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(2017) Directed by Patty Jenkins. Gal Gadot, Chris Pine, Robin Wright. (141 min.) PG-13. Diana, Amazon princess from the Isle of Themyscira, leaves her she-warrior paradise to help a downed WW I pilot fight, fulfilling her mission to quash Ares, the god of war.
Every other Wednesday certified yoga instructor Dana Lindquist will lead you through yoga poses to increase strength and flexibility. All fitness levels are welcome. Bring a yoga mat, if you have one, a towel and a filled water bottle. Water is not available in the park. There are port-a-johns available, but they may be a […]
Night University Place, 2016 (from the bi series). Image courtesy of the artist. The photographs of Tama Hochbaum will on display at the Contemporary Art Museum from June 29 through August 19, 2018. Ms. Hochbaum lives in Chapel Hill Tama Hochbaum website. Contemporary Art Museum Hours of Operation Thursday – Friday: 12:00 pm – 6:00 […]
The Ernie Barnes exhibit runs from Jun. 29, 201, through Mar. 3, 2019. This exhibition showcases many unpublished Ernie Barnes original paintings, as well as artifacts from his life. Barnes was born and raised in Durham, North Carolina. After five seasons as a professional football player, he retired at age 27 to pursue art. In […]
It’s Independence Day at Five County Stadium! Come celebrate with the Mudcats as they take on Buies Creek Astors Tuesday, July 3 and Frederick Keys Wednesday, July 4. The Mudcats will wear a patriotic themed jersey with net proceeds benefiting Hire Heroes USA. Make sure you stay afterwards both nights for a fantastic fireworks extravaganza! […]
The Joel Lane Museum House, “The Birthplace of Raleigh,” will sponsor its 26th annual Independence Day Open House on Wednesday, July 4, 2018 from 11:00 am to 4 p.m. Admission is free, and donations are welcomed. The house will be open and staffed by costumed docents who will discuss the rooms and life in the […]
The 13th annual World Beer Festival Raleigh is proud to again bring our event to the State Fairgrounds this year. With over 75 breweries participating from all parts of the country, this is the premier beer festival in the Triangle which no craft beer lover should miss. Attendees can sample from more than 250 beers […]
(2017) Directed by Steven Spielberg. Meryl Streep, Tom Hanks, Sarah Paulson. (116 min.) PG-13. The revelation of a decades-long coverup about U.S. involvement in Vietnam jolts a dedicated editor and a patrician publisher to a rebellious act, publishing the evidence, now called The Pentagon Papers, in the Washington Post.
(2017) Written and directed by Rian Johnson. Daisy Ridley, John Boyega, Mark Hamill, Carrie Fisher. (152 min.) PG-13. The Star Wars universe embraces its origins, as Rey is mentored by a reluctant Luke Skywalker. The First Order presses its advantage against the Resistance, the Dark Side threatens Rey via slippery Kylo Ren, and we bid […]
SunFest will feature live music, arts and crafts, performance artists, vendors and food trucks. SunFest runs from 2:00 - 7:00 p.m on Saturday, July 14, 2018. The Food trucks will be: Sarge's Chef, Curry in a Hurry, Gussy's Greek, Rare Earth Farms, Poblano's Taco, Lumpy's Ice Cream, and Cocoa Forte! Trophy Brewing and Bull City […]
Like new clothes, toys and other children's items offered at discounted prices. Most items will be sold at about one third their original value. Register online to sell items! Free Admission! Items marked 1/2 price Sun. 7/22 Wed. 7/18 - Work Exchange Sale 3 - 8 p.m. Thurs.7/19 - Seller’s Sale 9 a.m. - 8 […]
A Thousand Words: Photographs by Vietnam Veterans Exhibits runs from July 27, 201, through Feb. 24, 2019. This collection of images, assembled by photographer Martin Tucker, was taken by North Carolina soldiers in Vietnam. According to Tucker, “The photographs paint as broad a picture as possible . . . of what 18- to 20-year-old young […]
Raleigh Supercon is July 27-29, 2018 at the Raleigh Convention Center Convention Event Hours / Exhibition Room Hours: Friday, 12:00PM – 1:00AM / 12:00PM – 8:00PM Saturday, 10:00AM – 2:00AM / 10:00AM – 8:00PM Sunday, 10:00AM – 8:00PM / 10:00AM – 6:30PM Guests: https://raleighsupercon.com/guests/ See all of the celebrities and creators on stage, watch artists in a sketch duel, […]
Every Thursday do your own personal wine tasting with friends and family at Farina Neighborhood Italian in Lafayette Village Raleigh. The owner will choose three wines from the 116 wine selection for tasting and comparison. Each week the wines will be different. Enjoy a generous pour of each wine. Price will vary based on the wines being previewed […]
(1968) Written and directed by George Romero. Duane Jones, Judith O’Dea, Karl Hardman. (96 min.) NR. George Romero put flesh-eating zombies on the nightmare map with this black and white Pittsburgh-shot cheapie. Deeply unsettling, and pioneering in its monstrous imagery, Night also shattered barriers with its pioneering African American splatter film hero. From mentalfloss.com: 10 […]
