February Festivals Events Chapel Hill, Carrboro, Raleigh NC

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February
Weds., February 2, 2011
Groundhog Day Event at the NC Museum of Natural Sciences. 11 W. Jones St., Raleigh, NC 27601. 10am - 2pm. Watch Groundhog Sir Walter Wally emerge from his winter home. If he sees his shadow, we'll have another six weeks of winter! Learn about groundhogs and hibernation, meet live animals, and discover how they make it through the winter. Free. (919) 733-7450 or toll-free (877)4NATSCI.
Fri., February 4, 2011
	First Friday at NC Museum of Natural Sciences. 11 W. Jones St., Raleigh, NC 27601. Enjoy exhibits, food and a free movie from 5 - 9 pm every First Friday of the month at the North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences. Movie begins at 7pm. Also featured will be live music with The Foyer at 5:30 pm; beverages and snacks will be available from the Acro Cafe. (919) 733-7350, ext. 302 or toll-free 877-4NATSCI.
Sat., February 5, 2011
	19th Annual Day Camp Fair at University Mall, 201 S. Estes Drive, Between 15/501 Bypass South/Fordham Boulevard & Franklin St. Saturday, February 5, 2011, 10am-2pm. Over 25 Exhibitors. From the University Mall website: "This is a perfect opportunity to find out what camps are available for your children during the summer months as well as other times of the year." In 2011, the following events will be featured: * Free activities for kids of all ages at KatieBeth’s Learning Garden, * Mini manicures and Make Your Own Lipgloss Station at My Fairy Godmother (coupons available at My Fairy Godmother Facebook page) * Performance by Steel Drummer, Wilton DuBois and mini drum station for kids, * And traditional Vietnamese Dances in celebration of Tet, the Vietnamese Lunar New Year. (919) 967-6934.
Tuess., February 8, 2011
	A Southern Season: Kids in the Kitchen: Valentine Cookie Decorating, A Southern Season, University Mall, Hwy 15-501 at Estes Drive, Chapel Hill 27514. $35; Advance Reservation required (classes fill up). It's almost Valentine's Day and time to decorate cookies. The Cooking School Staff will help participants learn to use the pipe and flow methoid to make professional-looking cookies that will make great gifts for everyone you love. Snacks will be served. Ages 9-12. To register or for more information visit www.southerseason.com
Weds., February 9, 2011 - Sun. February 13, 2011
	Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus, RBC Center, Raleigh. Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey® transforms the RBC Center with the all-new The Greatest Show On Earth! Meet the clowns and animals at the Three Ring Adventure® one hour before showtime. Click link for more information and tickets. Weds. Feb. 9, 2011, 7pm Thurs., Feb. 10, 2011, 7pm Fri., Feb. 11, 2011, 7pm Sat., Feb. 12, 11 am, 3pm, 7:30pm Sun. Feb. 13, 1:30pm, 5:30pm SAVE $6 on Weekday Performances, and $3 on Weekend Performances* - Use Code: CLIP11 (*Excludes Circus Celebrity, Front Row and VIP seats; No double discounts.)
Sat., February 12, 2011
	The Owl & The Turtle at the Carrboro Arts Center Saturday, February 12, 2011 Suggested for PreK-3rd grade, this fun show features a story about an owl and a turtle who meet each other in the dark forest at night, become friends, play games ... but what will happen when the sun rises? Visit the Carrboro ArtsCenter website for ticket information. www.artscenterlive.org (919) 929-2787 ext 217
Sat., February 19, 2011
	Revolutionary War Living History Day / on the grounds of the Alexander Dickson House (ca1790), 150 E. King St., Hillsborough, NC. Saturday, February 21, 2009 10 am - 4 pm. FREE. See regiments of British soldiers, Loyalist troops and camp followers as they set up camp on the grounds of the Alexander Dickson House/Orange County Visitors Center. British and Continental re-enactors will demonstrate camp life during the Revolutionary War. This year’s event commemorates the 225th anniversary of General Cornwallis’ encampment in Hillsborough in February 1781. Events include marching drills, musket-firing demonstrations, open-flame cooking, and guided tours of Hillsborough’s colonial and Revolutionary sites. ($5 ticket per person for tours). More information available toll-free at 877-732-7748 or www.historichillsborough.org (919) 732-7741.
Sat. and Sun., February 19 and 20, 2010
	Ninth Annual Fearrington Folk Art Show In the Fearrington Village Barn, 8 miles south of Chapel Hill on US 15-501. Sat. and Sun., February 19 and 20, 2011, 10am - 5pm Wonderful, fun event featuring colorful and whimsical artwok from some of the Southeast's most renowned folk artists, live music, food, drinks and an art-car exhibition. Over 30 of the Southeast's most renowned artists will exhibit and sell their work at the Barn at Fearrington. Artists include Sam the Dot Man, Clyde Jones, Mama Girl and Danny Doughty. Tickets $5 at the door (In past years, children 12 and under have been Free -- we recommend that you call Fearrington to confirm whether or not this is still the case for 2011 if this is relevant for you). www.fearrington.com (919) 542-2121.
Thurs - Sun, February 24 - 27, 2011
	Paperhand Puppet Intervention: The Big Tent Cabaret Road Show! at the Carrboro Arts Center Evening and Matinee shows available; visit www.ArtsCenterLive.org for dates/times and ticket information. Paperhand Puppet Intervention always delivers amazing feats and a veritable feast for the eyes and sense with its giant puppets, masks, shadow plays, music, drumming, and storytelling in celebration of love for the earth and its creatures. Visit the Carrboro ArtsCenter website for ticket information. www.artscenterlive.org (919) 929-2787 ext 217
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