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Artist of the Month. Works from the watercolor class of Guilford Technical Community College’s High Point Campus are on exhibit. Jamestown Public Library, 200 West Main St., Jamestown. (336) 454-4815. www.jamestownlibrary.info.
Betty Watson Retrospective. Greensboro’s own Betty Watson has been creating art for more than five decades. This retrospective highlights her oil painting as well as watercolors and drawings, landscapes and aerial views of clouds. Through Nov. 5. Tuesday through Saturday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Wednesday, 10 a.m.-7 p.m.; Sunday 2-5 p.m. Greenhill Gallery, Greenhill Center, 200 North Davie Street, GSO. (336) 333-7460. www.greenhillcenter.org.
Beyond the Pulpit: Faith in Community Action. This exhibit at the High Point Museum highlights the contributions of organized religion to the community of High Point. Through August 2007. Free. Tuesday-Saturday 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m.; Sunday 1-4 p.m. High Point Museum, 1859 East Lexington Ave., HP. (336) 885-1859. www.highpointmuseum.org.
Deep Sea 4D. Experience the sights and excitement of ocean life and the deep sea during this eight-minute simulation adventure ride that takes you on a search for sperm whale. $4. Daily through Dec. 31. North Carolina Zoo, 4401 Zoo Parkway, Asheboro. (800) 488-0444. www.nczoo.org.
Discover What Art Is. National traveling exhibit produced by VSA Arts featuring art from children with disabilities from all 50 states. Children’s Museum of Winston-Salem, 390 South Liberty Street, WS. (336) 723-9111. www.childrensmuseumofws.org.
Kid’s Night at the Mad Platter. Bring your kids to enjoy a night of pizza, pottery painting, and plenty of arts and crafts. First and third Saturday through the school year. $35 for first child, $20 for each additional child. 6-10 p.m. Mad Platter Pottery Studio, 2921-A Battleground Ave., GSO. 336-540-9823.
Kudzu Homegrown Art Project Traveling Exhibit. The 10 award winners from this art contest sponsored by Bank of America will be on exhibit at different branches in the Piedmont during October. Free. Oct. 2-13: Mocksville Bank of America Branch, 135 Boxwood Village Drive, Mocksville, (336) 751-5755. Oct. 16-27: Harrisburg Bank of America Branch, 4350 Main St., Harrisburg. (336) 454-5853. Oct. 30-November 10: Lexington Bank of America Branch, 119 West Center St., Lexington. (336) 249-0170. www.kudzuart.com.
Maize Adventure. Almost four miles of twisting and turning trails through corn make up this maze adventure. Other activities include a fossil dig, a gem dig, a scarecrow contest and tram train rides. $8, free for children 4 and under. Through Nov. 5. Fridays 6-10 p.m.; Saturdays and Sundays, 1-6 p.m. 1615 Kersey Valley Road, HP, (336) 431-1700, www.maizeadventure.com.
Mommy Mornings. Bring your friends and enjoy a relaxing morning of pottery painting. Coffee and muffins are allowed. $9 studio fee. Every weekday from 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Tuesdays are adults only. Through May 31. Southern Ceramics, 4999 Martin View Lane, WS. (336) 774-9940.
Moneyville. Play the stock market, run a lemonade stand and see your face on a million dollar bill at this special traveling exhibit. Through January 14. Free with admission. Adults $8, kids $6, ages 2 and under free. Monday- Saturday 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sunday 12:30-5 p.m. Natural Science Center, 4201 Lawndale Dr., GSO. (336) 288-3769. www.natsci.org.
Planetarium Shows. Learn about the rotation of the earth, how gravity works and many other interesting facts. The Natural Science Center of Greensboro presents three shows: “Our Place in Space,” designed for children ages 5-10; “Questions; and “Just Imagine.” $2. Daily through Nov. 12. Our Place in Space, 2 p.m.; Just Imagine, 3 p.m.; Questions, 4 p.m. Natural Science Center, 4301 Lawndale Dr., GSO. (336) 288-3769. www.natsci.org.
Self/Image: Portraiture from Copley to Close. Special exhibition featuring selected works from significant collections, as well as masterpieces from the Reynolda House collection, from 18th century to post WWII. Through Dec. 31. Reynolda House Museum of American Art, 2250 Reynolda Road, WS. (336) 758-5150.
Tweetsie Railroad’s Ghost Train Halloween Festival. Celebrate the Halloween season at Tweetsie, where the entire park turns into a ghostly festival. Trick-or-treat stations are located throughout the park, Casey Bones and his ghostly crew have taken over the train, and older kids will enjoy the Haunted House and Mournful Mountain. Fridays and Saturdays in October. $23. 7:30 p.m. Tweetsie Railroad, 300 Tweetsie Railroad Lane, Blowing Rock. (877) TWEETSIE. www.tweetsie.com.
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