Free events! Greensboro, Wentworth, Dobson

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

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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.