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Wake County Library's annual book sale runs from March 29 to April at the Graham Building at the Fairgrounds in Raleigh, NC. Book prices range from $1 - 4 each, with cost decreases each day and on the final day books are $5.00 per box or $2.00 per bag.
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 […]
Sunday, April 15 | 3 pm East Building | Museum Auditorium $8 Members and students $10 All others Fabian Lopez, violin; Marjorie Bagley, violin; Scott Rawls, viola; Alex Ezerman, cello The McIver Quartet is a recently formed ensemble of distinguished string players who serve on the faculty at the University of North Carolina […]
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 […]
Experience the Irregardless philosophy, learn cooking techniques and be nourished in many ways. Cooking lesson, dinner and wine tasting $60.00/person. Space is limited, please call and reserve 919-833-8898 or at connect@irregardless.com. The class begins with a wine tasting in the bar. All of Irregardless' 'wines by the glass' are offered - a selection of […]
O Fortuna! Great ballets by great choreographers. Lynne Taylor-Corbett's stunning work set to Carl Orff's scenic cantata Carmina Burana takes the stage backed by the North Carolina Master Chorale, vocal soloists, and a powerful orchestra, all conducted by Music Director Alfred E. Sturgis. The second half of the Carmina Burana program is made […]
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 […]
Meet Curious George! Today's reading will be Curious George at the Aquarium by Margret Rey and constructing a fun activity, followed by pictures with George. Don't forget your cameras!
Celebrate Earth Day with the Grand Opening of the Nature Research Center The Nature Research Center will open its doors to the public for the first time with a 24 hour celebration rich in activities and entertainment for everyone. The Grand Opening of the NC Museum of Natural Sciences' new wing, the Nature Research […]
The World's Largest Circus Under The Big Top!® Two hour performance of traditional circus including tigers, elephants, comedy dogs, clowns, dare-devels, the human cannonball, aerobats, showgirls, etc. In a world that seems to be turning ever faster, few family traditions have remained as intact as the annual Circus coming to town. Even today, […]
The World's Largest Circus Under The Big Top!® Two hour performance of traditional circus including tigers, elephants, comedy dogs, clowns, dare-devels, the human cannonball, aerobats, showgirls, etc. In a world that seems to be turning ever faster, few family traditions have remained as intact as the annual Circus coming to town. Even today, […]
Friday, April 20 | 8 pm East Building | Museum Auditorium $3.50 Museum members, students, Cinema Inc. and Galaxy Cinema members $5 All others (2003) Directed by Peyton Reed. Ewan McGregor, Renée Zellweger, David Hyde Pierce, Tony Randall. (101 min.) Fox Archive print. Barbara Novak, an ambitious career gal in 1962 New […]
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 […]
O Fortuna! Great ballets by great choreographers. Lynne Taylor-Corbett's stunning work set to Carl Orff's scenic cantata Carmina Burana takes the stage backed by the North Carolina Master Chorale, vocal soloists, and a powerful orchestra, all conducted by Music Director Alfred E. Sturgis. The second half of the Carmina Burana program is made […]
The World's Largest Circus Under The Big Top!® Two hour performance of traditional circus including tigers, elephants, comedy dogs, clowns, dare-devels, the human cannonball, aerobats, showgirls, etc. In a world that seems to be turning ever faster, few family traditions have remained as intact as the annual Circus coming to town. Even today, […]
Join the SPCA for the 13th Annual K9-3K Dog Walk to raise money for homeless pets. On Saturday, April 21 the streets of downtown Raleigh will close to make way for the largest march of dogs in city history. The walk event is fun for families, individuals and of course dogs! Join thousands of people like you who […]
Celebrate Earth Day with the Grand Opening of the Nature Research Center The Nature Research Center will open its doors to the public for the first time with a 24 hour celebration rich in activities and entertainment for everyone. The Grand Opening of the NC Museum of Natural Sciences' new wing, the Nature Research […]
The Pit's 4th Annual 'Cuegrass Festival returns to the warehouse district of downtown Raleigh Saturday, April 21, with a jam-packed day full of great 'cue, local brews and toe-tappin' bluegrass music!
Homebrewed is back and even bigger than before! Presented by the Raleigh City Museum, Busy Bee Cafe, Raleigh Beer Week, and New Raleigh, Homebrewed Raleigh is a small beer fest featuring top-notch home brewers. You can visit on Saturday, April 21st from either 1:00pm-4:00pm or 5:00pm-8:00pm to drink painstakingly hand-crafted, delicious beer while […]
O Fortuna! Great ballets by great choreographers. Lynne Taylor-Corbett's stunning work set to Carl Orff's scenic cantata Carmina Burana takes the stage backed by the North Carolina Master Chorale, vocal soloists, and a powerful orchestra, all conducted by Music Director Alfred E. Sturgis. The second half of the Carmina Burana program is made […]
The World's Largest Circus Under The Big Top!® Two hour performance of traditional circus including tigers, elephants, comedy dogs, clowns, dare-devels, the human cannonball, aerobats, showgirls, etc. In a world that seems to be turning ever faster, few family traditions have remained as intact as the annual Circus coming to town. Even today, […]
The World's Largest Circus Under The Big Top!® Two hour performance of traditional circus including tigers, elephants, comedy dogs, clowns, dare-devels, the human cannonball, aerobats, showgirls, etc. In a world that seems to be turning ever faster, few family traditions have remained as intact as the annual Circus coming to town. Even today, […]
O Fortuna! Great ballets by great choreographers. Lynne Taylor-Corbett's stunning work set to Carl Orff's scenic cantata Carmina Burana takes the stage backed by the North Carolina Master Chorale, vocal soloists, and a powerful orchestra, all conducted by Music Director Alfred E. Sturgis. The second half of the Carmina Burana program is made […]
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 […]
The World's Largest Circus Under The Big Top!® Two hour performance of traditional circus including tigers, elephants, comedy dogs, clowns, dare-devels, the human cannonball, aerobats, showgirls, etc. In a world that seems to be turning ever faster, few family traditions have remained as intact as the annual Circus coming to town. Even today, […]
O Fortuna! Great ballets by great choreographers. Lynne Taylor-Corbett's stunning work set to Carl Orff's scenic cantata Carmina Burana takes the stage backed by the North Carolina Master Chorale, vocal soloists, and a powerful orchestra, all conducted by Music Director Alfred E. Sturgis. The second half of the Carmina Burana program is made […]
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 […]
The World's Largest Circus Under The Big Top!® Two hour performance of traditional circus including tigers, elephants, comedy dogs, clowns, dare-devels, the human cannonball, aerobats, showgirls, etc. In a world that seems to be turning ever faster, few family traditions have remained as intact as the annual Circus coming to town. Even today, […]
The Raleigh Downtown Farmers Market is a center for community gathering. Each week the Farmers Market community booth features a local nonprofit providing education about sustainability, agriculture, community, and gardening. In addition to the regular market activities, including live music weekly, the Farmers Market has several special events throughout the season to showcase North Carolina’s […]
Dr. No is the first of the Bond movies. A British agent is killed in Jamaica by a group of three assassins known as the "Three Blind Mice." James Bond investigates the agent's disappearance in Jamaica, where he uncovers Dr. No's scheme to end the US space program. Sean Connery stars as James […]
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 […]
Il trovatore (The Troubadour) is an opera by Giuseppe Verdi. Il trovatore garnered an enthusiastic reception when it was first performed in Rome in 1953 and continues to be one of the most frequently performed operas in the world. April 27, 2012 at 8:00 PM Meymandi Concert Hall, Progress Energy Center, Raleigh (map & […]
Friday, April 27 | 8 pm East Building | Museum Auditorium $3.50 Museum members, students, Cinema Inc. and Galaxy Cinema members $5 All others (1965) Directed by Sidney J. Furie. Michael Caine, Nigel Green, Sue Lloyd. (109 min.) Michael Caine’s career shot into the stratosphere playing the anti-James Bond, a noiresque loner […]
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 […]
Brewgaloo features craft breweries from the Triangle and partners with local food trucks. Entertainment will be provided for guests by local bands. Local craft beer festival presented by Shop Local Raleigh featuring local craft beer including Aviator, Natty Greene's, Boylan Brew, Carolina Brewing and more! Live, local bands: Small Ponds Hank […]
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 […]
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 […]
Join Tour D'Coup on April 29 for the Cock-A-Doodle-Doo COCK-Tail Party. Tickets are $25 and the party features drinks, delicious food, a deviled egg tasting bar featuring recipes by Debbie Moose and a silent auction filled with surprises. Sponsorships are also available. Buy tickets here. Interested in sponsoring the COCK-Tail Party or the 2012 […]
On Sunday April 29, the Raleigh Professional Fire Fighters Association will host The Temptations Review featuring Dennis Edwards, with special guests The Embers. Show time is 6:30 p.m. at the J.S Dorton Arena, at the North Carolina State Fair Grounds. Seating is general admission and the doors will open at 5:30 p.m.
Beach Boys Bring Historic 50th Anniversary Tour To Raleigh Amphitheater on April 29 Tickets on Sale Saturday, February 25 at 10 am The Beach Boys have reunited for a global 50th Anniversary Tour. Brian Wilson, Mike Love, Al Jardine, Bruce Johnston, and David Marks will tour together for the first time in more than two […]
First Friday is a free self-guided tour of downtown Raleigh’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.
It's springtime in the garden. Come one, come all! Put on your whimsical garden hats ladies and gents, then enjoy the many pleasures and pure merriment that a May stroll in the garden can bring. All these amusements, plus perusing the dazzling botanical and non-botanical silent auction items, sipping on a cool drink, and […]