Tickets are $12, available at the Bookworm, 700 Cherry Road, Rock Hill, at the box office before the performances and online at www.yorkcountyballet.org.

The show is the premiere of an original ballet choreographed by Anne Blackwell and Leslie Cooper. Flying portions of the production will be staged by world-renowned Flying Foys, who for 50 years have produced the flying portions of major productions of "Peter Pan."

The production is based on the novel by J.M. Barrie and is directed by Blackwell. It features performances by Taylor Burnette as Peter Pan, Jessica Miller as Tinkerbell, Victor Melvin as Captain Hook and Eliza Blades as Smee. The roles of the Darling children are played by Jessica Tillman, Jamie Scott and Katie Dobrowski.

Many of the York County Ballet members performing in this production have training and experience at a national and state level. The York County Ballet is funded in part by a grant from the Arts Council of York County.

Comedy murder mystery continues showing in York

A dinner theater performance of the comedic murder mystery "Bel Canto" will be at 2 p.m. today and May 18 and at 7 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday through Saturday at the Palmetto Room, 22 N. Congress St., York. Hometown Promotions has teamed up with the Palmetto Room to present the play.

The Tuesday performance is a benefit for Hospice and Community Care. The play is set in the 1940s on opening night at the opera and features a murdered diva, a harboiled gumshoe and an array of unusual suspects.

Dinner will be an Italian buffet and includes beverage and dessert. Tickets for the dinner and show are $35 per person. Show tickets are $12. Reservations are required. For reservations or details, call 628-7970 or e-mail lpfiz@bellsouth.net.

Summer street party starts in York this week

Downtown Live will be from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. beginning Thursday in downtown York, in the parking lot of Whiteside Cleaners and Uniform Rental, 5 E. Madison St., York.

The event is an outdoor community concert series. Performing will be Dave Lambert and the Carolina Rails, a five-piece group playing country and rock favorites. Admission is free. Food and beverages will be sold. Rain date will be May 22.

Cultural events include art exhibits, demos

The Arts Council of York County will have the following events:

• Each month the work of a local artist is featured in the Rock Hill City Hall Rotunda Gallery, 155 Johnson St., second floor. The artwork of Savannah Cudd of Lancaster is on display during May. Cudd is a 2001 graduate of Lancaster High School and a 2006 graduate of the Savannah College of Art and Design. Gallery hours are 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday to Thursday and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday.

• Local artists will demonstrate their techniques from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday at City Hall Plaza at 140 E. Main St., Rock Hill. Featured artists include Jay Thompson, painting; Linda Meetze Lucas, jewelry; Alan Noll, ceramic sculpture; Liz Funderburk, knot tie for gem stones; Nancy Ray, black and white pen and ink drawings; Jackie Clarkin, painting; Holly Glasscock, watercolor; and Bob Thrower, basket weaving and wood carving. The demonstrations are free and open to the public.

• A bluegrass and barbecue event will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Saturday at Cotton Alley in Old Town Rock Hill, just outside the Center for the Arts, 121 E. Main St. Ken Scoggins and Miller's Creek will perform bluegrass. A dinner of barbecued ribs, grilled corn on the cob and other sides will be prepared by Dan Huntley, columnist and author. Complimentary cocktails will be served from 4 to 5 p.m. Tickets are $15 per person or $10 for Art After Hours members and must be purchased in advance by Wednesday. All proceeds benefit arts programming for the 2008 to 2009 season.

• The Rock's Art and Music Festival will be from 5 to 10 p.m. May 22 on Main Street in downtown Rock Hill. At 5 p.m. an art market will feature dozens of artists with live music and food and drink vendors. At 8 p.m. Roy "Futureman" Wooten and the Black Mozart Ensemble will perform at The Freedom Center, 215 E. Main St. Tickets for the show are $15 in advance and $18 on show day. For tickets or details, call (803) 417-2509.

For details on these events, call the arts council at 328-2787, e-mail arts@yorkcountyarts.org or visit www.yorkcountyarts.org.

Concerts are on tap by school bands, choirs

These concerts are planned:

• The Northwestern High School bands will present a spring concert at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday in the auditorium, 2503 W. Main St., Rock Hill. The ninth-grade band, concert band and symphonic band will perform. In addition to the program, each band will present a tribute to service men and women. Veterans and active service personnel are invited as special guests. The band also will pay tribute to the senior band class of 2008. Admission is $4 adults and $2 students. For details, call Larry Wells or Mark Yost at (803) 981-1225.

• The South Pointe Choral program will present "The Colors of Our World," an evening of music representing international cultures at 7 p.m. Thursday and Friday in the auditorium, 801 Neely Road, Rock Hill. The concert will feature the Stallion Singers; soloists Chrissy Hoskins, Sarah Boyd and Wayne Leiwald; and the SPHS Stallion Corral, who recently placed fifth in the state and won a superior rating. Tickets are $4 for students and $7 for regular admission. Tickets may be purchased by calling Beverly Laney at 980-2172 or blaney@rock-hill.k12.sc.us. The booster club will have a hot dog supper at 5 p.m. Thursday. Tickets for the supper are $5 and must be pre-purchased by calling Laney. Proceeds benefit the choral program.

• The 2008 community student concert will be at 2 p.m. May 18 at First United Methodist Church, 202 W. Gay St., Lancaster. The event features performances of music students from the Indian Land High School brass ensemble, the Indian Land High School clarinet duo, the First United Methodist Church children's choir, members of the Palmetto and Metrolina home school associations, Marvin Ridge Middle School band, Marvin Ridge High School band, Hawk Ridge Elementary School and Community House Middle School. The program will include traditional classical, Baroque pieces, Disney classics and arrangements by Jim Engebreston and Ricky Lombardo. The concert is free and open to the public. For details, call Erin Moon-Kelly of EMK Music at (803) 417-0942 or e-mail her at erinmoonkelly@hotmail.com.

Auditions planned for Yorkville Players shows

The Young Yorkville Players will have auditions for their summer youth production of two one-act shows at 7 p.m. May 21 and 22 at the McCelvey Center, 212 E. Jefferson St., York.

The plays are "15 Minute Hamlet" by Tom Stoppard and "The Shakespeare Project," adapted by James Zager. Casting will be for 14 to 24 parts. Amanda Proffit will direct both plays.

Show performances will be at 8 p.m. July 18, 19, 25, 26 and at 3 p.m. July 20 and 27. For details, visit www.yorkvilleplayers.com or call (866) 334-0064.

Governors school official is speaking in Chester

Deneshia Smith, a representative from the South Carolina Governor's School of the Arts, will speak at 6 p .m. Monday at the Market Building, 116 Columbia St., Chester.

Students and families interested in the school are invited. The school is a public, residential high school with a focus on arts such as music, drama, creative writing, art and more. Smith will provide school information materials. Chester County 4-H is sponsoring the event. For details, call Robin Currence, Chester County 4-H, at (803) 209-0538 or e-mail her at rcrrnc@clemson.edu.

Boyd Hill center showcases programs during open house

Boyd Hill Recreation Center, 1165 Constitution Blvd., Rock Hill, will have an open house from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday. Information will be available about recreation and leisure opportunities, such as art classes and senior and therapeutic programs.

On display will be handmade art, including quilts, porcelain dolls, crochet items, flower arrangements and more. Some handmade items will be for sale. Proceeds will benefit Area 11 Special Olympics. For details, call 329-5652.

Clover family event features stories, games

Bright Beginnings of the Clover School district is sponsoring a free family event, Stories on the Lawn, an evening of stories, songs, rhymes and games for families with young children.

The event will be from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Monday at Clover Memorial Stadium, Clinton Street entrance, 1625 S.C. 55 East, Clover. The event includes farm-themed activities and each family will receive a free children's book. Families are encouraged to bring a blanket or lawn chair. Refreshments will be provided. For details, call Bright Beginnings at (803) 222-8050.

NACAR party planned by Lancaster shaggers

The Lancaster Shag Club will have a NASCAR theme party at 8 p.m. Saturday at the Lancaster Moose Lodge, 200 Moose Drive, Lancaster. Roy Childress of Burlington, N.C. will DJ. Participants are asked to bring hors d'ouevres. Activities include a cash bar, 50/50 drawing, smoke-free dance floor and more. Admission is $5 for any shag member and $8 for guests. For details, call (803) 286-5694.

Chord piano class offered at York Tech

A beginning class in chord piano will be from 6 to 9:30 p.m. Wednesday at York Technical College, 452 S. Anderson Road, Rock Hill. The class will teach students in one session all the chords needed to play any pop song, any style, any key, and to read chord symbols, not notes.

Students will also learn how to embellish songs using the secrets and shortcuts of professional piano players. David Haynes is the instructor. To register, call 325-2888.

Solicitor will speak about protecting your identiy

A program on identity theft will be from 6 to 7 p.m. Monday at St. John's United Methodist Church, 321 S. Oakland Ave., Rock Hill. Kevin Brackett, Sixteenth Circuit solicitor, will speak. Topics include a definition of identity theft, how to protect yourself from and what to do if you are a victim. For details, call Pat at (803) 980-4000.

McCelvery offers program on postcards, history

A free program on analyzing postcards will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at The Historical Center of York County at McCelvey Center, 212 E. Jefferson St., York. The program, part of the ancestors and archives series, will discuss what postcards reveal about family history. For details, call 684-3948.

Salvation Army hosts reception, gives awards

The Advisory Board of the Salvation Army will celebrate national Salvation Army week with a coffee and donut reception and open house at 8 a.m. Tuesday at the headquarters, 119 S. Charlotte Ave., Rock Hill.

The event is for those who gave back to the community through the Salavation Army in 2007. Groups and individuals will receive awards and recognition for service. National Salvation Army week was declared by President Dwight D. Eisenhower in 1954. For details, visit www.salvationarmyusa.org.

Golf tourney, thrift sale will benefit area causes

These area fundraisers are happening:

• The first annual Jackson Classic golf tournament will be at 9:30 a.m. June 5 at Waterford Golf Club, 1900 Clubhouse Drive, Rock Hill. The event is shotgun start and captain's choice format. Cost is $75 per player or $275 per foursome and includes cart, green fees and lunch. Entries are due by May 23. Prizes will be awarded for the top three teams, hole contests and raffles to be drawn throughout the day. The event is in honor of Debi Jackson and will benefit the brain tumor fund for the Carolinas. For details, call Amanda Ghent at 517-1045 or Scott Hopkins at (704) 244-6499.

• Thrift Store Ministries of Western York County, 31 N. Congress St., York, will have a buy one get one free sale on all men's pants and shirts this week. The store has recently been renovated and donations are being accepted for furniture, appliances, clothing and other items. Volunteers are needed to work in the store. Store hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday and 9 a.m. to noon Saturday; the store is closed Wednesday. Thrift Store Ministries serves needy families in the York school district. For details, call 628-0808.

• Teams and sponsors are needed for the Beta Sigma Phi golf benefit at 1 p.m. June 6 at the Tega Cay Golf Club, One Molokai Drive, Tega Cay. The event benefits area schools' field trip scholarships for students. The event is a four-man captain's choice format. Cost is $75 per player or $300 per team and includes lunch and golf. There is a youth division and participation is $25 per player. To register or for details, call 548-9949 or (803) 487-3440.

• Bob Doster's Backstreet Gallery of Lancaster will have an exhibit and sale of paintings by Robin Y. Zavada on display from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday at the gallery, 217 E. Gay St., Lancaster. The exhibit will feature the work of artists David Helwer, Raymond Overman and Doster and will introduce the work of Rick Bischoff. Proceeds benefit the Humane Society of Lancaster County. The free event will feature music, food and studio tours. For details, call the gallery at (803) 285-9190 or visit www.bobdoster.com.

• The fourth annual American Legion Post No. 31 charity ride will begin at 10 a.m. May 24. Sign-ups will be from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the lodge, 823 Kershaw-Camden Highway, Lancaster. Proceeds benefit the American Legion baseball team. Cost is $15 singles and $25 doubles. Participants will pull a card at each stop featured on the ride, for a total of five stops. Prizes will be given. The event features a $1,000 cash drawing, 50/50 drawing, $500 best hand, $200 second best hand and $100 worst hand. For details, call Chuck "Catfish" Hunter at (803) 320-7475 or (803) 320-4646.

• The Rock Hill branch of the NAACP will have its 22nd annual Freedom Fund celebration at 6 p.m. June 7 at the Freedom Center, 215 E. Main St., Rock Hill. A reception will be at 6 p.m. and a dinner will be at 7 p.m. This year's theme is "Celebrating Diversity." Proceeds benefit community projects. Tickets are adults, $30 donation, and youth, $10 donation. For details, call 366-2184 or 327-1645.

• Fort Mill Bunco Night for Wishes, a fundraising event for the Make-A-Wish Foundation of South Carolina, will be at 7 p.m. Friday at Leroy Springs Recreational complex, 971 Tom Hall St., Fort Mill. The event, hosted by the Kilpatrick Bunco Group, will include a Chinese auction, 50/50 raffles and door prizes. Cost is a $25 donation. For reservations or details, e-mail Lori at slyoung@comporium.net.

• Daughters without Mothers will have a balloon release ceremony at 3 p.m. today at Manchester Meadows, 337 E. Mount Gallant Road, Rock Hill. A $2 donation includes one balloon and a family message. Daughters Without Mothers is a non-profit support group for women of all ages who have lost a mother due to death or lack of involvement. For details, call Kendra Cousar at (803) 280-1358 or e-mail her at juliastouch@hotmail.com.

• The first annual Lewisville Old-Time Country Fair will be from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. May 24 at Lewisville High School in the band practice field, 3971 Lewisville High School Road, Richburg. The event will feature old- fashioned carnival games, inflatables, crafts and food such as hot dogs and cotton candy. Participants are encouraged to bring lawn chairs. The event supports the Lewisville High School band and athletic programs. Interested vendors should call Tara Thomas at (803) 448-8272 or Angela Conner at (803) 487-6241.

Local organizations have meeting news

The following clubs/groups will meet:

• The board of directors of Keystone, the York County Council on Alcohol and Drug Abuse, will meet at 6 p.m. May 19 at 140 E. Main St. Suite 300, Rock Hill.

• The National Association for Retired Federal Employees will meet at 11:30 a.m. Tuesday at the Cherry Park Pavilion for a covered dish picnic. Lunch will be at noon.

• The Lewisville Preservation Society will meet at 7 p.m. Thursday at the Front Porch Restaurant, 3072 Lancaster Highway, Richburg. Glinda Coleman, executive director of the Great Falls Home Town Association, will perform a portrayal of Nancy A. Green, a historical figure from the Fishing Creek/Rocky Creek area during the American Revolution. For details, call Scott Coleman, program chairman at (803) 385-3401.

• The Clover-Lake Wylie Republican Women will meet at noon May 23 at the River Hills Country Club, One Country Club Drive, Lake Wylie.

The meeting will feature a moderated debate between incumbent Republican state Rep. Carl Gullick and challenger Kyle Boyd, who are running in the June 10 Republican primary for District 48. Lunch will be served at noon and the debate will begin at 12:30 p.m. Lunch is $14 per person. The debate will be moderated by Glen McCall, chairman of the York County Republican Party. Written questions may be submitted to the moderator before the meeting. The meeting is open to the public.

For lunch reservations or details, call Suzanne Krause by May 20 at (803) 831-0689.

• The Woman's Club of Rock Hill will have a general meeting Monday at the clubhouse, 607 Aiken Ave., Rock Hill. Social hour is at 5 p.m., followed by a 5:30 p.m. musical performance by strings orchestra students from Northside Elementary School of the Arts, sponsored by the club's arts department. Students will be accompanied by their parents; school principal Linda Crute; and music teacher, Amanda Ghent. A business meeting will begin at 6 p.m. Karen Kaylor is the club president. The club is a member of the General Federation of Women's Clubs.

• The City Bridge Club has a bridge game at 9:30 a.m. every Tuesday at the City Club of Rock Hill, 140 E. Main St. Coffee is served at 9 a.m. For details, call Raelene Kirkbride at 328-8740.

• The Fort Mill American Legion Auxiliary unit will meet at 7 p.m. Thursday at the legion hall, 427 Banks St., Fort Mill. Election of officers for the 2008-09 year will be held.

• The Newcomers Club of York County will meet at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday at the Waterford Golf Club, 1900 Clubhouse Road, Rock Hill. Officers will be elected and the club will have its annual charity donation presentation to three local charities. A choice of two lunches will be available, grilled chicken for $10 or a bow-tie pasta meal for $13.50. The club is open to all women new to York County. Monthly activities include book club, Euchre, supper club, Mah-Jongg, bridge, golf and others. To attend, contact Barbara at 548-8692.

York class of '54 plans May reunion

The York High School class of 1954 will have its reunion May 31. A drop-in will be from 3 to 5 p.m. and the reunion will begin at 6 p.m. For details, call Peggy Palmer at 327-1024, Mason Smith at 684-4397 or David Thomas at (803) 804-6921.

Support groups help with health issues, more

These support groups will having meetings:

• Raising Our Celiac Kids support group will have its quarterly meeting at 6:30 p.m. May 23 at 2741 Bush Road, Clover. Gluten-free hamburger buns will be made. For details, call Lauretta at (803) 222-5143 or e-mail laurettamcinnis@gmail.com.

• The National Alliance on Mental Illness will have support group meetings at 6 p.m. Tuesday at Oakland Avenue Presbyterian Church, 421 Oakland Ave., Rock Hill. Parents of children and teens will meet in the education building room 202 and child care is available in the nursery. The adult support group will meet in the Hut, where there will be a general meeting at 7 p.m. Guest speaker will be Jane Alleva, community relations director for Keystone Substance Abuse, who will discuss substance abuse and co-occurring mental health disorders. For details, parents may call Carol Mapp at 324-0780 and adults may call Dave Cardwell at 328-9679.

• Southern Piedmont Adoptive Families of America will meet at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday in the first-floor temporary conference room of the Catholic Diocese Pastoral Center, 1123 South Church St., Charlotte. A welcome and introduction will be at 6 p.m. Sue Orban with the Children's Home Society and Family Services will discuss attachment. For directions or details visit www.spafa.org or call Elaine Lane at 548-7668.

Hospice training offered in May, June

Hospice and Community Care will have volunteer training classes from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. May 20 and 22 and from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. June 21 in the community room, 2275 India Hook Road, Rock Hill.

Volunteer positions include patient companion, caregiver support, resale shop, potting shed, knitting prayer shawl, watchman representative, community liaison and more.

For details, call the volunteer department at 329-1500 or visit www.HospiceCommunityCare.org.

Final wishes are topic of seminar

The Sterling House of Rock Hill, 1920 Ebenezer Road, will have an information seminar, "Five Wishes Plan" at 6 p.m. Thursday. Registered nurse Stephanie Campbell will discuss how to communicate your final wishes and desires to loved ones. Space is limited.

For reservations, call Geri at 366-1189.

Parent, child support offered by family group

Family Connection of South Carolina will have the following events:

• Sharing parents support group, 6:30 to 8 p.m. Thursday at St. John's Methodist Church in Rock Hill. This is a support group for special needs families and children, ages birth to 6.

• YouthNet brothers and sisters support/kid connection, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday at 507 E. Black St., Rock Hill. This is a support group for ages 8 to 13 who have a special needs sibling. Lunch will be served. For details, call Kai Burris at Youth Net, (803) 322-0811 or Family Connection, 366-4839.