HONORS PIANO RECITALS

The Cary Apex Piano Teachers Association will have recitals at 2:30, 3:30 and 4 p.m. at Cary School of Music, 201 West Chatham St., Cary. For more information, visit capta.trailsong.org.

Monday

MYSTERY BOOK GROUP

The book group will discuss "The Last Kashmiri Rose" by Beverly Cleary at 7 p.m. at Barnes & Noble, 760 SE Maynard Road, Cary. WINE TASTING AND FUNDRAISER

Chatham Street Café & Catering, 140 E. Chatham St., will host a fundraiser and wine tasting from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. to benefit the Triangle Walk to Defeat ALS. Tickets can be purchased in advance at Chatham Street Café. The cost is $25 per person, which includes tapas, one beverage (wine, beer, soda) and a wine tasting.

Tuesday

JOB SEARCH ASSISTANCE

On Tuesdays, from 1 to 4 p.m., the Cary Library, 310 S. Academy St., hosts Dennis Hickey from JobLink Career Centers. He will offer resume advice and tips on job searches. STRANGERS IN A STRANGE BOOK CLUB

At 6:30 p.m., the book club will discuss "The Traveler" by John Twelve Hawks at the Cary Library. For more information, call 919-460-3350. BOOK SIGNING

North Carolina author Susan Higginbotham will sign her latest book, "The Stolen Crown," at Barnes & Noble, 760 SW Maynard Road, Cary. For more information, call 919-467-3866.

Wednesday

THEATER BENEFIT

From 5 to 8 p.m., Smithfield's will host Fuquay-Varina High School Theater Patrons Night. A portion of all proceeds will benefit the upcoming production of "Fiddler on the Roof," April 15-18.

Thursday

APEX CHAMBER NETWORKING

From 8 to 9 a.m., there will be a light breakfast and networking with other professionals at 1101 Apex Peakway. Admission is free for Apex Chamber members. Guests will be admitted with a business card. For more information, call 919-362-6456. INTERACT AUTHORS

Local author Oie Osterkamp will kick off InterAct's 2010 Authors Series from 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. at InterAct's Pass It On thrift store, 309 South Main St., Fuquay-Varina. Osterkamp will share inspirational insights from his first book, "Being a Sharefish in a Selfish World." The series allows the community to hear from a local author, as well as learn about InterAct's services for families impacted by domestic violence and rape/sexual assault. For more information, call 919-828-7501 or admin@interactofwake.org

Friday

FREE DIXIELAND CONCERT

From 7 to 9 p.m., A Touch of Dixie, a local seven-piece Dixieland band, will present a free evening of early 20th-century jazz at It's a Grind coffee shop on High House Road at Davis Drive, 2000 Boulderstone Way. For more information, contact 919-467-1251 or fmesich@nc.rr.com.

Saturday

SENIOR SUPPER SERIES

"Lisa Dames Sings Patsy Cline" is re-scheduled from Jan. 30. Lisa Dames, star of the theatrical production, "A Closer Walk with Patsy Cline" tours with her band in a musical tribute to the legendary singer. At the 2:30 p.m. dinner theater, tickets are $25. At the 7:30 p.m. show, tickets are $20 for adults and $15 for seniors, military and students. If you have tickets for the cancelled show, they will be honored. Dinner provided by Golden Corral. For more information, call 919-567-4000. CANDY HOP

From 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., the merchants on and around Main and Broad streets in Fuquay-Varina will host a Candy Hop. Children should bring a basket and visit merchants displaying the poster that says, "Hop in for Candy!" The Easter Bunny is likely to make an appearance so bring your camera. For more information, go to Fuquay-VarinaDowntown.com. SONG OF THE SHADOWS

St. Michael Festival Choir and Orchestra presents the Joseph Martin Cantata "Song of the Shadows" at 7:30 p.m. All are welcome. Free admission. For more information, call St. Michael the Archangel Church at 919-468-6144. FESTIVAL OF AMERICAN MUSIC

The Raleigh Boychoir and their guests, The Appleton (WI) Boychoir, perform at 7 p.m. at Kenan Recital Hall, Browne-McPherson Music Building, Peace College, Raleigh. Admission is free. For more information, visit raleighboychoir.org, call 919-881-9259 or e-mail rbc@ipass.net. CAROLINA PHILHARMONIC

The Halle Cultural Arts Center in Apex is pleased to welcome Michael Wolff and the Carolina Philharmonic, North Carolina's Premier Chamber Orchestra. The philharmonic will present "The Emperor" at 8 p.m. Tickets are $15 at the door, $10 in advance, $5 for children, students and seniors. A regular guest artist at Carnegie Hall, Wolff recently launched the Carolina Philharmonic, serving Fayetteville, Southern Pines, Greenville and Raleigh. For more information about the Carolina Philharmonic go to carolinaphil.com.

Call for Artists

JURIED SHOW

The Fine Arts League of Cary is accepting submissions from artists for the 16th Annual Juried Show. Deadline for digital submissions is April 2. Download an entry form at fineartsleagueofcary. See Website for specifications. Show opens at the Halle Cultural Arts Center in Apex on June 1 and will be on display through July 7. For more information call Jillian Goldberg 919-637-1675. AMATEUR PHOTO CONTEST

The Cary Jaycees and the Spring Daze Arts & Crafts Festival are hosting the Second Annual Amateur Photo Contest, open to amateur photographers of all ages. Entrants can submit up to two entries in the following subjects: Town of Cary, People, Critters of Nature and Landscape. Entries are due by April 5 at 5 p.m. The entry fee is $12 per person. All entries will be judged and then displayed as part of Cary's Spring Daze celebration on April 24. Visit caryjaycees.org/special/photo_ contest.htm or call 919-406-6200 for more information. CELEBRATION OF THE ARTS

Artists are invited to submit work for the Celebration of the Arts. For applications, visit fuquay-varinadowntown.com. Applications are due April 1.

Call for Volunteers

SPRING DAZE

The town of Cary is accepting volunteer applications for the 17th annual Spring Daze Arts & Crafts Festival, April 24 at Fred G. Bond Metro Park, 801 High House Road. Volunteer positions include artist assistants, set-up assistants, artist hospitality assistants, information officers, lunch detail, transportation assistants and festival greeters. Volunteers must be older than 15 years of age. Register at townofcary.org or by calling 919-462-3862. The deadline is April 22.