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!
| October 5 - 12, 2011 "Veil Tease" Art Exhibit An ethereal maze of fabric panels addressing body image and vulnerability through a series of large-scale portraits hung throughout the gallery. FREE admission. October 5 - 12, 2011 T-F 2-8pm. The Carrack Modern Art, 111 W. Parrish St. |
| October 6 - 7, 2011 Elokim 2011 Th: Apostle Davelon Carr of Greater Yeshuwa Temple - Wallace, NC; F-Apostle Don Meares of Evangel Temple - Upper Marlboro, MD. FREE admission. October 6 - 7, 2011 6:30pm. Church of the Apostolic Revival, 1207 Angier Ave. (919) 683-1496 |
| October 6 - 9, 2011 "Middletown" Play  Tickets $17 F-Su, $12 W-Th. Discounts for seniors, students and military. October 6 - 9, 2011 W-Sa 8:15pm, Su 3:15pm. Manbites Dog Theater, 703 Foster St. (919) 682-3343 |
| October 7, 2011 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 7, 2011 10am. Counter Culture Coffee, 4911 South Alston Ave. (919) 361-5282 Festival Flamenco Event Screening of "The Virgin Appears in La Maldita Vecindad (‘the damned bad neighborhood)" and performances by Aztec Dance Group, Matlachine Dance Collective and Carlota Santana Flamenco-Vivo. The film explores the cultural production of ‘Latin America’ in Durham, especially as it relates to the Virgin of Guadalupe. FREE admission. October 7, 2011 7pm. Holton Career and Resource Center, 401 N. Driver St (919) 560-2219 Festival Flamenco Hispanic Dance Festival A program of Flamenco dance and music suitable for all ages. Live music and dancers in full traditional costume---even including a Norteno musical group. FREE admission. 7pm. Holton Center, 401 North Driver St. (919) 479-9940 From Reductive Materialism to Knowing the Primacy of Mind with Eben Alexander III, MD Dr. Alexander, neurosurgeon and an associate professor at Harvard Medical School, will discuss his near-death experience, including the clues from his recollections proving that current brain science couldn’t explain his experience. It must have occurred outside of his brain. Cost $20, $15 RRC members, $10 students. 7:30-9pm. Stedman Auditorium in the Duke Center for Living Campus, 3475 Erwin Rd. (919) 309-4600 Gardens of the Doris Duke Center Join staff members to see what is planned for the container and garden display areas around the Doris Duke Center. Gardens curator Jason Holmes and horticulturist Tamara Kilbane will introduce you to innovative planting combinations in planters and garden beds. Cost $5. October 7, 2011 10am. Sarah P. Duke Gardens, 420 Anderson St. (919) 668-1707 Gary Brunotte Live accordian music. FREE to patrons. October 7, 2011 6-9pm. Bavarian Brathaus, 4010 Durham-Chapel Hill Blvd. (919) 381-6412 Gospel Showcase & Talent Show Featuring singers, musicians, mimes, poets, and more. Plus awesome vendors and door prizes. All Talent contestants will perform before radio hosts/announcers such as: Michael Reese, Bobby Norrson, Kenneth Hinton & Shelia Wilson for a $150 cash prize, trophies, media exposure, etc. Presented by Words of Essence, LLC. Tickets $10, $5 students and kids. October 7, 2011 7:30-10pm (doors open 7pm). Durham Armory, 220 Foster St. (919) 624-4138 Hammel on Trial With Bustello. Followed by The Wigg Report. Admission $5 with $2 membership. October 7, 2011 10pm. The Pinhook, 117 W. Main St. (919) 667-1100 Introduction to Kayaking Learn basic kayak paddling and safety skills in this 4-5 hour class. All equipment is provided. Pre-registration required. Cost $69. 3pm. West Point on the Eno City Park, 5001 Roxboro St. (919) 949-4315 Lizz Wright Gospel, jazz, blues & soul. Tickets $26 & $34, $5 Duke students. October 7, 2011 8pm. Reynolds Industries Theater in Duke's Bryan Center, Science Dr. (919) 684-4444 Minus Sound Research (MSR6) Party With w/ Pipe / Free Electric State / Organos / Birds & Arrows. Admission $6, with $3 membership. October 7, 2011 6pm. Motorco Music Hall, 723 Rigsbee Ave. (919) 901-0875 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 for Sprouts A month of Friday morning seasonal explorations. Programs incorporate stories, movement, music, outdoor adventures and creative projects while the children explore plants, habitats, and animals in the Gardens. For children ages 3 to 5. Adult chaperone required. The 4-class series continues Oct. 14, 21 & 28. $24; $20 Gardens members. 10:30-11:30AM (4 part class continues Oct 14, 21, and 28) Sarah P. Duke Gardens, 420 Anderson St. (919) 684-3698 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 Near Blind James and Harmonica Bob Blues. Followed by Chris Castle & The Womack Family Band. FREE admission. October 7, 2011 8:30pm. Broad Street Café, 1116 Broad St. (919) 416-9707 Soul Rebels Funk and second line grooves that will lift you out of your seat. plus fresh elements from hip hop, go-go and reggae beats - along with some unexpected song selections, all layered on top of a hundred years of street-wise jazz tradition. Admission $25, $22 in advance. October 7, 2011 9:30pm. Papa Mojos Roadhouse, 5410-Y Highway 55 (919) 361-2222 |
| October 7 - 8, 2011 "Last Of The Red Hot Lovers" Play Ticket pricing tba. October 7 - 8, 2011 8pm Th-Sa, 2pm Su. Common Ground Theatre, 4815B Hillsborough Rd. (888) 239-9253 Campout! Carolina An annual statewide event encouraging friends, families, churches, scout troops and community groups of all kinds to show support for North Carolina’s environment. Those who participate are encouraged to pitch a tent in their backyard or favorite North Carolina campsite, turn off or unplug non-essential electrical items, and enjoy an evening outdoors with family and friends. October 7 - 8, 2011 Various campgrounds info@earthsharenc.org |
| October 7 - 9, 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 Escapism Film Festival Featuring movies and shorts by ground-breaking animators and action-adventure aficionados, the Escapism Film Festival delivers an experience unlike any other festival or film event. Tickets $8 per screening ($6 child) or $70 for ten ($65 in advance). October 7 - 9, 2011 Various times. Carolina Theatre, 309 W. Morgan St. (919) 560-3030 |
| October 8, 2011 "Southern Appalachian Celebration" Book Signing Photographer James Valentine will present and sign copies of his new book, an enduring portrait of the region's unique natural character. October 8, 2011 7pm. Regulator Bookshop, 720 Ninth St. (919) 286-2700 Adele CANCELLED US tour cancelled due to illness. October 8, 2011 DPAC - Durham Performing Arts Center, 123 Vivian St. (919) 680-2787 Arts & Crafts Fair Featuring more than 60 North Carolina artists and crafters, offering original jewelry, pottery, glass works, paintings, wood crafts, plus baked goods and patriotic items. Sponsored by NC National Guard Family Readiness Group for the HHC 30th Special Troops Battalion. FREE admission and parking. October 8, 2011 9am-4pm. Durham National Guard Armory, 801 Stadium Dr. (919) 389-4822 Blues Bash Fundraiser Featuring Drew Questell and the Express, Victoria Fox, Randy McAllister, Eric"E-train" Manning, Buddy Whittington and more. Bring non-perishable food for the Food Bank of Central and Eastern North Carolina Tickets $5. October 8, 2011 Papa Mojo's Roadhouse, 5410-Y Hwy 55 (919) 361-2222 Classic Car Show Event commemorating the building and the emerging district’s history as an automotive district, featuring beautiful classics from car clubs across state lines. Plus, Motorco will open its garage bay and showroom doors to display a vast, photographic history of automotive art curated by the promoters themselves. Also, a cinematic display of their favorite classic car films will be shown on Motorco’s massive projection screen. Food trucks will be onsite. FREE admission. October 8, 2011 12pm. 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 University String School Concerts Highlights of the 7 pm concert include Rossini's William Tell Overture, Sarasate's Carmen Fantasy with violin soloist Carolyn Chang, and movement 3 of Prokofiev's C major piano concerto with piano soloist Henry Hsieh, winner of the Raleigh Symphony concerto competition. FREE admission. Beginning Ensembles & Intermediate I 3pm & Intermediate II & DUSS Youth Symphony Orchestra 7pm. Reynolds Industries Theater in Duke's Bryan Center, Science Dr. (919) 660-3300 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 8, 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 8, 2011 8am-12pm. The Pavilion at Durham Central Park, 501 Foster St. (919) 484-3084 Durham Tobacco Heritage Walking Tour Durham's tobacco heritage is explored through the stories and experiences of Durham residents. Tour takes about 45 minutes to complete. Bring bottled water. FREE. October 8, 2011 10am. Farmer's Market, 501 Foster St. (919) 682-3036 Festival Flamenco Hispanic Dance Festival A program of Flamenco dance and music suitable for all ages. Live music and dancers in full traditional costume. FREE admission. October 8, 2011 7pm. Hayti Heritage Center, 804 Old Fayetteville St. (919) 479-9940 I Was Totally Destroying It With Gray Young. Admission $5 with $2 membership. October 8, 2011 Call for time. The Pinhook, 117 W. Main St. (919) 667-1100 Ian C. Parker Folk/indie/rock. Followed by Stripmall Ballads (folk/indie). FREE admission. October 8, 2011 8:30pm. Broad Street Café, 1116 Broad St. (919) 416-9707 Kids Science Activity: Shadow World Investigate light, shade, and temperature as we explore both cool and warm spots in the Gardens. Imagine a world without shady trees. For children ages 8-9; adults are welcome to stay. Cost $6; $5 for Gardens members. 10-11:30am. Sarah P. Duke Gardens, 420 Anderson St. (919) 684-3698 Local Fauna: Birds of North Carolina Learn more about our winged friends and the ecological role of birds. Cynthia Fox, of Chapel Hill’s Wild Bird Center, will introduce the class to a brief overview of the evolution of birds, their adaptations and behavior and the classification of birds. The class includes some field work. Journals and field guide included in course fee. Binoculars will be available on loan. The 2-part class continues at the same time on Oct. 15. 8-10am. Continues at the same time on Oct. 15. Sarah P. Duke Gardens, 420 Anderson St. 919 684-3698 Noot d'Noot Ages: 18+ (all ages w/adult). FREE admission (with $5 membership). October 8, 2011 9pm. Casbah, 1007 W. Main St. (919) 687-6969 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 8, 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 8, 2011 10am-3pm Sa; weekdays by special request. See website for directions riverdave1@aol.com Unity in the Community Day Held in observance of National Disability Employment Awareness Month (October). The day will consist of FREE activities including entertainment, games, refreshments, information sharing and much more. 11am-3pm. Leroy T. Walker Complex at NCCU, 1801 Fayetteville St. (919) 560-4355 World Beer Festival Featuring over 300 beers from all over the country; local restaurants, vendors, family entertainment; and great music by local and regional artists. Tickets $40 in advance, $50 at the door, if available. October 8, 2011 12-4pm and 6-10pm. Durham Bulls Athletic Park, 409 Blackwell St. (919) 530-8150 |
| October 8 - 9, 2011 "Road to Secession" Civil War Reenactment A signature 150th Anniversary living history event. Visitors will witness a Civil War enlistment encampment with recruits becoming soldiers, drilling and camplife. The Greensboro Patriots will be on site to play baseball, with the Huckleberry Brothers playing music, Robert Szabo, 19th century photographer, wagon rides by Ronald Hudson and his mules with authors and historians speaking in the Visitor Center Theater. FREE, but donations gratefully accepted. October 8 - 9, 2011 Sa 10am-4pm, Su, 10am-3pm. Bennett Place State Historic Site, 4409 Bennett Memorial Rd. (919) 383-4345 |
| October 9, 2011 "Weird Al" Yankovic Alpocalypse Tour. Tickets $39.50 and up. October 9, 2011 7:30pm. DPAC - Durham Performing Arts Center, 123 Vivian St. (919) 680-2787 Ales for Rail-Trails 5K Fees: $25 Fun Run until Oct. 7th; $30 on race day OR $28 Timed Run until Oct. 7th; $30 on race day. October 9, 2011 2pm registration, 4pm race. Fullsteam Brewery, 726 Rigsbee Ave. (919) 682-2337 Bull City Open Streets Roads along Central Park and around the Durham Athletic Park will be closed to car traffic. Featuring Kids-zone, Food-zone, Bike-zone & Fitness-zone. Bike, walk, skate, dance and play. October 9, 2011 1-4pm. Foster and Corporation streets bullcitystreets@gmail.com 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 Fall Festival Featuring blues and jazz music by noted bluesman John Dee Holeman, Squier Red & the Blues Band, BDS Band, Harvey Dalton Arnold, and Mel Melton. Full Steam Brewery will run a Beer Garden, and food and drink will also be available for purchase outside. Northgate will also be roasting chestnuts over open fires, (courtesy of North Carolina Chestnut Growers), and selling mums, pumpkins and fall décor. PLUS The Triangle Thunder Cruisers will host an antique car show. FREE. October 9, 2011 1-6pm. Northgate Mall, 1058 W Club Blvd. (919) 286-4400 Festival Flamenco Hispanic Dance Festival A program of Flamenco dance and music suitable for all ages. Live music and dancers in full traditional costume. FREE with admission. October 9, 2011 2pm. Nasher Museum of Art at Duke University, 2001 Campus Dr. (919) 479-9940 Meldavian Jazz with Dave Fox and Friends Live jazz. FREE admission. October 9, 2011 7:30pm. Broad Street Café, 1116 Broad St. (919) 416-9707 MotorKokyu Bloody Brunch Show & Marketplace Music by John Howie. FREE to patrons. October 9, 2011 12pm. Motorco Music Hall, 723 Rigsbee Ave. (919) 901-0875 |
| 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 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 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 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 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 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 |
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