Wicked Weekend of Happenings in Durham!

Wicked the Musical is playing at Durham Performing Arts until May 27. You do not want to miss this Fabulous Performance. Take a look at the lineup below because there is something for everyone and every budget. The weather is supposed to be nice so plan to explore Durham and the Triangle this weekend!  


Brought to you by: Durham Visitor Center

May 14 - 24, 2012 Calabash: Poster Art and Illustration by Jamie B. Wolcott A 'calabash' is a gourd historically used for carrying water in many parts of the world. The poster art will be accompanied by Calabash at the Carrack, the first of the Calabash events led by Jamie B. Wolcott and Curtis Eller, merging poster art, music, theater, and film into a 4-day weekend the 17th-20th. FREE admission. T-F 12-6, F reception 7-10 The Carrack Modern Art, 111 W. Parrish St. laura@thecarrack.org

May 15 - 18, 2012 Durham Bulls vs. Pawtucket Red Sox Tickets: Field Box $9, Terrace Reserved $8, Diamondview $7, Lawn $5. May 15 - 18, 2012 7pm. Durham Bulls Athletic Park, 409 Blackwell St. (919) 956-2855

May 15 - 19, 2012 North Carolina Gospel Announcers Convention Featuring education, showcases, networking and vendors. May 15 - 19, 2012 Sheraton Imperial Hotel & Convention Center, 4700 Emperor Blvd. (919) 790-1555

May 15 - 20, 2012 "Wicked" Musical Winner of 20 major awards, including a Grammy and three Tony Awards, WICKED is "Broadway’s biggest blockbuster." Tickets $33 and up. May 15 - 20, 2012 7pm T, 7:30pm W-Th, 8pm F, 2pm & 8pm Sa, 1pm & 6:30pm Su DPAC - Durham Performing Arts Center, 123 Vivian St. (919) 680-2787

May 17 - 20, 2012 Old School Alumni Weekend Reunion for Durham High, Hillside, Jordan, Northern, Riverside, And Southern high schools. Skating, bowling, basketball, cookout and party with Dougie Fresh. May 17 - 20, 2012 Various locations (919) 596-7942

May 18, 2012 "Maji Moto: Dispatches from a Drought" Reception Photographs and lyrical essays Courtney Fitzpatrick will attend. FREE admission. May 18, 2012 6-9pm. Bull City Arts Collaborative, 401-B Foster St (919) 599-0684 Artist Sharon Barnes Reception Light refreshments and music. May 18, 2012 6:30-9pm. Exotique, 319 W. Main St. (919) 688-5747 Author Norman Shealy Dr. Shealy is convinced Energy Medicine is the future of health. Dr. Shealy will offer methods for health, longevity and pain free living, incorporating tools, methods and therapies in holistic and alternative healthcare, as well as the importance of nutritiion and emotional and Spiritual well-being. Cost $20, $15 members, $10 students, 7:30-9pm. Stedman Auditorium Duke Cneter for Living Campus, 3475 Erwin Rd. (919) 309-4600 Be The Moon Americana/folk rock. FREE admission. May 18, 2012 8:30pm. Broad Street Café, 1116 Broad St. (919) 416-9707 Certificate in Documentary Arts Graduates Final Project Presentations Ten continuing education students in the Certificate in Documentary Arts program at the Center for Documentary Studies will present their final projects and receive their certificates. FREE and open to the public. May 18, 2012 6pm. Nasher Museum of Art at Duke University, 2001 Campus Dri (919) 660-3663 Chicken Fried Blues Band Admission $8. May 18, 2012 9:30pm. Papa Mojos Roadhouse, 5410-Y Highway 55 (919) 361-2222 Christian Hip-Hop Showcase & Concert Featuring THI'SL, plus Blaze and Xcel. FREE admission. May 18, 2012 11:30pm. Sheraton Imperial Hotel & Convention Center, 4700 Emperor Blvd. (919) 790-1555 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. May 18, 2012 10am. Counter Culture Coffee, 4911 South Alston Ave. (919) 361-5282 Duke Farmers Market May 18, 2012 11am-2pm. Between the Bryan Research and Nanaline H. Duke buildings off Research Drive Free Electric State With Filthybird and Last Remaining Pinnacle. Admission $6 (with $2 membership). May 18, 2012 10pm. The Pinhook, 117 W. Main St. (919) 667-1100 Lock and Key Single Mingle Party Party includes the chance to win prizes. Suggested age range for is 35-59. See website for all details. Cost $20 with promo code MP625. 7:30-9:30pm (check-in begins 7pm). BrandyWine Cellars, 6905 Fayetteville Rd # 101 (919) 727-4588 Mint Julep Jazz Band Tickets $10 advance, $15 at door. 9:30pm. LabourLove Gallery, 807 E. Main St. Ste. 2-130 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). May 18, 2012 7:45pm. Three Rivers Area on the western end of Falls Lake. See webpage for map 919 416-1200 Nature Ranger Cart: Free drop-in activities A traveling science cart in the Gardens with creative adventures for all. Check website the Monday before to see an announcement of the activity. Please ask for location at the front desk. No registration and no participation limits. Adult chaperone required. 11am-1pm. Sarah P. Duke Gardens, 420 Anderson St. (919) 668-1707 Some Army w/ Brice Randall Bickford, and WorldLine Admission $7. Doors 8pm, show 9pm. Casbah, 1007 W Main St. Starry, Starry Night View the stars and learn about constellations through the open views over Lake Michie. FREE, but pre-registration required. May 18, 2012 9-11pm. Lake Michie Boathouse, Bahama Rd. (919) 560-4405 Taylor Made Demo Day See website for more details. FREE. 3-7pm. Hillandale Golf Course, 1600 Hillandale Rd. (919) 286-4211 Third Friday Gallery crawl with live music and other performances. Maps available at each participating location. May 18, 2012 6-11pm Various Locations Downtown, including Durham Arts Council, Bull City Arts Collaborative, Through This Lens and more. Tony Rice Unit - 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. May 18, 2012 6-8pm. American Tobacco Campus Amphitheatre, 318 Blackwell St. (919) 433-1566 Transactors Improv Presents "The Professors" Tickets $12, $10 students & seniors. May 18, 2012 8pm Common Ground Theatre, 4815-B Hillsborough Rd. (919) 698-3870 Wine Tasting and Silent Auction for CRC Benefit for the Center for Conflict Resolution, featuring wine from Wine Authorities and jazz by Bir, Strobino, and Zaslow along with many terrific auction items. Call for ticket pricing. May 18, 2012 6:30-8:30pm. Hill House, 900 S Duke St. (919) 680-4575

May 18 - 19, 2012 Weekend Childcare - Drop-ins For kids ages 2-10. Activities include: science experiments, storytelling, games, physical activities, arts & crafts, music & dance, dramatic play, nature walks, scavenger hunts, movies, and much more. Snacks will be provided. Cost: $35 per session (plus one-time $10 registration fee per family). F. 6:30-9:30pm & Sa. 9:30am-1:30pm. The Reality Center, 916 Lamond Ave. (919) 928-5827

May 18 - 31, 2012 Alfred Hitchcock Retrospective Featuring 15 films representing Hitchcock's career from 1935 to 1976. See website for schedule. Tickets $8.50 and up per screening. May 18 - 31, 2012 Carolina Theatre, 309 W. Morgan St. (919) 560-3030

May 19, 2012 A Downtown Durham Walking Food Tour- Triangle Food Tour On this guided journey through the streets of Downtown and West Durham you'll pause numerous times for sample tastings and personal tales from some of the area's most unique, hidden culinary gems. Along the way, you'll gain some new insights of the area's "gritty", "eclectic", blue-collar, tobacco & textile roots that are the foundation for this community's now thriving leadership role in medicine, the performing arts and regional cuisine. Cost $35 per person (+ $2.60 svc chg). May 19, 2012 2:15pm - 5:15pm The King's Daughters Inn lobby, 204 North Buchanan Blvd, (919) 319-5674 All The World's A Stage Benefit Concert A festive music benefit for Sri Lankan children, featuring emcee Pierce Freelon and musical artists: DJ Yammy, Africa Unplugged, La Bete Magique, Samadhi, Shawn Deena, and Braima Moiwai. Africa Unplugged will headline at 10pm for a dynamic performance of West African music, followed by DJ Yammy’s All the World’s a Dance Party featuring popular US and SE Asian dance music. The event will also include multi-media presentations, live video from Sri Lanka, SE Asian handicrafts, henna tattoo artists and local food trucks all to benefit CUP (Children’s Upliftment Programme of Sri Lanka). Admission $10 (free for kids under 12). Casbah, 1007 W Main St Amphibian Adventure Learn about different types of amphibians as you explore the park's wetlands to look for and identify them. FREE. May 19, 2012 10am-12pm. West Point on the Eno City Park, 5101 N. Roxboro Rd. (919) 560-4405 x27345 Bimbe' Cultural Arts Festival One of the oldest cultural festivals in the country and one of the region's most comprehensive celebrations of music, art and dance, from African and Caribbean to reggae and rap. Bring your own chair. No coolers, alcohol or pets allowed. FREE admission May 19, 2012 12-8pm. CCB Plaza, Parrish and Corcoran Streets (919) 560-4355 Carolina Phoenix Women's Tackle Football Women's tackle football. Ticets $10, $5 students, seniors & military, FREE for kids 12 and under. 7-9pm. Durham County Memorial Stadium, 750 Stadium Dr. (919) 824-6442 David Dyer & the Crooked Smile Band (Live Music) High-energy Americana. Admission $8. May 19, 2012 9:30pm. Papa Mojos Roadhouse, 5410-Y Highway 55 (919) 361-2222 Designing and Applying a Personal Logo Using Adobe Illustrator In this course students will create a personal logo and business card using Adobe Illustrator. The course will include basic skills building within Illustrator. This process will take the student from a sketch on paper to a finished digital logo that is ready for real life application. Students in this course should come to class with a basic knowledge of computers and an idea for their personal logo design. Cost $65. 12-4pm. Durham Arts Council, 120 Morris St. ltannenbaum@durhamarts.org Discovery Club - Black Light Bugs Watch as all types of night critters are attracted to lights set up around the play meadow. Learn how to lure insects to your own backyard with "moth goo" and "bug trail." Discovery Club programs are geared towards children ages 5 and up accompanied by an adult. Programs focus on learning about nature and science through hands-on activities and exploration. Register online. Cost: $5 8-10pm. Little River Regional Park & Natural Area, 310 Little River Park Way Durham Bulls vs. Charlotte Knights Tickets: Field Box $9, Terrace Reserved $8, Diamondview $7, Lawn $5 (per game). May 19, 2012 7pm. Durham Bulls Athletic Park, 409 Blackwell St. (919) 956-2855 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. May 19, 2012 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. May 19, 2012 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.) May 19, 2012 8am-12pm. The Pavilion at Durham Central Park, 501 Foster St. (919) 484-3084 Energy Medicine- The Future of Health Workshop Many of the energy medicines, methods and tools that maintain and improve health, and those that restore health and promote longevity are not widely used, despite their saftey and efficacy. This workhsop will emphasize tools and protocols that have been most effective. Cost $145, $120 members. 10am-5pm. Rhine Research Center, 2741 Campus Walk Ave. Bldg. 500 (919) 309-4600 Fatmouth Improv An evening of long-form improvisation. Silliness with a purpose!. Tickets $10. May 19, 2012 8pm Common Ground Theatre, 4815B Hillsborough Rd. (919) 698-3870 First Bloom Celebration Celebrate the first rose bloom of the season at Witherspoon Rose Culture. Enjoy free classes all day long and walk though gardens of over 2,000 rose bushes. 9am-4pm. Witherspoon Rose Culture, 3312 Watkins Rd. (919) 489-4446 Get Your Grass Off Gas! Exchange old gas-powered (and high-polluting) lawnmowers or other yard equipment, drained of fluids, for deeply discounted cleaner electric models. Sponsored by the City-County Sustainability Office and Black & Decker. Pre-order to pick from available models of lawnmowers and other landscaping equipment and to guarantee availability. May 19, 2012 10am-3pm. Jordan High School, 6806 Garrett Rd., tfreid@durhamcountync.gov Glass Mosaic Workshop Make projects using new glass as well as recycled glass containers and available glass scraps. Types and methods of grouting the mosaics will be covered. A $20 materials fee is due to instructor at first class meeting. Glass will be available for purchase from the instructor. Bring an object to mosaic. Cost $50. 10am-2pm. At instructor’s studio. Directions will be sent prior to first class meeting. ltannenbaum@durhamarts.org Jambalaya Soul Slam The Jambalaya Soul Slam is a monthly individual poetry competition. Each competition consists of 12 poets. The top 3 poets earn a cash prize. The winner earns an invitation to the Grand Slam Finals in April to compete for a spot on the 2012 Bull City Slam Team (BCST). The BCST competes annually in regional and national slam competitions. In July, instead of an individual competition, the BCST competes against other NC poetry slam teams to raise money for each team. Admission $7. 8pm. Hayti Heritage Center, 804 Old Fayetteville St. dasan67@live.com Natural Dyeing Workshop Using natural materials to achieve different color shades, you will learn to dye samples of mohair blend yarns. All materials provided. Cost $50, $44 non-city residents. May 19, 2012 10am-3pm. West Point on the Eno City Park, 5101 N. Roxboro Rd. (919) 471-1623 Open Mic Comedy Show FREE admission. May 19, 2012 8:30pm Open Mic sign-up, 9pm show. Fishmonger's Restaurant and Oyster Bar, 806 W Main St. (919) 682-0128 Rhonda Thomas Soul/jazz artist. Tickets $15. May 19, 2012 8pm. LabourLove Gallery, 807 E Main St. (919) 373-4451 RoKYUmentary Matinee - "Shine a Light" FREE admission (with $3 membership). May 19, 2012 12pm. Motorco Music Hall, 723 Rigsbee Ave. (919) 901-0875 Rowdy Rowdy Square Dance+ Lightspeed barn storming old time music + traditional square dance calling, featuring Durham's The Five Points Rounders. Admission $5 with $2 membership. May 19, 2012 9pm. The Pinhook, 117 W. Main St. (919) 667-1100 Ryan Kralik Alt/folk rock/rock. Followed by Plan B. FREE admission. May 19, 2012 8:30pm. Broad Street Café, 1116 Broad St. (919) 416-9707 Shop for a Cause Annual Dress for Success Triangle sale of excess inventory raises funds for nonprofit. Prices start at $2 for jewelry and range to $10 for suits. All proceeds go to charity and help women and their families break the cycle of poverty. 10am-5pm. Northgate Mall, 1058 West Club Blvd. Showroom & Garage: Red Collar Album Release Party With Maple Stave / Restorations / Signals Midwest. Tickets $10, $8 in advance (with $3 membership). May 19, 2012 8:30pm. Motorco Music Hall, 723 Rigsbee Ave. (919) 901-0875 Sunset Paddle Enjoy the beauty of Lake Michie at sunset by boat on this relaxing paddle trip. Pre-registration required. Cost $4 per person, $5 per person for non-City residents. May 19, 2012 7:30-9:30pm. Lake Michie Boathouse, Orange Factory Rd. and Blalock Rd. (919) 560-4405 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 local beer, you will discover all of Durham's flavors. Reservations required online. Cost $44.98. 2-5:15pm. Meet at The Pinhook, 117 W. Main St. 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. May 19, 2012 9am-1pm The Art Market at Vega Metals, 214 Hunt St. (919) 688-8267 Will McBride - Streets at Southpoint Concert Part of the Music on Main concert Series. FREE admission. May 19, 2012 6-9pm. Cinema Circle at The Streets at Southpoint, 6910 Fayetteville Rd. (919) 730-8033

May 19 - 20, 2012 Comics Fest Featuring presentations by Mark Crilley (Akiko series, Miki Falls, and Mastering Manga) and Willow Dawson (Lila & Ecco: Do It Yourself Comics Club, No Girls Allowed), "Surrealism and Civil Rights: The Graphic Novels Of Nate Powell" lecture by Nate Powell, cartooning workshops with Mr. Casey, superhero photo station, games, prizes, and more. FREE. May 19 - 20, 2012 12-5pm. Southwest Regional Branch Library, 3605 Shannon Rd. (919) 560-8590

May 20, 2012 "Chop Shop" Cooking Class at Revolution Restaurant Work hands-on with Chef Anile and his culinary team in this class of 6 students to create a special menu. At the end of the day, you will sit down with the Chefs and enjoy the fruits of your labor over a bottle of wine and conversation. Pre-registration required. Cost includes all tools, materials, wine, a Revolution shirt and gift card. $200 per person. May 20, 2012 10am-3pm Revolution Restaurant, 107 W Main St (919) 956-9999 Chamber Orchestra of the Triangle presents "A Journey Through Spain" Don't miss this amazing Puppet Opera...start at 2:45pm with 15 minute lecture on what you are about to experience. Guest Artist: Paperhand Puppet Intervention. Program: M. de Falla, El retablo de maese Pedro (Master Peter’s Puppet Show); G. Bizet/R. Shchedrin, Carmen Suite. Tickets $20, FREE for students. 2:45pm lecture, 3pm concert. Carolina Theatre, 309 W. Morgan St. (919) 360-3382 Durham Bulls vs. Charlotte Knights Tickets: Field Box $9, Terrace Reserved $8, Diamondview $7, Lawn $5. May 20, 2012 5pm. Durham Bulls Athletic Park, 409 Blackwell St. (919) 956-2855 Financial Peace University Course Begins A intense 10 week course on personal money management. Attend the first class FREE with no obligation. But you must purchase a membership to continue in the class for the next 10 weeks. The course costs $70 for a lifetime family membership (Duke and UNC students discount is $50). May 20, 2012 12:45pm. St. Paul United Methodist Church, 2700 N. Roxboro St. (919) 220-2458 Fishin' Frenzy This program gives children, ages 5-12, a chance to learn to fish. Poles and bait are provided. All participants must be accompanied by an adult. Space is limited, so pre-registration required. Cost $4 per child, $3 per child/City Resident. May 20, 2012 2-4pm. Lake Michie Boathouse, 2802 Bahama Rd. (919) 560-4405 x27345 Free Family Day at the Nasher Museum FREE admission. May 20, 2012 12-4pm. Nasher Museum of Art at Duke University. 2001 Campus Dr. (919) 684-5135 Jasme Kelly Admission $5. May 20, 2012 11:30am-3pm. Papa Mojos Roadhouse, 5410-Y Highway 55 (919) 361-2222 MotorKokyu Bloody Brunch + dtownMARKET With music by B-Side Project Unplugged. FREE admission( with $3 membership). May 20, 2012 12pm. Motorco Music Hall, 723 Rigsbee Ave. (919) 901-0875 Quintessence Jazz orchestra. FREE admission. May 20, 2012 7:30pm. Broad Street Café, 1116 Broad St. (919) 416-9707 Showroom: Penguin Prison / Class Actress / Omar and Tanaka Tickets $12, $10 in advance (with $3 membership). May 20, 2012 8pm. Motorco Music Hall, 723 Rigsbee Ave. (919) 901-0875 Spring Family Fun: Free drop-in activities Activity stations and displays featuring science or craft projects, often including something to make and take home. Learn about nature and discover the wonders of the world. Visit website for a full schedule of activities and displays. Location TBA at the front desk in the Doris Duke Center. No registration and no participation limits. Adult chaperone required. FREE. 12-3pm Sarah P. Duke Gardens, 420 Anderson St. (919) 684-3698

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
November 19, 2011 - September 15, 2012 PARTNERS AGAINST CRIME-DISTRICT 1 MEETING Monthly meeting of PAC1 residents to address crime and community concerns. Guest speakers often include city administrator, non-profit agencies, community builders, and others. Co-Facilitators: James Chavis (957-4918) and Vivian McCoy (596-1081). Holton Career and Resource Center, 401 N. Driver Street
December 10, 2011 - July 8, 2012 "Angels, Devils and the Electric Slide: Outsider Art from the Permanent Collection" Art Exhibit Works by by Outsider artists, including Minnie Black, the Rev. Howard Finster, Jimmy Lee Sudduth, Mose Tolliver and Purvis Young. Admission $5, $4 seniors, $3 non-Duke students, FREE for kids under 16 and Duke students and faculty. December 10, 2011 - July 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
January 3, 2012 - June 30, 2012 "Selected Textile Works from Regional Artists" Exhibit This exhibition showcases selected works that demonstrate the breadth and exceptional talent of North Carolina's art quilters. FREE admission. January 3, 2012 - June 30, 2012 8:30am-5pm M-F. National Humanities Center, 7 TW Alexander Dr. (919) 549-0661
January 3, 2012 - May 31, 2012 Lap Swim Cost $5, $4 City resident. January 3, 2012 - May 31, 2012 M-Th 6am-8pm, F 6am-7:30pm, Sa 9:30am-5pm, Su 1-5pm Edison Johnson Recreation Center, 500 W. Murray Ave. (919) 560-4270
January 23, 2012 - July 23, 2012 "Full Color Depression" Art Exhibit An exhibition of rarely seen color images from the Library of Congress’s Farm Security Administration photography collection. FREE admission. January 23, 2012 - July 23, 2012 M-Th 9am-7pm, F-Sa 9am-5pm. Center for Documentary Studies at Duke, 1317 W. Pettigrew St. (919) 660-3663
February 16, 2012 - June 17, 2012 "Alexander Calder and Contemporary Art" Art Exhibit Featuring 34 masterworks by Alexander Calder with the work of seven contemporary artists whose practices are bound to Calder's legacy as modern sculptor. The exhibition, organized The Museum of Contemporary Art, Chicago, is accompanied by a fully-illlustrated catalogue. Tickets $10, $5 youth & students, FREE for children 6 and under (discounts good once a day). February 16, 2012 - June 17, 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
March 21, 2012 - August 31, 2012 "Fragments From Another Life" Photography Exhibit Rhonda Klevansky, a South African photographer, writer and documentary filmmaker, illustrates the plight of political asylum seekers. Klevansky’s portraits, taken between 2000 and 2002, feature refugees holding personal items from their home countries, such as vases, books of poetry and music boxes to traditional clothing. The photographs include handwritten annotations detailing the subject’s personal connection to the items. FREE and open to the public. March 21, 2012 - August 31, 2012 8am-5pm M-F. Rubenstein Hall in the Sanford Institute at Duke, Science Dr. (919) 613-7394
April 3, 2012 - May 31, 2012 "Jazzilicious" Art Exhibit Expressive jazz inspired paintings by Eric McRay. FREE admission. April 3, 2012 - May 31, 2012 10am-7pm M-F, 10am-3pm Sa Lyda Moore Merrick Gallery at the Hayti Heritage Center, 804 Old Fayetteville St (919) 683-1709
April 13, 2012 - May 27, 2012 Durham Art Guild Members' Show Works by Kelly Cross, Warren Hicks, Linwood Hart-and 3D artist Renee Leverty. FREE admission. April 13, 2012 - May 27, 2012 9am-9pm M-Sa. Durham Arts Council Bldg., 120 Morris St. (919) 560-2713
April 14, 2012 - June 3, 2012 "The Color & Light of Mountains" Art Exhibit Works on paper by Annette deFerrari. FREE admission. April 14, 2012 - June 3, 2012 M-Sa 10am-7pm, Su 12-6pm Golden Belt Bldg 3 ROOM 100, 807 E. Main St. 919 560-2713
April 14, 2012 - June 30, 2012 U-pick Strawberries Pick your own strawberries at Durhams only u-pic strawberry farm. Visit the website for more info. April 14, 2012 - June 30, 2012 8am-7pm M-Sa. Waller Family Farm, 5005 Kerley Rd. (919) 225-4305
April 15, 2012 - May 31, 2012 "BIG PEOPLE" Photography Exhibit Hernan Navarrete has used his cameras to explore the impact of size with informal and journalistic portraits. These images are roughly life-size. FREE admission. April 15, 2012 - May 31, 2012 T-F 10:30am-5:30pm, Sa 10:30am-4pm. Through This Lens, 303 E Chapel Hill St. (919) 687-0250
April 19, 2012 - May 31, 2012 "Soul Souvenirs: Durham's Musical Memories from the 1960s and 1970s" Art Exhibit The official gallery exhibit for the Bull City Soul Revival, a locally-based humanities project seeking to recover Durham's rich heritage of soul, funk and R&B music. Yet "Soul Souvenirs" is not only about music. The exhibit will also touch on radio and television, record stores and night clubs, local high schools and churches, and even the civil rights and black power movements of the era. In short, this exhibit tells the story of Durham's African American community in the 1960s and 1970s. FREE admission. April 19, 2012 - May 31, 2012 10am-7pm M-F, 10am-3pm Sa Lyda Moore Merrick Gallery at the Hayti Heritage Center, 804 Old Fayetteville St (919) 683-1709
April 20, 2012 - July 15, 2012 2012 Art Exhibit Three solo shows: Sixteen Slices of Love by Peter Filene will be on view in the Allenton Gallery. The Salvage Series by Marty Edmunds and Transluclandia by Darryl Halbrooks will be showing in the Semans Gallery. The exhibits are part of the Durham Arts Council's year round exhibit program. The public is invited to a free Artists' Reception as part of Third Friday on April 20th, from 5-7pm. 9am-5pm. Durham Arts Council, 120 Morris St. (919) 560-2787 Quilts Exhibition by Christine Hager-Braun Looking Closely: Art Quilts by Christine Hager-Braun, will be shown in the Durham Arts Council’s Ella Fountain Pratt Legacy Gallery. Christine Hager-Braun is a two-time Durham Arts Council Emerging Artist Grant Recipient (2007-2008 and 2011-2012). Her abstract art quilts and fabric compositions often explore emotions, their effect on individuals and their influence on relationships. In addition, she finds artistic inspiration in nature. 9am-5pm. Durham Arts Council, 120 Morris St. (919) 560-2787
April 21, 2012 - June 24, 2012 "Adventures in Painting: Watercolors to Acrylics" Art Exhibit Paintings by Durham artist Marie Crock. FREE admission. April 21, 2012 - June 24, 2012 1-5pm Sa & Su. Hugh Mangum Museum of Photography at West Point on the Eno City Park, 5101 N. Roxboro Rd. (919) 471-1623
April 21, 2012 - July 8, 2012 "Wolves and Wild Lands in the 21st Century" Exhibit Learn about these fascinating creatures and their struggle to survive, the cultural and economic pressures which continue to shape their existence and the challenges that wolves and people face coexisting in the same place. This visually captivating exhibit features 6 canid specimens - five wolves and a coyote. Free with Museum admission. April 21, 2012 - July 8, 2012 Museum of Life and Science, 433 Murray Ave. (919) 220-5429
April 26, 2012 - July 27, 2012 New Horizons Student Art Exhibition New Horizons is an annual juried showing of art by NCCU's students, selected from works created in all the art studio classes offered by the NCCU Department of Art during the academic year. The show includes sculptures, paintings, drawings, photography, ceramics, computer graphics, prints and crafts. FREE admission. April 26, 2012 - July 27, 2012 9am-4:30pm T-F. NCCU Art Museum, 1801 Fayetteville St. (919) 530-6211
April 30, 2012 - June 28, 2012 Individual IRS Help Appointment Only If you are an individual that has received a notice from the IRS reflecting a deficiency, audit, or are engaging in litigation with the IRS FREE tax assistance may be available to you. Call for income requirements and to schedule an appointment. By appointment on select days 1-3pm. Turner Law School at NCCU, 1801 Fayetteville St. (919) 530-6601
May 5, 2012 - August 12, 2012 "Transition Of Photography" Photography Exhibit A retrospective of work by artist Douglas Prince, who has devoted himself to exploring photography from complex, multi-negative-silver-gelatin prints, to photo sculptures, to digital prints and presentations. His earlier work is technically complex, and idea rich. His current work has built on a decades of study and practice, and incorporates the most current technologies. FREE admission. May 5, 2012 - August 12, 2012 T-F 10:30am-5:30pm, Sa 10:30am-4pm. Through This Lens, 303 E. Chapel Hill St. (919) 687-0250
May 15, 2012 - June 30, 2012 "Maji Moto: Dispatches from a Drought" Photography Exhibit Photographs and lyrical essays Courtney Fitzpatrick, who spent 17 months in the remote Amboseli basin of Kenya during 2009 and 2010. As Amboseli descended into, suffered from, and eventually emerged from the worst drought in living memory, her evocative writing and photographs became a personal record of a fragile ecosystem. The limited edition book produced from these records will be part of the exhibit. FREE admission. May 15, 2012 - June 30, 2012 F 11am-2pm and by appointment, 6-9pm 3rd Fridays Bull City Arts Collaborative, 401-B Foster St. (919) 599-0684
May 18, 2012 - June 9, 2012 ""Re-Used With Care" Art Exhibit Featuring colorful mixed media collage and assemblage by Durham artist EJ Greaves. FREE admission. May 18, 2012 - June 9, 2012 M-W 11am-5pm; Th-F 11am-9pm; Sa 11am-5pm; Su 12-5pm. The Scrap Exchange, 923 Franklin St (919) 688-6960
May 18, 2012 - July 14, 2012 Pottery by Cynthia Bringle and Sarah McCarthy FREE admission. T-Sa. 1-6pm, Opening Reception F 5/18, 6-9 pm. Claymakers Gallery, 705 Foster St (919) 530-8355
May 19, 2012 - July 7, 2012 "That Was Then" Art Exhibit That Was Then reunites George Jenne, a Rhode Island School of Design faculty member and current UNC-Chapel Hill Teaching Fellow, with his early mentor Paul Hrusovsky, the well-known Triangle artist and arts advocate. The gallery will be transformed as Hrusovsky’s brilliant canvases play against Jenne’s provocative installations. FREE admission. M-F 10am-6pm, Sa 10am-4pm. Craven Allen Gallery, 1106-1/2 Broad St. (919) 286-4837