Triangle Arts and Entertainment

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.

Jessie and Celine are all Grown Up in “Before Midnight” (0)

Fans of Richard Linklater’s “Before” films have had a long wait to find out if Jessie and Celine would live happily ever after. In 1995′s “Before Sunrise,” the question was whether the two would reunite in Vienna six months later. In 2004′s “Before Sunset,” everyone wondered if Jessie was going to miss his flight back [...]

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 [...]

Auditions for Harvey (0)

Forest Moon Theater will be holding open auditions for Harvey, Mary Chase’s comic story of a man and his invisible friend

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 [...]

A Death in the Family: Al Wolfheimer (0)

Albert Daniel Wolfheimer, who died June 5th at age 90, was the epitome of a community-theater volunteer. A sweet, humble man, he was also a mechanical genius who performed yoeman’s work behind the scenes not only for Raleigh Little Theatre but also for The Cinema, Inc. As former Raleigh actor Scotty Cherryholmes put it on [...]

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.

Only 10 More Days to See the Preliminary Emancipation Proclamation in Raleigh (0)

Exhibit Reopens July 1 with 13th Amendment! Time is running short to see the Preliminary Emancipation Proclamation, one of the most significant documents in United States history, before it leaves Raleigh. On view through Sunday, June 16, at the North Carolina Museum of History, this historical seven-page document is on loan from the National Archives [...]

Canvassing Western Carolina – Part 3 (0)

Just a few more destinations to go and the mileage is piling up. On to Tipping Point Brewery and Tavern! A nice tavern in the middle of downtown Waynesville. What caught my eye right away were the bar stools which, thinking they resembled motorcycle seats, were actually drummer seats. They look like the old apple seats [...]

Head for the Hills Set to Release ‘Blue Ruin’ on July 9th (0)

Head for the Hills is pleased to announce their third studio album, Blue Ruin, slated for release on July 9th, 2013.

Shen Wei Dance Arts – Art in Motion (2)

Slow controlled movements created dreamlike scenes at the opening of the American Dance Festival featuring Shen Wei Dance Arts on June 13 at the Durham Performing Arts Center. The company presented Near the Terrace, which premiered at ADF in 2000 and an ADF commissioned world premiere, Collective Measures. In Near the Terrace, A dark figure [...]

Dave Chappelle comes to Raleigh (0)

Live Nation welcomes Dave Chappelle to Meymandi Concert Hall on June 19 at 7:30 pm.

ADF and NC Dance Festival Celebrate Statewide Dance (0)

ADF and the NC Dance Festival (NCDF) are delighted to co-present four dance works featured in the NCDF’s annual state tour. Selected as the top works to be performed over the last ten years by nationally recognized choreographers, Cara Hagan, John Gamble Dance Theater, Natalie Marrone and the Dance Cure, Lindsey Kelley, and Mindy Upin ...

North Carolina Symphony Presents Jerry Garcia Symphonic Celebration (0)

The North Carolina Symphony will present a new symphonic project celebrating the life and work of American musical icon Jerry Garcia, featuring roots rock legend and Asheville native Warren Haynes

Art Event in July at the Hillsborough Gallery of Arts (0)

On Friday, July 26th from 6-9 pm the Hillsborough Gallery of Arts will host the opening reception for “3” – paintings by Linda Carmel and Marcy Lansman, pottery by Garry Childs.

JUNE PROGRAMS AT MUSEUM OF HISTORY (0)

June’s largest event at the N.C. Museum of History in Raleigh will be presented with Our State in celebration of the magazine’s 80th anniversary. On Saturday, June 8, meet Our State editor Elizabeth Hudson, hear bluegrass music by Kickin’ Grass, sample scrumptious food, and experience much more. The event ties in with the museum’s 2nd Saturdays program featuring Tar Heel potter Hal Pugh, who will make traditional earthenware pottery.