In “The Funk & Wag from A to Z” \, originally curated by Ann Harithas for the Nave Museum in Victoria\, TX \, artist Mel Chin extracted images from all 25 volumes of the 1953 Funk & Wagnall’s Encyclopedia and re-edited them a collages\, unleashing the p otentiality of images trapped by historical context. Chin� �s inspiring piece is showcased alongside new configurations of more recen t works by the artist in this exhibition.

Join Focus On The Coast magazine thi s Labor Day weekend 2012 as we bring the 1st Annual Juried Coastal Fine Ar ts & Crafts Festival to Wilmington\, North Carolina. From the best local t alent\, to regional and nationally recognized artisans and craftspeople\, the finest works of art will be juried in for presentation and sale at thi s special three-day event.

Art collectors and enthusiasts can p review the show during an opening reception Friday evening. Enjoy light bi tes and refreshments as you peruse the array of arts and crafts in mediums from paintings to photography\, glass to jewelry\, mixed media and more.< br />
A portion of the ticket proceeds from the opening reception wil l benefit DREAMS of Wilmington\, a non-profit that brings the arts to the children of our community.

Artist Information

The Co astal Fine Arts & Crafts Festival will take place in historic downtown Wil mington at the Best Western Plus Coastline Conference & Event Center (503 Nutt Street\, Wilmington\, NC 28401).

DTEND;TZID= -0500:20120903T090000 DTSTART;TZID= -0500:20120831T080000 LAST-MODIFIED:20120827T195100Z SUMMARY:1st Annual Juried Coastal Fine Arts & Crafts Festival END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:3d55e9d72360e2efb846454743a60c67http://greaterdiversity.com DTSTAMP:20130526T020619Z CONTACT:NC Comedy Arts Festival\nc/o DSI Comedy Theater\n200 N. Greensboro St.\nCarrboro\, NC 27510\n919-338-8150 DESCRIPTION:

The NC Comedy Arts Festival was created in 2001 to showcase Chicago-style improvisation to Southern improvisers and Carolina audiences . The NC Comedy Arts Festival — formerly Dirty South Improv Festival � � invited four improv acts to perform and take workshops on the campus of the University of North Carolina (Chapel Hill\, NC) Sept. 1-3\, 2012. This small invitational quickly became one of the most talked about events on the improv festival circuit and the largest festival of its kind in the co untry.

DTEND;TZID= -0500:20120904T150000 DTSTART;TZID= -0500:20120901T130000 LAST-MODIFIED:20120430T232700Z SUMMARY:NC Comedy Arts Festival END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:6a243d5ee472563679302b3d1e69095dhttp://www.greaterdiversity.com DTSTAMP:20130526T020619Z CONTACT:Duke University\nHudson Hall 212 \nDurham\, NC 27708 DESCRIPTION:

Join the Career Center for TechConnect Prep and Career Fair Prep. Both workshops will be offered simultaneously beginning at 5 pm and again at 5:45 pm\; attend one or both sessions. LOCATION: Hudson Hall 212 (TechConect Prep) and Hudson Hall 218 (Career Fair Prep). ABOUT: Attending a Career Fair could potentially be overwhelming with numerous employers a nd hundreds of students attending and interested in the same companies. Th is workshop will provide strategies and direction before the Fall Career F air on Sept. 12. TechConnect Prep is designed to give participants hands-o n networking experience and practice along with tricks and tips on how to make the most of your time at a networking event\, like TechConnect on Sep t. 11. We will discuss first impressions\, summing up your research and sk ills and the most important aspect - following up. Whether you plan on att ending TechConnect or not this is an excellent introduction and/or refresh er to get you primed for networking. Contact: None Series Name: Sponsor: C areer Center\, Graduate School\, and Pratt School of Engineering Location: Hudson Hall 212

DTEND;TZID= -0500:20120904T200000 DTSTART;TZID= -0500:20120904T170000 LAST-MODIFIED:20120809T182000Z SUMMARY:TechConnect Prep and Career Fair Prep Durham END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:778dc2502f3b8fbb5e0f2b40f8201ebdhttp://www.greaterdiversity.com DTSTAMP:20130526T020619Z CONTACT:Nancy Sokolove\nAdult Programs Manager\n828-253-3227 Ext: 120 DESCRIPTION:On the first Wednesday of every month from 3:00 - 5:00 P.M. Mus eum Admission will be FREE! Info: www.ashevilleart.org or 253-3227. [comme nt / share] DTEND;TZID= -0500:20120905T160000 DTSTART;TZID= -0500:20120905T150000 LAST-MODIFIED:20120806T164000Z SUMMARY:Free Museum Admission URL:http://www.ashevilleart.org/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ba368ebc0048b3576136bd6524d1735dhttp://greaterdiversity.com-1 DTSTAMP:20130526T020619Z CONTACT:Kathleen Glass\nCommuncations Manager\n828-253-3227 DESCRIPTION:

First Wednesday Afternoon of Each Month
3:00 - 5:00 p.m.

Wednesday\, August 1 (3:00 – 5:00 p.m.)

July 4 – NOTE THIS IS A HOLIDAY SO IT IS THE ONE INSTANCE THAT THE FIRST “FREE” WEDNESDAY WILL NOT APPLY.

DTEND;TZID= -0500:20120905T170000 DTSTART;TZID= -0500:20120905T150000 LAST-MODIFIED:20120604T194100Z SUMMARY:Museum Open Free to the Public URL:http://www.ashevilleart.org/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:aa6381394cbb0655ea7075d0af04a01ehttp://www.greaterdiversity.com DTSTAMP:20130526T020619Z CONTACT:Cameron Art Museum\n3201 South 17th Street\nWilmington\, NC 28412 DESCRIPTION:A concert series by the Cameron Art Museum and the Cape Fear Ja zz Society\n*1st Thursday of each month\n\nThe third season of the popular seven concert series offers a mixture of new and familiar\nmusicians in a variety of combinations performing a range of jazz genres for your listen ing\npleasure. The FROG Project kicks off the new season with original com positions and fresh\, innovative arrangements of familiar tunes.\n\nIndivi dual: CAM/CFJS Members: $7.00\, Non-members: $10.00\, Students: $5.00 with valid ID\n\nPurchase the Series and in addition to the cost savings\, tab le seating is available on a first-\ncome first serve basis. Series: CAM/C FJS Members: $40.00\, Non-members: $60.00\n\nSeries seat sales begin onlin e Monday\, Aug. 6 on CAM’s website:\nwww.cameronartmuseum.com\, individu al online seat sales begin Monday\, Aug. 20. DTEND;TZID= -0500:20120906T193300 DTSTART;TZID= -0500:20120906T180300 LAST-MODIFIED:20120815T150800Z SUMMARY:JAZZ @ THE CAM Series: FROG Project URL:http://www.cameronartmuseum.com/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:17efe3ed61a2a343919288b214ad534ahttp://www.greaterdiversity.com DTSTAMP:20130526T020619Z CONTACT:Nancy Sokolove\nAdult Programs Manager \n828-253-3227 Ext 120 DESCRIPTION:Lunchtime Art Breaks\nFridays\, 12:00 to 1:00 p.m.\nFree with M embership or Museum Admission\nThe Museum presents lunchtime art breaks\, a series of gallery talks and presentation designed to inform and engage y ou in dialogue with members of our curatorial and education departments\, docents and special guests. This event is free with Membership or Museum A dmission. Free with Membership or Museum Admission. \n\n \nSEPTEMBER 7\nFi ore/Drawing\nCole Hendrix\, Assistant Curator DTEND;TZID= -0500:20120907T130000 DTSTART;TZID= -0500:20120907T120000 LAST-MODIFIED:20120806T170500Z SUMMARY:Lunchtime Art Break:Fiore/Drawing URL:http://www.ashevilleart.org/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ccec59859756148123ebb405e4b2e970http://greaterdiversity.com DTSTAMP:20130526T020619Z CONTACT:Downtown Winston-Salem\, Arts District \, \nSixth and Trade Streets \nWinston-Salem\,NC DESCRIPTION:

BOOKMARKS Festival of Books Saturday\, September 8\, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Downtown Arts District\, Sixth and Trade Streets BOOKMARKS b rings writers and readers of all ages together as renowned authors\, illu strators\, storytellers and chefs share their work and insights through r eadings\, presentations\, panel discussions\, workshops and booksignings. This free festival partners with community organizations\, reading relat ed exhibitors\, and a variety of food vendors. The eighth annual festival will feature more than 40 authors along with creative and interactive ac tivities for children. FREE / No admission charge Please visit www.book marksnc.org for more information. Email - info@bookmarksbookfestival.org Website - www.bookmarksnc.org Phone - 336-460-4722

Cost: Free\n

Need more information?

336-460-4722

DTEND;TZID= -0500:20120908T120000 DTSTART;TZID= -0500:20120908T050000 LAST-MODIFIED:20120205T004600Z SUMMARY:BOOKMARKS Festival of Books URL:http://www.bookmarksnc.org/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:f09df9c79d111c9914581c1ed88cef81http://greaterdiversity.com DTSTAMP:20130526T020619Z CONTACT:Davidson Housing Coalition\n233 South Main Street\, \nDavidson\, NC 20836\nEmily Lytle\n704-892-4486 DESCRIPTION:

Join us for the 8th annual Festival for Hope & Housing! Ride the beautiful 50 and 100K routes that cruise through the local countrysid e. Supported with SAG and rest stops. T-shirt and food tickets provided fo r all pre-registered cyclists. Routes end at Davidson’s Town Green where fresh food\, live music\, and kid-friendly entertainment will be provided . You won't want to miss this fun event! Event details and registration av ailable- www.davidsonhousing.org.

DTEND;TZID= -0500:20380117T190000 DTSTART;TZID= -0500:20120908T080000 LAST-MODIFIED:20120612T024800Z SUMMARY:The Festival for Hope & Housing\, Davidson URL:http://www.davidsonhousing.org/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:b98771bde6b8f0cf8e606abc26645cafhttp://www.greaterdiversity.com DTSTAMP:20130526T020619Z CONTACT:Cross Point Center (Scotts Hill Baptist Church)\n185 Scotts Hill Lo op Road\nWilmington\, NC 28411 DESCRIPTION:

WOMEN'S EVENT - Military Wives and Female Military Members: Cross Point Center Featuring Guest Speaker\, Marshele Carter Waddell\, aut hor of When War Comes Home and Hope for the Home Front Includes: Lunch\, D oor Prizes\, Music\, Games and more! Military Children ages birth-6th grad e will enjoy fun activities\, lunch and more for FREE while mom attends th e event!!!

MEN'S EVENT - Military Men and Male Military Spouses : Family Life Center\, 'Bagels and Basketball'\, 10am - 11:30am\, admissio n is free and includes: guest speaker\, breakfast\, door prizes\, basketba ll and more!

DTEND;TZID= -0500:20380117T190000 DTSTART;TZID= -0500:20120908T100000 LAST-MODIFIED:20120723T203800Z SUMMARY:A Day Of Hope: Military Family Conference END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR