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Symphony’s A Carolina Christmas
Meymandi Concert Hall 2 E South Street, Raleigh, NC, United StatesCelebrate the holidays, Carolina Style! Be there for the world premiere of “The Gathering: A Winter’s Tale in Six Songs,” a stirring new work by North Carolina singer-songwriter Laurelyn Dossett, plus holiday classics, favorite carols, and you can sing-along with the North Carolina Symphony! Celebrate the season with the Symphony, Music Director Grant Llewellyn, […]
Carolina Ballet’s Cinderella
Raleigh Memorial Auditorium 2 East South Street, Raleigh, United StatesRobert Weiss’s new version of his ballet set to Igor Stravinsky’s Concerto for Two Solo Pianos highlights our Thanksgiving week offering, which opens with the company’s popular one-hour version of Cinderella set to an original score by Karl Moraski played live. This win-win combination offers two sides of classical ballet at its finest—an additional cause […]
Carolina Ballet’s Cinderella
Raleigh Memorial Auditorium 2 East South Street, Raleigh, United StatesRobert Weiss’s new version of his ballet set to Igor Stravinsky’s Concerto for Two Solo Pianos highlights our Thanksgiving week offering, which opens with the company’s popular one-hour version of Cinderella set to an original score by Karl Moraski played live. This win-win combination offers two sides of classical ballet at its finest—an additional cause […]
Carolina Ballet’s Cinderella
Raleigh Memorial Auditorium 2 East South Street, Raleigh, United StatesRobert Weiss’s new version of his ballet set to Igor Stravinsky’s Concerto for Two Solo Pianos highlights our Thanksgiving week offering, which opens with the company’s popular one-hour version of Cinderella set to an original score by Karl Moraski played live. This win-win combination offers two sides of classical ballet at its finest—an additional cause […]
Hurricanes Hockey – Home Game Against the Panthers
RBC Center 1400 Edwards Mill Road, Raleigh, NC, United StatesNew to hockey? Learn more about the game with the Hurricanes U program. Read the rules from the Official NHL Rulebook. Learn more about hockey strategy at the NHL Learning Center. Hurricanes Website: hurricanes.nhl.com
Ira David Wood at Quail Ridge Books
Now here's a man who could tell us a thing or two about Scrooge! Local legend Ira David Wood lll visits with Confessions of an Elf. In time for the holidays, it's a tell-all book written by one of Santa’s own North Pole elves. With Ira David Wood to interpret, you know it'll be […]
NC State Basketball – Home Game Against Indiana
RBC Center 1400 Edwards Mill Road, Raleigh, NC, United Statesgopack.com
Steve Almond at Quail Ridge Books
Steve Almond brings us God Bless America: Stories. These are funny, beguiling and completely original.
University Theatre Presents LITTLE WOMEN
University Theatre at Thompson Hall 2241 Dunn Avenue, Raleigh, NC, United StatesThis 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 […]
Daniel Wallace at Quail Ridge Book
Chapel Hill answers Hillsborough, which has its own book of views. Daniel Wallace will introduce a host of contributors: Daphne Athas, Erica Eisdorfer, DG Martin, Moreton Neal, Karen Parker and Samia Serageldin. Join the crowd for 27 Views of Chapel Hill: A Southern University Town in Prose and Poetry, who'll be here to celebrate […]
Classic Car Auction
The Raleigh Classic - four private collections offering more than 250 vintage vehicles. Registered Bidder preview on Thursday from 5 - 8 pm. Public may preview the cars on Friday, December 3 from 8 a.m. to 10 am. Auction time on Friday and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Adult $10 per day […]
Bluegrass at Quail Ridge Books
Nixon, Blevins and Gage join us for a free bluegrass concert, fun for the whole family. They'll play holiday songs from their CD Pickin' on Christmas.
Mahler’s Fourth Symphony
Meymandi Concert Hall 2 E South Street, Raleigh, NC, United StatesHeavenly 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 […]
Toy Train Sale and Swap Meet
Over 100 vendors featuring Lionel, K-Line, MTH, American Flyer, "N", "HO", "O", "S". and "G" gauge trains, accessories, track, switches and hard to find parts. Hands-on layouts and train races for the children. Minor on-site repairs. Door prizes every hour. 3:00 PM RAFFLE PRIZE DRAWING: LIONEL 6-31774 AEC RADIOACTIVE TRANSPORT SET Hours are 10 […]