The leaves are turning, the weather is cooler and change is in the air. Have I mentioned that I continue to FALL in Love with Durham more every day?
What are your plans this weekend? There are plenty of ideas below. Give me a shout out and send me some pictures of what you decide to do. I will add you to the photo gallery.
| October 16 - 22, 2011 Wolf Awareness Week Featuring special educational animal keeper talks daily at 2 p.m. plus giveaways to promote a greater understanding of the endangered red wolf population. The Museum is currently home to one male and one female red wolf, and plays an instrumental role in cooperation with national breeding programs in efforts to restore the red wolf population world wide. Don’t miss the movie screening, "Lords of Nature: Life in a Land of Great Predators" on October 19 from 3-4pm. 10am-5pm. Museum of Life and Science, 433 W. Murray Ave. (919) 220.5429 |
| October 20 - 22, 2011 "Last Of The Red Hot Lovers" Play Ticket pricing tba. October 20 - 22, 2011 8pm Th-Sa, 2pm Su. Common Ground Theatre, 4815B Hillsborough Rd. (888) 239-9253 |
| October 20 - 23, 2011 "Company" Musical  Presented by Duke Hoof 'N Horn. Tickets $10, $8 Duke students. October 20 - 23, 2011 Th-Sa 8pm, Sa & Su 2pm. Sheafer Theater in Duke's Bryan Center, Science Dr. (919) 684-2072 "Living with the Tiger" Performance Explosions! Power tools! Dance Numbers! Tigers! America! This is the chase... Tickets $17 F-Su, $12 W-Th; $5 students; $2 discount for seniors & military with ID. 8:15pm; Su 3:15pm. Manbites Dog Theater, 703 Foster St. (919) 682-3343 |
| October 21, 2011 "Horror Stories and Analysis of the Traps of Mortgage Debt" Lecture "Alternomics" series opens with "From The Real Estate Frontier: Horror Stories and Analysis of the Traps of Mortgage Debt." Hear and share mortgage horror stories. dialog from debt and economics experts, watch film clips from "We All Fall Down", and see how the mortgage crisis has affected the community. 6-8pm. Recyclique, 2811 Hillsborough Rd. "Love Letters to My Child" Play Play by Black Poetry Theatre featuring pieces talking to, with, or praying for the children of our future. FREE admission. October 21, 2011 7:30pm. Golden Belt Lobby, 807 E. Main St. (919) 627-1076 Autumn in the Arboretum Guided tour featuring the ever-changing autumn display. Discover the hidden gems in the garden and enjoy the arboretum in an entirely new way. Pre-registration required. Cost $5; free for Gardens members. 10am-noon. Sarah P. Duke Gardens, 420 Anderson St. (919) 668-1707 Brian Horton Quartet Admission $6. October 21, 2011 9pm-12am. Beyu Caffe, 335 W. Main St (919) 683-1058 Caldwell Lecture in the Humanities and Presentation of the John Tyler Caldwell Award for the Humanities U.S. Rep. David Price will be honored by the North Carolina Humanities Council for his long-time support of the humanities. Duke President Richard H. Brodhead also will deliver the annual Caldwell Lecture in the Humanities at the event, which is FREE and open to the public. October 21, 2011 Nasher Museum of Art at Duke University, 2001 Campus Dr. jmccollum@nchumanities.org Cobra Skulls / Nothington With Almost People. All ages show, in the Garage. Admission $10. October 21, 2011 8pm. Motorco Music Hall, 723 Rigsbee Ave. (919) 901-0875 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. October 21, 2011 10am. Counter Culture Coffee, 4911 South Alston Ave. (919) 361-5282 Comedian Louis C.K. Tickets $32 and up. October 21, 2011 8pm. DPAC - Durham Performing Arts Center, 123 Vivian St. (919) 680-2787 Duke Street Dawgs After work Party w/ Duke Street Dawgs. FREE admission. October 21, 2011 6-8pm. The Blue Note Grill, 4125 Durham-Chapel Hill Blvd. Ste 1 (919) 401-1979 F**K The System Dance Party Dance, dress, do and say what you "shouldn’t," get freaky or get nice. be man, woman or beast. With Chocolate Thunder and Smothered and Covered. Admission $5 with $2 membership. October 21, 2011 10pm. The Pinhook, 117 W. Main St. (919) 667-1100 Fat Bastard Blues Band Call for details. October 21, 2011 10pm. The Tavern, 1900 W. Markham Ave. (919) 286-7665 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 Hollow Rock Ramblers Followed by Instruments of Justice. FREE admission. October 21, 2011 8:30pm. Broad Street Café, 1116 Broad St. (919) 416-9707 Latin American Film Festival Screening and Dance Performance Screening of "Latino Traditions: Three short films by Rodrigo Dorfman" and performances by Takiri Dance Studio, Chilean Cueca, and the music group Los Morales. FREE admission. October 21, 2011 7pm. Holton Career and Resource Center, 401 N. Driver St . (919) 560-2219 Mas Codina Wine Dinner Meet wine growers Tony and Imma Garriga. Dinner by Chef Tom Ferguson's Durham Catering Company. Reservations required. Cost $60. October 21, 2011 7:30pm. Wine Authorities, 2501 University Dr. (919) 489-2884 Michelle Belanger & The Mystery Hillbillies Rockabilly. FREE to patrons. October 21, 2011 8:45pm. The Blue Note Grill, 4125 Durham-Chapel Hill Blvd. Ste 1 (919) 401-1979 Music Explorium - 3rd Friday Concert Series FREE admission. October 21, 2011 6pm. Durham Centre Deck Plaza, 300 W. Morgan St. (919) 560-4355 Native American Ceremony and Drumming In this program, Dr. Pagans will share information of the Visioning Properties, Sacred Circles, Mystic Pipe Ceremony and other Spiritual Expweriences of the Native American People. Cost $20, $15 members, $10 students. 7:30-9pm. Rhine Research Center, 2741 Campus Walk Ave. Bldg 500 (919) 309-4600 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 Point Break w/ Toon Ages: 18+ (or all ages w/adult). Tickets $8. 9pm. Casbah, 1007 W. Main St. (919) 687-6969 Randy Weston, piano Jazz pianist, featuring a sophisticated integration of African and Caribbean rhythms into jazz. Tickets $26, $5 Duke students. October 21, 2011 8pm. Nelson Music Room, Duke East Campus (919) 684-4444 The Old Ceremony With The Tender Fruit. All ages show, in the Garage. Admission $8 (with $3 membership).. October 21, 2011 8pm. Motorco Music Hall, 723 Rigsbee Ave. (919) 901-0875 Third Friday Gallery crawl with live music and other performances. Maps available at each participating location. October 21, 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. October 21, 2011 7-8:30pm. Eno River Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, 4907 Garrett Rd. bountou@happybeatdrumming.com |
| October 22, 2011 "Living Gluten Free Desserts" Workshop Cost $35. October 22, 2011 12:30-2:30pm. Patanjali's Place, 700 Foster St. (919) 475-1355 "Turn the Beat Around" Dance Showcase Showcase of Fred Astaire Dance Studio students and professionals, featuring flowing Waltz, dramatic Argentine Tango, sensual Rumba, sizzling Salsa, fun Swing and many other dances. Tickets $15. October 22, 2011 3pm. Carolina Theatre, 309 W. Morgan St. (919) 489-4313 "Turn The Town Pink" Beauty Extravaganza Receive a complete Skin Analysis Session and experience state of the art technology. Pamper yourself with a rejuvenating facial as we help you manage your skin inside and out. Indulge in a complete Fall Beauty ! Make-Over. Proceeds benefiting the UNC Comprehensive Cancer Support Program (25% of Ticket Sales and 10% of any Retail Profit). Tickets: $20 or two for $30 (Free for all cancer survivors). 10am -1pm. (Wisdom Healthcare Bldg., 3622 Shannon Rd. Ste 203 (866) 483-6258 A Native American Cultural treatment Workshop with Lonza Running Medicine Wolf Pagans, PhD and Jane Robinson CHT This experiential workshop offers deeper understandin of the Sacred Circles, visioning properties and other Sacred Expereince of the Native American people. Bring your drum if you like. Cost $75, $60 RRC members. 9:30am - 4pm. Rhine Research Center, 2741 Campus Walk Ave. Bldg 500 (919) 309-4600 Alexi Murdoch + Mount Moriah European troubadour Murdoch is supported by Durham’s own dark yet redemptive country-rock band Mount Moriah. Both acts are united by their stellar songwriting, independent nerve, and strong ties to Durham. Tickets $22-$28, $5 Duke students. October 22, 2011 8pm. Reynolds Industries Theater in Duke's Bryan Center, Science Dr. (919) 684-4444 ChickenStock Festival A funky edu-party that brings the community together to learn about urban chicken-raising and sustainable living. Featuring live music, vendors and awards for Durham’s top-rated chicken roosts. Music by Mark Holland from Jennyanykind, Sequoya, Curtis Eller, and Effingham. FREE admission. October 22, 2011 4-7pm. Bull City Burger and Brewery Patio, 107 E. Parrish St. Ste. 105 (919) 680-2333 Collection Day for Materials Related to LGBTQ History in Durham Bring photographs (to be scanned and returned to you on the spot), files of individuals and organizations, posters, flyers and programs from local events, publications, etc. October 22, 2011 11am-3pm. Durham County Library, 300 N. Roxboro St. (919) 560-0100 Comedian John Oliver Standup comedian, writer and The Daily Show with Jon Stewart correspondent. Tickets $25 and up. October 22, 2011 8pm. DPAC - Durham Performing Arts Center, 123 Vivian St. (919) 680-2787 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 football vs. Wake Forest Duke football hosts Wake Forest for Youth Day as well as Band & Cheeer Day in Wallace Wade Stadium. Tickets $25. Time tba. Wallace Wade Stadium Durham, 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. October 22, 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. October 22, 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 22, 2011 8am-12pm. The Pavilion at Durham Central Park, 501 Foster St. (919) 484-3084 Fall Festival Kids of all ages will enjoy a safe night of games, music, treats and 'scary' surprises. Don't forget to dress up for the costume contest! FREE. 6-8pm. W.D. Hill Recreation Center, 1308 Fayetteville St. (919) 560-4292 Foster Love Open House Meet foster dogs and the families who love them. They'll be relaxing on the lawn waiting for you to pop over for a visit. If you've been considering becoming a foster volunteer, this is a great way to meet the gang and learn more about the program. Animal Shelter, 2117 E. Club Blvd. Gary Brunotte Quartet Admission $6. October 22, 2011 9pm-12am. Beyu Caffe, 335 W. Main St (919) 683-1058 Hang the DJ New Wave 80s dance party (costumes encouraged). Ages: 18+. Admission $5. 9pm. Casbah, 1007 W. Main St. (919) 687-6969 Jeff Miller Followed by Revolution Mill (rock/indie). FREE admission. October 22, 2011 8:30pm. Broad Street Café, 1116 Broad St. (919) 416-9707 Music Festival in the Park Featuring Broadway Tunes, Swing-era Jazz, Marches and Patriotic Numbers performed by the Durham Community Concert Band, together with Youth United in support of Habitat For Humanity of Durham, gearing up once again to partner with a very special family to make their dream of home ownership a reality. Food and drink will be available from some of our great Durham area food trucks, including Pie Pushers, who are generously donating 10% of all proceeds from the evening. FREE admission. 4:30-6:30pm. Durham Central Park Pavilion, 501 Foster St. 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 22, 2011 9am-2pm, The Art Market at Vega Metals, 214 Hunt St. (919) 688-8267 The Tornado Blues Band Blues, R&B. Admission $5. October 22, 2011 8-11pm. The Blue Note Grill, 4125 Durham-Chapel Hill Blvd. Ste 1 (919) 401-1979 The Wonders of Lake Michie - Nature in the City Series Enjoy exploring Lake Michie by boat. Paddle up to where the Flat River enters the lake and learn about local geology, plant and animal life. City boats are few, so if you have a canoe or kayak, bring your own. Make sure to register if you need space on a city boat. Cost is $4 for city residents and $7 for non-city residents. October 22, 2011 8-10pm. Lake Michie Boathouse, Bahama Road (919) 471-1623 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 22, 2011 10am-3pm Sa; weekdays by special request. See website for directions riverdave1@aol.com Trimming Perennials for Fall Learn the proper way to "dead-head" perennials for fall and what perennials to leave as is. FREE, but pre-registration required. October 22, 2011 11am. Kiefer Landscaping and Nursery, 2450 S. Alston Ave. (919) 596-7313 Wine Tasting Winegrowers Toni and Imma Garriga will be pouring their Mas Codina wines. FREE. October 22, 2011 12-3pm. Wine Authorities, 2501 University Dr. (919) 489-2884 World Cask Ale Festival Featuring ales from local and regional breweries. Ticket includes admission, glass, program, samples and food. Proceeds benefit Durham Central Park. Tickets $40. October 22, 2011 6:30-11pm. Trotter Building, 410 West Geer St. info@durhamcentralpark.org |
| October 23, 2011 "Durham: Are We So Different?" Discussion In 1977, Pauli Murray shared her belief that people of different races are related "by blood and by culture and by history and by common suffering." In conjunction with the Museum of Life and Science exhibit, RACE: Are We So Different, join a conversation about our experiences of race in Durham. Co-sponsored by the Pauli Murray Project and the North Carolina Museum of Life and Science. FREE admission. October 23, 2011 2:30pm. Stanford L. Warren Branch Library, 1201 Fayetteville St. (919) 560-0270 "The Bulldozer Revolution and Hayti" Discussion A community discussion w/ historian W. Fitzhugh Brundage FREE. October 23, 2011 2pm. Hayti Heritage Center, 804 Old Fayetteville St. (919) 560-0268 "Wonder Women" Concert Chamber Music by Women Composers from the 1970's and 80's. Music for strings, trumpet and oboe by Joan Tower, Libby Larsen, Thea Musgrave, Sofia Gubaidulina and a world premiere work by Gwyneth Walker. In collaboration with Nasher Exhibition: "The Deconstructive Impulse, Women Artists Reconfigure the Signs of Power, 1971-1993." Tickets $20, $18 in advance. 3pm. Nasher Museum of Art, 2001 Campus Dr. (919) 560-2788 7 Walkers Grateful Dead drummer Bill Kreutzmann’s new band, featuring guitarist and vocalist Papa Mali. Tickets $35-$45. October 23, 2011 8pm. Carolina Theatre, 309 W. Morgan St. (919) 560-3030 Chinese Dumpling Making Workshop Learn how to make traditional Chinese dumplings with Team Chirba. The class will include a sneak peak inside the big yellow Chirba Chirba truck and see exactly how they steam up delicious dumplings on wheels. Cost $40. October 23, 2011 11am. The Cookery, 1101 W Chapel Hill St. (919) 801-7290 Clean Energy Durham Fundraiser Concert Featuring w/Curtis Eller, The Wigg Report, Nancy Middleton & Willie Painter, Mysti Mayhem. Food trucks will be on site. Tickets: $10 adults/$5 kids (available at door). 2-6pm. Casbah, 1007 W. Main St. (919) 687-6969 Loretta Lynn Tickets $35 and up. October 23, 2011 7:30pm. DPAC - Durham Performing Arts Center, 123 Vivian St. (919) 680-2787 Milk Carton Kids Presented by the Cat' Cradle. Tickets $10 in advance; $12 day of. 8:30pm. Casbah, 1007 W. Main St. (919) 687-6969 Sunday Supper at Nosh to benefit Schoolhouse of Wonder Family style Sunday supper featuring delicious Dishes for vegans, vegetarians, and meat eaters. Proceeds benefit Schoolhouse of Wonder. Limited seating, reservations required. Cost $25 adults $12 Kids. 5:30pm. Nosh, 2812 Erwin Rd #101 (919) 383-4747 |
| October 23 - 26, 2011 Ever-Increasing Faith Conference Speakers: Pastor Larry McDonald, Elder Ricardo Privette, Prophetess Nora Fozard, and Apostle Donald Fozard, Sr. October 23 - 26, 2011 7pm 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 |
| 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 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 |
| 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 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 30, 2011 - November 30, 2011 "A Cultural Landscape - NC Mountain Counties" Photography Exhibit Idiosyncratic photographs of the Appalachian Counties by Artie Dixon. FREE admission. September 30, 2011 - November 30, 2011 M-Sa 9am-9pm, Su 1-6pm. Durham Arts Council, 120 Morris St. (919) 560-2787 |
| 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. (919) 560-2787 |
| October 3 - 30, 2011 "Freedom. Justice. Equality." Art Exhibit Works by Franco. FREE admission. October 3 - 30, 2011 10am-7pm M-F, 10am-3pm Sa. Lyda Moore Merrick Gallery at the Hayti Heritage Center, 804 Old Fayetteville St (919) 683-1709 |
| October 4, 2011 - December 18, 2011 "I Have No Right To Be Silent" Exhibit Rabbi Marshall Meyer is remembered for his ability to articulate why we are all responsible for speaking out against injustice. This traveling exhibit consists of 12 beautiful banners whose text and imagery draws on the rich and powerful collection of documents contained in the Marshall T. Meyer papers including intimate family photos, moving letters from prisoners, internal government memos, and rare human rights publications. FREE admission. October 4, 2011 - December 18, 2011 8am-11pm M-Th, 8am-5pm F, 10am-6pm Sa, 2-10pm Su. Duke Divinity School York Room, Science Dr. (919) 660-3400 |
| October 7, 2011 - November 18, 2011 "Narco-Nations/Border-States/Utopian Diasporas" Eshibit Interactive and multi-media works exploring from three perspectives and geographies (Colombia, Mexico and the USA) what is now-called NARCO-CULTURE. Presented in conjunction with the NC Latin American Film Festival. FREE admission. October 7, 2011 - November 18, 2011 M-F 9am-4pm. Fredric Jameson Gallery in the Friedl Bldg., Duke East Campus (919) 684-5600 Latin American Film Festival Founded in 1986, by Sharon Mujica, the Latin American Film Festival celebrates the power and artistry of Latin America's film and audiovisual production. Its mission is to provide a space in North Carolina for Latin American images, sounds, and stories to reach a wider audience. FREE admission. October 7, 2011 - November 18, 2011 See website for schedule. Various Venues (919) 681-3883 |
| October 7, 2011 - December 3, 2011 Minus Sound Research (MSR6) Art Exhibit Art by North Carolina musicians. The artists present their creative visions through sculpture, photography, drawings, serigraphy, woodwork and painting. FREE with Motorco membership, except during events with cover charge. October 7, 2011 - December 3, 2011 T-Sa 4pm-2am, Su 12-6pm. Motorco Music Hall, 723 Rigsbee Ave. (919) 901-0875 |
| October 8, 2011 - January 22, 2012 "RACE: Are We So Different?" Exhibit This award winning interactive exhibition is the first of its kind to tell the stories of race from the biological, cultural, and historical points of view. The exhibition brings together the everyday experience of living with race, its history as an idea, the role of science in that history, and the findings of contemporary science that are challenging its foundations. Tickets, which include Museum admission, $14, $10 ages 3-12, $11 ages 65+, FREE for kids under 3. October 8, 2011 - January 22, 2012 10am-5pm M-Sa, 12-5pm Su. Museum of Life and Science, 433 Murray Ave. (919) 220-5429 |
| October 8 - 31, 2011 Youth Pumpkin Fundraiser Pumpkin fundraiser to support the youth activities and local missions throughout the year. Mums and hay bales will also be available. M-Sa 9am-9pm; Su 12-6pm. Mt. Sylvan United Methodist Church, 5731 N. Roxboro Rd. (919) 471-0032 |
| October 21, 2011 - November 19, 2011 "Homegrown/Under 35" Art Exhibit Curated by arts advocate Helen Griffin, "Homegrown/Under 35" features 16 young artists who share a common background: discovering their passion for the arts in the Durham Public Schools. FREE admission. October 21, 2011 - November 19, 2011 10am-6pm M-F, 10am-4pm Sa. Craven Allen Gallery/House of Frames, 1106-1/2 Broad St. (919) 286-4837 |
| October 21, 2011 - November 16, 2011 "NO ALTERNATIVES" - Finalists from Hand+Eye International Competition of Handcrafted Photography NO ALTERNATIVES takes art photography "two steps" farther, with edgy and surprising pieces created by experimental and/or antique processes. The resulting images are one-of-a-kind works of art. FREE admission. October 21, 2011 - November 16, 2011 T-F 10:30am-5:30pm, Sa 10:30am-4pm. Through This Lens, 303 E Chapel Hill St. (919) 687-0250 Compliments of Durham Visitor Center |
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