'Seussical, The Musical'
When: 3 p.m. today and 7:30 tonight
Where: Newton-Conover Civic and Performance Place, 60 W. Sixth St.
Cost: $10 for adults and $7 for seniors and students
Why go: Don't you love it on the page? Won't you love it on the stage? The Dr. Seuss-inspired musical, specially edited for young audiences, is a production of the Fred T. Foard Theatre boosters.
Sally Jaye records live
When: 8 tonight
Where: Old St. Paul's Lutheran Church, 2035 Old Conover Startown Road, Newton
Cost: Free, but RSVP to jesscmitch@gmail.com
Why go: The singer-songwriter will record gospel tunes made famous by Hank Williams, Elvis and The Carter Family. The acoustics will be almost as beautiful as the songs.
'Tonight It's All About the Music'
When: 8 tonight
Where: Hickory Community Theatre, 30 Third St., NW
Cost: $10
Why go: It'll be dark. Nobody will be able to see you mouthing all the words. Don't be surprised when your date starts swinging around the lampposts after you leave.
'Harvey'
When: 7 tonight
Where: Catawba Valley Community College auditorium, 2550 U.S. 70, SE, Hickory
Cost: $4
Why go: When you do the math, you're paying about a nickel per laugh to see this madcap comedy. The plot in a nutshell: Crazy guy sees a giant bunny. Crazy guy's sister wants to get rid of giant bunny. You'll be rooting for the crazy guy.
Fall festival
When: 4 today to 8 tonight
Where: St. Stephens Elementary School, 684 30th St., NE, Conover
Cost: Free
Why go: When they say free, they mean free. You can cake walk, putt putt or paint pumpkins all for the price of the gas it takes to get there.
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