Groundhog
Day Event at the NC Museum of Natural Sciences.
11 W. Jones St., Raleigh, NC 27601.
Friday, February 2, 2007, 10am - 3pm. 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. Participants in Groundhog Day
2007 can download a free updated Groundhog Day kit that includes ideas for activities about weather, groundhogs, shadows, and more; a Weather Watch form to report predictions to the Museum; a sample press release for local media coverage; and an entry form for an all-expenses-paid trip to the Museum, including a behind-the-scenes tour.
(919) 733-7450 or toll-free
(877)4NATSCI.
Weds., February
6 - Sun., February 11, 2007
Ringling Bros.
and Barnum & Bailey Circus, RBC Center, Raleigh. From February
6 - February 11 2007, Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey® transforms
the RBC Center with the all-new 136th Edition of 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.
Fri., February
2, 2007
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
3, 2007
15th Annual Day Camp Fair at University Mall,
201 S. Estes Drive, Between 15/501 Bypass South/Fordham Boulevard &
Franklin St.
Saturday, February 3, 2007, 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."
(919) 967-6934.
Sat.
and Sun., February 17 and 18, 2007
Fifth
Annual Fearrington Folk Art Show
In the Fearrington Village Barn, 8 miles south of Chapel Hill on US 15-501. Sat.
and Sun., February 17 and 18, 2007, 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. www.fearrington.com
(919) 542-2121.
Fri., February
23, 2007
Winter Friday - Mardi
Gras Festivities in Hillsborough, NC! From the website: "Hillsborough will look more like the French Quarter of New Orleans on the Winter Friday before Fat Tuesday.
Well, almost. The evening-long event will kick off at 7:00 p.m. with a parade. Buy a button that will get you into the Masonic Lodge for a Mardi Gras Ball at 7:30 p.m., which will include music, a costume contest, and free chicory coffee and
begnets. Local restaurants and bars will participate in the festivities. Start working on your float today! Sponsored by the Hillsborough Arts Council."
More information available toll-free at 877-732-7748 or www.historichillsborough.org
(919) 732-7741.
Sat.,
Feb. 24, 2007
4th Annual Storytelling Festival
at the Garner Magnet High School, Garner NC
Saturday, Feb. 24, 2007, 1-3:30 pm
A fun storytelling event for the entire family featuring local
storytellers and Timmy and Susana Abell. Free.
(919) 662-2263.
Sat., February
24, 2007
Revolutionary War Living History
Day / on
thegrounds of the Alexander Dickson House (ca1790), 150 E. King St., Hillsborough, NC.
Saturday, February 24, 2007 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. More information available toll-free at 877-732-7748 or www.historichillsborough.org
(919) 732-7741.
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