Get outside and enjoy some Fun Durham Events!


The weather has been amazing this week even when it started off with a little snow. What are your plans for the weekend? Get out and enjoy some Durham events. Enjoy!


February 23 - 26, 2012 
One Night of Absolute Dismay
Featuring 24 dysfunctional relationships. 13 characters. 4 plays. One night of absolute dismay. Bare Theatre presents its third annual collection of contemporary short works..Tickets $17, $10 students, seniors and military.
February 23 - 26, 2012
Th-Sa 8pm, Su 2pm.
Common Ground Theatre, 4815B Hillsborough Rd.
(919) 386-9571

Winning Women: Advocates, Educators, Athletes
A celebration of the 40th anniversary of Duke Women's Athletics and the merging of the Woman's College with Trinity College, with speakers and panel.discussions. Cost $189 for full weekend package.
February 23 - 26, 2012
Duke University
(919) 684-5114
February 24, 2012 
Blood Red River
W/The P-90s, B-Side Project. Ages: 18+ (or all ages w/adult). Admission $5 with $3 membership.
February 24, 2012
Doors: 8pm, show: 9pm.
Casbah, 1007 W. Main St.
(919) 687-6969

Brother Esau
FREE admission.
February 24, 2012
The Tavern, 1900 W. Markham Ave.
(919) 286-7665

Coffee Cupping
A chance to taste interesting varieties of coffee. Immediately following each cupping participants can join a free, guided tour of the roastery and headquarters. FREE and open to the public.
February 24, 2012
10am.
Counter Culture Coffee, 4911 South Alston Ave.
(919) 361-5282

Collective Sun
'Collective Sun' is an intergenerational body of work that shares that untold stories of Black and Brown Families, healing from the violence of prison and policing. We hope that sharing our struggles and our truths will help our communities find the strength and courage to see each onther, and that we will begin creating another world, that honors us all.
February 24, 2012
The Hayti Heritage Center, 804 Old Fayetteville St 808 Old Fayetteville St. Durham, NC 27701

Collective Sun- reshape the mo(u)rning Purchase Tickets
Part performance, part art exhibit, and part audio installation. Collective Sun shares stories of resilience and hope, and reminds us to love one another until we can all be whole. Tickets $10.
February 24, 2012
6-10pm.
Hayti Heritage Center, 804 Old Fayetteville St.
(919) 683-1709

Contra Dance
Dance to live music. Shoes must be clean and soft-soled. No spike heels may be worn; heels must be wider than 3/4 inch. Tickets are $9 and include a lesson for new dancers.
February 24, 2012
7:30pm lesson, 8pm dance
Reality Center, 916 Lamond Ave.
(919) 929-0696

Duke Street Dawgs
Blues, swing, bluegrass and more. FREE admission.
February 24, 2012
6-8pm.
The Blue Note Grill, 4125 Durham-Chapel Hill Blvd. Ste 1
(919) 401-1979

Duke vs. Miami (Women's Basketball) Purchase Tickets
Tickets $9, $6 youth, $14 Reserved.
February 24, 2012
7pm
Cameron Indoor Stadium, Science Dr.
(919) 684-4444

Garage Bar: Lie Captive / Six Shots Later
Admission $5 (with $3 membership)..
February 24, 2012
9pm
Motorco Music Hall, 723 Rigsbee Ave.
(919) 901-0875

Harper and Midwest Kind
An amalgamation of blues, rock, funk, soul and world music, Australian singer/ songwriter "Harper" creates a heady mix of roots jam music through his creative use of the harp, and the haunting drone of the didgeridoo. Admission $15, $8-$12 in advance.
February 24, 2012
9:30pm.
Papa Mojos Roadhouse, 5410-Y Highway 55
(919) 361-2222

Idiot Family
With Wesley Wolfe and Handsome Foxes. Admission $6 (with $2 membership).
February 24, 2012
9pm.
The Pinhook, 117 W. Main St.
(919) 667-1100

Little River Under the Stars
The folks from Morehead Planetarium and CHAOS (Chapel Hill Astronomical and Observational Society) bring out the big telescopes to guide you through the night sky. All ages. FREE. Please call the park after 4pm the day of for cancellation/make-up information.
February 24, 2012
7-9pm.
Entrance on Guess Rd, 301 Little River Park Way
(919) 732-5505

Mudbones Open Blues Jam
Open blues jam.
February 24, 2012
8-11pm
The Blue Note Grill, 4125 Durham-Chapel Hill Blvd. Ste 1
(919) 401-1979

Murder Mystery Dinner
"Party to a Murder" a comedy whodunit paired with dinner. Reservations required. Cost $68 per person includes a glass of wine and a three course dinner. Tax and Gratuity also included.
February 24, 2012
6pm
Maggiano's Little Italy, 8030 Renaissance Pkwy.
(919) 572-0076

Remote Viewing's "Silent Partner", Making Dowsing Work for You
Paul H. Smith, who worked for the Army's remote viewing psychic espionage program, is founding director and current president of the International Remote Viewing Association. Cost $20, $15 RRC members, $10 students.
7:30-9pm.
Stedman Auditorium at the Duke Center for Living Campus, 3475 Erwin Rd.
(919) 309-4600

TenOhFive Urban
Followed by The Ends (rock/funk/roots). FREE admission.
February 24, 2012
8:30pm
Broad Street Café, 1116 Broad St.
(919) 416-9707

Traditional Japanese Tea Gathering: First Voice of Spring Tea
Enjoy a period of respite in the Duke Gardens teahouse with Nancy Hamilton, a practitioner of Urasenke Tradition of Tea. As a guest to Tea, you will experience the warmth of a traditional Japanese tea gathering in an intimate setting. Enjoy the aesthetics, poetry and serenity of this rich tradition over an enticing bowl of whisked green tea and a Japanese confection. Cost $40; $30 Gardens members. Tours run twice daily: 10:45 AM-12PM and 1PM-2:15PM.
Two Seatings: 10:45am-noon and 1-2:15pm
Sarah P. Duke Gardens, 420 Anderson St.
(919) 684-3698

Wet Ink Ensemble in Concert
NY-based Wet Ink Ensemble will perform repertoire from their current season plus works by Duke graduate composers. Founded in 1998, Wet Ink's repertoire ranges from scores of rigorous notational complexity to indeterminate and improvisational music, from the American experimental tradition to the contemporary European avant-garde, and from acoustic to amplified to electronic works and works for homemade instruments. FREE admission.
8pm.
Sheafer Theater in Duke's Bryan Center, Science Dr.
(919) 660-3333
February 24 - 25, 2012 
Glass, Trash and Ash
Weekend-only show featuring Paintings by Susan Mergenthaler, Sculptures by Brain Mergenthaler and Glass by Joe Grant. FREE admission.
F 6-9pm (reception); Sa 2-5pm.
The Carrack Modern Art, 111 W. Parrish St.
(919) 452-1245

Wayne McGregor | Random Dance - 'Far' Dance Performance Purchase Tickets
In the stunning new hour-long piece, FAR, exquisite high-contrast lighting and austere Ben Frost music catalyze a "blazing, mysterious" dance (The Observer(UK)). Tickets $26 & $34 $5 Duke students..
February 24 - 25, 2012
8pm
Reynolds Industries Theater in Duke's Bryan Center, Science Dr.
(919) 684-4444
February 25, 2012 
"Beverly Mciver: Small Works" Opening
FREE admission.
February 25, 2012
5-7pm.
Craven Allen Gallery/House of Frames, 1106-1/2 Broad St.
(919) 286-4837

"Prune Your Roses Right!" Class
Pruning your roses is one of the more important and intimidating tasks that goes with proper rose care. It takes a steady hand and the proper procedure to ensure the best possible growth for your rose bush. Let Witherspoon Rose Culture demonstrate the best way to prune your roses. FREE.
10am.
Witherspoon Rose Culture, 3312 Watkins Rd.
(919) 489-4446

"Researching Civil War Ancestors" Workshop
Sessions on the use of Union, Confederate and other readily available records to trace family histories. Registration is not required and seating is on a first come-first served basis. Part of North Carolina's Civil War Sesquicentennial observance. FREE.
February 25, 2012
2-4pm.
Duke Homestead State Historic Site, 2828 Duke Homestead Rd.
(919) 477-5498

A Downtown Durham Walking Food Tour- Triangle Food Tour Purchase Tickets
On this guided journey through the streets of Downtown and West Durham you'll pause numerous times for sample tastings and personal tales from some of the area's most unique, hidden culinary gems. Along the way, you'll gain some new insights of the area's "gritty", "eclectic", blue-collar, tobacco & textile roots that are the foundation for this community's now thriving leadership role in medicine, the performing arts and regional cuisine. Cost $35 per person (+ $2.60 svc chg).
February 25, 2012
2:15pm - 5:15pm
The King's Daughters Inn lobby, 204 North Buchanan Blvd,
(919) 319-5674

Alex Weiss & Different Drum
Afro-Latin rhythms. FREE to patrons.
February 25, 2012
7pm.
Old Havana Sandwich Shop, 310 E. Main St.
(919) 667-9525

Art Market at Vega Metals - Saturday Market
Outdoor market featuring gorgeous locally produced arts and crafts, including metal, jewelry, fabric arts, pottery, and more.
10am-12pm,
The Art Market at Vega Metals, 214 Hunt St.
(919) 688-8267

Artist Reception for Cynthia Duval
With acoustic guitar from L.A. Fernandez. Wine and cheese will be served. FREE admission.
February 25, 2012
7-9pm.
The Lars Oliver Salon, 604 Morgan St. Ste. 201
(919) 730-6130

Black Tie & Tails Ball
An evening of friendship, fine food, silent and live auctions, music and dancing to raisie funds for a common passion: Carolina Tiger Rescue's big cats. Dress your "safari-formal" best. Tickets $125 (available online).
February 25, 2012
7-11pm.
Washington Duke Inn, 3001 Cameron Blvd.
(919) 542-4682

Camille
Followed by Honeychile (rock/funk/r&b). FREE admission.
February 25, 2012
8:30pm
Broad Street Café, 1116 Broad St.
(919) 416-9707

Designing and Applying a Personal Logo Using Adobe Illustrator
In this course students will create a personal logo and business card using Adobe Illustrator. The course will include basic skills building within Illustrator. This process will take the student from a sketch on paper to a finished digital logo that is ready for real life application. Students in this course should come to class with a basic knowledge of computers and an idea for their personal logo design. Cost $65.
12-4pm.
Durham Arts Council, 120 Morris St.
ltannenbaum@durhamarts.org

Duke vs. Virginia Tech (Men's Basketball) Purchase Tickets
February 25, 2012
12pm
Cameron Indoor Stadium, Science Dr.
(919) 681-2583

Durham Farmers' Market
An all-local and producer only market open every Saturday through the winter. Vendors will be 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 local and seasonal and during the expect lots of greens, root vegetables, broccoli, cauliflower, winter squash and greenhouse grown tomatoes.)
10am-12pm
The Pavilion at Durham Central Park, 501 Foster St.

Earth Goddess Workshop
Practice elements of belly dance and yoga, while learning about color and crystal healing, herbs, natural beauty techniques, and so much more. Cost $20.
February 25, 2012
2-4pm.
Ninth Street Dance, 1920 1/2 Perry St.
(919) 286-6011

Good Rocking Sam
Blues. Admission $5.
February 25, 2012
8-11pm.
The Blue Note Grill, 4125 Chapel Hill Blvd.
(919( 401-1979

Gravedigger Comedy Show
Headlining is Barbara Carlyle from Atlanta, Georgia, who has been seen on Comic View, Caroline's Comedy Hour and HBO. Must be 18+. Tickets $10.
February 25, 2012
9pm.
Papa Mojo's Roadhouse, 5410-Y Hwy 55
(919) 361-2222

Infuze Your Life With Dance Purchase Tickets
Kickoff to the 2012 dance season at Infuzion. Sample as many dance classes as you can, and enjoy excellent food. All proceeds benefit the Durham Rescue Mission. Tickets and passes are available on-line and at Infuzion starting Monday, February 6th at 9am. Cost $5 per class, $20 for an individual pass for unlimited classes, $25 for parents and children to take unlimited classes.
9am-5pm.
Infuzion, 3400 Westgate Dr. Ste A8
dance@getinfuzed.com

Lost Story Studios Day
Meet the writers and artists of Emmh Theory & Death Curse, two local comics.
February 25, 2012
Ultimate Comics, 229 W. NC Hwy. 54
(919) 806-8282

Mysteries of Magnetism
Uncover the mysteries of magnets as you conduct experiments and explore the property of magnetism. Learn to make a compass, paint with magnets and become a magnetic performer. For children ages 8-10; adult chaperone required. Cost $6; $5 Gardens members.
1-2:30pm
Sarah P. Duke Gardens, 420 Anderson St.
(919) 684-3698

Raised Bed Garden Party
Learn from two Master Gardeners in this hands-on event.
2-4pm.
Recyclique, 2811 Hillsborough Rd.

Roll Train
Soul Train theme. BYOB. No glass bottles and no drinks on the rink, but beer coolers are welcome. Must be 21+. Admission $12 (includes skate rental).
February 25, 2012
10pm-1am.
Wheels Fun Park Skating Rink, 715 N Hoover Rd
(919) 598-1944

Rowdy Rowdy Square Dance
Lightspeed barn storming old time music + traditional square dance calling, featuring Durham's The Five Points Rounders. Admission $5 with $2 membership.
February 25, 2012
9pm.
The Pinhook, 117 W. Main St.
(919) 667-1100

Self-Defense for Women Class
Introduction to the concepts of handling threatening or violent situations. Ages 13-adult. Pre-registration required. Cost $75.
1-5pm.
SafeSkills, 3702-3 Hillsborough Rd.
(919) 644-1335

Showroom: Luchadoras II
The exuberant Mexican wrestling spectacular that marries astonishing acrobatics and exhilarating aerial maneuvers with flamboyant masked characters and outlandish story lines will be on display...with all-female wrestlers. Captain Ponchos Tacos truck will be on site. Proceeds will benefit the N.C. Dream Team and the Inter-Faith Food Shuttle. Admission $5, FREE for kids under 12.
February 25, 2012
12-3pm.
Motorco Music Hall, 723 Rigsbee Ave.
(919) 901-0875

Taste Carolina Gourmet Food Tour Purchase Tickets
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 local beer, you will discover all of Durham's flavors. Reservations required online. Cost $44.98.
2-5:15pm.
American Tobacco Warehouse to Downtown to Brightleaf Square
info@tastecarolina.net

Wet Ink Ensemble performs works by Duke graduate composers
NY-based Wet Ink Ensemble will perform new works by Duke graduate student composers D. Edward Davis, David Kirkland Garner, Tim Hambourger, Jamie Keesecker and Dan Ruccia. FREE admission.
8pm.
Nelson Music Room in the East Duke Bldi,. Duke East Campus
(919) 660-3333

Workshop on Making Dowsing Work for You
In this workshop you will explore the relationship between dowsing and remote viewing. You will be guided through exercises that will begin your education in developing your dowsing abilities and learn how dowsing can aid you , not only in finding hidden targets, but in decision making and predicting the outcome of future events. Cost $75, $60 RRC members.
10am-3pm.
Rhine Research Center, 2741 Campus Walk Ave, Bldg 500
(919) 309-4600
February 26, 2012 
"The Help" Film Discussion
Part of the church's Black History Month convocation for adults and young adults, in the sanctuary. The public is invited, especially domestic workers and their families. Discussion leaders are Mount Vernon members Carrie McNair, Ingrid Jones and Adrienne Barnes, and filmmaker Victor Stone. FREE.
February 26, 2012
9:30am.
Mount Vernon Baptist Church, 1007 S. Roxboro St
(919) 688-1823

Carolina Jaguars vs. East Carolina Trogans (Men's Basketball)
Tickets $10, $5 child 3-12.
5pm
McDougald-McLendon Gym at NCCU, 1801 Fayetteville St.
(919) 730-8390

Daniel Beaty in "Emergency" Purchase Tickets
The award-winning actor, powerhouse of Russell Simmon’s HBO Def Poetry, launches KickStart 2012 Series of Celebrity Philanthropists with his critically acclaimed one-man "Emergency," in which he performs the mesmerizing "Knock, Knock." Meet Daniel at the after-performance greeting. Tickets $10 -$55.
7-9pm.
Carolina Theatre, 309 W. Morgan St.
(919)-560-3030

JKutchma & The Fifths
With Library, JPhono and Clinton Johnson. Admission $5 (with $2 membership).
February 26, 2012
8pm.
The Pinhook, 117 W. Main St.
(919) 667-1100

MotorKokyu Bloody Brunch & Marketplace
FREE admission.
February 26, 2012
12pm.
Motorco Music Hall, 723 Rigsbee Ave.
(919) 901-0875

Organ Recital
Featuring Dongho Lee, playing the Aeolian organ. FREE admission.
February 26, 2012
5pm
Duke University Chapel, Science Dr.
(919) 684-2572

Perfume and Bratwurst: Fred Raimi, cello; Jane Hawkins, piano; with Eric Pritchard, violin
Faculty recital featuring music by Chaminade, Poulenc, Bach and Schubert. Fred Raimi and Eric Pritchard are Professors of the Practice of Music and members of the Ciompi Quartet. Jane Hawkins is Professor of the Practice of Music and Chair of the Department of Music at Duke University. FREE admission.
3pm.
Nelson Music Room in the East Duke Bldg., Duke East Campus
(919) 660-3333

Service to Honor Seniors
Pastor James W. Freeman, choir and congregation of Mt. Olive Missionary Baptist Church, Durham, NC will render the service.
February 26, 2012
4pm.
North East Baptist Church, 3204 Hwy 55
(919) 544-2142

Straight Up Jazz Band
FREE admission.
February 26, 2012
7:30pm.
Broad Street Café, 1116 Broad St.
(919) 416-9707

The Master Gardeners' Extension Gardening Series: Native Plants in Our Gardens
The payoff in using native plants far exceeds their beauty. You will not only enjoy wonderful flowers but also disease- and pest-resistance, and forage and fodder for the entertaining critters of the world (excluding deer, of course). FREE, but pre-registration required.
2-4pm
Sarah P. Duke Gardens, 420 Anderson St.
919 684-3698

The Ninth Street Derby
Held under all USAC and ACCC rules. Pre-registration required. Entry Fee: $22/rider for collegiate categories, $25 for open categories, $30 on]site for open categories, $15 for additional races.
February 26, 2012
9am-5:30pm.
Staging Area: 2000 Hillsborough Rd.
kaleb.naegeli@duke.edu

Winter Hikes (Sundays)
Explore the many trails along the Eno River. Visit old homesites, mills, graveyards, Indian trading paths and more, and learn all about the history of the Eno River valley. Each FREE guided walk lasts 2 - 2 1/2 hours.
February 26, 2012
2pm
Call to verify location
(919) 620-9099
February 26 - 29, 2012 
Prophetic Conference
Speaker: Dr. George Hamilton.
February 26 - 29, 2012
7pm.
Mount Zion Christian Church, 3519 Fayetteville St.
(919) 688-4245
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
November 19, 2011 - September 15, 2012 
PARTNERS AGAINST CRIME-DISTRICT 1 MEETING
Monthly meeting of PAC1 residents to address crime and community concerns. Guest speakers often include city administrator, non-profit agencies, community builders, and others. Co-Facilitators: James Chavis (957-4918) and Vivian McCoy (596-1081).
Holton Career and Resource Center, 401 N. Driver Street
November 30, 2011 - March 15, 2012 
"Beyond the Bull City" Art Exhibit
North Carolina landscapes in oil by Gerry O'Neill. FREE admission. Hours: M-Sa: 9AM-9PM; Su: 1PM-6PM.
November 30, 2011 - March 15, 2012
M-Sa 9am-9pm, Su 1-6pm
Durham Arts Council, 120 Morris St.
(919) 560-2787
December 10, 2011 - July 8, 2012 
"Angels, Devils and the Electric Slide: Outsider Art from the Permanent Collection" Art Exhibit
Works by by Outsider artists, including Minnie Black, the Rev. Howard Finster, Jimmy Lee Sudduth, Mose Tolliver and Purvis Young. Admission $5, $4 seniors, $3 non-Duke students, FREE for kids under 16 and Duke students and faculty.
December 10, 2011 - July 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
January 3, 2012 - February 29, 2012 
"The Wanderlust of Sed Miles" Photography Exhibit
A stunning photography exhibit illustrating Sed's year long, independent travel project spanning 15 countries on three continents. FREE admission.
January 3, 2012 - February 29, 2012
M 5-8pm, T-F 10am-5pm, Sa 10am-3pm.
Lyda Moore Merrick Gallery at the Hayti Heritage Center, 804 Old Fayetteville St
(919) 683-1709
January 3, 2012 - May 31, 2012 
Lap Swim
Cost $5, $4 City resident.
January 3, 2012 - May 31, 2012
M-Th 6am-8pm, F 6am-7:30pm, Sa 9:30am-5pm, Su 1-5pm
Edison Johnson Recreation Center, 500 W. Murray Ave.
(919) 560-4270
January 4, 2012 - April 8, 2012 
"I Recall the Experience Sweet and Sad: Memories of the Civil War" Exhibit
To mark the sesquicentennial of the Civil War, this exhibit showcases the memoirs of men and women who lived through it--Union and Confederate nurses, a former slave turned camp nurse and laundress, a southern woman married to a Union solider, and Walt Whitman, whose work as an army hospital nurse inspired some of his greatest works. FREE admission.
January 4, 2012 - April 8, 2012
M-F, 12am-12pm, Sa: 9am-12am; Su: 10am-12am
Duke's Perkins Library Gallery, Science Dr.
(919) 684-4009
January 20, 2012 - March 10, 2012 
"Mentoring" Ceramics Exhibit
Works by Marsha Owen and Roberta Wood. FREE admission.
January 20, 2012 - March 10, 2012
11am-6pm T-Sa.
Claymakers Gallery, 705 Foster St.
(919) 530-8355
January 20, 2012 - April 15, 2012 
Screened: New Work by the Printmakers of North Carolina
The Printmakers of North Carolina (PoNC) include professors, art-teachers, studio artists, and students who practice a variety of printmaking methods. "Screened" focuses on screen-printing techniques. All members of the PoNC live and work in North Carolina, and their work reflects the experience of the state in their daily lives. FREE admission.
Durham Arts Council, 120 Morris St.
(919) 560-2787
January 23, 2012 - July 23, 2012 
"Full Color Depression" Art Exhibit
An exhibition of rarely seen color images from the Library of Congress’s Farm Security Administration photography collection. FREE admission.
January 23, 2012 - July 23, 2012
M-Th 9am-7pm, F-Sa 9am-5pm.
Center for Documentary Studies at Duke, 1317 W. Pettigrew St.
(919) 660-3663
February 8, 2012 - March 31, 2012 
Eno River Tapestries: New Work by Silvia Heyden
At eighty-four years young, Swiss-born tapestry weaver Silvia Heyden continues to produce stunning, modernist tapestries inspired by nature, music and her Bauhaus influenced education. Heyden's genius with color and form explodes in these tapestries inspired by the artist's daily hikes along the Eno River. FREE admission.
February 8, 2012 - March 31, 2012
F 11am-2pm.
Bull City Arts Collaborative, 401-B Foster St.
(919) 599-0684
February 16, 2012 - June 17, 2012 
"Alexander Calder and Contemporary Art" Art Exhibit
Featuring 34 masterworks by Alexander Calder with the work of seven contemporary artists whose practices are bound to Calder's legacy as modern sculptor. The exhibition, organized The Museum of Contemporary Art, Chicago, is accompanied by a fully-illlustrated catalogue. Ticket pricing tba.
February 16, 2012 - June 17, 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
February 16, 2012 - March 14, 2012 
"Andy Fleishman: Starting with Photography" Exhibit
Sculptor/Designer Andy Fleishman's new photographic work embraces the camera as well as digital design. Mr. Fleishman's photography is created by both conventional images and cutting-edge modern technology. FREE admission.
February 16, 2012 - March 14, 2012
T-F 10:30am-5:30pm, Sa 10:30am-4pm.
Through This Lens, 303 E Chapel Hill St.
(919) 687-0250
February 17, 2012 - March 10, 2012 
"Leaving Liberty" Art Exhibit
Featuring artwork created and inspired inside the old warehouse walls of Scrap Exchange's old home by Durham artist Daniel Bagnell, who has been the collections coordinator and warehouse manager at The Scrap Exchange for over 5 years. This show will feature work he created in the previous Scrap Exchange warehouse space, made entirely from odds and ends gathered there. FREE admission.
February 17, 2012 - March 10, 2012
M-W 11am-5pm; Th-F 11am-9pm; Sa 10am-5pm; Su 12-5pm.
The Scrap Exchange, 923 Franklin St.
(919) 688-6960
February 17, 2012 - March 14, 2012 
"P.G. Adams: Glazed & Amazed" Art Show
Unique ceramic forms illuminated by the nuances of liquid glass. FREE admission.
February 17, 2012 - March 14, 2012
F & Sa 12-5pm, 6-9pm Third Friday.
The Basement, 305 E. Chapel Hill St.
(954) 536-8140
February 17, 2012 - April 8, 2012 
Durham Art Guild Members' Show
FREE admission.
February 17, 2012 - April 8, 2012
9am-9pm M-Sa.
Durham Arts Council, 120 Morris St.
(919) 560-2713
February 18, 2012 - January 12, 2013 
MATH MOVES (New Permanent Exhibition)
Immerse yourself in a world of large and small, shadows and shapes, motion and sound in the Math Moves exhibition. Ready. Set. Grab a friend, get moving and watch as you and your friend’s rate of motion are tracked on a screen. Do you hear that? Listen, watch and feel what happens when you change the pitch and frequency of sounds. Ever use your body as a unit of measurement? Here’s your chance -- simply hop in a huge chair then sit in the tiny one to compare your size. Ever wonder how your shadow changes sizes? Here you can grow, shrink, match and measure while discovering connections between shapes, shadows and sizes. FREE with Museum admission.
M-Sa 10am-5pm, Su 12-5pm.
Museum of Life and Science, 433 W. Murray Ave.
(919) 220-5429
February 19, 2012 - April 20, 2012 
"Ivey Hayes: A Retrospective" Art Exhibit
The exhibit presents works from Hayes' earliest realistic landscapes and portraits. Also included are watercolors from his series on Native Americans and his self-described 'visionary' period. These works pay homage to Africa with a geometric-abstract figural expression. FREE admission.
February 19, 2012 - April 20, 2012
T-F 9am-4:30pm, Su 2-4pm.
North Carolina Central University Art Museum, 1801 Fayetteville St
(919) 530-6211
February 25, 2012 - April 7, 2012 
"Beverly Mciver: Small Works" Art Exhibit
A portrait of the artist working in a more intimate scale and includes media works on paper and monoprints, as well as her signature oils on canvas. FREE admission.
February 25, 2012 - April 7, 2012
10am-6pm M-F, 10am-4pm Sa
Craven Allen Gallery/House of Frames, 1106-1/2 Broad St.
(919) 286-4837
February 25, 2012 - March 31, 2012 
Designing With Flowers: Introductory Course Begins
Saturdays only. Instruction will cover the use of fresh, silk and dried flowers, and matching flowers and container. Each week students will be asked to bring a particular style of container and flowers with which they can work. All other supplies are provided. Cost $105; $85 Gardens members.
Saturdays, Feb 25-March 31, 10am-12:30pm
Sarah P. Duke Gardens, 420 Anderson St.
(919) 684-3698

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