April 3rd, 2011 thru January 31, 2013:
“As a Shadow Passes” Exhibit   Tuesday-Friday 10am-4pm, and the first Sunday of each month,
2pm-4pm, Davidson County Historical Museum,
2 South Main Street, Lexington.  A major exhibit
“As a Shadow Passes:  Native American Peoples of the Yadkin Valley, 10,000 BC-1700 AD.”   The exhibit sheds light on the nearly 12,000-year presence of the Native American people who once lived North Carolina’s Yadkin River Valley.  For more information 336-242-2035 or visit www.Co.Davidson.NC.US/HistoricalMuseum.

April 6, 2012:  Wind Down Boogie Nights  Weathervane Winery, 1452 Welcome-Arcadia Road, Lexington.  Friday evening 7-10pm.
Finish off the work week and wine down at Weathervane Winery.  Enjoy fine wines without the attitude and good music with some attitude!  Mark Tuttle and his sound machine
will be at Weathervane.  He’s not only a DJ, but a dance instructor.  Bring your dancing legs or your lawn chair and relax listening to the music..  For more information call 336-793-3366 or www.WeathervaneWinery.com.

April 6, 7 & 8, 2012:  Military Vehicle and Collector Show  8am-4pm, Denton FarmPark
1072 Cranford Road, Denton
Buy – Sell – Trade – Exhibits – Relive the Past.  Amenities include:  Over 140 acres, Good trail rides, Large spaces, Abundant shade, Food vendors and permanent restrooms with showers.
Camping includes:  Camping in the rough, sites with water and electric – Contact Denton FarmPark to reserve:  336-859-2755.
Admission ● Military Discount
For more information call Jim Henry 704-983-5940 (day) or 910-439-6292 (night) ● Bob Jeffreys 910-980-0771 or email kjeffreys08@aol.com.

 
April 12-14 & 19-21, 2012:  “Red Velvet Cake War” 
Doors Open 6pm, Dinner Served 6:30pm & Show 7pm
Tricia’s Catering, 408 Piedmont Drive, Lexington
The Hot Flash Players of Lexington, NC, invite you to join them as they celebrate their tenth year!  They kick off this anniversary year with the dinner theater production of The Red Velvet Cake War, a Jones, Hope, Wooten riotously funny Southern-fried comedy.  Ticket are $25.  For more information, reservations or tickets call 336-236-8007.

For more information on the Red Velvet Cake War…

April 14, 2012:  15th Annual Welcome Easter Parade  3pm, Parade Route:  Along Old Hwy 52 from North Davidson Senior High School, travel south and end at Welcome Elementary School.  Rain Date:  April 15th at 3:30 pm.  Local and regional bands, floats and more.  For more information contact Judy Butler, Chairman at 336-731-7391.

April 14, 2012:
Summer Wine’d Up Concert Series
7pm-10pm, Native Vines Winery
1336 North Highway 150, Lexington
Free concert featuring the best of our local talent – Bring Your Own chair, blanket and picnics are welcome.   Don’t forget your dancing legs for some great wine, music and dancing.  This is a family environment, coolers are welcome, but no outside alcohol allowed.  For more information call 336-787-3688 or visit www.NativeVinesWinery.com.

April 21, 2012:  The Old-Time Square Dance 7pm, Denton Civic Center, 459 W. Salisbury Street, Denton.  The dance features Traditional Appalachian style square dance with old-time and bluegrass bands, refreshments available.  Admission fee, children under 12 free.  For more information call 336-859-2542 or visit www.DentonDance.net.

April 20 & 21, 2012:
“The Old Time Camp Meeting” 
7pm, Denton FarmPark
1072 Cranford Road, Denton
Something Big is About to Happen!  North Carolina Campers on Mission presents “The Old Time Camp Meeting”.  Featuring The Grandson of Billy Graham, Son of Anne Graham Lotz Evangelist Johnathan Lotz.  Bringing messages Friday and Saturday Nights.  Special music nightly, with seminars, and entertainment each afternoon.
RVer’s are Welcome  ● Pre-registration Required to Camp
Request Registration From from Denton FarmPark 336-859-2755 or www.nccampersonmission.org.

April 24, 2012:
NC Symphony presents Beethoven and Beyond  7:30pm
Edward C. Smith Civic Center
217 South Main Street, Lexington
Jodi Burns, a standout soloist from our acclaimed production of Amadeus last season, returns for Mozart, with a rare performance of Beethoven’s stirring “Ah, perfido!” for good measure.  You’ll also hear selections from Wagner’s Lohengrin and two symphonic masterworks.

April 26, 2012:  Speak Up! 
7pm, Edward C. Smith Civic Center
217 S. Main Street, Lexington 
Young Leadership Forum Presents “SPEAK UP”, for National Poetry Month – Music, Poetry Readings & Spoken Word.  Special thanks to The Write Folks, Kelly Rae of Poet.She, John Harris of Piedmont S.L.A.M., Davidson County Writer’s Guild – Sponsors are Arts United of Davidson County.   Tickets $10 include Performances & Appetizers.  Tickets available at the Edward C. Smith Civic Center or SmithCivicCenter.com.