Triangle Scene
Stuff to do in September
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Carolina Woman proudly sponsors the following events in September...
Bike MS
Raleigh to Historic New Bern
800 FIGHT MS
www.msbike.org
This two-day event raises funds to support people living with multiple sclerosis. Each day, cyclists can choose to ride 30, 50, 75 or 100 miles on the fully-supported routes. They end the day’s ride with greetings from cheerful volunteers, a delicious hot meal, ice-cold beverages and live entertainment. Sept. 11-12
Gail Parkins Ovarian Cancer Walk
Sanderson High School
5500 Dixon Dr., Raleigh
323-9523
www.ovarianawareness.org
Fund-raising walk plus an education forum on ovarian cancer presented by Duke and UNC-Chapel Hill oncologists, live auction and wares from dozens of vendors. Sept. 11 at 8 a.m. (see image at right)
Pretty in Pink Foundation’s
Hike for Hope
Bond Park
801 High House Rd., Cary
532-0532
www.prettyinpinkfoundation.org
Participants raise funds for cancer by hiking across Bond Park and enjoy entertainment, shopping and live music. Sept. 18 from 8 a.m.-12 p.m.
Southern Ideal Home Show
N.C. State Fairgrounds
1025 Blue Ridge Rd., Raleigh
800-849-0248
www.southernshows.com/hsr/
Get ready, Triangle homeowners! You’ve got three days to check out, purchase and learn about hundreds of new products for the home and garden. Features celebrity appraiser Dr. Lori, hands-on presentations on container gardens, cooking demos and remodeling tips. Sept. 24-26
UNC Cancer Center’s
Cocktails for Cancer
Top of the Hill
100 E. Franklin St., Chapel Hill
928-0979
www.cocktailsforcancer.org
Throw on your favorite little black dress for a great cause. Cocktails for Cancer aims to raise awareness of female cancers. The event includes live music, food, prizes, drawings and an auction with UNC-Chapel Hill basketball
legend Eric Montross as the emcee. Proceeds from the event will be donated to the UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center. Sept. 25 from 7-11 p.m.
Come Out and Play Sculpture Show
JimGin Farm
150 Wild Horses Run, Pittsboro
942-3252
carrboro.com/comeoutandplay
Sculptors display their works for sale across 17 acres of farmland. Every Saturday from 4 p.m. until dark. Thru Sept.
Ackland Art Museum
101 S. Columbia St., UNC-Chapel Hill
966-5736
www.ackland.org
Art After Dark every second Friday of the month from 5-9 p.m.
“Visionary Realists: Recent French Prints From the Joseph F. McCrindle Bequest.” Thru Sept. 19
“Flowers From Earth and Sand: Art Glass and Ceramics.” Sept. 12-Dec. 12
“Along the Silk Road: Art and Cultural Exchange,” highlights the significance of trade-related, cross-cultural contact from the 1st to 16th centuries. Thru June 5
Apex Arts Council Juried Show and Auction
Rex Healthcare
1515 SW Cary Parkway, Cary
387-3160
www.apexartscouncil.org
Show featuring local artists and ending in a public auction of all works submitted. Proceeds go to the Apex Arts Council. Sept. 11-18
ArtSource North Hills
4351 The Circle at North Hills, Ste. 101
Raleigh
787-9533
www.artsource-raleigh.com
“Tarheel Territory,” landscape and seascape paintings by colorist Suzanne Morris. Sept. 1-15
Artspace
201 E. Davie St., Raleigh
821-2787
www.artspacenc.org
Oscar Gillespie. Series of engravings. Thru Sept. 4
“Come With Me (We’ll Win),” watercolor and oil paintings created from existing photographs by Pete Sack. Sept. 3-25
“Evidence,” textile collages that present the theme of mapping memory by Marguerite Jay Gignoux. Sept. 3-25
“Perpetual Perception,” clay heads by David Garratt. Sept. 11-Nov. 11
“Mapping Memory,” explores the use of mapping as a way of assessing, depicting and charting the world around us. Sept. 18-Oct. 30
Brushes With Life Gallery
UNC Neurosciences Hospital
UNC-Chapel Hill Campus at Manning Dr.
843-3794
www.psychiatry.unc.edu/step/step-art-gallery
“Brushes With Life: Art, Artists and Mental Illness,” mixed-media showcase of over 50 local artists.
Downtown Wake Forest
570-1372
www.wakeforestdowntown.com
Art After Hours. Second Friday of every month from 5-9 p.m.
Gallery C
3532 Wade Ave., Raleigh
828-3165
www.galleryc.net
Josh George Contemporary Art. Thru Sept. 22
Harry DeMaine. Works in oil. Sept. 10-Oct. 19
Hillsborough Arts Council
220-B S. Churton St., Hillsborough
643-2500
www.hillsboroughartscouncil.org
“Structures,” mixed-media compositions by Noah Riedel. Thru Sept. 17 (see image above)
Gregg Museum of Art and Design
Talley Student Center
2610 Cates Ave., Raleigh
515-3503
www.ncsu.edu/gregg
“Sequence of Impressions: The Work of Douglas Gorsline,” paintings reflecting the Cubist movement of the early 20th century. Thru Oct. 2
“Southern Roots of Mid-Century Modern,” examples of mid-century modern furniture, textiles, ceramics and design. Thru Dec. 18
Nasher Museum of Art
Duke University
2001 Campus Dr., Durham
684-5135
www.nasher.duke.edu
“Color Balance: Paintings by Felrath Hines and Alma Thomas.” Thru Sept. 5
“The Record,” explores the culture of vinyl records within the history of contemporary art. Sept. 2-Jan. 2
“The Vorticists,” the first museum exhibition devoted to the Anglo-American modernist movement presented in the United States. Sept. 30- Jan. 2
Nature Art Gallery
N.C. Museum of Natural Sciences
11 W. Jones St., Raleigh
733-7450
www.naturalsciences.org
“Fair View: Garden Abstracts,” paintings by Marriott Little. Sept. 3-26
ROOM 100
Building 3, Golden Belt Campus
807 E. Main St., Durham
967-7700
www.goldenbeltarts.com
“Holy Mole! The Spirit of Food and the People Behind It,” exhibition of photographs and video screenings by farmworker youths and other local artists touching on themes of food, culture and agriculture. Sept. 11 from 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Barnes & Noble
5400 New Hope Commons, Durham
806-1930
www.bn.com
“Banktown: Rise and Struggles of Charlotte’s Big Banks,” Rick Rothacker. Sept. 30 at 7 p.m.
Barnes & Noble
760 SE Maynard Rd., Cary
467-1583
www.bn.com
“Safe Haven,” Nicholas Sparks. Sept. 17 at 7 p.m. (see image at right)
“Room,” Emma Donoghue. Sept. 25 at 4 p.m.
Flyleaf Books
752 MLK Jr. Blvd., Chapel Hill
942-7936
www.flyleafbooks.com
“Going Away Shoes,” Jill McCorkle. Sept. 14 at 7 p.m.
“The Bigness of the World,” Lori Ostlund. Sept. 23 at 7 p.m.
McIntyre’s Fine Books
2000 Fearrington Village Center, Pittsboro
542-3030
www.fearrington.com
“Some We Love, Some We Hate, Some We Eat: Why It’s So Hard to Think Straight About Animals,” Hal Herzog. Sept. 10 at 11 a.m.
“Honest Eating,” Jane McClaren. Sept. 10 at 2 p.m.
“What Is Left the Daughter,” Howard Norman. Sept. 11 at 2 p.m.
“Georgia’s Kitchen,” Jenny Nelson. Sept. 25 at 11 a.m.
Quail Ridge Books & Music
3522 Wade Ave., Raleigh
828-1588
www.quailridgebooks.com
“Between a Heart and a Rock Place,” Pat Benatar. Sept. 2 from 12:30-1:30 p.m.
“Way of Kings: The Stormlight Archive, Vol. 1,” Brandon Sanderson. Sept. 7 at 7:30 p.m.
“Bliss, Remembered,” Frank Deford. Sept. 9 at 7:30 p.m.
“Some We Love, Some We Hate, Some We Eat: Why It’s So Hard to Think Straight About Animals,” Hal Herzog. Sept. 10 at 7:30 p.m.
“Getting to Happy,” Terry McMillan. Sept. 13 at 7:30 p.m.
“The Upside of Irrationality: The Unexpected Benefits of Defying Logic at Work and at Home,” Dan Ariely. Sept. 14 at 7:30 p.m.
“Homer’s Odyssey: A Fearless Feline Tale, Or How I Learned About Love and Life With a Blind Wonder Cat,” Gwen Cooper. Sept. 18 at 2 p.m.
“Designated Fat Girl,” Jennifer Joyner. Sept. 23 at 7:30 p.m.
“Banktown: Rise and Struggles of Charlotte’s Big Banks,” Rick Rothacker. Sept. 29 at 7:30 p.m.
The Regulator Bookshop
720 Ninth St., Durham
286-2700
www.regulatorbookshop.com
“Opening Arteries,” Elizabeth McColl. Sept. 2 at 7 p.m.
“The Cross of Redemption: A Collection of James Baldwin’s Writings,” Randall Kenan. Sept. 7 at 7 p.m.
“Some We Love, Some We Hate, Some We Eat: Why it’s So Hard to Think Straight About Animals,” Hal Herzog. Sept. 9 at 7 p.m.
“Alexander Zimlinsky: A Lyric Symphony,” Marc Moskovitz. Sept. 14 at 7 p.m.
“Climate Wars,” Gwynne Dyer. Sept. 15 at 7 p.m.
“Masters of the Game: Inside the World’s Most Powerful Law Firm,” Kim Eisler. Sept. 16 at 7 p.m.
“There’s Always Work at the Post Office: African American Postal Workers and the Fight for Jobs, Justice and Equality,” Phillip Rubio. Sept. 20 at 7 p.m.
“Going Away Shoes,” Jill McCorkle. Sept. 21 at 7 p.m.
“Chapel Hill in Plain Sight: Notes From the Other Side of the Tracks,” Daphne Athas. Sept. 23 at 7 p.m.
“Georgia’s Kitchen,” Jenny Nelson. Sept. 24 at 7 p.m.
“Let the Bones Dance: Embodiment and the Body of Christ,” Marcia Mount Shoop. Sept. 27 at 7 p.m.
“White House Diary,” Jimmy Carter. Sept. 28 at 7 p.m.
“I Walked the Sloping Hills,” Walter M. Brown. Sept. 29 at 7 p.m.
“At the Dark End of the Street: Black Women, Rape, and Resistance – A New History of the Civil Rights Movement From Rosa Parks to the Rise of Black Power,” Danielle McGuire. Sept. 30 at 7 p.m.
Arm Yourself Against Lymphedema
Balanced Movement Studios
304 Weaver St., Suite 103, Carrboro
901-0351
www.newlifeaftercancer.org
6-week weight training and conditioning program designed to combat lymphedema. (Must register to attend.) Wednesdays from 6:15-7:30. Thru Oct. 13
Blogging Boot Camp: Take Your Blog
to the Next Level
Team Nimbus
3801 Computer Dr., Suite 101, Raleigh
971-9414
www.budurl.com/BlogBootCampSept22
Alice Osborn and Eileen Batson give pointers on blog construction, design and content. (Must register to attend.) Sept. 22 from 7-9 p.m.
Calm & Sense
2603-111 Glenwood Ave., Raleigh
787-1799
www.calmandsense.biz
Instruction on creating aromatherapy salts, sprays and facial masks every Saturday from 10 a.m-6 p.m.
Meditation circle every Monday from 6:30-7 p.m.
Cornucopia Cancer Support Center
5517 Durham Chapel Hill Blvd, Suite 1000, Durham
401-9333
www.cancersupport4u.org
“Soul Collage Playshop,” participants transform mixed media into self-expression. Sept. 20 from 12-2 p.m.
Cooking demonstrations that focus on nourishing and nurturing at mealtime, featuring easy and healthy recipes for cancer patients, survivors and supporters. Sept. 21 from 6-8 p.m.
Heart for Home School’s Back to School Seminar
Grace Assembly Church
2405 Wait Ave., Wake Forest
872-2782
www.heartforhomeschool.org
Seminar theme is “You Can Do It!” and includes guest speaker Dr. Chena Flood, director of the N.C. Division of Non-Public Education in Raleigh. (Must register to attend.) Sept. 11 from 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
How to Find Your Niche and Start a Business
Millbrook High School
2201 Spring Forest Rd., Raleigh
850-1830
www.shoutlife.com/ambianceproductions
Professional development courses to help women advance their careers. Every Wednesday and Thursday from 7-9 p.m. Thru Sept. 23
Mix 101.5 Taste of Home Cooking School
Exposition Center, N.C. State Fairgrounds
1025 Blue Ridge Rd., Raleigh
890-6101
www.wralfm.com
Culinary expert Cheryl Cohen demonstrates 10 recipes you can easily recreate in your home. (Must register to attend.) Sept. 8 at 7 p.m.
N.C. Botanical Garden
100 Old Mason Farm Rd., Chapel Hill
962-0522
www.ncbg.unc.edu
Chinese Brush Painting: Daises and Sunflowers. Basic workshop. (Must register to attend.) Sept. 16 from 1:30-4:30 p.m.
Basic Watercolor. Education about watercolor brushes, paints and papers. Participants use their newfound knowledge to paint a small botanical subject. (Must register to attend.) Sept. 14, 21, 28 from 1-4:30 p.m.
Introduction to Botanical Illustration. Explores the history of botanical illustration and shows examples of various types of botanical illustration and art. (Must register to attend.) Sept. 26 from 1:15 p.m.-4:45 p.m.
SafeSkills Self-Defense Workshop for Women
SafeSkills Training Center
3702-3 Hillsborough Rd., Raleigh
www.safeskills.com
Covers verbal, physical, and psychological self-defense against the most common types of assaults. (Must register to attend.) Sept. 11 from 1-5 p.m.
Separation and Divorce Seminar
Smith Debnam
4601 Six Forks Rd., Suite 400, Raleigh
http://divorceseminar.eventsbot.com
250-2157
Navigating the legal, financial and emotional aspects of separation and divorce. (Must register to attend.) Sept. 14 from 6:30-8:15 p.m.
Be Happy! Meditation for Beginners
Moving Mantra Yoga Studio
200 Sawmill Rd., Ste. 101, Raleigh
449-0530
www.MovingMantraYoga.com
Fourth Friday every month from 6-7:30 p.m.
Carrboro Cybrary
100 N. Greensboro St., Carrboro
918-7387
www.co.orange.nc.us/library/cybrary.asp
Carrboro Readers Book Club. Third Thursday every month from 7-8 p.m.
Cary Photographic Artists
Jordan Hall Art Center
908 N. Harrison Ave., Cary
www.caryphotographicartists.org
Meets first and third Thursday every month at 7:30 p.m.
Center for Chiropractic & Wellness
8300 Health Park, Ste. 133, Raleigh
845-3280
www.carolinachirowellness.com
Open-house acupuncture clinic every Saturday from 11 a.m.-3 p.m.
Coffee and Contacts: Power Networking for Women
Marriott Crabtree, Crabtree Grill
4500 Marriott Dr., Raleigh
327-5021
www.meetup.com/coffee-and-contacts-cary
Meetings every Thursday from 9:15-10:30 a.m.
Cornucopia House Cancer Support Center
5517 Durham Chapel Hill Blvd., Ste. 1000, Durham
401-9333
www.cornucopiahouse.org
Support group for caregivers, spouses, partners and family members. Second Monday of every month from 7-8:30 p.m.
The Diabetes Bus Initiative
1100 Navaho Dr., Ste. 249, Raleigh
876-8466
www.thediabetesbus.org
“Living Well With Diabetes,” managing the disease. First Saturday of every month from 10-11 a.m.
Grief Counseling Group Sessions
Carolyn Holder
111 Windel Dr., Suite 213, Raleigh
576-3621
For adults experiencing grief and loss after the death of a spouse. Every Tuesday from 6 p.m.-7:30 p.m. Thru Sept. 28
Heart of Carolina Romance Writers’ Meeting
Cameron Village Library
1930 Clark Ave., Raleigh
521-4223
www.heartofcarolina.org
Karen Alarie speaks on The Enneagram: A Cast of Thousands. Sept. 11 from 1-3 p.m.
Heartbeats Jam
Gifts With a Heart
2867 Jones Franklin Rd., Raleigh
www.raleighdrumcircle.org
Drum Circle. Sept. 25 from 3-4:30 p.m.
Holistic Moms Network
Friends Meeting House
625 Tower St., Raleigh
676-4652
www.holisticmoms.org
Meets the third Friday of every month at 6:30 p.m.
Drum circle
Lake Johnson Park
4601 Avent Ferry Rd., Raleigh
233-2121
www.raleighdrumcircle.org
Sept. 20 from 7-8:30 p.m.
Newcomers Club of Raleigh
J. J. Crowder Masonic Lodge #743
9920 Falls of Neuse Rd., Raleigh
435-8007
www.newcomersclubraleigh.org
Welcome coffee. First Friday of every month at 10 a.m.
A Place for Women to Gather
8083 Six Forks Rd., Raleigh
462-1134
www.womengather.org
“How to Rebuild When Your Marriage Ends,” support group for separated and divorced women. Meets first and second Thursdays at 6 p.m. (Must register to attend.)
UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center
Carolina Pointe II
6013 Farrington Rd., Ste. 101
Chapel Hill
966-3494
www.unclineberger.org
Yoga for Everyone. Every Monday from 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Meditative Yoga. Every Thursday from 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m.
Yoga at Shelley Lake
1400 W. Millbrook Rd., Raleigh
www.yttonline.org
Yoga in a natural settting. Taught by Yoga Teachers of the Triangle. No experience necessary. Every Sunday from 7:30-8:30 a.m.
N.C. Museum of Life and Science
433 Murray Ave., Durham
220-5429
www.ncmls.org
Heroes, Villains and Special Effects. The science behind entertainment and discussion with experts in the fields of special effects, make-up artistry, set design, stunt coordination and staged combat. Sept. 11 from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and Sept. 12 from 12-5 p.m.
Science of Beer. Experiments and activities, with expertise from local breweries and home-brew enthusiasts. Glasses, bottles of beer and samples are available for purchase. (Must be at least 21 and register to attend.) Sept. 16 from 7-9 p.m.
Senior Day – A Day of Silver Science and Fun! Specialty programs for adults ages 55 and up, including trips to the Magic Wings Butterfly House and the science center. (Must register to attend.) Sept. 21 from 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
N.C. Museum of History
5 E. Edenton St., Raleigh
807-7900
www.ncmuseumofhistory.org
“Discover the Real George Washington: New Views From Mt. Vernon,” nearly 100 artifacts as well as insights about our first president’s life and legacy. Sept. 10-Jan. 21 (see image above)
“From Head to Toe: Clothing in 18th Century North Carolina,” an illustrated talk highlighting fashions of the period. (Must register to attend.) Sept. 19 from 3-4 p.m.
“History a la Carte: An Unexpected Treasure,” learn how the N.C. Museum of Art became one of only two museums in the country with a gallery dedicated to Jewish ceremonial art. Sept. 22 from 12:10-1 p.m.
N.C. Museum of Natural Sciences
11 W. Jones St., Raleigh
733-7450
www.naturalsciences.org
First Fridays. Open Museum Store and Nature Art Gallery, light refreshments and live music. Free cult classic movie showing at 7 p.m. First Friday of every month from 5-9 p.m.
BugFest 2010. All four floors of the museum are filled with buggy fun, including a beekeeping workshop, delicious food made with creepy crawlers and dozens of bug exhibits. Sept. 11 from 9 a.m.-7 p.m.
Raleigh City Museum
220 Fayetteville St., Raleigh
832-3775
www.raleighcitymuseum.org
Fayetteville Street walking tour. Covers 200 years of Raleigh history. Every Thursday at 10 a.m.
Cat’s Cradle
300 E. Main St., Carrboro
967-9053
www.catscradle.com
Corinne Bailey Rae. Sept. 9 at 8 p.m.
Jenny and Johnny. Sept. 23 at 9 p.m.
Duke Performances
Reynolds Industries Theater, Bryan Center
Duke University, Durham
660-3356
www.dukeperformances.duke.edu
Brooklyn Rider. Sept. 11 at 8 p.m.
Loudon Wainwright III & Friends. Sept. 24 at 8 p.m.
Hopscotch Music Festival
Downtown Raleigh
www.hopscotchmusicfest.com
Mixing popular local bands from across the state with renowned national and international bands, Hopscotch Music Fest gives country, punk, rock, electronic and folk fans a wide selection of acts to watch. Sept. 9-11
Koka Booth Amphitheatre
101 Wilkinson Ave., Cary
462-2025
www.boothamphitheatre.com
REO Speedwagon and Pat Benatar. Sept. 2 at 6 p.m.
Garrison Keillor’s A Prairie Home Companion Summer Love Tour. Sept. 11 at 7:30 p.m.
Foxy Family Reunion Show. Sept. 18 at 7 p.m.
Crosby, Stills & Nash. Sept. 22 at 7:30 p.m.
Lady Antebellum. Sept. 23 at 7 p.m. (see image above)
N.C. Symphony
Meymandi Concert Hall, Progress Energy Center for the Performing Arts
2 E. South St., Raleigh
733-2750
www.ncsymphony.org
Beethoven’s Triple Concerto. Sept. 24-25 at 8 p.m.
Raleigh Chamber Music Guild
Fletcher Opera Theater, Progress Energy Center for the Performing Arts
2 E. South St., Raleigh
821-2030
www.rcmg.org
Brooklyn Rider. Sept. 12 at 3 p.m.
RBC Center
1400 Edwards Mill Rd., Raleigh
861-2300
www.rbccenter.com
Lady Gaga. Sept. 19 at 8 p.m.
A.R. Rahman’s “Jai Ho Concert.” Sept. 29 at 7:30 p.m.
Raleigh Amphitheatre
Lenoir and McDowell Streets, Raleigh
800-745-3000
www.livenation.com
The Black Crowes. Sept. 17 at 7:30 p.m.
Sertoma Series
Sertoma Amphitheatre
Bond Park
801 High House Rd., Cary
319-4560
www.townofcary.org
Montana Skies. Jennifer and Jonathan Adams use cello and guitar to create a “new acoustic,” playing everything from classic rock to classical music. Sept. 12 at 3 p.m.
Time Warner Cable Music Pavilion
3801 Rock Quarry Rd., Raleigh
831-6400
www.livenation.com
Kings of Leon. Sept. 13 at 7:30 p.m.
Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers. With ZZ Top. Sept. 18 at 7:30 p.m.
Old Chapel Hill Cemetery
South Road, Chapel Hill
942-7818
www.ci.chapel-hill.nc.us/index.aspx?page=873
Tours of the cemetery. Guides tell about the slaves, statesmen, senators and salesmen who helped build Chapel Hill. Every Saturday at 10 a.m.
The Garden Hut
1004 Old Honeycutt Rd., Fuquay-Varina
552-0590
www.NelsasGardenHut.com
Gardener’s Forum: If You Plant It, Will It Grow? Which trees, shrubs, perennials and herbs work best here and how to keep them growing. Sept. 11 at 11 a.m.
CenterFest Arts Festival
Downtown Durham Center Park District
560-2827
www.centerfest.durhamarts.org
North Carolina’s longest-running outdoor arts festival, featuring the work of more than 100 juried visual artists from across the U.S., live entertainment and international cuisine. Sept. 18 from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. and Sept. 19 from 12-6 p.m.
Woof-A-Palooza
Central Carolina Community College
764 West St., Pittsboro
542-5757
www.chathamanimalrescue.org
Dog walk benefiting Chatham Animal Rescue and Education. Activities, contests, refreshments and shopping. (Must register to attend.) Sept. 18 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
G. W. Raney, III 6th Annual Prostate Cancer
Awareness Walk
Macedonia New Life Church
2004 Rock Quarry Rd., Raleigh
832-2784
www.gwr-pca.com
Three-mile walk from Macedonia New Life Church to Rex Senior Health Center to raise awareness of prostate cancer. Free cancer screenings, door prizes, food, entertainment and information. Sept. 25 at 8:30 a.m.
Summer’s End Golf Tourney
The Preserve at Jordan Lake
840 The Preserve Trail, Chapel Hill
401-9333
www.cancersupport4u.org
The golf tourney’s proceeds go to help Cornucopia Cancer Support Center. UNC-Chapel Hill basketball legend Eric Montross serves as honorary chair. (Must register to attend.) Sept. 29 at 12 p.m.
Burning Coal Theatre Company
224 Polk St., Raleigh
834-4001
www.burningcoal.org
“To Kill A Mockingbird,” stage adaptation of the classic book. Sept. 9-26
Carolina Theatre
309 W. Morgan St., Durham
560-3030
www.carolinatheatre.org
Jeanne Robertson. Stand-up comedy. Sept. 18 at 7 p.m.
Deep Dish Theater Co.
University Mall, 201 S. Estes Dr., Chapel Hill
968-1515
www.deepdishtheater.org
“Mi Vida Loca.” Family comedy-drama.Thru Sept. 18
Durham Performing Arts Center
123 Vivian St., Durham
680-2787
www.dpacnc.com
Lewis Black. Stand-up comedy. Sept. 10 at 8 p.m.
PlayMakers Repertory Company
Center for Dramatic Arts, UNC-Chapel Hill
Country Club Rd., Chapel Hill
962-7529
www.playmakersrep.org
“Happy Days,” tale of overcoming adversity. Sept. 8-12
“As You Like It,” Shakespeare’s play. Sept. 22-Oct. 10
Raleigh Little Theatre
301 Pogue St., Raleigh
823-3111
www.raleighlittletheatre.org
“And The Winner Is.” Hollywood satire. Sept. 10 & 11, 16-18, 23-25 at 8 p.m., Sept. 19 & 26 at 3 p.m.
Temple Theatre
120 Carthage St., Sanford
774-4512
www.templeshows.com
“Chicago,” the Broadway musical. Sept. 16-Oct. 3
Cary Caribbean Festival
Herbert C. Young Community Center
101 Wilkinson Ave., Cary
460-4963
www.townofcary.org
Live music, dancing, activities for children, Caribbean food, handicrafts and cultural info. Sept. 18 at 12 p.m.
Greek Festival
The Expo Center, N.C. State Fairgrounds
1025 Blue Ridge Rd., Raleigh
872-8787
Live music, traditional folk dancers, Greek entrees and pastries. Proceeds to benefit Habitat for Humanity. Sept. 17 from 5-10 p.m., Sept. 18 from 11 a.m.-10 p.m., Sept. 19 from 11 a.m.-7 p.m.
Association for the Study of African American Life and History Convention
Raleigh Convention Center
500 S. Salisbury St., Raleigh
(202) 265-7920
www.asalh.org
Presentations from prominent scholars and students on leading and progressive projects for African Americans. Sept. 29-Oct. 3
An Afternoon with Adam and Jamie
Dean E. Smith Center
300 Skipper Bowles Dr., Chapel Hill
962-1236
www.tarheelblue.com
Adam Savage and Jamie Hyneman, hosts of the Discovery Channel show “MythBusters,” share stories from their show, give special video presentations and participate in a question-and-answer session. Sept. 19 at 2 p.m.
Corks for Kids Wine Tasting Weekend
Bin 54 Steak and Cellar
1201 Raleigh Rd., Chapel Hill
969-1155
www.bin54restaurant.com
Dinner with a winemaker for an evening of discussion and fun. Sept. 11 at 6:30 p.m.
Corks for Kids Wine Tasting Weekend
Acme Food and Beverage
110 E. Main St., Carrboro
929-2263
www.acmecarrboro.com
Corks for Kids main event, featuring hors d’oeurves, silent and live auctions, and more than 60 wines available for tasting. Sept. 12 from 7-10 p.m.
Cornucopia Cancer Support Center
5517 Durham Chapel Hill Blvd, Suite 1000, Durham
401-9333
www.cancersupport4u.org
Grand opening of the new facility, which includes a ribbon-cutting ceremony, special recognition of volunteers, supporters and founders, and tours of the building. Sept. 14 from 4-8 p.m.
fashionSPARK 2010
City Plaza, downtown Raleigh
828-7384
www.SPARKcon.com/fashion
Features 25 up-and-coming fashion, accessory and green designers across the Triangle and celebrates true nature and joy of individual expression through fashion. Sept. 17 at 8 p.m.
Page-Walker Arts and History Center
119 Ambassador Loop, Cary
460-4963
www.friendsofpagewalker.org
Friends of Page-Walker’s Antique Appraisal Fair. Wes Cowan and his team examine participants’ items and give verbal appraisals. Sept.8 from 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
“Discovering the Past Through Objects: Adventures of a Real-Life History Detective,” PBS antique appraisal expert Wes Cowan on the importance of historical and archival institutions and the role they play in maintaining historical records. Sept. 17 at 7 p.m.
Masquerade Ball. A costumed party featuring modern dance music, games, a costume contest and prizes. A fundraiser for the Historical Enrichment Society. Sept. 25 from 7 p.m.-midnight
Viva Las Vegas
The Cardinal Club
500 Salisbury St., Raleigh
834-8829
www.clubnewsmaker.net/capitalcardinalclub/
Vegas-themed event benefits the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, the Muscular Dystrophy Association and the ClubCorp Employee Care Foundation. (Must register to attend.) Sept. 18 at 8 p.m.
Bookmarked! A Celebration of Reading With Children
Quail Ridge Books
3522 Wade Ave., Raleigh
828-1588
www.lucysbookclub.org
Celebrity reading with Judith Viorst. Proceeds benefit Lucy’s Book Club, a program that encourages kids to read. June 4-6
Hillsborough Hog Day
Downtown Hillsborough
732-8156
www.hogdays.com
Summer barbecue festival. Featuring food, cooking contests, live music and kids’ activities. June 19 from 9 a.m.-6 p.m.
101 Lounge
444 S. Blount Street
101 Palladium Plaza, Raleigh
833-8008
www.101raleigh.com
All Dolled Up. Charity event to benefit the Women in Need Foundation, featuring a silent auction, hair styling, teeth whitening, manicures, full service bar and complimentary refreshments. June 26 from 4-9 p.m.
SAFE Haven For Cats
8471-101 Garvey Dr., Raleigh
872-7233
www.safehavenforcats.org
Open-house that includes adoption discounts and information activities for kids. June 19-20 from 11 a.m.-4 p.m.
Superheroes Ball
Marbles Kids Museum
201 E. Hargett St., Raleigh
834-4040
www.marbleskidsmuseum.org
Gala with music, cocktails, dinner and dancing. Proceeds benefit the Imagination Fund of the museum. June 5 at 6 p.m.
Women Helping Women Expo
Wake County Shrine Club
6015 Lead Mine Rd., Raleigh
www.womenhelpingwomen2010.eventbrite.com
Networking, appetizers, beverages and a raffle. Proceeds benefit Striving for More, a charity that helps children with cancer and their families. June 10 from 5-9 p.m.
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