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June 6 - June 8, 2008

>>SPORTS

DURHAM BULLS vs. RICHMOND BRAVES
Friday @ 7:05 pm
Durham Bulls Athletic Park

DURHAM BULLS vs. CHARLOTTE KNIGHTS
Saturday @ 7:05 pm; Sunday @ 5:05 pm
Durham Bulls Athletic Park, Durham, NC

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CAROLINA MUDCATS vs. JACKSONVILLE SUNS
Friday @ 7:15 pm; Saturday @ 6:15 pm; Sunday @ 2:00 pm
Five County Stadium, Zebulon, NC

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>>MOVIES

KUNG FU PANDA (PG)
Cast: Jack Black, Dustin Hoffman, Angelina Jolie, Jackie Chan, Lucy Liu, Ian McShane

Po the panda (Jack Black) works in his family's noodle shop and dreams of becoming a kung-fu master. His dream becomes a reality when, unexpectedly, he must fulfill an ancient prophecy and study the skills with his idols, the Furious Five. Po needs all the wisdom, strength and ability he can muster to protect his people from an evil snow leopard.

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YOU DON'T MESS WITH THE ZOHAN (R)
Cast: Adam Sandler, John Turturro, Emmanuelle Chriqui, Nick Swardson, Lainie Kazan

Tired of all the fighting in his country, legendary Israeli commando Zohan (Adam Sandler) fakes his own death and goes to New York, where he can fulfill his fondest dream: to become a hairstylist. Zohan's sexy way with a cut and curl makes him a hit with Manhattan's women, but when enemy Arabs spot him, Zohan has to call on his military skills if he is ever to wield scissors again.

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>>PERFORMING ARTS

DEARLY BELOVED
Saturday @ 3:00 pm & 8:00 pm; Sunday @ 3:00 pm

Theatre in the Park (at Pullen Park)   
107 Pullen Rd., Raleigh, NC 27607

Single Ticket Prices: $21 Adults, $15 Seniors (60+), $13 Students & Active Military

Part of a two-part production that will be performed on an alternating schedule with Dearly Departed. Dearly Beloved is a story of a completely dysfunctional but loveable family in the throes of another series of life changing events. The Futrelle Sisters are throwing a wedding that will not soon be forgotten in the small town of Fayro, Texas.

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>>MUSEUMS

A THOUSAND WORDS: PHOTOGRAPHS BY VIETNAM VETERANS
Through 11/17/08

Free admission

North Carolina Museum of History
5 East Edenton Street
Raleigh, N.C 27601

“A Thousand Words is a very personal look at what the soldiers experienced and how they chose to document it,” explains Martin. Each of the 60 compelling images selected for the exhibit has a description from the veteran who took the photograph. Topics include camaraderie, jungle combat, the Vietnamese people, and a soldier’s private moments.

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>>FOR KIDS

MARBLES KIDS MUSEUM
201 East Hargett Street
Raleigh, NC 27601

June 7, 2008

Picture Me Studio: Scenes of Summer
Saturday June 7th 2008
Location: 2 B Me!

Spark your imagination and show off your individuality as you create your one of a kind artistic design in this creativity lab. Today’s focus is Scenes of Summer.

Free with admission to the museum.

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Airplane Launch
Saturday June 7th 2008
Tuesdays - Saturdays 10:30am and 2:00pm
Sundays 1:00pm and 3:00pm
Location: Museum Second Floor between Horizon Gallery and IdeaWorks

Join the Marbles Air Brigade and create your very own paper airplane and then launch it off the museum's second floor!

Free with admission to the museum.

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Picture Me Studio: Family Connections
Saturday June 7th 2008
Location: 2 Be Me

How do you express yourself to family members who live far away? View our new photography exhibit about how families in Brazil stay connected and then create your own piece of art to send to someboday special who may be far away.

Free with admission to the museum.

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Liquid Art Lab: "Y" Knot Tying
Saturday June 7th 2008
Location: Splash!

Art and science converge as kids explore the wonders of water and nature in this constantly changing studio. Today’s focus is "Y" Knot Tying.

Free with admission to the museum.

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Family Challenge: Tunnel Tracks
Saturday June 7th 2008
Location: Family Clubhouse

Today: Tunnel Tracks

Play together as a family as you step up to the Family Challenge.  Whether you are hula hooping, bubble blowing or bowling, laugh together as you use your marbles.

Free with admission to the museum.

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Peter Pan Saturdays
Saturday June 7th 2008
June 7, 14, 21 and 28
10:00am, 11:00am and 12:00pm

Get carried away by lively performances with Peter, Wendy, Captain Hook and the gang! Create Peter Pan hats, dress up like a pirate and have a sword fight on the Blue Marble, the Museum's very own pirate ship. Kids will have the opportunity to sing songs and get autographs from the Peter Pan characters.

Free with admission to the museum. Admission is always free for Marbles members!

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That's it for now.


If you want to share cool weekend events, post a comment here, and I'll be sure to check them out!