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Bluegrass, bike rides, and some boo-tiful ways to celebrate Halloween? Must be October in Raleigh!
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by ADDIE LADNER and KARA ADAMS
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BLESSING OF THE ANIMALS October 4 | See websites for times
Each year on October 4, Christians around the world honor the life of Saint Francis of Assisi, known as the patron saint of animals. At many churches, it’s an opportunity for parishioners to bring their beloved pets in for a blessing, from dogs and cats to fish and lizards. Local places of worship around the Triangle that will hold a special ceremony include Duke University Chapel (401 Chapel Drive, Durham, chapel.duke.edu), Fairmont United Methodist Church (2501 Clark Avenue, fairmontumc.org), St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church (11401 Leesville Road, stfrancisraleigh.org), and Saint Michael the Archangel (804 High House Road, Cary; stmichaelcary.org).
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BLUEGRASS LIVE! Oct. 1 - 2 | See website for times
We can’t wait for the streets to be filled with banjo-strummers, warblers, clogdancers, and bluegrass lovers from all over the country! At this year’s IBMA Bluegrass Live!, enjoy the genre’s finest, including Béla Fleck, Sierra Hull, Justin Moses, and The Del McCoury Band, on the main stage at Red Hat Amphitheater and six outdoor stages around Fayetteville Street. Beyond the music, you can browse a variety of vendors selling goods for the bluegrass professional and fan alike at one of the many vendors. Free general admission; from $25 for some performances; see website for locations; worldofbluegrass.org/festival
MOUNTAINS TO COAST RIDE Oct. 2 - 9 | See website for times
Experience our state through a weeklong bike ride from Sparta to North Topsail Beach. Organized by Cycle North Carolina, the annual Mountains to Coast Ride covers a different route each year, and includes campsites, food, and beverage options at each overnight stop, along with luggage transport and bike tech support along the way. From $245; 404 Trojan Avenue, Sparta; ncsports.org
HOCUS POCUS Oct. 7 | 7 p.m.
Pack a picnic and a lawn chair for a screening of Hocus Pocus at Raleigh Little Theatre. The comedy stars Bette Midler, Sarah Jessica Parker, and Kathy Najimy as witches accidentally resurrected on Halloween by a group of kids — who must then save the town from their sorcery. Pay what you can; 301 Pogue Street; raleighlittletheatre.org
ART OF RECOVERY FUNDRAISER Oct. 16 | 6 - 9 p.m.
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Breaking the stigma of addiction with the power of art — that’s the theme of this fundraiser for Healing Transitions, an organization with a mission to help those struggling with addiction. The event will showcase work by local artists who are in recovery or have been impacted by addiction, interactive art stations, live music, and spoken word testimonies. There will also be non-alcoholic beverages and fellowship opportunities. Windi White, director of development and co-founder of Art of Recovery, teaches painting workshops and art therapy. “I have seen miracles happen during these sessions, and I’m grateful to have been a small part of their recovery,” she says. The gallery will be packed with her students, including James Y., who said art “helped me to get in touch with my emotions, showed me an understanding of my struggle, and gave me a better chance to begin the rocky road of recovery.” Pay what you can; 1251 Goode Street; healing-transitions.org
ARTSPLOSURE Oct. 9 - 10 | See website for times
A celebration of creators of all stripes, Artsplosure offers a chance to listen to live music from the likes of Son Little, Brittney Spencer, and Aaron Lee Tasjan while exploring more than 175 vendors showcasing their original work in the Art Market. Paintings, photography, pottery, jewelry, and woodwork by local artists will be available for purchase, and little artists-in-training are encouraged to enjoy the free arts and crafts at Kidsplosure. Free; 19 W. Hargett Street; raleighartsfestival.com
NC STATE FAIR Oct. 14 - 24 | See website for times
Did you miss The Village of Yesteryear, the smell of smoky grilled corn, or the spectacle of prize-winning produce? Us, too! The North Carolina State Fair is back this year with all the food, rides, games, and agricultural displays it’s known for. Whether you’re steeling your stomach for the Tilt-A-Whirl or a slice of deep-fried pumpkin pie, we agree that, as it’s themed, the fair was “Worth the Wait.”From $10; 4285 Trinity Road; ncstatefair.org
THE LEGEND OF SLEEPY HOLLOW Oct. 14 - 31 | See website for times
Carolina Ballet’s Artistic Director Zalman Raffael brings Washington Irving’s classic to life at Fletcher Opera Theater this Halloween season. In addition to the tale of Ichabod Crane and the Headless Horseman, the program will feature a performance of Robert Weiss’ Lady in the White Veil as an opener. After the two ballet performances guests will enjoy a reading of Edgar Allan Poe’s The Raven. From $27; 2 E. South Street; carolinaballet.com “INTERESTING STUFF” FOR YOUR HOME & COLLECTIONS Pigfish Lane Antiques & Interiors
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Curated solo and thematic exhibitions amidst rotating works by over 50 established artists and craftspersons from across the Southeast in a range of media and price points, and presented with room to breathe. The galleries feature large amounts of unframed work in print bins and flat file drawers. In addition to Horse & Buggy Press titles, our bookstalls feature artist monographs and select titles by other independent presses. The PS118 stage plays host to literary readings, artist talks, musical performances, trunk shows and more. FROM FALLUJAH at PS118
Photography exhibit curated by John Bechtold
OPENING RECEPTION Sat. Oct. 9; 3–6pm with guest scholar Noor Ghazi giving a free public talk CURATOR TALK Thurs. Oct. 21; 6–8pm
exhibit runs through Nov. 6 Featuring the work of four emerging Iraqi photographers, the exhibit proceeds from the idea that the best way to learn about a place is through the people who live there. Our purpose is to make another story about Fallujah visible to American audiences, one that departs from its militarized meaning in public memory. Fallujah is not an Iraq War battlefield. It is a place where people work, attend school, and frequent public spaces wanting what we all want, a chance to peaceably choose our lives.
After a 21 year career in the U.S. Army, John Bechtold is living his second act of life as an artist and academic. His experiences in Iraq, once as a platoon leader and again as an advisor to the Iraqi Army continue to shape how he sees the world. John is currently a Ph.D. candidate in the American Studies program at UNC-Chapel Hill. His dissertation explores the representation of war in American public memory.
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Mixed Media Works by Margaret Sartor, 2016–2021
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STAR WARS & MORE Oct. 28 - 30 | See website for times
Join the North Carolina Symphony for an epic performance of famed composer John Williams’ scores, including iconic tracks from blockbusters like Jurassic Park, Harry Potter, E.T., and Star Wars. Feel the force as conductor David Glover fills Meymandi Concert Hall with thrilling music. From$25; 2 E. South Street; ncsymphony.org
BEWITCHED Oct. 29 | 7:30 p.m.
Kick off Halloween weekend with the voices of the North Carolina Master Chorale, accompanied by pianist Susan McClaskey Lohr. They’ll perform selections from Bach, Brahms, and Britten, as well as picks from pop and musical theater, under the stained-glass windows at Hayes Barton United Methodist Church. $35; 2209 Fairview Road; ncmasterchorale.org
DRESSING THE ABBEY Oct. 23 - Jan. 17, 2022 | See website for times
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Experience the glitz and glamor of historical drama sensation Downton Abbey at the North Carolina Museum of History’s Dressing the Abbey exhibit. See 35 original costumes worn by the show’s stars that depict the progression of style of the British aristocracy in the early 20th century. “We are thrilled that the North Carolina Museum of History is able to bring this exhibition to Raleigh. Our visitors and all the adoring fans of Downton Abbey will enjoy seeing the costumes from this award-winning program that so captured the public’s attention,” says museum director Ken Howard. $15; 5 E. Edenton Street; ncmuseumofhistory.org
