Craft Sale
"Through Women's Eyes, By Women's Hands" is the theme of this year's Annual Women's Center Craft Sale featuring local female craft artisans. Enjoy strolling musicians, wine for purchase by the glass. The event is free, but one-third of the proceeds from each item purchased benefits The Women's Center.
The free event is from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. today at University Mall's Special Events Centre in Chapel Hill.
Call (919) 968-4610 or go to http://www.womenspace.org/ for more information.
Traveling Exhibit
Ever wonder how or where wedding traditions started? Learn more about weddings and wedding customs throughout the ages when the traveling exhibit "Here Comes the Bride: Weddings in America" will open at 11 a.m. today at the Orange County Historical Museum, 201 N. Churton St. Hillsborough.
The free exhibit will be on display through Nov. 12. This exhibit comes from Rogers Historical Museum in Arkansas.
Here Comes the Bride uses photos, artifacts, text and a slide show to show visitors weddings of bygone eras. The exhibit explores the traditions weddings, rings, honeymoons, and even gifts throughout time.
Call (919) 732-2201 or visit www.orangeNChistory.org to learn more.
Front Porch Fridays
Last chance to kick back, relax and get a jump-start on the weekend with live bluegrass music, a classic southern buffet or Tiny Vittles menu and full bar service from 5 to 7 p.m. today at The Carolina Inn, 211 Pittsboro S., Chapel Hill. Performers tonight are Down River.
There is no cover charge. Call (919) 933-2001 or click on http://www.carolinainn.com/ for additional information.
James Boyle lecture
James Boyle, William Neal Reynolds professor of law at Duke Law School, talk is The Crime of the (20th) Century: How we threw away our cultural heritage for no good reason (and whether Google Books will bring it back). Free, public lecture on the public domain, its erosion by copyright, and the controversial Google Books project.
A reception precedes the talk at 5 p.m., with the lecture at 5:30 p.m. at Gerrard Hall, UNC Campus. Call (919) 966-3323 for more information.
Second Friday Art Walk
Tonight's 2nd Friday Artwalk is the 100th artwalk. The event is dedicated to Karen Shelton. It was the vision of Karen's in 2001. It will be taking place in Carrboro and Chapel Hill from 6 to 9 p.m. Many of the galleries will have live music and other art related entertainment.
Admission is free. A map is available at each stop. Go to http://www.2ndfridayartwalk.com/ for more information.
Bargain Sale
Sponsored by the Junior League of Durham and Orange Counties, the sale offers thousands of gently used items for a bargain price at the American Legion Post, 1700 Legion Road, Chapel Hill, from 6:30 to 10:30 tonight.
Bargain Sale Kick-off Bash features live music by Shotgun Romance, delicious food from Gillis's BBQ, beverages, first dibs at shopping, fabulous raffle prizes & a Silent Auction full of exciting items.
For tickets call (919) 682-8999 or email bargainsalefaq@gmail.com. Tickets available for purchase at the door ($30/1 ticket, $50/2 tickets).
Call (919) 682-8999 or go to http://www.jldoc.org to learn more.
UNC Women's Soccer
UNC vs. North Carolina State at 7 tonight at Fetzer Field on the UNC Campus in Chapel Hill.
Admission is free. Call (919) 962-6000 or click on http://tarheelblue.cstv.com/ to learn more.
Cowboy Junkies
This Canadian band has been performing together for more than 20 years and will play at 8 p.m. today at The ArtsCenter, 300-G E Main St., Carrboro.
Tickets are $32. Call (919) 929-2787 or visit http://www.artscenterlive.org/ for more details.
'Opus'
In this Play Makers play, talent and temperament collide in this fascinating, behind-the-scenes look at personal discord and professional harmony in the lives of a fictional string quartet billed as the world's finest, at 8 p.m. today at UNC Center for Dramatic Art, 120 Country Club Road, Chapel Hill. Other shows will be at 8 p.m. Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday.
Tickets, $10-$40, depending on day. Call (919) 962-7529 or visit http://www.playmakersrep.org/ to learn more.
Tag Sale
The 7th Annual Tag Sale for the Orange County Historical Museum will be held from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday at Sun Trust Bank Parking lot, 260 S. Churton St., Hillsborough.
Shoppers can pick up some bargains and help the Orange County Historical Museum at the same time. Select from household items, linens, furniture, clothing, books, toys, and collectibles and more.
There is no admission charge. Call (919) 732-2201 - http://www.orangenchistory.org/ for additional information.
Junior League
The 70th Annual Bargain Sale sponsored by the Junior League of Durham and Orange Counties continues from 8 a.m. to 9 a.m. today with a senior sale (age 55 and up); a general public sale from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.; and a bag sale (purchase a bag for $5 and fill it up) at the American Legion Post, 1700 Legion Road, Chapel Hill.
Proceeds go toward helping support the Junior League's current focus of developing children to their fullest potential.
General admission is $1. Call (919) 682-8999 or click on http://www.jldoc.org/ for more details.
Art and Garden Show and Sale
"Five Local Artists and a Gardener," the second weekend of the Art and Garden Show and Sale, features the work of: Anna Louise Reynolds, paintings; Susan Filley, pottery; Cathy Kiffney Studio, clay; Roger Lamanna, creative metalwork; Chris Gregory, stone; and Patricia Kiffney, container, bonsai, terraria, will be held from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday at Green Pony Garden at Finnabar Farm, 6319 Dodson's Crossroads, Hillsborough.
The sale will continue from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday.
Admission is free. Call (919) 929-6009 or visit http://www.greenponygarden.com/ to learn more.
Walking Tours
The Second Saturday Walking Tours, sponsored by the Alliance for Historic Hillsborough will be held at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Saturday at Alexander Dickson House, 150 E. King St., Hillsborough.
The 90-minute walking tours of the historic district cost $5. No appointment is necessary Call (919) 732-7741 or click on http://www.historichillsborough.org/ for additional details.
