The monthly 2nd Friday ArtWalk takes place this Friday from 6 to 9 p.m. at galleries and other venues throughout Chapel Hill and Carrboro. Among the works you can check out are art quilts by Jude Stuecker of Asheville at the N.C. Crafts Gallery, 212 W. Main St., Carrboro. Her quilts are dyed, painted, layered, stitched and appliqued to create unique, colorful and textural works of art. Also on display at the gallery are ceramic works by John Arsenault of Youngs Cove Pottery in Candles. Both artists will be on hand for a reception during the ArtWalk Friday. 942-4048. www.nccraftsgallery.com. For a list of all the participating venues, a tour map and other information, see www.2ndfridayartwalk.com.

Art

ACKLAND ART MUSEUM: At corner of South Columbia and East Franklin streets in Chapel Hill. April 11-May 10: Cutting-edge Works by Master of Fine Arts Students on Display in 'New Currents in Contemporary Art,' an exhibition of works by graduating UNC-Chapel Hill master of fine arts students. Marking the culmination of a two-year program, this exhibition introduces seven emerging artists who interpret ideas ranging from the personal to the political in a wide variety of media, styles, and approaches. Organized by Barbara Matilsky, curator of exhibitions at the Ackland, New Currents in Contemporary Art features the work of artists John Hill Jr., Gretchen Huffman, Nestor Armando Gil, Angela Grisales, Erin Paroubek, Edie Shimel, and Dave Sinkiewicz. Opening reception April 17 at 6 p.m. presented by Student Friends of the Ackland. May 8: Gallery Talk with exhibition artists at 6:45 p.m. "At the Heart of Progress: Coal, Iron, and Steam Since 1750 -- Industrial Imagery from the John P. Eckblad Collection" includes about 75 pieces by many different artists through May 17. Sage in the Bamboo Grove: The Legacy of Sherman E. Lee, through Sept. 20. Looking Forward/Looking Back: In Praise of Collectors and Collecting, through summer. Admission is always free. Hours are Wednesday through Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sunday 1-5 p.m., and until 9 p.m. on the second Friday of every month. 966-5736. ackland@email.unc.edu.

ANIMATION & FINE ART GALLERIES: University Mall, Chapel Hill. The works of artist Marc Chagall through April 9. 968-8008. www.animationandfineart.com. 919-563-2300.

ART & SOUL STUDIOS: 122 Clay St., Mebane. Through April 24: Featured artists are Martha Hamblin, Susan Hope and Sudie Rakusin. Opening reception April 3, 7-9 p.m . 563-2300. http://www.artandsoulmebane.com/, info@artandsoumebane.com.

JESSE KALISHER GALLERY: 209 East Main St., Carrboro. Through April 9: 'If you find the Buddha.Through May 7: 'Fluid.' May 8-June 11: 'Carrboro.' June 12-July 9: The Smithsonian Collection. Gallery hours are Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday, 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m., Thursday and Friday, 9:30 a.m.-8 p.m., Saturday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. and Sunday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. 967-4300. www.kalisher.com.

Turning Point Gallery in University Mall, 201 S. Estes Dr., will open a show of paintings by Chapel Hill artist Eduardo Lapetina with a reception during the 2nd Friday ArtWalk Friday from 6 to 9 p.m. The exhibit will remain up through April. 967-0402, www.harmonyfineart.com. Theater

ARTSCENTER: 300-G Main St., Carrboro. 929-2787. April 17: 'Hidden Voices: A Taste of Home.' A celebration of food and home in support of the Hidden Voices project 'Home Is Not One Story.' With wine, appetizers, desserts and recipes from favorite local chefs, a silent auction, and delicious jazz stylings by Callie Warner, Christen Campbell, and Rick Keena. Thirty chefs will share desserts inspired by their own memories of sweet home-cooking. Recipes and remembrances from Featured Chefs, along with homeless members of the community, will be gathered in a booklet for each benefit guest. 2009 Featured Chefs: Mark Day, NACE 2007 Caterer of the Year; Karen Barker, Magnolia Grill; Drew Brown, Piedmont Restaurant; Kevin Farmer, Rue Cler; Alessa Gaboff, Elaine's; Chris Holloway, A Southern Season; Mel Melton, Papa Mojo's; Randolph "Bambi," Linszey; Vimala Rajendran; Katrina Ryan, Sugarland' Dorette Snover, C'est Si Bon and Amy Tornquist, Watts Grocery.

• 8-8:45 p.m.: Wine, Appetizers, Music, and Silent Auction

• 8:45-9:15 p.m.: Welcome to "A Taste of Home" and Introduction of Featured Chefs and Desserts.

• 9:15-9:45 p.m.: Dessert tastings, music, final Silent Auction bids.

• 9:45-10 p.m.: Auction winners announced and final performances.

Price: $50 for 1 Ticket, $75 for 2 Tickets. www.artscenterlive.org.

MEMORIAL HALL: Cameron Avenue, UNC campus. June 10: The Bolshoi Ballet: Don Quixote, limited availability. 7:30 p.m.

Music

ARTSCENTER: 200-G Main St., Carrboro. April 10: 2nd Friday Jazz & Soul Jam! 8 p.m. to midnight. Open Jazz Jam. The ArtCenter's house band EnVus will perform jazz and R&B Soul music. Fellow musicians are invited to bring their instruments and play however they it! Local WCOM "DJ Smooth Jazz" will be playing music from his own jazz collection from 7-8 p.m. www.artscenterlive.org.

BLUE BAYOU: 106 Churton St., Hillsborough. Shows start at 9:30 p.m. unless otherwise noted. April 10: The Real Reubens. April 11: The Damon Fowler Group. April 16: Dmitri Resnik. 9 p.m. April 17: Smokin' Joe Kubec & Bnois King. April 24: The Nighthawks. May 1: Rosie Ledet & the Zydeco Playboys. 732-2555. bluebayouclub.com.

CAPT. JOHN'S DOCKSIDE: 11550 Hwy. 15/501 (Cole Park Plaza). Third Thursdays: Chris Reynolds Swing 'N' Jazz Trio with Peter Innocenti & Tony Greco. 968-7955. 6 p.m.

CAROLINA INN: 211 Pittsboro St. 'Fridays on the Front Porch.' April 24: Big Fat Gap. 5 p.m. Free. The Carolina Inn offers its classic southern buffet and Tiny Vittles menu with full bar service. There is plenty of comfortable seating under the shady oaks and magnolias. 1-800-962-8519. www.carolinainn.com/

CAT'S CRADLE: 300 East Main St., Carrboro. April 8: Robyn Hitchcock and the Venus Three. $15 advance, $17 door. April 11: Katharine Whalen's Lucky John Shain Trio and Sally Spring with the Ted Lyons Experience. $10. April 13: Of Montreal. $18. April 14: Leslie and The Lys. $12 advance, $15 door. April 22: World Inferno; Friendship Society. $10 advance, $12 door. April 28: The Kills with The Horrors and Magic Wands. $15. April 29: Alesana; Drop Dead Gorgeous; Fear Before; I Set My Friends On Fire; Fall From Grace. 7 p.m. $13 advance, $15 door. May 3: Junior Boys, $12. May 8: Lez Zeppelin. $15. 967-9053. www.catscradle.com.

THE CAVE: 452 1/2 W. Franklin St. Early shows, 7:30 p.m.; late shows, 10 p.m. April 8: Late: Uglyography. April 9: Mark Cool & The Folk Stars, The Water Callers, Radar's Clowns of Sedation. $5. April 10: Early, Sarah & Matt Williams; late, Keep Off The Grass. April 11: Early, The Carrbros; late, Jimmy & The Teasers with The Chrome Plated Apostles. April 12: Danielle Miraglia, Okie Weiss & the Murder Ballads, 3 Days in Vegas, Starfish Coffee. 9 p.m. $5. April 13: Adam Sullivan. 9 p.m. April 14: Tim Stambaugh. $5. April 15: Early, National Hotel; late Whiskey Smugglers with Spirit Family Reunion.$5. April 16: Late, Brass Bed, Instant Jones. April 17: Early, Valorie Miller, Rebecca Pronsky; late, Blag'ard. April 18: Early, Corey & The Giants; late, Straight 8's, Resist Not. 968-9308. www.caverntavern.com.

GENERAL STORE CAFE: 39 West St., Pittsboro. Shows start at 8:30 p.m. unless otherwise noted. April 9: Jazz with Jafaar. 7 p.m. April 10: 2nd Stage featuring Stuart Gordon, Don Schlenger, Dennis Hoyle and Ann Searcy. Alan Goldman will join the band with on banjo and vocals. April 11: Armand & Bluesology with Danny Gotham. 542-2432. www.thegeneralstorecafe.com.

LOCAL 506: 506 W. Franklin Street, Chapel Hill. April 8: Auxes vs. Challenger. April 9: Cat's Cradle presents MAaria Taylor and The Whispertown 2000. $8 Advance. $10 Door. April 10: New! Sorry Charlie; L Phrenic; DJ Lexus. 9 p.m. $5.

OPEN EYE CAFE: 100-C E Main St., Carrboro. Music starts at 8 p.m. unless otherwise noted. April 9: 10: Braden Land. April 11: Pierce Edense. April: Caroline Robinson and Alex Walters. Robinson and Walters are both North Carolina natives and students at UNC. April 18: Sturges & McGeehan. An acoustic duo based out of Chapel Hill, NC. April 24: Lastwatch, Oscar Begat. Apri l25: The Watercallers. 968-9410. www.openeyecafe.com.

PAPA MOJO'S ROADHOUSE: 5410Y Hwy. 54, Durham. All weekend shows start at 9:30 p.m. April 3: Lightnin Well. $8. April 4: Fairlanes. $8. April 10: Josh Preslar Band. $7. April 11.Joe Bell & Stinging Blades. $8. April 17: The Shucks. April 18: Mel & Wicked Mojos. $10. 361-2222 . www.papamojosroadhouse.com.

ROBERTS BAR AND LOUNGE AT THE FRANKLIN HOTEL: 311 W. Franklin St. Fridays: Chris Reynolds & Berkeley Grimball. Swing 'N' Jazz 8 p.m. 442-9000. www.franklinhotelnc.com.

THE STATION @ SOUTHERN RAIL: 201 East Main St., Carrboro. Free. Tuesdays: Robert Griffin and Friends, piano favorites. Wednesdays: "Trivia from Hell" with host Mark Dorosin. 967-1967. www.srnc.com.

STUDIO 91 FINE ART GALLERY : 606 Meadowmont Village Circle Hill. Fridays: Victor Murillo, Spanish guitarist, 8:30 p.m. Saturdays: Russ Corvey, smooth jazz guitarist, 8 p.m. 933-3700. www.studio91fineart.com.

WEDNESDAY-THURSDAY

12 ROUNDS (PG-13) Regal Timberlyne: Daily at 1:15, 4:15, 7:15.

ADVENTURELAND (R) The Chelsea: Daily at 7:10, 9:20.

CHE, PART ONE (NR) The Varsity: Daily at 6:50.

CHE, PART TWO (NR) The Varsity: Daily at 9:20.

DUPLICITY (PG-13) The Lumina: Daily at 1:10, 4, 7:05, 9:45. Regal Timberlyne: Daily at 1, 4, 7.

FAST AND FURIOUS (PG-13) The Lumina: Daily at 1:15, 4:05, 7:15, 9:40. Regal Timberlyne: Daily at 1:25, 4:25, 7:25.

I LOVE YOU, MAN (R) The Lumina: Daily at 1:30, 4:15, 7:25, 9:45. Regal Timberlyne: Daily at 1:20, 4:20, 7:20.

KNOWING (PG-13) The Lumina: Daily at 1:25, 4:10, 7:20, 9:50. Regal Timberlyne: Daily at 1:05, 4:05, 7:05.

MONSTERS VS. ALIENS (PG) The Lumina: Daily at 12:30, 2:40, 4:50, 7:05, 9:15. Regal Timberlyne: Daily at 1:10, 4:10, 7:10.

SUNSHINE CLEANING (R) The Chelsea: Daily at 7:10, 9:30.

FRIDAY-TUESDAY

ADVENTURELAND (R) The Varsity: Daily at 7:10, 9:30. Sat-Sun matinees at 2:10, 4:30.

DUPLICITY (PG-13) The Lumina: Daily at 1:10, 4, 7:05, 9:45.

FAST AND FURIOUS (PG-13) The Lumina: Daily at 1:15, 4:05, 7:15, 9:40.

THE GREAT BUCK HOWARD (PG) The Chelsea: Daily at 7, 9:10. Sat-Sun matinees at 2, 4:10.

HANNA MONTANA THE MOVIE (G) The Lumina: Daily at 12:40, 2:50, 5:05, 7:20, 9:35.

I LOVE YOU, MAN (R) The Lumina: Daily at 9:15.

MONSTERS VS. ALIENS (PG) The Lumina: Daily at 12:30, 2:40, 4:50, 7:05.

OBSERVE AND REPORT (R) The Varsity: Daily at 7, 9:20. Sat-Sun matinees at 2, 4:20. The Lumina: Daily at 1, 3, 5:15, 7:25, 9:45.

ONE DAY YOU'LL UNDERSTAND (NR) The Chelsea: Daily at 7:20, 9:20. Sat-Sun matinees at 2:20, 4:20.

Some listings were not available at press time.

The Chelsea, 1129 Weaver Dairy Road. 968-3005.

The Lumina, Southern Village. 932-9000. Regal Timberlyne 6, 100 Banks Drive. 933-8600.

The Varsity, 123 E. Franklin St.

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