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| September 19 - 23, 2011 Try Transit Week 2011 Thursday, September 22 is World Car Free Day and all transit systems in The Triangle are offering FREE RIDES to celebrate. For more information about other events during Try Transit Week visit the website. All Day All over the Triangle (919) 485-7433 |
| September 22 - 24, 2011 "Glass" Play Adapted from Tennessee Williams' The Glass Menagerie, this new telling overlays J.D. Salinger's Glass family with the Wingfields. Two of the mid-20th century's greatest dysfunctional families bring firepower and grace to this re-imagined modern classic. Tickets $12 Th/Su, $15 F-Sa, $10 seniors & military. September 22 - 24, 2011 8pm Th-Sa, 3pm Su. Common Ground Theatre, 4815B Hillsborough Rd. (919) 452-2304 |
| September 23, 2011 7 Walkers Grateful Dead drummer Bill Kreutzmann’s new band, featuring guitarist and vocalist Papa Mali. Tickets $35-$45. September 23, 2011 8pm. Carolina Theatre, 309 W. Morgan St. (919) 560-3030 Bull City Syndicate - Brightleaf Square Concert FREE admission. September 23, 2011 7-9pm. Brightleaf Square, Gregson St. at Main St. (919) 682-9229 Buzzkills (Live Music) High energy show of Blues, Boogie, Rockabilly, and Country. Admission $8. September 23, 2011 9:30pm. Papa Mojos Roadhouse, 5410-Y Highway 55 (919) 361-2222 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 23, 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 23, 2011 4pm. Joe Van Gogh, 1104-B Broad St. info@joevangogh.com Gary Brunotte Live accordian music. FREE to patrons. September 23, 2011 6-9pm. Bavarian Brathaus, 4010 Durham-Chapel Hill Blvd. (919) 381-6412 German Oompah Trio FREE to patrons. September 23, 2011 Dinner hours, from 6pm. Bavarian Brathaus, 4010 Durham-Chapel Hill Blvd. (919) 381-6412 Joan Soriano  Soriano hails from the rural Dominican Republic, where bachata - a blend of rustic guitar syncopation and bittersweet lyrics - evolved from the Cuban bolero a century ago. He became a star in Santo Domingo by infusing bachata with rhythmic and spiritual heft while preserving its celebratory nature. Tickets $15, $5 Duke students. September 23, 2011 8pm. Motorco Music Hall, 723 Rigsbee Ave. (919) 660-3356 Lacy Green Country/alt/folk. Followed by Ayr Mountaineers. FREE admission. September 23, 2011 8:30pm. Broad Street Café, 1116 Broad St. (919) 416-9707 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 The Chain Rock/Americana. Followed by Ten Cent Poetry. FREE admission. September 23, 2011 8:30pm. Broad Street Café, 1116 Broad St. (919) 416-9707 The Practical Psychic; a No-nonsence Guide to Developing your Natural Abilities with Noreem Rainier Psychic Noreen Renier's work helping distraught clients and police with dead-end cases has been the subject of numerous media stories, and her cases have been featured in television documentaries and true crime books. Noreen will talk about her new book, "A Mind for Murder." Cost $20, $15 RRC members. 7:30 9pm. Stedman Auditorium Duke Center for Lving Campus, 3475 Erwin Rd. (919) 309-4600 |
| September 23 - 26, 2011 Women's Conference Children's Fashion Show (9/23, 7 pm); Luncheon (9/24, 11 am); Sunday Morning Worship Service (9:15 am); Men's and Women's Intercessory Prayer Service (9/26, 7 pm). September 23 - 26, 2011 Mount Zion Christian Church, 3519 Fayetteville St. (919) 599-3326 |
| September 24, 2011 "Peter and the Wolf" Performance A concert for children and families. Tickets $15, $5 students, FREE for kids 12 and under. 4pm. Riverside High School Auditorium, 3218 Rose of Sharon Rd. (919) 491-6576 Annual North Carolina Gay Pride Parade and Festival The largest lesbian, gay, bisexual & transgendered event in a five-state area. Day festival with vendors, displays, bands, drag king show, drag queen race, and a parade through the Ninth St. area. The festival provides a place to talk about how LGBT communities can work for social justice, while joining together in a festive, celebratory space. September 24, 2011 10am-5pm. Parade begins at 1pm. Duke East Campus, Ninth & Broad Streets (919) 414-5555 Banned Books Onstage Featuring a selection of scenes from books that have been banned or challenged, performed by talented local actors. FREE admission. September 24, 2011 3pm. Durham County Library, 300 N. Roxboro St. (919) 560-0100 Beginning Brewing 101 "Brewing with Extract" on Your Stovetop Workshop by Rick Tufts, Head Brewer & Owner, Triangle Brewing Company. Cost $40. September 24, 2011 12-3pm. The Cookery, 1101 W Chapel Hill St. (919) 801-7290 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 Ciompi Quartet Concert No. 1 Haydn: String Quartet in E-flat Major, Op. 20, No. 1; Shostakovich: String Quartet No. 1 in C Major, Op. 49; Dvo?ak: String Quartet No. 14 in A-flat Major, Op. 105. Tickets $20, $5 Duke students. September 24, 2011 8pm. Nelson Music Room, Duke East Campus (919) 684-4444 Cracker With Red Collar & Almost People. Admission $5. September 24, 2011 7pm door, 8pm show. Motorco Music Hall, 723 Rigsbee Ave. (919) 901-0875 Critter Crawl Catch, examine, and identify the aquatic life found in the Eno River and creeks of the park. FREE. September 24, 2011 10am-12pm. West Point on the Eno City Park, 5101 N. Roxboro Rd. (919) 471-1623 Drip Drop: Be a Raindrop for the Day Take a trip through the Gardens pretending you are a raindrop. Where would you go? Create your own water world in a plastic bag to take home. For children ages 6-8. Adult chaperone required. Cost $6; $5 Gardens members and Duke staff and students. 10-11:30am Sarah P. Duke Gardens, 420 Anderson St. (919) 684-3698 Duke football vs. Tulane Duke football vs. Tulane at Duke's Wallace Wade Stadium for Homecoming. Tickets $25. Time TBA Wallace Wade Stadium at Duke, Science Dr. (919) 681-2583 Durham Architecture & the Urban Landscape Walking Tour Historic Preservation Society of Durham volunteers lead a 45 minute tour through downtown highlighting the many architectural styles popular in the 20th century. Bring bottled water. FREE. September 24, 2011 10am. Farmer's Market, 501 Foster St. (919) 682-3036 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. September 24, 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.) September 24, 2011 8am-12pm. The Pavilion at Durham Central Park, 501 Foster St. (919) 484-3084 Fall Foraging Hike Explore and search for fall herbs, nuts, berries, and fruit in the forest. FREE. September 24, 2011 1-3pm. West Point on the Eno City Park, 5101 N Roxboro Rd. (919) 471-1623 Fitness World 5k Post-race party outside Fitness World with refreshments, prizes and awards. Proceeds benefit Ronald McDonald House of Durham. Cost $25. September 24, 2011 9am (registration onsite 8am). Fitness World, 105 W NC Hwy 54 Ste. 271 (919) 544-9000 Internal Auditing @ Duke Class Begins Distinguish Yourself: Become a Certified Internal Auditor® The CIA® is the only globally accepted designation for internal auditors. It is the standard by which internal audit professionals demonstrate their knowledge and competence in the areas of governance, risk, and control. See website for costs. This is a 2+ month program if all courses are purchased. It can also be purchased one course at a time and they last between 1 and 3 weeks. Smith Warehouse, Bay 6, 114 S. Buchanan Blvd. (919) 684-6259 Latino Festival Featuring Latin food, music, Azteca and Mexican dance, Zumba dance for children, pinata and much more. FREE admission. September 24, 2011 1-6pm. Rock Quarry Park, 701 Stadium Dr. (919) 560-4355 Mel Melton & the Wicked Mojos Admission $12, $10 in advance. September 24, 2011 9:30pm. Papa Mojos Roadhouse, 5410-Y Highway 55 (919) 361-2222 Mighty Gospel Inspirations Followed by Magnolia Klezmer Band's Working Klez. FREE admission. September 24, 2011 8:30pm. Broad Street Café, 1116 Broad St. (919) 416-9707 Motorco Music Hall Community Appreciation Day/Anniversary Party Enjoy FREE music throughout the day, Motorco merch, ticket give-aways, and drink specials. Food trucks Ko Kyu, Pie Pushers, The Parlour, Only Burger and Slippin' Sliders will be on site. September 24, 2011 12-8pm. Motorco Music Hall, 723 Rigsbee Ave. (919) 901-0875 Murder Mystery Dinner "Cruisin' for Clues," a comedic theatrical paired with dinner. Cost $68 per person includes hors d'oeuvres, a glass of wine or beer and a three course dinner. Tax and Gratuity also included. September 24, 2011 6pm. Maggiano's Little Italy, 8030 Renaissance Pkwy. (919) 572-0076 Nature Storytime: Free drop-in book club (September 24, 2011) 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 Paper Shredding & E-Scrap Recycling Event Just drive through, and staff will unload. Nearly all electronic devices with a cord will be accepted (TVs and microwaves are ok, but no larger appliances or appliances with freon). FREE. September 24, 2011 8am-2pm. Sears Parking Lot at Northgate Mall, 1058 W. Club Blvd. (919) 560-4186 Rocktoberfest at Guglhupf Cafe European cafe hosts an Oktoberfest party featuring a live band from Germany, Die Nierentische, playing hits from the 40's and 50's. Beer, wine and delicious German cuisine served on Guglhupf's outdoor patio. Reservations not needed. FREE to patrons. September 24, 2011 4-10pm Guglhupf Café, 2706 Durham-Chapel Hill Blvd. (919) 401-2600 Ryan Hanseler FREE to patrons. September 24, 2011 7-10pm. Whiskey, 347 W. Main St. (919) 682-6191 Shaw (Men's Football) September 24, 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. September 24, 2011 9am-2pm, The Art Market at Vega Metals, 214 Hunt St. (919) 688-8267 The Olivia Tremor Control With The Music Tapes. Ages: 18+ (all ages w/adult). Tickets $15, $13 in advance (with $5 membership). September 24, 2011 9pm. Casbah, 1007 W. Main St. (919) 687-6969 Triangle Corporate Battle of the Bands Corporate bands will take the stage to battle it out for a good cause, bragging rights, their company's good name, and just to show that they can work a crowd. Tickets $25, $10 students, with proceeds benefiting NC Arts in Action. September 24, 2011 7:30pm. American Tobacco Campus, 324 Blackwell St. info@trianglebattle.com Wine Tasting FREE. September 24, 2011 4:30-7pm. Hope Valley Bottle Shop, 4711 Hope Valley Rd. (919) 403-5200 Wine Tasting Featuring estate grown wines from small family-owned wineries. FREE. September 24, 2011 12-3pm. Wine Authorities, 2501 University Dr. (919) 489-2884 |
| September 24 - 25, 2011 Kitten Smitten Adoption Weekend Meet the fostered kittens and adults cats available for adoption into permanent homes. September 24 - 25, 2011 1-4pm. Petco, 4011 Durham-Chapel Hill Blvd. (919) 403-2221 |
| September 25, 2011 Chef Stephanie Tyson The chef and co-owner of the award winning Sweet Potatoes restaurant in Winston-Salem will discuss her new cookbook and share her perspective on Southern cooking. FREE. September 25, 2011 3pm. Southwest Regional Branch Library, 3605 Shannon Rd. (919) 560-8590 Concert honoring Duke professor Benjamin Ward Concert featuring the Ciompi Quartet, a cappella group The Pitchforks, and Benjamin Ward, pianist. FREE admission. 4pm. Nelson Music Rm. East Duke Bldg., Duke East Campus (919) 660-3300 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 Men's Day Program The Rev. Larry McElroy will speak on "Developing Prophetic Men for God and Community." Part of the Sunday service. September 25, 2011 11am. Gethsemane Baptist Church, 906 S. Roxboro St. (919) 688-4262 MotorKokyu Bloody Brunch Show & Marketplace Music by Blue Tailed Skinks. FREE to patrons. September 25, 2011 12pm. Motorco Music Hall, 723 Rigsbee Ave. (919) 901-0875 MotorKokyu Bloody Brunch Show & Marketplace Music by Brian Horton Jazz Trio. FREE to patrons. September 25, 2011 12pm. Motorco Music Hall, 723 Rigsbee Ave. (919) 901-0875 Musical Magyars Franz Liszt - Hungarian Rhopsody No. 6; Leó Weiner - Three Hungarian Rural Dances; Béla Bartók - Contrasts; György Kurtäg - Tre pezzi and Tre autre pezzi, Op. 38; György Kurtäg - Duo, Op. 4; Ernst von Dohnányi - Sextet in C Major, Op. 37. Tickets $20, $18 in advance. September 25, 2011 3pm. Kirby Horton Hall at Sarah P. Duke Gardens, 420 Anderson St. (919) 560-2788 Pokey LaFarge & the South City Three / Dirt Daubers All ages show. Admission $7 to members (membership $3). September 25, 2011 7pm. Motorco Music Hall, 723 Rigsbee Ave. (919) 901-0875 Scott H. Biram With Reese McHenry. Ages: 18+ (all ages w/adult). Tickets $12, $10 in advance (with $5 membership). September 25, 2011 9pm. Casbah, 1007 W. Main St. (919) 687-6969 The Fiesta Jazz Orchestra FREE admission. September 25, 2011 7:30pm. Broad Street Café, 1116 Broad St. (919) 416-9707 |
| 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 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 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 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 19, 2011 - October 10, 2011 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. 9am-5pm. Durham Station, 515 W. Pettigrew St. |
| 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 Brought to you by: Durham Visitor Center |
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