Wednesday, Jan. 04, 2012

Arts Notes

Bluegrass in Smithfield

Pete Keene and Bluegrass Magic will perform at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 6, at Orchard House Booksellers, 117 N. Third St., Smithfield. Admission is free. For more information, call 934-1511.

Artist's reception

The January artist's reception is scheduled from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 5, at The Clayton Center, 111 E. Second St., Clayton. Enjoy refreshments and check an exhibit sponsored by the Woman's Club of Clayton. For more information, call 553-1737.

Music at FlipSide

MikeMickXer, which plays everything from rock to reggae, will perform at 9 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 14, at The FlipSide, 408 E. Second St., Clayton. For more information, call 553-0123.

'The Hunter's Musical'

"Deer Camp: The Hunter's Musical" is scheduled for 7 p.m. Friday, Jan. 27, in the Paul A. Johnston Auditorium at Johnston Community College, 245 College Road, Smithfield. The musical follows four fearless hunters on their annual trek to deer camp. Tickets are $21 in advance and $22.50. For more information, or to purchase a ticket, call 209-2099 or visit jccperformingarts.com.

Jake Shimabukuro

Ukulele player Jake Shimabukuro will perform at 8 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 28, at The Clayton Center, 111 E. Second St., Clayton. Tickets are $25. They're available online at theclaytoncenter.com, by phone at 553-1737 and in the box office, which is open from 10 a.m. to noon and from 1 to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.

Royal Ladies

The Royal Ladies of Country Music will perform at 8 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 28, at The Rudy Theatre, 300 N. Raiford St., Selma. The Royal Ladies are Leona Williams, a singer who has also written songs for Merle Haggard, George Jones, Tammy Wynette and Loretta Lynn; Ava Barber, whose hits include "Bucket to the South" and "Waitin' at the End of Your Run"; and Tamala Georgette Jones, daughter of George Jones and Tammy Wynette. Ron Williams, son of Leona Williams, will also perform.

For more information, call 1-877-843-7839.

Comedy in Clayton

Paul Lyons is this week's headliner at Laugh Out Loud Comedy Club, 8928 U.S. 70 Business West, Clayton. Shows are at 8 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 5, and 8 and 10:15 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Jan 6-7. For tickets, call 359-8565.

Open Mic Night

Tuesdays are Open Mic Night at Orchard House Booksellers, 117 N. Third St., Smithfield. The stage is open from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. for singers, musicians, actors, prose readers, etc.