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The Joel Lane Museum House presents a lecture on “‘In A Very Tastey Style:’ Lessons in Likeness” by Michael Ausbon. Portraiture in Europe and Early America was historically reserved for the wealthy. It was a status symbol establishing the subject and its family in a place of hierarchical social order. The burgeoning rise of the […]
In a world obsessed with marriage, the charming, independent-minded, and very single Elizabeth Bennet knows that options are limited for a girl of no fortune. But that won't stop her over-zealous matchmaking mother, determined to find suitors for Elizabeth and her four sisters, however unsuitable they may be. All of the wit and romance of […]
Night(Light) explores light as it interacts with darkness in photography. In its purest form, photography harnesses light. The images give shape to light, immortalizing and suspending it.
This exhibition features photographs by Barbara Morgan (American, 1900–92) from the NCMA’s permanent collection. Although Morgan, one of the founders of the photography magazine Aperture, is best known for her studies of modern dance, she also created photomontages and light drawings.
In this documentary theatre piece, countless hours spent in dusty courthouse record rooms and thousands of hours of microfiche yields the true story of five American men and one American woman, convicted and sentenced to death for crimes they did not commit. Mini-chronicles of lives destroyed. Precious time, wasted. And yet, a testimony to the […]
The exhibition explores the 50-year history of the Ebony Fashion Fair (1958–2009), an unparalleled charity fashion show event that redefined the concepts of beauty, style, and empowerment for African Americans.
The Joel Lane Museum House presents a lecture on “Antiques and Collections: Determining Value” by Leland Little. In “Antiques and Collections: Determining Value,” Leland Little will discuss factors that add or detract from the value of antiques and collections. His presentation will address issues such as age, provenance, condition, form, regionalism, and pop culture. Mr. […]
The Joel Lane Museum House and Mordecai Historic Park present a lecture on “Antiques and Collections: Determining Value” by Leland Little. Mr. Little will discuss factors that add or detract from the value of antiques and collections. His presentation will address issues such as age, provenance, condition, form, regionalism, and pop culture. Mr. Little also […]
Book, music and lyrics by Matt Deitchman and Jed Feder. Loosely based on BEOWULF, University Theatre presents the world premiere of this modern, musical bro-mantic rock comedy for the ages. Ross Garth is a 20-something bro who throws BOMB parties. His best bro/roommate is moving, his neighbor keeps ruining the parties and, despite her hints, he’s […]
The Joel Lane Museum House hosts its annual Colonial Christmas Open House on Saturday, December 2, 2017, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission is free, and donations appreciated. The House, decorated in traditional Colonial holiday splendor, reveals the very different way in which colonists and early Americans celebrated the Yuletide season. Meet re-enactors demonstrating […]
"Wit beyond measure is man's greatest treasure." See if you've got what it takes to be a 'Prefect' at Harry Potter (Book) Trivia on the books at La Stella Wood Fired on Wednesday, December 13 at 7:30pm for FIVE rounds of Ordinary Wizarding Levels that will challenge your memory of the beloved books! The Hog's […]
Photo: Ana Maria Muñoz January 6, 2018 – January 25, 2018 East Building, Level A, Studio 4 Ideal Space is a student showcase of products that viewers can interact with in a tactile and thoughtful way. The exhibition and its contents are designed, built, promoted, and curated by a small group North Caroline State University's […]
Book by Mark O’Donnell and Thomas Meehan, Music by Marc Shaiman, Lyrics by Scott Wittman and Marc Shaiman. It's 1962 in Baltimore, and Tracy Turnblad, the lovable plus-size teen, has only one desire – to dance on the popular "Corny Collins Show." When her dream comes true, Tracy is transformed from social outcast to sudden star. […]
Elliot Engel will speak on THE TORTURED GENIUS OF EDGAR ALLAN POE on Friday, March 2, 2017, at 7 pm at Raleigh Moravian Church, 1816 Ridge Road, Raleigh, NC 27607. General admission tickets will be $27.00 per person. Advanced purchase is strongly recommended. Dr. Elliot Engel will examine the bizarre and turbulent life of Poe […]
You Are Here features immersive art installations by 14 contemporary artists, including large-scale light works, sound installations, video works, mixed-media room-size environments, and site-specific projects.