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In a world obsessed with marriage, the charming, independent-minded, and very single Elizabeth Bennet knows that options are limited for a girl of no fortune. But that won't stop her over-zealous matchmaking mother, determined to find suitors for Elizabeth and her four sisters, however unsuitable they may be. All of the wit and romance of […]
Get Lost on Centennial for your chance to win a Tailgate Package worth over $500 to the NC State vs. UNC Chapel Hill football game on Nov 25th, 2017. Have you heard people talking about Centennial Campus lately and wondered what is that place? Now is your chance to find out all the shenanigans you, […]
Night(Light) explores light as it interacts with darkness in photography. In its purest form, photography harnesses light. The images give shape to light, immortalizing and suspending it.
This exhibition features photographs by Barbara Morgan (American, 1900–92) from the NCMA’s permanent collection. Although Morgan, one of the founders of the photography magazine Aperture, is best known for her studies of modern dance, she also created photomontages and light drawings.
The Joel Lane Museum House presents a lecture on “Things that Went Bump in the Night in the Early American Republic” by Craig Friend From witches and angels to headless horsemen and mermaids, the early American republic was filled with the mystical and the paranormal. Just in time for Halloween, Dr. Craig Friend will explore […]
In this documentary theatre piece, countless hours spent in dusty courthouse record rooms and thousands of hours of microfiche yields the true story of five American men and one American woman, convicted and sentenced to death for crimes they did not commit. Mini-chronicles of lives destroyed. Precious time, wasted. And yet, a testimony to the […]
Have you heard?? This fall at North Hills Club you can Shop Local Buy Local All while supporting TEAM CHRIS COMBS to help Strike Out ALS Put Your Money Where Your Heart Is ~ Raleigh is a shop local event at North Hills Club supporting small, local businesses without a brick and mortar storefront. 20 […]
The exhibition explores the 50-year history of the Ebony Fashion Fair (1958–2009), an unparalleled charity fashion show event that redefined the concepts of beauty, style, and empowerment for African Americans.
The Joel Lane Museum House presents a lecture on “Antiques and Collections: Determining Value” by Leland Little. In “Antiques and Collections: Determining Value,” Leland Little will discuss factors that add or detract from the value of antiques and collections. His presentation will address issues such as age, provenance, condition, form, regionalism, and pop culture. Mr. […]
The Joel Lane Museum House and Mordecai Historic Park present a lecture on “Antiques and Collections: Determining Value” by Leland Little. Mr. Little will discuss factors that add or detract from the value of antiques and collections. His presentation will address issues such as age, provenance, condition, form, regionalism, and pop culture. Mr. Little also […]
Book, music and lyrics by Matt Deitchman and Jed Feder. Loosely based on BEOWULF, University Theatre presents the world premiere of this modern, musical bro-mantic rock comedy for the ages. Ross Garth is a 20-something bro who throws BOMB parties. His best bro/roommate is moving, his neighbor keeps ruining the parties and, despite her hints, he’s […]
It’s time for the 2017 Triangle Chili Challenge. On Sunday, November 12, 2017 in Downtown Cary, restaurateurs and food trucks compete alongside the Cary Police and Fire Departments for the “Best Chili in the Triangle”. The Town of Cary along with The Downtown Cary Food & Flea bring back this multi-style chili competition for the […]
This holiday season, shop for good! The Shop for Good Online Auction is a week-long shopping extravaganza featuring online opportunities to shop for items on your holiday shopping list with proceeds benefiting Activate Good! Bid to get great deals on nearly 100 items from meals at your favorite dining spots to unique apparel and jewelry, […]
The Scandinavian Christmas Fair in Raleigh, NC, is a celebration of the rich traditions of the Nordic countries: Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Finland and Iceland. This old-world celebration is certain to get you into the spirit of the season! This year marks the 18th anniversary of the fair. It attracts people and families of all nationalities […]
The Joel Lane Museum House hosts its annual Colonial Christmas Open House on Saturday, December 2, 2017, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission is free, and donations appreciated. The House, decorated in traditional Colonial holiday splendor, reveals the very different way in which colonists and early Americans celebrated the Yuletide season. Meet re-enactors demonstrating […]
