DURHAM -- Tickets go on sale today for singer-songwriter David Gray's April 9 concert at the Durham Performing Arts Center.
Gray's new CD "Draw the Line" was released in September, and he later launched his world tour playing across Europe and Australia before setting out on his North American tour in October. He also has appeared on "Live with Regis and Kelly," "The Rachael Ray Show," and "The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson."
Tickets can be purchased online at DPACnc.com, at the DPAC ticket center, by calling (919) 680-2787, or at any Ticketmaster outlet. Ticket prices range from $25 to $60.
Historic Hillsborough Guided Walking Tour
HILLSBOROUGH -- The Second Saturday Hillsborough Guided Walking Tour will take place Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Walkers should come to the Alexander Dickson House, 150 E. King St. to explore Hillsborough's history on a 90-minute guided walking tour through its historic district.
Admission is $5. For more information, call 732-7741 or visit www.historichillsborough.org
Full Frame accepting grant applications
DURHAM -- Full Frame Documentary Film Festival is accepting applications for the Garrett Scott Documentary Development Grant through Feb. 5.
Given in memory of filmmaker Garrett Scott ("Cul De Sac: A Suburban War Story," "Occupation: Dreamland"), the grant funds first-time documentary filmmakers for travel and accommodations at the festival. Grant recipients will be given access to films, participate in master classes and be mentored by experienced filmmakers and industry members.
For details, visit www.fullframefest.org.
Two salsa bands at UNC this weekend
CHAPEL HILL -- Two local salsa bands, Charanga Carolina and Orquesta GarDel, will share the stage Saturday at 9 p.m. in celebration of the birthday of their mutual lead singer, Nelson Delgado. The free concert will also be a social dance event and will take place in the Kenan Music Building on the UNC campus, next to the Ackland Art Museum on Columbia Street.
The UNC-based concert is a homecoming for Orquesta GarDel, which was originally founded in 2005 as the professional alter-ego to Charanga Carolina, a university ensemble in the Music Department at UNC. Orquesta GarDel's musical directors Eric Hirsh and Andy Kleindienst are both 2006 graduates of the UNC music program as well as founding members of Charanga Carolina, under the direction of David F. Garcia, a professor of ethnomusicology at the university. Garcia brought on local salsa veteran Delgado as a frontman for Charanga in 2004, and Delgado has continued to provide his vocal talents for both groups since their inception. His 58th birthday is Saturday, and the concert will be billed as a party in his honor.
N.C. Boys Choir Christmas event
DURHAM -- The North Carolina Boys Choir and Chamber Choir will present their annual Christmas concert in Duke Chapel Dec. 21 at 7:30 p.m.
The performance will begin, as it always has, with "Once in Royal David's City" as its processional where the first verse will be sung by a boy soprano. Much of the music will be carols of the season. Examples include: "In the Bleak Midwinter," "O Come, All Ye Faithful," and a new addition this year, John Rutter's "Arise, Shine!" The choir traditionally ends its performance with a rousing edition of Handel's "Hallelujah Chorus."
Tickets are on sale now and are $15 for adults, $12 for seniors, and $8 for children 12 and under. They will be available at the door one hour before the performance, or by calling (919) 489-0291. Tickets can also be obtained by visiting Pearson Music Company on Chapel Hill Boulevard in Durham, or Burrage Music Company on Green Road in Raleigh. Joining the choir will be organist John Alexander of the First Presbyterian Church in Greensboro, as well as brass and strings.
For more information about the choir, or the performance at Duke, call (919) 489-0291, or visit www.ncboyschoir.org
Jazz Society to hold holiday gala
DURHAM -- The Triangle Jazz Society will hold its Fifth Annual Holiday Gala Saturday from 7 p.m. to 2 a.m. at Restaurant Eden, Suite 106, 3211 Shannon Road.
Baron Tymas and Friends will perform. A dance party will follow the live set.
Advance tickets for singles are $25 (member), $30 (non-member). Tickets for couples are $45 (members), $55 (non-members). (Prices increase the day of the event.)
Tickets may be purchased at www.trianglejazz.org.
MacLeod works at Nature of Art
HOLLY SPRINGS -- "Spirited Journeys", a showing of mosaic paintings by Paula MacLeod, opens at The Nature of Art today. Meet the Durham artist at a free reception on today from 6 to 8 p.m. during the Art After Dark art walk.
MacLeod has exhibited in juried shows all over the United States and in Ravenna, Italy. She has had work published in art books, and has been featured on Home & Garden TV and on PBS.
The Nature of Art is in Sunset Lake Commons, 5229 Sunset Lake Road, Holly Springs. For details contact Judie at (919) 387-9448 or www.TheNatureOfArtFrameShop.com
Durham potter's works on view
RALEIGH -- Works by Durham potter Cynthia Harrell will be on sale at the North Carolina Pottery Fair, to be held Dec. 11-13 and Dec. 18-20 in the Holshouser Building at the N.C. State Fair Grounds.
Other potters whose work will be on view or for sale are Kenneth Neilsen and Walter Aberson.
Admission is $5 (children 10 and under admitted free). Times are 1 to 6 p.m. Dec. 11 and 18, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Dec. 12 and 19, and noon to 5 p.m. Dec. 13 and 20.
For information, visit www.sanfordpottery.org.
'A Christmas Story' at center
CARRBORO -- The Century Center will screen Jean Shepherd's classic "A Christmas Story" at 7 p.m. Saturday.
In Shepherd's nostalgic view of Christmastime in Indiana during the 1940s, 9-year-old Ralphie desperately wants a Red Ryder BB Gun for Christmas and wages an all-out campaign to convince his reluctant parents (Darren McGavin and Melinda Dillon) that the toy is safe. M
Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Century Hall is at the corner of Weaver Street and North Greensboro Street. Admission is $4 per person, with free popcorn and soda.
For information, call 883-7472 or visit www.CenturyCenterCinema.com.
Young Harpists Concert at library
DURHAM -- Harpist Winifred Garrett will conduct harp students from the W.G. Pearson Elementary School Honors Harp Ensemble and the Dream Strings Harp Ensemble at 3 p.m. Sunday at the Durham County Main Library, 300 N. Roxboro St.
This seasonal event is appropriate for all ages. Light refreshments will be served.
This event is free and open to the public. For more information, contact Marian Fragola at 560-0268.
-- Compiled by Cliff Bellamy
