With weekend temperatures well below the 90+ mark we suffered through earlier this month, look for this to be a good two days to head to the heart of Durham to do some market browsing -- especially with Saturday lined up as the longest day of the year, and the first official day of summer.
First up: the Friends of the Durham Library's semi-annual book sale, a popular affair that brings large crowds regularly to the main library just off the Downtown Loop for everything from books (vintage and newer alike), audiobooks, CDs and DVDs. The Library accepts donations of these items throughout the year and the regular sale helps generate revenue that supplants the operations of this community linchpin.
Today from 4pm-7pm is a members-only sale for patrons of the Friends of the Library, with memberships sold at the door. On Saturday, the sale is open to the public from 10am-4pm, and again Sunday from 2pm-5pm. Sunday also features the $7 for a whole bag of books event, for items in the Library auditorium only.
Of course, Saturday morning (8am-noon) the Durham Farmer's Market will be in full swing down by the old DAP. Seasonal items new to the Market this week include blueberries, cantaloupes, eggplant, and tomatillos, joining a mix of items that ranges from arugula to zucchini. (Check in below the jump cut below for a full list.) The Yoga in the Park series continues Saturday morning at 9am just west of the market, near the corner of Hunt and Roney.
As a bonus, the Durham County Master Gardener Volunteers will be present at the Market to answer any questions you may have to make your green thumb a bit greener.
The Bulls will enjoy the longer daylight to boot, continuing a homestand with 7:05pm games against Norfolk tonight and Saturday night, followed by a 5:05pm game against the Tides on Sunday. Friday night's game will feature the typical post-game fireworks to boot.
Tonight, it's another edition in the Warehouse Blues series down at West Village, with Adolphus Bell and Dr. G.B. Burt bringing the electric blues to the old tobacco warehouses (6pm), while the Dune Dogs will bring a mix of country and southern rock described as evoking Billy Joe Shaver, Johnny Cash and the Bottle Rockets to Brightleaf Square (7-9pm). Meanwhile, Duke Parks & Rec is sponsoring a free blues concert down in Duke Park on Saturday night, with Bobby Hinton and "Cool" John Ferguson headlining a show at 6pm.
All of which makes it a good weekend to get out and enjoy the Bull City.
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Depending on weather conditions, the following will be available at the Durham Farmer's Market this weekend. Asterisks denote new arrivals:
Arugula, Asian Greens, Beans (Green, Yellow, Purple, Roma), Beets, Blackberries, Blueberries *,
Cabbage, Cantaloupes *, Chard, Cherry Tomatoes, Collards, Corn, Cucumbers, Cut Flowers (
Black Eyed Susan, Calendula, Cosmos, Gladiolus, Godetia, Snapdragon, Sunflower), Dandelion Greens, Eggplant *, Escarole, Fennel, Garlic, Green Onions, Herbs ( Basil, Dill, Chives, Mint,
Parsley, Rosemary, Sage, Thyme), Kale, Leeks, Lettuce, Mustard Greens, Okra, Onions, Pea
Shoots, Peppers (Sweet and Hot), Potatoes, Raddichio, Rhubarb, Salad Mix, Shallot, Squash, Sweet Potatoes, Tomatillos *, Tomatoes, Turnip Greens, Turnips, Zucchini
Baked Goods, Fresh and Aged Goats and Cows Milk Cheeses, Handmade Chocolates, Eggs, Honey, Meats (Beef, Bison, Chicken, Chevon/Goat, Lamb, Pork), Wines, Bedding Plants (Annuals, Perennials, Vegetables), Crafts - Stained Glass, Clothes, Pottery, Photographs, Handmade Baskets, Soaps and much more...
Other music on tap this weekend include The CCB plaza music series at the Bull's Balls from 530pm to 730pm with local bands Midnight Gladness band, and Dry Heathens
also sunday, a lineup of approx 10 local bands are getting together at the Farmer's market pavillion to grill out and play from 2pm til 8pm
all FREE!
Posted by: TSQ75 | June 20, 2008 at 01:51 PM
Also this weekend is the Fourth Annual Bull City Chili and Salsa Challenge. Sat 11 a.m. - 3 p.m at Durham Central Park.
info at http://www.durhamnc.gov/departments/parks/event_chili_cookoff.cfm
Have fun enjoying Durham!
Posted by: Liz | June 20, 2008 at 02:18 PM