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Narrated by Academy Award® winner Morgan Freeman, America's Musical Journey celebrates the unique diversity of cultures and creative innovations that characterize America, as told through the story of its music. The film follows Grammy Award®-nominated singer and songwriter Aloe Blacc as he traces the roots of America's music, following the footsteps of Louis Armstrong through […]
(1968) Directed by George Dunning. John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison, Ringo Starr. (85 min.) G. Peace.
The 2018 African American Culture Festival will take place in the heart of Downtown Raleigh -- along Fayetteville Street, from Martin Street through City Plaza. On the Saturday and Sunday of Labor day weekend, attendees will enjoy an African American art gallery walk, vendor marketplace, African market, and food vendors. The Family Village featuring performances […]
Guy meets girl in this smash-hit, multi-award winning musical -- Winner of 8 Tony Awards in 2012! On the streets of Dublin, an Irish musician and a Czech immigrant are drawn together by their shared love of music. Over the course of one fateful week, an unexpected friendship and collaboration quickly evolves into a powerful […]
The Joel Lane Museum House presents a lecture on “The Rifles and Muskets of the Revolutionary War” by Tim Langdon and Adam Young. Tim and Adam will bring four authentic replicas of Revolutionary weapons and accoutrements for examination and discuss the firearms and their role in the war. Expect to see, hold and learn about […]
The whiteboard in a Baltimore classroom reads “I’m lost,” one of many English-language basics for newly arrived refugees. It’s an example of This Is Home’s visual approach to the myriad details of the refugee experience. Through brilliant observational filmmaking, This Is Home tells the story of four Syrian families on the path to self-sufficiency and eventual success in […]
Image courtesy of the artist. Moral Monsters An installation of new work by Antoine Williams. September 7, 2018 through January 6, 2019 Williams website: My art practice is an investigation of power, perception, semiotics, and fear as they relate to institutional inequities. I have created a mythology, concerning the complexities of contemporary Black life. My […]
Enjoy delicious handmade, authentic Greek Food prepared by the Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church Family using recipes handed down for generations. Hear live Greek music and see traditional folk dances. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to Habitat for Humanity, Homes For Our Troops, and Team Rubicon. Event Hours Friday, September 7: 5 […]
Activities will include live music, children's craft booths, face painting and a pinata giveaway. Experience Latin foods while browsing tents from local artists and businesses reflecting our Greater Garner area Latino residents. This event is a FREE, fun and educational afternoon for the entire family! Las actividades incluirán música en vivo, artesanías para niños, pintura […]
Join us for this free event Wednesday, September 19th at 6:30 PM at Alamo Drafthouse Cinema. Unraveling one of the biggest environmental scandals of our time, this film shows how a group of citizens in West Virginia take on the powerful corporation DuPont, after they discover it has knowingly been dumping a toxic chemical - […]
La Fiesta del Pueblo is back for its 25th anniversary, as well as it's 5th year on Fayetteville Street in downtown Raleigh on Sunday, September 23rd! Stay tuned to this page for updates, and click below to register as an artist, performer, food vendor, or non-profit/government agency / ¡La Fiesta del Pueblo regresará para su 25 […]
In the 27th year since its first auction, Works of Heart will feature 27 works by 27 artists in one exciting live auction at Raleigh’s Contemporary Art Museum on Sunday, September 23rd, from 6 to 8pm. From 1991 to 2012, Works of Heart raised more than one million dollars for the Alliance of AIDS Services […]
Join us for a special screening of Hondros, a documentary that follows the life and career of NC State graduate and famous war photographer Chris Hondros. Driven by a commitment to bear witness after the events of 9/11, Chris was among the first in a new generation of war photographers since Vietnam. Hondros explores the […]
NCMA pays homage to the beautiful land of Wakanda with special music and art-making activities before the screening of Black Panther. Food trucks will be on hand. NCMA's stunning redesigned African Gallery, spanning 16 centuries of African art, is open until 9 pm. (2018) Written and directed by Ryan Coogler. Chadwick Boseman, Michael B. Jordan, […]
East Meets West Festival in Morrisville What: The East Meets West Festival celebrates Morrisville, Wake County’s most diverse community, with a day of food, culture, and music from around the world. When: Saturday, September 29, from 11 am to 4 pm Where: Park West Village, Morrisville Local restaurants sell small plates of their specialties. At […]