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September 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 givelife.org.

Durham Regional Hospital, 4019 N. Roxboro Rd, Durham, offers September programs that include: Monthly Stroke Survivor Support Group; Diabetes Support Group for Adults; Ladies’ Night Out; Weight Loss Surgery Information Seminar; American Red Cross Blood Drive; and more. For dates, times and information: 919.470.7205 or durhamregional.org/events.

Central Carolina Hospital, 1135 Carthage St, Sanford, offers September Community Classes highlighted by Congestive Heart Failure Workshop; CPR Recertification; Prostate Screening; Breast Self Exams; Blood Drives; and more. For dates, times, and information: 800.483.6385 or centralcarolinahospital.com.

Duke’s Teer House (Department of Clinical, Educational, and Professional Development), 4019 N. Roxboro St, Durham, is a comprehensive educational resource for patients, family and the community. Health professionals from a variety of clinical backgrounds provide educational support to participants across the lifespan to achieve and maintain optimal health and emotional wellness. Learn about important health concerns, new treatments, latest findings on exercise and nutrition, and tips on disease management. September’s classes include: New Options for and Treatments for Cataracts and Glaucoma; Innovative Strategies for Digestive Problems; Re-Boning Up on Osteoporosis; General Loss Grief Group; Stretching How-To; and more. Registration required. For more information, visit teerhouse.dukehealth.org or call 1-888-ASK-DUKE.

UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center, Carolina Pointe II, 6013 Farrington Rd, Chapel Hill, offers weekly classes that include: Yoga for Everyone, Meditative Yoga; Lymphedema Precautions and Prevention Class; and Qigong. For registration and information: 919.966.3494 or unclineberger.org.

Southwest Wake Caregiver Support Group, 6:30-7:30pm, 3^rd Thursday of every month, Cambridge Village of Apex. Join others facing similar challenges of caring for a loved one. Info: 919.461.3741 or homewatchcaregivers.com.

Diabetes Resource Room, 12-2pm, Thursdays, The Diabetes Bus Initiative Resource Room, 1100 Navaho Dr, Raleigh. Want to know more about diabetes and how to prevent or control it? The Diabetes Bus Initiative® is lending diabetes management books, recipe books and DVDs on various diabetes topics as well as providing free informational materials to the public.  Many materials are available in Spanish. Info: 919.876.8466 or thediabetesbus.org.

Parkinson’s Disease Support Group, 2^nd Tuesdays, 10:30am-12pm, Croasdaile Village, 2600 Croasdaile Farm Pkwy, Durham. Info: 919.684.5128.

Yoga at Shelley Lake, 7:30-8:30am, every Sunday through September, Shelley Lake Park, 1400 W. Millbrook Rd, Raleigh. Free to the public, teachers are certified and represent a wide range of yoga styles, all levels welcome. Info: 919.622.0995.

Free Yoga Classes Twice Weekly, CCSP Carolina Pointe II, 6013 Farrington Rd, Chapel Hill. Support for cancer patients, survivors and caregivers also available. Yoga for Everyone meets on Mondays, 11am-12:30pm; and Meditative Yoga meets on Thursdays, 10:30am-12pm. Info: 919.966.3494 or med.unc.edu.

The Center: Natural Health Specialists, Raleigh, offers September classes such as: Decrease Stress and Anxiety Naturally; and Allergy Relief with Acupuncture. Classes are free but RSVP. For class dates, times, locations and information: 919.848.0200 or thecenternhs.com.

Sept 1 Lose Weight/Stop Smoking Seminars, 6pm & 7:30pm, Holiday Inn Express, 11400 Common Oaks Dr, Wake Forest. Sponsored by Flora Clinics. No pre-registration necessary. Hypnosis helps the client bypass willpower. Info: 703.979.2541 or floraclinics.com.

Sept 8 through Oct 13 Arm Yourself Against Lymphedema, 6:15-7:30pm, Wednesdays, Balanced Movement Studios, 304 Weaver St, Carrboro. A 6-week weight training and conditioning program that will teach and coach a workout program designed to combat lymphedema. Registration and information: 919.901.0351 or newlifeaftercancer.org.

Sept 9 Mindful Eating, 6:30-8:30pm, A Place For Women to Gather, 8380 Six Forks Rd, Raleigh. Learn the impact on the body while eating under stress vs. eating mindfully, tools for building a healthier relationship with food, The 10 Steps of Mindful Eating, and more. Info: 919.846.3601 or womengather.org.

Sept 11 “Straight to the Heart” Rediscovering Wholeness Series, 9am-4pm, Carolina Pointe II, 6013 Farrington Rd, Chapel Hill. Part One of a Three Part Series sponsored by UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center. Designed to help attain or regain a sense of balance and wholeness, and get in tough with who you are and manifest what you want. Info: 919.962.3405 or unclineberger.org.

Sept 14 through Nov 9 “Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction” Rediscovering Wholeness Series, 1-3pm, Carolina Pointe II, 6013 Farrington Rd, Chapel Hill. Part Two of a Three part Series sponsored by UN Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center. Eight classes focusing on training in meditation and mind-body awareness. Info: 919.966.8586 or med.unc.edu.

Sept 14 Cornucopia Hosts Grand Opening of New Cancer Support Center, 4-8pm, 5517 Durham Chapel Hill Blvd, Durham. The event includes a ribbon-cutting ceremony, special recognition of volunteers, supporters and founders, and tours of the new facility. Info: 919.401.9333 or cancersupport4u.org.

Sept 18 4^th Annual Miracle League Ride, 10am, Ray Price Harley Davidson, Raleigh. Sponsored by The No Rules Riders, a motorcycle club. They will be raising money for The Miracle League of the Triangle, a baseball league that gives all handicapped children the chance to play baseball regardless of their disabilities. Info: norulesriders.com or themiracleleagueride.com.

Sept 22 The Bio-Medical Revolution: Targeting a Cure for Cancer, 2:30pm, Seymour Center, 2551 Homestead Rd, Chapel Hill. Free and open to the public. Part of the Village Elders Lecture Series. Info: 919.968.2070.

Sept 23 2^nd Annual G.W. Raney, III Prostate Cancer Awareness Golf Tournament, 9am, Crooked Creek Golf Club, 4621 Shady Greens Dr, Fuquay-Varina. For registration and information: gwr-pca.com.

Sept 25 G.W. Raney, III 6^th Annual Prostate Cancer Awareness Walk, Macedonia New Life Church, 2004 Rock Quarry Rd, Raleigh. Three (3) mile walk to the Rex Senior Health Center, where free prostate cancer screening will be provided. Busses travel along the walk route for participants who desire transportation along the way. Door prizes, free food, entertainment and information for the entire family are provided. Info: gwr-pca.com.

Sept 25 AWARE for All The Triangle, 9am-2pm, NCCU, H.M. Michaux School of Education, 712 Cecil St, Durham. Learn about medical treatment options at this free event for the public. Info: www.awareforall.org.

Oct 1-3 The Power of Meditation: Opening Into Stillness Mindfulness Retreat, Duke Center for Living Campus, 3475 Erwin Rd, Durham. Rediscover the inner capacity to cultivate deep, nourishing, and enduring peace through sitting and walking meditations, mindful movement, small group discussions and talks by retreat leaders. Info: 919.660.6826 or dukeintegrativemedicine.org.

Oct 1-3 6^th Annual Southeast Women’s Herbal Conference, Lake Eden, Black Mountain. Herbalist Rosemary Gladstar will speak at this weekend for women to learn, connect, and deepen into the Wise Woman Tradition through herbal education, nourishing foods, empowerment and community. Info: 877.SEWOMEN or sewisewomen.com.

Oct 13-15 2010 NC Governor’s Conference on Aging, Sheraton Imperial Hotel and Convention Center, Durham. This year’s theme is “Building a Livable and Senior Friendly North Carolina.” Participants will develop specific recommendations to be provided to the Governor regarding Health and Aging, Economics of Aging, Access and Choice in Services and Supports, Safe Communities, and more. For registration and information: aging.unc.edu/nccoa.

Oct 30 Miles for MIRA 5K Fun Run and Dog Walk, 9am, Southern Pines. A fundraising event that gives children ages 11 and up guide dogs free of charge. Info: mirausa.org.

Jan 31 through Feb 5 2011 What Now? Retreat Cruise to the Western Caribbean. For those who are ready to move on after breast cancer, but recognize that resuming “life as normal” is no longer an option, this retreat is dedicated to embracing change and identifying what to make of your new life. Using person-centered planning techniques, create an action plan to achieve happy, healthy, fulfilling lives. For register and information: 919.901.0351 or newlifeaftercancer.org.

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RESOURCES

Quail Ridge Books, Raleigh, offers monthly book talks and programs. September’s events include: Rock Legend Pat Benatar with New Memoir; Science Fiction with Children No More with Mark Van Name; Triangle Mommies host Read Seed Storytime and Fundraiser; Getting to Happy with Lilit Marcus; and much more. For dates, times and a complete list of events and information: 919.828.7912 or quailridgebooks.com.

Applications are now being accepted for The Piedmont Laureate. Open to central NC creative non-fiction writers whose works could include biographies, autobiographies, memoirs, travel writings and new journalism. The program is dedicated to building a literary bridge for residents to come together and celebrate the art of writing. The deadline to apply is September 20. For an application, guidelines, and information: piedmontlaureate.com.

Computer Classes at Raleigh SeniorNet Learning Center, 100 N. Peartree Lane, Raleigh. Classes include: Computers for Beginners, Introduction to Computer Applications, File Management, Fun with Photos, On-Line Internet/Email, and more. Classes are held once a week for two hours over eight weeks. For dates, times, registration and information: 919.954.3688 or raleighseniornet.org.

Chapel Hill Spring Garden Tour is looking for some special gardens. They are accepting nominations of gardens citywide for their tour April, 2012. For application details and information: chapelhillgardenclub.net.

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. Drum for the Hoop Jam happens every Wed. at Pullen Park. Annual Birthday Bash Celebration takes place Sept 20 at 7pm. For dates, locations, times and info: 919.233.2121 or raleighdrumcircle.org. 

USA Dance, serving Lee and Moore Counties, offers weekly ballroom dance classes and monthly dances. Classes are held at 105 McReynolds St, Carthage. For dates, times, and information: 919.770.1975.

People Make the Difference 2010 Series, 8:30-10am, the 3^rd Thursday of each month through November, Garner Chamber of Commerce, 400 Circle Dr, Garner. Info: 919.772.6440 or garnerchamber.com.

Oasis Senior Singles Network Sunday Suppers, Raleigh and Cary area restaurants. Info: 919.870.6964 or 919.848.0057.

The Tall Club of NC meets every third Friday of each month through December, 6-9pm, Millennium Hotel, 2800 Campus Walk Ave, Durham. The meet and greets are informal after work networking gatherings providing an opportunity to ask questions and learn more about the club. Info: 919.382.5008 or tallclubofnc.org.

The Joyful Jewel, 44 Hillsboro St, Pittsboro, opens its new location on Sept 15. Represents 60+ regional artists making “one of a kind treasures for the discerning soul. Info: 919.883.2775 or joyfuljewel.com.

The Nature of Art Frame Shop, 870 Sunrise Dr, Garner, offers September classes that include Precious Metal Clay Jewelry Workshop, and Halloween Slate Class. For dates, times, and information: 919.553.5633 or thenatureofartframeshop.com.

The NC Museum of History in Raleigh Offers Online Workshops for Educators. Beginning in September and running through August 2011, teachers can earn continuing education credit, boost their knowledge of NC topics and get ideas for classroom activities. Workshops include: NC at Home and in Battle During WWII; American Indians in NC Past and Present; NC Geography; Legends of NC; Antebellum NC; Stories From the Civil War; and Brother Can You Spare A Dime? The 1930’s in NC. For registration and information: 919.807.7971 or ncmuseumofhistory.org.

Sept 9 Interfaith Service: Healing the Waters, 7pm, Unity Church of the Triangle, Longview Center, 118 S. Person St, Raleigh. A focus on healing and solutions for the ecological disaster currently happening in the Gulf Region. Info: unitytriangle.org.

Sept 11 Heart of Carolina Romance Writers’ Meeting, 1-3pm, Cameron Village Library, Raleigh. Karen Alarie speaks on The Enneagram: A Cast of Thousands. Info: heartofcarolina.org.

Sept 11 Durham Interfaith Disaster Relief Training for Response to Disasters in Durham and Surrounding Areas, 9am-1pm, White Rock Baptist Church, 3400 Fayetteville St, Durham. Participants will learn policies and procedures for setting up, running and closing a shelter, and also how to provide service and supplies to large numbers of people. Training provided by The Red Cross. Training is free, but registration is required.  Info: 919.598.1551.

Sept 13 through Nov 1 Developing Your Script Playwriting Class, 6:30-9:30pm, Mondays, Burning Coal Theatre Company, Meymandi Theatre at Murphey School Auditorium, 24 Polk St, Raleigh. Focusing on revising, developing and perfecting a script. Info: 919.834.4001 or burningcoal.org.

Sept 13 through Dec 6 How Does A Symphony Work? Answers at Last, Mondays, 11am-12:30pm, Bishop’s House, Duke University, Durham. Join the NC Symphony for a look at the mechanism behind the music. Info: 919.681.3476 or learnmore.duke.edu/olli/courses/membership.asp.

Sept 15 through Oct 20 Paint The Landscape with Celebrated Artist John Beerman, 9:30am-3:30pm, Wednesdays, Somerhill Gallery, The Venable Center, 303 S. Roxboro St, Durham. Beginners welcome. Info: 919.241.4326 or somerhill.com.

Sept 16, 23 & 30 Autumn Light Class, 6-8pm, Sarah P. Duke Gardens, 420 Anderson St, Durham. Photographer Jennifer Weinberg will teach how to make the best use of seasonal light and focus on the special qualities and scenes of the autumn season. Info: 919.668.5309 or sarahpdukegardens.org.

Sept 17 Discovering the Past through Objects: Adventures of a Real-Life History Detective, 7pm, Page-Walker Arts & History Center, Cary. An evening with PBS Antiques Appraisal Expert, Wes Cowan. Info: 919.460.4963 or friendsofpagewalker.org.

Sept 20 Soul Collage Playshop, 2pm, Cornucopia Cancer Support Center, 5517 Durham Chapel Hill Blvd, Durham. Transform magazines, photos, cards and other images into self-expression art. A free program. Info: cancersupport4u.org.

Sept 21 The Food Fairy Cooking Demonstration, 6-8pm, Cornucopia Cancer Support Center, 5517 Durham Chapel Hill Blvd, Durham. A free program focusing on nourishing and nurturing at mealtime. Info: cancersupport4u.org.

Sept 23 Chapel Hill in Plain Sight: Notes from the Other Side of the Tracks, 7pm, Regulator Bookshop, 720 9^th St, Durham. Reading and book signing. Info: 919.286.2700 or regulatorbookshop.com.

Sept 23 Medicare and Social Security: Everything You Wanted to Know But Were Afraid to Ask, 9am-12pm, Raven Rock State Park Auditorium, Lillington. Presented by Mid-Carolina AAA Ombudsman Program. Workshop is free and open to the public, but registration is required. Info: 910.323.4191 or mccog.org.

Sept 25 Call for Musicians: NC Symphony’s 1^st Triangle Talent Search. The winner will perform live with the Symphony as a featured soloist on New Year’s Eve. The search is open to vocalists and instrumentalists either as individuals or in performing groups. Reservations are required to audition. Complete information can be found at ncsymphony.org/talentsearch.

Sept 25 Building a No Kill Community, 2-4pm, McKimmon Center, NCSU, Raleigh. Presented by Wake Voice for Animals and Cat Angels Pet Adoptions. Info: catangelsnc.eventbrite.com

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VOLUNTEERS

Retired and Senior Volunteer Programs (RSVP) has volunteer  opportunities in Durham, Orange, Chatham, and Wake counties that  include: Animal Protection Society Board Treasurer; Administrative Service; Docents at Sarah P. Duke Gardens; Volunteer Dog Walker; Child Care Helpers; Car Seat Helpers; Inpatient Care Facility Volunteers; Tutors; Reading Buddies; Arts & Crafts and Computer Lab Instructors; Duke HomeCare and Hospice; Duke Hospital Auxiliary; In Stepp; 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 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, supplements, and processing. 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 ncshiip.com.

WakeMed Raleigh and Cary Campus Volunteer Services has opportunities that include Guest Ambassador, Patient Relations, and more. For a complete list of volunteer opportunities and information: 919.350.8293 or wakemed.org.

Cary Players Community Theatre Company offers numerous, exciting volunteer opportunities and entertainment options for local theatre enthusiasts of all ages. Info: caryplayers.org.

Sept 1 New Member Information Fair for The Chapel Hill Service League, 7pm, Horace Williams House, Chapel Hill. Recruiting new volunteers and members. Comprised of a dynamic and diverse group of industrious, friendly and thoughtful women with a sincere desire to make a difference in our community, new members will have the opportunity to work with organizations such as Ronald McDonald House, Dress for Success, the Family Violence Prevention Center and SECU Family House. Info: 919.933.1141 or chapelhillserviceleague.org.

Sept 13 School Volunteer Information Session, 9:30-11am, Seymour Center, 2551 Homestead Rd, Chapel Hill. Find out how to partner with a schoolchild to become an eager reader or writer or find out how to help with homework or other subjects for the Chapel Hill-Carrboro Schools. Co-sponsored by the RSVP 55+ Volunteer Program. Info: 919.968.2057 or orangecountync.gov.

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THINGS TO DO WITH GRANDKIDS

The Museum of Life & Science, 433 W. Murray Ave, Durham is pleased to announce its September special events and activities. They include: Heroes, Villains and Special Effects; Science of Root Beer; Child Passenger Safety Awareness Day; and more. For dates, times and information: 919.220.5429 or lifeandscience.org.

NC Museum of History, Raleigh, offers special September programs, concerts and exhibits such as: Discover the Real George Washington New Views From Mount Vernon Traveling Exhibit; Master Craftsman Thomas Day; History Mystery; Pigskin and Leatherheads Time for Tots; Colonial NC Family Day; and more. For schedules and information: 919.807.7900 or ncmuseumofhistory.org.

The NC Museum of Art in Raleigh wants children to know about their September events and performances highlighted by Paperhand Puppet Intervention; Drop-In Crafts and Family Fun Saturday. For dates, times, and information: 919.839.6262 or ncartmuseum.org.

Marbles Kids Museum & IMAX Theatre, 201 E. Hargett St, Raleigh, offers September events and activities for children that include: Family Date Night; Grandparents Day; Science Solvers Guest Star Bone Detectives; Garden Goumet; Target $2 Tuesday Night; Family Fit Series Happy Hips; and Gadgets & Gizmos. For dates, times, and information: 919.834.4040 or marbleskidsmuseum.org.

Sept 10-11 Islands Unknown with the Paperhand Puppet Intervention, 6:30pm, Myth, magic, and pageantry abound as fantastical creatures and settings transform the Park Theater stage, all accented with original live music. NC Museum of Art, 2110 Blue Ridge Rd, Raleigh. Info: 919.839.6262 or ncartmuseum.org.

Sept 11 Colonial Kids Day, 11am-4pm, Orange County Historical Museum, 201 N. Churton St, Hillsborough. Enjoy colonial games, try on colonial clothing, and get a lesson in Colonial medicine. Free and open to the public. Info: 919.732.2201 or historichillsborough.org.

Through Sept 12 Glow: Living Lights Exhibit, NC Museum of Natural Sciences, Raleigh. A new special exhibit that explores the phenomenon of bioluminescence, an organism’s ability to produce its own light. Info: 919.733.7450 or naturalsciences.org.

Sept 16-30 Illustrations from Poppy Bear Exhibit, The Mahler Fine Art, 228 Fayetteville St, Raleigh. Sixteen book illustrations by Walter Stanford. Info: 919.896.7503 or themahlerfineart.com.

Sept 25 Red Grammer, 3pm & 7:30pm, Holly Springs Cultural Center, 300 W. Ballentine St, Holly Springs. Part of the Super Saturday Family Series. Info: 919.567.4000 or hollyspringsnc.us.

Sept 25 Gustafer Yellowgold SuperFun Show, 11am, The ArtsCenter, 300G E. Main St, Carrboro. A musical moving storybook, this show blends live music with moving images. Suggested for PreK-3^rd grade. Presented by Chapel Hill Trie Car Care Co. Info: 919.929.2787 or artscenterlive.org.

Oct 1-3 Cirque de la Symphonie: NC Symphony, 8pm, Meymandi Concert Hall, Raleigh. The world’s top circus performers demonstrating unbelievable acrobatic feats indoors along with the Symphony performing some of the best classical music ever written. Info: 919.733.2750 or ncsymphony.org.

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ACTIVITIES FOR ADULTS

NC Museum of History, Raleigh, offers September programs, concerts and exhibits such as: Six-Week On-Line Workshops for Educators; Discover the Real George Washington New Views From Mount Vernon Traveling Exhibit; Down Home Jewish Life in NC; Garden Tour; Clothing in 18^th Century NC; An Unexpected Treasure; Colonial Crafts & Trades; and more. For schedules and information: 919.807.7900 or ncmuseumofhistory.org.

The Raleigh City Museum, 220 Fayetteville St, Raleigh, wants visitors to know about their exhibits and events. September’s highlight is Fayetteville Street Walking Tour; and First Friday For dates, times, and information: 919.832.3775 or raleighcitymuseum.org.   

The NC Museum of Art, 2110 Blue Ridge Rd, Raleigh, has September programs, events, and concerts highlighted by Islands Unknown with the Paperhand Puppet Intervention; Indoor Films; 2^nd Saturday Art; Nature Family Fun Saturday; and more. Info: 919.839.6262 or ncartmuseum.org.

The Ackland Museum of Art, UNC-Chapel Hill, offers September exhibits, lectures and events that include; Music in the Galleries; Yoga in the Galleries; Art & Literature in the Galleries; Family Fun Tour; and more. For dates, times, and information: 919.966.5736 or ackland.org. 

The Nasher Museum of Art, 2001 Campus Dr, Duke University, Durham, has September exhibits, concerts, and events such as; Superchunk Concert; Xaviera Simmons Artist Talk; BBQ and Vinyl Listening Party; and Summer Days Nasher Nights Music on the Patio. Info: 919.684.5135 or nasher.duke.edu.

The NC State Fairgrounds, 1025 Blue Ridge Rd, Raleigh, offers September events that include: Soul Twist Arts & Music Festival; La Fiesta del Pueblo; and Greek Festival. For dates, times, locations, and information: 919.821.7400 or ncstatefair.org.

The ArtsCenter, 300G E. Main St, Carrboro, has September performances and events that include: Triangle Jazz Orchestra; Shannon Whitworth; Summer Music Series with Jocelyn Arem; Shelby Lynne; Lise Uyanik & The Mobile City Band and Stella; 13^th Annual Carrboro Music Festival; The Monti; The 1^st Annual Hear NC Music Video Festival; and more. For dates, times, and information: 919.929.2787 or artscenterlive.org. 

The Visual Art Exchange in Raleigh wants readers to know about their September events and programs highlighted by their 21^st Annual N.E.W. Show; and artSPARK Street Painting. For a complete list of classes and events: 919.828.7834 or visualartexchange.org.

Frank Gallery, 109 E. Franklin St, Chapel Hill, has an event TGI Thursdays Salon with Frank that includes a mix and mingle with gallery artists, wine tasting, and weekly entertainment. Also featuring Colors Show. Admission is free and suitable for all ages. Info: 919.636.4135 or frankisart.com.

The Mahler Fine Art Gallery, 228 Fayetteville St, Raleigh, wants readers to know about their gallery and off-site exhibits. They include: The Gallery Around Town Exhibits at Amerinca Institute of Healthcare & Fitness, and The Hudson Condominiums. View recent works by Linda Ruth Dickinson and Richard Garrison. Also, September offers the 5^th Annual SPARKcon. Info: 919.828.6500 or themahlerfineart.com. 

The Raleigh Amphitheater, 500 S. McDowell St, Raleigh, offers September performing arts events. They include: NC Symphony, and the Black Crowes. For dates, times, and information: 919.996.8500 or raleighconvention.com.

Sarah P. Duke Gardens, 426 Anderson St, Durham, offers September events that include: Walk on the Wild Side; Autumn Light; Historic Gardens Color Walk; Digital Photography; Traditional Japanese Tea Gathering; Winter Gardens in a Container; Triangle Orchid Society; Backyard Chickens; Waterlily Walk; and more. For dates, times, and information: 919.668.1708 or sarahpdukegardens.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 and listeners are welcome. Info: sixstringcafe.com.

Carolina Performing Arts, Chapel Hill, offers September performances that include: Earl Scruggs & The Red Clay Ramblers; Leon Fleisher, piano; McCoy Tyner Trio; Chick Corea Trio; and Dynamic Korea Dance and Song with Chae Hyang Soon Dance Company. For dates, times, locations, and information: 919.843.3333 or carolinaperformingarts.org.

Summer at the Springs, Holly Springs Cultural Center, 300 W. Ballentine St, Holly Springs, wants readers to enjoy their Outdoor Concert Series, second and fourth Fridays, 7-9pm. September’s performances feature Route 55 Jazz Orchestra, and Better Off Dead. Free admission, bring lawn chairs, blankets and a picnic dinner. Info: 919.567.4000 or hollyspringsnc.us.

Time Warner Cable Music Pavilion at Walnut Creek, 3801 Rock Quarry Rd, Raleigh, offers September concerts that feature: Kings of Leon, and Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers & ZZ Top. For dates, times, and information: 919.831.6400 or walnutcreekamphitheater.com.

Koka Booth Amphitheatre, Regency Park, Cary, presents September events that include: REO Speedwagon & Pat Benatar; Garrison Keillor’s A Prairie Home Companion Summer Love Tour; Foxy Family Reunion Show; Crosby, Stills & Nash; Lady Antebellum; and The 6^th Annual Triangle Uncorked. For dates, times, and information: 919.462.2025 or boothamphitheatre.com.

The Irregardless Café, 901 W. Morgan St, Raleigh, offers nightly performances.  September performances include: City Folk; Joyce Hawley & Friends; Larry Hutcherson; Kosmos; Moon and Stars Dance Band; and more. For dates, times, and information: 919.833.8898 or irregardless.com.

The Western Wake Farmers’ Market, 1226 Morrisville Carpenter Rd, Cary, will be open Saturdays, 8am-12pm, through November 20, providing residents with locally grown and crafted food. Market offerings include seasonal produce, grass-fed meats, NC seafood, eggs, artisan breads and desserts, coffee, flowers, plants, wine, and more. Info: westernwakefarmersmarket.org.

Downtown Hillsborough wants visitors to know about their September events like Hillsborough Family Fun Days; Hillsborough Jazz Festival; Chromaticity Exhibit; and more. For a complete list of events and information: shophillsboroughnc.com.

The City of Raleigh Arts Commission wants visitors to be aware of upcoming events such as Immigrant Gate II Sculpture unveiling and dedication; and their year-long Art on City Plaza Exhibit. Info: raleighnc.gov/arts.

Visit Durham’s Community Event Calendar for monthly events that cover film, sports, arts, nightlife, and seminars. Go to durham-nc.com/visitors/event_cal.php.

Durham’s Farmers’ Market, Wednesdays and Saturdays through September, The Pavilion, Durham Central Park. More than 50 vendors who sell fresh produce, artisan foods, and handcrafted wares. Info: 919.667.3099 or durhamfarmersmarket.com.

Sept 1-29 The Girl Who Played With Fire, Sunrise Theater, 250 NW Broad St, Southern Pines. Mikael Blomkvist is about to run a story that will expose an extensive sex trafficking operation between Eastern Europe and Sweden, implicating well-known and highly placed members of Swedish society. Info: 910.692.8501 or sunrisetheater.com.

Sept 3 First Friday: Dance Seen, 7-8:30pm, Arts Together, 114 St. Mary’s St, Raleigh.  Even Exchange Dance Theater provides opportunities for innovative Triangle companies to reveal their choreographic process to the downtown art community. Free and open to the public. Info: 919.828.2377 or www.evenexchange.com.

Sept 3 Josh Phillips Folk Festival, Sunrise Theater, 250 NW Broad St, Southern Pines. Info: 910.692.8501 or sunrisetheater.com.

Through Sept 4 The Underpants, Brody Theater, East Campus, Duke University, Durham. A wild and crazy play by Steve Martin. Info: 919.684.4444 or theaterstudies.duke.edu/productions.

Sept 6 Annual Wake County Historical Society, Inc. Tour of City Cemetery, 10am, East and Martin Sts, Raleigh. Established in 1798, much of Raleigh’s earliest history is told in the names on the stones. Info: 919.839.1848.

Through Sept 7 Contemporary Works by Josh George, Gallery C, 3532 Wade Ave, Raleigh. Info: 919.828.3165 or galleryc.net.

Sept 8-12 Happy Days, Kenan Theatre, UNC-Chapel Hill. Performed by PlayMakers Repertory Company. A challenging exploration of life and perseverance. Info: 919.962.1122 or playmakersrep.org.

Sept 9-18 RedGhost, Common Ground Theatre, 4815B Hillsborough Rd, Durham. Performed by Little Green Pig Theatrical Concern, an original adaptation of one of Japan’s best known and most terrifying ghost stories. Info: 919.698.3870 or cgtheatre.com.

Sept 9-26 To Kill A Mockingbird, Burning Coal Theatre, The Murphey School, Auditorium, 24 Polk St, Raleigh. One of the most influential and entertaining novels of the 20^th century. Info: 919.834.4001 or burningcoal.org.

Sept 10 Lewis Black, 8pm, Durham Performing Arts Center, 123 Vivian St, Durham. ’In God We Rust” tour with this stand-up comedian, actor and author. Info: 919.680.2787 or dpacnc.com.

Sept 10 Summer at the Springs with Route 55 Jazz Orchestra, 7:30pm, Holly Springs Cultural Arts Center, Holly Springs. Info: 919.567.4000 or hollyspringsnc.us.

Sept 10 In the Army Now with the Cary Town Band and the 82^nd Airborne Division Band, 7:30pm, Sertoma Amphitheatre, Bond Park, Cary. Info: 919.847.8806 or carytownband.org.

Sept 10-11 Blues All Around Town: 23^rd Annual Dull Durham Blues Festival, locations in Durham. For a complete list of performances and events visit bulldurhamblues.org.

Sept 10-26 Go Ask Alice, North Raleigh Arts & Creative Theatre, Greystone Village, 7713 Leadmine Rd, Raleigh. Info: 919.866.0228 or nract.org.

Sept 10-26 Our Town, St. Francis of Assisi, Leesville Rd, Raleigh. Presented by Justice Theater Project, an intimate production that breathes life into one of the 20^th Century’s great plays. Info: 919.215.0889 or thejusticetheaterproject.org.

Sept 10-26 And The Winner Is, Raleigh Little Theatre, 301 Pogue St, Raleigh. A quirky, heartfelt and slightly wicked tale of life, death and sacrifice with plenty of digs at Hollywood, lengthy awards shows and celebrity egos. Info: 919.821.3111 or raleighlittletheatre.org.

Sept 10 through Oct 19 Harry DeMaine Exhibit, Gallery C, 3532 Wade Ave, Raleigh. Info: 919.828.3165 or galleryc.net.

Sept 11 Demetri Martin, 8pm, Raleigh Memorial Auditorium, Raleigh. Part of Broadway Series South. Info: 919.831.6971 or broadwayseriessouth.com.

Sept 11 Bull Durham Blues Festival with Buddy Guy, Betty LaVette, and The Wild Magnolias, 6pm, Durham Performing Arts Center, 123 Vivian St, Durham. Info: 919.680.2787 or dpacnc.com.

Sept 11 Brooklyn Rider, 8pm, Reynolds Industries Theater, Duke University, Durham. Info: 919.684.4444 or dukeperformances.org.

Sept 11-12 69^th Annual NC Gourd Arts & Crafts Festival, Holshouser Building, NC State Fairgrounds, Raleigh. “Into the Woods” will have competitions, workshops, sales of gourds, gourd crafts, and more. Info: ncgourdsociety.org.

Sept 11 through Oct 30 Textile Collage & Paintings and Mixed Media Ceramics Exhibit, Craven Allen Gallery, 1106 Broad St, Durham. Works by Michelle Maynard and Julie Olson. Info: 919.286.4837 or cravenallengallery.com.

Sept 12 Brooklyn Rider with The Raleigh Chamber Music Guild, 3pm, Fletcher Theater, Raleigh. Info: 919.821.2030 or rcmg.org.

Sept 12 Montana Skies Concert, 3pm, Sertoma Amphitheatre in Bond Park, Cary. A must see free, live concert experience. Info: 919.319.4560 or montanaskiesmusic.ning.com.

Sept 12 Pops in the City with the NC Symphony, 7pm, Raleigh Amphitheater, Raleigh. A free concert. Info: ncsymphony.org.

Sept 12 Solo Exhibition: Driveway Paintings by Ann Etheridge, 2-4pm, Harmony Pilates Studio, 219 N. Salem St, Apex. Info: annetheridge.wordpress.com.

Sept 13-14 NC Computer Music Festival, 7pm, Stewart Theatre, NCSU, Raleigh. Info: 919.515.1100 or ncsu.edu/arts.

Sept 16-30 Illustrations from Poppy Bear Exhibit, The Mahler Fine Art, 228 Fayetteville St, Raleigh. Sixteen book illustrations by Walter Stanford. Info: 919.896.7503 or themahlerfineart.com.

Sept 16 through Oct 3 Chicago, Temple Theatre, 120 Carthage St, Sanford. This sharp-edged satire features a dazzling score that sparked immortal staging. Info: 919.774.4155 or templeshows.com.

Sept 16 through Oct 3 Firebird with the Carolina Ballet, Fletcher Theater, Raleigh. A world premier ballet from Company Principal Timour Bourtasenkov. Info: 919.831.6060 or progressenergycenter.com.

Sept 17 Resurrection Dance Theatre in A Haitian Celebration, 8pm, Stewart Theatre, NCSU, Raleigh. An internationally recognized dance troupe made up of orphans, former street children and child slaves in Haiti. They use drumming and dance to tell their story and life up hearts. Info: 919.515.1100 or ncsu.edu/arts.

Sept 17 The Carolina Song & Dance Assoc. Contra Dance, 8pm, The Century Center, 100 N. Greensboro St, Carrboro. Live music provided by The Donnybrook Lads. Info: 919.967.9948 or csda-dance.org.

Sept 17-19 29^th Annual Greek Festival, The Expo Center, NC State Fairgrounds, Raleigh. Live Greek music, traditional folk dancers, Greek entrees and pastries, with proceeds benefitting Habitat for Humanity. Info: 919.872.8787 or holytrinityraleigh.org.

Sept 17-19 Sounds of the South Anthology, Hayti Heritage Center, 804 Old Fayetteville, Durham. Featuring bands Megafaun and Fight the Big Bull. Part of Duke Performances. Info: 919.684.4444 or dukeperformances.org.

Sept 17-26 Little Shop of Horrors, Progress Energy Center for the Performing Arts, Raleigh. Performed by NC Theatre. Info: 919.831.6060 or progressenergycenter.com.

Sept 17 through Oct 3 The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged), Theatre In The Park, 107 Pullen Rd, Raleigh. Thirty-seven plays in ninety-seven minutes. An irreverent, fast-paced romp through the Bard’s plays. Info: 919.831.6936 or theatreinthepark.com.

Through Sept 18 Mi Vida Loca, Deep Dish Theater, University Mall, 201 S. Estes Dr, Chapel Hill. A family of misfits gather to send their father off to detox in this sharp and savvy comic drama. Info: 919.968.1515 or deepdishtheater.org.

Sept 18 Franc D’Ambrosio’s Broadway, 7:30pm, Holly Springs Cultural Center, 300 W. Ballentine St, Holly Springs. Info: 919.567.4000 or hollyspringsnc.us.

Sept 18 Triangle Wind Ensemble & Triangle Brass Band Concert, 7pm, Meymandi Concert Hall, Raleigh. Info: trianglewind.org.

Sept 18 Comedian and Humorist Jeanne Robertson, 7pm, Carolina Theatre, 309 W. Morgan St, Durham.  Info: 919.560.3030 or carolinatheatre.org.

Sept 18 Friends of the Page-Walker Hotel Antiques Appraisal Fair, 10am-4pm, Page-Walker Arts & History Center, Cary. An opportunity to discover if antiques are a treasure with noted PBS Antiques Appraisal Expert Wes Cowan. Info: 919.460.4963 or friendsofpagewalker.org.

Sept 18-19 The Garden Conservancy’s Private Garden Tours, Garden locations in Cary and Raleigh. Self-guided tours of four private gardens to benefit The Garden Conservancy’s Open Days Program and the JC Raulston Arboretum. Visit website for complete garden descriptions and driving directions. Info: 888.842.2442 or opendaysprogram.org.

Sept 18-19 Old North State Antique Gun and Military Antiques Show, NC State Fairgrounds. Arms and memorabilia of the Civil War, Indian Wars, WWI, WWII, and more. Info: 704.282.1339 or thecarolinatrader.com.

Sept 18-19 37^th Annual CenterFest Arts Festival, Historic Durham Central Park District. NC’s longest-running outdoor arts festival. Over 100 juried visual artists, live entertainment and international cuisine. Info: 919.560.ARTS or durhamarts.org.

Sept 19 Ceremonial Splendor: NC Symphony, 8pm, Memorial Hall, UNC-Chapel Hill. Info: 919.733.2750 or ncsymphony.org.

Sept 19 Lady Gaga, 8pm, RBC Center, Raleigh. Info: 919.861.2300 or rbccenter.com.

Through Sept 20 Over/Under Exhibit, Municipal Building Block Gallery, Raleigh. An examination and exploration of human identity. Info: raleighnc.gov.

Sept 21 Ciompi Quartet Lunchtime Classics, 12-1pm, Rare Books Room, Perkins Library, Duke University, Durham. Info: 919.684.4444 or dukeperformances.org.

Sept 21-28 Crumbs from the Table, 7:30pm, Leggett Theater, Peace College, Raleigh. A story that deals with boundaries of race, gender, and society. Info: 919.508.2320 or peace.edu.

Sept 21 through Oct 19 In Search of a State Treasure Exhibit, Street Gallery Windows, The Crafts Center, NCSU, Raleigh. By the Tar Hell Gem and Mineral Club. Info: 919.515.1100 or ncsu.edu/arts.

Sept 22 Girls’ Night Out Event, 5-8:30pm, Belk Stores at Crabtree and Streets of Southpoint. Get ready for a fashion event that includes food and beverage while browsing the latest fall fashions, giveaways, music, and discounts. Free and open to the public. Info: 205.328.9334.

Sept 22-26 Social Security, Sunrise Theater, 250 NW Broad St, Southern Pines. Performed by The Sandbox Players Community Theater, this is an honest to goodness, real, Broadway comedy about romantic desire. Info: 910.692.8501.

Sept 22 through Oct 10 As You Like It, Paul Green Theatre, UNC-Chapel Hill. Performed by PlayMakers Repertory Company. Info: 919.962.1122 or playmakersrep.org.

Sept 23-26 Benson Mule Days, downtown Benson. A southern tradition packed with mule events, rodeos, barbecue cook-offs, arts and crafts, street dances and a concert. Info: 919.894.3825 or bensonmuledays.com.

Sept 23 through Oct 3 Right Place, Right Time, Studio Theatre, Meredith College, Raleigh. Stillwater Theatre’s production of this smartly-written, fast-paced, hilarious comedy that looks at contemporary relationships. Info: 919.760.8536.

Sept 24 Summer at the Springs with Better Off Dead, 7:30pm, Holly Springs Cultural Arts Center, Holly Springs. Info: 919.567.4000 or hollyspringsnc.us.

Sept 24 City of Medicine: Season 4, Episode 1 with Transactors Improv, 8pm, Common Ground Theatre, 4815B Hillsborough Rd, Durham. Improvisational theater. Info: 919.698.3870 or cgtheatre.com.

Sept 24 High Wide and Handsome: A Tribute to NC’s Charlie Poole, 8pm, Reynolds Industries Theater, Duke University, Durham. Performed by Loudon Wainwright III & Friends. Info: 919.684.4444 or dukeperformances.org.

Sept 24-25 Beethoven’s Triple Concerto: NC Symphony, 8pm, Meymandi Concert Hall, Raleigh. Info: 919.733.2750 or ncsymphony.org.

Sept 24-25 2^nd Annual Beethoven and Blue Jeans Concert Series featuring Christopher Anderson Reed, 7pm, Halle Cultural Arts Center, 237 N. Salem St, Apex. Info: 919.249.1120 or apexnc.org.

Sept 24-25 Quilting in the Pines IV: The Sandhills Quilters Guild Bi-Annual Quilt Show, 10am-5pm, Fair Barn, Beulah hill Rd, Pinehurst. Over 180 quilted items, a display of handcrafted dolls, demonstrations, silent auction, vendors, raffle baskets and door prizes. Info: sandhillsquiltshow.org.

Sept 24 through Oct 23 Chromaticity Exhibit, Hillsborough Gallery of Arts, 121 N. Churton St, Hillsborough. Paintings by Chris Graebner and Linda Carmel, and blown glass by Pringle Teetor. Info: 919.732.5001 or hillsboroughgallery.com.

Through Sept 25 Come Out and Play Sculptor Show, 4pm, Saturdays, JimGin Farm, 150 Wild Horse Run, Pittsboro. Sculptures of many media and form, created by 57 artists, will dot the landscape of this 17-acre horse farm. No admission, and all are welcome. Info: 919.942.3252 or carrboro.com/comeoutandplay.

Through Sept 25 Pastel Society of NC Exhibit, Halle Cultural Arts Center, 237 N. Salem St, Apex. Info: 919.249.1120 or apexnc.org.

Sept 25 Red Grammer, Holly Springs Cultural Arts Center, Holly Springs. Info: 919.567.4000 or hollyspringsnc.us.

Sept 25 Carolina Chocolate Drops & Joe Henry, 8pm, Reynolds Industries Theater, Duke University, Durham. Info: 919.684.4444 or dukeperformances.org.

Sept 25 The Masquerade Ball, 7pm-midnight, Page-Walker Arts & History Center, Cary. A costumed modern dance party featuring modern dance music, fun games, a costume contest and prizes. Info: 919.755.8004 or ncrenfaire.org.

Sept 25 Kevin Spencer Theatre of Illusion, 8pm, Seby B. Jones Performing Arts Center, 501 N. Main St, Louisburg. Info: 866.773.6354 or louisburg.edu.

Sept 25 6^th Annual Triangle Uncorked, 2-6pm, Koka Booth Amphitheatre, Regency Park, Cary. Tast hundreds of the newest and great up-and-coming wines from around the world. Proceeds to benefit The Frankie Lemmon School & Development Center and Rotary Club of NC. Info: triangleuncorked.com.

Sept 25-26 Nearly Lear, Titmus Theatre, NCSU, Raleigh. Info: 919.515.1100 or ncsu.edu/arts.

Sept 26 Schuman: What a Difference 100 Years Makes! With the Mallarme Chamber Players, 3pm, Sarah P. Duke Gardens, Durham. Info: 919.560.2788 or mallarmemusic.org.

Sept 26 Kate Steinbeck & Chris Abell, Flutist and Flutemaker, 2-5pm, St. Philip Lutheran Church, 7304 Falls of the Neuse Rd, Raleigh. Info: 919.781.3225 or raleighflutes.org.

Sept 26 13^th Annual Carrboro Music Festival featuring Raleigh Jazz Orchestra, all day, downtown Carrboro. Featuring music at various outdoor and indoor stages. Info: carrboromusicfestival.com.

Sept 27 Manning Chamber Music Concert, 7:30pm, Kenan Recital Hall, Peace College, Raleigh. Members of Peace College faculty and NC Symphony will perform. Info: 919.508.2320 or peace.edu.

Sept 28 through Oct 3 Pandemonium, Progress Energy Center for the Performing Arts, Raleigh. Part of Broadway Series South. Info: 919.831.6060 or broadwayseriessouth.com.

Sept 29 A.R. Rahman Jai Ho Concert, 7:30pm, RBC Center, Raleigh. Info: 919.861.2300 or rbccenter.com.

Sept 30 through Oct 3 Twelfth Night, Stewart Theatre, NCSU, Raleigh. Shakespeare’s romantic comedy, performed by University Theatre, ponders love lost and found. Info: 919.515.1100 or ncsu.edu/arts.

Sept 30 through Oct 3 New Yorker, Review & Postcard from Morocco, St. Philip’s Episcopal Church, 403 E. Main St, Durham. Performed by Long Leaf Opera. Info: 919.530.7339 or longleafopera.org.

Oct 1 Suspense! With music by Killer Filler, 8pm, The ArtsCenter, 300G E. Main St, Carrboro. Performed by Transactors Improv. Info: 919.929.2787 or artscenterlive.org.

Oct 1 The Books, 8pm & 10pm, Sheafer Lab Theater, Duke University, Durham. Made with a cello, guitar, and electronic swirls floating between harmony and dissonance, they combine experimental chamber music and acoustic pop with fragmentary voices from junkshop cassettes. Info: 919.684.4444 or dukeperformances.org.

Oct 1-3 Cirque de la Symphonie: NC Symphony, 8pm, Meymandi Concert Hall, Raleigh. The world’s top circus performers demonstrating unbelievable acrobatic feats indoors along with the Symphony performing some of the best classical music ever written. Info: 919.733.2750 or ncsymphony.org.

Oct 1-3 25^th International Festival of Raleigh, Raleigh convention Center, 500 S. Salisbury St, Raleigh. Three days of international performances, food, games, art and cultural exhibits. Over 50 different groups from around the world participate to showcase their cuisine, traditional dance and music. Info: internationalfestival.org.

Oct 1-10 Over the River and Through the Woods, Page-Walker Arts & History Center, Cary. Performed by the Cary Players Community Theatre, a heartwarming and touching story about a young man’s desire to stay connected to his grandparents. Info: caryplayers.org.

Oct 1-30 Metropolitans Exhibit, Adam Cave Fine Art, 115 E. Hargett St, Raleigh. Featuring artists Will Goodyear and Annemarie Gugelmann. Info: 919.838.6692 or adamcavefineart.com.

Through Oct 2 Sequence of Impressions: The Work of Douglas Gorsline Exhibit, Gregg Museum of Art & Design, NCSU, Raleigh. Info: ncsu.edu/arts.

Through Oct 3 Life Through Quilts: Fiber Art Explorations by the African-American Quilt Circle of Durham, Allenton and Semans Galleries, 120 Morris St, Durham. Info: 919.560.ARTS or durhamarts.org.

Oct 3 Lizst, Chopin, Rachmanioff & Greshwin with Thomas Pandolfi, 3pm, Cherry Hill Plantation, Hwy 58, Warren County at Inez. Info: 919.839.1848 or cherryhillconcerts.com.

Oct 3 Leroy Savage & the Bottom Feeders, 5-7pm, E Carroll Joyner Park, 701 harris Rd, Wake Forest. Free and open to the public. Presented by PineCone. Info: pinecone.org.

Oct 3 A Trove of Miniature Treasures with The Chamber Orchestra of the Triangle, 3pm, Carolina Theatre, Durham. Info: 919.360.3382 or thecot.org.

Oct 4 A Staged Reading of The River Nun, 7pm, Burning Coal Theatre, Murphey School, 224 Polk St, Raleigh. Info: 919.834.4001 or burningcoal.org.

Oct 8 One Noble Journey: A Box Marked Freedom, 8pm, Temple Theatre, 120 Carthage St, Sanford. Info: 919.774.4155 or templeshows.com.

Oct 9 Out in the Cold Band with Joe McGlohon, 7pm, Temple Theatre, 120 Carthage St, Sanford. Info: 919.774.4155 or templeshows.com.

Through Oct 11 Quilting IS Art: An Exhibition by the Triangle Art Quilters, The Crafts Center, NCSU, Raleigh. Info: ncsu.edu/crafts.

Oct 15-16 The Jerry Carroll Comedy Festival, 7pm, Holly Springs Cultural Center, Holly Springs. Info: 919.567.4000 or hollyspringsnc.us.

Oct 21 The Merchants of Bollywood, Raleigh Memorial Auditorium, Raleigh. Part of Broadway Series South. Info: 919.831.6971 or broadwayseriessouth.com.

Oct 21 through Nov 7 Flaming Idiots, Temple Theatre, 120 Carthage St, Sanford. A contemporary farce which takes place entirely in a restaurant kitchen. Info: 919.774.4155 or templeshows.com.

Oct 23 Jon Reep, 8pm, The Clayton Center, 111 E. 2^nd St, Clayton. Info: 919.553.1737 or theclaytoncenter.com.

Oct 28 through Nov 7 A Piece of My Heart, Kennedy-McIlwee Studio Theatre, NCSU, Raleigh. Performed by University Theatre, the story of six women who went to Vietnam to entertain the troops.  Info: 919.515.1100 or ncsu.edu/arts.

Oct 29 Last Comic Standing, 8:30pm, Meymandi Concert Hall, Raleigh. Part of Broadway Series South. Goodnight’s Comedy Club presents an evening with the finalists from NBC’s popular laughfest. Info: 919.831.6971 or www.broadwayseriessouth.com.

Oct 29-30 Moore Divas & Friends, 7:30pm, Owens Auditorium, Sandhills Community College, Pinehurst. Presented by The Temple Theatre, music will include classical, country, jazz Broadway, gospel and more. Info: 919.774.4155 or templeshows.com.

Oct 29-31 The Rocky Horror Show, Progress Energy Center for the Performing Arts, Raleigh. Part of Broadway Series South. Info: 919.831.6060 or broadwayseriessouth.com.

Oct 30 through Nov 14 Billy Elliot The Musical, Durham Performing Arts Center, 123 Vivian St, Durham. A joyous, exciting and feel-good celebration of one young boy’s triumph against the odds. Info: 919.680.2787 or dpacnc.com.

Through Oct 31 Celebrating 100 Years of Service: The Orange County Public Library Exhibit, Orange County Historical Museum, 201 N. Churton St, Hillsborough. Photos, quilts, and text bring to life the 100 years of the library. Info: 919.732.2201 or orangenchistory.org.

Through Nov 13 Seeing the Blues: Paintings by Spencer Lawrence, Lyda Moore Merrick Gallery, Hayti Heritage Center, 804 Old Fayetteville St, Durham. Info: 919.683.1709 or hayti.org.

Through Dec 18 Southern Roots of Mid-Century Modern Exhibit, Gregg Museum of Art & Design, NCSU, Raleigh. Info: ncsu.edu/arts.

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