Triangle Arts and Entertainment

Carolina Ballet’s Giselle is grand and iconic (3)

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 [...]

A Death in the Family: Haskell Fitz-Simons (0)

One of the lies that we all tell ourselves is that there will always be time — to mend broken relationships, to tell the people who love us that we love them right back, to say goodbye to old friends battling serious illnesses. Sometimes, we wait too long. Like many of his friends, I knew [...]

Artspace Summer Arts Program: There’s Still Time to Register (0)

Youth classes begin June 17 and Adult classes start May 20. Spots are limited.

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 [...]

Star Trek Boldly Goes “Into Darkness” (0)

A big budget, special effects action bonanza, J.J. Abrams’s 2009 reboot of “Star Trek” accomplished what no other “Trek” film has done before. A massive success, it was a game changer for the series, transporting “Star Trek” from something only for fanboys into the mainstream. Suddenly it was cool to like “Star Trek.” By eschewing [...]

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.

Craft Brewery Saturation Factor (0)

One of the questions we ask brewers when we do our NC Beer Buzz episodes is their opinion on the growing craft beer industry in North Carolina. In May of 2012, there were a little over 50 craft breweries listed in the state where now there are over 80 active breweries and a total of [...]

SuperFun Show: The True Story of the Three Little Pigs presented by Tarradiddle Players at The ArtsCenter on May 18th! (0)

You know the story: Three pigs build houses; the one who builds his out of brick doesn’t get eaten by the Big Bad Wolf and lives to tell the tale. But, is that the whole truth or just porcine propaganda?

CAROLINA BALLET TO PREMIERE NEW GISELLE (0)

Over the first fourteen seasons, artistic director Robert Weiss has choreographed many of the great classic ballets to fit his company, Carolina Ballet

Vox Virorum Men’s Chorus (0)

Spring Concert- Vox Virorum Men's Chorus Sunday May 19, 2013 4pm   Durham Vox Virorum presents a musical journey for Spring. Featured works include "Songs of a Young Man", "How Can I Keep from Singing?", the beautiful "Loch Lomond" and a rousing version of the spiritual "Walk in Jerusalem." Directed by Jeremy Nabors, accompanied by Deborah Coclanis. Free admission, ...

The Uncommon Garden Gala 2013 (0)

The Uncommon Garden is a sculptural landscape that defies words and challenges traditional ideas of “the garden.” You will be awed by the sheer magnitude of rock assemblages and water features, thrilled by the dragons and snakes and stunned at the magnificent detail in mosaics, iron works and other surprises on the winding foot paths.

Marbles Kids Museum & IMAX Theatre Events Calendar | May 2013 (0)

Events happening at Marbles Kids Museum during the month of May.