Handmade Happenings, October 7-9, 2011

First Friday in October, beautiful fall weather, and great arts & crafts events!  Raleigh, Cary and Wilmington this weekend, and then a special event in Durham on Monday.  See you there!

Friday, October 7
First Friday - Raleigh

Join us for a fun-filled introduction to Raleigh's exciting art, music and dining scene.  Enjoy a free self-guided tour of local art galleries, art studios, museums, retail, restaurants and alternative art venues!
Where: Downtown Raleigh
When: 6:oo pm - ??? (times vary by venue)

Artists to visit:
* OldBroomStreet (aka Bordeaux Lane Studio) and LaTeDaJewels will be at the Morning Times Market on Harget Street (between Fayetteville & Wilmgington Streets.) Local art vendors, live music and more! In front of the Morning Times Coffee Shop and the Raleigh Times Bar from 7:00 pm - 11:00 pm.
* Metamorphosis has an open house at her studio in The Carter Building- 14 Glenwood Ave, Studio #24 from 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm.
More info: http://www.godowntownraleigh.com/firstfriday/index.htm

Saturday, October 8
Cary Downtown Farmers Market
The Cary Downtown Farmers Market features only items grown or produced by the vendor within a 100-mile radius of the market.  Let us be your first stop for locally grown vegetables and fruit, dairy, honey, crafts and more!
Where: Chatham Square Shopping Center, 744 East Chatham Street, Cary, NC
When: 8:00 am - 12:30 pm
Artist to visit: OldBroomStreet
More info: http://caryfarmersmarket.com/

Saturday - Sunday, October 8 - 9
Riverfest - Wilmington
Riverfest has about 200 craft and food vendors plus fireworks, entertainment on two stages, various exhibits and a children’s area. Additional Riverfest activities include skateboard competitions, street dance, wakeboard competition and a musical Battle on the River by a number of bands, a film festival, and Art in the Garden tours of gorgeous private and public gardens enhanced by art and music. Plus - the Invasion of the Pirates!
Where: Water Street, Wilmington 
When: Saturday - 10:00 am - 6:00 pm; Sunday 10:30 am - 5:00 pm
Artists to Visit: TurtleGrassBody, metamorphosis 
More info: http://wilmingtonriverfest.com/events/street-fair/

Monday, October 10
Arts Fair - Durham
Duke Divinity School 2011 Convocation & Pastors' School - A celebration and study of Arts and the Life of the Church.  The Arts Fair portion of the conference is open to the public.
Where: Duke University, Durham, NC
When: 9:30 am - 5:30 pm
Artist to visit: OldBroomStreet
More info: www.divinity.duke.edu/initiatives-centers/lifelong-learning/cps-2011


We hope you'll visit our NC Triangle Etsy Team members and say hello.  Check in each week for more handmade arts & crafts festivities throughout the fall!

(Members, if you have an event coming up next weekend, send your information to Orange Cat Art by Wednesday night to get onto next week's calendar!)