Durham Arts Council

Come face-to-face with the arts in Durham.

Please join us for dinner!
Durham Arts Council’s Dinners a l’ Art series presents a rare opportunity for you to celebrate some of Durham’s most acclaimed artists, remarkable homes, landmarks and favorite chefs. Dinners a l’ Art succeeds as a benefit for the Durham Arts Council because of the generosity of individuals and organizations who donate 100% of the resources and services to make these dinners possible.

We are tremendously grateful to the featured artists, hosts, chefs, caterers and sponsors listed in this invitation.

From the entire DAC Board of Trustees we wish you Bon appetit!

2008 Dinners a l’ Art Committee

Jay Mebane, Cindy Brodhead, Marcia Brooks, Ellie Torre, Gwendolyn Haskins, Mike Woodard

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When you purchase your tickets on-line you will receive an email receipt. Durham Arts Council will also e-mail participants a reservation confirmation with directions and parking information for each event. For more information please call Durham Arts Council, Linda Lassiter, Development Associate at (919) 560-2708.

Ticket purchases are on a first come, first served basis. 50% of your ticket price is tax deductible. All proceeds from this event series benefit the Durham Arts Council, a 501 (c) 3 not-for-profit organization whose mission is to promote excellence in and access to the creation, experience, and active support of the arts for all people of our community. More DAC information is at www.durhamarts.org.

2008 DINNERS A L’ ART EVENTS

Birth of the Cool

One of the premier artistic events in the US this year is The Nasher Museum of Art retrospective of the majestic, life-sized portraits of Barkley L. Hendricks, the renowned African American artist whose work blends Pop Art, photorealism and Renaissance portraiture. Join our host, Duke's first lady Cynthia Brodhead, for a private gallery talk by Trevor Schoonmaker, curator of contemporary art at the Nasher, who organized this ground-breaking show. Following the talk, enjoy a very cool dinner in the Museum, sponsored by The Catering Company, one of the area's most elegant caterers. More exhibition information

When: Wednesday, April 23, 2008, at 6:30
Where: the Nasher Museum's at Duke University , 2001 Campus Drive, Durham NC 27705
Tickets: $150
Host: Cynthia Brodhead
Artist: Curator Trevor Schoonmaker talks about the work of Barkley Hendricks
Sponsor: The Catering Company
Event Capacity: 50 CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE TICKETS NOW!

Bluegrass & Barbecue

Join us for an evening of live bluegrass music and down-home barbecue. Mingle with artists and friends in a lovely outdoor setting overlooking Forest Hills Park. This event combines two annual favorites and is certain to be the perfect kick-off to summer.

When: Saturday, May 31st, 7:00 PM
Where: The Brooks & Seamans Forest Hills Park Home
Tickets: $75
Host: Marcia Brooks and Andy Seamans, Mike & Sarah Woodard
Sponsor: The Original Q Shack
Event Capacity: 50 CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE TICKETS NOW!

Music at the Manor

Innkeepers Monica and Daniel Edwards welcome you to a musical evening under the stars with jazz pianist, composer and vocalist Martin Eagle. Martin has performed at such legendary venues as the original Birdland, The Lighthouse and Carnegie Recital Hall. His compositions have been recorded by artists in many genres and his recordings have received national air play and rave reviews. Sample the tasty creations of Intimate Affairs Catering's own Chef Shawn while you enjoy the hospitality at the 1910 restored bed and breakfast in Durham's Morehead Hill historic neighborhood. You'll feel so much at home you may like to book one of the Morehead Manor's four distinctive rooms and stay the night! Morehead Manor

When: Sunday June 8th, 6:00 PM
Where: Morehead Manor, 914 Vickers Avenue, Durham NC
Tickets: Single Ticket $40 2 Tickets for $75
Host: Monica and Daniel Edwards, Ellie Torre
Artist: Martin Eagle
Sponsor: Intimate Affairs Catering
Event Capacity: 100 CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE TICKETS NOW!

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Durham Arts Council

In 2008, the Durham Arts Council celebrates 54 years of “Creating Community Through the Arts.” Durham Arts Council, Inc. is a private, not for profit, 501 c (3) organization that promotes excellence in and access to the creation, experience and active support of the arts for all the people of our community. DAC is one of the oldest arts councils in the United States, and one of the largest in North Carolina. DAC manages the historic Durham Arts Council building at 120 Morris St., a public facility in downtown Durham that attracts over 290,000 visitors a year, and houses the offices of nine arts organization, three galleries, two theatres, a community arts school, art production facilities, classrooms, event venues and rehearsal spaces. DAC’s year-round programs include grants and technical assistance for arts organizations and individual artists, art exhibitions, classes in the performing and visual arts, artist residencies in the public and private schools, arts and cultural planning, advocacy and fundraising, Durham Art Walk, and CenterFest, Durham’s annual street arts festival. Through the DAC Annual Arts Fund, Dinner’s a l’ Art, grants, and earned income, DAC raises nearly $2 million each year to provide programs and services and support the arts in Durham. For more information visit Durham Arts Council.