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Boston College edged out NC State last year 14-10. NC State has had a mixed season but is 4-1 at home, including an upset of then third-ranked Florida State. Boston College is 2-9 for the year. Boston College Avg. Yds (Rk) NC State Avg. Yds (Rk) 270.8 (38th) Pass Off. 309.4 (16th) […]
The magic of Carolina Ballet's new Nutcracker, presented by Progress Energy, premiered to a spectacular sold-out first season. It returns to the stage over Thanksgiving weekend through December 30. After the opening of Carolina Ballet's new Nutcracker, The News & Observer wrote the "gasps after each eye-popping illusion, the applause for the handsome new […]
The magic of Carolina Ballet's new Nutcracker, presented by Progress Energy, premiered to a spectacular sold-out first season. It returns to the stage over Thanksgiving weekend through December 30.
The Joel Lane Museum House, “The Birthplace of North Carolina’s Capital,” will sponsor its annual Colonial Christmas Open House celebration on Saturday, December 1, 2012 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 […]
Winterfest is a two-month long extravaganza featuring an outdoor skating rink with natural ice.
Need a little Holiday spirit? You’ll find it on Saturday, December 1st during the spectacular Tree Lighting ceremony in Raleigh’s Lafayette Village. With something for everyone, this event runs from 5- 8pm with our tree in the Plaza lighting up on the stroke of 7. Traditional Carols, a visit from Santa, dozens of […]
Winterfest is a two-month long extravaganza featuring an outdoor skating rink with natural ice.
Dec 5th is RAW Raleigh's final show. It will feature 20+ artists in visual art, fashion, music, hair & makeup, performing art, photography and more. Guests can enjoy a pop-up art gallery, live music, and a roof runway show. WHAT IS RAW? RAW:natural born artists is an independent arts organization that […]
During December’s First Friday, The Wine Feed will host a wine tasting event featuring music, desserts and gift shopping under one roof for the perfect night in downtown Raleigh. Cross items off your list as you taste eight delicious wines and peruse gift and dessert pairing packages with sweet samples from The Cupcake Shoppe. […]
N.C. State’s College of Design announced today that it will be hosting this year's Art + Design Senior show at The Fish Market on Friday, December 7 from 6:00 p.m. The Fish Market is located in downtown Raleigh at 133 Fayetteville Street. This event will be part of First Friday. The theme of the event […]
First Friday is a free self-guided tour of downtown’s cutting edge cultural hot spots. Local art galleries, art studios, alternative art venues, and museums stay open late the first Friday of every month to welcome thousands of art-seeking enthusiasts downtown. The event runs from 6 pm-9 pm, but some venue hours may vary. Attendees […]
Join us First Friday, December 7th from 6 - 9:30 for Seven Solutions to Holiday Giving. Exhibit will be up through December 30, 2012.
COME TO SOUTHLAND BALLROOM FOR OYSTERS, COLD BEER and Good Times!! LARRY KEEL AND THE NATURAL BRIDGE ACOUSTIC MANNER TICKETS: $10 ADV/ $12 DAY OF Southland Ballroom will bring the oysters, crackers, sauce, and beer. You bring the dance moves.
Special Quail Ridge Books Event Celebrity chef Rachael Ray visits with My Year in Meals! Get a glimpse into Rachael's own kitchen diary--what she cooked for her family for one whole year with recipes for everyday meals and more complicated culinary feats. Her meals are complemented by her husband's personal cocktail recipes. Ticketed […]
Champagne is a holiday party must-have. Join The Wine Feed for an interactive champagne class on Wed., Dec. 12 from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. to help prepare hosts and guests alike for the perfect holiday toast. Champagne expert, Debra Lewis of Vintage ’59 will educate attendees on the history and tradition behind the […]
