensboro Watershed Trail: Nat Greene

Sunday, Feb.3

Forsyth County
FREE Clemmons: YOGA CLASS

Guilford County
FREE GBORO: Philharmonia of Greensboro Pillow Pops Concert
FREE Gboro: Spiritual Renaissance Singers of Greensboro Concert

Please note that events marked "free" have free admission, but will generally have goods, food and/or games for a nominal charge (especially festivals and markets). If you have questions about an event, please contact the sponsor directly. We have done our best to include a web site or phone number for all events listed.

Our goal for this calendar is to share free (or almost free) family events close to the Piedmont Triad. Our self-imposed "budget" for each event is $20 for a family of four. However, there are some special events that we include that exceed the budget; in that case, the event will be marked $$.