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The Blushing Maiden

The Full Pink Moon rises on Thursday, April 6. Native Americans named this moon for the creeping phlox now blushing across the tender earth. This year, the Pink Moon also happens to be the Paschal Moon — the first full moon of spring. Also called moss phlox, the fragrant blossoms of this herbaceous perennial make it a butterfly magnet.

April is a quivering brood, a bellyful of earthworms, a fledgling’s maiden flight.

The sun is out. A banquet of wild violets glistens in the wake of a spring rain. The birdbath runneth over.

In the garden, a pair of robins scurry from worm to worm, flit from soft earth to wriggling nest, from wriggling nest to soft earth. There are mouths to feed. Four beaks, bright as buttercups, open and urging for more, more, more.

Born pink and blind, the robin hatchlings know nothing of rat snakes or corvids; nothing of cold winds or the bloodthirsty cat by the birdbath. By some miracle, the chicks emerged from pale blue eggs into a world that is soft, safe and kindly. By some miracle, they know only the warmth of their mother, the warmth of the nest, the warmth inside their plump, translucent bellies.

Days from now, everything will change. First, tiny quills will appear on the nestlings’ feeble bodies. Next, their eyes will crack open, the sudden light revealing a world of color and danger and new horizons.

In two weeks, when the dandelions have multiplied and the earliest strawberries blossom, the speckled fledglings will jump the nest.

What happens next?

For the young robins: peril or miracle.

For the robin pair: another nest, another clutch, another thousand trips from quivering brood to soft earth.

But it’s not the only pink flower in bloom. Tulips come in 50 shades of it.

There’s the pink-flowering dogwood, the eastern redbud (pardon the misleading name) and the showstopping cherry.

Don’t forget the pink azaleas, coming soon. Easter (aka, the moveable feast) always falls on the first Sunday following the Paschal full moon. This year, Easter is celebrated on Sunday, April 9. If you’re planning to hide eggs, careful where you stash the pink ones.

Today has been a day dropped out of June into April.

— L.M. Montgomery, Anne of Windy Poplars

April Shower

According to Smithsonian magazine, the Lyrid meteor shower is one of the 10 most “dazzling” events for stargazers in 2023. This year’s shower peaks on Saturday, April 22 (Earth Day).

“Observers are usually able to see about 18 meteors per hour in a clear, dark sky,” the article states, “though on rare occasions, the Lyrids can surprise viewers with as many as 100 meteors in an hour.”

At 6 percent illumination, the waxing crescent moon should make for favorable viewing conditions.

As for a clear sky? We’ll see. Or, we won’t. OH

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Perched on a hill overlooking Fisher Park, the Grimsley-Frye House was built in 1908, and only three owners have stewarded its care. This landmark Neoclassical Revival style property was designed by architect Richard Gambier and highlights the Mount Airy granite stonework of Andrew Schlosser. A stately wrap-around porch and porte-cochere lined by Ionic columns lead to the grand 1st floor entry graced by a winding staircase, 2 parlors, formal dining room, kitchen and more. Four bedrooms, an office and 2 baths complete the second story. Bonuses include tall ceilings galore, original lead-beveled glass windows, 5 antique fireplaces, an attic with cedar closets/chests, a garage with attached office, and glorious 115-year-old woodwork everywhere. Each room commands a scale not found in recent eras. Just a short walk to restaurants and downtown Greensboro activities, this historic yet hip home is ready to romance and entertain its next decades-long owners. Welcome to the home for the ages!

Daily tours + wedding & special event rentals

Over 25,000 tulips in bloom during April! cienerbotanicalgarden.org

22-room, self-guided house museum tours American ingenuity, eccentric architecture and Victorian culture! kornersfolly.org prior to their

Point debut. This event will include a Collective Exhibition

Sale of thirty original works of art by Setsuya Kotan i

Lancaster supports and embraces the talent of local artists by showcasing their work, fostering the connection between art and design. This collection spans 15 years of Kotani’s work and is graciously on loan by The Artery Gallery of Greensboro.

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Weekly Events

Wednesdays

WINE WEDNESDAY. 5–8 p.m. Sip wine, munch pizza and enjoy the soothing sounds of live jazz. Free. Double Oaks, 204 N. Mendenhall St. Greensboro. Info: double-oaks.com/wine-wednesday.

LIVE MUSIC. 6–9 p.m. Evan Olson and Jessica Mashburn of AM rOdeO play covers and original music. Free. Print Works Bistro. 702 Green Valley Road, Greensboro. Info: printworksbistro.com/gallery/music.

FAMILY NIGHT. 5–7 p.m. Enjoy an artdriven evening with family and friends in the studios. Free. GreenHill Center for NC Art, 200 N. Davie St., Greensboro. Info: greenhillnc.org/events.

Thursdays

JAZZ AT THE O.HENRY. 6–9 p.m. Sip vintage craft cocktails and snack on tapas while the O.Henry Trio performs with a different jazz vocalist each week. Free. O.Henry Hotel Social Lobby, 624 Green Valley Road, Greensboro. Info: ohenryhotel.com/o-henry-jazz.

Fridays

MASTERPIECE FRIDAYS. 10 a.m.–noon. Kids under 5 and their caregivers enjoy story time plus artmaking. Admission: $7. GreenHill Center for NC Art, 200 N. Davie St., Greensboro. Info: greenhillnc.org/events.

April Events

01—15

BARN THEATRE. Times vary. The Church Basement Ladies are back with The Last Potluck Supper, a musical voyage through 100 years of their history. Tickets: $28+. The Barn Dinner Theatre, 120 Stage Coach Trail, Greensboro. Info: barndinner.com/2023.

01—09

MOTHER COURAGE AND HER

CHILDREN. 7:30 p.m. Discover the boisterous comedy filled with original songs set against the backdrop of the Thirty Years War in what many consider to be one of the greatest plays of the 20th century. Tickets: $15+. Freedman Theatre, 1533 S. Main St., Winston-Salem. Info: uncsa.edu/performances/index.aspx.

01, 15, 22 & 29

BLACKSMITH DEMONSTRATION. 10 a.m.–4:30 p.m. Watch a costumed blacksmith in action as he crafts various iron pieces. Free. Historical Park at High Point Museum, 1859 E. Lexington Ave., High Point. Info: highpointmuseum.org.

BEN VEREEN. 7:30 p.m. Steppin’ Out is a one-man show starring Vereen and featuring musical tributes to Broadway, Frank Sinatra and Sammy Davis Jr. Tickets: $30+. High Point Theatre, 220 E. Commerce Ave., High Point. Info: highpointtheatre.com/events.

SIP, SAVOR, SHOP NC. 1–4 p.m., 5–8 p.m. Taste beverages and eats from North Carolina wineries, distilleries and specialty vendors while shopping boutiques and artists from across the state. Tickets: $15+. Greensboro Coliseum Complex, 1921 W. Gate City Blvd., Greensboro. Info: greensborocoliseum.com/events.

LORNA SHORE. 6:45 p.m. The Pain Remains Tour delivers some of the best in American deathcore to the stage. Tickets: $75. Piedmont Hall, 2409 W. Gate City Blvd., Greensboro. Info: greensborocoliseum.com/events.

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RONAN FARROW. 7:30 p.m. The Guilford College Bryan Series welcomes the Pulitzerwinning investigative reporter to an evening of conversation. Tickets: $55+. Steven Tanger Center, 300 N. Elm St., Greensboro. Info: tangercenter.com/events.

EAGLES. 8 p.m. The classic American rock band soars onto stage with its greatest hits, including a full-length “Hotel California,” accompanied by orchestra and choir. Tickets: $129+. Greensboro Coliseum Complex, 1921 W. Gate City Blvd., Greensboro. Info: greensborocoliseum.com/events.

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POSTMODERN JUKEBOX. 8 p.m. Enjoy a night of vintage music, such as swing and jazz, made modern with Scott Bradlee’s band. Tickets: $27.50+. Piedmont Hall, 2409 W. Gate City Blvd., Greensboro. Info: greensborocoliseum.com/events.

06, 13 & 20

GET CRAFTY. 6 p.m. From 3D printing to sewing, learn new skills and complete simple

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13—15

ONE ACT PLAYS. Times vary. Greensboro College presents two one-act plays, Mirrors and I Want to Play with Dead Rats. Gail Brower Huggins Performance Center, Odell Building, 815 W. Market St., Greensboro. Info: greensboro.edu/academics/arts/ performance-calendar.

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JESS KLEIN. 8 p.m. The singer-songwriter takes the stage with her brand of bluesy gospel fusion. Tickets: $10. Flat Iron, 221 Summit Ave., Greensboro. Info: flatirongso.com/events.

UNCG JAZZ ENSEMBLE II. 7:30 p.m.

UNCG’s Miles Davis Jazz Studies Program celebrates this watershed year with saxophonist Rahsaan Barber for a diverse performance of music. Tickets: $9+. Carolina Theatre, 310 S. Greene St., Greensboro. Info: carolinatheatre.com/events.

14—19

ROCK OF AGES. Times vary. Relive your big hair days with UNCG’s production of the jukebox musical built around classic rock songs from the ’80s, especially from the famous glam metal bands of that decade. Tickets: $20. Taylor

Theatre, 406 Tate St., Greensboro. Info: vpa.uncg.edu/all-events/category/cvpa.

14—16

SPRING POTTERY TOUR. 10 a.m.–5 p.m. This special 15th anniversary event is a self-guided tour of individual pottery galleries, studios and workshops in Seagrove, the Handmade Pottery Capital of the USA. Free. Info: discoverseagrove.com/events-all.

14—15

SPRING DANCES. 7:30–9:30 p.m. Enjoy a night of performance and choreography by UNCG School of Dance faculty and guest artists. Tickets: $7+. Dance Theatre, 1408 Walker Ave., Greensboro. Info: vpa.uncg.edu/all-events/category/cvpa.

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SCULPTURE DEDICATION. 4:30 p.m. Pakistani-American sculptor Huma Bhabha discusses her work and celebrates the dedication of her monumental sculpture, “Receiver.” Free. Weatherspoon Art Museum, 500 Tate St., Greensboro. Info: weatherspoonart.org/calendar.

BARBRA LICA. 7:30 p.m. The rising star in the Canadian jazz scene captivates audiences with her warm blend of country, pop and jazz. Tickets: $25+. High Point Theatre, 220 E. Commerce Ave., High Point. Info: highpointtheatre.com/events.

HARLEM GLOBETROTTERS. 7 p.m. Everyone’s favorite basketball tricksters show off their skills against the Washington Generals. Tickets: $20+. Greensboro Coliseum Complex, 1921 W. Gate City Blvd., Greensboro. Info: greensborocoliseum.com/events.

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TRIO ZIMBALIST. 7:30 p.m. Trio Zimbalist, featuring violinist Josef Špaček, cellist Timotheos Gavriilidis-Petrin, and pianist George Xiaoyuan Fu carries on its namesake’s storied legacy through its commitment to artistic excellence. Tickets: $35+. Steven Tanger Center, 300 N. Elm St., Greensboro. Info: tangercenter.com/events.

COMEDIAN KATIE K. 8:00 p.m. You’ve seen her make the judges laugh on America’s Got Talent. Experience her humor for yourself. Tickets: $15. The Idiot Box, 503 N. Greene St., Greensboro. Info: idiotboxers.com.

STUNT DOGS. 2 p.m. & 7:30 p.m. Chris Perondi’s Stunt Dog Experience delivers a high-energy frisbee dog show mixed with incredible tricks while promoting responsible pet care and adoption. Tickets: $10+. High Point Theatre, 220 E. Commerce Ave., High Point. Info: highpointtheatre.com/events.

LOS TEMERARIOS. 8 p.m. Enjoy a night of Mexican Grupera music. Tickets: $49+. Greensboro Coliseum Complex, 1921 W. Gate City Blvd., Greensboro. Info: greensborocoliseum.com/events.

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SITKOVETSKY & FRIENDS. 4 p.m. The Greensboro Symphony conductor performs with Trio Zimbalist and violist Scott Rawls. Tickets: $35. Tew Recital Hall, 100 McIver St., Greensboro. Info: greensborosymphony.org/event.

EXHIBITION & SALE. 2–5 p.m. Peruse a collection of 30 original works spanning 15 years by Japanese native and artist Setsuya Kotani, a retired UNCG professor. Free. Lancaster showroom, 104 North Main St., High Point. Info: www.lancasterccu.com.

SENSORY FRIENDLY CONCERT. 2 p.m. The Greensboro Concert Band presents a two-part concert. A smaller ensemble plays softer music for those with sound sensitivity followed by the full band playing family favorites. Free, donations of canned goods accepted. Van Dyke Performance Space, 200 N. Davie St., Greensboro. Info: gcbandonline.wixsite.com/gso-concert-band/events.

18—23

IT’S SHOWTIME. Times vary. Beetlejuice, a darkly comedic musical based on the Tim Burton film tells the story of a haunting couple, an angsty teen and the ghost with the most. $33+. Steven Tanger Center, 300 N. Elm St., Greensboro. Info: tangercenter.com/events.

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PLAY IT AGAIN, SAM. 7 p.m. Catch the classic film, Casablanca, starring Humphrey Bogart and Ingrid Bergman, on the big screen. Tickets: $7. Carolina Theatre, 310 S. Greene St., Greensboro. Info: carolinatheatre.com/events.

19—23

OPERA. Times vary. The A.J. Fletcher Opera institute performs The Rivals, a bright and witty comedic opera full of love, mistaken identities, duels and misunderstandings Tickets: $15+. Agnes de Mille Theatre,

1533 S. Main St., Winston-Salem. Info: uncsa.edu/performances/index.aspx.

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UNIVERSITY BAND. 7:30 p.m. The UNCG’s Band performs “Star Ship,” “Three Ayres from Gloucester” and Vaughn Williams’ “Folk Song Suite.” Free, reservation required. UNCG Auditorium, 408 Tate St., Greensboro. Info: vpa.uncg.edu/all-events/ category/cvpa.

HOSIERY HISTORY. 10 a.m. The High Point Historical Society hosts Dr. Doris H. Kincade and Dr. Elizabeth H. Hull as they discuss the state’s textile and apparel industries as well as their history. Free. Historical Park at High Point Museum, 1859 E. Lexington Ave., High Point. Info: highpointmuseum.org.

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HERB PLANT SALE. 7:30 a.m.–2:30 p.m. The North Carolina Unit of the Herb Society of America invites you to shop hundreds of herbs for culinary use and landscape features. Free; BYO boxes. Greensboro Farmers Curb Market, 501 Yanceyville St., Greensboro. Info: ncherbsociety.org.

THE WAILIN’ JENNYS. 8 p.m. The trio consisting of Nicky Mehta, Ruth Moody and Heather Masse performs folk-pop hits with its achingly perfect signature vocal sound. Tickets: $30+. Carolina Theatre, 310 S. Greene St., Greensboro. Info: carolinatheatre.com/events.

21–30

HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL 2 JR. Times vary. Enjoy the music and dancing that made Disney’s High School Musical and High School Musical 2 such a phenomenon live on stage. Tickets: $15+. Community Theatre of Greensboro, 520 S Elm St., Greensboro. Info: ctgso.org.

21–22

DANCE THESES. 7:30–9:30 p.m. UNCG BFA dance students perform original works of choreography. Tickets: $5+. Dance Theatre, 1408 Walker Ave., Greensboro. Info: vpa.uncg.edu/all-events/category/cvpa.

21

BINGO. 7 p.m. Brenda the Drag Queen hosts an evening of Green Queen Bingo for ages 15 and up. Tickets: $15+. Piedmont Hall, 2409 W. Gate City Blvd., Greensboro. Info: greensborocoliseum.com/events.

22–30

THESIS EXHIBITION. UNCG School of Art MFA students share their works, which represent the culmination of their unique university experiences. Free. Weatherspoon Art Museum, 500 Tate St., Greensboro. Info: weatherspoonart.org/calendar.

BARN THEATRE. Times vary. The Sweet Delilah Swim Club will have you laughing along as five Southern women embark on an annual weekend away. Tickets: $28+. The Barn Dinner Theatre, 120 Stage Coach Trail, Greensboro. Info: barndinner.com/2023.

22–23

OLD HEAVY HANDS. Times vary. For two nights, Old Heavy Hands goes heavy-handed on guitars as the group plays in its Southern rock style. Tickets: $15+. Flat Iron, 221 Summit Ave., Greensboro. Info: flatirongso.com/events.

22

OPUS. 7:30–9 p.m. The Philharmonia accompanies the Choral Society in several pieces by Brahms as well as Mendelssohn’s “Lobgesang.” Free, donations encouraged. Dana Auditorium, 5800 W. Friendly Ave., Greensboro. Info: creativegreensboro.com.

UNCG POPTECH SHOWCASE. 7:30 p.m. The inaugural PopTech program’s production features students who have worked to develop as performers, singer-songwriters, producers, beat-makers and composers while strengthening skills and knowledge in working with music technology. Tickets: $9+. Carolina Theatre, 310 S. Greene St., Greensboro. Info: carolinatheatre.com/events.

WRITERS’ CONFERENCE. 9 a.m.–6:30 p.m. The North Carolina Writers’ Network and the MFA in Creative Writing Program at UNCG bring you a full day of classes, workshops and conversations to develop your skills. Registration: $100+, register by April 14. Moore Humanities and Research Building, 1111 Spring Garden St., Greensboro.Info: ncwriters.org.

ART SHOW. 3–5 p.m. Rising artist Preston Mangum exhibits his art to benefit the Teen Challenge program by Hannah’s

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Haven. Free. Muirs Chapel United Methodist Church, 314 Muirs Chapel Road, Greensboro. Info: hannahshaven.net.

EARTH DAY CELEBRATION. 8 a.m.–noon. Celebrate with vendors, exhibitors, demonstrations and the first Live Green Awards honoring sustainable local businesses, hosted by The City of Greensboro and the Greensboro Farmers Curb Market. Free. Lindley Lawn, 501 Yanceyville St., Greensboro. Info: facebook.com/events/1165983800958135.

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NEW EDITION. 7 p.m. The R&B group formed by Bobby Brown performs with Keith Sweat and Guy for a night of smooth beats. Tickets: $59.50+. Greensboro Coliseum, 1921 W. Gate City Blvd., Greensboro. Info: greensborocoliseum.com/events.

EARTH DAY FESTIVAL. 11:45 a.m.–3 p.m. Food, fun, music, craft tables, plant giveaways and environmentally friendly displays abound while you learn about recycling and sustainability practices. Free. Congregational United Church of Christ, 400 W. Radiance Drive, Greensboro. Info: congregationalucc.com.

CLASSIC CHAPLIN. 7 p.m. See the iconic silent movie, The Circus, with live organ accompaniment on the only remaining Robert Morton Pipe Organ in the state. Tickets: $7. Carolina Theatre, 310 S. Greene St., Greensboro. Info: carolinatheatre.com/events.

THERESA CAPUTO. 7:30 p.m. “The Long Island Medium” shares her gift of communicating with those who have passed with audience members. Tickets: $54.75+. Steven Tanger Center, 300 N. Elm St., Greensboro. Info: tangercenter.com/events.

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BEN FOLDS. 8 p.m. The singer, songwriter, pianist and native North Carolinian performs with the Greensboro Symphony. Tickets: $35+. Steven Tanger Center, 300 N. Elm St., Greensboro. Info: tangercenter.com/events.

FIELDS & FEATHERS. 10 a.m.–4:30 p.m. Discover photos and artifacts at a new exhibition, Fields & Feathers: Hunting at Deep River Lodge, 1895-1935. Open through January 2024. Free. High Point Museum, 1859 E. Lexington Ave., High Point. Info: highpointmuseum.org.

29–30

PLATTER POTTER. Times vary. Kate Waltman teaches gentle-on-the-wrists large platter construction using throwing skills while circumventing centering on the wheel. Registration: $190+. Art Alliance Studio 129, Greensboro Cultural Center, 200 N. Davie St., Greensboro. Info: artalliancegso.org/classes/workshops.

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KENNY CHESNEY. 7:30 p.m. For his I Go Back Tour, the country sensation returns to the cities that helped launch his career, with special guest Kelsea Ballerini. Tickets: $30+. Greensboro Coliseum, 1921 W. Gate City Blvd., Greensboro. Info: greensborocoliseum.com/events.

WEEKEND EXCURSION. 8:30 p.m. The mellow rock group unplugs for an intimate performance. Tickets: $20. Flat Iron, 221 Summit Ave., Greensboro. Info: flatirongso.com/events.

WILCO. 7:30 p.m. Wilco and The A’s rock the stage with American alternative music . Tickets: $34+. White Oak Amphitheatre, 1921 W. Gate City Blvd., Greensboro. Info: greensborocoliseum.com/events. OH