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Southern Fried Poetry Slam
June 4-6, 2009Hayti Heritage Center and Other Venues in downtown Durham, NC
The Southern Fried Poetry Slam will bring three days of open mic performance poetry to Durham this year. The Southern Fried Poetry Slam is one of the biggest poetry conventions in the nation, and it will attract poets from all over the USA and possibly other places in the world as well! Most events at the Southern Fried Poetry Slam are open to the public and free of charge, though some of the events, such as the Slam’s finals, have an admission fee. For more information about attending the Southern fried Poetry Slam, call (919) 683-1709.
Susan Komen NC Triangle Race For the Cure 2009
June 13, 20096:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m. (Competitive 5K starts at 7:00 a.m., womens’ only 5K, co-ed recreational 5K and 1 mile fun run have later start times)
Meredith College Campus
Hillsborough Street, Raleigh
The Susan Komen NC Triangle Race For the Cure is more than a 5K race: it’s more like a festival that attracts tens of thousands of participants and spectators. Sponsors and vendors set up a tent city of exhibits at the Race Expo on the Meredith College campus, buses run back and forth from the overflow parking at the RBC center, and awards ceremonies including a Survivors Procession will take place throughout the morning. Race entry fees range from $20-$35, depending on the date of race registration and the event being entered. Keep in mind that entries for the competitive 5K race will not be accepted on race day, so if you want to log an official race time, you’ll need to register in advance
Shen Wei Dance Arts at the American Dance Festival
June 18-20, 2009 at 8:00 p.m.Durham Performing Arts Center
123 Vivian Street Durham, NC 27701
919.688.3722
The internationally-acclaimed Shin Wei Dance Arts will perform as part of this year’s kick American Dance Festival season, which runs through from June 11 to July 25. Tickets are $22-$43 and are non-refundable.
Independent Weekly's Best of the Triangle Party
June 19, 2009
6:00-10:00 p.m.
Golden Belt, Durham
The Indy's Best of the Triangle Party will feature two stages of live music graced by artists Thad Cockrell, Bradley William Cook, and other musical guests. The party's food is going to be catered by dozens of restaurants that won Best of the Triangle awards. Best of all, the food and music are free, though beverages are not: bring some money to spend at the cash bar, which will be stocked with Fat Tire beer, Cheerwine (a local favorite), wine and more.