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Join us for this free event Wednesday, September 19th at 6:30 PM at Alamo Drafthouse Cinema. Unraveling one of the biggest environmental scandals of our time, this film shows how a group of citizens in West Virginia take on the powerful corporation DuPont, after they discover it has knowingly been dumping a toxic chemical - […]
La Fiesta del Pueblo is back for its 25th anniversary, as well as it's 5th year on Fayetteville Street in downtown Raleigh on Sunday, September 23rd! Stay tuned to this page for updates, and click below to register as an artist, performer, food vendor, or non-profit/government agency / ¡La Fiesta del Pueblo regresará para su 25 […]
In the 27th year since its first auction, Works of Heart will feature 27 works by 27 artists in one exciting live auction at Raleigh’s Contemporary Art Museum on Sunday, September 23rd, from 6 to 8pm. From 1991 to 2012, Works of Heart raised more than one million dollars for the Alliance of AIDS Services […]
Join us for a special screening of Hondros, a documentary that follows the life and career of NC State graduate and famous war photographer Chris Hondros. Driven by a commitment to bear witness after the events of 9/11, Chris was among the first in a new generation of war photographers since Vietnam. Hondros explores the […]
NCMA pays homage to the beautiful land of Wakanda with special music and art-making activities before the screening of Black Panther. Food trucks will be on hand. NCMA's stunning redesigned African Gallery, spanning 16 centuries of African art, is open until 9 pm. (2018) Written and directed by Ryan Coogler. Chadwick Boseman, Michael B. Jordan, […]
East Meets West Festival in Morrisville What: The East Meets West Festival celebrates Morrisville, Wake County’s most diverse community, with a day of food, culture, and music from around the world. When: Saturday, September 29, from 11 am to 4 pm Where: Park West Village, Morrisville Local restaurants sell small plates of their specialties. At […]
In the spirit of all things spooky, Lynne Taylor-Corbett’s Dracula returns to the stage after four years just in time for Halloween. This program also includes Robert Weiss’ scary evocation of Edgar AllanPoe’s The Masque of the Red Death. Featuring J. Mark Scearce’s (Macbeth) original scores for both, played LIVE! The production will run from […]
The North Carolina State Fair will run from October 11 to October 21, 2018. North Carolina State Fair website: http://www.ncstatefair.org/2018/index.htm
For decades photographer Candida Höfer (German, born 1944) has made “portraits” of iconic buildings around the world, including the Louvre in Paris, the Uffizi Gallery in Florence, La Scala in Milan, Villa Borghese in Rome, and the Hermitage Museum in St. Petersburg. Höfer’s technical mastery of composition, light, and symmetry offers viewers a glimpse beneath the surface, toward the heart and character of each place, in visually stunning, monumentally scaled photographs of the world’s great architecture.
Take advantage of the great prices on vintage hats, fun costumes, and other assorted pieces and accessories. A great resource for school theatre departments, flea market shoppers, and Halloween costume shoppers. Cash, credit, and checks accepted! There is a wide range of prices – some individual items under $5 but full costumes and more ornate […]
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, Norma vows revenge and nothing is off the table. Let the vocal fireworks begin! From the sublime prayer “Casta diva” to the plaintive duet “Mira, […]
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 firsthand opportunity to learn about the state’s American Indian culture (with a population of over 120,000), past and present. Activities include craft demonstrations, hands-on activities, games, […]
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. Set to Gustav Holst’s monumental orchestral suite, this ballet will leave you breathless! This program will also feature George Balanchine’s Apollo. The production will run […]
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 gifts, baked goods from traditional recipies, piroghi and kielbasa sales, delicious Slavic foods. The entertainment including, Irish Step Dancers and old fashioned caroling Friday evening […]