A&E Features»
Profile: Carolina Ballet’s Marcelo Martinez (0)
During Marcelo Martinez’s final season with the Washington Ballet in 2007, Washington Post Staff writer Sarah Kaufman observed, “(he is) an underused dancer with flamboyant technique and a sweet crooked smile.” The latter two descriptors are still true, the first is not: Martinez is no longer underused. He joined Carolina Ballet for its 10th season [...]
A&E News»
N.C. Museum of History to Host “Discover the Real George Washington From Mount Vernon” | Sept 10 – Jan 21 (0)
We are very excited to have been selected as one of only nine locations in the United States to receive this outstanding exhibition on the father of our country
A&E Reviews»
Xanadu Means Tacky 80s Fun (0)
Xanadu is a play of contradictions. It is so terrible and so completely wonderful that it just has to be seen.
Arts»
HOW SHIRLEY TEMPLE HELPED AMERICA THROUGH THE GREAT DEPRESSION | Mar 16 (0)
With her show-stopping talent and bouncy blond curls, Shirley Temple brought optimism and hope to Americans during the Great Depression. The cheerful child actor, one of the most famous movie stars of the 20th century, helped the nation through the 1930s.
Dance»
AMERICAN DANCE FESTIVAL ANNOUNCES 2010 SEASON IN DOWNTOWN DURHAM | MAR 19 (0)
The American Dance Festival (ADF) will announce its 77th season lineup and host a dance party on Friday, March 19th in downtown Durham at The Cotton Room at Golden Belt. The 2010 ADF season, What is Dance Theater?, will officially be unveiled at 8:00pm by Charles L. Reinhart and Jodee Nimerichter, the ADF’s Director and [...]
Design»
North Carolina Jewelry Designer Lee Spivey at Museum Shop | Feb 5 (0)
“I make jewelry because it’s a way to express myself creatively, share my work, and help women feel even more beautiful,” says the designer and artist.
Entertainment»
Jason Petty’s ‘El Paso’ | Mar 11- 28 (0)
Temple Theatre is excited to welcome back Jason Petty who charmed theatre patrons during Temple’s 2007-2008 season as Hank Williams, Sr. in Hank and His Honky Tonk Heroes. This time, Jason is back and has developed a new show detailing the performing life of Marty Robbins. Jason Petty’s ‘El Paso’ recreates the western set of [...]
Film»
The Giant Gila Monster | Mar 5 (0)
Only the Museum of Natural Sciences could breed such an enormous beast
Devouring people as if they were flies, cult B-movie classic “The Giant Gila Monster” crawls onto the big stage at the North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences in downtown Raleigh on Friday, March 5 at 7 p.m.
When a podunk Texas town finds itself under [...]
Free»
Music of the Carolinas Concert – Big Medicine | Mar 14 (0)
“That’s how string band music is supposed to sound… absolutely effortless. They’re just a great band – I love this band.”
Graphic»
Meshed Histories: The Influence of Screen Printing on Social Movements (0)
Just like clothes or cars, media can come in and out of fashion. Screen printing—or serigraphy, as it’s called in finer art circles—has been a standard commercial process for more than a century. As a reproduction technique, it has many wonderful qualities. It requires very little in terms of equipment, and even that can be [...]
Literature»
NOVELIST ZELDA LOCKHART SELECTED AS 2010 PIEDMONT LAUREATE (0)
Highly acclaimed Durham County novelist Zelda Lockhart has been selected as
the region’s 2010 Piedmont Laureate.
The Piedmont Laureate program is dedicated to building a literary bridge for
residents to come together and celebrate the art of writing. Co-sponsored by the City of
Raleigh Arts Commission, Alamance County Arts Council, Durham Arts Council,
Johnston County Arts Council, Orange County [...]
Museums»
READERS’ THEATER PLAY TELLS FASCINATING STORY OF NATION’S FIRST PUBLISHED AFRICAN AMERICAN POET | Mar 5 (0)
During Women’s History Month, the N.C. Museum of History in Raleigh will present a readers’ theater play written by award-winning poet and playwright Rudy Wallace.
Musical Performances»
REO SPEEDWAGON and PAT BENATAR | Sept 2 (0)
Two True Voices of Legendary Rock Unite. REO SPEEDWAGON & PAT BENATAR
Seasons Schedules»
Cary Cultural Calendar for March (0)
Kite Festival FREE
For kids of all ages, Bond Park’s 15th Annual Kite Festival is a fun way to spend the afternoon flying your kite. We will have an expert kite flyer on hand for stunt kite demonstrations. Certificates and special awards will be awarded in a variety of kite flying categories. Registration begins at 12:30 [...]













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