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| September 9 - 16, 2011 9/11 Memorial Exhibit Featuring works by Jenny Warburg and Jim Lee. FREE admission. September 9 - 16, 2011 T, Th & F 6-8pm, Sa-Su 2-5pm.. The Carrack Modern Art, 111 W. Parrish St. |
| September 15 - 18, 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 15 - 18, 2011 8pm Th-Sa, 3pm Su. Common Ground Theatre, 4815B Hillsborough Rd. (919) 452-2304 "The Paper Hat Game" Play  With dreamlike video, a gritty soundscape and live puppetry, Duke Theater Studies Professor Bend offers a voyage into the psychological and physical workings of a large city. Tickets $10, $5 students & seniors. September 15 - 18, 2011 Th-Sa 8pm, Su 2pm. Sheafer Lab Theater in Duke's Bryan Center, Science Dr. (919) 684-4444 |
| September 16, 2011 "Form/Glaze" Reception FREE admission. September 16, 2011 6-9pm. Claymakers Gallery, 705 Foster St. (919) 530-8355 100 Men in Black Male Chorus Concert Fundraising concert for the chorus' trip to Durham, United Kingdom, in October. Donations accepted. September 16, 2011 7pm. Mt. Calvary United Church of Christ. 1715 Athens St. (919) 641-0146 Blue Devil Toastmasters Club Humorous Speech and Evaluation Contest Three speakers will each deliver a 5-7-minute humorous presentation on a wide range of topics, and three other speakers will deliver 2-3-minute evaluations of one of the presentations. All 6 speakers will be judged on content, organization, and humorous delivery. The winners of the club contest will go on to compete at the Area 72 contest. Feel free to bring your lunch. 12-1pm Duke Human Resources Rm 203, 705 Broad St. Brian Horton Trio Admission $6. September 16, 2011 9-12pm. Beyú Caffé, 335 W Main St. (919) 683-1058 Cardye - 3rd Friday Concert Series R&B. FREE admission. September 16, 2011 6pm. Durham Centre Deck Plaza, 300 W. Morgan St. (919) 560-4355 Chancellor Nelms' 65th Birthday Celebration & Fundraiser With live music by Liquid Pleasure, birthday cake, dancing, and the opportunity to contribute to the Charlie and Jeanetta Nelms Scholarship endowment fund. September 16, 2011 5pm. NCCU Student Union, 1801 Fayetteville St. 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 16, 2011 4pm. Joe Van Gogh, 1104-B Broad St. info@joevangogh.com Conference on Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act Constitutionality Some of the most prominent constitutional law and health law scholars in the United States will gather at Duke Law School to analyze the constitutionality of an enormously consequential federal law - the Affordable Care Act - whose legal fate will soon lie in the hands of U.S. Supreme Court. The arguments aired at this conference will be immediately relevant to the justices' impending consideration of the law’s validity. FREE and open to the public. September 16, 2011 9am. Rm. 3043 of Duke Law School, Science Dr. (919) 613-8565 Durham Cinematheque - "Crazy Italian Night" Fragments of feature films collide with 1920s travelogues from Venice and a 1950s television show made for American tourists. Complete with a touch of opera and several lost in translation moments. Bring lawn chairs or blankets. FREE, but donations accepted. September 16, 2011 Approx. 7:45pm. Durham Central Park, 500 Foster St. durhamcinematheque@gmail.com Durham Tech 50th Anniversary Celebration Featuring Decade Rooms Highlighting the 1960s, 1970s, 1980s, 1990s, and 2000s; dedication of a Mural Commissioned by the Student Senate as a 50th Anniversary gift to the College; Year of Service Awards and recognition. Refreshments, music, and more. September 16, 2011 2-5pm. Durham Technical Community College, 1637 Lawson St. (919) 536-7200 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 Frederick Ingram Folk rock/indie pop. Followed by Ocie Davis Trio. FREE admission. September 16, 2011 8:30pm. Broad Street Café, 1116 Broad St. (919) 416-9707 Harmonica Bob & Near Blind James Featuring primitive one-chord Delta blues, old soul music, ancient oddball pre-rock n roll songs, Admission $8. September 16, 2011 9:30pm. Papa Mojos Roadhouse, 5410-Y Highway 55 (919) 361-2222 Holy Ghost Tent Revival With Uncle Mountain. Admission $12, $10 in advance. September 16, 2011 8pm. Motorco Music Hall, 723 Rigsbee Ave. (919) 901-0875 J Timber "Wild child" pop. FREE admission. September 16, 2011 7:30pm. Bryan Center Plaza, 120 Science Dr. (919) 660-1750 Loudon Wainwright III & Lucy Wainwright Roche - 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 16, 2011 6-8pm. American Tobacco Campus Amphitheatre, 318 Blackwell St. (919) 433-1566 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 Pre-Dating.com Speed Dating Meet interesting and compatible singles by going on a series of 5-minute 'speed dates' all in one fun, fast, and efficient night. Pre-registration required. Use Promo Code MP623 to save $5 when you register. Net cost: $20. 6:30 pm: Women and Men, ages 45-59; 8:30 pm: Women and Men, ages 31-44. BrandyWine Cellars, 6905 Fayetteville Rd. Ste. 101 (919) 489-8700 Retrofantasma Film Series, Presented by the Carolina Theatre "Phantasm II" and "Funhouse" Double Feature. Admission $6 at the door. September 16, 2011 7pm. Casbah, 1007 W Main St. (919) 687-6969 Solar Energy Alternatives: A Future for Earth with Humans on It Clips from the award-winning film "Kilowatt Ours" and a screening of "Catching the Sun: The Physics of Solar Energy" will be followed by Q&A with solar professionals. FREE admission. 6-8pm. Recyclique, 2811 Hillsborough Rd. Special Coffee Cupping: Direct Trade Coffee + Taza Chocolate Pairings Featuring a selection of Counter Culture Direct Trade Certified coffees paired with Taza Chocolate Direct Trade Certified chocolates. FREE, but pre-registration at http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=283177771699153 required. September 16, 2011 10am. Counter Culture Coffee, 4911 South Alston Ave. (919) 361-5282 Third Friday Gallery crawl with live music and other performances. Maps available at each participating location. September 16, 2011 6-11pm. Various Locations Downtown, including Durham Arts Council, Bull City Arts Collaborative, Through This Lens and more. West African Drum Class No experience necessary, all levels are welcome. Suggested donation $15-20. September 16, 2011 7-8:30pm. Eno River Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, 4907 Garrett Rd. bountou@happybeatdrumming.com Zydecopious - Brightleaf Square Concert FREE admission. September 16, 2011 7-9pm. Brightleaf Square, Gregson St. at Main St. (919) 682-9229 |
| September 16 - 17, 2011 Nollywood & African Film Critics' Awards September 16 - 17, 2011 F 5-10pm movie screening, Sa 7-10pm awards ceremony. Sheraton Imperial Hotel & Convention Center, 4700 Emperor Blvd. info@nollywoodcritics.com |
| September 17, 2011 "Arranging Roses is Fun!" Class Learn how to arrange your roses and go home with a beautiful flower arrangement to display in your own home. Cost $10 for supplies; limit of 20 people. 15% off vases day of workshop. Pre-registration required. September 17, 2011 10am. Witherspoon Rose Culture, 3312 Watkins Rd. (919) 489-4446 Art Grows in Durham Performances, arts & crafts, baked goods and fun! Highlights include music; garden-themed art for sale; children's activities; and food and plants for sale. Proceeds benefit SEEDS programs. September 17, 2011 1-5pm. SEEDS, 706 Gilbert St. (919) 683-1197 Artist Demonstrations Demonstrations by Tina’s Soaps & Lotions, Pure Heart Art (creating stamps), Bluebird Meadow Designs (watercolor painting), and Karen Casey Fused Glass (jewelry). September 17, 2011 8am-12pm. Across from the Farmer's Market, 538 Foster St. (919) 220-1857 Beefsteak Octoberfest Featuring all you can eat beef, lamb, pork, sausage and offal from local farms, plus plus two pints of beer, bread, dirty fries, celery and radishes per ticket. Music 6-11pm. Must be 21+ for beer. Advance purchase only. Tickets $45, $20 for kids under 12. September 17, 2011 4pm & 6:30pm. Bull City Burger and Brewery, 107 E Parrish St. Ste. 105 (919) 680-2333 Duke Prostate Center Patient Symposium Whether you have been recently treated for prostate cancer or received treatment some time ago, this forum will give you and your advocate an update on what you should know. FREE to patients and advocates, but advance registration required. September 17, 2011 8:30am-1pm. Washington Duke Inn, 3001 Cameron Blvd. (919) 668-3532 Durham Civil Rights Legacy Walking Tour Historic Preservation Society of Durham docents lead a 45 minute tour focusing on sites in downtown Durham that were important in the 1950s and '60s Civil Rights movement. Bottled water recommended. FREE. September 17, 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 17, 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 17, 2011 8am-12pm. The Pavilion at Durham Central Park, 501 Foster St. (919) 484-3084 Flying Flowers Butterflies and dragonflies flit around just like flying flowers. Learn more about these magical creatures as we track them through the Gardens. For children ages 7-9. Adult chaperone required. Cost $6; $5 Gardens members and Duke staff and students. 10-11:30 a.m. Sarah P. Duke Gardens, 420 Anderson St. (919) 668-1707 Jason Ringenberg Unamplified seated show. Ages: 18+ (or all ages w/adult). Tickets $10, $8 in advance (with $5 membership). September 17, 2011 8pm. Casbah, 1007 W. Main St. (919) 687-6969 MacLachlan Bower Overkill Followed by The Kristen Scott Band (Americana). FREE admission. September 17, 2011 8:30pm. Broad Street Café, 1116 Broad St. (919) 416-9707 Mighty Lester Blues,R&B. Admission $8. September 17, 2011 8-11pm. The Blue Note Grill, 4125 Durham-Chapel Hill Blvd. (919) 401-1979 Mostly Waltz Dance Featuring a mix of fast and slow music to accommodate the many styles of waltz, including slow melodies for modern Ballroom and Cross-Step, moderate tempos for Rotary and Contra/Folk Waltz as well as some faster tunes for the Viennese Waltz. The music will vary widely and will include genres such as Rock, Celtic, Latin, Cajun, Folk, Techno, New Age and World music. Cost $8, $5 students. September 17, 2011 5-7pm; lesson 4:30-5pm. Triangle Dance Studio, 2603 S. Miami Blvd. (919) 932-6232 Ryan Hanseler FREE to patrons. September 17, 2011 7-10pm. Whiskey, 347 W. Main St. (919) 682-6191 Steve Earle Tickets $27.50 and up. September 17, 2011 8pm. DPAC - Durham Performing Arts Center, 123 Vivian St. (919) 680-2787 Taco Festival Taco fillings will include beef, chicken, and vegetarian. Beverages available include natural fruit drinks and snow cones. A $1 donation is asked for each food and drink item. Also featuring traditional live Mexican music. September 17, 2011 6pm. Northgate Presbyterian Church, 2504 N Roxboro Rd. (919) 220-2600 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 17, 2011 9am-2pm, The Art Market at Vega Metals, 214 Hunt St. (919) 688-8267 The Fruit Bats / Vetiver /Citay Presented by Cat's Cradle. Admission $14, $12 in advance. September 17, 2011 8pm. Motorco Music Hall, 723 Rigsbee Ave. (919) 901-0875 The Jim Ketch Quintet Admission $6. September 17, 2011 9pm-12am. Beyú Caffé, 335 W Main St. (919) 683-1058 The Retreat at Brightleaf Grand Opening Look around the studio, receive free chair massages and select waxing services, eat some local fare and drink some local beer. 1-6pm. The Retreat at Brightleaf, 815 W. Morgan St. (919) 381-5342 Traditional Japanese Tea Gathering: Chrysanthemum Tea As a guest to Tea, you will experience the warmth of a traditional Japanese tea gathering. Enjoy the aesthetics, poetry and serenity of this rich tradition over an enticing bowl of whisked green tea and a Japanese confection. Guests meet at the Doris Duke Center and are escorted to the teahouse for these intimate gatherings. Cost $40; $30 for Gardens members and Duke staff and students. 1-2:15pm. Sarah P. Duke Gardens, 420 Anderson St. (919) 684-3698 Transitioning into Fall with Yin Yoga & Juicing In the yoga portion students will move slowly through a sequence of poses focused on stimulating the Lungs/ Large Intestine meridians as they are the organ pair associated with fall in Traditional Chinese Medicine. Then students will learn about foods speci?cally targeted for lungs/ large Intestine. Juice recipes and informative pamphlets provided. Pre-registration required. Cost: $30. September 17, 2011 1-3pm. Patanjali's Place, 700 Foster St. (919) 475-1355 Walk to End Alzheimer's - Triangle Every Walk to End Alzheimer's participant is asked to raise money for the fight against Alzheimer's. Alzheimer's Association staff are ready to support you every step of the way with tips, tools and advice. No registration fee. September 17, 2011 9am registration. Durham Bulls Athletic Park, 409 Blackwell St. (919) 573-1851 Willie "Big Eyes" Smith Chicago blues. Admission $8. September 17, 2011 9:30pm. Papa Mojos Roadhouse, 5410-Y Highway 55 (919) 361-2222 Wine Tasting FREE. September 17, 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 17, 2011 12-3pm. Wine Authorities, 2501 University Dr. (919) 489-2884 Zen Frisbee With Bustello. Admission $5 with $2 membership. September 17, 2011 9pm. The Pinhook, 117 W. Main St. (919) 667-1100 Zumbathon Test you endurance as you Zumba for 2.5 hours to Latin rhythms to benefit El Centro Hispano. Event is Rain or Shine! 4:30-7pm. The Pavilion at Durham Central Park: 501 Foster St. (919) 687-4635 x46 |
| September 17 - 18, 2011 Eastern Triangle Farm Tour A self-guided tour will feature dozens of small, sustainable farms in the area. Tickets $30 per carload, or $10 for single farm. September 17 - 18, 2011 1-5pm. Various locations, see website map (919) 542-2402 Heroes, Villains and Special Effects Explore the science behind entertainment and meet experts in the fields of special effects, make-up artistry, video game design and simulation, comic book art, and staged combat. FREE with Museum admission. September 17 - 18, 2011 Sa 10am-5pm, Su 12-5pm. Museum of Life and Science, 433 W. Murray Ave. (919) 220-5429 Heroes, Villains and Special Effects Explore the science behind entertainment and meet experts in the fields of special effects, make-up artistry, video game design and simulation, comic book art, and staged combat. Sa 10am-5pm, Su 12-5pm. Museum of Life and Science, 433 W. Murray Ave. (919) 220-5429 The Garden Conservancy Open Days - Red Door Farm Tour this six-acre private garden, featuring multiple garden rooms, a small scuppernong vineyard, a garden pavilion, two ponds, and a two-acre pasture with belted Galloway cattle. Cost $5 per person. September 17 - 18, 2011 Sa 9m-5pm; Su 12-5pm. 4114 Carpenter Pond Rd. |
| September 18, 2011 "Hip Hop And Community Empowerment" Lecture Learn how artists are utilizing Hip Hop to uplift their communities in North Carolina and beyond. Join artist and activist Pierce Freelon to expand your knowledge of this important musical expression. FREE. September 18, 2011 7pm. Durham County Library, 300 N. Roxboro St. (919) 560-0100 "Tsunami Encounter!" Presentation Methodist Evangelist Reverend Yuko Miller was in Japan when the 2011 Earthquake and Tsunami struck! She will present a program with a sit-down Japanese meal (offering only) and a slideshow. 5:30pm. Parkwood United Methodist Church, 5123 Revere Rd. (919) 544-1078 2011 Crohn's and Colitis Foundation of America - Triangle Chapter The 6th Annual CCFA Gourmet Gala is a philanthropic event featuring fare from the Triangle's finest chefs and restaurants. Proceeds from ticket and auction sales will fund the research of Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis, and other digestive illnesses affecting millions of Americans. Individual tickets are priced at $75. September 18, 2011 5:30pm Bluford Thompson Jr. & The Firm's All-Stars Jazz trio + midnight jam session featuring the area's best artists and newcomers for the jam session. You never know who might show up...FREE admission. 7pm-2pm. The Firm. 1647 Cole Mill Rd. (919) 473-3476 Capital Transit Jazz featuring 4-part vocal arrangements. FREE admission. September 18, 2011 7:30pm. Broad Street Café, 1116 Broad St. (919) 416-9707 Earth, Wind & Fire Tickets $46.50 and up. September 18, 2011 8pm. DPAC - Durham Performing Arts Center, 123 Vivian St. (919) 680-2787 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 Greg Humphreys Unamplified seated show. Ages: 18+ (or all ages w/adult). Tickets $10, $8 in advance (with $5 membership). September 18, 2011 8pm. Casbah, 1007 W. Main St. (919) 687-6969 MotorKokyu Bloody Brunch Show & Marketplace Music by Brian Horton Jazz Trio. FREE to patrons. September 18, 2011 12pm. Motorco Music Hall, 723 Rigsbee Ave. (919) 901-0875 MotorKokyu Bloody Brunch Show & Marketplace Music by Crystal Bright. FREE to patrons. September 18, 2011 12pm. Motorco Music Hall, 723 Rigsbee Ave. (919) 901-0875 Organ Recital Featuring David Arcus. The program will take place in Memorial Chapel on the Brombaugh organ and will feature music by South and Central German composers, including Schlick, Hassler, Erbach, Muffat, Kerll, Froberger, Poglietti, Pachelbel and Bach. FREE admission. September 18, 2011 2:30pm & 5pm. Duke University Chapel, Science Dr. (919) 684-2572 |
| September 18 - 21, 2011 Spiritual Warfare Conference Speaker: Prophet Antonio Burroughs. September 18 - 21, 2011 9:15 am, and 7 pm nightly. 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 |
| 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 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 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. September 13, 2011 - November 12, 2011 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 |
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