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February 17, 2020

Art Matters is a weekly column that highlights some of the upcoming performance arts, art exhibitions, and similar events in the greater Mount Airy area. For more information on tickets, contact the Surry Arts Council.

Sunday

Almost, Maine, Andy Griffith Playhouse, 3 p.m., $ 15- $ 20. On a cold, clear night in the middle of winter, as the Northern Lights hover in the sky above, the people of Presque, Maine find themselves falling in love in the strangest way. Love is lost, found and confused and the people of Presque Maine will never be the same again.

Tuesday

Mount Airy Photography Club. Siamese Twins Exhibit, 7 p.m. Join Kenny Hooker and Hobart Jones as they explore topics of interest in digital photography. All levels of experience are welcome. For mailing list inclusion, send the email address to [email protected]

Wednesday

Free Monthly Movie: Wonder (PG). Historic Earle Theater, 4 p.m. Born with facial differences that have so far prevented him from going to regular school, August Pullman becomes the most unlikely hero when he enters fifth grade. As her family, classmates and the community at large all struggle to discover their compassion and acceptance, Auggie’s extraordinary journey will unite them all and prove that you cannot blend in when you were born for you. stand out.

Thursday

Breweries and brushes: Eiffel for you The Loaded Goat, 247 Town Hall Street, 6:30 p.m., $ 30. Complete with step-by-step instructions and light plots, this one is easy and perfect for anyone. Come early and enjoy the food and drinks available for purchase. All materials provided.

Friday

Betty Lynn visits, Andy Griffith Museum, 1 p.m., free with admission to the Andy Griffith Museum ($ 8, $ 6 for ages 12 and under). Meet the woman we’ve all become Barney’s sweetheart, Thelma Lou. She has photographs available for sale that she will autograph – note that photographs must be purchased with cash ($ 10).

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Ball of the Arts, Cross Creek Country Club, 1129 Greenhill Road, $ 75. Silent auction, sit-down dinner and dance with the Band of Oz. Proceeds from Arts Ball are used to provide free cultural arts programs to schools in Surry County, schools in Mount Airy City and the Millennium Charter Academy.

Saturday

Yoga with Heather, Andy Griffith Museum Theater, 10:30 a.m. Free. This hour-long yoga class is open to all levels. Bring your own mat or towel. For questions or additional information, contact Heather Elliott at 336-786-7998 or [email protected]

Movies this week

Jumanji: the next level (PG-13). Sunday February 16 at 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. Monday February 17 and Wednesday February 19 at 7 p.m. daily. The gang is back, but the game has changed! Returning to save one of their own, players will have to face unknown parts to escape the world’s most dangerous game. With Dwayne Johnson, Jack Black and Kevin Hart.

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Just Mercy (PG-13). Friday February 21 at 7 p.m. Saturday, February 22, at 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. Sunday February 23 at 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. Monday February 24 at 7 p.m. and Wednesday February 26 at 7 p.m. A true story, Just Mercy follows young lawyer Bryan Stevenson (Michael B. Jordan) and his historic battle for justice. One of his earliest and most inflammatory cases is that of Walter McMillian (Jamie Foxx), who in 1987 was sentenced to death for the murder of an 18-year-old girl despite a preponderance of evidence proving his innocence.

Ongoing programs

Improvisation troupe. If you are interested, contact Madeline Matanick at 336-786-7998 or [email protected]

Art for children (5 to 10 years old), Mondays, 4 p.m. to 5 p.m., Surry Arts Council Photo Gallery, $ 30 per month. From finger painting to portraiture, come explore the incredible world of art! Learn more about shape, composition, color and more.

Draw and paint, (11 years old and over), Monday, 5 p.m. to 6 p.m., Surry Arts Council Photo Gallery, $ 30. The course will dive into the basics of drawing and painting, focusing on perspective, color, and composition using pencil, pen, acrylic paint, and watercolor. A great class for students of all skill levels.

Friends special line dance class, Tuesdays, 11 a.m., Andy Griffith Museum Theater, free. Shelby Coleman runs this class for special friends to have fun and get moving.

Clogging classes, Tuesdays from 4:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., Andy Griffith Museum Theater. Rhythmic Expression offers a variety of styles for all ages. Visit https://www.rhythmicexpressionclogging.com for more information.

Free TAPS (traditional arts programs) Youth Flatfoot Dance Class Thursdays, 4:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. Historic Earle Theater Learn this fun and hard-hitting traditional dance. This program is funded in part by a TAPS grant from the North Carolina Arts Council, a division of the Department of Natural and Cultural Resources.

Music lessons for young people TAPS (traditional arts programs) free, Thursdays, from 5:30 p.m. to 6:15 p.m., violin; 6:15 p.m. to 6:45 p.m., guitar, banjo and mandolin; Historic Earle Theater. Award-winning musician and instructor Jim Vipperman teaches and instruments are provided. Come learn the violin, the mandolin, the guitar or the banjo! This program is funded in part by a TAPS grant from the North Carolina Arts Council, a division of the Department of Natural and Cultural Resources.

Free Jam Session, Thursdays, 7 p.m., Historic Earle Theater. Local and visiting musicians are welcome. The music ranges from bluegrass and old times to gospel and country. The musicians take turns singing and supporting the others. Many come just to sit and listen or dance. This program is funded in part by a grant from the North Carolina Arts Council, a division of the Department of Natural and Cultural Resources.

Tickets now on sale for…

Rhonda Vincent and the rage, Saturday, March 21, 7:30 p.m. Historic Earle Theater, $ 35 – $ 55. One of the most awarded groups in bluegrass history, Rhonda Vincent and the Rage won a Grammy and 19 IBMA awards (including Entertainer of the Year as well as Female Vocalist of the Year) among many others.

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For more information or to purchase tickets or register for classes, contact the Surry Arts Council at (336) 786-7998 or visit the website at www.surryarts.org. Follow us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/surryartscouncil/.

For more information or to purchase tickets or register for classes, contact the Surry Arts Council at 336-786-7998 or visit the website at www.surryarts.org. Follow on Facebook at www.facebook.com/surryartscouncil/.