What are your plans this weekend? Give me a shout out and send me some pictures of what you decide to do. I will add you to the photo gallery. Be Safe & Enjoy!
| September 19 - 30, 2011 Franco Art Exhibit Through his illustration, graphic art, and painting, Franco synthesizes art and activism to form a genre all his own - visual activism. FREE admission. September 19 - 30, 2011 9pm-until. The Carrack Modern Art, 111 W. Parrish St. |
| September 27, 2011 - October 2, 2011 "Come Fly Away" Musical A new Broadway musical that brings together the legendary music of Frank Sinatra and the creative vision of Tony® Award-winner Twyla Tharp. Part of the Suntrust Broadway Series. Ticket pricing tba. September 27, 2011 - October 2, 2011 7:30pm T-Th, 8pm F, 2pm & 8pm Sa, 1pm & 6:30pm Su. DPAC - Durham Performing Arts Center, 123 Vivian St. (919) 680-2787 |
| September 30, 2011 "Main Street" Film Screening Film about a fictional Durham, NC. September 30, 2011 Carolina Theatre, 309 W Morgan St. (919) 560-3040 Adrian Duke Adrian blurs the lines between Blues, Funk, R&B, and Jazz. Admission $10, $8 in advance. September 30, 2011 9:30pm. Papa Mojos Roadhouse, 5410-Y Highway 55 (919) 361-2222 Bo-Stevens / Phatlynx / Stag Admission $7 to members (membership $3). September 30, 2011 9pm. Motorco Music Hall, 723 Rigsbee Ave. (919) 901-0875 Bo-Stevens / Phatlynx / Stag All ages. Admission $10, $7 members. September 30, 2011 9pm. Motorco Music Hall, 723 Rigsbee Ave. (919) 901-0875 Celebrate Un Mundo 4th Annual Benefit Featuring music & dancing. Performances by Duke Salsa, Columbian Dance Troupe & Carlota Santana Flamenco Dancers. Plus casino games and international food court. Cost: $25 donation, which includes admission, 1 drink ticket, and Casino money. September 30, 2011 7:30pm-midnight. The Trotter Building, 410 W. Geer St. (919) 740-1444 Chatham County Line - 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. September 30, 2011 6-8pm. American Tobacco Campus Amphitheatre, 318 Blackwell St. (919) 433-1566 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. September 30, 2011 10am. Counter Culture Coffee, 4911 South Alston Ave. (919) 361-5282 Coffee Cuppings Want a fun way to learn more about coffee? Gather around the table for a blind tasting of some delicious Joe Van Gogh coffees. You'll sip and slurp your way to discovering how the pros sample their coffees over an informal session with some of your favorite baristas while chatting about all things coffee. No experience necessary, FREE. September 30, 2011 4pm. Joe Van Gogh, 1104-B Broad St. info@joevangogh.com doxita Film Festival A traveling festival of documentary films that are under 40 minutes in length. The program represents a wide variety of documentary - domestic and foreign, super-short and longer format, serious and funny. FREE admission. September 30, 2011 7pm. Center for Documentary Studies at Duke, 1317 W. Pettigrew St. (919) 660-3663 Matthew Conklin Classic country. Followed by Sound Syndicate (jazz). FREE admission. September 30, 2011 8:30pm. Broad Street Café, 1116 Broad St. (919) 416-9707 Mobile FabLab Visits Durham Station Create, imagine, and explore on the Mobile FabLab. Anyone that presents a valid DATA or Triangle Transit bus pass or ticket can make one item for FREE. Without a bus pass projects are between $10-40 to complete. Also available by appointment. 11am-7pm. Durham Station, 515 W. Pettigrew St. 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 Nature Ranger Cart Drop in anytime to enjoy the traveling cart full of creative adventures for visiting children. Activities will include making colorful butterflies, bookmarks, "sound sandwiches," and "color symphonies." FREE. 10am-noon. Sarah P. Duke Gardens, 420 Anderson St. (919) 684-3698 Nightlife (Dance Night) Funk, House, Hip Hop, R&B, 80s w/DJ Tony Z, Presented by Rhythmwerks. Ages: 18+ (or all ages w/adult). Admission $5. September 30, 2011 10pm. Casbah, 1007 W. Main St. (919) 687-6969 Piano Recital: Shuann Chai Works by Mozart, Beethoven, Bach and Liszt. Chinese/American pianist Shuann Chai is an active and engaging performer, critically acclaimed for her interpretations on both modern and historical instruments. FREE admission. 8pm. Nelson Music Rm. East Duke Bldg., Duke East Campus (919) 660-3300 Transactors Improv Presents "The Professors" Tickets $12, $10 students & seniros. September 30, 2011 8pm. Common Ground Theatre, 4815-B Hillsborough Rd. (919) 698-3870 Zakir Hussain and Rakesh Chaurasia Concert  Indian classical music is defined by great familial dynasties. Two of its most formidable lines converge in Page Auditorium for an unforgettable evening of intricately melodious music for tabla and flute. Tickets $20-$38, $5 for Duke students with ID. September 30, 2011 8pm. Page Auditorium at Duke, Science Dr. (919) 684-4444 |
| September 30, 2011 - October 1, 2011 "God’s Trombones: Seven Negro Sermons in Verse" Dramatization James Weldon Johnson’s classic. Ticket pricing tba. September 30, 2011 - October 1, 2011 Time tba. Hayti Heritage Center, 804 Old Fayetteville St. (919) 451-5969 |
| October 1, 2011 "Crowns: A Portrait of Black Women and their Church Hats" Play A concert production featuring a Broadway star-studded cast, including Barbara D. Mills and Clare Bathe' Williams. Proceeds benefit community programs of the Durham Chapter of The Links, Incorporated. Tickets $30, $25 in advance. October 1, 2011 3pm & 7pm. Hillside High School, 3727 Fayetteville St. (919) 381-9405 "Luck Be A Lady" -Vintage Night at Cuban Revolution Restaurant & Bar A vintage evening celebrating the "rat pack" era. Featuring local group The George Knott Trio, live local variety acts and of course lots of dancing. Don't forget to wear your late 50's vintage best for this event...you could win a prize. Admission $5 at the door. Doors open at 9pm event continues until 1am Cuban Revolution, 318 Blackwell St. 919 687-4300 "The Forgotten" Art Exhibit Works of local artist Geraud Staton, all based on things forgotten, ranging from ancient myths to lost arts. During this event a full 25% of all original painting sales will go directly to the Alzheimer's Foundation of America. October 1, 2011 Call for time. Common Ground Theatre, 4815B Hillsborough Rd. (919) 698-3870 Autumn Fest! Celebration of the launch of Witherspoon's 2012 rose catalog. Walk through The Gardens at Witherspoon and view the roses in their 'living catalog'. Workshop from 10am-12pm on 'How to: Enhance Your Patio with Container Roses' (cost $10 for supplies, including potting soil and mulch). 30% off all pottery day of workshop. Pre-registration required for workshop. 9am-4pm. Witherspoon Rose Culture, 3312 Watkins Rd. (800) 643-0315 Bhagavad Gita Introductory Course Begins Session 1: Introduction and overview of Bhagavad gita, Chapters 1-6. Suggested donation is $15 per session (which benefits Food For Life Charity). Subsequent sessions on Oct. 8, 15, 22, 29. October 1, 2011 3-5pm. Patanjali's Place, 700 Foster St. (919) 475-1355 Bird Walks Enjoy an early morning stroll in the Gardens with fellow bird enthusiasts and Cynthia Fox, of Chapel Hill's Wild Bird Center. Cynthia will help you to spot, identify and learn more about the birds that call this region home, even temporarily. Don't miss this opportunity to experience that one remarkable bird sighting. Children are welcome if they are age 8 or older. Please bring binoculars. FREE, but pre-registration required. 8:00-10:00a.m. Sarah P. Duke Gardens, 420 Anderson St. (919) 668-1707 Blessing of the Animals The Blessing of Animals service is held each year near the Feast Day of St. Francis. All persons who love animals, along with all pets and their human friends are invited to this service that focuses upon God's gifts of animals, the natural world, and our responsibilities as stewards of God's creation. With music by the Durham Children's Choir and information booths staffed by local animal protection and welfare groups. October 1, 2011 3pm. Duke Chapel, Science Dr. (919) 684-2572 Blues World Order Rooted in Rockin' Blues with a big helpin' of West Coast Jump. Admission $10. October 1, 2011 9:30pm. Papa Mojos Roadhouse, 5410-Y Highway 55 (919) 361-2222 Captivating Woman-Book Discussion- Book discussion- "Captivating Woman: Unfolding the sacred feminine" by Rev. Dr.Karema McGhee-Bright 12-1:30pm. East Regional Branch Library, 211 Lick Creek Lane Chef in the Market cooking demo Chef Dave Alworth from Guglhupf Cafe creates some delicious, easy-to-prepare dishes using the abundance of locally-grown, seasonal produce available at the Durham Farmers’ Market. For more information about Guglhupf, visit www.guglhupf.com 501 Foster Street, Durham, NC 27701 Dex Romweber & the New Romans With The Back Pockets / I Make the Young. Admission $7 to members (membership $3). October 1, 2011 9pm. Motorco Music Hall, 723 Rigsbee Ave. (919) 901-0875 Dog Training Class - Dog is Love Adoption Month Free Training Classes for anyone who has adopted or is considering adopting from APS Adopters will receive a copy of Patricia McConnell's new book, "Love Has No Age Limit" courtesy of some special APS volunteers, plus dog adoption fees are reduced to $75. 9-10am. Animal Shelter, 2117 E Club Blvd. (919).560.0640 Duke DPT 5K Proceeds benefit the Easter Seals United Cerebral Palsy foundation of North Carolina and Duke Division of Physical Therapy program. Course is USATF certified. Registration $18, $8 kids. October 1, 2011 9am kids' fun run, 10am 5k. Wallace Wade Stadium at Duke, Science Dr. (919) 684-0536 Durham Craft Market An exciting open-air market with Durham-area artisans displaying original jewelry, woodworking, glass, pottery, metal, photography, fiber arts, and more. See some of the finest handmade, unique, and affordable arts & crafts in the heart of North Carolina. October 1, 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.) October 1, 2011 8am-12pm. The Pavilion at Durham Central Park, 501 Foster St. (919) 484-3084 Fall Festival The community is invited to come out for a day of food, fun, and games for all ages. No entry fee! Tickets for events are 4/$1 and may be purchased in advance or on site. All children 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult. 10am-2pm. Cresset Christian Academy, 3707 Garrett Rd. (919) 489-2655 Fall Festival Lunch & dinner available for purchase; baked goods sale; boutique; live bluegrass & gospel music; silent auction; yard sale; bingo and more. Food includes Brunswick stew, chicken & dumplings, bbq, cole slaw and hushpuppies for $8.50 adult, $5 child under 12. October 1, 2011 9m-7pm. McMannen United Methodist Church, 4102 Neal Rd. (919) 383-1263 Fall Plant Sale Duke Gardens has a wide array of plants for sale, many of them propagated from Duke Gardens' own plants. Items include fall-blooming perennials, spring-flowering bulbs, trees, shrubs, vines, used gardening books, decorative plant pots and free horticultural advice from our expert staff members to help you know what plants will work best for you. Join Friends of Duke Gardens to attend the 8am. pre-sale. 9am-12pm. Sarah P. Duke Gardens, 420 Anderson St. (919) 684-3698 Great American Tobacco Duck Race Individuals and/or companies "purchase" rubber ducks. Thousands of ducks will be released simultaneously to race down the Old Bull River. Prizes for winners at both the individual and the corporate level awarded for 1st to 3rd and last place, plus a prize for the "Best Decorated Duck." All proceeds go to Durham Literacy Center, Inter-Faith Food Shuttle, and Explorer Post 50. Individual duck $10. October 1, 2011 12-5pm (race 3:30pm).. American Tobacco Campus, 324 Blackwell St. (919) 595-5050 Hellcat Vixens Burlesque 21+ Only! Admission $13, $10 in advance (with $5 membership). October 1, 2011 10:30pm. Casbah, 1007 W. Main St. (919) 687-6969 How to Enhance Your Patio Garden with Container Roses Learn the best techniques for planting your rose bush in decorative pottery. Cost $10 for supplies (supplies include potting soil and mulch). 30% off all pottery day of workshop. 10am-12pm. Witherspoon Rose Culture, 3312 Watkins Rd. (800) 643-0315 Lindsey Buckingham Tickets $35-$55. October 1, 2011 8pm. Carolina Theatre, 309 W Morgan St (919) 560-3030 Mark Cool and Roger Lucey Song Swap Two internationally touring songwriters performing their original songs. FREE admission (tip jar). October 1, 2011 7:30pm. Sacred Grounds Coffeehouse, 2700 N. Roxboro Rd. (919) 220-2458 Meals From the Market - A Weaverly Path to a Wonderful Meal Following a delicious fondue dinner you will be treated to a private screening of the latest documentary from The Groove Productions, "A Weaverly Path: The Tapestry Life Of Silvia Heyden," with Ms. Heyden in attendance. Cost $50. October 1, 2011 7pm. Private residence (919) 794-8194 Meals From the Market - Pig Pickin' Luau in the Park With live music by Dogs of a Feather. Proceeds benefit the Liberty Arts metal artists who have unexpectedly had to move their sculpture-casting facility and office. Cost $25. October 1, 2011 6pm. Durham Central Park, 530 Foster St. (919) 794-8194 Nature Storytime: Free drop-in book club Celebrate the season with a story read aloud to the group out in the Gardens. Each story relates to the season or garden spot. Read together and then discuss the garden connection. Visit the website the Monday before class to see an announcement of the book to be read that week. For children ages 5-8, adult chaperone required. No registration required. FREE. 10:30-11:30am Sarah P. Duke Gardens, 420 Anderson St. (919) 668-1707 Orion String Quartet and Windscape Bach: The Art of the Fugue for String Quartet and Wind Quintet, BWV 1080 (arr. Samuel Baron, 1960). Tickets $30, $5 Duke students. October 1, 2011 8pm. Reynolds Industries Theater in Duke's Bryan Center, Science Dr. (919) 684-4444 Orion String Quartet and Windscape Concert Program: Bach: Art of the Fugue. Tickets $30, $5 Duke students. October 1, 2011 8pm. Reynolds Theater in Duke's Bryan Center, Science Dr. (919) 684-4444 Phoenix Fest An annual cultural celebration of the business and cultural legacy of Durham’s Hayti community, one of North Carolina’s oldest African American communities. Starting with a parade that features marching bands, motorcycles and classic cars, the festivities continue with musical talent, vendor displays and lip-smacking food. FREE admission. October 1, 2011 9am-6pm. 900 Block Historic Fayetteville St. (919) 680-2878 Rebecca Pronsky Indie/alt/Americana. Followed by Daniel Levi Goans (folk). FREE admission. October 1, 2011 8:30pm. Broad Street Café, 1116 Broad St. (919) 416-9707 Shaw (Men's Football) October 1, 2011 Durham County Stadium, 2700 N. Duke St. (919) 719-1999 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. October 1, 2011 9am-2pm, The Art Market at Vega Metals, 214 Hunt St. (919) 688-8267 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 leisurely walk along the Ellerbe Creek Greenway from Trinity Ave. trailhead north to Club Blvd. to Duke Park. Bring a day pack for picnic lunch. Pre-registration required. Cost $30. October 1, 2011 10am-3pm Sa; weekdays by special request. See website for directions riverdave1@aol.com Whole Foods Market 11th Annual Dog Wash For a suggested donation of $15 or more the Animal Protection Society of Durham’s dog-loving volunteers will suds, rinse, and towel dry your furry friend. For an additional donation you can select from one of the spa packages which include services like: full coat brushing, teeth brushing/breath freshening, nail trimming/grinding, ear cleaning and anal gland cleansing. Low-cost microchipping will also be available. Proceeds benefit the Animal Protection Society of Durham. 11am-3pm. Duke Administrative Building Parking Lot, 705 Broad Street (919) 560-0640 Woodwind Master Class with Windscape Created in 1994 by five eminent woodwind soloists, Windscape has won a unique place for itself as a vibrant, ever evolving group of musical individualists. Their innovative programs and presentations are designed to take listeners on a musical and historical world tour. FREE admission. 12pm. Nelson Music Rm. East Duke Bldg., Duke East Campus (919) 660-3300 |
| October 1 - 2, 2011 2011 Parade of Homes Featuring 42 beautiful new homes in Durham, Orange & Chatham Counties. Homes are priced from the mid $130’s to $1 Million - something for everyone. Pick up a Parade of Homes book at your local Harris Teeter starting the last week of September. FREE. 12-5pm. Various locations. (919) 493-8899 Rod Myers Invitational (Men's Golf) Teams will play 36 holes of golf on Saturday with an 18-hole final round slated for Sunday. October 1 - 2, 2011 8am. Duke University Golf Club, 3001 Cameron Blvd. (919) 668-5700 |
| October 2, 2011 BSC Kids! Flying Hippo. FREE admission (tip jar passed). October 2, 2011 4:30pm Broad Street Café, 1116 Broad St. (919) 416-9707 Fall Family Fun Each week several activity stations or displays will focus on a few science or craft projects, often including something to make and take home. Learn about fall foliage, explore an animal's preparation for winter, and discover the wonders of the outdoors. See website the Monday before to see an announcement of the week’s activity and location. Adult chaperone required. No registration required. FREE. 12-3 p.m. Sarah P. Duke Gardens, 420 Anderson St. (919) 668-1707 Langhorne Slim And The Law w/Matrimony Tickets $12, $10 in advance (with $5 membership). October 2, 2011 9pm. Casbah, 1007 W. Main St. (919) 687-6969 MotorKokyu Bloody Brunch Show & Marketplace Music by Blue Tailed Skinks. FREE to patrons. October 2, 2011 12pm. Motorco Music Hall, 723 Rigsbee Ave. (919) 901-0875 Ocie Davis Trio Live jazz. FREE admission. October 2, 2011 7:30pm. Broad Street Café, 1116 Broad St. (919) 416-9707 Woofstock Woofstock is a FREE event for you and your furry companion, featuring:Canine demonstrations, including agility, flyball, frisbee, and Rally-O; competitions and games; adoption/foster groups; pet-related vendors; music and food. 2-5pm. Durham Central Park, 501 Foster St. (919) 560-4355 |
| 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 |
| 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 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 25, 2011 - October 22, 2011 "O’ Say Can You See" Installation by Laura Poitras The installation features a projection of the imagery from Ground Zero in 2001, with audio recorded weeks later at the Yankees’ come-from-behind Game 4 World Series victory on October 20. Poitras says, "O’ Say Can You See is a meditation on loss and revenge." Interviews with recently released detainees from Guantanamo Bay are presented on flat screen monitors, adding new layers of information and emotion about the War on Terror. FREE admission. July 25, 2011 - October 22, 2011 9am-5pm M-Sa. Center for Documentary Studies at Duke, 1317 W. Pettigrew St. (919) 660-3663 |
| 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 18, 2011 - October 16, 2011 Eating Animals: a thematic installation of art inspired by the book Eating Animals by Jonathan Safran Foer More than 30 works relating to Jonathan Safran Foer’s book "Eating Animals." The installation will challenge visitors--whether carnivores, omnivores, vegetarians or vegans--to think about what eating meat means to them. It includes works in a variety of media spanning more than 2,000 years. Admission $5, $4 seniors, $3 non-Duke students, FREE for kids under 16 and Duke students and faculty. August 18, 2011 - October 16, 2011 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 19, 2011 - October 2, 2011 "Don't Touch the Ground" Art Exhibit Works by Lee Delegard creating alternative possibilities that engage quotidian space, material, and labor. FREE admission. August 19, 2011 - October 2, 2011 M-Sa 10am-7pm, Su 12-6pm. Golden Belt Bldg 3 ROOM 100, 807 E. Main St. 919 967-7700 "The Nature of Drawing" Exhibit An exhibition of new drawings by local artists Mary Ann Anderson & Ripley Whiteside. FREE admission. August 19, 2011 - October 2, 2011 9am-9pm M-Sa. Durham Arts Council Bldg., 120 Morris St. (919) 560-2713 |
| August 27, 2011 - January 29, 2012 "Land, Sea and Sky in the Nineteenth Century" Aft Exhibit Anchored by Alfred Thompson Brichter’s painting "At the South Head, Grand Manan," an installation of land-and-sea landscapes from the permanent collection showcases the major landscape painting styles of the 19th century, particularly the Hudson River School, Tonalism and the Barbizon School. Admission $5, $4 seniors, $3 non-Duke students, FREE for kids under 16 and Duke students and faculty. August 27, 2011 - January 29, 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 28, 2011 - September 30, 2011 "Cash Crop" Art Installation Featuring 15 sculptures made of burnt wood, cement, metal and other media, depicting enslaved men, women and children of different ages in metal shackles as they would have been transported during the brutal Middle Passage from Africa to the Americas. FREE admission. August 28, 2011 - September 30, 2011 9am-4:30pm M-F. North Carolina Central University Art Museum, 1801 Fayetteville St (919) 530-6211 |
| September 6, 2011 - October 25, 2011 "Durham Dreams" Exhibit Works by Eleatta Diver using color and symbolism as metaphoric language to tell the stories of prominent Durhamites' specific dreams for the city. FREE admission. September 6, 2011 - October 25, 2011 9am-6pm. Strickland Lobby at the American Tobacco Campus, 318 Blackwell St. (919) 433-1560 |
| September 6, 2011 - December 16, 2011 "Sauda A. Zahra: Journey of an Evolving Art Quilter" Exhibit This solo exhibition, featuring over 40 quilts, is the first time the artist's work has been exhibited as a collective body of work. FREE admission. September 6, 2011 - December 16, 2011 8:30am-5pm M-F. National Humanities Center, 7 TW Alexander Dr. (919) 549-0661 |
| September 7, 2011 - October 29, 2011 All of them Wishes: Jewelry and Drawings of Feathers and Bones Jewelry and drawings by Sarah Warner. FREE admission. September 7, 2011 - October 29, 2011 4-6pm.W, 6-9pm 3rd Fridays. Bull City Arts Collaborative, 401-B Foster St. (919) 599-0684 |
| September 8, 2011 - November 30, 2011 "Esse Quam Videri: Self-Portraits of Muslims" Photography Exhibit Photographer Todd Drake in collaboration with Muslims in the United States and Bahrain created self-portraits that reflect real self-reflections rather than the "seeing" ideas of Muslims. FREE and open to the public. September 8, 2011 - November 30, 2011 9am-5pm M-F. Rubenstein Hall in the Sanford Institute at Duke, Science Dr. (919) 613-7394 |
| September 10, 2011 - October 31, 2011 "Perceptions: Durham and the Coast" Art Exhibit Works by Tony Alderman. FREE admission to patrons. September 10, 2011 - October 31, 2011 During business hours. Beyu Caffe, 335 W. Main St. (919) 683-1058 |
| September 13, 2011 - November 12, 2011 "Form/Glaze" Ceramics Exhibit Featuring works by Hiroshi Sueyoshi, named a North Carolina Living Treasure in 2006, Penland area glaze chemist extraordinaire, John Britt, and Seagrove favorite and rising star, Jeff Dean, of Dean and Martin Pottery. FREE admission. Tu-Sa 1-6pm. Claymakers Gallery, 705 Foster St. (919) 530-8355 |
| September 16, 2011 - October 13, 2011 "Around Town" Art Exhibit New collages by Kathryn DeMarco. FREE admission. September 16, 2011 - October 13, 2011 10am-6pm M-F, 10am-4pm Sa. Craven Allen Gallery/House of Frames, 1106-1/2 Broad St. (919) 286-4837 |
| September 16, 2011 - October 15, 2011 "Shell We Tie a String to That?" Art Exhibit The exhibit explores fiber art and mixed media using themes relating to nature and shells. Emmy award-winning storyteller Willa Brigham, a member of the African American Quilt Circle in Durham, will present art quilts embellished with strings and shells. Cyn Mallard will exhibit beach, sand and shell inspired mixed-media paintings using new and recycled materials. And Sara McCreary explores the use of string as an art medium with her yarn paintings, yarn orbs and ceramic pinch pots filled with pine cones wrapped in yarn. FREE admission. September 16, 2011 - October 15, 2011 M-W & F 11am-5pm; Th 11am-6pm; Sa 10am-5pm; Su 12-5pm. The Scrap Exchange, 923 Franklin St. (919) 688-6960 "Waking Dreams" Photography Exhibit Recent work of award winning photographer Catharine Carter, focusing on exploring the deeper realms of her imagination, a space from which her most authentic expression emerges. Her ethereal compositions draw one into a fantastic world of intrigue. FREE admission. September 16, 2011 - October 15, 2011 T-F 10:30am-5:30pm, Sa 10:30am-4pm. Through This Lens, 303 E Chapel Hill St. (919) 687-0250 "Workboats of Core Sound" Photography Exhibition Photographs by Lawrence Earley, featuring emotive landscapes that are both haunting and mysterrious. FREE admission. September 16, 2011 - October 15, 2011 T-F 10:30am-5:30pm, Sa 10:30am-4pm. Through This Lens, 303 E Chapel Hill St. (919) 687-0250 |
| September 24, 2011 - October 30, 2011 "Two Takes on the Natural World" Art Exhibit Durham artists Matt Tomko and Pamela George combine their unique perspectives on nature in this show featuring their oil paintings and landscapes in cold wax. FREE admission. September 24, 2011 - October 30, 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 |
| September 29, 2011 - October 15, 2011 "Middletown" Play Details tba. September 29, 2011 - October 15, 2011 Manbites Dog Theater, 703 Foster St. (919) 682-3343 |
| September 30, 2011 - October 31, 2011 Fall Pumpkin Harvest Festival Pick pumpkins from a genuine pumpkin patch, hayrides, crop mazes, farm animals, hay mountain, corn crib, picnics, parties, school field trips, group functions, fun, learning farm experience Admission $12.50/person age 2 & up. September 30, 2011 - October 31, 2011 M-Sa 9am-6pm, Su 10am-6pm. Ganyard Hill Farm, 407 Sherron Rd. (919) 596-8728 |
| September 30, 2011 - November 30, 2011 Matt Micca, Laura Azar, Shelly Hehenberger Art Exhibit Featuring "Ballpoint Abstractions" by Matt Micca in the Allenton Gallery, "New Paintings" by Laura Azar in the Semans Gallery, and "Chaos & Cosmos" by Shelly Hehenberger. FREE admission. M-Sa 9am-9pm, Su 1-6pm. Durham Arts Council, 120 Morris St. |
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