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College students are invited to submit original works for our Park Pictures billboard competition. Images should engage with how the concept of place affects identity and the development of character. […]
Today only about 200 complete sets of The Birds of America exist. The Museum’s set, bound in four leather portfolios, was acquired by the State of North Carolina in 1848 […]
See 20+ of the best local comedians Raleigh has to offer! Open Mic starts at 8pm in the comedy club! Want to perform? Click HERE to sign up online for […]
The Civil War is often considered the “second American Revolution” and viewed as a rebirth of freedom. This second revolution included emancipation from an institution that had kept 4 million […]
The alluring gypsy Carmen can have any man she wants and today she wants the army corporal Don José. But when she leaves him for a dashing bullfighter, the soldier’s […]
All Volkswagen car show & swap meet. New and used parts vendors and various VW new and old models on display. VW enthusiasts come buy and sell vintage VW parts, […]
Celebrate the Year of the Rooster with the Chinese and Asian cultural performances on stage (including the famous lion and dragon dances, vocal talents, traditional Chinese music, and more), exhibits, […]
Pop star Cher is giving a concert in our city as a part of Here We Go Again tour. Cher is touring after 5 years hiatus, and supports her new […]
Robert Weiss presents a new ballet based on paintings by Czech artist, Alfonse Mucha. Weiss came across the series of paintings while visiting an art gallery in Prague and was […]
This temporary presentation is adjacent to the newly installed Audubon Gallery, where visitors can view four large Audubon folios from The Birds of America and learn about the naturalist’s life […]
Professor Engel emphasizes that Jane Austen is the first great woman author in our language. He also singles out and explores the multiple perfections within her novels which have made […]
North Carolina Opera is proud to present Korean-American soprano Hei-Kyung Hong in a rare recital appearance of opera arias and songs accompanied by piano. Ms. Hong has given over 350 […]
In preparation for their upcoming appearance at the NABBA (North American Brass Band Association) Championships, the Triangle Brass Band, and the Triangle Youth Percussion Ensemble present “Best in Brass and […]
To celebrate the 100th birthdays of Leonard Bernstein and Jerome Robbins, icons of classical music and ballet, as well as Broadway, we will be reviving their Fancy Free - the […]
In preparation for their upcoming appearance at the NABBA (North American Brass Band Association) Championships, the Triangle Youth Brass Bands present “NABBA Showcase,” on Sunday, March 17, 2019 in Meymandi […]