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{mosimage}Suffering from winter cabin fever? Spring is just around the corner! So get up & get out -- there's lots to do in Johnston County this March.

Friday March 5 2010 - Friday March 26 2010 The Country Tonight Music Show Great traditional country music in a down home rustic setting. Professional bands alternate each Friday night so each week the show is different. Show time: Doors open at 7pm, show starts at 7:45pm. March show dates: 5, 12, 19, 26. Location: Corner of Webb and Waddell Streets, Selma. The Ice House Theatre 112 N. Webb St. Selma, NC 27576 Admission: Call for ticket prices and this week's featured band or visit www.coun Phone: Bowie Martin, 252 237-6199

Saturday March 6 2010 - Saturday March 27 2010 American Music Jubilee This Branson-style variety show will delight audiences of all ages with comedy, music and fun. Matinees: 1:40pm, Evenings: 7:40pm. Toll free 1-877-843-7839 or March Show dates: 6, 13, 20, 27. Location: Rudy Theatre, Selma. 300 N. Raiford St. PO Box 429 Selma, NC 27576 Admission: Call for show times & ticket prices. Phone: Spook Joyner, 919 202-9927

Saturday March 6 2010 Charlottes' Web - Family Series Theatreworks' production of Charlotte's Web is based on E.B. White's loving story of the friendship between a pig named Wilbur and a little gray spider named Charlotte. This treasured tale, featuring mad-cap and endearing farm animals, explores bravery, selfless love, and the true meaning of friendship. Event time: 11am. Location: Paul A. Johnston Auditorium, Johnston Community College, Smithfield. 245 College Rd. Smithfield, NC 27577 Admission: Call for ticket prices. Phone: Ken Mitchell, 919 209-2099

Saturday March 20 2010 - Sunday March 21 2010 Bentonville Battlefield's 145th Anniversary The 145th Anniversary of the Battle of Bentonville features military and civilian living history camps and demonstrations, exhibits, tours of the Harper House, guest speakers, and two battle re-enactments. The re-enactment of the "Last Grand Charge of the Army of Tennessee and Morgan's Stand" will take place on Saturday from 3-4pm. On Sunday, "The Fight for the Morris Farm" will be re-enacted from 1:30-2:30pm. Tickets are needed for the battle re-enactments, all other activities are free. Event times: 9am-5pm both days. www.bentonville145.com. Location: Bentonville Battlefield State Historic Site, Four Oaks. 5466 Harper House Rd. Four Oaks, NC 27524 Admission: for battle only. All other activities are free. Phone: Derrick Brown, 910 594-0789

Saturday March 20 2010 Johnston County Horse Show Series B & M Stables horse show series is dedicated to offering a fun and exciting horse show while still maintaining a down home atmosphere that encourages family participation. Open to riders and horses/mules from all riding levels, breeds & disciplines. Event time: 8:30am. Location: Johnston County Livestock Arena, Smithfield. Admission: Free for spectators. Phone: Michele McLaughlin, 919 934-1344

Saturday March 20 2010 Ronnie Milsap - Country & Bluegrass Series Ronnie Milsap is a perennial favorite among the country stars centered in Nashville. Born blind and poor in the Smoky Mountain region of NC, Milsap who learned to make music as a youngster is revered as one of the top 40 Male Country Artist. Show time: 7pm. Location: Paul A. Johnston Auditorium, Johnston Community College, Smithfield. 245 College Rd. Smithfield, NC 27577 Admission: Call for ticket prices. Phone: Ken Mitchell, 919 209-2099

Friday March 26 2010 John Pizzarelli John Pizzarelli has cultivated a multifacted career as a jazz guitarist, vocalist and bandleader. Son of the legendary guitarist Bucky Pizzarelli, John is internationally know for classic standards, late-night ballads, and the cool jazz flavor he brings to his performances and recordings. Show time: 8pm. Location: The Clayton Center, Clayton. 111 E. Second St. PO Box 879 Clayton, NC 27528 Admission: Call for ticket prices. Phone: Cathy Marraccini, 919 553-1737

Saturday March 27 2010 Church Basement Ladies - Nostalgia Series Church Basement Ladies is a new musical comedy featuring four distinct characters and their relationships as they organize the food and solve the problems of a rural Minnesota church about to undergo changes in 1964. Funny and down to earth, audiences will recognize these ladies as they witness the church year unfold from below the house of God. Show time 7pm. Location: Paul A. Johnston Auditorium, Johnston Community College, Smithfield. 245 College Rd. Smithfield, NC 27577 Admission: Call for ticket prices. Phone: Ken Mitchell, 919 209-2099