• Fri. Feb. 19, 2010, 7:00 pm - ART and SOUL evening hosted by the Anson County Arts Council, Twin Valley Country Club, Wadesboro, NC. Dinner will include Caribbean and Mediterrean chicken. Tickets are $20 (in advance) and are available at the Arts Council office, Lacy's, Fancy Crafts, Hometown Video and the Anson County Chamber of Commerce. The Spirited Messengers mime group and Gary Covington and his band will perform during the evening. For more information, call 704-694-4950. Anson County Arts Council.
• Sat. Feb. 20, 2010 - Cameron Antique Dealers Winterfest Celebration and Sale, Cameron, NC. 910-245-3055. Details at antiquesofcameron.com.
MARCH 2010
• Thurs. - Sun. March 4 - 7, 2010 - International Collectibles & Antiques Show, Metrolina Fairgrounds, Old Statesville Road, Charlotte, NC. 704-596-4650. metrolinatradeshowexpo.com.
• Sun. March 14, 2010, 2:30 - 4:30 pm -Wine & Cheese Reception, Anson County Arts Council, Wadesboro, NC. Artists' showing and reception for local artists. Meet and greet the artists and view some of their work. Free event. For more details, call ACAC at 704-694-4950.
• Sat. March 27, 2010 - Wings & Wheels Day, Anson County Airport, Wadesboro, NC. A fly-in or drive-in Wings & Wheels Day will begin at 10:00 a.m. at the Anson County Airport. Airplane rides and a flight simulator will be available for attendees, plus a car show and blood pressure, blood sugar and cholesterol screenings. For more information, call 704-292-2920 or e-mail thamilton@pfgnc.com.
• Wed. - Sun. March 31 - April 4, 2010 - Spring Classic International Collectibles & Antiques Show, Metrolina Fairgrounds, Old Statesville Road, Charlotte, NC. 704-596-4650. metrolinatradeshowexpo.com. Huge antique show. Refreshments. Free parking.
APRIL 2010
• Sat. and Sun. April 3-4, 2010, 2:30 - The Fork Stables Horse Trial and CIC***, Norwood, NC. Eventing competition (dressage, show jumping and cross-country) preparing horses and riders for the World Equestrian Games in Lexington KY. Beautiful facility in the rolling hills just south of Norwood. More details at The Fork Stables.
• Sun. April 11, 2010, 2:30 - 4:30 pm -Wine & Cheese Reception, Anson County Arts Council, Wadesboro, NC. Artists' showing and reception for local artists. Meet and greet the artists and view some of their work. Free event. For more details, call ACAC at 704-694-4950.
• Wed. April 14, 2010, 10:00 am to 5:00 pm - Southern Pines Garden Club Tour 2010, Southern Pines, NC. Tour beautiful southern gardens at private homes in the Southern Pines area. Advance tickets $15; day of tour $20. Details at Southern Pines Garden Club.
• Fri. April 16, 2010 -Chamber Open Golf Tournament, Twin Valley Country Club, Wadesboro, NC. The annual Chamber Open Golf Tournament will be held at Twin Valley Country Club. Details to be announced. For more information, call the Anson County Chamber of Commerce at 704-694-4181.
• Fri., Sat. and Sun. April 16 - 18, 2010 -Big Lick Farm Days Festival, Antiques and Gun Show, Hwy 205, Oakboro, NC. Annual antiques and collectibles show. Free parking. Entrance $5. More information at Big Lick Festival Park or 704-485-4906.
• Sat. April 17, 2010, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm - The Second Annual Carolinas Writers Conference, South Piedmont Community College, Lockhart-Taylor Center, 514 N. Washington St., Wadesboro. Registration begins at 8:00 a.m. Admission is $30 for adults ($20 if registered by Feb. 26) and $6 for students (with an I.D.). A boxed lunch will be available for $8. For updated information on participating writers and a schedule of workshops and sessions, visit www.ansoncountywritersclub.org.
• Sat. April 24, 2010 -Silent Art Auction and Gala, Twin Valley Country Club, Wadesboro, NC. Annual event presented by the Anson County Arts Council to benefit the Ansonia Theater renovation. Dinner, music and silent auction for artwork donated by local artists. Tickets: $25 per person. Advance purchase only (ACAC offices, Chamber of Commerce, Fancy Crafts, Hometown Video or Lacy's). For more details, call ACAC at 704-694-4950.
• Thurs. - Sun. April 29 - May 2, 2010 - International Collectibles & Antiques Show, Metrolina Fairgrounds, Old Statesville Road, Charlotte, NC. 704-596-4650. metrolinatradeshowexpo.com.
MAY 2010
• Sat. May 1, 2010 - Third Annual Battle of the Bands, South Piedmont Community College, Polkton, NC. Held in the Helen Goodman Amphitheater on the L.L. Polk campus, Polkton. The event will be held in conjunction with the annual campus-wide Spring Fling. Bands will begin the competition at noon. Admission is free. The winning band will earn $500, second place $300 and third place $200. The top individual performer will win $100. For more information and/or to apply, call John Ratliff at 704-272-5375 or e-mail jratliff@spcc.edu.
• Sat. May 1, 2010 - Antiques Street Fair, Cameron, NC. 910-245-3055. Details at antiquesofcameron.com.
JUNE 2010
• Fri. June 4, 2010 - Summer Jam in Uptown Wadesboro. Uptown Wadesboro Inc. will sponsor a Summer Jam series. Details to be announced. For more information, call 704-695-1644.
JULY 2010
• Fri. July 2, 2010 - Summer Jam in Uptown Wadesboro. Uptown Wadesboro Inc. will sponsor a Summer Jam series. Details to be announced. For more information, call 704-695-1644.
AUGUST 2010
• Fri. Aug. 6, 2010 - Summer Jam in Uptown Wadesboro. Uptown Wadesboro Inc. will sponsor a Summer Jam series. Details to be announced. For more information, call 704-695-1644.
OCTOBER 2010
• Fri., Sat. and Sun. Oct. 15 - 17, 2010 -Big Lick Farm Days Festival, Antiques and Gun Show, Hwy 205, Oakboro, NC. Annual antiques and collectibles show. Free parking. Entrance $5. More information at Big Lick Festival Park or 704-485-4906.
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A great place to stay in North Carolina, approximately 1 hour east of Charlotte NC.
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