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Durham Arts Council, Inc.
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Durham, NC 27701
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Come face-to-face with the arts in Durham.

EVENTS

Durham Arts Council’s Board, and Community Friends present the following fundraising events in 2009 to support the Durham Arts Council Annual Arts Fund. The funds raised from these events help DAC provide arts education programs for the community, and support DAC grant programs for arts organizations and artists.

PLEASE EAT AT CHILI'S RESTAURANTS ON TUESDAY, JUNE 9TH TO SUPPORT DAC!

CLICK HERE FOR CHILI'S PROMOTIONAL COUPON THAT PROVIDES 10% OF SALES TO DAC!

With each flyer or coupon presented on Durham Arts Council Night, Chili's will donate 10% of the sale to DAC!

Tuesday, June 9th
4:00 pm - 11:00 pm

This DAC event is at 2 Chili's Locations:

  • Chili's Durham - 4600 Durham Chapel Hill Blvd.
  • Chili's Renaissance - Across from Streets at Southpoint
Give Back Night flyer required with each check to receive credit for the sale. Sale cannot be included in donation amount without flyer. Offer only valid on the date and location stated above. Donations will not be given on sales made prior to or past this date.

April 24, 2009 Special Concert: The Rosebuds & Midtown Dickens, also featuring Lost in the Trees
Thanks to Golden Belt, the bands, and over 450 people who created a wonderful sell-out success to support DAC and the arts in Durham!


The Rosebuds Concert 4/24
Don't miss this special concert with your favorite local indie rockers, benefiting the Durham Arts Council. Midtown Dickens to open the show.


DINNER A L’ ART

"May Deal"
An Historic Evening Featuring a Charlie Deal/Dos Perros Restaurant Preview, the art of Nancy Tuttle May from the SunTrust collection, and an Unparalleled Panoramic View.


The Final Event in the CCB Board Room atop the historic Hill Building 111 Corcoran Street Durham, NC 27701

Tuesday, May 12, 2009 at 7:00 PM

BUY YOUR TICKETS ON-LINE NOW!

Join your host Michael Lemanski of Greenfire Development to enjoy a panoramic view from the top of the CCB/SunTrust/Hill Building. Experience the historic CCB Board Room's final event before the building is converted to a boutique hotel! Nancy Tuttle May and her art from the SunTrust collection will be featured as Lisa Yarborough, Durham City President of SunTrust, speaks about how art has been important in the history of CCB and SunTrust. Chef Charlie Deal, known for his success at his Jujube restaurant (Chapel Hill), will preview the menu of his dynamic new Mexican concept restaurant, Dos Perros, featuring local seasonal ingredients, slated to open soon in downtown Durham. Historic documents from the construction and opening fanfare of the Hill Building will be on display. This will be an evening and experience not to be missed!

All proceeds from this event support Durham Arts Council's arts education and grant programs.


DINNER A L’ ART

"The Pure Sound
of Nnenna Freelon"

Thursday, May 21, 2009 at 7:30 PM


At the new Sound Pure Studios - 808 Washington St., downtown Durham. On-street parking.

Spend an evening in the recording studio with internationally renowned, 5 time Grammy nominated jazz vocalist Nnenna Freelon! Nnenna will perform, with music provided by special guests Pierce Freelon and "The Beast"

Enjoy a unique evening of music, fabulous food, and an inside look at the artistic process in a recording studio.

A delicious buffet dinner provided by Piedmont restaurant, with wine will be followed by an "inside look" at what goes on during recording sessions, including discussions with Nnenna Freelon, Pierce Freelon, band members from The Beast, Todd Atlas (owner of Sound Pure studios), as well as a brief performance which will be recorded and played back to the audience to enhance the studio-process discussion.

$100 PER PERSON.

CLICK HERE TO BUY TICKETS NOW!

All proceeds from this event support Durham Arts Council's arts education and grant programs.

Links to Related Information

Centerfest
New Date:
September 19-20, 2009

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Dinners a l'Art
April - June 2009
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The Art of Events
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Durham Art Walk

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