Big Screen Stars beneath the Stars! Catch an Outdoor Cinema Durham NC

Durham’s warm summer nights provide the perfect backdrop to your favorite films, so head outside to catch the recent blockbusters as well as some of the classics in these spots around the Triangle.

The Rock the Park Movie Series presents a variety of films for cinema Durham, NC fans of all ages at Durham Central Park. Feel free to bring along your blanket and maybe even a picnic basket, packed just for you by Chef Phil! This would be a great opportunity for you to catch up with family and friends or to just enjoy time with your special someone under the stars!

The following movies will be shown, starting at 8:00 pm, this summer as a part of the Rock the Park Movie Series:

 

Saturday, June 22: Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian

Saturday, July: Knight and Day

Saturday, August 17: 

Ice Age:  Continental Drift

The Koka Booth Amphitheater in Cary will also be showing the stars beneath the stars this summer. Their Movies by Moonlight series ($3 for an adult ticket, kids 12 and under are free, gates open at 7:00pm) brings the stories on the silver screen outdoors and on to their spacious lawn surrounded by pine trees and beautiful Symphony Lake.

You won’t want to miss these great Movies by Moonlight features:

 

Friday, May 10: What to Expect When You Are Expecting

Friday, May 17: Rio

Friday, June 7: Argo

Friday, June 21: The Hunger Games

 

Friday, June 28: Pitch Perfect

Friday, July 12: Steel Magnolias

Friday, July 19: Wreck it Ralph

Friday, July 26: Silver linings Playbook

Friday, August 9: Secretariat

Friday, August 16: Les Miserables

Friday, August 30: How To Train Your Dragon

Gloria & Phil Teber Your Innkeeper and Chef at the Arrowhead Inn, Durham, NC

June Durham Events :: New Belgium Tour de Fat, Bull Fest & More!

This June you’ll have the chance to celebrate Durham’s heritage, your love for craft beer, and the tastiness of artisanal cheese! Book your stay at our luxury Durham bed and breakfast to be a part of these upcoming June events.

Bull Fest

On Saturday, June 8^th Duke Homestead is hosting a celebration of Durham’s heritage. Bull Fest will feature a craft show with local artists, visits from Wool E. Bull, and a Food Truck Rodeo. Duke Homestead is a fitting place to celebrate Durham roots as it provides a glimpse back into the early days of city, when the Duke family settled in the area. The celebration will also include costumed interpreters demonstrating the life of the family during this time, including cooking methods, games, and music.

New Belgium Tour de Fat

New Belgium makes a some tasty brews and knows how to have a good time. On June 15^th the Tour de Fat comes to Durham, for a celebration of beer and music all of which supports local nonprofits. Come dressed in your most celebratory costumes and join the bike parade and stay for the bands and beer that follow!

Artisan Cheese Fest

If you are a self-proclaimed “fromagaholic” you cannot miss the Artisan Cheese Fest on June 29^th at the Cookery. Hosted by the food truck American Meltdown, this free celebration of all things cheese, as well as charcuterie, bread, wine, and local beer, is sure to be a good time. Don’t miss the “Dueling Ricottas” cheese-making demo hosted by cheese-lovers at Toast and Triangle Raw Foods and wine tastings by Wine Authorities.

Gloria and Phil Teber Your Innkeeper and Chef at the Arrowhead Inn, Durham, NC

Like Lemurs? You’ll LOVE the Tours at the Duke Lemur Center

One of the 250 lemurs on site at the Duke Lemur Center
Photo courtsey of the DCVB

From May 1^st  – October 15^th you can find some exotic new residents at Duke Forest. During this time the 250 lemurs cared for by the Duke Lemur Center are allowed to run free in sections of the forest. You can get up close and personal with the lemurs in this environment with the Center’s Walking with Lemurs tour. This $95, hour-long tour allows you to explore the Duke Lemur Center’s 85 acres of forest, where there are no barriers between you and the animals. You will definitely want to bring your camera for this incredible opportunity to see 15 species of lemurs as well as lorises and bushbabies. For more information on the Walking with Lemurs tour, check out this video!

Did you know that Durham is home to the largest population of lemurs outside of Madagascar? In 1966 the Duke Lemur Center was established as a sanctuary for all species of lemurs, many of which are now endangered. The Center suppors a wide variety of conservation projects in Madagascar and provides the opportunity for students and the public to learn about these incredible creatures.

In addition to the Walking with Lemurs tour the Center also provides year round learning opportunities such as their Lemurs Live! tour, a $10, hour-long tour which gives you the opportunity to see the lemurs and learn more about their natural habitat. And if you’re looking for a truly unique experience check out their Painting with the Lemurs event, where you’ll get a behind-the-scenes tour and the opportunity to see the lemurs try out their painting skills!

If you’re interested in making one of these tours of the Duke Lemur Center part of your stay at our Durham bed and breakfast please let your innkeeper know and they can help you make arrangements!

The Duke Lemur Center is home to the largest population of lemurs
outside of Madagascar!

Gloria and Phil Teber Your Innkeeper and Chef at the Arrowhead Inn, Durham, NC

Live Music & Summer Concerts in Durham NC

During your visit to our luxury Durham bed and breakfast this summer you’ll want to find time to enjoy some of the live music and concerts in Durham NC. Whether its downtown amid great bars and restaurants (and one of the best ice cream stores in the South), or at the historic American Tobacco Campus these performances are a great way to enjoy an evening outdoors with friends and family.

Find Your Cool

The Find Your Cool Summer Concert series, hosted downtown in CCB Plaza, brings free live music to Durham nearly every weekend through August 8^th. This series features a variety of genres including soul, rockabilly, blues, salsa, and Americana, so there’s something for everyone’s musical taste. The performances start at 7:00pm so you’ll have plenty of time to enjoy dinner at some of the fine restaurants downtown, just ask your innkeeper for a recommendation!

Center Stage at American Tobacco

There’s something special about being able to spread out your blanket, wiggle your toes in the grass, and listen to great music on a perfect summer night. The Center Stage performances at the American Tobacco Campus gives you the chance to enjoy that ideal evening once a month this May through October. For three hours on May 17^th, June 7^th, July 4^th, September 20^th, and October 4^th this concert series brings you entertainment from some of the best performers in our region. Some of Durham’s finest food trucks will stop by and you’ll be surrounded by the great restaurants of the American Tobacco campus, so a great meal won’t be hard to find!

Golden Belt Live Summer Concert Series

The beautifully restored buildings of Golden Belt used to hold a textile factory, but they are now home to artist studios, restaurants, and the free Golden Belt Live Summer Concert Series. This summer is the perfect time to plan an unforgettable evening that starts with a Dinner at the Inn and is followed by a great live performance by the bands of the Golden Belt Live Summer Concert Series.

Performances at Duke Gardens

The Sarah P. Duke Gardens is the perfect setting for a romantic night with your loved one. The beautiful blooms provide a gorgeous backdrop for the performers in the Music in the Gardens series and the 2013 Summer Chamber Music Series. If you really want to make the evening special bring along a picnic basket from the bed and breakfast to enjoy while you listen! 

Gloria and Phil Teber Your Innkeeper and Chef at the Arrowhead Inn, Durham, NC

The American Dance Festival Celebrates its 80th Anniversary in Durham

From June 13^th to July 27^th Durham hosts the American Dance Festival, a celebration of the beauty and creativity of modern dance. This six and a half week long festival will feature 47 performances by 25 dance companies and choreographers from around the world. There will be nine world premiers among the performances this season, some of which were created by world famous choreographers such as Twyla Tharp, Rosie Herrera, and Adele Myers. The schedule of performances also features perennial favorites such as the Shen Wei Dance company and Pilobus.

The ADF performances are spread across several Durham venues including the Durham Performing Arts Center, Duke University’s Reynolds Industries Theater, the Nasher Museum of Art, and Motorco Music Hall. No matter where you enjoy the American Dance Festival, you’ll be close to the fantastic restaurants and exciting night life of downtown Durham. Ask your innkeeper to help arrange for reservations at some of our favorite dining hot spots such as Pop’s if you’re in the mood for Italian or Rue Cler for a fantastic three course prix fixe menu using local ingredients in traditional Parisian fare. After the performance you may enjoy stopping by the West End Wine Bar for a glass of red or white. Or if you’re looking for handcrafted cocktails end the evening at Alley 26.

To make your experience at the American Dance Festival even more enjoyable we are offering an ADF Special. If you spend two or more nights at our luxury bed and breakfast in Durham and attend an ADF performance you’ll receive 10% off your room nights.  

Gloria and Phil Teber Your Innkeeper and Chef at the Arrowhead Inn, Durham, NC

May Durham Events: Bimbe Festival, Doughman Race & More!

May is a pretty exciting time here in Durham, NC. This month we’re celebrating lots of things we love like beer, food, and the wonderful cultures that make Durham so unique. So if you’re planning a trip to one of these events, or are just looking for something fun to do this May make our luxury Durham bed and breakfast your home away from home!

Brew Durham 4: Homebrew Festival

The 4th Annual Brew Durham
Homebrew Festival

Last month we gave you the heads up about North Carolina Beer Month because Durham has so many places to find a delicious brew. And this month we don’t want you to miss out on the chance to try beer created right here the Triangle that you won’t find on tap at Fullsteam, Bull City Burger and Brewing, or Triangle Brewery, so we’re spreading the word about the 4^th annual Brew Durham Homebrew Festival. Join the home brewers of Durham at The Belt Line Station on May 4^th to taste 50 types of beer and sample tasty appetizers prepared by some of our favorite Durham restaurants. Get your tickets online or at the door, but don’t wait too long, you won’t want to miss this great event!

Bimbé Cultural Arts Festival

The 44th Annual Bimbe
Festival

For 44 years the Bimbé Cultural Arts Festival has celebrated African and African American history, performances by nationally renowned musicians as well as local dance troupes and bands. Hosted in downtown Durham at CCB Plaza (at 201 N. Corcoran St) on May 18^th, this free festival is a great way to celebrate the rich, diverse and unique traditions of Durham.

culture, art and traditions here in Durham. The festival has become well known for attracting local and national talent and providing participants with the opportunity to enjoy ethnic food as well as arts and crafts. This year is no exception as the festival features

Watch competitors take on delicious
challenges in the Doughman eatathalon

The Doughman

You’ve heard of triathlons, competitions of strength in biking, swimming, and running, well here’s your chance to watch a triathlon where competitors also test their ability to eat! That’s right, it's the 6^th annual Doughman competition, known around the country as the race where you have to have strength of mind, will, and stomach. You may have heard about the Doughman on Man vs. Food when host Adam Richman participated in the race in 2008. Registration may have already sold out for this year’s race, but you can watch the participants take on some tasty challenges and stop in the restaurants to try them out for yourself!

Gloria and Phil Teber Your Innkeeper and Chef at the Arrowhead Inn, Durham, NC

The 2013 ACC Baseball Championship Comes to Durham this May

Enjoy the 2013 ACC Baseball
Championship in Durham, NC

From May 22 – 26 Durham holds the honor of hosting the 2013 American Coastal Conference Baseball Championship. The ACC is home to some of the nation’s top-ranked teams including UNC, Florida State, and the University of Virginia and participants in the tournament often go on to play in the NCAA championship as well. This 13 game tournament may give you the chance to see these top teams face off at the Durham Athletic Park, home of the Durham Bulls. Single tickets are available now for the qualifying and championship games.

Whether you’re traveling to cheer on you favorite ACC baseball team or are just looking for the opportunity to watch some great baseball our Durham bed and breakfast provides the perfect home base for your trip to the ACC baseball tournament. Your innkeepers can help you plan the perfect stay to include not only the exciting tournament games, but also all of the delicious food and unique experiences Durham has to offer. While you’re here enjoying high quality ACC baseball you might also enjoy a performance by the Carolina Ballet at the Durham Performing Arts Center or a guided Walking Food Tour of downtown Durham. Or perhaps you’d prefer to take some time to unwind here at the Inn with a massage in one of our luxury suites. And if you book now you can arrange for a private, in-suite dinner prepared for you by our chef. At the Arrowhead Inn, we'll make sure that you'll enjoy more than just the ACC baseball tournament, but your entire stay in Durham as well!

The Durham Athletic Park plays host to the 2013 ACC Baseball Championship

Gloria and Phil Teber Your Innkeeper and Chef at the Arrowhead Inn, Durham, NC