LOCAL HAPPENINGS: NC Pottery Center offers a pair of Valentine’s events

SEAGROVE — The NC Pottery Center in Seagrove is offering a way to combine Valentine’s Day with some pottery crafting skills through a pair of classes in January.

On Friday, Jan. 23, participants can create a Valentine magnet.

For $7, each crafter gets 30 minutes to choose from a variety of glazes to paint a precut bisque heart that will later be fired and ready for delivery in 2 to 3 weeks.

Each heart is 3.75 inches in size and will be fitted with a magnet following the preparation process. 

Each participant will be given the tools to complete the task with an experienced ceramist nearby to answer questions.

If you need more than one heart, you can sign up for more than one session, with a maximum of four per person.

Later in the month, on Saturday, Jan. 31, participants can sign up to work on a 5- to 6-inch pottery “SweetHeart” dish.

In this beginner-friendly, hand-building workshop for ages 12 and over, learn to work with slab clay, letter stamps and colorants to create your own messages.

The resultant work will be fired with a food-safe clear glaze and ready for pick up by Valentine’s Day. 

The cost for that workshop is $35 per person.

In either session, kids under 16 have to be accompanied by an adult at all times.

You can sign up and get more information at www.shopncpotterycenter.org.

THIS WEEK

Authentic Unlimited at Liberty Showcase

LIBERTY — Steven Freeman’s Elvis Presley Tribute takes place Saturday, Jan. 24, at the Liberty Showcase Theater in Liberty, beginning at 7 p.m.

Tickets are $24 to $49. You can purchase them at thelibertyshowcase.com.

Ribbon cutting set for downtown on Friday

ASHEBORO — Randolph Community College will hold a ribbon cutting at 9 a.m. on Jan. 23 for its new downtown Asheboro location of a satellite office, the RCC Education & Engagement Center.

The ribbon cutting is free and open to the public. The idea behind the center is to expand community outreach and accessibility for the college’s services and programs — all in one central and easily accessible location.

UPCOMING

Pair of comedy shows at Sunset Theatre

ASHEBORO — The Sunset Theatre in downtown Asheboro will be the site for a pair of comedy shows over the next few weeks.

First up is the Two Guys Named Chris Comedy Show, returning to Asheboro again on Friday, Jan. 30. One of the shows two Chrises — Chris Kelly — grew up in Asheboro.

Three comedians — E.J. Masicampo, Jeremy Alder and Dave Landau — are set to entertain a Sunset Theatre audience in an event hosted by the syndicated radio show with ties to the area.

Tickets are $25 and can be purchased via sunsettheatre.org. Showtime is 7 p.m.

In early February, a comedian from the national stage pays a visit when Killer Beaz of the TV show “Moonshiners” fame visits the Asheboro stage, also at Sunset Theatre.

After 10 seasons on the Discovery Channel’s hit series, Beaz is heading out on tour with his “Best Buzz In Town” show, which includes the stop in Asheboro on Friday, Feb. 6, at 7:30 p.m.

General admission tickets are $28.50. Limited VIP tickets are also available at $58.50. They include front row seating and a Meet & Greet and photo op with Killer Beaz.

Get tickets and more information at sunsettheatre.org.

RhinoLeap offers cabaret for Feb. 14

ARCHDALE — Looking ahead to Valentine’s Day, local theatre company RhinoLeap has put together an event to help couples celebrate the romantic holidays.

The event includes a three-course meal and live entertainment described as “inspired by the passion of the season.”

It will take place at the Holly Ridge Lodge on US 311 between Randleman and Archdale.

Tickets are $125 per couple. Doors open at 6 with the meal preceding the entertainment, which begins at 7 p.m. 

For tickets and more information, visit rhinoleap.com.

Thrifty Thursday film Feb. 5: ‘Casablanca’ 

ASHEBORO — The Thrifty Thursday movie for February at Sunset Theatre is the legendary film “Casablanca.”

The showing takes place at 1 p.m. Tickets are $5 for patrons under 50 years of age and include popcorn and a drink. Those older than 50 get in free thanks to local sponsors.