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Celebrate the sounds of the season with all of your festive favorites, from "Greensleeves" to "White Christmas," and much more—and join in our traditional sing-a-long! Wesley Schulz, conductor Tickets: ticketmaster.com
The Carolina Hurricanes host the Anaheim Ducks on Friday, November 30, 2018. Hockey Fights Cancer Night Hockey Fights Cancer is a National Hockey League and National Hockey League Players' Association initiative dedicated to one of hockey's most important fights. The Hurricanes are proud to participate and assist in raising funds for local children's hospitals, cancer […]
Experience the expressive power of the human voice when spectacular vocal soloists and the North Carolina Master Chorale join NCS for the purely magnificent Mozart Mass. Three favorite art songs by Schubert reveal a more intimate side of vocal music, and a warm-hearted symphonic overture starts this program in high spirits. Grant Llewellyn, conductor Joélle […]
The Scandinavian Christmas Fair in Raleigh, NC, is a celebration of the rich traditions of the Nordic countries: Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Finland and Iceland. This old-world celebration is certain to get you into the spririt of the season! This year marks the 18th anniversary of the fair. It attracts people and families of all nationalities […]
The Joel Lane Museum House hosts its annual Colonial Christmas Open House on Saturday, December 1, 2018, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission is free, and donations appreciated. The House, decorated in traditional Colonial holiday splendor, reveals the very different way in which colonists and early Americans celebrated the Yuletide season. Meet re-enactors demonstrating scenes […]
The Raleigh Classic - four private collections offering more than 250 vintage vehicles. Registered Bidder preview on Thursday, December 6 from 5 - 8 pm. Public may preview the cars on Friday, December 7 from 8 a.m. to 10 am. Auction time on Friday and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Adult $10 per […]
The Carolina Hurricanes play the Anaheim Ducks on the road on Friday, December 7, 2018. For information about 2018-19 Hurricanes ticket packages, please visit nhl.com/hurricanes/tickets or call 1-866-NHL-CANES (1-866-645-2263). Upcoming games: raleighcitizen.com/organizer/carolina-hurricanes/
Like the wonderful Christmas Markets of Europe, we feature food and gifts from Poland, Ukraine, Germany, Slovakia, The British Isles, Scandinavia, and Italy. You'll find unique, handmade, collectible, and vintage gifts, baked goods from traditional recipies, piroghi and kielbasa sales, delicious Slavic foods. The entertainment including, Irish Step Dancers and old fashioned caroling Friday evening […]
Local filmmaker Jeffrey Moore and Rachel Klem team up to present this interactive, holiday entertainment. Now in its 11th smash year, "A Trailer Park Christmas" follows the Dodson/Hussy family at their Christmas eve holiday party. Audiences are treated as guests and encounter ghosts, fruitcakes and a holiday tornado. Come see why all your friends and family […]
The Triangle Brass Band, under the direction of Artistic Director Tony Granados, presents “Holiday Blast” on Thursday, December 31, 2018 at 7:00 pm at Meymandi Concert Hall in the Duke Energy Center, 2 East South Street, in downtown Raleigh. The program features a selection of popular holiday music, including “Christmas Day” by Gustav Holst, “O Holy […]
The Carolina Hurricanes play on the road against the Montreal Canadiens on Thursday, December 13, 2018. For information about 2018-19 Hurricanes ticket packages, please visit nhl.com/hurricanes/tickets or call 1-866-NHL-CANES (1-866-645-2263). Upcoming games: raleighcitizen.com/organizer/carolina-hurricanes/
Highlighting music from the United Kingdom, the Triangle Youth Brass Bands present their 2018-2019 season opening concert, Strictly British. The program includes popular music from the Beatles, Queen, and the James Bond soundtrack, as well as original brass band works including Henry the Fifth by Ralph Vaughn Williams. Our featured soloist is Triangle Brass Band […]
Today only about 200 complete sets of The Birds of America exist. The Museum’s set, bound in four leather portfolios, was acquired by the State of North Carolina in 1848 and kept for more than a century at the State Library before being transferred to the Museum. The hand-colored engravings were recently conserved and rebound. […]
College students are invited to submit original works for our Park Pictures billboard competition. Images should engage with how the concept of place affects identity and the development of character. Ongoing