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In Goldfinger, the third in the James Bond series, Bond uncovers Goldfinger's plot to contaminate the Fort Knox gold reserve. In Goldfinger, the blue print for future Bond movies is complete: two Bond girls (one with double entendre); a memorable main villain and amusing but legal henchman; and, of course, the gadgets. Sean […]
Beginning June 29 and ending August 27, 2012, the Page-Walker Arts and History Center at 119 Ambassador Loop in Cary will feature a unique art quilt exhibit titled Narrative Threads.
Music is meant to be experienced. This is the ideal that inspires the eclectic, high-energy sound of the Lafayette, LA based band Vagabond Swing. The band creates the driving force behind their music with their uninhibited blending of styles and creativity. With their musical roots ranging from bluegrass to ska, the band produces a surprisingly […]
The most legendary family in music history is returning to the stage this summer with highly-anticipated Unity Tour 2012.
The 60th Raleigh Antiques Extravaganza - over 125 exhibitors, from Florida to New England, featuring quality antiques and old collectibles.
First Friday is a free self-guided tour of downtown’s cutting edge cultural hot spots. Local art galleries, art studios, alternative art venues, and museums stay open late the first Friday of every month to welcome thousands of art-seeking enthusiasts downtown. The event runs from 6 pm-9 pm, but some venue hours may vary. Attendees […]
The 60th Raleigh Antiques Extravaganza - over 125 exhibitors, from Florida to New England, featuring quality antiques and old collectibles.
The 60th Raleigh Antiques Extravaganza - over 125 exhibitors, from Florida to New England, featuring quality antiques and old collectibles.
Roger Waters of Pink Floyd brings an updated production of the Wall to the RBC Center July 9, 2012
What is RAW? RAW is an indie arts organization for artists, by artists. Every month RAW hand selects and showcases artists in film, fashion, music, art, performing art, hairstyling, makeup artistry and photography. RAW creates a one night showcase event that features local creativity in all of its flavors. Visit www.RAWartists.org for more […]
The author of Against Happiness, Eric Wilson, brings us Everyone Loves a Good Train Wreck: Why We Can't Look Away. Wilson explores our cultural obsession with doom, gloom, and gore with zeal and a great deal of wit.
Dweezil Zappa brings his Frank Zappa tribute show to Lincoln Theatre. The doors open at 7. The show begins at 8. Purchase tickets here. From the Dweezil Zappa's website: Dweezil Zappa has cocooned himself away in the studio this past year engineering his own metamorphosis. "In order for me to play […]
Enjoy Marbletinis, mingling and a movie to the MAX with our new event series, featuring an inspiring documentary. It's a perfect way to liven up a night out downtown, so join us for the ultimate movie experience! Doors open at 5:30pm, and we’ll be serving up specialty Marbletinis, beer, wine and light appetizers. […]
Featuring Barenaked Ladies, Blues Traveler, Big Head Todd & The Monsters and Cracker on Thursday, July 12.
Country singer Sonia Leigh plays the Lincoln Theatre on July 12, 2012. The doors open at 8 pm, and the show begins at 9 pm. Purchase tickets here. From Sonia Leigh's website: Loretta Lynn certainly didn’t know she was seeing a future opening act when she spotted a five-year-old girl in the […]
