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MAY
May 17
Family Fun Saturdays at the N.C. Museum of Art
The North Carolina Museum of Art presents “Family Fun Saturdays: African Gourds,” from 10 a.m. to noon May 17. Registration is required for this free event, which allows children and adults alike to create projects featuring African gourds.
Phone: (919) 664-6828
Web site: www.ncartmuseum.org
May 21
Duran Duran
80s icon and pop mainstay Duran Duran hits the Triangle May 21 for a performance at the Koka Booth Amphitheatre at Regency in Cary. Doors open at 6 p.m., and the show begins at 7 p.m. Tickets cost $65 per person for reserved seats, and $35 per person for lawn seats.
Phone: (919) 462-2052
Web site: www.amphitheatreatregencypark.com
May 22
The Song Remains the Same: The Music of Led Zeppelin
The North Carolina Symphony captures the music of Led Zeppelin, which after 40 years remains one of the world's top rock-and-roll bands. The event will begin at 8 p.m. at Meymandi Concert Hall at the Progress Energy Center for the Performing Arts in Raleigh.
Web site: www.ncsymphony.org
May 24
Taste of Durham
The Taste of Durham Festival will be held from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. May 24 at the Imperial Center at 4309 Emperor Blvd. in Durham. The event, which is produced by The Community Chest Inc., will feature entertainment, area restaurant and food sampling, arts and cultural experiences, venues for artists and musicians, and activities for the entire family. Tickets cost $4 per person in advance, and $6 per person at the door.
Phone: (919) 572-6551
Web site: www.tasteofdurham.org
May 30
Go Red for Women luncheon
The Triangle Go Red for Women luncheon will be held from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. May 30 at the Marriott Crabtree in Raleigh. The event, themed around the ideas of sisterhood and inspiration, will focus on heightening awareness of heart disease in women, creating a passionate call to action, and generating funds to support education and research.
Web site: www.goredforwomen.org
JUNE
June 5-8
Carolina Jamboree
The Carolina Ballet presents Carolina Jamboree from June 5-8 at the Progress Energy Center for the Performing Arts at Raleigh's Memorial Auditorium. Dubbed “part Broadway, part hoedown,” bluegrass and ballet are blended through Broadway choreographer Lynne Taylor-Corbett and Tony Award-winning string band The Red Clay Ramblers. Performances will be held at 8 p.m. June 5 and 6, 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. June 7, and 2 p.m. June 8.
Web site: www.carolinaballet.com
June 6
23rd annual N.C. Beautiful Golf Classic
The 23rd annual N.C. Beautiful Golf Classic will be held June 6-8 at Pinehurst Resort. The event is designed to raise awareness of the state's environmental preservation efforts.
Phone: (919) 828-3190
Web site: www.ncbeautiful.org
June 6-8
Special Olympics N.C. Summer Games
Almost 1,300 athletes from across the state will visit the Triangle June 6-8 to participate in this summer's Special Olympics N.C. Summer games. Events will be held throughout Raleigh and will include aquatics, gymnastics, powerlifting, softball, and volleyball.
Phone: (919) 719-7662
Web site: www.sonc.net
June 6-28
Dearly Beloved
“Dearly Beloved,” a story of a dysfunctional but loveable family in the throes of a series of life-changing events, will premiere at 8 p.m. June 6 at Theatre in the Park on Pullen Road in Raleigh. The story follows the trials of the Futrelle sisters, who are throwing a big wedding in the small town of Fayro, Texas.
Phone: (919) 831-6936
Web site: www.theatreinthepark.com
June 7-8
Fuquay-Varina Garden Tour
The ninth annual Fuquay-Varina Garden Tour will be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. June 7, and from noon to 4 p.m. June 8. The tour, which costs $10 per person, will feature 10 gardens. Tickets can be purchased at The Garden Hut, Ashley's Gifts, Fuquay-Varina Chamber of Commerce and The Mineral Springs Inn. The event also will feature guest speaker Helen Yoest, local gardening expert and owner of GardensGardens.
Web site: www.fuquay-varinawomansclub.org/index.html
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June 16-Aug. 1
Camp Invention
Children across the Triangle will learn the power of brainstorming, teamwork, and trial-and-error experimentation when Camp Invention arrives this summer. Open to children entering first through sixth grades, the weeklong program fosters science and math literacy as children create dozens of innovative projects throughout the camp week. The event will be held June 16-20 at North Ridge Elementary in Raleigh; June 23-27 at York Elementary, Jeffreys Grove Elementary and Swift Creek Elementary in Raleigh; July 21-25 at Davis Drive Elementary in Apex and East Garner Magnet Middle School; and July 28 to Aug. 1 at Lacy Elementary in Raleigh. Registration fees vary by location, and include daily snacks and a T-shirt.
Phone: (800) 968-4332
Web site: www.campinvention.org
June 21
Summer Concert Series at Walnut Creek
Don?t miss this year's summer's concerts at the Time Warner Cable Music Pavilion at Walnut Creek in Raleigh. The lineup includes Toby Keith June 21, Dave Matthews Band with Michael Franti & Spearhead July 2, Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers with special guest Steve Winwood July 12, Brad Paisley July 19, Rascal Flatts with Taylor Swift Aug. 2, and Jack Johnson with special guests Rogue Wave and Neil Halstead Aug. 12.
Web site: www.livenation.com
June 21
Summer Solstice Celebration
On the evening of June 21 — the longest day of the year — Triangle residents will gather for the Summer Solstice Celebration, featuring several parties across the state to honor the J.C. Raulston Arboretum at N.C. State University in Raleigh. The celebration, which also will raise funds for the arboretum, will vary depending on location and will be hosted by residents in various cottage and patio gardens.
Phone: (919) 513-7004
E-mail: www.ncsu.edu/jcraulstonarboretum/
June 21
Garner Family Series
Take the family out to Garner's Lake Benson Park this summer for some outdoor musical performances. Latin band Carnavalito will perform June 21, while bluegrass band New Vintage will perform July 19 and bluegrass duo The Gibson Brothers will perform Aug. 16. All performances, which are presented by PineCone, will be held from 6-8 p.m.
Phone: (919) 990-1900
Web site: www.pinecone.org
June 23
Jimmy V Celebrity Junior Golf Classic
The Jimmy V Celebrity Junior Golf Classic will be held June 23 at Brier Creek Country Club in Raleigh. The event, designed to raise awareness of and promote additional research for pediatric cancer, will feature various celebrities, including players from the Carolina Hurricanes and Carolina Panthers.
Phone: (919) 319-0441
Web site: www.juniorgolfclassic.org
JULY
July 4
Independence Day concert and fireworks
Hit the Koka Booth Amphitheatre at Regency in Cary for patriotic music and a spectacular display of fireworks during Summerfest's Independence Day celebration. Doors open at 3 p.m. for this free, family-friendly outdoor show.
Phone: (919) 462-2052
Web site: www.amphitheatreatregencypark.com
July 11-13
Equine Extravaganza North Carolina
This equestrian expo will feature three full days of clinics, demonstrations, seminars, shopping and equestrian fun at the N.C. State Fairgrounds in Raleigh. Hours are 9 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. July 11 and 12, and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. July 13. Tickets cost $14 per person per day, and $8 per person for children ages 5 through 11.
Phone: (866) 468-7630
Web site: www.equineextravaganza.com
July 11-20
Peter Pan
The North Carolina Theatre presents “Peter Pan” July 11-20 at the Progress Energy Center for the Performing Arts at Raleigh's Memorial Auditorium. Performance times vary by date, and tickets range from $31 to $76 per person.
Web site: www.ticketmaster.com
For a complete calendar of events, visit www.wakeliving.com and click “Reader Blog.”
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