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The Raleigh Symphony Orchestra performs a casual pops concert in Raleigh Little Theatre’s Stephenson Amphitheatre. It’s Raleigh’s first outdoor classical music series in many years, and this concert is family friendly! Lastly, you won’t want to miss a program featuring music from your favorite movies from the 80’s to today. Selections from: Batman (TV series) […]
Join MIX 101.5 for an evening of food, shopping, and fun with the Triangle's hottest restaurants, breweries, and wineries. Craft brews, Mediterranean treats, Italian fare and more — all in one place! Tickets: $45 — All food is included in admission price. Portion of proceeds benefiting the Inter-Faith Food Shuttle. Advance Tickets: ETIX.com or www.wralfm.com/savor-the-triangle […]
A Grammy Award-winning prodigy and virtuoso with television and film credits to his name, violinist Joshua Bell is a cultural icon and household name. One of the most celebrated violinists of all time makes his highly anticipated return appearance with NCS, performing one of the most popular concertos of all time—the Brahms Violin Concerto. More […]
Four fateful notes begin what has become one of the most important and popular works in classical music—Beethoven’s stormy and victorious Fifth Symphony. Together with the free-wheeling Choral Fantasy, a perky rondo for piano and orchestra, and a dramatic overture, this season-opener reveals Beethoven at his best: bold, expressive, brilliant. Beethoven: Overture to Fidelio Beethoven: […]
Capital City Bikefest is a three day annual event that takes place in beautiful downtown Raleigh at the Raleigh Convention Center as well as the Tobacco Road Harley-Davidson Dealership. Now in it's 14th year, the event is family friendly and draws visitors from all over the country. Capital City Bikefest is Tobacco Road Harley-Davidson's largest […]
Join us for a fun day of German themed beers, music, and fun for all!
It is year four of Groove in the Garden in the Stephenson Amphitheater and Rose Garden. Tons of great live music, local beer, food trucks, vendors and more will all be on hand to celebrate these 100% female & gender queer fronted bands from North Carolina. Main Stage Lineup Lydia LovelessLoamlandsPie Face GirlsKate RhudyZenSoFlyTres ChicasNew […]
F*ck Cancer Rock and Charity Show, featuring: Pröwess Hayvyn Something Clever Raimee Obsidian Darling 4p start, 6p show doors, 7p show $15 advance / $20 day of show / 21+ Presented by HF Music and Media / Meows Pit Promotions Tickets Donate
A Hippie Gathering and sharing of Peace, Love and Goods! Natural Products, Hand-made, Bohemian and Fair-Trade Live Music and Dance! 200+ vendors, Food trucks, Children activities, Henna, Face Painting and more... Hippie Tribe Fest began in 2017 to bring together, the fun and free spirit in all of us. It is our mission to create […]
Rock Your World Raleigh will host The 9th Annual Rock Your World Benefit Concert on September 29, 2018. Admission is free. All proceeds benefit Hope for Haiti Foundation Founded in 2000, HFHF impacts individual Haitians, empowering them to change their own nation. Simply put, they help Haiti help Haiti. The foundation has helped the people […]
Experience Star Wars like never before! Sit back and cheer on Luke and Leia in their first epic battle with the Galactic Empire—the iconic 1977 film Star Wars: A New Hope plays on the big screen as the Symphony performs the heart-thumping John Williams score live. Tickets: ticketmaster.com
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
Gershwin captures the soul of the Roaring 20s in his smoky, sultry Rhapsody in Blue for piano and orchestra, while Copland evokes idyllic country life in Appalachian Spring. The Cherokee Chamber Singers join NCS to share traditional and new music reflecting the Cherokee culture, making this program an unforgettable tribute to America’s rich heritage and […]
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, […]
An eerie violin solo summons skeletons to dance on their graves. A mysterious tune builds to a furious frenzy, calling to mind ghosts and goblins. Booming brass and insistent strings send chills up the spine. All in the spirit of a haunted Halloween, the Symphony brings you a mix of spooky symphonic favorites, complete with […]
