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In ancient Gaul, the chaste Druid high priestess Norma has borne two children fathered by an enemy Roman military commander. When he abandons her and seduces her younger colleague Adalgia, […]
The 2018 NC Opera Gala will be held on November 10 at the Umstead. 6:30 pm Cocktails and Hors d'oeuvres. Dinner to Follow. More information: https://www.ncopera.org/opera-gala-2018 Tickets: https://www.ncopera.org/OperaGala
Musicians, dancers, artists, storytellers, and authors from North Carolina’s eight state-recognized tribes will gather for this popular family event. The 23rd Annual American Indian Heritage Celebration offers something for all ages and gives a […]
Featuring epic mobiles by Durham artist, Guy Solie, and mesmerizing choreography by Co-Artistic Directors, Robert Weiss and Zalman Raffael, The Planets will take you on an exciting out-of-this world journey. […]
Like the wonderful Christmas Markets of Europe, we feature food and gifts from Poland, Ukraine, Germany, Slovakia, The British Isles, Scandinavia, and Italy. You'll find unique, handmade, collectible, and vintage […]
The Triangle Brass Band, under the direction of Artistic Director Tony Granados, presents “Holiday Blast” on Thursday, December 31, 2018 at 7:00 pm at Meymandi Concert Hall in the Duke Energy […]
Local filmmaker Jeffrey Moore and Rachel Klem team up to present this interactive, holiday entertainment. Now in its 11th smash year, "A Trailer Park Christmas" follows the Dodson/Hussy family at their […]
What would the Holiday season be without The Nutcracker? Featuring a live symphony orchestra, grand illusions, and magnificent sets & costumes, it’s not to be missed! Bring the whole family […]
College students are invited to submit original works for our Park Pictures billboard competition. Images should engage with how the concept of place affects identity and the development of character. […]
Today only about 200 complete sets of The Birds of America exist. The Museum’s set, bound in four leather portfolios, was acquired by the State of North Carolina in 1848 […]
The Civil War is often considered the “second American Revolution” and viewed as a rebirth of freedom. This second revolution included emancipation from an institution that had kept 4 million […]
The alluring gypsy Carmen can have any man she wants and today she wants the army corporal Don José. But when she leaves him for a dashing bullfighter, the soldier’s […]
Celebrate the Year of the Rooster with the Chinese and Asian cultural performances on stage (including the famous lion and dragon dances, vocal talents, traditional Chinese music, and more), exhibits, […]
Robert Weiss presents a new ballet based on paintings by Czech artist, Alfonse Mucha. Weiss came across the series of paintings while visiting an art gallery in Prague and was […]
This temporary presentation is adjacent to the newly installed Audubon Gallery, where visitors can view four large Audubon folios from The Birds of America and learn about the naturalist’s life […]
