HERE’S YOUR INVITE … TO JUST A FEW OF THE MANY DURHAM 150 EVENTS LINED UP TO CELEBRATE THE CITY’S ANNIVERSARY THROUGHOUT THE YEAR
The Annual Black History: Artists’ Perspective Exhibition 2019 PHOTO BY ESTLIN HAISS
Through April 30 Hayti Heritage Center celebrates African-American
history through the work of local artists at this fourth annual exhibition curated by artist Willie Bigelow. Twenty talented artists pay homage not only to culture and history, but also Durham’s sesquicentennial – the 150th anniversary of the city’s founding. Many of the pieces are for sale. hayti.org
The Durham 150 opening celebration will take place at American Tobacco Campus.
“Portraits of Durham” Exhibit Through May 2
Work by 64 local artists, from high school students to accomplished professionals, each sharing their interpretation of what defines Durham, is on view in the Semans and Allenton Galleries at the Durham Arts Council. durhamarts.org
Turning the Page: Durham’s Reading History Through June 30 The past is brought to life through pictures of Durham citizens reading at the library and visiting the bookmobile. This photographic exhibit at the Southwest Regional Library is built in collaboration between Durham County Library’s Art Committee and the North Carolina Collection. durhamcountylibrary.org
Durham Beer Tap Takeover April 11, 5-10 p.m. The Glass Jug Beer Lab taps a series of beers that were brewed by
Durham breweries in partnership with other Durham food and beverage producers. The Glass Jug has partnered with Durham Distillery, Ponysaurus has partnered with Dashi and Fullsteam has partnered with Goorsha, just to name a few of the combinations you will find on draft and available by the pint or in a tasting flight of four small pours. glass-jug.com
Durham 150 Opening Celebration April 13, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. The official sesquicentennial birthday party will be held at the American Tobacco Campus. The event will kick off with Mayor Steve Schewel leading the official birthday recognition. There will be exhibits, local experts, artists and activities to explore, plus drawings for 66
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prizes. Confirmed acts include the African American Dance Ensemble, the Bouncing Bulldogs, Kidznotes and storyteller Willa Brigham. The event is free and open to the public. durham150.org
SummerStage April 13, 2-9 p.m. Golden Belt celebrates Durham’s 150th birthday and National Record
Store Day with participants from Jamla, Cardigan, Raund Haus, Merge Records, N.C. Central University and Small Town Records. The event features a hiring fair, food trucks, music, art and brews from Hi-Wire. There are nearly 100 planned free events – from music and film to art, education and fitness events – scheduled for the inaugural SummerStage season, curated by Art of Cool Project co-founder Dr. Cicely Mitchell. The season runs through October.
Larger Than Life Science May 2, 4-7 p.m. Launchbio hosts this networking event at the Chesterfield Building
monthly to bring together the city’s burgeoning life science and tech communities. The program for this month will explore the changes and developments made in the science community in the past 30 years, showing why Durham truly is the City of Medicine. Plus, there’s always ample time for networking and free beer from Durty Bull Brewing Company. launchbio.org/durham
Born at Duke Homestead May 5, 10:15 a.m. - 3:15 p.m. Through special guided tours, visitors can imagine the historic Duke home in 1856, the year James B. Duke, the youngest child, was born. What did the new baby mean for the people here? What was the best