The Weekend Wrap-up is a new weekly feature that recaps the news of the week. Harrelson Hall is no more. N.C. State campus's famous (infamous?) unique circular building has been demolished. Michael Jordan: I can no longer stay silent. Michael Jordan speaks out on the shootings of African-Americans and the targeting of police officers. Harris Teeter will open at … [Read more...] about Weekend Wrap-Up
NC Symphony Opening Weekend
The NC Symphony 2014-2014 season opens on September 18, 2014, with performances that feature musical legend and North Carolina resident Branford Marsalis. Dates for this event: Thursday, September 18, 2014, 7:30pm Memorial Hall, UNC-Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill Friday, September 19, 2014, 8:00pm Meymandi Concert Hall, Raleigh Saturday, September 20, 2014, … [Read more...] about NC Symphony Opening Weekend
Tom Petty will play at Raleigh’s PNC Arena in September
Tom Petty and The Heartbreakers will kick off their 2014 North American tour following the July 29 release of their first new studio album in four years on Reprise Records, Hypnotic Eye. The tour will feature very special guest, Steve Winwood. Tom Petty will perform at Raleigh's PNC Arena on Thursday, September 18, 2014 at 7:30 pm. Tickets will go on sale on May 31, … [Read more...] about Tom Petty will play at Raleigh’s PNC Arena in September
Downtown Raleigh Outdoor Movie Series
For six Fridays this summer, Downtown Raleigh Alliance will present an outdoor movie series on City Plaza. This year's movie series will feature films made in North Carolina. Prior to each movie, the event will host a variety of local food trucks, downtown restaurant offerings, and drinks courtesy of local breweries. The Schedule May 23 Movie: Dirty Dancing Music: Nick … [Read more...] about Downtown Raleigh Outdoor Movie Series
City of Raleigh Museum Offers Free Admission to Active Duty Military
The City of Raleigh Museum is now participating in the Blue Star Museums program. The program offers free admission to the nation’s active-duty military personnel and their families from Memorial Day, May 26 through Labor Day, September 1. On June 7, 2014, the City of Raleigh Museum will be launching an exhibit honoring Raleigh’s World War II veterans. The “Our War: Voices … [Read more...] about City of Raleigh Museum Offers Free Admission to Active Duty Military