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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 […]
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 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
A Trailer Park Christmas by Rachel Klem & Jeffrey Moore Local filmmaker Jeffrey Moore and Rachel Klem team up to present this interactive, holiday entertainment. Back for its 12th year, the […]
Front Burner: Highlights in Contemporary North Carolina Painting features a sampling of some of the most relevant and engaging painting being made in the state. The exhibition presents 25 emerging, […]
Good as Gold: Fashioning Senegalese Women is the first major exhibition of Senegalese gold jewelry to date that focuses on the history of Senegal’s gold, from past to present, and […]
