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Maitreya Loving Kindness Tour, a free public exhibition of the historical Buddha's relics will be on display at Kadampa Center November 21, 22 & 23. Most of the Relics in this collection resemble beautiful multi-colored pearl-like crystals and are over 2,600 years old. Many of the relics are from the 14th Dalai Lama’s own collection. […]
2014 "Plates for the World” WHERE: Plates Neighborhood Kitchen, 301 Glenwood Avenue Suite 100, Raleigh, NC 27603 WHEN: Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, Nov. 27, 2014 WHAT: Plates Neighborhood Kitchen is again teaming up with Stop Hunger Now to turn November 27th into a hassle-free Thanksgiving for people with a philanthropic spirit but who don't […]
Six String, The Town of Cary, The Cary Theater and Jon Shain are pleased to announce the return of our Post Turkey Day Jam Benefit hosted by The Jon Shain Trio. Additional performers will include The Swang Brothers, Lynn Blakey, Jim Watson, Jeff Hart and more surprise guests. All proceeds will benefit The Interfaith Council […]
See 20+ of the best local comedians Raleigh has to offer! Open Mic starts at 8pm in the comedy club! Entry is FREE if you purchased dinner in the Factory prior to the show. Want to perform? Click HERE to sign up online for the next available Open Mic Night. Open Mic Show This show […]
Fundraiser for WakeMed Children’s Hospital through the WakeMed Foundation. Make a $20 donation to Memories for Marcus or bring a new unwrapped toy and receive a delicious buffet meal courtesy of The Daily Planet (drinks not included). Evening will include door prizes, great food and silent auction. For more information, visit http://bit.ly/MemForMarcus, email memoriesformarcus@gmail.com or […]
The Raleigh Classic - four private collections offering more than 250 vintage vehicles. Registered Bidder preview on Thursday, December 5 from 5 - 8 pm. Public may preview the cars on Friday, December 6 from 8 a.m. to 10 am. Auction time on Friday and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Adult $10 per […]
Jonathan Byrd is a preacher's son, a Gulf War veteran, and a Kerrville New Folk award winner from seven generations of North Carolinians. A Jonathan Byrd show is musical theater, bringing together the Texas songwriting tradition with southern storytelling and hot guitar picking in the line of North Carolina greats Doc Watson and Tony Rice. A stalwart […]
The Joel Lane Museum House, “The Birthplace of North Carolina’s Capital,” will sponsor its annual Colonial Christmas Open House celebration on Saturday, December 6, 2014 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission is free, and donations are requested. Colonel Joel Lane was a founding father of North Carolina’s capital city and an officer in the […]
OUR BIGGEST PARTY EVER Wednesday, December 10th from 5-8pm Win Amazing Raffle Prizes - More than $10,000 in Raffle Prizes Last year, we raised money to build a shelter for homeless infants at the Raleigh Rescue Mission. This year, we are providing supplies for the nursery. With every $10 gift card donation to a toy […]
This is Wake County Library's annual book sale. The books are in good condition. Some are pulled out of circulation, and others come from donations if library locations already have duplicate copies. Prices Plenty of bestsellers are up for grabs, as well as cookbooks, textbooks and books on history and religion. Cash, checks and all […]
This is Wake County Library's annual book sale. The books are in good condition. Some are pulled out of circulation, and others come from donations if library locations already have duplicate copies. Prices Plenty of bestsellers are up for grabs, as well as cookbooks, textbooks and books on history and religion. Cash, checks and all […]
This is Wake County Library's annual book sale. The books are in good condition. Some are pulled out of circulation, and others come from donations if library locations already have duplicate copies. Prices Plenty of bestsellers are up for grabs, as well as cookbooks, textbooks and books on history and religion. Cash, checks and all […]
This is Wake County Library's annual book sale. The books are in good condition. Some are pulled out of circulation, and others come from donations if library locations already have duplicate copies. Prices Plenty of bestsellers are up for grabs, as well as cookbooks, textbooks and books on history and religion. Cash, checks and all […]
Robert Weiss combines the beauty of classical ballet with a little Las Vegas magic in what has become an annual favorite throughout the Triangle.
3 Singer Songwriters share their talents on stage in this unique format. The Songwriters Showcase features each musician, on stage together, swapping songs and stories as they rotate through and showcase their talents in a common bond of music. It’s a great night of entertainment as different talents, backgrounds and styles merge to give the […]
