Downtown Statesville is kicking off its Spring Art Crawl this weekend.

The juried art exhibit showcases as many as 50 artists in over 28 different shops scattered throughout the heart of Downtown Statesville.

Art lovers can catch the display at West Broad Street in Downtown Statesville, Friday  April 19, from 5:30 p.m. until 8:30 p.m.

Parking is available on the street and in 10 public lots throughout the business district.

The event is free and open to all ages.

For more information on the exhibit, call 704-878-3436.

The Lake Norman State Park is celebrating the North Carolina state parks' Year of the Wildflower, with a photo contest.

There are 336 families of wildflowers to choose from, across the State of North Carolina.

Entrants are to submit their photo along with their name, the name of the flower, and the location where the picture was taken. Photos are restricted to North Carolina native wildflowers.

Photographers can submit their entries to the Lake Norman State Park, via email, through May 31.

Prizes may be awarded, depending upon the number of entries received.

The contest is free and open to all ages. Only one entry per person is allowed.

For more information about the contest, please call 704-528-6350.

Statesville Theatre is holding auditions for "Cat on a Hot Tin Roof", this week.

Seventeen parts are available for eight men, five women, and four children.

The Tennessee Williams play offers a mix of emotions amongst the characters, as the revelation of Big Daddy's inevitable demise surfaces at his Birthday party.

Those wishing to be in the play can audition at Mac Gray Auditorium, located at 474 North Center Street in Statesville, Monday January 7 and Tuesday January 8, from 5:30 p.m. until 7:30 p.m.

Performances are March 8, 9, 10, 15, 16 and 17, at The Black Angus Grille.

For more information on the auditions, email Benjamin Thomas.