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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 […]
Dave Matthew Band will be playing at PNC Arena on Wednesday, December 12, 2012 at 7:00 pm.
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 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 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.
Blues singer/guitarist Tab Benoit will be playing at the Lincoln Theatre on Saturday, December 15. Tab's 1992 debut album Nice and Warm, prompted comparisons to blues guitar-greats such as Albert King, Albert Collins and even Jimi Hendrix. In 2007, Benoit won both the B.B. King Entertainer of the Year and Best Contemporary Male […]
