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The Beer, Bourbon and BBQ Festival will be held on August 5 & 6, 2016 at Cary's Booth Amphitheatre. Friday Night Whole Hog Pig Pickin' August 5th 6pm-10pm Saturday VIP Session August 6th Noon - 6pm Saturday Regular Session August 6th 2pm - 6pm Click here for tickets. What Is All the Excitement About… THIS […]
Moonshine. NASCAR. Junior Johnson. The three were inseparable after Esquire magazine published “The Last American Hero Is Junior Johnson. Yes!” in 1965. Meet the legendary driver, watch a documentary short (not rated; run time: 19 min.) and a feature-length film, The Last American Hero (PG-L,S; run time: 95 min.), starring Jeff Bridges and filmed in North Carolina.
Musical. Explosive dancing, irresistible songs, and a thrilling tale of fame and love. Inspired by actual events, about a white, radio DJ who wants to change the world and a black club singer who is ready for her big break.. Come along on their incredible journey to the ends of the airwaves. Join us the […]
Dr. and Mrs. Martin L. King Jr. led the way into Montgomery, Alabama, during the 1965 march. Photo credit: Spider Martin. This photography exhibit focuses on the 1965 march from Selma to Montgomery, Alabama. It was part of the campaign for African American voting rights, equality and social justice. Marches and rallies resulted in the […]
Ashton Woods and Orange County’s Parks and Recreation Department’s summer Riverwalk Movie series is back this summer for more family fun. This free outdoor movie series will take place Saturday, September 10, on the Riverpark Festival Lawn. This month’s movie is Disney’s 2015 movie, Tomorrowland, starring George Clooney. Movies start after the sun goes down […]
Event: Joel Lane Museum House presents a lecture on “The Relevance of Archaeology to Sherman’s Carolina Campaign: Evaluating 55 Years of Material Evidence of Soldier and Civilian Sacrifices in the Cape Fear Region” by Tom Beaman Time: Thursday, September 15 at 7 pm Location: 160 South Saint Mary’s St., Raleigh, NC (at the corner of […]
Claude Debussy’s iconic La Mer, with all the dynamic energy and imagery of the sea, serves as the latest musical inspiration for Choreographer in Residence Zalman Raffael. Debussy created La Mer as three “symphonic sketches” to evoke the essence of the ocean and now Raffael will bring them to life with the color of Neptune’s majesty.
A darker cousin to ALMOST, MAINE, LOVE/SICK is a collection of nine slightly twisted and completely hilarious short plays full of imperfect lovers and dreamers. This romp explores the pain and the joy that comes with being in love. An unromantic comedy for the romantic in everyone. Audio description is available Wednesday, Sept. 28, 2016. […]
In the evening, supporters are invited to purchase tickets and join the Jamie Kirk Hahn Foundation and some of the state's top chefs for an unforgettable evening at CAM Raleigh located in downtown Raleigh. Attendees gain the opportunity to sample dishes from 5-7 chefs complimented with a curated selection of cocktails, beer, and wine from […]
Scenes of love and battles with windmills have filled our hearts with humor and pathos since 1605 when Cervantes first set forth his tarnished knight, Don Quixote, into the world along with his loyal sidekick Sancho Panza. Robert Weiss finished his quest to tell this centuries old tale in 2008 when the News and Observer dubbed it “one of his very best creations, a huge crowd pleaser.” Don Quixote is imagination come to life. This production commemorates the 400th anniversary of Cervantes' death in 1616.
Event: Joel Lane Museum House presents a lecture on "George Washington's Southern Tour” by Warren Bingham Time: Thursday, November 3 at 7 pm Location: 160 South Saint Mary’s St., Raleigh, NC (at the corner of Hargett St.), which is two blocks south of Hillsborough St., not far from downtown. Admission: For the public: $16; Members […]
The Joel Lane Museum House is proud to present a lecture called “Historic Cemeteries and Our Heritage” by Emily Grant on Thursday, January 19, 2016 at 7:00 pm at the Visitors Center of the Joel Lane Museum House at 160 South Saint Mary’s Street, Raleigh, NC 27603. Admission will be $16 for the general public […]
Celebrating 20 years of music making, the award-winning Triangle Youth Brass Bands present their pre-competition concert, NABBA Showcase. The concert takes place at 3:00 pm on Sunday, February 26th. The venue is the auditorium at Meymandi Concert Hall, 2 E. South Street, Raleigh, NC. The afternoon’s program features four groups – the senior-most band in the […]
The North Carolina & World War I Exhibit runs from April 8, 2017 through Jan. 6, 2019 This free, award-winning exhibit commemorates the centennial of US entry into World War I and focuses on North Carolina’s role in the War to End All Wars on the western front in France and Belgium. Visitors will experience […]
Southern Women’s Show is excited to welcome special guests and offer premiere entertainment April 21-23. The annual event’s 2017 festivities include two celebrity guests: Laurie Hernandez, Olympic gold medalist and winner of Dancing With the Stars, and Keegan Allen, popular TV star from Freeform’s Pretty Little Liars. Attendees can also enjoy shopping with amazing deals […]