About the Afternoon
Saturday, September 12
1:00–5:00 p.m.
Durham Convention Center Plaza (DPlex Plaza)
Enjoy free music and performance art, visit our community partner tables, and take home new Eno River Association merchandise.
Live Performances
Paperhand Puppet Intervention – Beloved local artists bringing imaginative puppetry and visual storytelling to the celebration.
Five Points Rounders with Rowdy Square Dance (Caller Simone Fine) – An energetic old-time string band accompanied by an interactive community square dance.
Durham Labor Choir – A community choir performing labor and movement songs that celebrate worker power through traditional favorites and contemporary arrangements.
Duo d’Antan – A duo performing an eclectic blend of Parisian musette, Brazilian choro, swing, Irish folk, and traditional café music.
Interactive Activities
The Scrap Exchange – Reuse-focused crafting activities using reclaimed materials.
Eno River Community Mural – A live mural painting with opportunities for community members to contribute to the artwork.
ERA Merchandise Station (“Little Big Top”) – Commemorative merchandise celebrating the Association’s 60th anniversary.
ERA Information Booth – Learn about conservation initiatives, volunteer opportunities, and ways to support the Eno River Association.
Whether you’ve been part of our community for decades or are just getting to know the Eno, the plaza celebration is free and open to everyone.
