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March 2010 - Triangle Calendar

by Luan Harmeson

HEALTH RELATED

The American Red Cross, Central North Carolina Chapter continues its call for blood donations. Take an hour of time to save a life. For Triangle locations and schedules: 1.800.448.3543 or www.givelife.org.

Durham Regional Hospital, 4019 N. Roxboro Rd, Durham, offers March programs that include: Monthly Stroke Survivor Support Group; Weigh Loss Surgery Information Seminar; Look Better Feel Better; Diabetes Support Group for Adults; Ladies Night Out ‘What You Need to Know About Knees;’ and more. For dates, times and information: 919.470.7205 or www.durhamregional.org/events.  

CentralCarolinaHospital, 1135 Carthage St, Sanford, offers March Community Classes that include: Cardiac Medications; Heart Attack, Chest Pain, Stroke When to Call 911; and Pelvic Prolapse. For dates, times and information: 919.774.2194 or www.centralcarolinahospital.com.

Teer House is a comprehensive educational resource within the Department of Clinical Education and Professional Development for Duke University Health System.  They focus on the needs of the patient, family and the community.  Health professionals from a variety of backgrounds provide educational support to participants to achieve and maintain optimal health and emotional status. March’s classes include: Pain Without Purpose; AARP Driver Safety Program; Keeping Shoulders Healthy; Finding Online Health Information You Can Trust; and Welcome to Medicare. Classes change from month to month, addressing important health concerns of the community including new treatments, latest findings on exercise and nutrition, and tips on maintaining emotional and physical wellness.  For a complete listing of classes and to register please call 1-888-ASK-DUKE or www.dukehealth.org, click on 'Patient and Visitor Information', and then 'Community Education'.

Food Addicts in Recovery Anonymous is a free 12-Step program for those wishing to recover from obsession with food, overeating, under eating, and bulimia.  Mondays and Wednesdays, 7 pm at locations in Cary and Raleigh.  Info: 919-841-1698 or www.foodaddicts.org.

The UNC Comprehensive Cancer Support Program, Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center, Carolina Pointe II, 6013 Farrington Rd, Chapel Hill, offers monthly classes in Yoga, Massage Therapy, and Meditative Yoga. They also are offering a new program, Mindfulness for Persons with Cancer or Chronic Illness that meets Tuesdays, 1-3pm, through March 16. For dates, times, and information: 919.966.3494 or www.unclineberger.org.

Calm and Sense, 2603 Glenwood Ave, Raleigh, offers free Monday Night Meditation Circles, and a Get Organized for the New Year workshop. For dates, times, and information: 919.787.1799 or www.calmandsense.biz.

Clinical studies are conducted for all kinds of conditions from headaches and weight management to cancer, diabetes and more. There are more than 9,600 experimental agents being tested today. A new resource, www.clinicalresearch.com, provides important information about clinical research including videos from patients and physicians and a powerful study search to find clinical research being conducted. Info: www.clinicalresearch.com and be part of tomorrow's discoveries today.

Adult Children of Aging Parents Support Group, Wednesdays, 7-8pm, Magnolia Glen, 5301 Creedmoor Rd, Raleigh. Info: 919.803.8025.

2^nd Annual Swim for Smiles Triathlon registration is now open. Held at Southern Village in Chapel Hill, registration is open for all ages, individual athletes as well as over 150 relay teams. Event is scheduled for July 25. To register: www.fsseries.com.

Mar 10 Pain Without Purpose: The Complexity of Chronic Pain, 7-8:30pm, Teer House, Duke Medicine, 4019 N. Roxboro Rd, Durham. Hear how specialized pain programs offer patients the team approach needed to address chronic pain. Registration required. Info: 888.ASK.DUKE or www.dukehealth.org.

Mar 12 The Western NC Colorectal Cancer Evidence Academy "From Prevention to Treatment," Lake Junaluska. This event, sponsored by UNC Comprehensive Cancer Center, provides educational sessions for physicians, physician’s assistants, nurse practitioners, nurses, cancer survivors, patients and caregivers. Info: www.nccancer.com.

Mar 12 20^th Annual Senior Health Fair, 9am-12noon, Garner Senior Center, Garner. Several free health screenings are being sponsored by area health care providers, as well as state health agencies and providers booths. Info: 919.779.0122 or www.garnernc.gov.

Through Mar 16 Mindfulness Class for Persons with Cancer or Chronic Illness, Tuesdays, 1-3pm, UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center, Chapel Hill. Enhance the body’s natural adaptive healing ability and cultivate ease, compassion and clarity in living life with increased contentment. Info: 919.966.8586 or www.med.unc.edu.

Apr 5 through May 24 Changing From Within: Mindful Eating, Mondays, 5:30-7pm, Duke Integrative Medicine, Workshop C, Durham. Learn mindfulness practices for achieving and maintaining a healthy weight. Info: 919.684.6782 or www.dukeintegrativemedicine.org.

Apr 10 The Wake County Asthma Fair, 9am-12pm, WakeMed Hospital, Andrews Conference Center, 3024 New Bern Ave, Raleigh. Families with asthmatic children and/or adults are invited to attend and learn how to "Take Control" of their asthma. Info: 919.870.8600 or www.activehealthcare.com.

Apr 16-18 Three Day Mindfulness Retreat: The Power of Meditation, Duke Integrative Medicine Center for Living Campus, 3475 Erwin Rd, Durham. Rediscover the inner capacity for deep and enduring compassion, kindness, and calm. Info: 919.660.6826 or www.dukeintegrativemedicine.org.

Apr 25 Walk for Lupus Now, 3pm, North Hills Mall, 4209 Lassiter Mill Rd, Raleigh. All proceeds go directly to programs, services, and research for people living with Lupus in the area. Info: 877.849.8271 or www.lupuslinks.org.

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RESOURCES

Sarah P. Duke Gardens, Duke University, 426 Anderson St, Durham, offers March seminars and classes such as: Conifer Trek; Walk on the Wild Side Tour; Beginning Ikebana Workshop; Bird Walk; Spring Pruning; Organic Vegetable Gardening; Color in the Garden; and more. For dates, times, and information: 919.668.1707 or www.hr.duke.edu/dukegardens.     

The Town of Cary offers March adult classes, workshops and events that include: Undaunted Heart Book Discussion; Cary Cup Table Tennis Championship; Italian Favorites; Beginning Hoop Dance; Coffee Chat Resume Critique; Crepes For You; Tone and Strengthen; and more. For dates, times, locations, and information: 919.469.4061 or www.townofcary.org.

Quail Ridge Books, Raleigh, offers book talks and programs in March that include: Kelly Cherry with The Girl in the Library; Chris Bohjalian with The Secrets of Eden; George Bishop with Letter to My Daughter; Jodi Picoult with House Rules; and more. For dates, times and information: 919.828.7912 or www.quailridgebooks.com.

Eno Publishing wants readers to know about their March events in the Triangle. Events include: Undaunted Heart with Suzy Barile; Rain Gardening in the South with Helen Kraus & Anne Spafford; and more. For dates, times, locations, and information: 919.280.3761 or www.enopublishers.org.

The Raleigh Drum Circle, Art of Drumming Drum Circle, and Heartbeats Jam Community Drum Circle invites the public to participate in their family-friendly events. No experience is necessary and loaner drums are available. For dates, locations, times and info: 919.233.2121 or www.raleighdrumcircle.org.  

Big Band Discussion and Open Internet Forum is now open. Anyone can participate. Participants can add comments, thoughts, experiences and photos about anything concerning their experience with the Big Bands. To register: www.carolinajazz.com.

The Friends of the Pittsboro Memorial Library Book Club, meets on the first Tuesday of each month at 6:45pm, Reeves Gallery, Pittsboro Library, Pittsboro. March’s selection is Serena by Ron Rash. All are welcome. Info: www.pittsborolibraryfriends.org.

Commercial Vendor space is available for the "Got to Be NC Festival" to be held May 21-23 at the NC State Fairgrounds in Raleigh. Indoor and outdoor spaces are available. Festival will feature a carnival, live music, a food and wine expo, tractor pulls, draft horse pulls, a barbeque cook-off and more. Find an application online at www.ncagfest.com.

Mar 1-2 Auditions for Cary Players’ production of "All I Really Need to Know I Learned in Kindergarten," 7pm, Page Walker Arts & History Center, Cary. Seeking adult actors and singers. Info: www.caryplayers.org.

Mar 5 Newcomers Club of Raleigh, 10am, JJ Crowder Masonic Lodge, Falls of Neuse and Durant Rds, Raleigh. Meet other newcomers; learn about the club which has many interest groups and monthly events. Info: 919.900.8440 or www.newcomersclubraleigh.org.

Mar 6 Small Space Landscaping: Big Ideas for Little Gardens, 11am, Cameron Village Library, Raleigh. Info: 919.856.6701 or www.wakegov.com.

Mar 6 & 14 Auditions for The Sword of Peace and Pathway to Freedom, Shoffner Building, 301 Drama Rd, Snow Camp. Snow Camp features historical outdoor dramas. Info: 336.376.6948 or www.snowcampdrama.com.

Mar 11 Manila Memories Book Discussion, 7:30pm, Pittsboro Senior Center, 365 Hwy 87N, Pittsboro. Four boyhood friends rediscover one another at a class reunion and share the memories of WWII, the South Pacific. Info: www.pittsborolibraryfriends.org.

Mar 11 Free Homeowner Wills Seminar, 6:30-7:30pm, Stevens & Hand, 547 Keisler Dr, Cary. First in a four-part series. Registration is requested. Info: 919.858.5111 or www.stevensandhand.com.

Mar 13 Heart of Carolina Romance Writers’ Meeting, 1-3pm, Cameron Village Library, Raleigh. Award winning local author, Julie Gupton, will speak on CSI for Writers. Info: www.heartofcarolina.org.

Mar 19 The Future of Social Security: Rocky Road Ahead?, 2:30pm, The Robert Seymour Senior Center, 2551 Homestead Rd, Chapel Hill. Speaker will be Dr. Andrew W. Dobelstein, Professor Emeritus, UNC School of Social Sciences. Info: 919.968.2070.

Mar 20-21 145^th Anniversary of the Battle of Bentonville: NC’s Largest Civil War Re-enactment, Bentonville Battlefield, Bentonville. The site of the only offensive battle to stop General William T. Sherman’s march from Atlanta. More than 3,500 re-enactors and includes two battles, military and civilian encampments, and special educational programs. Info: 910.594.0789 or www.bentonvillebattlefield.com.

Mar 25-27 Friends of the Pittsboro Library’s Spring Book Sale, Kiwanis Club Building, 307 Credle St, Pittsboro. Info: www.pittsborolibraryfriends.org.

Mar 28 10^th Bi-Annual Carrboro CD and Record Show, 12-6pm, Carrboro Century Center, 100 N. Greensboro St, Carrboro. Free admission. Info: 919.260.0661 or www.musicalroots.net.

Apr 8 Lecture on "18^th Century Architecture in NC, 7pm, Joel Lane Museum House Visitors Center, 160 S. Saint Mary’s St, Raleigh. Reservations and information: 919.833.3431 or www.joellane.org.

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TRAVEL

Nov 4-13 Discover Tuscany, Italy, presented by Silver Connections. Highlights of this 10 day tour include: Rome, Assisi, Basilica of St. Francis, Montecatini Terme, Winery Tour, Florence and more. Info: 919.803.6490 or www.silverconnections.org.

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VOLUNTEERS

Retired and Senior Volunteer Programs (RSVP) has volunteer 
opportunities in Durham, Orange, Chatham, and Wake counties that 
include: Docents at Sarah P. Duke Gardens; Durham Convention and Visitors Bureau; Advantage Hospice; IRS Volunteer Income Tax Assistance; Spanish Interpreters; Dog Walkers; Baby Needs Volunteers; Inpatient Care Facility Volunteers; Augustine Tutors; Apprenticeship Class Instructors; Reading Buddies; Duke Hospital Auxiliary; and more. To learn more about these volunteer organizations and opportunities: 919.536.7247; RSVP of Durham County: 919.686.3380 or rsvpdurhamnc@durhamtech.edu; RSVP of Orange County: 919.968.2056 or www.co.orange.nc.us/aging/index.asp; RSVP of Wake County: 919.831.6295; and RSVP of Harnett County 910.893.7579.

The NC Seniors’ Health Insurance Information Program, SHIIP, needs volunteers to help citizens understand their Medicare benefits. Volunteer counselors are asked to complete a free computer training program and provide 40 hours of service per calendar year. Info: 1.800.443.9354 or www.ncshiip.com.

Give and Get Back More Volunteer Opportunities for Neuse River Golden Retriever Rescue. This organization rescues, rehabilitates, and finds foster and forever homes for Goldens. Info: www.goldenrescuenc.org.

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THINGS TO DO WITH GRANDKIDS

The Museum of Life & Science, 433 W. Murray Ave, Durham is pleased to announce its March special events and activities. They include: Contraptions Exhibit and Robot Rumble. For dates, times and information: 919.220.5429 or www.lifeandscience.org.

NC Museum of History, Raleigh, offers March programs, concerts and exhibits such as: Time for Tots Go Fly A Kite; Basketball History Corner; Hoop & Ball Make It Take It; and more. For schedules and information: 919.807.7900 or www.ncmuseumofhistory.org.

The Raleigh City Museum, 220 Fayetteville St, Raleigh, wants children to know about their new children’s program Second Saturday Kid’s Day. Each month will cover a new theme and aspect of Raleigh history. Info: 919.832.3775 or www.raleighcitymuseum.org.

The Town of Cary offers classes, events and activities for children and teens in March that include: Kite Festival; Much Ado About Will; Breakfast with the Bunny; Easter Egg Hunt; Climbing to New Heights; Tippy Toes Ballet; Fancy Ribbon Dance; Bunny Hop Dance; Winter Wiggles; Early Einstein’s Science Lab; Oodles and Oodles of Noodles; and more. There is also now Open Registration for Summer Classes and Events. For dates, times, locations, and information: 919.469.4061 or www.townofcary.org.

Stevens Nature Center in Hemlock Bluffs and the Town of Cary offer classes and activities for children and teens in March that include: Animal Disguises and Surprises; Spring Sounds; Robins Nature Nuts; Rainbow Magic; Owl Prowlers; Super Salamanders; Nocturnal Ecology; and much more. For dates, times and information: 919.469.4061 or www.townofcary.org.

Mar 5 The Comedy Spot with Steve Mingolla, 7:30pm, Holly Springs Cultural Center, 300 W. Ballentine St, Holly Springs. Info: 919.567.4000 or www.hollyspringsnc.us.

Mar 5-7 Romeo and Juliet, Temple Theatre, 120 Carthage St, Sanford. Performed by the Winter Youth Conservatory. Info: 919.774.4155 or www.templeshows.com.

Mar 6 The Cashore Marionettes, 3pm & 7:30pm, Holly Springs Cultural Center, 300 W. Ballentine St, Holly Springs. Info: 919.567.4000 or www.hollyspringsnc.us.

Through Mar 7 Cinderella with the Carolina Ballet, Fletcher Opera Theater, Raleigh. Info: 919.831.6060 or www.progressenergycenter.com.

Mar 7 Young Artists Classical Concert, 3pm, Carolina Theatre, 309 W. Morgan St, Durham. Info: 919.560.3030 or www.carolinatheatre.com.

Mar 13 St. Patrick’s Day Parade, 11am, downtown Raleigh. Featuring The Vikings March with the Irish with Friends of Scandinavia. Info: 919.676.3370 or www.ncnordic.org.

Mar 13 Durham Symphony Free Classical Concert with Durham Children’s Choir, 3pm, Emily K Center, Durham. Info: 919.560.2736 or www.durhamsymphony.org.

Mar 13 Let’s Dance with the NC Symphony, 11am, Meymandi Concert Hall, Raleigh. The NC Symphony and NC Dance Companies explore dance traditions around the globe. Info: 919.733.2750 or www.ncsymphony.org.

Mar 16-21 Little House on the Prairie, Progress Energy Center for the Performing Arts, Raleigh. Starring Melissa Gilbert. Part of Broadway Series South. Info: 919.831.6060 or www.progressenergycenter.com.

Mar 20-21 145^th Anniversary of the Battle of Bentonville: NC’s Largest Civil War Re-enactment, Bentonville Battlefield, Bentonville. The site of the only offensive battle to stop General William T. Sherman’s march from Atlanta. More than 3,500 re-enactors and includes two battles, military and civilian encampments, and special educational programs. Info: 910.594.0789 or www.bentonvillebattlefield.com.

Mar 25 Peking Acrobats, Progress Energy Center for the Performing Arts, Raleigh. Part of Broadway Series South. Info: 919.831.6060 or www.progressenergycenter.com.

April 3-4 Disney’s Live! Mickey’s Rockin’ Road Show, Durham Performing Arts Center, 123 Vivian St, Durham. Mickey, Minnie, Goofy and Donald all head off on an adventure and find some great friends to help them out. Get to sing along to cool songs, dance to the beat and laugh out loud with Buzz and Woody from Toy Story, Cinderella, Tigger, and more Disney friends at this show-stopping, zany, on-stage adventure. Info: 919.680.2787 or www.dpacnc.com.

May 8-9 BrickMagic LEGO Festival, Hilton North Raleigh, 3415 Wake Forest Rd, Raleigh. Help professionals create custom Lego creations, participate in workshops, view animated Lego films, watch a robotics competition and more. Info: 919.449.0344 or www.brickmagic.org.

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ACTIVITIES FOR ADULTS

The NC Museum of Art in Raleigh wants the community to know that the museum continues to be closed while preparations are made for the grand opening of the new gallery building in April. Throughout the transition, the Museum Park will remain open and the Museum will host Museum on the Move, a series of events around the community. Information: 919.839.6262 or www.ncartmuseum.org.

NC Museum of History, Raleigh, offers March programs, concerts and exhibits such as: Big Medicine Concert; Sacred Fire Phillis Wheatley and Her Friends; Poetry Out Loud State Finals; and more. For schedules and information: 919.807.7900 or www.ncmuseumofhistory.org.  

The RaleighCityMuseum220 Fayetteville St, Raleigh, wants visitors to know about their March exhibits and events. They include: Music and Musings with Bill Leslie; Art of Business Exhibit; Homebrewed Raleigh; Fayetteville Street Walking Tour; First Friday; and more. Info: 919.832.3775 or www.raleighcitymuseum.org.

The Ackland Museum of Art, UNC-Chapel Hill, offers March exhibits, lectures and events that include: Color Balance Paintings by Feirath Hines; Music in the Galleries;  Ackland After Dark; Yoga in the Galleries; Art & Literature in the Galleries; Curators Clinic; Family Fun Tour; and more. For dates, times, and information: 919.966.5736 or www.ackland.org.

The Nasher Museum of Art, 2001 Campus Dr, Duke University, Durham, has March exhibits such as First Thursday; Caricature Film Series; Brummer Tour; Artist Talk with Peter Kuper; and more. Info: 919.684.5135 or www.nasher.duke.edu.

The ArtsCenter, 300G E. Main St, Carrboro, has March performances and events that include: Love and Robots A Puppet Rock Opera; Zydeco Accordion Player Terrance Simien; and Steve Forbert. For dates, times, and information: 919.929.2787 or www.artscenterlive.org. 

Performances at Duke in Durham offers March events such as Artemis Quartet, Antares Piano-Clarinet Quartet; Rafal Blechacz; Farber Foundry Theater Company; Los Lobos & Leo Kottke; and Ciompi Quartet Lunchtime Classics. For dates, times, locations, and information: 919.684.4444 or www.dukeperformances.org. 

The Carolina Performing Arts Series, Memorial Hall, UNC-Chapel Hill, has March events that include: London Philharmonic Orchestra; Gilberto Bil; Eileen Ivers in Beyond the Bog Road; and Lang Lang & the Schleswig-Holstein Festival Orchestra. For dates, times and information: 919.843.3333 or www.unc.edu/performingarts. 

Meredith College Musical Performances for March include: Meredith Sinfonietta Concert; Vagina Monologues; Meredith Choral Concert; and Raleigh Symphony Orchestra Family Concert. For dates, times, locations and information: 919.760.8586 or www.meredith.edu/dance-theatre.

North Carolina State University’s Music and Department, Raleigh, offers March concerts and events that include: Arts Now!; Ladies in Red; Esperanza Spalding; and Joe Goode Performance Group. For dates, times, locations and information: 919.515.1100 or www.ncsu.edu/arts.

The Town of Cary wants readers to know about their March performances. They include: The Moonlighters Swing Dance & Concert; At the Theater with the Cary Town Band; An evening with the Brussels Chamber Orchestra & NC Symphony; Cary Ballet Company’s Spring Gala; and CAPTA Honors Recitals. For dates, times, locations, and information: 919.469.4061 or www.townofcary.org.

Bluegrass Jam at the Six String Café & Music Hall, 1040 Buck Jones Rd, Raleigh, 2^nd & 4^th Mondays, 7-11pm.  It is gather-round-the-circle style, and
anyone from beginners to advanced players are welcome, and listeners, too. Info: www.sixstringcafe.com.

Carolina Theatre, 309 W. Morgan St, Durham, has March performances of Chrisette Michele; Golden Dragon Acrobats; Train; George Thorogood & The Destroyers; MVP The Jackie Robinson Story; and Incognito. For dates, times and information: 919.560.3030 or www.carolinatheatre.org.

The Irregardless Café, 901 W. Morgan St, Raleigh, offers monthly performances. March’s performances include: Traditional/Folk Music and Bluegrass; Jazz Night; and The Kudzu Ramblers. For dates, times, and information: 919.833.8898 or www.irregardless.com.

Mar 1 Pink Floyd Experience, Progress Energy Center for the Performing Arts, Raleigh. Part of Broadway Series South. Info: 919.831.6060 or www.progressenergycenter.com.

Mar 2-7 Spring Awakening, Durham Performing Arts Center, 123 Vivian St, Durham. The groundbreaking fusion of morality, sexuality and rock & roll that has awakened Broadway like no other musical in years. Info: 919.680.2787 or www.dpacnc.com.

Mar 3-7 Southern Spring Home & Garden Show, The Park, Charlotte. Celebrating 50 years at the Carolina’s largest garden and lifestyle show. Featuring 24 spectacular landscaped gardens, designer rooms, and the latest products for the home and garden. Info: 800.849.0248 or www.southernspringhomeandgardenshow.com.

Mar 3-21 The Importance of Being Ernest, Paul Green Theatre, Center for Dramatic Art, UNC-Chapel Hill. Wicked wit and dead-on social satire wrapped in a Victorian confection of dual identities. Performed by PlayMakers Repertory Company. Info: 919.962.7529 or www.playmakersrep.org.

Mar 4 The Planets with the NC Symphony, 8pm, Memorial Hall, UNC-Chapel Hill.  Info: 919.733.2750 or www.ncsymphony.org.

Mar 5 Esperanza Spalding, 8pm, Stewart Theatre, NCSU, Raleigh. Info: 919.515.1100 or www.ncsu.edu/arts.

Mar 5 The Comedy Spot with Steve Mingolla, 7:30pm, Holly Springs Cultural Center, 300 W. Ballentine St, Holly Springs. Info: 919.567.4000 or www.hollyspringsnc.us.

Mar 5 Dance Seen, 7-9pm, Arts Together,114 St, Mary’s St, Raleigh. Part of a new First Friday Raleigh featuring Even Exchange Dance Theater. Free and open to the public. Info: 919.828.2377 or www.artstogether.org.

Mar 5 Through Women’s Eyes, By Women’s Hands Art Exhibition and Sale, 7-10pm, The Women’s Center, 210 Henderson St, Chapel Hill. The event features the work of local female artists and the cuisine of female chefs. Info: 919.968.4610 or www.womenspace.org.

Mar 5-6 The Planets with the NC Symphony, 8pm, Meymandi Concert Hall, Raleigh. Info: 919.733.2750 or www.ncsymphony.org.

Mar 5-7 Romeo and Juliet, Temple Theatre, 120 Carthage St, Sanford. Performed by the Winter Youth Conservatory. Info: 919.774.4155 or www.templeshows.com.

Mar 6 Homebrewed Raleigh, 1-6pm, Raleigh City Museum, 220 Fayetteville St, Raleigh. Featuring local home brewers, live music and food. Info: 919.832.3775 or www.raleighcitymuseum.org.

Mar 6 Gregg Gelb Jazz Quartet, 8pm, March Woodwinds, 707 N. Person St, Raleigh. Info: 919.839.1154.

Mar 6 Sacred Harp Convention, 9:30am, Page Walker Art & History Center, 160 Ambassador Loop, Cary. Singers in this tradition sing without accompaniment and sit arranged by vocal part in a "hollow square," facing one another across the square and taking turns at leading from the middle of the square. Info: 919.664.8302 or www.pinecone.org.

Through Mar 6 An Ideal Husband, Deep Dish Theater, University Mall, 201 S. Estes St, Chapel Hill. The irrepressible wit of Oscar Wilde is in fine form with this story of a politician being blackmailed by a former lover. A delightful satire by a true comic genius. Info: 919.968.1515 or www.deepdishtheater.org.

Through Mar 6 Neighborhood 3: Requisition of Doom, Manbites Dog Theater, 703 Foster St, Durham. The lines blur between reality and fantasy, and fear takes on a life of its own when kids in a suburban neighborhood become immersed in a sinister online game. Info: 919.682.3343 or www.manbitesdogtheater.org.

Mar 6 The Cashore Marionettes, 3pm & 7:30pm, Holly Springs Cultural Center, 300 W. Ballentine St, Holly Springs. Info: 919.567.4000 or www.hollyspringsnc.us.

Through Mar 7 Cinderella with the Carolina Ballet, Fletcher Opera Theater, Raleigh. Info: 919.831.6060 or www.progressenergycenter.com.

Through Mar 7 Full Monty with the NC Theatre, Memorial Auditorium, Raleigh. Info: 919.831.6060 or www.progressenergycenter.com

Mar 7 Oscar Night America, 7pm, Theatre In The Park, 107 Pullen Rd, Raleigh. Raleigh’s only Oscar Night Party officially sanctioned by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. Master of Ceremonies: Larry Stogner from ABC-11. Info: 919.831.6058 or www.theatreinthepark.com.

Mar 7 Young Artists Classical Concert, 3pm, Carolina Theatre, 309 W. Morgan St, Durham. Info: 919.560.3030 or www.carolinatheatre.com.

Mar 8 Eric Clapton, 7:30pm, RBC Center, Raleigh. Info: 919.861.2300 or www.rbccenter.com.

Mar 9 Joe Goode Performance Group, 8pm, Stewart Theatre, NCSU, Raleigh. Info: 919.515.1100 or www.ncsu.edu/arts.

Mar 11 Music and Musings with Bill Leslie, 6-8pm, Raleigh City Museum, 220 Fayetteville St, Raleigh. An evening of storytelling, music and local BBQ. Info: 919.832.3775 or www.raleighcitymuseum.org.

Mar 11-28 El Paso, The Temple Theatre, 114 Carthage St, Sanford. Re-creation of the performing life of Marty Robbins. Info: 919.774.4155 or www.templeshows.com.

Mar 12 Clay Aiken One Night Only in Raleigh, 8pm, Progress Energy Center for the Performing Arts, Raleigh. Info: 919.831.6060 or www.www.clayaiken.com.

Mar 12 Tough All Over Country Artist Gary Allan, 8pm, Durham Performing Arts Center, 123 Vivian St, Durham. Info: 919.680.2787 or www.dpacnc.com.

Mar 12 Jeff Foxworthy, Bill Engvall, Larry the Cable Guy, 8pm, RBC Center, Raleigh. Info: 919.861.2300 or www.rbccenter.com.

Mar 12-28 Crimes Of The Heart, North Raleigh Arts & Creative Theatre, Greystone Village, 7713 Leadmine Rd, Raleigh. The story of how its young characters escape the past to seize the future. Info: 919.866.0228 or www.nract.org.

Mar 12-28 The Hundred Dresses, Raleigh Little Theatre, 301 Pogue St, Raleigh. Celebration of courage, tolerance and artistic creativity. Info: 919.821.3111 or www.raleighlittletheatre.org.

Mar 13 Durham Symphony Free Classical Concert with Durham Children’s Choir, 3pm, Emily K Center, Durham. Info: 919.560.2736 or www.durhamsymphony.org.

Mar 13 St. Patrick’s Day Parade, 11am, downtown Raleigh. Featuring The Vikings March with the Irish with Friends of Scandinavia. Info: 919.676.3370 or www.ncnordic.org.

Mar 13 The Rising Sun with the Triangle Brass Band, 8pm, Meymandi Concert Hall, Raleigh. Info: 919.831.6060 or www.progressenergycenter.com.

Mar 13-14 Encore Dance Competition, 8pm, Fletcher Opera Theater, Raleigh. Info: 919.831.6060 or www.progressenergycenter.com.

Mar 13-14 Menopause The Musical, Memorial Auditorium, Progress Energy Center for the Performing Arts, Raleigh. The all-female cast makes fun of their woeful hot flashes, forgetfulness, mood swings, wrinkles, night sweats and chocolate binges. Info: 919.831.6060 or www.progressenergycenter.com.

Through Mar 16 I Used to Be Something Else: Quilts by Willa Brigham, The Green Gallery, The Scrap Exchange, 548 Foster St, Durham. Info: 919.688.6960 or www.scrapexchange.org.

Mar 16-21 Little House on the Prairie, Progress Energy Center for the Performing Arts, Raleigh. Starring Melissa Gilbert. Part of Broadway Series South. Info: 919.831.6060 or www.progressenergycenter.com.

Mar 17 The Irish Tenors, 8pm, Progress Energy Center for the Performing Arts, Raleigh. Part of Broadway Series South. Info: 919.831.6060 or www.progressenergycenter.com.  

Mar 18 A Journey Down the Rhine with the NC Symphony, 8pm, Memorial Hall, UNC-Chapel Hill. Info: 919.733.2750 or www.ncsymphony.org.

Mar 18-21 The Mikado or The Town of Titipu, The Carolina Theatre, 309 W. Morgan St, Durham. Gilbert & Sullivan’s comic opera presented by Durham Savoyards. Info: 919.560.3030 or www.durhamsavoyards.org.

Mar 19 The Carolina Song & Dance Association Contra Dance, 8pm, The Century Center, 100 N. Greensboro, Carrboro. Live music provided by The Donnybrook Lads. Info: 919.967.9948 or www.csda-dance.org.

Mar 19-20 A Journey Down the Rhine with the NC Symphony, 8pm, Meymandi Concert Hall, Raleigh. Info: 919.733.2750 or www.ncsymphony.org.

Through Mar 20 Music to My Eyes Exhibit, The Hillsborough Gallery of Arts, 121 N. Churton St, Hillsborough. Themed work by the gallery’s member artists. Info: 919.732.5001 or www.hillsboroughgallery.com.

Mar 20 The Juggernaut Jug Band, 3pm, Holly Springs Cultural Center, 300 W. Ballentine St, Holly Springs. Info: 919.567.4000 or www.hollyspringsnc.us.

Mar 20 House Concert Gala Fundraiser to Benefit Mallarme Chamber Players, 8pm, Home of Scott Harmon, downtown Durham. Info: 919.560.2788 or www.mallarmemusic.org.

Mar 20 6^th Annual Solo/EnsembleFest, 2-6pm, Wainwright Music Building, Meredith College, Raleigh. Sponsored by the Raleigh Area Flute Assoc. Info: 919.557.2272 or www.raleighflutes.org.

Mar 20 2^nd Annual Swing Into Spring Dance, 7-10pm, Carolina Trace Clubhouse, Sanford. Hosted by The Heart of Carolina Jazz Society. Featuring The Heart of Carolina Jazz Orchestra. Info: www.carolinajazz.com.

Mar 20 Raleigh Dance Theatre presents Spring Repertoire, 2pm & 7pm, Fletcher Opera Theater, Raleigh. Info: 919.831.6060 or www.progressenergycenter.com.

Mar 20-21 145^th Anniversary of the Battle of Bentonville: NC’s Largest Civil War Re-enactment, Bentonville Battlefield, Bentonville. The site of the only offensive battle to stop General William T. Sherman’s march from Atlanta. More than 3,500 re-enactors and includes two battles, military and civilian encampments, and special educational programs. Info: 910.594.0789 or www.bentonvillebattlefield.com.

Through Mar 21 Transient Memories & Under the Influence Exhibits, Durham Arts Council Galleries, 120 Morris St, Durham. Info: 919.560.2787 or www.durhamarts.org. 

Mar 21 Harlem String Quartet, 3pm, Progress Energy Center for the Performing Arts, Raleigh. Presented by the Raleigh Chamber Music Guild. Info: 919.821.2030 or www.rcmg.org.

Mar 21 PineCone Winter Music Festival Rescheduled, 2-7pm, Meymandi Concert Hall, Raleigh. Performances by Michael Cleveland & Flamekeeper, Dale Ann Bradley, and Ricky Skaggs & Kentucky Thunder. Info: 919.664.8302 or www.pinecone.org.

Through Mar 22 Dual/Focus Art Exhibit, Miriam Preston Block Art Gallery, Avery C. Upchurch Government Complex, 222 W. Hargett St, Raleigh. Artists explore the roots of photography and printmaking in both technology and fine art. Part of the Exhibiting Dichotomies Municipal Building Exhibition Series. Info: www.raleighnc.gov/arts.

Mar 23 Kirk in Konzert with the Cornell University Women’s Choir, 7:30pm, Kirk of Kildaire Presbyterian Church, 200 High Meadow Dr, Cary. Free and open to the public. Info: 919.467.4944 or www.kirkofkildaire.org.

Mar 24 The Moody Blues, 7:30pm, Durham Performing Arts Center, 123 Vivian St, Durham. Magical musical legacy generation after generation, year after year- touching people’s emotions with songs about life experiences. Info: 919.680.2787 or www.dpacnc.com.

Mar 24-28 I Have Before Me a Remarkable Document Given to Me By a Young Lady From Rwanda, Kenan Theatre, UNC-Chapel Hill. The eloquent story of a Rwandan refugee as she attempts to write a book recollecting her country’s genocide. Info: 919.962.7529 or www.playmakersrep.org.

Mar 25 Peking Acrobats, Progress Energy Center for the Performing Arts, Raleigh. Part of Broadway Series South. Info: 919.831.6060 or www.progressenergycenter.com.

Mar 25 Time Passages, 8pm, Kenan Recital Hall, Peace College, Raleigh. Presented by the NC Master Chorale. Info: 919.856.9700 or www.ncmasterchorale.org.

Mar 26 Chef Series: An Evening with Tyler Florence, 8pm, Durham Performing Arts Center, 123 Vivian St, Durham. A chance to Cook with the Stars. An evening of cooking demonstrations, story-telling, Q and A, and fun. Info: 919.680.2787 or www.dpacnc.com.

Mar 26 John Pizzarelli, 8pm, The Clayton Center, 111 E. Second St, Clayton. Jazz guitarist, vocalist and bandleader. Info: 919.553.1737 or www.theclaytoncenter.com.

Mar 26-27 Silver Screen and Red Carpet with the NC Symphony, 8pm, Meymandi Concert Hall, Raleigh. Info: 919.733.2750 or www.ncsymphony.org.

Mar 26 through Apr 24 Home Town Exhibit, Hillsborough Gallery of Arts, 121 N. Churton St, Hillsborough. Info: 919.732.5001 or www.hillsboroughgallery.com.

Mar 27 An Evening with Wilco, 8pm, Durham Performing Arts Center, 123 Vivian St, Durham. Featuring extended, varied sets exploring material from each of this Chicago’s sextet’s seven albums. Info: 919.680.2787 or www.dpacnc.com.

Mar 27-28 Even Exchange Dance Theater Spring Concert, Murphey School Auditorium, 224 Polk St, Raleigh. Info: 919.828.2377 or www.evenexchange.com.

Mar 28 One Night of Queen, Progress Energy Center for the Performing Arts, Raleigh. Part of Broadway Series South. Info: 919.831.6060 or www.progressenergycenter.com.

Mar 28 Experience Hendrix, Durham Performing Arts Center, 123 Vivian St, Durham. Featuring an all-star line up of music greats paying homage to the music and legacy of Jimi Hendrix. Info: 919.680.2787 or www.dpacnc.com.

Mar 28 Church Basement Ladies, 2pm, Seby B. Jones Performing Arts Center, Louisburg College, Louisburg. Comic musical theatre. Info: 866.773.6354 or www.louisburg.edu.

Through Mar 31 Futuristic Exhibit, ChathamArts Gallery, 115 Hillsboro St, Pittsboro. An innovative and revolutionary view of the world reflected through art. Info: 919.542.0934 or www.chathamarts.org.

Apr 1 Tao Drums, Progress Energy Center for the Performing Arts, Raleigh. Part of Broadway Series South. Info: 919.831.6060 or www.broadwayseriessouth.com.

Apr 1 Fred Hammond, 8pm, Durham Performing Arts Center, 123 Vivian St, Durham. The "Babyface" of gospel, a talented songwriter, bassist and vocalist. Info: 919.680.2787 or www.dpacnc.com.

Apr 2 The Whispers and Stephanie Mills Concert, 8pm, Durham Performing Arts Center, 123 Vivian St, Durham. A night of soulful sounds, skillful musicians and seasoned performances by two of R&B music’s most esteemed artists. Info: 919.680.2787 or www.dpacnc.com.

Through Apr 4 2010 Meredith College Alumnae Art Exhibition, Rotunda Gallery, Meredith College, Raleigh. Over 65 alumnae are represented by ceramics, painting, mixed media, sculpture, textiles, photography and drawings. Info: 919.760.8332 or www.meredith.edu.

Apr 9 David Gray, 8pm, Durham Performing Arts Center, 123 Vivian St, Durham. David will be joined by supporting folk artist Phosphorescent. Info: 919.680.2787 or www.dpacnc.com.

Apr 10 Rokia Traore, 8pm, Stewart Theatre, NCSU, Raleigh. Info: 919.515.1100 or www.ncsu.edu/arts.

Apr 10 Mike Farris & the Roseland Rhythm Review, 8pm, The Clayton Center, 111 E. 2^nd St, Clayton. Soulful, southern gospel inspired arrangements. Info: 919.553.1737 or www.theclaytoncenter.com.

Apr 12 2010 Goodmon Awards Gala, 5:30-8:30pm, Durham Performing Arts Center, 123 Vivian St, Durham. Hosted by Leadership Triangle with music by Wade Smith and the Southern String Band. Silent and live auctions. Info: 919.433.1577 or www.leadershiptriangle.com.

Apr 14-25 Macbeth, Titmus Theatre, Thompson Hall, NCSU, Raleigh. Shakespeare’s darkest and most compact tragedy, explores the edges of temptation, desire and ambition. Presented by University Theatre. Info: 919.515.1100 or www.ncsu.edu/arts.

Apr 17 Ain’t Got Long to Stay Here with Barry Scott, 7:30pm, Holly Springs Cultural Center, 300 W. Ballentine St, Holly Springs. Info: 919.567.4000 or www.hollyspringsnc.us.

Apr 17 An Evening With The Neely’s, 8pm, Durham Performing Arts Center, 123 Vivian St, Durham. 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 these Celebrity Chefs. Info: 919.680.2787 or www.dpacnc.com.

Apr 17 Great Grapes! Wine Arts & Food Festival, 11am-7pm, Koka Booth Amphitheatre, Regency Park, Cary. Over 200 wines, over 20 wineries, great live music and wonderful food and crafts. Info. 919.462.2025 or www.boothamphitheatre.com.

Apr 17 An Evening with ‘Down Home with The Neelys,’ 8pm, Durham Performing Arts Center, 123 Vivian St, Durham. The Food Network’s fun lovin’ husband and wife cooking team. An evening of cooking demonstrations, story-telling, Q and A, and fun. Info: 919.680.2787 or www.dpacnc.com.

Apr 17-18 Gardens in Bloom for the Chapel Hill Spring Garden Tour, Lake Forest Neighborhood, Chapel Hill. A self-guided tour of ten beautiful, distinguished gardens. Proceeds benefit the NC Botanical Garden and service projects of the Chapel Hill Garden Club. Refreshments available at several garden sites. Info: www.chapelhillgardentour.net.

Apr 21 though May 16 Wicked, Durham Performing Arts Center, 123 Vivian St, Durham. The untold story of the witches of Oz. Info: 919.680.2787 or www.dpacnc.com.

Apr 23-25 Southern Women’s Show, NC State Fairgrounds, Raleigh. Shop, taste, learn and live. Info: 800.849.0248 or www.southernwomensshow.com.

Apr 29 through May 16 South Pacific, Temple Theatre, 120 Carthage St, Sanford. Info: 919.774.4155 or www.templeshows.com.

May 8-9 BrickMagic LEGO Festival, Hilton North Raleigh, 3415 Wake Forest Rd, Raleigh. Help professionals create custom Lego creations, participate in workshops, view animated Lego films, watch a robotics competition and more. Info: 919.449.0344 or www.brickmagic.org.

Through May 15 With Lathe and Chisel: NC Wood Turners and Carvers & Faces and Mazes Exhibits, Gregg Museum of Art & Design, NCSU, Raleigh. Info: 919.515.1100 or www.ncsu.edu/arts.

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