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Grab your mittens and scarves and make your way to the heart of the center city for Raleigh's premier holiday event—the AT&T Raleigh Winterfest. Winterfest is a two-month long extravaganza featuring an outdoor skating rink with natural ice. This family-friendly celebration of fun-filled activities at the AT&T Raleigh Winterfest Ice Rink kicks off with […]
This event features Scandivanian favorites like homemade foods, unique crafts and entertainment. There will be cultural exhibits and children's activities. Come and enjoy a traditional Scandinavian Christmas, certain to get you in the spirit. Entertainment includes folk dancing, folk music, and the popular Lucia-procession. The food court will have Swedish meatballs, salmon and homemade […]
Heavenly melodies are at the heart of this Romantic showcase. Treat yourself to Mahler at his most lyrical, while concertmaster Brian Reagin tackles the haunting violin concerto by one of Mahler’s finest musical descendants, Alban Berg. Christina Pier, soprano, Brian Reagin, violin Grant Llewellyn, Music Director Magnus Lindberg: Chorale Berg: Violin Concerto […]
Cheerleading one-day regional event - Fun and instructional cheerleading competitions. www.cheerextreme.com
This production of Little Women is a delightful adaptation of Louisa May Alcott’s beloved novel. The four spirited March sisters—Meg, Jo, Beth and Amy—endeavor to sustain their family in the absence of their father, who is away fighting the Civil War. Set at Christmas time, led by their devoted Marmee and accompanied by music […]
Raleigh Boychoir artistic director Robert Unger discusses "The Un-Changed Treble Voice in Boys." The Resident Choir will perform carols and other favorites. Bring the whole family in for this musical program.
Join us for "An Evening with Franz Kafka and Friends." NCSU Professor John Kessel, editor of a new anthology, Kafkaesque, and Chair of the Foreign Language and Literature Dept, Ruth V. Gross, will lead a discussion about Franz Kafka, his work, and his influence. We think of Kafka as grim or mysterious, but we […]
WRAL reporter Amanda Lamb returns to Quail Ridge with her latest true crime examination, Love Lies: A True Story of Marriage and Murder in the Suburbs. Who killed suburban wife and mother Nancy Cooper ...? Amanda Lamb is also the author of Deadly Dose and Evil Next Door, about notorious other cases in […]
The 601st Raleigh Antiques Extravaganza - over 125 exhibitors, from Florida to New England, featuring quality antiques and old collectibles. Event Hours: Friday 10 am - 6 pm, Saturday 10 am - 5 pm, Sunday 11 am - 5 pm. Admission $6.50 per day $7.50 weekend pass. Discount admission coupon available. antextofnc.com
Dealers will offer a variety of gems, jewelry, crystals, minerals and beads for show and sale. Rare minerals, giant sharks teeth, and fossils will be on display. Hours are Friday, Saturday and Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Free admission. www.frankcoxproductions.com
The Sanford Pottery Festival presents an exciting holiday shopping experience with an extended weekend on December 10-12 featuring the flavor from the Seagrove and Sanford Pottery Festivals. Hours are 3 - 8 pm on Friday, 10 am - 5 pm on Saturday, and Noon - 5 pm on Sunday. Regular daily admission is $5 […]
Cassandra Clare brings us her latest, Clockwork Prince. In the magical underworld of Victorian London, Tessa Gray has at last found safety with the Shadowhunters. But that safety proves fleeting. Clockwork Prince is the sequel to Clockwork Angel, and part of the Infernal Devices trilogy. For ages 12 and up. Cassandra Clare is best […]
Stacy Cusulos and Barbara Waugh bring us American Family: Things Racial. They share their personal account of two professional white women and longtime partners who raise their two black children, adopted at birth. This is one family's personal story about racism and homophobia, which serves as a catalyst to deepen dialogue about racial prejudice […]
Raleigh poet Sally Buckner presents Nineteen Visions of Christmas, an innovative and interactive collection of poems that celebrate the Christmas season. It's a delight for all ages, and a peaceful way to enjoy the season.
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