Triangle Arts and Entertainment

Carolina Ballet’s Giselle is grand and iconic (4)

Margaret Severin-Hansen and Gabor Kapin in Giselle When I watched the movie Casablanca for the first time I found I already had some familiarity with many iconic lines and scenes. Giselle may be the Casablanca of ballets. The romantic era ballet contains many of the images that have come to represent ballet, giving it an [...]

June 2013 Triangle Theater Calendar (0)

NOTE: This is Triangle Review’s Master Theater Calendar for shows announced for the entire month of May. If your productions are not listed in this calendar, please e-mail the SHOW TITLE(S), DATE(S), LOCATION(S), and PRESENTER’S NAME to RobertM748@aol.com, and be sure to e-mail all your news releases and publicity PHOTOS to that address. (Our “snail [...]

Burning Coal Theatre Company is proud to announce that Jonathan Fitts Is New Director of Education at Burning Coal Theatre Company (0)

  Burning Coal Theatre Company is proud to announce that Jonathan Fitts, a recent graduate of NYU’s Tisch School of the Arts, will conduct its 2013 Summer Theatre Conservatory for Teens in July.  Jonathan will then take over as Director of Education at Burning Coal Theatre Company. For further information about STC 2013, or about [...]

Walter F. “Buck” Leonard and Jackie Robinson: Baseball Legends (0)

Like baseball legend Jackie Robinson, whose story is told in the movie “42,” North Carolina’s Walter F. “Buck” Leonard was an outstanding athlete. Leonard played baseball in the Negro National League during the 1930s and 1940s, when segregation barred African American players from major and minor leagues. The Rocky Mount native helped pave the way [...]

“Fast & Furious 6″ Nearly Overheats (0)

“The Fast and the Furious” franchise began as an homage to B-movies of old that centered around street racing and hot rods, becoming a sleeper hit for Universal. That was back in 2001. Twelve years and five sequels later, the “Fast” franchise is still humming along, with “Fast 5″ being the best in the series [...]

BOOK REVIEW: For When the Veil Drops (2)

At a time when the literary community has seen a resurgence of interest and respect for all things gothic, For When the Veil Drops, a newly published anthology of short fiction by West Pigeon Press is a rather refreshing read.

Band Together’s 3rd annual “battle of the bands” event to benefit Tammy Lynn Center (0)

Four Local Bands aim to be the “Last Band Standing” on March 2 Band Together’s 3rd annual “battle of the bands” event to benefit Tammy Lynn Center   Raleigh, N.C. (Jan. 31, 2013) — Four of the best NC-based bands are slated to go head-to-head in the Triangle’s most energetic and philanthropic music battle. Band [...]

Restaurant Review: Guasaca Arepa & Salsa Grill, Raleigh, N.C. (0)

If you live in Raleigh and want to try some fresh and wonderful food based on Venezuelan cuisine, head on over to Guasaca, which recently opened off of Lake Boone Trail, right down from Rex Hospital. Believe me; you’ll be glad you did! According to Guasaca’s website, the restaurant was “born out of the belief [...]

Want to See “Zero Dark Thirty,” “Iron Man 3,” “The Great Gatsby,” “Man of Steel,” Etc., for FREE? (0)

Want to see “Zero Dark Thirty,” “Iron Man 3,” “The Great Gatsby,” “Man of Steel,” etc., for FREE? You can. All you have to do is sign up for a FREE subscription to the Triangle Arts & Entertainment Free-Film List, edited by Robert W. McDowell since November 2007.

French Broad Brewery – Ryehopper Rye Pale Ale (0)

Today we are drinking and reviewing the Ryehopper Rye Pale Ale out of the French Broad Brewing Company of Asheville — which they say is “A distinctive American pale ale with strong rye malt notes, resulting in a dry-on-dry beer spectacular”. Since opening their doors in 2001, the goal of French Broad “has been to [...]

“THE BREMENTOWN MUSICIANS” OPENS THIS WEEK (0)

Donny the donkey and his fellow animals, including a cat, a dog and a rooster, are discarded by their owners. They follow their dreams of becoming famous musicians and in the process, save Brementown.

Shen Wei Dance Arts (0)

For over a decade Shen Wei has created timeless dance works that evoke a sense of drama and mystery and immerse audiences in the visually rich world emerging onstage. His stunning company will kick off the 80th anniversary with two beautifully stirring works including Near the Terrace and the world premiere of Collective Measures.

Town of Cary and Triangle Wind Ensemble Present An American Celebration: Featuring Selections from the music of John Williams (0)

An American Celebration featuring music from John Williams' Star Wars.

Between Earth & amp; Sky opening reception Fri April 26 at Hillsborough Gallery of Arts, 6-9 pm. (0)

Arianna Bara's pieces are inspired by time, time as it is reflected in and captured by stones and fossils. Bara works in silver, gold and copper.

N.C. Museum of Art Presents Alabaster Reliefs from Victoria and Albert Museum, London Exhibition explores the culture, commerce of medieval Christendom (0)

This spring the North Carolina Museum of Art (NCMA) presents Object of Devotion: Medieval English Alabaster Sculpture from the Victoria and Albert Museum, a robust collection of alabaster reliefs and independent figures drawn from the V&A’s unparalleled collection. The exhibition features 59 works spanning three centuries, including a set of panels from a single altarpiece.