ALMANAC

By a shley Walshe

On the Wild Side

Among the wild blossoms beginning to carpet the soft earth — fig buttercups and field mustard, blood root and Johnny jump-ups, dimpled trout lilies and Carolina jessa mine — the common blue violet is one you’ll likely spot in damp woods and shady meadows. Also called the woolly blue violet, wood violet or common meadow violet, this short-stemmed perennial is known for its heart-shaped leaves (edible) and white-throated purple flowers (also edible).

March is a born artist, wide-eyed and unbridled, creating for the sake of life itself.

The genius begins with a single daffodil, warm and bright, nodding in a stream of honeyed light. Each petal is a world of yellow. Each leaf, a meditation on green.

The artist becomes obsessed.

One daffodil becomes a series, progressively abstract, until each flower is more essence than form.

Paintings expand into wild landscapes. Quick as the hand can move, a rolling sea of yellow starbursts stretches from one canvas to the next. The foreground softens. Thick and messy brushstrokes evoke a tender, playful light.

Crested irises and yellow violets now spill from the frenzied brush, followed by flowering clover, purple deadnettle, wild onions, chickweed and a downy flush of dandelions.

Robins begin to appear. Bluebirds, too. Tree swallows and towhees and red-winged blackbirds. The painting nearly sings out.

Leafless branches, stark among the luscious earth, are suddenly laden with clusters of crim son whirligigs. Redbuds are studded with bright fuchsia blossoms. Soft pink swirls adorn silverlimbed saucer magnolias.

The brush strokes quicken. A sweep of tulips colors the earth magnificent. As spring bursts forth, flower by brilliant, quivering flower, the artist surrenders to the muse.

But have you ever seen a bird’s foot violet? Named for the shape of its narrowly lobed leaves (they do, in fact, resemble bird feet), this viola species prefers dry, sandy soil and pine lands. The five-petaled flower, lilac or bicolored with bright orange anthers, is largely considered to be the most beautiful violet in the world. But what spring bloomer isn’t a bewitching vision to our winter-weary eyes?

Our life is March weather, savage and serene in one hour. —

Ralph Waldo Emerson

A Time to Sow

The cold earth is thawing. The Full Sap Moon rises on Tuesday, March 7. The maple sap is flowing once again.

The vernal equinox occurs on Monday, March 20 — along with a dark, balsamic moon. As a new season and cycle begin, we return to the garden.

In early March, sow carrot, spinach, radish, pea and turnip seeds directly into the softening earth. Mid-month, sow chives, parsley, onion and parsnips. At month’s end: beet and arugula seeds.

Broccoli, cauliflower and cabbage seedlings can be transplanted outdoors mid- to late-month. Ditto kale, Swiss chard, lettuce and kohlrabi.

Growing season has commenced. As the days grow warmer still, behold the simple miracle of spring’s return. The miracle of life itself. OH

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To submit an event for consideration, email us at ohenrymagcalendar@gmail.com by the first of the month one month prior to the event.

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.

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.

March Events

March

01–31

WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH. Exact times and dates vary. Learn about women’s history in Greensboro and beyond with special programming. Free. Greensboro History Museum, 130 Summit Ave., Greensboro. Info: greensborohistory.org/events.

01–12

PHENOMENAL WOMAN. Times vary. Take an epic journey through the astonishing life of world-renowned poet, author and activist Maya Angelou in this stage performance. Tickets: $23+. Hanesbrands Theatre, 209 N. Spruce St., Winston-Salem. Info: ncblackrep.org.

Winter Concert

03.05.2023

ROBIN WALL KIMMERER. Enrolled member of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation, plant ecologist, educator and author of Braiding Sweetgrass: Indigenous Wisdom, Scientific Knowledge and the Teachings of Plant will speak at Guilford College. Dana Auditorium, 5800 W. Friendly Ave., Greensboro. Info: scuppernongbooks.com/event. 02

WIND ENSEMBLE. 7:30 p.m. The UNCG wind ensemble performs a chamber music concert. Free, but tickets must be reserved. Tew Recital Hall, 100 McIver St., Greensboro. Info: vpa.uncg.edu/single-event/ wind-ensemble-chamber-concert.

COOKIES & CONSORTIUM. 5:30–7 p.m. Enjoy free coffee, cookies and stimulating conversation with UNCG’s Humanities Network & Consortium. Free. Weatherspoon Art Museum, 500 Tate St., Greensboro. Info: weatherspoonart.org/calendar.

03–05

NUNSENSE. Times vary. Laugh along as five nuns try to manage a fundraiser in this cabaret-style comedy. Tickets: $22+. High Point Theatre, 220 E. Commerce Ave., High Point. Info: highpointtheatre.com/events.

RANDALL BRAMBLETT. 7:30 p.m. Fiddle & Bow and The ’Boro Sessions present Randall Bramblett, whose career spans five decades, with Nick Johnson. Tickets: $25+. In the Crown at the Carolina Theatre, 310 S. Greene St., Greensboro. Info: carolinatheatre.com/events.

HBD DR. SEUSS. 3–4:30 p.m. Kids of all ages will enjoy a Read Across America and the World Fest featuring crafts, games and performances. Free. Central Library, 219 N. Church St., Greensboro. Info: greensboro-nc. gov (click on “events”).

04–31

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.

04, 18, 25

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. 04

WHODUNNIT. 6 p.m. Support Community Theatre of Greensboro while solving a murder mystery at the Starry Starry Night, The CTG Gala. Tickets: $125. Greensboro Country Club, 410 Sunset Drive, Greensboro. Info: ctgso.org.

MURDER MYSTERY. 6:30 p.m.–9:30 p.m. Enjoy dinner with a side of ‘80s style murder mystery. Tickets: $70+. The Blue Heron Event Venue, 4130 Mendenhall Oaks Parkway High Point. Info: eventbrite. com/e/i-love-the-80s-to-death-murder-mystery-dinner-tickets-517930342597.

KOUNTRY WAYNE. 8 p.m. Enjoy a night of stand-up with one of Variety’s 10 Comics to Watch in 2021. Tickets: $35+. Steven Tanger Center, 300 N. Elm St., Greensboro. Info: tangercenter.com/events. 05

NIKKI GLASER. 7 p.m. The popular comedian and podcast host delivers a night of shockingly honest, no-holds-barred laughs. Tickets: $25.75+. Steven Tanger Center, 300 N. Elm St., Greensboro. Info: tangercenter.com/events.

WINTER CONCERT. 7–8 p.m. The Greensboro Symphony Youth Orchestra showcases talented young musicians. Free. Dana Auditorium, 710 Levi Coffin Drive, Greensboro. Info: gsyo.org/events.

08

SALAMANDER STROLL. 7–8 p.m. Walk the trails at Price Park and discover where salamanders make their homes. Free. Kathleen Clay Edwards Family Branch Library., 1420 Price Park Road, Greensboro. Info: greensboro-nc.gov (click on “events”).

10–19

THE WIZ JR. Times vary. Enjoy a joyous modern retelling of L. Frank Baum’s classic children’s story reflecting contemporary African American culture. Tickets: $15+. Starr Theatre, 520 S. Elm St., Greensboro. Info: ctgso.org with the North Carolina bred comedian with incredibly quick and cutting wit. Tickets: $15. The Idiot Box, 503 N. Greene St., Greensboro. Info: idiotboxers.com.

11–31

COLLABORATION IN CRAFT. GreenHill’s spring exhibition features masters of contemporary craft media from across the state. Opening reception from 6–8 p.m., Saturday, March 11. Free. Greensboro Cultural Center, 200 N. Davie St., Greensboro. Info: greenhillnc.org/events.

11

TEA WITH SEAGROVE POTTERS. 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Spend the day cruising the beautiful countryside, discovering spectacular handmade pottery and sampling teas and pastries along the way. Free. Info: teawithseagrovepotters.com.

DRU HILL. 8 p.m. Enjoy a night of ’90s style R&B with Dru Hill and Jagged Edge. Tickets: $65+. Steven Tanger Center, 300 N. Elm St., Greensboro. Info: tangercenter.com/events.

LIFTED VOICES. 1–4 p.m. Hear about Greensboro women’s successes and struggles from costumed interpreters. Free. Greensboro History Museum, 130 Summit Ave., Greensboro. Info: greensborohistory.org/events.

OPUS. 7:30–9 p.m. The Philharmonia of Greensboro perform Hindemith’s Metamorphoses and Schubert’s 9th Symphony. Free, donations encouraged. Dana Auditorium, 5800 W. Friendly Ave., Greensboro. Info: creativegreensboro.com.

12

CURIOSITIES. Noon–3 p.m, early-bird shopping opens at 11 a.m. Peruse vintage treasures and unique art pieces during Curiosities at the Curb. Early-bird, $2; after noon, free. Greensboro Farmers Curb Market, 501 Yanceyville Street Greensboro. Info: gsofarmersmarket.org.

KEY GLOCK. 8 p.m. Sirius XM’s Hip-Hop Nation presents rapper Key Glock. Tickets: $39.50. Piedmont Hall, 1921 W. Gate City Blvd., Greensboro. Info: greensborocoliseum.com/events.

NATURE PHOTOGRAPHY. 6:30–8:30 p.m. Learn and enjoy photographing nature in all forms, plus focus on the technical side with the Carolina Nature Photography Association on the second Monday of each month. Free. Griffin Recreation Center, 5301 Hilltop Road, Greensboro. Info: greensboro-nc.gov (click on “events”).

14–31

THE REVOLUTIONISTS. Times vary. Four beautiful women lose their heads in this irreverent, female-led comedic play set during the French Revolution’s Reign of Terror. Tickets: $15+. Pyrle Theatre, 232 S Elm St., Greensboro Info: triadstage.org/calendar.

14–19

TEMPTATIONS. Times vary. Ain’t Too Proud is a musical celebrating the life and times of The Temptations featuring Motown hits you know and love. Tickets: $33+. Steven Tanger Center, 300 N. Elm St., Greensboro. Info: tangercenter.com/events. 14

BROADWAY. 7:30 p.m. Renowned actor and singer Norm Lewis performs as part of Well-Spring’s Broadway to Greensboro series. Tickets: $16. The Virginia Somerville Sutton Theatre at Well-Spring, 4100 Well Spring Drive, Greensboro. Info: well-spring.org/theatre.

JAMES BOND. 7 p.m. Catch Sean Connery in the second classic 007 film, From Russia with Love. Tickets: $7. Carolina Theatre, 310 S. Greene St., Greensboro. Info: carolinatheatre.com/events.

16

SUSTAINABILITY FILM & DISCUSSION. 6 p.m. The UNCG Sustainability Film and Discussion Series returns with inperson screenings. Free. Weatherspoon Art Museum, 500 Tate St., Greensboro. Info: weatherspoonart.org/calendar.

17–19

NIK CARTWRIGHT. 8:30 p.m. Laugh along

OPUS MATINEE. 3:30–5 p.m. The Greensboro Concert Band, made up of approximately 100 non-professional music enthusiasts, takes the stage. Free, donations encouraged. Dana Auditorium, 5800 W. Friendly Ave., Greensboro. Info: creativegreensboro.com.

ROMEO AND JULIET. Times vary. Creative Greensboro and Shared Radiance Performing Arts Company present the Shakespeare classic featuring a teenage cast. Tickets: $10. Stephen D. Hyers Theatre, 200 N. Davie St., Greensboro. Info: creativegreensboro.com.

17

ST. PADDY’S CONCERT. 8 p.m. The Keith Allen circus joins forces with The Wright Ave. to throw down an epic St. Paddy’s day special infused with psychedelic sound and oozing with funky flavor. Tickets: $12. Flat Iron, 221 Summit Ave., Greensboro. Info: etix.com/ticket/p/3125063/the-keith-allencircus-the-wright-ave-greensboro-flat-iron.

18

BLOCK PARTY. 3 p.m. Country singer-songwriter Michael Ray headlines the Tournament Town Block party. Free. Hamburger Square, McGee and Davie Streets, Greensboro. Info: tournamenttown.com/block-party.

WORKING WOMEN. 10 a.m.–4:30 p.m. Meet the Working Women of Early High Point. Costumed interpreters demonstrate some of the activities that Quaker, enslaved and free early High Point women would have done. Free. Historical Park at High Point Museum, 1859 E. Lexington Ave., High Point. Info: highpointmuseum.org.

21 & 22

BLUEY LIVE. 6 p.m. Audiences of all ages will laugh along with Bluey and his family in Bluey’s Big Day. Tickets: $24+. Steven Tanger Center, 300 N. Elm St., Greensboro. Info: tangercenter.com/events.

23–31

DANGEROUS CORNERS. Times vary. In this British play, explore a unique concept of time and the effect it has on characters’ lives. Tickets: $15+. Catawba Theatre, 1533 S. Main St., Winston-Salem. Info: uncsa.edu/performances/index.aspx.

23–30

ARTIST RESIDENCY. Engage with artists over a nine-day period with When We were Queens . . . a collaboration between African French dancer/choreographer Murielle Elizéon and acclaimed African American musician Shana Tucker. Free. Weatherspoon Art Museum, 500 Tate St., Greensboro. Info: weatherspoonart.org/calendar.

23–25

THE WORLD GOES ‘ROUND. 7:30–9:30 p.m. Enjoy a musical revue showcasing the songs of John Kander and Fred Ebb. Gail Brower Huggins Performance Center, Odell Building, 815 W. Market St., Greensboro. Info: greensboro.edu/academics/arts/ performance-calendar.

23

BUDDY GUY. 7:30 p.m. The 86-year-old legendary Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee continues to rock the stage with special guest Christone “Kingfish” Ingram. Tickets: $35.50+. Steven Tanger Center, 300 N. Elm St., Greensboro. Info: tangercenter.com/events.

NEWCOMERS. 11 a.m. Greensboro Newcomers Club will celebrate its birthday with a luncheon, door prizes and fun. Tickets: $25+. Revolution Mill, Textile Drive, Greensboro. Info: greensboronewcomersclub.com.

24–26, 30

DOGGONE MYSTERY. Times vary. Mark Haddon’s bestselling novel, The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time, comes to life on stage. Tickets: $14+. Hanesbrands Theatre, 209 N Spruce St, Winston-Salem. Info: ltofws.org.

24

SERAPH BRASS. 8 p.m. An ensemble drawn from America’s top female brass players performs as part of UNCG’s Concert & Lecture Series. Tickets: $5+. Tew Recital Hall, 100 McIver St., Greensboro. Info: vpa.uncg.edu/single-event/seraph-brass.

ANDY FORRESTER. 8:30 p.m. Known for his Dry Bar Comedy Special, Forrester has been making audiences laugh for over 23 years. Tickets: $15. The Idiot Box, 503 N. Greene St., Greensboro. Info: idiotboxers.com.

SPRING CONCERT. 7:30 p.m. À la carte presents a buffet of music from various genres, styles and epochs, performed by some of the area’s best musicians and special guests Ciompi String Quartet and renowned harpist Jacquelyn Bartlett. Free. Holy Trinity Episcopal Church, 607 N. Greene St., Greensboro. Info: alcgreensboro.com.

25 & 27

HIDDEN GEMS. Times vary. Bel Canto Company and Gate City Voices weave a majestic story expressing wonder and awe of the eternal through song. Tickets: $5+. First Baptist Church, 100 W. Friendly Ave., Greensboro. Info:belcantocompany.com.

RUNWAY 5K. 9 a.m. Run the PTI 5K/10K on the Runway to benefit The Second Harvest Food Bank of Northwest NC, Greensboro Urban Ministry and Open Door Ministries of High Point. Registration: $10+. Piedmont Triad International Airport, 1000 Ted Johnson Parkway, Greensboro. Info: ptirun.com.

YOLANDA ADAMS. 8 p.m. The Grammywinning, gospel-singing sensation performs