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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 […]
North Carolina Opera is proud to present Korean-American soprano Hei-Kyung Hong in a rare recital appearance of opera arias and songs accompanied by piano. Ms. Hong has given over 350 […]
To celebrate the 100th birthdays of Leonard Bernstein and Jerome Robbins, icons of classical music and ballet, as well as Broadway, we will be reviving their Fancy Free - the […]
One Giant Leap: North Carolina and the Space Race will be a 1,500 square foot lobby exhibit that explores North Carolina's role in the space race, containing stories about the […]
The diva Floria Tosca has always sacrificed for her art, but what is she willing to surrender to spare her lover from execution at the hands of evil Baron Scarpia? […]
Join Carolina Ballet for an evening of dance inspired by the famous paintings of Claude Monet featuring Lynne Taylor-Corbett’s Picnic on the Grass and Robert Weiss’ The Gardens of Giverny. […]
Hart’s site-specific work for the Museum Park, Southern Oracle: We Will Tear the Roof Off, is inspired by her family history in North Carolina and by the song “Mothership Connection” […]
Carolina Ballet closes out their 21st Season with one of the most popular story ballets of all time. Swan Lake is an enchanting fairy tale that tells the story of […]
An annual juried exhibition of work by high school students from across the state who are inspired by the Museum’s collection to create original poems and art. June 15, 2019 […]
The Triangle Cultural Art Gallery invites you to "Co nun drum" Clarence Heyward July 12th - August 31st Reception: Saturday July 13, 2019 4-6 pm The TCAG is open Tuesday-Friday […]
Caroline Rocheleau is curating What in the World Is a Grain Mummy? to present this humble bundle and its falcon-shaped coffin for the first time and to unravel the mysteries […]
