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Tickets for the postponed RBC Center date (January 27, 2012) will be honored at the rescheduled date (April 4, 2012). The band is touring in support of current Grammy-nominated album “I’m With You.” For more information visit www.redhotchilipeppers.com.
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.
Biggest Egg Hunt in Raleigh Raleigh's biggest Easter Egg Hunt will be held on Halifax Mall on Saturday, April 7, 2012. This is a FREE event. Egg Hunts occur every half hour beginning at 11am, and are divided by age group. Egg hunts geared for children with special needs will also be […]
Sportscard and Sports Memorabilia Show in the Scott Building at the Fairgrounds April 7, 2012, 10 am - 5 pm.
Raleigh author Angela Davis-Gardner, author of the beloved Plum Wine, returns with Butterfly's Child. She has created a richly imagined literary sequel to Puccini's Madama Butterfly. Synopsis of from the Quail Ridge Books and Music website: When three-year-old Benji is plucked from the security of his home in Nagasaki to live with his […]
The Gardeners of Wake County Azalea Sale features 148 varieties and 4,000 plants - your only opportunity to choose from this many varieties. Also available are camellias,roses, flowering plants and other green plants for sale. Gardners of Wake County profits fund scholarships for the NCSU Department of Horticulture Science and other projects. Annual and perennials […]
On April 13th, SOOTS will host the 6th Annual Blues Revue — featuring Justin Robinson and the Mary Annettes, John Dee Holeman, and Tad Walters. The event will be at Downtown Raleigh’s historic Longview Center Located on Moore Square. Doors will open at 7:00. Water will be provided for all guests. Purchase tickets now: $10 […]
Arthur Miller’s searing parable of intolerance, vengeance, moral courage and mass hysteria, The Crucible is destined to resonate for centuries to come. Set during the Salem Witch Trials of the late 1600s and using the names of actual participants, The Crucible is universally seen as an allegory of the McCarthy era and the demand to […]
This years' World Beer Festival event program with listing of the beers, the bands, and the food vendor is still in the works. Here are the details that we know so far: The World Beer Festival will be held on Saturday, April 14, 2012 at Moore Square. There will be two session. Afternoon […]
YogaFest NC is creating a way for people across the Triangle to come together and experience accessible yoga for all skill levels as well as learn about improved mobility through the practice of yoga, proper breathing techniques, the importance of emotional health and better eating habits. The event will include... Yoga classes for diverse […]
The Gardeners of Wake County Azalea Sale features 148 varieties and 4,000 plants - your only opportunity to choose from this many varieties. Also available are camellias,roses, flowering plants and other green plants for sale. Gardners of Wake County profits fund scholarships for the NCSU Department of Horticulture Science and other projects. Annual and perennials […]
Deb Nelson will be teaching a free class focusing on organic, chemical-free, and sustainable gardening practices. Do you want your gardens and landscapes to be healthy, productive, and beautiful? Learn tips and techniques you can implement in your garden at home.
Arthur Miller’s searing parable of intolerance, vengeance, moral courage and mass hysteria, The Crucible is destined to resonate for centuries to come. Set during the Salem Witch Trials of the late 1600s and using the names of actual participants, The Crucible is universally seen as an allegory of the McCarthy era and the demand to […]
RunRaleigh Half Marathon General Information Start & Finish Location The start & finish area are in Cameron Village. The half marathon and 5K will start on Cameron St. at Woodburn Rd. and finish on Woodburn Rd. in front of Capital RunWalk. Packet Pick-Up Packet Pick-Up will take place at Capital RunWalk, located at 430 […]
The Gardeners of Wake County Azalea Sale features 148 varieties and 4,000 plants - your only opportunity to choose from this many varieties. Also available are camellias,roses, flowering plants and other green plants for sale. Gardners of Wake County profits fund scholarships for the NCSU Department of Horticulture Science and other projects. Annual and perennials […]
