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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. This beautiful homage to the great French painter features the evocative music of his compatriots Chausson, Debussy, and Poulenc. Originally commissioned in 2007 by the […]
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” by Parliament-Funkadelic, the project of North Carolina native George Clinton. The sculpture is intentionally open, welcoming visitors to climb on and explore the roof’s exterior, […]
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 a beautiful swan princess cursed to live as a swan until she can find true love. Set to one of Tchaikovsky’s greatest scores, Robert Weiss’ […]
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 – January 3, 2020 East Building, Level A
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 10am - 6pm and Saturday 9am - 5pm 8320 Litchford Road Suite 138, Raleigh, NC 27615 919.900.8055
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 of the NCMA’s only Egyptian mummy. The exhibition focuses on how the scientific method was used to re-establish a questionable item as a genuine Egyptian […]
Come join Triangle Pop-Up Market on Saturday, July 27th, from 10 AM - 3 PM at Transfer Co. We're thrilled to welcome @trianglepopup and their curated selection of accessories, clothing, home goods, custom gifts and more by local artists and makers. Eat, drink and shop at Transfer Company! Learn more on Facebook.
This devised theatre performance is inspired by the social, legal and political rules surrounding Women’s bodies. Using text, music, and dance, this brand new theatre piece features local artists who meet once a week throughout the summer to flex their creative muscles while empowering female identity. The show was written by our regular Summer Sister […]
The Collector’s Eye: Early photographs of African Americans from the Dennis O. Williams Collection. The collection of Mr. Williams features compelling portraits of African Americans from the last half of the 19th century, a period of dramatic change in the roles of black Americans in society. As a collector, Williams focuses his attention on images […]
The 38th Annual Greek Festival will be held at the Jim Graham Building at the North Carolina State Fairgrounds. 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 […]
Based on the true story of the Jena Six; six Black students who were initially charged with attempted murder for a school fight after being provoked with nooses hanging from a tree on campus. This bold ensemble drama examines the miscarriage of justice, racial double standards, the crisis in relations between men and women of […]
This solo exhibition features Avett’s large-scale oil paintings. These are psychologically charged and emotionally intense portraits focused on his family and himself—often intimate, vulnerable, and sometimes uncomfortably truthful portrayals. Like his songs, Avett’s paintings speak to universal issues of spirituality and struggle, love and loss, heartache and joy, as well as more personal stories of […]
The North Carolina State Fair runs from Thursday, October 17 through Sunday, October 27, 2019. Website: https://www.ncstatefair.org/2019/index.htm Daily Schedule: https://www.ncstatefair.org/2019/Visitor/index.htm "Deals": https://www.ncstatefair.org/2019/Visitor/Deals.htm New for 2019: https://www.ncstatefair.org/2019/Attractions/New.htm
Frida Kahlo, Diego Rivera, and Mexican Modernism from the Jacques and Natasha Gelman Collection present the paintings of two icons of the 20th century. Few artists have captured the public's imagination with the force of Mexican painter Frida Kahlo (1907–54) and her husband, the Mexican painter and muralist Diego Rivera (1886–1957). The myths that surrounded […]
This exhibition features 45 photographs, spanning the 20th century, by six internationally renowned photographers who focused their cameras on Mexico: Manuel Álvarez Bravo, Manuel Carrillo, Flor Garduño, Graciela Iturbide, Paul Strand, and Mariana Yampolsky. Mexico’s landscapes, history, and culture have inspired photographers since the advent of the medium. Álvarez Bravo started his career in Mexico […]