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| December 26 - 27, 2010 KwanzaaFest Celebration Nightly candle lighting celebration which will include musical entertainment or performances by talent from across the Triangle that represents each night's theme of Kwanzaa. The event is a family affair and boasts interactive programming, audience participation, and vendors. FREE and open to all. December 26 - 27, 2010 7:30pm. St. Joseph's Performance Hall at Hayti Heritage Center, 804 Old Fayetteville St. (919) 683-1709 |
| December 11, 2010 Explore! Rhythm Community Circle Create group rhythms with drums and more. Great choice of unusual percussion instruments to loan, or bring your own. Expressive, fun, community-building and stress-reducing. Adult and teen time. No children please. Walk-ins welcome. Donation basis. 8-9:30pm. Music Explorium, 5314 Hwy 55 Ste. 107 (919) 484-9090 |
| December 10, 2010 Duke Homestead Christmas by Candlelight Celebrate an 1870 Christmas during the evening candlelight tours of the Homestead. The Homestead tour features period decorations, caroling, hot apple cider, and other goodies. Additional entertainment will be available in the visitor center. FREE admission. 7-9pm. Duke Homestead State Historic Site and Tobacco Museum, 2828 Duke Homestead Rd. (919) 477-5498 |
| December 4, 2010 City of Durham Holiday Parade & Tree Lighting Annual Holiday Parade by the City of Durham, featuring marching bands, floats, step teams, fire trucks, mascots, motorcycles, horses, and Santa! 4pm; tree lighting 5:30pm. Downtown Durham (919) 560-4355 |
| December 3, 2010 Duke Homestead Christmas by Candlelight Celebrate an 1870 Christmas during the evening candlelight tours of the Homestead. The Homestead tour features period decorations, caroling, hot apple cider, and other goodies. Additional entertainment will be available in the visitor center. FREE admission. 7-9pm. Duke Homestead State Historic Site and Tobacco Museum, 2828 Duke Homestead Rd. (919) 477-5498 Light Up Durham Light Up Durham events celebrate our community, showcase our talented youth, and shine the light on those who give of themselves to give our youth a brighter, more hopeful future! December 3, 2010 7pm. American Tobacco, 318 Blackwell St. (919) 595-5023 |
| December 1, 2010 Non-profit Risk Management Training "What Do the Numbers Say About Your Nonprofit?" Includes webinar, handouts, and link to audio of webinar. Cost $10 per organization. December 1, 2010 2-3pm. Durham Arts Council, 120 Morris St. (919) 560-2787 |
| November 26 - 27, 2010 Annual Bull City Classic Featuring more than 80 Division I prospects and nationally ranked teams, making the Thanksgiving weekend event one of the best national high school basketball tournaments in the country. Tickets $12. November 26 - 27, 2010 Mount Zion Christian Academy, 3519 Fayetteville St (919) 688-4245 |
| November 13, 2010 Explore! Rhythm Community Circle Create group rhythms with drums and more. Great choice of unusual percussion instruments to loan, or bring your own. Expressive, fun, community-building and stress-reducing. Adult and teen time. No children please. Walk-ins welcome. Donation basis. 8-9:30pm. Music Explorium, 5314 Hwy 55 Ste. 107 (919) 484-9090 |
| November 4 - 6, 2010 Troika Music Festival Featuring performances by Kimya Dawson, The Rosebuds, Bellafea, The Old Ceremony, Red Collar, Future Kings of Nowhere, Sorry About Dresden and much more! See website for schedule. Festival pass $20. Individual venues $0-$15. November 4 - 6, 2010 5pm-until Th-F, 8pm-until Sa. Multiple locations: see schedule. (252) 414-2874 |
| November 3, 2010 Non-profit Risk Management Training "Cyberspace Risk: What You Don't Know Could Hurt You." Includes webinar, handouts, and link to audio of webinar. Cost $10 per organization. November 3, 2010 2-3pm. Durham Arts Council, 120 Morris St. (919) 560-2787 |
| October 22, 2010 Bull City Cruise-in Admire classic cars and visit with fellow enthusiasts. FREE. October 22, 2010 7-9pm. Chick-Fil-A, 3912 N Roxboro Rd. (336) 364-2649 |
| October 22 - 24, 2010 Duke Parents' and Family Weekend October 22 - 24, 2010 Duke University Campus (919) 660-1760 |
| October 14 - 17, 2010 Structure House 3-Day Retreat Structure House offers a 3-day program that allows people to experience the same benefits as our 28-day program during an intensive weekend retreat. Learn practical skills and gain the tools you need in the introduction to lifelong successful weight control. Call for pricing. October 14 - 17, 2010 Structure House, 3017 Pickett Rd. (919) 493-4205 |
| October 11 - 13, 2010 H. O. Edwards Annual Conference Annual Lecture Series - Noted Theologians, Preachers and Scholars present. 6-10pm. Apex School of Theology, 2945 S. Miami Blvd, Ste 114 (919) 572-1625 |
| October 9, 2010 Explore! Rhythm Community Circle Create group rhythms with drums and more. Great choice of unusual percussion instruments to loan, or bring your own. Expressive, fun, community-building and stress-reducing. Adult and teen time. No children please. Walk-ins welcome. Donation basis. 8-9:30pm. Music Explorium, 5314 Hwy 55 Ste. 107 (919) 484-9090 |
| October 6, 2010 Non-profit Risk Management Training "Got Resources? Risk and Reward in Resource Development." Includes webinar, handouts, and link to audio of webinar. Cost $10 per organization. October 6, 2010 2-3pm. Durham Arts Council, 120 Morris St. (919) 560-2787 |
| October 5 - 10, 2010 "The 101 Dalmatians Musical" Details tba. October 5 - 10, 2010 DPAC - Durham Performing Arts Center, 123 Vivian St. (919) 680-2787 |
| October 3, 2010 Blessing of the Animals The Blessing of Animals service is held each year near the Feast Day of St. Francis. All persons who love animals, along with all pets and their human friends are invited to this service that focuses upon God's gifts of animals, the natural world, and our responsibilities as stewards of God's creation. October 3, 2010 3pm. Duke Chapel, Science Dr. (919) 684-2572 |
| October 2, 2010 Fall Community Yard Sale Buy and sell secondhand items. FREE admission. Seller's fee $15. Registration form for spaces available on website. 8am-12pm. Duke Homestead State Historic Site, 2828 Duke Homestead Rd. (919) 477-5498 World Beer Festival Featuring over 300 beer vendors from all over the country; local restaurants, vendors, family entertainment; and great music by local and regional artists. October 2, 2010 12-4pm and 6-10pm. Historic Durham Athletic Park, 500 Corporation St. (919) 530-8150 |
| September 25, 2010 Annual North Carolina Gay Pride Parade and Festival The largest lesbian, gay, bisexual & transgendered event in a five-state area. Day festival with vendors, displays, bands, drag king show, drag queen race, and a parade through the Ninth St. area. The festival provides a place to talk about how LGBT communities can work for social justice, while joining together in a festive, celebratory space. September 25, 2010 10am-5pm. Parade begins at 1pm. Duke East Campus, Ninth & Broad Streets (919) 414-5555 |
| September 24, 2010 Bull City Cruise-in Admire classic cars and visit with fellow enthusiasts. FREE. September 24, 2010 7-9pm. Chick-Fil-A, 3912 N Roxboro Rd. (336) 364-2649 |
| September 20, 2010 Job Fair Dress professionally and bringing multiple copies of your resume. Register online, or call. FREE to job seekers. September 20, 2010 11am-2pm. Radisson Hotel RTP, 150 Park Dr. (702) 614-9537 |
| September 18 - 19, 2010 Annual Durham Arts Council's CenterFest One of North Carolina's oldest and largest street-arts fairs, bringing the streets of Downtown Durham alive with arts, crafts, entertainment, food and fun. September 18 - 19, 2010 10am-6pm Sa, 12-6pm Su. Central Park District, 550 Foster St. (919) 560-2787 |
| September 14, 2010 FastTrac TechVenture Begins A comprehensive business training program that addresses the needs of start-up entrepreneurs refining and writing their business plans and seeking to grow sustainable high-impact companies. Cost $695, $595 Council for Entrepreneurial Development members. September 14, 2010 5:30-9pm Tu, through 4/14. Council for Entrepreneurial Development, 100 Capitola Dr. (919) 549-7500 |
| September 11, 2010 Duke Homestead Tobacco Harvest and Arts Festival Cultural and arts festival centered around tobacco harvesting, curing and related activities in the fields and at the barn. Featuring local artists, costumed interpreters, a mock tobacco auction, entertainment, Hornworm race, MoonPie eating contest, music and refreshments. FREE admission. 10am-4pm. Duke Homestead State Historic Site and Tobacco Museum, 2828 Duke Homestead Rd. (919) 477-5498 Explore! Rhythm Community Circle Create group rhythms with drums and more. Great choice of unusual percussion instruments to loan, or bring your own. Expressive, fun, community-building and stress-reducing. Adult and teen time. No children please. Walk-ins welcome. Donation basis. 8-9:30pm. Music Explorium, 5314 Hwy 55 Ste. 107 (919) 484-9090 |
| September 10 - 11, 2010 Annual Bull Durham Blues Festival Featuring Eric Bibb, with Jamsa Kelly and the Jon Shain Trio. Tickets $35 F, $45 Sa. September 10 - 11, 2010 7:30pm F, 1pm-12am Sa. Historic Durham Athletic Park, 500 W. Corporation St. (919) 683-1709 |
| September 6, 2010 Durham Bulls vs. Norfolk Tides  Tickets: Field Box $9, Terrace Reserved $8, Diamondview $7, Lawn $5. September 6, 2010 1pm. Durham Bulls Athletic Park, 409 Blackwell St. (919) 956-2855 |
| September 5, 2010 Durham Bulls vs. Norfolk Tides Tickets: Field Box $9, Terrace Reserved $8, Diamondview $7, Lawn $5. September 5, 2010 5pm. Durham Bulls Athletic Park, 409 Blackwell St. (919) 956-2855 |
| September 4, 2010 Durham Bulls vs. Norfolk Tides Tickets: Field Box $9, Terrace Reserved $8, Diamondview $7, Lawn $5. September 4, 2010 7pm. Durham Bulls Athletic Park, 409 Blackwell St. (919) 956-2855 |
| September 2 - 3, 2010 Durham Bulls vs. Gwinnett Braves Tickets: Field Box $9, Terrace Reserved $8, Diamondview $7, Lawn $5. September 2 - 3, 2010 7pm. Durham Bulls Athletic Park, 409 Blackwell St. (919) 956-2855 |
| September 1, 2010 Non-profit Risk Management Training "Back to School: Orientation, Education and Training." Includes webinar, handouts, and link to audio of webinar. Cost $10 per organization. September 1, 2010 2-3pm. Durham Arts Council, 120 Morris St. (919) 560-2787 |
| August 30, 2010 - September 1, 2010 Durham Bulls vs. Charlotte Knights Tickets: Field Box $9, Terrace Reserved $8, Diamondview $7, Lawn $5. August 30, 2010 - September 1, 2010 7pm. Durham Bulls Athletic Park, 409 Blackwell St. (919) 956-2855 |
| August 24 - 25, 2010 Durham Bulls vs. Norfolk Tides Tickets: Field Box $9, Terrace Reserved $8, Diamondview $7, Lawn $5. August 24 - 25, 2010 7pm. Durham Bulls Athletic Park, 409 Blackwell St. (919) 956-2855 |
| August 14, 2010 Explore! Rhythm Community Circle Create group rhythms with drums and more. Great choice of unusual percussion instruments to loan, or bring your own. Expressive, fun, community-building and stress-reducing. Adult and teen time. No children please. Walk-ins welcome. Donation basis. 8-9:30pm. Music Explorium, 5314 Hwy 55 Ste. 107 (919) 484-9090 |
| August 12 - 15, 2010 14th Annual North Carolina Gay and Lesbian Film Festival Since its inception in 1995, the NCGLFF has become the second largest gay and lesbian film festival in the Southeast, attracting as many as 10,000 patrons yearly. Now celebrating its 14th anniversary, NCGLFF is one of North Carolina's most celebrated, eagerly anticipated and highly visible cinematic events. This year's festival will feature a diverse array of new films, including shorts, documentaries and feature films that provide a glimpse into the many faces of gay and lesbian life worldwide. August 12 - 15, 2010 Various times. Carolina Theatre, 309 W. Morgan St. (919) 560-3030 |
| August 10 - 12, 2010 Durham Bulls vs. Charlotte Knights Tickets: Field Box $9, Terrace Reserved $8, Diamondview $7, Lawn $5. August 10 - 12, 2010 7pm. Durham Bulls Athletic Park, 409 Blackwell St. (919) 956-2855 |
| August 8, 2010 Durham Bulls vs. Indianapolis Indians Tickets: Field Box $9, Terrace Reserved $8, Diamondview $7, Lawn $5. August 8, 2010 5pm. Durham Bulls Athletic Park, 409 Blackwell St. (919) 956-2855 |
| August 5 - 7, 2010 Durham Bulls vs. Indianapolis Indians Tickets: Field Box $9, Terrace Reserved $8, Diamondview $7, Lawn $5. August 5 - 7, 2010 7pm. Durham Bulls Athletic Park, 409 Blackwell St. (919) 956-2855 |
| August 4, 2010 Non-profit Risk Management Training "Reputation Risk: What's in a Name." Includes webinar, handouts, and link to audio of webinar. Cost $10 per organization. August 4, 2010 2-3pm. Durham Arts Council, 120 Morris St. (919) 560-2787 |
| July 26, 2010 Durham Bulls vs. Syracuse Chiefs Tickets: Field Box $9, Terrace Reserved $8, Diamondview $7, Lawn $5. July 26, 2010 7pm. Durham Bulls Athletic Park, 409 Blackwell St. (919) 956-2855 |
| July 25, 2010 Durham Bulls vs. Syracuse Chiefs Tickets: Field Box $9, Terrace Reserved $8, Diamondview $7, Lawn $5. July 25, 2010 5pm. Durham Bulls Athletic Park, 409 Blackwell St. (919) 956-2855 |
| July 23, 2010 Bull City Cruise-in Admire classic cars and visit with fellow enthusiasts. FREE. July 23, 2010 7-9pm. Chick-Fil-A, 3912 N Roxboro Rd. (336) 364-2649 |
| July 23 - 24, 2010 Durham Bulls vs. Syracuse Chiefs Tickets: Field Box $9, Terrace Reserved $8, Diamondview $7, Lawn $5. July 23 - 24, 2010 7pm. Durham Bulls Athletic Park, 409 Blackwell St. (919) 956-2855 |
| July 23 - 25, 2010 Coin Operated Collectors Association Convention Featuring visits to the homes of seven collectors, room-to-room buying and selling, an auction, and a banquet. The association is a club for those who collect antique coin operated slot machines, trade stimulators, arcade machines, vending machines and related collectibles. Limited availability. Cost $139 ($129 in advance) plus membership. Bus transport extra. July 23 - 25, 2010 Hilton Garden Inn, 7007 Fayetteville Rd. Bill@mebtel.net |
| July 20, 2010 Durham Garden Forum: Sustainable Turf Strategies Durham Garden Forum gathers monthly to discuss gardening techniques. Each meeting is led by an expert in a featured topic, from horticulturists to members of the N.C. Cooperative Extension. Attendees will also be encouraged to share their experiences. This month's topic is sustainable turf strategies. 426 Anderson St. Durham NC,27708 genecarlone@aol.com |
| July 19 - 22, 2010 Durham Bulls vs. Columbus Clippers Tickets: Field Box $9, Terrace Reserved $8, Lawn $7. July 19 - 22, 2010 7pm. Durham Bulls Athletic Park, 409 Blackwell St. (919) 956-2855 |
| July 17, 2010 Bull Moon Ride Join Wool E. Bull for a 17 mile group ride and experience downtown Durham sites and Duke Chapel as the sun sets. Return to the ballpark on the American Tobacco Trail as the moon rises! 12 mph avg. rolling speed with police escorts. Helmets, tail and head lights required. Children must be ages 10+. Cyclists under 18 must be accompanied by an adult during the ride. Proceeds benefit Habitat for Humanity. July 17, 2010 7:30pm check-in, 8:30pm ride. Durham Bulls Athletic Park, (919) 682-0516 |
| July 15 - 16, 2010 Durham Bulls vs. Charlotte Knights Nego League Night. Meet the men who played for the Negro League teams in the Triangle. Tickets: Field Box $9, Terrace Reserved $8, Diamondview $7, Lawn $5. July 15 - 16, 2010 7pm. Durham Bulls Athletic Park, 409 Blackwell St. (919) 956-2855 |
| July 15 - 18, 2010 Structure House 3-Day Retreat Structure House offers a 3-day program that allows people to experience the same benefits as our 28-day core program during an intensive weekend retreat. Learn practical skills and gain the tools you need in the introduction to lifelong successful weight control. Call for pricing. Structure House, 3017 Pickett Rd. (919) 493-4205 |
| July 11, 2010 Ringo Starr and his All-Starr Band Tickets $59-98. July 11, 2010 7:30pm. DPAC - Durham Performing Arts Center, 123 Vivian St. (919) 680-2787 |
| July 10, 2010 Explore! Rhythm Community Circle Create group rhythms with drums and more. Great choice of unusual percussion instruments to loan, or bring your own. Expressive, fun, community-building and stress-reducing. Adult and teen time. No children please. Walk-ins welcome. Donation basis. 8-9:30pm. Music Explorium, 5314 Hwy 55 Ste. 107 (919) 484-9090 |
| July 8 - 9, 2010 Durham Bulls vs. Norfolk Tides Tickets: Field Box $9, Terrace Reserved $8, Diamondview $7, Lawn $5. July 8 - 9, 2010 7pm. Durham Bulls Athletic Park, 409 Blackwell St. (919) 956-2855 |
| July 7, 2010 Non-profit Risk Management Training "House of Cards or House of Brick? Evaluating Organizational Structure." Includes webinar, handouts, and link to audio of webinar. Cost $10 per organization. July 7, 2010 2-3pm. Durham Arts Council, 120 Morris St. (919) 560-2787 |
| July 7 - 10, 2010 North Carolina Central University Alumni Association, Inc Convention and Centennial Celebration The convention includes Alumni Association business meetings, workshops, forums, and social activities to commemorate the Centennial Anniversary of North Carolina Central University. 9am-5pm. Millennium Hotel, 2800 Campus Walk Ave. convention2010@nccualumni.org |
| July 5, 2010 Durham Bulls vs. Gwinnett Braves Tickets: Field Box $9, Terrace Reserved $8, Diamondview $7, Lawn $5. July 5, 2010 5pm. Durham Bulls Athletic Park, 409 Blackwell St. (919) 956-2855 |
| July 3 - 4, 2010 Durham Bulls vs. Gwinnett Braves Tickets: Field Box $9, Terrace Reserved $8, Diamondview $7, Lawn $5. July 3 - 4, 2010 7pm. Durham Bulls Athletic Park, 409 Blackwell St. (919) 956-2855 |
| July 2 - 4, 2010 Festival for the Eno One of the region's premiere Independence Day celebrations with exhibits, displays, arts, crafts and live entertainment on the banks of the Eno River to benefit efforts to preserve this beautiful natural area. Tickets $13 per day, $10 in advance. July 2 - 4, 2010 10am-6pm. West Point on the Eno City Park, 5101 Roxboro Rd. (919) 477-4549 |
| June 29, 2010 - July 2, 2010 Durham Bulls vs Louisville Bats Tickets: Field Box $9, Terrace Reserved $8, Diamondview $7. June 29, 2010 - July 2, 2010 7pm. Durham Bulls Athletic Park, 409 Blackwell St. (919) 687-6500 |
| June 28, 2010 Durham Bulls vs. Lehigh Valley Iron Pigs Tickets: Field Box $9, Terrace Reserved $8, Diamondview $7. June 28, 2010 1pm. Durham Bulls Athletic Park, 409 Blackwell St. (919) 956-2855 |
| June 27, 2010 Durham Bulls vs. Lehigh Valley Iron Pigs Tickets: Field Box $9, Terrace Reserved $8, Diamondview $7. June 27, 2010 5pm. Durham Bulls Athletic Park, 409 Blackwell St. (919) 956-2855 |
| June 25, 2010 Bull City Cruise-in Admire classic cars and visit with fellow enthusiasts. FREE. June 25, 2010 7-9pm. Chick-Fil-A, 3912 N Roxboro Rd. (336) 364-2649 |
| June 25 - 26, 2010 Durham Bulls vs. Lehigh Valley Iron Pigs Tickets: Field Box $9, Terrace Reserved $8, Diamondview $7. June 25 - 26, 2010 7pm. Durham Bulls Athletic Park, 409 Blackwell St. (919) 956-2855 |
| June 19, 2010 Al Jarreau and The George Duke Trio Tickets $39 & $46. VIP tickets are $95 and include a pre-show meet & greet. June 19, 2010 8pm. Carolina Theatre, 309 W. Morgan St. (919) 560-3030 Durham Juneteenth Celebration & Unity March Fun filled, uplifting and educational event celebrating the ending of slavery in the US. Honarary Chair: NC State Rep. Larry Hall. Featuring live music, games, prizes and activities for children, food, vendors, Health Fair, seminars and more. FREE admission. June 19, 2010 11am Unity March, 12-6pm Festival. Forest Hills Park, 1639 University Dr. (866) 680-0465 |
| June 18, 2010 Retrofantasma Film Series Retrofantasma is a monthly film series of double-features dedicated to bringing classic horror movies back to the big screen in 35mm. Tickets $7. June 18, 2010 7:30pm. Carolina Theatre of Durham Inc., 309 W Morgan St. (919) 560-3030 |
| June 17 - 26, 2010 "Blackbird" Play Fifteen years ago, Una and Ray had a relationship. Since then Ray has changed his name, and his life. Tonight, Una has found him and must confront secrets about guilt, memory, and desire. Regional Premiere. Pricing and exact schedule tba. June 17 - 26, 2010 8:15pm W-Sa, 3:15pm Su. Manbites Dog Theater, 703 Foster St. (919) 682-3343 |
| June 13, 2010 Durham Bulls vs. Gwinnett Braves Tickets: Field Box $9, Terrace Reserved $8, Diamondview $7, Lawn $5. June 13, 2010 5pm. Durham Bulls Athletic Park, 409 Blackwell St. (919) 956-2855 |
| June 12, 2010 Bubble Blitz Festival Join us for a day of good clean fun with a day bursting of demos, experiments and hands-on activities all about bubbles! 433 W Murray Ave, I-85 Exit 176-B 433 Murray Ave Durham NC,27704 919 220-5429 Durham Bulls vs. Gwinnett Braves Tickets: Field Box $9, Terrace Reserved $8, Diamondview $7, Lawn $5. June 12, 2010 7pm. Durham Bulls Athletic Park, 409 Blackwell St. (919) 956-2855 Explore! Rhythm Community Circle Create group rhythms with drums and more. Great choice of unusual percussion instruments to loan, or bring your own. Expressive, fun, community-building and stress-reducing. Adult and teen time. No children please. Walk-ins welcome. Donation basis. 8-9:30pm. Music Explorium, 5314 Hwy 55 Ste. 107 (919) 484-9090 Second Saturday: Artists of Golden Belt A concetration of talented visual artists will be on hand in their studios working on new creations and ready to engage with you about their work. Shop for that unique art piece, photograph, necklace or bag and learn about the artists' inspirations. FREE admission. June 12, 2010 11am-4pm. Golden Belt Artist Studios, 807 E Main St. info@goldenbeltarts.com |
| June 11, 2010 Transactors Improv Presents "City of Medicine" Tickets $12, $10 students & seniros. June 11, 2010 8pm. Common Ground Theatre, 4815-B Hillsborough Rd. (919) 698-3870 |
| June 9, 2010 Explore! Drumming as Meditation Repetitive rhythms and group drumming have been used in many cultures to create mild "trance" states that change brainwave states, promote relaxation, and help one to connect to oneself, others, and greater consciousness. No drumming experience is necessary. Cost $12 per session, $55 for series. 7:30-9:30pm Music Explorium, 5314 Hwy 55 Ste. 107 learnaboutlistening@yahoo.com |
| June 8 - 11, 2010 Durham Bulls vs. Buffalo Bisons Tickets: Field Box $9, Terrace Reserved $8, Diamondview $7, Lawn $5. June 8 - 11, 2010 7pm. Durham Bulls Athletic Park, 409 Blackwell (919) 687-6500 |
| June 8 - 13, 2010 "Disney’s Beauty and the Beast" Musical This classic musical love story is filled with unforgettable characters, lavish sets and costumes, and dazzling production numbers including "Be Our Guest" and the beloved title song. Ticket pricing tba. June 8 - 13, 2010 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 |
| June 7, 2010 Job Fair Dress professionally and bringing multiple copies of your resume. Register online, or call. FREE to job seekers. June 7, 2010 11am-2pm. Radisson Hotel RTP, 150 Park Dr. (702) 614-9537 |
| June 5, 2010 "Cut Flowers for Friends & Family - The Joy of Arranging Roses" Learn the basics of cutting and arranging roses for yourself and friends and family. FREE. 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. June 5, 2010 1-5pm. SEEDS, 706 Gilbert St. (919) 683-1197 Duke Homestead Herb, Garden and Craft Festival Enjoy this historical outdoor herb festival, which features traditional herbal use displays and a wide variety of herb and craft vendors. Musical entertainment, guided tours of the Homestead, and food will be available. FREE admission. 10am-4pm Duke Homestead State Historic Site and Tobacco Museum, 2828 Duke Homestead Rd. (919) 477-5498 |
| June 5 - 6, 2010 Durham Relay For Life All night fundraiser to raise money for the American Cancer Society in Durham County. June 5 - 6, 2010 11am Sa to 8am Su. Northern High School, 117 Tom Wilkinson Rd. (919) 334-5245 |
| June 3, 2010 Walk on the Wild Side Join curator Stefan Bloodworth in the Blomquist Garden of Native Plants to see which plants are in bloom, learn strategies to design with native plants and discuss regional ecology and global environmental issues affecting native ecosystems, and your role in protecting the health of our home planet. Cost $5, FREE for Garden Friends. 11am-12noon. The Sarah P. Duke Gardens, 426 Anderson St. 919-684-3698 |
| June 2, 2010 First Wednesday: Artists of Golden Belt A concetration of talented visual artists will be on hand in their studios working on new creations and ready to engage with you about their work. Shop for that unique art piece, photograph, necklace or bag and learn about the artists' inspirations. FREE admission. 11am-4pm. Golden Belt Artist Studios, 807 E Main St. info@goldenbeltarts.com Non-profit Risk Management Training "Shred or Retain? A Closer Look at Records Destruction/Retention Policies." Includes webinar, handouts, and link to audio of webinar. Cost $10 per organization. June 2, 2010 2-3pm. Durham Arts Council, 120 Morris St. (919) 560-2787 |
| May 30, 2010 Arts in the Garden - Paperhand Puppet Intervention Paperhand builds spider-size puppets, people-size puppets and puppets as tall as houses, all bearing big messages about acting responsibly and compassionately toward nature and our fellow humans. At show's end, Paperhand will head into the main Gardens to lead a public parade.TIckets $10. May 30, 2010 1pm. Angle Amphitheater at the Sarah P Duke Gardens, 426 Anderson St. (919) 668-1708 Durham Bulls vs. Rochester Red Wings Tickets: Field Box $9, Terrace Reserved $8, Diamondview $7, Lawn $5. May 30, 2010 5pm. Durham Bulls Athletic Park, 409 Blackwell St. (919) 956-2855 |
| May 29, 2010 DOUGHMAN Featured on the Travel Channel's Man v. Food, The DoughMan is a day-long celebration of Durham and all things local. Beginning with a team relay quadrathlon that combines competitive eating with a traditional triathlon, the evening closes with a community banquet featuring local food, beverage and entertainment. Local and out-of-state participants compete in this charity event that raises money for the SEEDs Durham Inner-city Gardeners program and SeeSaw Studios. Registration cost per team tba. May 29, 2010 8am Course tba. info@doughman.org Fatmouth Improv Short and long form improvisational scenes based on suggestions from the audience. Tickets $8. May 29, 2010 8pm. Common Ground Theatre, 4815B Hillsborough Rd. (919) 698-3870 Taste Carolina Gourmet Food Tours Discover all of Durham's flavors! Let Taste Carolina show you this vibrant city while introducing you to the restaurants, shops and people that are making Durham one of the nation's cultural hotspots. Pre-registration online or by phone required. Cost $$39.50 per person. 2-5pm (meet at 1:45pm). Meet at Blackwell & Pettigrew Streets (919) 237-2254 |
| May 28, 2010 Bull City Cruise-in Admire classic cars and visit with fellow enthusiasts. FREE. May 28, 2010 7-9pm. Chick-Fil-A, 3912 N Roxboro Rd. (336) 364-2649 |
| May 27 - 29, 2010 Durham Bulls vs. Rochester Red Wings Tickets: Field Box $9, Terrace Reserved $8, Diamondview $7, Lawn $5. May 27 - 29, 2010 7pm. Durham Bulls Athletic Park, 409 Blackwell St. (919) 956-2855 |
| May 25 - 30, 2010 "The Color Purple" Play Tickets $25-$65. May 25 - 30, 2010 7:30pm T-W, 8pm Th-F, 2pm & 8pm Sa, 1pm & 6:30pm Su. Durham Performing Arts Center, 123 Vivian St. (919) 688-DPAC |
| May 24 - 25, 2010 Durham Bulls vs. Pawtucket Red Sox Tickets: Field Box $9, Terrace Reserved $8, Diamondview $7, Lawn $5. May 24 - 25, 2010 7pm. Durham Bulls Athletic Park, 409 Blackwell St. (919) 956-2855 |
| May 23, 2010 American Dance Festival Block Party FREE admission. May 23, 2010 6-8pm. Peabody Place, S. Duke and W. Main Streets (919) 684-6402 Songs for the Soul Nnenna Freelon joins the Mallarmé Chamber Players to perform William Banfield's "Soul Gone Home." She will also sing traditional spirituals. Mallarmé will launch their latest CD, a celebration of African American composers. Musicians:Nnenna Freelon, vocalist; Bonnie Thron, cello; Thomas Warburton, piano; Deborah Reuter-Pivetta, flute; Ira Wiggins, saxophone; Jonathan Wacker, percussion; William Banfield, conductor. Tickets $25. 3pm Carolina Theatre, 309 W. Morgan St. (919) 560-2788 |
| May 22, 2010 Bimbe' Cultural Arts Festival 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. Featured artist Slick Rick and Special Ed. FREE admission Saturday, May 22 from 12 noon - 10 p.m. CCB Plaza, Parrish and Corcoran Streets (919) 560-4355 Butterfly Bash Festival Enjoy a day of hands-on activities, meet entomology and horticulture experts and encounter invertebrates. FREE with admission. 10am-5pm. Museum of Life and Science, 433 Murray Ave. (919) 220-5429 Durham Bulls vs. Pawtucket Red Sox Tickets: Field Box $9, Terrace Reserved $8, Diamondview $7, Lawn $5. May 22, 2010 7pm. Durham Bulls Athletic Park, 409 Blackwell St. (919) 956-2855 First Bloom Celebration A celebration of the spring bloom of Witherspoon's over 2,000 roses, featuring gardening workshops, plus music, refreshments and prizes. FREE and open to the public. 9am-4pm. Witherspoon Rose Culture, 3312 Watkins Rd. (919) 489-4446 Taste Carolina Gourmet Food Tours Discover all of Durham's flavors! Let Taste Carolina show you this vibrant city while introducing you to the restaurants, shops and people that are making Durham one of the nation's cultural hotspots. Pre-registration online or by phone required. Cost $$39.50 per person. 2-5pm (meet at 1:45pm). Meet at Blackwell & Pettigrew Streets (919) 237-2254 Taste of Durham Festival Taste of Durham Festival is an international celebration with food, music, cultural arts and entertainment themes produced by The Community Chest, Inc., a non-profit entity serving community enrichments. Tickets TBA in advance/at festival, kids under 12 FREE. Coins for food and beverages and tickets for wine and beer tastings are sold separately. 11am-7pm. Imperial Center, 4309 Emperor Blvd. (919) 572-6551 Walk for the Animals Durham's Annual Dog Walk to benefit the APS of Durham 9am. Duke University East Campus, Main St. and Buchanan Blvd. 919-560-0640 ext 231 |
| May 22 - 23, 2010 5th Annual Green Home Tour FREE, self-guided event that enables potential homebuyers and other interested individuals to examine a variety of green building features in homes of all price ranges and styles. Includes more than 25 certified green homes spread across the Triangle. Tour books will be available at selected outlets during the week before the tour. 12-6pm Various locations (919) 493-8899 |
| May 21, 2010 North Carolina Symphony presents "Romantic Inspirations" Program: Copland: Fanfare for the Common Man; Hanson: Symphony No. 2, "Romantic"; Tchaikovsky: Symphony No. 3, "Polish." Tickets $25, $10 student. May 21, 2010 8pm (pre-performance talk 6:50pm). Page Auditorium, Science Dr. (919) 684-4444 Retrofantasma Film Series Retrofantasma is a monthly film series of double-features dedicated to bringing classic horror movies back to the big screen in 35mm. Tickets $7. May 21, 2010 7:30pm. Carolina Theatre of Durham Inc., 309 W Morgan St. (919) 560-3030 |
| May 19, 2010 "Hide and Seek: Lost Building in the Central Park Neighborhood" Lecture Part of the Historic Preservation Society of Durham "Lunch & Learn" series. TIckets $25, $19 for members. Pre-registration required. May 19, 2010 11:30am. Tosca Ristorante Italiano, 604 W. Morgan St. (919) 682-3036 Biotech Forum The topic will be "Partnering with Big Pharma." Cost $50, with discounts for members and advance payment. Pre-registration recommended. May 19, 2010 5:30-8pm. NC Biotechnology Center, 15 TW Alexander Dr. (919) 549-7500 x130 |
| May 18, 2010 Chicago Tickets $36-$66. May 18, 2010 7:30pm. DPAC - Durham Performing Arts Center, 123 Vivian St. (919) 680-2787 |
| May 16, 2010 An All European Program - The Chamber Orchestra of the Triangle An All European Program: G. Rossini - La Cenerentola overture; F. Schubert - Symphony no. 6 in C major, D 589; W.A. Mozart - Symphony no. 40 in g minor, K550. Tickets $20, FREE for students. 3pm. Carolina Theatre, 309 W. Morgan St. (919) 360-3382 |
| May 16 - 22, 2010 Bear Awareness Week Celebrate Bear Awareness Week. Meet the keepers to learn about these fascinating animals and the issues they face. Screening of "Bear Facts" on Sunday, May 16 at 3pm. FREE with Museum admission. Keeper talk 2pm. Museum of Life and Science, 433 W. Murray Ave. (919) 220-5429 |
| May 15, 2010 Durham Taqueria Caravan Visit four of the best taquerias for a feast of flavors and an abundance of stories. Guided driving tour. Participants will meet then carpool together or drive themselves to each stop. Pre-registration required. Cost $39.50. May 15, 2010 1:15pm. Meet at: Four Square, 2701 Chapel Hill Rd. (919) 237-2254 Taste Carolina Gourmet Food Tours Discover all of Durham's flavors! Let Taste Carolina show you this vibrant city while introducing you to the restaurants, shops and people that are making Durham one of the nation's cultural hotspots. Pre-registration online or by phone required. Cost $$39.50 per person. 2-5pm (meet at 1:45pm). Meet at Blackwell & Pettigrew Streets (919) 237-2254 Triangle Corporate Battle of the Bands (Live Music) Corporate bands will take the stage to battle it out for a good cause, bragging rights, their company's good name, and just to show that they can work a crowd. Ticket price tba, with proceeds benefiting Operation Literacy. May 15, 2010 7pm. American Tobacco Campus, 324 Blackwell St. info@trianglebattle.com |
| May 15 - 16, 2010 5th Annual Green Home Tour FREE, self-guided event that enables potential homebuyers and other interested individuals to examine a variety of green building features in homes of all price ranges and styles. Includes more than 25 certified green homes spread across the Triangle. Tour books will be available at selected outlets during the week before the tour. 12-6pm Various locations (919) 493-8899 |
| May 14, 2010 Spring Flower Walk in the Arboretum The Culberson Asiatic Arboretum holds many fascinating plants, displayed in beautiful and ever-changing combinations. Join curator Paul Jones as he guides you to some of the little-known garden spaces and unique plants. Cost $5, FREE for Garden Friends. 10am. Sarah P. Duke Gardens. 426 Anderson St. (919) 684-3698 |
| May 14 - 15, 2010 "Rent" Music Jonathan Larson's Pulitzer-prize winning Broadway musical based loosely on Puccini's opera La Bohème which follows a year in the lives of seven friends living the disappearing Bohemian lifestyle in New York's East Village. Presented by Duke Hoof 'N Horn. Tickets $12, $10 Duke students. May 14 - 15, 2010 8pm Th-F, 3pm Su. Saturdays: 7pm & 11:59pm 4/10, 2pm & 8pm 4/17, 2pm & 9pm 5/15. Reynolds Theater in Duke's Bryan Center, Science Dr. (919) 684-2072 |
| May 14 - 16, 2010 Duke Graduation Nobel Peace Price winner Muhammad Yunus will deliver the commencement address. May 14 - 16, 2010 Duke University (919) 684-5600 NCCU Graduation Weekend Marc H. Morial, president and CEO of the National Urban League, will deliver the commencement address in O'Kelly-Riddick Stadium. May 14 - 16, 2010 8am Sa commencement. North Carolina Central University, 1801 Fayetteville St. (919) 530-6100 |
| May 12, 2010 Explore! Drumming as Meditation Repetitive rhythms and group drumming have been used in many cultures to create mild "trance" states that change brainwave states, promote relaxation, and help one to connect to oneself, others, and greater consciousness. No drumming experience is necessary. Cost $12 per session, $55 for series. 7:30-9:30pm Music Explorium, 5314 Hwy 55 Ste. 107 learnaboutlistening@yahoo.com Maximizing Your Website For web savvy businesses that have already developed a web presence, come learn about determining your target audiences, creating a prospecting plan, keeping current clients happy, and finding the right new clients. FREE. May 12, 2010 11:45am - 1:45pm. Durham Tech Small Business Center, 400 W. Main St. (919) 536-7200 Maximizing Your WebsiteBusiness: New Topics For web savvy businesses that have already developed a web presence, come learn about determining your target audiences, creating a prospecting plan, keepin current clients happy, and finding the right new clients. May 12, 2010 11:45 am-1:45 pm Durham Tech Small Business Center, 400 W. Main St. (919) 536-7200 Maximizing Your WebsiteBusiness: New Topics For web savvy businesses that have already developed a web presence, come learn about determining your target audiences, creating a prospecting plan, keepin current clients happy, and finding the right new clients. May 12, 2010 11:45 am-1:45 pm Durham Tech Small Business Center, 400 W. Main St. (919) 536-7200 |
| May 11 - 16, 2010 "Wicked" Musical Winner of 20 major awards, including a Grammy and three Tony Awards, WICKED is "Broadway’s biggest blockbuster." Ticket pricing tba. May 11 - 16, 2010 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 10 - 13, 2010 Durham Bulls vs. Toledo Mud Hens Tickets: Field Box $9, Terrace Reserved $8, Diamondview $7, Lawn $5. May 10 - 13, 2010 7pm. Durham Bulls Athletic Park, 409 Blackwell St. (919) 956-2855 |
| May 8, 2010 Explore! Rhythm Community Circle Create group rhythms with drums and more. Great choice of unusual percussion instruments to loan, or bring your own. Expressive, fun, community-building and stress-reducing. Adult and teen time. No children please. Walk-ins welcome. Donation basis. 8-9:30pm. Music Explorium, 5314 Hwy 55 Ste. 107 (919) 484-9090 Han, Setzer, Finckel Trio The ferociously talented pianist, Han, joins one half of the Emerson String Quartet -- violinist Setzer and cellist Finckel -- to form the ideal piano trio. Tickets $30, $5 Duke students. May 8, 2010 8pm. Reynolds Industries Theater in Duke's Bryan Center, Science Dr. (919) 684-4444 Second Saturday: Artists of Golden Belt A concetration of talented visual artists will be on hand in their studios working on new creations and ready to engage with you about their work. Shop for that unique art piece, photograph, necklace or bag and learn about the artists' inspirations. FREE admission. May 8, 2010 11am-4pm. Golden Belt Artist Studios, 807 E Main St. info@goldenbeltarts.com Taste Carolina Gourmet Food Tours Discover all of Durham's flavors! Let Taste Carolina show you this vibrant city while introducing you to the restaurants, shops and people that are making Durham one of the nation's cultural hotspots. Pre-registration online or by phone required. Cost $$39.50 per person. 2-5pm (meet at 1:45pm). Meet at Blackwell & Pettigrew Streets (919) 237-2254 |
| May 8 - 9, 2010 Durham Bulls vs. Scranton-Wilkes Barre Yankees Opening home game with fireworks. Tickets: Field Box $9, Terrace Reserved $8, Lawn $7. May 8 - 9, 2010 5pm. Durham Bulls Athletic Park, 409 Blackwell St. (919) 687-6500 |
| May 7, 2010 Durham Bulls vs. Scranton-Wilkes Barre Yankees Tickets: Field Box $9, Terrace Reserved $8, Lawn $7. May 7, 2010 7pm. Durham Bulls Athletic Park, 409 Blackwell St. (919) 687-6500 |
| May 6, 2010 Durham Bulls vs. Scranton-Wilkes Barre Yankees Tickets: Field Box $9, Terrace Reserved $8, Lawn $7. May 6, 2010 5pm. Durham Bulls Athletic Park, 409 Blackwell St. (919) 687-6500 Walk on the Wild Side Join curator Stefan Bloodworth in the Blomquist Garden of Native Plants to see which plants are in bloom, learn strategies to design with native plants and discuss regional ecology and global environmental issues affecting native ecosystems, and your role in protecting the health of our home planet. Cost $5, FREE for Garden Friends. 11am-12noon. The Sarah P. Duke Gardens, 426 Anderson St. 919-684-3698 |
| May 6 - 8, 2010 The 60 Word/ Minute Art Critic: A Performance-Art Piece by Lori Waxman Lori Waxman: the 60 Word/Minute Art Critic Art critic Lori Waxman guarantees brief, serious reviews to all artists on a first-come, first-served basis in a performance about art criticism. For three days, Waxman will review the work of local artists in an installation setting within the Durham Arts Council in the Durham Art Guild gallery. About the Artist Lori Waxman is a Chicago-based critic and art historian who has published articles and reviews in art journals and has written many catalogue essays. Waxman's writings have been published in The Chicago Tribune, Artforum, Artforum.com, Modern Painters, Gastronomica, Parkett, Tema Celeste, as well as the defunct Parachute, New Art Examiner, and FGA. For more information about Lori Waxman and the 60 wrd/min art critic visit 60wrdmin.org 2-7pm Th, 3-8pm F, 12-5pm Sa. Durham Arts Council, 120 Morris St. |
| May 5, 2010 First Wednesday: Artists of Golden Belt A concetration of talented visual artists will be on hand in their studios working on new creations and ready to engage with you about their work. Shop for that unique art piece, photograph, necklace or bag and learn about the artists' inspirations. FREE admission. 11am-4pm. Golden Belt Artist Studios, 807 E Main St. info@goldenbeltarts.com Non-profit Risk Management Training "Back to the Future: Long Term Planning and Investment Strategies." Includes webinar, handouts, and link to audio of webinar. Cost $10 per organization. May 5, 2010 2-3pm. Durham Arts Council, 120 Morris St. (919) 560-2787 |
| May 4, 2010 Tobacco Planting Day Learn how to transplant tobacco seedlings and help the site start its yearly tobacco field. School children welcome! FREE admission. 9-11am. Duke Homestead State Historic Site and Tobacco Museum, 2828 Duke Homestead Rd. (919) 477-5498 |
| May 4 - 9, 2010 "Wicked" Musical Winner of 20 major awards, including a Grammy and three Tony Awards, WICKED is "Broadway’s biggest blockbuster." Ticket pricing tba. May 4 - 9, 2010 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 1, 2010 "Planting Methods for Successful Rose Gardens" Class A class taught by experts in the rose business, come learn planting methods for a successful rose garden. FREE. 10am. Witherspoon Rose Culture, 3312 Watkins Rd. (919) 489-4446 Annual Old Durham Home Tour Preservation Durham presents a tour of historic houses, an electic mix of architectural styles, Tickets $25, $20 in advance. 10am-6pm. Hope Valley (919) 682-3036 Apex School of Theology Commencement Annual Graduation. 10am. Apex School of Theology, 2945 S. Miami Blvd. Ste 114 (919) 572-1625 Ciompi Quartet Concert Program: Beethoven: Quartet in B-flat Major, Op. 18, #6; Chiayu Hsu: A Quartet commissioned and premiered by the Ciompi Quartet; Robert Ward: Symphony #6. Tickets $20, $5 Duke students. May 1, 2010 8pm. Reynolds Industries Theater in Duke's Bryan Center, Science Dr. (919) 684-4444 Taste Carolina Gourmet Food Tours Discover all of Durham's flavors! Let Taste Carolina show you this vibrant city while introducing you to the restaurants, shops and people that are making Durham one of the nation's cultural hotspots. Pre-registration online or by phone required. Cost $$39.50 per person. 2-5pm (meet at 1:45pm). Meet at Blackwell & Pettigrew Streets (919) 237-2254 |
| April 29, 2010 Ciompi Quartet First Course Concert Tickets $5, FREE for Duke students. April 29, 2010 6pm. Kirby Horton Hall at Duke Gardens, 426 Anderson St. (919) 684-4444 |
| April 28, 2010 DCVB Annual Tribute Luncheon This year Eddie Belk and Frank DePasquale will be honored for their contributions to adaptive reuse architecture, hallmarks of Durham's unique sense of place. Admission is open to the public in single seats or tables. Ticket details tba. April 28, 2010 11:30am-1pm. Bay 7 at American Tobacco, 318 Blackwell St. |
| April 27, 2010 - May 2, 2010 "Wicked" Musical Winner of 20 major awards, including a Grammy and three Tony Awards, WICKED is "Broadway’s biggest blockbuster." Ticket pricing tba. April 27, 2010 - May 2, 2010 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 |
| April 26, 2010 Thinking of Starting a Business? Get information about licenses, legal forms, taxes, and much more. Learn about community and online resources from our veteran business instructor and from fellow entrepreneurs. Preregistratin is requested at 919-686-3448. April 26, 2010 M 1/25 3-5 p.m.. 2/22 3-5 p.m., 3/22 3-5 p. m., 4/26 3-5 p. m. Durham Tech Small Business Center, 400 W. Main St. (919) 536-7200 Durham Bulls vs. Gwinnett Braves Tickets: Field Box $9, Terrace Reserved $8, Diamondview $7, Lawn $5. April 26, 2010 11am. Durham Bulls Athletic Park, 409 Blackwell St. (919) 956-2855 |
| April 24, 2010 "Keep Critters Out of Your Roses - Options for Varmint Free Gardens" Workshop How to keep critters away from your roses. FREE. April 24, 2010 10am. Witherspoon Rose Culture, 3312 Watkins Rd. (919) 489-4446 "Your Blues Ain't Like Mine" Book Discussion Part of the book discussion series Let's Talk About It: The African-American Experience. The series explores five seminal works of African-American literature, and each discussion will be led by scholars from North Carolina Central University. FREE and open to the public. April 24, 2010 2pm. Stanford L. Warren Branch Library, 1201 Fayetteville St. (919) 560-0270 Duke Gardens Spring Plant and Crafts Festival Plant and craft vendors, food vendors, entertainment, and a plant information booth. Staff horticulturists and Master Gardeners will be available to answer questions and assist in the selection of plants. Preiview day for Friends of the Gardens the 23rd. FREE admission. April 24, 2010 9am-2pm. Sarah P. Duke Gardens, 426 Anderson St. (919) 684-3698 Durham Earth Day Festival TheTriangle's largest Earth Day celebration features an eclectic mix of music, educational booths and events. FREE admission. April 24, 2010 12-5pm. CCB Plaza, 201 Corcoran St (919) 560-4355 x228 Special Olympics Plane Pull Fundraising event for the Special Olympics North Carolina in which teams of five compete to see who can pull a 40,000 pound American Eagle jet the fastest! Also featuring entertainment, food, beverages and merchandise tents. FREE to spectators, $750-$2,500 contribution per team to compete. April 24, 2010 10am-3pm. UPS Tarmac at RDU Airport (919) 719-7662 Taste Carolina Gourmet Food Tours Discover all of Durham's flavors! Let Taste Carolina show you this vibrant city while introducing you to the restaurants, shops and people that are making Durham one of the nation's cultural hotspots. Pre-registration online or by phone required. Cost $$39.50 per person. 2-5pm (meet at 1:45pm). Meet at Blackwell & Pettigrew Streets (919) 237-2254 |
| April 24 - 25, 2010 Durham Bulls vs. Gwinnett Braves Tickets: Field Box $9, Terrace Reserved $8, Diamondview $7, Lawn $5. April 24 - 25, 2010 5pm. Durham Bulls Athletic Park, 409 Blackwell St. (919) 956-2855 |
| April 23, 2010 Bull City Cruise-in Admire classic cars and visit with fellow enthusiasts. FREE. April 23, 2010 7-9pm. Chick-Fil-A, 3912 N Roxboro Rd. (336) 364-2649 Durham Bulls vs. Gwinnett Braves Tickets: Field Box $9, Terrace Reserved $8, Diamondview $7, Lawn $5. April 23, 2010 7pm. Durham Bulls Athletic Park, 409 Blackwell St. (919) 956-2855 Retrofantasma Film Series Retrofantasma is a monthly film series of double-features dedicated to bringing classic horror movies back to the big screen in 35mm. Tickets $7. April 23, 2010 7:30pm. Carolina Theatre of Durham Inc., 309 W Morgan St. (919) 560-3030 |
| April 22, 2010 Durham Bulls vs. Charlotte Knights Nego League Night. Meet the men who played for the Negro League teams in the Triangle. Tickets: Field Box $9, Terrace Reserved $8, Diamondview $7, Lawn $5. April 22, 2010 7pm. Durham Bulls Athletic Park, 409 Blackwell St. (919) 956-2855 |
| April 22 - 25, 2010 Structure House 3-Day Retreat Structure House offers a 3-day program that allows people to experience the same benefits as our 28-day program during an intensive weekend retreat. Learn practical skills and gain the tools you need in the introduction to lifelong successful weight control. Call for pricing. Structure House, 3017 Pickett Rd. (919) 493-4205 |
| April 21, 2010 "Surprise: All about the 2010 Home Tour Neighborhood " Lecture Part of the Historic Preservation Society of Durham "Lunch & Learn" series. TIckets $25, $19 for members. Pre-registration required. April 21, 2010 11:30am. Tosca Ristorante Italiano, 604 W. Morgan St. (919) 682-3036 Durham Bulls vs. Charlotte Knights Tickets: Field Box $9, Terrace Reserved $8, Diamondview $7, Lawn $5. April 21, 2010 1pm. Durham Bulls Athletic Park, 409 Blackwell St. (919) 956-2855 |
| April 21 - 25, 2010 "Wicked" Musical Winner of 20 major awards, including a Grammy and three Tony Awards, WICKED is "Broadway’s biggest blockbuster." Ticket pricing tba. April 21 - 25, 2010 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 |
| April 20, 2010 Make Your Green Business Stand Out Learn how to use the 4E's Environment, Efficiency, Education, and Economics-to ensure that your green business will be well positioned for success. April 20, 2010 6-9 p.m. Durham Tech Small Business Center, 400 W. Main St. (919) 536-7200 Molecular Magic Is it magic, or is it science? Join Dr. Ken Lyle and chemistry students from Duke University to shrink objects, make water disappear and illuminate the room with chemicals. These demonstrations are sure to amaze, but in this show, you can also ask questions and learn the science behind the tricks. Cost $10. 7-8pm. Museum of Life and Science, 433 W. Murray Ave. (919) 220-5429 |
| April 18, 2010 Durham Taqueria Caravan Visit four of the best taquerias for a feast of flavors and an abundance of stories. Guided driving tour. Participants will meet then carpool together or drive themselves to each stop. Pre-registration required. Cost $39.50. April 18, 2010 1:15pm. Meet at: Four Square, 2701 Chapel Hill Rd. (919) 237-2254 |
| April 17, 2010 Arthritis Walk Help the Arthritis Foundation find a cure for the debilitating joint disease. 3-mile or 1-mile option walk are available. Also featuring performance by the Bouncing Bulldogs, and Dog Walk & dog demonstrations. April 17, 2010 9am registration and entertainment, 10am walk. Imperial Center & Walking Trail, 4309 Emperor Blvd. (919) 303-8080 Celebrity Chefs Tour - The Neelys For this tasty series, each Celebrity Chef will present an evening of cooking demonstrations, story-telling, Q and A, and fun that will give each audience member a rare opportunity to share a delicious evening with the Celebrity Chefs that they have come to know and love on television. Big screens ensure no one misses a moment of the action. Tickets $30-$55. April 17, 2010 8pm. DPAC - Durham Performing Arts Center, 123 Vivian St. (919) 680-2787 Durham Senior Games Opening Ceremonies Featuring a torch lighting ceremony, special guests, food and the Silver Arts Showcase of visual and performing arts. FREE admission. April 17, 2010 10am-1pm. Hayti Heritage Center, 804 Old Fayetteville St. (919) 560-4355 Spring Community Yard Sale Buy and sell secondhand items. FREE admission. Seller's fee $15. Registration form for spaces available on website. 8am-12pm. Duke Homestead State Historic Site and Tobacco Museum, 2828 Duke Homestead Rd. (919) 477-5498 Taste Carolina Gourmet Food Tours Discover all of Durham's flavors! Let Taste Carolina show you this vibrant city while introducing you to the restaurants, shops and people that are making Durham one of the nation's cultural hotspots. Pre-registration online or by phone required. Cost $$39.50 per person. 2-5pm (meet at 1:45pm). Meet at Blackwell & Pettigrew Streets (919) 237-2254 |
| April 17 - 18, 2010 145th Commemoration of the Surrender at Bennett Place Living History encampment. Civil War re-enactors will present information on uniforms, equipment, and weapons. There will be military drilling and weapons demonstrations. In addition to soldier life, l860s farm life will be portrayed, including cooking in the Bennett kitchen. FREE admission. April 17 - 18, 2010 10am-4pm. Bennett Place State Historic Site, 4409 Bennett Memorial Rd. (919) 383-4345 Durham Art Walk Local artists and galleries display original works throughout downtown during this self-guided tour. Refreshments provided at some stops. Poetry readings and music are also components of the day. FREE shuttle. Rain or shine. FREE admission. April 17 - 18, 2010 10am-5pm Sa, 1-5pm Su. Maps are available in the lobby of the Durham Arts Council, 120 Morris St.. (919) 560-2787 Durham Bulls vs. Norfolk Tides Tickets: Field Box $9, Terrace Reserved $8, Diamondview $7, Lawn $5. April 17 - 18, 2010 5pm. Durham Bulls Athletic Park, 409 Blackwell St. (919) 956-2855 |
| April 17, 2010 - May 1, 2010 Durham Senior Games Competitors must be 55 or better on or before 12/31/10. Registration $20, $25 for those not City residents (golf and bowling fees extra). April 17, 2010 - May 1, 2010 10am-1pm. Various Locations (919) 354-2710 |
| April 16, 2010 Academy of St. Martin in the Fields + Julian Rachlin Program: Grieg: Holberg Suite, Op. 40; Beethoven: Sonata in A Major, Op. 47, "Kreutzer Sonata" (Arranged by R. Tognetti); Britten: Lachrymae, Op. 48; Piazzolla: Four Seasons of Buenos Aires. Tickets $25-$46, $5 Duke students. April 16, 2010 8pm. Page Auditorium at Duke, Science Dr. (919) 684-4444 Ballet Hispanico From the stunning individuality and expressive style of its 13 dancers, to its costumes, lighting and Latin rhythms, everything about Ballet Hispanico is smashingly theatrical. Tickets $27-$32, $20 students, $15 kids 12 and under. April 16, 2010 8pm. Carolina Theatre, 309 W Morgan St. (919) 560-3030 Bull City Blowout Nine local Durham creative agencies will compete in events such as musical chairs, tricycle race, and air guitar to benefit SeeSaw Studios. April 16, 2010 3-5pm. Durham Central Park, 534 Foster St. jude.smith@ogilvy.com |
| April 16 - 17, 2010 NCCU Jazz Festival Call for ticket information. April 16 - 17, 2010 8pm. B.N. Duke Auditorium at NCCU, 1801 Fayetteville St. (919) 530.6242 |
| April 16 - 18, 2010 "Little Shop of Horrors" Play Tickets pricing tba. April 16 - 18, 2010 8pm F-Sa, 2pm Su. University Theatre - Communications Bldg. at NCCU, Fayetteville & Lawson Streets (919) 530-5170 Duke Alumni Reunion Weekend Details to be announced. April 16 - 18, 2010 Duke University Campus (919) 684-5114 Three Day Mindfulness Retreat A three-day mindulness retreat led by Dr. Jeffrey Brantley and Mary Brantley, rediscover your own inner capacity for deep and enduring compassion, kindess, and calm. Registration for this retreat is limited. Please register as soon as possible by calling. April 16 - 18, 2010 Duke Center for Living 3475 Erwin Rd (919) 6681-2958 |
| April 15, 2010 Rosanne Cash & Mark O'Connor An evening of music inspired by Johnny Cash. Tickets $20-$38 $5 Duke students. April 15, 2010 8pm. Page Auditorium at Duke, Science Dr. (919) 684-4444 |
| April 15 - 16, 2010 Durham Bulls vs. Norfolk Tides Tickets: Field Box $9, Terrace Reserved $8, Diamondview $7, Lawn $5. April 15 - 16, 2010 7pm. Durham Bulls Athletic Park, 409 Blackwell St. (919) 956-2855 |
| April 15 - 18, 2010 "Rent" Music Jonathan Larson's Pulitzer-prize winning Broadway musical based loosely on Puccini's opera La Bohème which follows a year in the lives of seven friends living the disappearing Bohemian lifestyle in New York's East Village. Presented by Duke Hoof 'N Horn. Tickets $12, $10 Duke students. April 15 - 18, 2010 8pm Th-F, 3pm Su. Saturdays: 7pm & 11:59pm 4/10, 2pm & 8pm 4/17, 2pm & 9pm 5/15. Reynolds Theater in Duke's Bryan Center, Science Dr. (919) 684-2072 "The Miser" Play Duke Theater Studies production of the play by Molière. Tickets $10, $5 students & seniors. April 15 - 18, 2010 8pm Th-Su, 2pm Su. Sheafer Lab Theater in Duke's Bryan Center, Science Dr. (919) 684-4444 |
| April 14, 2010 Explore! Drumming as Meditation Repetitive rhythms and group drumming have been used in many cultures to create mild "trance" states that change brainwave states, promote relaxation, and help one to connect to oneself, others, and greater consciousness. No drumming experience is necessary. Cost $12 per session, $55 for series. 7:30-9:30pm Music Explorium, 5314 Hwy 55 Ste. 107 learnaboutlistening@yahoo.com Raising A Purple Cow Discover how to build or identify something exceptional about your product or service. In a crowded field where everything looks the same, this seminar will show you "how to raise a purple cow". FREE. April 14, 2010 11:45am - 1:45pm. Durham Tech Small Business Center, 400 W. Main St. (919) 536-7200 |
| April 13, 2010 Basic Bookkeeping for Business Owners Get hands-on experience in preparing a financial statement, including cash flow, income statements, and balance sheet. April 13, 2010 6-9 p.m. Durham Tech Small Business Center, 400 W. Main St. (919) 536-7200 Duke vs Davidson (Men's Baseball) Call for ticket information. April 13, 2010 6pm. Coombs Field Baseball Stadium, Science Dr. (919) 681-2583 |
| April 12, 2010 Annual Leadership Triangle Goodman Awards Gala Leadership Triangle was established to educate and promote regionalism across the separate communities of the Triangle, and annually presents awards at this invitational gala honoring exemplary regional leaders and organizations. Ticket pricing tba. April 12, 2010 DPAC - Durham Performing Arts Center, 123 Vivian St. (919) 433-1577 Regulator Storytellers Hosted by John Benedetto, a talented and experienced storyteller, mime, and workshop leader. April 12, 2010 7pm. Regulator Bookshop, 720 Ninth St. (919) 286-2700 |
| April 10, 2010 " Regular Maintenance Is Good For Roses - Learn How and Why" Class A class taught by experts in the rose business. Learn why regular maintenance is good for your roses. FREE. 10am. Witherspoon Rose Culture, 3312 Watkins Rd. Explore! Rhythm Community Circle Create group rhythms with drums and more. Great choice of unusual percussion instruments to loan, or bring your own. Expressive, fun, community-building and stress-reducing. Adult and teen time. No children please. Walk-ins welcome. Donation basis. 8-9:30pm. Music Explorium, 5314 Hwy 55 Ste. 107 (919) 484-9090 Kronos Quartet Featuring a Duke-commissioned world premiere of a new quartet by Maria Schneider. Tickets $22-$42, $5 Duke students. April 10, 2010 8pm. Page Auditorium at Duke, Science Dr. (919) 684-4444 Second Saturday: Artists of Golden Belt A concetration of talented visual artists will be on hand in their studios working on new creations and ready to engage with you about their work. Shop for that unique art piece, photograph, necklace or bag and learn about the artists' inspirations. FREE admission. April 10, 2010 11am-4pm. Golden Belt Artist Studios, 807 E Main St. info@goldenbeltarts.com Spring Ecology Class This weekend adventure will give you front row seats for observing and understanding the many lesser known mysteries of nature that occur during the transformation from winter to spring. Pre-registration required. Cost $15, $10 each additional family member. April 10, 2010 10am-12pm. Leigh Farm Park, 370 Leigh Farm Rd (919) 489-0900 Taste Carolina Gourmet Food Tours Discover all of Durham's flavors! Let Taste Carolina show you this vibrant city while introducing you to the restaurants, shops and people that are making Durham one of the nation's cultural hotspots. Pre-registration online or by phone required. Cost $$39.50 per person. 2-5pm (meet at 1:45pm). Meet at Blackwell & Pettigrew Streets (919) 237-2254 Triangle Brewing Company Tour FREE tastings. Food will be available for purchase. April 10, 2010 1-2:30pm. Triangle Brewing Company, 918 Pearl St. (919) 683-2337 |
| April 9, 2010 David Gray Concert Tickets $35-60. April 9, 2010 8pm. DPAC - Durham Performing Arts Center, 123 Vivian St. (919) 680-2787 Spring Flower Walk in the Arboretum The Culberson Asiatic Arboretum holds many fascinating plants, displayed in beautiful and ever-changing combinations. Join curator Paul Jones as he guides you to some of the little-known garden spaces and unique plants. Cost $5, FREE for Garden Friends. 10am. Sarah P. Duke Gardens. 426 Anderson St. (919) 684-3698 |
| April 9 - 11, 2010 "Little Shop of Horrors" Play Tickets pricing tba. April 9 - 11, 2010 8pm F-Sa, 2pm Su. University Theatre - Communications Bldg. at NCCU, Fayetteville & Lawson Streets (919) 530-5170 Duke vs Clemson (Men's Baseball) Call for ticket information April 9 - 11, 2010 6pm F, 2pm Sa, 1pm Su. Durham Bulls Athletic Park, 409 Blackwell St. (919) 681-2583 |
| April 8 - 10, 2010 "Rent" Music Jonathan Larson's Pulitzer-prize winning Broadway musical based loosely on Puccini's opera La Bohème which follows a year in the lives of seven friends living the disappearing Bohemian lifestyle in New York's East Village. Presented by Duke Hoof 'N Horn. Tickets $12, $10 Duke students. April 8 - 10, 2010 8pm Th-F, 3pm Su. Saturdays: 7pm & 11:59pm 4/10, 2pm & 8pm 4/17, 2pm & 9pm 5/15. Reynolds Theater in Duke's Bryan Center, Science Dr. (919) 684-2072 |
| April 8 - 11, 2010 "The Miser" Play Duke Theater Studies production of the play by Molière. Tickets $10, $5 students & seniors. April 8 - 11, 2010 8pm Th-Su, 2pm Su. Sheafer Lab Theater in Duke's Bryan Center, Science Dr. (919) 684-4444 Annual Full Frame Documentary Film Festival Now recognized as the premier documentary film festival in the United States by both The New York Times and Indiewire, the Full Frame Documentary Film Festival (formerly the DoubleTake Documentary Film Festival) celebrates the power and artistry of documentary film. The festival was founded in 1998 by Nancy Buirski and is presented in association with the New York Times. April 8 - 11, 2010 See website for schedule. Carolina Theatre, Durham Arts Council Building, Convention Center and American Tobacco Campus. Downtown (919) 687-4100 |
| April 7, 2010 First Wednesday: Artists of Golden Belt A concetration of talented visual artists will be on hand in their studios working on new creations and ready to engage with you about their work. Shop for that unique art piece, photograph, necklace or bag and learn about the artists' inspirations. FREE admission. 11am-4pm. Golden Belt Artist Studios, 807 E Main St. info@goldenbeltarts.com Non-profit Risk Management Training "Budgeting and Forecasting." Includes webinar, handouts, and link to audio of webinar. Cost $10 per organization. April 7, 2010 2-3pm. Durham Arts Council, 120 Morris St. (919) 560-2787 |
| April 3, 2010 Arts in the Garden - Timmy Abell Storytelling featuring a rich variety of adventures, tall tales and fairy tales, often punctuated with music. TIckets $10. April 3, 2010 11am. Angle Amphitheater at the Sarah P Duke Gardens, 426 Anderson St. (919) 684-4444 Fatmouth Improv Short and long form improvisational scenes based on suggestions from the audience. Tickets $8. April 3, 2010 8pm. Common Ground Theatre, 4815B Hillsborough Rd. (919) 698-3870 Taste Carolina Gourmet Food Tours Discover all of Durham's flavors! Let Taste Carolina show you this vibrant city while introducing you to the restaurants, shops and people that are making Durham one of the nation's cultural hotspots. Pre-registration online or by phone required. Cost $$39.50 per person. 2-5pm (meet at 1:45pm). Meet at Blackwell & Pettigrew Streets (919) 237-2254 Triangle Brewing Company Tour FREE tastings. Food will be available for purchase. April 3, 2010 1-2:30pm. Triangle Brewing Company, 918 Pearl St. (919) 683-2337 Wildflower Walk Stroll through the forests and fields, and follow the boardwalk through the wetlands to experience the amazing diversity of early spring blossoms. Pre-registration required. Cost $15, $10 each additional family member. April 3, 2010 10am-12pm. Leigh Farm Park, 370 Leigh Farm Rd (919) 489-0900 |
| April 3 - 4, 2010 Disney Live! Rockin' Road Show You’ll get to sing along to cool songs, jump out of your seat to dance to the beat and laugh out loud with Buzz and Woody from Toy Story, Cinderella, Tigger, and more of your Disney friends at this show-stopping, zany, on-stage adventure. Tickets $16-$57. April 3 - 4, 2010 3:30pm & 6:30pm Sa, 3pm Su. DPAC - Durham Performing Arts Center, 123 Vivian St. (919) 680-2787 |
| April 2, 2010 Transactors Improv Presents "City of Medicine" Tickets $12, $10 students & seniros. April 2, 2010 8pm. Common Ground Theatre, 4815-B Hillsborough Rd. (919) 698-3870 |
| April 2 - 4, 2010 Duke MBA Games Light-hearted sports competition involving teams from over 20 top business schools, to raise money for Special Olympics North Carolina. April 2 - 4, 2010 Duke University Campus allyson.reed@duke.edu |
| April 1, 2010 Walk on the Wild Side Join curator Stefan Bloodworth in the Blomquist Garden of Native Plants to see which plants are in bloom, learn strategies to design with native plants and discuss regional ecology and global environmental issues affecting native ecosystems, and your role in protecting the health of our home planet. Cost $5, FREE for Garden Friends. 11am-12noon. The Sarah P. Duke Gardens, 426 Anderson St. 919-684-3698 |
| March 30, 2010 Duke vs High Point (Men's Baseball) Call for ticket information. March 30, 2010 6pm. Coombs Field Baseball Stadium, Science Dr. (919) 681-2583 Funding Your Business through the SBA Discuss how you can use the SBA's resources to jump start or grow your business successfully. Learn about the SBA's Stimulus Bill funding to encourage lending with banks and credit unions. March 30, 2010 6-9 p.m. Durham Tech Small Business Center, 400 W. Main St. (919) 536-7200 |
| March 29, 2010 Center for Child and Family Policy 10-Year Anniversary Celebration Featuring "Economic Investments in Children" a forum featuring renowned policymakers and scholars commenting on investing in young children, followed by Center Open House ~ Poster Session and a reception. FREE and open to the public. March 29, 2010 1:45-3pm forum, 3-4 open house, 5:30-6:30pm reception. Center for Child and Family Policy at Duke University, 302 Towerview Rd. (919) 613-9303 Discovery Club - All About Amphibians Find out about frogs, toads, salamanders and newts as you explore the vernal pools of the park. Wear shoes that can get a little muddy. Ages 5 and up with adult. Pre-registration required. Cost $5. 2-4pm. Little River Regional Park & Natural Area, 301 Little River Park Way (919) 732-5505 Nobel Prize Winning Economist James J. Heckman The topic will be "The Economics of Investing in Children: The Role of Cognitive and Non-Cognitive Skills." Part of the Center for Child and Family Policy 10-Year Anniversary Celebration. FREE, but pre-registration required. March 29, 2010 4-5:30pm. Fleishman Commons in the Sanford Bldg., 201 Science Dr. (919) 613-9303 |
| March 28, 2010 Durham Taqueria Caravan Visit four of the best taquerias for a feast of flavors and an abundance of stories. Guided driving tour. Participants will meet then carpool together or drive themselves to each stop. Pre-registration required. Cost $39.50. March 28, 2010 1:15pm. Meet at: Four Square, 2701 Chapel Hill Rd. (919) 237-2254 Experience Hendrix Featuring an all-star line up of music greats paying homage to the music and legacy of Jimi Hendrix. Tickets $39.50-$75. March 28, 2010 DPAC - Durham Performing Arts Center, 123 Vivian St. (919) 680-2787 |
| March 27, 2010 "Incognito" Play A white man has his identity shaken to the core after discovering his estranged father is African American. This touching and hilarious true story confronts head-on issues of race, diversity, stereotyping, finding a father, adoption and divorce. Tickets $18. March 27, 2010 8pm. Carolina Theatre, 309 W. Morgan St. (919) 560-3030 "Meeting the Challenges of Climate and Weather in Changing Times" Rose Workshop Learn how to cope with drought & other rose garden adversities. FREE. March 27, 2010 10am. Witherspoon Rose Culture, 3312 Watkins Rd. (919) 489-4446 Annual Great Human Race The Great Human Race is a 5K nonprofit walk and competitive run in downtown Durham that can help organizations raise needed dollars for programs and goals. March 27, 2010 8:30am (registration begins at 8am.) Durham Bulls Athletic Park, Jackie Robinson and Blackwell Streets (919) 688-8977 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.) March 27, 2010 10am-12pm. The Pavilion at Durham Central Park, 501 Foster St. (919) 484-3084 Explore! Kids Drumming Club Kids will have fun with rhythms, hand drums, stick drums, movement and more while learning about percussion from around the world. Includes stories, games, a bit of technique and occasionally instrument making. For kids ages 4-7 (2nd Saturday for younger kids, starting at age 3) with or without parents. Cost $10 per child, cash or check (parents FREE). 10-11am. Music Explorium, 5314 Hwy 55 Ste. 107 (919) 484-9090 Taste Carolina Gourmet Food Tours Discover all of Durham's flavors! Let Taste Carolina show you this vibrant city while introducing you to the restaurants, shops and people that are making Durham one of the nation's cultural hotspots. Pre-registration online or by phone required. Cost $$39.50 per person. 2-5pm (meet at 1:45pm). Meet at Blackwell & Pettigrew Streets (919) 237-2254 Traditional Japanese Tea Gathering Enjoy a traditional Japanese tea gathering and tea tasting to celebrate the early bloom of Japanese cherries. Rain or shine, but if the weather is nice, there'll be an additional guided stroll through the serene Culberson Asiatic Arboretum and the new Durham-Toyama Sister Cities Pavilion. You'll also see a display of Ikebana and Bonsai exhibits in the Doris Duke Center. Pre-registration required. Cost $20, $15 Gardens Friends. March 27, 2010 1-4pm. Doris Duke Center at Sarah P. Duke Gardens. 426 Anderson St. 919-684-3698 Triangle Brewing Company Tour FREE tastings. Food will be available for purchase. March 27, 2010 1-2:30pm. Triangle Brewing Company, 918 Pearl St. (919) 683-2337 Weird Wild World of Fungi Class Investigate these beautiful, unique, sometimes delectable life-forms. Learn the ecological roles of mushrooms, the fearful myths, and the true dangers. Learn how to collect and identify mushrooms, including the 1 family responsible for 90% of all mushroom poisonings. Pre-registration required. Cost $15, $10 each additional family member. March 27, 2010 10am-12pm. Leigh Farm Park, 370 Leigh Farm Rd (919) 489-0900 Wilco Tickets $35. March 27, 2010 8pm. DPAC - Durham Performing Arts Center, 123 Vivian St. (919) 680-2787 Wine Tasting FREE. March 27, 2010 4:30-7pm. Hope Valley Bottle Shop, 4711 Hope Valley Rd. (919) 403-5200 |
| March 26, 2010 "The Jackie Robinson Story" Play This nationally acclaimed play tells the story of Jackie Robinson’s struggle to break the color barrier and integrate America’s pastime. MVP is an inspirational and uplifting story for young audiences, showcasing Robinson’s courage, resilience and athletic ability. Tickets $15., $10 students and kids 12 and under. March 26, 2010 7:30pm. Carolina Theatre, 309 W. Morgan St. (919) 560-3030 Celebrity Chefs Tour - Tyler Florence For this tasty series, each Celebrity Chef will present an evening of cooking demonstrations, story-telling, Q and A, and fun that will give each audience member a rare opportunity to share a delicious evening with the Celebrity Chefs that they have come to know and love on television. Big screens ensure no one misses a moment of the action. Tickets $52-$72. March 26, 2010 8pm. DPAC - Durham Performing Arts Center, 123 Vivian St. (919) 680-2787 Nature for Sprouts: Tree Home Who lives in a tree? Discover what creatures make a home in a tree. Look closely at trees to see who lives there, find out the parts of a tree, and make a bark-rubbing. Make an owl puppet and a tree home in a bag. For children aged 3 to 5. Children must be accompanied by an adult. The Sarah P. Duke Gardens, 426 Anderson St. anashold@duke.edu |
| March 25, 2010 Color in the Garden Jan Little, the Gardens’ director of education and public programs, will outline some basic strategies to use color as reinforcement for other garden goals. Then she will show some applications that will help you make the best use of color given your particular site situation. Pre-registration required. Cost $15; $10 Gardens Friends. 7-9pm. The Sarah P. Duke Gardens, 426 Anderson St. (919) 684-3698 Joanna Newsom Concert (Live Music) American harpist, pianist, and singer-songwriter. Tickets $23-$26. March 25, 2010 8pm. The Carolina Theatre, 309 W. Morgan St. (919) 560-3030 Los Lobos + Leo Kottke Los Lobos makes smoking-hot rock in the borderlands of blues, R&B, and Tejano. Leo Kottke is a jawdropping master of American acoustic. Tickets $22-$42. March 25, 2010 8pm. Page Auditorium at Duke, Science Dr. (919) 684-4444 |
| March 24, 2010 Moody Blues Tickets $38.50-$69.50. March 24, 2010 7:30pm. DPAC - Durham Performing Arts Center, 123 Vivian St. (919) 680-2787 |
| March 24, 2010 - April 2, 2010 AIA Triangle 2009 Design Award Winners Exhibition The purpose of the AIA Triangle Design Awards program is to recognize and encourage exceptional projects in the field of architecture, which are designed and executed by the members of the Triangle Section of the North Carolina Chapter of the American Institute of Architects. FREE admission. 9am-9pm Durham Arts Council, 120 Morris St. (919) 560-2787 |
| March 23, 2010 George Thorogood & The Destroyers Concert (Live Music) An evening of bare-knuckled blues and rip roaring rock music. Tickets $34. March 23, 2010 7:30pm. The Carolina Theatre, 309 W. Morgan St. (919) 560-3030 Low-Cost Marketing in a Tight Economy Learn how to do cheap marketing research, save marketing dollars, use mini-media marketing, and create Guerrilla Marketing tools for any marketplace while positioning your business to grow dramatically. FREE, but pre-registration required. March 23, 2010 6-9pm. Durham Tech Small Business Center, 400 W. Main St. (919) 536-7200 State of Durham’s Economy Breakfast A review of the economic data and demographic trends that shape our community and future. The breakfast is the City’s premiere annual event, discussing issues such as employment, tax base growth, construction activity, retail sales, commercial real estate markets, downtown growth, quality of life, crime, visitor impacts, education, wages, and workforce and business development. Tickets $60, $50 in advance. March 23, 2010 7-9:30am. Registration and coffee begin at 7am. DPAC - Durham Performing Arts Center, 123 Vivian St. (919) 560-4965 |
| March 22, 2010 Thinking of Starting a Business? Get information about licenses, legal forms, taxes, and much more. Learn about community and online resources from our veteran business instructor and from fellow entrepreneurs. Preregistratin is requested at 919-686-3448. March 22, 2010 M 1/25 3-5 p.m.. 2/22 3-5 p.m., 3/22 3-5 p. m., 4/26 3-5 p. m. Durham Tech Small Business Center, 400 W. Main St. (919) 536-7200 |
| March 21, 2010 Attracting Bees and Butterflies to Your Garden Curious about how to attract more bees and butterflies to your garden? Come learn what makes bees, butterflies and other insects beneficial pollinators in our landscape and what specific plants provide nourishment and protection during each stage of their life cycle. Durham County Master Gardeners Gene Carlone and Faye McNaull will also include tips and perspectives on the proper use of herbicides and insecticides in the gardens and lawns that we share with these valuable creatures. 2-4pm The Sarah P. Duke Gardens, 426 Anderson St. (919) 684-3698 Durham Crop Walk Annual event which combines fun and fundraising to raise money for hungry people throughout the world. Walkers invite friends to sponsor them with a contribution of $5, $10, $20 or more. March 21, 2010 2:30pm; registration 1:30pm. Duke Chapel, Science Dr. (919) 683-1179 |
| March 20, 2010 - February 20, 2010 Explore! Kids Drumming Club Kids will have fun with rhythms, hand drums, stick drums, movement and more while learning about percussion from around the world. Includes stories, games, a bit of technique and occasionally instrument making. For kids ages 4-7 (2nd Saturday for younger kids, starting at age 3) with or without parents. Cost $10 per child, cash or check (parents FREE). 10-11am. Music Explorium, 5314 Hwy 55 Ste. 107 (919) 484-9090 |
| March 20, 2010 "The Color Purple" Book Discussion Part of the book discussion series Let's Talk About It: The African-American Experience. The series explores five seminal works of African-American literature, and each discussion will be led by scholars from North Carolina Central University. FREE and open to the public. March 20, 2010 2pm. Stanford L. Warren Branch Library, 1201 Fayetteville St. (919) 560-0270 Annual Bike Show & Chili Contest Events include a chili cook-off, Harley-Davidson Motorcycle show, door prizes, and lots of food and fun for the whole family. March 20, 2010 9am-4pm. Durham Harley-Davidson Inc., 819 N Miami Blvd. (919) 596-9511 Discovery Club - All About Amphibians Find out about frogs, toads, salamanders and newts as you explore the vernal pools of the park. Wear shoes that can get a little muddy. Ages 5 and up with adult. Pre-registration required. Cost $5. 2-4pm. Little River Regional Park & Natural Area, 301 Little River Park Way (919) 732-5505 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.) March 20, 2010 10am-12pm. The Pavilion at Durham Central Park, 501 Foster St. (919) 484-3084 Expert Answers to Your Rose Growing Questions - Open Q & A Q&A session with the Rose Experts at Witherspoon. FREE. March 20, 2010 10am. Witherspoon Rose Culture, 3312 Watkins Rd. (919) 489-4446 Robot Rumble Festival Are you ready to rumble? Join the leagues of robot enthusiasts who build and battle their bots for fun and excitement. Meet members of Carolina Combat Robots, see some exciting demos and play with and learn more about current and future innovations in the robotics field. Most activities FREE with Museum admission. During Museum hours. Museum of Life and Science, 433 W. Murray Ave. (919) 220-5429 Tails at Twilight Gala Dinner with silent and live auction to benefit the APS of Durham. Tickets $100. 6pm. Washington Duke Inn and Golf Club, 3001 Cameron Blvd . 919-560-0640 ext 231 Taste Carolina Gourmet Food Tours Discover all of Durham's flavors! Let Taste Carolina show you this vibrant city while introducing you to the restaurants, shops and people that are making Durham one of the nation's cultural hotspots. Pre-registration online or by phone required. Cost $$39.50 per person. 2-5pm (meet at 1:45pm). Meet at Blackwell & Pettigrew Streets (919) 237-2254 Triangle Brewing Company Tour FREE tastings. Food will be available for purchase. March 20, 2010 1-2:30pm. Triangle Brewing Company, 918 Pearl St. (919) 683-2337 Wine Tasting FREE. March 20, 2010 4:30-7pm. Hope Valley Bottle Shop, 4711 Hope Valley Rd. (919) 403-5200 |
| March 20 - 21, 2010 African Diaspora Studies Symposium The theme for this year is "Uncovering Lost Perspectives: History and Representation in the Diaspora." FREE and open to the public. March 20 - 21, 2010 Schedule tba. North Carolina Central University, 1801 Fayetteville St. youssefcarter@gmail.com |
| March 20 - 22, 2010 The Road to the 2010 Women’s Final Four NCAA Division 1 Women's Basketball Championships, rounds 1&2. Tickets $27-$42, $17-$42 students & seniors. March 20 - 22, 2010 Cameron Indoor Stadium, Science Dr. 1-877-375-3853 |
| March 19, 2010 Floral Design for Fun Learn the basics of floral design by creating various types of beautiful flower arrangements from fresh, silk, and dried flowers and matching flowers to container. Each week students will be asked to bring a particular style of container and flowers with which they can work (other supplies provided). Cost $85, $65 Garden Friends. 9-11am. Sarah P. Duke Gardens. 426 Anderson St. 919-684-3698 Little River Under the Stars The folks from Morehead Planetarium and CHAOS (Chapel Hill Astronomical and Observational Society) bring out the big telescopes and guide us through the night sky. Please call the park after 5pm the day-of for cancellation/make-up information. FREE. 7-9pm Little River Regional Park & Natural Area, 301 Little River Park Way (919) 732-5505 Nature for Sprouts: Birds, Birds, Birds Find out what makes a bird a bird. Go on a bird-watching walk and discover how birds behave. Make a bird feeder for your garden. For children aged 3 to 5. Children must be accompanied by an adult. The Sarah P. Duke Gardens, 426 Anderson St. anashold@duke.edu Retrofantasma Film Series Retrofantasma is a monthly film series of double-features dedicated to bringing classic horror movies back to the big screen in 35mm. Tickets $7. March 19, 2010 7:30pm. Carolina Theatre of Durham Inc., 309 W Morgan St. (919) 560-3030 Spring Flower Walk in the Arboretum The Culberson Asiatic Arboretum holds many fascinating plants, displayed in beautiful and ever-changing combinations. Join curator Paul Jones as he guides you to some of the little-known garden spaces and unique plants. Cost $5, FREE for Garden Friends. 10am. Sarah P. Duke Gardens. 426 Anderson St. (919) 684-3698 |
| March 19 - 20, 2010 "Mama Juggs: Four Generations Healing Fractured Images" Play This one-woman show, written and performed by ‘rie Shontel, is set in the living room of an Oakland, California housing project. Each character, ages 17, 26, 47 and 100, will transport the audience into an intimate view of their body image. Tickets $25. March 19 - 20, 2010 8pm. Common Ground Theatre, 4815B Hillsborough Rd. (919) 698-3870 "MoLoRa" - Farber Foundry An adaptation of Aeschylus’s Oresteia that turns the ageless language of Greek tragedy toward a particularly modern object --South Africa’s Truth and Reconciliation Committee, when torturers and tortured confronted one another in open court. Tickets $22 & $28, $5 Duke students.. March 19 - 20, 2010 8pm. Reynolds Industries Theater in Duke's Bryan Center, Science Dr. (919) 684-4444 |
| March 19 - 21, 2010 Duke vs Miami (Men's Baseball) Call for ticket information March 19 - 21, 2010 6pm F,2pm Sa, 1pm Su. Coombs Field Baseball Stadium, Science Dr. (919) 681-2583 |
| March 18, 2010 Plant Propagation Select your favorite plants and learn a step-by-step process to raise these plants from seed or cuttings and then plant in your own garden. Here is your chance to learn some propagation techniques through hands–on experience with expert guidance from Duke Gardens staff. Duke Gardens 426 Anderson St, Duke University 919-684-3698 Spring Pruning Some plants simply must be rehabilitated occasionally through skillful pruning. Instructor Jonathan Smith, of Bright Leaf Landscaping, will demonstrate several pruning techniques to help you manage plants in your home garden. 426 Anderson St, Duke University West Campus 426 Anderson St. Durham NC,27708 919 684-3698 |
| March 18 - 21, 2010 "The Mikado" Musical Performance by Durham Savoyards. Ticket pricing tba. March 18 - 21, 2010 8pm Th-Sa, 2pm Su. Carolina Theatre, 309 W. Morgan St. (919) 560-3030 |
| March 17, 2010 "Rosenwald Schools in Durham" Lecture Philanthropist Julian Rosenwald built schools all over the South to educate black children in the early 20th century. Part of the Historic Preservation Society of Durham "Lunch & Learn" series. TIckets $25, $19 for members. Pre-registration required. March 17, 2010 11:30am. Tosca Ristorante Italiano, 604 W. Morgan St. (919) 682-3036 Duke vs Liberty (Men's Baseball) Call for ticket information. March 17, 2010 3pm. Cooms Field Baseball Stadium, Science Dr. (919) 681-2583 |
| March 16, 2010 Organic Vegetable Gardening Instructor Ken Fager, a researcher at NCSU's Center for Environmental Farming Systems, will discuss production principles and guide you through practical examples of organic gardening. This presentation will focus on crop sequence and developing a calendar for your garden. Cost $35, $25 Gardens Friends. 2-4pm The Sarah P. Duke Gardens, 426 Anderson St. (919) 684-3698 United Negro College Fund Golden Flame Breakfast Details tba. March 16, 2010 Hilton Durham, 3800 Hillsborough Rd. |
| March 14, 2010 Ballet Meets Orchestra - The Chamber Orchestra of the Triangle Program: H. Johnson - Letter to the World; A. Copland - Appalachian Spring (version for 13 instruments); F. Roussel - LeFestin de l'araignee, op.17. Tickets $20, FREE for students. 3pm. Carolina Theatre, 309 W. Morgan St. (919) 560-3030 |
| March 13, 2010 - February 13, 2010 Explore! Kids Drumming Club Kids will have fun with rhythms, hand drums, stick drums, movement and more while learning about percussion from around the world. Includes stories, games, a bit of technique and occasionally instrument making. For kids ages 4-7 (2nd Saturday for younger kids, starting at age 3) with or without parents. Cost $10 per child, cash or check (parents FREE). 10-11am. Music Explorium, 5314 Hwy 55 Ste. 107 (919) 484-9090 |
| March 13, 2010 "Feeding Roses for Robust Growth" Workshop Learn when to fertilize and how much to use. FREE. 10am. Witherspoon Rose Culture, 3312 Watkins Rd. (919) 489-4446 2010 DBYAL Baseball Registration The Durham Bulls Youth Athletic League will hold its 2010 Baseball Registration for youth ages 5-12 yrs. This program is FREE. Registration forms may be downloaded at the program site at www.dbyal.webs.com. 10am-12pm. Long Meadow Park, 917 Liberty St. herbsellers@nc.rr.com Apex School of Theology Founders Day Annual Founders Day Celebration. 10am. Apex School of Theology, 2945 S Miami Blvd, Ste 114 (919) 572-1625 Artemis String Quartet Program: All Beethoven: String Quartet in G Major, Op. 18, No. 2; String Quartet in F Minor, Op. 95, "Serioso"; String Quartet in A Minor, Op. 132. Tickets $30 $5 Duke students.. March 13, 2010 8pm. Reynolds Industries Theater in Duke's Bryan Center, Science Dr. (919) 684-4444 Coffee With the Council Annual community discussions with City Council members on funding for the coming fiscal year. March 13, 2010 10am-12pm. Community Family Life and Recreation Center at Lyon Park, 1313 Halley St. (919) 560-4111 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.) March 13, 2010 10am-12pm. The Pavilion at Durham Central Park, 501 Foster St. (919) 484-3084 Explore! Rhythm Community Circle Create group rhythms with drums and more. Great choice of unusual percussion instruments to loan, or bring your own. Expressive, fun, community-building and stress-reducing. Adult and teen time. No children please. Walk-ins welcome. Donation basis. 8-9:30pm. Music Explorium, 5314 Hwy 55 Ste. 107 (919) 484-9090 Second Saturday: Artists of Golden Belt A concetration of talented visual artists will be on hand in their studios working on new creations and ready to engage with you about their work. Shop for that unique art piece, photograph, necklace or bag and learn about the artists' inspirations. FREE admission. March 13, 2010 11am-4pm. Golden Belt Artist Studios, 807 E Main St. info@goldenbeltarts.com Survival Skills Class Experience some of the most basic ancient skills that our ancestors once used to survive (and actually thrive) in the woodlands. Practice some of the arts of survival such as building shelter, finding water, making fire by friction, and finding food in the wild. Pre-registration required. Cost $15, $10 each additional family member. March 13, 2010 10am-12pm. Leigh Farm Park, 370 Leigh Farm Rd (919) 489-0900 Taste Carolina Gourmet Food Tours Discover all of Durham's flavors! Let Taste Carolina show you this vibrant city while introducing you to the restaurants, shops and people that are making Durham one of the nation's cultural hotspots. Pre-registration online or by phone required. Cost $$39.50 per person. 2-5pm (meet at 1:45pm). Meet at Blackwell & Pettigrew Streets (919) 237-2254 Triangle Brewing Company Tour FREE tastings. Food will be available for purchase. March 13, 2010 1-2:30pm. Triangle Brewing Company, 918 Pearl St. (919) 683-2337 Wine Tasting FREE. March 13, 2010 4:30-7pm. Hope Valley Bottle Shop, 4711 Hope Valley Rd. (919) 403-5200 |
| March 13 - 14, 2010 Curator Basics Discover the elements of a well presented portfolio and work on building your portfolio for showing. Instructor Bruce Dickson, of Dickson Images, will assist you with captioning, labeling, organizing and filing your photography. Also identify potential markets and discuss how to submit work for publication. Cost $75; $60 Gardens Friends. 9am-1pm. The Sarah P. Duke Gardens, 426 Anderson St. (919) 684-3698 |
| March 12, 2010 Floral Design for Fun Learn the basics of floral design by creating various types of beautiful flower arrangements from fresh, silk, and dried flowers and matching flowers to container. Each week students will be asked to bring a particular style of container and flowers with which they can work (other supplies provided). Cost $85, $65 Garden Friends. 9-11am. Sarah P. Duke Gardens. 426 Anderson St. 919-684-3698 Gary Allan Concert Critically acclaimed hard rockin’, no apologies country artist. Tickets $35-45. March 12, 2010 8pm. DPAC - Durham Performing Arts Center, 123 Vivian St. (919) 680-2787 Nature for Sprouts: Ants, Grasshoppers, and Other Crawly Creatures Explore ants, grasshoppers and other crawly creatures and discover what parts they have and how they change. Construct an insect to take home. For children aged 3 to 5. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Cost $6. 10:30-11:30am The Sarah P. Duke Gardens, 426 Anderson St. (919) 684-3698 Transactors Improv Presents "City of Medicine" Tickets $12, $10 students & seniros. March 12, 2010 8pm. Common Ground Theatre, 4815-B Hillsborough Rd. (919) 698-3870 |
| March 12 - 14, 2010 Duke vs North Carolina (Men' Baseball) Call for ticket information March 12 - 14, 2010 6pm F, 2pm Sa, 1pm Su. Durham Bulls Athletic Park, 409 Blackwell St. (919) 681-2583 |
| March 11, 2010 Coffee With the Council Annual community discussions with City Council members on funding for the coming fiscal year. March 11, 2010 5:30-7:30pm. City Hall Committee Room, 101 City Hall Plaza (919) 560-4111 Plant Propagation Select your favorite plants and learn a step-by-step process to raise these plants from seed or cuttings and then plant in your own garden. Here is your chance to learn some propagation techniques through hands–on experience with expert guidance from Duke Gardens staff. Duke Gardens 426 Anderson St, Duke University 919-684-3698 Tuskagee University Golden Voices Concert Choir Proceeds benefit Tuskegee student scholarships. Tickets $15, $10 youth and seniors. March 11, 2010 7pm. Duke University Chapel, Science Dr. (919) 684-4444 |
| March 10, 2010 Explore! Drumming as Meditation Repetitive rhythms and group drumming have been used in many cultures to create mild "trance" states that change brainwave states, promote relaxation, and help one to connect to oneself, others, and greater consciousness. No drumming experience is necessary. Cost $12 per session, $55 for series. 7:30-9:30pm Music Explorium, 5314 Hwy 55 Ste. 107 learnaboutlistening@yahoo.com Social Networking for Entrepreneurs Learn how marketing on the internet through social networks can increase visibility, strengthen branding and generate more sales for your business. FREE. March 10, 2010 11:45am - 1:45pm. Durham Tech Small Business Center, 400 W. Main St. (919) 536-7200 Train Concert known for their roots-rock sound, signature storytelling lyrics and chart-topping singles "Meet Virginia," and "Drops of Jupiter (Tell Me)." Tickets $35. March 10, 2010 8pm. Carolina Theatre, 309 W. Morgan St. (919) 560-3030 Winter Film Series: "Food, Inc." Full Frame's winter series features three of the 15 documentary films shortlisted for the 82nd Academy Awards. 2009 Full Frame Alum "FOOD, INC." completes the series with an an unflattering look inside America's corporate controlled food industry. FREE admission. 7pm. Bay 7 Cinema at American Tobacco, 318 Blackwell St. (919) 687-4100 |
| March 9, 2010 African Drumming Class Learn traditional rhythms and songs from the villages of West Africa, incorporating handing techniques, rudiments, and exercises that will help you improve your sound, timing, and help you play with confidence. For beginner and intermediate level students, age level 12 and up. Cost $15 per class or $55 for 4 weeks, cash or check only. 7-8:30pm Music Explorium, 5314 Hwy 55 Ste. 107 (919) 484-9090 Durham Garden Forum: Bloom Durham Garden Forum gathers monthly to discuss gardening techniques. Each meeting is led by an expert in a featured topic, from landscape designers to members of the N.C. Cooperative Extension. This month's speaker is Jason Holmes, horticulturist and curator at Sarah P. Duke Gardens, who will discuss blooms. Cost $10, or $25 for all Forums for the year. 6:30-8pm. The Sarah P. Duke Gardens, 426 Anderson St. genecarlone@aol.com; Government Incentives to Support the Greening of Small Business This seminar will review how small businesses can take advantage of new tax credits and other financial incentives provided by the federal government, state government and electric utilities. March 9, 2010 6-9 p.m. Durham Tech Small Business Center, 400 W. Main St. (919) 536-7200 |
| March 8, 2010 Coffee With the Council Annual community discussions with City Council members on funding for the coming fiscal year. March 8, 2010 6-8:30pm. Durham County Schools Resource Center, 2107 Hillandale Rd. (919) 560-4111 Regulator Storytellers Hosted by John Benedetto, a talented and experienced storyteller, mime, and workshop leader. March 8, 2010 7pm. Regulator Bookshop, 720 Ninth St. (919) 286-2700 Tiny Trekkers - Frog Frenzy Frogs abound around the park especially as the weather warms. Trekkers will get to observe the frogs in the office aquariums, learn about metamorphosis and take home a tadpole craft. Ages 2-4 years with adult. Pre-registration is required. 10-11am. Little River Regional Park & Natural Area, 301 Little River Park Way (919) 732-5505 |
| March 8 - 9, 2010 Duke vs Quinnipiac (Men's Baseball) Call for ticket information March 8 - 9, 2010 3pm M, 3pm Tues. Coombs Field Baseball Stadium, Science Dr. (919) 681-2583 |
| March 7, 2010 Durham Taqueria Caravan Visit four of the best taquerias for a feast of flavors and an abundance of stories. Guided driving tour. Participants will meet then carpool together or drive themselves to each stop. Pre-registration required. Cost $39.50. March 7, 2010 1:15pm. Meet at: Four Square, 2701 Chapel Hill Rd. (919) 237-2254 |
| March 6, 2010 "Go Tell It On The Mountain" Book Discussion Part of the book discussion series Let's Talk About It: The African-American Experience. The series explores five seminal works of African-American literature, and each discussion will be led by scholars from North Carolina Central University. FREE and open to the public. March 6, 2010 2pm. Stanford L. Warren Branch Library, 1201 Fayetteville St. (919) 560-0270 "The Advantages of Bare Root Roses - Plant Now for Success" Class Get a jump-start on spring rose gardening by planting bareroot roses. FREE. March 6, 2010 10am. Witherspoon Rose Culture, 3312 Watkins Rd. (919) 489-4446 2010 DBYAL Baseball Registration The Durham Bulls Youth Athletic League will hold its 2010 Baseball Registration for youth ages 5-12 yrs. This program is FREE. Registration forms may be downloaded at the program site at www.dbyal.webs.com. 10am-12pm. Long Meadow Park, 917 Liberty St. herbsellers@nc.rr.com Duke vs William and Mary (Men's Baseball) Call for ticket information. March 6, 2010 6pm. Coombs Field Baseball Stadium, Science Dr. (919) 681-2583 Duke vs. North Carolina (Men's Basketball) March 6, 2010 9pm. Cameron Indoor Stadium, Science Dr. (919) 684-4444 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.) March 6, 2010 10am-12pm. The Pavilion at Durham Central Park, 501 Foster St. (919) 484-3084 Explore! Kids Drumming Club Kids will have fun with rhythms, hand drums, stick drums, movement and more while learning about percussion from around the world. Includes stories, games, a bit of technique and occasionally instrument making. For kids ages 4-7 (2nd Saturday for younger kids, starting at age 3) with or without parents. Cost $10 per child, cash or check (parents FREE). 10-11am. Music Explorium, 5314 Hwy 55 Ste. 107 (919) 484-9090 NAACP ACT-SO Fundraiser Breakfast The keynote speaker will be state Rep. Larry Hall, D-Durham. Call for ticket info. March 6, 2010 8:30am. Holton Career and Resources Center, 401 N. Driver St. (919) 682-4920 Taste Carolina Gourmet Food Tours Discover all of Durham's flavors! Let Taste Carolina show you this vibrant city while introducing you to the restaurants, shops and people that are making Durham one of the nation's cultural hotspots. Pre-registration online or by phone required. Cost $$39.50 per person. 2-5pm (meet at 1:45pm). Meet at Blackwell & Pettigrew Streets (919) 237-2254 Traditional Japanese Tea Gathering Experience the patterns and poetry of Chado, or the Japanese way of tea, while enjoying an enticing bowl of whisked tea and a seasonal treat. The small class group will meet at the Doris Duke Center to be escorted to the Durham-Toyama Sister Cities Pavilion in Duke Gardens for this intimate gathering. Pre-registration required. Cost $30, $20 Gardens Friends. March 6, 2010 10:45am-12pm. Sarah P. Duke Gardens. 426 Anderson St. 919-684-3698 Triangle Brewing Company Tour FREE tastings. Food will be available for purchase. March 6, 2010 1-2:30pm. Triangle Brewing Company, 918 Pearl St. (919) 683-2337 Wine Tasting FREE. March 6, 2010 4:30-7pm. Hope Valley Bottle Shop, 4711 Hope Valley Rd. (919) 403-5200 |
| March 5, 2010 Beginning Ikebana Workshop Begins Ikebana is the ancient Japanese art of beautifully arranged plant material in a container. Learn the principles through a series of four hands-on sessions. Each week students will complete an arrangement to enjoy at home. All supplies included. Class continues March 12, 19 and 26. Cost $80; $65 Gardens Friends. 1-3pm Fridays. The Sarah P. Duke Gardens, 426 Anderson St. (919) 684-3698 Floral Design for Fun Learn the basics of floral design by creating various types of beautiful flower arrangements from fresh, silk, and dried flowers and matching flowers to container. Each week students will be asked to bring a particular style of container and flowers with which they can work (other supplies provided). Cost $85, $65 Garden Friends. 9-11am. Sarah P. Duke Gardens. 426 Anderson St. 919-684-3698 Nature for Sprouts: Pond Walk Explore the duck pond and learn what animals need to survive. Discover who lives there on a scavenger hunt. Make a creature who lives in the pond, and feed the ducks. For children aged 3-5. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Cost $6. 10:30-11:30am. The Sarah P. Duke Gardens, 426 Anderson St. (919) 684-3698 |
| March 5 - 6, 2010 Golden Dragon Acrobats Sit on the edge of your seat in spine-tingling suspense watching death-defying feats as you witness the culmination of 2,500 years of Chinese history, authentic costumes and graceful beauty. Tickets $22-$26, $18 students and kids 12 and under . March 5 - 6, 2010 7:30pm F-Sa, 2:30pm Sa. Carolina Theatre, 309 W. Morgan St. (919) 560-3030 |
| March 5 - 7, 2010 Duke vs. Temple (Men's Baseball) Call for ticket information. March 5 - 7, 2010 3pm F, 2pm Sa, 1pm Su. Durham Bulls Athletic Park, 409 Blackwell St. (919) 681-2583 |
| March 4, 2010 Plant Propagation Select your favorite plants and learn a step-by-step process to raise these plants from seed or cuttings and then plant in your own garden. Here is your chance to learn some propagation techniques through hands–on experience with expert guidance from Duke Gardens staff. Duke Gardens 426 Anderson St, Duke University 919-684-3698 Walk on the Wild Side Join curator Stefan Bloodworth in the Blomquist Garden of Native Plants to see which plants are in bloom, learn strategies to design with native plants and discuss regional ecology and global environmental issues affecting native ecosystems, and your role in protecting the health of our home planet. Cost $5, FREE for Garden Friends. 11am-12noon. The Sarah P. Duke Gardens, 426 Anderson St. 919-684-3698 |
| March 3, 2010 "Flowering Trees and Shrubs: Identification and Use" Class Begins Each season has hardy plants that add delight to our gardens. Meet an expanded palette of trees and shrubs that will bring flower, scent and texture to your garden year-round. Class continues at the same time March 10, 17 and 31. Cost $95; $75 Gardens Friends. 2-4pm Wednesdays. The Sarah P. Duke Gardens, 426 Anderson St. (919) 684-3698 Chrisette Michele (Live Music) Grammy winning sultry jazz R&B vocalist. Tickets $29 & $35. March 3, 2010 8pm. Carolina Theatre, 309 W. Morgan St. (919) 560-3030 Duke vs Xavier (Men's Baseball) Call for ticket information. March 3, 2010 3pm. Coombs Field Baseball Stadium, Science Dr. (919) 681-2583 First Wednesday: Artists of Golden Belt A concetration of talented visual artists will be on hand in their studios working on new creations and ready to engage with you about their work. Shop for that unique art piece, photograph, necklace or bag and learn about the artists' inspirations. FREE admission. 11am-4pm. Golden Belt Artist Studios, 807 E Main St. info@goldenbeltarts.com Non-profit Risk Management Training "Ethics and Conflict of Interest Policies." Includes webinar, handouts, and link to audio of webinar. Cost $10 per organization. March 3, 2010 2-3pm. Durham Arts Council, 120 Morris St. (919) 560-2787 |
| March 2, 2010 African Drumming Class Learn traditional rhythms and songs from the villages of West Africa, incorporating handing techniques, rudiments, and exercises that will help you improve your sound, timing, and help you play with confidence. For beginner and intermediate level students, age level 12 and up. Cost $15 per class or $55 for 4 weeks, cash or check only. 7-8:30pm Music Explorium, 5314 Hwy 55 Ste. 107 (919) 484-9090 Conifer Trek Meet a few favorite conifers as you walk through the Gardens with conifer expert Flo Chaffin, owner of Specialty Ornamentals Nursery in Georgia. Participants will learn about a variety of plants, their cultural requirements and tips for incorporating them into your own garden. Cost $20, $15 Gardens Friends. 1-3pm. The Sarah P. Duke Gardens, 426 Anderson St. (919) 684-3698 Conifers in the Garden: Adding Structure & Emphasis Flo Chaffin, owner of Specialty Ornamentals Nursery in Georgia, will introduce a palette of plants far larger and more varied than one might imagine. Discuss these plants with Chaffin, see conifers in garden settings and discover unique planting combinations that make the most of each conifer's qualities. Cost $15, $10 Gardens Friends. 7-9pm The Sarah P. Duke Gardens, 426 Anderson St. (919) 684-3698 Health Awareness Luncheon Proceeds benefit the CAARE, Inc. health care clinic. Tickets $20. March 2, 2010 11:30am-1:30pm. Outback Steak House, 3500 Mount Moriah Rd. (919) 687-0793 If You "Ain't" Making' Dust, You're Eating It Come learn select (Lean) improvement processess and techniques to enchance your efficiency and profits. One "change-good" technique will also be examined for enabling changes and monitoting results. Taught by Ken Berger and Mervile Forrester March 2, 2010 6-9 p.m. Durham Tech Small Business Center, 400 W. Main St. (919) 536-7200 |
| March 2 - 7, 2010 "Spring Awakening" Musical A groundbreaking fusion of morality, sexuality and rock & roll that has awakened Broadway like no other musical in years. Winner of 8 Tony Awards including Best Musical. Ticket pricing tba. March 2 - 7, 2010 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 "Spring Awakening" Musical A groundbreaking fusion of morality, sexuality and rock & roll. Parental Discretion is advised. Mature content, including brief partial nudity, sexual situations, and strong language. Ticket pricing tba. March 2 - 7, 2010 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 |
| March 1, 2010 Job Fair Dress professionally and bringing multiple copies of your resume. Register online, or call. FREE to job seekers. March 1, 2010 11am-2pm. Radisson Hotel RTP, 150 Park Dr. (702) 614-9537 Tiny Trekkers - Frog Frenzy Frogs abound around the park especially as the weather warms. Trekkers will get to observe the frogs in the office aquariums, learn about metamorphosis and take home a tadpole craft. Ages 2-4 years with adult. Pre-registration is required. 10-11am. Little River Regional Park & Natural Area, 301 Little River Park Way (919) 732-5505 |
| February 28, 2010 "Negro Spirituals and Cello Music of African Americans" Performance Timothy Holley, NCCU associate professor will perform. February 28, 2010 4-6pm. Edwards Music Bldg. at NCCU, 1801 Fayetteville St. (919) 530-6295 "Preserving Our Dignity" Discussion Led by Carolyn Colsher of Duke Home Care and Hospice. Part of St. Titus' Winter Christian Education Forums. February 28, 2010 10-10:50am. St. Titus Episcopal Church, 400 Moline St. (919) 682-5504 Smart Water Management in the Home Landscape Michelle Wallace, a consumer horticulture agent for Durham County, will teach several methods of managing water in the home landscape, including different irrigation approaches, water harvesting, water-wise gardening and creating rain gardens. FREE, but pre-registration required. 2-4pm. Sarah P. Duke Gardens. 426 Anderson St. (919) 684-3698 |
| February 27, 2010 "Choosing the Right Roses for your Garden" Workshop Learn the difference between a Hybrid Tea and Floribunda and how to find which roses are right for you. FREE. 10am. Witherspoon Rose Culture, 3312 Watkins Rd. (919) 489-4446 "The Art of the Interview" Class Students will discuss release forms, the ethics of editing, and the role of the interviewer in framing the story, and will conduct in-class practice interviews with each other using digital video. Pre-registration required. Bring a bagged lunch. Cost $125. February 27, 2010 9am-3pm. Center for Documentary Studies at Duke, 1317 W. Pettigrew St. (919) 660-3663 "The Personal Narrative in Radio" Class Students should come with an idea for a piece. Pre-registration required. Cost $135. February 27, 2010 10am-5pm. Center for Documentary Studies at Duke, 1317 W. Pettigrew St. (919) 660-3663 2010 DBYAL Baseball Registration The Durham Bulls Youth Athletic League will hold its 2010 Baseball Registration for youth ages 5-12 yrs. This program is FREE. Registration forms may be downloaded at the program site at www.dbyal.webs.com. 10am-12pm. Long Meadow Park, 917 Liberty St. herbsellers@nc.rr.com African-American Heritage Quiz Bowl The event will consist of eight teams of five teenagers each (ages 13-17), competing in elimination-style rounds. Each team has spent weeks studying and working a with a team coach to prepare their team strategy. February 27, 2010 11am-2pm. Community Family Life and Recreation Center at Lyon Park, 1309 Halley St. (919) 560-4355 Black Tie & Tails Ball An evening of friendship, fine food, silent and live auctions, music and dancing to raisie funds for a common passion: Carolina Tiger Rescue's big cats. Dress your "safari-formal" best. Tickets $125 (available online). February 27, 2010 7-11pm. Washington Duke Inn, 3001 Cameron Blvd. (919) 542-4682 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.) February 27, 2010 10am-12pm. The Pavilion at Durham Central Park, 501 Foster St. (919) 484-3084 Explore! Kids Drumming Club Kids will have fun with rhythms, hand drums, stick drums, movement and more while learning about percussion from around the world. Includes stories, games, a bit of technique and occasionally instrument making. For kids ages 4-7 (2nd Saturday for younger kids, starting at age 3) with or without parents. Cost $10 per child, cash or check (parents FREE). 10-11am. Music Explorium, 5314 Hwy 55 Ste. 107 (919) 484-9090 NCSU Sikh Student Association Cultural Show February 27, 2010 7pm. Carolina Theatre, 309 W. Morgan St. (828).335-7499 Neighborhoods Coffee with the Council This interactive workshop is specifically geared toward representatives of neighborhood groups so that these neighborhoods can discuss their different issues and then work together on prioritizing City programs and services that address these concerns. February 27, 2010 10am-1pm. Holton Career and Resource Center, 401 N. Driver St. 919 560-4111 Taste Carolina Gourmet Food Tours Discover all of Durham's flavors! Let Taste Carolina show you this vibrant city while introducing you to the restaurants, shops and people that are making Durham one of the nation's cultural hotspots. Pre-registration online or by phone required. Cost $$39.50 per person. 2-5pm (meet at 1:45pm). Meet at Blackwell & Pettigrew Streets (919) 237-2254 Triangle Brewing Company Tour FREE tastings. Food will be available for purchase. February 27, 2010 1-2:30pm. Triangle Brewing Company, 918 Pearl St. (919) 683-2337 Wine Tasting FREE. February 27, 2010 4:30-7pm. Hope Valley Bottle Shop, 4711 Hope Valley Rd. (919) 403-5200 |
| February 26, 2010 Book Presentation/Signing - Adriana Lentz-Smith Adriana Lentz-Smith, Duke University assistant professor and author of "Freedom Struggles: African Americans and World War I," will speak. February 26, 2010 3-5pm. Rm. 201-B Edmonds Classroom Bldg. at NCCU, 1801 Fayetteville St. (919) 530-6295 Coffee Cuppings (Fridays) 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. February 26, 2010 10am. Counter Culture Coffee, 4911 South Alston Ave. (919) 361-5282 Duke vs. Virginia (Women's Basketball) Tickets $15. February 26, 2010 8:30pm. Cameron Indoor Stadium, Science Dr. (919) 684-4444 NC Biomedical Innovation Network Symposium Learn about available local facilities that offer high-quality preclinical services, and about cutting-edge approaches to accelerate the development of innovative drugs and devices. Lunch included. Pre-registration required. Cost $30. February 26, 2010 8:30am-5:30pm. The Hamner Institutes for Health Sciences, 6 Davis Dr. (919) 558-1345 NCCU vs Longwood (Women's Basketball) Tickets $5, FREE for kids 12 and under. February 26, 2010 6:30pm. McLendon-McDougald Gymnasium at NCCU, Lawson and Lincoln Streets (919) 530-5315 Spring Flower Walk in the Arboretum The Culberson Asiatic Arboretum holds many fascinating plants, displayed in beautiful and ever-changing combinations. Join curator Paul Jones as he guides you to some of the little-known garden spaces and unique plants. Cost $5, FREE for Garden Friends. 10am. Sarah P. Duke Gardens. 426 Anderson St. (919) 684-3698 |
| February 26 - 27, 2010 Nora Chipaumire Dance Performance The Zimbabwean Chipaumire updates a vocabulary from ritual dance to beat out pulsing, physical evocations of struggle. Featuring Thomas Mapfumo & the Blacks Unlimited. Tickets $22 & $28 $5 Duke students.. February 26 - 27, 2010 8pm. Reynolds Industries Theater in Duke's Bryan Center, Science Dr. (919) 684-4444 |
| February 26 - 28, 2010 "Kimberly Akimbo" Play The 16-year-old title character is saddled with a disease that makes her age at four and a half times the normal rate. For her family to assuage their fear of losing her, they "start over again" by having another baby and moving away...however, they seem to have forgotten that Kimberly's not dead yet. Directed by Kestrel Heights School student Sean Pollock. Tickets $5. February 26 - 28, 2010 7pm F-Sa, 2pm Sa-Su. Common Ground Theatre, 4815B Hillsborough Rd. (973) 902-3443 Duke vs. Fordham (Men's Baseball) Call for ticket information. February 26 - 28, 2010 3pm F, 2pm Sa, 1pm Su. Durham Bulls Athletic Park, 409 Blackwell St. (919) 681-2583 |
| February 25, 2010 'Employee Fraud' - Association for Corporate Growth Meeting Topic Joe Blass will share the cost and scope of unethical actions, why 90% of us are susceptible to unethical acts and the critical importance for leaders to be ethically driven. Cost $50, $25 ACG members. February 25, 2010 7:30-9:30am. Sheraton Imperial Hotel & Convention Center, 4700 Emperor Blvd. (919) 453 2997 "Segregation Must and Will be Destroyed’" Lecture Jerry Gershenhorn, NCCU associate professor, will speak. February 25, 2010 2:30-4:30pm. Rm. 201 Edmonds Classroom Bldg. at NCCU, 1801 Fayetteville St. (919) 530-6271 Duke vs. Tulsa (Men's Basketball) February 25, 2010 7pm. Cameron Indoor Stadium, Science Dr. (919) 684-4444 Monterey Jazz Festival On Tour The elegant piano of Kenny Barron, the daring violin of Regina Carter, the flamboyant voice of Kurt Elling and the heartfelt guitar of Russell Malone combine for a night of tunes that will quench even the most severe thirst for jazz. Tickets $37-$45. February 25, 2010 8pm. Carolina Theatre, 309 W. Morgan St. (919) 560-3030 Pastors' Breakfast Cresset Christian Academy wants to honor local area Pastors by inviting them to a breakfast. All Pastors are welcome. Please RSVP to Molly Sias at 354-8002 or msias@cressetchristian.org 9-10:30am. Cresset Christian Academy, 3707 Garrett Rd. msias@cressetchristian.org Salsa Night FREE admission. February 25, 2010 9pm-1am. Cuban Revolution Restaurant & Bar, 318 Blackwell St. Ste 100 (919) 687-4300 Thomas Mapfumo & the Blacks Unlimited Tickets $15, $5 Duke students. February 25, 2010 8pm. Duke Coffeehouse in Duke's Crowell Bldg., 101 Campus Dr. (919) 684-4444 |
| February 25 - 27, 2010 "Two Small Bodies" Play Duke Theater Studies production. FREE admission. February 25 - 27, 2010 8pm. Brodie Theater at Duke, 120 Memorial Dr. (919) 660-3343 |
| February 24, 2010 "Hairspray" Musical Be swept away to 1960s Baltimore in this international smash-hit musical, piled bouffant-high with laughter and romance - and enough deliriously tuneful songs to fill a nonstop platter party. Tickets $30-$60. February 24, 2010 7:30pm. DPAC - Durham Performing Arts Center, 123 Vivian St. (919) 680-2787 "Maroon and Gray: Fight or Flight, Slaves in Antebellum Eastern North Carolina" Lecture Marcus Nevius, graduate student, NCCU, will speak. February 24, 2010 3-5pm. Rm. 207 Edmonds Classroom Bldg. at NCCU, 1801 Fayetteville St. (919) 530-6271 An Evening of Mindfulness Join the expert staff of Duke Integrative Medicine's Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) program and experience a FREE evening of serenity learning many of the basic skills behind a scientifically proven method of stress reduction. February 24, 2010 6:30-8pm. Duke Center for Living 3475 Erwin Rd (919) 6681-2958 Deans' Dialogues: Leadership in Difficult Times Discussion between Fuqua School Dean Blair Sheppard and Duke Chapel Dean Sam Wells. FREE admission. February 24, 2010 12:15-1:15pm. Fuqua School of Business at Duke, Science Dr. (919) 684-2921 Eric Dawson Trio Jazz Night Every Wednsday Vita Jazz Night . FREE admission. 9-11pm. Vita, 2200 W. Main St. (919) 286-9755 Jazz at the Mary Lou (Live Music) Featuring live performances by Duke music students, special guest artists, and John Brown, Director of the Duke Jazz Studies Program Hors d’oeuvres and drinks are served. FREE admission. February 24, 2010 9:30pm. Duke's Mary Lou Williams Center in the West Union Bldg., Science Dr. (919) 684-3814 |
| February 23, 2010 "Social Enterprise 101 for Nonprofits" Workshop Learn to identify and evaluate strengths through an organizational audit and how to translate these strengths into social enterprise opportunities. Pre-registration required. Cost $66 plus $5 materials fee. February 23, 2010 8:30am-12:30pm. Museum of Life and Science, 433 W. Murray Ave. (919) 684-6259 African Drumming Class Learn traditional rhythms and songs from the villages of West Africa, incorporating handing techniques, rudiments, and exercises that will help you improve your sound, timing, and help you play with confidence. For beginner and intermediate level students, age level 12 and up. Cost $15 per class or $55 for 4 weeks, cash or check only. 7-8:30pm Music Explorium, 5314 Hwy 55 Ste. 107 (919) 484-9090 Free Pancakes Fundraiser Get a FREE short stack of pancakes, then make a donation the Children's Miracle Network. February 23, 2010 7am-10pm. International House of Pancakes, 1821 North Pointe Dr. (919) 317-4161 History of Nature Photography Become acquainted with some of the great names and works in nature photography as you learn the powerful influence nature photography has had in our country. Develop your ideas and practice techniques first used by the masters. Cost $75, $60 Gardens Friends. Sarah P. Duke Gardens. 426 Anderson St. (919) 684-3698 KeySource Commercial Bank Luncheon Series The speaker will be Al Schnaidt, speaking on "The Triangle Housing Market." Deli lunch served. FREE, but reservations required. February 23, 2010 12-1pm. KeySource Commercial Bank, 280 S. Mangum St. Ste 140 (919) 383-4200 Thursday Night Throwdown An open latte art competition designed for fun, friendly competition and community building among regional coffee pros and home enthusiasts. FREE admission. February 23, 2010 7pm. Copa Vida Coffee, 2816 Erwin Rd. Ste 201 (919) 383-4900 Washington State Wine Dinner Reservations required. Cost $55 + tax & gratuity. February 23, 2010 7pm. Nana's Restaurant, 2514 University Dr. (919) 493-8545 |
| February 22, 2010 Thinking of Starting a Business? Get information about licenses, legal forms, taxes, and much more. Learn about community and online resources from our veteran business instructor and from fellow entrepreneurs. Preregistratin is requested at 919-686-3448. February 22, 2010 M 1/25 3-5 p.m.. 2/22 3-5 p.m., 3/22 3-5 p. m., 4/26 3-5 p. m. Durham Tech Small Business Center, 400 W. Main St. (919) 536-7200 "Black Panthers and San Francisco State: On Strike" Film Screening Sponsored bythe NCCU Department of History. February 22, 2010 11am. Rm. 205 Edmonds Classroom Bldg. at NCCU, 1801 Fayetteville St. (919) 530-6271 |
| February 21, 2010 "Growing Old Gracefully" Discussion Led by Lisa Gwyther and Edna Ballard of the Duke Hospital Center for Aging.Winter Christian Education Forums. February 21, 2010 10-10:50am. St. Titus Episcopal Church, 400 Moline St. (919) 682-5504 Black History Tribute Art showing, poetry, music and dinner. Guest speaker Dr. Charles "Chuck" Davis of the African American Dance Ensemble. Formal attire. Tickets $15, advance purchase only. February 21, 2010 6-8:30pm. Joe's Diner, 2100 Angier Ave. (919) 656-0912 Celebrity Chefs Tour - Paula Deen and Family For this tasty series, each Celebrity Chef will present an evening of cooking demonstrations, story-telling, Q and A, and fun that will give each audience member a rare opportunity to share a delicious evening with the Celebrity Chefs that they have come to know and love on television. Big screens ensure no one misses a moment of the action. Tickets $52-$72. February 21, 2010 2pm & 8pm. DPAC - Durham Performing Arts Center, 123 Vivian St. (919) 680-2787 Complaints Choir of Durham-Chapel Hill Forming Complaints Choir of Durham/Chapel Hill is forming, Complaints Choir is a community art project that invites people to sing about their complaints in a choir together with fellow complainers. Jane Peppler and Glenn Mehrbach music directors. Send your complaints in advance to jane@mappamundi.com. Free, no auditions required. See websote for details. 2-4pm. Montessori School Music Rm., 4512 Pope Rd. jane@mappamundi.com Duke vs. Maryland (Women's Basketball) Tickets $15. February 21, 2010 1pm. Cameron Indoor Stadium, Science Dr. (919) 661-2583 Duke vs. Virginia Tech (Men's Basketball) February 21, 2010 7:45pm. Cameron Indoor Stadium, Science Dr. (919) 681-2583 Durham Appreciation Day at the Museum of Life and Science Come and get to know your Museum - one of the great things happening in Durham. Cost: FREE admission for Durham County residents, ID required; $2 per person donation suggested. 12-5pm. Museum of Life and Science, 433 W. Murray Ave. Organ Recital (Live Music) Featuring Michael Radulescu. FREE admission. February 21, 2010 5pm. Duke University Chapel, Science Dr. (919) 684-2572 |
| February 20, 2010 "Crafting Your Film Idea" Class Learn about recoginizing the audience for your film, budgeting, funding, legal issues, and more. Bring a bag lunch. Pre-registration required. Cost $145 plus $10 materials fee. February 20, 2010 9am-3pm. Center for Documentary Studies at Duke, 1317 W. Pettigrew St. (919) 660-3663 "Family" Book Discussion Part of the book discussion series Let's Talk About It: The African-American Experience. The series explores five seminal works of African-American literature, beginning with J. California Cooper's "Family," and each discussion will be led by scholars from North Carolina Central University. FREE and open to the public. February 20, 2010 2pm. Stanford L. Warren Branch Library, 1201 Fayetteville St. (919) 560-0270 "Take the Fear Out of Pruning Roses" Workshop FREE. 10am. Witherspoon Rose Culture, 3312 Watkins Rd. (919) 489-4446 "Telling Lives: Writing from Oral Histories" Class This course is intended for students who have completed one or more oral history interviews. Pre-registration required. Cost $125 plus $10 materials fee. February 20, 2010 9am-4pm. Center for Documentary Studies at Duke, 1317 W. Pettigrew St. (919) 660-3663 An Evening of Entertainment Support hundreds of student performers of all ages in this sell out event! Performances vary in musical and dance styles. Proceeds go to scholarships for Durham Public School seniors. Tickets $10-$25. February 20, 2010 7pm. Durham Performing Arts Center, 123 Vivian St. www.dpsnc.net BCHQ Band Night Featuring Acid Reflux(, Devour, Stripmines, Total Wreck and Crooked Teeth. Suggested donation $5. February 20, 2010 8pm. Bull City Headquarters, 723 N Mangum, Old Five Points (919) 416-9707 Coffee With the Council Annual community discussions with City Council members on funding for the coming fiscal year. February 20, 2010 9:30-11:30am. Holton Career and Resource Center, 401 N. Driver St. (919) 560-4111 Discovery Club - Bird Box Building Spring is just around the corner and some birds will be looking for 'cavities' to build their nests. Build nest boxes to help attract bluebirds, chickadees, and wrens to the park or your own backyard. Ages 5 and up. Pre-registration is required. Cost $5 per box. 2-4pm Little River Regional Park & Natural Area, 301 Little River Park Way 919-732-5505 Duke Gardens Spring Gardening Symposium Theme: Your Natural Garden. Registration includes main symposium presentations, all handouts, instructional materials, break refreshments, and lunch. Cost $120; special opportunity breakout sessions and Dinner extra. February 20, 2010 8:30am. The Sarah P. Duke Gardens, 426 Anderson St. (919) 684-4444 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.) February 20, 2010 10am-12pm. The Pavilion at Durham Central Park, 501 Foster St. (919) 484-3084 Durham Symphony's Mardi Gras Masquerade Dinner, dessert and dancing. Live and silent auctions. Costumes or masks encouraged. Tickets $50 ($35 is tax-deductible). Pre-purchase required. February 20, 2010 7pm. Rigsbee Hall, 208 Rigsbee Ave. (919) 491-6576 Explore! Kids Drumming Club Kids will have fun with rhythms, hand drums, stick drums, movement and more while learning about percussion from around the world. Includes stories, games, a bit of technique and occasionally instrument making. For kids ages 4-7 (2nd Saturday for younger kids, starting at age 3) with or without parents. Cost $10 per child, cash or check (parents FREE). 10-11am. Music Explorium, 5314 Hwy 55 Ste. 107 (919) 484-9090 First Breath of Spring Garden Academy Cost $20 each class, cash or check only, seating is first come, first served. February 20, 2010 10:30am-12pm. Stone Bros. & Byrd, 700 Washington St. fincaminor@mindspring.com GrailQuest 2010 A 2,250 point tournament. There will be three rounds, each lasting 2.5 hours, with a 1 hour break after the second round. Cost $10. February 20, 2010 10am. Sci-Fi Genre, 3215 Old Chapel Hill Rd. Ste A (919) 490-7900 Mini Geek-A-Thon and Computer Award Day A half-day of refurbishing donated computers and preparing donated computer systems and awarding out computers to hardworking, underprivileged K-12 students who were nominated by their teachers, principals or school counselors. RSVP by email if volunteering. February 20, 2010 9am-1pm or 1-5pm. Kramden Institute, 4915 Prosepctus Dr. Suite J volunteers@kramden.org NCCU vs Chicago State (Women's Basketball) Tickets $5, FREE for kids 12 and under. February 20, 2010 3pm. McLendon-McDougald Gymnasium at NCCU, Lawson and Lincoln Streets (919) 530-5315 North Carolina Black Leadership Caucus Chairman's Banquet The keynote speaker for the evening will be The Honorable State Senator Dan Blue. Tickets $50 (tables available). February 20, 2010 5pm. Durham Convention Center, 201 Foster St. (910) 280 0571 Taste Carolina Gourmet Food Tours Discover all of Durham's flavors! Let Taste Carolina show you this vibrant city while introducing you to the restaurants, shops and people that are making Durham one of the nation's cultural hotspots. Pre-registration online or by phone required. Cost $$39.50 per person. 2-5pm (meet at 1:45pm). Meet at Blackwell & Pettigrew Streets (919) 237-2254 Triangle Brewing Company Tour FREE tastings. Food will be available for purchase. February 20, 2010 1-2:30pm. Triangle Brewing Company, 918 Pearl St. (919) 683-2337 Wine Tasting FREE. February 20, 2010 4:30-7pm. Hope Valley Bottle Shop, 4711 Hope Valley Rd. (919) 403-5200 |
| February 19, 2010 "The Confessional" Opening Reception FREE admission. February 19, 2010 6-9pm. Golden Belt Bldg. 3, 807 E Main St. 919 967-7700 Coffee Cuppings (Fridays) 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. February 19, 2010 10am. Counter Culture Coffee, 4911 South Alston Ave. (919) 361-5282 Duke Jazz Ensemble with Kevin Mahogany, Vocals (Live Music) Admission $10, $5 students and seniors. February 19, 2010 8pm. Baldwin Auditorium, Duke East Campus (919) 684-4444 Floral Design for Fun Learn the basics of floral design by creating various types of beautiful flower arrangements from fresh, silk, and dried flowers and matching flowers to container. Each week students will be asked to bring a particular style of container and flowers with which they can work (other supplies provided). Cost $85, $65 Garden Friends. 9-11am. Sarah P. Duke Gardens. 426 Anderson St. 919-684-3698 Little River Under the Stars The folks from Morehead Planetarium and CHAOS (Chapel Hill Astronomical and Observational Society) bring out the big telescopes and guide us through the night sky. Please call the park after 5pm the day-of for cancellation/make-up information. FREE. 7-9pm Little River Regional Park & Natural Area, 301 Little River Park Way (919) 732-5505 Punch Brothers featuring Chris Thile Tickets $24 & $32, $5 Duke students. February 19, 2010 8pm. Reynolds Theater in Duke's Bryan Center, Science Dr. (919) 684-4444 Third Friday Gallery crawl with live music and other performances. Maps available at each participating location. February 19, 2010 6-11pm. Various Locations Downtown, including Durham Arts Council, Bull City Arts Collaborative, Through This Lens and more. Viennese Ball (Live Music) Featuring a Polka Band and a Waltz Orchestra. Dress is semi-formal to formal. Includes: light refreshments; interactive dances for everyone to join; a performance of the traditional Viennese Promenade by members of the Wind Symphony; and free dance instruction from 7-8pm. Admission $12, $10 for Duke students with ID. February 19, 2010 7pm-12am. Durham Armory, 220 Foster St. bo.sun@duke.edu Woodcock Walk and Night Hike Listen for the songs of frogs, watch for the activity of raccoons mucking through the wetlands, walk in the woods and listen for the calls of katydids and nighthawks. And if you're fortunate, hear the mating call and see thecourtship flight of the woodcock, an unforgettable experience which only happens this time of year. Pre-registration required. Cost $15, $10 each additional family member. February 19, 2010 7-9pm. Leigh Farm Park, 370 Leigh Farm Rd (919) 489-0900 |
| February 19 - 21, 2010 "The Dance on Widow's Row" Play Four widows invite eliglble men to a party in this romantic comedy. Tickets pricing tba. February 19 - 21, 2010 8pm F-Sa, 2pm Su. University Theatre - Communications Bldg. at NCCU, Fayetteville & Lawson Streets (919) 530-5170 Nevermore Horror and Gothic Film Festival Nevermore is dedicated to screening brand new horror features from around the world, as well as some fan favorites. Many of these films will never receive a theatrical release in the United States. Classic suspense movies, hyper-violent Hong Kong cinema and everything in between are included. February 19 - 21, 2010 Carolina Theatre, 309 W. Morgan St. (919) 560-3030 |
| February 18, 2010 "Boost Your Fundraising Event's Bottom Line" Seminar A panel of seasoned event professionals will share their secrets for success with every event - even in this economy. Pre-registration required. Cost $35, $25 AFP members. February 18, 2010 8-9:30am. Radisson Hotel RTP, 150 Park Dr. (919) 549-8631 "It is Deeper than Rap" Lecture Brian Robinson, NCCU graduate student, will speak. February 18, 2010 1-3pm. Rm. 201-B Edmonds Classroom Bldg. at NCCU, 1801 Fayetteville St. (919) 530-6271 Dean & Britta - 13 Most Beautiful...Songs for Andy Warhol's "Screen Tests" Wareham’s wistful tenor and Britta Phillips’ dreamy harmonies perform music composed by Wareham to accompany some of Warhol’s rarely seen silent-film portraits. Tickets $22 & $28, $5 Duke students. February 18, 2010 8pm. Reynolds Industries Theater in Duke's Bryan Center, Science Dr. (919) 684-4444 Open House Open House for the community to visit the school and meet the teachers. 9am. Cresset Christian Academy, 3707 Garrett Rd. msias@cressetchristian.org Plant Propagation Select your favorite plants and learn a step-by-step process to raise these plants from seed or cuttings and then plant in your own garden. Here is your chance to learn some propagation techniques through hands–on experience with expert guidance from Duke Gardens staff. Duke Gardens 426 Anderson St, Duke University 919-684-3698 Rose Care and Pruning Join David Pike, of Witherspoon Rose Culture in Durham, to learn how to work with roses and create the most vigorous growth and flowering for your enjoyment. Cost $20, $15 Gardens Friends. 1-4pm. Sarah P. Duke Gardens. 426 Anderson St. (919) 684-3698 Salsa Night FREE admission. February 18, 2010 9pm-1am. Cuban Revolution Restaurant & Bar, 318 Blackwell St. Ste 100 (919) 687-4300 Sonic Meditations Course Begins A 6-week course explore listening, sounding (making sounds), and improvisation from a holistic perspective. Participants will engage with each other in listening, sounding, and movement exercises and will learn strategies for group improvisations. Cost $100. 7:30-9:30pm Music Explorium, 5314 Hwy 55 Ste. 107 (919) 680-0129 |
| February 18 - 21, 2010 "Boys and Girls": Three short plays by contemporary playwrights Three one-act plays by up and coming playwrights from North Carolina and New York. Tickets $15, $8 student/senior/military. February 18 - 21, 2010 8pm Th-Sa, 2pm Su. Common Ground Theatre, 4815B Hillsborough Rd. (919) 332-0317 Hayti Heritage Film Festival Formerly known as the Black Diaspora Film Festival, the Hayti Heritage Film Festival is proud to be celebrating its 15th year by showcasing the diverse works of and about people of African descent. FREE admission. February 18 - 21, 2010 See website for schedule. St. Joseph's Historic Performance Hall at Hayti Heritage Center, 804 Old Fayetteville St. (919) 683-1709 |
| February 17, 2010 "Grace Campbell: Cooperatives and Black Economic Empowerment" Lecture Lydia Lindsey, NCCU associate professor will speak. February 17, 2010 6-8pm. Rm. 201 Edmonds Classroom Bldg. at NCCU, 1801 Fayetteville St. (919) 530-6271 "NCCU’s Economic Impact on the Durham Community" Lecture Andrea Harris, president of N.C. Institute of Minority Economic Development, will speak. February 17, 2010 3-5pm. Rm. 205 Willis Commerce Bldg. at NCCU, 1801 Fayetteville St. (919) 530-6271 "Off To War - The 113th Field Artillery Unit" Lecture This unit played an important part in the United States' participation during World War I. Part of the Historic Preservation Society of Durham "Lunch & Learn" series. TIckets $25, $19 for members. Pre-registration required. February 17, 2010 11:30am. Tosca Ristorante Italiano, 604 W. Morgan St. (919) 682-3036 "Take the Fear Out of Pruning Roses" Workshop FREE. 10am. Witherspoon Rose Culture, 3312 Watkins Rd. (919) 489-4446 Eric Dawson Trio Jazz Night Every Wednsday Vita Jazz Night . FREE admission. 9-11pm. Vita, 2200 W. Main St. (919) 286-9755 Jazz at the Mary Lou (Live Music) Featuring live performances by Duke music students, special guest artists, and John Brown, Director of the Duke Jazz Studies Program Hors d’oeuvres and drinks are served. FREE admission. February 17, 2010 9:30pm. Duke's Mary Lou Williams Center in the West Union Bldg., Science Dr. (919) 684-3814 Non-City Agency Grant Application Assistance Session NCA grants fund operations between July 1 and June 30. To be eligible for NCA funds, the agency must be recognized as a 501(c) 3 non-profit by the Internal Revenue Service, must be incorporated in the State of North Carolina, and must provide services in the city that support Durham City Council's eight goals. February 17, 2010 10-11am. City Hall, 101 City Hall Plaza (919) 560-4111 x20282 |
| February 16, 2010 African Drumming Class Learn traditional rhythms and songs from the villages of West Africa, incorporating handing techniques, rudiments, and exercises that will help you improve your sound, timing, and help you play with confidence. For beginner and intermediate level students, age level 12 and up. Cost $15 per class or $55 for 4 weeks, cash or check only. 7-8:30pm Music Explorium, 5314 Hwy 55 Ste. 107 (919) 484-9090 Diabetes Support Group for Adults Discussion group to help participants manage their diabetes, facilitated by certified Diabetes Educators. FREE, but pre-registration required. February 16, 2010 6-7pm. Teer House, 4019 N. Roxboro Rd. (919) 416-3853 FastTrac TechVenture Begins A comprehensive business training program that addresses the needs of start-up entrepreneurs refining and writing their business plans and seeking to grow sustainable high-impact companies. Cost $695, $595 Council for Entrepreneurial Development members. February 16, 2010 5:30-9pm Tu, through 4/14. Council for Entrepreneurial Development, 100 Capitola Dr. (919) 549-7500 History of Nature Photography Become acquainted with some of the great names and works in nature photography as you learn the powerful influence nature photography has had in our country. Develop your ideas and practice techniques first used by the masters. Cost $75, $60 Gardens Friends. Sarah P. Duke Gardens. 426 Anderson St. (919) 684-3698 Ladies Night Out - Heart Health Light refreshments will be served. FREE and open to both men and women. Pre-registration requested. February 16, 2010 7pm. Durham Regional Hospital, 3643 N. Roxboro Rd. (919) 403-4374 Writing a Winning Business Plan-Your Mapquest for Business Success This how to course covers new techniques for market research, converting competition to a benffit, smart financial forecasting, effective marketing strategies, and secrets to build business credibility. Taught by George Ktrassner of G. K.Limited. February 16, 2010 6-9 p.m. Durham Tech Small Business Center, 400 W. Main St. (919) 536-7200 |
| February 15, 2010 "The History of Black Economic Empowerment" Lecture Lecture by Glenn Harris, associate professor, University of North Carolina at Wilmington. FREE and open to the public. February 15, 2010 3pm. H.M. Michaux, Jr. School of Education Auditorium at NCCU, 1801 Fayetteville St. (919) 530-6295 Discovery Club - Bird Box Building Spring is just around the corner and some birds will be looking for 'cavities' to build their nests. Build nest boxes to help attract bluebirds, chickadees, and wrens to the park or your own backyard. Ages 5 and up. Pre-registration is required. Cost $5 per box. 2-4pm Little River Regional Park & Natural Area, 301 Little River Park Way 919-732-5505 Geology of the Piedmont Duncan Heron, professor emeritus of geology at Duke University, will discuss the forces that have acted on our land and give you an understanding of the rock formations that underlie the various soils that are the basis for the different plant communities in the Piedmont and especially the Triangle. Class also includes a 4-hour field trip Friday, Feb. 19. Cost $75, $60 Gardens Friends. February 15, 2010 3-5pm. Sarah P. Duke Gardens. 426 Anderson St. 919-684-3698 Look Good Feel Better Class American Cancer Society program that teaches women beauty techniques while they undergo chemotherapy and radiation treatments. Participants receive a free cosmetics kit and instruction by beauty professionals. FREE, but pre-registration required. February 15, 2010 6-7:30pm. Durham Regional Hospital, 3643 N. Roxboro Rd. (919) 470-6520 NCCU vs Coastal Carolina (Men's Basketball) Tickets $12, $8 students & seniors, $4 kids 5-12. Reserved seats $15. February 15, 2010 7pm. McLendon-McDougald Gymnasium at NCCU, Lawson and Lincoln Streets (919) 530-5315 |
| February 14, 2010 "Lost!" Orienteering Adventure This program will teach you how to use some basic orienteering tools like map and compass as well as some of the ancient techniques of reading the land and developing an amazing sense of direction without any tools. Pre-registration required. Cost $15, $10 each additional family member. February 14, 2010 1-3pm. Leigh Farm Park, 370 Leigh Farm Rd (919) 489-0900 "Safeguarding Our Health" Discussion Led by Health Education Specialist Leatrice Martin of the Duke Heart Center. Part of St. Titus' Winter Christian Education Forums. February 14, 2010 10-10:50am. St. Titus Episcopal Church, 400 Moline St. (919) 682-5504 Aaron Mills Project - Sunday Night Jazz FREE admission. February 14, 2010 7:30pm; open jam 9pm. Broad Street Café, 1116 Broad St. (919) 416-9707 At Last: A Evening of Jazz with Jaimee Paul The new voice of jazz music is coming to Durham for a one night performace. Includes tapas menu and champagne.Tickets $65-$80. February 14, 2010 7pm. The Cotton Room, 807 E. Main St. (919) 530-8380 BSC Kids! Featuring Louise Kessel (storyteller). FREE admission (tip jar passed). February 14, 2010 4:30-5:30pm Broad Street Café, 1116 Broad St. (919) 416-9707 Durham Taqueria Caravan Visit four of the best taquerias for a feast of flavors and an abundance of stories. Guided driving tour. Participants will meet then carpool together or drive themselves to each stop. Pre-registration required. Cost $39.50. February 14, 2010 1:15pm. Meet at: Four Square, 2701 Chapel Hill Rd. (919) 237-2254 Valentine's Brunch at Guglhupf Cafe Celebrate love with a delicious and decadent Valentine's Brunch in this stylish, modern European cafe. Menu features Valentine specials including heart-shaped brioche French toast with cherry compote, crepes, and hot chocolate with heart-shaped marshmallows. Menu available online. 9am-3pm. Guglhupf Café, 2706 Durham-Chapel Hill Blvd. (919) 401-2600 Valentine's Day Dinner Special packages available in the upstairs loft include champagne, roses,chocolates, dinner & dessert for two. Valentine's Day packages and drink specials in the main dining room as well. Call for pricing. Reservations for times 5-11pm. Cuban Revolution Restaurant & Bar, 318 Blackwell St. Ste 100 |
| February 13, 2010 "The Advantages of Bare Root Roses - Plant Now for Success" Class Get a jump-start on spring rose gardening by planting bareroot roses. FREE. February 13, 2010 10am. Witherspoon Rose Culture, 3312 Watkins Rd. (919) 489-4446 Annual ERUUF Gala ERUUF music performance, reception with wine, cheese and gourmet desserts, then live music and dancing with the house band. Tickets $20, $10 for kids under 12. February 13, 2010 7:30pm. Eno River Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, 4907 Garrett Rd. (919) 489-2575 Audio Postcards Class Learn to create short audio piece that makes listeners feel they were there. If you own recording equipment, bring it (otherwise it will be provided). Bring a bag lunch. Pre-registration required. Cost $135. February 13, 2010 10am-5pm. Center for Documentary Studies at Duke, 1317 W. Pettigrew St. (919) 660-3663 Chocolate Tasting and Dessert Reception Chocolate Tasting and Dessert Reception with Ninah Kinene: Learn more about Ninah's work with Uganda Crafts. Sample dozens of tempting bar chocolates and decadent chocolate desserts. Enter to win a $250 shopping spree. No purchase necessary to enter. FREE, but donations welcomed. 10am-until eaten! One World Market, 811 Ninth St. Ste 100 (919) 286-2457 Coffee With the Council Annual community discussion with City Council members on funding for the coming fiscal year. February 13, 2010 10am-12pm. Irwin R. Holmes, Sr. Recreation Center at Campus Hills, 2000 S. Alston Ave. (919) 560-4111 David Gray Concert With their 6 piece band and the Aontas Choir they will perform unique renditions of Irish standards, classical favorites and contemporary hits. Tickets $35-65. February 13, 2010 8pm. DPAC - Durham Performing Arts Center, 123 Vivian St. (919) 680-2787 Design It A hands-on, minds-on day of tinkering, creating, building and inventing. Activities will include spin art, a take-apart station, Contraptions workshops, and a KEVA building challenge. FREE with Museum admission. 10am-5pm. Museum of Life and Science, 433 W. Murray Ave. (919) 220-5429 DJ Duncan International Night February 13, 2010 Call for time. The Tavern, 1900 W. Markham Ave. (919) 286-7665 Duke vs. Maryland (Men's Basketball) February 13, 2010 1pm. Cameron Indoor Stadium, Science Dr. (919) 681-2583 Durham Art Guild's Sweet Arts Fundraiser Live and silent auctions of artful gifts for the sweetheart, plus decadent desserts & drinks and live Zydeco and New Orlean's themed music. Tickets $35, $30 in advance. February 13, 2010 7:30-10pm. Durham Arts Council Bldg., 120 Morris St. (919) 560-2713 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.) February 13, 2010 10am-12pm. The Pavilion at Durham Central Park, 501 Foster St. (919) 484-3084 Explore! Kids Drumming Club Kids will have fun with rhythms, hand drums, stick drums, movement and more while learning about percussion from around the world. Includes stories, games, a bit of technique and occasionally instrument making. For kids ages 4-7 (2nd Saturday for younger kids, starting at age 3) with or without parents. Cost $10 per child, cash or check (parents FREE). 10-11am. Music Explorium, 5314 Hwy 55 Ste. 107 (919) 484-9090 Explore! Rhythm Community Circle Create group rhythms with drums and more. Great choice of unusual percussion instruments to loan, or bring your own. Expressive, fun, community-building and stress-reducing. Adult and teen time. No children please. Walk-ins welcome. Donation basis. 8-9:30pm. Music Explorium, 5314 Hwy 55 Ste. 107 (919) 484-9090 First Breath of Spring Garden Academy Cost $20 each class, cash or check only, seating is first come, first served. February 13, 2010 10:30am-12pm. Stone Bros. & Byrd, 700 Washington St. fincaminor@mindspring.com Meet Your Match Pet Adoption Event See all types, sizes and personalities of adoptable animals, with special adoption rates for some 'Sweetheart' animals and contests. But the best thing of all is that you can find the next love of your life. 10am-3pm. Animal Shelter, 2117 E Club Blvd. (919) 560-0640 NCCU vs Longwood (Men's Basketball) Tickets $12, $8 students & seniors, $4 kids 5-12. Reserved seats $15. February 13, 2010 7pm. McLendon-McDougald Gymnasium at NCCU, Lawson and Lincoln Streets (919) 530-5315 Patrick Phelan, solo (Live Music) Of Luego ...country folk. Followed by The Fustics (americana/rock). FREE admission. February 13, 2010 8pm. Broad Street Café, 1116 Broad St. (919) 416-9707 Ravi Coltrane's Quartet Tickets $22 & $28, $5 Duke students. February 13, 2010 8pm. Reynolds Theater in Duke's Bryan Center, Science Dr. (919) 684-4444 Second Saturday: Artists of Golden Belt A concetration of talented visual artists will be on hand in their studios working on new creations and ready to engage with you about their work. Shop for that unique art piece, photograph, necklace or bag and learn about the artists' inspirations. FREE admission. February 13, 2010 11am-4pm. Golden Belt Artist Studios, 807 E Main St. info@goldenbeltarts.com Taste Carolina Gourmet Food Tours Discover all of Durham's flavors! Let Taste Carolina show you this vibrant city while introducing you to the restaurants, shops and people that are making Durham one of the nation's cultural hotspots. Pre-registration online or by phone required. Cost $$39.50 per person. 2-5pm (meet at 1:45pm). Meet at Blackwell & Pettigrew Streets (919) 237-2254 Triangle Brewing Company Tour FREE tastings. Food will be available for purchase. February 13, 2010 1-2:30pm. Triangle Brewing Company, 918 Pearl St. (919) 683-2337 Valentines Dinner in Bel Gusto Salad course of Brie & Baby Breens, Entrees of either Filet Mignon Oscar Style with Jumbo Lump Crab Meat, Grilled Asparagus and Garlic Mash or Gouda and Prosciutto Stuffed Chicken Breast with Goat Cheese Risotto. Chocolate Dessert Bar with Tuxedo Strawberries, Truffles, Chocloate Mousses, Petits Fours, Chocolate Cheesecakes, & Fresh Berries. Reservations recommeded. Cost $34.95 per person. 5-9pm Bel Gusto in the Millennium Hotel Durham, 2800 Campus Walk Ave. (919) 383-8575 Wine Tasting FREE. February 13, 2010 4:30-7pm. Hope Valley Bottle Shop, 4711 Hope Valley Rd. (919) 403-5200 |
| February 13 - 14, 2010 Dress for Success Benefit Sale Clothing starting at $2, suits $8. Proceeds benefit Dress for Success. February 13 - 14, 2010 10am-8pm Sa, 12-5pm Su. Dress for Success at Northgate, 1058 W Club Blvd. (919) 286-4400 |
| February 12, 2010 "An International Dilemma: The Tragedy of the Commons and International Environmental Law" Symposium The Nicholas School's Student International Discussion Group (SIDG) annual symposium. Keynote speaker Carl Bruch of the Environmental Law Institute, panel discusions and roundtables. FREE, but pre-registration required. February 12, 2010 9am-5pm. Bryan Center at Duke University, Science Dr. jennifer.fitts@duke.edu Cabaret in Celebration of Valentine's Day Featuring Ellen Ciompi at the microphone and Glenn Mehrbach at the piano. Followed by a post-concert reception with wines provided by Durham's nationally-recognized connoisseur and journalist, Arturo Ciompi. Admission $10 suggested donation. February 12, 2010 7pm. Regulator Bookshop, 720 Ninth St. (919) 286-2700 Coffee Cuppings (Fridays) 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. February 12, 2010 10am. Counter Culture Coffee, 4911 South Alston Ave. (919) 361-5282 Floral Design for Fun Learn the basics of floral design by creating various types of beautiful flower arrangements from fresh, silk, and dried flowers and matching flowers to container. Each week students will be asked to bring a particular style of container and flowers with which they can work (other supplies provided). Cost $85, $65 Garden Friends. 9-11am. Sarah P. Duke Gardens. 426 Anderson St. 919-684-3698 Indo-Pak Coalition featuring Rudresh Mahanthappa Shimmering sax runs and textured compositions on the front edge of modern jazz. Tickets $22, $5 Duke students. February 12, 2010 8pm. Nelson Music Rm. in Duke's East Duke Bldg., 101 Campus Dr. (919) 684-4444 Kate Campbell Concert Benefiting UMD The Nashville-based singer/songwriter performs a special concert benefiting Urban Ministries of Durham (UMD). UMD provides shelter/food/clothes/medical and other services to Durham's needy. Tickets $20, $15 in advance, $8 for kids 12 and younger. February 12, 2010 7pm. St. Philip's Episcopal Church, 403 E. Main St. (919) 682-5708 Lonerider Brewery Peacemaker Premier With live music. February 12, 2010 Call for time. The Tavern, 1900 W. Markham Ave. (919) 286-7665 Maze Featuring Frankie Beverly Passionate R&B and Soul. Tickets $25-$55. February 12, 2010 8pm. DPAC - Durham Performing Arts Center, 123 Vivian St. (919) 680-2787 Psychic Detective Anne Poole Anne Poole will explain how she works with law enforcement on cases and takes what she calls "the turban clad Miss Cleo" idea out of the concept. If any law enforcement agencies are attending this lecture and would so desire, Anne will be glad to hear about a case with which they are currently working and try to give them some helpful information towards solving that case. Cost $10, FREE for Rhine members. February 12, 2010 7:30-9pm. Rhine Research Center, 2741 Campus Walk Ave. (919) 309-4600 Retrofantasma Film Series Retrofantasma is a monthly film series of double-features dedicated to bringing classic horror movies back to the big screen in 35mm. Tickets $7. February 12, 2010 7:30pm. Carolina Theatre of Durham Inc., 309 W Morgan St. (919) 560-3030 Spencer Sholes (Live Music) Alt/folk rock/funk. Followed by Sequoya (acoustic/rock/folk) and Jeremy Blair from Effingham (folk rock). FREE admission. February 12, 2010 8pm. Broad Street Café, 1116 Broad St. (919) 416-9707 Traditional Japanese Tea Gathering Experience the patterns and poetry of Chado, or the Japanese way of tea, while enjoying an enticing bowl of whisked tea and a seasonal treat. The small class group will meet at the Doris Duke Center to be escorted to the Durham-Toyama Sister Cities Pavilion in Duke Gardens for this intimate gathering. Pre-registration required. Cost $30, $20 Gardens Friends. 10:45am-12pm. Sarah P. Duke Gardens. 426 Anderson St. 919-684-3698 |
| February 12 - 13, 2010 Duke Varsity Club Men's Basketball Reunion Celebrating head coach Mike Krzyzewski's 1,000th game coaching at Duke and his 30 years heading the program, plus the 70 years of legendary basketball in Cameron Indoor Stadium. Over 300 former players, managers, coaches and trainers, spanning the past 70+ years of Duke Basketball, will be invited back for the celebration. By invitation. February 12 - 13, 2010 Duke University (919) 681-2583 St Valentine's Dinner Special St Valentine's menu of upscale, German-inspired comfort food, using local, seasonal ingredients. The dessert menu includes Guglhupf's highly-anticipated Sacher Torte, offered only at this time each year. Menus available online. Call for reservations. 5:30-10pm. Guglhupf Café, 2706 Durham-Chapel Hill Blvd. (919) 401-2600 |
| February 12 - 14, 2010 "The Dance on Widow's Row" Play Four widows invite eliglble men to a party in this romantic comedy. Tickets pricing tba. February 12 - 14, 2010 8pm F-Sa, 2pm Su. University Theatre - Communications Bldg. at NCCU, Fayetteville & Lawson Streets (919) 530-5170 |
| February 12 - 15, 2010 Little River's Great Backyard Bird Count Participate in this national event. Pick up instructions, field guides and data sheets from the Park office. Spend as little as 15 minutes counting birds, then leave checklists for staff to tally or submit the information at home. Scientists use these counts to get an idea of where our winter birds are. 8am-5pm. Little River Regional Park & Natural Area, 301 Little River Park Way 919-732-5505 |
| February 11, 2010 "Uncovering the Lost Papacy: The Three Black Popes" Lecture NCCU undergraduate student James Blackwell will speak. February 11, 2010 10:45am. Rm. 207 Edmonds Classroom Bldg., 1801 Fayetteville St. (919) 530-6295 Annual Bryan Alzheimer's Disease Research Conference A conference for families, health and social service and aging professionals offering cutting edge information on research and care. Cost $60 for one day, $100 for both. February 11, 2010 7:30am-4:30pm. Sheraton Imperial Hotel and Conference Center, 4700 Emperor Blvd. (800) 646-2028 Duke vs. N.C. State (Women's Basketball) Tickets $15. February 11, 2010 7pm. Cameron Indoor Stadium, Science Dr. (919) 661-2583 Miguel Zenon’s Esta Plena Septet Classic jazz linked with the pulsing syncopations of Afro-Caribbean and Latin American folk. Tickets $22 $ $28, $5 Duke students. February 11, 2010 8pm. Reynolds Industries Theater in Duke's Bryan Center, Science Dr. (919) 684-4444 Plant Propagation Select your favorite plants and learn a step-by-step process to raise these plants from seed or cuttings and then plant in your own garden. Here is your chance to learn some propagation techniques through hands–on experience with expert guidance from Duke Gardens staff. Duke Gardens 426 Anderson St, Duke University 919-684-3698 Salsa Night FREE admission. February 11, 2010 9pm-1am. Cuban Revolution Restaurant & Bar, 318 Blackwell St. Ste 100 (919) 687-4300 Sonic Meditations Course Begins A 6-week course explore listening, sounding (making sounds), and improvisation from a holistic perspective. Participants will engage with each other in listening, sounding, and movement exercises and will learn strategies for group improvisations. Cost $100. 7:30-9:30pm Music Explorium, 5314 Hwy 55 Ste. 107 (919) 680-0129 Spirit of Hayti Awards Ceremony and Gala The Spirit of Hayti Awards Ceremony and Gala was established by the Foundation in 1999 to honor individuals and organizations with strong roots in the Durham community. This black-tie fundraising event will begin with a silent auction, followed by dinner and the award ceremony. Tickets $75. February 11, 2010 6pm. Hayti Heritage Center, 804 Old Fayetteville St. (919) 683-1709 The Science of Wine Learn about enology, or the science of wine, from the experts at Wine Authorities and the Chatham Hill Winery. The NC State Food Science Club will also be on hand. Includes five wine samples, with light hors d’ oeuvres of cheese, crackers and desserts. Glasses and bottles of wine will be available for purchase. Must be 21+ with ID. Cost $20. 7-9pm. Museum of Life and Science, 433 W. Murray Ave. (919) 220-5429 Workbook (Live Music) Jazz w/ Brad Newell. Followed by Robbie Hazen & The Riot (indie/acoustic/pop)). FREE admission. February 11, 2010 8pm. Broad Street Café, 1116 Broad St. (919) 416-9707 |
| February 11 - 13, 2010 "Stories from Medellín" Play Duke Theater Studies production. FREE admission. February 11 - 13, 2010 8pm. Brodie Theater at Duke, 120 Memorial Dr. (919) 660-3343 |
| February 11 - 14, 2010 "Boys and Girls": Three short plays by contemporary playwrights Three one-act plays by up and coming playwrights from North Carolina and New York. Tickets $15, $8 student/senior/military. February 11 - 14, 2010 8pm Th-Sa, 2pm Su. Common Ground Theatre, 4815B Hillsborough Rd. (919) 332-0317 |
| February 10, 2010 "Take the Fear Out of Pruning Roses" Workshop FREE. 10am. Witherspoon Rose Culture, 3312 Watkins Rd. (919) 489-4446 "The Right Man: The Genealogy of James Edward Shepard, 1875-1947" Lecture Historian Henry Lewis Suggs will speak. February 10, 2010 3-5pm. Rm. 203 Edmonds Classroom Bldg., 1801 Fayetteville St. (919) 530-6271 Eric Dawson Trio Jazz Night Every Wednsday Vita Jazz Night . FREE admission. 9-11pm. Vita, 2200 W. Main St. (919) 286-9755 Explore! Drumming as Meditation Repetitive rhythms and group drumming have been used in many cultures to create mild "trance" states that change brainwave states, promote relaxation, and help one to connect to oneself, others, and greater consciousness. No drumming experience is necessary. Cost $12 per session, $55 for series. 7:30-9:30pm Music Explorium, 5314 Hwy 55 Ste. 107 learnaboutlistening@yahoo.com From Cold Call To Cash Cow: Cracking the Code of Selling Learn everything you need to know to get and keep a customer for your business, whether you're opening a boutique shop, or producing the newest techno gadget. FREE. February 10, 2010 11:45am - 1:45pm. Durham Tech Small Business Center, 400 W. Main St. (919) 536-7200 Innovation in RTP Lecture Topic: "How iContact Delivers WOW!" FREE, but pre-registration required. February 10, 2010 4-5pm. RTP Headquarters, 12 Davis Dr. innovationseries@rtp.org Jazz at the Mary Lou (Live Music) Featuring live performances by Duke music students, special guest artists, and John Brown, Director of the Duke Jazz Studies Program Hors d’oeuvres and drinks are served. FREE admission. February 10, 2010 9:30pm. Duke's Mary Lou Williams Center in the West Union Bldg., Science Dr. (919) 684-3814 NCCU vs Maryland Eastern Shore (Men's Basketball) Tickets $12, $8 students & seniors, $4 kids 5-12. Reserved seats $15. February 10, 2010 7pm. McLendon-McDougald Gymnasium at NCCU, Lawson and Lincoln Streets (919) 530-5315 NU Tech 2010 Featuring more than 20 breakthrough technologies from the fields of life science, biotechnology and engineering from UNC-Chapel Hill, North Carolina State University, East Carolina University, and Japanese Nagoya University (NU). Includes continental breakfast, lunch and reception. FREE, but pre-registration required. February 10, 2010 7:30am-6:30pm. Sheraton Imperial Hotel & Convention Center, 4700 Emperor Blvd. contact@tpnu.org Open Mic (Live Music) Bring your performing talents: sing, play an instrument or spit your spoken word. Original music preferred. Must be pg-rated. FREE admission. February 10, 2010 7:30pm. Broad Street Café, 1116 Broad St. (919) 416-9707 QuickBooks Enterprise Solutions 10.0 Seminar FREE seminar of features and tips. Lunch included. February 10, 2010 9:30am-12:30pm. CED, 100 Capitola Dr. Ste 101 (919) 217-2515 Winter Film Series: "The Cove" Full Frame's winter series features three of the 15 documentary films shortlisted for the 82nd Academy Awards. FREE admission. 7pm. Bay 7 Cinema at American Tobacco, 318 Blackwell St. (919) 687-4100 |
| February 9, 2010 "President Barack Obama - The Man and His Journey" Film Screening Presented by Duke's Black Law Students Association. February 9, 2010 Please arrive by 5:45pm (6pm screening). Duke Law School Star Commons, Science Dr. mpf13@duke.edu African Drumming Class Learn traditional rhythms and songs from the villages of West Africa, incorporating handing techniques, rudiments, and exercises that will help you improve your sound, timing, and help you play with confidence. For beginner and intermediate level students, ages 12 and up. FREE. 7-8pm Parkwood Branch Library, 5122 Revere Rd. (919) 484-9090 An Evening with Steve Winwood Winwood has been ranked in Rolling Stones magazine at one of the 100 Greatest Singers of all Time. Tickets $39.50-65.50. February 9, 2010 8pm. DPAC - Durham Performing Arts Center, 123 Vivian St. (919) 680-2787 Author Dr. Ben Carson The director, Division of Pediatric Neurosurgery, The Johns Hopkins Hospital, will speak from his book, "Think Big." FREE and open to the public. February 9, 2010 3pm. McDougald - McLendon Gymnasium at NCCU, 1801 Fayetteville St. (919) 530-6295 Beer Dinner with NC Brewers at Dos Perros Restaurant Featuring great breweries right here in North Carolina: the first (Jan. 27th) is the Highland Brewery of Asheville. Then, on Feb. 9th a special menu is paired with selections from the brand-new Mother Earth Brewing of Kinston. See website for menus and pairings. 7pm. 200 N Mangum St. Ste 101 Durham Garden Forum: Design Durham Garden Forum gathers monthly to discuss gardening techniques. Each meeting is led by an expert in a featured topic, from landscape designers to members of the N.C. Cooperative Extension. Attendees will also be encouraged to share their experiences. This month's speaker is education director at Sarah P. Duke Gardens and a landscape designer. She will discuss design. Cost $10, or $25 for Forum membership (covers all Forums). 6:30-8pm. The Sarah P. Duke Gardens, 426 Anderson St. genecarlone@aol.com Greater Durham Chamber of Commerce Annual Luncheon Rahaf Harfoush, Social Media Strategist and Associate Director of the Global Cooperation Initiative at the World Economic Forum in Geneva, Switzerland, will be the speaker. Tickets $75, $50 Chamber members. February 9, 2010 11am-1pm. Durham Convention Center, 201 Foster St. (919) 328-8731 History of Nature Photography Become acquainted with some of the great names and works in nature photography as you learn the powerful influence nature photography has had in our country. Develop your ideas and practice techniques first used by the masters. Cost $75, $60 Gardens Friends. Sarah P. Duke Gardens. 426 Anderson St. (919) 684-3698 NC-147 Pedestrian Bridge and Nearby Trails Public Meeting Public meeting to seek resident input on how the new NC-147 pedestrian bridge and nearby walking trails can best serve the community when the bridge opens later this spring. February 9, 2010 7pm. T.A. Grady Neighborhood Center, 531 Lakeland St. (919) 596-7100 What's the Business Value of Green Entrepreneurs and existing businesses can discover sustainable green business advantages that can increase their revenues and profits. learn the best tools anyone can use to guide the "green business value" discovery process. February 9, 2010 6-9 p.m. Durham Tech Small Business Center, 400 W. Main St. (919) 536-7200 |
| February 8, 2010 Big Boss Beer Dinner Five courses with five beers. Cost $40. February 8, 2010 7pm. Broad Street Café, 1116 Broad St. (919) 416-9707 Certificate in Documentary Studies Information Session FREE, but pre-registration required. February 8, 2010 6-8pm. Center for Documentary Studies at Duke University, 1317 W. Pettigrew St. cdscourses@duke.edu Duke vs. North Carolina (Women's Basketball) Tickets $15. February 8, 2010 7pm. Cameron Indoor Stadium, Science Dr. (919) 661-2583 NCRLA "Taste of North Carolina" The North Carolia Restaurant and Lodging Association will present awards for top restaurateur, top lodging operator, top supplier, and the June Griff Glover Award for most dedicated service to the industry. From Durham, Sara Foster and Michael Martino are among the recipients. Tickets $79. February 8, 2010 6-9pm. Washington Duke Inn & Golf Club, 3001 Cameron Blvd. Regulator Storytellers Hosted by John Benedetto, a talented and experienced storyteller, mime, and workshop leader. February 8, 2010 7pm. Regulator Bookshop, 720 Ninth St. (919) 286-2700 Stroke Survivor Support Group Support group which educates the stroke survivor, care giver and people in the local community about stroke prevention and stroke disabilities. FREE, but pre-registration required. February 8, 2010 1-2:30pm. Durham Regional Hospital, 3643 N. Roxboro Rd. (919) 470-7205 Tiny Trekkers - Fur, Feathers, Skins & Scales Trekkers learn about the different ways animals are covered through touch and observation. There will be a story, games and chance to put some scales on a fox and feathers on a turtle. Ages 2-4 years. Pre-registration is required. Cost $2. 10-11am Little River Regional Park & Natural Area, 301 Little River Park Way 919-732-5505 |
| February 8 - 10, 2010 "Triumph & Truth" Celebration Celebrating 40 years of the Black Seminarians Union at Duke Divinity School. Includes worship services and panel discussions.Registration $30, due by January 29. February 8 - 10, 2010 Duke Divinity School, Science Dr. (919) 660-3599 |
| February 7, 2010 6th Annual NCSSM/Blacknall Masterworks Concert NCSSM and Blacknall Church present the NCSSM Orchestra and Chorale, the Blacknall Choir, and many other singers from the Durham area. Program includes the Missa Brevis in D, KV 194, by Mozart; The Tragic Overture, by Brahms, Dona Nobis Pacem from the B Minor Mass, by Bach; Rhosymedre, by Vaughan Williams, and other works. FREE admission. February 7, 2010 3pm. Blacknall Memorial Presbyterian Church, 1902 Perry St. (919) 416-2600 Author J. California Cooper Ms. Cooper's visit is in conjunction with the book discussion series Let's Talk About It: The African-American Experience. FREE and open to the public. February 7, 2010 3pm. Stanford L. Warren Branch Library, 1201 Fayetteville St. (919) 560-0270 BSC Kids! Featuring Claire Ramsey (storyteller). FREE admission (tip jar passed). February 7, 2010 4:30-5:30pm Broad Street Café, 1116 Broad St. (919) 416-9707 Duke Student Preacher Sermon Duke University senior Christina Booth will preach. Open to the public. February 7, 2010 11am. Duke University Chapel, Science Dr. (919) 684-2572 Historical Bach Cantatas of J. S. Bach performed on baroque instruments. With the Chamber Choir of the Choral Society of Durham, Rodney Wynkoop, conductor. Tickets $20, $18 in advance. 3pm First Presbyterian Church, 305 E Main St. (919) 560-2788 Purse Gala Live auction of unique, one-of-a-kind and designer purses, including items donated by celebrities and designers nationwide, as well as a wallet boutique for women and men. Proceeds benefit Me Fine Foundation to provide assistance for children and families at Duke Children’s Hospital and the North Carolina Children’s Hospital at UNC. Tickets $50, $90 for two. February 7, 2010 2-5pm. The Cotton Room in Bldg. 2 Rm. 350 of Golden Belt, 807 E. Main St. (919) 418-4359 Super Bowl Party Pre-game 4pm-6pm complimentary hors d'oeuvres. Game time-1am party platters, beer towers, & bucket specials. 4pm-1am. Varsity Lounge at the Millennium Hotel Durham, 2800 Campus Walk Ave. jalba@millusa.com Super Bowl Party Shown on HDTVs and projection tv. Food and beverage specials. February 7, 2010 5:30pm. Broad Street Café, 1116 Broad St. (919) 416-9707 Super Bowl Party Watch on the new 120" 1080 resolution High Definition jumbo screen. Games and cash prizes. February 7, 2010 6pm. The Tavern, 1900 W. Markham Ave. (919) 286-7665 Superbowl XLIV @ Cuban Revolution Restaurant & Bar Superbowl buffet, 50" Plasma TV's for catching all the action,special team inspired cocktails and drafts for $3 and other drink specials. Admission $15. 6pm until game end Cuban Revolution Restaurant & Bar, 318 Blackwell St. Ste 100 (919) 687-4300 The Soil Food Web: It’s Alive Join instructor Daniel D. Richter Jr., professor of soils and forest ecology at Duke’s Nicholas School of the Environment, for specific information about sustainably managing your garden soil. Cost $15, $10 Gardens Friends. 2-4pm. Sarah P. Duke Gardens. 426 Anderson St. (919) 684-3698 |
| February 6, 2010 "Art of Tracking" Workshop Explore the art and science of interpreting animal signs. Pre-registration required. Cost $20, $15 each additional family member. February 6, 2010 10am-2pm. Leigh Farm Park, 370 Leigh Farm Rd (919) 489-0900 "Take the Fear Out of Pruning Roses" Workshop FREE. 10am. Witherspoon Rose Culture, 3312 Watkins Rd. (919) 489-4446 "Who in the World is Lynette Videll?" No-intermission comedy improv. Tickets $8. February 6, 2010 8pm. Common Ground Theatre, 4815B Hillsborough Rd. (919) 698-3870 6th Annual NCSSM/Blacknall Masterworks Concert NCSSM and Blacknall Church present the NCSSM Orchestra and Chorale, the Blacknall Choir, and many other singers from the Durham area. Program includes the Missa Brevis in D, KV 194, by Mozart; The Tragic Overture, by Brahms, Dona Nobis Pacem from the B Minor Mass, by Bach; Rhosymedre, by Vaughan Williams, and other works. FREE admission. 7pm. NCSSM ETC Auditorium, 1219 Broad St. (919) 416-2600 Annual Native American Powwow Full day of traditional Native American dancing, singing, crafts, food and socializing. The general public is welcome to learn about the culture of the first Americans. Admission $5 FREE for kids 5 and under. February 6, 2010 1-5pm & 6:30-8:30pm. Doors open 11am. North Carolina School of Science and Mathematics, 1219 Broad St. (919) 286-9401 Davis Coen (Live Music) Blues/roots music. Followed by Old Avenue (rock/pop/acoustic). FREE admission. February 6, 2010 8pm. Broad Street Café, 1116 Broad St. (919) 416-9707 Durham Artists for Hayti Relief Concert Featuring jazz, gospel, R & B, comedy, spoken word, blues, a little bit of everything. Suggested donation $20. Proceeds will be donated to the American Red Cross. February 6, 2010 5pm-12am. Hayti Heritage Center, 804 Old Fayetteville St. (919) 683-1709 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.) February 6, 2010 10am-12pm. The Pavilion at Durham Central Park, 501 Foster St. (919) 484-3084 Explore! Kids Drumming Club Kids will have fun with rhythms, hand drums, stick drums, movement and more while learning about percussion from around the world. Includes stories, games, a bit of technique and occasionally instrument making. For kids ages 4-7 (2nd Saturday for younger kids, starting at age 3) with or without parents. Cost $10 per child, cash or check (parents FREE). 10-11am. Music Explorium, 5314 Hwy 55 Ste. 107 (919) 484-9090 First Breath of Spring Garden Academy Cost $20 each class, cash or check only, seating is first come, first served. February 6, 2010 10:30am-12pm. Stone Bros. & Byrd, 700 Washington St. fincaminor@mindspring.com First Breath of Spring Garden Academy Rescheduled from 1/30. Cost $20 each class, cash or check only, seating is first come, first served. February 6, 2010 2-4pm. Stone Brothers & Byrd, 700 Washington St. fincaminor@mindspring.com Food Bank of Durham Fundraiser Get a glass of Pinot and a CRF pasture-raised pork sandwich for $5, and help the Food Bank. February 6, 2010 12-4pm. Wine Authorities Parking Lot, 2501 University Dr. (919) 956-2513 NCCU vs Savannah State (Men's Basketball) Tickets $12, $8 students & seniors, $4 kids 5-12. Reserved seats $15. February 6, 2010 7pm. McLendon-McDougald Gymnasium at NCCU, Lawson and Lincoln Streets (919) 530-5315 Orion String Quartet With Peter Serkin, Piano Tickets $30. Waiting list 7pm. at door. February 6, 2010 8pm. Reynolds Industries Theater in Duke's Bryan Center, Science Dr. (919) 684-4444 Pilgrimage: A Haitian Benefit Concert Erol Josue, the New York-based musician, dancer and Haitian Vodou priest who is nicknamed the "prince of Haitian roots music," will perform. Tickets $10 suggested donation. February 6, 2010 8pm. Baldwin Auditorium, Duke East Campus (919) 684-4444 Princess Katie and Racer Steve Tickets $10-$15. February 6, 2010 11:30am & 3:30pm. DPAC - Durham Performing Arts Center, 123 Vivian St. (919) 680-2787 Reception with Ninah Kinene of Uganda Crafts Meet Ninah and learn the inspiring story behind Uganda Crafts. See how artisans craft baskets, bark cloth and paper beads. Find out how Uganda Crafts is changing the lives of marginalized Ugandans and hear some of their stories. FREE admission. 10am-6pm. One World Market, 811 Ninth St. Ste 100 (919) 286-2457 Russ Wilson Swingtet (Live Music) Triangle Swing Dance Society dance. Cost $11, $9 members, $7 students. February 6, 2010 7pm lesson, 8pm dance. Durham Armory, 220 Foster St. (919) 918-7706 Soils Workshop Learn to assess soil using simple field tests and then how to remediate the soil deficiencies you find. All lab materials included. Cost $75, $60 Gardens Friends. 9am-3pm. Sarah P. Duke Gardens. 426 Anderson St. (919) 684-3698 Tarp Day N.C. Department of Transportation and N.C. Chapter of Keep America Beautiful have donated a limited number of tarps to be handed out by city and county officials on a first come, first served basis. An educational event to inspire and engage citizens to be more responsible about securing pickup truck loads in order to reduce litter in Durham. February 6, 2010 10am-12pm. Northgate Mall in front of Chick-fil-A, 1058 W. Club Blvd. (919) 683-1197 Taste Carolina Gourmet Food Tours Discover all of Durham's flavors! Let Taste Carolina show you this vibrant city while introducing you to the restaurants, shops and people that are making Durham one of the nation's cultural hotspots. Pre-registration online or by phone required. Cost $$39.50 per person. 2-5pm (meet at 1:45pm). Meet at Blackwell & Pettigrew Streets (919) 237-2254 Triangle Brewing Company Tour FREE tastings. Food will be available for purchase. February 6, 2010 1-2:30pm. Triangle Brewing Company, 918 Pearl St. (919) 683-2337 Wine Tasting FREE. February 6, 2010 4:30-7pm. Hope Valley Bottle Shop, 4711 Hope Valley Rd. (919) 403-5200 |
| February 5, 2010 "Mama Juggs: Four Generations Healing Fractured Images" Play This one-woman show, written and performed by ‘rie Shontel, is set in the living room of an Oakland, California housing project. Each character, ages 17, 26, 47 and 100, will transport the audience into an intimate view of their body image. Tickets $25. February 5, 2010 8pm. Common Ground Theatre, 4815B Hillsborough Rd. (919) 698-3870 "The Vagina Monologues" Play Eve Ensler's episodic play about empowering women. Donations will be taken during the performance for the Durham Crisis Response Center. February 5, 2010 9pm. Steel Blue, 1426 S. Miami Blvd. Ste A (919) 596-5876 Coffee Cuppings (Fridays) 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. February 5, 2010 10am. Counter Culture Coffee, 4911 South Alston Ave. (919) 361-5282 Floral Design for Fun Learn the basics of floral design by creating various types of beautiful flower arrangements from fresh, silk, and dried flowers and matching flowers to container. Each week students will be asked to bring a particular style of container and flowers with which they can work (other supplies provided). Cost $85, $65 Garden Friends. 9-11am. Sarah P. Duke Gardens. 426 Anderson St. 919-684-3698 Hope For Haiti Benefit Concert & Haitian Market Dancer Gaspard Louis, violinist Reginald Patterson, blues guitarist Toby Bonar and other artists and poets will perform. Minimum donation $10. A Haitian market selling crafts, artwork and sponsorships for Haitian school children will open at 6:30 p.m. and continue after the concert. February 5, 2010 6:30pm market, 7:30pm concert. Page Auditorium at Duke, Science Dr. (919) 660-3400 NCCU Jazz Ensemble Fundraising Concert The NCCU music faculty, accompanied by a quartet of instrumentalists from the Jazz Studies Program will perform jazz music and popular standards, including original compositions, and excerpts from members' recordings. The concert is a fundraiser to support the ensemble's participation in the New York City Jazz Festival at Lincoln Center with Wynton Marsalis. Donations will be accepted. February 5, 2010 7pm. B.N. Duke Auditorium at NCCU, 1801 Fayetteville St. (919) 490-1121 Peter Serkin Works by Bach, Brahms, Chopin, and Wuorinen. Tickets $30, $5 Duke students. February 5, 2010 8pm. Reynolds Theater in Duke's Bryan Center, Science Dr. (919) 684-4444 Revolutionary Poet Gil Scott-Heron Tickets $22 & $30. February 5, 2010 8pm. Carolina Theatre, 309 W. Morgan St. (919) 560-3030 RJ Adams (Live Music) Singer/songwriter - funk/r&b/pop/soul. Followed by Soulless Dogs (funk/blues/jazz). FREE admission. February 5, 2010 8pm. Broad Street Café, 1116 Broad St. (919) 416-9707 Ronald McDonald House of Durham Winterfest Featuring gourmet dinner, silent & live auctions, live band & dancing. Tickets $150. February 5, 2010 6-11pm. Washington Duke Inn & Golf Course, 3001 Cameron Blvd. (919) 286-9305 Speed Dating Speed dating for ages 47-59. Pre-registration required. Cost $25. Use Cupid Code MP623 to save $5 when you register. 6:30pm BrandyWine Cellars, 6905 Fayetteville Rd. 919-489-8700 Speed Dating for Ages 34-46 Speed dating for ages 34-46. Pre-registration required. Cost $25. Use Cupid Code MP623 to save $5 when you register. 8:30pm BrandyWine Cellars, 6905 Fayetteville Rd. 919-489-8700 Starry, Starry Night View the stars and learn about constellations through the open views over Lake Michie. FREE, but pre-registration required. February 5, 2010 7-9pm. Lake Michie Boathouse, Bahama Rd. (919) 471-1623 |
| February 5 - 6, 2010 Enneagram Workshop Leader: Sandra Smith, certified Enneagram trainer, founder of Holy Ground in Asheville Cost: about $100 February 5 - 6, 2010 Daytime - times tba. Call for location. (919) 683-1236 |
| February 5 - 7, 2010 Bull City Stompede Dance workshops - 2 full days, 3 skill levels, 4 teachers...and more. Cost tba. February 5 - 7, 2010 7pm. Mutlitple locations - see website (919) 918-7706 Laughter Yoga Certification and Leader Training Learn basic background and skills to lead Laughter Yoga groups and make presentations under the auspices of Laughter Yoga International. Official certification and 50-page manual from Dr. Madan Kataria, founder and guru of Laughter Yoga International. Cost$185. February 5 - 7, 2010 7-9pm F, 1-7pm Sa, 1-5pm Su. Patanjali's Place, 700 Foster St. backintouch@clearwire.net Red Mountain Hounds Hunt Ball Weekend Membership event featuring hunts, beagling and a formal ball with silent auction. Call for more information. February 5 - 7, 2010 See website for times. Quail Roost Farm Rd. and Treyburn (336) 599-5894 |
| February 4, 2010 "Hayti and the Parrish Street Gang During the Jim Crow Era" Lecture The event speaker will be André Vann, university archivist. February 4, 2010 2:30-4:30pm. Rm. 201 Edmonds Classroom Bldg. at NCCU, 1801 Fayetteville St. (919) 530-6271 "Lines of Attack: Conflicts in Caricature" Gallery Talk Meet Chris Lamb, professor of communications, College of Charleston, and author of "Drawn to Extremes: The Use and Abuse of Editorial Cartoons in the United States." Reception to follow. FREE admission. February 4, 2010 5:30pm cash bar, 6pm talk. Nasher Museum of Art at Duke University, 2001 Campus Dr. (919) 684-5135 AMBUCS Presentation Ceremony & Fundraiser Presentation of the Amtryke purchased with proceeds from the Main Street Event festival. For a $5 cover charge (all of which goes directly to the RDU Friends Chapter of AMBUCS), you'll be able to sample two cask conditioned ales by Triangle Brewing Company. 5:30pm. Alivia's Durham Bistro, 900 W. Main St. mainstreetevent@gmail.com Anna Beck (Live Music) Acoustic/folk. Followed by Luego (rock/indie) and The Tomahawks (indie/rock/roots). FREE admission. February 4, 2010 8pm. Broad Street Café, 1116 Broad St. (919) 416-9707 Cheerleading Class A chance for kids to learn the sport of cheerleading, and also learn conflict resolution, confidence and discipline. Ages 6-17. February 4, 2010 6pm. Holton Career and Resource Center, 401 N. Driver St. (919) 354-2750 Duke vs. Georgia Tech (Men's Basketball) February 4, 2010 7pm. Cameron Indoor Stadium, Science Dr. (919) 681-2583 Plant Propagation Select your favorite plants and learn a step-by-step process to raise these plants from seed or cuttings and then plant in your own garden. Here is your chance to learn some propagation techniques through hands–on experience with expert guidance from Duke Gardens staff. Duke Gardens 426 Anderson St, Duke University 919-684-3698 Salsa Night FREE admission. February 4, 2010 9pm-1am. Cuban Revolution Restaurant & Bar, 318 Blackwell St. Ste 100 (919) 687-4300 Sonic Meditations Course Begins A 6-week course explore listening, sounding (making sounds), and improvisation from a holistic perspective. Participants will engage with each other in listening, sounding, and movement exercises and will learn strategies for group improvisations. Cost $100. 7:30-9:30pm Music Explorium, 5314 Hwy 55 Ste. 107 (919) 680-0129 Walk on the Wild Side Join curator Stefan Bloodworth in the Blomquist Garden of Native Plants to see which plants are in bloom, learn strategies to design with native plants and discuss regional ecology and global environmental issues affecting native ecosystems, and your role in protecting the health of our home planet. Cost $5, FREE for Garden Friends. 11am-12noon. The Sarah P. Duke Gardens, 426 Anderson St. 919-684-3698 |
| February 3, 2010 "Brother to Brother" Film Screening A young black artist kicked out of his family home for being gay befriends an elderly homeless man who was once part of the Harlem Renaissance. The two men embark on a literal and metaphorical journey to the creative center for the younger, rebellious generation of the Harlem Renaissance. FREE admission. February 3, 2010 6pm. Miller-Morgan Auditorium at NCCU, 1801 Fayetteville St. toya@triangleblackpride.org "Marcus Garvey: Race First" Lecture Lecture on the Pan-Africanist founder of the Universal Negro Improvement Association and African Communities League (UNIA-ACL) by Balca Ceesay, NCCU undergraduate student. FREE and open to the public. February 3, 2010 3-5pm. Rm. 201 Edmonds Classroom Bldg. at NCCU, 1801 Fayetteville St. (919) 530-6271 American Red Cross Blood Drive Call for appointment. Walk-ins also welcome. February 3, 2010 2-6pm. Durham Regional Hospital, 3643 N. Roxboro Rd. (919) 470-6524 Blues Jam (Live Music) The house band will play a short opening set, and will then be available to provide back up for musicians/singers who so desire. Players of all skill levels and ages are welcome. FREE admission. February 3, 2010 8pm. Broad Street Café, 1116 Broad St. (919) 416-9707 Eric Dawson Trio Jazz Night Every Wednsday Vita Jazz Night . FREE admission. 9-11pm. Vita, 2200 W. Main St. (919) 286-9755 First Wednesday: Artists of Golden Belt A concetration of talented visual artists will be on hand in their studios working on new creations and ready to engage with you about their work. Shop for that unique art piece, photograph, necklace or bag and learn about the artists' inspirations. FREE admission. 11am-4pm. Golden Belt Artist Studios, 807 E Main St. info@goldenbeltarts.com Jazz at the Mary Lou (Live Music) Featuring live performances by Duke music students, special guest artists, and John Brown, Director of the Duke Jazz Studies Program Hors d’oeuvres and drinks are served. FREE admission. February 3, 2010 9:30pm. Duke's Mary Lou Williams Center in the West Union Bldg., Science Dr. (919) 684-3814 Non-profit Risk Management Training "The Deep End: Nonprofit Finance and Audit Committees." Includes webinar, handouts, and link to audio of webinar. Cost $10 per organization. February 3, 2010 2-3pm. Durham Arts Council, 120 Morris St. (919) 560-2787 |
| February 2, 2010 "Brother Outsider: The Life of Bayard Rustin" Film Screening Award-winning documentary on the visionary strategist and activist who has been called "the unknown hero" of the civil rights movement. FREE admission. February 2, 2010 6-9pm. Miller-Morgan Auditorium at NCCU, 1801 Fayetteville St. toya@triangleblackpride.org "Talking Drums As Instruments For Music Making And Communication In West Africa" Lecture The event speaker will be Oluwafemi Faseum, Fulbright scholar-in-residence, NCCU Department of Music. FREE and open to the public. February 2, 2010 5:30-7:30pm. Biomedical Manufacturing Research Institute and Technology Enterprise at NCCU, 1801 Fayetteville St (919) 530-6100 Chinese Brush Painting Visiting artist Alice Zhao, from Hubei Province in China, will teach technical skills such as how to correctly hold your brush and load and apply paint. You’ll also explore basic strokes and complete a painting of bamboo, orchids, animals or other Chinese-inspired images. Cost $50, $40 Gardens Friends. 1-4pm. Sarah P. Duke Gardens. 426 Anderson St. 919-684-3698 Green House Owner/Designer Deborah Christie Local owner/designer Deborah Christie will talk about and sign copies of "Green House: The Story of a Healthy, Energy-Efficient Home." She'll also present a slide show about the design and construction of her home in Orange County. February 2, 2010 7pm. Regulator Bookshop, 720 Ninth St. (919) 286-2700 NCCU vs Western Illinois (Men's Basketball) Tickets $12, $8 students & seniors, $4 kids 5-12. Reserved seats $15. February 2, 2010 7pm. McLendon-McDougald Gymnasium at NCCU, Lawson and Lincoln Streets (919) 530-5315 Sulzberger Distinguished Lecture - Glen H. Elder, Jr. The topic will be "Overcoming Disadvantage: From Great Depression to Great Recession." RSVP online if attending. February 2, 2010 3:30-5pm. Rhodes Conference Rm. in the Sanford Bldg., 201 Science Dr. (919) 613-9350 |
| February 1, 2010 Gospel Aerobics Class Begins Low-impact aerobics class set to gospel music. Through 3/8. FREE, but pre-registration required. February 1, 2010 10am-10:40am. Holton Career and Resource Center, 401 N. Driver St. (919) 354-2750 State of the City Address Mayor Bill Bell will deliver the State of the City address. Bell is expected to review Durham's progress over the last year, challenges the city still faces and goals for the future. The public is invited. February 1, 2010 7-7:30pm. City Hall, 101 City Hall Plaza (919) 560-4100 Tiny Trekkers - Fur, Feathers, Skins & Scales Trekkers learn about the different ways animals are covered through touch and observation. There will be a story, games and chance to put some scales on a fox and feathers on a turtle. Ages 2-4 years. Pre-registration is required. Cost $2. 10-11am Little River Regional Park & Natural Area, 301 Little River Park Way 919-732-5505 |
| January 31, 2010 Aaron Mills Project - Sunday Night Jazz FREE admission. January 31, 2010 7:30pm; open jam 9pm. Broad Street Café, 1116 Broad St. (919) 416-9707 BSC Kids! Featuring Henry Vogel (storyteller). FREE admission (tip jar passed). January 31, 2010 4:30-5:30pm Broad Street Café, 1116 Broad St. (919) 416-9707 Dance Master Class with Alonzo King Spaces available for viewing. FREE and open to the public. January 31, 2010 11am-1pm. Reynolds Theater in Duke's Bryan Center, Science Dr. (919) 660-3356 Hair & Fashion Show Auditions Models and dancers of all shapes and sizes, ages 9 and up are needed. For Radio One Raleigh’s Women’s Empowerment 2010 Hair & Fashion Show. Registration $25. January 31, 2010 8am-8pm. Hollywood Stylz, 4125 Durham-Chapel Hill Blvd (19) 402-8104 |
| January 30, 2010 Brown Bag Lunch with Jason Moran & Alonzo King Discussion on collaboration. Moderated by Duke Dance Faculty Andrea Woods. FREE and open to the public. January 30, 2010 12:30-1:30pm. Reynolds Theater Lobby in Duke's Bryan Center, Science Dr. (919) 660-3356 Bull City Brawl World Combat Federation mixed martial arts fights. Tickets $20, $40 ringside. January 30, 2010 7pm. Durham Armory, 220 Foster St. 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.) January 30, 2010 10am-12pm. The Pavilion at Durham Central Park, 501 Foster St. (919) 484-3084 Explore! Kids Drumming Club Kids will have fun with rhythms, hand drums, stick drums, movement and more while learning about percussion from around the world. Includes stories, games, a bit of technique and occasionally instrument making. For kids ages 4-7 (2nd Saturday for younger kids, starting at age 3) with or without parents. Cost $10 per child, cash or check (parents FREE). 10-11am. Music Explorium, 5314 Hwy 55 Ste. 107 (919) 484-9090 Flybone Call for details. January 30, 2010 Call for time. The Tavern, 1900 W. Markham Ave. (919) 286-7665 Harriet Alston on the Legacy of the Salsa Soul Sisters Potluck brunch featuring a lecture by Harriet Alston on her experience co-founding the Salsa Soul Sisters, the oldest black lesbian organization in the United States. Q&A afterward. January 30, 2010 1pm. Inspiration Station (email for directions) brokenbeautifulpress@gmail.com Jazz Concert - Toddler's Academy Benefit Benefit concert to raise money for Toddler Academy, which was damaged by a fire. Featuring saxophonists Marion Meadows and Stanley Baird and bass players Freeman Ledbetter and Chip Shearin. Tickets $75. January 30, 2010 5pm reception, 6pm music. PSI Theater at the Durham Arts Council, 120 Morris St. (919) 235-2958 Mister Felix (Live Music) Followed by The Will McBride Group (jazz/pop/funk). FREE admission. January 30, 2010 8pm. Broad Street Café, 1116 Broad St. (919) 416-9707 Orpheus Chamber Orchestra w/Angela Hewitt Conducted by the musicians themselves, the 20-piece Orpheus is an experiment in radical democracy that is also among the finest orchestras on earth. Tickets $25-$46 $5 Duke students. January 30, 2010 8pm. Page Auditorium at Duke, Science Dr. (919) 684-4444 Taste Carolina Gourmet Food Tours Discover all of Durham's flavors! Let Taste Carolina show you this vibrant city while introducing you to the restaurants, shops and people that are making Durham one of the nation's cultural hotspots. Pre-registration online or by phone required. Cost $$39.50 per person. 2-5pm (meet at 1:45pm). Meet at Blackwell & Pettigrew Streets (919) 237-2254 Timeless Tales and Music Enjoy a wonderful afternoon listening to two narrated musical fairy tales, performed by the Mallarme Players. Humorous and jazzy versions of Adolphe’s enchanting Goldilocks and the Three Bears and Schickele’s hilarious The Emperor’s New Clothes will be performed. FREE with Museum admission, but reservations required. 1-3pm. Museum of Life and Science, 433 W. Murray Ave. (919) 220-5429 x313 Triangle Brewing Company Tour FREE tastings. Food will be available for purchase. January 30, 2010 1-2:30pm. Triangle Brewing Company, 918 Pearl St. (919) 683-2337 Willie Painter Band (Live Music) Featuring a mix of blues with a nod towards swinging jazz and an eclectic selection of rock tunes. Admission $8. January 30, 2010 9:30pm. Papa Mojos Roadhouse, 5410-Y Highway 55 (919) 361-2222 Wine Tasting FREE. January 30, 2010 4:30-7pm. Hope Valley Bottle Shop, 4711 Hope Valley Rd. (919) 403-5200 |
| January 30 - 31, 2010 Painting Workshop with Anthony Ulinski Explore the possibilities of an impasto surfaces and carving back through the built up layers through demos and one to one discussions. For all levels. See website for materials needed. Tuition $150. January 30 - 31, 2010 10am-5pm. Durham Arts Council, 120 Morris St. (919) 832 1446 |
| January 29, 2010 "Life as a LINES Dancer" Lunchbox Discussion Discussion with Alonzo King & Company. FREE and open to the public. January 29, 2010 11:45am-1pm. Reynolds Theater Lobby in Duke's Bryan Center, Science Dr. (919) 660-3356 "Save Our Arts" Benefit Concert Dinner by Only Burger and adult beverages by Triangle Brewery. Silent auction. Featuring local bands Tea and Tempests, Midtown Dickens, Megafaun, The Beast and Hammer No More the Fingers. Proceeds to support the arts education programs at Central Park School for Children. Suggested donation $10. January 29, 2010 6pm-12am. Trotter Building, 410 W. Geer St. (919) 682-1200 ArtSlam! @ LabourLove Attendees will drop a concept in a hat and a lucky idea will be chosen to have the artists duke it out and create, in a 20 minute timeframe and their choice of medium, their interpretation of the idea. Winners chosen by applause. Completed works will be auctioned at the end of the night. FREE admission. January 29, 2010 6-9pm. LabourLove Gallery, 807 E. Main St. Bldg. 2 Ste. 130 (919) 373-4451 Coffee Cuppings (Fridays) 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. January 29, 2010 10am. Counter Culture Coffee, 4911 South Alston Ave. (919) 361-5282 Duke vs. Florida State (Women's Basketball) Tickets $15. January 29, 2010 8:30pm. Cameron Indoor Stadium, Science Dr. (919) 661-2583 Floral Design for Fun Learn the basics of floral design by creating various types of beautiful flower arrangements from fresh, silk, and dried flowers and matching flowers to container. Each week students will be asked to bring a particular style of container and flowers with which they can work (other supplies provided). Cost $85, $65 Garden Friends. 9-11am. Sarah P. Duke Gardens. 426 Anderson St. 919-684-3698 Mandolin Orange (Live Music) Acoustic/folk/bluegrass. Followed by The Hummers (rock). FREE admission. January 29, 2010 8pm. Broad Street Café, 1116 Broad St. (919) 416-9707 Matt Walsh (Live Music) Featuring highly advanced guitar playing and authentic Blues vocals. Admission $8. January 29, 2010 9:30pm. Papa Mojos Roadhouse, 5410-Y Highway 55 (919) 361-2222 Open Rehearsal: Refraction with Jason Moran FREE and open to the public. January 29, 2010 3:30-4:45pm. Reynolds Theater in Duke's Bryan Center, Science Dr. (919) 660-3356 Poets Roy Jacobstein and Alex Grant The author will read from and sign copies of their new books. January 29, 2010 7pm. Regulator Bookshop, 720 Ninth St. (919) 286-2700 Psi Games Learn about your own PSI abilities and have fun doing it. Test your ESP in an informal group setting of like minded people. Cost $20, $15 members. January 29, 2010 7:30-9pm. Rhine Center, 2741 Campus Walk Ave. Bldg. 500 (919) 309-4600 Transactors Improv Presents "City of Medicine" Tickets $12, $10 students & seniros. January 29, 2010 8pm. Common Ground Theatre, 4815-B Hillsborough Rd. (919) 698-3870 Weight Loss Surgery Information Seminar Learn about obesity, surgery and the Duke Center for Metabolic and Weight Loss Surgery's program. FREE, but pre-registration required. January 29, 2010 4-6pm T, 3-5pm F. Duke Center for Metabolic and Weight Loss Surgery Outpatient Clinic, 407 Crutchfield St. 1-866-637-0711 |
| January 29 - 30, 2010 Alonzo King’s LINES Ballet & Jason Moran and the Bandwagon King and Moran are new-style formalists, injecting classic structures with vernacular energy. Here the two visionaries collaborate for an evening of ravishing dance. Tickets $24 & $32, $5 Duke students. January 29 - 30, 2010 8pm. Reynolds Industries Theater in Duke's Bryan Center, Science Dr. (919) 684-4444 |
| January 29 - 31, 2010 LaHo-Chi Training - Activation & Foundation and Integration A high-vibrational form of personal and professional hands-on and remote energy healing that is particularly effective as an integrative "energy key" that re-establishes the natural currents between the universal and human energy fields. Cost $360, $333 in advance for Level I, $275/$250 for Level II. January 29 - 31, 2010 Friday evening-Sunday evening. Call for location. (828) 698-1448 |
| January 28, 2010 "Saving the Auto Industry" Lecture Bob McKenna, President of the Motor Equipment Manufacturing Association, shares his experiences over the past year; from dealing with Washington politics to individual workers. Online registration only. Cost $50, $25 Association for Corporate Growth members. January 28, 2010 7:30-9am. Sheraton Imperial Hotel & Convention Center, 4700 Emperor Blvd. (919) 453 2997 Animal (Live Music) Indie/soul/rock. Followed by The Dry Heathens (rock/punk/indie). Admission $5. January 28, 2010 10pm. Broad Street Café, 1116 Broad St. (919) 416-9707 Caring for Haitian Orphans with AIDS (CHOAIDS) Fundraiser CHOAIDS is a Haitian AIDS orphanage that was founded to enhance the quality of life for HIV-positive orphan children and women through education and care in a family-centered environment. The group is receiving a portion of the evening's revenues, and they will also be hosting a silent auction. 6-9pm Alivia's Durham Bistro, 900 W. Main St. Chris Bryant (Live Music) Singer/songwriter. FREE admission. January 28, 2010 8pm. Broad Street Café, 1116 Broad St. (919) 416-9707 Digital Photography: Understanding Digital Camera, Camera to Computer & Photo Editing Learn how to operate your digital camera, including ISO settings, white balance, and loading, editing and organizing jpgs on computer. Class will also cover basic photography techniques like composition and framing. Bring your camera and manual to each session. Cost $80, $65 Garden Friends. 1-4pm. The Sarah P. Duke Gardens, 426 Anderson St. 919-684-3698 Jason Moran with Alicia Hall Moran (Live Music) Jason Moran's muscular piano is accompanied by the hypnotizing soprano of his collaborator and wife, Alicia Moran. Tickets $22, $5 students. January 28, 2010 8pm. Nelson Music Rm. in Duke's East Duke Bldg., 101 Campus Dr. (919) 684-4444 Jews And Catholics (Live Music) With Jack Topht With The Vegetables & the Ex-Monkeys & also MC Bingo Blower [bingo between sets..] All ages show. Admission $5. January 28, 2010 9pm. MarVell Event Center, 119 W. Main St. (919) 688-0975 Open Rehearsal of Scheherazade FREE and open to the public. January 28, 2010 6-7:30pm. Reynolds Theater in Duke's Bryan Center, Science Dr. (919) 660-3356 Plant Propagation Select your favorite plants and learn a step-by-step process to raise these plants from seed or cuttings and then plant in your own garden. Here is your chance to learn some propagation techniques through hands–on experience with expert guidance from Duke Gardens staff. Duke Gardens 426 Anderson St, Duke University 919-684-3698 Salsa Night FREE admission. January 28, 2010 9pm-1am. Cuban Revolution Restaurant & Bar, 318 Blackwell St. Ste 100 (919) 687-4300 Solutions Labs 2010: Driving Green Innovation in Business Unconferences to network, problem-solve and accelerate change. learn how you can advance environmentally sound practices in your business while saving money and increasing profits. Cost $75. January 28, 2010 8:30am-5pm. Duke University Fuqua School of Business, 1 Towerview Dr. Sonic Meditations Course Begins A 6-week course explore listening, sounding (making sounds), and improvisation from a holistic perspective. Participants will engage with each other in listening, sounding, and movement exercises and will learn strategies for group improvisations. Cost $100. 7:30-9:30pm Music Explorium, 5314 Hwy 55 Ste. 107 (919) 680-0129 Spoken Word Artist Andrea Gibson FREE admission. January 28, 2010 8pm. Duke Coffeehouse in the Crowell Bldg., Duke East Campus (919) 684-4069 Wine 101 Class An evening of wine from a vine's bud break in the spring to squeezing into the bottle. You'll learn how a vine grows, how wine is made, how to read a label, how to buy wine, how to store wine, how to taste wine and more. Pre-registration required. Cost $36. January 28, 2010 7:30pm promptly. Wine Authorities, 2501 University Dr. (919) 489-2884 |
| January 27, 2010 Beer Dinner with NC Brewers at Dos Perros Restaurant Featuring great breweries right here in North Carolina: the first (Jan. 27th) is the Highland Brewery of Asheville. Then, on Feb. 9th a special menu is paired with selections from the brand-new Mother Earth Brewing of Kinston. See website for menus and pairings. 7pm. 200 N Mangum St. Ste 101 Duke vs. Florida State (Men's Basketball) January 27, 2010 9pm. Cameron Indoor Stadium, Science Dr. (919) 681-2583 Eric Dawson Trio Jazz Night Every Wednsday Vita Jazz Night . FREE admission. 9-11pm. Vita, 2200 W. Main St. (919) 286-9755 Medicare Prescription Drug Costs Help Workshop Learn if you qualify for prescription drug assistance, and get help applying. Bring: Social security and Medicare cards; any letters from Medicare or Social Security; information on Individual Retirement Accounts; bank account statements; payroll slips; income tax documents; and investment statements. FREE. January 27, 2010 1-4:30pm. Durham Center for Senior Life, 406 Rigsbee Ave. (919) 688-8247 Open Mic (Live Music) Bring your performing talents: sing, play an instrument or spit your spoken word. Original music preferred. Must be pg-rated. FREE admission. January 27, 2010 7:30pm. Broad Street Café, 1116 Broad St. (919) 416-9707 State of the Union watching party with Traction Join Tractivists and super-progressive State Rep. Grier Martin for the State of the Union speech and a check-in on the state of North Carolina beforehand. 8-10pm. 1018 Broad St. quinton@getTraction.org |
| January 27 - 31, 2010 "Reefer Madness" Play Presented by Duke Hoof 'N Horn.Tickets $10, $8 Duke students. January 27 - 31, 2010 8pm Th-F, 4:20pm & 9pm Sa, 2pm Su. Sheafer Lab Theater in Duke's Bryan Center, Science Dr. (919) 684-2072 |
| January 26, 2010 "Art" Play A dark comedy by Yasmina Reza, presented by Mebane Acting Company/Renegade Theatre Troupe. Must be 21+. Pay-what-you-wish. January 26, 2010 8pm. The Pinhook, 117 W. Main St. (919) 667-1100 "Trends in Reversing Obesity & Chronic Disease" Panel Discussion A panel of experts will discuss: 1.The details of proposals put forth to date; 2. Evidence of why these efforts may or may not work; and 3. Suggestions for other ways to heal obesity and obesity-related diseases and more. FREE, but space is limited and pre-registration required. January 26, 2010 7-8:30pm. Rice Diet Program, 3543 Rose of Sharon Rd. (919) 383-7276 ext 237 Public Nudity Songwriters Night #4 Hosted by Greg Humphreys (Dillon Fence, Hobex). This months guest artists are Britt "Snuzz" Uzzell and Shawn Luby (Humble Tripe). FREE admission. January 26, 2010 8pm. Broad Street Café, 1116 Broad St. (919) 416-9707 Rosenblum Cellars State Wine Dinner Reservations required. Cost $55 + tax & gratuity. January 26, 2010 7pm. Nana's Restaurant, 2514 University Dr. (919) 493-8545 Steps to Starting Your Own Business Learn an overall understanding of the steps you need to take to make your dream become a reality. January 26, 2010 6-9 p.m. Durham Tech Small Business Center, 400 W. Main St. (919) 536-7200 Weight Loss Surgery Information Seminar Learn about obesity, surgery and the Duke Center for Metabolic and Weight Loss Surgery's program. FREE, but pre-registration required. January 26, 2010 4-6pm T, 3-5pm F. Duke Center for Metabolic and Weight Loss Surgery Outpatient Clinic, 407 Crutchfield St. 1-866-637-0711 |
| January 26 - 31, 2010 "Mamma Mia" Musical Writer Catherine Johnson’s sunny, funny tale unfolds on a Greek island paradise. On the eve of her wedding, a daughter’s quest to discover the identity of her father brings 3 men from her mother’s past back to the island they last visited 20 years ago. The story-telling magic of ABBA’s timeless songs propels this enchanting tale of love, laughter and friendship, and every night everyone’s having the time of their lives!. Tickets $25-$70. January 26 - 31, 2010 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 |
| January 25, 2010 Thinking of Starting a Business? Get information about licenses, legal forms, taxes, and much more. Learn about community and online resources from our veteran business instructor and from fellow entrepreneurs. Preregistratin is requested at 919-686-3448. January 25, 2010 M 1/25 3-5 p.m.. 2/22 3-5 p.m., 3/22 3-5 p. m., 4/26 3-5 p. m. Durham Tech Small Business Center, 400 W. Main St. (919) 536-7200 Open House Open House for the community to visit the school and get to know the staff. 7pm. Cresset Christian Academy, 3707 Garrett Rd. msias@cressetchristian.org Photoshop for the Nature Photographer Learn how to configure Photoshop, using Camera Raw Image Processing, making selections and masking, darkroom effects, filters and color management as you become familiar with Photoshop and some of its more useful features. Class will meet in a computer lab setting. Cost $120, $85 Gardens Friends. 12-5pm. Sarah P. Duke Gardens. 426 Anderson St. 919-684-3698 To Infinity and Beyond - Learning about Fractals Science workshop for 6th-8th graders. Cost $60 plus $25 registration fee. January 25, 2010 9am-4pm. Shodor, 300 W. Morgan St. Ste. 1150 (919) 530-1911 Triangle Brewing Co. Beer-pairing Dinner Featuring a 5-course menu; each course featuring one of Triangle’s brews as an ingredient, in addition to an eight-ounce pour of a Triangle beer. See website for details. Cost $40. 6-8pm. Alivia's Durham Bistro, 900 W. Main St. (919) 682-8978 |
| January 25 - 26, 2010 Chris Botti (Live Music) Gifted instrumentalist, a talented composer and a charismatic performer who has become a virtual genre-of-one in the realm of contemporary jazz. Tickets $38 & $44. January 25 - 26, 2010 7:30pm. Carolina Theatre, 309 W. Morgan St. (919) 560-3030 |
| January 24, 2010 "Andy Warhol Polaroids" Presentation Juline Chevalier and Reneé Cagnina Haynes from the Nasher Museum of Art will lead an interactive slideshow/discussion about the exhibition. FREE admission. January 24, 2010 3-4:30pm Durham County Library, 300 N. Roxboro St. (919) 560-0268 Aaron Mills Project - Sunday Night Jazz FREE admission. January 24, 2010 7:30pm; open jam 9pm. Broad Street Café, 1116 Broad St. (919) 416-9707 BSC Kids! Featuring Flying Hippo (band). FREE admission (tip jar passed). January 24, 2010 4:30-5:30pm Broad Street Café, 1116 Broad St. (919) 416-9707 Ciompi Quartet Concert Featuring William Byrd: Fantasia a 6 No. 2 in G Minor for 6 Viols; Sir Peter Maxwell Davies: String Quartet "A Sad Paven for these Distracted Tymes"; Frank Bridge: String Sextet in E-flat Major; Ralph Vaughn Williams: "On Wenlock Edge" for Tenor, Piano and String Quartet.Tickets $20, $5 Duke students. January 24, 2010 8pm. Nelson Music Rm. in Duke's East Duke Bldg., 101 Campus Dr. (919) 684-4444 Jockey Person to Person Spring Fashion Preview Internationally known clothing line Jockey Person to Person presents an afternoon of fashion, fun and opportunity. Learn about this home business opportunity, hear a talk on fashion trends and view a fashion show with local models. FREE, but reservations required. January 24, 2010 1:30-4pm. Marriott RTP, 4700 Guardian Dr. (919) 570-0860 Organ Recital (Live Music) Featuring Chapel organist David Arcus. FREE admission. January 24, 2010 5pm. Duke University Chapel, Science Dr. (919) 684-2572 President Obama's Impact on Art & Culture in America Join Dr. Mark Anthony Neal, Professor of Black Popular Culture at Duke University for an intriguing discussion on the Obama presidency’s influence on the contemporary landscape. A reception with light refreshments will follow the lecture. FREE and open to the public. 2pm. Hayti Heritage Center, 804 Old Fayetteville St. sherri596@aol.com |
| January 24 - 25, 2010 Dine out for Haiti Ten percent of proceeds will be donated to Haiti relief funds. January 24 - 25, 2010 24th: Watts Grocery. Other restaurants on the 25th. Watts Grocery, 1116 Broad St. Six Plates Rue Cler Pop's (919) 416-5040 |
| January 23, 2010 "Get Organized!" Event Members of North Carolina Chapter of the National Association of Professional Organizers (NAPO-NC) will be on hand to answer questions on everything from de-cluttering to filing to time management. FREE. January 23, 2010 11am-2pm. Barnes & Noble, 8030 Renaissance Pkwy. (919) 806-1930 BCHQ Band Night Featuring My Majesty in Oxygen, Elfowl, Tunnels Under the Citadel, and Last Years Men. Suggested donation $5. January 23, 2010 8pm. Bull City Headquarters, 723 N Mangum, Old Five Points (919) 416-9707 Discovery Club - Bird Counting Basics The Great Backyard Bird Count happens February 12-15. Become an amateur scientist at the park or in your own backyard. This introduction to the national event includes where to look, what birds to look for and how to record your data. Ages 5-9. Pre-registration required. Cost $5. 2-4pm. Little River Regional Park & Natural Area, 301 Little River Park Way (919) 732-5505 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.) January 23, 2010 10am-12pm. The Pavilion at Durham Central Park, 501 Foster St. (919) 484-3084 Explore! Kids Drumming Club Kids will have fun with rhythms, hand drums, stick drums, movement and more while learning about percussion from around the world. Includes stories, games, a bit of technique and occasionally instrument making. For kids ages 4-7 (2nd Saturday for younger kids, starting at age 3) with or without parents. Cost $10 per child, cash or check (parents FREE). 10-11am. Music Explorium, 5314 Hwy 55 Ste. 107 (919) 484-9090 First Breath of Spring Garden Academy Cost $20 each class, cash or check only, seating is first come, first served. January 23, 2010 10:30am-12pm. Stone Bros. & Byrd, 700 Washington St. fincaminor@mindspring.com Luciana Souza, Cyro Baptista & Romero Lubambo Souza’s piercing, crystalline vocals are backed by Baptista, who’s cut percussion for David Byrne and Yo-Yo Ma, and Lubambo. Tickets $24 & $32, $5 Duke students. January 23, 2010 8pm. Reynolds Theater in Duke's Bryan Center, Science Dr. (919) 684-4444 Martin Eagle Trio FREE admission. January 23, 2010 8:30pm. Beyú Caffé, 335 W. Main St. (919) 683-1058 Mel Melton & the Wicked Mojos (Live Music) An authentic swamp-stomping zydeco blues experience. Admission $10. January 23, 2010 9:30pm-12:30am. Papa Mojos Roadhouse, 5410-Y Highway 55 (919) 361-2222 Mysti Mayhem (Live Music) Folk/folk rock/indie. Followed by Bleumatics (rock/r&B/blues). FREE admission. January 23, 2010 8pm. Broad Street Café, 1116 Broad St. (919) 416-9707 Taste Carolina Gourmet Food Tours Discover all of Durham's flavors! Let Taste Carolina show you this vibrant city while introducing you to the restaurants, shops and people that are making Durham one of the nation's cultural hotspots. Pre-registration online or by phone required. Cost $$39.50 per person. 2-5pm (meet at 1:45pm). Meet at Blackwell & Pettigrew Streets (919) 237-2254 The Four Bitchin’ Babes Performing original songs and stories, the Babes offer both poignant views and unbridled comedic commentary on the joys and dilemmas of everyday life. Tickets $28-32. January 23, 2010 8pm. Carolina Theatre, 309 W. Morgan St. (919) 560-3030 The LabourLove Art Party Kelly Dew will show you some of her tricks for mixed media painting in a relaxed atmosphere with a glass of wine to break the ice. A cash bar and appetizers will also be available. Cost $20 including materials and one drink ticket. January 23, 2010 6-9pm. LabourLove Gallery, 807 E. Main St. (919) 373-4451 Triangle Brewing Company Tour FREE tastings. Food will be available for purchase. January 23, 2010 1-2:30pm. Triangle Brewing Company, 918 Pearl St. (919) 683-2337 Wine Tasting FREE. January 23, 2010 4:30-7pm. Hope Valley Bottle Shop, 4711 Hope Valley Rd. (919) 403-5200 |
| January 23 - 25, 2010 Rev. John C. White, Spiritual Medium Rev. John White giving private readings by appointment only, Sat Jan. 23 and Mon. Jan 25 Will also be giving Sunday Sermon. Followed by pitch-in dinner and fellowship. Cost $70. Readings 11am-5:20 pm Sat. 23rd and Mon. 25th. Sunday Service 11am. First United Metaphysical Chapel, 9602 Roxboro Rd. (919) 471-0351 |
| January 22, 2010 8 Eyes Band Call for details. January 22, 2010 10pm. The Tavern, 1900 W. Markham Ave. (919) 286-7665 An Evening With Vince Gill Tickets $25-$58. January 22, 2010 8pm. DPAC - Durham Performing Arts Center, 123 Vivian St. (919) 680-2787 Anton Kuerti (Live Music) Program: Beethoven: Sonata in E-flat Major, Op. 81a, "Les Adieux"; Sonata in F Minor, Op. 57, "Appassionata"; 33 Variations on a Waltz by Anton Diabelli in C Major, Op. 120. Tickets $30, $5 Duke students. January 22, 2010 8pm. Reynolds Theater in Duke's Bryan Center, Science Dr. (919) 684-4444 Coffee Cuppings (Fridays) 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. January 22, 2010 10am. Counter Culture Coffee, 4911 South Alston Ave. (919) 361-5282 Comedian Steve Wright The king of offbeat one-liners in a show that's absurdist, nonsensical, deeply philosophical and always full of wit. Tickets $32 & $29. VIP "Chocolate n’ Beer Tasting" reception $69. January 22, 2010 8:30pm. Carolina Theatre, 309 W. Morgan St. (919) 560-3030 Community Campfire Postponed from 1/8. January 22, 2010 7-8pm. Oval Drive Park, 2200 W. Club Blvd. (919) 560-4355 Floral Design for Fun Learn the basics of floral design by creating various types of beautiful flower arrangements from fresh, silk, and dried flowers and matching flowers to container. Each week students will be asked to bring a particular style of container and flowers with which they can work (other supplies provided). Cost $85, $65 Garden Friends. 9-11am. Sarah P. Duke Gardens. 426 Anderson St. 919-684-3698 Jon Shain Trio (Live Music) Blues/folk/acoustic. With The Grandsons (roots rock quartet) and special guests The Gravy Boys (americana/acoustic/roots). Admission $10. January 22, 2010 8pm. Broad Street Café, 1116 Broad St. (919) 416-9707 Moonlight Paddle Paddle a canoe or kayak on Lake Michie and explore the sounds and sights of the lake under a full moon. Cost $3, $5 non-city residents. Pre-registration required. January 22, 2010 7-9pm. Lake Michie Boathouse, 2303 Bahama Rd. (919) 471-1623 option 2 NinePrime Bash and "Club Blue" Mix & network at Bash, then dance on into Club Blue. Tickets $5 for the Bash, $10 for "Club Blue" Prices include alcoholic beverage and hors d'oeuvres. January 22, 2010 9pm Bash, 11pm Club Blue. Blue Coffee Café, 202 N Corcoran St. (919) 688-2233 Photoshop for the Nature Photographer Learn how to configure Photoshop, using Camera Raw Image Processing, making selections and masking, darkroom effects, filters and color management as you become familiar with Photoshop and some of its more useful features. Class will meet in a computer lab setting. Cost $120, $85 Gardens Friends. 12-5pm. Sarah P. Duke Gardens. 426 Anderson St. 919-684-3698 Riverkeeper Film Festival The Festival showcases some of the best in documentary and independent films from around the world, including French Academy Award nominated film Oktapodi. Presented by the Neuse River Foundation, a nonprofit organization created in 1980 to address water quality issues in the Neuse River basin. Tickets $10, $5 youth. January 22, 2010 6:30pm reception, 7pm film screenings. Durham Arts Council Bldg., 120 Morris St. (919) 856-1180 Tad Walters Band (Live Music) Piedmont blues and old-time jazz. Admission $8. January 22, 2010 9:30pm. Papa Mojos Roadhouse, 5410-Y Highway 55 (919) 361-2222 Weight Loss Surgery Information Seminar Learn about obesity, surgery and the Duke Center for Metabolic and Weight Loss Surgery's program. FREE, but pre-registration required. January 22, 2010 4-6pm T, 3-5pm F. Duke Center for Metabolic and Weight Loss Surgery Outpatient Clinic, 407 Crutchfield St. 1-866-637-0711 |
| January 22 - 23, 2010 Strange Beauty Film Festival A new festival that will showcase adventurous and striking short films from around the world. Expect to laugh, scratch your head, and marvel at the everyday beauty and strangeness that surrounds us. January 22 - 23, 2010 Manbites Dog Theater, 703 Foster St. (919) 683-3343 |
| January 21, 2010 BioResearch Product Faire Laboratory tradeshow offering an opportunity to see the newest in biotechnology products and services. FREE food and doorprizes. FREE admission to all researchers and associated staff, including graduate students January 21, 2010 10am-2:30pm. Searle Conference Center in Seeley G. Mudd Bldg., Research Dr. Ciompi Quartet First Course Concert Tickets $5, FREE for Duke students. January 21, 2010 6pm. Kirby Horton Hall at Duke Gardens, 426 Anderson St. (919) 684-4444 Digital Photography: Understanding Digital Camera, Camera to Computer & Photo Editing Learn how to operate your digital camera, including ISO settings, white balance, and loading, editing and organizing jpgs on computer. Class will also cover basic photography techniques like composition and framing. Bring your camera and manual to each session. Cost $80, $65 Garden Friends. 1-4pm. The Sarah P. Duke Gardens, 426 Anderson St. 919-684-3698 Duke vs. Virginia Tech (Women's Basketball) Tickets $15. January 21, 2010 7pm. Cameron Indoor Stadium, Science Dr. (919) 661-2583 Not Dead Yet (Live Music) Indie. Followed by Shakermaker (rock/pop/indie) and Birds and Arrows (folk/pop/indie). FREE admission. January 21, 2010 8pm. Broad Street Café, 1116 Broad St. (919) 416-9707 Outsider Art Gallery Open House In celebration of African American History Month original works by Mose Tolliver, Jimmy Lee Sudduth, Bernice Sims, Black Joe Jackson will be featured. FREE admission. January 21, 2010 4-7pm. Outsider Art Gallery, 718 Iredell St. Ste C (919) 451-3231 Plant Propagation Select your favorite plants and learn a step-by-step process to raise these plants from seed or cuttings and then plant in your own garden. Here is your chance to learn some propagation techniques through hands–on experience with expert guidance from Duke Gardens staff. Duke Gardens 426 Anderson St, Duke University 919-684-3698 Presentation by Barbara Lau Presentation by the director of the Pauli Murray Project. Part of St. Titus' Winter Christian Education Forums. January 21, 2010 10-10:50am. St. Titus Episcopal Church, 400 Moline St. (919) 682-5504 Salsa Night FREE admission. January 21, 2010 9pm-1am. Cuban Revolution Restaurant & Bar, 318 Blackwell St. Ste 100 (919) 687-4300 Sonic Meditations Course Begins A 6-week course explore listening, sounding (making sounds), and improvisation from a holistic perspective. Participants will engage with each other in listening, sounding, and movement exercises and will learn strategies for group improvisations. Cost $100. 7:30-9:30pm Music Explorium, 5314 Hwy 55 Ste. 107 (919) 680-0129 |
| January 21 - 23, 2010 "Prelude to a Kiss" Play This charming and highly original fantasy comedy, by contemporary master playwright and Tony Award winner Craig Lucas, explores the wonder and confusion of love. Tickets $16, $14 students & seniors (Thursdays half price). January 21 - 23, 2010 8pm Th-Sa, 2pm Su. Common Ground Theatre, 4815B Hillsborough Rd. (888) 239-9253 |
| January 21 - 24, 2010 "Reefer Madness" Play Presented by Duke Hoof 'N Horn.Tickets $10, $8 Duke students. January 21 - 24, 2010 8pm Th-F, 4:20pm & 9pm Sa, 2pm Su. Sheafer Lab Theater in Duke's Bryan Center, Science Dr. (919) 684-2072 |
| January 20, 2010 Blues Jam (Live Music) The house band will play a short opening set, and will then be available to provide back up for musicians/singers who so desire. Players of all skill levels and ages are welcome. FREE admission. January 20, 2010 8pm. Broad Street Café, 1116 Broad St. (919) 416-9707 Creative Movement Dance Class Begins Gaspard Louis will teach this class for students 12-18 years old (with at least one year of dance experience) involving the techniques of contact improvisation and partnering. FREE, but pre-registration required. January 20, 2010 6-7pm Wednesdays Hayti Heritage Center, 804 Old Fayetteville St. (919) 684-6402 Duke Integrative Medicine Information Session You are invited to a free information session to explore Duke Integrative Medicine. In our stat-of-the-art healing environment, our expert physicians and therapeutic staff will share information about our unique approach to healthcare--and how it can make an enduring difference in your life. January 20, 2010 6:30-8pm. Duke Center for Living 3475 Erwin Rd (919) 6681-2958 Eric Dawson Trio Jazz Night Every Wednsday Vita Jazz Night . FREE admission. 9-11pm. Vita, 2200 W. Main St. (919) 286-9755 |
| January 19, 2010 Diabetes Support Group for Adults Discussion group to help participants manage their diabetes, facilitated by certified Diabetes Educators. FREE, but pre-registration required. January 19, 2010 6-7pm. Teer House, 4019 N. Roxboro Rd. (919) 416-3853 Duke MLK Community Showcase "Chaos or Community: A Mosaic of Dr. King's Living Dream" will be the theme, featuring presentations and performances by Duke students and local poets, showing how Dr. King's dream continues today. January 19, 2010 6pm. Reynolds Auditorium in Duke's Bryan Center, Science Dr. (919) 684-5600 John Carpenter's "The Thing" Film Screening Hosted by Neal Bell, Playwright, Professor of the Practice of Theater Studies at Duke University. Followed by Q&A. FREE admission. January 19, 2010 8pm. Broad Street Café, 1116 Broad St. (919) 416-9707 Personal Financial Management Class Learn to design your personal financial mangagement strategies. Understand techniques to improve your credit worthiness, assess your credit capacity, and leverage your assets. FREE, but pre-registrations required. January 19, 2010 6-9 p.m. Durham Tech Small Business Center, 400 W. Main St. (919) 536-7200 Weight Loss Surgery Information Seminar Learn about obesity, surgery and the Duke Center for Metabolic and Weight Loss Surgery's program. FREE, but pre-registration required. January 19, 2010 4-6pm T, 3-5pm F. Duke Center for Metabolic and Weight Loss Surgery Outpatient Clinic, 407 Crutchfield St. 1-866-637-0711 |
| January 18, 2010 African Children's Choir (Live Music) The African Children’s Choir comprises talented children, many of whom have lost parents and relatives to disease. The choir sings traditional African songs, American spirituals and contemporary Christian praise music. FREE admission, but seating is limited and Durham Public Schools students have first priority. January 18, 2010 2pm. Page Auditorium, Science Dr. (919) 684-4687 Discovery Club - Bird Counting Basics The Great Backyard Bird Count happens February 12-15. Become an amateur scientist at the park or in your own backyard. This introduction to the national event includes where to look, what birds to look for and how to record your data. Ages 5-9. Pre-registration required. Cost $5. January 18, 2010 2-4pm. Little River Regional Park & Natural Area, 301 Little River Park Way (919) 732-5505 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration Prayer Breakfast This Annual Prayer Breakfast has evolved into the flagship event to start the MLK Holiday activities in the area. Greetings and remarks by state and local officials are scheduled. See website for schedule. FREE and open to the public. Doors open 7:15 AM. First come, first served. January 18, 2010 8am. Sheraton Imperial Hotel & Convention Center, 4700 Emperor Blvd. Duke MLK March & Candlelight Vigil The march will conclude at Duke Chapel. January 18, 2010 5pm. Wallace Wade Stadium at Duke (919) 684-5600 Duke vs. Connecticut (Women's Basketball) Tickets $15. January 18, 2010 7pm. Cameron Indoor Stadium, Science Dr. (919) 661-2583 Eagle Habitat Home Groundbreaking North Carolina Central University is collaborating with the Habitat for Humanity of Durham to build a new home for NCCU employee Tijuanda Farrington and her daughter, Constance Farrington. Senator Kay Hagan (D - N.C.) may attend. January 18, 2010 12pm. 615 Hickory Street (919) 530-7078 Martin Luther King Celebration March & Rally Route ends at the First Presbyterian Church. January 18, 2010 10:15am. Hayti Heritage Center, 804 Old Fayetteville St. (919) 683-1709 Martin Luther King Worship Service Ffeaturing keynote speaker Bishop Millicent Hunter, senior pastor at Philadelphia's Baptist Worship Center, January 18, 2010 6pm. King's Park International Church, 1305 Odyssey Dr. (919) 544-6304 Monday Night Kick-off Featuring the young rising jazz artist, Marcus Anderson. FREEadmission. January 18, 2010 Call for time. Beyú Caffé, 335 W. Main St. (877) 587-2398 NCCU vs Savannah State (Women's Basketball) Alumni game. Tickets $5, FREE for kids 12 and under. January 18, 2010 4pm. McLendon-McDougald Gymnasium at NCCU, Lawson and Lincoln Streets (919) 530-5315 |
| January 18 - 20, 2010 Landscape Design Workshop Refine and refresh your landscape design skills in this three day intensive workshop. College professor Greg Pierceall will focus on design techniques and strategies, and then work with you on graphic presentation skills. Workshop will be run as a studio, with quick intensive design challenges, in-class critiques and an energetic pace that fosters exploration and discovery. Sarah P. Duke Gardens. 426 Anderson St, Duke University West Campus 919-684-3698 |
| January 17, 2010 Aaron Mills Project - Sunday Night Jazz FREE admission. January 17, 2010 7:30pm; open jam 9pm. Broad Street Café, 1116 Broad St. (919) 416-9707 BSC Kids! Featuring Big Bang Boom (band). FREE admission (tip jar passed). January 17, 2010 4:30-5:30pm Broad Street Café, 1116 Broad St. (919) 416-9707 Chamber Orchestra of the Triangle Concert (Live Music) Featuring guest artist Benjamin Moser, piano. H. Wolf, Italian Serenade; F. Chopin, Piano concerto no. 2 in f minor, op. 21; J. Sibelius, Valse Triste; H. Kodaly, Dances of Galanta. Tickets $20, FREE for students with ID. January 17, 2010 3pm. Carolina Theatre, 309 W. Morgan St. (919) 560-3030 Duke University Martin Luther King Jr. Commemoration Labor leader and activist Dolores Huerta, who worked alongside Cesar Chavez on behalf of farm workers, will give the keynote address. January 17, 2010 3pm. Duke University Chapel, Science Dr. (919) 684-5600 Duke vs.Wake Forest (Men's Basketball) January 17, 2010 7pm. Cameron Indoor Stadium, Science Dr. (919) 681-2583 Hike Black Meadow Ridge Many in the Durham community and surrounding area are working to save this tract from development. Boots advisable and walking sticks for those who use them. January 17, 2010 2-4pm. West Point on the Eno City Park, 5101 N. Roxboro Rd. riojosie@gmail.com Italian Gardens: Contrasting Classical and Contemporary Garden Style Take an armchair tour of gardens in Italy, focusing on the contrasts between classical historic gardens and contemporary new gardens. See how classical techniques and design strategies are re-interpreted to serve contemporary garden goals. Cost $15, $10 Gardens Friends. 2-4pm. Sarah P. Duke Gardens. 426 Anderson St. (919) 684-3698 Laughing Yoga with Dr. Neil Prose Seated, standing and reclining circles of laughter. January 17, 2010 4-4:40pm. Patanjali's Place, 700 Foster St. (919) 475-1355 Sermon by Civil rights leader Vernon E. Jordan Jr. The former adviser to President Bill Clinton will talk about the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. when in the MLK Day sermon. Open to the public. January 17, 2010 11am. Watts Street Baptist Church, 800 Watts St. (919) 688-1366 Sermon by The Rev. Joseph Roberts The pastor of Ebenezer Baptist Church in Atlanta, where he succeeded King, will speak on how to "Thaw Out!" he will also lead a discussion on the topic, "Where Do We Go From Here? The Continuing Challenge for Civil Rights." January 17, 2010 9:45am discussion, followed by service. First Presbyterian Church, 305 E. Main St. (919) 682-5511 |
| January 16, 2010 "Brown vs. the Board of Education" Play Mike Wiley in his one man show. FREE admission. January 16, 2010 2pm. Hayti Heritage Center, 804 Old Fayetteville St. (919) 683-1709 "Get Your Ganges On" Workshop Spend a day focused on your long-neglected dream project. Discover/define your goal and develop a realistic plan of action you can commit to. Cost $100. January 16, 2010 9:30am-5pm. 1202 Watts St. (919) 683-1236 "Side by Side" Opening Reception "Side by Side" consits of 16 new, large-scale diptychs by photographer Isabel Chicquor. Take in the exhibition, meet the photographer, and enjoy refreshments. On display through February 13, 2010. FREE admission. 7-9pm. Through This Lens, 303 E Chapel Hill St. (919) 687-0250 Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Day Parade Named "One of the Top 20 Events in the Southeast," the Durham MLK Parade provides a wholesome, family-oriented, multi-cultural event. Features floats, marching bands, steppers, horses, motorcycles, school groups and more. FREE and open to all. January 16, 2010 12pm. Parade will start on Fayetteville St. at Lakewood and end at Elmira Ave. (919) 680-0465 Beaver Life Hike Explore the habitat of an urban beaver on this hike around the pond. FREE and open to the public. January 16, 2010 10-12pm. West Point on the Eno Park, 5101 N. Roxboro Rd. (919) 471-1623 Beyú Caffé Grand Opening Jazz featuring the featuring Brian Horton Trio. FREE admission. January 16, 2010 10am coffee tasting; 3pm wine tasting; 9pm jazz. Beyú Caffé, 335 W. Main St. (877) 587-2398 Durham Christian Women's Connection Program Pat Crockett, an artist and crafter, will show decorative faux painting techniques and talk about why the real thing is better. Pre-registration required. Cost $12. January 16, 2010 9:45am. Croasdaile Village Commons Dining Room, 2600 Croasdaile Farm Pkwy. (919) 489-6924 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.) January 16, 2010 10am-12pm. The Pavilion at Durham Central Park, 501 Foster St. (919) 484-3084 Explore! Kids Drumming Club Kids will have fun with rhythms, hand drums, stick drums, movement and more while learning about percussion from around the world. Includes stories, games, a bit of technique and occasionally instrument making. For kids ages 4-7 (2nd Saturday for younger kids, starting at age 3) with or without parents. Cost $10 per child, cash or check (parents FREE). 10-11am. Music Explorium, 5314 Hwy 55 Ste. 107 (919) 484-9090 First Breath of Spring Garden Academy Cost $20 each class, cash or check only, seating is first come, first served. January 16, 2010 10:30am-12pm. Stone Bros. & Byrd, 700 Washington St. fincaminor@mindspring.com GameFrog Lock-in Events on all systems, for prizes. Must be 16 years of age or older, no exceptions. No outside food or drink ($6 Personal Pan pizza's will be available). No one will be allowed to leave early. Cost $20. January 16, 2010 9pm Sa to 9am Su (no one allowed in late). GameFrog Café, 1058 W. Club Blvd. (919) 286-0200 Martin Luther King, Jr. Raise-a-Reader Fair Featuring educational and entertaining activities for all ages, emphasizing Dr. King's legacy. The event is designed to promote literacy and is an excellent opportunity to add a book to your child's library. FREE admission. January 16, 2010 12-3pm. Hayti Heritage Center, 804 Old Fayetteville St. (919) 683-1709 Mini Geek-A-Thon and Computer Award Day A half-day of refurbishing donated computers and preparing donated computer systems and awarding out computers to hardworking, underprivileged K-12 students who were nominated by their teachers, principals or school counselors. RSVP by email if volunteering. January 16, 2010 9am-1pm or 1-5pm. Kramden Institute, 4915 Prosepctus Dr. Suite J volunteers@kramden.org 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. January 16, 2010 5-7pm; lesson 4:30-5pm. Triangle Dance Studio, 2603 S. Miami Blvd. (919) 932-6232 NCCU University-wide MLK, Jr. Convocation Speaker: Dr. Calvin Mackie, motivational speaker. FREE and open to the public. January 16, 2010 10am. B.N. Duke Auditorium at NCCU, 1801 Fayetteville St. (919) 530-6295 Raw Foods 201 Workshop on the delights and wonders of raw food, Includes Superfoods. Also, learn the 'unexpected' wonder of the world for raw food - desserts. Cost $10. January 16, 2010 1pm. Patanjali's Place, 700 Foster St. (919) 475-1355 Restorative NIA Dance by Candlelight Cost $20. January 16, 2010 4-3.30pm. Patanjali's Place, 700 Foster St (919) 599-2355 Swang Brothers (Live Music) Traditional country, rockabilly pop and blues. Admission $7. January 16, 2010 9:30pm. Papa Mojos Roadhouse, 5410-Y Highway 55 (919) 361-2222 Taste Carolina Gourmet Food Tours Discover all of Durham's flavors! Let Taste Carolina show you this vibrant city while introducing you to the restaurants, shops and people that are making Durham one of the nation's cultural hotspots. Pre-registration online or by phone required. Cost $$39.50 per person. 2-5pm (meet at 1:45pm). Meet at Blackwell & Pettigrew Streets (919) 237-2254 The Kpawo Workshop The Kpawo is a preparatory step for anyone considering traveling to the Continent of Africa. Based on the book "Kpawo, The Bridge: Finding Your Ancestral Connection in Africa." FREE, but pre-registration recommended. January 16, 2010 1pm. Hayti Heritage Center, 804 Old Fayetteville St. shabu@nc.rr.com Tim Stambaugh (Live Music) Bluegrass/roots. Followed by West Trinity (blues/rock). FREE admission. January 16, 2010 8pm. Broad Street Café, 1116 Broad St. (919) 416-9707 Triangle Brewing Company Tour FREE tastings. Food will be available for purchase. January 16, 2010 1-2:30pm. Triangle Brewing Company, 918 Pearl St. (919) 683-2337 Wine Tasting FREE. January 16, 2010 4:30-7pm. Hope Valley Bottle Shop, 4711 Hope Valley Rd. (919) 403-5200 |
| January 16 - 17, 2010 Intergalactic Bead Show Stroll through a colorful atmosphere featuring over 30 different vendors and artisans with over eighty tables. Beads will include precious and semi-precious gemstone beads, silver, freshwater pearls, amazing hand-blown and vintage beads, crystals, delicas and much more. Admission $5 Sa, $4 Su; FREE for children 12 and under. January 16 - 17, 2010 10am-5pm. Durham Convention Center, 201 Foster St. (888) 729-6904 |
| January 15, 2010 "In Search of the Burning Bush" Art Reception FREE admission. January 15, 2010 6-9pm. Bull City Arts Collaborative, 401-B Foster St. (919) 599-0684 "SafeKeeping" Art Reception Part of Third Friday. FREE admission. January 15, 2010 6-9pm. LabourLove Gallery, 807 E. Main St. (919) 373-4451 Coffee Cuppings (Fridays) 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. January 15, 2010 10am. Counter Culture Coffee, 4911 South Alston Ave. (919) 361-5282 Durham Technical Community College's 25th Annual MLK Birthday Celebration William Marsh, who met King and was instrumental in some of his visits to Durham, will speak, and the Durham Tech MLK Choir and an interpretive dance will perform. January 15, 2010 11:30am. Phail Wynn Jr. Student Services Center at Durham Techn, 1637 Lawson St. (919) 536-7200 Filmmaker Orlando Bagwell Bagwell will speak about his work co-producing "Eyes on the Prize," "Citizen King," and the PBS documentary series "Africans in America." FREE and open to the public. January 15, 2010 6pm. Richard White Lecture Hall at Duke (919) 684-5600 Floral Design for Fun Learn the basics of floral design by creating various types of beautiful flower arrangements from fresh, silk, and dried flowers and matching flowers to container. Each week students will be asked to bring a particular style of container and flowers with which they can work (other supplies provided). Cost $85, $65 Garden Friends. 9-11am. Sarah P. Duke Gardens. 426 Anderson St. 919-684-3698 Panel Discussion, "Race Still Matters?" FREE and open to the public. January 15, 2010 6pm. Miller-Morgan Auditorium at NCCU, 1801 Fayetteville St. (919) 530-6295 Paul Edelman (Live Music) Folk/soul/country. Followed by Mary Rockers Johnson (americana). FREE admission. January 15, 2010 8pm. Broad Street Café, 1116 Broad St. (919) 416-9707 Peter's Pajama Party Singing and storytelling for kids. FREE admission. January 15, 2010 7pm. Regulator Bookshop, 720 Ninth St. (919) 286-2700 Retrofantasma Film Series Retrofantasma is a monthly film series of double-features dedicated to bringing classic horror movies back to the big screen in 35mm. Tickets $7. January 15, 2010 7:30pm. Carolina Theatre of Durham Inc., 309 W Morgan St. (919) 560-3030 Round The Bull Call for details. January 15, 2010 10pm. The Tavern, 1900 W. Markham Ave. (919) 286-7665 Shabbat Services and Martin Luther King Lecture Charles Becton, a senior lecturing fellow at both the Duke and UNC schools of law, will present "Our Brother's Keeper," exploring pertinent themes that focus on the message that "injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere." January 15, 2010 7:30pm. Judea Reform, 1933 W. Cornwallis Rd. (919) 489-7062 Sustainable Landscape Workshop Learn how to create productive garden beds while protecting Durham's water quality at the same time. Pre-registration required. Cost $25 (includes lunch). January 15, 2010 9am-3pm. Durham County Cooperative Extension, 721 Foster St. (919) 560-0525 Third Friday Gallery crawl with live music and other performances. Maps available at each participating location. January 15, 2010 6-11pm. Various Locations Downtown, including Durham Arts Council, Bull City Arts Collaborative, Through This Lens and more. Weight Loss Surgery Information Seminar Learn about obesity, surgery and the Duke Center for Metabolic and Weight Loss Surgery's program. FREE, but pre-registration required. January 15, 2010 4-6pm T, 3-5pm F. Duke Center for Metabolic and Weight Loss Surgery Outpatient Clinic, 407 Crutchfield St. 1-866-637-0711 Will McFarlane (Live Music) Admission $10. January 15, 2010 9:30pm. Papa Mojos Roadhouse, 5410-Y Highway 55 (919) 361-2222 |
| January 15 - 16, 2010 B.C. Powder Classic Basketball Tournament Tickets $12, $8 students, $4 children 2-12 years. January 15 - 16, 2010 5:30pm & 8pm. McLendon-McDougald Gym at NCCU, 1801 Fayetteville St. (919) 530-5315 |
| January 15 - 17, 2010 Annual Scooter Rally Bring your mopeds, modern auto scooters, motorcycles etc. Rally is FREE. Party Saturday night at Fullsteam Brewery. See website for full schedule. For more information contact incriminators@series1studio.com. January 15 - 17, 2010 8pm-until F, 10am-2am Sa, 10am Su. Check in: The Green Room, 1108 Broad St. |
| January 14, 2010 "Big Shots: Andy Warhol Polaroids" Lecture Barbra and Andrew Rothschild Lecture by Dave Hickey. FREE admission. January 14, 2010 7pm. Nasher Museum of Art at Duke University, 2001 Campus Dr. (919) 684-5135 "Bull City Politics: Who's Who, What's What and How You Can Make a Difference" Class Begins Frank Hyman will lead discussions on issues, endorsements, race, media, money and the history of local politics in Durham. Weekly for 5 Thursdays. Cost $95. January 14, 2010 7-8:30pm Thursdays Kings Daughters Inn, 204 N. Buchanon Blvd. fincaminor@mindspring.com "Nostalgia for the Future: Modernism and Nazi Art" Lecture Lecture by Gregory Maertz. FREE, but pre-registration required. January 14, 2010 5pm. National Humanities Center, 7 TW Alexander Dr. (919) 549-0661 Childbirth Education Classes Begin With Erin Luben. Through 3/4. Cost $120. January 14, 2010 7-9pm Thursdays. Patanjali's Place, 700 Foster St. (919) 475-1355 Digital Photography: Understanding Digital Camera, Camera to Computer & Photo Editing Learn how to operate your digital camera, including ISO settings, white balance, and loading, editing and organizing jpgs on computer. Class will also cover basic photography techniques like composition and framing. Bring your camera and manual to each session. Cost $80, $65 Garden Friends. 1-4pm. The Sarah P. Duke Gardens, 426 Anderson St. 919-684-3698 Dinner With the Artist - Lori Vrba Enjoy a gourmet menu (including vegetarian option) by Chef Dodd Aldred of Triangle Catering, while getting to know internationally-known local photographer Lori Vrba. Limited seating. Cost $50. January 14, 2010 7pm. LabourLove Gallery, 807 E. Main St. (919) 373-4451 Durham Congregations in Action Annual Dinner Martin Eakes, chief executive officer of Durham's Self-Help/Center for Responsible Lending, will be the keynote speaker. Reservations required. Tickets $12. January 14, 2010 6pm. Epworth United Methodist Church, 3002 Hope Valley Rd. (919) 688-2036 Informational Workshop for the Proposed Rail Crossing Conversions NCDOT proposes to convert the existing rail crossing of SR 1978 (Hopson Road) and the North Carolina Railroad/Norfolk Southern (NCRR/NS) track into a grade separated crossing. A grade separation means using a bridge to separate intersecting roads and/or railroads. The proposed grade separation is part of an effort to reduce the number of redundant and/or unsafe rail-highway at-grade crossings statewide. Also included as part of the proposed project is the Church Street rail crossing closure and street extension. There will be no presentation so citizens may drop in during the 2 hour period. January 14, 2010 4:30-7:30pm. RTP Headquarters, 12 Davis Dr. (919) 431-6585 Plant Propagation Select your favorite plants and learn a step-by-step process to raise these plants from seed or cuttings and then plant in your own garden. Here is your chance to learn some propagation techniques through hands–on experience with expert guidance from Duke Gardens staff. Duke Gardens 426 Anderson St, Duke University 919-684-3698 Salsa Night FREE admission. January 14, 2010 9pm-1am. Cuban Revolution Restaurant & Bar, 318 Blackwell St. Ste 100 (919) 687-4300 Sonic Meditations Course Begins A 6-week course explore listening, sounding (making sounds), and improvisation from a holistic perspective. Participants will engage with each other in listening, sounding, and movement exercises and will learn strategies for group improvisations. Cost $100. 7:30-9:30pm Music Explorium, 5314 Hwy 55 Ste. 107 (919) 680-0129 Southern Routes (Live Music) Americana/folk/r&b. Followed by Dark Water Rising (alt/indie/rock). FREE admission. January 14, 2010 8pm. Broad Street Café, 1116 Broad St. (919) 416-9707 The Smithereens Brandishing heavy guitars and an unabashed fetish for British Invasion Pop, The Smithereens afford that rare concert experience where the band is about more than a set list. Tickets $32-$35. January 14, 2010 8pm. Carolina Theatre, 309 W. Morgan St. (919) 560-3030 |
| January 14 - 17, 2010 "Prelude to a Kiss" Play This charming and highly original fantasy comedy, by contemporary master playwright and Tony Award winner Craig Lucas, explores the wonder and confusion of love. Tickets $16, $14 students & seniors (Thursdays half price). January 14 - 17, 2010 8pm Th-Sa, 2pm Su. Common Ground Theatre, 4815B Hillsborough Rd. (888) 239-9253 ScienceOnline2010 An annual science communication conference. January 14 - 17, 2010 Sigma Xi, 3106 E NC Hwy 54 (919) 549-4691 |
| January 13, 2010 Author Elizabeth Kostova The author will read from and sign copies of her new novel, "The Swan Thieves." January 13, 2010 7pm. Regulator Bookshop, 720 Ninth St. (919) 286-2700 Basic Internet Marketing In this introductory seminar learn how to make internet tools work for you. These include what kind of website you should build, the language of the World Wide Web, blogs, networking sites, search engines, pay per click, email newsletters and more. FREE. January 13, 2010 11:45am - 1:45pm. Durham Tech Small Business Center, 400 W. Main St. (919) 536-7200 Dirty Pimp (Live Music) Must be 18+ Admission $4. January 13, 2010 9pm. MarVell Event Center, 119 W. Main St. (919) 688-0975 Duke vs.Boston College (Men's Basketball) January 13, 2010 7pm. Cameron Indoor Stadium, Science Dr. (919) 681-2583 Eric Dawson Trio Jazz Night Every Wednsday Vita Jazz Night . FREE admission. 9-11pm. Vita, 2200 W. Main St. (919) 286-9755 Explore! Drumming as Meditation Repetitive rhythms and group drumming have been used in many cultures to create mild "trance" states that change brainwave states, promote relaxation, and help one to connect to oneself, others, and greater consciousness. No drumming experience is necessary. Cost $12 per session, $55 for series. 7:30-9:30pm Music Explorium, 5314 Hwy 55 Ste. 107 learnaboutlistening@yahoo.com NCCU MLK, Jr. Candlelight Vigil and March Ending at Student Union with program and rally. January 13, 2010 10:40am. Beginning at the Hoey Administration Circle at NCCU, 1801 Fayetteville St. (919) 530-6295 NCCU vs Shaw (Women's Basketball) Tickets $5, FREE for kids 12 and under. January 13, 2010 6:30pm. McLendon-McDougald Gymnasium at NCCU, Lawson and Lincoln Streets (919) 530-5315 Open Mic (Live Music) Bring your performing talents: sing, play an instrument or spit your spoken word. Original music preferred. Must be pg-rated. FREE admission. January 13, 2010 7:30pm. Broad Street Café, 1116 Broad St. (919) 416-9707 The Durham Rangers Old time string band. January 13, 2010 8-11pm. The Tavern, 1900 W. Markham Ave. (919) 286-7665 Winter Film Series: "The Beaches of Agnes" Full Frame's winter series features three of the 15 documentary films shortlisted for the 82nd Academy Awards. 2009 Full Frame Alum "The Beaches of Agnes" starts off the series with an autobiographical look at the life of director Agnes Varda. FREE admission. 7pm. Bay 7 Cinema at American Tobacco, 318 Blackwell St. (919) 687-4100 |
| January 12, 2010 "Periodic Tables" Science Cafe Discussion FREE and open to the public. January 12, 2010 7pm. Broad Street Café, 1116 Broad St. (919) 416-9707 Author Rae-Lynn Ziegler The author will discuss and sign copies of her new book, "Let's Look Together," an interactive picture book for people with Alzheimer's and other forms of memory loss. January 12, 2010 7pm. Regulator Bookshop, 720 Ninth St. (919) 286-2700 Durham Relay For Life Kickoff First volunteer committee and team captain meeting for the June event. January 12, 2010 7pm. Durham Regional Hospital Auditorium, 3643 N Roxboro St. (919) 334-5245 Guest Bartenders - Benefit for Urban Ministries of Durham McKinney partners Jeff Jones and Jonathan Cude will be serving. Twenty percent of the proceeds will be donated to Urban Ministries of Durham. January 12, 2010 6-9pm. Revolution, 107 W. Main St. (919) 956-9999 MLK, Jr. Coffee House January 12, 2010 6pm. Alfonso Elder Student Union at NCCU, 1801 Fayetteville St. (919) 530-6295 Piedmontese Wine Dinner Reservations required. Cost $55 + tax & gratuity. January 12, 2010 7pm. Nana's Restaurant, 2514 University Dr. (919) 493-8545 Weight Loss Surgery Information Seminar Learn about obesity, surgery and the Duke Center for Metabolic and Weight Loss Surgery's program. FREE, but pre-registration required. January 12, 2010 4-6pm T, 3-5pm F. Duke Center for Metabolic and Weight Loss Surgery Outpatient Clinic, 407 Crutchfield St. 1-866-637-0711 |
| January 11, 2010 An Evening with PlayMakers- "All My Sons" Join visiting actress Ellen McLaughlin (best known for her role as Angel in Angels in America on Broadway) and visiting actor Christian Conn for a discussion about their roles in PlayMakers' production of Arthur Miller's Tony Award-winning play "All My Sons." January 11, 2010 7pm. Durham County Library, 300 N. Roxboro St. (919) 560-0100 MLK, Jr. Musical Celebration Special guests include the Martin Luther King, Jr. All-Children’s Choir; Orange Grove Missionary Baptist Church Mass Choir; Union Baptist Instruments of Praise Dance Ministry; and Young and Free Spirit Dance Ministry. FREE and open to the public. January 11, 2010 5pm. School of Education Auditorium at NCCU, 1801 Fayetteville St. (919) 530-6295 NCCU vs High Point (Men's Basketball) Tickets $12, $8 students & seniors, $4 kids 5-12. Reserved seats $15. January 11, 2010 7pm. McLendon-McDougald Gymnasium at NCCU, Lawson and Lincoln Streets (919) 530-5315 Regulator Storytellers Hosted by John Benedetto, a talented and experienced storyteller, mime, and workshop leader. January 11, 2010 7pm. Regulator Bookshop, 720 Ninth St. (919) 286-2700 Stroke Survivor Support Group Support group which educates the stroke survivor, care giver and people in the local community about stroke prevention and stroke disabilities. FREE, but pre-registration required. January 11, 2010 1-2:30pm. Durham Regional Hospital, 3643 N. Roxboro Rd. (919) 470-7205 Tiny Trekkers - Birds for Beginners This month the park’s office will be turned into a bird blind where trekkers will learn about birding using binoculars, read stories about birds and make a bird craft to take home. Pre-registration required. Ages 2-4 years old. Cost $2. 10-11pm. Little River Regional Park & Natural Area, 301 Little River Park Way. 7 miles north of I-85 off Guess Rd. (919) 732-5505 |
| January 10, 2010 Aaron Mills Project - Sunday Night Jazz FREE admission. January 10, 2010 7:30pm; open jam 9pm. Broad Street Café, 1116 Broad St. (919) 416-9707 Bring Your Own Vegetable Garden to Life! Get tips on planning your garden, how to decipher seed catalogs, starting seeds, creating raised beds, composting, organic backyard farming and more. FREE, but pre-registration required. 2-4pm. The Sarah P. Duke Gardens, 426 Anderson St. 919-684-3698 BSC Kids! Featuring Robin Kitson (storyteller). FREE admission (tip jar passed). January 10, 2010 4:30-5:30pm Broad Street Café, 1116 Broad St. (919) 416-9707 Build a FLAPPET Workshop Choose to build one of many whimsical animal species with simple mechanical interactions. Participants will be in charge of their own drilling, jig sawing, hot gluing, knot tying, screwing, rigging, painting and more. Cost $20. 12:30pm & 3pm. Museum of Life and Science, 433 W. Murray Ave. 919 220-5429 Duke vs. Wake Forest (Women's Basketball) Tickets $15. January 10, 2010 1pm. Cameron Indoor Stadium, Science Dr. (919) 661-2583 Eno Equalizer Four miles of team X Country running. January 10, 2010 10am; registration 9am. Eno River State Park, 6101 Cole Mill Rd. (919) 408-8126 Lecture on Photographer Bayard Wootten Jerry Cotten, author of the book "Light and Air: the Photography of Bayard Wootten" will speak about the work and life of the state's most significant early female photographer. A selection of her work will be on display. FREE admission. January 10, 2010 3pm. Durham County Library, 300 N. Roxboro St. (919) 560-0100 Once in a Lifetime Wedding Workshop & Designer Boutique Includes panel discussion, luncheon with tabletop Design Decor session, and vendors highlighting décor, culinary trends, lighting, music, cakes, and flowers. Featuring award-winning event planner Ivy Robinson. Cost $30. January 10, 2010 1-5pm Washington Duke Inn & Golf Club, 3001 Cameron Blvd. dtighe@wdigc.com |
| January 10 - 15, 2010 First Fruit Conference Speaker: Ambassador Larry Huggins. January 10 - 15, 2010 7pm. Mount Zion Christian Church, 3519 Fayetteville St. (919) 688-4245 |
| January 9, 2010 "Animals of Africa" Photography Exhibit Reception Works by artist Mike Dellerman. Light refreshments will be served. FREE admission. January 9, 2010 1-4pm. Durham Technical Community College Library, 1637 Lawson St. (919) 536-7200 DJ Paul Dance to music by Sundown Entertainment. January 9, 2010 Call for time. The Tavern, 1900 W. Markham Ave. (919) 286-7665 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.) January 9, 2010 10am-12pm. The Pavilion at Durham Central Park, 501 Foster St. (919) 484-3084 Explore! Kids Drumming Club Kids will have fun with rhythms, hand drums, stick drums, movement and more while learning about percussion from around the world. Includes stories, games, a bit of technique and occasionally instrument making. For kids ages 4-7 (2nd Saturday for younger kids, starting at age 3) with or without parents. Cost $10 per child, cash or check (parents FREE). January 9, 2010 10-11am. Music Explorium, 5314 Hwy 55 Ste. 107 (919) 484-9090 Explore! Rhythm Community Circle Create group rhythms with drums and more. Great choice of unusual percussion instruments to loan, or bring your own. Expressive, fun, community-building and stress-reducing. Adult and teen time. No children please. Walk-ins welcome. Donation basis. 8-9:30pm. Music Explorium, 5314 Hwy 55 Ste. 107 (919) 484-9090 FREE H1N1 Vaccinations Available to all Durham County residents. Children must be 6 months old or older. FREE. January 9, 2010 10am-3pm. Hillside High School, 3727 Fayetteville St. Riverside High School, 3218 Rose of Sharon Rd. Neal Middle School, 201 Baptist Rd. (919) 560-7882 Jo Gore and The Alternative (Live Music) Alternative/soul/blues. Followed by Sea Cow (rock/americana/melodramatic pop songs). FREE admission. January 9, 2010 8pm. Broad Street Café, 1116 Broad St. (919) 416-9707 Raw Foods 101 Workshop on basic raw food topics, including basic prep, juicing, easy, simple recipes to get you started, 'tricks' that make your transition to fresh & raw fun & easy, and more. Cost $10. January 9, 2010 1pm. Patanjali's Place, 700 Foster St. (919) 475-1355 Shirley Jackson w/ Dave Harrison & the Carolina All-Stars Inspired by the early years of Rock & Roll, Shirley’s music fuels the dance floor with horn-powered blues/swing sounds. Admission $8. January 9, 2010 9:30pm. Papa Mojos Roadhouse, 5410-Y Highway 55 (919) 361-2222 Taste Carolina Gourmet Food Tours Discover all of Durham's flavors! Let Taste Carolina show you this vibrant city while introducing you to the restaurants, shops and people that are making Durham one of the nation's cultural hotspots. Pre-registration online or by phone required. Cost $$39.50 per person. 2-5pm (meet at 1:45pm). Meet at Blackwell & Pettigrew Streets (919) 237-2254 Triangle Brewing Company Tour FREE tastings. Food will be available for purchase. January 9, 2010 1-2:30pm. Triangle Brewing Company, 918 Pearl St. (919) 683-2337 Triangle Modernist Houses Home Tour Architect and original homeowner Max Isley and his wife Jane are scheduled to appear. Only 100 tickets, so advance purchase highly recommended. Tickets $7, $4.95 in advance. January 9, 2010 10am-12pm. The Max Isley House, 4607 Chicopee Trail Wine Tasting FREE. January 9, 2010 4:30-7pm. Hope Valley Bottle Shop, 4711 Hope Valley Rd. (919) 403-5200 Winter Forest Hike Hike through the park to look for animal tracks and learn how to identify trees without their leaves. FREE. January 9, 2010 1-3pm. West Point on the Eno City Park, 5101 N. Roxboro Rd. (919) 471-1623 |
| January 8, 2010 "Intangible Healing Capacities and Modern Cardiology Practice" Lecture Hear about the possibilities of using music, imagery, touch and prayer as adjuncts to high tech cardio care in extensive studies supported with solid scientific evidence. Presented by Dr. Mitch Krucoff. Cost $15; Rhine Members $10. January 8, 2010 7:30-9pm Stedman Auditorium, Duke Center for Living Campus, 3475 Erwin Rd. 919 309-4600 Coffee Cuppings (Fridays) 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. January 8, 2010 10am. Counter Culture Coffee, 4911 South Alston Ave. (919) 361-5282 Comedian Amy Beckerman Admission $10. Members and their guests only (membership cost $10 and up; 3-day wait for membership). January 8, 2010 9pm. Steel Blue, 1426 S. Miami Blvd. Ste A (919) 596-5876 Ricky and Joe Dance Party FREE admission with $2 membership. January 8, 2010 10pm. The Pinhook, 117 W. Main St. (919) 667-1100 Soulless Dogs Call for details. January 8, 2010 Call for time. The Tavern, 1900 W. Markham Ave. (919) 286-7665 Spencer Sholes (Live Music) Alt/folk rock/funk. Followed by Bob Funck and The New World Heroes (acoustic/folk rock/pop) and 8 Eyes (pop/powerpop/folk rock). FREE admission. January 8, 2010 8pm. Broad Street Café, 1116 Broad St. (919) 416-9707 Starry, Starry Night View the stars and learn about constellations through the open views over Lake Michie. FREE, but pre-registration required. January 8, 2010 7-9pm. Lake Michie Boathouse, Bahama Rd. (919) 471-1623 The Insubordinaires (Live Music) Admission $7. January 8, 2010 9:30pm. Papa Mojos Roadhouse, 5410-Y Highway 55 (919) 361-2222 Weight Loss Surgery Information Seminar Learn about obesity, surgery and the Duke Center for Metabolic and Weight Loss Surgery's program. FREE, but pre-registration required. January 8, 2010 4-6pm T, 3-5pm F. Duke Center for Metabolic and Weight Loss Surgery Outpatient Clinic, 407 Crutchfield St. 1-866-637-0711 |
| January 8 - 9, 2010 "Prelude to a Kiss" Play This charming and highly original fantasy comedy, by contemporary master playwright and Tony Award winner Craig Lucas, explores the wonder and confusion of love. Tickets $16, $14 students & seniors (Thursdays half price). January 8 - 9, 2010 8pm Th-Sa, 2pm Su. Common Ground Theatre, 4815B Hillsborough Rd. (888) 239-9253 |
| January 7, 2010 Coffee Origins, History & Trading Seminar A day-long seminar outlining the history of the coffee trade, its specialized terminology, and the differences among coffees worldwide. Prerequisite: students should be familiar with and able to perform the cupping ritual. Pre-registration required. Cost $150. January 7, 2010 9am-4pm. Counter Culture Coffee, 4911 S. Alston Ave. (919) 361-5282 NCCU vs Maryland Eastern Shore (Women's Basketball) Tickets $5, FREE for kids 12 and under. January 7, 2010 7pm. McLendon-McDougald Gymnasium at NCCU, Lawson and Lincoln Streets (919) 530-5315 Salsa Night FREE admission. January 7, 2010 9pm-1am. Cuban Revolution Restaurant & Bar, 318 Blackwell St. Ste 100 (919) 687-4300 Tickle Me Thursdays Monthly, featuring comics from BET,Comicview, Bad Boys of Comedy, and Showtime at The Apollo. Must be 18+. Admission $10. January 7, 2010 9pm. Papa Mojos Roadhouse, 5410-Y Highway 55 (919) 361-2222 Walk on the Wild Side Join curator Stefan Bloodworth in the Blomquist Garden of Native Plants to see which plants are in bloom, learn strategies to design with native plants and discuss regional ecology and global environmental issues affecting native ecosystems, and your role in protecting the health of our home planet. Cost $5, FREE for Garden Friends. January 7, 2010 11am-12noon. The Sarah P. Duke Gardens, 426 Anderson St. 919-684-3698 Workbook (Live Music) Jazz w/ Brad Newell. Follwed by Simeon (down-tempo/visual/concrete) and Malt Swagger (other/experimental). FREE admission. January 7, 2010 8pm. Broad Street Café, 1116 Broad St. (919) 416-9707 |
| January 7 - 9, 2010 Aroma Senses Super Liquidation Sale Merchandise offered is brand new, reconditioned or used, by multiple vendors. Merchandise may vary from show to show depending on liquidation activity. January 7 - 9, 2010 Durham Convention Center, 201 Foster St. (614) 888-7895 |
| January 6, 2010 Blues Jam (Live Music) The house band will play a short opening set, and will then be available to provide back up for musicians/singers who so desire. Players of all skill levels and ages are welcome. FREE admission. January 6, 2010 8pm. Broad Street Café, 1116 Broad St. (919) 416-9707 Durham-Orange Genealogical Society Meeting The program topic is "Genealogical Datamining." January 6, 2010 7pm. Duke Homestead & Tobacco Museum, 2828 Duke Homestead Rd. Eric Dawson Trio Jazz Night Every Wednsday Vita Jazz Night . FREE admission. 9-11pm. Vita, 2200 W. Main St. (919) 286-9755 Non-profit Risk Management Training "House of Sand or Foundation of Stone: The Board of Directors/Trustees." Includes webinar, handouts, and link to audio of webinar. Cost $10 per organization. January 6, 2010 2-3pm. Durham Arts Council, 120 Morris St. (919) 560-2787 |
| January 5, 2010 Feast of Lights Prayer Service Candlelight celebration marking the end of the Christmas season and beginning of Epiphany. January 5, 2010 7pm. St. Luke's Episcopal Church, 1737 Hillandale Rd. (919) 286-2273 Jaafar BASS-SCAPES (Live Music) Atmospheric / ambient / soundscaping. FREE admission. January 5, 2010 7pm. Broad Street Café, 1116 Broad St. (919) 416-9707 NCCU vs Winston-Salem State (Women's Basketball) Tickets $5, FREE for kids 12 and under. January 5, 2010 7pm. McLendon-McDougald Gymnasium at NCCU, Lawson and Lincoln Streets (919) 530-5315 |
| January 4, 2010 Duke Men's Basketball Radio Show The one-hour show will be hosted by veteran broadcaster Dave Nathan and associate head coach Chris Collins and air live on WDNC 620 AM. The public is welcome to attend the live broadcast. January 4, 2010 7pm. Bull Durham Bar, 3001 Cameron Blvd. (919) 493-6699 Tiny Trekkers - Birds for Beginners This month the park’s office will be turned into a bird blind where trekkers will learn about birding using binoculars, read stories about birds and make a bird craft to take home. Pre-registration required. Ages 2-4 years old. Cost $2. 10-11pm. Little River Regional Park & Natural Area, 301 Little River Park Way. 7 miles north of I-85 off Guess Rd. (919) 732-5505 |
| January 3, 2010 Aaron Mills Project - Sunday Night Jazz FREE admission. January 3, 2010 7:30pm; open jam 9pm. Broad Street Café, 1116 Broad St. (919) 416-9707 Duke vs. Providence (Women's Basketball) Tickets $15. January 3, 2010 1pm. Cameron Indoor Stadium, Science Dr. (919) 661-2583 Duke vs.Clemson (Men's Basketball) January 3, 2010 7:45pm. Cameron Indoor Stadium, Science Dr. (919) 681-2583 |
| January 2, 2010 "The Advantages of Bare Root Roses - Plant Now for Success" Class Get a jump-start on spring rose gardening by planting bareroot roses. FREE. January 2, 2010 10am. Witherspoon Rose Culture, 3312 Watkins Rd. (919) 489-4446 DJ Tyler Hypnosis DJ battle, and a booty-shaking dance party afterwards. FREE admission with $2 membership. January 2, 2010 10pm. The Pinhook, 117 W. Main St. (919) 667-1100 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.) January 2, 2010 10am-12pm. The Pavilion at Durham Central Park, 501 Foster St. (919) 484-3084 NCCU vs NC A&T (Women's Basketball) Tickets $5, FREE for kids 12 and under. January 2, 2010 2pm. McLendon-McDougald Gymnasium at NCCU, Lawson and Lincoln Streets (919) 530-5315 Paul Daniel (Live Music) Folkrock/acoustic. Followed by Negative I (alt/rock/pop). FREE admission. January 2, 2010 8pm. Broad Street Café, 1116 Broad St. (919) 416-9707 Teresa James & the Rhythm Tramps (Live Music) Nominated for "Contemporary Female Blues Artist of the Year" for 2008 by the Blues Foundation. Admission $15. January 2, 2010 9:30pm. Papa Mojos Roadhouse, 5410-Y Highway 55 (919) 361-2222 Winter Warmer Release Party The 2010 Winter Warmer is Habanero Pale Ale. Purchase pints of all beer as well as growlers. January 2, 2010 1pm. Triangle Brewing Company, 918 Pearl St. (919) 683-2337 |
| January 2 - 3, 2010 Aerial Dance Workshop Classes for ages 9-13 and 14 to adult. cost $30 per class. January 2 - 3, 2010 See website for schedule Legacy Studios for the Performing Arts, 608 N. Duke St. (919) 680-4363 |
| January 1, 2010 Coffee Cuppings (Fridays) 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. January 1, 2010 10am. Counter Culture Coffee, 4911 South Alston Ave. (919) 361-5282 Kwanzaa Fest Festivities feature Chuck Davis and the African-American Dance Ensemble in a full day of community celebration around Imani, the last day of Kwanzaa that celebrates faith. African Market. FREE and open to the public. January 1, 2010 12pm. Durham Armory, 220 Foster St. (919) 560-2729 New Year's Day Hike A fun-filled afternoon of guided hikes, refreshments and merriment sponsored by the Eno River Association. This year there are two hike options, a longer 4-5 mile hike as well as a shorter, approximately 2 mile route. FREE and open to all. January 1, 2010 2pm. Few's Ford Access at Eno River State Park, 6101 Cole Mill Rd. (919) 620-9099 New Year's Day Run Start the New Year off on a good foot! Part of the Godiva Track Club's 2004-05 Winter Series. Call for registration cost. January 1, 2010 1pm. Duke Middle School, 3716 Old Erwin Road (919) 462-0257 Traditional Southern New Year’s Day Dinner Proceeds from the event will fund the development of a pilot program at E.K. Powe designed to offer fresh, healthy, and local food to students who eat in the school’s cafeteria. Bring your own plate. Tickets $18, $15 SFT members, FREE for kids 10 and under. 4-7pm Golden Belt Bldg. 2, 807 E. Main St. info@slowfoodtriangle.org |
| December 31, 2009 "Basic Instincts" New Year's Eve Celebration Featuring great performances along with a play written by Apostle John A. Bennett entitled "You Were Praying, But Not Watching." This comical and convicting play will minister to everyone with laughter and heart touching moments along with a follow up powerful message from Apostle Bennett. December 31, 2009 Doors open 6pm. Church of the Apostolic Revival, 1212 E. Main St. (919) 683-1496 Beer to Go Sales December 31, 2009 4:30-6:30pm. Triangle Brewing Company, 918 Pearl St. (919) 683-2337 Bird Suet Treats Join park staff in making wintertime treats for our feathered friends. You’ll mix up a batch of Little River classic suet recipe, take a short hike to put up some treats and make some for your backyard. Pre-registration required. Cost $5. 2-4pm. Little River Regional Park & Natural Area, 301 Little River Park Way (919) 732-5505 Blue Year’s Eve Bash Featuring DJ Rush spinning all the latest. Admission $5 before 10 pm, $10 after. $15/guests. $20/under 21. Private LGBT club. December 31, 2009 8pm. Club Steel Blue, 1426 S. Miami Blvd. Ste. A (919) 596-5876 Cuban Revolution Restaurant & Bar's New Year's Eve Celebration! Cuban Revolution's Famous New Year's Eve Celebration-Miami DJ playing techno & lounge, tapas, midnight champagne toast, 2010 party favors and all day drink specials to ring in 2010 in style!!! 9:00pm-2:00am -December 31st 318 Blackwell St, Ste 100, American Tobacco District, Downtown Durham 318 Blackwell St, Ste 100 Durham NC,27701 919-687-4300 DJ Piddipat's Worldwide Dance Party FREE admission. December 31, 2009 10pm-2am. Palace International Restaurant, 1104 Broad St. (919) 416-4922 Karaoke (Thursdays) FREE admission. December 31, 2009 8pm. Charlie's Pub & Grille, 758 Ninth St. (919) 286-4446 New Year's at the 'Hook Membership fee $2. December 31, 2009 10pm. The Pinhook, 117 W. Main St. (919) 667-1100 New Year's Celebration Heavy hors d'ouevres, DJ Uncle, Party Favors, noise makers. Admission $15. December 31, 2009 Talk of the Town, 108 E. Main St. (919) 682-7747 New Year's Celebration No Cover, DJ, Champagne Toast at midnight & party Favors. December 31, 2009 Alivia's Durham Bistro, 900 W. Main St. (919) 682-8978 New Year's Eve Bash Featuring DJ Paul & champagne toast at midnight. December 31, 2009 The Tavern, 1900 W. Markham Ave. (919) 286-7665 New Year's Eve Celebration No Cover, Champagne Toast at midnight & Party Favors. December 31, 2009 The Federal, 914 W. Main St. (919) 680-8611 New Year's Eve Celebration No Cover, Champagne Toast at midnight & Party Favors. December 31, 2009 James Joyce Irish Pub, 912 W. Main St. (919) 683-3022 New Year's Eve Dinner at Guglhupf Café Celebrate New Year’s Eve in true European style! German-inspired, upscale comfort food using local seasonal ingredients. New Year’s Eve menu includes seared foie gras on paysan toast, and grilled lamb chops with chestnut spaetzle. Sweet temptations include a special sharing dessert of three chocolate delicacies: Chocolate pot de crème; Raspberry financier (a French pâtisserie of almond sponge, raspberry syrup and fresh raspberries) hand-made hazelnut truffles. Guglhupf’s eye-catching architecture and eclectic ambience give a truly modern European atmosphere. ‘Frohes Neues Jahr’ Happy New Year! 2706 Durham-Chapel Hill Blvd Durham NC,27707 919-401-2600 New Year's Eve Extravaganza at the Church Call for more information. December 31, 2009 9pm. Judah House of Praise, 4914 N. Roxboro St. #4 (919) 477-0800 New Year's Eve Party Featuring 80s music and a champagne toast at midnight. Wear your best 80s attire! FREE admission. December 31, 2009 8pm-2am. The Bull McCabe's Irish Pub, 427 W Main St. (919) 682-3061 New Year's Eve Party Featuring live jazz band, party favors, Champagne Toast at midnight. December 31, 2009 Whiskey, 347 W. Main St. (919) 682-6191 New Year’s Eve Celebration w/ Mel Melton & the Wicked Mojos An authentic swamp-stomping zydeco blues party for New Year’s Eve (party favors & midnight champagne toast included). Tickets $20. December 31, 2009 10pm-1am. Papa Mojos Roadhouse, 5410-Y Highway 55 (919) 361-2222 Rockin' New Year's Eve Party With Hammer No More the Fingers and The Beast. Must be 21+. Tickets $10, $8 in advance. December 31, 2009 Broad Street Café, 1116 Broad St. (919) 416-9707 Swingin' Seniors Club New Year's Eve Party Seniors age 55+ are invited to dance to R&B and popular oldies and to learn the latest line dances. Refreshments will be served. Admission $5. December 31, 2009 2-4pm. Durham Center for Senior Life, 406 Rigsbee Ave. (919) 688-8247 Teasers New Year's Eve Party Call for details. December 31, 2009 7pm-2am. Teasers Men's Club (ADULT), 212 W. Ramseur St. (919) 683-2737 |
| December 31, 2009 - January 1, 2010 New Years Eve Party 8pm. The Republic, 353 W. Main St. info@therepublicnc.com THRIVE! 1 Year Anniversary and NYE Bash at Club 9 For the LGBT community and allies.Special guest DJ Hotwax Harley, who has DJ'ed in many major metropolitan areas. Nogui will be spinning the best in 80's, disco, old school, hip hop and more on the heated patio all night. Champagne and party favors. Aron Wayne 11-12am, Hotwax Harley 12-1:30am, Slipstream 1:30-2:30am. Cost $10. 10pm-2:30am. Club 9, 746 Ninth St. thriveindurham@gmail.com |
| December 30, 2009 Eric Dawson Trio Jazz Night Every Wednsday Vita Jazz Night . FREE admission. 9-11pm. Vita, 2200 W. Main St. (919) 286-9755 Karaoke Night December 30, 2009 9pm. Time-Out Bar & Grill, 4310 S. Miami Blvd. (919) 544-3232 NCCU vs South Carolina State (Women's Basketball) Tickets $5, FREE for kids 12 and under. December 30, 2009 5:30pm. McLendon-McDougald Gymnasium at NCCU, Lawson and Lincoln Streets (919) 530-5315 Open Mic (Live Music) Bring your performing talents: sing, play an instrument or spit your spoken word. Original music preferred. Must be pg-rated. FREE admission. December 30, 2009 7:30pm. Broad Street Café, 1116 Broad St. (919) 416-9707 |
| December 29, 2009 Public Nudity Songwriters Night #3 Featuring Cyril Lance and Mark Simonsen. FREE admission. December 29, 2009 8pm. Broad Street Café, 1116 Broad St. (919) 416-9707 |
| December 28, 2009 Movie Night at The Pinhook "Sorcerer," starring Roy Scheider. Membership fee of $2. December 28, 2009 9pm. The Pinhook, 117 W. Main St. (919) 667-1100 |
| December 28 - 29, 2009 Durham JobLink Mobile Unit Durham residents can receive job leads, conduct job searches, and submit online applications at the Durham JobLink Mobile Unit. December 28 - 29, 2009 8:30am-4pm. Sears Parking Lot at Northgate, 1058 W. Club Blvd. (919) 560-6880 |
| December 27, 2009 Kwanzaa Celebration Celebrate family and community with an afternoon of FREE food, dance and drumming performances, 3 v 3 basketball, cultural activities, board games, free workshops, a panel discussion, and a gift marketplace. December 27, 2009 12-6pm Holton Career and Resource Center, 401 N. Driver St. (919) 354-2750 Misery Loves Comedy A night of skits, improv, standup and other stuff. Tickets $5. December 27, 2009 7pm. Common Ground Theatre, 4815B Hillsborough Rd. (919) 698-3870 |
| December 26, 2009 Bobby's Fever (Live Music) Followed by En Serenade. FREE with $2 membership. December 26, 2009 11pm. The Pinhook, 117 W. Main St. (919) 667-1100 Taste Carolina Gourmet Food Tours Discover all of Durham's flavors! Let Taste Carolina show you this vibrant city while introducing you to the restaurants, shops and people that are making Durham one of the nation's cultural hotspots. Pre-registration online or by phone required. Cost $$39.50 per person. 2-5pm (meet at 1:45pm). Meet at Blackwell & Pettigrew Streets (919) 237-2254 |
| December 26 - 27, 2009 KwanzaaFest Celebration Nightly candle lighting celebration which will include musical entertainment or performances by talent from across the Triangle that represents each night's theme of Kwanzaa. The event is a family affair and boasts interactive programming, audience participation, and vendors. FREE and open to all. December 26 - 27, 2009 7:30pm. St. Joseph's Performance Hall at Hayti Heritage Center, 804 Old Fayetteville St. (919) 683-1709 |
| December 25, 2009 Christmas Day Buffet Featuring holiday favorites by Executive Chef Doug Joyce (see website for complete menu). Cost $21.95, $19.95 seniors, $16.95 kids 5-12 (plus tax & gratuity). Call for reservations, or email jalba@mill-usa.com. 12-2pm. Millennium Hotel Durham, 2800 Campus Walk Ave. (919) 382-5024 Gospel Talent Show Anointed Ministry in Dance Anointed Singing by Pentecost Choir And Anointed Preaching by Apostle John A. Bennett December 25, 2009 10am - 11am. Church of the Apostolic Revival, 1207 Angier Ave. 27701 (919) 683-1496 |
| December 24, 2009 Children's Christmas Eve Service Children of all ages can be active participants in the Christmas story. December 24, 2009 3pm. Duke University Chapel, Science Dr. (919) 681-9488 Christmas Eve Service of Carols and Holy Communion Dean of Duke Chapel Sam Wells will preach. December 24, 2009 5:30-6:30pm. Duke University Chapel, Science Dr. (919) 681-9488 Christmas Eve Service of Lessons & Carols Candlelight service of lessons and carols, with music by the Duke Chapel Choir. December 24, 2009 11pm. Duke Chapel, Science Dr. (919) 681-9488 |
| December 23, 2009 Doing Business in China Workshop December 23, 2009 8am-4:30pm. The Hamner Institute, 6 Davis Dr. (919) 558-1200 Eric Dawson Trio Jazz Night Every Wednsday Vita Jazz Night . FREE admission. 9-11pm. Vita, 2200 W. Main St. (919) 286-9755 Karaoke Night December 23, 2009 9pm. Time-Out Bar & Grill, 4310 S. Miami Blvd. (919) 544-3232 |
| December 22, 2009 Preschool Nature Program Cost per class $6, $4 for City residents. Cost per session $30, $25 for City residents. December 22, 2009 10-11am T&Th, 1-2pm Th. West Point on the Eno City Park, 5101 N. Roxboro Rd. (919) 471-1623 |
| December 21, 2009 Edible Art for the Holidays for Kids Kids ages 6-11 can make delicious and decorative holiday treats. FREE, but pre-registration required. December 21, 2009 6-7pm. East Regional Branch Library, 211 Lick Creek Ln. (919) 560-0214 Explore! Winter Solstice Drumming Meditation Celebrate both the longest evening of the year and the return of the light by using simple but powerful group rhythms to connect to your physical and spiritual bodies and release tension. No drumming experience necessary. Drums & percussion provided, or bring your own drum. Cost $12 per person, $20 per couple (or bring a friend). 7:30-9:30pm. Music Explorium, 5314 Hwy 55 Ste. 107 Movie Night - "Wizard People, Dear Reader" Cartoonist Brad Neely 's dubbed original narrration to the first Harry Potter movie, done as if it was a Book-On-Tape.. FREE with $2 membership. December 21, 2009 9pm. The Pinhook, 117 W. Main St. (919) 667-1100 National Homeless Persons' Memorial Day Interfaith prayer service to remember the homeless people who died this year in Durham. December 21, 2009 5:30pm. CCB Plaza, 201 N Corcoran St. 866-929-7009 NC Boys Choir & Chamber Choir Holdiay Concert (Live Music) Begun as the Durham Boys Choir in 1972, this boys choir tours the United States and Canada every year to wide acclaim. Tickets $15, $12 seniors over 65, and $8 for kids 12 and under. December 21, 2009 7:30pm. Duke Chapel, Science Dr. (919) 489-0291 The Great 108 Yogathon Teams of Yogi's and once-a-year participants will get friends, relatives, co-workers and neighbors to sponsor them in their attempt to do 108 sun salutations to celebrate the winter solstice & raise money for lung cancer research. Registration $30. 4:30-8pm. Patanjali's Place, 700 Foster St. (919) 784-0410 |
| December 21 - 22, 2009 Durham JobLink Mobile Unit Durham residents can receive job leads, conduct job searches, and submit online applications at the Durham JobLink Mobile Unit. December 21 - 22, 2009 8:30am-4pm. Sears Parking Lot at Northgate, 1058 W. Club Blvd. (919) 560-6880 |
| December 20, 2009 Duke Park Neighborhood Night of Lights Luminaria will decorate neighborhood yards (postponed from 12/13). December 20, 2009 Nightfall Duke Park Neighborhood Durham Youth Violinists Concert Story followed by Christmas and classical music. FREE. December 20, 2009 4-5pm. Parkwood Branch Library, 5122 Revere Rd. (919) 560-0260 Holiday Art & Craft Sale Landscape and watercolor painter Sofia Nikolsky, African-cloth quilter Karimah Abdusamad, photographer Juliet Jensen, jewelry and metal worker James Lee, painter Alan Botifoll, furniture decorator Eugene Mongello and others will be selling their original and affordable art for the Holidays. Warm beverages & light refreshment offerred. December 20, 2009 1-6 Su, 3-6 Th. Private House, 1202 N. Mangum St. (919) 491-3012 Interfaith Winter Celebration for Community, Spirit, and Change All are welcome. Bring a candle. Suggested donation $5. December 20, 2009 7pm. Beth El Synagogue, 1004 Watts St. (919) 683-1236 |
| December 19, 2009 Celebrate the Holiday/Celebremos Navidad Kids ages 4-7 can celebrate Christmas in Spanish and English with music, stories and a craft. Vengan y celebren Navidad en Español e Ingles con musica, cuentos y manualidad. FREE, but pre-registration required. December 19, 2009 10-11am. Durham County Library, 300 N Roxboro St. (919) 560-0157 Cinci de Knox Party Celebrating 5+ years of great music. December 19, 2009 8pm-until. The Pinhook, 117 W. Main St. (919) 641-2727 DJ Paul Dance to music by Sundown Entertainment. December 19, 2009 Call for time. The Tavern, 1900 W. Markham Ave. (919) 286-7665 Drag Bingo - Nutcracker Proceeds benefit the Alliance AIDS Services - Carolina. Tickets $17 (advance purchase recommended). December 19, 2009 7pm; doors open 6pm. Durham Armory, 220 Foster St. (919) 596-9898 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.) December 19, 2009 10am-12pm. The Pavilion at Durham Central Park, 501 Foster St. (919) 484-3084 Durham Regent Bell Choir In front of Merle Norman. FREE. December 19, 2009 12-1pm. Northgate, 1058 W. Club Blvd. (919) 286-4400 Gingerbread Decorating for Kids Includes three gingerbread people, gumdrops, icing and other tasty toppings. While kids create culinary masterpieces, parents are invited to enjoy tea/coffee and scones. For Ages 4+. Reservations required. Cost $10 per child and $5 per adult. 1-3pm. The King's Daughters Inn, 204 N. Buchanan Blvd. (919) 842-3842 Holiday Wine Tasting Festive wines for the holidays. FREE. December 19, 2009 2-4pm. Parker and Otis, 112 S. Duke St. (919) 683-3200 Milagro Saints - CD Release Party Roots-based, melodic folk rock. Admission $8. December 19, 2009 9:30pm. Papa Mojos Roadhouse, 5410-Y Highway 55 (919) 361-2222 Taste Carolina Gourmet Food Tours Discover all of Durham's flavors! Let Taste Carolina show you this vibrant city while introducing you to the restaurants, shops and people that are making Durham one of the nation's cultural hotspots. Pre-registration online or by phone required. Cost $$39.50 per person. 2-5pm (meet at 1:45pm). Meet at Blackwell & Pettigrew Streets (919) 237-2254 |
| December 18, 2009 Big Mama E & the Cool - Live Music This 5-piece band has their own brand of original rock ‘n roll with a southern R&B twist that is as enchanting as it’s lead singer Emma Davis. You’ll enjoy their tight harmonies, intricate guitar work, and well-crafted groove. Admission $8. December 18, 2009 9:30pm. Papa Mojos Roadhouse, 5410-Y Highway 55 (919) 361-2222 Coffee Cuppings (Fridays) 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. December 18, 2009 10am. Counter Culture Coffee, 4911 South Alston Ave. (919) 361-5282 Gray Young (Live Music) Followed by Free Electric State and Fin Fang Foom. FREE with $2 membership. December 18, 2009 10pm. The Pinhook, 117 W. Main St. (919) 667-1100 HAND for the Holidays Music A series of musical events to bring a festive atmosphere to the season. FREE. December 18, 2009 12-1pm. Duke University Hospital, 2301 Erwin Rd. (919) 970-5353 Jazz at The Know Weekly jam hosted by jazz writer & announcer Larry Thomas. Admission $7, free for participating musicians. December 18, 2009 8-11pm. The Know Book Store & Restaurant, 2520 Fayetteville St. (919) 682-7223 Karaoke Night December 18, 2009 9pm. Time-Out Bar & Grill, 4310 S. Miami Blvd. (919) 544-3232 One-stop Holiday Shop at Golden Belt Enjoy food and drink as you shop the amazing art, jewelry, handmade textiles, and more locally-inspired goods at Golden Belt. Part of Third Friday. FREE admission. 6-9pm. Golden Belt, 807 E. Main St. (919).967-7700 Peter's Pajama Party Singing and storytelling for kids. FREE admission. December 18, 2009 7pm. Regulator Bookshop, 720 Ninth St. (919) 286-2700 Ride Fare-Free on DATA Buses Ride the bus FREE, and stop by the Durham Station for entertainment and prizes. Sponsored by Cricket Communications. December 18, 2009 All day. Durham Area Transit Authority, 515 W Pettigrew St. (919) 485-RIDE(7433) The Scrap Exchange Holiday Party & Iron Crafter Competition Featuring the first ever Iron Crafter competition, where each contestant will be given a bag of materials and asked to make whatever they can think of. To select who can compete names will be drawn from those submitted at the store or by email. Party includes drinks and snacks and other fun things including a Cake Walk. FREE admission. December 18, 2009 6-9pm. The Scrap Exchange, 548 Foster St. ann@scrapexchange.org Third Friday Gallery crawl with live music and other performances. Maps available at each participating location. December 18, 2009 6-11pm. Various Locations Downtown, including Durham Arts Council, Bull City Arts Collaborative, Through This Lens and more. Youth Open Mic Party Dress warmly (no heat). Admission $2 (FREE for performers). December 18, 2009 7-10pm. Bull City Headquarters, 723 N, Mangum St. (919) 416-9707 |
| December 18 - 20, 2009 "Black Nativity" Play Hillside High School Drama Department presents Langston Hughes' gospel musical. This year's show will also feature gospel artist Reginald Boney and Sustained. Tickets $20. December 18 - 20, 2009 F-Sa 8:15pm, Sa-Su 3:15pm. Hillside High School Theater, 3727 Fayetteville St. (919) 683-1709 x21 |
| December 18 - 21, 2009 Urban Ministries of Durham Open House An opportunity for people in the community to visit the facility and bring items that will help UMD sustain and support those in need throughout the coming year. Call for list of needed items. December 18 - 21, 2009 10am-1pm F-Sa, 2-5pm Su, 10am-5pm M. Urban Ministries of Durham, 410 Liberty St. (919) 682-0538 x25 |
| December 17, 2009 Christmas Bonus Karaoke Contest Finals Call for details. December 17, 2009 10pm. The Tavern, 1900 W. Markham Ave. (919) 286-7665 Duke Chapel by Candlelight Open House Enjoy the breathtaking beauty of the Chapel by candlelight -- poinsettias, greenery, garland, wreaths, creche, Advent wreaths, carillon and organ music of the season. December 17, 2009 12-2pm. Duke University Chapel, Science Dr. (919) 681-1704 Holiday Art & Craft Sale Landscape and watercolor painter Sofia Nikolsky, African-cloth quilter Karimah Abdusamad, photographer Juliet Jensen, jewelry and metal worker James Lee, painter Alan Botifoll, furniture decorator Eugene Mongello and others will be selling their original and affordable art for the Holidays. Warm beverages & light refreshment offerred. December 17, 2009 1-6 Su, 3-6 Th. Private House, 1202 N. Mangum St. (919) 491-3012 Karaoke (Thursdays) FREE admission. December 17, 2009 8pm. Charlie's Pub & Grille, 758 Ninth St. (919) 286-4446 Preschool Nature Program Cost per class $6, $4 for City residents. Cost per session $30, $25 for City residents. December 17, 2009 10-11am T&Th, 1-2pm Th. West Point on the Eno City Park, 5101 N. Roxboro Rd. (919) 471-1623 Religious Coalition for a Nonviolent Durham Luncheon Roundtable Lunch provided. FREE and open to the public. December 17, 2009 12-1pm. Shepherd's House United Methodist, 107 N. Driver St. (919) 403-0584 The SOC Rovers (Live Music) Followed by Sea Cow and The Kinksmen. FREE with $2 membership. December 17, 2009 9pm. The Pinhook, 117 W. Main St. (919) 667-1100 |
| December 17 - 18, 2009 "Picasso and the Allure of Language" Guided Tour Reservations required. Cost $15, $10 youth 7-17 and college students with ID, $5 Duke students and staff. December 17 - 18, 2009 6:30pm Th, 1pm F. Nasher Museum of Art at Duke University, 2001 Campus Dr. (919) 684-0700 |
| December 16, 2009 Bull City Rising Mixer Night Meet and hang out with fellow Bull City Rising readers and blogger Kevin Davis. December 16, 2009 6-8:30pm. The Republic, 335 W. Main St. (919) 323-8432 Chamber U Check website for details. 8:30-9:30am. Greater Durham Chamber of Commerce, 300 W. Morgan St. Ste. 1400 919-328-8700 Eric Dawson Trio Jazz Night Every Wednsday Vita Jazz Night . FREE admission. 9-11pm. Vita, 2200 W. Main St. (919) 286-9755 Karaoke Night December 16, 2009 9pm. Time-Out Bar & Grill, 4310 S. Miami Blvd. (919) 544-3232 Lions At Lunchtime (Live Music) With Raw Dog & Skippy Skip. Must be 18+ Admission $4. December 16, 2009 9pm. MarVell Event Center, 119 W. Main St. (919) 688-0975 Open Mic (Live Music) Bring your performing talents: sing, play an instrument or spit your spoken word. Original music preferred. Must be pg-rated. FREE admission. December 16, 2009 7:30pm. Broad Street Café, 1116 Broad St. (919) 416-9707 Toy Giveaway Party by Dreamworks II, LLC. Toys will be given out to pre-registered low-income at- risk children ages 0-13. Families need to sign up by 12/13 to participate. FREE. December 16, 2009 5-7pm. Durham Armory, 220 Foster St. (919) 226-3180 |
| December 16 - 19, 2009 "A Trailer Park Christmas" Play Written by By Jeffrey Moore and Rachel Klem. Tickets $17, $15 students & seniors. December 16 - 19, 2009 7:30pm W-Sa, 2pm Su. Common Ground Theatre, 4815B Hillsborough Rd. (919) 698-3870 "Jane Eyre" Play This new adaptation of the Gothic classic tells of a rebellious orphan who falls in love with a mysterious older man. A Little Green Pig Theatrical Concern production. Suitable for all ages. Tickets $17 F-Su, $12 W-Th. ($2 discount for students, military and seniors with ID). December 16 - 19, 2009 8:15pm W-Sa, 3:15pm Su. Manbites Dog Theater, 703 Foster St. (919) 682-3343 |
| December 16 - 21, 2009 Santa Train Climb aboard for a memorable night-time train ride through a holiday wonderland. Meet Santa and his elves, sip on a warm cup of hot chocolate, enjoy music and complimentary festivities including holiday make 'n' take crafts for kids. Tickets $12. On sale to Members 11/16 and to non-members 11/18. Call or check website for times. Museum of Life and Science, 433 W. Murray Ave. 919.220.5429 ext. 313 |
| December 15, 2009 A Fool for Christmas" Performance Allan Gurganus will reprise his performance of his unpublished short story, "A Fool for Christmas." Gurganus channels Verne, a heavyset pet-store owner who assists with a mystical holiday birth at his mall workplace. Mulled wine, hot apple cider, and holiday cookies will help to round out the evening. FREE admission. December 15, 2009 7pm. Regulator Bookshop, 720 Ninth St. (919) 286-2700 Cultural and Linguistic Competence for Nonprofits Understanding Cultural and Linguistic Competence is crucial to develop high performance and high functioning teams. Students will understand why these concepts are important for their nonprofit organization, their team and themselves.. Cost $98 plus $7 materials fee. December 15, 2009 9am-4pm. Erwin Mill Bldg. Bay C, 2024 W. Main St. (919) 684-3255 Durham Young Professionals Monthly Mingle Sample delicious food, network and win great door prizes. FREE to DYP members. December 15, 2009 5:30-7:30pm. Location tba. (919) 682-2133 HAND for the Holidays Music A series of musical events to bring a festive atmosphere to the season. FREE. December 15, 2009 12-1pm. Duke University Hospital, 2301 Erwin Rd. (919) 970-5353 Hot Club of Durham Swing Dance Swing dance with Deejayed music. No experience or partner necessary. Cost $7. 7pm lesson, 8-11pm dance. ERUUF, 4907 Garrett Rd. joe.b.jackson972@gmail.com Old Time Jam w/ Aaron Greenhood (Live Music) FREE admission. December 15, 2009 8:30pm. Broad Street Café, 1116 Broad St. (919) 416-9707 The Monti StorySlam Good old-fashioned storytelling on the theme of "Gifts." Tickets $7 (advance purchase recommended). December 15, 2009 7:30pm (doors open 6:30pm). Alivia's Durham Bistro, 900 W. Main St. (919) 682-8978 Theatre IV Presents "A Christmas Carol" For ages 4+. Call for ticket information. December 15, 2009 10:30am & 12pm. Carolina Theatre, 309 W. Morgan St. 800.275.5005 ext. 23 You Tube Night Come prepared to share your favorite You Tube clip. FREE with $2 membership. December 15, 2009 9pm. The Pinhook, 117 W. Main St. (919) 667-1100 |
| December 14, 2009 Domestic Violence Vigil Vigil to commemorate victims of domestic violence. December 14, 2009 6pm. Union Baptist Church, 904 N. Roxboro St. (919) 402-1881 Keep Durham Beautiful Shop and Share Program One World Market will donate ten percent of the evening's gross sales to KDB. KDB Director Dorothea Pierce will be on hand to distribute materials and answer questions. Snacks and beverage will also be available. December 14, 2009 5-8pm. One World Market, 811 Ninth St. (919) 560-4197 Movie Night at The Pinhook Disney's "The Sorcerer's Apprentice." Membership fee of $2. December 14, 2009 9pm. The Pinhook, 117 W. Main St. (919) 667-1100 Stroke Survivor Support Group Support group which educates the stroke survivor, care giver and people in the local community about stroke prevention and stroke disabilities. FREE, but pre-registration required. December 14, 2009 1-2:30pm. Durham Regional Hospital, 3643 N. Roxboro Rd. (919) 470-7205 |
| December 14 - 15, 2009 Durham JobLink Mobile Unit Durham residents can receive job leads, conduct job searches, and submit online applications at the Durham JobLink Mobile Unit. December 14 - 15, 2009 8:30am-4pm. Sears Parking Lot at Northgate, 1058 W. Club Blvd. (919) 560-6880 |
| December 13, 2009 "The Joy of Music" Holiday Jazz Concert The North Carolina Jazz Ensemble with special guest vocalist Brandi Q. Hancock perform standard jazz arrangements and a selection of holiday classics. Tickets $10. December 13, 2009 4pm (pre-concert reception for ticket holders 3pm.). St. Joseph's Performance Hall at the Hayti Heritage Center, 804 Old Fayetteville St. (919) 683-1709 ext. 21 Aaron Mills Project - Sunday Night Jazz FREE admission. December 13, 2009 7:30pm; open jam 9pm. Broad Street Café, 1116 Broad St. (919) 416-9707 Awakening the Dreamer Symposium This symposium has traveled this country and other countries, providing people with an opportunity to explore the profound links between our greatest current concerns: environmental sustainability, social justice, and spiritual fulfillment. Video clips, group interaction, meet-ups with local activists. Lunch will be available. $10, pay at the door but register early to guarantee your spot. 1-5pm. Eno River Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, 4907 Garrett Rd. (919) 830-5481 BSC Kids! Featuring Dale and the Bucket (songs, stories and magic). FREE admission (tip jar passed). December 13, 2009 4:30-5:30pm Broad Street Café, 1116 Broad St. (919) 416-9707 Holiday Art & Craft Sale Landscape and watercolor painter Sofia Nikolsky, African-cloth quilter Karimah Abdusamad, photographer Juliet Jensen, jewelry and metal worker James Lee, painter Alan Botifoll, furniture decorator Eugene Mongello and others will be selling their original and affordable art for the Holidays. Warm beverages & light refreshment offerred. December 13, 2009 1-6 Su, 3-6 Th. Private House, 1202 N. Mangum St. (919) 491-3012 Laughing Yoga with Dr. Neil Prose Seated, standing and reclining circles of laughter. December 13, 2009 4-4:40pm. Patanjali's Place, 700 Foster St. (919) 475-1355 Mount Zion Pastors' 31st Anniversary Celebration A celebration of the anniversary of Pastor Donald Q. Fozzard, Sr. and Prophetess Nora L. Fozard. Featuring annointed speakers. Open to all. December 13, 2009 7pm. Mount Zion Christian Church, 3519 Fayetteville St. (919) 688-4245 Walltown Children's Theatre Holiday Party Featuring entertainment by students and teachers, foods and raffle prizes to support the theater. Cost $10, FREE for kids under 10. December 13, 2009 5:30pm. Walltown Children's Theatre, 1225 Berkley St. (919) 286-4545 Worldwide Candle Lighting Each year, for one hour, candle lights circle the globe to honor and remember children who have died at any age and from any cause. Bring anything you wish to share, photos or remembrances. Held by Compassionate Friends. December 13, 2009 6pm. Doris Duke Center at Sarah P. Duke Gardens, 418 Anderson St. (919) 452-3416 Young Harpists Concert Led by harpist Winifred Garrett, the W.G. Pearson Middle School Honors Harp Ensemble and The Harp Studio's Dreamstrings Harp Ensemble present a concert of holiday music. FREE admission. December 13, 2009 3pm. Durham County Library, 300 N. Roxboro St. (919) 560-0268 |
| December 12, 2009 "Telling Our Stories" Art Reception Chapel Hill photographer John Rosenthal will speak, and local photographers Titus Heagins, Bruce Melkowits and Susan Simone are slated to attend and be available for questions. FREE. December 12, 2009 4-5:30pm. Durham County Library, 300 N. Roxboro St. (919) 560-0100 Bahama Ruritan Christmas Parade An old-fashioned Christmas parade with bands, firetrucks, and floats by community organizations. December 12, 2009 10am. Bahama Rd. (919) 471-6397 Baron Tymas & Friends FREE to patrons. December 12, 2009 Call for time. Restaurant Eden, 3211 Shannon Rd. Ste 106 (919) 401-5395 Big Porch House Concert - The Elftones Mara Shea, fiddle, and Roger Gold, guitar. Advance ticket purchase only. Tickets $15. December 12, 2009 4pm. Private Home bigporch@gmail.com Brother Bandit (Live Music) Followed by Jaafar (funk fusion). FREE admission. December 12, 2009 8pm. Broad Street Café, 1116 Broad St. (919) 416-9707 Cookies & Cocoa for Children with Special Needs Have your picture taken with Santa, make crafts, play games and have treats. FREE, but RSVP. December 12, 2009 1-4pm. Grey Stone Baptist Church, 2601 Hillsborough Rd. (919) 560-3000 Cruise In to Benefit Toys for Tots Check out hot cars and donate a new and unwrapped toy and be entered into a drawing for a chance to win prizes. December 12, 2009 11am-4pm. Carolina Ale House, 3911 Chapel Hill Blvd. (919) 490-2001 Duke String School Jazz Ensemble Young improvisers performing on instruments such as violin, cello, viola, and upright bass. FREE admission. December 12, 2009 6pm. Broad Street Café, 1116 Broad St. (919) 416-9707 Durham Craft Market Holiday Show Enjoy music and refreshments while shopping for handmade art, crafts, home decor, quilts, jewelry, and many more gift ideas. FREE admission and parking. December 12, 2009 12-5pm. Laborlove Gallery at Golden Belt, 807 E. Main St. Ste 2-130 (919) 560-4270 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.) December 12, 2009 10am-12pm. The Pavilion at Durham Central Park, 501 Foster St. (919) 484-3084 Explore! Rhythm Community Circle Create group rhythms with drums and more. Great choice of unusual percussion instruments to loan, or bring your own. Expressive, fun, community-building and stress-reducing. Adult and teen time. No children please. Walk-ins welcome. Donation basis. 8-9:30pm. Music Explorium, 5314 Hwy 55 Ste. 107 (919) 484-9090 Explore! Rhythm Family Rhythm Jam Rhythm fun for the entire family, ages 3 -9 with fun parents, grandparents and other fun adults. Body percussion, drums, and hand percussion, plus stories, rhymes, games, and sometimes puppets create this fun family interactive experience. Registration not required. Cost $10. 10-11am 5314 Hwy 55 Ste. 107 (919) 484-9090 Festivus for the Left of Us Connect with fellow progressives Traction's annual party. Featuring food and drinks, live performances, photo booth, silent auction for Quality Time, and Festivus traditions including feats of strength/skill and airing of grievances. Cost $7, $5 in advance. 7-10:30pm. Traction, 1018 Broad St. (919) 872-2846 Introduction to Rock Climbing Includes transportation, admission to the climbing gym, equipment and instruction. Bring water and a snack. Pre-registration required. Ages 12 and up. Cost: $40-$54. December 12, 2009 11am-1pm. Durham Parks and Recreation 400 Cleveland St (919) 560-4355 Joe Bell & Stinging Blades (Live Music) Funky Southern-fried rock and more. Admission $8. December 12, 2009 9:30pm. Papa Mojos Roadhouse, 5410-Y Highway 55 (919) 361-2222 Jubal Kane Call for details. December 12, 2009 Call for time. The Tavern, 1900 W. Markham Ave. (919) 286-7665 Mike Poole (Live Music) Featuring classic country with some Christian music. Donations accepted. December 12, 2009 7:30pm. Sacred Grounds Coffeehouse, 2700 N. Roxboro Rd. (919) 220-2458 Milk & Cookies with Santa Milk & Cookies with Santa plus a free Holiday movie. All proceeds go to The Durham/Orange chapter of the Prevention of Child Abuse. Call for ticket information. December 12, 2009 10am. Northgate Stadium 10, 1058 W. Club Blvd. (919) 403-8249 ext. 221 Mini Geek-A-Thon and Computer Award Day A half-day of refurbishing donated computers and preparing donated computer systems and awarding out computers to hardworking, underprivileged K-12 students who were nominated by their teachers, principals or school counselors. RSVP by email if volunteering. December 12, 2009 9am-1pm or 1-5pm. Kramden Institute, 4915 Prosepctus Dr. Suite J volunteers@kramden.org Moonlight Paddle Paddle a canoe or kayak on Lake Michie and explore the sounds and sights of the lake under a full moon. Boats availble by reservation. Cost $3, $6 non-city residents. Pre-registration required. December 12, 2009 7-9pm. Lake Michie Boathouse, 2303 Bahama Rd. (919) 471-1623 NCCU Fall Commencement Bishop Vashti Murphy McKenzie, who was the first woman bishop elected in the 213-year history of the AME church, will be the speaker. December 12, 2009 9am. McDougald-McLendon Gymnasium at NCCU, 1801 Fayetteville St. (919) 530-6295 Nonprofit Management - Promote Your Brand Analyze your situation, develop objectives, evaluate advertising and public relations tools, and strategize with your classmates as you create a custom communications plan for your organization or group. Pre-registration required. Cost $114 plus $5 materials fee. December 12, 2009 10am-5pm. Erwin Mill Bldg. Bay C, 2024 West Main St. (919) 684-3255 Sunshine Garden Group Workshops: Composting 101 Call to confirm date and time. December 12, 2009 10:30am-12:30pm. Holton Career and Resource Center, 401 N. Driver St. (919) 354-2750 Taste Carolina Gourmet Food Tours Discover all of Durham's flavors! Let Taste Carolina show you this vibrant city while introducing you to the restaurants, shops and people that are making Durham one of the nation's cultural hotspots. Pre-registration online or by phone required. Cost $$39.50 per person. 2-5pm (meet at 1:45pm). Meet at Blackwell & Pettigrew Streets (919) 237-2254 Teasers Annual Christmas Party Call for details. December 12, 2009 7pm-2am. Teasers Men's Club (ADULT), 212 W. Ramseur St. (919) 683-2737 Violet Vector and the Lovely Lovelies (Live Music) Followed by Birds of Avalon. FREE with $2 membership. December 12, 2009 10:30pm. The Pinhook, 117 W. Main St. (919) 667-1100 |
| December 12 - 13, 2009 Choral Society of Durham Christmas Concert (Live Music) Featuring Geoffrey Bush’s "Christmas Cantata," an exquisite collection of settings of traditional carols, mostly from medieval England. Tickets $20, FREE for students. December 12 - 13, 2009 8pm Sa, 4pm Su. Duke University Chapel, Science Dr. (919) 560-2733 Christmas in the Carolinas During the Civil War Witness how Christmas was celebrated in the Piedmont Carolinas. The farm will be decorated in a typical Christmas fashion. Music, caroling, and refreshments. FREE admission, but donations gratefully accepted. December 12 - 13, 2009 10-4pm. Bennett Place State Historic Site, 4409 Bennett Memorial Rd. (919) 383-4345 German Christmas Market Holiday gift market featuring art and crafts including handmade jewelry, pottery, metal yard art, blown glass and more. Enjoy Guglhupf food and a glass of Glühwein (mulled wine) or mulled cider as you stroll through the market. 10am-3pm. Guglhupf Café Patio, 2706 Durham-Chapel Hill Blvd. (919) 451-3231 The Triangle Youth Ballet Presents "The Nutcracker" A holiday favorite featuring aspiring young pre-professional dancers. Tickets $22. December 12 - 13, 2009 7pm Sa, 2pm Su. Carolina Theatre, 309 W. Morgan St. (919) 560-3030 |
| December 11, 2009 "Winterize Your Garden" Workshop Learn how to prepare your rose g |