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Yes, it's Easter, and we have a special holiday program! Author and illustrator Tad Hills returns with Duck and Goose Go to the Beach. Aren't cute ducks part of Easter tradition, too? The lovable feathered duo also have an Easter board book, Duck & Goose: Here Comes the Easter Bunny. You may also know Tad […]
Always fascinating! NC Symphony Music Director Grant Llewellyn returns on Tuesday, April 22, at 7:30 p.m. to share insights on his choice of Mahler's 3rd Symphony for the season's finale concert. Co-sponsored by WCPE, The Classical Station.
"I am Ivan. I am a gorilla.... It's not as easy as it looks." Katherine Applegate not only received the 2013 Newbery Medal for The One and Only Ivan, she created a beloved modern children's classic. We're thrilled to welcome her on Wednesday, April 23, at 7 p.m. with Ivan. This brave, moving story is […]
He's the 2014 Printz Award recipient (Midwinterblood). Now Marcus Sedgwick brings us his new novel, She Is Not Invisible, on Thursday, April 24, at 7 p.m. In this thriller that challenges readers' understanding of the universe, a blind girl leads the way on a transatlantic adventure. Obsession, family ties, and mystery weave to create a […]
Shelia Moses (The Legend of Buddy Bush; Joseph's Grace) returns Saturday, April 26, at 1 p.m. with The Sittin' Up. When his adopted grandfather, the last slave man around, dies in 1940, Bean is hurt, but excited to be included in his first sittin' up--a wake for the dead. Bean and his best friend face […]
Mystery, sports, and fable; prose and poetry - these authors have every interest covered! We welcome four talented authors on Wednesday, April 30, at 7 p.m. with their novels for ages 9+: * Kwame Alexander (pictured) with The Crossover, a novel in verse for basketball lovers. * Kate Samworth with Aviary Wonders Inc. Spring Catalog […]
The City of Raleigh Museum and the Consulate General of Mexico are sponsoring an exhibit of contemporary Mexican artists entitled, “MEXhibit: Mexican Artists in North Carolina”. The exhibit runs May 1 – 30 and features works from eight artists who reside and work in North Carolina. The artworks include sculpture and paintings that reflect the […]
Pop Up Art Raleigh is the brainchild of Breshnaa Zalal and Mandy Tamplin. After a few glasses of wine and creative brainstorming, they both realized that they were surrounded by an amazing and talented group of artist friends and Breshnaa's father's historic Melrose Knitting Mill in downtown Raleigh, hence Pop Up Art Raleigh came to […]
This year, we celebrate the 35th anniversary of Artsplosure – the Raleigh Arts Festival! Since its inception in1980, the spring festival has entertained and inspired hundreds of thousands of people, introducing them to underrepresented artists and performances. Every aspect of the festival is curated with an eye toward presenting quality art – and a healthy […]
Celebrate North Carolina as we "Spring into Summer" during the 6th annual Got to be NC Festival, May 16-18! Come enjoy a mix of food, music, carnival rides and games, antique farm equipment and grandstand entertainment. And best of all, gate admission is free for all ages! Come sample and buy food, beer and wine […]
Celebrate North Carolina as we "Spring into Summer" during the 6th annual Got to be NC Festival, May 16-18! Come enjoy a mix of food, music, carnival rides and games, antique farm equipment and grandstand entertainment. And best of all, gate admission is free for all ages! Come sample and buy food, beer and wine […]
Our View From Tuesday programs are geared towards teachers and media specialists, but open to all. This month's get-together on Tuesday, May 20 at 7 p.m. is on Summer Reading for Adults, led by QRB staff member Rosemary. This is the last View From Tuesday session until the fall.
Mouths of Babes Theatre Presents THE DIARY PLAY: FOUR TEENS TELL THEIR STORY Performing at Burning Coal Theatre at the Murphey School located at 224 Polk St. in Raleigh. The production runs Thursday May 22nd – Saturday May 24th at 7:30pm, and Sunday May 25th at 2:00pm. THE DIARY PLAY is an original theatrical work […]
For six Fridays this summer, Downtown Raleigh Alliance will present an outdoor movie series on City Plaza, Fayetteville Street. This year's movie series will feature films made in North Carolina. Prior to each movie, the event will host a variety of local food trucks, downtown restaurant offerings, and drinks courtesy of local breweries. The Schedule May […]
By William Shakespeare and John Fletcher Co-produced with Bare Theatre Directed by G. Todd Buker Bare Theatre returns to RLT's Stephenson Amphitheatre to explore one of the lesser-known scripts that bears William Shakespeare’s name. Produced late in Shakespeare’s career, Two Noble Kinsmen was co-written with John Fletcher, another highly regarded playwright of the day. This play is a […]