our fall arts guide Can’t-miss concerts, exhibits and more By Chiara E va n s an d B rook e S pac h Hutchins Garage Tour Aug. 12, 6 p.m. Join the Museum of Durham History and Mark Hutchins, owner of the historic Hutchins Garage building, as he gives a special tour of the building and shares family stories. 402 W. Geer St.; modh.org Riley Downing + The Kernal with Cotton Clifton Aug. 19, 8 p.m. The singer, songwriter and guitarist of New Orleans country-soul band The Deslondes joins up with The Kernal and Cotton Clifton for a night of Southern rock. The Pinhook; thepinhook.com Festivals of Art, Thought & Culture: Fresh Fruit Aug. 19-21, 6 p.m. Part of The Fruit’s Third Friday series, the weekendlong art walk aims to use art to further cultural diversity within the Durham community. The Fruit; durhamfruit.com Our House: Durham Arts Council Student Showcase Through Aug. 20 This annual exhibit features works from DAC's students and instructors – come visit during Third Friday hours from 6-8 p.m. or by appointment. Durham Arts Council; durhamarts.org Looking Out, Looking In – Drawings, Prints & Books by Ippy Patterson Through Aug. 21 The Hillsborough-based artist is featured in the first solo exhibition along the gallery's 36-foot-long exhibition wall. This exhibit centers on charcoal "woodscapes" as well as her detailed pen and ink art. PS118 Gallery & Event Space; horseandbuggypress.com Bully/Pom Pom Squad Aug. 23, 7 p.m. For her first solo project, guitarist and singer Alicia Bognanno of Bully released “Sugaregg,” described by one critic as a bubblegum grunge record. Motorco Music Hall; motorcomusic.com
TORN – Mixed Media Works by Margaret Sartor, 2016-2021 Sept. 1 - Oct. 29; reception Sept. 18, 4-7 p.m. Margaret Sartor is an educator, curator and writer in addition to an artist. Her upcoming exhibit will feature work that uses extraneous materials, photographs and book pages from the past six years. Horse & Buggy Press and Friends; horseandbuggypress.com
STOMP Sept. 4, 8 p.m., and Sept. 5, 1 p.m. and 7 p.m. The internationally acclaimed percussion sensation performs two new pieces during its ever-evolving showcase of the everyday. Durham Performing Arts Center; dpacnc.com Durham’s Murals by Bike Tour Sept. 4, Oct. 2 and Nov. 6, 10 a.m. This bicycle tour starts off at Major the Bull sculpture and features the historic murals of downtown. The route is curated by Preservation Durham in partnership with local museums and is designed for anyone who feels comfortable riding a bike on the street. 211 W Parrish St.; preservationdurham.org Alan Parsons Live Project Tour 2021 Sept. 14, 8 p.m. Alan got his start in the music business as a sound engineer at the famed Abbey Road Studios and has worked with musical groups including The Beatles and Pink Floyd. The Carolina Theatre; carolinatheatre.org
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Maps & Legends – New Paintings and Assemblage by Lisa Creed Aug. 25 - Sept. 26; reception Sept. 11, 4-6 p.m. The artist's newest collection of abstract art was inspired by the disconnect she felt from the world during the pandemic. The bold lines in her work represent the paths back to her loved ones and favorite places. Luis Rodriguez and his Organ Failure band will play at the reception. PS118 Gallery & Event Space; horseandbuggypress.com A Changing Durham – Painting and Printmaking Works by Kimberly Wheaton Through Aug. 27 Peruse paintings and prints that illustrate people and places the artist missed during the pandemic as well as how Durham has evolved over the 25 years that she’s lived here. Horse & Buggy Press and Friends; horseandbuggypress.com LP Giobbi Aug. 28, 9 p.m. This electronic house musician is breaking ground in the dance music scene with her hits like “Amber Rose,” “Jungle Queen” and “Gas Me Up.” The Fruit; durhamfruit.com
Learn about the legacy of the North Carolina Central University and North Carolina A&T State University football rivalry—from the teams and coaches to the fans and bands. Exhibit opening reception
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