Durham 2008 Official Visitors Guide - Where Good Things Happen - (Page 24) THINGS TO SEE & DO EVENTS & FESTIVALS Special Event: El Greco to Velázquez Aug. 21–Nov. 9, 2008 Nasher Museum of Art at Duke University 2001 Campus Dr, Duke University Central Campus 684-5135, www.nasher.duke.edu Durham will be one of only two locations in the United States to witness a major international exhibition of rare paintings and objects from the “Golden Age of Spain.” The Nasher Museum of Art at Duke University will present El Greco to Velázquez: Art During the Reign of Philip III. Featuring the works of two of the world’s greatest painters and others of the period, the exhibition will include more than 100 paintings, sculptures, and decorative arts pulled together from museums around the globe, many of which have never been exhibited in this country before. Tickets go on sale June 1, 2008. Open T-W, F-Sa,10am-5pm; Th,10am-10pm; Su,12pm-5pm. Tickets: $15 for adults, $5 for Duke faculty and staff, $5 for students, $5 for children ages 7-17, free for children 6 and under, and free for museum members. Tickets include parking fee. Group rates available. K-12 tours reserved in advance are free. For tickets, call 919-660-1701 or go to nasher.duke.edu. For information, call 919-684-0700. A self-guided audio tour is also available in English and Spanish for an additional $3. MAJOR ANNUAL Listed here are Durham’s most widely acclaimed festivals and events. Events are listed chronologically, but dates and times are subject to change. Please call ahead for confirmation. For a complete listing of events, visit www.durhameventcalendar.com or call (800) 772-2855. SIGNATURE EVENTS 24 Durham’s most widely acclaimed festivals and special events. These events are either highly recognized— nationally or regionally—or have significant out-of-state and in-state visitor appeal, with a particularly strong following by out-of-state visitors. Anniversary of the Largest Troop Surrender of the Civil War at Bennett Place �F April 26-27, 2008 Bennett Place State Historic Site, 4409 Bennett Memorial Rd, 383-4345; www.bennettplace.nchistoricsites.org Annual commemoration of the surrender between Generals Sherman and Johnston that ended the Civil War, featuring costumed interpreters. Stewart Waller/DCVB Taste of Durham Festival May 24, 2008 Imperial Center, 4309 Emperor Blvd, 401-2926 Taste of Durham Festival is an international celebration with food, music, cultural arts, and entertainment themes, produced by The Community Chest, Inc., a non-profit entity serving community interests. Duke Children’s Classic May 31, 2008 � Festival for the Eno Festival for the Eno July 4-6, 2008 Duke University Golf Course, 3001 Cameron Blvd, 667-2563; dukehealth1.org/childrens_services/classic.asp Golf event to benefit children’s healthcare programs at Duke University Medical Center. � American Dance Festival June 5-July 19, 2008 Duke University Campuses, 684-6402; www.americandancefestival.org The largest and most influential modern dance festival in the world, featuring more than two dozen modern dance companies and hundreds of choreographers, writers, and students participating in classes, seminars, and performances. West Point on the Eno City Park, 5101 Roxboro Rd, 4774549; enoriver.org/festival One of the region’s premier Independence Day celebrations with exhibits, displays, arts, crafts, and live entertainment on the banks of the Eno River to benefit efforts to preserve this beautiful natural area. North Carolina Gay and Lesbian Film Festival August 14-17, 2008 Bull Durham Blues Festival Carolina Theatre, 309 W Morgan St, 560-3030; festivals.carolinatheatre.org/ncglff The second-largest film festival in the Southeast and the largest cultural arts event in the Carolinas serving the GLBT community, with world-premiere screenings and more than 10,000 tickets sold each year. Bull Durham Blues Festival September 18-20, 2008 � Hayti Heritage Center, 804 Old Fayetteville St, and Durham Bulls Athletic Park, 409 Blackwell St, 683-1709 A celebration in the birthplace of the Piedmont Blues, featuring national, regional, and local blues, from the mournful sounds of the Mississippi Delta to the fine finger-picking and ragtime exuberance of the Piedmont Blues. www.durham-nc.com Durham Arts Council’s CenterFest September 20-21, 2008 � Stewart Waller/DCVB Central Park District, 550 Foster St, 560-2787; centerfest.durhamarts.org CenterFest is the longest running street arts festival in North Carolina and the largest arts and community festival in Durham! The streets of Downtown Durham come alive with arts, crafts, entertainment, food, and fun. http://www.durhameventcalendar.com http://www.bennettplace.nchistoricsites.org http://www.nasher.duke.edu http://dukehealth1.org/childrens_services/classic.asp http://enoriver.org/festival http://www.americandancefestival.org http://festivals.carolinatheatre.org/ncglff http://www.durham-nc.com http://nasher.duke.edu http://centerfest.durhamarts.org
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