FALLARTS
Fall Arts Guide
Can’t-miss concerts, events and more
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Margaret Lane Gallery presents multiple new collections: endless textures and designs in “Mixed Media Mania,” hidden secrets and sights in “Under the Surface,” local farm findings in “Hay Bales, Barns and Fence Posts, Objects Found on a Farm,” physical, metaphorical and emotional turmoil in “Storms Ahead” and seasonal wishes in “All I Want for Christmas.” July 24 - Sept. 15, Aug. 28 - Sept. 22, Sept. 25 - Oct. 20, Oct. 23 - Nov. 24, Nov. 27 - midJanuary; margaretlanegallery.com
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Experience the 24th season of North Carolina’s aweinspiring puppet show, Paperhand Puppet Intervention, at the Forest Theatre at UNC. With live music, individually crafted giant puppets, masks, stilts, illuminated beings and shadow puppets, this unique, larger-than-life performance, “Earth & Sky: A Great Gathering for All Beings,” is sure to inspire viewers of all ages. Weekends Aug. 9 - Sept. 29; paperhandpuppet.org
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Browse local art at Frank Gallery, featuring pieces from artists R. Scott Horner and Kaidy Lewis, plus guest artists John Parkinson and Fab Bianchi, who specialize in woodworking and engraving. Aug. 13 - Sept. 21; frankisart.com
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Hillsborough Gallery of Arts introduces intriguing shows this season, beginning with “Intertwined,” featuring the intricate gemstone jewelry of Arianna Bara, the watercolor and mixed-media paintings of Ryann Carey and the painted gourd sculptures of Martha Danek. Next, “Color Comes Alive” is a mix of painting, collage and stained glass by artists Marcy Lansman, Pat Merriman and Pringle Teetor. Finally, “The Art of Giving” showcases giftable art for the holiday season. Aug. 27 - Sept. 22, Sept. 24 - Oct. 20, Nov. 12 Dec. 31; hillsboroughgallery.com
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Enjoy nights of classic rock ’n’ roll, original funk and traditional swing at Southern Village’s live music series, followed by a grand finale weekend with performances by The Chamber Orchestra of the Triangle and various folk and rock singers. Sept. 1, Sept. 6, Sept. 8, Sept. 15, Sept. 20-22; southernvillage.com
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Enjoy food, music and games while supporting Orange County Living Wage in its mission to create an economy that works for all. This Labor Day concert celebrates workers with live music from Abakua Latin Music, Deja Belle and Deep Chatham Ramblers on the grounds of Pluck Farm. Sept. 2; orangecountylivingwage.org
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September/October 2024
At age 11, Herbie Hancock was a child piano prodigy who performed a Mozart piano concerto with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra.