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The week ahead: Taste, Art of Cool

Taste, a four-day culinary celebration, kicks off Thursday in Durham.

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2014 Grand Taste Experience
By
Kathy Hanrahan
DURHAM, N.C. — A look at the events to help get you through the workweek:

Monday

Blackfinn Ameripub in Morrisville will hold a beer dinner featuring pairings from White Street Brewing in Wake Forest. Tickets are $45 for this five course meal.

Tuesday

Another beer dinner happening tonight. Bad Daddy's Burgers in Park West Village in Morrisville is teaming up with Fortnight Brewery for a dinner to benefit Make-A-Wish Eastern North Carolina. This four course dinner is $40 per person.
Also tonight, The Who plays PNC Arena in Raleigh. Tickets start at $39.

Wednesday

"The Price is Right" brings its traveling show to the Carolina Theatre of Durham tonight for an evening of games and prizes. Tickets start at $30.
Head to Big Boss Brewery in Raleigh for An Evening of Strange Cargo. This is a one-night chance to sample several of the brewery's Strange Cargo barrel aged beers. Tickets are $15.

Thursday

Taste 2015 holds its Grand Tasting Experience at Durham Armory tonight. The evening includes delicious dishes created by 20 of the area's best chefs. Beer, wine, soda and coffee will also be on hand. Tickets are $95 per person.
It's Game of Thrones night at the Durham Bulls game. The team will be rocking some special jerseys as they battle the Charlotte Knights. First pitch is 7:05 p.m.
The Midtown Beach Music Series kicks off at North Hills tonight with the Embers featuring Craig Woolard. The show is free and starts at 6 p.m. in the commons area.

Friday

Taste 2015 continues tonight with the Foggy Ridge Cider Dinner at Sarah P. Duke Gardens. Chef Ricky Moore of Saltbox Seafood Joint and Chef John Eisensmith of Six Plates Wine Bar team up for a four-course dinner paired with Foggy Ridge Cider from Virginia's Blue Ridge Mountains. Tickets are $90 per person.
Art of Cool Festival kicks off today with a food tuck festival in Durham Central Park starting at 5 p.m. It is free to attend. This jazz and soul festivals also features club shows at venues including Motorco and the Pinhook. Tickets are needed for club and headliner shows.
The Southern Womens Show kicks off today at the N.C. State Fairgrounds. The annual event features vendors, fashion shows, food and more!

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