Sunday, Oct. 09, 2011

Arts Notes

Clayton market seeks vendors

Eye of the Eagle Art in downtown Clayton is seeking artists, craftsmen and vendors for the "1st Street Christmas Market." The holiday market will open Dec. 1 and close Dec. 24. The deadline to register is Nov. 15. For an application or for more information, call 585-2461, email art@eyeoftheeagleart.com or visit eyeoftheeagleart.com.

Pumpkin painting

A pumpkin-painting festival is scheduled from 3 to 6 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 22, at the home of Mr. and Mrs. George Lee, 2241 Shotwell Road, Clayton.

Posters on display

"Rise of the American Gig Poster," a display of posters promoting music gigs, is the newest exhibit at the Frank Creech Art Gallery at Johnston Community College, 245 College Road, Smithfield. Through Oct. 26, the exhibit is open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays. Admission is free. For more information, visit johnstoncc.edu or email Bill Gregory at wagregory@johnstoncc.edu.

Roadhouse in Selma

SwampDaWamp and Kara Clark will perform at 8 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 15, at The Roadhouse, 1688 S. Pollock St., Selma. Admission is $12. For more information, visit swampdawamp.com or karaclark.com.

Bluegrass at JCC

Sierra Hull & Highway 111 will perform at 7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 29, in the Paul A. Johnston Auditorium at Johnston Community College, 245 College Road, Smithfield. Tickets are $18.50 in advance and $20 at the door. For tickets, visit jccperformingarts.com or call 209-2099. For more information, visit sierrahull.com.

CMS auditions

Auditions for the 2012 Country Music Showcase are scheduled for 7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 11, in the Paul A. Johnston Auditorium at Johnston Community College, 245 College Road, Smithfield. Online tickets to see the auditions are $6. Tickets at the door or by phone are $5. For tickets, visit jccperformingarts.com or call 209-2099.

'Reclaiming the Artist'

"Reclaiming the Artist," a conference, is scheduled from 9 a.m. to 1:45 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 15, at Johnston Community College, 245 College Road, Smithfield. The conference will offer classes in dance, visual art and music.

The Group 1 Crew "Outta Space Love" tour, featuring Shonlock, Rapture Ruckus and Rachael Lamp, will take the stage at 7 p.m. Tickets are $13; VIP tickets are $28. For tickets, visit jccperformingarts.com or call 209-2099.

Country Saturdays

Becky's Log Cabin restaurant offers live country music from 8 to 11 p.m. Saturdays in its lounge. Admission is $10, or $5 with dinner.

Here's the remaining October schedule: Oct. 15, Billy Knowles and The Stetson Band; Oct. 22, The Roadhouse Ramblers; and Oct. 29, Jonathan Parker and The Bel-Airs. The restaurant is at 2491 U.S. 70 Business East, Smithfield. For more information, call 934-3323.

American Music Jubilee

Here are the remaining October dates for the American Music Jubilee in Selma: Oct. 15, 20, 22 and 29. Matinees are at 1:40 p.m.; evening shows are at 7:40. The variety show takes place in the Rudy Theatre, 300 N. Raiford St. For tickets, call 202-9927.

'Whistling Pines' movie premiere

The premiere of the movie "Whistling Pines" is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 14, at The Clayton Center, 111 E. Second St., Clayton.

In 2009, Clayton portrayed itself in the first feature-length film shot primarily on location in the town. Now, Clayton plays the fictional town of Whistling Pines in a new Southern comedy. Most of the film is shot in Clayton, with a few scenes captured in Smithfield, Archer Lodge and New York City. The original music in the movie is by Southern rockers Nantucket.

The story revolves around the excitement created when the town learns that famous national newscaster Matt Carson is coming to Whistling Pines to do a story.

The community thinks this is the greatest thing to ever happen in town. What they don't know is that Carson's story is going to make fun of some of the town's characters, including Bob, the squirrel hater, and Jack, the local conspiracy theorist. When the town catches on to what is really going on, the mayor of Whistling Pines decides to change Carson's perspective.

The film's writer, producer and director is Clayton-area resident Mark Grady. It features several local actors and locations. Visit websterfallsfilms.com.

'Harvey' in Garner

The Towne Players will present "Harvey" by Mary Chase at 8 p.m. Oct. 14-15, 8 p.m. Oct. 20-21 and 2 and 8 p.m. Oct. 22 at the Garner Historic Auditorium, 742 W. Garner Road, Garner. Admission is $12 for adults and $10 for seniors and students. Tickets will be available at the door. "Harvey" is the story of Elwood P. Dowd, whose best friend, Harvey, is a 6-foot-tall invisible rabbit. After his sister tries to commit Elwood to a mental institution, a comedy of errors ensues. Elwood and Harvey become the catalysts for a family mending its wounds and for romance blossoming in unexpected places.

Comedy in Clayton

Valarie Story is this week's headliner at Laugh Out Loud Comedy Club, 8928 U.S. 70 Business West, Clayton. Shows are scheduled for 8 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 13, and 8 and 10:15 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Oct. 14-15. For more information, call 359-8565 or visit lolcomedyclubclayton.com.