Look for Jazz, Art, Book Signing and Downtown Dog Park Vaccination Party this weekend.



             



What are your plans for this weekend? Give me a shout out and send me some pictures of what you decide to do.



Al Strong
Jazz trumpeter, arranger and composer.
August 19, 2011
Tickets $10.
August 19, 2011
9pm.
LabourLove Gallery, 807 E Main St.
(919) 373-4451

Big Picture / Prisms
Admission $5.
August 19, 2011
8pm.
Motorco Music Hall, 723 Rigsbee Ave.
(919) 901-0875

"I (HEART) Chocolate" Event
The event will showcase local artisan chocolatiers of all sorts. Cocoa Cinnamon, Kukia’s Cookies, Locopops, The Parlour, KoKyu, The Chocolate Door, Berenbaum’s, Pearl Gray Frozen Custard, Bike Coffee, and Parlez-Vous Crepe highlight a cast of locally cherished chocolate purveyors who have already committed to feature their delectable goodies. Dance music by DJ Chocolate Thunder. Must be 21+. Admission $5.
August 19, 2011
9pm.
Casbah, 1007 W Main St.
(919) 687-6969

Brit Price
Alt/indie/pop. Followed by Strange Little Folk (alt folk). FREE admission.
August 19, 2011
8:30pm.
Broad Street Café, 1116 Broad St.
(919) 416-9707

Charles Geiger, Cheryl Myrbo, Artie Dixon Reception
FREE admission.
August 19, 2011
5-7pm.
Durham Arts Council, 120 Morris St.
(919) 560-2787

Durham Cinematheque - "Double Screen Mix-Up"
Think bits of Westerns combined with soundtracks from melodramas, and Roman gladiators paired with crazy dance numbers. Bring blankets or lawn chairs. FREE, but donations accepted.
August 19, 2011
Approx. 8:30pm.
Durham Central Park, 500 Foster St.
durhamcinematheque@gmail.com

Durty Presents: Good Choices Dance Party
Phil Cook and his Feat, Live lyrical freshness from Tyler Hipnosis! Cutting-edge live electricity from Alex Kotch! Late nite dance party with H.U.S.S. (Manatee + Tree City). Admission $7 with $2 membership.
August 19, 2011
10pm.
The Pinhook, 117 W. Main St.
(919) 667-1100

Floral Studio
Work with floral designer Theo Roddy to design a stunning display for that special place at your home. Please bring your own flowers and container. Cost $30; $25 Gardens members (or $25/$20 if you register for multiple sessions).
10am-12pm.
Sarah P. Duke Gardens, 420 Anderson St.
(919) 668-1707

Gary Brunotte
Live accordian music. FREE to patrons.
August 19, 2011
Dinner hours - call for time.
Bavarian Brathaus, 4010 Durham-Chapel Hill Blvd.
(919) 381-6412

Holy Ghost Tent Revival - Music On The Lawn Concert
The series features WUNC's "Back Porch Music." Blankets and chairs are welcome on the lawn, but no coolers please. FREE admission.
August 19, 2011
6-8pm.
American Tobacco Campus Amphitheatre, 318 Blackwell St.
(919) 433-1566

Josh Preslar Band - 3rd Friday Concert Series
Blues music. FREE admission.
August 19, 2011
6pm.
Durham Centre Deck Plaza, 300 W. Morgan St.
(919) 560-4355

Kalob Griffin Band
An honest, organic, and energizing sound, uniting novel storytelling with lively harmonies that emotionally captivates audiences. Admission $10.
August 19, 2011
9:30pm.
Papa Mojos Roadhouse, 5410-Y Highway 55
(919) 361-2222

Maze Featuring Frankie Beverly
Passionate R&B and Soul. Tickets $45 and up.
August 19, 2011
8pm.
DPAC - Durham Performing Arts Center, 123 Vivian St.
(919) 680-2787

Moonlight & Starlight Paddle
Enjoy the wildlife, soak in the moonrays & starshine, and experience the sounds of nature. These very leisurely paddles are suitable for just about anyone. Pre-registration required. Cost $25 per person (canoe), $30 per person (kayak).
7:45pm.
Three Rivers Area on the western end of Falls Lake. See webpage for map
919 416-1200

My Adventures in the Supernormal; an evening with Susan MacWilliams
This summer Irish born video artist Susan MacWilliams will work at the Rhine Reseach Center and Duke University Rare Book, Manuscript and Special Collections Library, in Durham NC to research the experimental and groundbreaking ESP and telapathy research of Dr. J B Rhine. THrough a visual presentation, Susan will discuss her video works, her 'adventures in the supernormal' and her current interest in the work of Dr.Rhine.
Duke Center for Living Campus, 3475 Erwin Rd. Durham, NC 27705

Save the Tomatoes!
Lecture by NC Tomato Man Craig LeHouiller rescues old-time favorite varieties of tomato, keeping the taste of yesterday alive for tomorrow. FREE.              
6-8pm
Recyclique, 2811 Hillsborough Rd.         
yikes.contact@gmail.com                               

Swift Creek - Brightleaf Square Concert
FREE admission.
August 19, 2011
7-9pm.
Brightleaf Square, Gregson St. at Main St.
(919) 682-9229
August 19 - 20, 2011
Hunter Education Class
Required a 6th grade learning level or higher. Must attend both days. Students must pass a written exam and a firearms handling proficiency test unassisted.
August 19 - 20, 2011
F 6-9:30pm, 9am-5pm Sa.
Ridgecrest Baptist Church, 1104 Milton Rd.,
(919) 724-2798

August 20, 2011 



Downtown Dog Park Vaccination Party
Affordable Animal Clinic will be providing affordable 
vaccinations for your dogs (and cats), 
plus coupons for the fecal test..
August 20, 2011
10am-12pm.
Downtown Dog Park, Roxboro & Elliot Streets
(919) 560-4355
"Durham in Changing Light" Book Signing and Artist Talk
Photographer and former Durham resident has documented Durham’s historic treasures in his new book Durham In Changing Light. He will give a presentation of these beautiful photographs which seek to capture the wealth of historic buildings around the city. Traditionally a landscape photographer, Zager captures the beauty of the Durham landscape from the industrial tobacco factories to the rural
homestead to the Eno River, providing history and stories for each site
he portrays.
August 20, 2011
7pm.
Regulator Bookshop, 720 Ninth St.
(919) 286-2700                                                                  

Durham Craft Market

August 20, 2011
8am-12pm.
Across from the Farmer's Market, 538 Foster St.
(919) 220-1857

Durham Farmers' Market
Vendors offering locally grown fruits and vegetables, meats, eggs, cut flowers, potted plants, artisanal cheeses and breads, home-baked pies, honey, handmade chocolates, preserves, local wines, hand-made soaps, pottery, jewelry and artwork of all sorts. (Fruits and vegetables are seasonal and include only things that actually grow in North Carolina.)
August 20, 2011
8am-12pm.
The Pavilion at Durham Central Park, 501 Foster St.
(919) 484-3084

Equinox
Jazz/blues. Followed by Soulstice 7th (r&b/soul/indie soul). FREE admission.
August 20, 2011
8:30pm.
Broad Street Café, 1116 Broad St.
(919) 416-9707

Fatmouth Improv
An evening of long-form improvisation. Silliness with a purpose!. Tickets $10.
August 20, 2011
8pm.
Common Ground Theatre, 4815B Hillsborough Rd.
(919) 698-3870

Health Fair
The event will include health care screenings, prevention tips, health education materials and definitive approaches to improve your health. Highlights include a free dental clinic, massage therapy to relieve stress and a professional dance fitness instructor to address the importance of exercise. FREE.
August 20, 2011
9am-3pm.
Healing with CAARE Bldg., 214 Broadway St.
(919) 452-8745

Holt Athletic Association Fall Soccer Registration
In person registration of all Holt Athletic Association fall soccer program: MICRO ages 3-4 YOUTH ages 4.5-17 Adult 30 and up. For online registration or more information visit www.holtsports.org
August 20, 2011
10:00 am-11:30am
Holt Gym 117 Milton Road Durham,NC 27712

Jazz Naturally
Enjoy great food and a relaxing environment while listening to local jazz artists. FREE to patrons.
August 20, 2011
6-9pm.
Saladelia Cafe and Catering, 4201 University Dr. Ste 100

Joe Bell & Stinging Blades (Live Music)
Funky Southern-fried rock and more. Admission $8.
August 20, 2011
9:30pm.
Papa Mojos Roadhouse, 5410-Y Highway 55
(919) 361-2222

Legacy Luncheon
Dr. Cedric Bright is the keynote speaker. Sharon Elliott-Bynum of CAARE and Joyce C. Nichols, P.A., Will receive Legacy Awards. Proceeds benefit CAARE and the Community Health Coalition. Tickets $40.
August 20, 2011
12pm.
Hilton Durham, 3800 Hillsborough Rd.
(919) 477-7745

Meet The Blue Devils
Fans will have the opportunity to watch the final segment of Duke's practice in the stadium before engaging with the team for autographs and photographs. Complimentary posters will be provided to all fans in attendance. Fans may also purchase season and individual tickets
August 20, 2011
5:30pm.
Wallace Wade Stadium, Science Dr.
(919) 668-5700

Music on the Patio
FREE to patrons.
August 20, 2011
8-11pm.
Dos Perros Restaurant & Bull City Burger and Brewery, 200 N. Mangum St.
(919) 680-2333

Ninjas vs Pirates - Beautiful Freaks Show
Themed night of dance, arial acts, and fire, featuring Captian DJ Marshall Jones, the Burlesque Underground Crew, Pyro Ninjas, Exuro Entertainment. Must be 21+. Admission $10.
August 20, 2011
9pm.
Motorco Music Hall, 723 Rigsbee Ave.
(919) 901-0875

Partners Against Crime/District 1 Meeting, Holton Career and Resource Center
District 1 meeting to discuss crime prevention and community concerns.
9:30am.
401 N. Driver Street (corner of Driver and Taylor Streets)
Gwyn.Silver@durhamnc.gov

Peter Lamb and The Wolves
With Shana Tucker. Tickets $10, $8 in advance (with $5 membership).
August 20, 2011
8pm.
Casbah, 1007 W. Main St.
(919) 687-6969

Ryan Hanseler
FREE to patrons.
August 20, 2011
7-10pm.
Whiskey, 347 W. Main St.
(919) 682-6191

Skateboarding Program
Participants will learn: proper foot placement, how to balance, skate park etiquette, tricks, and technigues that will make anyone a better skateboarder. Cost: $20-$27 for one session.
August 20, 2011
9-11am.
Durham Skate Park 524 Rigsbee Ave

Summer Music
FREE to patrons.
August 20, 2011
7-11pm.
Parizade, 2200 W. Main St.
(919) 286-9712

Sustain! Workshop: Recycle Urban Fashion
Learn the newest ways to save money by reducing the amount of water, gas and electricity you use, reuse the things you have, and maintain a healthier lifestyle. Free for Play More Card holders, $1-$2 for others.
August 20, 2011
10;30am-12:30pm.
Holton Career and Resource Center, 401 N Driver St.
(919) 560-2219

Taste Carolina Gourmet Food Tour
See a vibrant city in the midst of its revitalization and get to know the restaurants, shops and people that are making Durham one of the nation's cultural hotspots. From crostini topped with local produce and house-smoked meats to gourmet popsicles to renowned pimento cheese to organic wine and local beer, you will discover all of Durham's flavors. Reservations required. Cost $43.43.
1:30-4:45pm.
American Tobacco Warehouse to Downtown to Brightleaf Square
info@tastecarolina.net

The Art Market at Vega Metals - Saturday Market
Outdoor market featuiring gorgeous locally produced arts and crafts, including metal, jewelry, fabric arts, pottery, and more.
August 20, 2011
9am-2pm,
The Art Market at Vega Metals, 214 Hunt St.
(919) 688-8267

The Music Symposium
Religious workshop consisting of speaker presentations, panelist discussions, and breakout sessions. Breakfast and lunch will also be provided. Register online. Registration $10.
7am-5pm.
Southside Church of Christ, 800 Elmira Ave.
(919) 688-3535

Tree Camp
Environmental education program for adults who desire to become familiar with our Piedmont region's 100 species of trees. Format consists of a five hour leisurely walk in the forest. Each participant bring day pack for picnic lunch in the woods together. Pre-registration required. Cost $30.
August 20, 2011
10am-3pm Sa; weekdays by special request.
West Point on the Eno Park, 5101 N. Roxboro St..
riverdave1@aol.com

Yoga in the Park
The class is taught by local volunteer teachers, which means a different yoga experience each week. Bring: a towel and some water to drink. FREE.
August 20, 2011
9-10am.
Durham Central Park, Hunt St. and Foster St.
(919) 682-2800

August 21, 2011
Bobbitt Hole Trail Hike
FREE, but pre-registration required.
August 21, 2011
2pm.
Eno River State Park, Old Cole Mill Rd.
(919) 383-1686

Cool Season Vegetables: Expanding Your Garden Season
Double your garden production this year in the cooler (and hopefully wetter!) growing seasons. Durham County Extension Master Gardener Faye McNaull will share her methods to extend summer harvest by planting fall crops and strategies to jump-start next spring. FREE.
2-4pm.
Sarah P. Duke Gardens, 420 Anderson St.
(919) 684-3698

Introduction to Deep Rest Meditation
Mats, blankets, bolsters and eye pillows will be available, but feel free to bring any additional items that might help you feel comfortable and supported. FREE, but pre-registration required.
August 21, 2011
7:30-9pm.
Patanjali's Place, 700 Foster St.
(919) 812-9203

Jasme Kelly
Admission $5.
August 21, 2011
11:30am-3pm.
Papa Mojos Roadhouse, 5410-Y Highway 55
(919) 361-2222

Motorcycle Sundays
Coffee, breakfast & bikes every Sunday morning
August 21, 2011
9am.
James Joyce Irish Pub, 912 W. Main St.
(919) 683-3022

MotorKokyu Bloody Brunch Show & Marketplace
Music by Jonny Corndawg. FREE to patrons.
August 21, 2011
12pm.
Motorco Music Hall, 723 Rigsbee Ave.
(919) 901-0875

Movie Night - "The Ice Pirates" and "Johnny Dangerously"
FREE admission.
August 21, 2011
7pm.
The Pinhook, 117 W. Main St.
(919) 667-1100

Straight Up Jazz Band
FREE admission.
August 21, 2011
7:30pm.
Broad Street Café, 1116 Broad St.
(919) 416-9707

August 26, 2011 - July 26, 2011
Adaptive Golf Day at Hillandale Golf Course
This is Patriot Day, a fundraiser to support families of soldiers wounded or killed at war. Come out and support our troops!

August 26, 2011 - July 26, 2011
Hillandale Golf Course
Ongoing Events
July 6 - 7, 2020
Civitan - Durham Bi-Monthly Meeting
Meeting on the second and fourth Thursday of each month.
July 6 - 7, 2020
12:30pm.
Willowhaven Country Club, 253 Country Club Dr.
(919) 471-1444

September 1 - 28, 2099
Exchange Club of Durham Monthly Meetings
Meeting the 1st and 3rd Monday of each month.
September 1 - 28, 2099
6pm.
Durham Hilton, Hillsborough Rd.
(919) 688-1794

September 6 - 28, 2099
Exchange Club of Greater Durham Weekly Meeting
Meeting each Thursday of the month.
September 6 - 28, 2099
1pm.
Croasdaile Country Club, 3800 Farmgate Ave.
(919) 688-5811

September 7 - 28, 2011
Exchange Club of Greater Durham
Meeting each Monday.
September 7 - 28, 2011
1pm.
Croasdaile Country Club, 3800 Farmgate Ave.
(919) 687-0511

May 9, 2011 - October 16, 2011
Flesh and Metal, Bodies and Buildings" Photography Exhibit
Works from Jonathan Hyman's Archive of 9/11 Vernacular Memorials. FREE admission.
May 9, 2011 - October 16, 2011
Check http://library.duke.edu/about/hours/ for hours.
Special Collections Gallery in Duke's Perkins Library, Science Dr.
(919) 684-4009

June 8, 2011 - August 31, 2011
"With Friends Like These" Photography Exhibit
Works by Jeremy M. Lange. FREE admission.
June 8, 2011 - August 31, 2011
4-6pm.W, 6-9pm 3rd Fridays.
Bull City Arts Collaborative, 401-B Foster St.
(919) 599-0684

June 20, 2011 - October 7, 2011
"Future Fantasteek!" Exhibit
Zines and Sketchbooks by Jackie Batey. FREE admission.
June 20, 2011 - October 7, 2011
Check http://library.duke.edu/about/hours/ for hours.
Duke's Perkins Library Foyer, Science Dr.
(919) 684-4009

June 20, 2011 - October 16, 2011
"The Life of Memorials: Manifestations of Memory at the Intersection of Public and Private " Exhibit
Be it cranes, statues, or skyscrapers, Team Kenan invites you to examine the ways in which we collectively and individually memorialize. FREE admission.
June 20, 2011 - October 16, 2011
Check http://library.duke.edu/about/hours/ for hours.
Duke's Perkins Library, Science Dr.
(919) 684-4009

July 12, 2011 - August 22, 2011
The Secret Art of Dr. Seuss - A Rare Editions Exhibit
This rarely seen exhibit of limited edition serigraphs, lithographs and bronze sculptures created by an American icon will be available for viewing and purchase. Seuss reveals a different side of himself in the images in this collection. Although these pieces still reflect the humorous and playful fantasy creatures of his children’s books, these works are not limited to a primary palette of colors, by the size of a book page or to children’s themes. FREE admission.
8am-9pm.
Mars Gallery in Duke Hospital North Corridor, Erwin Rd.
http://www.handatduke.org

July 15, 2011 - August 30, 2011
"Celebrating Treasures from the NC Central University Art Museum" Exhibit
The eclectic collection features work from acclaimed African-American painters, sculptors, illustrators, collage-ists and cartoonists. Artists include Elizabeth Catlett, Elton Fax, Margaret Burroughs, Tom Feelings, Larry Lebby and James Denmark. FREE admission.
July 15, 2011 - August 30, 2011
9am-6pm.
Strickland Lobby at the American Tobacco Campus, 318 Blackwell St.
(919) 433-1560

July 15, 2011 - September 10, 2011
"Exchange" Ceramics Exhibit
Featuring five regional clay artists, the exhibit centers on the "exchanges" achieved through collaboration, mixing ideas, or the synthesis of a ceramic vocabulary. Deborah Harris and Marsha Kitkowski join forces to create 100 porcelain tea bowls, which were passed back and forth at the different stages of making. Joy Tanner and Teresa Pietsch are residents at the Energy Xchange, a Burnsville, NC, group studio where the interplay of ideas, and discussion between artists, is fostered. Stephanie Martin employs imagery from nature and fashion model sketches to explore a relationship and narrative between the two. FREE admission.
Tu-Sa 1-6pm.
Claymakers Gallery, 705 Foster St.
(919) 530-8355

August 1 - 30, 2011
"Another Point of View" Exhibition by Willie Bigelow
The artist was born in Greensboro, NC in 1948, but raised in Durham, NC, where he still resides with his wife Irene of 42 years. Bigelow is a self-taught artist who credits his creative spirit to the late Mr. Joseph F. Drake, art instructor at Hillside High School, Durham, NC. With the support of his family Bigelow continues to produce works of art that delight and inspire. Support for this exhibition is provided by the NC Arts Council, City of Durham, and other private contributors. FREE admission.
10am -5pm.
The Lyda Moore Merrick Gallery at Hayti Heritage Center, 804 Old Fayetteville St.
(919) 683-1709

August 5, 2011 - September 25, 2011
Charles Geiger, Cheryl Myrbo, Artie Dixon Exhibits
Charles Geiger "Quasi-Botanics"; Cheryl Myrbo "Circus: Costume, Prop and Baggage"; Artie Dixon "A Cultural Landscape - NC Mountain Counties." These playful artists weave together painterly skill and whimsical sources in order to re-examine the world around us. FREE admission.
M-Sa 9am-9pm, Su 1-6pm.
Durham Arts Council, 120 Morris St.
(919) 560-2787

August 11, 2011 - January 8, 2012
"Becoming: Photographs From The Wedge Collection" Photography Exhibit
Featuring 110 works by more than 60 artists from Canada, the United States, Africa and throughout the African Diaspora, providing a vivid testimony to the increasing presence of artists who chose to reject the common tendency to view black communities in terms of conflict or stereotype. Admission $5, $4 seniors, $3 non-Duke students, FREE for kids under 16 and Duke students and faculty.
August 11, 2011 - January 8, 2012
10am-5pm T,W,F,Sa; 10am-9pm Th, 12-5pm Su.
Nasher Museum of Art at Duke University, 2001 Campus Dr.
(919) 684-5135

August 13, 2011 - September 18, 2011
"Back roads, Bogs and Blossoms" Art Exhibit
Watercolors by local artist Lin Frye. FREE admission.
August 13, 2011 - September 18, 2011
1-5pm Sa & Su.
Hugh Mangum Museum of Photography at West Point on the Eno City Park, 5101 N. Roxboro Rd.
(919) 471-1623

August 19, 2011 - September 10, 2011
"Durham In Changing Light" Photography Exhibit
Photographs by John Zager illuminating Durham's transition from humble beginnings, to its tobacco heyday, through its decline and ultimate rebirth. FREE admission.
August 19, 2011 - September 10, 2011
T-F 10:30am-5:30pm, Sa 10:30am-4pm.
Through This Lens, 303 E Chapel Hill St.
(919) 687-0250

August 19, 2011 - September 15, 2011
"One Collector's Eye" Art Exhibit
A special exhibition of North Carolina artworks collected by Peg Palmer since 1985. FREE admission.
August 19, 2011 - September 15, 2011
10am-6pm M-F, 10am-4pm Sa.
Craven Allen Gallery/House of Frames, 1106-1/2 Broad St.
(919) 286-4837

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