INC NEWS - Events: Britten: War Requiem; play; doc; historic Durham tours & more

[Laura Drey]

One time occurrences


Friday April 18  7:00 p.m.

Academy Award Winning Director and  Independent Filmmaker Barbara Trent will
be presenting her Academy  Award winning film:  The Panama Deception

White Auditorium, Duke East Campus
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FREE and open to the public

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Friday and Saturday April 18 & 19  8:15 p.m.

BLACK POETRY: THE PLAY
 
Black Poetry is a play written to inspire, touch and reach the masses. From
adolescents to seniors, from the educated to the less fortunate Black Poetry
is a motivational work of art. There are 6 lives, 6 different stories, and 6
views of life. Including both personal triumphs and downfalls. Each story is
told through Poetry, Dance, Music and Song. This is a production that talks
about Adversity, Strength, Love, Dreams, and Overcoming. The poems and songs
are all written and performed by local poets, vocalists and musicians. A
Must See Event!

Manbites Dog Theater
703 Foster Street in Durham.

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Saturday, April 19 8 pm
Sunday, April 20 4 pm

Britten: War Requiem with Duke Chapel Choir, Durham Children’s Choir, Choral
Society of Durham, with orchestra

“One of the most moving pieces of choral music written in the 20th century..”

Duke University Chapel
$20 adults, students free. Tickets available at Page Auditorium the day of
concert.

For more information 560-2733 or www.choral-society.org

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Southern Documentary Fund Presents ­ Southern Docs Screening Series
All shows begin at 7:30 p.m at the Durham Arts Council, Morris Street in
Durham.
General admission is $5 per person. Interested in free admission? Check out
the benefits of SDF memberships click here.
<http://southerndocumentaryfund.org/sponsors/>
(Admission is FREE for SDF members and project directors.)

Screening Schedule:

Thursday, May 1, 2008 ­ Change Comes Knocking: The North Carolina Fund
Director Rebecca Cerese will be in attendance

Friday, June 6, 2008 ­ Down in the Hollow
Director Peden Young will be in attendance

For more information or to purchase tickets in advance please call SDF at
919-308-3714.  Website: http://southerndocumentaryfund.org/news/
 <http://southerndocumentaryfund.org/news/> Tickets to each screening are
sold on a first come basis.

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Durham Arts Council’s a ‘la Art www.durhamarts.org/

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2nd Saturdays, April ­ November
Tour of Durham's Tobacco Heritage

3rd Saturdays, April-November
Tour of Durham's Civil Rights Legacy

4th Saturdays, April - November
Tour of Architecture and the Urban Landscape

Preservation Durham's free Saturday morning walking tours explore different
aspects of the Downtown Durham Historic District. Meet our entertaining and
well-informed docents on Foster Street at the Durham Farmers' Market at
10:00 a.m. the 2nd, 3rd, or 4th Saturday of each month for a glimpse into
the history of the Bull City. Tours describe the tobacco industry in Durham
and its importance in the city's history; the legacy of the Civil Rights
Movement in Durham; and the unique architecture of the city that earned it
National Historic District status in 1974.

www.preservationdurham.org/events/weekly_walking.html

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Fun, hands-on environmental programs in our backyard parks. From amphibians
to canoeing we will explore the natural world around us. We'll also offer a
monthly night hike, giving participants an opportunity to experience the
fascinating world of nature at night. These programs are open to the general
public, all ages, and are free.  Pre-registration is required only for the
nighthikes, paddle programs, and day trips. For more information on any
program or to pre-register, please contact Chris Shepard at 620-8154.
http://www.durhamnc.gov/departments/parks/education.cfm

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Every Saturday   

Durham Farmer’s Market   8 a.m. to noon weekly April through Thanksgiving
(The schedule and hours changes during the winter.)


Laura




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