Upcoming Area Events

December 18, 2008 06:55 pm

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ASHEBORO

Dec. 18
Vocalist Lane Ragsdale present "A Greeting Card from Lane and Friends" at 7 p.m. at the Asheboro Public Library. The show, sponsored by the Friends of the Library, is free. Joining Ragsdale will be Patrick Osteen, a student at the University of North Carolina School of the Arts; Bethany Jennings, a graduate student at the University of Mississippi; and Emmi Bulla, a student at South Asheboro Middle School. Lisa Johnson serves as accompanist and musical arranger.
Dec. 20
Santa's Workshop is held at Sunset Theatre, 234 Sunset Ave., from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. for children ages 5 to 13. The cost is $10 per child. Youth will make a special craft project and have their photograph taken with Santa. A Christmas movie with popcorn and drinks will be provided. Contact Parks and Recreation at (336) 626-1240 or 123-B Davis St. to register. Space is limited. The deadline is Dec. 18.
Dec. 21
A combined choir performs the Christmas portion of Georg Friedrich Händel’s oratorio Messiah in the sanctuary of First Presbyterian Church. The choir also will perform “Worthy Is The Lamb” and “Hallelujah." Rick Morgan will conduct. As the first performance of Messiah in 1745 was a charity benefit, each member of the audience is asked to bring at least two cans of food for Christians United Outreach Center.
Dec. 22
Bantum Roosters Rockin Christmas is held at Sunset Theatre. Doors open at 6:45 p.m. The show starts at 7:30 p.m. Admission is two cans of food per person to be donated to the Christians United Outreach Center and the Salvation Army. Bantum Rooster includes Shane Morgan on keyboards, Christian Morgan on drums, Doyle Hinkle on lead guitar, and Steven Walker on bass. The concert will feature Christmas specials ranging from classical and traditional, to rock, pop, and jazz with oldies favorites intermingled. This event is presented by Asheboro Parks & Recreation.
Through Jan. 2
Artists’ Hangup is held in Gallery 101 of the The Moring Arts Center at the Randolph Arts Guild. Call (336) 629-0399 for more information or send an e-mail to arts@asheboro.com.

RANDLEMAN

Through Dec. 26
North Meadows Manufactured Home Community, 801 Hub Morris Road, presents Christmas at the Meadows featuring hay rides through the community. Admission is free but donations will be accepted to help provide food to needy families. The event will be held from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. each Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Call (336) 672-6200 for more information.

OUTSIDE RANDOLPH COUNTY

High Point
The High Point Ballet presents The Nutcracker at High Point University's Hayworth Fine Arts Center. Performances are Dec. 18 through Dec. 20 at 7:30 p.m. and Dec. 21 at 2 p.m. Tickets are $25 for adults and $22 for seniors and students. Education night is Dec. 18 with ticket prices at $10 for students and educators. Calling the High Point Ballet ticket line at (336) 889-9121 to order tickets or visit www.highpointballet.org for more information.

ONGOING EVENTS

Liberty Public Library, 239 S. Fayetteville St., holds story time at 11 a.m. each Wednesday for all ages. Call (336) 622-4605 for more information.
Liberty Public Library, 239 S. Fayetteville St., holds a book club meeting at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesdays. The first 2009 meeting will be Jan. 27. The book will be Water for Elephants by Sara Gruen. Call (336) 622-4605 for more information. Light refreshments are served.
Ramseur Public Library, 1512 Main St., holds preschool story time at 10:30 a.m. each Thursday. The final December program will be Barnyard Night Before Christmas (Dec. 18). The library will be closed Dec. 24-Dec. 26 and Jan. 1, 2009. January programs will include A Hug for You (Jan. 15); Hug Time (Jan. 22); and Can I Have A Hug? (Jan. 29). Call (336) 824-2232 for more information.
Randleman Public Library, 122 Commerce Square, holds preschool story time at 10:30 a.m. each Thursday. Call (336) 498-3141 for more information.
Randleman Public Library Book Sale, 124 Commerce Square (building next to the library), is open the third Saturday of each month from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Proceeds support the Randleman Public Library. Donations for the sale are accepted during regular library hours. For details of the sale and donation information, go to www.randleman.org/BookSale.aspx.

Out & About includes listings of events in Randolph County and surrounding counties, such as plays, festivals and the like. Items for publication can be submitted in writing to The Randolph Guide, P.O. Box 1044, Asheboro, N.C. 27204; by e-mail to The Randolph Guide; by fax to (336) 625-1228; or in person at 431 S. Fayetteville St. Call (336) 625-5576 for more information.