Promoting and strengthening the artistic and cultural development of Orange County, North Carolina
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AN INVOCATION at the Chamber Orchestra of the Triangle
St. Stephens Episcopal Church 82 Kimberly Dr, Durham
$30.00
Week of Events
“Folk Art in the Library”
The owners and artists of Mike’s Art Truck are happy to return to the Orange County Main Public Library in Hillsborough with a new collection of self-taught art featuring work by three popular folk artists: Ruby C. Williams, Michael Banks, and Sam Ezell. Roadside paintings by Ruby C. Williams like those in the exhibit once... Read More →
Free
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AN INVOCATION at the Chamber Orchestra of the Triangle
AN INVOCATION at the Chamber Orchestra of the Triangle
The Chamber Orchestra of the Triangle will perform the North Carolina premiere of composer Steven Serpa’s tone poem for oboe and string orchestra, An Invocation, inspired by the poem of the same title from Hillsborough poet Jeffery Beam’s 2010 book Gospel Earth.
$30.00
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African-American Poetry, Past and Present
African-American Poetry, Past and Present
Celebrate Black History Month with a poetry reading featuring Ashley Harris, Fred Joiner, Caleb Torain, and Gideon Young. Ashley Harris is a former youth-slam competitor and the author of If the Hero of Time Was Black. Fred Joiner is a two-time winner of the Larry Neal Award for Poetry and a 2014 Artist Fellowship Winner... Read More →
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Chinese Lunar New Year Celebration!!—The Year of the Pig
Chinese Lunar New Year Celebration!!—The Year of the Pig
Chinese Lunar New Year Celebration!!—The Year of the Pig The most important Chinese holiday is the Lunar New Year, which is known in China as Spring Festival, and in other Asian cultures as Lunar New Year. The festival ushers in the Lunar New Year and is the West’s Christmas and New Year’s Eve rolled into... Read More →
Free
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Writing for Longevity
Writing for Longevity
Writing for Longevity This workshop helps you discover how to manage stressful events and upheavals in your life through writing. The act of writing engages internal healing resources that affect mental and physical health. Expressive writing has the power to help reduce your heart rate and blood pressure, minimize stress, strengthen the immune system, and... Read More →
$20.00
Orange County Senior Games Registration Now Open!
Orange County Senior Games Registration Now Open!
Senior Games is a year-round health promotion program for adults ages 50 +. Activities include: sports and games competitions/tournaments, social activities, and the SilverArts – including visual, heritage (wood working, basket weaving, ceramic glass and etc.), as well as local and state competitions. The 2019 Orange County Senior Games’ Athletic Events will be held Apr... Read More →
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Horse of a Different Color, Opening Reception
Horse of a Different Color, Opening Reception
“Horse of a Different Color” features acrylic paintings by local artist Chrystal Hardt. Chrystal describes her work: “My horses represent energy, movement, beauty and fun. I work from inner space and let them dance, fly, run and jump as they will. They add an element of pure joy to my work.” Also available for viewing... Read More →
Free
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Writing Political Poems
Writing Political Poems
Poets everywhere are speaking out about what they believe in. In this generative workshop, we'll examine techniques used in work that tackles tough topics like racial inequality, immigration, war, climate change, and governmental incompetence. We'll then use those techniques to begin our own poems.
