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Thursday, September 2, 2010 through Saturday, October 2, 2010

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Thursday, September 2, 2010
5 O'Clock Thursday's with Jason Adamo

Sheraton Raleigh Hotel

Please join us for live music by Mr. Jason Adamo with free hors d'oeuvres and lots of drink specials every Thursday in the Bar or Patio, depending on the weather.

Arabia 3D

Wachovia IMAX Theatre at Marbles Kids Museum

Arabia 3D reveals a unique culture, a history full of adventure, an environment of extreme challenges, a people of strong faith and a chance for a film to bridge cultures and reduce misunderstanding between peoples

Campus Farmers' Market at NCSU

NCSU - The Brickyard

Farmer's Market

Contemporary Works

Gallery C

Gallery C is proud to present Contemporary Works, an exhibit of new artworks by nationally renowned cityscape artist, Josh George.

Down Home: Jewish Life in North Carolina

North Carolina Museum of History

The exhibit presents a historical overview of Jewish immigration and acculturation. It conveys how Jews, through a process of struggle and negotiation, became integrated into Southern society and help build a New South.

Fall Sertoma Series presents Roger Day

Sertoma Amphitheatre

Roger’s skilled musicianship combines his wit and wordplay to create a musical experience that parents enjoy as much as their kids.

Firebird

Progress Energy Center for the Performing Arts - AJ Fletcher Opera Theater

The program also includes Firebird, Robert Weiss’s “compelling . . . touchingly charming” (Balletanz—Europe’s Leading Dance Magazine) take on the beloved Russian folktale.

Fuquay Fresh @ Soil Toppers, Inc

Fuquay Fresh @ Soil Toppers, Inc.

This market will offer LOCAL farm produce, art, and local music....a wonderful blend of local farm produce and talent!

GLOW: Living Lights

North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences

Don’t miss the first‐ever museum exhibition to explore the phenomenon of bioluminescence an organism’s ability to produce its own light.

Historic Raleigh Tours

Downtown Raleigh

Historic Raleigh Tours

Kennel Club Dog Show

Jim Graham Building at North Carolina State Fairgrounds

. Championship all breed dog show, obedience and rally trials - a different Kennel Club hosts competitions each day

Live Music Nightly at Irregardless Cafe

Irregardless Cafe

Live Music Nightly 6:30pm - 9:30pm

Live Music in The Lounge at 42nd St. Oyster Bar

42nd St. Oyster Bar & Seafood Grill

Live Music in The Lounge Thursday, Friday, and Saturday evenings

Midtown Flower Market

North Hills

Fresh Cut Flowers Available Every Thursday

Moneypalooza

Marbles Kids Museum

Step into our money machine and bank on your brain to make good decisions on how to save, spend and share the money you earn.

REO Speedwagon & Pat Benatar

Koka Booth Amphitheatre

REO Speedwagon & Pat Benatar

Raleigh Beer Week (Inaugural)

Downtown Raleigh

Its the cooperative effort of a group of friends that work well together and want to establish the sense of a "beer community" here in Raleigh.

State Farmers Market

State Farmers Market, Raleigh

More than fresh vegetables, it’s a family adventure.

Tarheel Territory featuring paintings by Suzanne Morris

ArtSource

Tarheel Territory featuring paintings by Suzanne Morris

The Greatest Places

Wachovia IMAX Theatre at Marbles Kids Museum

A film created by Science Museum of Minnesota that depicts seven amazing locations in the world - Amazon, Greenland, Iguazu, Madagascar, Namib, Okavango and Tibet.

The Umstead Hotel and Spa celebrates the season with Tastings on the Terrace Thursday evenings on the terrace

The Umstead Hotel and Spa

Each week Executive Chef Scott Crawford will present a menu of food tastings with wine pairings.

Tracy Morgan

Goodnight's Comedy Club

• Star of NBC's "30 Rock" & "Saturday Night Live" • Comedy Central

Wine Tasting & Tour at Chatham Hill Winery

Chatham Hill Winery

Winery tours and wine tasting of award-winning wines offered daily. Come visit for a while or spend the day. Cost: $10 tasting fee.

“Tarheel Territory” An Exhibition & Painting Demonstration by Suzanne Morris

ArtSource

This September ArtSource North Hills will feature a two week exhibition of colorist painter Suzanne Morris' vibrant works

Ongoing Events (between September 2, 2010 and October 2, 2010)
> A Call to Arms

North Carolina Museum of History: (919) 807-7900

A look at North Carolina’s military heritage from the American Revolution to the Iraq War

> Adams Vineyards Wine Tasting's

Adams Vineyards and Winery: (919) 567-1010

The Triangle's First Vineyard & Winery Including Tasting Room, Wine Bar & Gift Shop

> Afternoon Tea Tour

Relish the unhurried pace of this time honored tradition in the gorgeous setting of Jordan Lake. Assortment of teas and delicious treats provided.

> Animalopolis

Wachovia IMAX Theatre at Marbles Kids Museum: (919) 882 -IMAX (4629)

After challenging an evil dragon, rescuing a beautiful princess and saving your in-laws' kingdom, what's an ogre to do?

> Behind the Veneer: Thomas Day, Master Cabinetmaker

North Carolina Museum of History: (919) 807-7900

A free man of color and successful businessman in antebellum North Carolina, Thomas Day created unique furniture and architectural materials that survive today.

> Capital City Glide - A Raleigh Segway Tour

Glide around Raleigh for a unique, up-close look at the beautiful Triangle area, including famous landmarks and historic neighborhoods.

> Crisis at the Capitol: North Carolina on the Eve of War

North Carolina State Capitol: (919) 733-4994

Explores what the State Capitol was like on the eve of the conflict and introduces visitors to many of the individuals working and living here in a time before secession and before the war.

> David Marshall "Carbine" Williams

North Carolina Museum of History: (919) 807-7900

A long term exhibit featuring the workshop of famous inventor David "Carbine" Williams.

> Day On The Lake

Spend the day with family and friends on the water - completely personalized to your desires!

> Deaf and Blind Education in North Carolina exhibit

North Carolina State Capitol: (919) 733-4994

When Charles B. Aycock became governor in 1901, only three schools in the entire state specialized in educating blind and deaf children

> Eco- Tour

Learn the story of Jordan Lake: its wildlife ecology, history, environmental impact from humans, engineering aspects, and the vital role the lake plays in the Triangle.

> Fall Leaf Tour

What better way to enjoy the outdoors? See the brilliant colored leaves from the water, while sipping hot chocolate or hot wassail.

> Father / Kid Fishing Tours

Memorable morning outings for dads and kids to bond, while mom sleeps in. Can be mixed in with playtime at the beach if desired.

> Hubble 3D

Wachovia IMAX Theatre at Marbles Kids Museum: (919) 882 -IMAX (4629)

Experience the gripping story—full of hope, crushing disappointment, dazzling ingenuity, bravery, and triumph - in HUBBLE 3D, the seventh awe-inspiring film from the award-winning IMAX Space Team.

> Inception: The IMAX Experience

Wachovia IMAX Theatre at Marbles Kids Museum: (919) 882 -IMAX (4629)

Acclaimed filmmaker Christopher Nolan directs an international cast in an original sci-fi actioner that travels around the globe and into the intimate and infinite world of dreams.

> Kids Birthday Parties

Make your kids birthday extra special this year! Music, games, treasure hunt, snacks, drinks.

> Lewis & Clark: Great Journey West

Wachovia IMAX Theatre at Marbles Kids Museum: (919) 882 -IMAX (4629)

It was the dawn of a nation—a time before the American West became known as the frontier, and little was known about what lay within.

> Megalodon Shark Jaw Exhibit Center Court South Presented by NC Aquarium

Crabtree Valley Mall: (919) 787-8993

Megalodon Shark Jaw Exhibit Center Court South Presented by NC Aquarium

> Mommy Playgroups

The perfect length tour for little ones – songs and music, provoke wee imaginations on this "non-scary" pirate adventure!

> Moonlight Tours

Enjoy the lake under a FULL moon (check schedule!) to view stars and identify constellations.

> Pirate Adventures

Captain Don brings the Caribbean experience to Lake Jordan. Fun, costumes, treasure hunt, songs, games, music, “goody bag” provided for kids. (“Non-scary” for the little ones)

> Pleasing to the Eye: The Decorative Arts of North Carolina

North Carolina Museum of History: (919) 807-7900

A permanent exhibit gallery devoted to decorative arts at the N.C. Museum of History.

> Pride and Passion

Holly Springs Community Library: (919) 577-1660

"The African American Baseball Experience,” a traveling exhibition telling the story of black baseball players in the U.S. over the past century and a half.

> Raleigh Beer Week

Downtown Raleigh

We are thrilled to be a part of Raleigh's first Beer Week which starts Monday August 30th.

> Segway Experience - A Raleigh Sightseeing Sampler Tour

Sample Raleigh's highlights, including Fayetteville St, the Capitol, and the Historic City Market, as you experience the unique Segway!

> Sunrise Tours

Daybreak is the best time for viewing birds and other wildlife! Watch a still, misty morning come alive as the sun greets your new day. Homemade muffins, gourmet juice & coffee served.

> Sunset Cruise

Enjoy the gorgeous sunset from the middle of Lake Jordan (the best unobstructed view in the Triangle!),

> The Corn Maze

Green Acres: 919.481.2435

Our 2010 corn maze is 1.5 miles of fun. We have created a game WITHIN the maze to challenge our guests as well as spur some friendly competition.

> Watersports Adventures

Time to get wet and cool off! Our 90hp outboard can pull a tube. Take turns and shoot some wild action photos and video!

> Wine Tastings at Chatham Hill Winery

Chatham Hill Winery: (919) 380-7135

If a wine tasting and winery tour is not in the cards, we invite you to come by with that special someone, friends, family or work colleagues to enjoy our lovely Tasting Bar and Art Galllery.

> Winery Tour & Tasting at Adams Vineyards

Adams Vineyards and Winery: (919) 567-1010

Free Winery tours are available on Saturdays at 11:00 & 2:00 with the purchase of a wine tasting or glass of wine.

> Winery Tours at Chatham Hill Winery

Chatham Hill Winery: (919) 380-7135

Winery tours and wine tasting of award-winning wines offered daily. Come visit for a while or spend the day. Cost: $10 tasting fee.

> “Visions of the Universe Four Centuries of Discovery"

Holly Springs Community Library: (919) 577-1660

“Visions of the Universe Four Centuries of Discovery,” an exciting and colorful exhibit celebrating astronomy and its contributions to society and culture.



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