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This week, Aaron welcomes Michelle Moore of the Nasher Museum of Art at Duke University, which is celebrating its 20th anniversary in style with a free daylong event Saturday, October 18. The party runs from noon to 7 p.m., with interactive art, hands-on workshops, poetry, and live performances including the NC Central drumline and acclaimed puppeteer Jeghetto. Headlining the event is at 5 p.m. show from Grammy-winning producer (and Durham native) 9th Wonder – and attendees will also get a first look at the museum’s new family sculpture garden, which is marking its grand opening.

There’s also a lot happening inside the gallery itself – including the new exhibition “Sherman Fleming: Unsettled,” on view now through January 18.

Visit Nasher.Duke.edu for more information.

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