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Arts in the Museum Park
Live music, outdoor cinema, and music/movie combos throughout the month. For more information, call (919) 839-6262. To purchase tickets, call the museum box office at (919) 715-5923.
Ticket prices vary.
In 2008: Various
Venue: North Carolina Museum of Art
Bud Light Downtown Raleigh Live Concert Series
This years series will feature The Wailers, Cravin Melon, Carbon Leaf, Alter Bridge, Old 97s, Brian Howe, Puddle of Mud and others. Concerts start at 2:00pm and run until 11:00pm.
This event is free.
In 2008: July 12, July 26, Aug. 9, Aug. 23
Venue: Moore Square
Carolina RailHawks
Futbol Tecate: Carolina RailHawks vs. Rayados de Monterrey
The Carolina RailHawks meet Mexican First Division soccer club Rayados de Monterrey at the WakeMed Soccer Park in Cary, N.C., on July 20 at 4:00 p.m. for an exhilarating exhibition match.
Tickets to the July 20 game can be purchased at the LGFCU Box Office at WakeMed Soccer Park Monday – Friday, 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. or Saturday, 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m., at www.ticketmaster.com, or by phone at (919) 834-4000. Prices are $10 Standing Room only, $25 Level 3 seating, $35 Level 2 seating, $50 Price Level 1 seating.
Carolina Mudcats
This AA minor-league baseball team is an affiliate of the Florida Marlins.
In 2008: Various Dates
Venue: Five County Stadium
Durham Bulls
This AAA minor-league baseball team is an affiliate of the Tampa Bay Rays.
In 2008: Various Dates
Venue: Durham Bulls Athletic Park
Festival for the Eno
The Festival for the Eno is a fundraiser for the Eno River Association. Visitors to the festival can enjoy live music on five different stages, or shop for arts, crafts and environmentally-friendly wares.
There will also be educational exhibits, children's activities and, of course, the Eno River to splash in (canoes and kayaks will also be available).
Tickets are $12 in advance or $15 at the gate. Children under 12 and adults over 65 get free admission.
Venue: West Point on the Eno Park
In 2008: July 4-6
First Friday Downtown Raleigh
Local art galleries, art studios, museums, and other venues open their door for a self-guided tour the first Friday of every month. Most venues open from 6:00pm until 9:00pm.
This event is free.
In 2008: July 4, Aug 1, Sep 5, Oct 3, Nov 7, Dec 5
Guided Tours of the North Carolina Museum of Art
This event is free
In 2008: Every Tuesday - Sunday. Tours start at 1:30 pm
Venue: North Carolina Museum of Art
Guided tours of the Hobbit Garden
This two-hour tour features rare, unusual and dwarf plants. For information call (919) 772-6761.
In 2008: Every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday. Tours start at 10:00 am. Reservations are required.
Venue: The Hobbit Garden, 9400 Sauls Road, Raleigh, NC 27603
Habitat Bull Moon Ride with Wool E. Bull
Join Durham Bulls mascot Wool E. Bull on an evening bike ride to benefit Habitat for Humanity of Durham. The ride has 6 and 17 mile options, and will proceed at a slow to moderate pace through Downtown Durham (with police escort) and down the American Tobacco Trail.
Pre-registration is recommended and costs $20/adult and $10/child ages 10-16. Helmets and bike tail lights are required.
For More Information, contact Roxanne Hall Little by email at rhall@durhamhabitat.org, or by phone at 919-682-0516, ext. 113
Venue: Durham Bulls Athletic Park, Durham
In 2008: Saturday, July 19, 8:30 p.m.
Historic Walking Tour of Downtown Raleigh
These 1 hour tours are $25 for groups of up to four and begin at the NC State Capitol. Reservations are required 24 hours in advance. (919) 829-4988
In 2008: Sundays from March - November. July 6, 13, 20, 27
July 26, 2008--Tomatopalooza
Tomatopalooza is a tomato taste test on a grand scale. Join Raleigh-Durham's greatest tomato aficionados as they trade tomato growing tips and taste test over 200 different tomato varieties.
For more information, email Craig LeHoullier at clehoullier@nc.rr.com.
1:00-4:00 p.m., 7407 Harmony Church Rd., Efland
