BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Triangle Arts and Entertainment//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Triangle Arts and Entertainment X-ORIGINAL-URL:http://triangleartsandentertainment.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Triangle Arts and Entertainment X-WR-TIMEZONE:America/New_York BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20130802 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20130804 DTSTAMP:20130522T171857 CREATED:20130522T115832 LAST-MODIFIED:20130522T115832 UID:26993@http://triangleartsandentertainment.org SUMMARY:BEER, BOURBON & BBQ FESTIVAL DESCRIPTION:Come Out and Join us for the Most Fun You'll Have This Summer! 60 Beers\, 40 Bourbons & Lots of BBQ! Last year's show was a SELL-OUT and this year is sure to repeat.  Enjoy a great day of beer sippin'\, bourbon tastin'\, music listenin'\, cigar smokin'\, and barbeque eatin'. Your admission buys you a sampling glass so you can enjoy an ALL-YOU-CARE –TO-TASTE  sampling of beer and bourbon.  Some of the best barbeque vendors are on-site if you get hungry and you can also enjoy seminars in the tasting theater and LIVE music.www.beerandbourbon.com What You Can Expect: Souvenir Glass For Tastings Unlimited Beer and Bourbon Tastings as you stroll from table to table and tent to tent. There  are 40 Bourbons and 60 Beers on Tap. Enjoy\, but please drink responsibly. BBQ Galore! Enjoy the great barbeque selection – pulled pork from whole hogs\, ribs\, brisket\, chickens\, sausages and any fixin’ you could imagine.  We’ll keep the portions heavy and the prices low. Enjoy Seminars in the Tasting Theater with Master Distillers\, Brewmasters\, and Pit Masters From the Deep South Listen To Live Rock & Blues Music and great Bluegrass on The Main Stage Enjoy the Great Contests on the Main Stage Browse Cool Exhibits of Brewerania\, Hot sauces\, bbq accessories\, and even a cigar tent for all guests. Friday Night Pig Pickin' - August 2nd/6 p.m. - 10 p.m. Saturday VIP Session - August 3rd/noon – 6 p.m. Saturday Regular Session - August 3rd/2 p.m. – 6 p.m. FRIDAY NIGHT VIP ADMISSION: $55 ADVANCE\, $65 ON-SITE/DAY OF EVENT VALID FRIDAY NIGHT ONLY – 6:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.--In addition to the all of the features above\, the Friday Night VIP Session offers an exclusive tasting experience. Each guest will enjoy a BARBECUE DINNER with Pulled Pork and all the fixins\, ALL YOU CARE TO TASTE BOURBON AND BEER. Other fun things will be available like: taking the BBQ Sauce Challenge\, The Rare Bourbon Tasting Table and other surprises.  There will be four different Pitmasters on-site to show off all their latest tricks and let you taste the BEST. No DD Tickets available for this session SATURDAY VIP ADMISSION: $45 ADVANCE ONLY Valid Saturday from noon - 6 p.m.--Includes admission into the event\, a souvenir tasting glass\, unlimited beer and bourbon sampling\, TWO EXTRA hours of tastes\, and all live entertainment. BBQ will be available at affordable prices. SATURDAY REGULAR ADMISSION: $35 ADVANCE / $45 ON-SITE THIS SOLD OUT LAST YEAR Valid Saturday from 2 p.m. – 6 p.m.--Enjoy a fun day of Beer\, Bourbon and BBQ. Your admission includes over 40 bourbons and 60 beers for your tasting pleasure. The Tasting Theater and Main Stage offer great entertainment. Go Hog Wild! DESIGNATED DRIVER TICKET $25 ADVANCE & ON-SITE Valid during any Saturday session.--$25 in advance & on-site valid for any Saturday session and includes admission into the event only. KIDS 12 & UNDER ARE FREE This event is not designed for children.  They are welcome but you will find very little of interest to them. Tickets on Sale Friday\, May 24th at noon Tickets can be purchased at Booth Amphitheatre (Tuesday- Friday\, Noon - 6 p.m.\, Saturday\, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.) or through etix.com. By phone call (800) 514-3849 Etix hours: Monday-Friday/ 9 a.m.-8 p.m. EST Saturday/10 a.m. – 8 p.m. EST & Sunday/12 p.m. – 8 p.m. EST LOCATION: URL:http://triangleartsandentertainment.org/event/beer-bourbon-bbq-festival/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130618T000000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130618T230000 DTSTAMP:20130522T171857 CREATED:20130522T043346 LAST-MODIFIED:20130522T043346 UID:26985@http://triangleartsandentertainment.org SUMMARY:Beppe Gambetta to Perform at the ArtsCenter DESCRIPTION: On June 8th\, The ArtsCenter is excited to present internationally-acclaimed Italian guitarist Beppe Gambetta in its Earl and Rhoda Wynn Theater. Tickets are $14 in advance\, $10 for ArtsCenter Friends\, and $18 the day of the show and can be purchased online at www.ArtsCenterLive.org\, over the phone at (919) 929-2787\, or in-person at our Box Office at 300-G East Main St. Carrboro\, NC. “Beppe Gambetta has been one of the world’s foremost acoustic guitarists for three decades. Wherever six string acoustic guitar players gather\, the name of this Italian master is mentioned with the greatest respect. Also a world class chef\, Beppe’s exquisite playing blends the very best of Appalachian soul and Mediterranean sunniness. To witness Beppe play the guitar is to take an aural journey around the world.” notes Art Menius\, Executive Director of The ArtsCenter. From his unique background as an Italian musician in love with both American roots music as well as the music of his native country\, Beppe has travelled the world and even crossed the “Iron Curtain” to dazzle and charm music enthusiasts everywhere. After eleven CDs\, DVDs\, teaching books and collaborations with many other top-flight musicians\, Gambetta is increasingly known as one of the true live master innovators of the acoustic guitar. While Beppe still lives in his native Genova\, he travels to North America at least three times each year. His reputation in the U.S. and Canada is reinforced by his participation in prestigious festivals like the Walnut Valley Festival in Winfield\, Kansas\, Merlefest in North Carolina\, the Four Corners Festival in Colorado and Canadian Folk Festivals in Winnipeg and Edmonton\, as well as events like the radio shows “All Things Considered” and “E-Town” Beppe is releasing his newest album this summer titled American Album. "If this American Album is your introduction to Beppe Gambetta\, you’re about to learn why musicians around the world count him among today’s absolute best acoustic guitarists. One ingredient is technical skill and virtuosity. Like only a few of the other great players\, Beppe’s guitar is often recognizable whether the tune is unbelievably fast or hauntingly slow. Another is his deep feeling and respect for the traditions of folk music - not just the tunes and songs themselves\, but also the lives of the people who made them and the role of music in fostering and shaping cross-cultural communication and community. "But amazing technique and a rich understanding of the past would not have been sufficient to elevate Beppe to the top tier of world musicians. What he also brings is something magical and harder to describe. It is a unique vision and fearless creativity through which he explores and evolves new layers of musical territory and technique without ever losing a firm footing in his roots. " - John Weingart\, host for more than 33 1/3 years of Music You Can’t Hear On The Radio on WPRB-FM and WPRB.COM in Princeton\, New Jersey. The ArtsCenter is a non-profit teaching and presenting organization founded in 1974. The largest employer of artists in Orange County\, NC\, it serves more than 80\,000 people annually\, through classes\, studios\, concerts\, theatre\, spoken word\, gallery displays\, more than 80 school shows\, and more. The ArtsCenter exerts a local economic impact exceeding $3\,200\,000 which generates the equivalent of 103 full time jobs and $301\,000 in state and local tax revenue. LOCATION: URL:http://triangleartsandentertainment.org/event/beppe-gambetta-to-perform-at-the-artscenter/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130605T200000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130605T200000 DTSTAMP:20130522T171857 CREATED:20130520T210154 LAST-MODIFIED:20130520T210400 UID:26804@http://triangleartsandentertainment.org SUMMARY:Radiohead Meets Brahms in NC Symphony's Mashup June 5 DESCRIPTION: The North Carolina Symphony will present music from one of classical music’s greats\, combined with the songs of one of rock’s most enduring bands as it presents the special concert “Symphonic Mashup: The Music of Radiohead Meets Brahms.” The performance will take place Wednesday\, June 5\, at 8 p.m.\, in Meymandi Concert Hall in downtown Raleigh\, and intertwines Brahms’ First Symphony (1882) with music from Radiohead’s landmark 1997 album “OK Computer.” “Although Radiohead and Brahms might not ever be mentioned in the same sentence\, I think concertgoers will be surprised by how seamlessly those two sound worlds blend together in this symphonic ‘mash-up\,’” said Symphony Artistic Administrator Amy Russell.  “This will be a unique chance to hear the music of Radiohead brought to life by a full symphony orchestra\, and to hear your North Carolina Symphony in a way you had never imagined before. In addition to all four movements of the Brahms\, eight songs from the landmark Radiohead album are performed by three vocalists\, both in solo and harmony.  Steve Hackman created the new mashup\, and will conduct the performance.  To complement this amazing musical synthesis\, concertgoers will be able to sample delicious food before the concert from an array of Raleigh area food trucks. With the mashup\, Hackman says that the envelope of what is possible and permissible is constantly pushed\, with Radiohead songs being superimposed above Brahms' music. Radiohead's melodies are altered to coexist with Brahms' harmonies\, and departures from the score accommodate journeys into a new compelling and captivating world. Composer\, conductor\, arranger\, producer\, pianist and singer/songwriter Hackman combines inspiration with virtuosity to create elegance in sound. His work since 2009 is indicative of this bending of genres – producing\, arranging/composing and conducting performances that intricately interweave the music of Radiohead with Brahms\, Coldplay with Beethoven\, and Bon Iver with Aaron Copland\, among others.  His works for artists like Time for Three\, The Five Browns\, Michael Cavanaugh\, Arlo Guthrie\, Chanticleer\, and Joshua Radin have been performed by most of the major orchestras in America and in concert halls across the world. Tickets to “Symphonic Mashup: The Music of Radiohead meets Brahms” with the North Carolina Symphony are $20 in advance and $25 the day of the concert.  For more information\, go to the North Carolina Symphony’s website atwww.ncsymphony.org\, or call 919.733.2750 or toll free 877.627.6724. Meymandi Concert Hall is located in the Duke Energy Center for the Performing Arts\, 2 E. South St.\, in Raleigh. About the North Carolina Symphony Founded in 1932\, the North Carolina Symphony performs over 175 concerts annually to adults and school children in more than 50 North Carolina counties. An entity of the North Carolina Department of Cultural Resources\, the orchestra employs 65 professional musicians\, under the artistic leadership of Music Director and Conductor Grant Llewellyn\, and Resident Conductor William Henry Curry. Headquartered in downtown Raleigh’s spectacular Meymandi Concert Hall at the Duke Energy Center for the Performing Arts and an outdoor summer venue at Booth Amphitheatre in Cary\, N.C.\, the Symphony performs about 60 concerts annually in the Raleigh\, Durham\, Chapel Hill and Cary metropolitan area. It holds regular concert series in Fayetteville\, New Bern\, Southern Pines and Wilmington—as well as individual concerts in many other North Carolina communities throughout the year—and conducts one of the most extensive education programs of any U.S. orchestra. LOCATION: URL:http://triangleartsandentertainment.org/event/radiohead-meets-brahms-in-nc-symphonys-mashup-june-5/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130529T000000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130529T230000 DTSTAMP:20130522T171857 CREATED:20130520T205016 LAST-MODIFIED:20130520T205307 UID:26801@http://triangleartsandentertainment.org SUMMARY:New York's The TEAM to Present Theatrical Work at Playmakers DESCRIPTION:New York theater ensemble The TEAM -- which will be developing a new performance piece while in residence with PlayMakers Repertory Company at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill -- will unveil its work-in-progress May 29 at 7:30 p.m. at Frey Rehearsal Hall in the Center for Dramatic Art on Country Club Road. The performance is free and open to the public. A discussion with the creative artists will follow. Space is limited and based on availability. To reserve seats\, contact the PlayMakers box office at (919) 962-7529. Now in its earliest stages\, the piece will be a year-long exploration of the difference between drive and discipline. Each member of the five-member ensemble will commit to a year of learning a new skill or task — banjo\, writing a novel\, electric guitar — and to spending the year learning Mandarin as a group. While in residence at PlayMakers from May 24-30\, they will begin their studies\, as well as meet with UNC faculty to learn about cognitive therapy\, early childhood education and contemporary American politics. The TEAM is a young\, innovative theater company comprised of a core group of New York University alumni plus associated artists dedicated to dissecting and celebrating the experience of living in America today. Their performances have been described as “at times a rock concert\, at times a sporting event” and “Gertrude Stein meets MTV.” The Village Voice (New York) describes The TEAM as “staggeringly ambitious.” The Herald (Scotland) called the ensemble “the artistic conscience of a younger generation.” They will be joined in the creative process by guest artist Taylor Mac\, who was seen in April as the Emcee in PlayMakers’ hit season finale “Cabaret.” The TEAM is at PlayMakers as part of a residency program that provides support for the company’s creative research and development with access to PlayMakers’ professional staff\, production shops\, rehearsal halls\, performance spaces and the intellectual resources of UNC. The TEAM will then take its creation\, incubated at PlayMakers\, on to performances around the world. The ensemble is the third participant in the PlayMakers residency program\, which is supported by a $200\,000 grant from The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation which funds annual residencies by theater ensembles. Previous participants have been Philadelphia’s Pig Iron Theatre Company and SITI Company of New York. The grant also supports the Innovate@Carolina Campaign\, a drive to help make Carolina a world leader in launching university-born ideas for the good of society. Based in UNC’s College of Arts and Sciences\, PlayMakers is the Carolinas’ premiere resident professional theater company. The Drama League of New York has named PlayMakers one of the best regional theaters in America. Season ticket packages are currently available for PlayMakers’ 2013-2014 season. For more information and to purchase season tickets\, visit www.playmakersrep.org. The TEAM website: http://theteamplays.org Taylor Mac website: www.taylormac.net/ LOCATION: URL:http://triangleartsandentertainment.org/event/new-yorks-the-team-to-present-theatrical-work-at-playmakers/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20130609 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20130701 DTSTAMP:20130522T171857 CREATED:20130520T153315 LAST-MODIFIED:20130520T154714 UID:26794@http://triangleartsandentertainment.org SUMMARY:Tennessee Playboy DESCRIPTION: by Preston Lane A Redneck Romance written and directed by Preston Lane freely adapted from J.M. Synge's The Playboy of the Western World Everyone loves a bad boy. It’s just another rainy night at a 24-hour truck stop in East Tennessee when a stranger staggers in with a shocking tale of a murder most foul. He killed his father\, he claims—knocked him over the head and left him for dead. Desperate\, Chuck Macadie begs for a place to hide. His story is so thrilling and his deed so daring that instead of turning him over to the law\, the locals embrace him as a hero. But his fortunes change when an unexpected visitor suddenly appears. This world-premiere adaptation is a celebration of first love\, tall tales and second chances. 866.579.TIXX - www.triadstage.org  LOCATION: URL:http://triangleartsandentertainment.org/event/tennessee-playboy/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20130526 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20130603 DTSTAMP:20130522T171857 CREATED:20130517T105419 LAST-MODIFIED:20130522T115045 UID:26763@http://triangleartsandentertainment.org SUMMARY: I DO! I DO! DESCRIPTION: I DO! I DO! at the Kennedy Theatre in the Duke Energy Center May 26-June 2 www.TheatreRaleigh.com Tickets range from $22-$30 RALEIGH\, NC  - On the heels of the successful run of The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee\, Theatre Raleigh gets ready for the next engagement of their popular Hot Summer Nights Series with I Do! I Do!  This is the touching story of two soul mates navigating the perils of life\, set to the strains of a tuneful\, charming score.  The show opens on Wednesday\, May 29 and runs through Sunday\, June 9 at Kennedy Theater at the Duke Energy Center. Tickets range from $22-$30 and can be purchased through: THEATRE RALEIGH website http://www.theatreraleigh.com  ovationtix.com "We are thrilled and honored to have Amy Jones captain this ship. She is a director\, choreographer and musician that I have had the pleasure of working with in NY as well as crossed paths with at Flat Rock Playhouse. Between her and our real life married co-stars\, we are definitely turning up the heat on the already HOT Summer NIghts!"   says Lauren Kennedy I Do! I Do! begins with Michael and Agnes on their wedding day. Their vows behind them\, they look forward to spending the rest of their lives together. We watch as they go through their wedding night jitters\, raise a family\, and negotiate mid-life crises.  They re-discover how much they really need each other. Then\, after 50 years of marriage\, the couple leaves their house to the next pair of newlyweds. For ALL ages. "I Do! I Do! is a charming\, heartfelt and entertaining piece from beginning to end; anyone who's been in a longterm relationship or marriage will relate to Schmidt and Jones' witty\, humorous and honest music and lyrics. The show was originally written to begin in 1898\, but I've decided to begin in 1952 with this production\, taking us into and through the "Mad Men" era. The myriad of changes in gender roles\, design\, and fashion that occurred in the 50's\, 60's and 70's will be fun to explore and I think will bring an added depth and nostalgia to those who see it.\,"   says Amy Jones\, Director. Amy Jones (Director) directs this match made in heaven\, as real-life couple Annie Gane Floor (Agnes) and Erik  Floor *(Michael) star in this intimate and  nostalgic work by Harvey Schmidt and Tom Jones.  Lauren Kennedy (Artistic Director) and Alan Campbell (Executive Director) have compiled an impressive list of cast and crew that will surely delight. The shows creative team includes Chris Bernier (Set & Lighting Designer)\, Stevan Dupor (Sound Designer)\, Jay Wright (Music Director)\, Mette Schladweiler (Production Stage Manager)\, LeGrande Smith (Costume Designer)\, Eileen Tack    (Prop Master) and Michele Weathers (Managing Director). Additional crew includes Bobby Furmage (Wardrobe Supervisor)\, Steph Byrd (TD Intern)\, Sawyer Stone (Assistant Stage Manager)\, Richard Roland (Richard Roland Associate Artistic Director) Morgan Parpan (Management Assistant). Remaining 2013 Season Hot Summer Nights Series: God of Carnage – Kennedy Theatre (June 19th – 30th) is a comedy of manners without the manners! This internationally acclaimed comedy takes you into the most dangerous place on Earth: parenthood. The play is about two pairs of parents\, one of whose child has hurt the other at a public park\, who meet to discuss the matter in a civilized manner. However\, as the evening goes on\, the parents become increasingly childish\, resulting in the evening devolving into unmannered chaos. From the writers that brought you the hit comedy Art comes this savagely funny Tony(C) Award-Winning Best Play that will leave you roaring with laughter! For Mature Audiences. The Fox On The Fairway – Kennedy Theatre (July 10th – 21st) A tribute from Ken Ludwig (Lend Me A Tenor\, Moon Over Buffalo) to the great farces of the 1930′s and 1940′s\, The Fox On The Fairway takes audiences on a hilarious romp which pulls the rug out from underneath the stuffy denizens of a private country club.  Filled with mistaken identities\, slamming doors\, and over-the-top romantic shenanigans\, it’s a furiously paced comedy that recalls the Marx Brothers’ classics.  A charmingly madcap adventure about love\, life\, and a man’s eternal love affair with…golf. For ALL ages Urinetown – Fletcher Opera Theatre (August 6th- 11th) One of the most uproariously funny musicals in recent years\, Urinetown is a hilarious tale of greed\, corruption\, love\, and revolution in a time when water is worth its weight in gold. In a Gotham-like city\, a terrible water shortage\, caused by a 20-year drought\, has led to a government-enforced ban on private toilets. The citizens must use public amenities\, regulated by a single malevolent company that profits by charging admission for one of humanity’s most basic needs.   Ages 13+. Oh What A Night III – Fletcher Opera Theatre (August 23rd- 25th) Come celebrate Broadway with our annual concert event featuring a whole new crop of songs from all the BIGGEST AND HOTTEST shows on Broadway that are “too big” for us to produce at Hot Summer Nights! You can expect songs from Jersey Boys\, Phantom Of The Opera\, Wicked\, Les Miserables and so much more…starring all your favorite stars from Raleigh and New York. For ALL ages. * Member of Actor’s Equity Association About Theatre Raleigh The mission of Theatre Raleigh\, Inc. is to produce work with an artistic scope that includes musical theatre\, drama\, comedy\, concerts\, theatre for young audiences\, as well as the development of new theatrical projects. Theatre Raleigh\, Inc. will nurture a tradition of intimate\, professional live performances while enhancing\, stimulating and providing opportunities to our community\, thus contributing to its vitality. Theatre Raleigh\, Inc. is the umbrella institution under which the Hot Summer Nights Series\, along with a planned Theatre for the Young Series and Backstage at the Kennedy Music Series\, operates with the goal of providing audiences diverse programming in the Duke Energy Center for the Performing Arts. For more information please go to http://www.theatreraleigh.com. About Hot Summer Nights Hot Summer Nights at The Kennedy began in the summer of 2005 in an effort to bring a smaller and more intimate professional theatre to Downtown Raleigh. By having a strong group of producers who each have an extensive background in the arts\, they are able to share an array of shows with our audiences by combining some of the best talent from both North Carolina and New York. From musicals to comedies to thought provoking dramas\, Hot Summer Nights is proud to continue the excellence of bringing you our critically acclaimed summer series. Hot Summer Nights is also reaching new heights this season by adding more shows and performance locations. This is something that has been part of Artistic Director\, Lauren Kennedy’s mission along with Tony(C) Award nominated actor Alan Campbell\, who is the company’s Executive Director. LOCATION: URL:http://triangleartsandentertainment.org/event/i-do-i-do/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130531T080000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130629T170000 DTSTAMP:20130522T171857 CREATED:20130516T230722 LAST-MODIFIED:20130517T095928 UID:26757@http://triangleartsandentertainment.org SUMMARY:What's Happening at Common Ground Theatre in June? DESCRIPTION:Common Ground Theatre (www.cgtheatre.com) is a performance and teaching space located in west Durham\, offering performing arts and educational groups a flexible\, well-equipped alternative space.  The Theatre provides a convenient venue for Triangle audiences to experience the diversity of our area’s arts and educational offerings. All events listed will be held at Common Ground Theatre. [THEATRE] Wholesome Twins in association with Common Ground Theatre presents: Ron & Rhonda.... TOTALLY RAD!!! RON & RHONDA....TOTALLY RAD!!! Shown originally in the 80's as a one time replacement for YO! MTV RAPS! Join America's favorite evangelical sex therapists and all their grody to the max celebrity pals in this totally tubular musical party.  Plenty of New Wave fun for every Valley Girl and Punk. Adults only please. Bitchin 80's dance party following Saturday's show. Starring Annie Zipper and Jeffrey Moore.  Directed by Rachel Klem. May 31 & June 1 at 8:00 p.m. Tickets: $10-General Reservations: (919) 698-3870 [THEATRE] Love Assassins Presents: Improv Bender: Colour by Numbers 3 Amazing Improv Teams make for 1 Amazing Night!  Meet Danny Canoe\, Accidently Awesome\, & Playdate!  Danny Canoe is longform improv from Dan Sipp\, Anoo Brod & Steven Warnock. Using the suggestion of a place where people meet\, they present scenes that swing wildly from silliness to social commentary.  Accidently Awesome:  Two Men\, Two Friends\, Six Eyeballs… Meet David & Travis\, and prepare to have them meet you\, the audience. Between the three of you\, you are about to create a world where Accidents are Awesome\, ordinary is interesting\, and anything can happen.  Playdate! improvisers create an environment based on audience suggestion. During their "monoscene\," Playdate! explores their characters hidden secrets\, desires and connections. June 8 at 8:00 p.m. Tickets: $9- General\, $6- Student with ID Reservations: (804) 240-1901   [THEATRE] Rus Hames Presents: Comically Challenged Theater veteran Rus Hames challenges other Triangle-area theater artists to try their hand at stand-up comedy. This (mostly) virgin lineup includes Dan Sipp\, Jeffery Moore\, Steven Warnock\, Emily Sharples\, Jon Kuczynski\, Joe Mancini\, and Rus Hames. Growing up in the 1980s with a proliferation of stand-up on TV and comedy veterans in their prime (George Carlin\, Billy Crystal\, and Eddie Murphy)\, Rus Hames' love of comedy has recently been re-stoked by endless hours of listening to interviews with today's comics on Marc Maron's podcast "WTF". Can these Triangle newbies find success without the assistance of playwrights and directors guiding their talents? We shall see\, and you should come see too! June 14 at 8:00 p.m. Tickets: $10- General Reservations: (919) 698-3870   [THEATRE] Common Ground Theatre Presents: Debris by Katja Hill They say you can't take it with you\, but what if you tried? Reflecting on topics like space junk\, yard sales\, the diamond district\, Hummels and television shopping\, DEBRIS is a personal story about unintended legacies of things lost and found. With special guest\, Lormarev Jones June 28 & 29 at 8:00 p.m. Tickets: $10- General Reservations: (919) 698-3870      [ART] Common Ground Theatre is pleased to announce that lobby art will now be curated by Pam Gutlon of Outsiders Art & Collectibles.  The artwork is expected to change monthly and is available for purchase. Outsiders Art & Collectibles is Durham's only gallery focusing on the genre of Southern Outsider Art.  Outsider's owner\, Pamela Gutlon prides herself on using the gallery\, not only as a venue for exposing Durham to Outsider Art\, but also as a means towards creating community.  Outsiders was one of the recipients of the 2012 Indy Arts Award for its visionary work.  For more information\, visit: www.outsiders-art.com or call Pamela at 919-451-3231. LOCATION: URL:http://triangleartsandentertainment.org/event/whats-happening-at-common-ground-theatre-in-june/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20130530 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20130701 DTSTAMP:20130522T171857 CREATED:20130515T141243 LAST-MODIFIED:20130515T141243 UID:26734@http://triangleartsandentertainment.org SUMMARY:NC State University’s Summer TheatreFest DESCRIPTION:Three Shows\, One Month! Daddy’s Dyin’\, Who’s Got the Will by Del Shores Directed by Allison Bergman Titmus Theatre It is summer of 1986 in Lowake\, Texas\, and the Turnover family is trying to settle Buford Turnover’s affairs before he kicks the bucket. Buford has misplaced his will\, and his four children—spinsterish Sara Lee\, estranged preacher’s wife Lurlene\, beer-swilling Orville\, and country singer wannabe Evalita— need to find it. As Buford’s offspring drag out old wrongs\, sharp-tongued Mamma Wheelis and Evalita’s hippie boyfriend Harmony try to keep the peace and save the family. Powerful\, poignant\, hilarious and the too familiar moments that are the true magic of family. May 30\, 31\, June 1\, 2\, 5\, 8\, 9\, 12\, 14 Murder at the Howard Johnson's by Ron Clark and Sam Bobrick Directed by Rachel Klem Kennedy-McIlwee Studio Theatre Is all fair in love—even murder? Self-absorbed Arlene is married to blundering car salesman Paul\, who adores her. Arlene’s lover Mitchell\, a dentist who fancies himself an irresistible ladies’ man\, joins her to plot the murder of her husband. But wait—a betrayal shifts the alliances and the intended victim. A rambunctious suspense comedy in a Howard Johnson’s Motor Inn\, where the target keeps changing and the laughs keep coming! June 6\, 7\, 9\, 13\, 15\, 16 (2 performances)\, 19\, 22\, 23 Black Coffee by Agatha Christie Directed by John McIlwee This little known mystery will surprise and delight Christie fans. Hercule Poirot\, Agatha Christie’s most popular detective comes to life in BLACK COFFEE\, the only play written by Christie in which Poirot appears. Noted atomic scientist Sir Claud Amory\, on the eve of dispatching his formula for a powerful new explosive to the Ministry of Defense\, realizes that someone in his family circle has filched the formula from his safe. Sir Claud assembles the suspects in hopes of extracting the truth and Poirot and Captain Hastings arrive at the height of this experiment. Many wonderful twists and turns in true Christie tradition. June 20\, 21\, 23\, 26\, 27\, 28\, 29 (2 performances)\, 30 Show times are 7:30 PM\, Matinees at 2 PM. Seating is RESERVED TICKETS may be purchased by mail\, phone 919.515.1100\, or online at Ticket Central ncsu.edu/ticketcentral or in person at Ticket Central\, Check ncsu.edu/ticketcentral for summer hours Season Tickets: (limited availability) $39\, Pick two $28 Individual tickets: Adult: $16; Seniors/students\, $14; NCSU students $5 LOCATION: URL:http://triangleartsandentertainment.org/event/nc-state-universitys-summer-theatrefest/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130607T080000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130607T170000 DTSTAMP:20130522T171857 CREATED:20130515T030731 LAST-MODIFIED:20130515T030731 UID:26728@http://triangleartsandentertainment.org SUMMARY:The Liberation Tour Featuring Mary J. Blige DESCRIPTION:  THE LIBERATION TOUR FEATURING MARY J. BLIGE COMES TO RALEIGH PNC Arena – Friday\, June 7    Heritage Entertainment Group will bring The Liberation Tour to PNC Arena Friday\, June 7\, 2013. The tour features Grammy Award-winning\, R&B and Soul Diva\, Mary J Blige. It will be a night of soul-stirring old and new school classics. Special guests include Grammy-winning singer Chrisette Michele\, Grammy-nominated artist Raheem DeVaughn and comedian Jay Lamont.    Tickets go on sale Friday\, May 10 at 10 a.m. at Ticketmaster.com\, the PNC Arena box office\, all Ticketmaster outlets\, or by phone 800-745-3000.   For more information visit www.ThePNCArena.com.   LOCATION: URL:http://triangleartsandentertainment.org/event/the-liberation-tour-featuring-mary-j-blige/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20130517 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20130519 DTSTAMP:20130522T171857 CREATED:20130514T215403 LAST-MODIFIED:20130514T215403 UID:26668@http://triangleartsandentertainment.org SUMMARY:The 31st Annual Hillsborough Hogg Day DESCRIPTION: The 31st Annual Hillsborough Hogg Day (formerly Hog Day) Friday\, May 17 from 6 pm – 10 pm and Saturday\, May 18 from 9 am – 6 pm.  The event incorporates Hillsborough’s great history and is named after James Hogg\, a merchant originally from Scotland who became a leader in patriot activity. The family event downtown at the River Park at 140 E. Margaret Lane features barbecue provided by Hog Heaven\, musical entertainment\, bounce houses\, colonial games\, vintage and classic car show\, arts and crafts\, food trucks\, beer garden\, merchandise vendors and more. Admission is Free. New cooker competition categories include pork ribs\, chicken\, pork barbecue and anything but (anything but pork\, chicken and ribs) or compete in all four categories to be proclaimed Grand Champion. Hogg Day is presented by the Hillsborough/Orange County Chamber of Commerce. Hillsborough is located off of I-40\, exit 261 or I-85\, exit 164 in Orange County in central North Carolina.  For information\, call (919) 732-8156 or visit www.hillsboroughchamber.com. LOCATION: URL:http://triangleartsandentertainment.org/event/the-31st-annual-hillsborough-hogg-day/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20130607 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20130608 DTSTAMP:20130522T171857 CREATED:20130514T213617 LAST-MODIFIED:20130514T213617 UID:26722@http://triangleartsandentertainment.org SUMMARY:Nora Jane Struthers & The Party Line bring 21st Century String Band Music to The ArtsCenter on June 7th! DESCRIPTION:[caption id="attachment_26723" align="aligncenter" width="500"] Nora Jane Struthers[/caption] On June 7th\, The ArtsCenter is thrilled to present Nora Jane Struthers & The Party Line for a wonderful evening blending the traditional stringband sound with an innovative infusion of roots-rock stylings. They have been hailed as “right square in the intersection of a venn diagram describing bluegrass\, old time\, singer/songwriter and Americana music today.” — John Lawless\, Bluegrass Today. Tickets are $10 in advance\, $6 for ArtsCenter Friends\, and $14 the day of the show and can be purchased online at www.ArtsCenterLive.org\, over the phone at (919) 929-2787\, or in-person at our Box Office at 300-G East Main St. Carrboro\, NC. “Nora Jane Struthers is already a star; she just needs to recognition that goes with it. She has put together a killer band\, collected some great new material\, and forged a sound that blends the best of tradition and innovation. Nora Jane Struthers & the Party Line deliver string band music for the 21st Century\," notes Art Menius\, Executive Director of The ArtsCenter. Programs at The ArtsCenter are supported in part by Brooks Pierce\, Chapel Hill Restaurant Group\, Giorgios Hospitality Group\, The North Carolina Arts Council\, The Orange County Arts Commission\, and Tony Hall and Associates and Vimala's Curryblossom Cafe. The ArtsCenter is a non-profit teaching and presenting organization founded in 1974. The largest employer of artists in Orange County\, NC\, it serves more than 80\,000 people annually\, through classes\, studios\, concerts\, theatre\, spoken word\, gallery displays\, more than 80 school shows\, and more. The ArtsCenter exerts a local economic impact exceeding $3\,200\,000 which generates the equivalent of 103 full time jobs and $301\,000 in state and local tax revenue. LOCATION: URL:http://triangleartsandentertainment.org/event/nora-jane-struthers-the-party-line-bring-21st-century-string-band-music-to-the-artscenter-on-june-7th/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20130607 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20130608 DTSTAMP:20130522T171857 CREATED:20130514T143359 LAST-MODIFIED:20130514T143359 UID:26705@http://triangleartsandentertainment.org SUMMARY:MISSIONARY IN MANHATTAN: THE DIRTY SOUTH TOUR DESCRIPTION:The Ukulele Orchestra of Great Brooklyn Presents MISSIONARY IN MANHATTAN: THE DIRTY SOUTH TOUR A NEW MUSICAL COMEDY ABOUT THE FUNDAMENTALS OF BIG HAIR\, BLIND FAITH\, AND PLURAL MARRIAGE FRIDAY\, JUNE 7 2013 8pm CIRQUE DE VOL STUDIOS www.greatuke.com (RALEIGH\, NC) –The Ukulele Orchestra of Great Brooklyn\, presents MISSIONARY IN MANHATTAN: THE DIRTY SOUTH TOUR\, a musical comedy about the fundamentals of big hair\, blind faith\, and just how plural a marriage can get on Friday June 7\, 2013 onstage at Cirque de Vol Studios. The Ukulele Orchestra of Great Brooklyn penned MISSIONARY IN MANHATTAN\, the story of three polygamist-pop stars on the hunt for their brother husband in the dirty south. Charles Gregory Howard has gone missing and was last seen doing missionary work at Legends Nightclub (with his vocal coach named Gerard). Ukuleles in tow\, Gretchen\, Fanny\, and Bunny Catherine will turn pop songs into “God songs\,” lament\, and stop at nothing to track down the father of their seven children. Missionary in Manhattan: The Dirty South Tour intimately and hysterically lampoons the institution of marriage as the audience helps the sister wives accept their husband for who he truly is. The show runs at a super swift 45 minutes and will be performed at Cirque de Vol Studios\, 300 W. Hargett St. The Ukulele Orchestra of Great Brooklyn\, a NYC based theatre company comprised of UNCG Alumni\, are taking their Manhattan based original play on the road with MISSIONARY IN MANHATTAN: THE DIRTY SOUTH TOUR. After successful runs in New York and Philadelphia\, the members of the UOGB are coming home. The founding members of UOGB are southern natives and alumni of UNCG. The cast of MISSIONARY IN MANHATTAN: THE DIRTY SOUTH TOUR features Caitlin Davis\, Kaleigh Malloy\, Elizabeth May\, and Dave May. MISSIONARY IN MANHATTAN: THE DIRTY SOUTH TOUR is on 6/7/13 at 8pm and is unsuitable for children under the age of 13. Tickets are $15\, with under 30 tickets $10\, and are available for purchase at the door or online at www.greatuke.com. The Ukulele Orchestra of Great Brooklyn provides a theatrical home for southerners in the north and an invitation to those untouched by southern charm to “party til the cows come home.” The founding members of UOGB challenge a generation criticized for its apathy\, detachment\, and reliance on technology by demanding audience engagement through outrageous comedy\, musical celebrations\, and honest storytelling. LOCATION: URL:http://triangleartsandentertainment.org/event/missionary-in-manhattan-the-dirty-south-tour/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20130511 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20130512 DTSTAMP:20130522T171857 CREATED:20130511T151056 LAST-MODIFIED:20130511T151117 UID:26695@http://triangleartsandentertainment.org SUMMARY:Marbles Kids Museum & IMAX Theatre Events Calendar | June 2013 DESCRIPTION:[caption id="attachment_13157" align="aligncenter" width="600"] Marbles Kids Museum[/caption] New Monday Hours! This summer\, the museum will be open on Mondays from 9am-12pm for family play only—no field trip groups. Starts Monday\, June 3.Open Tues-Sun 9am-5pm; Open late on First Fridays and third Tuesdays. Kids Movie Series Features Animalopolis at IMAX at Marbles Opens Friday\, May 31 Animalopolis will take you on a voyage into the magical world of animals. A bit fanciful\, a bit “Seussian” perhaps\, a place of good natured humor\, beauty and just plain fun for kids and their parents. For tickets and show times\, visit www.IMAXRaleigh.org. Grand Re-Opening of Around Town featuring ‘On the Farm’ Saturday\, June 1 | 9am-5pm Celebrate the re-opening of Around Town featuring the brand new ‘On the Farm’ exhibit. Enjoy a day of NC farm fun for the whole family. Hop on some big farm equipment in the courtyard\, meet a farmer\, play with fresh produce\, and explore the newest exhibit at Marbles! The ‘On the Farm’ exhibit is sponsored by the United Soybean Board\, North Carolina Soybean Producers Association and the North Carolina Pork Council. Garden Gourmet Saturday\, June 1 | 10-11am Whole Foods will join in the farm fun with a cooking demonstration in the garden. Create a delicious recipe using the season’s freshest harvest from farms across NC. Sponsored by Whole Foods Market. Kick-off to Kindergarten at Marbles Kids Museum (for Rising Year-Round Kids) Friday\, June 7 | 5-8pm For rising year-round kindergartners Celebrate starting school! Practice a lunch line\, get moving at recess\, hop on a school bus and explore circle time. Free for rising year-round kindergartners and their families. Sponsored by Institute of Museum and Library Services. In partnership with Wake County Public School System. *Kick-off to Kindergarten for rising traditional school kindergartners will be Saturday\, August 17\, at Marbles. First Friday Kids Camp Friday\, June 7 | 5:30-8:30pm Ages 3-5 and K5-11 $20 for the first child and $10 for each additional child for members $25 for the first child and $15 for each additional child for non-members Drop off your kids at Marbles for an evening of fun on their own\, while you dine\, shop or simply relax. Pre-registration required. Visit www.MarblesKidsMuseum.org/FFKC for more info. Music Makers Saturday\, June 8 | 11am-2pm Play around with orchestra instruments with the North Carolina Symphony’s Instrument Zoo. Create Out of this World art and meet a special guest from the symphony. The musical fun leads up to the symphony’s June performance of Holst’s the Planets: An HD Odyssey. Green Energy Workshop – Solar Energy Sunday\, June 9 | 2:30-3:30pm Calling all power pioneers! Join us for electrifying solar energy play in the courtyard. Sponsored by Duke Energy. Elementary School’s Out Camp June 11\, 12\, 13\, or 14 |9am-5pm $50 per day for members; $56 per day for non-members Bring the kids to camp on the days they have off but you don't for fun-filled days of museum discovery and unique classroom activities. Pick a day or stay all week! Extended care available. Pre-registration required. Visit www.MarblesKidsMuseum.org/SchoolsOutCamps for more info. Summer Camps Register Now! Give your child a special learning adventure at a Marbles Kids Museum Summer Camp. Summer camps include museum access\, an IMAX movie and countless opportunities to get active\, have fun and be creative! Pre-registration required. Visit www.MarblesKidsMuseum.org/SummerCamps to register. Man of Steel 3D in IMAX at Marbles Opens Friday\, June 14 A young boy learns that he has extraordinary powers and is not of this Earth. As a young man he journeys to discover where he came from and what he was sent here to do. But the hero in him must emerge if he is to save the world from annihilation and become the symbol of hope for all mankind. Starring Henry Cavill as Clark Kent/Superman. Directed by Zack Snyder. Visit www.IMAXRaleigh.org for more information. Superheroes and Superdads! Saturday\, June 15 & Sunday\, June 16 | 9am-5pm Superheroes and their sidekicks are invited to show off their superpowers at our Father’s Day celebration. Design a superhero cape and mask. Experiment with the power of flight and feature dad in his own comic book with comic adventures art. Catch Man of Steel 3D in IMAX at Marbles to check out the real thing on the GIANT screen. Future Vet with Banfield Pet Hospital Saturday\, June 15 | 1-2pm Future vets and animal lovers! Participate in Banfield Pet Hospital's FutureVet® interactive program led by a veterinarian. Kids explore careers in pet health\, meet a therapy dog and graduate with a FutureVet® certificate. Free with museum admission. In partnership with Banfield Pet Hospital. Target $2 Tuesday Night Tuesday\, June 18 | 5-8pm Bring the family for a night of play for just $2 per person! As always\, members play free. Join our friends from Target for story time and illustrate your very own Marbleous book. Sponsored by Target. Garden Gourmet Wednesday\, June 19 | 10:30-11:30am Spring into summer with a delicious recipe using the summer’s freshest harvest from farms across North Carolina. Sponsored by Whole Foods. Project Dance with American Dance Festival Saturday\, June 22 | 11am-12pm Get moving with guests from the American Dance Festival's Project Dance. Help celebrate the traditions and culture of African dance and drumming. ADF faculty members will teach kids and adults the histories and joys of African movements\, rhythms and musical instruments. Get ready to hear the beat and move your feet; no prior dance experience is necessary! Guest Star Scientist – Food Masters! Sunday\, June 23 | 1-3pm Join the FoodMASTER team from ECU and play around with the science of food and how healthy eating gives you the energy to play. Make a basil seed bracelet\, experiment with emulsifiers\, use vegetable juice to explore pH and test out your taste buds. Sing! Dance! Play! Wednesday\, June 26 | 10-10:30am Join Jammin' Baby\, a presenter of Music Together®\, for musical fun and exploration. Appropriate for ages birth to five. Hockey Fun with the Carolina Hurricanes Saturday\, June 29 | 1-3pm Carolina Hurricanes staff members will be at the museum for hockey fun. Play around in the Canes inflatable slap shot booth and practice like a pro in the skills and drills zone full of sticks\, pucks and goals.   LOCATION: URL:http://triangleartsandentertainment.org/event/marbles-kids-museum-imax-theatre-events-calendar-june-2013/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20130515 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20130516 DTSTAMP:20130522T171857 CREATED:20130511T150320 LAST-MODIFIED:20130511T150320 UID:26694@http://triangleartsandentertainment.org SUMMARY:Folk Singer Spook Handy at The ArtsCenter on May 15th! DESCRIPTION:[caption id="attachment_26696" align="aligncenter" width="600"] Spook Handy[/caption] Folks Singer Spook Handy will appear at The ArtsCenter on Wednesday\, May 15th at 8:00pm. Tickets are $10 Advance\, $6 for Friends of The ArtsCenter\, and $14 Day of Show. For more information or to purchase tickets\, go to www.artscenterlive.org\, visit our box office at 300-G East Main St - Carrboro\, NC 27510\, or call 919.929.2787. "Spook Handy keeps the spirit of his mentor Pete Seeger and Woody Guthrie alive today\," says ArtsCenter Executive Director Art Menius. "When Pete could not make it to the People's Music Network convening a couple of years ago\, it was Spook whom he chose to deliver his message. Spook is the real deal\, a old-time folk singer or troubadour\, traveling the country singing all the news that's fit to sing for\, by\, and about the people. The ArtsCenter is very proud to host his Triangle debut." Spook can be heard in venues of almost all stripes\, from festivals and arts centers to senior centers and churches – from TV and radio to libraries and schools. With a simple Martin D-35 guitar\, harmonica\, his own voice and the voices of the audience\, Spook presents concerts of good honest acoustic songs that are true to the spirit\, passion of purpose of American folk music. He sings about the local Mom and Pop’s store\, the widow of a soldier\, the landscape of Montana\, economic hardship\, dogs with fleas\, and so many other experiences that everybody can relate to in one way or another. Connected to the Roots “Spook Handy brings to the stage an awareness and respect for the history and origins of the music. His enthusiasm\, music and stories are infectious and draw the audience into the show.” Spook will lead a guitar workshop for the general public from 6:00-7:15pm on the day of the show. Enrollment is $15 dollars for the public\, $13 for ArtsCenter Friends.This workshop will cover 3 main areas according to individual ability: * Learn about bass lines\, riff lines and chord embellishments * Learn and practice hammer-ons\, pull offs\, slides and bends * Learn and practice simple and intermediate finger style techniques. This hands-on workshop is designed for the beginner and intermediate level guitar player. Bring your guitar\, paper and pencil and the desire to drastically improve your guitar playing. Programs at The ArtsCenter are supported in part by Brooks Pierce\, Chapel Hill Restaurant Group\, Giorgios Hospitality Group\, The North Carolina Arts Council\, The Orange County Arts Commission\, Tony Hall and Associates\, & Vimala's Curryblossom Cafe. The ArtsCenter is a non-profit teaching and presenting organization founded in 1974. The largest employer of artists in Orange County\, NC\, it serves more than 80\,000 people annually\, through classes\, studios\, concerts\, theatre\, spoken word\, gallery displays\, more than 80 school shows\, and more. The ArtsCenter exerts a local economic impact exceeding $3\,200\,000 which generates the equivalent of 103 full time jobs and $301\,000 in state and local tax revenue. LOCATION: URL:http://triangleartsandentertainment.org/event/folk-singer-spook-handy-at-the-artscenter-on-may-15th/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130608T170000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130608T235500 DTSTAMP:20130522T171857 CREATED:20130510T162701 LAST-MODIFIED:20130510T162701 UID:26689@http://triangleartsandentertainment.org SUMMARY:Summer Showcase at Southern Rail DESCRIPTION: Head On Management & Booking is proud to announce their first summer showcase featuring the music of New Town Drunks\, Michael Rank & Stag\, Wood Ear\, The Fair & the Foul\, Mark Holland\, Tom Maxwell\, John Howie Jr\, Salt to Bitters and more.  The showcase will take place on Saturday\, June 8th at Southern Rail in Carrboro starting a 5:00pm.  The music will begin outside and move inside after sundown. Head On Management has selected eight choice acts and a few surprises from its extensive roster of North Carolina roots artists to launch its first summer showcase.  Headlining the show will be New Town Drunks who are releasing a new album\, Kiss\, on May 28th.  Also performing are Michael Rank & Stag who are riding a wave of acclaim for their February release\, In the Weeds\, while also preparing for a second 2013 release\, Mermaids\, later this year.  Wood Ear\, The Fair and the Foul and Salt to Bitters will bring their fresh passionate takes on personal southern folk\, rock\, and indie.  And veterans Mark Holland (Jennyanykind)\, Tom Maxwell (Squirrel Nut Zippers) and John Howie Jr (John Howie Jr and the Rosewood Bluff)\, will play solo sets to round up a showcase that will celebrate the wealth and depth of North Carolina music. The showcase is also sponsored by Southern Rail\, whose proprietors Michael and Christina Benson will be renewing vows at the showcase to celebrate 20 years of marriage. Head On Management & Booking has gathered under its fold an impressive number of talented North Carolina acts.  Both newcomers and veterans have found a home where direct action is being taken on their behalf without compromising their independence. For more info please contact: Head On Management & Booking            http://headonmanagement.com/ Email: headonmb[at]gmail.com Tel:      919-969-7104 Southern Rail                                                    http://www.thestationcarrboro.com/ Lineup from last to first (music will start at 5:00pm): New Town Drunks           http://www.newtowndrunks.com/ Michael Rank & Stag       http://www.michaelrankmusic.com/ Wood Ear                            http://www.woodear.net/ The Fair & the Foul          http://thefairandthefoul.com/ Mark Holland                     http://www.reverbnation.com/mhollandsrhythmforce Tom Maxwell                     http://www.tommaxwell.com/ John Howie Jr                    http://www.johnhowiejr.com/ Salt to Bitters                     http://www.reverbnation.com/salttobitters LOCATION: URL:http://triangleartsandentertainment.org/event/summer-showcase-at-southern-rail/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20131025 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20131026 DTSTAMP:20130522T171857 CREATED:20130510T152154 LAST-MODIFIED:20130510T152154 UID:26681@http://triangleartsandentertainment.org SUMMARY:MICHAEL BUBLÉ concert DESCRIPTION: MICHAEL BUBLÉ ANNOUNCES TOUR PNC Arena - Friday\, October 25 (RALEIGH\, NC) – Michael Bublé announced his upcoming tour today during his appearance on “The Ellen DeGeneres Show.” The Canadian superstar will embark on a 40-city U.S. concert tour beginning in Chicago on Sept. 7\, 2013 and will stop at PNC Arena on Friday\, Oct. 25. “I’m very excited to get back on the road and perform for my fans... It’s been awhile but we’re rested up and ready to have a big party on stage every night\,” commented Bublé. “To Be Loved” is Bublé’s latest CD and debuted at the No. 1 spot on Billboard Magazine’s Top 200 Pop Charts. It is Bublé’s 4th consecutive No. 1 album. In conjunction with the release\, he co-hosted the “Today” show and appeared on “LIVE with Kelly and Michael\,” “The Ellen DeGeneres Show\,” “Nightline\,” “Dancing With The Stars\,” “Chelsea Lately” and a surprise appearance in a NY subway station which immediately went viral. The multi-Grammy winning artist has had global sales of 45 million albums in the course of his extraordinary decade long career. Bublé’s last CD\, the multi-platinum “Christmas\,” was the second biggest selling album of 2011 following Adele. He has already sold out 10 nights at the 17\,000 capacity O2 Arena in London beginning June 30 and five nights at the 10\,000 capacity O2 in Dublin beginning July 15. His previous Crazy Love Tour sold out in 80 U.S. cities and was seen by over two million fans worldwide. LOCATION: URL:http://triangleartsandentertainment.org/event/michael-buble-concert/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20130717 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20130722 DTSTAMP:20130522T171857 CREATED:20130510T151530 LAST-MODIFIED:20130510T151530 UID:26678@http://triangleartsandentertainment.org SUMMARY:Sweeney Todd: Demon Barber of Fleet Street DESCRIPTION: PlayMakers Rep's Summer Youth Conservatory presents Stephen Sondheim's Tony Award winning musical "Sweeney Todd: Demon Barber of Fleet Street" from July 17 through 20 at 7:30pm and July 21 at 2:00pm at the Center for Dramatic Art at 250 Country Club Rd. in Chapel Hill. Tickets are $15 for adults and $10 for students. For more information\, visit: www.playmakersrep.org LOCATION: URL:http://triangleartsandentertainment.org/event/sweeney-todd-demon-barber-of-fleet-street/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130616T183000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130616T220000 DTSTAMP:20130522T171857 CREATED:20130510T150348 LAST-MODIFIED:20130510T150423 UID:26675@http://triangleartsandentertainment.org SUMMARY:Father’s Day Jazz Concert DESCRIPTION: [caption id="attachment_26676" align="alignright" width="284"] Dr. Ronald Carter[/caption] Father’s Day Jazz Concert Features National and Local Artists Jazz fans and families will want to mark their calendars for a special Father’s Day concert that will feature local and national jazz musicians in the Raleigh Little Theatre Scottie Stevenson Amphitheatre.  The second annual Paul Montgomery Memorial Father’s Day Jazz Concert is planned for Sunday\, June 16\, at 6:30 pm.  The concert will cap a weekend of free jazz clinics to be conducted by the director of Jazz Studies at Northern Illinois University\, Dr. Ronald Carter. In keeping with the family focus of the Concert\, Dr. Carter will perform with his daughter\, Demetria Carter\, a singer who studies at North Carolina Central University.  Also performing will be the Triangle Youth Jazz Ensemble and the Heart of Carolina Jazz Orchestra which are both directed by Dr. Gregg Gelb\, and Kathy and Chris Gelb\, daughter and grandson of the late Paul Montgomery\, a longtime musician in the Raleigh area and beloved “Uncle Paul” of WRAL. Music lovers are in for a treat in hearing Dr. Ronald Carter.  He serves as lead artist for the Jazz at Lincoln Center Band Director Academy and education consultant for the Essentially Ellington Program.  He has performed with Clark Terry\, Lou Rawls\, Jimmy Dorsey\, Terrell Stafford\, and many others.  He is in Downbeat Magazine’s Hall of Fame and has recently performed at the Chicago Jazz Festival. Dr. Carter will provide jazz clinics on Saturday\, June 15\, at Marsh Woodwinds for the Triangle Youth Jazz Ensemble and members of the public.  Ticket information for the June 16 concert also is available at the Raleigh Little Theatre website http://raleighlittletheatre.org/events/jazz.html The clinics are free and more information and sign-up will be available soon at www.carolinajazz.com Sponsors are needed for these events.  To learn more about how you can help\, contact Dr. Gregg Gelb at gregg@carolinajazz.com LOCATION: URL:http://triangleartsandentertainment.org/event/fathers-day-jazz-concert/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20130612 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20130617 DTSTAMP:20130522T171857 CREATED:20130510T145620 LAST-MODIFIED:20130510T145620 UID:26671@http://triangleartsandentertainment.org SUMMARY:Tibetan Cultural Arts Return to the Piedmont Area of North Carolina DESCRIPTION: Art is a sacred medium to Tibetans. The North Carolina Piedmont area will once again be hosting the monks of Drepung Gomang Monastery’s Sacred Art Tour\, in Saxapahaw\, North Carolina. Drepung Gomang Monastery was established in 1416 in Lhasa\, Tibet and is renowned as a seat of philosophical study and debate. Presently\, it has been reconstructed in South India. The monks will be sharing their cultural traditions of Tibet\, including the creation of a sand mandala at the SaxArt Gallery located on Jordan Street in Saxapahaw. Admission is free to all visitors to the gallery and donations are welcome. All visitors are welcome to come and witness the great skill and concentration of these remarkable monks\, as they create a memorable artwork in sand that will be deconstructed on June 16th\, 2013. Many opportunities for photographs and interviews with the monks are possible during their stay. To schedule an interview contact  ebarkley@monkstour.info or call (919) 368-4517. This event has been made possible through the sponsorship of the SaxArt Gallery\, located at 1616 Jordan Street in Saxapahaw. The location is ideal for visitors\, it is handicapped accessible and the deconstruction ceremony scheduled for June 16th at 2pm\, at the Haw River that is steps away from the gallery. Visitors of all ages are invited to join the monks as they create this peace offering to the community of Saxapahaw\, North Carolina\, beginning June 12th to June 16th. In addition to watching the monks create this temporary work of art\, the public is welcome to come at 10 am to listen to the morning prayers or in the late afternoon to hear evening prayers chanted by the monks. For up to the minute information on all events see  www.monkstour.info Events Scheduled at SaxArt Gallery in Saxapahaw June 12th  at 10 am:         Opening Ceremony June 12th  all day:            Mandala Construction and Merchandise Sales at Tibetan Bazaar – Evening prayers can start during 4pm to 6pm. June 13th 10am to Gallery closing: Mandala Construction and Merchandise Sales at Tibetan Bazaar – Evening prayers can start during 4pm to 6pm. June 14th 10am to Gallery closing: Mandala Construction and Merchandise Sales at Tibetan Bazaar – Evening prayers can start during 4pm to 6pm. June 14th 7pm to 9pm: An Evening with the Monks of Drepung Gomang Monastery – donations requested – this is a ticketed event June 15th 10 am to Noon: Sand Painting Workshop given by the Monks – donations requested – sign up online at  www.monkstour.info June 15th noon to Gallery closing: Mandala Construction and Merchandise Sales at Tibetan Bazaar – Evening prayers can start during 4pm to 6pm. June 16th  10 am to 2pm: Final viewing of the Mandala June 16th  2pm: Mandala Deconstruction Ceremony   LOCATION: URL:http://triangleartsandentertainment.org/event/tibetan-cultural-arts-return-to-the-piedmont-area-of-north-carolina/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20130525 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20130526 DTSTAMP:20130522T171857 CREATED:20130510T133345 LAST-MODIFIED:20130510T133345 UID:26665@http://triangleartsandentertainment.org SUMMARY:"The Homosexuals" Extended! DESCRIPTION: "The Homosexuals" Extended! Performances added for the hit new play at Manbites Dog Now playing through May 25 at Manbites Dog Theater\, 703 Foster Street\, Durham Added Special Event: Meet the Playwright on Friday\, March 24\, in a post-show conversation with artistic director Jeff Storer (Durham\, NC) The Homosexuals are here\, they’re queer\, and they’re sticking around. Due to audience demand and consistently sold-out performances\, Manbites Dog Theater is extending this hit play through May 25. Critics have called The Homosexuals “the best play of the year” (Triangle Arts & Entertainment) and “maybe the very best I’ve seen in all [Manbites Dog’s] years” (The Five Points Star). IndyWeek gives the play four stars\, writing that “[playwright Philip] Dawkins' writing is muscular\, and his ear for dialogue serves him and his characters well.” The News & Observer writes that the play’s success is “a tribute to director Jeff Storer’s deep understanding and the cast’s uniform excellence\,” while The Five Points Star praises the “extraordinary ensemble acting by several of the Triangle’s most consistently fine actors.” In honor of the extension\, playwright Philip Dawkins will be flying in from Chicago to see the play and participate in a post-show conversation following the performance on Friday\, May 24. This special event is free to those who attend that evening’s performance. The Homosexuals is now playing through May 25\, featuring actors Ryan Brock\, Chris Burner\, Thaddaeus Edwards\, Derrick Ivey\, Gregor McElvogue\, Jeffrey Moore\, and Amber Wood. Directed by Manbites Dog’s Artistic Director Jeff Storer. Tickets Tickets are $17 Friday-Sunday\, $12 Wednesday/Thursday. Student tickets are $5 with ID\, and Seniors (62+) and Military receive a $2 discount. Manbites Dog Season Vouchers are accepted for all shows. Thursday\, May 2 is a special pay-what-you-can preview. (Door sales only\, $5 minimum.) Order online at www.manbitesdogtheater.org or by calling 919.682.3343. Performances Further performances run through May 25 on the following schedule: - Wednesday\, May 15 at 8:15pm - Thursday\, May 16 at 8:15pm - Friday\, May 17 at 8:15pm - Saturday\, May 18 at 8:15pm - Friday\, May 24 at 8:15pm - Saturday\, May 25 at 8:15pm LOCATION: URL:http://triangleartsandentertainment.org/event/the-homosexuals-extended/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20130512 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20130513 DTSTAMP:20130522T171857 CREATED:20130510T123401 LAST-MODIFIED:20130510T123401 UID:26584@http://triangleartsandentertainment.org SUMMARY:The Cinema, Inc Presents BACHELOR MOTHER DESCRIPTION:  [caption id="attachment_26663" align="aligncenter" width="300"] Bachelor Mother[/caption]   Sunday\, May 12\, 2013 7:00 pm The Rialto Theatre 1620 Glenwood Avenue Raleigh\, North Carolina   BACHELOR MOTHER USA\, 1939\, B&W\, Not Rated\, 82 Minutes. Directed by Garson Kanin. Starring Ginger Rogers\, David Niven\, Charles Coburn\, Frank Albertson\, E.E. Clive. _______________________________________________________ PARKING INSTRUCTIONS: Please be aware that parking is not permitted in the Rite Aid parking lot and that cars will be towed.   Please wait outside of the theater until the previous film ends. ____________________________________________________________ Imagine for a moment that you are a single shop-girl\, living in New York in 1939.  Not the 1939 of soup kitchens and “Buddy\, can you spare a dime?”\,  but a frothy\, madcap New York where people had money to shop for tchotchkes at venerable department stores and a girl could still marry a millionaire.  This is the setting of Bachelor Mother. In Bachelor Mother\,   Polly Parrish (Ginger Rogers) is a young\, single woman\, working at a New York department store for the Christmas season.  Her job seems to consist of standing at a counter and winding mechanical Donald Duck toys all day long.  Her hopes for continued employment are dashed as she receives her “pink slip” with her paycheck just a few days before Christmas. Determined to remain on her own in New York\, Polly decides to visit a nearby employment agency on her lunch break.  On her way\, she encounters an older woman leaving a baby on the steps of an adoption agency.  Fearing that the baby will be injured\, Polly confronts the situation by taking the baby inside.   In chatting with the employees\, Polly eventually realizes that the case workers believe her to be the unwed mother of the abandoned baby.  Despite Polly’s ardent protestations\, they contact her employer\, a carefree bachelor (David Niven)\, the son of the owner (Charles Coburn) of the department store where Polly works.  When the store is guilted into retaining Polly in order to allow her to keep her baby\, the resulting tug of war between truth and fiction creates a sterling comedy of errors that still holds up today\, showcasing Ginger Rogers’ warmth and pluckiness and naturally providing her with an excuse to dance. In 1939\, the subject of single motherhood would have been a tricky one\, to say the least.   The Depression fractured many homes as men left their families to travel and find work\, or even abandoned wife and children out of a sense of desperation and shame.  Unwed mothers were unmentionable or spoken of only in whispers.   To say that this proposed film contained very dicey subject matter is a vast understatement.    However\, the script written by Norman Krasna and Garson Kanin manages to humanize the comedy and the performances by the adorable Ginger Rogers and a highly flummoxed David Niven are timeless and stellar. The tone of the film is a familiar one in 1930s cinema – utter escapism.  One could consider this to a “Depression Denial” film – a movie where the story line hearkens back to happier\, more prosperous times and completely denies the fact that no one was entirely untouched by the Depression\, and the reality of the situation was that countless people were living on the brink. However\, beneath the fun and the froth of Bachelor Mother is a darker subtext.  While this film depicts New York as unscathed by economic failure\, the idea of a woman abandoning a baby would have been a stark reality in those desperate days.  We don’t know why the baby was abandoned\, the script never tells us\, but the act of abandonment is shown to have been done with deepest regret.  There is a great deal of pathos in this scene and audiences then\, as now\, would have understood the emotional depths only hinted at here. Bachelor Mother is a remake of a German film\, Kleine Mutti (Little Mother\, 1935) and was remade in a musical version called Bundle of Joy in 1956.  It was Ginger Rogers’ first cinematic venture outside of her association with Fred Astaire after they completed the story of Vernon and Irene Castle.    Rogers is the heart of this film – an Everywoman\, so to speak\, and we root for her plucky all-American attitude from the first frame to the last.  Bachelor Mother was David Niven’s first lead role in a romantic comedy and it seems to have informed his performance in The Bishop’s Wife (1947). Bachelor Mother is a fun romp with sparking dialog\, career defining performances and a wealth of one-liners.  Is it any small wonder that it came out of 1939\, Hollywood’s Golden Year?    (kb) _________________________________ If either your home or e-mail addresses changes\, please notify us by email at thecinemainc@gmail.com or by mail at The Cinema\, Inc. P.O. Box 20835\, Raleigh NC 27619 in order to continue receiving our monthly film notifications. We do not share this information with any other organization. _______________________________________ If you are interested in joining Cinema\, Inc.'s Board of Directors\, please contact Jerry Folden at gcfolden@usa.net. To suggest films for future seasons\, please submit\, at a minimum\, the title\, year\, and director;  we appreciate any additional information such as cast\, synopsis and awards. www.cinema-inc.org  thecinemainc@gmail.com ________________________________________ North Carolina Museum of Art Spring Film Series continues: Fridays at 8pm East Building\, Museum Auditorium Tickets $7.00 ($5.00 students\, NCMA members) Friday 5/10/13       Cinema Paradiso Friday\, 5/17/13   Roman Holiday LOCATION: URL:http://triangleartsandentertainment.org/event/the-cinema-inc-presents-bachelor-mother/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20130525 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20130707 DTSTAMP:20130522T171857 CREATED:20130510T122048 LAST-MODIFIED:20130510T122048 UID:26590@http://triangleartsandentertainment.org SUMMARY:North Carolina Symphony Announces 2012/2013 Summerfest Series DESCRIPTION:  [caption id="attachment_26591" align="aligncenter" width="600"] Summerfest William Henry Curry and audience.[/caption] Children 12 and Under Admitted Free on the Lawn The North Carolina Symphony’s popular outdoor concerts return for another season as the Rex Healthcare Summerfest Series brings thrilling music for relaxed listening to Cary’s Booth Amphitheatre May 25 through July 6. This summer marks the 28th anniversary of performances in Cary and the orchestra’s thirteenth season in the stunning lakeside pavilion built by the Town of Cary. While performances begin at 7:30 p.m.\, concertgoers may bring picnics\, blankets and lawn chairs as early as 5:00 p.m. to enjoy the striking natural surroundings before the music begins. Children ages 12 and under are free on the lawn\, so attending a North Carolina Symphony concert at Booth Amphitheatre is a wonderful summer bargain for families. Some of music’s most exciting offerings—as well as costume contests\, instrument zoos for the kids\, games\, prizes\, Fourth of July fireworks and so much more—make these evening performances under the pines a special treat for everyone in the family. Summerfest Opening Night launches your summer of music on May 25\, featuring Play with the Pros.* Enjoy the evening as the Triangle’s most gifted citizen musicians of all ages join forces with Resident Conductor and Summerfest Artistic Director William Henry Curry and the North Carolina Symphony in a robust evening of classical masterpieces\, including Brahms Symphony No. 2 in D Major\, plus Ferdinand Hérold’s Zampa Overture\, Vaughan Williams’ English Folk Song Suite\, and Jean Sibelius’Finlandia. * Play with the Pros features citizen musicians\, who join the North Carolina Symphony for select works. For more information on becoming a citizen musician\, call Sarah Preston\, Performing Arts Coordinator for the Town of Cary\, before April 9 at 919.462.3969. The Symphony’s summer celebration continues on Saturday\, June 1\, with At the Movies. Join Grant Llewellyn for a special performance of music from some of the greatest movies of all time\, including the James Bond films\, “Out of Africa\,” “Indiana Jones\,” “Pirates of the Caribbean\,” and “Gone With The Wind.”  And\, the Symphony is hosting a costume contest for folks who come dressed as their favorite movie character\, with a chance to win free Summerfest tickets\, and more.  Lights!  Action!  Music! Back by popular demand\, the orchestra will host the “Fab Four” as part of the Classical Mystery Tour\, which celebrates the 45th anniversary of the release of the Beatles’ White Album.  On Saturday\, June 8\, guest conductor Martin Herman will lead the North Carolina Symphony and the Classical Mystery Tour band in some of the greatest Beatles tunes ever\, such as “I Am The Walrus\,” “Eleanor Rigby\,” and “Penny Lane\,” along with beautiful ballads such as “The Long and Winding Road” and “Yesterday.”  The Symphony guarantees that the audience will love it… yeah\, yeah\, yeah! On Saturday\, June 15\, Maestro Curry and the orchestra will be joined by guest pianist Di Wu for Rachmaninoff’s Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini.  Praised in the Wall Street Journal as "a most mature and sensitive pianist" and named one of the "up-and-coming talents" in classical music by Musical America\, Chinese-born Di Wu continues to enhance her reputation as an elegant and powerful musician. Her concerts have taken her across the globe\, charming audiences from East to West with her "charisma\, steely technique\, and keen musical intelligence" (Philadelphia Inquirer) and her "fire and authority" (Washington Post). The concert on Saturday\, June 22\, will definitely have audiences leaving the concert humming.  Join Maestro Curry and the orchestra for an evening of Broadway Blockbusters.  Mega-hits such as “I Dreamed a Dream” from Les Miserables\, and “Music of the Night” from Phantom of the Opera\, plus hits from Music Man and Fiddler on the Roof\, and The Sound of Music are perfect for singing along! The Symphony plays music that is out of this world on Saturday\, June 29\, when it performs Holst’s The Planets: An HD Odyssey. Conductor William Henry Curry will guide listeners on the ultimate journey through the galaxy with Gustav Holst’s symphonic powerhouse\, The Planets\, live with high definition images from NASA projected on a giant screen above the orchestra. Summerfest’s Finale will be held on Saturday\, July 6\, with a Classics Celebration.  Some of music’s greatest works will explode from the stage\, including Handel’s Music for the Royal Fireworks\, the Hallelujah Chorus from Messiah\, featuring the Concert Singers of Cary\, and Tchaikovsky's epic 1812 Overture.  Ready…Aim…Play! And\, as always\, on Thursday\, July 4\, at 7:30 p.m.\, the North Carolina Symphony will celebrate with the Town of Cary at a free Independence Day concert that is a salute to the Red\, White\, and Blue.  A Triangle tradition\, the concert will feature patriotic favorites and high-spirited classics to honor the USA on its birthday. Come early to Booth Amphitheatre and grab the best seats on the lawn for the area’s biggest Fourth of July fireworks display. Summerfest 2013 is sponsored by Rex Healthcare\, with additional support from the Town of Cary\, First Citizens Bank\, ABB\, Balentine Investing\, CaptiveAire\, and Whole Foods Market of Cary. Booth Amphitheatre is located at 8003 Regency Parkway in Cary\, N.C. Ticket Information To subscribe\, or for information about subscription options to any of the Symphony’s 2013/14 concert series across the state\, visit the North Carolina Symphony season tickets page at www.ncsymphony.org/subscriptions or call North Carolina Symphony Audience Services at 919.733.2750 or toll free 877.627.6724. Flex tickets on the lawn and covered tables are also available for the entire Summerfest series. Beginning at $84\, Flex tickets allow music lovers the easiest access to the Rex Healthcare Summerfest Series\, for savings of up to 46% when compared to single-concert ticket prices.   Flex 4 ticket subscriptions are $84.  Flex 8 ticket subscriptions are $159.  Flex 12 ticket subscriptions are $211.  Single ticket sales will begin in late April.  Children ages 12 and under are admitted free on the lawn. About the North Carolina Symphony   Founded in 1932\, the North Carolina Symphony performs over 175 concerts annually to adults and school children in more than 50 North Carolina counties. An entity of the North Carolina Department of Cultural Resources\, the orchestra employs 66 professional musicians\, under the artistic leadership of Music Director and Conductor Grant Llewellyn and Resident Conductor William Henry Curry. Based in downtown Raleigh’s spectacular Meymandi Concert Hall at the Duke Energy Center for the Performing Arts and an outdoor summer venue at Booth Amphitheatre in Cary\, N.C.\, the Symphony performs about 60 concerts annually in the Raleigh\, Durham\, Chapel Hill and Cary metropolitan area. It holds regular concert series in Fayetteville\, New Bern\, Southern Pines and Wilmington—as well as individual concerts in many other North Carolina communities throughout the year—and conducts one of the most extensive education programs of any U.S. orchestra. LOCATION: URL:http://triangleartsandentertainment.org/event/north-carolina-symphony-announces-20122013-summerfest-series/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20130601 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20130602 DTSTAMP:20130522T171857 CREATED:20130510T121210 LAST-MODIFIED:20130510T121210 UID:26585@http://triangleartsandentertainment.org SUMMARY:Mozart Meets McCartney DESCRIPTION:  [caption id="attachment_26586" align="aligncenter" width="600"] Voices[/caption] On June 1\, the worlds and talents of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart and Paul McCartney will collide as Voices (130-member choral group) performs “Mozart Meets McCartney” at Memorial Hall at UNC at 8 pm.  They will perform Mozart’s Missa Brevis in F Major along with McCartney’s Ecce Cor Meum.  Voices will be joined by a children’s choir and orchestra along with several soloists.  Cantari (Voices select ensemble) will also sing a “Tribute To The Beatles” during this performance. Miss Brevis is a short that was written by Mozart when he was only 18 years old.  Four soloists each have lyrical lines that emerge from within the choral piece rather than as separate arias or ensemble movements.  The soloist are Jane Thurston\, Cathy Burt\, Bill Kodros and Eric Dashman. Ecce Cor Meum (Latin for Behold My Heart) is Paul McCartney’s fourth classical album.  It is a work composed in the style of sacred English choral music and includes chorus\, orchestra\, organ\, children’s choir and a soprano soloist.  The oratorio was partly inspired by Linda McCartney. It was written shortly after her death.  It premiered in the US on November 14\, 2006 at a sold-out show in Carnegie Hall.  Andrea Edith Moore will be the featured soprano. “A Tribute to the Beatles” featuring choral settings of the tunes that put the band on the map\, will be performed by Cantari during this performance.  Many professional choral groups such as Chanticleer\, the King’s Singers and the Swingle Singers have recorded entire albums of Beatles arrangements in many musical styles. On June 9th\, Cantari will perform “From The Convent to Abbey Road” at the ArtsCenter in Carrboro at 4pm.  This performance will feature pieces from medieval chants by Benedictine Abbess Hildegard von Bingen\, to Latin motets\, to modern humorous songs\, American spirituals and pop songs straight from the English pub scene of the 1960’s including the aforementioned “Tribute to the Beatles”. Benedictine Abbess Hildegard von Bingen was a writer\, composer\, philosopher\, mystic and visionary.  She produced many volumes of theology.  “O Successores” will be performed by the Cantari women in procession. “Ave Maris Stella” was written by famous 16th century Spanish composer Tomas Luis de Victoria who is sometimes called the Spanish Palestrina.  This motet has seven sections.  The odd number sections are performed in plainchant and the even numbered are sung in four-part harmony.  Minneapolis composer Carol Barnett arranged the two American spirituals that will be performed.  British composer John Tavener has put music to a William Blake poem about a tiger. Canadian composer Stephen Chatman composed a short piece called “Mosquitoes” mimicking the sounds of insects.  Eric Whiteacre is a Grammy Award-winning composer and conductor from Nevada.  He brings his love of choral music\, piano keyboard technique and his wit to the short pieces of “Animal Crackers” based on the poetry of Ogden Nash.   LOCATION: URL:http://triangleartsandentertainment.org/event/mozart-meets-mccartney/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20130529 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20130530 DTSTAMP:20130522T171857 CREATED:20130510T120405 LAST-MODIFIED:20130510T120405 UID:26594@http://triangleartsandentertainment.org SUMMARY:The Honeycutters Launch Kickstarter Campaign, CMT Show DESCRIPTION:CMT’s Concrete Country Features The Honeycutters CLICK to Visit The Honeycutters' Kickstarter Site!   [caption id="attachment_26597" align="aligncenter" width="360"] Honeycutters[/caption] The Honeycutters are thrilled to announce the launch of their Kickstarter campaign on Thursday\, April 25\, 2013 for a Spring 2014 album release! The band is fronted by vocalist and songwriter\, Amanda Anne Platt and lead guitarist/ producer Peter James and includes Tal Taylor on mandolin\, bassist Rick Cooper and Josh Milligan on drums. The Kickstarter campaign launches during this weekend’s x\, where The Honeycutters are set to perform\, and will run for forty days. The goal is set to raise $28\,000\, which will be earmarked for recording; the mixing & mastering of the album at the prestigious Echo Mountain Recording Studios in Asheville; album packaging design; album pressing; distribution; publicity and radio promotion. Supporters will receive an assortment of special gifts for pledging to the campaign including a day at the studio w/ The Honeycutters; handwritten lyrics booklets to accompany the album; house concerts featuring The Honeycutters; an invitation to a either a guitar workshop w/ Peter James or a songwriting workshop w/ Amanda Anne Platt; a special edition poster; pre-release copies of the album; stickers; digital downloads and more. “We love playing music\, being on the road\, and meeting the people that make our lives as musicians possible\,” Platt says. “We're hoping that the release of this next record will afford us a greater opportunity for doing what we love--we want to bring more Honeycutters music into the world!” Last year marked a successful year for The Honeycutters\, with the release of their second album\, When Bitter Met Sweet\, which was also fan funded. The album released at MerleFest and was one of the top ten selling albums at MerleFest 2012. The band went on to sell out the Grey Eagle in Asheville for their official CD release party\, and they performed at Strawberry Music Fest in California. Highlights for the band in 2012 included opening for Guy Clark in Nashville\, TN and for Jim Lauderdale in New York City. When Bitter Met Sweet remained on the Americana Radio Chart for 11 weeks after its June release where it reached #23. It  landed at #94 in the top 100 Americana releases for 2012 and placed #4 in WNCW's Top 100 Albums of the same year. Regionally\, it was the #2 record\, right behind The Avett Brothers’ The Carpenter. Asheville’s Mountain Xpress reader’s poll selected The Honeycutters as “Best Local Americana Country Band” for the second year running. The group’s first release\, Irene (2009) also received positive accolades like placing #32 on WNCW’s Top 100 Chart and a listing on Iaan Hughes’ No Depression Podcast’s Top Twenty of 2009. The Honeycutters are currently featured in CMT’s Concrete Country series where they perform three original songs live in the heart of Downtown Nashville. Watch it here: http://www.cmtedge.com/2013/04/22/concrete-country-the-honeycutters/. For a free download of a sampler of The Honeycutters’ music\, visit NoiseTrade: http://bit.ly/honeycuttersntm. The Honeycutters on Tour: Fri & Sat 4/26-27/13 MerleFest - Wilkesboro\, NC Fri & Sat 5/17-18/13 Isis Music Hall - Asheville\, NC Wed 5/29 The Berkeley Cafe - Raleigh\, NC *w/ Zoe Muth & The Lost High Rollers Thu 5/30 US National Whitewater Center - Charlotte\, NC Sat 6/1 Nelsonville Music Fest - Nelsonville\, OH Wed 6/5 Old St Francis Theater\, Bend OR * Thu 6/6 Kennedy School - Portland\, OR * Fri 6/7 Hotel Oregon - McMinnville\, OR * Sat 6/8 Treehouse Cafe - Bainbridge Island\, WA Sun 6/9 Crystal Ballroom - Portland\, OR * TUe 6/11 Oly Club Centralia - WA * Wed 6/12 Edgefield - Troutdale\, OR * Thu 6/13 Sand Trap - Gearhart\, OR * Fri 6/14 Grand Lodge - Forest Grove\, OR * Sat 6/15 Conor Byrne Pub - Seattle\, WA Sun 6/16 Green Frog Acoustic Cafe - Bellingham\, WA Thu 6/27 Western Carolina U’s Summer Concert Series - Cullowhee\, NC Fri 6/28 High Rock Outfitters - Lexington\, NC Sat 6/29 Amanda Anne Platt solo opening for Jill Andrews (Barley's Knoxville\, ticketed show) Wed 7/10 Eddies' Attic - Decatur\, GA w/ Rebecca Pronsky Sat 7/20 Magnolia Music and Medicine Show - Eastman GA Sat 8/10 Dead On The Creek Music Festival - Willits CA Fri 8/23 Summer Tracks Series - Tryon NC Sun 8/25 Music On The Lake\, Blue Ridge Community College - Flat Rock\, NC (  (duo show) Sat 9/7 Bluegrass & Old Time Music Festival -  - Harmony PA *as part of McMenamins Great American Northwest Music Tour More information can be found at www.thehoneycutters.com ABOUT THE HONEYCUTTERS The Honeycutters are\, at the heart\, the musical collaboration of singer/songwriter Amanda Anne Platt and lead guitarist/ producer Peter James. While their sound has drawn comparisons to such artists as Gram Parsons and Emmylou Harris or Gillian Welch and David Rawlings\, Platt and James produce a refreshingly unique blend of Americana music that is comfortingly familiar while being entirely original. Whether performing as an acoustic duo or a full fledged Honky-Tonk five piece band\, The Honeycutters leave smiles on the faces of the ears that they catch. Like so many of country music’s great duos\, Platt and James have a musical chemistry that can be felt throughout the songs they play\, from the sounds of their guitars to their vocal harmonies. Perhaps this is why they are frequently mentioned along with the movement to “take country music back to its roots.” The Honeycutters are just doing what they know how to do: make music that feels as good to hear as it is to play. Tal Taylor on mandolin\, Rick Cooper on bass\, and Josh Milligan on drums round out Platt’s songs and create a sound that carries just as well across the bar room as it does in a church or a music hall. LOCATION: URL:http://triangleartsandentertainment.org/event/the-honeycutters-launch-kickstarter-campaign-cmt-show/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20130514 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20130520 DTSTAMP:20130522T171857 CREATED:20130510T115732 LAST-MODIFIED:20130510T115732 UID:26592@http://triangleartsandentertainment.org SUMMARY:SISTER ACT HITS THE DPAC DESCRIPTION: Broadway's funniest New Hit Musical will be taking the DPAC stage in just two weeks! Called "ridiculously fun" by the New York Post\, the story follows wannabe diva Delores Van Cartier. After witnessing a crime\, the cos hide her in the last place anyone would think to look___a convent! Along the way\, Deloris helps her fellow sisters find their voices as she unexpectedly rediscovers her own. "Sing nuns rock" in SISTER ACT (Bloonberg News)! STUFF NUNS SAY! See the hilarity unfold among Deloris and her fellow sisters!   More Info Tickets: LOCATION: URL:http://triangleartsandentertainment.org/event/sister-act-hits-the-dpac/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20130606 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20130701 DTSTAMP:20130522T171857 CREATED:20130510T114936 LAST-MODIFIED:20130510T114936 UID:26653@http://triangleartsandentertainment.org SUMMARY:JUNE PROGRAMS AT MUSEUM OF HISTORY DESCRIPTION:[caption id="attachment_26654" align="aligncenter" width="409"] Sparky&Rhonda: Sparky and Rhonda Rucker PHOTO CREDIT: Pam Zappardino[/caption]   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. Other June programs include songs and stories by Sparky and Rhonda Rucker\, as well as a tour of the outdoor exhibit History of the Harvest to learn about North Carolina crops. Admission is free for all June programs. Parking is free on weekends. PROGRAMS *Storytime in the Gallery Ages 3 and up (with adult) Every Thursday in June: June 6\, 13\, 20\, 27 10-10:30 a.m. Meet a staff member at the information desk and follow the guide to one of the museum galleries. Look around and listen to a history-related story. 2nd Saturdays Programs on June 8 Artist at Work: Hal Pugh Saturday\, June 8 Noon-3 p.m. (drop-in program) Hal Pugh\, Owner/Operator at New Salem Pottery\, Author\, Consultant on Early Ceramic Techniques Watch North Carolina potter Hal Pugh as he makes traditional earthenware pottery with the look and feel of pottery from the 17th\, 18th and early 19th centuries. Our State Day Saturday\, June 8 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Celebrate the magazine’s 80th anniversary! Enjoy bluegrass music\, see displays about Our State and meet editor Elizabeth Hudson. Wendy Perry\, whose cakes are featured in Our State\, will share samples of her creations. Grab a smoothie and try a s’more. At 2 p.m. guest speaker Dr. Elliot Engel will take you back to North Carolina in 1933\, the year Our State was founded. Stoke County’s award-winning teacher Eric Marshall\, who was recently featured on CBS “Sunday Morning\,” will have a display about the Civil War. Get a free issue of Our State\, share your Our Statememories\, and more. Make a day of it! *Make It\, Take It: Decorate It! Saturday\, June 8 Noon-3 p.m. (drop-in program) Watch North Carolina potters at work and decorate your own ornament in the tradition of 18th-century artisans. Music of the Carolinas: Sparky and Rhonda Rucker Sunday\, June 9 3-4 p.m. Hear songs and stories relating to slavery\, the Underground Railroad\, the Civil War\, the westward migration\, the birth of the blues\, and the Civil Rights movement — all to mark the 150th anniversary of the Emancipation Proclamation. Presented with PineCone\, with support from the N.C. Museum of History Associates\, Williams Mullen\, and WLHC-FM/WLQC-FM. Saturdays in the Garden Saturday\, June 15 1:30-2:30 p.m. Join one of the museum’s garden staff for an informal tour of our History of the Harvest exhibit in Bicentennial Plaza and see what’s going on in the garden! Meet your tour guide at the information desk in the lobby. For more information about June programs\, call 919-807-7900 or access ncmuseumofhistory.org or Facebook. * marks programs of interest to children or families File Decorating: Watch North Carolina potter Hal Pugh as he makes traditional earthenware pottery. About the N.C. Museum of History The museum is located at 5 E. Edenton Street\, across from the State Capitol. Parking is available in the lot across Wilmington Street. Hours are Monday through Saturday\, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.\, and Sunday\, noon to 5 p.m. The Museum of History\, within the Division of State History Museums\, is part of the N.C. Department of Cultural Resources. About the N.C. Department of Cultural Resources The N.C. Department of Cultural Resources (NCDCR) is the state agency with a vision to be the leader in using the state’s cultural resources to build the social\, cultural and economic future of North Carolina. Led by Secretary Susan W. Kluttz\, NCDCR’s mission to enrich lives and communities creates opportunities to experience excellence in the arts\, history and libraries in North Carolina that will spark creativity\, stimulate learning\, preserve the state’s history and promote the creative economy. NCDCR was the first state organization in the nation to include all agencies for arts and culture under one umbrella. Through arts efforts led by the North Carolina Arts Council\, the North Carolina Symphony and the North Carolina Museum of Art\, NCDCR offers the opportunity for enriching arts education for young and old alike and economic stimulus engines for our state’s communities. NCDCR’s Divisions of State Archives\, Historical Resources\, State Historic Sites\, and State History Museums preserve\, document and interpret North Carolina’s rich cultural heritage. NCDCR’s State Library of North Carolina is the principal library of state government and builds the capacity of all libraries in our state\, developing and supporting access to traditional and online collections such as genealogy and resources for the blind and physically handicapped. NCDCR annually serves more than 19 million people through its 27 historic sites\, seven history museums\, two art museums\, the nation’s first state-supported symphony orchestra\, the State Library\, the N.C. Arts Council and the State Archives of North Carolina. NCDCR champions our state’s creative industry that accounts for more than 300\,000 jobs and generates nearly $18.5 billion in revenues. For more information\, please call 919-807-7300 or visit www.ncdcr.gov. LOCATION: URL:http://triangleartsandentertainment.org/event/june-programs-at-museum-of-history/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130516T200000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130518T200000 DTSTAMP:20130522T171857 CREATED:20130510T035056 LAST-MODIFIED:20130510T035056 UID:26635@http://triangleartsandentertainment.org SUMMARY:North Carolina Symphony Celebrates "Rite of Spring" Centennial DESCRIPTION: North Carolina Symphony Celebrates “Rite of Spring” Centennial With Performances in Raleigh and Chapel Hill\, May 16-18\, 2013   Music Director Grant Llewellyn will lead the North Carolina Symphony in the finale of the orchestra’s 80thAnniversary Season as he conducts Igor Stravinsky’s masterpiece The Rite of Spring\, along with Stravinsky’s Fireworks\, Op. 4\, and works by Claude Debussy and Franz Joseph Haydn\, in performances in Chapel Hill and Raleigh\, May 16-18\, 2013.    The concerts will take place on Thursday\, May 16\, at 8 p.m.\, at Memorial Hall on the campus of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill; and Friday and Saturday\, May 17-18 at 8 p.m. in downtown Raleigh’s Meymandi Concert Hall at the Duke Energy Center for the Performing Arts.  The program will also feature Claude Debussy’s Prelude to The Afternoon of a Faun and Franz Joseph Haydn’s Symphony No. 8 in G Major\, “Le Soir\,”   The Rite of Spring premiered on May 29\, 1913.  Even after a century\, Igor Stravinsky’s ground-breaking music still resonates\, thrills and inspires.  In addition to the Raleigh and Chapel Hill concerts\, the Symphony will examine the centennial of the work through special events such as a Soundbites concert and dinner at Humble Pie in Raleigh on Monday\, May 13\, at 6 p.m.\, a free talk by Music Director Grant Llewellyn on Wednesday\, May 15 at 7:30 p.m. at Quail Ridge Books & Music in Raleigh\, as well as pre-concert talks and panel discussions.  The Rite of Spring Centennial is part of the Symphony’s Explorations initiative\, which examines how music\, art\, and literature can provide a tool for examining culture more deeply.  For a complete listing of events\, go to www.ncsymphony.org/riteofspring.   In addition to stellar performances of The Rite of Spring\, North Carolina Symphony concertgoers can enjoy pre-concert talks\, post-concert discussions\, and “Meet the Artists\,” which feature interactive conversations with guest artists and select orchestra members\, at many Symphony events.  For the Chapel Hill performance on May 16\, Dr. Letitia Glozer of UNC will host a pre-concert talk in Gerrard Hall at 7 p.m.  A post-concert Q&A panel will feature Music Director Grant Llewellyn and Principal Bassoon John Pederson.  For the Raleigh performances\, Dr. J. Mark Scearce of N.C. State University will lead a pre-concert talk at 7 p.m. in Swalin Lobby on Friday\, May 17.  There will be a “Meet the Artists” opportunity in Swalin Lobby\, hosted by Catherine Brand of WUNC-FM at 6:30 p.m. on Saturday\, May 18 featuring Music Director Grant Llewellyn and Principal Bassoon John Pederson.  A Q&A panel featuring Llewellyn\, Pederson\, and Scearce will take place following the Friday\, May 17 concert\, and Llewellyn and Pederson will lead a Q&A panel following the Saturday\, May 18 concert.  There will be “Ask A Musician” opportunities in the lobbies at intermission both evenings in Raleigh.    Tickets to the Chapel Hill Classical Series performance on Thursday\, May 16\, range from $18 to $60.  Tickets to the Raleigh Classical Series performances on Friday and Saturday\, May 17-18\, range from $18 to $70.  Student tickets are $15.  Concert tickets at all performances are also available at the door one hour prior to concert start time.   To purchase tickets\, visit the North Carolina Symphony website at www.ncsymphony.org or call the Symphony Box Office at 919.733.2750 or toll free 877.627.6724.   Meymandi Concert Hall is located in the Duke Energy Center for the Performing Arts\, 2 E. South St.\, in Raleigh.  Memorial Hall is located at 114 East Cameron Ave.\, on the campus of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.    Partners for the 2012/13 Chapel Hill Series include Carol Woods Retirement Community\, Harrington Bank\, and The Businesses of Market Street\, Southern Village.   Partners for the 2012/13 Raleigh Classical Series include Clancy & Theys Construction; Duke Medicine; Smith Anderson Blount Dorsett Mitchell & Jernigan\, LLP; The Freelon Group; and Piedmont Investment Advisors\, LLC.   Statewide partnership and support provided by Progress Energy.   LOCATION: URL:http://triangleartsandentertainment.org/event/north-carolina-symphony-celebrates-rite-of-spring-centennial/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20131113T200000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20131113T230000 DTSTAMP:20130522T171857 CREATED:20130509T144420 LAST-MODIFIED:20130509T144510 UID:26620@http://triangleartsandentertainment.org SUMMARY:JUSTIN TIMBERLAKE at PNC Nov 13 DESCRIPTION:JUSTIN TIMBERLAKE TO KICK OFF THE 20/20 EXPERIENCE WORLD TOUR STARTING OCTOBER 31 GRAMMY® AND EMMY® AWARD-WINNING ARTIST’S FIRST HEADLINING TOUR IN SIX YEARS WILL VISIT CITIES THROUGHOUT NORTH AMERICA\, EUROPE\, AUSTRALIA AND SOUTH AMERICA THE JOURNEY WITH TIMBERLAKE’S THE 20/20 EXPERIENCE FEATURING 10 NEW SONGS WILL CONTINUE WITH WORLDWIDE RELEASE ON SEPTEMBER 30 PNC ARENA - RALEIGH\, NC - NOVEMBER 13 (RALEIGH\, NC) – One of this generation’s most-celebrated entertainers\, Justin Timberlake\, announced today he will kick off The 20/20 Experience World Tour starting this year on October 31. After dominating the global charts with the release of his acclaimed new album\, The 20/20 Experience\, Timberlake will bring his electrifying live shows to fans with a worldwide tour that will run through 2014. The Grammy® and Emmy® Award-winning artist’s first tour in six years will visit dozens of countries throughout North America\, Europe\, South America and Australia. The 20/20 Experience World Tour is promoted worldwide by Live Nation Global Touring. Justin also revealed today the musical journey started on The 20/20 Experience will continue with the worldwide release of the new album on September 30\, 2013. The 20/20 Experience World Tour will kick off in North America starting on October 31 in Montreal\, Quebec at the Bell Centre. Justin Timberlake’s all-new fan club\, The Tennessee Kids (#TNKids)\, will have access to a pre-sale starting on May 7 at 10 AM local time. Fans should visit www.justintimberlake.com/tennesseekids to register for the fan club and receive a special code to access the pre-sale. A pre-sale for MasterCard cardholders will begin on May 8 at 10 AM local time. Cardholders will also have access to exclusive after shows in select markets as a part of the MasterCard Priceless Cities program. Fans should visit www.priceless.com/justintimberlake for more information. Justin Timberlake will perform at PNC Arena in Raleigh on November 13. Tickets go on sale Monday\, May 13 at 10 a.m. at Ticketmaster.com\, the PNC Arena box office\, all Ticketmaster outlets\, or by phone 800-745-3000. For the latest information regarding the tour\, including pre-sale and on-sale dates\, please visit www.justintimberlake.com or www.livenation.com. Hashtag: #JT2020TOUR The 20/20 Experience\, already hailed by critics as one of the year’s best albums\, will continue with a second worldwide release this year on September 30. Written and produced by Justin\, the epic album will feature 10 all new songs that explore the sonic boundaries fans discovered with the music found on this year’s earlier release. Justin’s first album in 7 years\, The 20/20 Experience\, has been certified Double Platinum in the United States and is the year’s fastest selling album. It also earned Justin the biggest first week sales for a male artist in five years along with the third biggest digital debut in SoundScan history ranking just behind Lady Gaga and Taylor Swift. After its release\, the critically-hailed album immediately soared to the #1 spot in the United States\, United Kingdom\, Germany\, Canada\, Australia\, New Zealand\, Ireland\, Switzerland and across Asia. It spent a rare three weeks at #1 in both the United States and United Kingdom and has so far produced two chart-topping singles with ‘Suit & Tie’ and ‘Mirrors.’ Internationally\, the album hit the #1 spot on iTunes in 93 countries\, stormed the UK charts to become the biggest debut of 2013 and earned Justin his first #1 album in Germany. It also shattered iTunes records to become the fastest-selling album worldwide in their history. The long-awaited release became one of Target’s top three best-selling albums in the past decade\, topping first week sales of his last release FutureSex/LoveSounds. It also led Timberlake to become Target’s biggest selling male artist since 2002. This year\, Timberlake has made a series of headline-making appearances including well-received live performances during this year’s Grammy Awards and the Brit Awards in the UK\, an interview on the long-running “The Jonathan Ross Show” in London and a performance and interview on Germany’s popular program called “Wetten Dass.” He also delivered a ratings-busting hosting gig on “Saturday Night Live” where he helped the show reach a 14-month high in audience numbers and did a week-long guest spot on “Late Night With Jimmy Fallon” where ratings were driven up 33% over last year among the coveted 18-34 demographic. Justin’s performances including several comedy sketches were often the most talked about events the following day and week earning praise from media across the world. He also delivered solid ratings for “The Ellen DeGeneres Show” in April where\, for the first time in the show’s 10 year history\, someone was both their sole guest and musical performer. Timberlake was honored this year by TIME Magazine as an Icon on their influential Time 100 List. In addition to The 20/20 Experience World Tour\, fans will be able to see more of Justin Timberlake live when he and JAY Z kick off their Legends Of The Summer Stadium Tour in Toronto\, Ontario on July 17 that will take the musical heavyweights to 12 cities across North America. On July 10\, Timberlake will perform at Phoenix Park in Dublin\, Ireland. He will headline the sold-out Wireless Festival in London on July 12 and will take the festival stage with JAY Z two days later on July 14. Timberlake is also a headliner at the Rock In Rio Festival on September 15 and will guest host the Capital FM Summertime Bash in London on June 9 at Wembley Stadium. LOCATION: URL:http://triangleartsandentertainment.org/event/justin-timberlake-at-pnc-nov-13/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130630T193000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130630T220000 DTSTAMP:20130522T171857 CREATED:20130509T014832 LAST-MODIFIED:20130509T093921 UID:26611@http://triangleartsandentertainment.org SUMMARY:Family Reunion Tour 2013 Featuring Gladys Knight and The O'Jays DESCRIPTION: Family Reunion Tour 2013  featuring  GLADYS KNIGHT AND THE O'JAYS DPAC\, Durham Performing Arts Center June 30\, 2013    Come to DPAC\, Durham Performing Arts Center\, to experience what happens when the "Midnight Train" and the "Love Train" meet for one incredible night of music.  Legendary performers Gladys Knight and The O’Jays will heat up the Cool Summer Nights at DPAC series when the Family Reunion Tour arrives on June 30. This show is presented in partnership with The DOME Group\, Inc.   Tickets on sale: Online at DPACnc.com DPAC Ticket Center: 919.680.2787\, 123 Vivian Street\, Durham\, NC Ticketmaster.com / Ticketmaster Charge by phone at 800.745.3000   Friends of DPAC members may place their orders on April 10. Joining Friends of DPAC is free\, and you can register at http://www.dpacnc.com/fod. The great ones endure\, and  Gladys Knight and The O'Jays have long been two of the greatest.  The labels of 'icon' and 'legend' are often overused\, but no truer  words have been spoken about these two performers. Both are Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Inductees\, multiple Grammy® nominees and staunch humanitarians. "Gladys Knight joins a growing list of legends who have starred on the stage at DPAC. With the addition of The O’Jays\, this concert promises to be the ultimate R&B event of the summer. DPAC was built to present these intimate evenings with your favorite all-time artists. Escape from the heat\, and enjoy a night of timeless music\," said Emily McLoughlin\, Marketing Director for DPAC. Eight-time Grammy® winner Gladys Knight has enjoyed #1 hits in pop\, R&B and Adult Contemporary including her mega-hits “Midnight Train to Georgia” and "Neither One of Us (Wants to Be the First to Say Goodbye)."  She has triumphed in film\, television and live performance.  Following her successful run competing on Dancing With the Stars\, Knight found herself again on stage with the currently syndicated sitcom\, The First Family\, where she plays the mother of President William Johnson. Coming fall 2013\, Knight will lend her musical expertise to Centric’s original series Apollo Live. The O'Jays--Eddie Levert\, Sr.\, Walter Williams\, Sr. and Eric Nolan Grant--have amassed 24 Top Ten smashes and 59 total charted songs and 50-plus years making such international hits as "Back Stabbers"\, "For The Love Of Money"\,  "Love Train"\, "I Love Music" and "Use Ta Be My Girl." The O'Jays\, who last performed at DPAC on January 15\, 2012\, are light years away from easing up on the gas. Like fine wine\, The O'Jays just get better with time.         ####   About DPAC   Since its opening in 2008\, DPAC\, the Durham Performing Arts Center\, has become the center for live entertainment in the Triangle. Recognized for its contemporary design\, DPAC features 2\,700 seats\, intimate sightlines and state-of-the art sound and video. Listed four times in the top 10 in Pollstar magazine’s annual worldwide theater attendance rankings\, DPAC is currently the #5 ranked theater in the U.S.     What’s up next at DPAC? Must-see breakout rock group NEEDTOBREATHE (April 10)\, followed by comedy’s biggest night with Bill Engvall and Larry the Cable Guy (April 13) and Mike Tyson's: UNDISPUTED TRUTH  (April 24) a rare\, personal look inside the life and mind of one of the most feared men ever to wear the heavyweight crown.   For more information please go to www.DPACnc.com. LOCATION: URL:http://triangleartsandentertainment.org/event/family-reunion-tour-2013-featuring-gladys-knight-and-the-ojays/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20130509 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20130510 DTSTAMP:20130522T171857 CREATED:20130508T232022 LAST-MODIFIED:20130508T232022 UID:26607@http://triangleartsandentertainment.org SUMMARY:Michael McDonald Coming to DPAC DESCRIPTION:     MICHAEL MCDONALD This Christmas\, An Evening of Holiday & Hits DPAC\, Durham Performing Arts Center December 1\, 2013  Five-time Grammy® winner Michael McDonald will perform This Christmas\, An Evening of Holiday and Hits at DPAC\, Durham Performing Arts Center\, on December 1\, 2013. Michael McDonald will sing his hits from his vast catalog\, plus classic holiday tunes.   Tickets go on sale Friday\, May 3 at 10am: Online at DPACnc.com DPAC Ticket Center: 919.680.2787\, 123 Vivian Street\, Durham\, NC  Ticketmaster.com / Ticketmaster Charge by phone at 800.745.3000   Friends of DPAC members may place their orders on May 1. Joining Friends of DPAC is free\, and you can register at http://www.dpacnc.com/fod.   "Several times a year there is a cheer that goes up around the office when we receive confirmation of a new booking\,” said Bob Klaus\, GM of DPAC. “That was the case when we heard Michael McDonald was coming to DPAC. We've known forever that we're the perfect venue for his show and many on staff are big fans. This night will provide Triangle music fans with a rare chance to see one of rock’s best voices\, up close and with the near perfect acoustics that have helped make DPAC concerts famous.”   Two notes. That’s all it takes to recognize the voice of Michael McDonald. Distinctive and soulful\, it is one of the most yearningly emotive instruments of our times. To this add formidable songwriting and keyboard skills\, and you have an artist who has been a singular musical presence for four decades. From ‘70s-era Doobie Brothers classics such as “What A Fool Believes” and solo hits like “I Keep Forgettin’” through two highly-acclaimed Motown covers albums and recent genre-busting guest spots with alternative buzz bands Grizzly Bear and Holy Ghost\, the five-time Grammy®-winning McDonald is that rare thing in contemporary pop – an artist whose work is both timeless and ever-evolving.   Along with his musical contributions\, McDonald has long been an active humanitarian. Over the years\, he has lent his talents and energies to many causes and benefits\, including MusiCares\, the National Council of Alcoholism and Drug Abuse and the 7UP Grammy® Signature Schools Program. Most recently\, in April 2011\, he was part of a star-studded lineup at Kokua For Japan\, a concert that raised $1.6 million for tsunami relief.    Continuing to explore new vistas\, in 2003 and 2004\, McDonald released his Grammy®-nominated\, platinum-selling pair of Motown albums. Then in 2005\, he partnered with Hallmark for a special Christmas album\, Through The Many Winters\, which sold 500\,000 copies in its first two weeks.   On the heels of 2008’s acclaimed crossover album Soul Speak (which hit three different charts simultaneously) and multiple appearances on PBS’s Soundstage\, McDonald continues to tour the world\, from Europe to Asia to Australia\, while moonlighting alongside cohorts Donald Fagen and Boz Scaggs with The Dukes Of September\, an 11-piece soul supergroup. And as one more feather in his cap\, in May 2011\, McDonald received an honorary doctorate from Berklee School of Music.   With a career that encompasses five Grammy® Awards\, numerous chart successes\, personal and professional accolades\, as well as collaborations with some of the world’s most prominent artists\, Michael McDonald remains an enduring force in popular music. ####   About DPAC   Since its opening in 2008\, DPAC\, Durham Performing Arts Center\, has become the center for live entertainment in the Triangle. Recognized for its contemporary design\, DPAC features 2\,700 seats\, intimate sightlines and state-of-the art sound and video. Listed four times in the top 10 in Pollstar magazine’s annual worldwide theater attendance rankings\, DPAC is currently the #5 ranked theater in the U.S.   What’s up next at DPAC? 2011 Tony® Award-winning costumes\, Priscilla Queen of the Desert (April 30- May 5)\, Il Divo the world's foremost classical crossover quartet (May 7)\, and one of the hottest stars in comedy\, Amy Schumer (May 10).    For more information please go to www.DPACnc.com.   LOCATION: URL:http://triangleartsandentertainment.org/event/michael-mcdonald-coming-to-dpac/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20130509 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20130510 DTSTAMP:20130522T171857 CREATED:20130508T231354 LAST-MODIFIED:20130508T231354 UID:26603@http://triangleartsandentertainment.org SUMMARY:Bill Maher Coming to DPAC DESCRIPTION:    “Politically Incorrect” Comedian & Host of HBO’s “Real Time” BILL MAHER DPAC\, Durham Performing Arts Center August 10\, 2013  For the last eighteen years\, Bill Maher has expanded the boundaries of where funny political talk can go on American television. Fans will be able to see first-hand when Maher takes the stage at DPAC\, Durham Performing Arts Center\, on August 10\, 2013 as part of Cool Summer Nights at DPAC. This show is presented in partnership with AC Entertainment.   Tickets go on sale Friday\, April 26 at 10am: Online at DPACnc.com    DPAC Ticket Center: 919.680.2787\, 123 Vivian Street\, Durham\, NC Ticketmaster.com / Ticketmaster Charge by phone at 800.745.3000   Friends of DPAC members may place their orders on April 24. Joining Friends of DPAC is free\, and you can register at http://www.dpacnc.com/fod.   "More and more we're seeing entertainers that used to play other venues in the region make the move to DPAC. Clear sound\, great views of the stage and the best audiences in the Triangle...nothing beats a show at DPAC. We've wanted to host Bill Maher on our stage for some time and it will be great to have him in Durham\," said Bob Klaus\, GM of DPAC.   First on “Politically Incorrect” (Comedy Central\, ABC\, 1993-2002)\, and for the last seven years on HBO’s “Real Time”\, Maher’s combination of unflinching honesty and big laughs have garnered him twenty-one Emmy® nominations. In October of 2008\, this same combination was on display in Maher’s uproarious and unprecedented swipe at organized religion\, “Religulous”\, directed by Larry Charles (Borat). The documentary has gone on to become the 7th highest grossing documentary ever.    In addition to “Real Time” – which has featured such regular visitors as Robin Williams\, Arianna Huffington\, Alec Baldwin and Michael Moore – Maher has written five bestselling books: “True Story: A Novel”; “Does Anybody Have a Problem with That? Politically Incorrect’s Greatest Hits”; “When You Ride Alone\, You Ride with Bin Laden”; “New Rules: Polite Musings from a Timid Observer” and most recently “The New New Rules: A Funny Look at How Everybody but Me Has Their Head Up Their Ass”.   Maher started his career as a stand-up comedian in 1979\, and still performs at least fifty dates a year in Las Vegas and in sold-out theaters all across the country. Two of his nine stand-up specials for HBO – 2007’s “The Decider” and 2005’s “I’m Swiss” – have been nominated for Emmy® awards. Bill’s most recent stand-up special for HBO was the hilarious\, “Bill Maher But I’m Not Wrong”; and February 2012 “CrazyStupidPolitics LIVE! from Silicon Valley” on Yahoo.com.   Maher was born in New York City\, raised in River Vale\, N.J. and went to Cornell University.  He now resides in Los Angeles.   ***   About DPAC   Since its opening in 2008\, DPAC\, Durham Performing Arts Center\, has become the center for live entertainment in the Triangle. Recognized for its contemporary design\, DPAC features 2\,700 seats\, intimate sightlines and state-of-the art sound and video. Listed four times in the top 10 in Pollstar magazine’s annual worldwide theater attendance rankings\, DPAC is currently the #5 ranked theater in the U.S.   What’s up next at DPAC? Mike Tyson: Undisputed Truth live on stage directed by Spike Lee (April 23)\, the outrageously funny Sarah Silverman (April 24)\, followed by two performances with singing sensation Celtic Woman (April 27).   For more information please go to www.DPACnc.com.   LOCATION: URL:http://triangleartsandentertainment.org/event/bill-maher-coming-to-dpac/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20130509 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20130510 DTSTAMP:20130522T171857 CREATED:20130508T230026 LAST-MODIFIED:20130508T230640 UID:26599@http://triangleartsandentertainment.org SUMMARY:The Piano Guys Coming to DPAC DESCRIPTION: The Piano Guys\, who have performed their classical crossover music on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno\, The Today Show\, and Katie and have sold out theaters across the country\, come to DPAC\, Durham Performing Arts Center\, on November 5.   Tickets go on sale Friday\, May 10 at 10am: -Online at DPACnc.com -DPAC Ticket Center: 919.680.2787\, 123 Vivian Street\, Durham\, NC -Ticketmaster.com / Ticketmaster Charge by phone at 800.745.3000   Friends of DPAC members may place their orders on May 8. Joining Friends of DPAC is free\, and you can register at http://www.dpacnc.com/fod.   “It's not every day that you can catch a rising star but this new show with The Piano Guys is just that\, a chance to see one of music's biggest new sensations on their way to the top\,” said Bob Klaus\, GM of DPAC. “DPAC's intimate set-up is perfect with no seat for this show farther than 110 feet from center stage. This show is selling out from coast-to-coast\, and it's exciting to be part of their first-ever appearance in the Triangle"   Hailing from Utah\, The Piano Guys became an Internet sensation by way of their immensely successful series of striking self-made music videos; their YouTube channel boasts 1.6 million subscribers. But it’s their highly original blend of classical music with pop that brought them to their major label debut album\, The Piano Guys\, released on Sony Masterworks in 2012. The album topped Billboard's New Age and Classical charts. The album features the imaginative mash-up arrangements that The Piano Guys are already famous for\, including sources ranging from Michael Jackson to Mozart\, The Bourne Identity to David Guetta. It also includes an original song and innovative takes on hits by One Direction\, Adele and Christina Perri.   Their most recent video “Mission Impossible” featuring YouTube violin sensation Lindsey Stirling\, continues to build momemtum with over 1.5M views in a month. It finds the band and Stirling in a spy thriller as covert operatives while playing their unique take on this famous musical theme. The Piano Guys 2 is set for release on Sony Masterworks May 7\, 2013. But just who are The Piano Guys? Actually\, there’s only one piano player\, Jon Schmidt\, and one other instrumentalist\, Steven Sharp Nelson\, on cello\, and they have played together for twenty years. Yet the other three - Paul Anderson\, Tel Stewart and Al van der Beek - are equally significant members of the group.  The inventive cinematography of Stewart and Anderson teams with van der Beek’s studio prowess. The Piano Guys have connected quietly but emotionally with a massive audience.   The spectacular Piano Guys videos\, which have so far netted over 222 million YouTube views (and 500\,000 new views a day)\, are essentially divined by Stewart and Anderson. "Jon had built up a fan base for 20 years\, and we used that as a springboard for getting exposure\," Anderson notes\, "but it's all about the merits of the videos\, and share-ability. People see them and then share them with their friends on Facebook\, and before you know it\, they can take off."   And sure enough\, The Piano Guys have over 530\,000 Facebook fans who have shared videos like "Michael Meets Mozart\," which features over 100 tracks of cello textures\, including a deep bass drum sound created by tapping on the cello body; a shaker sound made by Nelson rubbing rosin on his bow; and a record-scratch noise caused by his scraping a quarter on the strings. "Michael Meets Mozart" is on The Piano Guys debut CD\, as is "Cello Wars\," the ambitious video which resulted from a six-month production required to realize its Star Wars-inspired light saber/cello bow concept\, since rewarded by over 12 million YouTube views.   “Lots of parents are using our music to show their kids how fun classical music can be and motivate them to learn instruments\,” says Schmidt. The Piano Guys’ cover song mash-ups\, adds Nelson\, have become “a great way to introduce ourselves and make an instant connection with our audience as a classic spin on new stuff - and a new spin on classic stuff.” *** About DPAC   Since its opening in 2008\, DPAC\, Durham Performing Arts Center\, has become the center for live entertainment in the Triangle. Recognized for its contemporary design\, DPAC features 2\,700 seats\, intimate sightlines and state-of-the art sound and video. Listed four times in the top 10 in Pollstar magazine’s annual worldwide theater attendance rankings\, DPAC is currently the #5 ranked theater in the U.S.   What’s up next at DPAC? 2011 Tony® Award-winning costumes\, Priscilla Queen of the Desert (on stage now through May 5)\, Il Divo the world's foremost classical crossover quartet (May 7)\, and one of the hottest stars in comedy Amy Schumer (May 10).   For more information please go to www.DPACnc.com. LOCATION: URL:http://triangleartsandentertainment.org/event/the-piano-guys-coming-to-dpac/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20130510 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20130512 DTSTAMP:20130522T171857 CREATED:20130508T134710 LAST-MODIFIED:20130508T134710 UID:26588@http://triangleartsandentertainment.org SUMMARY:North Carolina Symphony Performs “Disney in Concert” May 10-11 William Henry Curry Conducts “Magical Music from the Movies” in Three Performances DESCRIPTION: Resident Conductor William Henry Curry will lead the North Carolina Symphony in some of the best-loved songs from the movies of Walt Disney in the program “Disney in Concert: Magical Music from the Movies\,” in three performances Friday\, May 10 at 8 p.m. and Saturday\, May 11 at 3 p.m. and again at 8 p.m. The performances take place at Meymandi Concert Hall at the Duke Energy Center for the Performing Arts in downtown Raleigh. Music from Beauty and the Beast\, the Little Mermaid\, Mary Poppins\, Aladdin\, The Lion King\, Pocahontas and many more classic films will fill Meymandi Concert Hall\, along with guest vocalists Candice Nicole\, Whitney Claire Kaufman\, Andrew Johnson\, and Aaron Phillips\, rare original storyboard art\, and video from the Disney archives projected on a giant screen. Tickets to “Disney in Concert: Magical Music from the Movies” range from $18 to $67. Student tickets are $15. For more information\, go to the North Carolina Symphony’s website at www.ncsymphony.org\, or call 919.733.2750 or toll free 877.627.6724. Meymandi Concert Hall is located in the Duke Energy Center for the Performing Arts\, 2 E. South St.\, in Raleigh. North Carolina Symphony Pops Series partners are CEI: The Digital Office\, Highwoods Properties\, Triangle Business Journal\, and North State Strategies. About the North Carolina Symphony Founded in 1932\, the North Carolina Symphony performs over 175 concerts annually to adults and school children in more than 50 North Carolina counties. An entity of the North Carolina Department of Cultural Resources\, the orchestra employs 65 professional musicians\, under the artistic leadership of Music Director and Conductor Grant Llewellyn and Resident Conductor William Henry Curry. Headquartered in downtown Raleigh’s spectacular Meymandi Concert Hall at the Duke Energy Center for the Performing Arts and an outdoor summer venue at Booth Amphitheatre in Cary\, N.C.\, the Symphony performs about 60 concerts annually in the Raleigh\, Durham\, Chapel Hill and Cary metropolitan area. It holds regular concert series in Fayetteville\, New Bern\, Southern Pines and Wilmington—as well as individual concerts in many other North Carolina communities throughout the year—and conducts one of the most extensive education programs of any U.S. orchestra. Concert/Event Listings: North Carolina Symphony Disney in Concert: Magical Music from the Movies May 10\, 8 pm. May 11\, 3 p.m. & 8 p.m. Meymandi Concert Hall\, Duke Energy Center for the Performing Arts\, Raleigh Program Listing: North Carolina Symphony William Henry Curry\, Resident Conductor Disney in Concert: Magical Music from the Movies “Disney Classics Overture” Arranged by Bruce Healey © 1993 Walt Disney Music Co. (ASCAP) & Wonderland Music Co.\, Inc. (BMI) "Disney's The Little Mermaid Orchestral Suite" Music by Alan Menken Arranged by A. Menken\, R. Merkin\, T. Pasatieri and T. Ricketts © 1990 Wonderland Music Co.\, Inc. (BMI) "Colors of the Wind" Music by Alan Menken Lyrics by Stephen Schwartz Arranged by Danny Troob © 1995 Wonderland Music Company\, Inc. (BMI) & Walt Disney Music Company (ASCAP) "Disney's Beauty and the Beast Orchestral Suite" Music by Alan Menken Arranged by Danny Troob and Franck van der Heijden Edited by Ted Ricketts © 1992 Wonderland Music Co.\, Inc. (BMI) “I Wan'na Be Like You” Words and Music by Richard M. Sherman and Robert B. Sherman Arranged by Franck van der Heijden © 1966 Wonderland Music Company\, Inc. (BMI) "Medley From Disney's Mary Poppins" Words and Music by Richard M. Sherman and Robert B. Sherman Arranged by Bruce Healey and Ken Whitcomb © 1963 Wonderland Music Company\, Inc. (BMI) "Disney's The Hunchback Of Notre Dame Orchestral Suite" Music by Alan Menken Arranged by Michael Starobin Edited by Ted Ricketts © 1996 Wonderland Music Co.\, Inc. (BMI) "Disney’s Aladdin Orchestral Suite" Music by Alan Menken Arranged by Danny Troob and Bruce Healey © 1992 Wonderland Music Co.\, Inc. (BMI) “Pirates of the Caribbean Suite” Music by Klaus Badelt Arranged by Ted Ricketts © 2003 Walt Disney Music Company (ASCAP) "Disney's The Lion King Orchestral Song Suite" Music by Elton John Words by Tim Rice Score by Hans Zimmer Arranged by Brad Kelley and Ted Ricketts © 1994 Wonderland Music Co.\, Inc. (BMI) "It's a Small World" Music by Richard M. Sherman and Robert B. Sherman Arranged by Ken Whitcomb © 1963 Wonderland Music Co.\, Inc. (BMI) LOCATION: URL:http://triangleartsandentertainment.org/event/north-carolina-symphony-performs-disney-in-concert-may-10-11-william-henry-curry-conducts-magical-music-from-the-movies-in-three-performances/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20130517 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20130518 DTSTAMP:20130522T171857 CREATED:20130508T132632 LAST-MODIFIED:20130508T132632 UID:26583@http://triangleartsandentertainment.org SUMMARY:Award Winning Pianist/Composer, Eric Hirsh, to Close Out Art of Cool’s Season 2 Concert Series DESCRIPTION:    Award winning pianist/composer\, Eric Hirsh\, will perform in Durham at Casbah\, 1007 West Main Street\, Durham\, on Friday\, May 17th\, 2013. Doors open at 8:00pm. Show starts at 9:00pm. Advanced tickets are on sale starting at $8 online at http://aocperichirsh.eventbrite.com. They will be $10 on the day of the performance. Mostly known here in Durham as one fourth of jazz/hip hop outfit\, The Beast\, and as the director of salsa juggernaut\, Orquesta GarDel\, Eric Hirsh is also an accomplished jazz pianist\, composer\, and arranger in his own right. Hirsh is a 2012 recipient of the North Carolina Arts Council Composer Fellowship\, and a four-time winner of the ASCAP Foundation Young Jazz Composers Awards. Beyond his undergraduate training in Physics and Music at UNC Chapel Hill\, he has received additional instruction at the School of Improvisatory Music in Brooklyn\, and the Betty Carter’s Jazz Ahead program at the Kennedy Center in Washington DC. For the close of The Art of Cool Project’s second season\, Hirsh brings to Casbah a quartet of his closest musical friends for an evening of his original music and arrangements. Featuring drummer Stephen Coffman (The Beast\, Peter Lamb and the Wolves)\, bassist Peter Kimosh (The Beast\, Orquesta GarDel\, Peter Lamb and the Wolves) and saxophonist Aaron Hill (Mint Julep Jazz Band). Dedicated to increasing the visibility of the local vibrant\, varied and surprisingly under-appreciated jazz and live music scene\, The Art of Cool Project is a unique collaboration between the jazz and art communities to bring both creative mediums to supporters in an intimate concert setting. The live jazz performances showcase and stimulate the forward-focused creative thought that is occurring on the local jazz scene. The Project also has additional goals of solidifying the Triangle as a metropolitan area with a world-class defined jazz culture by bringing a Jazz Festival to Durham\, as well as recognizing the need to keep jazz as part of America’s fabric by cultivating the genre in future generations. With its second year in existence\, expect many exciting things to come from The Art of Cool Project. To keep up with the latest on Art of Cool please visit our website at http://theartofcoolproject.com. LOCATION: URL:http://triangleartsandentertainment.org/event/award-winning-pianistcomposer-eric-hirsh-to-close-out-art-of-cools-season-2-concert-series/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20130608 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20130609 DTSTAMP:20130522T171857 CREATED:20130508T124356 LAST-MODIFIED:20130508T124356 UID:26575@http://triangleartsandentertainment.org SUMMARY:Art of the Auction DESCRIPTION:[caption id="attachment_26578" align="aligncenter" width="600"] Live Auction Segment - Photo courtesy of Story Photographers[/caption] North Carolina Museum of Art Hosts Art of the Auction Benefit Event to raise funds for Museum education and exhibition programs On June 8 the North Carolina Museum of Art (NCMA) hosts its third annual Art of the Auction\, a benefit that supports the NCMA Foundation. A silent auction features juried works by more than 70 local artists as well as items that reflect the Museum’s collection and exhibitions. A live auction\, led by auctioneer Ben Farrell\, features one-of-a-kind experiences\, works of art\, and other exclusive packages. [caption id="attachment_26579" align="alignright" width="300"] Silent Auction Segment - Photo courtesy of Story Photographers[/caption] Part of the night is dedicated to “Fund the Future\,” a special paddle raise that invites attendees to offer donations for the Museum’s education department\, exhibitions\, and other programming. The event also includes hors d’oeuvres\, a full bar\, and a signature cocktail\, all catered by the Museum’s Iris restaurant\, as well as a DJ. Visitors to the Museum can view all auction items during the Auction Preview Party on May 17\, free to the public\, during which winners of a juried competition will be announced. The items will be on display until the auction on June 8. One work of art will be chosen by distinguished Asheville\, N.C.\, artist Hoss Haley as Best in Show\, earning $3\,000 and inclusion in the live auction. Two additional cash prizes will be awarded to artists whose work the jurors consider exceptional. Highlights of the silent and live auctions include: Weddings and events Auction attendees can bid on the Matrimonial Masterpiece\, a wedding ceremony and reception package at the NCMA. The turnkey wedding event\, which can also be used for a corporate or other event at the Museum\, includes bar service\, heavy hors d’oeuvres\, a custom wedding cake\, a floral package\, linens\, DJ\, and planning services. Food and wine experiences A Fine Wine Takes Time\, an at-home wine-tasting party for up to 12 people\, features a Wine Authorities expert along with artisan cheeses\, salami\, olives\, crackers\, and eight wines to sample. Winners of the Plein-Air Romance package are invited to a romantic dinner for two in the secluded North Courtyard at the NCMA with a three-course meal provided by Iris restaurant. Those with a sweet tooth can bid on Let Them Eat Art!\, a two-tier cake\, custom designed and hand painted by NCMA Executive Pastry Chef Jennifer Hicks\, that serves up to 20 people. The Twilight Dinner Party and Tour for 10 with Larry Wheeler package is a private evening hosted by Museum Director Larry Wheeler with a sunset cocktail hour in the Rodin sculpture garden\, a personalized tour\, and a three-course dinner. [caption id="attachment_26580" align="alignright" width="200"] Wes Gordon NYC Fashion Week[/caption] The Travel category\, below\, has details on a wine-tasting trip to Napa Valley. Luxury fashion items Bidders can win four tickets and backstage passes to the Wes Gordon Fashion Show during New York Fashion Week. This is Wes Gordon’s first runway show\, and tickets are not for sale to the public.  Fashion lovers can also bid on two tickets to the Raleigh Denim Presentation at New York Fashion Week\, which includes a sneak peek backstage. The winner also receives two pairs of Raleigh Denim jeans.  Other fashion items include custom-designed fashion pieces from Raleigh Fashion Worx designers\, a Holly Aiken bag\, and jewelry designed by William Travis. Porsche items and experiences: Several auction experiences\, items\, and packages relate to the Museum’s upcoming exhibition Porsche by Design: Seducing Speed. Attendees can bid on a Virginia International Raceway (VIR) membership\, which includes a $3\,000 initiation fee and full year of monthly dues\, or a VIR package\, which includes dinner for two\, a spa experience\, one night’s lodging\, and VIR box seats. Those interested in classic rock and roll can bid on an exclusive viewing of the installation of Janis Joplin’s iconic Porsche in the Museum’s West Building for the Porsche by Design exhibition. Other Porsche items include a Porsche 917 Salzburg Chronograph Limited Edition Watch and a boudoir photo shoot with a Porsche automobile with Story Photographers. [caption id="attachment_26581" align="aligncenter" width="600"] Shen Wei\, The Art of Shen Wei panel\, Tempera on plywood\, 84 x 84 ½ in.[/caption] Arts\, crafts\, and architecture items and experiences Exclusive tours of several local artists’ studios—potter Mark Hewitt\, painter Page Laughlin\, and mixed-media artist Stacy Lynn Waddell—are up for bid\, along with a pot by award-winning potter Ben Owen III.  Shen Wei\, of Shen Wei Dance Arts\, selected and signed a one-of-a-kind abstract painting created by dancers during performances last summer at the Museum (The Art of Shen Wei).  Attendees interested in architecture may bid on Allure of Architecture\, an overnight trip to South Carolina’s Auldbrass Plantation\, which was designed by Frank Lloyd Wright and is open to the public only two days every two years.  Over 75 other works of art are up for bid\, including works by Ben Galata\, Annie Wharton\, and John Rosenthal\, as well as the juried “Best of Show” winning work.   [caption id="attachment_26582" align="aligncenter" width="600"] Annie Wharton\, Pink\, 2003\, mixed media on patent\, 40 x 40 in.[/caption] Music experiences: The auction includes a selection of music-themed experiences and parties\, many with a special catered meal. Bluegrass and Barbecue is a dinner-music combo for up to 25 guests\, featuring a picnic-style gourmet barbecue spread\, local beer\, wine pairings\, and a live bluegrass performance by the Hey Brothers. Winners of the Concert Cookout can enjoy a summer evening on the VIP patio at the Museum Park Theater while watching a movie-music combo (Dale Watson concert followed by Bernie or Lost Bayou Ramblers concert followed by Beasts of the Southern Wild) and eating an Iris-catered cookout dinner. Travel experience: An unforgettable travel experience is up for bid during the live auction. The winner of The Art of the Vine receives a stay at Meadowood Napa Valley resort\, wine tastings and tours at Ma(i)sonry manor and other wineries\, a bottle of wine\, and a luxury stay at the Ritz-Carlton San Francisco. About the North Carolina Museum of Art The North Carolina Museum of Art’s permanent collection spans more than 5\,000 years\, from ancient Egypt to the present\, making the institution one of the premier art museums in the South. The Museum’s collection provides educational\, aesthetic\, intellectual\, and cultural experiences for the citizens of North Carolina and beyond. The 164-acre Museum Park showcases the connection between art and nature through site-specific works of environmental art. The Museum offers changing national touring exhibitions\, classes\, lectures\, family activities\, films\, and concerts. The Museum opened West Building in 2010\, home to the permanent collection. The North Carolina Museum of Art\, Lawrence J. Wheeler\, director\, is located at 2110 Blue Ridge Road in Raleigh. It is the art museum of the State of North Carolina\, Pat McCrory\, governor\, and an agency of the Department of Cultural Resources\, Susan Kluttz\, secretary. LOCATION: URL:http://triangleartsandentertainment.org/event/art-of-the-auction/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20130503 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20130601 DTSTAMP:20130522T171857 CREATED:20130504T224037 LAST-MODIFIED:20130504T224037 UID:26483@http://triangleartsandentertainment.org SUMMARY: “THE BREMENTOWN MUSICIANS” OPENS THIS WEEK DESCRIPTION:  [caption id="attachment_26549" align="aligncenter" width="550"] Brementown Musicians[/caption]   A musical based on The Grimm Brothers’ tale\, The Brementown Musicians opens May 3 for a three-week run in the Gaddy-Goodwin Teaching Theatre at Raleigh Little Theatre. 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.   RLT recently announced the 2013-14 season\, which will include the 30th anniversary of Cinderella in December and two area premieres. The 2012-13 season concludes with Once on this Island\, running from June 7-23\, 2013. This rousing Calypso-flavored pop score celebrates the art of storytelling and acquired eight Tony nominations for its Broadway run.   Also\, in May\, Bare Theatre and Cirque de Vol Studios present a circus-themed The Comedy of Errors in the Stephenson Amphitheatre at RLT. This will be the first production in the theater since 2010’s Songs For a New World\, and each evening features different food trucks.   Tickets for all events can be purchased by calling the box office (919)-821-3111\, Monday through Friday\, noon-5 PM\, or by visiting the theatre’s website at www.raleighlittletheatre.org. The Brementown Musicians runs from May 3-19. Thursday and Friday showings are at 7:30 PM; Saturday and Sunday showings are at 1 PM and 5 PM\, with the exception of May 19th which only has a 1PM showing. Tickets are $15 for teens/adults\, and $10 for children age 12 and under.   Raleigh Little Theatre is located at 301 Pogue St.\, Raleigh\, N.C. 27607\, adjacent to the Raleigh Rose Garden.     About Raleigh Little Theatre:   Founded in 1936\, Raleigh Little Theatre (RLT) is one of the oldest continuously operating community theatres in the United States. RLT offers entertainment\, education\, and community programs year-round\, reaching more than 30\,000 people. As a community theatre\, RLT engages hundreds of volunteers under the guidance of professional staff to achieve its mission and bring quality live theatre to the Triangle region. Visit www.raleighlittletheatre.org for more information. Follow Raleigh Little Theatre on Twitter @RLT1936 or twitter.com/RLT1936 and on Facebook at facebook.com/RaleighLittleTheatre LOCATION: URL:http://triangleartsandentertainment.org/event/the-brementown-musicians-opens-this-week/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20130526 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20130527 DTSTAMP:20130522T171857 CREATED:20130504T223009 LAST-MODIFIED:20130504T223009 UID:26484@http://triangleartsandentertainment.org SUMMARY:WAYNE LEECHFORD AND FRIENDS TO PERFORM IN CELEBRATION OF NATIONAL CHAMBER MUSIC MONTH DESCRIPTION: Wayne Leechford and Friends joining in national celebration of chamber music  Wayne Leechford and Friends will be performing at St.Michael's Episcopal Church on May 26 at 3pm in celebration of National Chamber Music Month\, a nationwide initiative to draw attention to small ensemble performance. Wayne Leechford and Friends' performance is one of hundreds taking place across the country this May as part of this second annual series. Last year\, participants in all fifty states took part in events showcasing ensemble music of all styles\, including classical\, jazz\, world\, and early music\, as well as contemporary and experimental works informed by emerging technologies and innovative performance techniques. Chamber Music America\, the national network of ensemble music professionals and the organization behind National Chamber Music Month\, has encouraged ensembles and presenters\, both well-known and emerging\, to utilize this month to increase public awareness of chamber music performance and to attract new audiences within their own communities. Wayne Leechford and Friends is led by saxophonist Wayne Leechford and he will be joined by St. Michael's music director\, Kevin Kerstetter\, on their new Nichols & Simpson Pipe Organ\, a wonderful instrument to see and hear. And\, harpist Elizabth Munch will perform also. The program includes several new commissioned works for saxophone and harp\, and saxophone and organ. Music by Vivaldi\, Creston\, Albert\, Osmon\, Tounier\, and Raum. Also\, a world premiere baritone saxophone and organ composition by Raleigh composer Steven Wheltle. Chamber Music America defines chamber music as works for small ensembles of 2–10 members\, playing one to a part and generally performing without a conductor. “Chamber music is a vibrant and diverse field\,” said Margaret M. Lioi\, CEO of Chamber Music America. “It includes contemporary music\, jazz\, world music\, Western classical\,and styles that draw from all of these. National Chamber Music Month will showcase the richness of chamber music through performances in urban and rural areas across the country\, and we are thrilled that so many presenters and ensembles are participating.” Tickets: $15 general admission\, $10 seniors/students\, no admission fee for children (10 and under). Call (919) 612-4199 for reservations. For information on other performances taking place across the country during National Chamber Music Month\, visit www.chamber-music.org. LOCATION: URL:http://triangleartsandentertainment.org/event/wayne-leechford-and-friends-to-perform-in-celebration-of-national-chamber-music-month/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20130512 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20130513 DTSTAMP:20130522T171857 CREATED:20130504T222422 LAST-MODIFIED:20130504T222422 UID:26544@http://triangleartsandentertainment.org SUMMARY:Alice Gerrard "Bittersweet" CD Preview Concert DESCRIPTION:  [caption id="attachment_26547" align="aligncenter" width="590"] Alice Gerrard[/caption] 7 pm\, Sunday\, May 12 The ArtsCenter\, Carrboro\, NC General admission: $12 Friends Admission: $8 Day of show: $16 Order tickets online In her legendary\, 40-year music career documenting and performing Bluegrass and Old-Time music\, "Bittersweet" is Alice’s first solo effort in almost 10 years\, and the first record of all-original songs. About Alice Gerrard’s prolific career has included performing and recording with some of the most cherished names in Bluegrass and Old Time music. The four albums that Alice and Hazel recorded in the 1960s and ‘70s plus many performances at festival and concert stages\, provided both model and inspiration for the other women. “For the first time\, (Hazel and Alice) were singing songs that spoke directly to and for women\,” said Jack Bernhardt. Preview the CD on soundcloud.com "Bittersweet" on YouTube Pre-order the CD on Kickstarter.com To support the project\, Alice will release a special collection of photographs\, musical instruments\, and recipes from her personal collection\, including her mom’s chocolate cake\, Elizabeth Cotten’s dinner rolls\, Louis Boudreault’s baked beans\, and more. Learn more at Kickstarter.com LOCATION: URL:http://triangleartsandentertainment.org/event/alice-gerrard-bittersweet-cd-preview-concert/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20130607 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20130630 DTSTAMP:20130522T171857 CREATED:20130504T221721 LAST-MODIFIED:20130504T221721 UID:26545@http://triangleartsandentertainment.org SUMMARY:Lisa Stroud’s Exhibit Jestures to be on Display in Artspace’s Upfront Gallery Exhibition Dates: June 7-29, 2013 Opening Reception: First Friday Gallery Walk, June 7, 2013, 6-10 P.M. DESCRIPTION:[caption id="attachment_26546" align="aligncenter" width="600"] Lisa Strouds' Unhinged[/caption] For June 7-29\, 2013\, artist Lisa Stroud’s work will be on display in the exhibit Jestures at Artspace\, a nonprofit visual art center in Raleigh. As an artist and writer\, Stroud is always looking for a story to tell. Her desire to tell stories is the catalyst that usually inspires her work. She works intuitively with colors\, shapes\, textures\, and gestural drawing to create her paintings. With time\, luck\, and patience\, stories begin to unfold on the canvas. Her hope is that somewhere between the obvious and the hidden\, viewers will be enticed to create stories of their own. Lisa Stroud’s work has hung in both local and national exhibitions\, and she was a finalist in the 2010 Artist’s Magazine Annual Competition. Stroud’s work was also selected for the 2011 Artspace three-person curated biennial exhibition\, Marked. Most recently\, Stroud’s painting Honor\, By Any Measure was selected to hang in the permanent collection at the National Museum of the Marine Corps. Additionally\, Stroud was awarded Best in Show in the 54th National Juried Art Show at the Maria V. Howard Arts Center in Rocky Mount\, N.C.\, and her winning piece remains in the center’s permanent collection. ABOUT ARTSPACE: Artspace is a nonprofit visual art center dedicated to providing arts education and community outreach programs\, creating an environment of more than 100 professional artists and presenting nationally acclaimed exhibitions. Located in downtown Raleigh in the historic Sanders Ford building\, Artspace has been providing the community with the opportunity to interact with working artists and to participate in hands-on arts education since 1986. For more information about Artspace\, exhibitions\, programs\, or membership\, please visit www.artspacenc.org. LOCATION: URL:http://triangleartsandentertainment.org/event/lisa-strouds-exhibit-jestures-to-be-on-display-in-artspaces-upfront-gallery-exhibition-dates-june-7-29-2013-opening-reception-first-friday-gallery-walk-june-7-2013-6-10-p-m/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130511T170000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130511T190000 DTSTAMP:20130522T171857 CREATED:20130503T123932 LAST-MODIFIED:20130503T133130 UID:26528@http://triangleartsandentertainment.org SUMMARY:Jeff Little Trio To Perform Free Concert in Cary's Bond Park DESCRIPTION: Jeff Little Trio\, photo taken during performance at MerlefestJeff Little is a bluegrass\, blues\, honky-tonk\, jazz\, rock-in-roll piano player. There aren't many. That's why he's "The Piano Man of the Blue Ridge." Former National Banjo Champion Steve Lewis (guitar\, banjo) and bass player Josh Scott will join Little. National Public Radio has described Little as "...a remarkable musician\, steeped in the tradition of his native Blue Ridge\," as well as "a virtuosic and eclectic innovator." Join PineCone and the Town of Cary in welcoming the Jeff Little Trio back to the Triangle! They will perform a free concert in Cary's Sertoma Amphitheatre in Bond Park on Saturday\, May 11 beginning at 5 p.m. Little comes from Boone\, North Carolina\, in the heart of the Blue Ridge\, one of America’s richest regions for traditional music. So it is perhaps not so surprising that he began playing piano at age five. His family ran Little’s Music Store in Boone\, where musicians of all types frequently dropped by to play a tune. Among those was Doc Watson\, a neighbor and close family friend whose music helped shape Little's unique piano style. While Watson was a keeper of deep Appalachian traditions\, he also pioneered the flat-picking of intricate fiddle melodies on the guitar. A professional musician since the age of 14\, Little is experienced with traditional jazz\, old-time\, country\, bluegrass\, rockabilly\, and blues. With a rack-mounted harmonica and vocals\, he can also be a one-man show. He settled in Nashville for a while\, where he worked as a session man in between stints on the road\, and he also worked with a wide range of commercial country artists\, most notably Keith Urban. In 2004\, he returned to the Blue Ridge to direct the Music Industry Program at Guilford Technical Community College in Jamestown\, North Carolina. Little frequently appeared with Doc Watson and is a regular at the Merle Watson Memorial Festival in Wilkesboro. He has released four CDs and has been featured on National Public Radio several times. Little has taken his exciting piano style around the world on U.S. government goodwill tours\, performing in Sri Lanka\, Pakistan\, Bahrain\, Oman\, France\, and Tanzania. Other performances include The Smithsonian Institution\, The National Folk Festival\, and The National Council For The Traditional Arts "American Piano Masters." With few exceptions\, the piano does not play a prominent part in Appalachian music\, and it is rarely the lead instrument. But Little is an exception – and a remarkable one. His distinctive two-handed style\, much influenced by the mountain flatpicked guitar tradition\, is breathtaking in its speed\, precision and clarity. (adapted from The National Council For The Traditional Arts) And save these dates for other upcoming free concerts in Cary this spring and summer: • Erin McDermott – Sertoma Amphitheatre\, Saturday\, June 15\, 2013\, 6 p.m. • Snyder Family Band featuring Bluegrass Music Camp Students – Page-Walker Arts & History Center Garden\, Friday\, June 28\, 2013\, 7 p.m. • Brian Horton Quartet – Sertoma Amphitheatre\, Saturday\, July 13\, 2013\, 6 p.m. Bring your friends\, blankets\, cushions\, picnic baskets (no alcohol!)\, or lawn chairs and enjoy an evening of live music in Cary’s beautiful parks. Read more about The Jeff Little Trio More about PineCone in Cary ************************* About PineCone: PineCone - the Piedmont Council of Traditional Music\, Inc.\, is dedicated to preserving\, presenting\, and promoting all forms of traditional music\, dance and other folk performing arts. PineCone was incorporated as a 501 (c) 3 non-profit organization in 1984. The role of PineCone is to increase the visibility of Piedmont music and musicians and to provide public programs and educational resources about the depth and breadth of cultural expression in the region today. PineCone is the largest and most active traditional music organization in North Carolina measured by people served\, budget size and total number of programs presented. PineCone supports the livelihoods of working artists\, inspires and connects fans\, educates youth and adult audiences\, documents traditions\, and provides opportunities for musicians to learn from one another. Each of the three elements – preservation\, presentation\, and promotion – plays an important role in ensuring the continued vitality and viability of traditional arts in North Carolina’s Piedmont. LOCATION: URL:http://triangleartsandentertainment.org/event/jeff-little-trio-to-perform-free-concert-in-carys-bond-park/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20130614 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20130615 DTSTAMP:20130522T171857 CREATED:20130501T162440 LAST-MODIFIED:20130501T162440 UID:26501@http://triangleartsandentertainment.org SUMMARY:THE RASCALS: ONCE UPON A DREAM DESCRIPTION: THE RASCALS ARE BACK TOGETHER AGAIN FOR THE FIRST TIME IN 40 YEARS! CRITICALLY ACCLAIMED\, SOLD-OUT BROADWAY ENGAGEMENT OF THE RASCALS: ONCE UPON A DREAM TO PLAY CARY’S BOOTH AMPHITHEATRE\, JUNE 14\, 2013   STARRING THE REAL ORIGINAL BAND MEMBERS FELIX CAVALIERE\, EDDIE BRIGATI\, DINO DANELLI & GENE CORNISH   TICKETS ON SALE FRIDAY\, MAY 3   Directed by STEVEN VAN ZANDT & MARC BRICKMAN Written by STEVEN VAN ZANDT Music and Lyrics by FELIX CAVALIERE & EDDIE BRIGATI Stage\, Video and Lighting Design by MARC BRICKMAN (Cary\, NC\, May 1\, 2013) Producers Steven Van Zandt and Maureen Van Zandt\, Marc Brickman\, Larry Magid and BASE Entertainment are thrilled to announce that following a critically acclaimed\, sold-out Broadway engagement\, THE RASCALS: ONCE UPON A DREAM will embark on a tour to play venues across North America.  The tour kicks off May 24\, 2013 at Hard Rock Live at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Hollywood\, Florida. THE RASCALS: ONCE UPON A DREAM will play Cary’s Booth Amphitheatre on June 14 at 8 p.m. A hybrid of a rock ‘n’ roll concert and a Broadway show\, THE RASCALS: ONCE UPON A DREAM marks the first time The Rascals\, America’s classic blue-eyed soul band\, have played together since 1970.  Original band members  Felix Cavaliere (keyboard & vocals)\, Eddie Brigati (vocals)\, Dino Danelli (drums) and Gene Cornish (guitar) will present a complete concert performance including songs that captured the spirit of America in the 1960’s\, such as their smash hits “Good Lovin’\,” “Lonely Too Long\,” “It’s a Beautiful Morning\,” “How Can I Be Sure” and “Groovin’.”  The production will also feature the history of the iconic group told through archival footage\, narration\, and dramatic film segments viewed on the latest LED screen technology.  THE RASCALS: ONCE UPON A DREAM made its debut at the Capitol Theatre in Port Chester\, NY.  Originally scheduled to play three performances in December 2012\, an additional three shows had to be added to accommodate the demand for this unique concert experience. THE RASCALS: ONCE UPON A DREAM\, premiered on Broadway to critical acclaim this spring selling out 15 performances.  The show is directed by Steven Van Zandt and Marc Brickman\, with music by Felix Cavaliere and Eddie Brigati.  THE RASCALS: ONCE UPON A DREAM has stage\, video and lighting design by Brickman and has music production and is written by legendary guitarist Van Zandt.  Tickets for THE RASCALS: ONCE UPON A DREAM go on sale on Friday\, May 3. [caption id="attachment_26503" align="aligncenter" width="500"] A hybrid of a rock ‘n’ roll concert and a Broadway show\, THE RASCALS: ONCE UPON A DREAM marks the first time The Rascals\, America’s classic blue-eyed soul band\, have played together since 1970.[/caption] ~  $104.50/Closest to stage\, $84.50/Reserved & Table seats\, $44.50/General Admission Lawn~ Tickets can be purchased at Booth Amphitheatre (Tuesday- Friday\, Noon - 6 p.m.\, Saturday\, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.) or through etix.com. By phone call (800) 514-3849 Etix hours: Monday-Friday/ 9 a.m.-8 p.m. EST Saturday/10 a.m. – 8 p.m. EST & Sunday/12 p.m. – 8 p.m. EST For complete concert information go to www.boothamphitheatre.com or call (919) 462-2025. LOCATION: URL:http://triangleartsandentertainment.org/event/the-rascals-once-upon-a-dream/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20130504 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20130505 DTSTAMP:20130522T171857 CREATED:20130501T133056 LAST-MODIFIED:20130501T133056 UID:26495@http://triangleartsandentertainment.org SUMMARY:JOIN ULTIMATE COMICS FOR THE TRIANGLE’S ONLY FREE COMIC BOOK DAY PARTY! DESCRIPTION:  On Saturday\, May 4th Ultimate Comics of Chapel Hill/Durham is bringing you the area’s only Free Comic Book Day Party! Free Comic Book Day gives every person\, whether they read comics\, have thought about reading comics\, or just want to enjoy a fun day out with family and friends the chance to enjoy everything comics has to offer. Dozens of major publishers will be offering incredible top-of-the-line comics for one day absolutely free. If you’re a hardcore comics reader\, a lapsed fan\, or just someone who enjoyed Marvel’s “The Avengers”\, this is your chance to try out the best in comics\,from superheroes to princesses and from The Walking Dead to NFL superstars. All you need to do is show up! While other stores will be honoring Free Comic Book Day\, only Ultimate Comics will be having an all-day party to celebrate this nerd holiday. Ultimate Comics is inviting you to come out to our location 6120 Farrington Rd in Chapel Hill (convenient to Chapel Hill\, Durham\, and Raleigh and seconds from I-40) to get a slice of Comicon for free! Not only are we giving out free comic books\, but Ultimate Comics is bringing out an all-star team of both internationally known and local comic creators who will be signing\, sketching\, chatting\, and shaking hands under the big tent all day long. BUT WAIT\, THERE’S MORE! Ultimate Comics will be rocking out with live music\, games\, contests\, giveaways\, food\, drinks and the biggest sale of the year! We’ve invited tons of local businesses to come out\, set up\, and offer a variety of demonstrations and exciting promotions. So come out\, bring the family\, and support local businesses at Ultimate Comics. Come meet comics creators: Tommy Lee Edwards (Marvel 1985\, Turf\, Star Wars) Brian Clevinger (Atomic Robo – Free Comic Book Day Exclusive) Charles Paul Wilson (The Stuff of Legend – Free Comic Book Day Exclusive) David Rodriguez (Finding Gossamyr – FCBD Exculsive\, Skylanders Video Game) Mike DeVito (Publisher – Th3rd World Publishing – Free Comic Book Day Exclusive) Richard Case (Doom Patrol) Jeremy Whitley (Princeless – FCBD Exclusive\, Order of Dagonet\, NFL RushZone)\, Jason Strutz (Order of Dagonet\, Ehmm Theory\, Pizzula) Lost Story Studios (Ehmm Theory\, Deathcurse) Loston Wallace (DC Super Friends\, Klyde and Meriem) Joe Meno (Editor/Lego Master: Brick Journal Magazine) For additional information\, contact Ultimate Comics\, 6120 Farrington Rd\, Chapel Hill For additional information\, contact Ultimate Comics\, 6120 Farrington Rd\, Chapel Hill\, NC\, (919) 806- 8282 www.ultimatecomics.com\, ultimatecomicsonline@yahoo.com   LOCATION: URL:http://triangleartsandentertainment.org/event/join-ultimate-comics-for-the-triangles-only-free-comic-book-day-party/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20130512 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20130513 DTSTAMP:20130522T171857 CREATED:20130501T131436 LAST-MODIFIED:20130501T131436 UID:26493@http://triangleartsandentertainment.org SUMMARY:TREAT MOM TO FREE MUSIC PERFORMANCES ON MAY 12 DESCRIPTION:[caption id="attachment_26494" align="aligncenter" width="600"] Triangle Youth Jazz Ensemble[/caption] Enjoy one or two music performances on Mother’s Day\, Sunday\, May 12\, at the N.C. Museum of History in Raleigh. At 1 p.m.the Triangle Youth Jazz Ensemble will take the stage\, and at 3 p.m. the mother-daughter duo Myrna Bascunan and Claudia Lopez Bascunan will sing Chilean folk songs\, play drums and tell stories. Both performances are free\, and weekend parking is free! The Triangle Youth Jazz Ensemble With saxophones\, trumpets\, trombones and more\, this 20-member group of advanced high-school musicians will treat you to the best of big-band jazz. Hear Duke Ellington compositions\, a variety of big-band music from the swing era\, and some Latin jazz. Accomplished and award-winning musician Dr. Gregg Gelb directs the talented group. In addition to working with the Triangle Youth Jazz Ensemble\, Gelb leads his jazz quartet\, eight-piece swing band\, big-band\, Latin jazz band and other small groups. He is founder and director of the Heart of Carolina Jazz Orchestra and Jazz Society\, and is co-founder and player with the N.C. Jazz Repertory Orchestra. The Triangle Youth Jazz Ensemble is part of the Philharmonic Association\, an organization that fosters the love of great music in young musicians. Music of the Carolinas: Myrna Bascunan and Claudia Lopez Bascunan Myrna Bascunan and her daughter\, Claudia Lopez Bascunan\, came to the United States from Chile as political refugees in 1976. They started singing together in 1995 and have been performing folk songs and sharing stories of their home country ever since. The Chilean folk songs\, though influenced by music from Spain\, are woven together with native touches from Mapuche or Araucanian melodies\, harmonies and rhythms. This mother-daughter duo performance is part of the museum’s Music of the Carolinas series. The May 12 performance is presented with PineCone\, with support from the North Carolina Museum of History Associates\, Williams Mullen\, and WLHC-FM/WLQC-FM. For information about the Museum of History\, call 919-807-7900 or access ncmuseumofhistory.org or Facebook. About the North Carolina Museum of History The museum is located at 5 E. Edenton Street\, across from the State Capitol. Parking is available in the lot across Wilmington Street.Hours are Monday through Saturday\, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.\, and Sunday\, noon to 5 p.m. The Museum of History\, within the Division of State History Museums\, is part of the North Carolina Department of Cultural Resources. About the North Carolina Department of Cultural Resources The North Carolina Department of Cultural Resources (NCDCR) is the state agency with a vision to be the leader in using the state’s cultural resources to build the social\, cultural and economic future of North Carolina. Led by Secretary Susan W. Kluttz\, NCDCR’s mission to enrich lives and communities creates opportunities to experience excellence in the arts\, history and libraries in North Carolina that will spark creativity\, stimulate learning\, preserve the state’s history and promote the creative economy. NCDCR was the first state organization in the nation to include all agencies for arts and culture under one umbrella. Through arts efforts led by the North Carolina Arts Council\, the North Carolina Symphony and the North Carolina Museum of Art\, NCDCR offers the opportunity for enriching arts education for young and old alike and economic stimulus engines for our state’s communities. NCDCR’s Divisions of State Archives\, Historical Resources\, State Historic Sites\, and State History Museums preserve\, document and interpret North Carolina’s rich cultural heritage. NCDCR’s State Library of North Carolina is the principal library of state government and builds the capacity of all libraries in our state\, developing and supporting access to traditional and online collections such as genealogy and resources for the blind and physically handicapped. NCDCR annually serves more than 19 million people through its 27 historic sites\, seven history museums\, two art museums\, the nation’s first state-supported symphony orchestra\, the State Library\, the North Carolina Arts Council and the State Archives of North Carolina. NCDCR champions our state’s creative industry that accounts for more than 300\,000 jobs and generates nearly $18.5 billion in revenues. For more information\, please call 919-807-7300 or visit www.ncdcr.gov. LOCATION: URL:http://triangleartsandentertainment.org/event/treat-mom-to-free-music-performances-on-may-12/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20130629 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20130630 DTSTAMP:20130522T171857 CREATED:20130501T114529 LAST-MODIFIED:20130510T154238 UID:26489@http://triangleartsandentertainment.org SUMMARY:The 2013 Epicurious Vino Challenge DESCRIPTION: RHA Howell\, a non-profit organization dedicated to serving children and adults with disabilities across North Carolina\, has announced the date for its popular Epicurious Vino Challenge annual fundraising event\, and is now seeking additional sponsors. The 2013 Epicurious Vino Challenge\, open to the public\, will be held Saturday\, June 29\, from 6-10 p.m.\, at the Hinnant Family Vineyards in Pine Level\, NC. Get Your Tickets Now! http://www.rhahowell.org/EVC.aspx Casual Garden Attire (Indoor Seating) VIP Indoor reserved seating: $60 each Reserved VIP Tables: $500 each (Seating for 10) (Outdoor Seating) Patio tickets: $40 each (seating is not reserved for individual tickets) Reserved Patio Tables: $300 each (Seating for 10) In its fourth year\, the event challenges professional chefs from all over the state to compete to see who will make the best dish\, or dishes\, using an award-winning Hinnant Family Vineyards wine as a key ingredient. After guests attending the Challenge get to taste every dish prepared – from entrees to desserts – they vote for the first\, second\, and third-place “People’s Choice” award winners. Professional chefs from US Foodservice\, Inc.\, a primary sponsor for the event\, select the Chef’s Choice winners in a blind tasting. The Epicurious Vino Challenge also includes music\, a full bar\, signature martinis\, a live auction\, and other prizes\, within the verdant setting of the working 80-acre vineyard near Smithfield\, NC. All proceeds will be used to purchase new adaptable playground equipment\, to invest in new technologies that increase learning and social skills; and to provide needed upgrades to the small guesthouse on the Bear Creek campus for out-of-town parents and guardians. “RHA Howell is committed to supporting people with disabilities and their families. And every year we continue to fight budget cuts\,” said Debbie Valentine\, RHA Howell’s marketing and special events coordinator. “But everyday we help people achieve their greatest level of independence\, choices and opportunities. The sponsors for the Epicurious Vino Challenge truly make a difference in someone’s life by helping us save these incredible programs.” Along with U.S. Foodservice and Hinnant Family Vineyards\, sponsors returning for another year include Southern Pharmacy Services\, Van Products\, Fallon Benefits Group\, Morcom Medical Associates\, and Wake Stone Corporation. Any individual\, business\, or organization interested in sponsoring this year’s event should visit www.rhahowell.org/EVCSponsorship.aspx for details. For more information on the RHA Howell and the 2013 Challenge\, go to www.rhahowell.org. About RHA Howell: RHA Howell has been helping people with disabilities and special needs\, and their families\, make choices to live more independently for more than 35 years. Integrity\, high standards for quality\, hard work are at the core of every RHA Howell disability assistance program. It grew out of the first Intermediate Care Facilities for Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (ICF/IDD) in North Carolina that Irene Howell founded in 1970. Over the next 30 years\, Ms. Howell established a network of Howell Care Centers. When she retired\, Ms. Howell entrusted her legacy to RHA Health Services. Today\, RHA Howell\, Inc.\, carries on the Howell Care Centers tradition. For more information: www.rhahowell.org. LOCATION: URL:http://triangleartsandentertainment.org/event/the-2013-epicurious-vino-challenge/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20130501 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20130502 DTSTAMP:20130522T171857 CREATED:20130430T172833 LAST-MODIFIED:20130430T172833 UID:26481@http://triangleartsandentertainment.org SUMMARY:Adam Klein Releases Sky Blue DeVille April 16 DESCRIPTION:Klein's Fifth Album is Americana Rock and Debuts his New Band The Wild Fires Stream Here May 1 The Casbah Adam Klein & The Wild Fires $5 / 9pm Athens\, Georgia-based singer/songwriter Adam Klein’s journey achieves new heights with his newest release and band debut. The Americana rock album from Adam Klein & The Wild Fires\, Sky Blue DeVille\, is due out April 16th on Klein’s Cowboy Angel Music label.  Klein had already released well-received albums featuring assorted all-star line-ups from the talented Athens scene\, including Randall Bramblett\, John Neff (Drive-By Truckers)\, David Blackmon\, multi-instrumentalist AJ Adams\, Lera Lynn\, and more – with compliments from The Huffington Post\, Paste and many others. A far cry from his previous release\, the acoustic West African ‘Mande’ roots record Dugu Wolo - Klein gathered together friends and musical associates in 2011 to found his first set touring band... Over a matter of months\, between playing shows and Klein’s travels to West Africa\, the band built the songs of Sky Blue DeVille. Recorded by accomplished engineer Tew of the Fat Possum label’s Dial Back Sound (Dexateens\, Water Liars)\, the collection steers away from the country and roots-heavy stylings of Klein’s previous releases in favor of a more Americana rock approach centered on Cason and Tew’s thick electric guitars and special guest Randall Bramblett’s dense Wurlitzer\, Rhodes\, and piano. Legendary Hammond B3 maestro Ike Stubblefield (Marvin Gaye\, Al Green\, B.B. King) also contributes his grand sound to closing track “Highway of Your Love”\, and David Blackmon (The Kenney-Blackmon String Band\, Widespread Panic\, Jerry Reed) sat in to provide touches of fiddle. “Calls to mind Memphis soul\, Elvis Presley\, great songwriters like Steve Forbert and Willie Nile\, and good old-fashioned American folk. It’s clear that Adam Klein is the real thing and his new record is spot on.” Michael Verity’s Americana Minute "Klein’s natural tendency as a songwriter is to lean into the dusty and rustic\, playing acoustic country with a folk influence. His 2006 debut Distant Music and 2008 follow-up Western Tales & Trails find a songwriter with an easy grip on storytelling and American traditions…" Georgia Magazine “A beautiful effort\, natural-born storyteller Klein has crafted a cohesive\, elaborate\, and expertly layered coming-of-age document.”  Performer Magazine “His songs… fall squarely in the storytelling tradition of such gifted writers as Townes Van Zandt and David Olney".  Russell Hall\, No Depression Adam Klein Website LOCATION: URL:http://triangleartsandentertainment.org/event/adam-klein-releases-sky-blue-deville-april-16/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20130516 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20130524 DTSTAMP:20130522T171857 CREATED:20130430T170922 LAST-MODIFIED:20130430T170922 UID:26479@http://triangleartsandentertainment.org SUMMARY:CAROLINA BALLET TO PREMIERE NEW GISELLE DESCRIPTION:[caption id="attachment_26480" align="aligncenter" width="600"] Lilyan Vigo and Marcelo Martinez\, photo by Tim Lytvinenko[/caption] CAROLINA BALLET TO PREMIERE NEW GISELLE TO CLOSE 15th ANNIVERSARY SEASON RALEIGH\, NC --- Over the first fourteen seasons\, artistic director Robert Weiss has choreographed many of the great classic ballets to fit his company\, Carolina Ballet – such ballets as Swan Lake\, Sleeping Beauty\, Romeo and Juliet – now he has taken on one of the most romantic ballets of all time\, Giselle\, to present to Triangle area audiences May 16-19 and May 23\, 2013. The production will be performed at Raleigh Memorial Auditorium\, of the Duke Energy Center for the Performing Arts in downtown Raleigh and at DPAC in Durham. The schedule of performances is as follows: Raleigh Memorial Auditorium Thursday\, Friday and Saturday\, May 16\, 17 & 18 at 8:00pm Saturday and Sunday\, May 18 & 19 at 2:00pm DPAC Thursday\, May 23 at 8:00pm Frances Mason in the book 101 stories of the Great Ballets writes about the importance of Giselle in the classical canon this way – “it is not only important historically\, it also happens to be good. It is just as popular today as when it was first performed\, more than 130 years ago. People go to see Giselle and to see new ballerinas dance it for the same reason we go to see new interpretations of Hamlet: the work is such a good one that we always discover something in it we hadn’t seen before\, some variation in performance that brings out an aspect that seemed previously concealed; we learn something new.” He goes on to say that “Giselle combines innovation with drama and dancing that make us forget all about history. Giselle’s innovation is its summing up of what we know as the Romantic ballet. To be romantic about something is to see what you are and to wish for something entirely different. This requires magic.” Giselle was first choreographed by Jules Perrot and Jean Coralli to music by Adolphe Adam and presented in Paris in 1841. The version we know today was choreographed by Marius Petipa in St Petersburg in 1884 and it is this version that Diaghilev presented to Europe in 1911. Robert Weiss is staying with the Petipa choreography with a few modifications to accommodate the size of his company. Former Carolina Ballet principal dancer Melissa Podcasy and Ballet Master Marin Boieru\, who danced the roles of Giselle and Albrecht together on many occasions\, coached the three principal couples (Margaret Severin-Hansen / Gabor Kapin; Lilyan Vigo / Richard Krusch; and Jan Burkhard / Marcelo Martinez) in preparation for the Raleigh premiere. The scenery and costumes are from Florence\, Italy\, again with alterations and additions by Carolina Ballet’s design team of Jeff A. R. Jones (scenery) and Kerri Martinsen (costumes). In speaking about Giselle\, artistic director Robert Weiss says “If there were one ballet that would be considered by balletomanes to be more important than all the others it would be Giselle\,” says Weiss. “There has been a running debate since ballet’s early history among critics\, the audiences and practitioners of the art about whether ballet should tell a story or just be about the dance. Giselle combines both of these points of view into one of the greatest works in western civilization.” In 1972 dance critic Peter Williams reviewed Giselle at the Royal Ballet in London saying “Giselle is probably the most deceptive role in all classical dance since sheer dancing ability is not enough to make it work. The ballerina has to be totally convincing as a human and\, later\, as a supernatural being.” Single tickets for Giselle may be purchased through the Carolina Ballet box office at 919 719-0900\, through Ticketmaster at 800 982-2787\, or on the Carolina Ballet website at www.carolinaballet.com. Individual tickets range from $25-66 and there is a $10 student rush ticket that may be purchased with a student ID one half hour before the show. At the close of its fifteenth season\, Carolina Ballet\, Inc. takes its place among America’s premier arts organizations. Under the innovative direction of artistic director Robert Weiss\, a talented company\, fiscally responsible management and community support\, Carolina Ballet continues to expose audiences to traditional ballet by legendary masters and new works of contemporary choreographers. The company reflects the vibrant entrepreneurial spirit and ever-increasing quality of life experienced in North Carolina. LOCATION: URL:http://triangleartsandentertainment.org/event/carolina-ballet-to-premiere-new-giselle/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20130430 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20130506 DTSTAMP:20130522T171857 CREATED:20130430T162941 LAST-MODIFIED:20130430T162941 UID:26477@http://triangleartsandentertainment.org SUMMARY:Priscilla Queen of the Desert The Musical DESCRIPTION: Priscilla Queen of the Desert The Musical will star Wade McCollum (“Tick/Mitzi”)\, Scott Willis (“Bernadette”) and Bryan West (“Adam/Felicia”) as the trio of friends\, on a road trip of a lifetime\, who hop aboard a battered old bus searching for love and friendship in the middle of the Australian outback and end up finding more than they could ever have dreamed.  Joe Hart stars as “Bob.” With over 500 dazzling 2011 Tony® Award-winning costumes\, Priscilla Queen of the Desert The Musical features a hit parade of over 20 dance-floor favorites including “It's Raining Men\,” “Finally” and “I Will Survive.” The new musical opened on Broadway to critical acclaim on March 20\, 2011 at the Palace Theatre. The Hollywood Reporter called Priscilla “funny and fabulous! Joyous entertainment with eye-popping visuals and unexpected heart!”  NY-1 News raved “Beneath all that glitz beats a great big sequined heart!” WOR Radio sang “All the songs you’ve loved for years will blow you out of your seat!” Priscilla Queen of the Desert The Musical won a 2011 Tony Award® for Best Costume Design for Academy Award® winners Tim Chappel and Lizzy Gardiner’s designs. The new hit musical received three Best Musical award nominations from the Drama Desk\, Drama League and Outer Critics Circle Award organizations. Tim Chappel and Lizzy Gardiner were also honored with 2011 Outer Critics Circle and Drama Desk Awards for Outstanding Costume Design. The DPAC engagement of PRISCILLA: QUEEN OF THE DESERT will run the following performance schedule: Tuesday\, April 30\, 2013 - 7:30 PM Wednesday\, May 1\, 2013 - 7:30 PM Thursday\, May 2\, 2013 - 7:30 PM Friday\, May 3\, 2013 - 8:00 PM Saturday\, May 4\, 2013 - 2:00 PM Saturday\, May 4\, 2013 - 8:00 PM Sunday\, May 5\, 2013 - 1:00 PM Sunday\, May 5\, 2013 - 6:30 PM Tickets start at $35 and are on sale now: Online at DPACnc.com DPAC Ticket Center: 919.680.2787\, 123 Vivian Street\, Durham\, NC Ticketmaster.com/Ticketmaster Charge by Phone at 800.982.2787 Priscilla Queen of the Desert The Musical\, the most successful Australian musical of all time\, had its world premiere in Sydney in 2006.  Adapted from the 1994 Academy Award® winning film The Adventures of Priscilla Queen of the Desert\, Priscilla Queen of the Desert The Musical is written by Stephan Elliott and Allan Scott.  Direction: Simon Phillips\, choreography: Ross Coleman\, musical supervision and arrangements: Stephen ‘Spud’ Murphy\, set design: Brian Thomson\, costume design: Tim Chappel & Lizzy Gardiner\, lighting design: Nick Schlieper\, sound design: Jonathan Deans & Peter Fitzgerald\, make up design: Cassie Hanlon. BIOGRAPHIES WADE MCCOLLUM (Tick/Mitzi). Jersey Boys (Chicago/San Fran)\, Velociraptor of Faith in Triassic Parq the Musical (Off Broadway)\, Emcee in Cabaret (Dallas Theatre Center)\, Dracula in Steven Dietz's Dracula (GEVA/IRT)\,  Prior in Angels in America (Portland Playhouse)\, Woody in Toy Story the Musical (Disney/Pixar Workshop)\, The Narrator in Fly By Night\, a new musical (TheatreWorks Palo Alto)\, Crumpet in The Santaland Diaries\, Charlotte in I Am My Own Wife (Portland Center Stage)\, Hedwig in Hedwig and the Angry Inch (Los Angeles Celebration Theatre\, Garland Award and LA Critic's Circle Award: Best Actor).  TV: Nolan Grigsby in season 2 of Broadway's favorite sitcom: “Submissions Only” www.submissionsonly.com. www.wadesong.com SCOTT WILLIS (Bernadette). Who would have guessed twenty six years ago when Scott was backpacking through the Outback of Australia that he would now be making the very same trip to Ayers Rock in a bus named PRISCILLA?  Scott has performed in numerous Broadway and National Touring productions including the 30th Anniversary production of Annie as “Rooster Hannigan\,” Rodgers and Hammerstein’s State Fair\, the Tony Award-winning Crazy For You\, David Merrick’s 42nd Street and the 50th Anniversary production of The Fantasticks in New York.  Annually\, he stars as “Santa Claus” with the Radio City Rockettes in their Christmas Spectacular across America. BRYAN WEST (Adam/Felicia) is thrilled to join the Priscilla tour direct from its fabulous Broadway run. Other Broadway credits include Hairspray\, Wicked and Legally Blonde. First national tours of Hairspray and Wicked and Wicked’s Los Angeles company. Recording artist BMG Records Europe.  To all the youth out there doubting themselves... It Gets Better!! Proud member of Actors Equity. JOE HART (Bob).  Original Broadway Companies: Bonnie & Clyde\, Best Little Whorehouse Goes Public.  National Tours: Annie Get Your Gun\, Best Little Whorehouse In Texas with Alexis Smith\, reprising his Aggie role in the film with Dolly Parton.  Ovation Award: Best Supporting Actor\, Angels Of Lemnos; Ovation Nomination: Best Actor\, Woman In Black (both Road Theater).  Other award winning shows: Bouncers (LA Drama Critics Circle)\, Anything Goes (Ovation)\, Napoli Milionaria (Ovation).  Film\, TV\, Commercials available IMDB.  Proud member of MTG and AEA. LOCATION: URL:http://triangleartsandentertainment.org/event/priscilla-queen-of-the-desert-the-musical/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20130525 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20130707 DTSTAMP:20130522T171857 CREATED:20130429T130528 LAST-MODIFIED:20130429T130528 UID:26471@http://triangleartsandentertainment.org SUMMARY:2013 NORTH CAROLINA SYMPHONY SUMMERFEST LINE-UP ANNOUNCED DESCRIPTION: Join your North Carolina Symphony for its summer-long outdoor celebration of music of every shade and style. Cary’s Booth Amphitheatre offers a dramatic backdrop for some of music’s hottest acts – as well as costume contests\, instrument zoos\, picnics\, games\, prizes and so much more. Summerfest 2013 is sponsored by Rex Healthcare\, with additional support from the Town of Cary\, First Citizens Bank\, Balentine Investing\, CaptiveAire\, and Whole Foods Market of Cary. May 25: Play with the Pros\, 7:30 p.m.\, $28/Lawn\, $30/Table Ticket June 1:  At the Movie\, 7:30 p.m.\, $33/Lawn\, $35/Table Ticket June 8: Classical Mystery Tour\, 7:30 p.m.\, $33/Lawn\, $35/Table Ticket June 15: Rhachmaninoff’s Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini\, 7:30 p.m.\, $28/Lawn\, $30/Table Ticket June 22: Broadway Blockbusters\, 7:30 p.m.\, $28/Lawn\, $30/Table Ticket June 29: Holst’s The Planets: An HD Odyssey\, 8:00 pm*.\, $33/Lawn\, $35/Table Ticket *Note Later Start Time July 4: Triangle’s best Independence Day celebration\, 7:30 p.m.\, FREE July 6: 1812 Overture: Classic Celebrations 7:30 p.m.\, $28/Lawn\, $30/Table Ticket All ticket prices increase $2 day-of-show Detailed information of all these shows can be found on our website\, www.boothamphitheatre.com ~ Tickets on Sale Tuesday\, April 30 @ noon ~ Tickets can be purchased at Booth Amphitheatre (Tuesday- Friday\, Noon - 6 p.m.\, Saturday\, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.)or through etix.com. By phone call (800) 514-3849 Etix hours: Monday-Friday/ 9 a.m.-8 p.m. EST Saturday/10 a.m. – 8 p.m. EST & Sunday/12 p.m. – 8 p.m. EST For complete concert information go to www.boothamphitheatre.com or call (919) 462-2025. PRIMARY CONTACTS: Teresa Franzen\, Publicist\, T. Franzen\, Inc.\, (919) 847-1687 Becky Colwell\, General Manager\, (919) 462-2024 Lyman Collins\, Cultural Arts Manager\, (919) 462-3861 Deanna Boone\, Deputy Public Information Officer\, (919) 462-3908 Susan Moran\, Public Information Director\, (919) 460-4951 Koka Booth Amphitheatre\, a 7\,000 capacity entertainment venue\, is managed by SMG\, the world leader in venue management\, marketing and development Founded in 1977\, SMG provides management services to more than 220 public assembly facilities including convention and exhibition centers\, arenas\, stadiums\, theatres\, performing arts centers\, equestrian facilities\, science centers and a variety of other venues. With facilities across the globe\, SMG manages more than 14.4 million square feet of exhibition space and over 1.75 million sports and entertainment seats. As the recognized global industry leader\, SMG provides venue management\, sales\, marketing\, event booking and programming\, construction and design consulting\, and pre-opening services for such landmark facilities as McCormick Place & Soldier Field in Chicago\, Moscone Convention Center in San Francisco\, Houston’s Reliant Park and the Mercedes-Benz Superdome. LOCATION: URL:http://triangleartsandentertainment.org/event/2013-north-carolina-symphony-summerfest-line-up-announced/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20130501 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20130502 DTSTAMP:20130522T171857 CREATED:20130429T125715 LAST-MODIFIED:20130429T125715 UID:26469@http://triangleartsandentertainment.org SUMMARY:Raleigh Arts Commission: Opening Reception Wednesday, May 1! DESCRIPTION:[caption id="attachment_26470" align="aligncenter" width="590"] The Floodline Image: Julie Anne Greenberg\, The Floodline (detail)\, 2013[/caption]   Join us this Wednesday\, May 1\, for the opening reception of Metamorphoses in the Raleigh Municipal Building\, 222 West Hargett Street.  This free reception is scheduled from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. and includes refreshments and live music performed by The Tender Fruit. The exhibition features ceramic sculpture and mixed media prints by Jessica Dupuis and Julie Anne Greenberg.  These artists employ transformative artistic techniques to explore the shifting nature and meaning of objects\, memories\, and natural forces as they relate to human experience. Greenberg captures the ephemeral beauty of water and its trace on the landscape\, while Dupuis alters mundane objects into works of art through the intricate application of thousands of shards of slip-coated\, kiln-fired paper. Block2 will air two videos by Drew Robertson\, Untitled and Woods.  Robertson’s multisensory video projects represent an extension of his love of experimentation\, chance\, and humor.   His body of work conflates our senses to create disorienting environments and amusing scenarios that fully engage and confound the viewer. The cases highlight paintings\, ceramics and fine art books by instructors and students at the Pullen and Sertoma Arts Centers. The exhibition will run from May 1 through June 21\, 2013. For more information about the exhibition\, visit our website  http://www.raleighnc.gov/arts/content/CityMgrArts/Articles/currentexhibition.html For more information on Block Gallery: 919.996.4687 www.raleighnc.gov/arts or follow us on Facebook and Twitter LOCATION: URL:http://triangleartsandentertainment.org/event/raleigh-arts-commission-opening-reception-wednesday-may-1/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20130518 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20130519 DTSTAMP:20130522T171857 CREATED:20130429T120015 LAST-MODIFIED:20130429T120015 UID:26467@http://triangleartsandentertainment.org SUMMARY:SuperFun Show: The True Story of the Three Little Pigs presented by Tarradiddle Players at The ArtsCenter on May 18th! DESCRIPTION:[caption id="attachment_26468" align="aligncenter" width="500"] Tarradiddle Players' Three Little Pigs[/caption] The familiar tale of the three little pigs gets a new spin in the musical performance "The True Story of the 3 Little Pigs" at The ArtsCenter in Carrboro on Saturday\, May 18 at 11:00 a.m. This show lasts approximately 55 minutes and is suggested for elementary ages (K-5th). Tickets are $7 for youth\, $9 for adults\, $7 for ArtsCenter Friends\, and $28 for a Family 4-Pack. Tickets may be purchased online atwww.artscenterlive.org\, in person at The ArtsCenter\, or by calling 919-929-2787\, ext. 201. This performance is part of The ArtsCenter’s SuperFun Series\, which brings unique experiences to family audiences through shows that feature drama\, music\, storytelling\, and more each year by local\, regional\, and nationally-known artists. 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? Based on Jon Scieszka’s wildly popular children’s book\, this performance of "The True Story of the 3 Little Pigs" by the Tarradiddle Players is a brilliant parody of the familiar story. The show follows the Big Bad Wolf on trial for his purported deeds and raises the question of his innocence.  After hearing his own version of the story\, the audience becomes the jury and helps decide if the Wolf is guilty or not guilty! Children’s Theatre of Charlotte’s professional touring company\, the Tarradiddle Players\, perform in this hilarious rock musical\, adapted from the book by Jon Scieszka and Lane Smith. The Tarradiddle Players have been performing at The ArtsCenter for many years\, through public performances for family audiences and educational performances for area school children. The group was founded with the goal to bring the joy and wonder of the stage to audiences who might otherwise never see live theatre. They have now performed for over one million children\, in schools\, community centers -- towns big and small -- across the Southeast. The SuperFun Show of "The True Story of the 3 Little Pigs" is a great way to experience live theater. This performance falls during the national celebration of Children’s Book Week and is a perfect way to celebrate a love of books and reading. Join us for this high-energy\, interactive performance and help decide if the Wolf is guilty or not! The SuperFun Series at The ArtsCenter offers arts-based performances in a kid-friendly environment on the weekends. Captivating\, funny\, awe-inspiring\, and unique\, SuperFun Shows are a wonderful way for families to spend an hour together on a Saturday through a shared experience. Whether opening children’s eyes to an art form they have never before seen or giving them a space to dance\, sing\, and engage with a live performance\, SuperFun Shows help make memories. The ArtsCenter’s 2012-2013 SuperFun Series would like to thank Chapel Hill Tire Car Care Center\, the Presenting Sponsor of the series\, and The Children’s Store\, a SuperFun Season Supporter. Programs at The ArtsCenter are supported in part by Brooks Pierce\, Chapel Hill Restaurant Group\, Giorgios Hospitality Group\, The North Carolina Arts Council\, The Orange County Arts Commission\, Tony Hall and Associates\, and Vimala's Curryblossom Cafe. The ArtsCenter is a non-profit teaching and presenting organization founded in 1974. The largest employer of artists in Orange County\, NC\, it serves more than 80\,000 people annually\, through classes\, studios\, concerts\, theatre\, spoken word\, gallery displays\, more than 80 school shows\, and more. The ArtsCenter exerts a local economic impact exceeding $3\,200\,000 which generates the equivalent of 103 full time jobs and $301\,000 in state and local tax revenue. LOCATION: URL:http://triangleartsandentertainment.org/event/superfun-show-the-true-story-of-the-three-little-pigs-presented-by-tarradiddle-players-at-the-artscenter-on-may-18th/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20130512 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20130513 DTSTAMP:20130522T171857 CREATED:20130429T114456 LAST-MODIFIED:20130429T114456 UID:26465@http://triangleartsandentertainment.org SUMMARY:Bluegrass Legend Alice Gerrard performs at The ArtsCenter on Sunday May 12th! DESCRIPTION:[caption id="attachment_26466" align="aligncenter" width="220"] Alice Gerrard[/caption] Legendary roots musician Alice Gerrard will appear at The ArtsCenter in a celebration of the release of her new CD\, Bittersweet\, on Sunday\, May 12th at 7:00pm. Tickets are $12 Advance\, $8 for Friends of The ArtsCenter\, and $16 Day of Show. For more information or to purchase tickets\, go to www.artscenterlive.org\, visit our box office at 300-G East Main St - Carrboro\, NC 27510\, or call  919.929.2787.Bittersweet\, produced by Laurie Lewis\, includes ten new songs and three songs previously recorded and out of print — songs inspired by moments in her life such as the conversation with a neighbor who came into Tommy Jarrell’s house where they were playing music\, and said\, “y’all sing me a song I can cry to.” It is her first album entirely of original material. "I could not be prouder than for The ArtsCenter to host Alice Gerrard's album release concert\," noted Art Menius\, Executive Director of The ArtsCenter. "Alice is a true giant of American traditional music and a master of old-time\, bluegrass\, and singer songwriter genre. Without Alice Gerrard there would never have been a Judds and probably no Alison Krauss. The leading role women play in roots music today resulted directly from the pioneering efforts of Alice Gerrard." In a career spanning some 40-plus years\, Alice Gerrard has known\, learned from\, and performed with many of the old-time and bluegrass greats and has in turn earned worldwide respect for her own important contributions to the music. She is particularly known for her groundbreaking collaboration with Appalachian singer Hazel Dickens during the 1960s and ’70s. The duo produced four classic LPs (recently reissued by Rounder on CD) and influenced scores of young women singers — even The Judds acknowledge Hazel and Alice as an important early inspiration. Alice’s first two solo albums\, Pieces of My Heart and Calling Me Home were released on the Copper Creek label in 1995 and 2004\, respectively\, to critical acclaim in Billboard\, Bluegrass Unlimited\, New Country\, and other publications. These superb recordings showcase Alice’s many talents: her compelling\, eclectic songwriting; her powerful\, hard-edged vocals; and her instrumental mastery on rhythm guitar\, banjo\, and old-time fiddle. Alice has appeared on more than 20 recordings\, including projects with many traditional musicians such as Tommy Jarrell\, Enoch Rutherford\, Otis Burris\, Luther Davis and Matokie Slaughter; with Tom Sauber and Brad Leftwich as Tom\, Brad & Alice\, with the Harmony Sisters\, and with the Herald Angels. With her in-depth knowledge of mountain music\, she has produced or written liner notes for a dozen more. She also co-produced and appeared in two documentary films. A tireless advocate of traditional music\, Alice has won numerous honors\, including an International Bluegrass Music Association (IBMA) Distinguished Achievement Award\, a Virginia Arts Commission Award\, the North Carolina Folklore Society’s Tommy Jarrell Award\, and an Indy Week Arts Award. Programs at The ArtsCenter are supported in part by Brooks Pierce\, Chapel Hill Restaurant Group\, Giorgios Hospitality Group\, The North Carolina Arts Council\, The Orange County Arts Commission\, and Tony Hall and Associates. The ArtsCenter is a non-profit teaching and presenting organization founded in 1974. The largest employer of artists in Orange County\, NC\, it serves more than 80\,000 people annually\, through classes\, studios\, concerts\, theatre\, spoken word\, gallery displays\, more than 80 school shows\, and more. The ArtsCenter exerts a local economic impact exceeding $3\,200\,000 which generates the equivalent of 103 full time jobs and $301\,000 in state and local tax revenue. LOCATION: URL:http://triangleartsandentertainment.org/event/bluegrass-legend-alice-gerrard-performs-at-the-artscenter-on-sunday-may-12th/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130429T00 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130429T00 DTSTAMP:20130522T171857 CREATED:20130429T060047 LAST-MODIFIED:20130426T101816 UID:26420@http://triangleartsandentertainment.org SUMMARY:Amanda Daughtry Kicks Off Music Off Main DESCRIPTION:Series will feature local performers and showcase area artists\, products and businesses Garner\, NC– The Garner Revitalization Association (GRA) is pleased to announce the lineup and schedule for the sixth season of the Music off Main Downtown Concert Series. This season will feature a diverse mix of artists who all have roots in Garner and the Triangle area. Performances will include country and rock from Amanda Daughtry\, rockabilly and reggae from MikeMickXer\, Motown and r&b from The Band Heartbeat\, dance and top 40 from Honey and Southern roots music and bluegrass from Old Habits. The season begins on May 9 with Amanda Daughtry who grew up in the Garner area and now calls Nashville her home. Amanda performs a vast array of current and classic country music\, classic rock\, and mainstream pop alongside songs of her own to make up a show ensuring everyone has a great time. Amanda's success has been validated with recent opportunities to open for top country acts like Chris Young and Justin Moore. For more information\, visit www.amandadaughtry.com. In addition to local performers\, GRA will feature local artists\, products and businesses in a new initiative\, Market off Main\, during each concert. Market off Main grew from last summer’s successful Art off Main project and the popular pop-up shop Main Street Market held during the town’s holiday events. Market off Main provides local businesses and artists who don’t have a retail presence an opportunity to show and sell their products in their own community. Bring your wallets and support the local economy by shopping during the show! The concert series returns this season to the Back Lawn of the Garner Performing Arts Center. Parking is available at the Performing Arts Center main entrance at 742 West Garner Road and throughout the Avery Street campus located at 125 Avery Street. Bring your chairs or blankets but no coolers\, please. Family friendly food and beverage vendors will be on site. Come out and enjoy dinner and live music on the lawn. Concerts are from 6:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. and admission is free. The Music off Main Downtown Concert Series is presented by The Garner Revitalization Association\, Garner Parks\, Recreation and Cultural Resources and a number of generous local businesses. For more information\, visit www.downtowngarner.com or contact the Garner Revitalization Association at 919-773-4402 or downtowngarner@nc.rr.com. Music off Main Downtown Concert Series 2013 Schedule Thursday\, May 9 – Amanda Daughtry Thursday\, June 6 – MikeMickXer Thursday\, June 20 – The Band Heartbeat Thursday\, August 15 - Honey Thursday\, September 19 – Old Habits About the Garner Revitalization Association The Garner Revitalization Association (GRA) is a non-profit organization that supports the development of the downtown area as a vibrant business\, residential\, entertainment and cultural center in partnership with government and private organizations following the Main Street Four-Point Approach®. Garner is a North Carolina Main Street Community and an Accredited National Main Street® Program. For additional information about the Garner Revitalization Association or this news release\, contact John Hodges\, GRA Executive Director\, at (o) 919-773-4402\, (m) 919-395-8307\, downtowngarner@nc.rr.com or visit www.downtowngarner.com. LOCATION: URL:http://triangleartsandentertainment.org/event/amanda-daughtry-kicks-off-music-off-main/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20130406 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20130412 DTSTAMP:20130522T171857 CREATED:20130428T131140 LAST-MODIFIED:20130428T131140 UID:25946@http://triangleartsandentertainment.org SUMMARY:BOOTH AMPHITHEATRE EVENT SCHEDULE DESCRIPTION:  [caption id="attachment_5043" align="aligncenter" width="600"] Koka Booth Amphitheatre[/caption]   For complete concert information log on to boothamphitheatre.com Tickets available at Cary’s Booth Amphitheatre Box Office or Event                                      Date                     On-Sale                         Ticket Prices PEPPER’S CHILIBREW FEST Saturday\, April 6noon – 6 p.m. Tickets On Sale Now! $25 - $49 10th AnnualGREAT GRAPES! WINE\, ARTS & FOOD FESTIVAL Saturday\, April 2011 a.m. – 7 p.m. Tickets On Sale Now! $20 - $35 SOUND OF MUSICSING-A-LONG Friday\, April 268 p.m. Tickets On Sale Now! $12 for Adults\, $7 for kids ages (5-12)\, Family 4-Packs - $40 (these are limited and not available for purchase the day of the event). Seniors Ages 55+\, Military and College Students are eligible for a $1 off the ticket price when showing valid ID at the Amphitheatre Box Office. Kids Ages 4 and under are FREE. BAISAKHI MELA Sunday\, April 2811:30 a.m. – 9:00 p.m. Tickets On Sale Now! VIP Reserved seating close to stage - $50 (after 4:30pm) Regular Reserved seating - $10 (after 4:30pm) Lawn seating/Free Parking Fee per car/$5 HOB NOB JAZZ SERIESSide Car Social Club Wednesday\, May 15:30 – 8:30 p.m. Tickets On Sale Now! $5Kids 12 and under FREE. Pets Welcome. BAND TOGETHER CHARITY BENEFIT CONCERT: Featuring LYLE LOVETT Saturday\, May 47 p.m. Tickets On Sale Now! VIP (Ages 21+): $150.00 (day of event $155.00) includes catered food and beverage\, VIP area close to the main stage\, silent auction and donation. Reserved/$69.50 (Day of event $74.50) & Reserved/$49.50 (Day of event 54.50) General Admission Lawn (Ages 3 & up): $34.50 (Day of event $39.50) Kids 2 & under free on the Lawn   HOB NOB JAZZ SERIES Peter Lamb & The Wolves Wednesday\, May 8 5:30 – 8:30 p.m. Tickets On Sale Now! $5 Kids 12 and under FREE. Pets Welcome.   Concert Singers of Cary and the Raleigh Symphony Orchestra Present the concert version of Strike Up The Band!   Saturday\, May 11 7:30 p.m. Tickets On Sale Wednesday\, April 3 @ noon $25/Reserved Tables\, $15/Lawn Seats Students Free on the Lawn with valid school ID Picnics Allowed   HOB NOB JAZZ SERIES Al Strong Quartet Wednesday\, May 15 5:30 – 8:30 p.m. Tickets On Sale Now! $5 Kids 12 and under FREE. Pets Welcome.   HOB NOB JAZZ SERIES Mint Julep Jazz Band Wednesday\, May 22 5:30 – 8:30 p.m. Tickets On Sale Now! $5 Kids 12 and under FREE. Pets Welcome.   North Carolina Symphony SUMMERFEST SERIES: Play With The Pros Saturday\, May 25 7:30 p.m. TBATBATown of Cary and Triangle Wind Ensemble Present An American Celebration: Featuring Selections from the music of John Williams     Sunday\, May 26 7:30 p.m. Tickets On Sale Wednesday\, April 3 @ noon General Admission Lawn/$15\, Table Seats/$25 $3 discount on lawn tickets for Seniors/Student/Military     HOB NOB JAZZ SERIES Outside Soul Wednesday\, May 29 5:30 – 8:30 p.m. Tickets On Sale Now! $5 Kids 12 and under FREE. Pets Welcome.   North Carolina Symphony SUMMERFEST SERIES: At The Movie Saturday\, June 1 7:30 p.m. TBATBA   North Carolina Symphony SUMMERFEST SERIES: Classical Mystery Tour Saturday\, June 8 7:30 p.m. TBATBA   CAT’S CRADLE & OUTBACK CONCERTS PRESENT PASSION PIT Tuesday\, June 11 7:30 p.m. Friday\, April 5 @ noonReserved/Pit/$35 General Admission Lawn/$30/Advance $35/Day of show   North Carolina Symphony SUMMERFEST SERIES: Fables for Families Saturday\, June 16 7:30   North Carolina Symphony SUMMERFEST SERIES: Broadway Blockbusters Saturday\, June 22 7:30 p.m. TBATBA   North Carolina Symphony SUMMERFEST SERIES: Holst’s The Planets: An HD Odyssey Saturday\, June 29 7:30 p.m. TBATBA   North Carolina Symphony SUMMERFEST SERIES: Independence Day Celebration Tuesday\, July 4N/AFREE!   North Carolina Symphony SUMMERFEST SERIES: Classics Celebration Saturday\, July 6 7:30 p.m. TBATBAHARRY CONNICK JR.   Tuesday\, July 9 8 p.m. Tickets On Sale Friday\, April 5 @ 10 a.m.Reserved Seats/Tables/$79.50 General Admission Lawn/$39.50   GREASE SING-A-LONG Saturday\, August 24 8 p.m. Tickets On Sale Now!$12 for Adults\, $7 for kids ages (5-12)\, Family 4-Packs - $40 (these are limited and not available for purchase the day of the event). Seniors Ages 55+\, Military and College Students are eligible for a $1 off the ticket price when showing valid ID at the Amphitheatre Box Office. Kids Ages 4 and under are FREE.             LOCATION: URL:http://triangleartsandentertainment.org/event/booth-amphitheatre-event-schedule/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20130428 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20130429 DTSTAMP:20130522T171857 CREATED:20130428T124736 LAST-MODIFIED:20130428T124736 UID:26376@http://triangleartsandentertainment.org SUMMARY:The Power and Popularity of Music in the Civil War DESCRIPTION: Music was everywhere during the Civil War. It served as a powerful and meaningful influence during the nation’s crisis. Tunes rang out from parlor pianos\, roused crowds at political rallies\, and set the rhythms of domestic and military life. Music became an important vehicle for communicating ideas about the war\, and its lasting impression endured for decades. Christian L. McWhirter from the National Archives in Washington\, D.C.\, is the first person to explore what Americans actually said and did with the published songs of the time. He will share his findings during The Power and Popularity of Music in the Civil War on Sunday\, April 28\, at 2 p.m. at the N.C. Museum of History in Raleigh. Admission is free. McWhirter will discuss the many ways music influenced popular culture in the years surrounding the war\, and he will highlight music’s deep meaning for both whites and blacks\, South and North. By gauging the popularity of the most prominent songs and examining how Americans used them\, McWhirter points out music’s central role in American life during the war. McWhirter is the assistant editor for the Papers of Abraham Lincoln. For more information about the Museum of History\, call 919-807-7900 or access ncmuseumofhistory.org or Facebook. About the N.C. Museum of History The museum is located at 5 E. Edenton Street\, across from the State Capitol. Parking is available in the lot across Wilmington Street.Hours are Monday through Saturday\, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.\, and Sunday\, noon to 5 p.m. The Museum of History\, within the Division of State History Museums\, is part of the N.C. Department of Cultural Resources. About the N.C. Department of Cultural Resources The N.C. Department of Cultural Resources (NCDCR) is the state agency with a vision to be the leader in using the state’s cultural resources to build the social\, cultural and economic future of North Carolina. Led by Secretary Susan W. Kluttz\, NCDCR’s mission to enrich lives and communities creates opportunities to experience excellence in the arts\, history and libraries in North Carolina that will spark creativity\, stimulate learning\, preserve the state’s history and promote the creative economy. NCDCR was the first state organization in the nation to include all agencies for arts and culture under one umbrella. Through arts efforts led by the N.C. Arts Council\, the N.C. Symphony and the N.C. Museum of Art\, NCDCR offers the opportunity for enriching arts education for young and old alike and economic stimulus engines for our state’s communities. NCDCR’s Divisions of State Archives\, Historical Resources\, State Historic Sites and State History Museums preserve\, document and interpret North Carolina’s rich cultural heritage. NCDCR’s State Library of North Carolina is the principal library of state government and builds the capacity of all libraries in our state\, developing and supporting access to traditional and online collections such as genealogy and resources for the blind and physically handicapped. NCDCR annually serves more than 19 million people through its 27 historic sites\, seven history museums\, two art museums\, the nation’s first state-supported symphony orchestra\, the State Library\, the N.C. Arts Council and the State Archives of North Carolina. NCDCR champions our state’s creative industry that accounts for more than 300\,000 jobs and generates nearly $18.5 billion in revenues. For more information\, please call (919) 807-7300 or visit www.ncdcr.gov. LOCATION: URL:http://triangleartsandentertainment.org/event/the-power-and-popularity-of-music-in-the-civil-war/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20130517 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20130914 DTSTAMP:20130522T171857 CREATED:20130428T115749 LAST-MODIFIED:20130428T115749 UID:26377@http://triangleartsandentertainment.org SUMMARY:North Carolina Museum of Art Announces Summer Performing Arts Lineup Concert, film series kicks off May 17 DESCRIPTION:[caption id="attachment_26462" align="aligncenter" width="600"] NCMA Summer Concert Series[/caption] The North Carolina Museum of Art (NCMA) announces the 2013 summer schedule of outdoor concerts and films. The summer performing arts series includes nine concerts\, 15 films\, and three nights of a family favorite. Outdoor Concert Series The summer series begins with a performance by East L.A. band Los Lobos on May 17. The band embraces both the American experience and their Mexican heritage\, drawing from rock\, Tex-Mex\, country\, folk\, R&B\, blues\, and traditional Spanish and Mexican music. Los Lobos has a longstanding relationship with the NCMA\, and the Museum is delighted to welcome them back. Glen Hansard (pictured left) returns to the NCMA stage on June 15\, opened by Doug Paisley. After performing in popular Irish band The Frames and\, more recently\, with Marketa Irglova as The Swell Season\, Hansard debuted his first solo album\, Rhythm and Repose\, last year to critical acclaim. On June 29 the NCMA welcomes revered musicians and activists Amy Ray and Emily Saliers of Indigo Girls. These two Grammy-winning folk singers have sold more than 12 million albums and recently released their 14th studio album\, Beauty Queen Sister. On July 12 Dale Watson and The Lonestars perform\, followed by a screening of the movie Bernie. Honkytonk hero and country music maverick Watson\, a member of the Austin Music Hall of Fame\, is a key contributor to the soundtrack of this black comedy set in East Texas and starring Jack Black\, Shirley MacLaine\, and Matthew McConaughey. Iris restaurant serves Texas BBQ brisket and Texas beer. The fifth summer performance is Canadian stringband The Duhks on July 13. Inspired by Celtic and Appalachian stringband music\, The Duhks perform a mix of contemporary\, traditional\, and original tunes with irresistible energy and musicianship. Bruce Hornsby (pictured right) makes his first appearance at the NCMA on August 3 with his longtime bandmates the Noisemakers. The three-time Grammy-winning singer-pianist-composer and bandleader has tapped nearly every style of American popular music—folk\, rock\, jazz\, bluegrass\, classical\, blues\, and even electronica—and is sure to put on quite a show. North Carolina native Tift Merritt performs on August 17. Merritt\, whom All Music Guide calls “the Emmylou Harris of her generation\,” recently released her fifth studio album\, Traveling Alone\, her most rewarding yet. August 24 brings another music-movie combo to the summer stage. A performance by Cajun-rock band Lost Bayou Ramblers is followed by a showing of the Oscar-nominated film Beasts of the Southern Wild\, set in coastal Louisiana’s bayou country. The Lost Bayou Ramblers were key contributors to the movie’s soundtrack. Iris restaurant offers Hurricanes and po’ boys. On September 6 the NCMA hosts Portland-based ensemble Pink Martini. The band\, which has toured the globe from New York to Paris\, is known for its eclectic performances\, crossing borders and genres of classical\, jazz\, and old-fashioned pop. N.C. Museum of Art Announces Summer Performing Arts Lineup Family favorite Paperhand Puppet Intervention closes out the summer performing arts series\, putting on three kid-friendly shows from September 13 through 15. Outdoor Film Series This year’s outdoor summer film series includes drama and comedy classics\, such as Vertigo and The Big Lebowski\, as well as new favorites such as Silver Linings Playbook\, Lincoln\, Argo\, Life of Pi\, The Perks of Being a Wallflower\, Madagascar 3\, and Skyfall. The complete film lineup will be posted to www.ncartmuseum.org on May 1. Visitor Information The concert and movie schedule is available at www.ncartmuseum.org/summer. Concerts and movies take place at the Joseph M. Bryan\, Jr.\, Theater in the Museum Park. Iris restaurant offers eclectic summer fare during concerts. Concessions are available at movies. Visitors are also welcome to bring picnics. Tickets for concerts and movies are on sale now. Children age 6 and under are admitted free on the lawn. For Museum members\, concert tickets are discounted and movies are free. Purchase tickets online at www.ncartmuseum.org/summer or by phone through the Museum Box Office at (919) 715-5923. Concert and Film Details Los Lobos Friday\, May 17\, 8:30 pm Tickets: $19–$35 The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel Saturday\, June 1 Tickets: $5 for nonmembers Life of Pi Friday\, June 14\, 9 pm Tickets: $5 for nonmembers Glen Hansard Saturday\, June 15\, 7:30 pm Tickets: $19–$35 Doug Paisley opens. The Perks of Being a Wallflower Friday\, June 21\, 9 pm Tickets: $5 for nonmembers Skyfall Saturday\, June 22\, 9 pm Tickets: $5 for nonmembers Madagascar 3 Friday\, June 28\, 9 pm Tickets: $5 for nonmembers Indigo Girls Saturday\, June 29\, 8 pm Tickets: $22–$40 MUSIC + MOVIE COMBO Dale Watson and The Lonestars followed by screening of Bernie Friday\, July 12\, 7 pm (movie starts at 9 pm) Tickets: $13–$18 The Duhks N.C. Museum of Art Announces Summer Performing Arts Lineup Saturday\, July 13\, 8 pm Tickets: $13–$25 Silver Linings Playbook Friday\, July 19\, 9 pm Tickets: $5 for nonmembers Argo Saturday\, July 20\, 9 pm Tickets: $5 for nonmembers Cars Friday\, July 26\, 9 pm Tickets: $5 for nonmembers American Graffiti Saturday\, July 27\, 9 pm Tickets: $5 for nonmembers Drive Friday\, August 2\, 9 pm Tickets: $5 for nonmembers Bruce Hornsby & the Noisemakers Saturday\, August 3\, 8 pm Tickets: $22–$45 Glory Friday\, August 9\, 9 pm Tickets: $5 for nonmembers Lincoln Saturday\, August 10\, 9 pm Tickets: $5 for nonmembers Moonrise Kingdom Friday\, August 16\, 8:30 pm Tickets: $5 for nonmembers Tift Merritt Saturday\, August 17\, 8 pm Tickets: $17–$30 Vertigo Friday\, August 23\, 8:30 pm Tickets: $5 for nonmembers MUSIC + MOVIE COMBO Lost Bayou Ramblers followed by screening of Beasts of the Southern Wild Saturday\, August 24\, 7 pm (movie starts at 9 pm) Tickets: $13–$18 Pink Martini Friday\, September 6\, 8 pm Tickets: $27–$45 The Big Lebowski Saturday\, September 7\, 8:30 pm Tickets: $5 for nonmembers Paperhand Puppet Intervention Friday\, September 13\, 6:20 pm preshow\, 7 pm puppet show Saturday\, September 14\, 6:20 pm preshow\, 7 pm puppet show N.C. Museum of Art Announces Summer Performing Arts Lineup Sunday\, September 15\, 6:20 pm preshow\, 7 pm puppet show Tickets: $8.50–$17 About the North Carolina Museum of Art The North Carolina Museum of Art’s permanent collection spans more than 5\,000 years\, from ancient Egypt to the present\, making the institution one of the premier art museums in the South. The Museum’s collection provides educational\, aesthetic\, intellectual\, and cultural experiences for the citizens of North Carolina and beyond. The 164-acre Museum Park showcases the connection between art and nature through site-specific works of environmental art. The Museum offers changing national touring exhibitions\, classes\, lectures\, family activities\, films\, and concerts. The Museum opened West Building in 2010\, home to the permanent collection. The North Carolina Museum of Art\, Lawrence J. Wheeler\, director\, is located at 2110 Blue Ridge Road in Raleigh. It is the art museum of the State of North Carolina\, Pat McCrory\, governor\, and an agency of the Department of Cultural Resources\, Susan Kluttz\, secretary. LOCATION: URL:http://triangleartsandentertainment.org/event/north-carolina-museum-of-art-announces-summer-performing-arts-lineup-concert-film-series-kicks-off-may-17/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20130505 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20130506 DTSTAMP:20130522T171857 CREATED:20130428T113759 LAST-MODIFIED:20130428T113759 UID:26378@http://triangleartsandentertainment.org SUMMARY: Katatonia DESCRIPTION:  [caption id="attachment_26460" align="aligncenter" width="600"] Katatonia image courtesy of kataonia.com[/caption] Founded in 1991 by vocalist Jonas Renkse & guitarist Anders Nystrom\, gloom and angst have been the dominating themes of their discography\, though Katatonia has proven throughout the years that there is still much inspiration to be found in the bleakness. While their roots continue to spread amidst the underground\, Katatonia firmly and deliberately rests just beneath the surface – a hidden gem for anyone who is willing to look slightly beyond what ‘mainstream’ or ‘commercial’ society places before them. However\,for the millions worldwide who have already discovered this treasure\, there is nothing quite like Katatonia’s dark\, hypnotic sound; they stand alone\, both sonically and creatively. No matter how brightly the sun shines\, sorrow will always cast its ageless shadow across the human soul. Expressing that eternal sadness is an art in itself\, and over the last two decades\, Sweden’s masters of melancholy Katatonia have firmly established themselves as the most passionate and skillful exponents of the form. Formed by vocalist/drummer Jonas Renkse and guitarist Anders Nyström in Stockholm in 1991\, the band emerged from the amorphous maelstrom that was the nascent death/doom metal scene; a darker\, more emotionally resonant sibling to the ongoing extreme metal world\, and one that offered a new and more humane perspective on life’s darker days. The band’s first releases\, the Jhva Elohim Meth…The Revival EP and debut album Dance Of December Souls may have seemed to draw from the same set of influences that inspired like-minded bands across the North Sea like Paradise Lost and My Dying Bride\, but by the time Katatonia arrived at 1996’s Brave Murder Day (which featured guest vocals from Opeth’s Mikael Åkerfeldt)\, the band had already begun to plough their own tearful furrow. “Initially we had no masterplan\,” says Renkse today. “All we wanted was a band of our own\, as we were totally devoured by the death and doom metal scene that was happening. It wasn’t until later that we could actually carve out our own space and see things with a broader perspective. Katatonia has become a philosophy\, at least for ourselves\, since it is pretty much all we have. It’s dark and personal music and lyrics\, no matter what the environment around us.” In 1998\, Katatonia released Discouraged Ones\, an album that saw them step away from more traditional doom-laden atmospheres into an increasingly distinctive sonic world. Incorporating a wide variety of influences\, from gothic rock to dark folk\, the band’s evolution was gathering pace and their songwriting was maturing accordingly. With Jonas Renkse stepping away from the drum stool to focus on his role as vocalist\, the Katatonia sound became more focused and intense on 1999’s Tonight’s Decision; a bravura collection of downbeat hymns to the void that set the tone for the new decade that followed. “Most of our evolution has occurred naturally\,” explains Renkse. “We started as Paradise Lost fanboys\, but now I think we have a different sound\, something we have crafted over the years. With every new album we try to push the boundaries of songwriting and expand the concept of Katatonia without abandoning our foundation and roots.” As the 21st century has progressed\, Katatonia have become one of the most revered and cherished of all bands in the modern heavy music firmament. Through extensive touring and a steady stream of superlative studio releases\, including 2001’s classic Last Fair Deal Gone Down and its coruscating 2003 follow-up Viva Emptiness\, the Swedes have spread their baleful gospel across the globe\, refining and redefining themselves with every step into new territory. With 2006’s The Great Cold Distance and\, in particular\, 2009’s universally acclaimed Night Is The New Day\, Katatonia have stretched beyond their roots in the metal scene and drawn in fans from all across the musical spectrum\, not least in the progressive rock realm that has also embraced peers like Opeth and Anathema in recent times. “Yes\, Night Is The New Day has been a very successful album for us\,” says Renkse. “We did a lot of touring for it\, and we could see the fan base expand from one tour to another. Our audience is the same\, but bigger and perhaps more varied. It’s people like ourselves…ordinary people with a big love for music.” After numerous line-up changes over the years\, the Katatonia of 2012 is more potent\, focused and creatively impacting than ever before. Renkse and Nyström - alongside guitarist Per Eriksson\, bassist Niklas Sandin and drummer Daniel Liljekvist – are at the peak of their powers right now\, and their brand new studio album Dead End Kings provides incontrovertible evidence of their unstoppable artistic momentum. A rich\, adventurous and endlessly evocative masterwork that exhibits all the Swedish quintet’s established traits while absorbing countless fresh ideas into that monumental sonic brew\, this is plainly the strongest and most beguiling album in the Katatonia catalogue to date. It also proves that sadness comes in many shades and that no one is safe from its cold allure. “Dead End Kings represents progression and taking things to the next level\,” concludes Renkse. ”The writing was a little more intense and spontaneous for this one. I think that’s the biggest difference. But it was made with the same mindset as the last few albums. It just had a little more fire involved. We don’t want to repeat ourselves. We are still hungry for new music.” Out Now: Chthonic - Rhythm Crusher mobile game app (Chun-Mu Mediatek) Colin Edwin (Porcupine Tree) + Jon Durant - Burnt Belief (Alchemy Records) Crucified Barbara - North American tour (Nuclear Blast) Darkthrone - The Underground Resistance (Peaceville Records) Enforcer - Death By Fire (Nuclear Blast) Free Fall - Power & Volume (Nuclear Blast) On The Offense - Frontline (Dead City) Soilwork - Headlining “North American Infinity Tour 2013” (Nuclear Blast) Vomitorium - art by Paul Allender (Cradle of Filth) Coming Soon: 3 Pill Morning - U.S. tours with Trapt and Hollywood Undead Amplifier - Echo Street (Kscope\, April 23) Autopsy - The Headless Ritual (Peaceville\, June 2013) Bruce Soord + Jonas Renkse - Wisdom of Crowds (Kscope\, June 4) Exodus - “Metal Alliance Tour” (Nuclear Blast) Katatonia - “North American Heritage Tour 2013” (Peaceville Records) Municipal Waste - “Metal Alliance Tour” (Nuclear Blast) Seeker - headlining “The Rise of Darkness Tour”       www.deadendkings.com www.peaceville.com   LOCATION: URL:http://triangleartsandentertainment.org/event/katatonia/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20130526 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20130527 DTSTAMP:20130522T171857 CREATED:20130428T111642 LAST-MODIFIED:20130428T111642 UID:25961@http://triangleartsandentertainment.org SUMMARY:Town of Cary and Triangle Wind Ensemble Present An American Celebration: Featuring Selections from the music of John Williams DESCRIPTION: Sunday · May 26 · 7:30 p.m.   Tickets on Sale Wednesday\, April 3 at noon ~ General Admission Lawn/$15\, Table Seats/$25 $3 discount on lawn tickets for Seniors/Student/Military  ~   Tickets can be purchased at Booth Amphitheatre (Tuesday- Friday\, Noon - 6 p.m.) or through etix.com. By phone call (800) 514-3849 Etix hours: Monday-Friday/ 9 a.m.-8 p.m. EST Saturday/10 a.m. – 8 p.m. EST & Sunday/12 p.m. – 8 p.m. EST For complete concert information go to www.boothamphitheatre.com or call (919) 462-2025. Booth Amphitheatre is an SMG Managed Facility. About SMG Since 1977\, SMG has provided management services to more than 22 public assembly facilities worldwide\, including arenas\, stadiums\, theatres and performing arts centers\, equestrian facilities\, convention\, congress and exhibition centers\, science centers and a variety of other venues. Across the globe\, SMG manages more than 12 million square feet (1.1 million square meters) of exhibition space and more than 1.5 million arena and theatre seats. As the recognized global industry leader\, SMG provides venue management\, sales\, marketing\, event booking and programming\, construction and design consulting\, and pre-opening services.   LOCATION: URL:http://triangleartsandentertainment.org/event/town-of-cary-and-triangle-wind-ensemble-present-an-american-celebration-featuring-selections-from-the-music-of-john-williams/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20130509 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20130809 DTSTAMP:20130522T171857 CREATED:20130428T110413 LAST-MODIFIED:20130428T110413 UID:25978@http://triangleartsandentertainment.org SUMMARY:Find Your Cool" Summer Concert Series DESCRIPTION:[caption id="attachment_25979" align="aligncenter" width="350"] Jo[/caption] www.downtowndurham.com   Jo Gore & The Alternative/Thursday\, May 9\, 7-8:30 p.m. Soul and R&B. Part of Downtown Durham Inc.’s “Find Your Cool” Summer Concert Series. CCB Plaza\, 201 N. Corcoran Street. Free. Onyx Club Boys/Thursday\, May 16\, 7-8:30 p.m. Gypsy Jazz. Part of Downtown Durham Inc.’s “Find Your Cool” Summer Concert Series. CCB Plaza\, 201 N. Corcoran Street. Free. Sarah Shook & The Devil/Thursday\, May 23\, 7-8:30 p.m. Rockabilly. Part of Downtown Durham Inc.’s “Find Your Cool” Summer Concert Series. CCB Plaza\, 201 N. Corcoran Street. Free.  Virgins Family Band/Thursday\, May 30\, 7-8:30 p.m. Pop. Part of Downtown Durham Inc.’s “Find Your Cool” Summer Concert Series. CCB Plaza\, 201 N. Corcoran Street. Free.  The Pinkerton Raid/Thursday\, June 6\, 7-8:30 p.m. Pop and Americana. Part of Downtown Durham Inc.’s “Find Your Cool” Summer Concert Series. CCB Plaza\, 201 N. Corcoran Street. Free.  Mel Melton & the Wicked Mojos/Thursday\, June 13\, 7-8:30 p.m. Cajun and blues. Part of Downtown Durham Inc.’s “Find Your Cool” Summer Concert Series. CCB Plaza\, 201 N. Corcoran Street. Free. Dark Water Rising/Thursday\, June 20\, 7-8:30 p.m. Rock with soul. Part of Downtown Durham Inc.’s “Find Your Cool” Summer Concert Series. CCB Plaza\, 201 N. Corcoran Street. Free. Orquesta GarDel/Thursday\, June 27\, 7-8:30 p.m. Salsa. Part of Downtown Durham Inc.’s “Find Your Cool” Summer Concert Series. CCB Plaza\, 201 N. Corcoran Street. Cyril Lance Collective Arkestra/Thursday\, July 11\, 7-8:30 p.m. Blues. Part of Downtown Durham Inc.’s “Find Your Cool” Summer Concert Series. CCB Plaza\, 201 N. Corcoran Street. Free. Jonathan Byrd/Thursday\, July 18\, 7-8:30 p.m. Americana. Part of Downtown Durham Inc.’s “Find Your Cool” Summer Concert Series. CCB Plaza\, 201 N. Corcoran Street. Free. Birds & Arrows/Thursday\, July 25\, 7-8:30 p.m. Alternafolk. Part of Downtown Durham Inc.’s “Find Your Cool” Summer Concert Series. CCB Plaza\, 201 N. Corcoran Street. Free. The Fair and the Foul/Thursday\, August 1\, 7-8:30 p.m. Americana. Part of Downtown Durham Inc.’s “Find Your Cool” Summer Concert Series. CCB Plaza\, 201 N. Corcoran Street. Free. Khalat Africa featuring Diali Cissokho/Thursday\, August 8\, 7-8:30 p.m. West African jam! Part of Downtown Durham Inc.’s “Find Your Cool” Summer Concert Series. CCB Plaza\, 201 N. Corcoran Street. Free. LOCATION: URL:http://triangleartsandentertainment.org/event/find-your-cool-summer-concert-series/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130601T200000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130601T230000 DTSTAMP:20130522T171857 CREATED:20130424T094334 LAST-MODIFIED:20130424T094820 UID:26380@http://triangleartsandentertainment.org SUMMARY:Lindsay Lou & the Flatbellys DESCRIPTION:[caption id="attachment_26381" align="aligncenter" width="600"] photo credit: Michael Erlewine[/caption] One of the most exciting young acoustic bands\, Lindsay Lou & the Flatbellys\, bring their unique "LouGrass" sound to Durham on Saturday\, June 1\, when they perform at Forty Acres Concert Series- www.fortyacres.org. Lindsay Lou & The Flatbellys have jumped into the forefront of today’s progressive roots music movement. Distinct vocals\, tight harmonies\, instrumental expertise\, and creative arrangements are all essential characteristics of their unique sound. Instrumentally\, they can turn on a dime\, their arrangements showing a well-developed taste in music - based on bluegrass traditions but frequently dipping into swing jazz and popular song craft – and their sound is deftly guided by the clarion vocals of lead singer Lindsay Lou. "Lindsay Lou and The Flatbellys bring new life to bluegrass. Soulful vocals along with exceptional musical chops will keep you wanting more." - Dave Bruzza\, member of Greensky Bluegrass\, award-winning Jamgrass band "Lindsay Lou and the Flatbellys are a fresh new voice in modern bluegrass\, with driving instrumentals and a straight-from-the-still quality to Lindsay’s voice...If you’re a fan of broad-based bluegrass with a strong infusion of creativity and intelligence\, Lindsay Lou and the Flatbellys is a band you definitely need to check out." Bluegrass Unlimited "If you are looking for ancient and soulful tones with a modern rootsy twist\, that is exactly what you'll find when listening to Lindsay Lou & the Flatbellys. Each song is unique\, entertaining\, and flows easily into the listener's ears. Lindsay and the boys will surely win your heart!" - Caroline Colie \, Acoustic Trail "Lindsay really puts her heart into what she sings and how! She sings the way you would want to if'n you could. Phrasing\, tone\, emotion\, it's all there. Effortless seemingly. Simply mesmerizing. Riveting! Don't miss the musical force that is Lindsay Lou." David Grier - Three time International Bluegrass Music Association award-winner Lindsay Lou & the Flatbellys' new album\, Release Your Shrouds\, marks a remarkable step forward and that’s thanks in part to the relationship between Lindsay Lou and Joshua Rilko\, which blossomed in their college days and\, with their recent marriage\, now forms the core of the band. Joshua plays mandolin and joins his voice with Lindsay in beautiful harmony on the new album which is a window to a bluegrass band spreading its wings and incorporating new influences into their sound. On “Wonderful You Are\,” bass player Spencer Cain shines in a duet with Lindsay’s Billie-Holiday-like vocals\, and dobro player Mark Lavengood brings the fire on “Lemon Squeezy.” Keith Billick’s banjo playing not only offers the driving bluegrass sound\, but also brings a level of sophistication to the less traditional numbers\, like instrumental track “Barbarossa.” Lindsay Lou’s songs are fully crafted stories\, often based on real-life experiences\, with lovely hooks and choruses. The breadth of the songs’ themes pushes each band member to work outside the bluegrass box and the results are delightful. Like any family\, Lindsay Lou & the Flatbellys are more than the sum of their parts. They’re an all-American family\, front-porch pickin’ party\, with each song shining with the polish of handmade homemade acoustic roots music. www.lindsayloumusic.com Lindsay Lou Rilko - vocals\, guitar\, claw-hammer banjo\, song-writing Joshua Rilko - vocals\, mandolin\, song-writing Mark Lavengood - resophonic guitar (dobro)\, vocals Spencer Cain - upright bass\, vocals Keith Billik - banjo\, guitar\, vocals LOCATION: URL:http://triangleartsandentertainment.org/event/lindsay-lou-the-flatbellys/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20130503 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20130504 DTSTAMP:20130522T171857 CREATED:20130423T161439 LAST-MODIFIED:20130423T161439 UID:26372@http://triangleartsandentertainment.org SUMMARY:An Evening with Roger McGuinn at The ArtsCenter on May 3rd! DESCRIPTION:[caption id="attachment_26373" align="aligncenter" width="357"] Roger McGuinn[/caption] Folk-rock pioneer Roger McGuinn will play at The ArtsCenter on Friday\, May 3rd at 8:00pm as a part of the 10th annual American Roots Series. Tickets are $33 General public\, $29 for Friends of The ArtsCenter\, and $37 Day of Show. For more information or to purchase tickets\, visit www.artscenterlive.org\, visit our box office at 300-G East Main St - Carrboro\, NC 27510\, or call 919.929.2787. "You don't need me to tell you about Roger McGuinn. He is a giant of music worldwide\," says ArtsCenter Executive Director Art Menius. "The Byrds changed the musical landscape\, pioneering folk rock\, psychedelic rock\, and country rock\, in ways that are still being felt today. Without Roger McGuinn\, I seriously doubt that we would be enjoying Mumford and Sons today. What is particularly special about Roger is that the music he is making today is still fresh and exciting." Mr. Tambourine Man not only lived history\, he made history with his fearless sense of experimentation. As the leader of the influential 60s group\, The Byrds\, he was on the leading edge\, combining the rock beat of the Beatles with the folk sensibilities of Bob Dylan\, to create the genre known as “folk-rock.” Roger’s solo career began in 1973 and has yielded 10 albums\, a Grammy nomination\, and extensive touring and performing for enthralled audiences ever since. http://rogermcguinn.blogspot.com/ Programs at The ArtsCenter are supported in part by Brooks Pierce\, Chapel Hill Restaurant Group\, Giorgios Hospitality Group\, The North Carolina Arts Council\, The Orange County Arts Commission\, and Tony Hall and Associates and Vimala's Curryblossom Cafe. The ArtsCenter is a non-profit teaching and presenting organization founded in 1974. The largest employer of artists in Orange County\, NC\, it serves more than 80\,000 people annually\, through classes\, studios\, concerts\, theatre\, spoken word\, gallery displays\, more than 80 school shows\, and more. The ArtsCenter exerts a local economic impact exceeding $3\,200\,000 which generates the equivalent of 103 full time jobs and $301\,000 in state and local tax revenue.   LOCATION: URL:http://triangleartsandentertainment.org/event/an-evening-with-roger-mcguinn-at-the-artscenter-on-may-3rd/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20130505 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20130506 DTSTAMP:20130522T171857 CREATED:20130423T161103 LAST-MODIFIED:20130423T161103 UID:26374@http://triangleartsandentertainment.org SUMMARY:The ArtsCenter to hold Carrboro Day Craft Fair at Carrboro Town Commons on May 5th! DESCRIPTION: The ArtsCenter in partnership with the Town of Carrboro is excited to present a Spring Craft Fair in conjunction with the annual Carrboro Day festival on Sunday\, May 5 from 1:00 to 6:00 p.m. at the Carrboro Town Commons. This free outdoor event will feature a variety of handmade items for sale by local artists including jewelry\, pottery\, apparel\, accessories\, soap\, toys\, and more. Building on its successful holiday craft fair\, ELF Fair\, The ArtsCenter is thrilled to round out the year by coordinating a Spring Craft Fair at Carrboro Day. With nearly 15 vendors\, the Spring Craft Fair will be a great place to shop for unique\, affordable items for all ages. Perfect for any spring and summer occasions from birthdays and graduation to Mother’s Day and more – all while supporting local artists. The rain location for this event will be at the Carrboro Century Center\, which is at 100 North Greensboro Street. Programs at The ArtsCenter are supported in part by Brooks Pierce\, Chapel Hill Restaurant Group\, Giorgios Hospitality Group\, The North Carolina Arts Council\, The Orange County Arts Commission\, Tony Hall and Associates\, and Vimala's Curryblossom Cafe. The ArtsCenter is a non-profit teaching and presenting organization founded in 1974. The largest employer of artists in Orange County\, NC\, it serves more than 80\,000 people annually\, through classes\, studios\, concerts\, theatre\, spoken word\, gallery displays\, more than 80 school shows\, and more. The ArtsCenter exerts a local economic impact exceeding $3\,200\,000 which generates the equivalent of 103 full time jobs and $301\,000 in state and local tax revenue. LOCATION: URL:http://triangleartsandentertainment.org/event/the-artscenter-to-hold-carrboro-day-craft-fair-at-carrboro-town-commons-on-may-5th/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130426T200000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130428T220000 DTSTAMP:20130522T171857 CREATED:20130423T125552 LAST-MODIFIED:20130423T125552 UID:26370@http://triangleartsandentertainment.org SUMMARY:Rossen Milanov Conducts Rimsky-Korsakov’s Magical Scheherazade DESCRIPTION: North Carolina Symphony Continues 80th Anniversary Season with Concerts in Raleigh and Chapel Hill April 26-28 Rossen Milanov conducts Rimsky-Korsakov’s Magical Scheherazade\, Tchaikovsky’s The Tempest\, and Haydn’s Trumpet Concerto\, featuring Paul Randall RALEIGH\, N.C. — Rossen Milanov will lead the North Carolina Symphony in a 2012-2013 classical season orchestra highlight of Rimsky-Korsakov’s Scheherazade\, featuring Symphony Concertmaster Brian Reagin\, Tchaikovsky’s The Tempest\, and Haydn’s Trumpet Concerto\, performed by Symphony Principal Trumpet Paul Randall\, in concerts in Raleigh and Chapel Hill\, April 26-28\, 2013. The performances take place on Friday and Saturday\, April 26 and 27 at 8 p.m. in Meymandi Concert Hall in the Duke Energy Center for the Performing Arts in downtown Raleigh\, and Sunday\, April 28 at 8 p.m. in Memorial Hall on the campus of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Scholar Dr. Richard E. Rodda writes “the stories on which Rimsky-Korsakov based Scheherazade were taken from the Thousand and One Nights\, a collection of millennium-old fantasy tales from Egypt\, Persia and India first introduced to Europe in 1704.”  He goes on to say\, “Scheherazade was a success at its premiere in St. Petersburg in December\, 1888\, and it has remained one of the most popular of all symphonic works.” Rossen Milanov is Music Director of the Princeton Symphony Orchestra.  A committed supporter of youth and music\, he serves as Music Director of both the New Symphony Orchestra\, a privately-funded youth orchestra in his native city of Sofia\, Bulgaria\, and Symphony In C\, which is one of America’s leading professional training orchestras. He has led tours with the Australian Youth Orchestra\, the New Zealand Youth Orchestra\, conducted the Aspen Chamber Symphony\, and was Music Director of the Chicago Youth Symphony from 1997 to 2001.  Milanov has worked with the National Symphony Orchestra in Washington\, D.C.\, the Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra\, and the symphony orchestras of New Jersey\, Seattle\, San Antonio\, Milwaukee\, Indianapolis\, and Baltimore. Originally from Michigan\, Paul Randall grew up in a very musical family; his father was a professional musician and so is his sister. His professional career began in 1973 at the age of 17 when he auditioned for\, and was hired by the New Orleans Symphony as Second Trumpet. In 1977\, he became Principal Trumpet\, performing with the orchestra in such places as Paris\, Vienna\, and New York's Carnegie Hall. In 1988\, Randall was appointed Principal Trumpet of the North Carolina Symphony.  He has been a soloist many times with both orchestras\, as well as at the Eastern Music Festival\, where he premiered a concerto written for him by Carl Roskott. In addition to EMF\, he has performed with the Grand Teton Festival\, the Chautauqua Festival\, and the Casals Festival in Puerto Rico\, among many others. Tickets to the Raleigh Classical Series performance on April 26-27 range from $18 to $70.  Tickets to the Chapel Hill Classical Series performance on April 28 range from $18 to $60. Student tickets are $10. Concert tickets at all performances are also available at the door one hour prior to concert start time. To purchase tickets\, visit the North Carolina Symphony website at www.ncsymphony.org or call the Symphony Box Office at 919.733.2750 or toll free 877.627.6724. In addition to stellar performances\, North Carolina Symphony concertgoers can enjoy pre-concert talks and “Ask A Musician\,” which feature interactive conversations with guest artists and select orchestra members\, at many Symphony events. For the Raleigh performances\, Catherine Brand of WUNC will host a “Meet the Artists” session April 26 at 6:30 p.m. in Swalin Lobby of Meymandi Concert Hall.  Dr. Tom Koch of N.C. State University will give a pre-concert talk April 27 at 7 p.m. in Swalin Lobby.  There will be “Ask A Musician” opportunities in the lobby at intermission. For the Chapel Hill performance on April 28\, Dr. Letitia Glozer of UNC will host a pre-concert talk in Gerrard Hall at 7 p.m. Meymandi Concert Hall is located in the Duke Energy Center for the Performing Arts\, 2 E. South St.\, in Raleigh.  Memorial Hall is located at 114 East Cameron Ave.\, on the campus of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Partners for the 2012/13 Raleigh Classical Series include Clancy & Theys Construction; Duke Medicine; Smith Anderson Blount Dorsett Mitchell & Jernigan\, LLP; The Freelon Group; and Piedmont Investment Advisors\, LLC. Partners for the 2012/13 Chapel Hill Series include Carol Woods Retirement Community\, Harrington Bank\, and The Businesses of Market Street\, Southern Village. Statewide partnership and support is provided by Progress Energy. About the North Carolina Symphony Founded in 1932 and subsequently made an entity of the North Carolina Department of Cultural Resources\, the North Carolina Symphony employs 65 professional musicians under the artistic leadership of Music Director and Conductor Grant Llewellyn and Resident Conductor William Henry Curry. Every year\, this orchestra performs over 175 concerts in more than 50 North Carolina counties\, with some 60 of those concerts offered in the Raleigh-Durham-Chapel Hill metropolitan area. The Symphony boasts two spectacular home venues: Meymandi Concert Hall at the Duke Energy Center for the Performing Arts in downtown Raleigh and Booth Amphitheatre in Cary\, N.C. The Symphony also travels 12\,000 miles each year to present concert series in Fayetteville\, New Bern\, Southern Pines and Wilmington; individual concerts in communities across the state; and one of the most extensive education programs of any U.S. orchestra.  For more information\, visit the North Carolina Symphony website at www.ncsymphony.org or call toll free 877.627.6724. LOCATION: URL:http://triangleartsandentertainment.org/event/rossen-milanov-conducts-rimsky-korsakovs-magical-scheherazade/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20131124T200000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20131124T230000 DTSTAMP:20130522T171857 CREATED:20130423T124826 LAST-MODIFIED:20130423T124826 UID:26369@http://triangleartsandentertainment.org SUMMARY: Straight No Chaser DESCRIPTION:A Cappella superstars Straight No Chaser will share their “influence” on their North American fall tour\, making a stop at DPAC on November 24\, 2013. Their new album\, Under the Influence\, features partnerships with some of pop’s all-time biggest stars from Stevie Wonder to Phil Collins and will drop on May 7. Tickets: Online at DPACnc.com DPAC Ticket Center: 919.680.2787\, 123 Vivian Street\, Durham\, NC Ticketmaster.com / Ticketmaster Charge by phone at 800.745.3000 Friends of DPAC members may place their orders on April 29. Joining Friends of DPAC is free\, and you can register at www.DPACnc.com/friendofdpac. “We are extremely excited to be hosting Straight No Chaser after their brand new album that is being released in May\,” says Rachel Gragg\, Senior Director of Marketing for DPAC. “All this new music being performed at our venue is sure to make for a great night!” Under the Influence sees the acclaimed a cappella group reimagining a selection of their all time favorite songs alongside many of the superstar artists and undisputed music icons that made them famous.  Produced by Mark Kibble – a founding member of the legendary a cappella group Take 6 and one of Straight No Chaser’s primary influences – the album includes unprecedented collaborations with some of popular music’s best and brightest – including Phil Collins\, Stevie Wonder\, Elton John\, Dolly Parton\, Rob Thomas\, Seal\, and Jason Mraz – as Straight No Chaser put their distinctive and inimitable spin on songs known and loved the world over. Straight No Chaser is scheduled for a special appearance on Bravo’s “Watch What Happens Live” on the eve of their album release\, Monday\, May 6.   The following weekend\, they will perform on the Mother’s Day installment of “Today: Weekend Edition” on Sunday\, May 12.  To celebrate the album’s arrival on release day\, Straight No Chaser will perform an exclusive set for fans and contest winners at the Southwest Airlines Porch at Bryant Park on Tuesday\, May 7.  To conclude the release week\, the group has scheduled a series of special release week concerts\, kicking off May 9th at the State Theatre in New Brunswick\, New Jersey. Complete details and ticket information for all SNC live events can be found at www.sncmusic.com/tour. Under the Influence is heralded by the new single\, “I Want You Back” featuring Sara Bareilles.  A companion video for the inventive take on the Jackson 5 classic – as well audio clips for an array of additional album tracks – are streaming now at the official Straight No Chaser YouTube channel\, located at www.youtube.com/sncmusic. Fans can pre-order Under the Influence now in a variety of bundles featuring such exclusive extras as an SNC Tour Journal\, a refrigerator magnet\, and a limited edition 18”x24” screenprinted poster. As if that weren’t enough\, the album is also being offered as a special Fan Edition\, featuring six bonus tracks\, an expanded booklet and deluxe packaging not available with the standard CD. All pre-orders will receive a full album stream one week before release as well as an instant MP3 download of “I Want You Back” (feat. Sara Bareilles). For more\, please visit store.sncmusic.com. The upcoming dates mark a milestone for Straight No Chaser as they feature the return of founding member Steve Morgan\, who rejoins the group after the departure late last year of Ryan Ahlwardt.   Fans can meet the newest/oldest member of SNC at Straight No Chaser’s official YouTube channel\, www.youtube.com/sncmusic. For more\, please visit www.sncmusic.com\, www.facebook.com/StraightNoChaser\, twitter.com/SNCmusic\, and www.myspace.com/sncmusic.  To purchase tickets go to ticketmaster.com. About DPAC Since its opening in 2008\, DPAC\, Durham Performing Arts Center\, has become the center for live entertainment in the Triangle. Recognized for its contemporary design\, DPAC features 2\,700 seats\, intimate sightlines and state-of-the art sound and video. Listed four times in the top 50 in Pollstar magazine’s worldwide theater attendance rankings\, DPAC is currently the #5 ranked theater in the U.S. For more information please go to www.DPACnc.com. About Live Nation Entertainment: Live Nation Entertainment is the world’s leading live entertainment and ecommerce company\, comprised of four market leaders: Ticketmaster.com\, Live Nation Concerts\, Artist Nation and Live Nation Network. Ticketmaster.com is the global event ticketing leader and one of the world’s top five ecommerce sites\, with almost 27 million monthly unique visitors. Live Nation Concerts produces over 22\,000 shows annually for more than 2\,300 artists globally. Artist Nation is the world’s top artist management company\, representing over 250 artists. These businesses power Live Nation Network\, the leading provider of entertainment marketing solutions\, enabling nearly 800 advertisers to tap into the 200 million consumers Live Nation delivers annually through its live event and digital platforms. For additional information\, visit www.livenation.com/investors. LOCATION: URL:http://triangleartsandentertainment.org/event/straight-no-chaser/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130614T200000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130614T220000 DTSTAMP:20130522T171857 CREATED:20130423T123057 LAST-MODIFIED:20130423T123057 UID:26366@http://triangleartsandentertainment.org SUMMARY:Donna the Buffalo Set To Unveil First Studio Album in Five Years DESCRIPTION:Tonight\, Tomorrow and Yesterday\, on June 18 Nashville\, Tenn.  – More energized and focused than ever before in their near 25-year career\, roots-music troubadours Donna the Buffalo will debut their first studio album in five years\, Tonight\, Tomorrow and Yesterday\, on June 18 via Sugar Hill Records. The follow up to 2008’s acclaimed Silverlined\, which reached the Top 10 on the Americana charts\, Tonight\, Tomorrow and Yesterday—the group’s 10th studio album—proves the band as a consistent steward of Americana music\, their signature sound—traditional mountain music infused with elements of Cajun\, rock\, folk\, reggae and country—an eclectic and extraordinary melting pot of such. In creating the new album\, founding members and songwriter-vocalists Jeb Puryear (vocals\, guitar) and Tara Nevins (vocals\, guitar\, fiddle\, accordion\, scrubboard)—joined by band members David McCracken (Hammond organ\, clavinet)\, Kyle Spark (bass) and Mark Raudabaugh (drums)—convened in a rustic church in Enfield\, New York\, along with co-producer Robert Hunter. The building overflowed with vibe\, and the music poured out as the group recorded take after live take to old-school analog tape\, with as few overdubs as possible. What resulted are the 14 organic and authentic tracks that make up Tonight\, Tomorrow and Yesterday. “We tried to do the record and keep in tact the things people love about us\,” says Puryear. “We’re really excited to start sharing Tonight\, Tomorrow and Yesterday\,” adds Nevins\, “because making this record was a very personal process that was also a lot of fun.” The album will be worked at Americana and AAA radio this spring and summer\, with the emphasis track being “I See How You Are\,” a tune penned by Nevins. In addition\, the band will be touring heavily throughout the remainder of the year to promote Tonight\, Tomorrow and Yesterday. Festival dates include MerleFest\, The Finger Lakes GrassRoots Festival of Music and Dance\, Nashville’s Dancin’ In the District\, Strangecreek Music Festival\, Blue Ridge BBQ and Music Festival\, The Great Blue Heron Festival\, Red Ants Pants Festival\, Targhee Bluegrass Fest\, Shakori Hills Grassroots Festival and MagnoliaFest\, among many others. The most up-to-date touring information can be found here. Track listing for Tonight\, Tomorrow and Yesterday: 1. All Aboard 2. Don’t Know What We’ve Got 3. Working On That 4. I Love My Tribe 5. Tonight\, Tomorrow and Yesterday 6. One Day At A Time 7. Love Time 8. No Reason Why 9. I See How You Are 10. I Can Fly 11. Ms. Parsley 12. Why You Wanna Leave Me 13. Real Love 14. Spinning World About Donna the Buffalo Closing in on the quarter-century mark\, Donna the Buffalo has developed one of most respected 'brands' in the world of touring roots acts\, along with a well-deserved reputation for crafting social narratives and danceable grooves without equal. With nine studio albums under their belt\, the band has been praised as having “earned a reputation as one of the most respected\, eclectic and hardest-working acts today” (Encore). Led by founding members and songwriter-vocalists Jeb Puryear and Tara Nevins\, Donna the Buffalo marries musical trailblazing and tradition\, their music running the gamut of what is defined as “roots music.” Throughout it’s career the band has traveled millions of miles and spent nearly a quarter of a century performing at the country's most prestigious festivals and clubs. Their fervent fan base\, nicknamed The Herd\, follows the band with zeal and has created a unique and supportive community online and at DTB shows across the nation. As an extension of this community and the band's own dedication to live roots music\, Donna the Buffalo started its own annual event—The Finger Lakes GrassRoots Festival of Music and Dance—20 years ago in upstate New York\, which draws more than 15\,000 people every year\, and have since added to the GrassRoots festival family with Shakori Hills in NC and the Virginia Key GrassRoots Festival in Florida. On June 18\, 2013\, the band will release its 10th studio album\, Tonight\, Tomorrow and Yesterday\, via Sugar Hill Records. LOCATION: URL:http://triangleartsandentertainment.org/event/donna-the-buffalo-set-to-unveil-first-studio-album-in-five-years/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130720T200000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130720T230000 DTSTAMP:20130522T171857 CREATED:20130423T122059 LAST-MODIFIED:20130423T122059 UID:26364@http://triangleartsandentertainment.org SUMMARY:ROBERT PLANT DESCRIPTION: Outback Concerts Presents ROBERT PLANT & THE SENSATIONAL SPACE SHIFTERS Saturday · July 20 · 8 p.m. Tickets on Sale Friday\, April 26 at 10 a.m. Reserved and Table Seats/$65 General Admission Lawn/$50 Lawn Prices increase $5 Day-Of-Show Tickets can be purchased at Booth Amphitheatre (Tuesday- Friday\, Noon - 6 p.m.) or through etix.com. By phone call (800) 514-3849Etix hours: Monday-Friday/ 9 a.m.-8 p.m. EST Saturday/10 a.m. – 8 p.m. EST & Sunday/12 p.m. – 8 p.m. EST For complete concert information go to www.boothamphitheatre.com or call (919) 462-2025. LOCATION: URL:http://triangleartsandentertainment.org/event/robert-plant/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20130424 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20130429 DTSTAMP:20130522T171857 CREATED:20130423T113700 LAST-MODIFIED:20130423T113700 UID:26354@http://triangleartsandentertainment.org SUMMARY:Spring Training by Universes DESCRIPTION: PlayMakers presents world premiere of ‘Spring Training’ by Universes PlayMakers Repertory Company will present the world premiere of “Spring Training\,” written and performed by international musical/spoken word ensemble Universes\, April 24-28. “Spring Training” has been specially commissioned by PlayMakers and Carolina Performing Arts as part of the “Rite of Spring” project celebrating the classic ballet’s 2013 centennial. PlayMakers\, the professional theater in residence at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill\, concludes its 2012-2013 PRC² second-stage series with the production. PRC² features innovative\, topical plays coupled with engaging post-show discussions with the creative artists and other panelists following each performance. Shows will be at 7:30 p.m. nightly and 2 p.m. on April 28 in the Elizabeth Price Kenan Theatre in the Center for Dramatic Art on Country Club Road. Tickets are $15 to $40 and may be purchased at www.playmakersrep.org or by calling (919) 962-PLAY (7529). In “Spring Training\,” Universes uses “The Rite of Spring” as a springboard to deconstruct rites of passage. The group will bring their unique talents to an exploration of Stravinsky’s groundbreaking composition and create a daring 21st century soundtrack on ritual and revolution\, breaking cultural barriers anew. Universes is known for being eloquent\, edgy and entertaining. The Los Angeles Times wrote of the New York-based ensemble\, “These performers are fierce\, funny and bitingly intelligent.” The Boston Globe called Universes “a headlong explosion of poetry\, percussion and multi-culti musical exploration that absolutely demands to be seen.” The Triangle’s INDY Week (formerly the Independent Weekly) gave Universes’ 2007 show at PlayMakers a rave review\, saying these are “folks you’ve got to see and (particularly) hear” with “intricate rhythms and intricate stories\, told by artists … as adept at polyrhythmic musical composition as they are at acting.” Classical Voice of North Carolina called the troupe’s last PlayMakers’ appearance (“The Big Bang\,” 2010) “some of the most exciting music ever created a cappella … [Universes] simply pours power and passion from the stage … Hip-hop or not this group will entertain you.” The group recently was honored as one of five finalists for the first Kennedy Theater Prize\, the new $100\,000 theater award established in honor of Senator Edward M. Kennedy and his interest in American history. One of the theater’s most lucrative prizes\, it was established in September by Kennedy’s sister Jean Kennedy Smith\, with the assistance of Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Tony Kushner. Ticket packages are also currently available for PlayMakers’ 2013-2014 season. For the lowest prices\, new and renewing season ticket holders can take advantage of discounted rates through May 1. For more on the new season\, visit www.playmakersrep.org. PlayMakers is based in UNC’s College of Arts and Sciences. The Drama League of New York has named PlayMakers one of the best regional theaters in America and INDY Week calls PlayMakers the best live theater company in the Triangle. Web site: www.universesonstage.com/   LOCATION: URL:http://triangleartsandentertainment.org/event/spring-training-by-universes/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130430T200000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130430T210000 DTSTAMP:20130522T171857 CREATED:20130423T113022 LAST-MODIFIED:20130424T122239 UID:26350@http://triangleartsandentertainment.org SUMMARY:Triangle Youth Symphony DESCRIPTION:[caption id="attachment_26353" align="alignleft" width="300"] Premiere of Lohr's Fanfare[/caption] The Triangle Youth Symphony will premiere Tom Lohr's "Fanfare" commissioned for the Philharmonic Association - Triangle Youth Music's  25th Anniversary. Under the direction of McCrae Hardy\, the orchestra will also perform "Siegrfried Idyll"\, Finale from Beethoven's Fifth\, and Shostakovich's "Festive Overture". Come at 7:00 and hear the Triangle Youth Orchestra for the same admission. WCPE Radio interview of Tom Lohr\, discussing "Fanfare" (please note the time given in this interview is incorrect)Tom Lohr_composer LOCATION: URL:http://triangleartsandentertainment.org/event/triangle-youth-symphony/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20131122T193000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20131122T230000 DTSTAMP:20130522T171857 CREATED:20130423T112129 LAST-MODIFIED:20130423T112130 UID:26349@http://triangleartsandentertainment.org SUMMARY:RON WHITE - A LITTLE UNPROFESSIONAL TOUR DESCRIPTION:Blue Collar Comedy Star & Comedy Central Favorite RON WHITE - A LITTLE UNPROFESSIONAL TOUR DPAC\, Durham Performing Arts Center November 22\, 2013 Back by popular demand\, "Blue Collar" comedian Ron White returns to DPAC\, Durham Performing Arts Center\, on November 22\, 2013. His last performance at DPAC on September 10\, 2011 sold out\, and fans can expect this performance to do the same. Tickets go on sale Friday\, April 19 at 10am: Online at DPACnc.com DPAC Ticket Center: 919.680.2787\, 123 Vivian Street\, Durham\, NC Ticketmaster.com / Ticketmaster Charge by phone at 800.745.3000 Friends of DPAC members may place their orders on April 17. Joining Friends of DPAC is free\, and you can register at http://www.dpacnc.com/fod. "Every season we present ten to twelve of the biggest comedians on tour and no one is selling more tickets right now than Ron White. For Ron to choose DPAC for his 2013 tour speaks to the reputation of both DPAC and the great comedy audiences here in the Triangle. I've said it before\, Triangle audiences love to laugh and there's no better place for stand-up comedy than DPAC\," said Bob Klaus\, GM of DPAC. Comedian Ron “Tater Salad” White is best known as the cigar-smoking\, scotch-drinking funnyman from the “Blue Collar Comedy” phenomenon. White has always been a classic storyteller. His routines relay tales from his real life\, ranging from growing up in a small town in Texas to joining the ranks of some of the most successful comedians in America. He is a certified platinum-selling artist\, having sold over 10 million #1 albums; White has been nominated for two Grammy® Awards\, and he has consistently been one of the five top-grossing comedians on tour. White’s three Comedy Central stand-up specials are the three top-rated specials in that network's history. White has been featured in the major feature films Horrible Bosses and Sex and the City 2 and has a principal role in Jayne Mansfield’s Car\, written and directed by Billy Bob Thornton\, which premiered at the Berlin Film Festival in February 2012. For more information\, please visit www.tatersalad.com. About DPAC Since its opening in 2008\, DPAC\, Durham Performing Arts Center\, has become the center for live entertainment in the Triangle. Recognized for its contemporary design\, DPAC features 2\,700 seats\, intimate sightlines and state-of-the art sound and video. Listed four times in the top 10 in Pollstar magazine’s annual worldwide theater attendance rankings\, DPAC is currently the #5 ranked theater in the U.S. What’s up next at DPAC? A night of superstar comedy with Chris Tucker (April 19)\, Mike Tyson: Undisputed Truth live on stage directed by Spike Lee (April 23)\, followed by the outrageously funny Sarah Silverman (April 24). For more information please go to www.DPACnc.com. LOCATION: URL:http://triangleartsandentertainment.org/event/ron-white-a-little-unprofessional-tour/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130430T190000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130430T194000 DTSTAMP:20130522T171857 CREATED:20130423T110644 LAST-MODIFIED:20130423T113311 UID:26347@http://triangleartsandentertainment.org SUMMARY:Triangle Youth Orchestra DESCRIPTION:[caption id="attachment_26348" align="alignleft" width="300"] Triangle Youth Orchestra Spring Concert[/caption] The Triangle Youth Orchestra will premiere Dr. Robert Nosow's "Spokes of Light" commissioned for the Philharmonic Association - Triangle Youth Music's  25th Anniversary. The orchestra will also perform "Komm Susser Tod"\, "Simple Gifts"\, and "Russian Sailor's Dance". Your ticket is also admission to the Triangle Youth Symphony Concert at 8:00 pm. WCPE Radio interviewed Dr. Nosow about his new work. The link to that interview is: 4-21-2013_Interview3_DrRobertNosow LOCATION: URL:http://triangleartsandentertainment.org/event/triangle-youth-orchestra/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20130427 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20130428 DTSTAMP:20130522T171857 CREATED:20130422T134315 LAST-MODIFIED:20130422T134315 UID:26344@http://triangleartsandentertainment.org SUMMARY:Fifth Annual Sacrificial Poets Grand Slam Finals April 27th at The ArtsCenter! DESCRIPTION:[caption id="attachment_26345" align="aligncenter" width="320"] Sacrificial Poets[/caption] Sacrificial Poets presents the 5th annual Grand Slam Finals\, the biggest youth poetry event in North Carolina\, at The ArtsCenter on Wednesday\, April 27th at 7:00pm. Tickets are $10 General admission and $5 for students. To purchase tickets or for more information\, go to www.artscenterlive.org\, visit the box office at 300-G East Main St. in Carrboro\, or call 919.929.2787. The top 12 youth poets from the Triangle will compete on one stage for a chance to represent our community at the Brave New Voices International Youth Poetry Slam in Chicago this August. Don't miss this powerful night of art\, voice\, and emotion. The Sacrificial Poets is North Carolina’s premier youth poetry organization\, and the first internationally competing youth performance poetry team in the state of North Carolina. Sacrificial Poets inspire\, foster\, and promote artistic expression\, personal growth\, and social justice for youth in our communities through the use of the spoken and written word. Programs at The ArtsCenter are supported in part by Brooks Pierce\, Chapel Hill Restaurant Group\, Giorgios Hospitality Group\, The North Carolina Arts Council\, The Orange County Arts Commission\, Tony Hall and Associates\, and Vimala's Curryblossom Cafe. The ArtsCenter is a non-profit teaching and presenting organization founded in 1974. The largest employer of artists in Orange County\, NC\, it serves more than 80\,000 people annually\, through classes\, studios\, concerts\, theatre\, spoken word\, gallery displays\, more than 80 school shows\, and more. The ArtsCenter exerts a local economic impact exceeding $3\,200\,000 which generates the equivalent of 103 full time jobs and $301\,000 in state and local tax revenue. LOCATION: URL:http://triangleartsandentertainment.org/event/fifth-annual-sacrificial-poets-grand-slam-finals-april-27th-at-the-artscenter/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20130501 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20130601 DTSTAMP:20130522T171857 CREATED:20130421T125854 LAST-MODIFIED:20130421T130044 UID:25905@http://triangleartsandentertainment.org SUMMARY:MAY PROGRAMS AT THE MUSEUM OF HISTORY DESCRIPTION:From children’s programs to informative lectures\, May programs at the North Carolina Museum of History offer something for all ages. Bring the kids to Time for Tots\, History Corner or History Hunters to learn about Tar Heel inventors. Other programs include a lecture on Quaker pottery\, music performances\, a tour of the outdoor exhibit History of the Harvest\, and a symposium. This year marks the 150th anniversary of the signing of the final Emancipation Proclamation. This life-changing document will be the focus of the Legacy of Freedom Symposium on May 31 and June 1. The special event will include a guest speaker\, panel discussions\, freedom songs and historical re-enactments. Take advantage of these May programs and more. Admission is free unless otherwise noted. Please note: the Museum of History will be closed Memorial Day\, May 27. [Editors: Please include registration information when applicable.] PROGRAMS *History Corner: Create It! Wednesday\, May 1 10-11 a.m. Ages 6-9 with adult $1 per child To register\, call 919-807-7992. Learn about Tar Heel inventors and their inventions\, and make a toy of your own! *History Hunters: Inventors Wanted Wednesday\, May 1 11:15 a.m.-12:15 p.m. Ages 10-13 $1 per person To register\, call 919-807-7992. What does it take to create a new medicine\, car or country? Find out about inventors from our state\, and try your hand at a creator’s challenge. *Time for Tots: Kitchen Gadgets Tuesday\, May 7 or 14 10-10:45 a.m. Ages 3-5 with adult $1 per child To register\, call 919-807-7992. Look at gadgets used in kitchens past and present. Guess the function of each one\, then use some of the tools to whip up something good to eat! History à la Carte: Quaker Pottery Tradition in North Carolina Wednesday\, May 8 Noon-1 p.m. Bring your lunch; beverages provided. Hal Pugh\, Owner/Operator at New Salem Pottery\, Author\, Consultant on Early Ceramic Techniques Pugh will be discussing the history of Quaker potters who lived in Piedmont North Carolina from the late 1700s through the early 1900s and their contribution to American ceramic art. [caption id="attachment_26334" align="alignleft" width="336"] Dish\, probably made during Gottfried Aust’s tenure as master of the pottery at Salem\, North Carolina\, 1775-1785. Lead-glazed earthenware.Image by Gavin Ashworth\, courtesy of Old Salem Museums & Gardens.[/caption] *Make It\, Take It: Hoop and Ball Saturday\, May 11 1-3 p.m. (drop-in program) Make a hoop-and-ball toy\, then visit the North Carolina Sports Hall of Fame. The Triangle Youth Jazz Ensemble Sunday\, May 12 1-2 p.m. Based in Raleigh and directed by Dr. Gregg Gelb\, the Triangle Youth Jazz Ensemble features advanced high school musicians who study and perform the best of big-band jazz. Enjoy Duke Ellington compositions\, a variety of big-band music from the swing era\, and some Latin jazz. Music of the Carolinas: Myrna Bascunan and Claudia Lopez Bascunan Sunday\, May 12 3-4 p.m. This mother-daughter duo sings Chilean folk songs\, plays drums and tells stories. The performance is presented with PineCone\, with support from the North Carolina Museum of History Associates\, Williams Mullen\, and WLHC-FM/WLQC-FM. Freedom Celebration Preview Reception Tuesday\, May 14 6-9 p.m. $100 admission (Event benefits North Carolina Freedom Monument Park.) For details or to purchase tickets\, call 919-224-0480\, e-mail info@ncfmp.org\, or visit www.ncfmp.org. Come to the opening celebration for the exhibit Freedom Coming\, Freedom for All\, presented in partnership with North Carolina Freedom Monument Park. The exhibit\, a traveling version of the exhibit and the May 31 symposium are sponsored in part by PNC; Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina; Mechanics and Farmers Bank; News & Observer; North Carolina Mutual Life Insurance Company; Spectacular Magazine; and private contributors. Saturdays in the Garden Saturday\, May 18 1:30-2:30 p.m. Join one of the museum’s garden staff for an informal tour of the outdoor exhibit History of the Harvest and see what’s going on in the garden! Meet your tour guide at the information desk in the lobby. The Legacy of Freedom Symposium Friday\, May 31 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday\, June 1 9 a.m.-noon This free two-day symposium will examine President Abraham Lincoln’s reasons for issuing the Emancipation Proclamation\, the resulting constitutional amendment that abolished slavery\, and the overall impact of the change on legal and academic communities. The event will include a guest speaker\, panel discussions\, freedom songs and historical re-enactments\, followed by Q&A sessions. The symposium is sponsored in part by the North Carolina Freedom Monument Park; PNC; Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina; Mechanics and Farmers Bank; North Carolina Mutual Life Insurance Company; North Carolina Humanities Council\, a statewide nonprofit and affiliate of the National Endowment for the Humanities; and private contributors. For details and to register\, visit www.ncfmp.org. For information about the Museum of History\, call 919-807-7900 or access ncmuseumofhistory.org or Facebook.     About the North Carolina Museum of History The museum is located at 5 E. Edenton Street\, across from the State Capitol. Parking is available in the lot across Wilmington Street.Hours are Monday through Saturday\, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.\, and Sunday\, noon to 5 p.m. The Museum of History\, within the Division of State History Museums\, is part of the North Carolina Department of Cultural Resources. About the North Carolina Department of Cultural Resources The North Carolina Department of Cultural Resources (NCDCR) is the state agency with a vision to be the leader in using the state’s cultural resources to build the social\, cultural and economic future of North Carolina. Led by Secretary Susan W. Kluttz\, NCDCR’s mission to enrich lives and communities creates opportunities to experience excellence in the arts\, history and libraries in North Carolina that will spark creativity\, stimulate learning\, preserve the state’s history and promote the creative economy. NCDCR was the first state organization in the nation to include all agencies for arts and culture under one umbrella. Through arts efforts led by the North Carolina Arts Council\, the North Carolina Symphony and the North Carolina Museum of Art\, NCDCR offers the opportunity for enriching arts education for young and old alike and economic stimulus engines for our state’s communities. NCDCR’s Divisions of State Archives\, Historical Resources\, State Historic Sites\, and State History Museums preserve\, document and interpret North Carolina’s rich cultural heritage. NCDCR’s State Library of North Carolina is the principal library of state government and builds the capacity of all libraries in our state\, developing and supporting access to traditional and online collections such as genealogy and resources for the blind and physically handicapped. NCDCR annually serves more than 19 million people through its 27 historic sites\, seven history museums\, two art museums\, the nation’s first state-supported symphony orchestra\, the State Library\, the North Carolina Arts Council and the State Archives of North Carolina. NCDCR champions our state’s creative industry that accounts for more than 300\,000 jobs and generates nearly $18.5 billion in revenues. For more information\, please call 919-807-7300 or visit www.ncdcr.gov.   LOCATION: URL:http://triangleartsandentertainment.org/event/may-programs-at-the-museum-of-history/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20130428 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20130429 DTSTAMP:20130522T171857 CREATED:20130418T133407 LAST-MODIFIED:20130418T133407 UID:26252@http://triangleartsandentertainment.org SUMMARY:Upcoming Humber Lecture at the N.C. Museum of Art: Degas's Women DESCRIPTION:On Sunday\, April 28\, Richard Kendall\, Consultative Curator of 19th-Century Art at the Clark Art Institute\, will be hosting a Humber lecture at the N.C. Museum of Art. Details on the lecture\, titled “Degas’s Women\,” are below. [caption id="attachment_26253" align="aligncenter" width="237"] Edgar Degas\, Dancer with Bouquets\, circa 1895–1900\, oil on canvas\, 71 x 60 in.\, Chrysler Museum of Art\, Norfolk\, Va.\, Gift of Walter P. Chrysler Jr. \, in memory of Della Viola Forker Chrysler\, 71.507[/caption] Lecture: Degas’s Women Sunday\, April 28 | 2:30 pm East Building\, Museum Auditorium Free for members; ticket from Box Office required $5 Nonmembers Reception follows lecture. Richard Kendall\, Consultative Curator of 19th-Century Art\, Clark Art Institute Edgar Degas is famous—even notorious—as an artist who devoted much of his life to depicting women. Laundresses and cabaret artistes\, society ladies and prostitutes all featured in his work\, but it is the ballet dancer who has dominated his reputation. This lecture explores Degas’s obsession by focusing on Dancer with Bouquets from the Chrysler Museum of Art. One of the artist’s largest and most intriguing canvases\, it was long regarded as a fantasy scene from the artist’s imagination. But new research shows that this dramatic painting is related to a celebrated ballet scene of the era and to a documented production on a Paris stage. Just as intriguing is evidence that the ballerina herself was linked to one of Degas’s sculptures. To read more about the paintings and sculptures on loan from the Chrysler Museum of Art (on display in the NCMA permanent galleries)\, please visit the exhibition’s Web site or read the press release. LOCATION: URL:http://triangleartsandentertainment.org/event/upcoming-humber-lecture-at-the-n-c-museum-of-art-degass-women/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20130427 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20130428 DTSTAMP:20130522T171857 CREATED:20130417T130712 LAST-MODIFIED:20130417T130712 UID:26235@http://triangleartsandentertainment.org SUMMARY:SNEAK PEEK FUNDRAISER WITH PERLMAN QUINT BAILEY TRIO DESCRIPTION: Saturday\, April 27 7:30 pm Ruggero Piano 4720-120 Hargrove Road\, Ste. 120\, Raleigh Tickets:  $75 Available at www.rcmg.org or by calling LOCATION: URL:http://triangleartsandentertainment.org/event/sneak-peek-fundraiser-with-perlman-quint-bailey-trio/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20130421 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20130422 DTSTAMP:20130522T171857 CREATED:20130417T125906 LAST-MODIFIED:20130417T125906 UID:26234@http://triangleartsandentertainment.org SUMMARY:Raleigh Chamber Music Guild Presents:Youth Chamber Recital DESCRIPTION:  [caption id="attachment_26237" align="aligncenter" width="600"] Youth Chamber Recital:image courtesy of Youth Chamber Recital Facebook[/caption] Join us as students from across the Triangle will perform at the third annual Youth Chamber Ensemble recital at St. Michael’s Episcopal Church in Raleigh. RCMG is pleased to offer this program as a part of our ongoing commitment to encourage and develop chamber music playing among our youth and appreciation within our community. Sunday\, April 21\, 2:00 pm St. Michael's Episcopal Church 1520 Canterbury Rd.\, Raleigh Free Admission LOCATION: URL:http://triangleartsandentertainment.org/event/raleigh-chamber-music-guild-presentsyouth-chamber-recital/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20130501 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20130502 DTSTAMP:20130522T171857 CREATED:20130417T123929 LAST-MODIFIED:20130417T123929 UID:26164@http://triangleartsandentertainment.org SUMMARY:Metamorphoses Exhibit to Open May 1! DESCRIPTION: Join us Wednesday\, May 1\, for the opening reception of Metamorphoses in the Raleigh Municipal Building\, 222 West Hargett Street. This free reception is scheduled from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. and includes refreshments and live music performed by The Tender Fruit.The exhibition features ceramic sculpture and mixed media prints by Jessica Dupuis and Julie Anne Greenberg. These artists employ transformative artistic techniques to explore the shifting nature and meaning of objects\, memories\, and natural forces as they relate to human experience. Greenberg captures the ephemeral beauty of water and its trace on the landscape\, while Dupuis alters mundane objects into works of art through the intricate application of thousands of shards of slip-coated\, kiln-fired paper.Block2 will air two videos by Drew Robertson\, Untitled and Woods. Robertson’s multisensory video projects represent an extension of his love of experimentation\, chance\, and humor. His body of work conflates our senses to create disorienting environments and amusing scenarios that fully engage and confound the viewer.The cases highlight paintings\, ceramics and fine art books by instructors and students at the Pullen and Sertoma Arts Centers.The exhibition will run from May 1 through June 21\, 2013. For more information about the exhibition\, visit our website http://www.raleighnc.gov/arts/content/CityMgrArts/Articles/currentexhibition.html For more information on Block Gallery: 919.996.4687 www.raleighnc.gov/arts or follow us on Facebook and Twitter LOCATION: URL:http://triangleartsandentertainment.org/event/metamorphoses-exhibit-to-open-may-1/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130727T200000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130727T220000 DTSTAMP:20130522T171857 CREATED:20130417T123037 LAST-MODIFIED:20130419T124317 UID:26232@http://triangleartsandentertainment.org SUMMARY:Forces of Dance DESCRIPTION:Forces of Dance will feature work by three highly acclaimed choreographers\, Martha Graham\, Lin Hwai-min\, and Bill T. Jones\, and a world premiere by Twyla Tharp.  This performance celebrates recipients of the Samuel H. Scripps/American Dance Festival Award for Lifetime Achievement Award and showcases the incredible talent of ADF students. LOCATION: URL:http://triangleartsandentertainment.org/event/forces-of-dance-2/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130726T200000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130726T220000 DTSTAMP:20130522T171857 CREATED:20130417T122854 LAST-MODIFIED:20130419T124225 UID:26230@http://triangleartsandentertainment.org SUMMARY:Forces of Dance DESCRIPTION:Forces of Dance will feature work by three highly acclaimed choreographers\, Martha Graham\, Lin Hwai-min\, and Bill T. Jones\, and a world premiere by Twyla Tharp.  This performance celebrates recipients of the Samuel H. Scripps/American Dance Festival Award for Lifetime Achievement Award and showcases the incredible talent of ADF students. LOCATION: URL:http://triangleartsandentertainment.org/event/forces-of-dance/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20130724 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20130726 DTSTAMP:20130522T171857 CREATED:20130417T122647 LAST-MODIFIED:20130417T122647 UID:26227@http://triangleartsandentertainment.org SUMMARY:ADF and Lincoln Center Out of Doors co-commission site-specific work by Mark Dendy DESCRIPTION:Performances are free and open to the public. To celebrate the 80th anniversary of the American Dance Festival\, Bessie and OBIE award-winning choreographer Mark Dendy premieres a new site specific work at Lincoln Center in New York City this summer.  ADF and Lincoln Center Out of Doors are co-commissioners of the work that will engage 80 dancers from New York and across the country and occupy different locations throughout Lincoln Center's Hearst Plaza and its grove of trees\, reflecting pool\, and sloping lawn. LOCATION: URL:http://triangleartsandentertainment.org/event/adf-and-lincoln-center-out-of-doors-co-commission-site-specific-work-by-mark-dendy/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130724T200000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130724T220000 DTSTAMP:20130522T171857 CREATED:20130417T121945 LAST-MODIFIED:20130419T124155 UID:26222@http://triangleartsandentertainment.org SUMMARY:Footprints DESCRIPTION:Celebrated as the show to see each summer to experience the most talented emerging choreographers and dancers\, Footprints will again deliver an outstanding presentation of three world premieres by Rosie Herrera\, Adel Myers\, and Vanessa Voskuil. The works will be performed by the immensely gifted ADF students who deliver no shortage of impeccable technique and infectious energy. LOCATION: URL:http://triangleartsandentertainment.org/event/footprints-3/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130723T200000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130723T220000 DTSTAMP:20130522T171857 CREATED:20130417T121811 LAST-MODIFIED:20130419T124033 UID:26220@http://triangleartsandentertainment.org SUMMARY:Footprints DESCRIPTION:Celebrated as the show to see each summer to experience the most talented emerging choreographers and dancers\, Footprints will again deliver an outstanding presentation of three world premieres by Rosie Herrera\, Adel Myers\, and Vanessa Voskuil. The works will be performed by the immensely gifted ADF students who deliver no shortage of impeccable technique and infectious energy. LOCATION: URL:http://triangleartsandentertainment.org/event/footprints-2/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130722T200000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130722T220000 DTSTAMP:20130522T171857 CREATED:20130417T121633 LAST-MODIFIED:20130419T124019 UID:26217@http://triangleartsandentertainment.org SUMMARY:Footprints DESCRIPTION:Celebrated as the show to see each summer to experience the most talented emerging choreographers and dancers\, Footprints will again deliver an outstanding presentation of three world premieres by Rosie Herrera\, Adel Myers\, and Vanessa Voskuil. The works will be performed by the immensely gifted ADF students who deliver no shortage of impeccable technique and infectious energy. LOCATION: URL:http://triangleartsandentertainment.org/event/footprints/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130720T200000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130720T220000 DTSTAMP:20130522T171857 CREATED:20130417T121429 LAST-MODIFIED:20130419T123856 UID:26215@http://triangleartsandentertainment.org SUMMARY:Trisha Brown Dance Company DESCRIPTION:As one of the most prolific choreographers of the past century\, Trisha Brown has received international accolades for her undeniable footprint on the post-modern dance era. Her company will present a very special program celebrating Ms. Brown’s past and present\, including her final piece of choreography\, I’m going to toss my arms—if you catch them they’re yours\, as well as Set and Reset and If you couldn’t see me. LOCATION: URL:http://triangleartsandentertainment.org/event/trisha-brown-dance-company-2/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130719T200000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130719T220000 DTSTAMP:20130522T171857 CREATED:20130417T121203 LAST-MODIFIED:20130419T123839 UID:26213@http://triangleartsandentertainment.org SUMMARY:Trisha Brown Dance Company DESCRIPTION:As one of the most prolific choreographers of the past century\, Trisha Brown has received international accolades for her undeniable footprint on the post-modern dance era. Her company will present a very special program celebrating Ms. Brown’s past and present\, including her final piece of choreography\, I’m going to toss my arms—if you catch them they’re yours\, as well as Set and Reset and If you couldn’t see me. LOCATION: URL:http://triangleartsandentertainment.org/event/trisha-brown-dance-company/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130721T190000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130721T210000 DTSTAMP:20130522T171857 CREATED:20130417T121001 LAST-MODIFIED:20130419T123701 UID:26211@http://triangleartsandentertainment.org SUMMARY:ponydance DESCRIPTION:Founded in Ireland in 1995\, ponydance have quickly become champions of dance theater and have enjoyed worldwide success with their infectious energy and laugh-out-loud choreography. They’ll make their ADF debut this summer with their hilarious show Where did it all go right?\, a brutally honest and outrageously hilarious look into the numerous and quirky personalities often met in a pub setting. LOCATION: URL:http://triangleartsandentertainment.org/event/ponydance-10/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130721T210000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130721T230000 DTSTAMP:20130522T171857 CREATED:20130417T120800 LAST-MODIFIED:20130419T123724 UID:26208@http://triangleartsandentertainment.org SUMMARY:ponydance DESCRIPTION:Founded in Ireland in 1995\, ponydance have quickly become champions of dance theater and have enjoyed worldwide success with their infectious energy and laugh-out-loud choreography. They’ll make their ADF debut this summer with their hilarious show Where did it all go right?\, a brutally honest and outrageously hilarious look into the numerous and quirky personalities often met in a pub setting. LOCATION: URL:http://triangleartsandentertainment.org/event/ponydance-9/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130720T190000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130720T210000 DTSTAMP:20130522T171857 CREATED:20130417T120710 LAST-MODIFIED:20130419T123517 UID:26207@http://triangleartsandentertainment.org SUMMARY:ponydance DESCRIPTION:Founded in Ireland in 1995\, ponydance have quickly become champions of dance theater and have enjoyed worldwide success with their infectious energy and laugh-out-loud choreography. They’ll make their ADF debut this summer with their hilarious show Where did it all go right?\, a brutally honest and outrageously hilarious look into the numerous and quirky personalities often met in a pub setting. LOCATION: URL:http://triangleartsandentertainment.org/event/ponydance-8/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130720T210000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130720T230000 DTSTAMP:20130522T171857 CREATED:20130417T120538 LAST-MODIFIED:20130419T123534 UID:26204@http://triangleartsandentertainment.org SUMMARY:ponydance DESCRIPTION:Founded in Ireland in 1995\, ponydance have quickly become champions of dance theater and have enjoyed worldwide success with their infectious energy and laugh-out-loud choreography. They’ll make their ADF debut this summer with their hilarious show Where did it all go right?\, a brutally honest and outrageously hilarious look into the numerous and quirky personalities often met in a pub setting. LOCATION: URL:http://triangleartsandentertainment.org/event/ponydance-7/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130719T190000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130719T210000 DTSTAMP:20130522T171857 CREATED:20130417T120426 LAST-MODIFIED:20130419T123357 UID:26201@http://triangleartsandentertainment.org SUMMARY:ponydance DESCRIPTION:Founded in Ireland in 1995\, ponydance have quickly become champions of dance theater and have enjoyed worldwide success with their infectious energy and laugh-out-loud choreography. They’ll make their ADF debut this summer with their hilarious show Where did it all go right?\, a brutally honest and outrageously hilarious look into the numerous and quirky personalities often met in a pub setting. LOCATION: URL:http://triangleartsandentertainment.org/event/ponydance-6/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130719T210000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130719T230000 DTSTAMP:20130522T171857 CREATED:20130417T120329 LAST-MODIFIED:20130419T123413 UID:26200@http://triangleartsandentertainment.org SUMMARY:ponydance DESCRIPTION:Founded in Ireland in 1995\, ponydance have quickly become champions of dance theater and have enjoyed worldwide success with their infectious energy and laugh-out-loud choreography. They’ll make their ADF debut this summer with their hilarious show Where did it all go right?\, a brutally honest and outrageously hilarious look into the numerous and quirky personalities often met in a pub setting. LOCATION: URL:http://triangleartsandentertainment.org/event/ponydance-5/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130718T190000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130718T210000 DTSTAMP:20130522T171857 CREATED:20130417T120245 LAST-MODIFIED:20130419T123239 UID:26198@http://triangleartsandentertainment.org SUMMARY:ponydance DESCRIPTION:Founded in Ireland in 1995\, ponydance have quickly become champions of dance theater and have enjoyed worldwide success with their infectious energy and laugh-out-loud choreography. They’ll make their ADF debut this summer with their hilarious show Where did it all go right?\, a brutally honest and outrageously hilarious look into the numerous and quirky personalities often met in a pub setting. LOCATION: URL:http://triangleartsandentertainment.org/event/ponydance-4/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130718T210000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130718T230000 DTSTAMP:20130522T171857 CREATED:20130417T120139 LAST-MODIFIED:20130419T123254 UID:26195@http://triangleartsandentertainment.org SUMMARY:ponydance DESCRIPTION:Founded in Ireland in 1995\, ponydance have quickly become champions of dance theater and have enjoyed worldwide success with their infectious energy and laugh-out-loud choreography. They’ll make their ADF debut this summer with their hilarious show Where did it all go right?\, a brutally honest and outrageously hilarious look into the numerous and quirky personalities often met in a pub setting. LOCATION: URL:http://triangleartsandentertainment.org/event/ponydance-3/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130717T190000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130717T210000 DTSTAMP:20130522T171857 CREATED:20130417T120036 LAST-MODIFIED:20130419T123113 UID:26193@http://triangleartsandentertainment.org SUMMARY:ponydance DESCRIPTION:Founded in Ireland in 1995\, ponydance have quickly become champions of dance theater and have enjoyed worldwide success with their infectious energy and laugh-out-loud choreography. They’ll make their ADF debut this summer with their hilarious show Where did it all go right?\, a brutally honest and outrageously hilarious look into the numerous and quirky personalities often met in a pub setting. LOCATION: URL:http://triangleartsandentertainment.org/event/ponydance-2/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130717T210000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130717T230000 DTSTAMP:20130522T171857 CREATED:20130417T115951 LAST-MODIFIED:20130419T123133 UID:26192@http://triangleartsandentertainment.org SUMMARY:ponydance DESCRIPTION:Founded in Ireland in 1995\, ponydance have quickly become champions of dance theater and have enjoyed worldwide success with their infectious energy and laugh-out-loud choreography. They’ll make their ADF debut this summer with their hilarious show Where did it all go right?\, a brutally honest and outrageously hilarious look into the numerous and quirky personalities often met in a pub setting. LOCATION: URL:http://triangleartsandentertainment.org/event/ponydance/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130713T200000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130713T220000 DTSTAMP:20130522T171857 CREATED:20130417T115803 LAST-MODIFIED:20130419T122828 UID:26190@http://triangleartsandentertainment.org SUMMARY:Paul Taylor Dance Company DESCRIPTION:For nearly 60 years the unrivaled genius of Paul Taylor has delighted audiences and established him as one of the greatest cultural icons in dance history. Audiences will be treated to a program comprised of some of Taylor’s most passionate works\, including his Arden Court\, Eventide\, and his newest work\, Perpetual Dawn.  LOCATION: URL:http://triangleartsandentertainment.org/event/paul-taylor-dance-company-2/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130713T130000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130713T150000 DTSTAMP:20130522T171857 CREATED:20130417T115651 LAST-MODIFIED:20130419T122943 UID:26187@http://triangleartsandentertainment.org SUMMARY:Paul Taylor Dance Company Children's Matinee DESCRIPTION:For nearly 60 years the unrivaled genius of Paul Taylor has delighted audiences and established him as one of the greatest cultural icons in dance history. Audiences will be treated to a program comprised of some of Taylor’s most passionate works\, including his Arden Court\, Eventide\, and his newest work\, Perpetual Dawn.  LOCATION: URL:http://triangleartsandentertainment.org/event/paul-taylor-dance-company-childrens-matinee/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130712T200000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130712T220000 DTSTAMP:20130522T171857 CREATED:20130417T115547 LAST-MODIFIED:20130419T122537 UID:26184@http://triangleartsandentertainment.org SUMMARY:Paul Taylor Dance Company DESCRIPTION:For nearly 60 years the unrivaled genius of Paul Taylor has delighted audiences and established him as one of the greatest cultural icons in dance history. Audiences will be treated to a program comprised of some of Taylor’s most passionate works\, including his Arden Court\, Eventide\, and his newest work\, Perpetual Dawn.  LOCATION: URL:http://triangleartsandentertainment.org/event/paul-taylor-dance-company/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130711T200000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130711T220000 DTSTAMP:20130522T171857 CREATED:20130417T115431 LAST-MODIFIED:20130417T125952 UID:26186@http://triangleartsandentertainment.org SUMMARY:Camille A. Brown & Dancers DESCRIPTION:In just a few short years Camille A. Brown has rapidly made a name for herself as a virtuosic dancer and provocative choreographer who blurs the space between theater and dance. Her dazzling company will bring the heat this summer with their newly premiered work MR. TOL E. RAncE. Celebrating the humor and perseverance of the black performer\, this vivid and immensely eloquent work uses live original music\, animation\, theater\, and savvy wit to examine pervasive black stereotypes\, from the historic to the ones permeating pop culture. LOCATION: URL:http://triangleartsandentertainment.org/event/camille-a-brown-dancers-3/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130710T200000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130710T220000 DTSTAMP:20130522T171857 CREATED:20130417T115224 LAST-MODIFIED:20130417T125940 UID:26180@http://triangleartsandentertainment.org SUMMARY:Camille A. Brown & Dancers DESCRIPTION:In just a few short years Camille A. Brown has rapidly made a name for herself as a virtuosic dancer and provocative choreographer who blurs the space between theater and dance. Her dazzling company will bring the heat this summer with their newly premiered work MR. TOL E. RAncE. Celebrating the humor and perseverance of the black performer\, this vivid and immensely eloquent work uses live original music\, animation\, theater\, and savvy wit to examine pervasive black stereotypes\, from the historic to the ones permeating pop culture. LOCATION: URL:http://triangleartsandentertainment.org/event/camille-a-brown-dancers-2/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130709T200000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130709T220000 DTSTAMP:20130522T171857 CREATED:20130417T115138 LAST-MODIFIED:20130417T125915 UID:26181@http://triangleartsandentertainment.org SUMMARY:Camille A. Brown & Dancers DESCRIPTION:In just a few short years Camille A. Brown has rapidly made a name for herself as a virtuosic dancer and provocative choreographer who blurs the space between theater and dance. Her dazzling company will bring the heat this summer with their newly premiered work MR. TOL E. RAncE. Celebrating the humor and perseverance of the black performer\, this vivid and immensely eloquent work uses live original music\, animation\, theater\, and savvy wit to examine pervasive black stereotypes\, from the historic to the ones permeating pop culture. LOCATION: URL:http://triangleartsandentertainment.org/event/camille-a-brown-dancers/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130706T200000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130706T220000 DTSTAMP:20130522T171857 CREATED:20130417T114934 LAST-MODIFIED:20130417T125729 UID:26177@http://triangleartsandentertainment.org SUMMARY:Brenda Angiel Aerial Dance Company DESCRIPTION:Brenda Angiel Aerial Dance draws from various forms of dance techniques to create her acclaimed aerial work\, keeping audiences on their toes through her highly flying yet sophisticated and daring dances. The company will present Air Condition (2005)\, a show that combines the electric energy and excitement of flying with the expertise of modern dance. LOCATION: URL:http://triangleartsandentertainment.org/event/brenda-angiel-aerial/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130706T130000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130706T150000 DTSTAMP:20130522T171857 CREATED:20130417T114746 LAST-MODIFIED:20130417T125859 UID:26174@http://triangleartsandentertainment.org SUMMARY:Brenda Angiel Aerial Dance Company Children's Matinee DESCRIPTION:Brenda Angiel Aerial Dance draws from various forms of dance techniques to create her acclaimed aerial work\, keeping audiences on their toes through her highly flying yet sophisticated and daring dances. The company will present Air Condition (2005)\, a show that combines the electric energy and excitement of flying with the expertise of modern dance. LOCATION: URL:http://triangleartsandentertainment.org/event/brenda-angiel-aerial-dance-company-childrens-matinee/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130705T200000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130705T220000 DTSTAMP:20130522T171857 CREATED:20130417T114412 LAST-MODIFIED:20130417T125709 UID:26172@http://triangleartsandentertainment.org SUMMARY:Brenda Angiel Aerial Dance Company DESCRIPTION:Brenda Angiel Aerial Dance draws from various forms of dance techniques to create her acclaimed aerial work\, keeping audiences on their toes through her highly flying yet sophisticated and daring dances. The company will present Air Condition (2005)\, a show that combines the electric energy and excitement of flying with the expertise of modern dance. LOCATION: URL:http://triangleartsandentertainment.org/event/brenda-angiel-aerial-dance-company/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130702T200000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130702T220000 DTSTAMP:20130522T171857 CREATED:20130417T114210 LAST-MODIFIED:20130417T125658 UID:26167@http://triangleartsandentertainment.org SUMMARY:LeeSaar The Company DESCRIPTION:LeeSaar The Company uses various disciplines of dance and theater to create vivid and dynamic contemporary dance works. Their highly anticipated ADF debut features an ADF commissioned world premiere entitled Grass and Jackals\, a powerful dance piece and light spectacle that investigates the connections between feelings and bodies in an unknown terrain. LOCATION: URL:http://triangleartsandentertainment.org/event/leesaar-the-company-3/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130701T200000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130701T220000 DTSTAMP:20130522T171857 CREATED:20130417T113951 LAST-MODIFIED:20130417T125646 UID:26165@http://triangleartsandentertainment.org SUMMARY:LeeSaar The Company DESCRIPTION:LeeSaar The Company uses various disciplines of dance and theater to create vivid and dynamic contemporary dance works. Their highly anticipated ADF debut features an ADF commissioned world premiere entitled Grass and Jackals\, a powerful dance piece and light spectacle that investigates the connections between feelings and bodies in an unknown terrain. LOCATION: URL:http://triangleartsandentertainment.org/event/leesaar-the-company-2/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130630T200000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130630T220000 DTSTAMP:20130522T171857 CREATED:20130417T113743 LAST-MODIFIED:20130417T125456 UID:26162@http://triangleartsandentertainment.org SUMMARY:LeeSaar The Company DESCRIPTION:LeeSaar The Company uses various disciplines of dance and theater to create vivid and dynamic contemporary dance works. Their highly anticipated ADF debut features an ADF commissioned world premiere entitled Grass and Jackals\, a powerful dance piece and light spectacle that investigates the connections between feelings and bodies in an unknown terrain. LOCATION: URL:http://triangleartsandentertainment.org/event/leesaar-the-company/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130629T200000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130629T220000 DTSTAMP:20130522T171857 CREATED:20130417T113514 LAST-MODIFIED:20130417T125443 UID:26160@http://triangleartsandentertainment.org SUMMARY:Kyle Abraham/Abraham.In.Motion DESCRIPTION:As one of the most groundbreaking and sought-after artists of the last five years\, Kyle Abraham continues to create a conversation of movement that is fresh\, unique\, and innovative. He brings his stellar cast back to Durham for an unforgettable performance of his newest work\, Pavement. Inspired by the 1991 film Boyz n the Hood\, his dance boldly pays homage to the Kris Kross\, backward jean\, hi-top fade era in hip hop and investigates the state of black America and its rich and emotional history over the past century. *Mature audiences recommended due to language. LOCATION: URL:http://triangleartsandentertainment.org/event/kyle-abrahamabraham-in-motion-2/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130628T200000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130628T220000 DTSTAMP:20130522T171857 CREATED:20130417T113303 LAST-MODIFIED:20130417T125432 UID:26157@http://triangleartsandentertainment.org SUMMARY:Kyle Abraham/Abraham.In.Motion DESCRIPTION:As one of the most groundbreaking and sought-after artists of the last five years\, Kyle Abraham continues to create a conversation of movement that is fresh\, unique\, and innovative. He brings his stellar cast back to Durham for an unforgettable performance of his newest work\, Pavement. Inspired by the 1991 film Boyz n the Hood\, his dance boldly pays homage to the Kris Kross\, backward jean\, hi-top fade era in hip hop and investigates the state of black America and its rich and emotional history over the past century. *Mature audiences recommended due to language. LOCATION: URL:http://triangleartsandentertainment.org/event/kyle-abrahamabraham-in-motion/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130626T190000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130626T200000 DTSTAMP:20130522T171857 CREATED:20130417T113030 LAST-MODIFIED:20130417T124946 UID:26155@http://triangleartsandentertainment.org SUMMARY:Mark Haim DESCRIPTION:The American Dance Festival and the Nasher Museum of Art at Duke University co-present This Land Is Your Land\, a work in the minimalist tradition by Seattle choreographer and distinguished ADF faculty member Mark Haim for 14 performers. Set to a dynamic country music score\, this poignant and comical work uses culturally identifiable props\, from Starbucks cups to cell phones\, to explore contemporary hot button issues such as consumerism\, environmental abuse\, and body image. LOCATION: URL:http://triangleartsandentertainment.org/event/mark-haim-4/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130626T210000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130626T220000 DTSTAMP:20130522T171857 CREATED:20130417T112735 LAST-MODIFIED:20130417T125415 UID:26153@http://triangleartsandentertainment.org SUMMARY:Mark Haim DESCRIPTION:The American Dance Festival and the Nasher Museum of Art at Duke University co-present This Land Is Your Land\, a work in the minimalist tradition by Seattle choreographer and distinguished ADF faculty member Mark Haim for 14 performers. Set to a dynamic country music score\, this poignant and comical work uses culturally identifiable props\, from Starbucks cups to cell phones\, to explore contemporary hot button issues such as consumerism\, environmental abuse\, and body image. LOCATION: URL:http://triangleartsandentertainment.org/event/mark-haim-3/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130625T190000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130625T200000 DTSTAMP:20130522T171857 CREATED:20130417T112242 LAST-MODIFIED:20130417T124914 UID:26151@http://triangleartsandentertainment.org SUMMARY:Mark Haim DESCRIPTION:The American Dance Festival and the Nasher Museum of Art at Duke University co-present This Land Is Your Land\, a work in the minimalist tradition by Seattle choreographer and distinguished ADF faculty member Mark Haim for 14 performers. Set to a dynamic country music score\, this poignant and comical work uses culturally identifiable props\, from Starbucks cups to cell phones\, to explore contemporary hot button issues such as consumerism\, environmental abuse\, and body image. LOCATION: URL:http://triangleartsandentertainment.org/event/mark-haim-2/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130625T210000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130625T220000 DTSTAMP:20130522T171857 CREATED:20130417T111938 LAST-MODIFIED:20130417T124900 UID:26148@http://triangleartsandentertainment.org SUMMARY:Mark Haim DESCRIPTION:The American Dance Festival and the Nasher Museum of Art at Duke University co-present This Land Is Your Land\, a work in the minimalist tradition by Seattle choreographer and distinguished ADF faculty member Mark Haim for 14 performers. Set to a dynamic country music score\, this poignant and comical work uses culturally identifiable props\, from Starbucks cups to cell phones\, to explore contemporary hot button issues such as consumerism\, environmental abuse\, and body image. LOCATION: URL:http://triangleartsandentertainment.org/event/mark-haim/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130425T170000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130425T190000 DTSTAMP:20130522T171857 CREATED:20130417T111305 LAST-MODIFIED:20130417T142836 UID:26111@http://triangleartsandentertainment.org SUMMARY:The Grass Cats to Perform as part of Neuse River Greenway Dedication DESCRIPTION: PineCone is honored to present The Grass Cats as part of the City of Raleigh's festivities to celebrate the dedication of 20 miles of the 28-mile Neuse River Trail. The public is invited to attend a ribbon cutting and dedication ceremony of the new trail on Thursday\, April 25 at Raleigh’s Anderson Point Park. Activities are scheduled from 5 – 7 p.m. and are free and open to the public. After the dedication and ribbon-cutting ceremony\, guests are invited to enjoy activities and information booths that include: Live bluegrass music from The Grass Cats Kids crafts Nature education Bike maintenance Children's Bike Safety Rodeo Greenway volunteer program Oak City Cycling Local Parks and Recreation Departments Food trucks confirmed to date are Klausie’s and Pelican’s. The music is sponsored by Stewart Engineering\, Fred Smith Company\, and DH Griffin. Everyone is invited to walk\, run\, stroll\, or bike the trail and enjoy the scenic views. The Grass Cats are a North Carolina-based bluegrass band and the only band on an independent label to have three songs reach #1 on the Bluegrass Unlimited national chart ("The Mountains\, My Baby and Me" - 2013; "A Good Way to Get the Blues" - 2010; "Bluegrass Man" - 2003). Since 1997\, the Grass Cats have played bluegrass music in the Triangle region and released a series of acclaimed recordings. The Grass Cats are: Tim Woodall (bass\,vocals)\, Russell Johnson (mandolin\,vocals)\, Chris Hill (fiddle)\, Steven Martin (guitar\, vocal)\, and Rick LaFleur (banjo\,vocals).   Songwriter and mandolin player Johnson started The Grass Cats with original members Woodall and Hill. Johnson's soaring tenor compliments Woodall's richly textured lead vocal\, and Hill adds the third part harmony that is such a big part of the Cats’ vocal arsenal. Lafleur on banjo and Mullen on guitar provide the drive! Since their formation\, the Grass Cats have released a total of eight albums\, five of which have landed in the Top 10 of Bluegrass Unlimited’s national chart. The title track of the group's most recent album\, 2012's "The Mountains\, My Baby and Me\," garnered the Grass Cats their third number-one single. They are the only group on an independent recording label to reach the top position on the Bluegrass Unlimited chart. The Grass Cats have a broad repertoire of original tunes\, but they also cover a number of rock and country tunes that they've arranged to play in the bluegrass style. They are also well-versed in traditional bluegrass\, but\, as Woodall explained in a recent interview in the Cary News\, "We try to do half original\, half cover songs. Very rarely are you going to do a better job than the original version of a bluegrass song\, so we do a lot of rock and country tunes arranged and played as bluegrass. We do “I Shot the Sheriff\,” the Eric Clapton version. We do a Steve Earle song\, “Copperhead Road”; that’s requested a lot." The Cats also perform songs by artists as varied as Duke Ellington and Johnny Cash. The Grass Cats continue to perform regularly around the Piedmont\, with gigs at Pittsboro's General Store\, Mac's Tavern in Cary (first Thursday of each month for more than 100 consecutive months!)\, the Rock the Block festival in Winston-Salem\, and the North Carolina State Fair in Raleigh. They recently celebrated their 15th Anniversary with a special concert at the Carrboro ArtsCenter. Save the date to come celebrate Raleigh's newest greenway with North Carolina music\, food\, and fun for the whole family!   Learn more about the Neuse River Trail project Learn more about upcoming concerts and bluegrass happenings in Raleigh Learn more about The Grass Cats LOCATION: URL:http://triangleartsandentertainment.org/event/the-grass-cats-to-perform-as-part-of-neuse-river-greenway-dedication/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130625T200000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130625T220000 DTSTAMP:20130522T171857 CREATED:20130417T111237 LAST-MODIFIED:20130417T124925 UID:26146@http://triangleartsandentertainment.org SUMMARY:Faye Driscoll DESCRIPTION:Celebrated as one of the most original artists of her generation\, Faye Driscoll has become widely known for creating new forms of theatrical works that provoke feeling\, stimulate the senses\, and activate the mind. She’ll make her return to the ADF stage with You’re Me (2012)\, a startling evening-length duet that probes the inescapable nature of relationships. LOCATION: URL:http://triangleartsandentertainment.org/event/faye-driscoll-3/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130624T200000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130624T220000 DTSTAMP:20130522T171857 CREATED:20130417T111052 LAST-MODIFIED:20130417T124652 UID:26144@http://triangleartsandentertainment.org SUMMARY:Faye Driscoll DESCRIPTION:Celebrated as one of the most original artists of her generation\, Faye Driscoll has become widely known for creating new forms of theatrical works that provoke feeling\, stimulate the senses\, and activate the mind. She’ll make her return to the ADF stage with You’re Me (2012)\, a startling evening-length duet that probes the inescapable nature of relationships. LOCATION: URL:http://triangleartsandentertainment.org/event/faye-driscoll-2/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130623T200000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130623T220000 DTSTAMP:20130522T171857 CREATED:20130417T110848 LAST-MODIFIED:20130417T124638 UID:26142@http://triangleartsandentertainment.org SUMMARY:Faye Driscoll DESCRIPTION:Celebrated as one of the most original artists of her generation\, Faye Driscoll has become widely known for creating new forms of theatrical works that provoke feeling\, stimulate the senses\, and activate the mind. She’ll make her return to the ADF stage with You’re Me (2012)\, a startling evening-length duet that probes the inescapable nature of relationships. LOCATION: URL:http://triangleartsandentertainment.org/event/faye-driscoll/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130622T200000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130622T220000 DTSTAMP:20130522T171857 CREATED:20130417T110404 LAST-MODIFIED:20130417T124532 UID:26140@http://triangleartsandentertainment.org SUMMARY:Pilobolus DESCRIPTION:Year after year\, the incredible wonder of Pilobolus brings to the ADF stage a brilliant ingenuity that defies all notions of what modern dance is and can be.  Their provocative and witty collaborations have become one of the most anticipated events of the summer\, and this year they present two ADF commissioned world premieres in collaboration with Trish Sie and masters of trickery Penn & Teller. They will also present All Is Not List\, Ocellus\, and Molly’s Not Dead. LOCATION: URL:http://triangleartsandentertainment.org/event/pilobolus-3/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130622T130000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130622T150000 DTSTAMP:20130522T171857 CREATED:20130417T110211 LAST-MODIFIED:20130417T124624 UID:26136@http://triangleartsandentertainment.org SUMMARY:Pilobolus Children's Matinee DESCRIPTION:Year after year\, the incredible wonder of Pilobolus brings to the ADF stage a brilliant ingenuity that defies all notions of what modern dance is and can be.  Their provocative and witty collaborations have become one of the most anticipated events of the summer\, and this year they present two ADF commissioned world premieres in collaboration with Trish Sie and masters of trickery Penn & Teller. They will also present All Is Not List\, Ocellus\, and Molly’s Not Dead. LOCATION: URL:http://triangleartsandentertainment.org/event/pilobolus-childrens-matinee/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130621T200000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130621T220000 DTSTAMP:20130522T171857 CREATED:20130417T105937 LAST-MODIFIED:20130417T124357 UID:26134@http://triangleartsandentertainment.org SUMMARY:Pilobolus DESCRIPTION:Year after year\, the incredible wonder of Pilobolus brings to the ADF stage a brilliant ingenuity that defies all notions of what modern dance is and can be.  Their provocative and witty collaborations have become one of the most anticipated events of the summer\, and this year they present two ADF commissioned world premieres in collaboration with Trish Sie and masters of trickery Penn & Teller. They will also present All Is Not List\, Ocellus\, and Molly’s Not Dead. LOCATION: URL:http://triangleartsandentertainment.org/event/pilobolus-2/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130620T200000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130620T220000 DTSTAMP:20130522T171857 CREATED:20130417T105714 LAST-MODIFIED:20130417T124351 UID:26132@http://triangleartsandentertainment.org SUMMARY:Pilobolus DESCRIPTION:Year after year\, the incredible wonder of Pilobolus brings to the ADF stage a brilliant ingenuity that defies all notions of what modern dance is and can be.  Their provocative and witty collaborations have become one of the most anticipated events of the summer\, and this year they present two ADF commissioned world premieres in collaboration with Trish Sie and masters of trickery Penn & Teller. They will also present All Is Not List\, Ocellus\, and Molly’s Not Dead. LOCATION: URL:http://triangleartsandentertainment.org/event/pilobolus/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130619T190000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130619T210000 DTSTAMP:20130522T171857 CREATED:20130417T105444 LAST-MODIFIED:20130417T124316 UID:26130@http://triangleartsandentertainment.org SUMMARY:ADF and NC Dance Festival Celebrate Statewide Dance DESCRIPTION: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 will make their ADF main stage debuts as we celebrate the work being created here at home. LOCATION: URL:http://triangleartsandentertainment.org/event/adf-and-nc-dance-festival-celebrate-statewide-dance-2/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130619T210000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130619T230000 DTSTAMP:20130522T171857 CREATED:20130417T105259 LAST-MODIFIED:20130417T124335 UID:26128@http://triangleartsandentertainment.org SUMMARY:ADF and NC Dance Festival Celebrate Statewide Dance DESCRIPTION: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 will make their ADF main stage debuts as we celebrate the work being created here at home. LOCATION: URL:http://triangleartsandentertainment.org/event/adf-and-nc-dance-festival-celebrate-statewide-dance/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130617T200000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130617T220000 DTSTAMP:20130522T171857 CREATED:20130417T105016 LAST-MODIFIED:20130417T123954 UID:26126@http://triangleartsandentertainment.org SUMMARY:The 605 Collective DESCRIPTION:The 605 Collective has rapidly emerged as one of Canada’s hottest companies in recent years by drawing inspiration from the colliding worlds of urban and contemporary dance. This summer they will make their ADF debut with their 2009 work\, Audible\, a highly kinetic dance performers jump\, dive\, collide\, and tumble to transform movement into an entertaining contact sport. LOCATION: URL:http://triangleartsandentertainment.org/event/the-605-collective-3/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130616T200000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130616T220000 DTSTAMP:20130522T171857 CREATED:20130417T104824 LAST-MODIFIED:20130417T123943 UID:26124@http://triangleartsandentertainment.org SUMMARY:The 605 Collective DESCRIPTION:The 605 Collective has rapidly emerged as one of Canada’s hottest companies in recent years by drawing inspiration from the colliding worlds of urban and contemporary dance. This summer they will make their ADF debut with their 2009 work\, Audible\, a highly kinetic dance performers jump\, dive\, collide\, and tumble to transform movement into an entertaining contact sport. LOCATION: URL:http://triangleartsandentertainment.org/event/the-605-collective-2/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130615T200000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130615T220000 DTSTAMP:20130522T171857 CREATED:20130417T104539 LAST-MODIFIED:20130417T123826 UID:26120@http://triangleartsandentertainment.org SUMMARY:The 605 Collective DESCRIPTION:The 605 Collective has rapidly emerged as one of Canada’s hottest companies in recent years by drawing inspiration from the colliding worlds of urban and contemporary dance. This summer they will make their ADF debut with their 2009 work\, Audible\, a highly kinetic dance performers jump\, dive\, collide\, and tumble to transform movement into an entertaining contact sport. LOCATION: URL:http://triangleartsandentertainment.org/event/the-605-collective/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130614T200000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130614T220000 DTSTAMP:20130522T171857 CREATED:20130417T103900 LAST-MODIFIED:20130417T123657 UID:26118@http://triangleartsandentertainment.org SUMMARY:Shen Wei Dance Arts DESCRIPTION: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. LOCATION: URL:http://triangleartsandentertainment.org/event/shen-wei-dance-arts-2/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130613T190000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130613T210000 DTSTAMP:20130522T171857 CREATED:20130417T102701 LAST-MODIFIED:20130417T103556 UID:26115@http://triangleartsandentertainment.org SUMMARY:Shen Wei Dance Arts DESCRIPTION: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. LOCATION: URL:http://triangleartsandentertainment.org/event/shen-wei-dance-arts/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130620T200000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130620T230000 DTSTAMP:20130522T171857 CREATED:20130417T102028 LAST-MODIFIED:20130417T102028 UID:26114@http://triangleartsandentertainment.org SUMMARY:North Carolina Symphony Presents Jerry Garcia Symphonic Celebration DESCRIPTION:North Carolina Symphony Presents Jerry Garcia Symphonic Celebration\, featuring Warren Haynes June 20 Concert Features Timeless\, Iconic Music of Grateful Dead Founder RALEIGH\, N.C. – 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\, Thursday\, June 20 at 8 p.m. at Red Hat Amphitheatre in downtown Raleigh.  The Raleigh appearance is the tour’s only concert date in North Carolina. This ground-breaking orchestral adventure features Garcia's storied original compositions as well as classic interpretations of timeless standards that were hallmarks of Garcia and the Grateful Dead's shows. Renowned vocalist/guitarist Warren Haynes (Allman Brothers Band\, Gov't Mule\, The Grateful Dead) will collaborate with the North Carolina Symphony\, lending his soul-soaked\, introspective blend of rock\, blues\, R&B and jazz to Garcia's masterworks. Tickets to the Jerry Garcia Symphonic Celebration featuring Warren Haynes go on sale April 22 at 10 a.m.\, and range from $29 to $75.  For more information\, go to the North Carolina Symphony’s website at www.ncsymphony.org\, or call 919.733.2750 or toll free 877.627.6724. Jerry Garcia (1942-1995) created an unparalleled legacy across the American landscape\, most notably in his role as a founding member\, singer\, songwriter and lead guitarist of the Grateful Dead. Garcia’s unmistakable guitar tone enchanted multitudes of “Deadheads” throughout the band’s 30-year career and beyond. His work with the Jerry Garcia Band\, Old and in the Way\, Legion of Mary\, Garcia/Grisman and projects with Merl Saunders only scratch at the surface of his musical influences as he set out to master the Great American Songbook. Unequivocally devoted to the craft of music\, Garcia continues to inspire future generations through the body of work he has left behind and his creative spirit. As rock’s foremost MVP singer-guitarist\, Warren Haynes has been constantly on the move and in the spotlight for the past two decades.  During that time Haynes has maintained his tenure in Gov’t Mule\, the Allman Brothers Band and the Grateful Dead\, and while barely catching his breath between their tours and studio sessions\, he has also performed or cut tunes with a diverse array of musicians including Phil Lesh & Friends\, James Hetfield\, Bob Dylan\, John Lee Hooker\, Eric Clapton\, Bonnie Raitt\, Dave Matthews\, Kid Rock and most recently with his longtime hero BB King.  Haynes’ long-anticipated solo album\, Man In Motion (Concord Records)\, is a timeless collection of songs that crackle with modern vitality yet draw on his deepest roots as an artist.  Also the Asheville native's annual Christmas Jam concert has raised over One Million Dollars for Habitat for Humanity\, and this year will be celebrating its 25th anniversary in December. Red Hat Amphitheatre is located adjacent to the Raleigh Convention Center. The address is 500 South McDowell Street\, Raleigh\, NC 27601 About the North Carolina Symphony Founded in 1932\, the North Carolina Symphony performs over 175 concerts annually to adults and school children in more than 50 North Carolina counties. An entity of the North Carolina Department of Cultural Resources\, the orchestra employs 65 professional musicians\, under the artistic leadership of Music Director and Conductor Grant Llewellyn\, and Resident Conductor William Henry Curry. Headquartered in downtown Raleigh’s spectacular Meymandi Concert Hall at the Duke Energy Center for the Performing Arts and an outdoor summer venue at Booth Amphitheatre in Cary\, N.C.\, the Symphony performs about 60 concerts annually in the Raleigh\, Durham\, Chapel Hill and Cary metropolitan area. It holds regular concert series in Fayetteville\, New Bern\, Southern Pines and Wilmington—as well as individual concerts in many other North Carolina communities throughout the year—and conducts one of the most extensive education programs of any U.S. orchestra. LOCATION: URL:http://triangleartsandentertainment.org/event/north-carolina-symphony-presents-jerry-garcia-symphonic-celebration/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20130419 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20130421 DTSTAMP:20130522T171857 CREATED:20130417T101433 LAST-MODIFIED:20130417T101433 UID:26112@http://triangleartsandentertainment.org SUMMARY:North Carolina Symphony to Perform “The Music of John Williams” DESCRIPTION:RALEIGH\, N.C. – As part of its 2012/13 Pops Series\, the North Carolina Symphony\, led by Music Director Grant Llewellyn\, will perform “The Music of John Williams\,” Friday and Saturday\, April 19-20\, at 8 p.m. in Meymandi Concert Hall in downtown Raleigh. John Williams has received nearly 50 Academy Award nominations and is the creative force behind some of cinema's most mesmerizing musical themes. Experience Williams' music live\, in a concert salute to his most electrifying scores including Schindler's List\, Raiders of the Lost Ark and Star Wars. Soloists for the program will be Ann Hobson Pilot\, harp\, and Brian Reagin\, violin. After 40 years with the Boston Symphony Orchestra\, legendary principal harpist\, Ann Hobson Pilot retired at the end of the Tanglewood 2009 season. Pilot is a graduate of the Cleveland Institute of Music under Alice Chalifoux. She became principal harp of the Boston Symphony Orchestra in 1980\, having joined the BSO in 1969 as assistant principal harp and principal with the Boston Pops. Before that she was substitute second harp with the Pittsburgh Symphony and principal harp of the Washington National Symphony.   She will perform On Willows and Birches\, Concerto for Harp\, which Williams composed for her. A Chicago native\, Brian Reagin is in his 24th season as Concertmaster of the North Carolina Symphony\, and returns this summer to the Chautauqua Symphony for his 17th season as Concertmaster of that prestigious summer festival orchestra.  Before joining the North Carolina Symphony\, he was Assistant Concertmaster with the Pittsburgh Symphony under Music Directors Andre Previn and Lorin Maazel. Since 1990 Reagin has appeared as soloist with the North Carolina Symphony more than 100 times\, making him the most frequent soloist in the history of the orchestra.  Highlights of his extensive performing career include a televised performance of the Brahms B Major trio with Andre Previn and Yo Yo Ma\, the world premiere recording of the George Frederick McKay Violin Concerto\, and stepping in for the stranded Itzhak Perlman two days after the 9/11 attacks to perform the Mendelssohn Violin Concerto with the North Carolina Symphony.  Reagin performs on a Lorenzo and Tomasso Carcassi violin made in Florence\, Italy in 1763. In addition to enjoying the amazing music of John Williams\, audience members can come to the concerts dressed as their favorite Star Wars character for a chance to win a prize package that includes: ·         Two premium tickets to Sci-Fi Spectacular with George Takei on June 27 ·         A $25 gift card to an Eschelon Hospitality restaurant ·         A John Williams CD from Quail Ridge Books and Music Also on hand will be the North Carolina/South Carolina chapter of the 501st Legion\, an all-volunteer international Star Wars costuming organization\, who will be available for photos. Tickets to “The Music of John Williams” start at $45.  Student tickets are $15. For more information\, go to the North Carolina Symphony’s website at www.ncsymphony.org\, or call 919.733.2750 or toll free 877.627.6724. Meymandi Concert Hall is located in the Duke Energy Center for the Performing Arts\, 2 E. South St.\, in Raleigh. North Carolina Symphony Pops Series partners are CEI: The Digital Office\, Highwoods Properties\, Triangle Business Journal\, and North State Strategies. Statewide partnership and support is provided by Progress Energy. About the North Carolina Symphony Founded in 1932\, the North Carolina Symphony performs over 175 concerts annually to adults and school children in more than 50 North Carolina counties. An entity of the North Carolina Department of Cultural Resources\, the orchestra employs 65 professional musicians\, under the artistic leadership of Music Director and Conductor Grant Llewellyn\, and Resident Conductor William Henry Curry. Headquartered in downtown Raleigh’s spectacular Meymandi Concert Hall at the Duke Energy Center for the Performing Arts and an outdoor summer venue at Booth Amphitheatre in Cary\, N.C.\, the Symphony performs about 60 concerts annually in the Raleigh\, Durham\, Chapel Hill and Cary metropolitan area. It holds regular concert series in Fayetteville\, New Bern\, Southern Pines and Wilmington—as well as individual concerts in many other North Carolina communities throughout the year—and conducts one of the most extensive education programs of any U.S. orchestra. Program Listing: North Carolina Symphony Grant Llewellyn conducting Ann Hobson Pilot\, harp Brian Reagin\, violin The Music of John Williams John Williams (b. 1932) Olympic Fanfare and Theme Theme From Schindler’s List Brian Reagin\, violin On Willows and Birches\, Concerto for Harp Ann Hobson Pilot\, harp I.              On Willows II.             On Birches Theme from JFK Raiders’ March from Raiders of the Lost Ark Star Wars Symphonic Suite Main Title The Little People Here They Come Princess Leia’s Theme The Battle The Throne Room and End Title LOCATION: URL:http://triangleartsandentertainment.org/event/north-carolina-symphony-to-perform-the-music-of-john-williams/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20130428 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20130429 DTSTAMP:20130522T171857 CREATED:20130416T163552 LAST-MODIFIED:20130423T111133 UID:26104@http://triangleartsandentertainment.org SUMMARY:Triangle Youth Philharmonic DESCRIPTION:[caption id="attachment_26102" align="alignright" width="229"] From William Blake's Illustrations of The Book of Job[/caption] The timeless story of Job told through the expressive music of Ralph Vaughan Williams and the poignant images of William Blake. A chance to hear a rare performance of Job - A Masque for Dancing! Program also includes Terry Mizesko's Sundays at Shackleford Banks and Debussy's Premiere Rhapsodie played by Samuel Sparrow\, clarinet. The Triangle Youth Philharmonic is the most advanced orchestra of the Philharmonic Association and is conducted by Hugh Partridge. LOCATION: URL:http://triangleartsandentertainment.org/event/triangle-youth-philharmonic/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20130503 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20130506 DTSTAMP:20130522T171857 CREATED:20130416T131109 LAST-MODIFIED:20130416T131203 UID:26091@http://triangleartsandentertainment.org SUMMARY:NC Opera presents "Aida" DESCRIPTION: On May 3 and 5 the North Carolina Opera brings you Verdi's biggest operatic work\, Aida\, a sensational tale of war\, romance\, and intrigue that spans the gates of Thebes and the banks of the Nile. In the Old Kingdom of Egypt\, a military commander—the unrequited love of the Pharaoh’s daughter—falls for an Ethiopian slave\, forging a deadly love triangle. Aida bursts with all of the passion and conflict that make the operas of Verdi such enduring crowd-pleasers. This semi-staged performance spotlights the dazzling voices of Issachah Savage\, Leann Sandel-Pantaleo (the star of Carmen last season)\, and international stage sensation Angela Brown\, the expert Verdi heroine who caused The New York Times to sigh\, “At last... an Aida.” Experience the excitement firsthand at one of our upcoming Semi-Staged performances of this breath-taking Opera. PURCHASE YOUR TICKETS TO AIDA TODAY! Friday\, May 3\, 2013 | 8pm at Memorial Hall\, Chapel Hill Sunday\, May 5\, 2013 | 3pm at Meymandi Concert Hall\, Raleigh LOCATION: URL:http://triangleartsandentertainment.org/event/nc-opera-presents-aida/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130608T193000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130608T230000 DTSTAMP:20130522T171857 CREATED:20130416T130505 LAST-MODIFIED:20130416T130505 UID:26087@http://triangleartsandentertainment.org SUMMARY:Soulful Summer Tour DESCRIPTION: ANTHONY HAMILTON WITH SPECIAL GUESTS ERIC BENÉT & MARCUS CANTY (Durham\, NC) — Soul fans are in for a treat when DPAC\, Durham Performing Arts Center\, plays host to Anthony Hamilton with special guests Eric Benét and Marcus Canty on June 8\, 2013. This show is presented in partnership by The DOME Group\, Inc. Tickets : Online at DPACnc.com DPAC Ticket Center: 919.680.2787\, 123 Vivian Street\, Durham\, NC Ticketmaster.com / Ticketmaster Charge by phone at 800.745.3000 Friends of DPAC members may place their orders on April 4. Joining Friends of DPAC is free\, and you can register at http://www.dpacnc.com/fod. "It's a line-up we're really excited about\," says Sulaiman Mausi of The DOME Group\, Inc. "Anthony Hamilton\, Eric Benét and Marcus Canty will be the perfect show to kick off the summer. Don't miss it!" Fans began paying attention to Anthony Hamilton in 2002\, when he sang the infectious hook on the Nappy Roots’ “Po’ Folks.” That performance netted the singer the first of 10 Grammy® nominations for Best Rap/Sung Collaboration. More recently\, his arresting voice provided the perfect accompaniment to Jill Scott’s earthy vocals on the captivating duet “So in Love.” Their dynamic pairing also set a record: 18 weeks at No. 1 on Billboard’s Urban Adult Contemporary chart. His fourth studio album\, Back to Love\, debuted at number 12 on the Billboard 200 chart\, selling over 63\,000 copies in its first week. This was his follow-up to the 2008 gold-certified\, No. 1-debuting album\, The Point of It All. The Charlotte\, N.C. native’s resume also includes performing a virtual duet of “Buon Natale” alongside Nat King Cole for The Nat King Cole Holiday Collection and a cameo appearance in the 2007 Oscar®-nominated film American Gangster starring Denzel Washington. Hamilton also performed that soundtrack’s lead song\, the Diane Warren-penned “Do You Feel Me\,” while his songs “Struggle No More” and “Can’t Let Go” appeared on the Daddy’s Little Girls soundtrack. In addition to giving back through music\, Hamilton participates in various national and local outreach initiatives. An adoptee himself\, he currently serves as the national spokesperson for Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA). CASA is a nonprofit organization dedicated to raising awareness of the growing number of African-American children in the foster care system and recruiting volunteers to advocate for foster children. R&B crooner\, songwriter and actor Eric Benét has successfully released six albums and was also nominated for a 2012 Grammy® Award for “Best Traditional R&B Performance” for his single “Sometimes I Cry." He has also been active as an actor and most recently starred in his first lead role in the feature film Trinity Goodheart.  Additionally\, Eric had a recurring role on the television program For Your Love (1998–2002) and made his film debut alongside Mariah Carey in Glitter (2001). Marcus Canty is the 21-year-old who won the hearts of America on Fox’s X Factor talent show.  In 2009\, Canty was chosen over hundreds of high school seniors across the nation by the National Foundation for Advancement In The Arts – YoungArt (which recognizes and supports America’s most talented 15 to 18-year-olds in the visual\, literary and performing arts)\, and was inducted into the organization. About DPAC With a mission of presenting one-of a-kind live entertainment events\, DPAC truly has “something for everyone”\, hosting over 175 performances a year including spectacular touring Broadway productions\, high-profile concert and comedy events\, family shows and the heralded American Dance Festival. Operated under the direction of Nederlander and Professional Facilities Management (PFM)\, DPAC has been listed three consecutive years as the #1 performing arts organization in the region by the Triangle Business Journal. What’s up next at DPAC? Back by popular demand jazz superstar Diana Krall (April 6)\, must-see breakout rock group NEEDTOBREATHE (April 10)\, followed by comedy’s biggest night with Bill Engvall and Larry the Cable Guy (April 13). For more information please go to www.DPACnc.com. LOCATION: URL:http://triangleartsandentertainment.org/event/soulful-summer-tour/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130607T193000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130607T220000 DTSTAMP:20130522T171857 CREATED:20130416T123558 LAST-MODIFIED:20130416T123558 UID:26082@http://triangleartsandentertainment.org SUMMARY:North Carolina Symphony Presents ‘Video Games Live’ in Concert DESCRIPTION:“Ingenious and Fantastic” Multimedia Symphonic Concert Experience Friday\, June 7 RALEIGH\, N.C. – The North Carolina Symphony will present the multimedia adventure Video Games Live (VGL) Friday\, June 7\, at 8 p.m.\, in one concert only in Meymandi Concert Hall in downtown Raleigh. Described by the Washington Post as “ingenious and fantastic\,” and “a feast for the eyes and ears\,” by the Seattle Times\, Video Games Live is an award winning concert event that features beautiful symphonic arrangements of music from the most popular video games of all time\, along with synchronized video footage on three giant screens\, plus lighting and electronic percussion.  The mixture of live action\, interactive segments\, and stirring musical themes creates an explosive one-of-a-kind entertainment experience.  To see examples of the VGL experience\, go to www.videogameslive.com. The concert features music from Mario\, Zelda\, Final Fantasy\, Halo\, Warcraft\, Metal Gear Solid\, Sonic\, Kingdom Hearts\, Pokemon\, Super Smash Bros.\, Skyrim\, Chrono Trigger\, Chrono Cross and many more\, including the Classic Arcade Medley and the Tetris Opera! Tickets to Video Games Live with the North Carolina Symphony go on sale April 16 at 10 a.m.\, and range from $29 to $70.  For more information\, go to the North Carolina Symphony’s website at www.ncsymphony.org\, or call 919.733.2750 or toll free 877.627.6724. VGL was created by industry legend\, composer Tommy Tallarico. The multimedia concert introduces new audiences – families\, video game enthusiasts and non-gamers – to the symphonic experience.  The concert spotlights the music that enhances the most gripping video game moments – rescuing the princess\, winning the boss fight\, saving the galaxy from aliens or defeating the undead – with performances from recent blockbusters and iconic classics. The concert includes pre-show activities and a post-show Meet-and-Greet for all ticketholders. Pre-concert events in the lobby of Meymandi Concert Hall include a Guitar Hero competition\, a VGL costume contest and prize give-a-ways\, plus video games available for play. Meymandi Concert Hall is located in the Duke Energy Center for the Performing Arts\, 2 E. South St.\, in Raleigh. About the North Carolina Symphony Founded in 1932\, the North Carolina Symphony performs over 175 concerts annually to adults and school children in more than 50 North Carolina counties. An entity of the North Carolina Department of Cultural Resources\, the orchestra employs 65 professional musicians\, under the artistic leadership of Music Director and Conductor Grant Llewellyn\, and Resident Conductor William Henry Curry. Headquartered in downtown Raleigh’s spectacular Meymandi Concert Hall at the Duke Energy Center for the Performing Arts and an outdoor summer venue at Booth Amphitheatre in Cary\, N.C.\, the Symphony performs about 60 concerts annually in the Raleigh\, Durham\, Chapel Hill and Cary metropolitan area. It holds regular concert series in Fayetteville\, New Bern\, Southern Pines and Wilmington—as well as individual concerts in many other North Carolina communities throughout the year—and conducts one of the most extensive education programs of any U.S. orchestra. LOCATION: URL:http://triangleartsandentertainment.org/event/north-carolina-symphony-presents-video-games-live-in-concert/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20130427 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20130428 DTSTAMP:20130522T171857 CREATED:20130416T122538 LAST-MODIFIED:20130416T123920 UID:26080@http://triangleartsandentertainment.org SUMMARY:Unnatural Acts presented by The Playwrights Roundtable at The ArtsCenter on April 27th! DESCRIPTION:[caption id="attachment_26081" align="aligncenter" width="600"] Unnatural Acts[/caption] The Playwrights Roundtable\, The ArtsCenter-based play lab\, premieres an eclectic show of new short works under the title\, UNNATURAL ACTS\, the good\, the bad\, the strange\, and the beautiful on Saturday\, April 27th at 8:00pm. General admission tickets are $10 in advance and $12 Day of Show\, Student and Senior tickets are $8 in advance and $10 Day of Show\, and tickets for Friends of The ArtsCenter are $7. For more information or to purchase tickets\, visit www.artscenterlive.org\, visit our box office at 300-G East Main St - Carrboro\, NC 27510\, or call 919.929.2787. “We often start writing short plays around an agreed-upon theme\,” says Paul Newell\, who founded the Roundtable in 2004 along with a handful of other local playwrights. “This time out we didn’t start with a theme. But as we discussed each work in progress\, the commonality among them became clear to us\,” he adds. “It will be a show where assorted taboos\, crimes\, and unspeakable acts are explored\, but in a variety of tones that the different playwrights bring to it.” In HIDEY HOLE a comedy by John Paul Middlesworth\, an outwardly conservative Methodist minister can’t find the secret sex videos he made. On a more dramatic note\, Steve Gallagher contemporizes the biblical question\, “what if God really did ask a parent to kill the child\,” in his play\, THE ANNUCIATION. A DEAD SHEEP IN SANFORD\, by Mark Cornell and Paul Newell\, follows two hardboiled but not very bright cops as they try to get to the bottom of unspeakable acts committed on a farm owned by one “Old MacDonald.” Paul Baerman’s\, PROFYLAXIX\, explores the choices a couple must make (regarding their own body parts) when a healthcare system takes “pre-existing conditions” to absurd extremes. In Annie Taft’s\, CLOSE TO HOME\, a teenage loner who likes guns sees his family turn to suspicion in the wake of a school shooting. Magic provides the inspiration for Debra Kaufman’s\, LIFE MIRRORS\, in which a woman enters into a strange and revealing relationship with her own image. Actors in the show include: John Boni\, Mark Cornell\, Susannah Hough\, Lisa Levin\, Paul Paliyenko\, John Paul Middlesworth\, John Murphy\, Nadia Nasir\, Paul Newell\, Abby Overton\, Bonnie Roe\, and Sandra Shelton. Programs at The ArtsCenter are supported in part by Brooks Pierce\, Chapel Hill Restaurant Group\, Giorgios Hospitality Group\, The North Carolina Arts Council\, The Orange County Arts Commission\, Tony Hall and Associates\, and Vimala's Curryblossom Cafe. The ArtsCenter is a non-profit teaching and presenting organization founded in 1974. The largest employer of artists in Orange County\, NC\, it serves more than 80\,000 people annually\, through classes\, studios\, concerts\, theatre\, spoken word\, gallery displays\, more than 80 school shows\, and more. The ArtsCenter exerts a local economic impact exceeding $3\,200\,000 which generates the equivalent of 103 full time jobs and $301\,000 in state and local tax revenue. LOCATION: URL:http://triangleartsandentertainment.org/event/unnatural-acts-presented-by-the-playwrights-roundtable-at-the-artscenter-on-april-27th/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20130517 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20130720 DTSTAMP:20130522T171857 CREATED:20130415T144236 LAST-MODIFIED:20130415T144236 UID:25974@http://triangleartsandentertainment.org SUMMARY:Golden Belt Launches “GB Live” Summer Concert Series May 17 DESCRIPTION:[caption id="attachment_25975" align="aligncenter" width="600"] Justin Johnson[/caption]   Golden Belt will celebrate its fifth anniversary with a series of free outdoor concerts beginning Friday\, May 17.  While technically Golden Belt is more than 100 years old (the campus is an historic and sustainable restoration of a former textile mill) the concert series celebrates Golden Belt’s 5-year development into a vibrant multi-use campus (and we think\, but we may be biased\, the coolest place in Durham.) The GB Live concert series lineup includes: Hammer No More The Fingers (Rock) – Friday\, May 17 Michael Rank & Stag (Honky Tonk/Americana) – Friday\, June 7 Kim Arrington (Neo Soul) – Friday\, June 21 The Brand New Life (Afropop) – Friday\, July 5 Justin Johnson and Skinny Bag Of Sugar (Blues/Rock) – Friday\, July 19 “Golden Belt has always been a very community-focused place\,” says Gary Kueber\, Scientific Properties’ CEO.  “When this anniversary rolled around we knew we wanted to celebrate in a way that is consistent with the overall spirit of Golden Belt.  A free concert series where everyone can come and hear great local artists play and enjoy everything Golden Belt has to offer seemed fitting.”  The series is being organized by Tess Mangum Ocaña\, owner of Sonic Pie Productions. She notes that “this line up not only reflects the live-loving diversity and musical tastes of Durham\, they’re also some of the hottest bands in the Triangle.  Wait until you hear The Brand New Life’s horn section.  They’re tight\, and make you want to dance.” Golden Belt officially opened in its current incarnation as a retail\, arts\, office\, and residential multi-use center on Third Friday of July 2008.  Throughout its 5-year history\, Golden Belt has made quality visual and performance art accessible and affordable to the public; most public exhibits and events on campus are free\, and the GB Live concert series continues that tradition. Concerts start at 6PM and will be held in Golden Belt’s front parking lot\, 807 East Main Street\, Durham.  Free parking is available in the back parking lot (please park only in unmarked spaces).  Golden Belt is stop 16 on the Bull City Connector\, the fare-free bus that connects Ninth Street\, Duke University and downtown\, to Golden Belt. NCCU students and faculty can ride Durham Area Transit Authority (DATA) Route 5 buses to downtown\, for free\, by showing valid university I.D. In case of rain\, concerts will be moved indoors. GB Live is made possible in part by Blend Café\, Dogstar Tattoo\, Liberty Arts & Tess Mangum Ocaña of Sonic Pie Productions.  For more information\, contact Jessie Brown\, Management Assistant\, (919) 967-7700 x 156 or jessie.brown@scientificproperties.com.     LOCATION: URL:http://triangleartsandentertainment.org/event/golden-belt-launches-gb-live-summer-concert-series-may-17/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20130509 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20130809 DTSTAMP:20130522T171857 CREATED:20130415T142150 LAST-MODIFIED:20130415T142150 UID:25964@http://triangleartsandentertainment.org SUMMARY:Downtown Durham, Inc. Launches “Find Your Cool” Summer Concert Series At CCB Plaza on May 9 DESCRIPTION: Downtown Durham Inc. will launch its free “Find Your Cool” Summer Concert Series at CCB Plaza\, Thursday\, May 9\, 7 p.m.  From soul to salsa\, African to Americana\, “the plaza with the bronze bull” will be bustling with local bands\, locally-brewed beer from Bull City Burger and Brewery and people of all ages\, ready to start the weekend a day early.   Twenty years ago\, when Downtown Durham Inc. was a young organization\, formed to serve as a catalyst for downtown revitalization\, an after-work concert series was one of its first projects to revive the city center.  Today\, Durham is “America’s #1 Creative Class Metro” according to The Atlantic. “Downtown Durham is thriving with new restaurants\, bakeries\, shops and venues opening every month. I’m thrilled DDI is bringing back a regular music series\, and honored\, as a long-time Durham resident and fan\, to be a part of it all” says Downtown Durham Inc. Special Events Coordinator and series organizer Tess Mangum Ocaña.   “Find Your Cool” Summer Concert Series Thursday Nights\, 7-8:30pm\, CCB Plaza   Jo Gore & The Alternative (Soul) – May 9 Onyx Club Boys (Gypsy Jazz) – May 16 Sarah Shook & The Devil (Rockabilly) – May 23 Virgins Family Band (Pop) – May 30 The Pinkerton Raid (Pop/Americana) – June 6 Mel Melton & the Wicked Mojos (Blues) – June 13 Dark Water Rising (Rock) – June 20 Orquesta GarDel (Salsa) – June 27 Cyril Lance Collective Arkestra (Blues) - July 11 Jonathan Byrd (Americana) – July 18 Birds & Arrows (Alternafolk) – July 25 The Fair and the Four (Americana) – August 1 Khalat Africa featuring Diali Cissokho (West African) – August 8   The “Find Your Cool” Summer Concert Series is made possible in part by Downtown Durham\, Inc.\, Friends of World Music\, MHAworks Architecture\, the City of Durham and Bull City Burger and Brewery. Concerts are at CCB plaza\, 201 N. Corcoran Street\, between the Marriott and SunTrust building\, from May 9-August 8\, with the exception of July 4.  Free on-street parking is available within the City Center District and paid parking is available at the Corcoran Street deck. In case of rain\, concerts will be moved indoors\, right around the corner\, at The Pinhook\, 117 W Main Street.   For more information\, ways to volunteer during the series\, or information on tax-deductible sponsorship opportunities\, contact Tess Mangum Ocaña\, Special Events Coordinator\, (919) 682-2800 or tess@downtowndurham.com. LOCATION: URL:http://triangleartsandentertainment.org/event/downtown-durham-inc-launches-find-your-cool-summer-concert-series-at-ccb-plaza-on-may-9/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20130611 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20130612 DTSTAMP:20130522T171857 CREATED:20130415T141900 LAST-MODIFIED:20130415T141900 UID:25960@http://triangleartsandentertainment.org SUMMARY:CAT’S CRADLE & OUTBACK CONCERTS PRESENT PASSION PIT DESCRIPTION:[caption id="attachment_26059" align="aligncenter" width="454"] Passion Pit image courtesy of :us_kids_know[/caption] Tuesday · June 11 · 7:30 p.m.                          Tickets on Sale Friday\, April 5 at noon ~  Reserved/Pit/$35 General Admission Lawn/$30/Advance $35/Day of show~ Tickets can be purchased at Booth Amphitheatre (Tuesday- Friday\, Noon - 6 p.m.) or through etix.com. By phone call (800) 514-3849 Etix hours: Monday-Friday/ 9 a.m.-8 p.m. EST Saturday/10 a.m. – 8 p.m. EST & Sunday/12 p.m. – 8 p.m. EST For complete concert information go to www.boothamphitheatre.com or call (919) 462-2025. Booth Amphitheatre is an SMG Managed Facility. About SMG Since 1977\, SMG has provided management services to more than 22 public assembly facilities worldwide\, including arenas\, stadiums\, theatres and performing arts centers\, equestrian facilities\, convention\, congress and exhibition centers\, science centers and a variety of other venues. Across the globe\, SMG manages more than 12 million square feet (1.1 million square meters) of exhibition space and more than 1.5 million arena and theatre seats. As the recognized global industry leader\, SMG provides venue management\, sales\, marketing\, event booking and programming\, construction and design consulting\, and pre-opening services LOCATION: URL:http://triangleartsandentertainment.org/event/cats-cradle-outback-concerts-present-passion-pit/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20130422 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20130527 DTSTAMP:20130522T171857 CREATED:20130415T140453 LAST-MODIFIED:20130415T140453 UID:25987@http://triangleartsandentertainment.org SUMMARY:Between Earth & amp; Sky opening reception Fri April 26 at Hillsborough Gallery of Arts, 6-9 pm. DESCRIPTION:  [caption id="attachment_25990" align="aligncenter" width="447"] Jude Lobe Marsh reeds sky[/caption] Arianna Bara\, Chris Graebner & Jude Lobe reflect upon time and nature in 'BETWEEN EARTH & SKY’\, from April 22 through May 26\, 2013 at Hillsborough Gallery of Arts in Hillsborough\, NC. In this show\, 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.   Stones\, with their layers of strata at times swirling delicately as lace and at other times are hard and geometric\, remind her of the passage of time.  Their names; Dragon Blood\, Feather Ridge Plume\, Red Creek\, are so evocative\, and imply that in some way things that are transitory can be captured forever in stone.   Some of Bara's jewelry pieces contain fossils such as trilobites and ammonites\, sea creatures that resided in the ancient oceans millions of years ago.  Sometimes these fossils become transformed into pyrite so they have a shiny metallic surface.   "It puts me in awe to realize that hundreds of millions of years separate those once living creatures from myself\, and reminds me of how insignificant our human lives are in the history of this planet\," states Bara.   Chris Graebner works primarily in oil. Sky figures prominently in many of Graebner's landscapes. "While I was not the one who originally suggested the title for this show\, when I heard the suggestion I immediately knew that it was a good fit for my current work. In these paintings the sky is not simply a background\, it sets the mood and in some cases provides the action. And\, in most of the paintings in this show\, the viewer is looking upward."   Last fall Graebner started a series of sunrise paintings based on photographs taken by her husband during their summer on Lake Huron. "Sunrise & sunset paintings are all about the sky and once I started concentrating on it\, I found it increasingly fascinating. Clouds\, storms\, sunlight through clouds\, sunlight on clouds\, sky and clouds reflected on water… . Then I decided to do some paintings where I removed the sky. There is a central image to carry your eye upward to where the sky should be – but the presence of the sky is only implied by the fact that you are looking up at the statue or steeple or cupola\,” Graebner explains.   Jude Lobe is inspired by nature. It is the common thread throughout all of her work\, whether painting in oil\, cold wax & oil\, working in enamels or her small sculptures.   "Nature is my muse. Early on I painted more representational renderings of the landscape\, but more recently I am concentrating on evoking the emotion of the scene through brush strokes\, color gazes\, lines and using a rich palette suggested by the surroundings. My intention is for the painting to capture a fleeting moment\, like the sun changing the landscape each second as it sets\, offering a timeless remembrance we hold in our memory.   Many of my new works in this show are cold wax & oil paintings. In nature things change\, evolve. Like a forest goes through an ecological succession\, so do we as individuals evolve and are at present a compilation of bits and pieces of the experiences we traveled. This idea I want to translate in my art and cold wax & oil lends itself perfectly in expressing this idea.   Lobe explains the cold wax & oil medium affords the opportunity to show a history of the painting by building up layers which somewhat obscures what lies beneath and by techniques of sgraffito (scratching the surface)\, using transparent glazes\, and other techniques reveals bits of past layers. It then represents the history of the object\, which becomes a compilation of bits and pieces of its past experiences.   Come lose yourself for a moment Between Earth & Sky.   The show runs from April 22 through May 26. The opening reception is part of Hillsborough's Last Friday Artwalk on April 26\, 6-9 pm at the Hillsborough Gallery of Arts\, 121 N. Churton St.\, Hillsborough\, NC 27278. LOCATION: URL:http://triangleartsandentertainment.org/event/between-earth-amp-sky-opening-reception-fri-april-26-at-hillsborough-gallery-of-arts-6-9-pm/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20130501 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20130524 DTSTAMP:20130522T171857 CREATED:20130415T134912 LAST-MODIFIED:20130426T110813 UID:25959@http://triangleartsandentertainment.org SUMMARY:Marbles Kids Museum & IMAX Theatre Events Calendar | May 2013 DESCRIPTION:Hours: Tues-Sun 9am-5pm; closed most Mondays Little Kids Cook – Salsa-riffic Wednesday\, May 1 or Thursday\, May 23 | 9am-12pm Ages 3-5 $30 per class for members | $35 per class for non-members It’s a fiesta! Our little chefs will be elbows deep in tomatoes and veggies making “So Simple Salsa” and fixing homemade tortillas. We’ll have fun reading Chicks and Salsa and crafting a cactus that never needs watering. Sponsored by Harris Teeter. Visit www.MarblesKidsMuseum.org/LittleKids for more info. Iron Man 3 3D in IMAX at Marbles Opens Friday\, May 3 with a special preview Thursday\, May 2 Marvel's Iron Man 3 pits brash-but-brilliant industrialist Tony Stark/Iron Man against an enemy whose reach knows no bounds. When Stark finds his personal world destroyed at his enemy's hands\, he embarks on a harrowing quest to find those responsible. For tickets and show times\, visit www.IMAXRaleigh.org. Playdate with an Artist | featuring Georges Le Chevallier Friday\, May 3 — Saturday\, May 18 Playdate with an Artist brings local artists to the museum for hands-on\, minds-on creative inspiration. The series focuses on Marbles Create|Innovate initiative\, giving kids the tools and resources to imagine\, invent\, experiment and solve. Join local artist Georges Le Chevallier throughout the month of May as we play with wind and art. Help Georges make the melodies of a wind chime a feature in Hideaway Grove. Bring the kids to create some elements of the wind-chime or make a mini wind chime for your own backyard. Drop-in and innovate! For a list of activities with the artist\, visit www.MarblesKidsMuseum.org/Playdate .This project is funded in part by the City of Raleigh based on recommendations of the Raleigh Arts Commission. Create|Innovate on First Friday at Marbles Friday\, May 3 | 5-8pm – OPEN LATE! The Triangle Youth String Sinfonia will be at Marbles to wow us with an interactive performance. Bring the family and enjoy these 7th-12th graders and their talents on the violin\, viola\, cello and bass. Engineer your own instrument out of recycled items. It’s never too early or too late to learn about music! First Friday Kids Camp Friday\, May 3 | 5:30-8:30pm Ages 3-5 and K5-11 $20 for the first child and $10 for each additional child for members $25 for the first child and $15 for each additional child for non-members Drop off your kids at Marbles for an evening of fun on their own\, while you dine\, shop or simply relax. Pre-registration required. Visit www.MarblesKidsMuseum.org/FFKC for more info. All Dolled Up – Totally 80s Camp-in (General Public – Girls Only) Saturday\, May 4 | 6pm-9am $45 per person; 6pm-9am $22 per person for late night only; 6-9:30pm It’s a slumber party to the max for you and your favorite American Girl doll as we go totally 80s\, from scrunchies to leg warmers. Pick a righteous hairdo for your doll at our beauty salon\, make totally tubular matching jewelry and more! Get stoked for a visit to The Cupcakery followed by a totally 80s dance party! After sleeping in the museum\, wake to a continental breakfast and\, like\, a totally rad screening of an IMAX movie. Dinner\, snack and breakfast are included. Pre-registration required. Register online at www.MarblesKidsMuseum.org/GroupCampin *All Dolled Up Camp-In program is not endorsed by\, sponsored by or affiliated with American Girl Brands\, LLC. **Children must be accompanied by a female adult over the age of 18. We ask that each adult be responsible for no more than five children. Around Town Closed for Exciting Renovations Starting Tuesday\, May 7 Around Town will be temporarily closed for exciting changes! Kids will soon get to experience modern North Carolina agriculture in a new On the Farm exhibit and will enjoy expanded train tables and a renovated performance stage for puppet play. To accommodate these exciting renovations\, Around Town will close on Tuesday\, May 7\, with a grand re-opening on Saturday\, June 1. Little Kids Learn – Nature! Backyard Explorers Thursday\, May 9 | 9am-12pm Ages 3-5 $30 per class for members | $35 per class for non-members Kids dig deeper into the mysteries of their own backyards. We’ll investigate the plants and creatures that call your backyard home and learn how to look for science just beyond the back door. Pre-registration required. Register online at www.MarblesKidsMuseum.org/LittleKids Garden Sprouts – Trash to Treasure Saturday\, May 11 | 10:30-11:30am Join us in the garden with special guests from CompostNow! Learn about composting and help lighten the load on the way to the landfill. Moms Rock! Saturday\, May 11 & Sunday\, May 12 | 9am-5pm Is your mom the coolest? Help us pay tribute to rockin’ moms everywhere by learning to make and maneuver the perfect breakfast-in-bed tray. We’ll create slammin’ Mother’s Day presents and have fun making Mom feel like a star on her special day. Star Trek Into the Darkness 3D in IMAX at Marbles Opens Wednesday\, May 15 Directed by J.J. Abrams\, the sequel follows another chapter of the USS Enterprise crew's exploration into the unknown. Returning to their posts on the Enterprise are Chris Pine\, Zachary Quinto\, Karl Urban\, Zoe Saldana\, Simon Pegg\, John Cho\, Anton Yelchin\, and Bruce Greenwood. For tickets and show times\, visit www.IMAXRaleigh.org. Garden Gourmet Saturday\, May 18 | 10:30-11:30am Create a delicious recipe using spring’s freshest harvest from farms across NC. Sponsored by Whole Foods Market. Guest Star Scientist – Worm World Sunday\, May 19 | 1-3pm What do you know about worms? Join guest star scientist Jackie Trickel from Wake County Parks and learn about these incognito invertebrates—how they help our soil\, how they live and all about their slime. Target $2 Tuesday Night Tuesday\, May 21 | 5-8pm Bring the family for a night of play for just $2 per person! As always\, members play free. Join our friends from Target for story time and illustrate your very own Marbleous book. Sponsored by Target. Subway Sunday – Fresh Fit Fun Sunday\, May 26 | 9am-5pm Get your heart pumping with a special focus on fresh\, fit fun activities in the museum throughout the day. Held the last Sunday of each month in partnership with Subway. Museum Open for Memorial Day Monday\, May 27 | 9am-5pm Marbles Kids Museum will be open for Memorial Day on Monday\, May 27\, from 9am-5pm. Stars\, Stripes and Celebration! Monday\, May 27 | 9am-5pm We’ll have a blast welcoming back summer and celebrating the USA with Memorial Day play! Join us for a Star-Spangled Dance Party\, Fireworks Painting\, Rocket Science and more spring into summer fun. Sing! Dance! Play! Wednesday\, May 29 | 3:30-4pm Join Jammin' Baby\, a presenter of Music Together®\, for musical fun and exploration. Appropriate for ages birth to five. LOCATION: URL:http://triangleartsandentertainment.org/event/marbles-kids-museum-imax-theatre-events-calendar-may-2013/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20130613 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20130614 DTSTAMP:20130522T171857 CREATED:20130415T134735 LAST-MODIFIED:20130415T134735 UID:25929@http://triangleartsandentertainment.org SUMMARY:LUMINEERS With Cold War Kids DESCRIPTION:[caption id="attachment_25930" align="aligncenter" width="600"] The Lumineers[/caption] Thursday · June 13 · 7:30 p.m. ~ Reserved/Pit/$45 General Admission Lawn/$35 ~ Tickets can be purchased at Booth Amphitheatre (Tuesday- Friday\, Noon - 6 p.m.) or through etix.com. By phone call (800) 514-3849 Etix hours: Monday-Friday/ 9 a.m.-8 p.m. EST Saturday/10 a.m. – 8 p.m. EST & Sunday/12 p.m. – 8 p.m. EST For complete concert information go to www.boothamphitheatre.com or call (919) 462-2025. Booth Amphitheatre is an SMG Managed Facility. About SMG Since 1977\, SMG has provided management services to more than 22 public assembly facilities worldwide\, including arenas\, stadiums\, theatres and performing arts centers\, equestrian facilities\, convention\, congress and exhibition centers\, science centers and a variety of other venues. Across the globe\, SMG manages more than 12 million square feet (1.1 million square meters) of exhibition space and more than 1.5 million arena and theatre seats. As the recognized global industry leader\, SMG provides venue management\, sales\, marketing\, event booking and programming\, construction and design consulting\, and pre-opening services. LOCATION: URL:http://triangleartsandentertainment.org/event/lumineers-with-cold-war-kids/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20130709 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20130710 DTSTAMP:20130522T171857 CREATED:20130415T133953 LAST-MODIFIED:20130415T133953 UID:25945@http://triangleartsandentertainment.org SUMMARY:HARRY CONNICK JR Live! Koka Booth Amphitheatre DESCRIPTION:  [caption id="attachment_26057" align="aligncenter" width="583"] Harry Connick Jr. photo courtesy of  harryconnickjr.com[/caption] Tuesday · July 9 · 8 p.m.    Tickets on Sale Friday\, April 5 at 10 a.m. ~  Reserved Seats/Tables/$79.50 General Admission Lawn/$39.50 ~ Tickets can be purchased at Booth Amphitheatre (Tuesday- Friday\, Noon - 6 p.m.) or through etix.com. By phone call (800) 514-3849 Etix hours: Monday-Friday/ 9 a.m.-8 p.m. EST Saturday/10 a.m. – 8 p.m. EST & Sunday/12 p.m. – 8 p.m. EST For complete concert information go to www.boothamphitheatre.com or call (919) 462-2025. Booth Amphitheatre is an SMG Managed Facility. About SMG Since 1977\, SMG has provided management services to more than 22 public assembly facilities worldwide\, including arenas\, stadiums\, theatres and performing arts centers\, equestrian facilities\, convention\, congress and exhibition centers\, science centers and a variety of other venues. Across the globe\, SMG manages more than 12 million square feet (1.1 million square meters) of exhibition space and more than 1.5 million arena and theatre seats. As the recognized global industry leader\, SMG provides venue management\, sales\, marketing\, event booking and programming\, construction and design consulting\, and pre-opening services LOCATION: URL:http://triangleartsandentertainment.org/event/harry-connick-jr-live-koka-booth-amphitheatre/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20130428 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20130429 DTSTAMP:20130522T171857 CREATED:20130415T123601 LAST-MODIFIED:20130415T123601 UID:26055@http://triangleartsandentertainment.org SUMMARY:Raleigh Chamber Music Guild Presents:PERLMAN QUINT BAILEY TRIO DESCRIPTION:[caption id="attachment_26056" align="aligncenter" width="578"] Perlman Quint Bailey Trio[/caption] Sunday\, April 28\, 3:00 pm Fletcher Opera Theater Tickets: $25 adults/$10 students Available at www.rcmg.org or by calling (919) 821-2030 LOCATION: URL:http://triangleartsandentertainment.org/event/raleigh-chamber-music-guild-presentsperlman-quint-bailey-trio/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20130414 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20130415 DTSTAMP:20130522T171857 CREATED:20130415T122654 LAST-MODIFIED:20130415T123822 UID:26049@http://triangleartsandentertainment.org SUMMARY:Raleigh Chamber Music Guild Presents:Ignat Solzhenitsyn DESCRIPTION: Ignat Solzhenitsyn   IGNAT SOLZHENITSYN Sunday\, April 14\, 3:00 pm Fletcher Opera Theater Duke Energy Performing Arts Center (Formerly Progress Energy Ctr.) 2 E. South St.\, Raleigh Tickets: $25 adults/$10 students Tickets available at the door or at www.rcmg.org (thru 12 noon 4/14) Program selections and notes available at: www.rcmg.org/2013/ignat-solzhenitsyn-program-notes/ LOCATION: URL:http://triangleartsandentertainment.org/event/raleigh-chamber-music-guild/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130414T00 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130414T00 DTSTAMP:20130522T171857 CREATED:20130414T144753 LAST-MODIFIED:20130325T152449 UID:25660@http://triangleartsandentertainment.org SUMMARY:Comas Brings Their Original Brand of Irish Music to The ArtsCenter on April 23rd! DESCRIPTION:  [caption id="attachment_25661" align="aligncenter" width="448"] Comas[/caption] Internationally-acclaimed band Comas\, known for their powerful take on traditional Irish music\, will play at The ArtsCenter on Tuesday\, April 23rd at 8:00pm. Tickets will be $16 for Friends of The ArtsCenter\, $20 General advance\, and $24 Day of Show. For more information or to purchase tickets\, please go to www.artscenterlive.org\, visit our box office at 300-G East Main St - Carrboro\, NC 27510\, or call 919.929.2787. Combining their many cultural influences\, they forged a unique blend of traditional Irish music which had them playing at major festivals in Ireland\, Belgium\, France\, England\, Denmark and Holland within months. As further testimony to their deep-rooted talents\, they were immediately asked back to every festival they played … “before we even had time to put our instruments away\,” says Philip. "Comas powerfully conveys the joy of playing traditional Irish music with like-minded musicians\," said Art Menius\, Executive Director of The ArtsCenter. "The excitement they bring to stage demonstrates the very best essence of Celtic music." By the end of 2003 Comas had built up a sizable reputation in Europe and was hailed in the press as: “The revelation of 2003” (S.Vandenberghe-NVFOLK) and “The best traditional band around” (Folkspot). They brought out a self-titled CD Comas and have toured in Europe when schedules permitted. In 2011 they decided to really take Comas on the road and have finally begun touring in North America. Again\, they are immediately invited back wherever they go. When you hear Comas you will know that their choice of name was no mere accident – it translates from Irish/Gaelic as “power.” Their own driving power\, coupled with a fine sensitivity for the inner strands of magic inherent in Irish music\, is exactly what this band is about! Programs at The ArtsCenter are supported in part by Brooks Pierce\, Chapel Hill Restaurant Group\, Giorgios Hospitality Group\, The North Carolina Arts Council\, The Orange County Arts Commission\, and Tony Hall and Associates. We are proud to be a Fair Trade Music Venue. The ArtsCenter is a non-profit teaching and presenting organization founded in 1974. The largest employer of artists in Orange County\, NC\, it serves more than 80\,000 people annually\, through classes\, studios\, concerts\, theatre\, spoken word\, gallery displays\, more than 80 school shows\, and more. The ArtsCenter exerts a local economic impact exceeding $3\,200\,000 which generates the equivalent of 103 full time jobs and $301\,000 in state and local tax revenue.   LOCATION: URL:http://triangleartsandentertainment.org/event/comas-brings-their-original-brand-of-irish-music-to-the-artscenter-on-april-23rd/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20130411 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20130412 DTSTAMP:20130522T171857 CREATED:20130410T224618 LAST-MODIFIED:20130410T224618 UID:25943@http://triangleartsandentertainment.org SUMMARY:North Carolina Museum of Natural Science DESCRIPTION: Email bonnie.eamick@naturalsciences.org for more information and to sign up! The Backyard Beekeeper If you have ever dreamed of keeping honeybees or you simply find them fascinating\, then this class is for you. We will explore the biology and management of a backyard hive and see an active honeybee hive. Additionally we'll learn about an interesting\, low-cost approach to keeping backyard bees and where to obtain honeybees\, equipment and advice. Oh\, and let's not forget the honey! You will witness an easy\, affordable way to harvest the honey from your bees. Children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult. Time: 10am-11am Cost $10 Backyard Composting: Bins\, Piles & Beyond! The Compost Doctor is In! Compost can help heal the soil\, but you need the right prescription. Learn how to mix yard debris\, food scraps and other organic wastes into a combination that's good for your garden. Participants will leave with instructions for making healthy compost at home\, plus a bag of finished compost to jump-start your home pile. Time: 10-11:30am Cost: $5 Native Plants This workshop will provide the participant with ideas on how to incorporate native plants in urban yards\, resources for native plants to use\, and an opportunity to look at ways to incorporate native plants in your yard. Please come prepared to discuss some small plot in your yard that you are thinking about incorporating native plants\, pay attention to the amount of sun the area gets\, the type of soil\, and the moisture content of the area. Time: 10:30am-12pm Cost: $5 Downtown Tree Trek Did you know that the timing of tree leafing\, flowering\, and fruiting can tell us a lot about our changing climate? Scientists need YOUR help to document seasonal changes in trees\, so don your citizen scientist cap as we visit several downtown trees to collect and submit vital scientific data. Ages 12 and up. Time: 1pm-2pm Cost: $5 Lost Ladybugs of Raleigh Become a citizen scientist and join us for an outdoor ladybug hunt! Our native ladybugs may be at risk due to the import of non-native species in our country\, so scientists need YOUR help to look for\, photograph\, and submit reports of ladybugs you see. We'll visit several sites around the Museum to document and report the biodiversity of downtown Raleigh's ladybugs! Time: 3:30-4:30pm Cost: $5 For more information on Planet Earth Celebration\, please visit http://naturalsciences.org/programs-events/planet-earth-celebration-2Â LOCATION: URL:http://triangleartsandentertainment.org/event/north-carolina-museum-of-natural-science-2/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20130504 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20130505 DTSTAMP:20130522T171857 CREATED:20130410T213330 LAST-MODIFIED:20130410T213330 UID:25941@http://triangleartsandentertainment.org SUMMARY:The Stray Birds at The ArtsCenter DESCRIPTION:[caption id="attachment_25942" align="aligncenter" width="600"] The Stray Birds photo credit: Scott Bookman l-r: Charles Muench\, Maya de Vitry\, Oliver Craven[/caption] The Stray Birds will perform at The ArtsCenter - artscenterlive.org - in Carrboro on Saturday\, May 4. Drawing upon the richness of American folk music traditions\, the signature power of The Stray Birds sound lies in outstanding songwriting that soars in three-part harmony. Raised on music within a few miles of farmland from each other\, The Stray Birds were born of a compelling collaboration between two unique writers and vocalists-- the pure\, luxurious voice of Maya de Vitry and Oliver Craven's richness of tone and depth of delivery. Grounding their sound in the unshakeable groove of bassist Charles Muench\, The Stray Birds are a trio of captivating chemistry and sensitive musicality. From bustling street corners to silent halls\, their performances speak to an uncompromising reverence for songs. Their debut cd was named one of the top ten Folk/Americana albums of 2012 by NPR. With miles of music already behind them\, Maya and Oliver first shared a song in January 2010\, in their hometown of Lancaster\, Pennsylvania. Maya had just returned from Europe\, where she’d been traveling by bike and train\, making her way as a fiddling street performer. Oliver had been criss-crossing North America for two years as a harmony vocalist\, fiddler\, and guitarist for the Grammy-nominated Americana artist Adrienne Young. His repertoire of original songs had been deepening along the way. A snowy Pennsylvania winter welcomed collaboration between two such wanderers— and inspired the collection of seven songs found on the Borderland EP. With their good friend Charles laying down the bass lines\, The Stray Birds landed their sound. Their love of travel\, however\, has hardly waned. An ambitious touring schedule reflects their embrace of the experience of live music. “Music exists in a time and place\, not just in a digital format\,” says Charles. Reveling in the energy of each room\, a connection to the audience is the essence of their show. Often singing into a single microphone\, their sound is a raw resonance of wood and strings beneath three joyfully blended voices. “Super-talented acoustic trio whose virtuosity doesn't get in the way of their soul. Rich vocal harmonies\, tight acoustic arrangements\, heart-wrenching songs.” — Fly Magazine - www.thestraybirds.com Band Members: Maya de Vitry: vocals\, fiddle\, banjo\, guitar Oliver Craven: vocals\, guitar\, archtop guitar\, fiddle Charles Muench: vocals\, upright bass LOCATION: URL:http://triangleartsandentertainment.org/event/the-stray-birds-at-the-artscenter/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20131012 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20140121 DTSTAMP:20130522T171857 CREATED:20130410T152605 LAST-MODIFIED:20130410T152605 UID:25924@http://triangleartsandentertainment.org SUMMARY: Porsche by Design: Seducing Speed DESCRIPTION:[caption id="attachment_25928" align="aligncenter" width="600"] … and my dirty red bandana…[/caption] North Carolina Museum of Art Brings Together Unprecedented Collection of Porsche Automobiles in Porsche by Design: Seducing Speed Museum’s First Design Exhibition Features More Than Twenty Porsche Cars Dating from the 1930s to Present Day RALEIGH\, N.C.—On October 12\, 2013\, the North Carolina Museum of Art (NCMA) opens its first-ever design exhibition\, bringing together the largest and most diverse group of Porsche automobiles ever on display in a U.S. art museum. Porsche by Design: Seducing Speed features more than 20 automobiles that together trace the evolution of the singular Porsche design aesthetic from its inception in the 1930s through the present day. Porsche by Design is organized by guest curator Ken Gross\, a renowned automotive journalist and the former director of the Petersen Automotive Museum in Los Angeles. The NCMA’s Barbara Wiedemann is managing curator. Beginning with the crisp minimalism of the 1938 Type 64 Berlin-Rom Racer—the oldest model featured in the exhibition—the cars on display show the evolution of the signature design principles that have long linked Porsche with beauty\, artistry\, technology\, and innovation. Other examples include the aerodynamic design that was the hallmark of the Formula One race cars of the 1960s\, and the technical innovation and advancements that were introduced with contemporary models such as the 911 Carrera. “Porsche by Design brings together one of the most significant collections of Porsche automobiles ever assembled\,” said Ken Gross. “More than ‘just a show about cars\,’ the exhibition emphasizes the innate beauty of aerodynamic design\, inseparably linked with engineering genius. It further illustrates the Porsche family’s ability to stay true\, over many decades\, to a powerful design history while remaining on the forefront of technological advances\, continually driving automobile design forward. These cars are superlative examples of uncompromised\, artfully restrained design\, lending visual form and grace to the notion of speed.” Highlights of Porsche by Design include: The 1938/39 Type 64 Berlin-Rom racer designed by Porsche founder Dr. Ferdinand Porsche; it is the precursor to all Porsche automobiles manufactured after 1948. A handcrafted 1949 Gmünd coupe designed by Dr. Porsche’s son “Ferry” Porsche\, one of about 50 aluminum-bodied sports cars from the first Porsche “factory\,” a converted sawmill in Gmünd\, Austria. Steve McQueen’s iconic Porsche Speedster\, a Type 356A from 1958\, synonymous with the late Golden Age in Hollywood\, on loan to the Museum from his son Chad McQueen. A rare Type 804 Formula One race car\, one of only four of this model ever built\, and the car that Dan Gurney raced to victory at the Austrian Grand Prix. Janis Joplin’s psychedelic Porsche Type 356C\, on loan to the NCMA from the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum. A Porsche GT3R hybrid race car prototype from 2010. “At the NCMA we are continually looking for ways to engage our audience with exhibitions and installations that help interpret the world around us through the lens of art and design\,” said Lawrence J. Wheeler\, director of the North Carolina Museum of Art. “Porsche by Design traces the evolution of these magnificent automobiles\, but by virtue of putting them in a museum setting\, we are challenged to see them in a different way: as objects of beauty that transcend their use for transportation.” To provide a more in-depth experience\, the Museum will release a series of short-format videos featuring interviews with Porsche collectors\, historians\, and enthusiasts\, including Jay Leno\, Derek Bell\, Dan Neil\, Harm Lagaaij\, Ken Gross\, and Robert Cumberford. The videos include archival images of the Porsche family\, a close look at signature Porsche design details\, and footage of historic car races. New videos will be released periodically beginning in April and continuing throughout the summer. The Museum is also partnering with the College of Design at North Carolina State University (NCSU) to offer two for-credit courses created around Porsche by Design. “Special Topics in Industrial Design: Cultivating Creativity” and “Special Topics in Industrial Design: Innovation by Design” will be taught at the Museum by NCSU faculty\, and students across the state may register for the courses. The Museum is working with NCSU and other colleges in the state on additional programs throughout the run of the exhibition. The Museum is also producing a full-color exhibition catalogue with photographs by Michael Furman and Peter Harholdt. The catalogue features essays by Ken Gross\, Robert Cumberford\, Jeff Zwart\, Karl Ludvigsen\, Randy Leffingwell\, Miles C. Collier\, Cam Ingram\, Cameron Healy\, Denise McCluggage\, Derek Bell\, Pete Lyons\, Dan Neil\, and Michael Mauer. Porsche by Design opens October 12\, 2013\, and runs through January 20\, 2014. For more information and updates on Porsche by Design: Seducing Speed\, visit www.ncartmuseum.org/porsche. About the Exhibition This exhibition is made possible\, in part\, by the North Carolina Department of Cultural Resources; the North Carolina Museum of Art Foundation\, Inc.; and the William R. Kenan Jr. Endowment for Educational Exhibitions. Support for Porsche by Design: Seducing Speed is provided by Porsche Cars North America. Sponsors also include Jiffy Lube; Performance Porsche; Quintiles; Wells Fargo\, The Private Bank; and Peter Millar. Media support is provided by Capitol Broadcasting Company. The North Carolina Museum of Art’s permanent collection spans more than 5\,000 years\, from ancient Egypt to the present\, making the institution one of the premier art museums in the Southeast. The Museum’s collection provides educational\, aesthetic\, intellectual\, and cultural experiences for the citizens of North Carolina and beyond. The 164-acre Museum Park showcases the connection between art and nature through site-specific works of environmental art. The Museum offers changing national touring exhibitions\, classes\, lectures\, family activities\, films\, and concerts. Admission to the Museum’s permanent collection and Museum Park is free. Museum hours are Tuesday–Thursday and Saturday–Sunday\, 10 a.m.–5 p.m.; Friday\, 10 a.m.–9 p.m.; Closed Monday. For more information about the Museum\, visit www.ncartmuseum.org. The Museum opened West Building in 2010\, home to the permanent collection. The North Carolina Museum of Art\, Lawrence J. Wheeler\, director\, is located at 2110 Blue Ridge Road in Raleigh. It is the art museum of the State of North Carolina\, Pat McCrory\, governor\, and an agency of the Department of Cultural Resources\, Susan W. Kluttz\, secretary. LOCATION: URL:http://triangleartsandentertainment.org/event/porsche-by-design-seducing-speed/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130531T193000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130531T230000 DTSTAMP:20130522T171857 CREATED:20130410T133110 LAST-MODIFIED:20130410T133110 UID:25912@http://triangleartsandentertainment.org SUMMARY:GUY REUNION TOUR DESCRIPTION: Groundbreaking R&B Trio GUY REUNION TOUR WITH SPECIAL GUEST BELL BIV DEVOE DPAC\, Durham Performing Arts Center May 31\, 2013 R&B fans get ready for another exciting night of entertainment when Guy with special guest Bell Biv DeVoe grace the stage of DPAC\, Durham Performing Arts Center\, on May 31\, 2013.   This hard-edged driven R&B\, funk and hip-hop evening is presented in partnership with The Dome Group. Tickets: Online at DPACnc.com DPAC Ticket Center: 919.680.2787\, 123 Vivian Street\, Durham\, NC Ticketmaster.com / Ticketmaster Charge by phone at 800.745.3000 Friends of DPAC members may place their orders on March 27. Joining Friends of DPAC is free\, and you can register at http://www.dpacnc.com/fod. “The '90s produced some of the best R&B in history. We are proud to bring two of the biggest groups of that era to DPAC.  Guy and BBD will be a show for the ages. Triangle fans will not want to miss this one\,” said Sulaiman Mausi of The Dome Group Inc. Guy was one of the pioneering groups in hip-hop to sport the new jack swing sound\, a movement that blended traditional soul vocals into hip-hop beats\, with credit for the genre’s invention going to group founder and super-producer Teddy Riley. Formed in Harlem in 1987 by young musician/record producer Teddy Riley\, the original members of Guy included Riley and R&B singer-songwriters Aaron Hall and Timmy Gatling. Their self-titled 1988 debut album went triple platinum\, producing significant R&B hits hits “I Like\,” “Groove Me\,” “Spend the Night\,” and “Teddy’s Jam.”. The 1990’s introduced The Future\, which featured Hall’s brother\, Albert Damion Hall\, in place of Gatling and spawned R&B hits “Let’s Chill\,” “Do Me Right\,” “D-O-G Me Out\,” and “Long Gone.” Riley went on to produce artists such as Heavy D\, Michael Jackson\, and Blackstreet; in 1988\, Riley produced Bobby Brown’s Don’t Be Cruel\, the album that helped new jack swing cross over into the pop mainstream. Both Aaron and Damian recorded solo albums\, Aaron being a major influence on the style of R&B singer R. Kelly. In 2000\, Riley and the Hall brothers reunited to release their first album in nine years titled Guy III. Ricky Bell\, Michael Bivins and Ron DeVoe\, better known as BBD a.k.a. Bell Biv DeVoe\, bridge the gap between hip-hop and R&B like no other male group today.  An offshoot of the hugely popular '80s vocal group New Edition\, BBD fused hip-hop beats\, b-boy attitude and R&B harmonies. The result was 1990’s explosive debut album\, Poison\, which would sell over 4 million copies and spawn the platinum title cut. Poison also featured the Top 3 single “Do Me!” and the popular “BBD (I Thought It Was Me)” and “When Will I See You Smile Again?.” In 1991\, the group followed up their debut with WBBD-Bootcity (Remix Album). The remix album sold over 700\,000 units. In 1993\, BBD released the gold-certified Hootie Mack\, which contained the hit ballad “Something In Your Eyes.” BBD has claimed three American Music Awards\, two Soul Train Awards\, received keys to cities across the country and has been honored for their humanitarian efforts. In 1996\, the group participated in the New Edition reunion that resulted in the multi-platinum Home Again. New Edition sold over 20 million albums and has won over millions of fans around the world. #### About DPAC With a mission of presenting one-of-a-kind live entertainment events\, DPAC truly has “something for everyone\,” hosting over 200 performances a year including spectacular touring Broadway productions\, high-profile concert and comedy events\, family shows and the heralded American Dance Festival. Operated under the direction of Nederlander and Professional Facilities Management (PFM)\, DPAC has twice been listed as the #1 performing arts organization in the region by the Triangle Business Journal. What’s up next at DPAC? The battle of R&B’s best the Whispers versus the Dramatics (March 9)\, one of the world’s most loved tours Lord of the Dance created by Michael Flatley (March 10)\, followed by direct from Broadway the internationally acclaimed Beatles concert RAIN (March 12). For more information please go to www.DPACnc.com. LOCATION: URL:http://triangleartsandentertainment.org/event/guy-reunion-tour/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20130420 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20130421 DTSTAMP:20130522T171857 CREATED:20130408T132501 LAST-MODIFIED:20130408T132501 UID:25899@http://triangleartsandentertainment.org SUMMARY:Transactors Improv Company Celebrates Its 30th Birthday With a Show at The ArtsCenter on April 20th! DESCRIPTION:[caption id="attachment_25900" align="aligncenter" width="472"] Transactors Improv Company[/caption] Transactors Improv turns 30 this year and will celebrate with a special show entitled "Generations" at The ArtsCenter on April 20th at 8:00 p.m. General tickets are $14 in advance or $16 Day of Show ($12 for Friends of The ArtsCenter); Senior tickets are $7 in advance or $9 Day of Show; and Student tickets are $5 any time. For more information or to purchase tickets\, go to www.artscenterlive.org\, visit our box office at 300-G E. Main St. in Carrboro\, or call (919) 929-2787. Founded in 1983\, Transactors Improv is the longest-running improvisational theater in the south. As part of the celebration\, Transactors presents “Generations\,” a two-act show featuring special guests Chapel Hill Players (CHiPs)\, UNC-Chapel Hill’s longest-running improv team. “The show is called ‘Generations’ because that’s its recurring theme\,” explains director Greg Hohn. “We have two different generations of performers doing short improv scenes with their respective groups in the first act. In Act Two the combined cast will improvise a 45-minute play based on the interactions of three generations of a fictional family. Naturally\, all of this will start with audience suggestions” “We are delighted to be sharing the stage with CHiPs\,” adds Hohn. “They’ve been around since 1995—not the current members\, obviously—but this will be the first time we’ve collaborated like this. We expect we’ll all learn from each other and have a great time too. In the spirit of the occasion we’re offering specially discounted $5 tickets just for students for this show. “We are also delighted to have reached the 30-year milestone. When you consider that most improv groups dissolve within years or even months\, it’s somewhat amazing that we’ve been able to survive so long. I credit our founders\, who had a great vision\, and the many inspiring and talented members we’ve had in the company for our longevity and success.” CHiPs players performing in “Generations” will include Mike Edwards\, Ali Fischer\, Jonathan Hebert\, Jordan Humphrey\, Jay Putnam\, and company director Brandon Rafalson. The cast for Transactors will feature new members Bart Hubbard and Jane Allen Wilson\, who recently rejoined the company\, having been a member 1997-2003. Other Transactors players will be Anoo Brod\, Greg Hohn\, Steven Warnock\, and Annie Zipper\, with Mike Beard handling lighting and sound effects. Pianist Glenn Mehrbach is the guest accompanist. “We are hopeful\,” says Hohn\, “that our regular fans will appreciate the young talent of CHiPs and that CHiPs’s regular fans will appreciate the more\, ahem\, vintage talent of Transactors. And\, who knows\, maybe we can do this all over again in 30 years or maybe even sooner.” For more information on Transactors Improv\, please visit http://www.transactors.org or call (919) 824-0937. Programs at The ArtsCenter are supported in part by Brooks Pierce\, Chapel Hill Restaurant Group\, Giorgios Hospitality Group\, The North Carolina Arts Council\, The Orange County Arts Commission\, Tony Hall and Associates\, and Vimala's Curryblossom Cafe. The ArtsCenter is a non-profit teaching and presenting organization founded in 1974. The largest employer of artists in Orange County\, NC\, it serves more than 80\,000 people annually\, through classes\, studios\, concerts\, theatre\, spoken word\, gallery displays\, more than 80 school shows\, and more. The ArtsCenter exerts a local economic impact exceeding $3\,200\,000 which generates the equivalent of 103 full time jobs and $301\,000 in state and local tax revenue.   LOCATION: URL:http://triangleartsandentertainment.org/event/transactors-improv-company-celebrates-its-30th-birthday-with-a-show-at-the-artscenter-on-april-20th/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20130414 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20130415 DTSTAMP:20130522T171857 CREATED:20130408T124457 LAST-MODIFIED:20130408T130246 UID:25901@http://triangleartsandentertainment.org SUMMARY:Cinema, Inc: film Sunday April 14, 2013 - Throne of Blood DESCRIPTION:Cinema\, Inc's eighth film in its current series is the 1961 classic film by Kurosawa\, Throne of Blood on Sunday April 14\, 2013 at 7 pm in the Rialto Theatre\, 1620 Glenwood Ave (near Five Points)\, Raleigh\, NC. This is another true classic\, this time from Japan. It is the story of Shakespeare's Macbeth set in medieval Japan by a master film director. Series tickets to the remainder of our current series are $10 for five films. Further information on our series which started in September may be found at www.cinema-inc.org. In addition\, we may be contacted at 919-787-7611 or by email at thecinemainc@gmail.com.   April 14\, 2013 – Throne of Blood Japan\, 1961\, B&W\, Not Rated\, 110 Minutes. Subtitled. Directed by Akira Kurosawa. Starring Toshirô Mifune\, Akira Kubo\, Isuzu Yamada.   Kurosawa does Macbeth in medieval Japan. After a military victory\, Lords Washizu (Toshirô Mifune) and Miki (Akira Kubo) wander lost in the Cobweb Forest\, where they meet a mysterious old woman who predicts great things for Washizu and greater things for Miki's descendants. Washizu and Miki are soon promoted by the Emperor. Goaded by his wife\, the ambitious Lady Washizu (Isuzu Yamada)\, Lord Washizu plots to make more of the prophecy come true\, even if it means killing the Emperor. LOCATION: URL:http://triangleartsandentertainment.org/event/cinema-inc-film-sunday-april-14-2013-throne-of-blood/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20130412 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20130416 DTSTAMP:20130522T171857 CREATED:20130408T004454 LAST-MODIFIED:20130408T004454 UID:25896@http://triangleartsandentertainment.org SUMMARY:Pauper Players present: HAIR DESCRIPTION:[caption id="attachment_25897" align="aligncenter" width="457"] Hair The Musical[/caption] HAIR puts rock music and the culture that went with it on stage. The show has a strong effect on everyone\,and acts as a bridge between generations and viewpoints. What looks like incredible chaos is actually organized chaos. Phenomenal musical numbers include Aquarius\, Good Morning Starshine\, I Believe in Love\, Hair\, I Got Life\,What a Piece of Work Is Man and Hippie Life. This show has a vitality\, a timelessness and a meaning that outlives the late 1960's and early 1970's in America.   LOCATION: URL:http://triangleartsandentertainment.org/event/pauper-players-present-hair/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20130424 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20130425 DTSTAMP:20130522T171857 CREATED:20130404T130909 LAST-MODIFIED:20130404T130909 UID:25875@http://triangleartsandentertainment.org SUMMARY:Gramatik, Cherub and HeRobust to Perform at Epic Games’ ECGC Party DESCRIPTION: Event to Highlight First Night of East Coast Games Conference RALEIGH\, N.C. –  Three world-renowned DJs will perform at Epic Games’ ECGC 2013 Opening Night Party\, kicking off the East Coast Games Conference (ECGC) in style on Wednesday\, April 24\, at the Lincoln Theatre in Raleigh\, N.C. As a platinum sponsor of ECGC\, Epic is bringing performances by Gramatik\, Cherub and HeRobust as well as open bar access to registered ECGC attendees. “Epic is showing incredible support for this year’s East Coast Games Conference\, and this party is a must-attend event\,” said Walter Rotenberry\, CEO\, ECGC. “Video game creators of all kinds will come together under one roof to enjoy like-minded company as well as a great line-up of talented chill out\, electro-pop and downtempo musical artists.” Featured Artists: Gramatik With more than 100\,000 tracks sold on Beatport.com\, topping all kinds of genre charts\, Gramatik is considered a world-class producer. He earned nominations for “Best Chill Out Artist” and “Best Chill Out Track” at the 2010 and 2012 Beatport Music Awards. Gramatik has performed at festivals across the US including gigs at Lightning in a Bottle\, Wakarusa\, Electric Forest\, Camp Bisco\, Wanderlust and many more. Cherub Cherub is a sexy\, avante garde\, electro-pop duo that is the dance love-child of 80’s funk\, and pop-music from the future. Cherub’s music is a fresh electrified take on risqué pop music that brings to mind timeless artists like Prince\, Zapp and Roger in addition to more contemporary artists like Pharrel as well as The Dream. With a live show that is bouncing with energy\, Cherub dances their way into the hearts of audiences from the first falsetto hook\, until the very last delay filters out. HeRobust Hayden Kramer\, a.k.a. HeRobust\, is an Atlanta-based producer that has been blending genres ever since he emerged onto the electronic music scene. HeRobust's debut EP\, Albumin\, was released on Saturate Records and was quickly recognized by industry leaders such as XLR8R\, Mad Decent\, Vice and Jay Scarlet of Beat Dimensions. HeRobust has shared the stage with the likes of Flying Lotus\, Daddy Kev\, Gaslamp Killer\, Salva\, NiTGrit\, Shlohmo\, Shigeto and many more. Registration for ECGC\, open through Eventbrite\, is $70 and includes a ticket for the concert. Attendees also have full access to speakers at the two-day conference\, the ECGC expo and career lounge. For more information on the East Coast Games Conference\, visit: http://www.ecgconf.com/ LOCATION: URL:http://triangleartsandentertainment.org/event/gramatik-cherub-and-herobust-to-perform-at-epic-games-ecgc-party/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20130616 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20130617 DTSTAMP:20130522T171857 CREATED:20130403T165558 LAST-MODIFIED:20130403T165558 UID:25860@http://triangleartsandentertainment.org SUMMARY:THIS SUMMER’S ULTIMATE HIP-HOP MUSIC EXPERIENCE DESCRIPTION: LL COOL J\, ICE CUBE\, PUBLIC ENEMY & DE LA SOUL  JOIN TOGETHER FOR “KINGS OF THE MIC” TOUR: THIS SUMMER’S ULTIMATE HIP-HOP MUSIC EXPERIENCE (Durham\, NC) — Two-time Grammy®-winning recording artist\, LL COOL J featuring DJ Z-Trip\, will headline the “Kings Of The Mic” Tour\, which will prove to be this summer’s ultimate Hip-Hop music experience. Joined by legendary artists Ice Cube\, Public Enemy and De La Soul\, the Tour will kick-off May 23\, 2013 in Tucson\, AZ and wrap-up in Los Angeles\, CA on July 7\, 2013. This tour underscores what true authentic Hip-Hop music is based on\, with these groundbreaking artists bringing their music to fans across generations. “The Kings Of The Mic” tour will visit 26 cities\, including Durham\, NC at DPAC\, Durham Performing Arts Center\, on June 16 presented in partnership with the DOME Group\, Inc. as part of Cool Summer Nights at DPAC. Tickets on sale: Online at DPACnc.com DPAC Ticket Center: 919.680.2787\, 123 Vivian Street\, Durham\, NC Ticketmaster.com / Ticketmaster Charge by phone at 800.745.3000 Friends of DPAC members may place their orders on March 21. Joining Friends of DPAC is free\, and you can register at http://www.dpacnc.com/fod. "It’s such a pleasure for us to bring some of the most respected legends of Hip-Hop to the Triangle area"\, said promoter Sulaiman Mausi\, president of the DOME Group\, Inc. "Music lovers in the area will love the balanced experience that having a show like this at the DPAC will offer. It's going to be a game-changer." The tour will come on the heels of the release of LL’s 14th new studio album\, Authentic\, on April 30\, 2013 on 429 Records/The Savoy Label Group.  The multi-platinum artist returned to the studio and kicked the volume up to create a powerful album that came from his true passion for music and would speak to his fans. Celebrating his 30th year in music\, Authentic features the iconic rapper in his element. The Album is anchored by LL’s expressive attitude where his sensitive side is as present as his slicing lyrical switchblades.  Authentic comes to life with crazy club jams\, tender tracks\, personal tributes\, and hard-hitting commentary addressing the current hip-hop climate. First introduced to the world in 1984 as a Def Jam Records flagship artist\, LL is the first rap artist to amass ten consecutive platinum-plus selling albums.  The multi-platinum artist and two-time Rock and Roll Hall of Fame nominee is currently tied for third place for most Billboard chart debuts by a rapper. For three decades\, LL has continued to influence hip-hop with rap ballads that captivate generations of audiences. Since then\, the veteran rapper has evolved his scope of work across entertainment appearing in numerous television and film roles\, among many other projects.  LL currently stars on one of the consistently highest rated shows on television\, the CBS hit primetime drama series\, "NCIS: LOS ANGELES." His performance on the show has garnered him a NAACP Image Award for "Outstanding Male Actor in a Drama Series" three years in a row (2011 - 2013). As much as technology\, business and society have changed since the 1980s\, one thing has remained constant: Ice Cube has been a premier cultural watchdog\, astutely commenting on\, examining and detailing the breadth of the American experience in uncompromising terms with an unflinching honesty and a sobering perspective\, as well as a deft comedic touch that has endeared him to several generations of fans. After penning the most memorable lyrics on N.W.A’s groundbreaking songs\, including “Straight Outta Compton\,” Ice Cube left the group at the peak of its popularity – a move that led him to one of the most successful careers in music history. As a solo recording artist\, Ice Cube has sold more than 10 million albums while remaining one of rap’s most respected and influential artists. In addition to a successful solo career in music\, Ice Cube is also an accomplished as writer\, director\, actor and producer in cinema who’s credits include ‘Boyz In The Hood\,’ the ‘Friday\,’ ‘Barbershop’ and ‘Are We There Yet’ franchises\, and most recently ’21 Jump Street.’ Cube is gearing up for several film releases this year as well as his 10th solo album release\, ‘Everythang’s Corrupt.’ In early 2012\, Public Enemy kicked off their 25th anniversary by staging a free concert in downtown Los Angeles’ notorious Skid Row.  Just a few blocks away at the Grammy Museum\, a special exhibit was being installed in their honor.  No other group could possibly mark a career milestone quite like this.  Every bit as compelling as their startling first single\, “Public Enemy #1\,” when it was released in 1987\, Public Enemy have never stopped urging to fight the power as their artistry meets with unwavering critical acclaim and legions of worldwide fans.  Fans that drove their single\, “Harder Than You Think\,” into the UK’s Top 5 last summer and prompted the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame to induct the group in 2013 - their first year of eligibility. De La Soul is an American hip hop trio best known for their eclectic sampling\, quirky lyrics\, and their contributions to the evolution of the jazz rap and alternative hip hop subgenres. With its playful wordplay\, innovative sampling\, and witty skits\, the band's debut album\, 3 Feet High and Rising\, has been called "a hip hop masterpiece." It is the band's biggest commercial success to date\, with their subsequent albums selling progressively less\, despite receiving high praise from critics. A measure of 3 Feet High and Rising's cross-over appeal was the fact that it was voted Album of the Year by NME\, a title better known for its taste in guitar-based music.  In 2006\, the group won a Grammy for their collaboration with Gorillaz on the single "Feel Good Inc." www.LLCOOLJ.com www.IceCube.com www.PublicEnemy.com http://wearedelasoul.tumblr.com About DPAC Since its opening in 2008\, DPAC\, the Durham Performing Arts Center\, has become the center for live entertainment in the Triangle. Recognized for its contemporary design\, DPAC features 2\,700 seats\, intimate sightlines and state-of-the art sound and video. Listed four times in the top 10 in Pollstar magazine’s annual worldwide theater attendance rankings\, DPAC is currently the #5 ranked theater in the U.S. LOCATION: URL:http://triangleartsandentertainment.org/event/this-summers-ultimate-hip-hop-music-experience/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20130501 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20130530 DTSTAMP:20130522T171857 CREATED:20130403T164455 LAST-MODIFIED:20130403T164455 UID:25857@http://triangleartsandentertainment.org SUMMARY:POPULAR HOB NOB JAZZ SERIES RETURNS TO CARY! DESCRIPTION: Cary\, NC—Cary’s Booth Amphitheatre will once again “jazz” up your spring with the return of a popular music series. The Hob Nob Jazz Series will take place every Wednesday evening from May 1 – 29 and feature local and regional talent from 5:30 – 8:30 p.m. All seating and music will take place on the spacious Crescent Deck creating a casual environment to relax and mingle with friends. Tickets for the series will be priced at just $5 or patrons can buy the entire series for just $20. Kids 12 & under will be admitted for free and this year pets will be allowed. Patrons can bring in food but no beverages. “We want to make this series accessible to as many people as possible”\, said Lyman Collins\, Town of Cary Cultural Arts Manager. “We timed the series so that it is a great opportunity to relax after work. By making the event child and pet-friendly the Hob Nob Jazz Series translates into quality time spent together as a family.” “We experienced great success with the Hob Nob Jazz Series last year”\, said Becky Colwell\, Booth Amphitheatre General Manager. “It was wonderful to see groups of co-workers\, friends and neighbors meeting at the venue to enjoy an evening of great entertainment in an informal setting. With each show it began to feel more and more like we were hosting hundreds of our closest friends on our deck at home.” The Hob Nob Jazz Series will feature: May 1 – Side Car Social Club May 8 – Peter Lamb & The Wolves May 15 – Al Strong Quartet May – 22 Mint Julep Jazz Band May 29 – Outside Soul Tickets can be purchased at Booth Amphitheatre (Tuesday- Friday\, Noon - 6 p.m.\, Saturday\, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.) or through etix.com. By phone call (800) 514-3849 Etix hours: Monday-Friday/ 9 a.m.-8 p.m. EST; Saturday/10 a.m. – 8 p.m. EST & Sunday/12 p.m. – 8 p.m. EST For complete concert information go to www.boothamphitheatre.com or call (919) 462-2025. LOCATION: URL:http://triangleartsandentertainment.org/event/popular-hob-nob-jazz-series-returns-to-cary/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20130710 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20130715 DTSTAMP:20130522T171857 CREATED:20130403T151840 LAST-MODIFIED:20130403T151941 UID:25851@http://triangleartsandentertainment.org SUMMARY:CIRQUE DU SOLEIL TO PRESENT QUIDAM DESCRIPTION: SEVEN PERFORMANCES ONLY FROM JULY 10-14\, AT THE PNC ARENA Raleigh – Cirque du Soleil is pleased to announce that the critically-acclaimed production Quidam will be presented in Raleigh from July 10 - 14\, 2013 at PNC Arena for seven performances only. Exclusive ticket offers for Quidam are now available online to Cirque Club members only through April 11. Cirque Club membership is free and benefits includes access to advance tickets\, special offers and exclusive behind the scenes information. To join\, go to www.cirqueclub.com. Tickets for the general public will be available as of April 12\, 2013 online at www.cirquedusoleil.com/quidam or by calling 1-800-745-3000. The show Quidam had its world premiere in Montreal under the Big Top in April 1996. Since that time\, the production has toured on five continents and been experienced by millions of people. In December 2010\, Quidam embarked on a new journey\, performing the same captivating production\, but now in arenas throughout North America. The international cast features 52 world-class acrobats\, musicians\, singers and characters. Young Zoé is bored; her parents\, distant and apathetic\, ignore her. Her life has lost all meaning. Seeking to fill the void of her existence\, she slides into an imaginary world—the world of Quidam—where she meets characters who encourage her to free her soul. LOCATION: URL:http://triangleartsandentertainment.org/event/cirque-du-soleil-to-present-quidam/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20130407 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20130414 DTSTAMP:20130522T171857 CREATED:20130402T235219 LAST-MODIFIED:20130402T235219 UID:25799@http://triangleartsandentertainment.org SUMMARY:NCMA Special Events: Artist Lectures, Rare Film Screening and Teen "Art Scene" DESCRIPTION:   The NCMA is holding several special events during the next few weeks\, including two artist lectures (one by Alec Soth\, featured in our Wanderlustexhibition\, and one by Rafael Lozano-Hemmer\, featured in our 0 to 60 exhibition); a rare film screening of Dorothy Vernon of Haddon Hall with live piano accompaniment and a book signing; and “Art Scene\,” a teen art event. Information on each event is below. Please let me know if you have any questions or would like any additional materials. Artist's Talk: From Here to There Sunday\, April 7 | 2:30 pm East Building\, Museum Auditorium Free; ticket from Box Office required   Alec Soth discusses photographs taken during his extensive travels along the Mississippi River and New York’s famed Niagara Falls. Soth’s fascination with the narrative potential of photography takes his audience on a virtual tour through the “visual stories” of people and places missed by most of us. Thought-provoking—and sometimes jarring—images provide vivid backdrops as Soth chronicles his conversations with honeymooners\, prostitutes and their clientele\, fervent Christians\, and young mothers. The exhibition Wanderlust: Photographs by Alec Soth is on view in the Julian T. Baker Jr. Gallery through June 30. Artist's Talk: Rafael Lozano-Hemmer: Antimonuments and Subsculptures Sunday\, April 14 | 2:30 pm East Building\, Museum Auditorium Free; ticket from Box Office required Mexican-Canadian artist Rafael Lozano-Hemmer will present his interactive installations that intersect architecture and performance art. Using technologies such as robotics and computerized surveillance\, Lozano-Hemmer manipulates\, often with the help of viewers\, synchronized light and shadow to create large kinetic displays. In 2007 Lozano-Hemmer was the first artist to officially represent Mexico at the Venice Biennale. He has exhibited at 10 other Biennials\, and his public art has been commissioned for events including the U.N. World Summit of Cities in Lyon and the Expansion of the European Union in Dublin. His piece This Year’s Midnight (Shadow Box 5)\, recently acquired by the NCMA\, is featured in 0 to 60: The Experience of Time through Contemporary Art\, on view through August 11. NCMA Cinema: Dorothy Vernon of Haddon Hall Friday\, April 12 | 8 pm $5 Museum members\, students $7 All others (1924) Directed by Marshall Neilan and Mary Pickford. Mary Pickford\, Allan Forrest\, Marc McDermott. (135 min.) The great silent-film star and Hollywood legend Mary Pickford is the focus of a special film event sponsored by the Library of Congress. Leading Pickford scholar Christel Schmidt\, editor of Mary Pickford: Queen of the Movies\, introduces the actress’s most lavish movie production\, Dorothy Vernon of Haddon Hall (she will also be signing her newest book\, Mary Pickford: Queen of the Movies). The film has not been seen in this country for many years\, and our screening features a newly restored print from the Royal Belgian Film Archive that will visit the U.S. only briefly. Live piano accompaniment by Ethan Uslan\, twice winner of the World Championship Old-Time Piano Playing Contest. Teen Art Scene Saturday\, April 13 | 12 pm Free Join the scene for teens with activities and performances planned by our Teen Advisory Council. We celebrate the timeless nature of art through this year’s Teens\, Inspired competition and our online high school courses. LOCATION: URL:http://triangleartsandentertainment.org/event/ncma-special-events-artist-lectures-rare-film-screening-and-teen-art-scene/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20130530 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20130531 DTSTAMP:20130522T171857 CREATED:20130402T232841 LAST-MODIFIED:20130416T125403 UID:25826@http://triangleartsandentertainment.org SUMMARY:LeAnne Rimes with the North Carolina Symphony DESCRIPTION: One Concert Only! Tickets on Sale Now! LeAnn Rimes with the North Carolina Symphony William Henry Curry\, Resident Conductor Thursday\, May 30\, 2013\, 7:30pm Meymandi Concert Hall\, RaleighTwo-time Grammy-Award winner LeAnn Rimes joins the Symphony to perform the songs that made her legendary. She has been a star since the age of 13\, when her 1996 breakthrough hit "Blue" pushed to the Top 10 on country charts. She is also known for hits such as "How Do I Live" and "Can't Fight the Moonlight\," among many others. Hear her music in our radio ad. Hear LeAnn Rimes live in concert with the North Carolina Symphony. Get your tickets NOW! LeAnn Rimes has sold more than 40 million albums\, won two Grammy Awards\, three Academy of Country Music Awards and 12 Billboard Music Awards.  She is the youngest recipient of a Grammy Award\, and was also the first country recording artist to win in the “Best New Artist” category. Rimes has placed 42 singles on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart\, 13 of which are top-10 hits\, and has scored numerous hit singles in her career\, including “Can’t Fight the Moonlight” which went #1 in 11 countries\, and “How Do I Live\,” which  is the second longest charting song ever on the Billboard  Hot 100 chart. Having released more than ten studio albums\, three compilation albums and two greatest hits albums in her illustrious career\, Rimes sets her sights on releasing her most personal album yet\, Spitfire\, in spring 2013. Her first single from the new album\, “Borrowed\,” is available now via iTunes. Another track off the album\, “What Have I Done\,” has also been released on iTunes as well.  Rimes is also an accomplished actress and author of two children’s books\, “Jag” and “Jag’s New Friend\,” as well as the novel\, “Holiday in Your Heart.”   PURCHASE TICKETS LOCATION: URL:http://triangleartsandentertainment.org/event/leanne-rimes-with-the-north-carolina-symphony/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20130426 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20130427 DTSTAMP:20130522T171857 CREATED:20130402T142558 LAST-MODIFIED:20130402T143450 UID:25800@http://triangleartsandentertainment.org SUMMARY:North Carolina Museum of Natural Science DESCRIPTION: The Brimley Bash- The Friends of the NC Museum of Natural Sciences' signature event - will take place in the Museum's new Nature Research Center for the first time this year! What to expect: A 6:30 pm pre-Bash "Champagne Welcome" exclusively for current Brimley Society members A celebration of the one-year anniversary of the Nature Research Center opening An opportunity to talk with Emlyn Koster\, PhD\, the new Museum Director A chance to meet marine biologist and award-winning filmmaker Soames Summerhays\, who collaborated with Museum Director Emlyn Koster on the Imax® production\, Ocean Oasis\, and whose other film credits include the popular Turtle Reef Live Music by The Dickens Band Video DJ Al Ski-Love in the 3-story surround screen "SECU Daily Planet Disco" A feast for the senses:  dazzling lights\, musical performances\, dancing\, divine food\, and delectable libations Creative Black Tie: Formal wear with a twist! Tickets: $150 (free for Brimley Society members\, reservations required*) Purchase your tickets by April 15 online or by phone: http://naturalsciences.org/programs-events/brimley-bash Museum Box Office 919.707.9858 *Current Brimley Society members may reserve their complimentary tickets by calling the Museum Box Office. If you are not a member\, you may join now at http://naturalsciences.org/support-us/Brimley-society. Questions: brimleybash@gmail.com LOCATION: URL:http://triangleartsandentertainment.org/event/north-carolina-museum-of-natural-science/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20130411 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20130412 DTSTAMP:20130522T171857 CREATED:20130402T140102 LAST-MODIFIED:20130402T140102 UID:25798@http://triangleartsandentertainment.org SUMMARY:John Cohen & the DownHillStrugglers and Blind Boy Paxton at The ArtsCenter on April 11th! DESCRIPTION:[caption id="attachment_25825" align="aligncenter" width="600"] John Cohen & The DownHillStrugglers[/caption] John Cohen & the DownHillStrugglers as well as Blind Boy Paxton will be at The ArtsCenter on Thursday\, April 11th at 8:15pm for an unforgettable evening of roots\, old-time\, and early blues music. Tickets will be $11 in Advance for Friends of The ArtsCenter\, $15 General Advance\, and $19 Day of Show. For more information or to purchase tickets\, visit www.artscenterlive.org\, visit the box office at 300-G East Main St - Carrboro\, NC 27510\, or call 919.929.2787. The program is sponsored by The National Endowment for The Arts\, Black &n Diverse Banjo Roots Concerts\, and the Questell Foundation. "We are thrilled to include this incredible roots music program on April 11th at The ArtsCenter\," says ArtsCenter Executive Director Art Menius. "Since it is in the intimate West End Theatre\, only 100 tickets will be available and they are sure to go in no time! The program includes John Cohen\, one of the founders of the New Lost City Ramblers who brought this rural music back to audiences starting in the late 1950s. It is not a stretch to say we would not be hearing this brand of great music today without Cohen’s efforts as a musician\, photographer\, and audio documenter. Playing with John will be the DownHillStugglers\, with whom John released an album on Smithsonian-Folkways in May 2012 under the joint name John Cohen & the Dustbusters. Like the New Lost City Ramblers before them\, the DownHillStrugglers are city kids absolutely passionate about rural string band music. Their energy and enthusiasm cannot be matched. "As if John Cohen & the DownHillStrugglers were not enough\, we shall also welcome the incredible Jerron ‘Blind Boy’ Paxton. The young man from South Central LA\, the birthplace of gangsta rap\, is utterly consumed with the music of the first third of the 20th Century. Blind Boy Paxton is a living\, breathing songster\, banjo player\, and monster stride piano player who pushes boundaries and plays on our fascination with race and music. Only in his 20s\, Paxton is a living\, exciting tradition already. He is pure musical genius only at the beginning of his career." Programs at The ArtsCenter are supported in part by Brooks Pierce\, Chapel Hill Restaurant Group\, Giorgios Hospitality Group\, The North Carolina Arts Council\, The Orange County Arts Commission\, Tony Hall and Associates\, and Vimala's Curryblossom Cafe. The ArtsCenter is a non-profit teaching and presenting organization founded in 1974. The largest employer of artists in Orange County\, NC\, it serves more than 80\,000 people annually\, through classes\, studios\, concerts\, theatre\, spoken word\, gallery displays\, more than 80 school shows\, and more. The ArtsCenter exerts a local economic impact exceeding $3\,200\,000 which generates the equivalent of 103 full time jobs and $301\,000 in state and local tax revenue. LOCATION: URL:http://triangleartsandentertainment.org/event/john-cohen-the-downhillstrugglers-and-blind-boy-paxton-at-the-artscenter-on-april-11th/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20130413 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20130414 DTSTAMP:20130522T171857 CREATED:20130402T134316 LAST-MODIFIED:20130402T134316 UID:25796@http://triangleartsandentertainment.org SUMMARY:Grammy Winners The Okee Dokee Brothers, to Perform at The ArtsCenter April 13th DESCRIPTION:[caption id="attachment_25797" align="aligncenter" width="600"] The Okee Dokee Brothers[/caption] The Okee Dokee Brothers create songs that inspire you to get outdoors and to have fun in your own backyard\, whether building forts\, playing make-believe\, listening to the sounds of spring\, or anxiously awaiting that first firefly sighting. On the heels of having won the Grammy Award for Best Children’s Album\, The Okee Dokee Brothers will make a trip to Carrboro to perform their first show in North Carolina at The ArtsCenter on Saturday\, April 13 at 11:00 a.m. Tickets are $7 for youth\, $9 for adults\, $7 for ArtsCenter Friends\, and $28 for a Family 4-Pack. Tickets may be purchased online at www.ArtsCenterLive.org\, in person at The ArtsCenter or by calling 919-929-2787\, ext. 201. This performance is part of The ArtsCenter’s SuperFun Series\, which brings unique experiences to family audiences through shows that feature drama\, music\, storytelling\, and more each year by local\, regional\, and nationally-known artists. SuperFun Shows are a great way to spend an hour on a Saturday in a laid-back\, family-friendly setting. And as with other music shows in this series\, the carpet will be placed in front of the stage for lots of dancing! As childhood best friends\, Justin Lansing and Joe Mailander were always exploring the outdoors\, spending their summers at the neighborhood creek building makeshift rafts\, fishing for crawdads\, and dreaming of river adventures. Now\, as The Okee Dokee Brothers\, they have put this passion for nature at the heart of their American folk roots music. The two-time Parents' Choice Award winners have garnered praise from NPR's All Things Considered and USA Today\, and have been called “two of family music’s best songwriters.” Their latest release\, Can You Canoe?\, was voted album of the year by the 2012 Fids and Kamily Poll\, voted on by critics\, writers\, radio programmers\, and others in the music industry with an interest and focus on music for family audiences. And in early February\, Can You Canoe? won the 2013 Grammy Award for Best Children's Album. The story behind the making of Can You Canoe? is one of adventure. On June 1st\, 2011\, Joe and Justin began a canoe trip in Minneapolis\, MN and continued down the river for the next 30 days until they arrived at the Gateway Arch in St. Louis. During their journey on the Mississippi\, they camped\, canoed\, filmed\, and most importantly\, composed the songs that make up their album Can You Canoe? Can You Canoe? is the first CD and DVD in what The Okee Dokee Brothers are calling their “Adventure Album Series.” Produced by Dean Jones in his Rosendale\, NY straw-bale studio\, the album highlights guest appearances from Garth Hudson (The Band)\, Elizabeth Mitchell (You Are My Flower)\, as well as Morgan Taylor and Rachel Loshak (Gustafer Yellowgold). Jeff Bogle of Out With The Kids raves "Can You Canoe? is as important in your home as your well-thumbed editions of Goodnight Moon and Where The Wild Things Are... It is absolutely the best album for kids & families ever made." And Rob Harvilla of Slate.com writes\, “Can You Canoe? stacks up just fine next to current mass-Americana faves from the Lumineers to the Avett Brothers." The ArtsCenter is thrilled to welcome The Okee Dokee Brothers to North Carolina in their concert on Saturday\, April 13 and to continue its efforts to bring some of the best kindie acts to the Triangle through the SuperFun Series. The SuperFun Series at The ArtsCenter offers arts-based performances in a kid-friendly environment on the weekends. Captivating\, funny\, awe-inspiring\, and unique\, SuperFun Shows are a wonderful way for families to spend an hour together on a Saturday through a shared experience. Whether opening children’s eyes to an art form they have never before seen or giving them a space to dance\, sing\, and engage with a live performance\, SuperFun Shows help make memories. The ArtsCenter’s 2012-2013 SuperFun Series would like to thank Chapel Hill Tire Car Care Center\, the Presenting Sponsor of the series\, and The Children’s Store\, a SuperFun Season Supporter. Programs at The ArtsCenter are supported in part by Brooks Pierce\, Chapel Hill Restaurant Group\, Giorgios Hospitality Group\, The North Carolina Arts Council\, The Orange County Arts Commission\, and Tony Hall and Associates\, and Vimala's Curryblossom Cafe. The ArtsCenter is a non-profit teaching and presenting organization founded in 1974. The largest employer of artists in Orange County\, NC\, it serves more than 80\,000 people annually\, through classes\, studios\, concerts\, theatre\, spoken word\, gallery displays\, more than 80 school shows\, and more. The ArtsCenter exerts a local economic impact exceeding $3\,200\,000 which generates the equivalent of 103 full time jobs and $301\,000 in state and local tax revenue. LOCATION: URL:http://triangleartsandentertainment.org/event/grammy-winners-the-okee-dokee-brothers-to-perform-at-the-artscenter-april-13th/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20130414 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20130415 DTSTAMP:20130522T171857 CREATED:20130328T180409 LAST-MODIFIED:20130328T180409 UID:25725@http://triangleartsandentertainment.org SUMMARY:Durham Symphony Orchestra Concert - April 14 DESCRIPTION:The Durham Symphony Orchestra\, under the direction of Maestro William Henry Curry presents Celebrations: A Birthday Party\, Young Artists Competition Winner and a World Premiere on Sunday\, April 14\, 2013 at 3:00 PM at the Carolina Theatre\, 309 West Morgan Street Durham\, NC. The program will include works by Richard Wagner in honor of his bicentennial including a rare performance of his last orchestral work\, American Centennial March. Durham Symphony Young Artists Competition winner\, Ledah Finck\, playing Henri Vieuxtemps\, Violin Concerto No.5 in A minor\, Op. 37. And\, the Durham Symphony is honored to be selected to premiere a new composition\, Southern Lights\, by Duke faculty member and composer\, Stephen Jaffe. Come early and enjoy the pre-concert presentation by Stephen Jaffe at 2:30pm LOCATION: URL:http://triangleartsandentertainment.org/event/durham-symphony-orchestra-concert-april-14/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20130427 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20130429 DTSTAMP:20130522T171857 CREATED:20130323T093448 LAST-MODIFIED:20130323T093448 UID:25686@http://triangleartsandentertainment.org SUMMARY:NCYTE presents "Rhythm Evolved" DESCRIPTION: Saturday\, April 27th at 7:30 p.m. Sunday\, April 28th at 2 p.m. Tickets: $15 for adults; $10 for students and seniors. Available at the Carolina Theatre box office\, online at www.carolinatheatre.org and at The Ballet School of Chapel Hill\, 1603 E. Franklin Street. Fresh off recent performances at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington\, D.C. and Symphony Space in New York City\, the North Carolina Youth Tap Ensemble returns to the Carolina Theatre for an end-of-season spectacular! Enjoy this non-stop percussive dance revue\, featuring cutting-edge contemporary choreography along with traditional rhythm tap. Special guests: Michelle Dorrance - NCYTE alumna\, Bessie-award winning dancer/choreographer who has appeared in STOMP! and is the director of Dorrance Dance company - www.michelledorrance.com and Matthew Shields - Austin-based dancer/choreographer who is the Assistant Artistic Director of the internationally acclaimed Tapestry Dance Company. Dance styles include buck\, body percussion\, and jazz\, and highlight top choreographers\, including the legendary Savion Glover\, guest artist Matthew Shields\, and NCYTE alumna Michelle Dorrance. Music\, which will range from classical to hip-hop to jazz\, will be provided by a live jazz trio accompanying the dancers. LOCATION: URL:http://triangleartsandentertainment.org/event/ncyte-presents-rhythm-evolved/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20130403 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20130404 DTSTAMP:20130522T171857 CREATED:20130322T010954 LAST-MODIFIED:20130322T010954 UID:25655@http://triangleartsandentertainment.org SUMMARY:Singer/Songwriter Peter Case at The ArtsCenter on April 3rd! Screening of Troubadour Blues to precede show DESCRIPTION:  [caption id="attachment_25673" align="aligncenter" width="432"] Peter Case[/caption] Long-time rock staple\, singer\, and songwriter Peter Case will play at The ArtsCenter on Wednesday\, April 3 at 8:00 pm. The movie Troubadour Blues will be shown before the concert. Single Admission tickets are $14 ($10 for ArtsCenter Friends) and $18 Day of Show. Tickets can be purchased online at www.artscenterlive.org\, at our Box Office at 300-G East Main St. Carrboro\, or via phone at (919) 929-2787. "As soon as I placed the needle on that Nerves 4-song EP 35 years ago\, I realized that Peter Case was a special voice who would be around for the long haul\," says ArtsCenter Executive Director Art Menius. "The Plimsouls soon reinforced that opinion as has Case's remarkable solo work. It is a great treat that I ran into Tom Weber in Toronto last month so that we could add Troubadour Blues." After his tenure in the proto-power pop band The Nerves and following the dissolution of his early-'80s Los Angeles rock & roll band the Plimsouls\, Peter Case launched a career as an influential American singer /songwriter specializing in fingerpicked acoustic guitar and redemptive story songs about society's outcasts and drifters\, delivered in a uniquely soulful folk-rock style. Case's secret weapon is his powerhouse voice; combined with his imaginative and visionary songwriting and his ability to blow real harmonica licks\, he's well respected among his peers and a perennial favorite among serious listeners. By the turn of the century\, longevity was working in his favor as he continued to set the bar for contemporary singer/songwriter music. Troubadour Blues is a journey into the world of well-traveled singer-songwriters like Case\, Mary Gauthier\, Chris Smither\, Dave Alvin\, Slaid Cleaves and many more. Filmmaker Tom Weber spent nearly 10 years gathering material for this feature-length documentary\, which provides a revealing look at the heartbreaks and joys of these modern-day wandering minstrels. We will be showing the 35-minute version of this film prior to Peter Case taking the stage. Programs at The ArtsCenter are supported in part by Brooks Pierce\, Chapel Hill Restaurant Group\, Giorgios Hospitality Group\, The North Carolina Arts Council\, The Orange County Arts Commission\, and Tony Hall and Associates. The ArtsCenter is a non-profit teaching and presenting organization founded in 1974. The largest employer of artists in Orange County\, NC\, it serves more than 80\,000 people annually\, through classes\, studios\, concerts\, theatre\, spoken word\, gallery displays\, more than 80 school shows\, and more. The ArtsCenter exerts a local economic impact exceeding $3\,200\,000 which generates the equivalent of 103 full time jobs and $301\,000 in state and local tax revenue. LOCATION: URL:http://triangleartsandentertainment.org/event/singersongwriter-peter-case-at-the-artscenter-on-april-3rd-screening-of-troubadour-blues-to-precede-show/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20130404 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20130405 DTSTAMP:20130522T171857 CREATED:20130322T004401 LAST-MODIFIED:20130322T004401 UID:25654@http://triangleartsandentertainment.org SUMMARY:An Evening with David Amram at The ArtsCenter! With special guests: poets David Need and Joseph Donahue DESCRIPTION:  [caption id="attachment_25672" align="aligncenter" width="414"] David Amram[/caption]   Legendary musician David Amram will be at The ArtsCenter on Thursday\, April 4th. The show begins at 7:00pm and tickets are $16 Single Admission\, $12 for Friends of The ArtsCenter\, UNC Faculty\, Students\, and Staff\, and $20 on the day of the show. Tickets may be purchased online at www.artscenterlive.org or from the ArtsCenter’s box office by phone (919) 929-2787 ext 201 or in person at 300-G East Main St - Carrboro\, NC 27510. Musician\, composer\, conductor\, storyteller—few people have left their mark on the world of music as David Amram has. A very short list of his collaborators would include Thelonious Monk\, Dizzy Gillespie\, Jack Kerouac\, Miles Davis\, Leonard Bernstein\, Eugene Ormandy\, Charles Mingus\, John Frankenheimer\, Langston Hughes\, Elia Kazan\, Johnny Depp\, Hunter S. Thompson\, Bob Dylan\, Willie Nelson\, Arlo Guthrie\, and Pete Seeger. Among Mr. Amram’s many accomplishments are playing French horn in legendary jazz bands\, writing scores for major Hollywood movies such as The Man- churian Candidate (1962) and Splendor in the Grass (1961)\, for the avant-garde movie Pull My Daisy (1959)\, performing poetry and music with Jack Kerouac\, adapting Shakespeare for the opera with Joseph Papp\, composing a symphony to Woody Guthrie\, playing at Farm Aid with Willie Nelson\, and recounting his amazing life story in several memoirs. Now past his 80th birthday\, Mr. Amram continues to work and perform at high energy. The appearances at UNC-CH and in Carrboro by this extraordinarily gifted musician and national treasure are not to be missed. The festival is co-sponsored by the following at UNC-CH: the Department of Romance Languages\, the Ackland Art Museum\, the Institute for the Arts and Humanities\, the College of Arts and Sciences\, Honors Carolina\, the Program in Comparative Literature\, the Department of American Studies\, the Center for Jewish Studies\, and the Program in Creative Writing; and also by the Arts Committee of the Town of Carrboro and Weaver Street Realty (Carrboro). For more information\, contact Hassan Melehy: hmelehy@unc.edu\, (919) 923-1270. Programs at The ArtsCenter are supported in part by Brooks Pierce\, Chapel Hill Restaurant Group\, Giorgios Hospitality Group\, The North Carolina Arts Council\, The Orange County Arts Comission\, and Tony Hall and Associates. We are proud to be a Fair Trade Music Venue! The ArtsCenter is a non-profit teaching and presenting organization founded in 1974. The largest employer of artists in Orange County\, NC\, it serves more than 80\,000 people annually\, through classes\, studios\, concerts\, theatre\, spoken word\, gallery displays\, more than 80 school shows\, and more. The ArtsCenter exerts a local economic impact exceeding $3\,200\,000 which generates the equivalent of 103 full time jobs and $301\,000 in state and local tax revenue. LOCATION: URL:http://triangleartsandentertainment.org/event/an-evening-with-david-amram-at-the-artscenter-with-special-guests-poets-david-need-and-joseph-donahue/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20130405 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20130422 DTSTAMP:20130522T171857 CREATED:20130321T234532 LAST-MODIFIED:20130321T234532 UID:25598@http://triangleartsandentertainment.org SUMMARY:The Heidi Chronicles By Wendy Wasserstein DESCRIPTION:   Friday and Saturday\, April 5-6; Wednesday- Saturday April 10-13 and 17-20 at 7:30 pm\, Sunday April 7\, 14\, 21 at 2 pm Kennedy-McIlwee Studio Theatre\, Thompson Hall The paths to fulfillment that women have taken since the 1960s are drawn on a map of uphills\, downturns\, switchbacks and uncertain destinations. University Theatre presents The Heidi Chronicles\, winner of the Pulitzer Prize\, the Tony Award and New York Drama Critics Circle award\, in the Kennedy McIlwee Studio Theatre in April. The production is directed by Allison Bergman and featuring Diana Quetti (Alice in Wonderland\, Dirty Rotten Scoundrels\, An Inspector Calls) as Heidi Holland. The story of Heidi takes us from Chicago to New York and places in between as the successful art historian in the sixties tries to find her bearings in a world that is rapidly changing\, especially for women. This funny and touching play explores how liberation is achieved only if one is true to oneself. Wendy Wasserstein died at age 55 in 2006 of complications of lymphoma\, and her obituary in The New York Times (1/30/2006) described her work succinctly:Her heroines — intelligent and successful but also riddled with self-doubt — sought enduring love a little ambivalently\, but they didn’t always find it\, and their hard-earned sense of self-worth was often shadowed by the frustrating knowledge that American women’s lives continued to be measured by their success at capturing the right man. Ms. Wasserstein drew on her own experience as a smart\, well-educated\, funny Manhattanite who wasn’t particularly lucky in romance to create heroines in a similar mold\, women who embraced the essential tenets of the feminist movement but didn’t have the stomach for stridency. For Ms. Wasserstein\, as for many of her characters and fans\, humor was a necessary bulwark against the disappointments of life\, and a useful release valve for anger at cultural and social inequities. Her work\, which included three books of nonfiction and a forthcoming novel as well as about adozen plays\, had a significant influence on depictions of American women in the media landscape over the years: Heidi Holland\, the steadily single\,uncompromising heroine of “The Heidi Chronicles\,” can be seen as the cultural progenitor of “Sex and the City’s” Carrie Bradshaw. (Coincidentally\,Sarah Jessica Parker\, who starred in that HBO series\, played a series of small roles in the original production of “The Heidi Chronicles.”) Tickets at Ticket Central\, 919-515-1100 or online at www.ncsu.edu/arts (additional charges apply to online purchases). $18 adult\, $16 students\, NCSU faculty/staff\, seniors\, Encore members\, Alumni Association\, and Parents Association\, $5 NCSU students. COMMUNITY NIGHTS Wednesday April 10 and April 17—all tickets $10 (NCSU students $5). More information: www.ncsu.edu/theatre/12-13/heidi email universitytheatre@ncsu.edu LOCATION: URL:http://triangleartsandentertainment.org/event/the-heidi-chronicles-by-wendy-wasserstein/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20130415 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20130416 DTSTAMP:20130522T171857 CREATED:20130321T202039 LAST-MODIFIED:20130321T202039 UID:25647@http://triangleartsandentertainment.org SUMMARY:TMH Hosts Public Tour of The Larson Residence DESCRIPTION:Late architect Jon Condoret’s favorite project will be open to the public for the first time. Triangle Modernist Houses (TMH)\, the award-winning non-profit organization dedicated to documenting\, preserving\, and promoting Modernist residential architecture\, will host a tour of the unusual 1973 Arthur and Florence Larson Residence in Durham on Saturday\, April 13\, from 9 a.m. to 12 noon. Originally designed by the late Chapel Hill architect Jon Condoret\, the Larson home began at 4825 square feet. When the Larsons sold the house\, the new owners engaged California architect Fu-Tung Chung to design the renovation\, which was built by Landmark Renovation with the late landscape architect\, Judy Harmon\, designing an entrance path and garden. A further 2011 addition expanded the house to 6040 square feet. “Jon Condoret considered the Larson house his favorite project\,” said George Smart\, TMH Executive Director. “It’s easy to see why. The expansive walls and ceilings\, combined with exposed beams\, echo the angular exterior.  The house is filled with natural light and views of the wooded surroundings. We are very grateful to the current owners for opening it on April 13 to the public.” According to the Durham Herald’s 1993 obituary\, Arthur Larson joined the Duke faculty in 1958 and became only the second James R. Duke professor of law after having served as Undersecretary of Labor\, Director of the U.S. Information Agency\, and as special assistant in charge of speeches for President Dwight E. Eisenhower. He also served as consultant on international affairs to President Lyndon B. Johnson\, the U.S. State Department\, and the United Nations.  While the Larsons lived in their Modernist home\, they frequently entertained friends and fellow Duke Faculty\, often holding classical music concerts in the large two-story-clear living room. Tickets to the tour are $6.50 in advance or $10 at the door. (Advance sales close a week before the tour.) Admission is on a timed-entry basis every 30 minutes. Photography is allowed anywhere inside and outside the house. Architects can earn continuing education credits for attending the tour if arrangements are made with the American Institute of Architects in advance. To order tickets\, select an entry time\, get directions to the house\, and for additional information\, go to www.trianglemodernisthouses.com/tour. Proceeds benefit TMH’s ongoing mission. Call George Smart with any questions: 919-740-8407. About Triangle Modernist Houses: Triangle Modernist Houses (TMH) is a 501C3 nonprofit established in 2007 and dedicated to documenting\, restoring\, and growing Modernist architecture in the Triangle. The award-winning website\, now the largest educational and historical archive for Modernist residential design in America\, continues to catalog\, preserve\, and advocate for North Carolina Modernism.  TMH hosts popular Modernist house tours several times a year\, giving the public access to the Triangle's most exciting residential architecture\, past and present. These tours raise awareness and help preserve these "livable works of art" for future generations. For more information: Website: www.trianglemodernisthouses.com/tour.htm Facebook:  http://www.facebook.com/pages/Triangle-Modernist-Houses97954432790. Twitter: https://twiiter.com/georgesmartTMH/ LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/company/triangle-modernist-houses-inc. Pinterest: http://pinterest.com/b1uep1ate/triangle-modernist-houses/ Contact information: George Smart\, founder/executive director\, Triangle Modernist Houses George@trianglemodernisthouses.com LOCATION: URL:http://triangleartsandentertainment.org/event/tmh-hosts-public-tour-of-the-larson-residence/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20130405 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20130420 DTSTAMP:20130522T171857 CREATED:20130321T195700 LAST-MODIFIED:20130321T200257 UID:25645@http://triangleartsandentertainment.org SUMMARY:Artspace Mystery Create DESCRIPTION: Artspace Mystery Create Works Revealed and Online Auction Begins Raleigh\, N.C. – Join Artspace on Friday\, April 5th\, from 6-10pm\, as we unveil the completed artworks created during Artspace Mystery Create! The finished pieces will be on display at Artspace from April 5th – April 19th and will be available for purchase. Proceeds from the Artspace Mystery Create auction will benefit the Artspace Summer Arts Program Scholarship Fund\, enabling Artspace to sponsor up to 50 Wake County students to attend the Summer Arts Program beginning June 17\, 2013. Artspace Mystery Create challenged artists to create a work of art using only the materials found in their Mystery Build kit. The completed works will be available for purchase at Artspace and through an online auction\, starting April 5\, and running through April 19\, 2013. Buyers can pick up their purchased artwork at a Pickup Party on April 20th from 10am – 1pm at Artspace. April 5th\, 6pm – 10pm – Artwork is Revealed\, Online Auction Begins April 5 – April 19 – Online Auction (presented through eBay GivingWorks) April 20th\, 10am – 1pm – Pickup Party at Artspace Participating Artists and Businesses Tim Postell - Paris Alexander - Kyle Highsmith - Sarah West - Carol Joy Shannon - Lee Ball - Michelle Lyon - Garrett Scales - Kiki Farish - Ryan Cummings - Pete Sack - Sue Soper - Georgia Springer - Melinda Fine - Anna Podris & Keith Norval - Judy Crane - Warren Hicks - Max Halperen - Nora Phillips - Shade Maret - Veronica Samuels - Michelle Harrell - Lauren Van Hemert - Becky Joye - Derek Toomes - Catherine Thornton - Gerry Lynch - Mary Kircher - Lincoln Hancock – Sandra McEwen – Gustavo De Los Rios – Jeff Bell – Matt Butler – Nealy Andrews – Emily Howard – Amy Friend - Richard Garrison – Dave Greway – Catherine Howard – Nsenga Knight – Pam Shank – Jeannette Stevenson – Nancy VanNoppen – Scott Welsh - Clearscapes – Centerline Digital – Stewart – Clairemont Communications ABOUT ARTSPACE: Artspace is a nonprofit visual art center dedicated to providing arts education and community outreach programs\, creating an environment of more than 100 professional artists and presenting nationally acclaimed exhibitions. Located in downtown Raleigh in the historic Sanders Ford building\, Artspace has been providing the community with the opportunity to interact with working artists and to participate in hands-on arts education since 1986.  For more information about Artspace\, exhibitions\, programs\, or membership\, please visit www.artspacenc.org. The Mystery Build challenge was created by two artists as a way to inspire creativity. Their objective is to encourage artistic exploration and experimentation\, and to reward creative thinking. For more information about Mystery Build visit: www.mysterybuild.com. LOCATION: URL:http://triangleartsandentertainment.org/event/artspace-mystery-create/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20130421 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20130422 DTSTAMP:20130522T171857 CREATED:20130321T192022 LAST-MODIFIED:20130321T192022 UID:25643@http://triangleartsandentertainment.org SUMMARY:How Low Can You Go? DESCRIPTION:New Work by UNC-G Undergraduate Music Student Trevor Bumgarner to Be Performed by the Mallarmé Chamber Players UNC-G music student Trevor Bumgarner is the 2013 winner of the Mallarmé Chamber Players Edging the Cut composition contest. In addition to a $500 prize\, the6-minute composition will be performed by Mallarmé on their upcoming concert on April 21\, 2013. The contest was opened to all studentsenrolled in a North Carolina college or university to compose a work\, no more than 10 minutes in length\, with specific parameters of instrumentation. Mallarmé is passionate about commissioning new music\, developing community partnerships and providing educational opportunities\, and this project ties in well with organizational priorities. Bumgarner’s work As It Exists\, for four bassoons\, will be on the concert program How Low Can You Go? featuring music for solo and multiple bassoons. The concert will be held at Casbah in Durhamon Sunday\, April 21\, 2013\, at 7:30 PM. Performers include bassoonists Rachael Elliott (Duke)\, Michael Harley (University of South Carolina)\, Peter Kolkay (Vanderbilt)\, Saxton Rose (UNC School for the Arts) and Michael Burns (UNC-G). The first four of these performers also comprise the Carolina-based bassoon collective Dark in the Song\, which was founded three years ago and is dedicated to the performance of new music for bassoon ensemble. Mr. Bumgarner tells us\, “The Edging the Cut competition was a perfect opportunity incorporating three things dear to me: composition\, bassoons\, and North Carolina. I am honored to have my composition selected by the Mallarmé Chamber Players. A performance by several of the top musicians in a young composer's home state is a wonderfully significant opportunity.” “Dark in the Song has premiered over a dozen new works by student and professional composers\, and we are thrilled to premiere Trevor Bumgarner's new quartet at our April 21stconcert at Casbah. Trevor is a bassoonist\, composer and a senior at UNC-Greensboro who has written a dramatic and varied new piece for bassoon quartet\,” says Rachael Elliott\, an adjudicator of the contest as well as a bassoonist performing on April 21st. In addition to As It Exists\, the performance will feature works for solo and multiple bassoons\, including arrangements of music from Monteverdi to Moondog\, as well as contemporary works written for bassoon\, including a work for bassoon and electronics\, called Swamp Song\, written by Trevor Bumgarner’s bassoon instructor Michael Burns. For the final segment of the concert\, bassoon-playing members of the community are invited onstage to participate in a “bassoon band” performing en masse with the professionals. In advance of the performance\, any and all bassoonists are welcome and encouraged to attend a “bassoon band camp” held by Duke University bassoon instructor Rachael Elliott at the Mary Duke Biddle Music building on Duke’s East Campus. Band camp dates and other information about joining the bassoon band can be found on Mallarmé’s website\, www.mallarmemusic.org\, or by calling 919/560-2788. WHAT: How Low Can You Go? WHEN:Sunday\, April 21\, 2013\, 7:30 PM WHERE: CASBAH\, 1007 West Main Street\, Durham\, NC TICKET INFO: $18 in advance | $20 door | $15 K-12 Educators; $5 Students at the door w/ valid ID (subject to availability) Purchase tickets at www.mallarmemusic.org or call 919/560-2788 CONTACT:office@mallarmemusic.org   ARTISTS: Michael J. Burns and the Dark in the Song Bassoon Collective: Rachael Elliott\, Peter Kolkay\, Michael Harley\, Saxton Rose PROGRAM How Low Can You Go? Selections from Orfeo Claudio Monteverdi (1567-1643)/arr. Iskra So That’s a Bassoon! Volumen (1986) Patrice Fouillaud (b. 1948) Hopi (1985/1994) Philippe Hersant (b. 1948) Black (2008) Marc Mellits (b.1966) Operatic Interlude Arias from The Barber of Seville Giaochino Rossini (1792-1868)/arr. Gebauer Trio\, Op. 17 No. 2 François-Henri-Joseph Castil Blaze (1784-1857) Meet the Composers Swamp Song (1987) Michael Burns (b. 1963) As It Exists (2013) Trevor Bumgarner (b. 1991) Come Closer (2011) John Fitz Rogers (b. 1963) Iftira (2012) Felipe Perez-Santiago (b. 1973) The Whole Is Greater than the Sum of Its Parts Hodie Christus natus est Jacob Handl (1550-1591) March of a Marionette Charles Gounod (1818-1893)/arr. Lotzenhiser Bells Are Ringing (1971) Moondog (1916-1999) LOCATION: URL:http://triangleartsandentertainment.org/event/how-low-can-you-go/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20130518 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20130519 DTSTAMP:20130522T171857 CREATED:20130320T155005 LAST-MODIFIED:20130320T155005 UID:25544@http://triangleartsandentertainment.org SUMMARY:The Uncommon Garden Gala 2013 DESCRIPTION:[caption id="attachment_25545" align="aligncenter" width="558"] UGG Garden Web[/caption] Tickets are selling fast for this exclusive party at The Uncommon Garden In Chapel Hill on the evening of Saturday\, May 18\, 2013. We've sold over half of our tickets\, get yours before they are gone! Join us for a lovely evening at the Uncommon Garden with a silent auction featuring a galaxy of original fine artworks\, exceptional food by Chapel Hill Restaurant Group\, delicious locally brewed beer from Top of The Hill\, live music from Southern Routes \, and more! All proceeds will directly benefit The ArtsCenter. 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.   See photos below from last years festivities!   [caption id="attachment_25547" align="aligncenter" width="600"] UGG Seating area[/caption] [caption id="attachment_25550" align="aligncenter" width="600"] UGG Garden[/caption] [caption id="attachment_25551" align="aligncenter" width="498"] UGG Fire[/caption] [caption id="attachment_25552" align="aligncenter" width="600"] UGG Crowd[/caption] LOCATION: URL:http://triangleartsandentertainment.org/event/the-uncommon-garden-gala-2013/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20130517 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20130713 DTSTAMP:20130522T171857 CREATED:20130320T152533 LAST-MODIFIED:20130320T152533 UID:25543@http://triangleartsandentertainment.org SUMMARY:NCMA Announces First Four Summer Concerts DESCRIPTION: The North Carolina Museum of Art is pleased to announce the first four concerts in its Summer Concerts series. Additional announcements will be released on a rolling basis. Information on each concert is below and online. Please let me know if you have any questions. Los Lobos Friday\, May 17\, 8:30 pm $35 ($30 Members) Reserved $24 ($19 Members) General admission $12 Children 7–12\, General admission only Children 6 and under free\, General admission only TICKETS ON ALE MARCH 22 This band from East L.A. is an American treasure. Recipient of numerous Grammy Awards\, Los Lobos continues to write and perform at the highest level. Their work embraces both the American experience and their Mexican heritage\, drawing from rock\, Tex-Mex\, country\, folk\, R&B\, blues\, and traditional Spanish and Mexican music. Glen Hansard Saturday\, June 15 | 7:30 pm $35 ($30 Members) Reserved $24 ($19 Members) General admission $12 Children 7–12\, General admission only Children 6 and under free\, General admission only Glen Hansard last appeared on the Park Theater stage in 2010 with Marketa Irglova as The Swell Season. The two rocketed to fame following the hit indie film Once (2008)\, which was loosely based on Hansard’s life as a street musician in Dublin. Their composition “Falling Slowly” won the Oscar for Best Original Song\, which they memorably performed at the Academy Awards ceremony. But Hansard’s exceptional and soulful songwriting and performing style was established earlier as the frontman for the popular Irish band The Frames\, with whom he recorded many albums and still performs. A devotee of Dylan\, Leonard Cohen\, and Van Morrison\, he released his first solo album\, Rhythm and Repose\, last year to critical acclaim. Dale Watson and His Lonestars followed by the Movie Bernie Friday\, July 12 | 7 pm $18 ($13 Members) General admission $9 Ages 7–18 Children 6 and under free Movie starts at 9 pm Pull up your boots\, grab a longneck beer\, and enjoy an evening of entertainment\, Texas style. Honkytonk hero and country music maverick Dale Watson\, a member of the Austin Music Hall of Fame\, stands alongside Waylon Jennings\, Willie Nelson\, and George Strait as one of the finest country singers and songwriters from the Lone Star State. Dale is a key contributor to the soundtrack of last year’s sleeper hit Bernie\, a film by award-winning Texas director Richard Linklater (Dazed and Confused\, The School of Rock). It stars Jack Black in what many critics consider his best performance\, with strong support from Shirley MacLaine and Matthew McConaughey. The Duhks Saturday\, July 13 | 8 pm $25 ($20 Members) Reserved? $18 ($13 Members) General admission $9 Ages 7–18\, General admission only? Children 6 and under free\, General admission only It’s not surprising that North Carolina audiences have taken to the Canadian stringband The Duhks\, well\, like ducks to water. Inspired by the passion and drive of traditional Celtic and Appalachian stringband music\, but knowing no boundaries\, The Duhks perform a mix of contemporary\, traditional\, and original tunes with irresistible energy and musicianship. Think Carolina Chocolate Drops. Longtime Duhks fans will be pleased to know the band is bringing the original lineup—banjoist Leonard Podolak\, fiddler Tania Elizabeth\, guitarist Jordan McConnell\, percussionist Scott Senior\, and singer Jessee Havey. LOCATION: URL:http://triangleartsandentertainment.org/event/ncma-announces-first-four-summer-concerts/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20130412 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20130421 DTSTAMP:20130522T171857 CREATED:20130320T135341 LAST-MODIFIED:20130320T135341 UID:25589@http://triangleartsandentertainment.org SUMMARY:NLT"s Upcoming Production - Rabbit Hole DESCRIPTION:Rabbit Hole Drama by David Lindsay-Abaire Directed by Meta Toole Presented by The Neuse Little Theatre of Smithfield A vivid\, hopeful\, honest & unexpectedly witty portrait of a family searching for what remains possible in the most impossible of all situations. Just 8 months ago\, Becca & Howie Corbett had everything a family could want\, until a life-shattering accident turned their world upside down. Now\, they are caught in a maze of memory\, longing\, guilt\, sarcasm and tightly controlled rage from which they can't seem to escape. Yet\, as off track as they are\, they search for comfort in the darkest of places and for the path back to a life that still holds the potential for beauty\, laughter and happiness. Performances Dates: April 12\, 13\, 19 & 20 2013 -  8PM April 14\, 2013 - 3PM Ticket Prices: $12 for Reserved Seating & $14 at the door Call the NLT Box Office at (919) 934-1873 to reserve your seat today! www.neuselittletheatre.org LOCATION: URL:http://triangleartsandentertainment.org/event/nlts-upcoming-production-rabbit-hole/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20130627 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20130628 DTSTAMP:20130522T171857 CREATED:20130320T124525 LAST-MODIFIED:20130320T124702 UID:25585@http://triangleartsandentertainment.org SUMMARY:Sci-Fi Spectacular with George Takei DESCRIPTION: Get Your Tickets Now Before They're Gone! Sci-Fi Spectacular Thursday\, June 27 at 7:30pm Meymandi Concert Hall\, RaleighJoin George Takei\, “Mr. Sulu” of Star Trek fame\, as he guides you through the galaxy accompanied by music from E.T.\, Star Wars\, Close Encounters\, and\, of course\, Star Trek. Learn more from George Takei in our radio ad. This concert is sure to sell out. Don't wait to get your tickets. Buy now! PURCHASE TICKETS! LOCATION: URL:http://triangleartsandentertainment.org/event/sci-fi-spectacular-with-george-takei/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20130411 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20130429 DTSTAMP:20130522T171857 CREATED:20130320T123138 LAST-MODIFIED:20130320T123138 UID:25542@http://triangleartsandentertainment.org SUMMARY:Lynn Nottage's Play Ruined at Burning Coal Theatre DESCRIPTION:  [caption id="attachment_25588" align="aligncenter" width="381"] Ruined[/caption] Burning Coal Theatre Company will present Lynn Nottage’s Ruined April 11 – 28\, 2013.  Performances are Thursdays through Saturdays at 7:30 pm (4/11\, 12\, 13\, 18\, 19\, 20\, 25\, 26\, 27) and Sundays at 2 pm (4/14\, 21\, 28) at the Murphey School\, 224 Polk Street\, Raleigh\, NC.  Tickets are $25\, $20 for seniors (65+) or $15 for students and active military\, or $10 on Thursday nights.  Reservations are available at 919-834-4001 or by visiting www.burningcoal.org. ABOUT Ruined Lynn Nottage’s Pulitzer Prize winning drama is set in the present day Congo in Africa amidst the political and economic upheaval of that ravaged country’s civil war.  The play is about “Mama Nadi”\, a kind of Congolese ‘Mother Courage’\, who has created a relatively safe environment (a bar that doubles as a brothel) for the half-dozen or so young women who work for her.  But\, as the civil war becomes more brutal and the stakes are raised\, even Mama’s bar becomes the target of violence.  The play is about the way in which Mama uses her wits to remain apolitical in the midst of a highly charged environment\, and ultimately asks if her decision is the right one. ABOUT Lynn Nottage Lynn Nottage’s play Crumbs from the Table of Joy was presented by Burning Coal in 2003.  She won the Pulitzer Prize for Drama for Ruined.  Other plays includeIntimate Apparel\, Las Meninas and Mud\, River\, Stone.  She holds degrees in playwriting from both Yale and Brown University and is a Guggenheim fellow as well as the recipient of a MacArthur Grant.  She has also spent time working for Amnesty International. ABOUT Rebecca Holderness Rebecca Holderness has directed twelve shows for Burning Coal in sixteen years.  They include Love’s Labours Lost \,  Einstein’s Dreams (three times)\, Romeo & Juliet\, A Doll House\, Travesties\, James Joyce’s ‘the Dead’\, Miss Julie\, Crowns (twice) and Twelfth Night.  She is a professor at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukeee and has recently directed Burning Coal’s Crowns at the Temple in Sanford and our Einstein’s Dreams in Washington\, DC.  She holds an MFA from Columbia University and an undergraduate degree from Vassar.  She recently directed King Lear with Dennis Krausnick at Shakespeare & Company in Massachusetts. ABOUT The Cast Mama Nadi will be played by Rozlyn Sorrell\, who recently appeared with Justice Theatre in Black Nativity.  Reanna Roane of Greensboro will play Sophie.  John Allore of Durham will play Mr. Harari and Byron Jennings of Raleigh will play Christian.  Greensboro’s Madelyn Poulson will play Salima and Louisburg’s William ‘Byrd’ Wilkins will play Commander Osembenga.  Sherida McMullan of Raleigh will play Josephine.  The cast is rounded out by Savada Gilmore\, Corwin Evans\, Gil Faison and Dartez Wright. ABOUT the Design Team Morag Charlton (scenery) is a visual artist who lives and works in Raleigh\, NC.  She is originally from South Africa.   Matthew Adelson (lighting) hails from New York City and currently lives in Lee\, Massachusetts.  He has lit many shows for Burning Coal including\, most recently\, Shining City.  Aharon Segal (sound) is a deejay who lives in Raleigh.  The costumer\, Raleigh’s Maria Juri\, most recently costumed Burning Coal’s Good.  Properties will be by Raleigh’s Lauren Caddickand the production stage manager will be Raleigh’s Kim DiPiano.  Ken Hinton of Raleigh and Shaw University and Steph Scribner of Knightdale\, a recent graduate of Elon University\, will serve as assistant directors and Zia Morter of Raleigh will serve as choreographer for the piece.  Steven Dupler of New York City will compose the music for Ruined.  Raleigh’s Jeff Stevenson will be technical director and Molly Eness of Raleigh will be the scenic artist.  Barry Jaked of Raleigh will be master electrician and the production dramaturg will be Eric Kildow of Coast Carolina Community College. For further information about Ruined or Burning Coal Theatre Company\, please contact Managing Director Simmie Kastner at 919.834.4001 or visit us online at www.burningcoal.org. Burning Coal Theatre Company presents Ruined by Lynn Nottage\, April 11 – 28\, 2013 at Burning Coal Theatre at the Murphey School\, 224 Polk Street\, Raleigh.  Performances Thursdays through Saturdays at 7:30 pm (April 11 – 13\, 18 – 20\, 25 – 27) and Sundays at 2 pm (April 14\, 21\, 28).  Tickets are $25 for adults\, $20 for seniors (65+) or $15 for students and active military.  Thursday tickets are $10. Tickets and information:   919.834.4001 or www.burningcoal.org. Burning Coal Theatre Company is one of Raleigh's small\, professional theatres.  Burning Coal is an incorporated\, non-profit [501 (c) (3)] organization. Burning Coal's mission is to produce literate\, visceral\, affecting theatre that is experienced\, not simply seen. Burning Coal produces explosive reexaminations of overlooked classic and modern plays\, as well as new plays\, whose themes and issues are of immediate concern to our audience\, using the best local\, national and international artists available. We work toward a theatre of high-energy performances and minimalist production values. The emphasis is on literate works that are felt and experienced viscerally\, unlike more traditional linear plays\, at which audiences are most often asked to observe without participating. Race and gender non-specific casting is an integral component of our perspective\, as well as an international viewpoint. LOCATION: URL:http://triangleartsandentertainment.org/event/lynn-nottages-play-ruined-at-burning-coal-theatre/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20130403 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20130422 DTSTAMP:20130522T171857 CREATED:20130319T180238 LAST-MODIFIED:20130319T180238 UID:25584@http://triangleartsandentertainment.org SUMMARY:PlayMakers presents Tony-winning musical ‘Cabaret’ DESCRIPTION: PlayMakers Repertory Company will conclude its Mainstage Season with the Tony Award-winning musical “Cabaret” April 3-21 at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. The musical takes the audience inside the tantalizing world of The Kit Kat Klub in 1930s Berlin\, where beguiling\, self-destructive chanteuse Sally Bowles lives with no thought for tomorrow. The decadence of the Weimar nightclub under the sway of its flamboyant Emcee becomes a shattered mirror reflecting a society spiraling toward disaster with the rise of Hitler’s Nazis. All performances will be in the Paul Green Theatre in UNC’s Department for Dramatic Art on Country Club Road. Show times will be 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays and Sunday\, April 7; 2 p.m. on Saturday\, April 6 and 20; and 2 p.m. Sundays. Additional performances have been added to the previously announced run due to popular demand. For a complete schedule\, more information and to purchase tickets\, call (919) 962-PLAY (7529) or visit www.playmakersrep.org. Tickets are $15 to $50. The Daily Telegraph of London called “Cabaret” “a daring and great musical that combines unforgettable songs with genuinely gripping and disturbing drama.” The Los Angeles Times says it is “eternally captivating.” The book for “Cabaret” was written by Joe Masteroff\, based on the play “I Am a Camera” by John Van Druten and stories by Christopher Isherwood. The show features music and lyrics by the legendary songwriting team of John Kander and Fred Ebb. The production to be presented by PlayMakers was originally co-directed and choreographed by Rob Marshall (“Chicago”) and directed by Sam Mendes. PlayMakers’ production will be directed by Joseph Haj\, the theater’s producing artistic director\, who also helmed PlayMakers’ 2011 hit musical “Big River” featuring The Red Clay Ramblers. Haj calls “Cabaret” “one of the defining musicals of all time.” “It broke new ground in musical theater\, intertwining social history between the World Wars with dazzling entertainment in new and dangerous ways.” “Cabaret” will feature Obie Award-winner Taylor Macas the lasciviously charming Emcee. He started the New Year Off-Broadway in the title role of Bertoldt Brecht’s “Good Person of Szechwan\,” in a performance The New York Times praised as “magnetic\,” calling Mac “a terrifically gifted singer.” His Puck in “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” drew another rave review from The New York Times as “charmingly subversive.” The reviewer enjoyed “his cheeky interaction with the audience … infusing the evening with a spirit of friendly anarchy.” Lisa Brescia\, who will play Sally Bowles\, was most recently seen in Theatre Raleigh’s production of “August: Osage County.” She has appeared on Broadway as Donna in “Mamma Mia!\,” Elphaba in “Wicked” and Amneris in “Aida.” Mark Hartman is music director for the production. His Broadway credits include “Sondheim on Sondheim\,” “Avenue Q\,” “Miss Saigon” and “1776.” In conjunction with “Cabaret\,” PlayMakers will host “The Vision Series-Directors in Conversation\,” a behind-the-scenes preview with director Joseph Haj\, at 6:30 p.m. March 27. At the free public event in the Paul Green Theatre\, participants share coffee and hors d’oeuvres provided by series sponsor Jujube Restaurant\, learn about the vision for the show and get a sneak peek at the sets and costumes in progress. Reservations are appreciated. Call PlayMakers’ box office at (919) 962-7529 to RSVP. Other special events before and during the run of “Cabaret” will include: March 18\, 7 p.m.: “In the Wings\,” a series created by PlayMakers and the Durham County Library. Cast and creative team members (designers\, actors and production personnel) discuss the play at the Main Library\, 300 N. Roxboro St.\, downtown Durham; March 25\, 6 p.m.; a program with the director and company members at McIntyre’s Books\, Fearrington Village\, Pittsboro; preview performances April 3\, 4 and 5 at 7:30 p.m.; April 5\, 6 p.m.: General Alumni Association pre-show reception with refreshments\, followed by the performance. $50\, GAA members $35. Cost includes theater ticket. Register at http://alumni.unc.edu/article.aspx?sid=9365. April 6\, 7:30 p.m.: opening night performance with complimentary gala party afterward; April 10 and 17: free post-show discussions with members of the creative team (designers\, actors and production personnel); April 13\, 2 p.m.: open captioned performance; April 16: an all-access performance for attendees with special needs\, with sign language interpretation and audio description; and April 20 and 21: free post-show “Mindplay” discussions sponsored by the North Carolina Psychoanalytic Society.   Southern Season and Galloway Ridge at Fearrington are co-producing sponsors for “Cabaret.’ After “Cabaret\,” the theater’s PRC2 second stage season closes with the world premiere of “Spring Training” (April 24-28)\, specially commissioned by PlayMakers and Carolina Performing Arts\, written and performed by acclaimed musical/spoken word ensemble Universes PlayMakers is based in UNC’s College of Arts and Sciences. The Drama League has named PlayMakers one of the “best regional theatre companies in America.” LOCATION: URL:http://triangleartsandentertainment.org/event/playmakers-presents-tony-winning-musical-cabaret/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130609T160000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130609T180000 DTSTAMP:20130522T171857 CREATED:20130319T143707 LAST-MODIFIED:20130319T143707 UID:25570@http://triangleartsandentertainment.org SUMMARY:The Raleigh Ringers Spring Concert DESCRIPTION:The Raleigh Ringers\, an internationally-acclaimed handbell ensemble\, presents its annual spring concert at Meymandi Concert Hall in Raleigh. Concertgoers of all ages will enjoy classics\, familiar crowd-pleasers\, sparkling new compositions\, and even a little rock 'n' roll - all performed with expert musicianship on a vast range of beautiful instruments. This year’s concert will feature performances by the first Virtuoso ensemble\, a group of elite ringers selected from around the country. Tickets will be available through Ticketmaster and the Duke Energy Center Box Office. Early Bird discount tickets will be available through The Raleigh Ringers website. LOCATION: URL:http://triangleartsandentertainment.org/event/the-raleigh-ringers-spring-concert/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20130405 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20130407 DTSTAMP:20130522T171857 CREATED:20130316T003057 LAST-MODIFIED:20130316T003057 UID:25522@http://triangleartsandentertainment.org SUMMARY:Common Ground Theatre DESCRIPTION:   Common Ground Theatre is a performance and teaching space located in west Durham\, offering performing arts and educational groups a flexible\, well-equipped alternative space.  The Theatre provides a convenient venue for Triangle audiences to experience the diversity of our area’s arts and educational offerings. All events listed will be held at Common Ground Theatre. The Theatre is hosting the following events in April\, 2013:   [THEATRE] Third Date A new company called Third Date joins the Triangle’s thriving improv scene with its premiere performances on Friday and Saturday\, April 5th and 6th at 8:00 p.m. at Common Ground Theatre in Durham. Directed by Chapel Hill native Dan Sipp\, Third Date brings together a different group of actors for every production\, creating a one-of-a-kind show each time. April 5\, 6 at 8:00 p.m. Tickets: $12- General Reservations: (919) 698-3870     LOCATION: URL:http://triangleartsandentertainment.org/event/common-ground-theatre/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20130412 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20130421 DTSTAMP:20130522T171857 CREATED:20130316T002241 LAST-MODIFIED:20130316T002241 UID:25525@http://triangleartsandentertainment.org SUMMARY:Owl Tree Theater for the People Presents: Paregoria DESCRIPTION:[caption id="attachment_25526" align="aligncenter" width="521"] Owl Tree Productions[/caption] Angels are real; they surround us\, giving comfort and aid. Jesse A. Lowe’s "Paregoria" is the journey of a mortal man\, broken and hurting\, who holds hostage an angel of comfort\, using her exclusively to ease his own pain. Pursued by saints and memories of his dark past\, he faces a decision: can he live without his own private angelic aid? He’ll discover his own sources of strength\, and reclaim his life from the shadows of past abuse. This show has mature themes and frank discussions regarding domestic abuse. It is not recommended for young children. A portion of proceeds will benefit InterAct of Wake County\, "to provide safety\, support\, and awareness to victims and survivors of domestic violence and rape/sexual assault." April 12\, 13\, 14\, 19\, 20 at 8:00 p.m. Tickets: $12- General\, $7- Student/Senior/Military w/I.D. Reservations: (919) 473-3139 LOCATION: URL:http://triangleartsandentertainment.org/event/owl-tree-theater-for-the-people-presents-paregoria/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20130418 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20130419 DTSTAMP:20130522T171857 CREATED:20130315T233918 LAST-MODIFIED:20130315T234047 UID:25518@http://triangleartsandentertainment.org SUMMARY:The Williamson Brothers Bluegrass Band Album Release Show at The ArtsCenter on April 18th! DESCRIPTION:[caption id="attachment_25519" align="aligncenter" width="500"] Williamson Brothers Bluegrass Band[/caption] Representing North Carolina's rich bluegrass heritage\, The Williamson Brothers Bluegrass Band will play an album release concert at The ArtsCenter on Thursday\, April 18th at 8:00pm. Tickets are $10 for Friends of The ArtsCenter\, $14 General advance\, and $18 Day of Show. For more information or to purchase tickets\, please go to www.artscenterlive.org\, visit our box office at 300-G East Main St - Carrboro\, NC 27510\, or call 919.929.2787. "The members of the Williamson Brothers Bluegrass Band may not be names in every household\, but I can assure you that they are well known among all serious acoustic musicians in North Carolina\," said ArtsCenter Executive Director Art Menius. "Tony Williamson\, for example\, is a giant in bluegrass\, classical\, and jazz mandolin\, while his brother Gary is a legendary vocalist. The Lewis Brothers can pick circles around anybody as those who have heard the Sons of Ralph know. Don Wright was a stalwart of the bluegrass nights at Carrboro's Armadillo Grill back in the day." "Beautiful\, graceful\, yet still lonesome and beckoning." That's how writer Jonathan Colcord sumed up the"warm and friendly" sound of Tony and Gary Williamson. Years before that\, Gary and Tony dominated fiddle contests playing banjo and mandolin in bluegrass ensembles. Long known as one of the top brother duets in the southeast\, North Carolina's Williamson Brothers have formed a full bluegrass band and recorded a new album called Bluegrass! on Flat Mountain Records. Songs range from traditional favorites (“John Hardy”) to classic story songs (“Wreck of the Old 97”)\, heart songs (“When It’s Lamplighting Time in the Valley”)\, gospel handclappers (“When the Angels Carry Me Home”)\, and brand new originals from Gary\, Tony\, and Don Lewis. The ArtsCenter is proud to host an album release celebration on Thursday\, April 18. The band is: Tony Williamson - mandolin\, vocals; Gary Williamson - guitar\, vocals; Don Lewis - fiddle\, vocals; Marty Lewis - guitar\, vocals; Don Wright - banjo; and Bert Sprye on bass. The stage show includes full band performances as well as duets by the Williamson Brothers and duets by the Lewis Brothers\, who perform in Asheville's Sons of Ralph\, so there is great variety! Programs at The ArtsCenter are supported in part by Brooks Pierce\, Chapel Hill Restaurant Group\, Giorgios Hospitality Group\, The North Carolina Arts Council\, The Orange County Arts Commission\, and Tony Hall and Associates. We are proud to be a Fair Trade Music Venue! The ArtsCenter is a non-profit teaching and presenting organization founded in 1974. The largest employer of artists in Orange County\, NC\, it serves more than 80\,000 people annually\, through classes\, studios\, concerts\, theatre\, spoken word\, gallery displays\, more than 80 school shows\, and more. The ArtsCenter exerts a local economic impact exceeding $3\,200\,000 which generates the equivalent of 103 full time jobs and $301\,000 in state and local tax revenue. LOCATION: URL:http://triangleartsandentertainment.org/event/the-williamson-brothers-bluegrass-band-album-release-show-at-the-artscenter-on-april-18th/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20130404 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20130405 DTSTAMP:20130522T171857 CREATED:20130315T170351 LAST-MODIFIED:20130315T170351 UID:25512@http://triangleartsandentertainment.org SUMMARY:The Del McCoury Band Returns to Raleigh for One Night Only DESCRIPTION:[caption id="attachment_25515" align="alignleft" width="216"] The Del McCoury Band on stage at the Grand Ole Opry[/caption] PineCone is delighted to welcome The Del McCoury Band back to Raleigh for a night of world-class bluegrass! Del McCoury has spent more than 50 years as a professional musician\, and during that time\, he and his band have become the most awarded act in the history of bluegrass. Make plans to see the Del McCoury Band on April 4! One of the greatest ambassadors for traditional bluegrass\, Del has been no less acclaimed for embracing offshoots of the genre\, embodying both aspects of his career through his annual Delfest music festival\, where tradition is both honored and extended by the presentation of a wide array of bluegrass and string music performances. Over the past two decades\, he and his band have appeared on late night television shows like David Letterman’s and Conan O’Brien’s\, and at venues ranging from Carnegie Hall and the Kennedy Center to popular festivals like Bonnaroo and the Newport Folk Festival. “Here’s a guy who has been playing for fifty years\, and he’s still experimenting-still looking to do things outside the box\, to bring other kinds of music into bluegrass form\,” says Americana music icon Richard Thompson\, who saw his “1952 Vincent Black Lightning” turned into a bluegrass standard when McCoury brought it into the fold. “I think that’s the best bluegrass band\, period. That’s it.” McCoury’s most recent project was a tribute to the father of bluegrass himself\, Bill Monroe. Released in September 2011\, marking the 100th anniversary of Monroe’s birth\, Old Memories: The Songs Of Bill Monroe was the result of a decision that was as spontaneous as it was inevitable\, because for Del McCoury\, Bill Monroe’s legacy isn’t just a matter of history\, but something that’s as immediate and personal as the guitar he picks up every time he gets ready to play. McCoury got his first taste of the limelight when he joined Monroe’s Blue Grass Boys in early 1963; the Father of Bluegrass moved McCoury from the banjo to guitar\, made him his lead singer\, and gave him a lifetime’s worth of bluegrass tutelage direct from the source in the course of little more than a year. But rather than parlay his gig with the master into a full-time career of his own\, McCoury returned to Pennsylvania in the mid-60s to provide steady support for his new and growing family. McCoury settled into work in the logging industry while keeping one foot in the music world\, forming his own band\, the Dixie Pals\, which he led for 15 years as a part-time career built mostly around weekend appearances at bluegrass festivals and recordings for labels ranging from the short-lived and obscure to roots music institutions like Arhoolie and Rounder Records. During that time\, McCoury began to build a songbook filled with classics remade in his own image and a growing number of originals that would become an important part of his legacy in years to come. The first big sign of change came in 1981\, when McCoury’s 14-year-old son\, Ronnie\, joined the Dixie Pals on mandolin. Banjo playing younger brother Rob came on board five years later\, and by the end of the decade\, the three McCourys were ready to make a move. “We came to Nashville in 1992\,” Ron recalls\, “and it was dad’s idea. He’d been watching bluegrass on TNN—Bill Monroe\, the Osborne Brothers\, Jim & Jesse—and thought that it was the place to be\, that we’d have a new outlet there\, where we could get some more attention. And without a doubt\, moving to Nashville and just going for it turned out to be really big.” Armed with a new Rounder Records association and a newly named Del McCoury Band that soon included not only his sons but a complete cast of youngsters\, Del McCoury’s career soared. Del himself got the ball rolling early in the decade with three consecutive Male Vocalist of the Year awards from the prestigious International Bluegrass Music Association (IBMA)\, and in 1994 the quintet began an astonishing streak of top Entertainer of the Year honors that would net them nine trophies in an 11-year stretch\, along with ongoing honors for Ronnie (eight straight Mandolin Player of the Year awards)\, fiddler Jason Carter (three Fiddle Player of the Year trophies)\, and a wide array of projects featuring Del and the ensemble. But though the ’90s propelled the Del McCoury Band to the top of the bluegrass world\, they also led to the emergence of the group onto the larger musical scene as a unique torchbearer for the entire sweep of bluegrass and its history. Ronnie McCoury tells a story from a recent appearance that underlines just how broad an appeal the band’s music has these days. “You know\, we’ve really been getting outside of the bluegrass box\,” he says with a laugh. “I mean\, dad’s voice is what you’d call traditional\, but he’s open-minded\, too. And so it seems like in the last few years\, especially\, he’s become more than bluegrass-he’s being recognized as just a great singer\, period. So that’s really been bridging the gap between bluegrass and other kinds of music and musicians. Last year we played at the Austin City Limits festival\, and the limo driver who picked us up said he’d just taken [platinum-selling international pop star] Bjork out to the festival-and she was telling him that she wanted to see us. It’s just unbelievable.” Yet even as they reach out to almost unimaginable audiences\, Del’s music retains its signature characteristics. “What I most admire about someone like Del\,” says Vince Gill\, “is that he’s one of the last patriarchs that really played the music in its authentic way. And even though he’s willing to bend a little bit\, to be out there playing at jam band festivals and things like that\, it doesn’t sound like what the new people do with bluegrass. He’s done a great job of bringing new songs into the fold\, but when he sings them they sound like 1959 or 1962 again. It still has the element of his voice\, and the authenticity of it never goes away\, never changes. And even after doing it for fifty years\, he’s at the top of everybody’s list of what’s going on today with bluegrass.” The fifth decade of that half-century of music making has been filled with new and ongoing triumphs. The Del McCoury Band has shown unprecedented stability\, with but a single change in membership in 15 years; their namesake earned membership in the cast of the legendary Grand Ole Opry in 2003\, and the band earned their first Best Bluegrass Album Grammy award two years later; they traveled with the groundbreaking post-O Brother “Down From The Mountain” tour\, performed and recorded (on his Grammy-winning These Days) with Gill and with country star Dierks Bentley; they’ve made multiple appearances at the spectacular Bonnaroo Music Festival\, and launched an impressively popular annual New Year’s Eve show at the Ryman Auditorium\, where Del first appeared on the Opry with Bill Monroe some 46 years ago. Perhaps most importantly\, McCoury took an almost unprecedented step in 2003 when he took control of his own music by creating the McCoury Music label\, home to that Grammy-winning album along with a select set of releases by the Del McCoury Band\, country icon Merle Haggard\, and more. Please join PineCone in welcoming the Del McCoury Band back to Raleigh to close out this year’s Down Home Concerts in Meymandi Concert Hall at the Duke Energy Center for the Performing Arts! Tickets are still available - by phone through PineCone's Box Office (919-664-8302)\, online via Ticketmaster.com\, or in person at the Duke Energy Center box office (located on the Wilmington Street side of the Center). Read more about the Del McCoury Band Learn about other PineCone programs Learn more about bluegrass in Raleigh LOCATION: URL:http://triangleartsandentertainment.org/event/the-del-mccoury-band-returns-to-raleigh-for-one-night-only/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130424T193000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130424T230000 DTSTAMP:20130522T171857 CREATED:20130314T143420 LAST-MODIFIED:20130314T143420 UID:25506@http://triangleartsandentertainment.org SUMMARY:SARAH SILVERMAN DESCRIPTION:Outrageous Night with Comedy Queen SARAH SILVERMAN Coming to DPAC\, Durham Performing Arts Center April 24\, 2013 (Durham\, NC) — Emmy® winner Sarah Silverman is as versatile a performer as they come. See for yourself why she was dubbed “the most outrageously funny woman alive\,” by Rolling Stone magazine when she comes to DPAC\, Durham Performing Arts Center\, on April 24\, 2013. Tickets go on sale March 15 at 10am: Online at DPACnc.com ·       DPAC Ticket Center: 919.680.2787\, 123 Vivian Street\, Durham\, NC ·       Ticketmaster.com / Ticketmaster Charge by phone at 800.745.3000 Friends of DPAC members may place their orders on March 13. Joining Friends of DPAC is free\, and you can register at http://www.dpacnc.com/fod. "Sarah Silverman joins this year’s unmatched comedy lineup on the DPAC stage. We are thrilled to host one of Silverman’s select stand-up dates this spring. Fans will get the rare opportunity to experience her uncensored humor and hilarious sarcasm up close and personal at DPAC\," said Emily McLoughlin\, Marketing Director for Concerts and Comedy at DPAC. Silverman's repertoire includes all media- film and television\, stand-up comedy\, iconic online videos\, even prank phone calls\, and she added author to this list when she released her first book in 2010\, the New York Times Bestseller\, The Bedwetter: Stories of Courage\, Redemption\, and Pee.  Silverman voices a character in the Oscar®-nominated Disney animated film Wreck it Ralph\, alongside John C. Reilly and Jane Lynch. She was recently seen starring opposite Michelle Williams and Seth Rogen in the dramedy Take This Waltz. Silverman was nominated for a 2009 Primetime Emmy® in the Outstanding Actress in a Comedy Series category for her portrayal of a fictionalized version of herself in her Comedy Central series The Sarah Silverman Program. This marked Comedy Central’s first ever Emmy® nomination in a scripted acting category. She also received a WGA nomination for her work on the show.  Silverman won a Primetime Emmy® in 2008 in the Outstanding Original Music and Lyrics category for her musical collaboration with Matt Damon. In addition\, she was honored with a Best Actress Webby Award for her online video The Great Schlep\, in which she persuaded young Jewish kids to encourage their grandparents in Florida to vote for President Obama prior to the 2008 election. In 2004 Silverman made an impressive splash with her concert film Sarah Silverman: Jesus is Magic.  Directed by Liam Lynch\, the film garnered major attention at the Toronto Film Festival and created huge national buzz.  Silverman also garnered critical praise in the documentary feature The Aristocrats in which 100 of the industry’s most prominent comedians tell a version of the same joke.  Her other film credits include\, Peep World opposite of Michael C. Hall and Rainn Wilson\, I Want Someone to Eat Cheese With\, The School of Rock\, There’s Something About Mary and The Way of The Gun. She co-starred on the Fox comedy Greg the Bunny\, and has guest starred in a slew of acclaimed and notable television shows\, including the Emmy® nominated drama The Good Wife\, and Monk\, which earned her an Emmy® nomination in 2008 in the Outstanding Guest Actress in a Comedy Series category. She has also appeared on The Larry Sanders Show\, Seinfeld\, and Mr. Show with Bob and David and lent her voice to the Comedy Central show\, Crank Yankers. Silverman grew up in New Hampshire and attended New York University. In 1993 she joined “Saturday Night Live” as a writer and featured performer and has not stopped working since. She currently resides in Los Angeles with her dog Duck. About DPAC With a mission of presenting one-of-a-kind live entertainment events\, DPAC truly has “something for everyone\,” hosting over 200 performances a year including spectacular touring Broadway productions\, high-profile concert and comedy events\, family shows and the heralded American Dance Festival. Operated under the direction of Nederlander and Professional Facilities Management (PFM)\, DPAC has twice been listed as the #1 performing arts organization in the region by the Triangle Business Journal. What’s up next at DPAC? Direct from Broadway the internationally acclaimed Beatles concert RAIN (March 12)\, Broadway’s Best New Revival Anything Goes (March 19-24)\, followed by star of Saturday Night Live Seth Meyers (March 29). For more information please go to www.DPACnc.com. LOCATION: URL:http://triangleartsandentertainment.org/event/sarah-silverman/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20130504 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20130505 DTSTAMP:20130522T171857 CREATED:20130314T141023 LAST-MODIFIED:20130314T141023 UID:25502@http://triangleartsandentertainment.org SUMMARY:Lyle Lovett to Headline Band Together DESCRIPTION: Lyle Lovett to Headline Band Together May 4 Concert Charity Event Convention-Defying Singer/Songwriter/Actor leads concert lineup to Benefit Tammy Lynn Center for Developmental Disabilities   Raleigh\, N.C.\, March 13\, 2013 — Band Together NC\, a Triangle-based organization that uses live music as a platform for social change\, has announced that American country singer-songwriter Lyle Lovett will headline this year’s charity concert on May 4 at Cary’s Booth Amphitheatre\, benefitting Tammy Lynn Center for Developmental Disabilities. A singer\, composer and actor\, Lyle Lovett has broadened the definition of American music in a career that spans 14 albums.  Coupled with his gift for storytelling\, the Texas-based musician fuses elements of country\, swing\, jazz\, folk\, gospel and blues in a convention-defying manner that breaks down barriers.  Lovett has appeared in 13 feature films\, and on stage and television. Among his many accolades\, besides the four Grammy Awards\, he was given the Americana Music Association’s inaugural Trailblazer Award\, and was recently named the Texas State Musician. Lovett’s latest album\, Release Me\, mixes a smart collection of originals and songs written by some of his favorite songwriters that show not only the breadth of this Texas legend’s deep talents\, but also the diversity of his influences\, making him one of the most infectious and fascinating musicians in popular music. Wilmington-based Mac and Juice Quartet\, winner of Band Together’s Last Band Standing 2013\, will open for the May 4 show. Additional acts and activities for 2013 will be announced as the event date approaches. Band Together’s 2012 concert event\, headlined by iconic cosmic rockers the-B-52s\, attracted nearly 4\,000 attendees and raised more than $566\,000 for Band Together’s 2012 nonprofit partner\, Urban Ministries of Wake County.   Music as a Platform for Social Change In 2011\, Band Together NC’s Board of Directors announced the nonprofit recipient for 2013 would be Tammy Lynn Center for Developmental Disabilities (TLC)\, a nonprofit organization offering educational\, residential and family support services to children and adults with special needs. Proceeds raised at the 2013 event will go to expanding the services offered at TLC\, allowing the organization to make a difference for the nearly 400 families it serves. For the May 4 concert\, Band Together hopes to raise more than $850\,000 for the Band Together partnership with Tammy Lynn Center for Developmental Disabilities. Through corporate and individual donations\, Band Together NC has raised more than $2.1 million for local nonprofits since its inception in 2001. Major contributors include Cargill\, S&A Cherokee\, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina\, Bank of America\, Duke Realty Corporation\, Lincoln Theatre\, Synergy Commercial Advisors\, RPG Solutions\, Brand Fuel\, Trisure\, CapTrust\, Prometheus\, Hosted Solutions and Manning\, Fulton & Skinner\, PA. Sponsorships begin at the $500 level and are still available. Tickets for the event range from $34.50 (in advance) for general seating to premium reserve seating for $69.50. VIP tickets are $150 and include exclusive access to catered food and beverage\, premier viewing of the main stage\, and a silent auction. Tickets will be on sale starting at 10:00 a.m. on Friday\, March 15 through etix.com. For more information about Band Together\, visit www.bandtogethernc.org\, become a fan on Facebook\, join their LinkedIn group or follow @bandtogethernc on Twitter. To learn more about Tammy Lynn Center for Developmental Disabilities\, visit www.tammylynncenter.org. About Band Together NC Band Together NC is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization composed of business and community leaders and volunteers from across the Triangle. Since its inception in 2001\, the organization has donated nearly $2.1 million to philanthropic organizations through one mission: using live music as a platform for social change. Band Together’s annual concert event is organized and led by a team of more than 500 volunteers. About Tammy Lynn Center for Developmental Disabilities Located on a nine-acre campus near North Carolina State University in Raleigh\, the Tammy Lynn Center for Developmental Disabilities (TLCDD) offers educational\, residential and family support services to children and adults with special needs. Founded in 1969\, the center remains committed to providing the individuals it serves with the opportunity to maximize their abilities and potential in a loving\, nurturing environment. TLCDD is owned by the Tammy Lynn Memorial Foundation\, Inc. and is independently operated by TLC Operations\, Inc. Both corporations are under the parent company Tammy Lynn Center\, Inc. All organizations are nonprofit entities 510(c)(3)\, and contributions are tax deductible. For more information\, visit www.tammylynncenter.org. All proceeds from the 2013 Band Together–Tammy Lynn Center partnership benefit Tammy Lynn Memorial Foundation\, Inc. to support the following programs and services of the Tammy Lynn Center for Developmental Disabilities: Community Residential\, Respite Care\, Early Childhood Intervention and non-Medicaid Day Services. LOCATION: URL:http://triangleartsandentertainment.org/event/lyle-lovett-to-headline-band-together/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20130317 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20130318 DTSTAMP:20130522T171857 CREATED:20130313T212237 LAST-MODIFIED:20130313T212237 UID:25461@http://triangleartsandentertainment.org SUMMARY:Mallarme presents The Happy Spider DESCRIPTION:  FAMILY CONCERT Sunday\, March 17\, 12:30 pm Kirby Horton Hall\, Duke Gardens\, Durham directions THE HAPPY SPIDER With special guest\, Sheila Kerrigan\, the mime who talks! Sponsored by Mark and Cindy Kuhn and the Mary Duke Biddle Foundation In partnership with Sarah P. Duke Gardens and Aliénor Enjoy a concert of contemporary and baroque music for harpsichord\, soprano\, flute\, strings and mime that are just a little bit silly. Mime\, Sheila Kerrigan\, will use the backdrop of chamber music as a setting for her antics that will stimulate young people's imaginations.Suitable for children 4-12; the program is 50 minutes long amid the beautiful setting of Duke Gardens. After the concert you can participate in Duke Gardens' Family Fun Day exploring the science of sound. ARTISTS: Elaine Funaro - harpsichord Penelope Jensen - soprano Carla Copeland Burns - flute John Pruett - violin/ hacksaw Suzanne Rousso - viola TICKETS: $5 for children (12 & under) |$10 for adults PURCHASE ONLINE NOW Tickets are also available at the Duke Gardens Information Desk Concertgoers can enter in a giveaway for a gift certificate to The Play House in Durham DUKE GARDENS FAMILY FUN DAY March 17th\, 2013 from noon to 3 pm Explores the Science of Sound Free drop-in activities for all ages; adult chaperone required ~Build a Sound Sandwich ~Play a Straw Kazoo ~Create a tune on our Glass Xylophone ~Talk on a String Telephone ~Make your own Rain Tube     Duke Gardens is located at 420 Anderson Street accessible from the Bull City Connector stop at Erwin/Anderson LOCATION: URL:http://triangleartsandentertainment.org/event/mallarme-presents-the-happy-spider/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20130319 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20130320 DTSTAMP:20130522T171857 CREATED:20130313T205427 LAST-MODIFIED:20130313T205427 UID:25450@http://triangleartsandentertainment.org SUMMARY:The Second Line Stompers perform New Orleans Jazz DESCRIPTION:     Tues.\, March 19\, 2013 7:30pm - 9:30   Gregg Gelb\, clarinet Greg Cagle\, trumpet Dave Wright\, trombone and vocals Steve Wing\, piano and vocals George Knott \, bass Bobby Harrison\, drums LOCATION: URL:http://triangleartsandentertainment.org/event/the-second-line-stompers-perform-new-orleans-jazz/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20130317 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20130318 DTSTAMP:20130522T171857 CREATED:20130313T204559 LAST-MODIFIED:20130313T204559 UID:25453@http://triangleartsandentertainment.org SUMMARY:QUINTESSENCE An ELEVEN PIECE JAZZ ORCHESTRA DESCRIPTION: [caption id="attachment_25499" align="aligncenter" width="474"] Photo courtesy of greggelb.com[/caption]   Performs the Legendary arrangements of Marty Paich for the Late Great Saxophone Star - Art Pepper.   Sunday\, March 17\, 2013    7:30pm  - 9:30pm Gregg Gelb\, alto sax Glen Ingram\, tenor sax Scott Parrish\, bari sax Jerry Bowers\, trumpet Leroy Barley\, trumpet Joel Leipzig\, trombone Steve Lucente\, trombone John Simonetti\, tuba Gary Brunotte\, piano Steve Boletchek\, bass Bob Jackson\, drums LOCATION: URL:http://triangleartsandentertainment.org/event/quintessence-an-eleven-piece-jazz-orchestra/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20130328 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20130329 DTSTAMP:20130522T171857 CREATED:20130313T201226 LAST-MODIFIED:20130313T201226 UID:25492@http://triangleartsandentertainment.org SUMMARY:Portland's Foghorn Stringband Brings Back Old-Time Music at The ArtsCenter on March 28th! DESCRIPTION:[caption id="attachment_25494" align="aligncenter" width="500"] Foghorn Stringband[/caption]   Foghorn Stringband will bring their celebrated old-time and Louisiana French string band revival music from Oregon to The ArtsCenter on Thursday\, March 28th at 7:00pm. Only 100 tickets will be sold for the show. Tickets are $15 in advance for the general public\, $11 in advance for Friends of The ArtsCenter\, and $19 Day-of-Show. The ArtsCenter is located at 300-G E. Main St. in Carrboro. Visit http://artscenterlive.org/event/performance/1623 for tickets and directions. "Portland’s Foghorn Stringband stands at the top of today’s vibrant old-time music revival and exemplify what an unending revival it is. Each album finds them deeper into the tradition\, more familiar with the rich resources of roots music\, and more focused\, but still propelled by that undercurrent of punk energy\," says Art Menius\, Executive Directorof the ArtsCenter. "Foghorn fits perfectly with our on going exploration of roots music in the hands of today's young masters. The string band revival began in Chapel Hill some 45 years ago. Now Portland is its hub thanks to Foghorn." Foghorn Stringband is the shining gold standard for American stringband music\, with seven albums\, thousands of shows\, over a decade of touring under their belts\, and two entirely new generations of old-time musicians following their lead. Through all this\, they’ve never let the music grow cold; instead they’ve been steadily proving that American roots music is a never-ending well of inspiration. From their origins in Portland\, Oregon’s underground roots music scene\, the core duo of Foghorn Stringband\, Caleb Klauder\, whose wistful\, keening vocals and rapid-fire mandolin picking have always been the heart of the band\, and Stephen ‘Sammy’ Lind\, perhaps the best old-time fiddler of his generation\, have spread the old-time stringband gospel all over the world\, but they’ve also brought in new influences and inspirations from their many travels and fellow bandmates. Foghorn Stringband play the old way\, the way you’d have heard stringbands play on Southern radio stations back in the 1930s. They don’t fancy up the music to make it more modern\, instead they reach into the heart of the songs\, pulling out the deep emotions that made them so enduring in the first place. Performing live\, these multi-instrumentalists gather around a single microphone in the middle of the stage\, expertly balancing their sound on the fly\, and creating the rarest of music: songs that are at once wildly virtuosic and intimately hand-crafted. Foghorn Stringband play American roots music of the finest order. Programs at The ArtsCenter are supported in part by Brooks Pierce\, Chapel Hill Restaurant Group\, Giorgios Hospitality Group\, The North Carolina Arts Council\, The Orange County Arts Commission\, and Tony Hall and Associates.     We are proud to be a Fair Trade Music Venue! The ArtsCenter is a non-profit teaching and presenting organization founded in 1974. The largest employer of artists in Orange County\, NC\, it serves more than 80\,000 people annually\, through classes\, studios\, concerts\, theatre\, spoken word\, gallery displays\, more than 80 school shows\, and more. The ArtsCenter exerts a local economic impact exceeding $3\,200\,000 which generates the equivalent of 103 full time jobs and $301\,000 in state and local tax revenue. LOCATION: URL:http://triangleartsandentertainment.org/event/portlands-foghorn-stringband-brings-back-old-time-music-at-the-artscenter-on-march-28th/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130803T193000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130803T220000 DTSTAMP:20130522T171857 CREATED:20130313T130626 LAST-MODIFIED:20130313T130626 UID:25487@http://triangleartsandentertainment.org SUMMARY:SHERYL CROW DESCRIPTION:Summer’s Hottest Ticket SHERYL CROW Coming to DPAC\, Durham Performing Arts Center August 3\, 2013 (Durham\, NC) — Free-spirited\, fearless and fierce\, Sheryl Crow has garnered nine Grammy® Awards\, performed duets with musical luminaries such as Sting and Mick Jagger\, released seven studio albums which sold more than 35 million records worldwide\, launched her own clothing line Bootheel Trading Co.\, is a cancer survivor and passionate humanitarian and has performed for President Obama! From humble beginnings as a jingle and back-up singer\, Crow has reached the pinnacle of professional solo success.  Don’t miss Cool Summer Nights at DPAC\, Durham Performing Arts Center\, featuring Sheryl Crow on August 3\, 2013. Tickets go on sale March 22 at 10am: Online at DPACnc.com ·       DPAC Ticket Center: 919.680.2787\, 123 Vivian Street\, Durham\, NC ·       Ticketmaster.com / Ticketmaster Charge by phone at 800.745.3000 Friends of DPAC members may place their orders on March 20. Joining Friends of DPAC is free\, and you can register at http://www.dpacnc.com/fod. "This won't be Sheryl Crow's first Triangle show\, but it could be her best. Nothing in this region beats DPAC for a show like Sheryl's where the focus is on the music. Great acoustics and the most intimate seating of any major venue in the Triangle will help make this one of our hottest tickets ever. Cool Summer nights at DPAC are back!"\,” said Bob Klaus\, GM of DPAC. Crow’s debut\, the seven times platinum Tuesday Night Music Club \,hit #3 and earned three Grammys® -Best New Artist\, Record of the Year and Best Female Pop Vocal Performance for the classic “All I Wanna Do.” The album also featured “Strong Enough\,” “Can’t Cry Anymore\,” and “Leaving Las Vegas.” 1996’s triple platinum Sheryl Crow (#6) earned the Grammy® for Best Rock Album and\, for “If It Makes You Happy\,” Best Female Rock Vocal Performance. 1998’s platinum The Globe Sessions (#5) also garnered the Best Rock Album Grammy®\, as its “Everyday Is A Winding Road” and “My Favorite Mistake” both reached the Pop Top 20. The new millennium brought 2002’s platinum C’mon C’mon (#2)\, whose gold “Soak Up The Sun” peaked in the Top 20 and “Steve McQueen” again nabbed her a Best Female Rock Vocal Performance Grammy® . The 2003 greatest hits compilation\, the four times platinum The Very Best Of Sheryl Crow\, was also a #2 charter\, featuring a new recording\, a cover of Cat Stevens’ “The First Cut Is The Deepest.” 2005’s platinum Wildflower (#2) featured the duet with Sting\, “Always On Your Side.” On her 2008 release\, Detours Crow explores both personal and global issues.  Crow unveiled her soul stylings on her seventh studio set 100 Miles From Memphis. Growing up in Kennett\, Missouri\, 100 miles from Memphis\, Crow grew up listening to the irresistible soul sounds on the radio coming out of Memphis in the late 60s; Otis Redding\, Wilson Pickett\, Booker T\, Aretha Franklin and early 70s; Al Green\, Curtis Mayfield\, Marvin Gaye\, Sly Stone and Aretha Franklin\, all of which shaped the artist Sheryl Crow is today. Crow is a passionate supporter of a variety of environmental and health-related charities\, including The NRDC\, The Breast Cancer Research Foundation and The World Food Program. This year saw the opening of the Sheryl Crow Imaging Center in the Pink Lotus Breast Center in Los Angeles. #### About DPAC With a mission of presenting one-of-a-kind live entertainment events\, DPAC truly has “something for everyone\,” hosting over 200 performances a year including spectacular touring Broadway productions\, high-profile concert and comedy events\, family shows and the heralded American Dance Festival. Operated under the direction of Nederlander and Professional Facilities Management (PFM)\, DPAC has twice been listed as the #1 performing arts organization in the region by the Triangle Business Journal. What’s up next at DPAC? Direct from Broadway the internationally acclaimed Beatles concert RAIN (March 12)\, Broadway’s Best New Revival Anything Goes (March 19-24)\, followed by star of Saturday Night Live Seth Meyers (March 29). For more information please go to www.DPACnc.com. LOCATION: URL:http://triangleartsandentertainment.org/event/sheryl-crow/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20130401 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20130501 DTSTAMP:20130522T171857 CREATED:20130310T185918 LAST-MODIFIED:20130310T185918 UID:25412@http://triangleartsandentertainment.org SUMMARY:Marbles Kids Museum & IMAX Theatre Events Calendar | April 2013 DESCRIPTION:[caption id="attachment_13157" align="aligncenter" width="600"] Marbles Kids Museum[/caption] Hours: Tues-Sun 9am-5pm; closed most Mondays Museum closed\, IMAX open Sunday\, March 31 Marbles Kids Museum will be closed on Easter Sunday\, March 31. IMAX at Marbles will be open. Museum Open for Spring Break Monday\, April 1 | 9am-5pm Marbles Kids Museum will be open for Spring Break on Monday\, April 1 from 9am-5pm. Spring Break Blast Thursday\, March 28 – Sunday\, April 7 | Museum open 9am-5 pm Join us anytime for your favorite Marbles activities for budding scientists\, artists\, innovators and more. Events include Hula Hoopla\, Ooey Gooey Science and Garden Sprouts: Flight of the Butterflies among others. Catch Flight of the Butterflies 3D in IMAX too! Visit www.MarblesKidsMuseum.org/SpringBreak for a daily schedule of events. *The museum will be closed on Sunday\, March 31. Elementary School’s Out Camp – Spring Break April 1\, 2\, 3\, 4 or 5 | 9am-5pm $50 per day for members; $56 per day for non-members Bring the kids to camp on the days they have off but you don't for fun-filled days of museum discovery and unique classroom activities. Pick a day or stay all week! Extended care available. Pre-registration required. Visit www.MarblesKidsMuseum.org/SchoolsOutCamps for more info. Preschool’s Out Camp – Spring Break April 1\, 2\, 3\, 4\, or 5 | 9am-12pm $25 per day for members; $28 per day for non-members Preschoolers will fall into spring with seasonal activities\, games and crafts followed by playtime in the museum. Pick a day or stay all week! Lunch bunch available. Visit www.MarblesKidsMuseum.org/SchoolsOutCamps for more info. Jurassic Park 3D in IMAX at Marbles Opens Friday\, April 5 Universal Pictures will release Steven Spielberg's groundbreaking masterpiece Jurassic Park in 3D on April 5. With his remastering of the epic film into a state-of-the-art 3D format\, Spielberg introduces the three-time Academy Award®-winning blockbuster to a new generation of moviegoers and allows longtime fans to experience the world he envisioned in a way that was unimaginable during the film's original release. For tickets and show times\, visit www.IMAXRaleigh.org Create|Innovate on First Friday at Marbles: Statewide Star Party Friday\, April 5 | 5-8pm – OPEN LATE! Join us for the official kickoff event of the 2013 NC Science Festival! Investigate light\, play around with star science\, create Out of this World Art and get the inside scoop of the sky. Catch a showing of Hubble 3D at IMAX and receive free museum admission with your ticket stub. Offer valid First Friday\, April 5\, only. First Friday Kids Camp Friday\, April 5 | 5:30-8:30pm Ages 3-5 and K5-11 $20 for the first child and$10 for each additional child for members $25 for the first child and$15 for each additional child for non-members Drop off your kids at Marbles for an evening of fun on their own\, while you dine\, shop or simply relax. Pre-registration required. Visit www.MarblesKidsMuseum.org/FFKC for more info. NC Science Festival at Marbles Friday\, April 5 – Sunday\, April 21 Marbles is excited to participate in the 3rd Annual North Carolina Science Festival. Marbles hands-on activities span the length of the festival and are made for our community’s youngest chemists\, physicists\, geologists and more. Visit www.MarblesKidsMuseum.org/NCScienceFestival for a schedule of events. *The museum will be closed on Monday\, April 8\, and Monday\, April 15. Family Science Fair Saturday\, April 6 | 10am-2pm Marbles is teaming up with the NC Department of Public Instruction for our first ever Family Science Fair. You can participate in two ways: Sign-up to display your family’s project in our non-competitive fair or simply explore others’ creations and investigations. Free museum admission for registered participants. Family Science Fair is part of the NC Science Festival. Learn more and register at www.MarblesKidsMuseum.org/FamilyScienceFair NanoDays Saturday\, April 6 | 1-4pm Join us for a big day of tiny science! NanoDays is a nationwide festival about nanoscale science\, engineering and technology. Meet nanoscientists from Duke University\, NC State University and Triangle MRSEC as they share hands-on activities and interactive demonstrations about all things teeny tiny. No registration required. NanoDays is part of the NC Science Festival. To learn more about nano before you come\, visit www.whatisnano.org Bubble-ology Sunday\, April 7|1-3pm Immerse yourself in the fun and science of bubbles with Dr. Ken Lyle and his team of bubbleologists from Duke University's Chemistry Outreach Program. Make giant bubbles\, stir up a cauldron of bubblicious potion and play around with how different bubble frames and solutions create different kinds of bubbles. Bubble-ology is part of NC Science Festival. Little Kids Cook – Apple-licious Wednesday\, April 10 or Thursday\, April 18|9am-12pm Ages 3-5 $30 per class for members | $35 per class for non-members Cook with crunch at this delicious celebration of the apple. Little chefs will get to make apple crumble and craft with apples and cinnamon. We will also read The President and Mom’s Apple Pie. Pre-registration required. Visit www.MarblesKidsMuseum.org/LittleKids for more info. Sponsored by Harris Teeter. Experi-minute at Marbles Kids Museum Friday\, April 12 | 9-9:15am Join Team Marbles and experiment with how many humans can join together to form a functional circuit. 10? 20? Even more? Let’s have fun finding out. Experi-minute is part of the NC Science Festival. Moneypalooza Play Days April 13\, 14\, 27 or 28 | 9am-5pm Play in one of your favorite galleries in a whole new way. Pizza Fractions\, Coin Twister and payday play for kids and families. Explore creative ways to spend\, save and share the treasures of your piggy bank. Sponsored by PNC Grow up Great.*The museum will close at 4pm on April 27\, for Marbles Imagination Ball. Storybook Theater Benefitting Marbles Kids Museum – Disney’s Winnie the Pooh\, Kids April 12-14 | Raleigh Memorial Auditorium Friday\, April 12 - 6:30pm Saturday\, April 13 - 11am & 5pm Sunday\, April 14 - 11am & 2pm Disney’s Winnie the Pooh\, Kids is the second in the Storybook Theater series\, a new partnership with the Duke Energy Center for Performing Arts. This one-hour professional performance is perfect for young audiences\, welcoming kids to the Hundred Acre Wood\, where Winnie the Pooh is once again sharing snacks. Proceeds benefit Marbles Kids Museum. Please visit www.MarblesKidsMuseum.org/StorybookTheater for more info and to purchase discounted tickets. Butterfly Bash in IMAX at Marbles Saturday\, April 13 Movie at 10am | Butterfly Bash 10:45am-12pm From chrysalis to the first flutter of colorful wings\, butterflies are amazing creatures. IMAX at Marbles takes you inside the magic of a butterfly’s world! Begin with a screening of Flight of the Butterflies 3D and stay for the Butterfly Bash—hands-on activities and imaginative play all about butterflies. Just show your 10am movie ticket for admission to the Butterfly Bash! Movie tickets now on sale at www.IMAXRaleigh.org. Butterfly Bash is part of the NC Science Festival. Sound Science! with NCSU's NSTA Club Saturday\, April 13 | 1-3pm Let's make some noise! Explore the science behind sound. Investigate and create instruments\, see sound waves and make oobleck dance\, and play around with vibration\, beat and rhythm. Sound Science is part of NC Science Festival. Sweet Science! with NCSU's Food Science Club Sunday\, April 14 | 1-3pm Be a food scientist! Dig into the chemistry of food and the science of sweet with guest star scientists from NCSU's Food Science Club. Experiment with candy\, test out tastes and get the close-up on crystals. Sweet Science is part of NC Science Festival. Green Energy Workshop: Water Power Sunday\, April 14 | 2:30-3:30pm Explore the power of H2O as a green energy source. Investigate properties of water\, create a water wheel and build hydro-electric snap circuits. Sponsored by Duke Energy. Green Energy Workshop is part of the NC Science Festival. Target $2 Tuesday Night Tuesday\, April 16 | 5-8pm Bring the family for a night of play for just $2 per person! As always\, members play free. Join our friends from Target for story time and illustrate your very own Marbleous book. Sponsored by Target. Oblivion in IMAX at Marbles Opens Thursday\, April 18 Tom Cruise stars in Oblivion\, an original and groundbreaking cinematic event from the director of TRON: Legacy and the producer of Rise of the Planet of the Apes. On a spectacular future Earth that has evolved beyond recognition\, one man's confrontation with the past will lead him on a journey of redemption and discovery as he battles to save mankind. For tickets and show times\, visit www.IMAXRaleigh.org. Family Fun Night Thursday\, April 18 | 5:30-8pm Family Fun Night is an after-hours event for kids with special needs\, offering the opportunity to experience Marbles in a calmer\, quieter environment. Join dancers from the Carolina Youth Ballet from 6:30-7pm for a mini-performance and open dance movement workshop in celebration of their “Alice in Wonderland” production. This event is free and exclusive for kids with special needs and their families. Sponsored by Kerr Cares for Kids Foundation. Earth Day Celebration Saturday\, April 20 |museum open 9am-5pm Celebrate Earth Day with green energy play! Show your support for a healthy planet\, and join in on activities that promote preserving our natural resources. Activities to include the reveal of our Green Energy Mural in partnership with Duke Energy\, Castaway Cove Kids Garden planting from 9-11am\, recycling fun and special guests. Earth Day Celebration is part of the NC Science Festival. Family Glee Sunday\, April 21 | 1pm & 2:30pm performances Get movin’ and groovin’ with students from NC Theatre. Visitors are invited to join in on the dancing to songs by the “King of Pop” himself—Michael Jackson. Museum Closing Early Saturday\, April 27 | Museum closing at 4pm in preparation for Marbles Imagination Ball. Marbles Imagination Ball – Grown-ups Only Saturday\, April 27 | 7pm Marbles Imagination Ball is our colorful grown-up gala on Saturday\, April 27. An elegantly whimsical evening featuring fantastic food stations\, drinks\, live music and unique auction items. Join us to raise money for the Imagination Fund at Marbles. Find out more and purchase tickets at www.marbleskidsmuseum.org/marblesimaginationball. Subway Sunday – Fresh Fit Fun Sunday\, April 28 | 9am-5pm Get your heart pumping with a special focus on fresh\, fit fun activities in the museum throughout the day. Held the last Sunday of each month in partnership with Subway. LOCATION: URL:http://triangleartsandentertainment.org/event/marbles-kids-museum-imax-theatre-events-calendar-april-2013/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20130605 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20130606 DTSTAMP:20130522T171857 CREATED:20130307T114607 LAST-MODIFIED:20130307T114607 UID:25349@http://triangleartsandentertainment.org SUMMARY:KEVIN JAMES DESCRIPTION:Back by Popular Demand the King of Queens KEVIN JAMES STAND-UP COMEDY TOUR COMING TO DPAC\, DURHAM PERFORMING ARTS CENTER JUNE 5\, 2013 Working class funnyman\, Kevin James will be returning to DPAC\, Durham Performing Arts Center on June 5\, 2013. Following his 2012 sellout show at DPAC\, Kevin James is back by popular demand with new material for another big night of laughs. Tickets go on sale Friday\, March 8 at 10am: Online at DPACnc.com ·       DPAC Ticket Center: 919.680.2787\, 123 Vivian Street\, Durham\, NC ·       Ticketmaster.com / Ticketmaster Charge by phone at 800.745.3000 Friends of DPAC members may place their orders on March 6. Joining Friends of DPAC is free\, and you can register at http://www.dpacnc.com/fod. "DPAC has become one of the top comedy theaters in the country\, and Kevin James choosing to return so quickly after his sold-out 2012 show is great news. For fans that missed his first tour\, this back-by-popular-demand return will feature both the best moments from his 2012 show plus new material\," said Bob Klaus\, GM of DPAC. Kevin James is a producer\, co-writer\, and star of the hit comedies Paul Blart: Mall Cop (2009)\, Zookeeper (2011) and his latest film\, Here Comes The Boom. James starred with Adam Sandler in Columbia Pictures’ blockbuster Grown Ups (2010) and I Now Pronounce You Chuck and Larry (2007); he broke into the film world in 2005 in Columbia Pictures’ Hitch starring opposite Will Smith. The King of Queens\, which premiered in 1998\, ran for nine seasons on CBS with James starring and executive producing\, and it garnered him an Emmy® nomination in 2006 for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series. In 2001\, James brought his stand-up act to TV with Sweat the Small Stuff\, a one-hour special for Comedy Central. In 2005\, Kevin James and Ray Romano executive produced and starred in the HBO Sports Special Making the Cut: The Road to Pebble Beach\, a documentary about the Pebble Beach Pro Am Golf Tournament that was nominated for a Sports Emmy®. Aside from his on-camera work\, James’s voice has been featured in the animated films Barnyard (2006) for Nick Movies\, as well as Monster House (2006) and Hotel Transylvania (2012) for Sony Pictures Animation. For more on Kevin\, visit www.KevinJames.com. About DPAC Since its opening in 2008\, DPAC has become the center for live entertainment in the Triangle. Recognized for its contemporary design\, DPAC features 2\,700 seats\, intimate sightlines and state-of-the art sound and video. Listed four times in the top 50 in Pollstar magazine’s worldwide theater attendance rankings\, DPAC is currently the #5 ranked theater in the U.S. What’s up next at DPAC? The battle of R&B’s best the Whispers versus the Dramatics (March 9)\, one of the world’s most loved tours Lord of the Dance created by Michael Flatley (March 10)\, followed by direct from Broadway the internationally acclaimed Beatles concert RAIN (March 12). For more information please go to www.DPACnc.com. LOCATION: URL:http://triangleartsandentertainment.org/event/kevin-james/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20130327 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20130331 DTSTAMP:20130522T171857 CREATED:20130306T163858 LAST-MODIFIED:20130306T163858 UID:25322@http://triangleartsandentertainment.org SUMMARY:The Marowitz Hamlet DESCRIPTION:Historic Interpretations\, Inc. presents A hiSTORYstage production of The Marowitz Hamlet hiSTORYstage\, the theatrical performance company of Historic Interpretations\, Inc.\, continues its inaugural season with The Marowitz Hamlet.  The production will run March 27-30\, 2013 at Common Ground Theatre (4815B Hillsborough Rd) in Durham.  Performances are Wednesday through Saturday at 8:00 pm  and Saturday at 2 pm.    Tickets are $15 general admission\, $12 for seniors\, students\, and children.  For ticket reservations\, call 1-800-838-3006 or visit www.historystage.org. For more information about the production\, please call 919-339-1558.  Please note\, hiSTORYstage's production of The Marowitz Hamlet includes special lighting effects.  If you have epilepsy\, or other health problems which may be affected by stroboscopic (strobe) lighting\, you should not attend. The Marowitz Hamlet Did you ever imagine what thoughts\, emotions\, and memories must have flowed through Hamlet’s shattered mind as he lay dying in Horatio’s arms?  Charles Marowitz\, acclaimed stage director and playwright\, has created a free-adaptation of the great Shakespeare play which does precisely that.  This version unfolds in a stream of consciousness fashion\, like the glimpses of rapid memory flashes in Hamlet’s final moments:  Characters appear on stage at random\, and then disappear\, as Hamlet’s mind conjures up his memories of them\, and imaginings of the events that preceded his death.   Marowitz has drastically shortened Hamlet for this version\, taking the venerable five-act\, four-hour story down to about 90 minutes\, inter-cutting characters\, scenes\, and events with one another\, while leaving the plot intact.  This is not your father’s Hamlet\, but a post-modern\, remixed version. The Directors Rebecca C. Blum directs The Marowitz Hamlet\, assisted by Lucinda Gainey\, Jason Bailey\, and Ashley Clos.   Usually found on stage\, this is Rebecca’s first venture in directing since attending Meredith College in the 1990s.  Over the past 15 years\, you may have seen her in productions with many local companies.  Most recently\, she was a third of the all-female cast of The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged) [revised] with Raleigh Little Theatre and Actors Comedy Lab.  Jason Bailey (Fight Director)\, a stage combat and stunt enthusiast\, has also worked with Bare Theatre\, NRACT\, and Burning Coal.  His Altercation Pictures short films have screened at FilmSpark and the Carrboro Film Festival.   Ashley Clos (Music Director) recently appeared as Kate Cooper in the hiSTORYstage production of Saint George and the Dragon. The Cast Clint Leinau (Hamlet) recently appeared as Saint George in the hiSTORYstage production of Saint George in the Dragon\, and is currently an afterschool counselor at North Chatham Elementary.  Stephanie Rinehart (Ophelia) most recently appeared as Princess Ivy in Saint George and the Dragon\, Raleigh Little Theater’s The Man Who Came to Dinner\, and Historic Interpretations’ short film Let Tyrants Fear.  Justin Mejia (Fortinbras) is the co-founder of Dead Red Eyes\, an independent film production company.  John Minervino (Laertes) debuts in his first hiSTORYstage production after appearing in Cary High School’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream.  Sarah J. Schmitt (Gertrude) has played dozens of roles ranging from a homicidal nun to Portia in The Merchant of Venice\, most recently appearing as The Doctor in Saint George and the Dragon.  R. Alex Davis (Claudius)  recently undertook the solo performance Schizocity\, a devised-theater adaptation of Zachary Mason's Lost Books of the Odyssey in New York.  Wayne Burtoft (King Hamlet’s Ghost) usually is to be found amongst  The Unintentionals\, a comedy group focused on the art of improvisational acting in the short-form style.  Diana McQueen (Rosencrantz) counts Jo March in Little Women\, Germaine in Picasso at the Lapin Agile\, and Dr. Jason Posner\,  M.D. in Wit amongst her previous roles.  Ruth Berry (Guildenstern) normally works as a freelance Props Designer for area theatres\, but has been seen as Princess Lenya in Raleigh Little Theatre's Cinderella\, Miss Valooosh in Sideways Stories from Wayside School\, and as Snug in Cary Player's A Midsummer Night's Dream.  Seth Blum (Clown / Polonius) has earned praise for his work with many local companies including\, Bare Theatre\, Raleigh Little Theater\, Raleigh Ensemble Players\, and Theatre in the Park.  Jorge Ivan Santos (Captain / Doctor) appeared as John Finney in Saint George and the Dragon\, and also several of his own original one-act plays\, and short films. For further information\, please contact Historic Interpretations director\, Jeremy Clos\, at 919-339-1558 or visit our website at www.historicinterpretations.org. Photo credit:  Hold off the earth a while\, Till I have caught her once more in mine arms.  Featuring John Minervino as Laertes and Stephanie Rinehart as Ophelia.  Photo by Rebecca Blum. LOCATION: URL:http://triangleartsandentertainment.org/event/the-marowitz-hamlet/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20130314 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20130324 DTSTAMP:20130522T171857 CREATED:20130306T154646 LAST-MODIFIED:20130306T154646 UID:25319@http://triangleartsandentertainment.org SUMMARY:COMMON WEALTH ENDEAVORS PRESENTS ITS INAUGURAL PRODUCTION, A U.S. PREMIER: THE INNOCENTS by Daniel Karasik DESCRIPTION:[caption id="attachment_25320" align="aligncenter" width="600"] PHOTOGRAPHY CREDIT: PHOTO CREDIT: Alex Maness\, photographer\, INNOCENTS.1 & .2: (l to r) Ishai Buchbinder (as Jude)\, Hilary Edwards (as Laura)\, Matthew Hager (as Stanley)\, Scott Heath (as Aaron) and Alice Rose Turner (as Jackie.) INNOCENTS.3: (l to r) Hilary Edwards (as Laura)\, Alice Rose Turner (as Jackie)\, Scott Heath (as Aaron)\, Ishai Buchbinder (as Jude)\, and Matthew Hager (as Stanley.)[/caption]   About THE INNOCENTS by Daniel Karasik : Stanley\, 25-year-old wunderkind lawyer\, has a bewildering new client: a bright young man from the suburbs who’s confessed to a senseless murder. As Stanley is drawn deeper into his troubled client’s life\, everything he believes about his place in the world is thrown into doubt. And his own life — enviable\, seemingly perfect — starts to fracture… This new Canadian play\, from a rising young Toronto-based playwright\, delivers a fast\, slick\, psychological portrait of today's twenty-somethings and their seemingly perfect world. Directed by Gregor McElvogue and Rachel Klem. With Ishai Buchbinder\, Hilary Edwards\, Matthew Hager\, Scott Heath and Alice Rose Turner. Stage Managed by Karen Burns. World Premiere – Staatstheater Mainz – Mainz\, Germany\, September 25\, 2011 Toronto Premiere – Tarragon Theatre\, April-May 2012 US Premiere – Common Ground Theatre\, March 14\, 2012 “The play isn’t just a portrait of a generation experiencing the contemporary phenomenon of the "quarterlife-crisis"\, it is also great theatre entertainment.” Mainzer Rhein-Zeitung: Sept 27\, 2011 Common Wealth Endeavors is a theatrical cooperative\, organized as a Limited Liability Corporation under North Carolina law. Common Wealth Endeavors is a fiscally sponsored project of Fractured Atlas\, a non-profit arts service organization. Creative contributors are paid on a fee-for-hire basis. Any profits arising from productions go to fund new endeavors. The Innocents is Common Wealth Endeavors’ inaugural production. WHAT:  THE INNOCENTS by Daniel Karasik OPENING:  THURSDAY\,  MARCH 14  at 8:00 pm RUN: March 14\, 15\, 16\, 21\, 22\, 23 at 8:00 p.m.\, March 17 at 3:00 p.m. WHERE: Common Ground Theatre\, 4815B Hillsborough Rd\, Durham NC\, 27705 TICKETS:  (919) 410-8631\, $15- General\, $10- Senior/Student/Military PRESS CONTACT: Gregor McElvogue\, (919) 410-8631\, info@fromcommonwealth.com LOCATION: URL:http://triangleartsandentertainment.org/event/common-wealth-endeavors-presents-its-inaugural-production-a-u-s-premier-the-innocents-by-daniel-karasik/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20130328 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20130329 DTSTAMP:20130522T171857 CREATED:20130305T214334 LAST-MODIFIED:20130305T214334 UID:25299@http://triangleartsandentertainment.org SUMMARY:Bilal's 'A Love Surreal' Tour Comes to Durham on March 28th DESCRIPTION:  Grammy nominated vocalist/songwriter/producer Bilal will perform in Durham at Motorco Music Hall\, 723 Rigsbee Ave\, Durham\, on Thursday\, March 28th\, 2013. Doors open at 8:00pm. Show starts at 9:00pm. Advanced tickets are on sale starting at $23 online at http://bilalnc.eventbrite.com. They will be $25 on the day of the performance. This presentation of Bilal is a collaboration of The Art of Cool Project\, Motorco Music Hall and Frolab. This performance is part of Bilal’s ‘A Love Surreal’ Tour. This new album was released on February 26th and is his fourth full-length album over all. Born in Philadelphia Bilal Oliver is a schooled musician and dynamic live performer whose artistry draws from jazz\, soul\, and hip-hop. With fans that includes Eryka Badu\, Janelle Monae\, Q-Tip and Ali Shaheed Muhammed and featured spots with\, among others\, Jay-Z\, Beyonce\, Diddy and Common\, Bilal made his major label debut with 2001’s First Born Second. The cd sold over 300\,000 copies and announced that Bilal was an artist to watch. Bilal’s sophomore recording Love For Sale leaked to the internet before its official release and would enjoy over half a million downloads. 2010 saw Air Tight’s Revenge\, which yielded the Grammy nominated “Little Ones”. Ask Bilal how he sees A Love Surreal and he replies without hesitation. “I’ve always had a lot of information about what it is that I wanted to do but sometimes it would come off as obscure. This time I think I’ve set out what I meant to do.” Bilal was always the most jazz-indebted of the first-generation neo-soul singers\, and he makes those roots clear throughout the record\, throwing his whole body into the chilling torch song “Slipping Away” and showcasing his upper register on “Butterfly\,” a supple\, elegant duet with pianist Robert Glasper. The two longtime collaborators could probably make a marvelous traditional jazz record someday\, but for now\, Bilal is too interested in exploring the fringe applications of jazz to commit himself to the genre exclusively. He recycles Biggie’s “Party and Bullshit” chant on the seedy jam “Climbing\,” lets his libido drift à la Prince on “West Side Girl\,” and channels a more strung-out strain of funk on “Astray.” – Paste Magazine Dedicated to increasing the visibility of the local vibrant\, varied and surprisingly under-appreciated jazz and live music scene\, The Art of Cool Project is a unique collaboration between the jazz and art communities to bring both creative mediums to supporters in an intimate concert setting. The live jazz performances showcase and stimulate the forward-focused creative thought that is occurring on the local jazz scene. The Project also has additional goals of solidifying the Triangle as a metropolitan area with a world-class defined jazz culture by bringing a Jazz Festival to Durham\, as well as recognizing the need to keep jazz as part of America’s fabric by cultivating the genre in future generations. With its second year in existence\, expect many exciting things to come from The Art of Cool Project. LOCATION: URL:http://triangleartsandentertainment.org/event/bilals-a-love-surreal-tour-comes-to-durham-on-march-28th/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20130316 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20130317 DTSTAMP:20130522T171857 CREATED:20130305T144907 LAST-MODIFIED:20130305T144907 UID:25300@http://triangleartsandentertainment.org SUMMARY:Kenyan Acrobats to Perform for the Public after a Week of Shows in Area Schools DESCRIPTION:   Daring acrobat feats will amaze audiences as the Jabali African Acrobats perform at The ArtsCenter on Saturday\, March 16 at 11:00 a.m. This show will last approximately 45 minutes and is perfect for all ages. Tickets are $7 for youth\, $9 for adults\, $7 for ArtsCenter Friends\, and $28 for a Family 4-Pack. Tickets can be purchased online at www.ArtsCenterLive.org\, in person at The ArtsCenter or by calling 919-929-2787. This performance is part of The ArtsCenter’s SuperFun Series\, which brings unique experiences to family audiences through shows that feature drama\, music\, storytelling\, and more each year by local\, regional\, and nationally-known artists. Direct from Mombasa\, Kenya\, the Jabali African Acrobats are an all male group of phenomenal performers that combine fast paced movement\, music\, dance\, and daring acrobatic feats to create a thrilling\, high-energy show. Bridging athletics and the arts\, this show will include contortions\, tumbling\, human pyramids\, chair balancing\, dance (such as\, the Congo Snake Dance)\, and more. This public performance on Saturday\, March 16 will culminate the group’s time in our area. During their week-long visit\, the Jabali Acrobats will make a great impact on our community\, spending five days in area schools. Performing as part of The ArtsCenter’s School Show Series\, the Jabali Acrobats will reach about 3\,425 students (PreK-8th grade) through nine in-school shows in the Chapel Hill and Durham area. These shows\, which are coordinated through The ArtsCenter’s partnership with area schools’ PTA Cultural Enrichment Representatives\, are paid for by area schools’ PTAs and are free to students. The Jabali Acrobats will also perform two sold out performances for school groups on field trips to The ArtsCenter on Friday\, March 15. These two shows will reach almost 700 students from Chapel Hill\, Carrboro\, Hillsborough\, Pittsboro\, and Durham\, ranging from PreK-3rd grade. The Jabali Acrobats’ public performance on Saturday\, March 16 at 11:00 a.m. will be an exciting show that will captivate audiences and have everyone on the edge their seat. This SuperFun Show will be a unique way to spend a Saturday morning with your little ones. The SuperFun Series at The ArtsCenter offers arts-based performances in a kid-friendly environment on the weekends. Captivating\, funny\, awe-inspiring\, and unique\, SuperFun Shows are a wonderful way for families to spend an hour together on a Saturday through a shared experience. Whether opening children’s eyes to an art form they have never before seen or giving them a space to dance\, sing\, and engage with a live performance\, SuperFun Shows help make memories. The ArtsCenter’s 2012-2013 SuperFun Series would like to thank Chapel Hill Tire Car Care Center\, the Presenting Sponsor of the series\, and The Children’s Store\, a SuperFun Season Supporter. Programs at The ArtsCenter are supported in part by Brooks Pierce\, Chapel Hill Restaurant Group\, Giorgios Hospitality Group\, The North Carolina Arts Council\, The Orange County Arts Commission\, and Tony Hall and Associates. The ArtsCenter is a non-profit teaching and presenting organization founded in 1974. The largest employer of artists in Orange County\, NC\, it serves more than 80\,000 people annually\, through classes\, studios\, concerts\, theatre\, spoken word\, gallery displays\, more than 80 school shows\, and more. The ArtsCenter exerts a local economic impact exceeding $3\,200\,000 which generates the equivalent of 103 full time jobs and $301\,000 in state and local tax revenue. LOCATION: URL:http://triangleartsandentertainment.org/event/kenyan-acrobats-to-perform-for-the-public-after-a-week-of-shows-in-area-schools/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20130303 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20130527 DTSTAMP:20130522T171857 CREATED:20130304T183322 LAST-MODIFIED:20130304T183322 UID:25242@http://triangleartsandentertainment.org SUMMARY:N.C. Museum of Art Presents Alabaster Reliefs from Victoria and Albert Museum, London Exhibition explores the culture, commerce of medieval Christendom DESCRIPTION: 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. Object of Devotion explores the history\, meaning\, and function of the alabaster sculptures and allows visitors the opportunity to study the role of art in the spiritual culture of medieval Europe\, England in particular. The works in Object of Devotion highlight the value and power of the visual narrative for a broad range of viewers\, most of whom were illiterate. The objects were originally displayed in homes\, chapels\, and churches at all levels of Christian society. Depicting the virtuous examples of Christ\, the Virgin Mary\, and numerous Christian saints and martyrs\, these works were created to inspire faith and devotion in viewers or to console them as they suffered their own personal hardships. The objects\, exported throughout the European continent\, offer insight into the deeply personal hopes\, fears\, and core beliefs of medieval Christians. The presentation of Object of Devotion was carefully constructed with the visitor experience in mind. “The exhibition is presented in an intimate setting. Low light levels and choral music from the period serve to create a reverential atmosphere\,” says David Steel\, curator of European art at the NCMA. “These elements should enhance the viewing experience for our visitors\, helping them imagine that they have been transported to a different place and time as they enjoy these remarkable works.” In the wake of England’s King Henry VIII’s cataclysmic break with the Catholic Church in 1534 and the advent of the Reformation\, monasteries and convents were closed and their properties confiscated. During the latter part of his reign and that of his son and successor\, Edward VI\, religious art was ruthlessly targeted in a state-sponsored program aimed at purging the land of Catholic “idols.” The iconoclasm (literally\, “image-breaking”) brought about the systematic destruction of religious art—sculpture\, metalwork\, glass\, textiles\, wall paintings\, and alabaster panels—in public places\, private homes\, and monasteries. That these fragile works survived at all testifies to how they were cherished and valued by their owners\, even in the face of persecution. Object of Devotion is organized by Art Services International.   Object of Devotion: Medieval English Alabaster Sculpture from the Victoria and Albert Museum March 3–May 26\, 2013 East Building\, Gallery 2   Tickets $5 Adults Free for children 6 and under Free for college students Friday nights Exhibition tickets may be purchased online at www.ncartmuseum.org\, by phone at (919) 715-5923\, or in person at the Museum Box Office in East Building. Admission to the Museum’s permanent collection and Museum Park is free.Museum Hours Tuesday–Thursday 10 am–5 pm Friday 10 am–9 pm Saturday–Sunday 10 am–5 pm Closed Monday Exhibition Catalogue  A 224-page\, fully illustrated catalogue\, Object of Devotion: Medieval English Alabaster Sculpture from the Victoria and Albert Museum\, accompanies the exhibition. About the North Carolina Museum of Art The North Carolina Museum of Art’s permanent collection spans more than 5\,000 years\, from ancient Egypt to the present\, making the institution one of the premier art museums in the South. The Museum’s collection provides educational\, aesthetic\, intellectual\, and cultural experiences for the citizens of North Carolina and beyond. The 164-acre Museum Park showcases the connection between art and nature through site-specific works of environmental art. The Museum offers changing national touring exhibitions\, classes\, lectures\, family activities\, films\, and concerts. The Museum opened West Building\, home to the permanent collection\, in 2010. The North Carolina Museum of Art\, Lawrence J. Wheeler\, director\, is located at 2110 Blue Ridge Road in Raleigh. It is the art museum of the State of North Carolina\, Patrick Lloyd McCrory\, governor\, and an agency of the Department of Cultural Resources\, Susan W. Kluttz\, secretary. About the Exhibition Object of Devotion is organized and circulated by Art Services International\, Alexandria\, Virginia\, and supported by a grant from the Samuel H. Kress Foundation. In Raleigh generous support is provided by the Ron and Jeanette Doggett Fund. The exhibition is also made possible\, in part\, by the North Carolina Department of Cultural Resources; the North Carolina Museum of Art Foundation\, Inc.; and the William R. Kenan Jr. Endowment for Educational Exhibitions. LOCATION: URL:http://triangleartsandentertainment.org/event/n-c-museum-of-art-presents-alabaster-reliefs-from-victoria-and-albert-museum-london-exhibition-explores-the-culture-commerce-of-medieval-christendom/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20130324 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20140208 DTSTAMP:20130522T171857 CREATED:20130304T183237 LAST-MODIFIED:20130304T201343 UID:25269@http://triangleartsandentertainment.org SUMMARY:NORTH CAROLINA MUSEUM OF ART APRIL–MAY 2013 EVENTS DESCRIPTION:  [caption id="attachment_25297" align="aligncenter" width="400"] Page H. Laughlin\, Untitled (Mirror\, Mirror)\, 2000\, oil on linen mounted on panel\, 37 1/4 x 35 1/2 in.\, North Carolina Museum of Art\, Purchased with funds from the William R. Roberson Jr. and Frances M. Roberson Endowed Fund for North Carolina Art\, © 2000 Page H. Laughlin[/caption] EXHIBITIONS Masterworks from the Chrysler Museum On view in various galleries April 1\, 2013–February 7\, 2014 In the West Building the Museum presents a series of loans selected by NCMA Curator of European Art David Steel from the Chrysler Museum in Virginia. Interspersed throughout the galleries\, 18th- and 19th-century paintings and sculptures by such masters as Edgar Degas\, Pierre-Auguste Renoir\, Francesco Bertos\, Mary Cassatt\, and Auguste Rodin are strategically installed next to related works in the NCMA’s permanent collection\, inspiring dialogue among the works. 0 to 60: The Experience of Time through Contemporary Art March 24\, 2013–August 11\, 20130 to 60: The Experience of Time through Contemporary Art\, co-organized by the NCMA and Penland School of Crafts\, highlights a current trend in contemporary art: exploring the intersection of time and art by artists who employ innovative and experimental techniques. Object of Devotion: Medieval English Alabaster Sculpture from the Victoria and Albert Museum March 3–May 26\, 2013Visitors will experience a rare glimpse into the spiritual lives and religious customs of medieval Christians during the run of Object of Devotion: Medieval English Alabaster Sculpture from the Victoria and Albert Museum. These alabaster reliefs and freestanding figures\, drawn from the finest such collection in the world\, were displayed in chapels and churches as well as in private homes.Dwelling: Interiors by Page H. Laughlin and Pamela Pecchio North Carolina Gallery February 10–July 28\, 2013 Dwelling: Interiors by Page H. Laughlin and Pamela Pecchio\, an exhibition of photographs and paintings by two contemporary artists\, examines and compares the investigations of interior spaces in each artist’s recent body of work. Showing Pecchio’s Habitation series alongside Laughlin’s works based on design magazines reveals strikingly similar themes and aesthetics\, though the artists are working separately and in different mediums. The dialogue created between these works further enriches them\, drawing visitors into a new conversation about the variations of depicting domestic interiors and the underlying tensions in such imaginings. Wanderlust: Photographs by Alec Soth Julian T. Baker Jr. Gallery December 23\, 2012–June 30\, 2013 Based in Minneapolis\, Minnesota\, photographer Alec Soth (b. 1969) specializes in large-format color photographs that tell the stories of specific places. This exhibition features 15 photographs by Soth from the collection of Allen G. Thomas Jr. from two recent series\,Sleeping by the Mississippi (1999–2002) and NIAGARA (2004–2005). Project 35 August 19\, 2012–June 2\, 2013 Project 35 is an eclectic compilation of works exploring video as a contemporary art medium. Selected by an international group of 35 curators\, the videos in this yearlong series present the work of 35 contemporary video artists from around the world and demonstrate how important and far-reaching video is as a medium for contemporary artists. SPECIAL EVENTS Art in the Evening Fridays\, 5:30–8:30 pm West Building Experience the NCMA after dark. Share small plates with friends. Wander the galleries. Relax with a glass of wine and live music. Our lobby-turned-lounge in the new West Building is a great place to kick off the weekend! Small plates and beverages\, including wine\, beer\, and nonalcoholic options\, are available for purchase. Live music schedule: April 4: David Dyer April 12: Sidecar Social Club April 19: The Beast April 26: Peter Lamb and the Wolves Members Opening: 0 to 60: The Experience of Time through Contemporary Art Friday\, April 12 | 5:30 pm East Building $35 Members $45 Nonmembers Have you ever heard the saying “It’s 5 o’clock somewhere”? That somewhere is the NCMA! Set your watch to 5:30 for a wine tasting highlighting time’s effect on the finest grapes. Learn about vintages\, aging wines\, and young\, quick-drinking selections. Savory bread and cheese pairings and lively music round out the evening. Museum Park Blue Loop Grand Opening April 13\, 2013 | 10:30 am NCMA Museum Park Speakers to include Raleigh Mayor Nancy McFarlane\, NCMA Director Lawrence Wheeler\, and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina CEO Brad Wilson Celebrate the opening of the NCMA’s new one-mile Blue Loop multiuse trail\, an expansion of the Museum’s existing trail system. Listen to live music\, purchase food from local food trucks\, and walk the trail to experience a portion of the Park previously unseen by the public. The Blue Loop is made possible by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina as part of their state-wide initiative Get Outside North Carolina (Go NC!). Floral Luncheon Wednesday\, April 17 | 1 pm $35 Members $55 Nonmembers Price includes admission to Flower Demonstration Prior to the floral demonstration\, a delicious buffet lunch is catered by Iris restaurant\, in East Building. Advance reservations are required for the luncheon\, and seating is limited. For information and reservations\, including large groups\, call the Membership Department at (919) 664-6754\, or register online. Zoë S. Webster Floral Demonstration: Hot-to-Trot: Steeplechase-Inspired Design Wednesday\, April 17 | 2 pm East Building\, Museum Auditorium $20 Members $30 Nonmembers Flowers show up in some unusual places—even at a horserace! Think hat décor\, corsages\, winner’s horseshoes\, and centerpieces! Explore designs inspired by and represented at some of the many equestrian events across the world\, and sip a mint julep following the demonstration. Art+Cuisine: Masterworks from the Chrysler Museum of Art Wednesday\, April 17 | 6:30 pm West Building $110 Members $125 Nonmembers Thanks to renovations occurring at the Chrysler Museum of Art in Norfolk\, NCMA curator David Steel was invited to select 10 exceptional loans by Degas\, Renoir\, Rodin\, Cassatt\, and more. These famous artists take temporary residence at the Museum and complement our permanent collection. Join Steel as he tells the story of this partnership and how these works prompt an enlightening dialogue with works in our galleries. This event features a walking tour through West Building\, cocktails\, and a three-course seated dinner with wine. For more information or credit card reservations\, call (919) 664-6754\, or register online. Seating is limited\, and advance registration is required.  When making your reservation\, please let us know about food allergies. Business attire suggested. Dining after Dark: Side by Side Friday\, May 3 | 6:30 pm East Building\, Museum Auditorium $33 Connoisseurs $47 All others Explore 10 masterpieces cherry-picked from the Chrysler Museum of Art by NCMA curator David Steel. You’ll enjoy the work of familiar artists like Renoir\, Cassatt\, and Degas and meet soon-to-be- favorites Jules-Joseph Lefebvre and Francesco Bertos. These pieces are presented mixed in with our permanent collection\, so you’ll learn how they speak to many of the European gems in West Building. Designed for those age 40 and over\, these events feature a lecture\, tour\, buffet-style dinner\, and glass of wine. For more information or credit card reservations\, call (919) 664-6754\, or register online. Seating is limited; advance registration is required. TOURS Friday Night Sound Bites Fridays\, 6 pm and 7 pm Free. No reservations necessary. Meet at West Building Information Desk. Join a Museum docent for a casual 20-minute discussion in the galleries\, focusing on a different compelling work of art or theme each week. Meet Your Museum Tour Saturday\, April 6 and Saturday\, May 4| 11 am and 2 pm Free East Building Information Desk With a 164-acre campus\, two buildings\, an amphitheater\, a park\, and several gardens\, the NCMA offers much to see and do. This free guided tour introduces visitors to the Museum buildings\, central Plaza\, and related works of art. No reservations are necessary—meet at the East Building Information Desk. Permanent Collection 101 Friday\, April 19 and Friday\, May 17 | 7 pm West Building Free Join Contemporaries members and their guests for a series of docent-led tours of the permanent collection. Meet us at the wine bar in West Building for a drink before touring one gallery in the collection. Preregistration required; call (919) 664-6851\, or visit contemporaries.org/101 for more information. April 19: Rococo Art and European Portraiture May 17: American Art LECTURES Artist’s Talk: From Here to There Sunday\, April 7 | 2:30 pm East Building\, Museum Auditorium Free; ticket from Box Office required Alec Soth discusses photographs taken during his extensive travels along the Mississippi River and New York’s famed Niagara Falls. Soth’s fascination with the narrative potential of photography takes his audience on a virtual tour through the “visual stories” of people and places missed by most of us. Thought-provoking—and sometimes jarring—images provide vivid backdrops as Soth chronicles his conversations with honeymooners\, prostitutes and their clientele\, fervent Christians\, and young mothers. The exhibitionWanderlust: Photographs by Alec Soth is on view in the Julian T. Baker Jr. Gallery through June 30. Lecture: Art + Time Tuesday\, April 9 | 11 am Frank Creech Art Gallery Johnston Community College 245 College Road\, Smithfield\, NC 27577 Free Smithfield\, N. C. Curator Linda Dougherty presents an overview of the exhibition 0 to 60 and takes a closer look at artists who ignore the traditional boundaries between art\, craft\, and design to create thought-provoking works that present the possibility of experiencing time from a new perspective. Lunch and Lectures Saturday\, April 27; Friday May 3; Saturday\, May 4; Friday\, May 10; Friday\, May 31 | 11 am $25 Members (per session) $30 Nonmembers (per session) These seminars begin with a lecture by curators or other experts\, and the discussion continues over a lunch catered by Iris restaurant. Register online or call the Museum Box Office\, (919) 715-5923. Registration and payment for the combined program required by 4 pm on the Wednesday before the event. April 27: Masterpieces in Stone: Objects of Devotion from Medieval England Religious subjects sculpted in luminous alabaster were the most popular art form in medieval England. Curator of European Art David Steel discusses the culture and history\, including the era of violent iconoclasm\, surrounding these beautiful sculptures\, on loan from the Victoria and Albert Museum in London. May 3\, May 4: Party Like It’s 1999 B.C. Crash an ancient Egyptian party with Egyptologist Caroline Rocheleau. Discover how the Egyptians celebrated public festivals with their families and friends and how they were entertained at funerary banquets. May 10: Paint Goes Medieval: Painting Objects of Devotion Medieval paintings can seem remote\, awkward\, and sometimes even primitive. But there is perhaps no other time when painting was done with more care and devotion or with more expensive materials. NCMA conservator Perry Hurt says the work of manuscript illuminators\, altarpiece painters\, and sculptors survives today as testament to their skill and craftsmanship and their ability to make great paint. May 31: Art + Time Curator Linda Dougherty presents an overview of the exhibition 0 to 60 and takes a closer look at artists who ignore the traditional boundaries between art\, craft\, and design to create thought-provoking works that present the possibility of experiencing time from a new perspective. Lecture: Degas’s Women Sunday\, April 28 | 2:30 pm East Building\, Museum Auditorium Free for members; ticket from Box Office required $5 NonmembersRichard Kendall\, Consultative Curator of 19th-Century Art\, Clark Art Institute Edgar Degas is famous—even notorious—as an artist who devoted much of his life to depicting women. Laundresses and cabaret artistes\, society ladies and prostitutes all featured in his work\, but it is the ballet dancer who has dominated his reputation. This lecture explores Degas’s obsession by focusing on Dancer with Bouquets from the Chrysler Museum of Art. Reception follows lecture. Lecture and Demonstration: The Artistry of Devotion Saturday\, May 18 | 2:30 pm East Building\, Museum Auditorium Free; ticket from Box Office required Sculptor Paris Alexander of Raleigh and art historian Stephen Perkinson of Bowdoin College answer four questions about Object of Devotion. First: how were these sculptures made—who carved them\, why did they choose this material\, and how did they determine what the finished images would look like? Second: who used them\, and what did the original audiences hope to get out of their encounters with them? Third: how did they travel from their original settings in late medieval churches to the galleries of the NCMA? And\, finally: what are the trials\, triumphs\, and follies of an artist specializing in stone carving today? CONCERTS Ensemble Vermillian: Gems from the Golden Age Sunday\, May 19 | 3 pm Museum Auditorium\, East Building $10 Museum members\, students $12 Nonmembers Frances Blaker\, recorders; David Wilson\, baroque violin; Barbara Krumdieck\, baroque cello; William Simms\, theorbo and baroque guitar; Jennifer Streeter\, harpsichord Ensemble Vermillian is prized for its vivid interpretations of baroque-era music\, performed with period instruments. A recent review notes that the group’s music is “so graceful and well recorded that listening to it is nearly a visual experience.” The ensemble has crafted a thoughtful program that offers deep insights into four masterpieces from the Museum’s collection: Bernardo Strozzi’s Portrait of a Gentleman (circa 1625)\, Guido Reni’s Madonna and Child (circa 1628)\, and Rubens and workshop’s The Bear Hunt (1639) and The Holy Family with Saint Anne (circa 1630). Strozzi in fact painted the portrait of featured composer Claudio Monteverdi. FILMS NCMA Cinema: Dorothy Vernon of Haddon Hall Friday\, April 12 | 8 pm East Building\, Museum Auditorium $5 Museum members\, students $7 All others (1924) Directed by Marshall Neilan and Mary Pickford. Mary Pickford\, Allan Forrest\, Marc McDermott. (135 min.) The great silent-film star and Hollywood legend Mary Pickford is the focus of a special film event sponsored by the Library of Congress. Leading Pickford scholar Christel Schmidt\, editor of Mary Pickford: Queen of the Movies\, introduces the actress’s most lavish movie production\, Dorothy Vernon of Haddon Hall. The film has not been seen in this country for many years\, and our screening features a newly restored print from the Royal Belgian Film Archive that will visit the U.S. only briefly. Live piano accompaniment by Ethan Uslan\, twice winner of the World Championship Old-Time Piano Playing Contest.Dorothy Vernon showcases Pickford as a plucky Tudor era heiress\, navigating love\, laughs and thrilling action in a silent era super production. Dorothy evades an arranged marriage\, falls in love with a family enemy\, and mixes it up with Elizabeth I and Mary\, Queen of Scots. NCMA Cinema: A Room with a View Friday\, April 19 | 8 pm East Building\, Museum Auditorium $5 Museum members\, students $7 All others (1985) Directed by James Ivory. Maggie Smith\, Helena Bonham Carter\, Daniel Day-Lewis. (117 min.) Dainty Lucy Honeychurch\, overcome by the beauty of Florence\, falls in love with the wrong man. Merchant Ivory’s most perfect film\, winner of the Best Adapted Screenplay Oscar\, balances Edwardian propriety with swooning passion. “An exceptionally faithful\, ebullient screen equivalent to a literary work that lesser talents would embalm … a holiday out of time” (New York Times). NCMA Cinema: Divorce Italian Style Friday\, April 26 | 8 pm East Building\, Museum Auditorium $5 Museum members\, students $7 All others (1961) Directed by Pietro Germi. Marcello Mastroianni\, Daniela Rocca\, Stefania Sandrelli. (104 min.) Italian with English subtitles. During a scorching summer\, a dissolute baron\, living in a wing of the crumbling family palazzo\, disdains the cloying warmth of his wife’s affection and lusts after his dewy cousin. Mastroianni was nominated for an Oscar; the screenplay won. “It remains a terrific entertainment\, a European corollary to Preston Sturges” (Chicago Reader). NCMA Cinema: Von Ryan's Express Friday\, May 3 | 8 pm East Building\, Museum Auditorium $5 Museum members\, students $7 All others (1965) Directed by Mark Robson. Frank Sinatra\, Trevor Howard\, James Brolin. (117 min.) A ripsnorting WW II action movie stars Sinatra as a cocky American POW leading his British comrades to commandeer their own prison train and steam it through Nazi-occupied Italy to freedom. Shot on Italian locations with a real train and strafing Messerschmitts. “A wild adventure” (New York Times). NCMA Cinema: Cinema Paradiso Friday\, May 10 | 8 pm East Building\, Museum Auditorium $5 Museum members\, students $7 All others (1988) Directed by Giuseppe Tornatore. Philippe Noiret\, Jacques Perrin\, Salvatore Cascio. (123 min.) Italian with English subtitles. A film director returns to the village where his childhood was illuminated by the movies and the man who projected them. Winner of the Best Foreign Language Film Oscar. “There are films as lovely\, but none lovelier than Cinema Paradiso\, a folkloric salute to the medium itself\, flickering with yesterday's innocence and lingering on the mind like bubbles in wine” (Washington Post). NCMA Cinema: Roman Holiday Friday\, May 17 | 8 pm East Building\, Museum Auditorium $5 Museum members\, students $7 All others (1953) Directed by William Wyler. Gregory Peck\, Audrey Hepburn\, Eddie Albert. (118 min.) Enjoy a valentine to Rome and romance. A princess eludes her minders for a few hours of freedom\, a Vespa ride\, some gelato\, a really cool haircut\, and the promise of amore with reporter Gregory Peck. Hepburn’s first starring role won her an Oscar (along with the costumes and the screenplay). “A lacy mixture of frothy fun and bittersweet emotion” (TV Guide). DISCUSSION GROUPS Book Club Discussion: Ludwig Wittgenstein: The Duty of Genius Wednesday\, April 3 | 6:30 pm $10 Members; $13 Nonmembers Registration required (Includes a light dinner.) Ludwig Wittgenstein’s severe upbringing by a dominating father may have contributed to his obsessions about minute design details for his home (and to the suicide of three brothers). Book club participants watch an 18-minute video that reveals some of those obsessions as well as connections between Monk’s biography and work in our video exhibition Project 35. The Christian Science Monitor says\, “Great philosophical biographies can be counted on one hand. Monk's life of Wittgenstein is such a one.”To register call the Museum Box Office\, (919) 715-5923. Registration and payment required by 4 pm on Tuesday before the program. ADULT CLASSES Art History Survey Course Thursdays\, March 14–May 2 | 11 am East Building\, Museum Auditorium Fee charged; Registration required The NCMA’s long-running art history lecture series "From Pyramids to Pixels" returns with a new thematic approach. Slide talks by Joseph Covington explore the world’s artistic monuments in the context of places and periods\, architecture and landscape. Register online or call the Museum Box Office\, (919) 715-5923. Schedule of Courses: April 4: Expressionism\, Surrealism\, and other Modernisms April 11: Photography as Art April 18: Abstract Expressionism April 25: Pop\, Minimalist\, and Conceptual Art May 2: Land Art\, Installation\, and New Media Senior Sampler Tuesdays\, April 9\, April 23\, May 14\, May 28 Session I: 10 am–12:30 pm Session II (repeat): 1:30–4 pm Tuesday\, April 30: 10 am–4 pm (one-hour break; bring bag lunch and drink) Meet in West Building Lobby Fee charged; Registration required   Even if you’ve never picked up a paintbrush\, now’s your chance to have fun engaging with art while taking a closer look at works in the Museum’s collection. Each class offers an informal gallery discussion paired with a studio experience. Supplies provided. To register call the Museum Box Office\, (919) 715-5923. April 9: Cloth to Canvas How have rich textile designs in garments and furnishings from the past inspired patterns in contemporary works of art? Create your own simple designs for printing on fabric after a look at Page Laughlin’s paintings. April 23: Color with Paper How do artists develop variations of the same color in a work of art? Look at how artists organize colors in a painting by using tints\, shades\, and tones. Create a montage using ready-made colors found in magazines. April 30: Traveling through Time How have artists represented\, manipulated\, and transformed time in art? Take a peek at a few works in the special exhibition 0 to 60as well as in the Museum’s collection. Discuss what it is about objects that helps us recognize specific time periods. Use found materials to create a series of objects that change through time. May 14: If Walls Could Talk How do the objects in a work of art help to tell its story? View Pam Pecchio’s photographs of interiors\, and then fashion an arrangement of commonplace objects for your own still-life drawing. May 28: Form and the Figure What do artists consider when modeling a form or figure in clay? Look at line\, shape\, proportion\, movement\, and space in works by August Rodin\, and then model a small-scale sculpture. KIDS\, TEENS & FAMILIES What’s in the Box? Thursdays\, April 4\, April 18\, May 2\, May 16| 10:30 am\, 11 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. East Building\, Education Studios 1 and 2 Free for members; $3 Nonmembers Sign up that day; first come\, first served. Preschoolers\, ages 2–5\, and their caregivers discover a new adventure in the box each time and experience fun and engaging ways of looking at art together in the Museum and at home. Activities are designed to stretch the imagination while children explore materials and make personal connections with art and their world. Everyone can collect “What’s in the Box?” cards provided for each session; they are also downloadable here. Cards also in Spanish. April 4: Animals in Art The Museum has so many animals in art. What animal will we explore this week? Maybe something that swims in the sea. April 18: Movement Up\, down\, round and round\, stomp your feet and twirl around! Let’s explore all kinds of creative movement at the Museum! May 2: Places Whether we are traveling near or far\, places shape our experience of the world. Come to the Museum and explore all kinds of places. May 16: People and Portraits Portraits can tell us a lot about a person. Come to the Museum and explore people in art. Family Fun Saturday Saturdays\, April 6\, April 20\, May 4\, May 18 | 10 am and 1 pm East Building\, Education Studio 2 Families with children ages 5–11 $3 Members $5 Nonmembers Gallery tour plus studio workshops for families. Kids and adults delight in exploring the Museum’s collection\, creating projects together\, and discovering one another’s creativity. Register online\, by calling (919) 715-5923\, or in person at the Museum Box Office. April 6: Special Event: Art and Science with the Sierra Club The Museum and the Sierra Club are partnering for the North Carolina Science Festival and hosting a family workshop focused on art and science. Visit a work of art that explores science themes\, and use science to create your own works of art. April 20: It’s about Time Families get a special tour of the exhibition 0 to 60 and then head back to the studio to create original works of art focused on time. May 4: The Power of Print Visit Andy Warhol’s silkscreen Elvis I and II in the galleries\, and then head to the studio to explore printmaking as a family. May 18: Come Fly with Me Join us for a tour of works of art that explore the theme of flight\, and then head back to the studio to build your own flying works of art. Teen Art Scene Saturday\, April 13 | 12 pm Free Join the scene for teens with activities and performances planned by our Teen Advisory Council. We celebrate the timeless nature of art through this year’s Teens\, Inspired competition and our online high school courses. Spring Family Festival: Medieval Fair Sunday\, May 5 | 1 pm Free From knights and ladies to scribes\, artisans\, and jokers\, medieval life included many different people. Step back in time and experience medieval life through art activities\, demonstrations\, tours\, and more. LOCATION: URL:http://triangleartsandentertainment.org/event/north-carolina-museum-of-art-april-may-2013-events/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20130310 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20130311 DTSTAMP:20130522T171857 CREATED:20130304T175105 LAST-MODIFIED:20130304T175105 UID:25292@http://triangleartsandentertainment.org SUMMARY:Second Sunday Film Series presents "Beat Down Boogie" of Youtube Fame! DESCRIPTION: On Sunday\, March 10th  at 4pm the Second Sunday Film Series continues with the work of web series "Beatdown Boogie." Tickets can be purchased for $5 at the door\, online at www.ArtsCenterLive.org\, at our Box Office at 300-G East Main St. Carrboro\, or via phone at (919) 929-2787.  What does it mean to become "youtube famous" in 2013? How are online media platforms like youtube helping extend the reach of local artists and filmmakers? Come explore these ideas with us as we screen some short web episodes and discuss these new trends in digital media with the filmmakers themselves!"We're absolutely thrilled to be joined by some of the area's up-and-coming filmmakers who are making a big splash online. We hope to open up the conversation of the future of film and television in a new digital media age with filmmakers on a local level\, allowing individuals to interact directly with these folks who have successfully gained a massive online following\," says Adam Graetz\, ArtsCenter Marketing Director and co-founder of the Second Sunday Film Series. “Beat Down Boogie” is a collaboration of five local filmmakers and actors.  Their films and web series have accumulated millions of views on YouTube but they are not that well-known locally. What does it mean? Is this the future of Film and Television?The five production principals are: Micah Moore – Creative Director\, Writer\, Shooter\, Editor\, Producer Rick Burnett – Technical Director\, Shooter\, VFX\, Producer\, Music & Audio  Blake Faucette – Art Director\, Shooter\, Producer Matthew Sumner – Lead Actor\, Fight Choreographer Brian Lee – Lead Actor\, Stunt Coordinator Assisted by a host of additional local filmmakers\, actors and other help they have created a hugely popular parody of mashed-up video games. Modern War Gear Solid (youtube link above on image)       Web Series: Five Episodes   This hilarious web series combines the characters from two (or more?) popular video games in a quest to save the world from evil\, using the latest in cardboard body armor and droll observations. We’ll screen all five episodes of this classic (running times range from about 8 to about 13 minutes per episode\, TRT 47 minutes. Mario Warfare (youtube link above)   If a first-person shooter game can become a parody of warfare games\, why not a plumber?  Mario Warfare continues the cultural remix of video games in a series that is deadly serious about humor.  We’ll screen the long-awaited first episode . . . Beat Down Boogie's Youtube channel is closing in on 30 million views and 200\,000 subscribers. They've been supported by equipment sponsors and completed a successful Kickstarter campaign. Their most popular Youtube videos are subtitled by volunteers in over 10 languages.  Look for the Beatdownboogie channel on YouTube More info at:  http://artscenterlive.org/filmseries Biographical Background & Contacts Micah Moore – Creative Director\, Writer\, Shooter\, Editor\, Producer Telephone:      (919) 280-7029 Email:              beatdownboogie@gmail.com Micah Moore started working on independent films with Blake Faucette in Greensboro\, NC. Micah worked at College Hill Video\, a store owned by Blake. They spent the days watching stylish foreign action films and brainstorming their own movie ideas. After working on a couple feature films\, Micah was distressed by the interference of middlemen in the film industry\, which led to shelving his own feature script called "Beat Down Boogie." After a year long break from film work and a move to Raleigh\, Micah and [rick's day job title?] Rick Burnett began playing with new inexpensive video SLR cameras. One of their early experiments turned into a web series called Modern War Gear Solid - which to their surprise\, garnered millions of views on Youtube. Since then the crew has continued to make popular Youtube videos under the banner "Beat Down Boogie\," a nod to the pivotal moment when they turned away from traditional filmmaking. Rick Burnett – Technical Director\, Shooter\, VFX\, Producer\, Music & Audio Rick Burnett became acquainted with Micah Moore at the DragonCon convention one year and asked about writing music for one of MIcah's projects. Rick Burnett and his wife Christine ended up playing extras in the movie and started getting involved with the music and sound production work for a bigger project Micah was doing at the time. At the same time\, Rick started exploring DSLR technology and bought a Nikon D90 which\, while not a production worthy camera\, definitely opened up both his and Micah's eyes to newer inexpensive technologies that were coming. While he never intended to be behind the camera originally\, a new passion was formed\, and after picking up a 7D and starting on B-camera work\, he never looked back. Rick typically fills the role of technical director and still provides sound production and 3D modeling work on all the "Beat Down Boogie" productions.  Rick is an electrical engineer during the day. Blake Faucette – Art Director\, Shooter\, Producer Blake says: I hired Micah Moore to work in my video store and we both would watch endless amounts of foreign films (European and Asian action films\, Japanese Horror\, etc). Micah had previously worked on a few short films and once I bought a Canon XL1S we began to shoot short film projects together. That lead to us eventually doing bigger and better things and buying bigger and better gear. Most of what we do now is create content for the Beat Down Boogie channel but I also run a sister channel called Distractotron that focuses on geek oriented entertainment plus I was co-creator of the Vimeo Award winning documentary web series Often Awesome. Needless to say\, we stay very busy doing the things we love. Matthew Sumner – Lead Actor\, Fight Choreographer Matthew Sumner met Beat Down Boogie’s creative director\, Micah Moore\, and producer\, Blake Faucette\, ten years ago while Micah was working in Blake’s video store. Matthew’s love of martial arts and action films led him into performing stunts\, fight choreography\, and acting for a ton films and ultimately donning cheap mustaches for Beat Down Boogie. Brian Lee – Lead Actor\, Stunt Coordinator Brian Lee first met Beat Down Boogie's director\, Micah Moore\, in the late 90's while they trained kung-fu together in Raleigh\, NC. Because of his martial arts background\, Micah offered Brian a role in a college video project called "The Key." Coincidentally\, it was while shooting this project that he met two other members of the Beat Down Boogie crew\, Blake Faucette and Matthew Sumner. The group worked well together. Over the following decade\, they continued to collaborate on action-oriented shorts and movies with Brian acting as both fight and stunt choreographer as needed. To this day\, Brian continues to lend a hand\, foot\, or fist whenever called upon by Micah. He plays Ghost in Beat Down Boogie's first major web series\, Modern War Gear Solid\, and he is credited with the role of the fedora wearing body guard\, Toad\, in Mario Warfare. Some of the many others who have helped with various aspects of the productions including writing\, acting and carrying stuff: Alena Koch is a full-time actress\, spokesmodel\, and voice over artist from New York. After moving to North Carolina\, she met Beat Down Boogie at a film screening. Alena has throughly enjoyed playing Naomi in Modern War Gear Solid\, and now Princess Peach in Mario Warfare\, as well as various other videos with the amazing BDB family! Stephen Carr learned about Beat Down Boogie through one of his parkour students who happened to be Brian Lee. He told Micah about Stephen's parkour and acrobatic skills; as well as his ability to fall to the ground violently without massive injury. These talents got Stephen an opportunity to perform most of the stunts in Mario Warfare\, which he does with a smile. Jarod Kearney was introduced to Beat Down Boogie through mutual friends\, coming down for the first production of Modern War Gear Solid. Jarod's secret identity is a museum curator by day\, but is lucky enough to get his acting fix through numerous film and theater productions. Jarod is truly honored to play Luigi in Mario Warfare\, and loves acting with such a talented and crazy group of folks...all hail the mustache! Christopher Moore is an award-winning filmmaker whose short films have screened at film festivals across the country. He first met Micah Moore at a screening of his filmDogs of Chinatown many years ago. He's helped out on set and been an extra for several of Beat Down Boogie's projects. When the opportunity arose to contribute to the story for their new web series Mario Warfare\, Christopher jumped at the chance to be a part of the creative process. Programs at The ArtsCenter are supported in part by Brooks Pierce\, Chapel Hill Restaurant Group\, Giorgios Hospitality Group\, The North Carolina Arts Council\, The Orange County Arts Commission\, and Tony Hall and Associates. The ArtsCenter is a non-profit teaching and presenting organization founded in 1974. The largest employer of artists in Orange County\, NC\, it serves more than 80\,000 people annually\, through classes\, studios\, concerts\, theatre\, spoken word\, gallery displays\, more than 80 school shows\, and more. The ArtsCenter exerts a local economic impact exceeding $3\,200\,000 which generates the equivalent of 103 full time jobs and $301\,000 in state and local tax revenue.   LOCATION: URL:http://triangleartsandentertainment.org/event/second-sunday-film-series-presents-beat-down-boogie-of-youtube-fame/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20130310 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20130311 DTSTAMP:20130522T171857 CREATED:20130304T163304 LAST-MODIFIED:20130304T163304 UID:25290@http://triangleartsandentertainment.org SUMMARY:Cinema Inc presents Fritz Lang's M. DESCRIPTION:Cinema\, Inc's seventh film in its current series is the 1931 classic film by Fritz Lang\, M on Sunday March 10\, 2013 at 7 pm in the Rialto Theatre\, 1620 Glenwood Ave (near Five Points)\, Raleigh\, NC.  This true classic thriller was a major influence on Alfred Hitchcock.  It is in most top-100 film lists.  Series tickets to the remainder of our current series are $12 for six films.  Further information on our series which started in September may be found at  www.cinema-inc.org.  In addition\, we may be contacted at  919-787-7611 or by email at  thecinemainc@gmail.com. March 10\, 2013 – M Germany\, 1931\, B&W\, Not Rated\, 99 Minutes. Subtitled. Directed by Fritz Lang. Starring Peter Lorre. Inspired by the Dusseldorf child murders\, Fritz Lang’s classic early talkie was a profound influence on Alfred Hitchcock and Orson Welles (among others) and a touchstone for 1940s American film noir. In 1931 Berlin police are rounding up the city’s criminals in their search for a child murderer. With the heat threatening their livelihood\, underworld leaders decide to take matters into their own hands. Though filmed in Weimar Germany\, the technically dazzling M solidified Lang's reputation with American audiences and made an international star out of Peter Lorre. LOCATION: URL:http://triangleartsandentertainment.org/event/cinema-inc-presents-fritz-langs-m/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20130317 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20130318 DTSTAMP:20130522T171857 CREATED:20130304T161236 LAST-MODIFIED:20130304T161236 UID:25255@http://triangleartsandentertainment.org SUMMARY:North Carolina Master Chorale to Perform Bach Masterpiece, St. John Passion DESCRIPTION:   The North Carolina Master Chorale\, one of the southeast’s major symphonic choirs\, continues its exciting 70th anniversary season with a stellar production of Bach’s Easter season choral masterwork\, St. John Passion\, on Sunday\, March 17\, at 3 pm at Meymandi Concert Hall. The matinee performance features the 170-member North Carolina Master Chorale with select choirs from Leesville Road and Sanderson High Schools\, a chamber orchestra\, and seven outstanding soloists including Lawrence Wiliford\, Tenor\, in the role of Evangelist; Williams Adams\, Baritone\, in the role of Jesus; Lewis Moore\, Bass\, in the role of Pilate; Kathryn Mueller\, Soprano; Andria Helm\, Mezzo-soprano; Andrew Crane\, Tenor; and Donald Milholin\, Bass. Wiliford is renowned for his interpretation of the role of Evangelist and has been lauded as an “amazing tenor” by the Vancouver Sun. He is particularly recognized for his interpretation of Bach and other composers of the Baroque period. North Carolina Master Chorale Music Director\, Dr. Al Sturgis\, will conduct. “The Passions are essentially Bach’s operas\,” said Sturgis. “He adeptly conveys every level of dramatic and expressive detail of the Passion story. In taut succession\, the chorus portrays the blood thirsty mob\, mocking Roman soldiers\, then offers tender reflection in the heart wrenching chorales.” Not to be missed this Easter season\, this rare performance captures the drama and depth of Bach’s musical depiction of the passion story and crucifixion. This concert will be held at Meymandi Concert Hall at the Progress Energy Center in downtown Raleigh. A free pre-concert lecture will be held at 2 pm in the Meymandi Concert Hall lobby given by Dr. Nathan Leaf of the North Carolina State University Department of Music. Tickets are available via the NCMC box office\, or\, via Ticketmaster and the Progress Energy Center box office. For more information\, please contact the North Carolina Master Chorale at (919) 856-9700 or visit the Master Chorale’s website\, ncmasterchorale.org. To buy tickets\, go to www.ncmasterchorale.org or call 919 856-9700. The North Carolina Master Chorale One of the major choral organizations of the Southeast\, the North Carolina Master Chorale has been performing choral-orchestral masterworks for 70 years. The Master Chorale boasts two renowned ensembles: a 170-voice symphonic choir and a 22-voice professional chamber choir that presents a diverse repertoire from the Renaissance to Contemporary. Our singers\, selected by audition\, bring a collective wealth of training and experience. The Master Chorale regularly collaborates with symphony orchestras\, opera companies\, ballet and touring productions. Music Director and conductor\, Alfred E. Sturgis\, holds multiple degrees in music and performed with Robert Shaw in the U.S. and Europe. In addition to the Master Chorale\, Dr. Sturgis serves as Music Director for the Carolina Ballet and the Tar River Philharmonic Orchestra. Founded as the Raleigh Oratorio Society in 1942\, Master Chorale has evolved into a major regional performing arts group that works with over 250 artist-musicians each season\, reaching an annual audience of over 10\,000 choral arts enthusiasts. LOCATION: URL:http://triangleartsandentertainment.org/event/north-carolina-master-chorale-to-perform-bach-masterpiece-st-john-passion/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20130301 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20130422 DTSTAMP:20130522T171857 CREATED:20130304T155659 LAST-MODIFIED:20130304T155659 UID:25225@http://triangleartsandentertainment.org SUMMARY:Event Calendar NC Museum of Natural Sciences DESCRIPTION: SCIENCE THURSDAYS ~ MUSEUM OPEN UNTIL 9 PM! Science Cafes\, Special Programming\, Live Music\, Discounts in Museum stores until 7 pm\, and Discounts for Titanic: The Artifact Exhibition\, until 8 pm. This week\, February 28 Science Café:  Dr. Brian Hare presents The Genius of Dogs (7 pm) Live Music with David Kroll Spider expert Dr. Eric Butler\, Shaw University\, in the Naturalist CenteR Raleigh Astronomy Club with telescopes will view celestial objects like Jupiter and the Great Orion Nebula (weather permitting). 3D Movies\, in WRAL Digital 3D Theater (5 & 6 pm) March 7 Science Café: Science Trivia! March 14 Science Café: Save the Frogs March 21 Science Café: Artificial Photosynthesis March 28 Science Café: Tracking turtles from the volcanoes of Galapagos to downtown St. Louis For more information and our upcoming Thursday evening schedule\, please visit:   http://naturalsciences.org/sciencethursdaysScience Thursdays are sponsored by Time Warner Cable _____________________________________ FIRST FRIDAY March 1 Free The Museum and the Nature Research Center stay open until 9 pm on First Friday every month.  "Titanic: The Artifact Exhibition" offers discounted tickets ($3 off adult tickets) after 5 pm.  The Museum Stores offer after-hours shopping and a reception for Nature in Focus by Lori Kinkaid in the Nature Art Gallery. Live Jazz with guitarist Eli Wittmann 6 pm FREE Teen Science Café "WAAZM Adventures of a Museum Veterinarian" 6 pm Free Museum veterinarian Dr. Dan Dombrowski discusses veterinary medicine as it applies to Wildlife\, Avian\, Aquatics\, & Zoo Medicine (WAAZM). Come early - starting at 5:30 pm\, be one of the first 50 teens to arrive for Cafe food or a smoothie voucher!  Located in the Daily Planet Café. More If you're a high school science teacher in the Triangle area and would like to receive more information about this program\, contact Cat Early\, catherine.early@naturalsciences.org Natural Horror Picture Show "The Reptile" 7 pm Free What mysterious evil plagues a small country village? Free tickets for film are available at front desk beginning at 5:00 p.m. on a first come\, first served basis. More For information\, contact Steve Popson\, 919-707-9856 _________________________________________________ NATURE ART GALLERY Opening Reception Stories in the Appalachian Landscape\, photography by Lori Kincaid March 1 6:30 pm Free For more information about the Nature Art Gallery\, call 919-707-9854 _________________________________________________ SPECIAL PRESENTATION Appeasing the Spirits of Millions of Things Organic & Inorganic A History of African American Spirituality on the Land March 6\, Museum Auditorium 7:00 pm Free Dr. Dianne Glave is a social historian who specializes in African American and environmental history.  She will discuss her recent book\, "Rooted in the Earth: Reclaiming the African American Environmental Heritage." _________________________________________________   UPCOMING YOUTH PROGRAMS Junior Volunteers Summer Session Application Deadline: March 25 Junior Volunteers are teenagers ages 14-18 who are passionate about sharing science and the natural world with Museum visitors.  Junior Volunteers commit to two shifts per month during a four-month session\, and share their knowledge with Museum visitors through one-on-one interactions in the exhibit spaces. More   Girls in Science/Boys in Science Application Deadline: April 15 We are offering amazing residential summer camps for girls and boys who love science! Girls in Science Piedmont Ed-Venture is for rising 6th and 7th grade girls and will take place June 24-29. Boys in Science Piedmont Ed-Venture\, for rising 7th and 8th grade boys\, is scheduled for July 22-26. Girls in Science Boys in Science   For more information contact Kathryn Fromson\, Curator of Youth Programs\, 919-707-9951 or kathryn.fromson@naturalsciences.org ___________________________________________________________________ PRAIRIE RIDGE ECOSTATION Telescope Tune-up Clinic with Raleigh Astronomy Club March 2; 4:15 - 6:45 pm Preregistration website Free Join the Raleigh Astronomy Club at Prairie Ridge to learn the basics about telescopes. Go to their website (see above) to learn the details and to register. More Walk through the Seasons- Preregistration required Tuesdays: March 12\, March 26 9 - 10:30 am Free Explore the native plant garden\, prairie\, and lowland arboretum as you take a leisurely 1-mile walk with a Museum naturalist. More Citizen Science Saturdays at Prairie Ridge Saturdays: March 16\, 23\, 30 10:30-11:30am Free These Saturday morning adventures will introduce you to a citizen science project and enlist your help collecting and entering data as you enjoy a walk around the grounds with one of our naturalists. More Leaf Your Mark on Science- Preregistration required Saturday March 23 1:00-2:30pm Free In this program\, you will learn how to identify some of North Carolina's common trees and shrubs as we tour the Prairie Ridge grounds. More   ________________________________________________________ VISUAL WORLD Investigate Lab Electronics for Beginners- Preregistration required March 7 6:30 - 7:30 pm More Computer Programming for Beginners- Preregistration required March 21 6:30 pm More FAMILY SCIENCE INVESTIGATION PGLO Transformation- Preregistration required March 19 2 pm - 4 pm More ___________________________________________________ SCIENCE CONNECTIONS "Major Themes in Evolutionary Medicine" Steven C. Stearns March 18 6 pm Free In the Main Building Auditorium Evolutionary biology provides helpful insights into many medical issues\, insights that can reduce suffering and save lives.  This talk first describes the range and diversity of those ideas and then focuses on two issues- autoimmune diseases and cancer - in more detail. Free refreshments. MoreOur partner for this Science Connections is NESCent ___________________________________________________________________ WRAL 3D THEATER Buy Tickets Here REPTILE & AMPHIBIAN DAY Spotlight on SNAKES! March 16 9 am - 5 pm Free See exotic live reptiles and amphibians from around the world! More __________________ SECU DAILY PLANET Meet the Scientist Monday- Friday 10:45 am and 11:45 am Free Join us for interviews with Museum Scientists in the NRC's globe-shaped theater. You can watch from the second or third floor - or grab a seat on the first floor. We encourage you to participate by asking questions. For more information please contact Brian Malow at brian.malow@naturalsciences.org Schedule of Events ________________ Special Admission Price 4 pm - 8 pm Thursdays & First Friday More Buy Tickets Here _________________ EDUCATOR TREKS Coastal Awakening March 22 - March 24 **Please note date change! Duke Marine Lab\, Beaufort\, NC Butterfly Pinning and Backyard Bug Collecting April 1; 4-6 pm **Please note date change! Nature Research Center South Carolina Low Country Adventure April 19 -April 21 Francis Beidler Forest\, Francis Marion National Forest and Huntington Beach State Park\, SC _____________________   LOCATION: URL:http://triangleartsandentertainment.org/event/event-calendar-nc-museum-of-natural-sciences/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20130404 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20130408 DTSTAMP:20130522T171857 CREATED:20130304T032049 LAST-MODIFIED:20130304T032049 UID:25252@http://triangleartsandentertainment.org SUMMARY:FULL FRAME DOCUMENTARY FILM FESTIVAL TO HONOR FILMMAKERS JESSICA YU, AMIR BAR-LEV AND A&E INDIEFILM’S MOLLY THOMPSON DESCRIPTION:   The Full Frame Documentary Film Festival will honor three remarkable Americans who have impacted the art\, issues and business of documentary filmmaking at its 16th annual festival April 4-7. Full Frame will pay tribute to Jessica Yu’s visionary film work\, has selected Amir Bar-Lev to curate the Thematic Program and will honor A&E IndieFilm’s Vice President Molly Thompson with the Advocate Award. “Both Jessica Yu and Amir Bar-Lev are incredibly dynamic documentary filmmakers at the height of their careers. I am equally excited and honored to have them join us at Full Frame to showcase their work and to be a part of our annual conversation around documentaries\,” said Sadie Tillery\, Full Frame’s Director of Programming. “Thompson has emerged as one of the most powerful women in the documentary field\,” said Deirdre Haj\, Full Frame’s Executive Director. “She has used her position to not only advance the mission of documentaries at her company\, but also boost up individuals and institutions - including Full Frame - and advocate for their long-term success.” FULL FRAME TRIBUTE The Full Frame Tribute will honor Academy Award® winning filmmaker Jessica Yu and will feature a retrospective of her work. Yu is a director of both documentaries and scripted work. Capturing profound stories\, she has made bold choices in her films to embrace the experiences of the individuals she has documented. Yu will premiere her new documentary\, “The Guide” at this year’s festival. Featured selections in the Full Frame 2013 retrospective include: “Breathing Lessons: The Life and Work of Mark O’Brien” / Jessica Yu Stricken with polio as a child and confined to an iron lung\, one man refuses to let this limitation define his existence. “The Guide” / Jessica Yu – World Premiere Set in Mozambique\, this new film examines the human side of environmental sustainability. “The Kinda Sutra” / Jessica Yu A whimsical mix of interview and animation depicts childhood confusion about where babies come from. “In the Realms of the Unreal” / Jessica Yu For decades\, reclusive artist Henry Darger immersed himself in a magical world. This film brings his incredible fantasies to life. “Last Call at the Oasis” / Jessica Yu The world water crisis isn’t coming\, it’s here. Cities are close to disaster and water wars have begun\, but the good news—it’s still manageable. “Meet Mr. Toilet” / Jessica Yu Forty percent of the world population lacks access to a toilet. Businessman Jack Sim aims to break the taboos around talking about basic sanitation. “Protagonist” / Jessica Yu The distinct experiences of a reformed gay Christian\, bank robber\, martial artist\, and terrorist are woven together to present universal themes. “Sour Death Balls” / Jessica Yu This black-and-white short captures a series of children’s and adult’s attempts to consume an extremely unpalatable candy. FULL FRAME THEMATIC PROGRAM: STORIES ABOUT STORIES Curated by award-winning filmmaker Amir Bar-Lev\, the Full Frame 2013 Thematic Program\, “Stories About Stories\,” examines the intersections of truth and perspective through a series of films. “Attending Full Frame\, what always inspires me most is the infinite variety of approaches to storytelling\,” said Bar-Lev. “Every documentary is a unique\, thorny relationship – between filmmaker and ‘character\,’ fact and representation\, reality and story. As guest curator\, I’ve selected a handful of films that wrestle\, each in their own way\, with the medium of documentary filmmaking itself.” Amir Bar-Lev directed the documentary films “Fighter” (2001)\, “My Kid Could Paint That” (2007)\, and “The Tillman Story” (2010). He co-produced the documentary “Trouble The Water” (2008)\, which won the 2008 Full Frame Grand Jury Award and was a 2009 Academy Award® Nominee. Bar-Lev is currently directing “Happy Valley\,” a film about the Penn State scandal. Bar-Lev served on the Full Frame Grand Jury in 2011. “Driving Me Crazy” / Nick Broomfield A disastrous attempt to document a play becomes a broader meditation on show business and the filmmaking process. “F for Fake” / Orson Welles Forgery\, misrepresentation\, and reinterpretation of past events swirl together in a kaleidoscopic illustration of fact and fiction. “Fighter” / Amir Bar-Lev As two friends\, both survivors of Hitler’s invasion of Czechoslovakia\, travel to revisit the past\, they find the journey threatens their relationship. “Forbidden Lie$” / Anna Broinowski Con or artist? Nourma Khouri\, author of a bestselling book about the honor killing of a friend\, is accused of taking significant artistic liberties. “A Man Vanishes” / Shôhei Imamura A film crew sets out to discover what became of a Japanese salesman who disappeared in the 1960s. “My Kid Could Paint That” / Amir Bar-Lev Everything changes when there’s a suggestion that the celebrated paintings of a prodigy toddler may not be entirely hers. “Operation Filmmaker” / Nina Davenport Good intentions go terribly awry when the filmmakers of a Hollywood movie bring an aspiring filmmaker from Iraq to intern on set. “Stories We Tell” / Sarah Polley This extremely personal film tenderly exposes a deep family secret\, revealing the various\, and varied\, recollections of everyone involved. “Theater of War” / John Walter A behind-the-scenes look at a modern production of Mother Courage and Her Children gives way to a nuanced examination of storytelling. FULL FRAME ADVOCATE AWARD Full Frame will honor A&E IndieFilm’s Vice President Molly Thompson with the Advocate Award. Thompson is devoted to the proliferation of the documentary medium and Full Frame is pleased to spotlight Thompson’s career and personal vision. "I'm honored to be chosen for the Advocate's Award\," said Thompson. "I've had so many rewarding experiences being part of Full Frame over the years. This festival offers the cream of the nonfiction crop\, which is why I and all of us at A&E feel very lucky to be a part of it." Under Thompson’s guidance\, A&E IndieFilms’ productions include the Oscar®-nominated\, Sundance Award-winner “Murderball\,” the Oscar®-nominated “Jesus Camp” and the Emmy Award-winners “The Tillman Story” and “Under African Skies.”  Thompson executive produced the division’s original productions including: “My Kid Could Paint That\,” “American Teen\,” “The September Issue\,” “The Tillman Story” and “Client 9: The Rise and Fall of Eliot Spitzer.”  Thompson’s latest film for A&E IndieFilms\, “The Imposter” was shortlisted for Best Documentary Feature in the 2012 Academy Awards®. It was also nominated for Best Documentary Feature at the 2012 Critic’s Choice Movie Awards and received two nominations for the 2013 EE British Academy Film Awards (BAFTAs) – Best Documentary and Outstanding Debut.  Thompson is a current member of the Full Frame Advisory Board. The 16th Annual Full Frame Documentary Film Festival will be held April 4-7\, 2013\, in Durham\, NC\, with Duke University as the presenting sponsor. The complete schedule of films will be announced March 14th. Festival Passes are on sale now and can be purchased online at http://www.fullframefest.org. Tickets go on sale March 25th.   About Full Frame The Full Frame Documentary Film Festival is an annual international event dedicated to the theatrical exhibition of non-fiction cinema. Each spring Full Frame welcomes filmmakers and film lovers from around the world to historic downtown Durham\, N.C.\, for a four-day\, morning to midnight array of over 100 films as well as discussions\, panels\, and southern hospitality. Set within a four-block radius\, the intimate festival landscape fosters community and conversation between filmmakers\, film professionals and the general public. Full Frame is a qualifying event for consideration for nominations for both the Academy Award® for Best Documentary Short Subject and The Producers Guild of America Awards. The Festival is a program of the Center for Documentary Studies a non-profit\, 501c 3\, and receives support from corporate sponsors\, private foundations and individual donors whose generosity provides the foundation that makes the event possible. To learn more on the mission of Full Frame or for information on membership or sponsorship opportunities\, scheduled films or festival passes visit http://www.fullframefest.org. LOCATION: URL:http://triangleartsandentertainment.org/event/full-frame-documentary-film-festival-to-honor-filmmakers-jessica-yu-amir-bar-lev-and-ae-indiefilms-molly-thompson/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20130301 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20130401 DTSTAMP:20130522T171857 CREATED:20130301T165341 LAST-MODIFIED:20130301T165341 UID:25276@http://triangleartsandentertainment.org SUMMARY:Depiction DESCRIPTION: Participate in Depiction by Media Artist Parasol B March 1 - May 31 2013 @Vimala's Curryblossom Cafe 431 W. Franklin St\, Chapel Hill\, NC 27516 Depiction is an art installation that encourages community participation via smartphone. To Parasol B\, mixing media means painting large QR codes that can be scanned with a smartphone to decode additional meaning. In the case of Depiction\, the painted QR code reveals a map of sites around downtown Chapel Hill to go to\, take a photograph according to certain instructions\, and submit to a central website via another QR code. It all adds up to a virtual community art project online. Any smartphone with a QR scanner can be used\, but for iPhone users there is a free parasol b app. Depiction is a part of Windows on Chapel Hill\, presented by the Chapel Hill Downtown Partnership and Town of Chapel Hill Public and Cultural Arts Office. Gather a group of friends or join the artist for a walking tour of the photo sites. If you are interested in a scheduling a walking tour with Parasol B for your group\, email parasol@parasolb.com. The main exhibit runs from March 1 - May 31 2013\, but here are some specific events: Friday March 8: Opening Reception\, 6-8 pm Saturday March 16\, Walking tour\, 2-4 pm Saturday May 11\, Walking tour\, 2-4pm Download the free parasol b iPhone app. For more information\, visit the Depiction: Chapel Hill page on parasolb.com. Contact Parasol B LOCATION: URL:http://triangleartsandentertainment.org/event/depiction/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130508T193000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130508T230000 DTSTAMP:20130522T171857 CREATED:20130301T164513 LAST-MODIFIED:20130301T164513 UID:25273@http://triangleartsandentertainment.org SUMMARY:BOZ SCAGGS DESCRIPTION: The Carolina Theatre presents BOZ SCAGGS Wednesday\, May 8\, 2013 Grammy Award-winning rock legend Boz Scaggs is set to release his first studio album in five years\, Memphis (429 Records- March 5).  On the heels of the release\, the multi-platinum selling musician is set to tour the U.S. including a stop at the Carolina Theatre on May 8\, 2013.  Tickets start at $47 and are on sale March 1 at carolinatheatre.org\, through Ticketmaster at 1-800-982-2787 or ticketmaster.com. Boz Scaggs addition to the scheduled is the latest in a series of distinguished performers announced by the Carolina Theatre this year.  Other recent announcements include comedian  and 30 Rock star Tracy Morgan\, 80’s rocker Pat Benatar\, and R&B icon Will Downing. Triangle fans can expect this trend to continue. "We are very excited to bring an artist like Boz Scaggs to Durham. This show is a great addition to an already great season for us. We’ve presented nearly 60 concerts and comedy shows since last fall\, and we plan to continue announcing shows through the summer\, including 2-3 in the next couple of weeks\," said Bob Nocek\, President and CEO of the Carolina Theatre. Raised in small towns in Oklahoma and Texas with an abiding respect for a wide spectrum of American roots music\, Scaggs has combined rock\, jazz\, R&B and blues to create a trademark sound. With an extensive and distinctive career that has spanned 30 years and many accolades\, Scaggs continues to prove himself as one of music’s most creative and original artists. William Royce “Boz” Scaggs began a long and storied career in 1965 with the release of his first solo recording Boz. Scaggs quickly developed into an iconic singer songwriter cutting his teeth playing with Steve Miller on several highly successful projects and honing his rock and R&B chops working with the likes of the Muscle Shoals Rhythm Section and Duane Allman. Scaggs hit it big in 1976 achieving multi-platinum success with Silk Degrees and its follow ups. Scaggs continued on a lauded and multi-genre musical journey to the present day. He and his band continue to tour worldwide and Scaggs also performs alongside Donald Fagan and Michael McDonald in their band billed as The Dukes of September. With Memphis\, Scaggs looks back musically and biographically. Showcasing both original songs and choice covers\, it was produced by Steve Jordan (John Mayer) and was recorded at Willie Mitchell’s legendary Royal Studio in Memphis\, where the late Mitchell recorded Al Green and other Hi Records artists. Joining Scaggs on Memphis are Willie Weeks (bass)\, Ray Parker Jr. (guitars)\, Spooner Oldham (keyboards)\, the Memphis Horns\, Lester Snell (string arrangements) and Steve Jordan (drums). In addition to touring extensively with his own band\, Scaggs continues to work with Donald Fagen and Michael McDonald as The Dukes of September\, most recently a playing a 47-city tour to rave reviews\, performing their own material along with R&B and Soul classics. Within that collaboration\, throughout his career and especially evident in  Memphis\, Scaggs’ unique voice and trademark sound make plain his abiding respect for a wide spectrum of American roots music. About The Carolina Theatre of Durham The Carolina Theatre of Durham\, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization which manages the city-owned Carolina Theatre at 309 W. Morgan Street\, Durham\, NC 27701. Carolina Theatre of Durham\, Inc. is dedicated to presenting vibrant\, thought-provoking film and live performances that contribute to the cultural and economic vitality of downtown Durham and the Triangle Region. Live performances at the Carolina Theatre are supported in part by the A.J. Fletcher Performing Arts Fund of the Triangle Community Foundation. LOCATION: URL:http://triangleartsandentertainment.org/event/boz-scaggs/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130427T193000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130427T230000 DTSTAMP:20130522T171857 CREATED:20130301T163918 LAST-MODIFIED:20130301T164648 UID:25270@http://triangleartsandentertainment.org SUMMARY:BOB SEGER & THE SILVER BULLET BAND DESCRIPTION: 2013 ROCK AND ROLL NEVER FORGETS TOUR PNC Arena Raleigh – Saturday April 27 Bob Seger & The Silver Bullet Band announced today they have extended their Rock And Roll Never Forgets 2013 Spring Tour with six new shows including a performance at PNC Arena in Raleigh on Saturday\, April 27. The tour will wrap up in Uncasville\, CT at the Mohegan Sun on May 4. Tickets go on sale Saturday\, March 9 at 10 a.m. at Ticketmaster.com\, the PNC Arena box office\, Ticketmaster outlets or charge by phone 800-745-3000. Bob Seger fan club members will have early access to tickets. Visit www.bobseger.com for more info. Bob Seger\, a Rock And Roll Hall of Fame and Songwriters Hall of Fame inductee\, has sold over 52 million albums in the U.S. including 11 platinum and seven multi-platinum RIAA-certified album awards. LOCATION: URL:http://triangleartsandentertainment.org/event/bob-seger-the-silver-bullet-band/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130319T190000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130319T220000 DTSTAMP:20130522T171857 CREATED:20130228T124308 LAST-MODIFIED:20130228T124308 UID:25247@http://triangleartsandentertainment.org SUMMARY:Adventurous Foodies Trek Through Raleigh DESCRIPTION:Set out on a quest to find amazing dishes around Raleigh Dishcrawl\, popular for providing local food adventures\, will be hosting exciting events in Raleigh. Join us on Glenwood South on Tuesday March 19th or the Warehouse District on Wednesday\, March 27th to try local favorites and hidden gems. Engage your taste buds as we explore several different neighborhood restaurants in one night! Events start at 7:00pm. Take your pick to stroll down Glenwood South or walk your way through the eclectic streets of the Warehouse District. You will be in for a treat whichever event you choose to attend\, but you don’t have to pick just one. So come mix and mingle with local food lovers and discover the unique flavors of these happening neighborhoods! In one night\, you will venture out to dinner at four restaurants\, and the price is only $45. To purchase tickets for either Dishcrawl visit here. For more information on Dishcrawl check out our blog. To see a recap of Raleigh’s first Dishcrawl on February 6th\, take a look at the Raleigh blog here. About Dishcrawl Dishcrawl creates dining experiences and events to satisfy anyone’s craving. Our mission is to show food lovers the best dishes in local restaurants. You can find your local Dishcrawl Ambassador leading you through progressive dinners\, prix fixe dinners\, and other fun food events! Dishcrawlers can enjoy dining experiences in San Francisco\, New York\, Montreal\, Ottawa\, San Jose\, Toronto\, Philadelphia\, DC\, and more. Visit Dishcrawl.com for a local dining experience. LOCATION: URL:http://triangleartsandentertainment.org/event/adventurous-foodies-trek-through-raleigh/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20130425 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20130426 DTSTAMP:20130522T171857 CREATED:20130227T003722 LAST-MODIFIED:20130227T003722 UID:25100@http://triangleartsandentertainment.org SUMMARY:JILLIAN MICHAELS "Maximize Your Life" Tour! DESCRIPTION:  EXCLUSIVE PRE-SALE STARTS ON FRIDAY! Promising an evening of inspiration that will motivate and change  lives\, America's health and wellness guru\, Jillian Michaels\, is launching her first tour this spring. Don't miss this intimate and uniquely personal experience where Jillian shows you how to harness your potential\, kick-start your goals\, and live an exceptional life. No hype\, no false promises: just results. Prepare to learn about the three aspects of a healthy life: Science – The science behind losing weight\, Jillian breaks it all down. The basics and the impact of hormones on weight loss and how to bring them back into balance.  Sweat - The how\, what and why to your workouts. Learn effective  methods of burning calories instead of running for hours on treadmills - Jillian unlocks the doors to successful fitness programs. Self - Get motivated\, focused and ready to make the changes in your life you want to make. Jillian gives you the secrets and tools of super achievers. Presale starts Friday\, February 22 at 10am via venue mailing list. Patrons can sign up via link: http://www.dukeenergycenterraleigh.com/broadway-series-south/vip-rewards Public on sale: Monday\, February 25 at 10am. Tickets will be  available via Ticketmaster or the Center’s Box Office Monday – Friday 9am – 5:30pm. Tickets prices: $42\, 62\, 77\, 102 & 152.00   LOCATION: URL:http://triangleartsandentertainment.org/event/jillian-michaels-maximize-your-life-tour/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20130316 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20130318 DTSTAMP:20130522T171857 CREATED:20130227T002014 LAST-MODIFIED:20130227T002014 UID:25215@http://triangleartsandentertainment.org SUMMARY:LONG LEAF OPERA TAKES IT FINAL BOW WITH FREE TWO-DAY FESTIVAL MARCH 16-17, 2013 DESCRIPTION: Master Class\, Recital and World Premiere Honor Company & Late Co-Founder Randolph Umberger After 16 years of producing American Opera in the Triangle and winning national recognition and merit\, Long Leaf Opera is taking its last bows with the Long Leaf Opera Vocal Festival\, a free two-day event featuring a master class\, a recital and full-length world premiere opera and post-performance serenade to Long Leaf’s co-founders on Saturday and Sunday\, March 16-17\, 2013 at Kenan Auditorium\, Durham Academy. Produced by local musician and choral director Richard C. Wall\, the two-day affair will include a series of free events: Saturday\, March 16: Master Class At 10:00am\, a Master Class for Singers features Masters Mary Gayle Greene of Appalachian State\, Timothy Sparks\, UNC Chapel Hill\, Broadway Music Directors Mark Hartman (Avenue Q and Sondheim on Sondheim and current Musical Director of Carolina Playmakers' Cabaret) and Steven Tyler (Jane Eyre\, Guys and Dolls and The Producers).  Singers will participate in a roundtable discussion with the masters on their presentation\, vocal abilities and will receive encouragement to continue careers in singing.  FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC Sunday\, March 17: Recital and World Premiere Opera At 3:00pm\, a recital by JoAna Rusche\, mezzo soprano\, and winner of the 2012 Long Leaf Vocal Competition for young singers performs operatic songs and also songs composed by Long Leaf Co-Founder Randolph Umberger. FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC.   At 7:30pm\, a world premiere staging of A Shipwreck Opera by New York composer John B. Hedges\, with libretto by national bestseller Aimee Bender\, John B. Hedges and Aimee Bender\, winners of the Long Leaf New Works Competition\, features Mr. Hedges as conductor who will also participate in the invitation-only Seminar for Young Composers. This premiere work is a thought-provoking and tender look at relationships young and old\, past\, present and future. The opera features Tara Sperry as The Girl\, washed up on the beach as a baby who grows up under a Tree which she thinks is her Mother. Shannon French plays the Tree with Maurio Hines playing the Wind who seduces The Girl. Daniel Crupi plays the Lumberjack\, who also washes up on shore and chops down Tree to make a raft to leave the island with The Girl. Immediately following the performance\, audience members are invited to a complimentary champagne reception catered by Fresno Cafe in Durham and featuring a short concert of 25 Long Leaf Alums featuring excerpts from productions in which they participated during the life the company such as Kismet\, Lost in the Stars\, Blitztein/Weill Cabaret\, Vanessa and other popular operatic song. This serenade will honor Long Leaf Opera co-founder Benjamin Keaton and the late co-founder Randolph Umberger. FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC. All public events are free and open to the public.  No tickets or reservations necessary.  All events take place at Kenan Auditorium\, Durham Academy\, 3601 Ridge Road\, Durham\, NC. FOR MORE INFORMATION: www.longleafopera.org or (919) 942-0972 during business hours. Promotional photo available upon request About Composer John B. Hedges Born in 1974 in Wilmington\, Delaware\, Hedges studied classical music at the University of Pennsylvania\, receiving his B.A. in Music in and a M.M. from Westminster Choir College with post-graduate studies at the Curtis Institute of Music where he studied with Richard Danielpour and Ned Rorem.  Hedges attended the Aspen Music Festival where he studied with John Harbison and George Tsontakis and attended the Contemporary Composition and Performance course at the Britten-Pears School (as both composer and conductor).  He returned to the U.K. to apprentice with Oliver Knussen.  He has participated in the Academie Musicale de Villecroze in France\, the New Jersey Symphony Orchestra’s Composition and Conducting Institute and assisted composer Tan Dun on the Metropolitan Opera premiere of The First Emperor. John B. Hedges’ music has been performed throughout the U.S. as well as Canada\, France and England.  As a composer and conductor he has worked with the Ensemble Modern\, New Jersey Symphony\, Shanghai Symphony\, Curtis Symphony Orchestra and Chamber Ensembles and the Aspen Contemporary Ensemble among others. He has conducted at the Centre Georges Pompidou\, Frankfurt Alte Oper\, Academie Musicale de Villecroze and the Aldeburgh Festival.  Recently\, Hedges completed A Shipwreck Opera in collaboration with fiction writer Aimee Bender\, On the Good Foot\, a James Brown tribute piece for the Albany Symphony’s Dogs of Desire\, and a sonatina for clarinetist Jose Franch-Ballester. In 2008\, the Grand Rapids Symphony premiered Prayers of Rain and Wind with contrabass soloist Joseph Conyers for whom it was written.  He has also served as orchestral arranger for the eclectic string trio Time for Three and was the Fort Worth Symphony’s composer in residence for their 2011-12 season. John B. Hedges has received the Alfred Casselo Award\, the Theodore Presser Career Grant and a 2006 Independence Foundation Fellowship.  He has also received grants and fellowships from the Pennsylvania Council on the Arts\, Meet the Composer and multiple residencies at Yaddo.  Hedges is currently on faculty at SUNY New Paltz. LOCATION: URL:http://triangleartsandentertainment.org/event/long-leaf-opera-takes-it-final-bow-with-free-two-day-festival-march-16-17-2013/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20130319 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20130320 DTSTAMP:20130522T171857 CREATED:20130226T235537 LAST-MODIFIED:20130226T235537 UID:25213@http://triangleartsandentertainment.org SUMMARY:Louisiana Musicians Dirk Powell & Cedric Watson Join Forces at The ArtsCenter on March 19th! DESCRIPTION:  [caption id="attachment_25214" align="aligncenter" width="600"] Louisiana Musicians Dirk Powell & Cedric Watson[/caption] On Tuesday\, March 19th at 8:00pm\, Louisiana talents Dirk Powell and Cedric Watson join forces to explore the crosscurrents of three great Americana musical tributaries: that of Cajun\, Creole and old-time Appalachian traditions. Tickets are $18 in advance\, $14 in advance for Friends of The ArtsCenter\, and $22 Day-of-Show. The ArtsCenter is located at 300-G E. Main St. in Carrboro. Call (919) 929-2787 or visit http://artscenterlive.org/event/performance/1623 for tickets and directions. "This concert is what happens when one of the world's foremost old-time musicians marries into the first family of Cajun music and then hits the road with the top young Creole fiddler today\," says ArtsCenter Executive Director Art Menius. "We were thrilled to add this program as it fits so perfectly into our exploration of traditions in roots music growing and changing during the early 21st Century. With Cedric & Dirk\, Foghorn String Band\, which also cross-pollinated old time and Cajun\, Stray Birds\, Carper Family\, and Honey DewDrops with South Carolina Broadcasters coming up in just the next few months\, patrons of The ArtsCenter can experience the cutting edge of roots music today." Dirk Powell has expanded on the deeply rooted sounds of his Appalachian heritage to become one of the preeminent traditional American musicians of his generation. In addition to acclaimed releases on Rounder Records\, he’s recorded and performed with artists such as Loretta Lynn (playing several instruments on her Grammy-winning release Van Lear Rose)\, Sting\, Jack White\, Levon Helm\, Jewel\, T-Bone Burnett\, Ralph Stanley\, Linda Ronstadt and\, currently\, with Joan Baez. His ability to unite the essence of his culture with modern sensibilities has led to work with many of today’s greatest film directors\, including Anthony Minghella\, Spike Lee\, Ang Lee\, Victor Nuñez\, Steve James\, and Edward Burns. As a founding member of Balfa Toujours and long time Louisiana resident Dirk is equally at home playing Cajun music. “Dirk’s got great subtlety\, tremendous feel\, and he’s very loose and very modern\, in the best sense of the word\,” said T-Bone Burnett Spearheading the emerging generation of Creole musicians\, Cedric Watson is a fiddler\, vocalist\, accordionist and songwriter of enormous talent and potential. Injecting a healthy dose of his own personality and ingenuity\, Cedric has been exciting an ever-broadening audience with his unique take on traditional Creole music\, and with his new compositions that expand the genre while still respecting its roots. In the few years since he assumed the role of bandleader\, all three of his albums have been nominated for Grammy Awards. Moving with ease between fiddle and accordion\, and adding his strong blues-inflected vocals\, Cedric’s creative style and obvious joy in playing make him an engaging and exciting performer. “To propel our Louisiana culture into the future seems to be quite a task\, but if one lives for the music as Cedric does\, the path seems effortless. These songs may well be early brushstrokes of a life’s worth of possibilities\, not only for himself\, but also for the identity survival of a culture\,” exclaimed Beausoleil founder Michael Doucet. Programs at The ArtsCenter are supported in part by Brooks Pierce\, Chapel Hill Restaurant Group\, Giorgios Hospitality Group\, The North Carolina Arts Council\, The Orange County Arts Commission\, and Tony Hall and Associates.   We're proud to be a Fair Trade Music Venue! The ArtsCenter is a non-profit teaching and presenting organization founded in 1974. The largest employer of artists in Orange County\, NC\, it serves more than 80\,000 people annually\, through classes\, studios\, concerts\, theatre\, spoken word\, gallery displays\, more than 80 school shows\, and more. The ArtsCenter exerts a local economic impact exceeding $3\,200\,000 which generates the equivalent of 103 full time jobs and $301\,000 in state and local tax revenue. LOCATION: URL:http://triangleartsandentertainment.org/event/louisiana-musicians-dirk-powell-cedric-watson-join-forces-at-the-artscenter-on-march-19th/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20130301 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20130302 DTSTAMP:20130522T171857 CREATED:20130226T120803 LAST-MODIFIED:20130226T120803 UID:25199@http://triangleartsandentertainment.org SUMMARY:Award Winning Bluegrass Band The Gibson Brothers in Raleigh Friday, March 1 DESCRIPTION:[caption id="attachment_25200" align="alignleft" width="200"] 2012 IBMA Entertainers of the Year\, The Gibson Brothers\, perform in Raleigh on Friday\, March 1.[/caption] The Gibson Brothers were named the International Bluegrass Music Association's (IBMA) 2012 Entertainer of the Year! They also received the IBMA Award for Gospel Recorded Performance of the Year for "Singing as We Rise" at the 2012 IBMA Awards in Nashville. (The Piedmont's own Joe Newberry penned that award-winning tune!) The Gibson Brothers' next album\, titled They Called It Music\, is due out on March 26\, so you’ll hear some new Gibson Brothers songs at this concert in addition to some of your favorites from their catalog! They perform in Raleigh for one night only on Friday\, March 1 at Fletcher Theater in the Duke Energy Center for the Performing Arts (formerly Progress Energy Center). The concert starts at 8 p.m. Tickets are still available and can be reserved by calling PineCone's box office at 919-664-8302\, online via Ticketmaster\, or in person: at the Duke Energy Center box office\, or at the door beginning one hour before showtime. According to Eric and Leigh\, the original songs on the new album – inspired largely by the loss of their father last year – come from a more emotional place than on previous albums. Eric explains: "Although this isn’t a grieving album some of that energy found its way into the music." But it was a comment that bluegrass icon Tim O’Brien made after listening to their last album (2011’s award-winning Help My Brother) that proved to be the emotional rudder for the new project. "Tim told us to 'keep digging deeper.' We thought about that comment a lot and I think we've accomplished that with the new CD\," comments Eric.Standout originals on the new project include "Something Comin’ To Me\," and “The Darker The Night\, The Better I See\,” a hell-raising\, tongue-in-cheek hint at the Gibson Brothers' resilience over the years. The album’s title track\, “They Called It Music\,” is a soon-to-be classic that praises bluegrass music for the power of its simplicity and universal appeal. The cover of Mark Knopfler’s upbeat “Daddy’s Gone to Knoxville” is sure to garner a lot of radio attention as well. The Gibson Brothers are the latest in a long line of brother vocal duos in bluegrass and country music. Like many other brother acts\, their musical path was paved by earlier duos like the Louvin Brothers\, Jim & Jesse\, the Blue Sky Boys and the Monroe Brothers. But\, unlike those duos\, The Gibson Brothers are Northerners with roots extending far north of the Mason-Dixon line. Initially that created some controversy - when the Brothers received the Emerging Artist of the Year award from the IBMA in 1998\, there were some who were skeptical. "Other players would say to us\, ’You guys are from New York—how do you anything about bluegrass!?’ I was so intimidated playing in the south because all of our heroes were from the south and we weren’t\," says Eric. But\, after all\, the Brothers do share an agrarian upbringing with many of the iconic artists in the genre – it’s just that the small family dairy farm where they grew up happened to be in the shadow of the Adirondack Mountains in upstate New York. And over time the controversy over their Northern-ness began to ebb. Eric remembers: "We were slowly accepted and I finally felt like I didn’t have explain our credibility to anyone. Leigh and I have barnyard credibility if you need that." These days\, The Gibson Brothers are at the pinnacle of bluegrass music\, bringing their unique northern take on the music to audiences from coast to coast and earning praise from critics and fans alike. As bluegrass legend Del McCoury says: "When I hear the Gibson Brothers\, I know it’s them from the first note. They have that little thing in their voices that no one else has.” Eric adds\, “Bluegrass has so much heart and soul. That’s what I hope comes from our music.” Emotionally charged and spiritually uplifting\, that heart and soul comes through loud and clear on They Called It Music. Help My Brother\, the Gibson Brothers’ 10th album\, earned them the prestigious IBMA Album of the Year Award in 2011. That same year\, they were named the IBMA Vocal Group of the Year\, the first time a brother duet has been honored with this award.  Make bluegrass part of your First Friday plans this Friday night! Learn more about The Gibson Brothers More upcoming Raleigh concerts LOCATION: URL:http://triangleartsandentertainment.org/event/award-winning-bluegrass-band-the-gibson-brothers-in-raleigh-friday-march-1/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20131008 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20131014 DTSTAMP:20130522T171857 CREATED:20130223T032604 LAST-MODIFIED:20130223T032604 UID:25163@http://triangleartsandentertainment.org SUMMARY:NETworks presents DISNEY’S BEAUTY AND THE BEAST DESCRIPTION: The smash hit Broadway musical plays the Triangle’s DPAC October 8-13 Disney’s Beauty and the Beast\, the award-winning worldwide smash hit Broadway musical\, returns after its 2010 sellout engagement to the Triangle as part of the DPAC’s Broadway Encore Specials.  Produced by NETworks Presentations\, this elaborate theatrical production will come to life on stage at DPAC from October 8-13. For information on the production\, visit www.BeautyAndTheBeastOnTour.com. While single tickets will go on sale to the public on May 17\, DPAC is providing two channels for reserving seats early. Beginning February 12\, groups of 10 or more can place their orders with groups@dpacnc.com or at DPACnc.com/onlinegroups. Disney’s Beauty and the Beast features the animated film’s Academy Award®-winning score with music by Alan Menken and lyrics by the late Howard Ashman\, with additional songs with music by Alan Menken and lyrics by Tim Rice. The book is written by Linda Woolverton. The original creators of the Broadway production are together again for this new touring production! The play is directed by Rob Roth and choreographed by Matt West\, with Costume Design by Ann Hould-Ward (Tony Award® winner for her work on Disney’s Beauty and the Beast)\, Lighting Design by Natasha Katz\, Scenic Design by Stanley A. Meyer\, Sound Design by John Petrafesa Jr. and Music Supervision by Michael Kosarin. Director Rob Roth: “It has been wonderful to bring the entire original design team back together to work on this new production of Beauty and the Beast. As a director\, it is rare to have the opportunity to revisit your work fifteen years later. Hopefully I’ve grown and developed as an artist\, along with my collaborators\, and we can bring 15 years of experience to this new production. We have remained very close as a team over the years of producing the show around the world\, and it has been so much fun getting together to re-explore and re-invent the show for this new NETworks tour.  The theme of ‘Beauty’ is about seeing past the exterior into the heart of someone\, and this is reflected in the design for the show\, which is about transparency and layers\, seeing past one thing and into another.” Disney’s Beauty and the Beast is the classic story of Belle\, a young woman in a provincial town\, and the Beast\, who is really a young prince trapped in a spell placed by an enchantress.  If the Beast can learn to love and be loved\, the curse will end and he will be transformed to his former self. But time is running out. If the Beast does not learn his lesson soon\, he and his household will be doomed for all eternity. Disney’s Beauty and the Beast has become an international sensation that has played to over 35 million people worldwide in 21 countries. Performances run from October 8-13. Group sales are underway for groups of 10 or more. Groups may call 919-281-0587. Tickets will go on sale to the public on May 17 at 10 a.m. For additional information\, visit www.BeautyAndTheBeastOnTour.com. LOCATION: URL:http://triangleartsandentertainment.org/event/networks-presents-disneys-beauty-and-the-beast/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20130412 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20130414 DTSTAMP:20130522T171857 CREATED:20130223T031012 LAST-MODIFIED:20130223T031012 UID:25178@http://triangleartsandentertainment.org SUMMARY:Frank Vignola DESCRIPTION:[caption id="attachment_25179" align="aligncenter" width="600"] Frank Vignola[/caption] Friday & Saturday\, April 12 & 13\, 2013 at 8pm Titmus Theatre at NC State University\, 2241 Dunn Ave\, Raleigh Tickets: 919-515-1100 or ncsu.edu/arts How amazing is guitarist Frank Vignola? A single performance careens across the musical spectrum from standards to opera\, classic rock to contemporary pop\, Latin to R&B\, classical to swing\, all performed with stunning virtuosity. He has performed with the likes of Ringo Starr\, Madonna\, Donald Fagen\, Wynton Marsalis and Mark O’Connor. The late guitar legend Les Paul named Vignola to his “five most admired guitarists” list for the Wall Street Journal. He’ll be joined on stage by the wonderful young guitarist Vinny Raniolo for two nights in Titmus Theatre. ARTIST SITE: www.frankvignola.com LOCATION: URL:http://triangleartsandentertainment.org/event/frank-vignola/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20130404 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20130406 DTSTAMP:20130522T171857 CREATED:20130223T030707 LAST-MODIFIED:20130223T030707 UID:25175@http://triangleartsandentertainment.org SUMMARY:Ninety Miles featuring Stefon Harris, Nicholas Payton & David Sánchez DESCRIPTION:[caption id="attachment_25176" align="aligncenter" width="398"] Ninety Milesfeaturing Stefon Harris\, Nicholas Payton & David Sánchez[/caption]   Thursday\, April 4\, 2013 at 8pm Friday\, April 5\, 2013 at 7pm & 9pm Titmus Theatre at NC State University\, 2241 Dunn Ave\, Raleigh Tickets: 919-515-1100 or ncsu.edu/arts   This project\, featuring New Orleans-born trumpeter Nicholas Payton\, Puerto Rican saxophonist David Sánchez\, and New York vibraphonist Stefon Harris\, seeks to bridge the divide between the United States and Cuba\, and emphasize the musical\, cultural and historical kinships between the two. There will be three performances ofNinety Miles over two nights in the intimate Titmus Theatre. ARTIST SITE: www.ninetymilesproject.com LOCATION: URL:http://triangleartsandentertainment.org/event/ninety-miles-featuring-stefon-harris-nicholas-payton-david-sanchez/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20130315 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20130317 DTSTAMP:20130522T171857 CREATED:20130223T030412 LAST-MODIFIED:20130223T030412 UID:25172@http://triangleartsandentertainment.org SUMMARY:Tomáš Kubínek: Certified Lunatic & Master of the Impossible DESCRIPTION:[caption id="attachment_25173" align="aligncenter" width="520"] Tomás Kubínek[/caption] Friday & Saturday\, March 15 & 16\, 2013 at 8pm Titmus Theatre at NC State University\, 2241 Dunn Ave\, Raleigh Tickets: 919-515-1100 or ncsu.edu/arts NOTE: Limited availability. This event is getting close to being sold out. Tomás Kubínek has to be the wildest thing to fly out of Canada since geese! A collision of theatre and music hall\, his exuberant one-man show is equal parts comic brilliance\, virtuosic vaudeville and irresistible charm. Balancing the absurd and the profound\, his outrageous antics may defy description\, but he’ll make you laugh ‘til you cry as he takes you under his hypnotic spell. He’ll fly in (or out) of Titmus Theatre for two shows. ARTIST SITE: www.kubinek.com LOCATION: URL:http://triangleartsandentertainment.org/event/tomas-kubinek-certified-lunatic-master-of-the-impossible/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20130314 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20130325 DTSTAMP:20130522T171857 CREATED:20130222T194043 LAST-MODIFIED:20130222T194043 UID:25092@http://triangleartsandentertainment.org SUMMARY:Burning Coal Theatre Company’s ‘Wait Till You See This’ series and Mortallcoile Theatre Company presents Nocturne by Adam Rapp DESCRIPTION:     Burning Coal Theatre Company’s ‘Wait Till You See This’ series and Mortallcoile Theatre Company presents Adam Rapp’s Nocturne\, directed by Dana Marks\, and featuring Jesse Gephard. Nocturne will run March 14th-24th\, 2013 at the Murphey School\, 224 Polk Street\, Raleigh\, NC.  Performances are Thursdays through Saturdays at 7:30 pm (March 14-16\, 21-23) and Sundays at 2 pm (March 17th and 24th.) All tickets are $10.  For reservations and information\, please call 919-438-3955 or visit www.burningcoal.org. About Nocturne Fifteen years ago\, an accident shook a quiet\, suburban family to its core.  Adam Rapp’s chilling\, poetic tale is of a family splintered apart by tragedy and a son seeking absolution. Rapp’s language and use of imagery weave the story into a rich tapestry of regret\, forgiveness\, and\, ultimately\, peace. About the Playwright ADAM RAPP is an American\, playwright\, film director\, novelist\, screenwriter\, and musician from Joliet\, Illinois. He graduated from St. John’s Military Academy in Wisconsin with hopes of becoming a pro basketball player\, but found out that he had a knack for creating stories. He took this talent far\, and ended up writing several plays such as Finer Noble Gasses\, Stone Cold Dead Serious\, and Red Light Winter\, which received the Joseph Jefferson Award in 2005. His plays\, novels\, music\, and films portray his special talent and he continues to be perceived as one of the best young minds in theatre today. For further information\, please contact Burning Coal’s managing director\, Simmie Kastner\, at 919.834.4001 or visit our website at www.burningcoal.org. Burning Coal Theatre Company is one of Raleigh's small\, professional theatre.  Burning Coal is an incorporated\, non-profit [501 (c) (3)] organization. Burning Coal's mission is to produce literate\, visceral\, affecting theatre that is experienced\, not simply seen. Burning Coal produces explosive reexaminations of overlooked classic and modern plays\, as well as new plays\, whose themes and issues are of immediate concern to our audience\, using the best local\, national and international artists available. We work toward a theatre of high-energy performances and minimalist production values. The emphasis is on literate works that are felt and experienced viscerally\, unlike more traditional linear plays\, at which audiences are most often asked to observe without participating. Race and gender non-specific casting is an integral component of our perspective\, as well as an international viewpoint. Nocturne.  Burning Coal Theatre Company’s ‘Wait Till You See This’ series and Mortallcoile Theatre Company presents Adam Rapp’s Nocturne\, March 14 - 24\, 2013.  Performances are Thursdays through Saturdays\, March 14-16 and 21-23\, at 7:30 pm\, and Sundays\, March 17th and 24th at 2 pm.  All tickets are $10. Sunday. Burning Coal Theatre at the Murphey School\, 224 Polk Street\, Raleigh\, NC.  Tickets and information:  919.438.3955 or www.burningcoal.org. LOCATION: URL:http://triangleartsandentertainment.org/event/burning-coal-theatre-companys-wait-till-you-see-this-series-and-mortallcoile-theatre-company-presents-nocturne-by-adam-rapp/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20130222 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20130223 DTSTAMP:20130522T171857 CREATED:20130222T193526 LAST-MODIFIED:20130222T193526 UID:25154@http://triangleartsandentertainment.org SUMMARY:THE 26TH REGIMENT N.C. TROOPS, REACTIVATED, FUNDS CONSERVATION OF BATTLE OF SPOTSYLVANIA COURTHOUSE CONFEDERATE FLAG DESCRIPTION:[caption id="attachment_25153" align="aligncenter" width="600"] Officers with Flag[/caption] During the Battle of Spotsylvania Courthouse on May 12\, 1864\, a Union soldier ripped the battle flag of the 1st Regiment North Carolina State Troops from its staff during hand-to-hand combat with the color-bearer. The flag’s missing left border attests to the ferocious fighting in the Virginia battle. This historic banner is part of the Confederate flag collection\, one of the nation’s largest\, at the North Carolina Museum of History in Raleigh. Conservation of these banners requires expensive\, specialized textile treatment. To help fund this need\, the museum has formed a partnership with the 26th Regiment North Carolina Troops\, Reactivated\, the state’s largest Civil War re-enactment group. During a Jan. 19 presentation at the Museum of History\, the 26th Regiment unveiled the newly conserved colors of the 1st Regiment North Carolina State Troops. This represents the seventh flag the organization has helped conserve for the museum. “This flag is a silent witness of one of the most horrific days of battle in the Civil War\, but it has not been seen by the public for nearly 100 years\,” said Jackson Marshall\, Associate Director of the Museum of History. “Once again\, the museum owes a debt of gratitude to the 26th Regiment members for donating the funds needed to conserve and exhibit the flag.” Organized in Warrenton\, the 1st Regiment participated in many of the major engagements fought by the Army of Northern Virginia. The regiment suffered enormous casualties at the Battle of Spotsylvania Courthouse. During the fighting\, Pvt. George W. Harris of the Pennsylvania Volunteers seized the 1st Regiment’s battle flag carried by color-bearer Sgt. John Reams of Northampton County. Harris received a Medal of Honor for his deed — Reams was captured and imprisoned in Maryland and New York until he was paroled when the war ended. The 1st Regiment’s flag was sent to the U.S. War Department in Washington\, D.C. It was returned to North Carolina in 1905 and generally kept in a storage vault awaiting conservation. “The 26th Regiment is proud to work with the Museum of History in its conservation efforts\, and we look forward to continuing this partnership far into the future\,” noted Skip Smith\, Colonel of the 26th Regiment. “We encourage all North Carolinians to support the museum and to share our state’s history with their children.” The Museum of History plans to feature the 1st Regiment flag in the exhibit gallery A Call to Arms as part of the Civil War Sesquicentennial commemoration. Adds Smith\, “We hope that descendants of the 1st Regiment will come see their ancestors’ battle flag when it is in the exhibit.” [caption id="attachment_25170" align="aligncenter" width="600"] 26th Regiment members: During a Jan. 19 presentation at the North Carolina Museum of History\, the 26th Regiment North Carolina Troops\, Reactivated\, unveiled the battle flag of the 1st Regiment North Carolina State Troops. (Left to right): Jackson Marshall\, Museum Associate Director\, and members of the 26th Regiment North Carolina Troops: Col. Skip Smith\, 1st Lt. Ronnie Overby\, Capt. Sam Prestipino\, Lt. Col. Chris Roberts\, Maj. Randal Garrison\, 1st Lt. Charlie Bush\, Capt. Dennis Brooks\, Surgeon Paul DeSessa and 2nd Lt. Don Scott. CREDIT: North Carolina Museum of History[/caption] For more information about the Museum of History\, call 919-807-7900 or go to ncmuseumofhistory.org or Facebook. The N.C. Department of Cultural Resources is presenting programs in commemoration of the 150th anniversary of the Civil War in North Carolina. For a calendar of events\, check the Civil War website www.nccivilwar150.com. To learn more about the 26th Regiment North Carolina Troops\, Reactivated\, access www.26nc.org. About the North Carolina Museum of History The museum is located at 5 E. Edenton Street\, across from the State Capitol. Parking is available in the lot across Wilmington Street. Hours areMonday through Saturday\, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.\, and Sunday\, noon to 5 p.m. The Museum of History\, within the Division of State History Museums\, is part of the North Carolina Department of Cultural Resources. About the North Carolina Department of Cultural Resources The North Carolina Department of Cultural Resources annually serves more than 19 million people through its 27 historic sites\, seven history museums\, two art museums\, the nation’s first state-supported symphony orchestra\, the State Library\, the North Carolina Arts Council\, and the State Archives. Cultural Resources champions North Carolina’s creative industry\, which employs nearly 300\,000 North Carolinians and contributes more than $41 billion to the state’s economy. To learn more\, visit www.ncdcr.gov.       LOCATION: URL:http://triangleartsandentertainment.org/event/the-26th-regiment-n-c-troops-reactivated-funds-conservation-of-battle-of-spotsylvania-courthouse-confederate-flag/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20130314 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20130315 DTSTAMP:20130522T171857 CREATED:20130222T191931 LAST-MODIFIED:20130222T191931 UID:25166@http://triangleartsandentertainment.org SUMMARY:Leland Little Auction Gallery To Host “Thirst4Architect” Happy Hour The first 2013 T4A networking event sponsored by Triangle Modernist Houses DESCRIPTION: Leland Little Auction & Estate Sales\, Ltd.\, a premier North Carolina auction gallery in Hillsborough NC\, will host Triangle Modernist Houses’ (TMH) popular “Thirst4Architecture” happy hour event on Thursday\, March 14\, from 6-8 p.m. The event is free and open to the public.   This will be the first of the 2013 spring/summer TMH Thirst4Architecture events\, which serve as networking opportunities for anyone interested in architecture and design\, including architects and designers. The host business or organization provides refreshments.   “We welcome Modernist homeowners\, architects\, artists\, designers\, realtors\, engineers\, contractors\, property investors\, building managers\, Modernist homeowners\, materials and furniture dealers\, and anyone else with a huge crush on great architecture\,” said TMH founder and director George Smart. “T4A events focus on building relationships\, generating passion about good design\, creating strategic alliances\, and connecting people to each other.”   This will also be the first time Leland Little Auction & Estate Sales (LLAES\, Ltd.) has hosted a T4A event.   "We aim to introduce our auctions to local and regional Modernist aficionados and collectors\,” said Leland Little\, auctioneer and founder. “We applaud what Mr. Smart has developed with TMH -- an effective and energetic group of Modernist supporters -- and we appreciate the opportunity to serve this cause by opening our gallery doors wide for the first T4A event of 2013."   The LLAES\, Ltd. auction gallery is located at 620 Cornerstone Ct\, Hillsborough\, NC 27278 (919-644-1243). For directions and more information\, visit www.llauctions.com.   Triangle Modernist Houses is an award-winning\, non-profit organization dedicated to documenting\, preserving and promoting Modernist residential design from the 1950s to today. Future T4A events will be held at BuildSense in Durham (April 18)\, in situ studio in Raleigh (May 16)\, Byrd Tile in Raleigh (June 20)\, the AIA NC Center for Architecture & Design in Raleigh (July 18)\, and TRIG Modern in Raleigh (August 15). For more information on TMH and the T4A events\, visit www.trianglemodernisthouses.com.   About Leland Little Auction & Estate Sales\, Ltd.:   LLAES\, Ltd. specializes in consigning and auctioning estates and collections including\, but not limited to\, mid-century modern design\, furniture\, fine wine\, collectible cars\, militaria\, silver\, fine art\, Asian art\, pottery\, porcelain\, and jewelry. Our fine offerings represent various styles\, cultures\, and histories.   Website: www.llauctions.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/leland-Little-Auctions-and-Estate-Sales/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/llauctions Video: www.youtube.com/user/llauctions Media contact: Joe Waddell\, 919-644-1243\, joe@llauctions.com   About Triangle Modernist Houses:   Triangle Modernist Houses (TMH) is a 501C3 nonprofit established in 2007 and dedicated to restoring and growing modernist residential architecture in the Triangle region. The award-winning website\, now the largest educational and historical archive for modernist residential design in America\, continues to catalog\, preserve\, and advocate for North Carolina modernism. TMH also hosts popular modernist house tours several times a year\, giving the public access to the Triangle's most exciting residential architecture\, past and present. These tours raise awareness and help preserve these "livable works of art" for future generations.   Website: www.trianglemodernisthouses.com Facebook:  www.facebook.com/pages/Triangle-Modernist-Houses97954432790 Twitter: https://twiiter.com/georgesmartTMH/ LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/triangle-modernist-houses-inc. Pinterest: http://pinterest.com/b1uep1ate/triangle-modernist-houses/ Media contact: Kim Weiss\, Blueplate PR\, 919-272-8615; blueplatepr@gmail.com LOCATION: URL:http://triangleartsandentertainment.org/event/leland-little-auction-gallery-to-host-thirst4architect-happy-hour-the-first-2013-t4a-networking-event-sponsored-by-triangle-modernist-houses/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20130301 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20130303 DTSTAMP:20130522T171857 CREATED:20130222T190008 LAST-MODIFIED:20130222T190008 UID:25098@http://triangleartsandentertainment.org SUMMARY:Kenny G with the North Carolina Symphony DESCRIPTION:[caption id="attachment_25099" align="aligncenter" width="552"] Kenny G[/caption] Friday\, March 1 at 8pm Saturday\, March 2 at 3pm and 8pm   North Carolina Symphony Albert-George Schram\, conductor Kenny G   Grammy Award-winner Kenny G joins the Symphony to perform the music that has made him one of the premier artists in contemporary jazz. Treat yourself to a concert to remember. Get your tickets today! PURCHASE TICKETS LOCATION: URL:http://triangleartsandentertainment.org/event/kenny-g-with-the-north-carolina-symphony/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20130315 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20130316 DTSTAMP:20130522T171857 CREATED:20130222T185616 LAST-MODIFIED:20130222T185616 UID:25095@http://triangleartsandentertainment.org SUMMARY:ABBA-MANIA DESCRIPTION: Friday\, March 15\, 2013 7:30pm Jones Performing Arts Center (JPAC) Louisburg College Tickets - 866.773.6354 www.louisburg.edu/abba   This electrifying show will take you back to the Disco era and one of the best pop bands in history: ABBA. ABBA-MANIA features nine incredible musicians and singers as they perform 21 of ABBA's hits\, along with all the costume changes\, choreography\, live band\, back-up singers and big studio sound. ABBA-MANIA has traveled the world\, with stops in South America\, the Dominican Republic\, Malaysia\, Indonesia\, Grand Cayman Islands\, and all over the USA. Join us for an extraordinary re-creation of the magic and excitement of ABBA! There is a special 50% discount for all educators for this show only. Just mention your position and school to the box office! Children 12 and under are free. Discount for groups of 20 or more. LOCATION: URL:http://triangleartsandentertainment.org/event/abba-mania/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20130316 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20130317 DTSTAMP:20130522T171857 CREATED:20130222T185143 LAST-MODIFIED:20130222T185143 UID:25155@http://triangleartsandentertainment.org SUMMARY:Telluride band contest winner Bearfoot to play at The ArtsCenter on March 16th DESCRIPTION:[caption id="attachment_25156" align="aligncenter" width="500"] Bearfoot[/caption]   Telluride band contest winner Bearfoot\, one of the leading young bands reshaping American roots music\, will perform at The ArtsCenter on Saturday\, March 16th at 8:00 p.m. Tickets are $17 Single Admission\, $13 Friends of The ArtsCenter Single Admission\, and $21 Day of Show. The ArtsCenter is located at 300-G E. Main St. in Carrboro. Call (919) 929-2787 or visit http://artscenterlive.org/event/performance/1623 for tickets and directions. "Bearfoot achieved success the old-time way by hitting the road and working\, using an ability to work with kids to earn a spot on main stages at major festivals\," explained ArtsCenter Executive Director Art Menius. "Hard work has honed them into a powerful quartet helping define the future of American music. Over the next few months The ArtsCenter will offer a showcase of ground breaking young roots music ensembles including Foghorn String Band (March 28)\, the Stray Birds (May 4)\, the Carper Family (June 22)\, and the Honey DewDrops and South Carolina Broadcasters on June 29." Bearfoot draws from a broad range of musical styles including bluegrass\, old-time\, folk\, country\, Cajun\, blues\, and western swing. The female-fronted quartet from Alaska delivers a powerful live show that features winningly intimate lead vocals\, intricate arrangements of award-winning original songs\, tight harmonies\, and impressive instrumental prowess. “Old time\, roots\, Americana\, folk\, bluegrass – whatever...it’s just plain old pleasure\,” wrote The Boston Globe.Their last two CD releases on Compass Records have achieved critical acclaim and commercial success unprecedented for a bluegrass or Americana band from Alaska.  Their 2009 album Doors and Windows debuted at #1 on the Billboard Bluegrass Chart. The music video for title track “Tell Me a Story” from their 2011 release\, American Story\, stayed at #2 music video of the week three weeks in a row on CMT’s Pure Music Video Channel. Programs at The ArtsCenter are supported in part by Brooks Pierce\, Chapel Hill Restaurant Group\, Giorgios Hospitality Group\, The North Carolina Arts Council\, The Orange County Arts Commission\, and Tony Hall and Associates. The ArtsCenter is a non-profit teaching and presenting organization founded in 1974. The largest employer of artists in Orange County\, NC\, it serves more than 80\,000 people annually\, through classes\, studios\, concerts\, theatre\, spoken word\, gallery displays\, more than 80 school shows\, and more. The ArtsCenter exerts a local economic impact exceeding $3\,200\,000 which generates the equivalent of 103 full time jobs and $301\,000 in state and local tax revenue. LOCATION: URL:http://triangleartsandentertainment.org/event/telluride-band-contest-winner-bearfoot-to-play-at-the-artscenter-on-march-16th/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20130324 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20130325 DTSTAMP:20130522T171857 CREATED:20130222T175922 LAST-MODIFIED:20130222T180006 UID:25157@http://triangleartsandentertainment.org SUMMARY:Claire Lynch And The Claire Lynch Band March 24th 7pm DESCRIPTION: Lynch\, Two Time IBMA Female Vocalist of the Year\, Recently Awarded One of 50 Fellowships by United States Artists New Album for Compass Records in the Works   Claire Lynch has long been recognized as a creative force in acoustic music and at the forefront of women who have expanded the bluegrass genre. She has twice earned The International Bluegrass Music Association’s “Female Vocalist of the Year” title\, as well as two GRAMMY nominations. Most recently\, Lynch was awarded one of the 50 USA Fellowships from United States Artists (USA). With only seven awards going to musicians this year\, the 2012 USA Fellows represent the most innovative and influential artists in their fields - including cutting-edge thinkers and traditional practitioners from the fields of architecture and design\, crafts and traditional arts\, dance\, literature\, media\, music\, theater arts\, and visual arts. [caption id="attachment_25158" align="alignleft" width="290"] Claire Lynch Band[/caption] For over two decades\, Lynch has delighted audiences and enjoyed reverent standing ovations for her shows at prestigious music festivals and theaters around the world. She has crafted one of the most instantly identifiable sounds in acoustic music\, encompassing classic bluegrass and thoughtful infusions of contemporary folk\, country\, rock\, and swing. As a songwriter of inventive and evocative Music Row hits\, her songs have been recorded by Kathy Mattea\, Patty Loveless\, and others\, and she has performed as a backing/harmony vocalist with Dolly Parton\, Linda Ronstadt\, Emmylou Harris\, and Pam Tillis -- just to name a few. By any measure\, the Claire Lynch Band is high on the bluegrass world's A-List\, with musicians whose accolades include “The MerleFest Doc Watson Guitar Champion” (Matt Wingate); two IBMA Bass Player of the Year awards (Mark Schatz) and an unprecedented triple first-place win at the Winfield Kansas National Flatpicking Championship on guitar\, fiddle and mandolin (Bryan McDowell). Lynch will be previewing new songs from a forthcoming album in 2013 on esteemed roots label Compass Records\, called by Billboard Magazine\, “one of the greatest independent labels of the last decade.” Founded by Garry West and GRAMMY-winning musician Alison Brown\, the company provides a thriving haven of creativity for artists and a reliable beacon of quality for roots music fans. Listen to Claire Lynch Music Here Claire Lynch Photos LOCATION: URL:http://triangleartsandentertainment.org/event/claire-lynch-and-the-claire-lynch-band-march-24th-7pm/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20130321 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20130325 DTSTAMP:20130522T171857 CREATED:20130222T120501 LAST-MODIFIED:20130321T110750 UID:25138@http://triangleartsandentertainment.org SUMMARY:Academia Nuts DESCRIPTION:[caption id="attachment_25637" align="aligncenter" width="600"] Forest Moon Theater's production of Academia Nuts opening this week\, with performances Thursday\, Friday and Saturday at 7:30pm\, and Sunday at 3:00pm at the Franklin Academy Theater located at 1127 Chalk Rd. in Wake Forest\, NC. Pictured left to right are Colleen Ann Guest\, Russell Gentry\, Betsy Richards\, and Bob Baird.[/caption] Academia Nuts by Greg Kreutz What happens when a spirited woman\, who’s down on her luck\, meets a scholarly professor of poetry\, who’s living in the historic home of a dead poet? Combine that with a case of mistaken identities\, romance\, and an academic treasure hunt\, and you have a very nutty situation comedy. Academia Nuts by Greg Kreutz will give you a week’s worth of good laughs\, proving once again that you never know what’s going to walk in your front door. Presented by: Forest Moon Theater\, Wake Forest's Community Theater Performance Dates: March 21\, 22\, and 23 at 7:30pm; March 24 at 3:00pm Venue: Franklin Academy\, 1127 Chalk Rd.\, Wake Forest\, NC  27587 Tickets: $12 adult\, $10 student. General Admission. Tickets may be purchased in advance online at www.forestmoontheater.org or at the door. Additional information is available on the theater's website: www.forestmoontheater.org Note:  Contains mild adult themes that might not be appropriate for children under age 13. LOCATION: URL:http://triangleartsandentertainment.org/event/academia-nuts/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20130321 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20130325 DTSTAMP:20130522T171857 CREATED:20130221T144213 LAST-MODIFIED:20130221T144213 UID:25122@http://triangleartsandentertainment.org SUMMARY:Driving Miss Daisy DESCRIPTION: The Waltons’ Michael Learned And Treme’s Lance E. Nichols Headline Pulitzer Prize-Winning Classic Play As Part Of Palustris Festival [caption id="attachment_25126" align="alignright" width="250"] Michael Learned[/caption] PINEHURST\, N.C. – Morgan Sills\, executive producer for Judson Theatre Company (http://judsontheatre.com/)\, has announced that the organization will open their second season with the Pulitzer Prize-winning classic play Driving Miss Daisy from Thursday\, March 21 through Sunday\, March 24 at Owens Auditorium\, Sandhills Community College\, located at 3395 Airport Road in Pinehurst. Performances are at 8 p.m. Thursday through Saturday\, with matinee performances Saturday\, March 23 and Sunday\, March 24 at 2 p.m.   Four-time Emmy Award winner Michael Learned of The Waltons and Lance E. Nichols of HBO’s Treme and the Oscar-winning film The Curious Case of Benjamin Button star in Alfred Uhry’s heartwarming and humorous story of the unlikely friendship between a crotchety Southern lady and her proud chauffeur.  The production is directed by Judson Theatre Company’s Artistic Director\, Daniel Haley. Judson Theatre Company is the resident professional theatre company of Sandhills Community College. Driving Miss Daisy is part of the Palustris Festival\, a celebration of visual\, literary and performing arts in the Pinehurst\, Southern Pines and Aberdeen area of North Carolina. To purchase tickets or request further information\, please visit http://judsontheatre.com/showtimes/ or call eTix at (800) 514-ETIX (3849). “We are proud to bring Michael Learned and Lance E. Nichols to the Sandhills region of North Carolina for Driving Miss Daisy\,” said Sills. “They bring the play to life with their outstanding talent. Judson Theatre Company prides itself on enriching the local cultural scene with high-quality productions with beloved stars from film\, television\, and Broadway. We are looking forward to our audiences enjoying this special evening of theatre.” [caption id="attachment_25127" align="alignright" width="250"] Lance Nichols[/caption] NEW MEDIA CONTENT: Judson Theatre Company blog: http://judsontheatre.com/category/judson-theatre-blog/ Judson Theatre Company on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/JudsonTheatreCompany DETAILS: - Driving Miss Daisy is recommended for ages 13 and up\, and contains mature language. - The original off-Broadway production of Driving Miss Daisy ran for 1\,195 performances and won three Outer Circle Critics Awards as well as the Pulitzer Prize for Drama in 1988. - The 1989 film version of Driving Miss Daisy\, starring Jessica Tandy and Morgan Freeman\, won four Oscars\, including Best Picture and Best Actress\, at the 62nd Annual Academy Awards. - The Palustris Festival is presented in North Carolina by the Arts Council of Moore County\, Convention & Visitors Bureau and PineStraw Magazine. For more information about the 2013 Palustris Festival\, visit http://www.palustrisfestival.com. ABOUT JUDSON THEATRE COMPANY: Judson Theatre Company is the resident professional theatre company of Sandhills Community College. All performances take place in Owens Auditorium at Sandhills Community College located at 3395 Airport Road in Pinehurst\, N.C. Each season\, the theatre brings noted stage and screen talent to perform in a series of productions designed to enrich the cultural fabric of eastern North Carolina. For more information\, visit http://www.judsontheatre.com. LOCATION: URL:http://triangleartsandentertainment.org/event/driving-miss-daisy/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20130314 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20130325 DTSTAMP:20130522T171857 CREATED:20130221T110443 LAST-MODIFIED:20130221T110443 UID:25116@http://triangleartsandentertainment.org SUMMARY:Nocturne by Adam Rapp DESCRIPTION:[caption id="attachment_25117" align="alignright" width="298"] Adam Rapp[/caption] Burning Coal Theatre Company’s ‘Wait Till You See This’ series and Mortallcoile Theatre Company presents Adam Rapp’s Nocturne\, directed by Dana Marks\, and featuring Jesse Gephard. Nocturne will run March 14th-24th\, 2013 at the Murphey School\, 224 Polk Street\, Raleigh\, NC.  Performances are Thursdays through Saturdays at 7:30 pm (March 14-16\, 21-23) and Sundays at 2 pm (March 17th and 24th.) All tickets are $10.  For reservations and information\, please call 919-438-3955 or visit www.burningcoal.org. About Nocturne Fifteen years ago\, an accident shook a quiet\, suburban family to its core.  Adam Rapp’s chilling\, poetic tale is of a family splintered apart by tragedy and a son seeking absolution. Rapp’s language and use of imagery weave the story into a rich tapestry of regret\, forgiveness\, and\, ultimately\, peace. About the Playwright ADAM RAPP is an American\, playwright\, film director\, novelist\, screenwriter\, and musician from Joliet\, Illinois. He graduated from St. John’s Military Academy in Wisconsin with hopes of becoming a pro basketball player\, but found out that he had a knack for creating stories. He took this talent far\, and ended up writing several plays such as Finer Noble Gasses\, Stone Cold Dead Serious\, and Red Light Winter\, which received the Joseph Jefferson Award in 2005. His plays\, novels\, music\, and films portray his special talent and he continues to be perceived as one of the best young minds in theatre today. For further information\, please contact Burning Coal’s managing director\, Simmie Kastner\, at 919.834.4001 or visit our website at www.burningcoal.org. Burning Coal Theatre Company is one of Raleigh's small\, professional theatre.  Burning Coal is an incorporated\, non-profit [501 (c) (3)] organization. Burning Coal's mission is to produce literate\, visceral\, affecting theatre that is experienced\, not simply seen. Burning Coal produces explosive reexaminations of overlooked classic and modern plays\, as well as new plays\, whose themes and issues are of immediate concern to our audience\, using the best local\, national and international artists available. We work toward a theatre of high-energy performances and minimalist production values. The emphasis is on literate works that are felt and experienced viscerally\, unlike more traditional linear plays\, at which audiences are most often asked to observe without participating. Race and gender non-specific casting is an integral component of our perspective\, as well as an international viewpoint. LOCATION: URL:http://triangleartsandentertainment.org/event/nocturne-by-adam-rapp/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130301T190000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130301T200000 DTSTAMP:20130522T171857 CREATED:20130221T105310 LAST-MODIFIED:20130221T105310 UID:25113@http://triangleartsandentertainment.org SUMMARY:WHO MURDERED CLEOPATRA’S SISTER? DESCRIPTION:[caption id="attachment_25114" align="aligncenter" width="385"] Cleopatra's sister Arsinoë IV based on reconstruction[/caption] Hilke Thür gained international recognition from her investigations of a tomb in the ancient city of Ephesus (in present-day Turkey)\, which she correctly identified as the tomb of Cleopatra’s youngest sister\, Arsinoë IV. Come hear Thür present the lecture “Who Murdered Cleopatra’s Sister? And Other Tales From Ephesus” on Friday\, March 1\, at 7 p.m. at the N.C. Museum of History in Raleigh. Admission is free. Beginning in 1975 Thür devoted 36 years of work at the Ephesus site. From 1997 to 2005\, she served as assistant director of the Ephesus excavations. Her skills in architecture and archaeology led to her work with a number of research projects at the lower level of Curetes Street\, the center of the ancient site. Thür\, a native of Hannover\, Germany\, earned a doctorate in classical archaeology from the University of Vienna in 1980. The March 1 lecture is sponsored by the American Friends of Turkey and the Friends of the Graveyard of the Atlantic Museum. For more information about the Museum of History\, call 919-807-7900 or access www.ncmuseumofhistory.org or Facebook. About the N.C. Museum of History The museum is located at 5 E. Edenton Street\, across from the State Capitol. Parking is available in the lot across Wilmington Street. Hours are Monday through Saturday\, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.\, and Sunday\, noon to 5 p.m. The Museum of History\, within the Division of State History Museums\, is part of the N.C. Department of Cultural Resources. About the N.C. Department of Cultural Resources The N.C. Department of Cultural Resources annually serves more than 19 million people through its 27 historic sites\, seven history museums\, two art museums\, the nation’s first state-supported symphony orchestra\, the State Library\, the N.C. Arts Council\, and the State Archives. Cultural Resources champions North Carolina’s creative industry\, which employs nearly 300\,000 North Carolinians and contributes more than $41 billion to the state’s economy. To learn more\, visit www.ncdcr.gov. LOCATION: URL:http://triangleartsandentertainment.org/event/who-murdered-cleopatras-sister/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20130301 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20130303 DTSTAMP:20130522T171857 CREATED:20130221T102556 LAST-MODIFIED:20130221T102636 UID:25111@http://triangleartsandentertainment.org SUMMARY:North Carolina Symphony Welcomes Grammy Award-winner Kenny G DESCRIPTION: Saxophonist to Bring Signature Jazz Sounds to Meymandi Concert Hall March 1-2 RALEIGH\, N.C.—Grammy Award-winning jazz saxophonist Kenny G will bring his signature blend of R&B\, pop\, and Latin-infused jazz to Meymandi Concert Hall in downtown Raleigh for three performances with the North Carolina Symphony\, Friday March 1 at 8 p.m.\, and Saturday March 2\, at 3 p.m. and again at 8 p.m.   In a recording career that spans three decades and 23 albums\, Kenny has solidified his reputation as the premiere artist in contemporary jazz. Since the early ‘80s\, his combination of unparalleled instrumental ability and indelible melodies has resulted in sales of more than 75 million records worldwide (45 million in the U.S. alone) and more than a dozen climbs to the top of Billboard’s contemporary jazz chart. Kenny was only 17 when he landed a spot with Barry White and his Love Unlimited Orchestra. In 1982\, he landed a record deal with Arista and launched a solo career with three critically acclaimed jazz albums. By the ’90s\, he was a multi-platinum seller and a frequent collaborator with some of the most iconic figures in American popular music. Other recording projects include Miracles\, the best-selling holiday album of all time\, At Last…The Duets Album\, released in 2004 and featuring performances by Barbara Streisand\, Burt Bacharach and LeAnn Rimes\, Rhythm and Romance\, his first Latin jazz album and his Concord debut in 2008\, and 2010’s Grammy-nominated Heart and Soul\, which captures the spirit of the classic R&B that Kenny grew up listening to in his native Seattle. Tickets to Kenny G range from $59 to $89.  Student tickets are $15.  For more information\, go to the North Carolina Symphony’s website at www.ncsymphony.org\, or call 919.733.2750 or toll free 877.627.6724. Meymandi Concert Hall is located in the Duke Energy Center for the Performing Arts\, 2 E. South St.\, in Raleigh. North Carolina Symphony Pops Series partners are CEI: The Digital Office\, Highwoods Properties\, Triangle Business Journal\, and North State Strategies. Concert/Event Listings: North Carolina Symphony March 1\, 8 pm Meymandi Concert Hall\, Progress Energy Center for the Performing Arts\, Raleigh March 2\, 3 & 8pm Meymandi Concert Hall\, Progress Energy Center for the Performing Arts\, Raleigh Program Listing: North Carolina Symphony Albert-George Schram\, conductor Hungarian Dance No. 5 in G Minor Johannes Brahms (1833-1897) Hungarian Rhapsody No. 2 in C Minor (Trans. Karl Müller-Berghaus) Franz Liszt (1811-1886) San Luis Samba (Arr. Bruce Chase) W.C. Handy (1873-1958) Tribute to Irving Berlin Arr. Bruce Healy “God Bless America” Irving Berlin (1888-1989) Selections with Kenny G About the North Carolina Symphony Founded in 1932\, the North Carolina Symphony performs over 175 concerts annually to adults and school children in more than 50 North Carolina counties. An entity of the North Carolina Department of Cultural Resources\, the orchestra employs 65 professional musicians\, under the artistic leadership of Music Director and Conductor Grant Llewellyn\, and Resident Conductor William Henry Curry. Headquartered in downtown Raleigh’s spectacular Meymandi Concert Hall at the Duke Energy Center for the Performing Arts and an outdoor summer venue at Booth Amphitheatre in Cary\, N.C.\, the Symphony performs about 60 concerts annually in the Raleigh\, Durham\, Chapel Hill and Cary metropolitan area. It holds regular concert series in Fayetteville\, New Bern\, Southern Pines and Wilmington—as well as individual concerts in many other North Carolina communities throughout the year—and conducts one of the most extensive education programs of any U.S. orchestra. LOCATION: URL:http://triangleartsandentertainment.org/event/north-carolina-symphony-welcomes-grammy-award-winner-kenny-g/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130228T190000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130228T213000 DTSTAMP:20130522T171857 CREATED:20130221T100936 LAST-MODIFIED:20130221T101017 UID:25107@http://triangleartsandentertainment.org SUMMARY:LA FIESTA LATIN JAZZ SEXTET DESCRIPTION:[caption id="attachment_25108" align="aligncenter" width="600"] Gregg Gelb\, Nelson Delgado and Ramon Ortiz[/caption] Thursday\, February 28\, 2013 7:00 - 9:30pm LATIN DANCE NIGHT With LA FIESTA LATIN JAZZ SEXTET Gregg Gelb\, saxophone and clarinet Nelson Delgado\, congas and vocals Steve Lucente\, trombone Guillo Carias\, piano Ben Palmer bass Ramon Ortiz\, percussion Five Points Center for Active Adults 2000 Noble Road   Raleigh\, NC    919-996-4730 $15 admission light refreshments provided LOCATION: URL:http://triangleartsandentertainment.org/event/la-fiesta-latin-jazz-sextet/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20130308 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20130325 DTSTAMP:20130522T171857 CREATED:20130220T182823 LAST-MODIFIED:20130220T182823 UID:25103@http://triangleartsandentertainment.org SUMMARY:North Raleigh Arts and Creative Theater Presents Jason Robert Brown's The Last Five Years DESCRIPTION:  The North Raleigh Arts and Creative Theatre (NRACT) will present Jason Robert Brown’s The Last Five Years for ten performances\, March 8-24.   The Last Five Years\, a contemporary musical that chronicles the five-year life of a marriage from meeting to break-up and from break-up to meeting\, is directed by Jay Dolan with music direction by Craig Johnson. The show is an intensely personal look at the relationship between a writer and an actress as told from the perspective of each.   “NRACT is the perfect space to present such an intimate show because of the closeness between the audience and actors on stage\,” said Jay Dolan\, director of The Last Five Years and a NRACT board member. “The audience will be there with Jamie and Cathy for every moment of Brown's heartfelt music and lyrics.”   NRACT is located in the Greystone Village Shopping Center at 7713-51 Lead Mine Road in Raleigh\, NC.   Performances will take place March 8-24 on Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m. and Sundays at 3 p.m. There will be an additional matinee on Saturday\, March 23 at 3 p.m. Evening tickets are $15 for adults and $12 for students and seniors; matinee tickets are $10.   The cast of The Last Five Years includes Lexie Hallman (Cathy)\, Jaret Preston (Jamie)\, Mary Reilly (Cathy) and Jon Todd (Jamie).   The crew includes Jay Dolan (director)\, Craig Johnson (music director)\, Todd Houseknecht (technical director) and Yvonne Anderson (producer).   North Raleigh Arts & Creative Theatre is a volunteer-based\, nonprofit community theater that serves North Raleigh and the surrounding communities. It seeks to engage all members of the community by offering affordable\, high-quality entertainment and education in a fun and friendly setting. As a teaching theater\, it educates in a safe\, nurturing environment\, and encourages the development of life skills while providing a gateway to a lifelong passion for theater.   For additional information\, please visit www.nract.org or call (919) 866-0228. LOCATION: URL:http://triangleartsandentertainment.org/event/north-raleigh-arts-and-creative-theater-presents-jason-robert-browns-the-last-five-years/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130323T170000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130323T170000 DTSTAMP:20130522T171857 CREATED:20130220T142348 LAST-MODIFIED:20130220T142348 UID:25093@http://triangleartsandentertainment.org SUMMARY:Lonerider Brewing 5th Annual Brew-It-Forward Live Concert DESCRIPTION: Lonerider Brewing Company Announces Lineup for Showdown Festival\, 5th Annual Brew-It-Forward\, and Live Concert Benefiting Nourish International Dillon Fence to Play March 23\, 2013\, Moore’s Square\, Downtown Raleigh   Lonerider Brewing Company\, a local business that prides itself on developing ales for outlaws around the triangle\, has announced the complete lineup for its 2013 Showdown featuring an extended lineup of Lonerider’s brews\, a Brew It Forward competition for local home brewers\, and live music concert to be held March 23\, 2013 at Moore’s Square in Downtown Raleigh. Headliner Dillon Fence will top the bill for this year’s concert\, benefiting Nourish International\, and will be joined by local and regional favorite’s including Lila\, Jack the Radio\, The Debonzo Brothers\, and Dark Water Rising. Last year’s Lonerider Showdown and Brew It Forward Event featured live music\, a raffle\, over 200 homebrews for sample\, and 1\,000 attendees. Tickets for the event are only $12 in advance or day of the show. VIP tickets are $75 and include exclusive access to catered food and beverage\, an exclusive VIP area close to the main stage\, and an outlaw’s saloon. Tickets are on sale through ticketfly.com and at the www.loneridershowdown.comwebsite. Doors for the evening festival and concert will open at 5 p.m. for the live show\, with performances beginning at 5:30 p.m. and will be held on the north corner of Moore’s Square. Proceeds from the concert will benefit Nourish International\, a nonprofit organization that works internationally to engage students and communities around eradicating extreme poverty. “Nourish International could not be more excited to partner with Lonerider on this event to raise awareness for the work we do. Nourish International works with hundreds of students across an international platform for action around making a lasting impact on extreme poverty. Our community partners in the developing world live on less than a $1.25 a day and lack basic needs like food\, shelter\, sanitation\, and clean drinking water. Since 2003 we have implemented 65 sustainable development projects in 25 countries. For the Lonerider family to raise awareness and fund for our work means we can do more in the coming year including founding new student chapters and increasing our number of community partners\,” says Kelly Phoenix\, Nourish International’s Executive Director. “Over the years\, we’ve been humbled by the number of outlaws with an enthusiasm for craft beers. With such a tremendous variety out there\, we can’t even to begin to express our gratitude to the community that’s supported us. We have a responsibility to give back to the community and we have found a great partner in Nourish International\,” says Sumit Vohra\, Lonerider’s CEO. Through corporate and individual donations\, Lonerider has raised over $16\,000 to date for Nourish International through generous sponsors. Sponsorships begin at the $150 level and are still available\, more details can be found at the event website. For more information about Lonerider\, please visit www.loneriderbeer.com\, become a fan on Facebook or follow @loneriderbeer on Twitter. For more information about Nourish International\, go to http://www.nourish.org. Additional information on the bands can be found at www.loneridershowdown.com.   About Lonerider Lonerider opened its doors in Raleigh\, North Carolina on January 23rd\, 2009 with a beer and a dream.  Today\, Lonerider has 21 employees and is one of the CED’s 25 businesses to watch. With an eye for quality\, Lonerider crafted each of its beers with the highest quality ingredients. As a result Lonerider has a portfolio of award winning beers\, and two of Lonerider’s brews\, Sweet Josie and Deadeye Jack\, have taken home some of the highest honors from the Great American Beer Festival. Lonerider recently expanded distribution to Atlanta and is looking forward to future growth. About Nourish International Nourish International is a student movement that has spread across the globe since it’s founding in 2003 by UNC-Chapel Students\, Sindhura Citenini and Joel Thomas. Nourish International engages students and empowers communities to make a lasting impact around extreme poverty. Nourish works with students across 28 university chapters to launch ventures and invest the profits in community based sustainable development projects. Since 2003 Nourish has deployed over $300\,000 in venture profits on 65 projects in 25 countries. Nourish continues to expand in 2013 and aims to increase its size to 45 chapters this year. LOCATION: URL:http://triangleartsandentertainment.org/event/lonerider-brewing-5th-annual-brew-it-forward-live-concert/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20130308 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20130309 DTSTAMP:20130522T171857 CREATED:20130219T214216 LAST-MODIFIED:20130219T214216 UID:25089@http://triangleartsandentertainment.org SUMMARY:Grammy Winners Rebirth Brass Band Play The ArtsCenter on March 8th DESCRIPTION:[caption id="attachment_25090" align="aligncenter" width="500"] Rebirth Brass Band[/caption] The 2012 Grammy Award-Winning Rebirth Brass Band will deliver a powerful jolt of New Orleans funk energy at The ArtsCenter on Friday\, March 8th at 8:00 p.m. Single Admission tickets are $18 in advance\, $14 for Friends of The ArtsCenter\, and $22 day-of show. The ArtsCenter is located at 300-G E. Main St. in Carrboro. Call (919) 929-2787 or visit http://artscenterlive.org/event/performance/1623 for tickets and directions. "Rebirth Brass Band is best of New Orleans today: resilient\, triumphant\, traditional and experimental at the same time\," said Art Menius\, Executive Director of The ArtsCenter. "Viewers of Tremé on HBO will recognize Rebirth's music and the band from their celebratory and memorable appearance with actors Khandi Alexander as LaDonna Batiste-Williams and Wendell Pierce as trumpeter Antoine Batiste in the very first episode." Simply put\, The Rebirth Brass Band is a New Orleans institution. Tuba/sousaphone player Philip Frazier\, his drummer brother Keith Frazier\, and trumpeter Kermit Ruffins formed Rebirth in 1983\, along with other school marching band members from Joseph S. Clark Senior High School in New Orleans’ Tremé neighborhood. The band has evolved from playing the streets to playing festivals and stages all over the world. Rebirth is committed to upholding the tradition of brass bands while at the same time incorporating modern music into their show. Their signature brand of heavy funk has not only won over several generations of music lovers\, it has become the soundtrack to an entire city. In the wake of the sometimes-stringent competition amongst brass bands\, Rebirth is the undisputed leader of the pack\, and they show no signs of slowing down. Their 2011 CD Rebirth of New Orleans on Basin Street Records reached number 1 on the CMJ Jazz charts and earned the group a 2012 Grammy Award for Best Regional Roots Music Album.   Programs at The ArtsCenter are supported in part by Brooks Pierce\, Chapel Hill Restaurant Group\, Giorgios Hospitality Group\, The North Carolina Arts Council\, The Orange County Arts Commission\, and Tony Hall and Associates.   The ArtsCenter is a non-profit teaching and presenting organization founded in 1974. The largest employer of artists in Orange County\, NC\, it serves more than 80\,000 people annually\, through classes\, studios\, concerts\, theatre\, spoken word\, gallery displays\, more than 80 school shows\, and more. The ArtsCenter exerts a local economic impact exceeding $3\,200\,000 which generates the equivalent of 103 full time jobs and $301\,000 in state and local tax revenue. LOCATION: URL:http://triangleartsandentertainment.org/event/grammy-winners-rebirth-brass-band-play-the-artscenter-on-march-8th/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20130301 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20130401 DTSTAMP:20130522T171857 CREATED:20130219T140031 LAST-MODIFIED:20130219T140031 UID:25087@http://triangleartsandentertainment.org SUMMARY:CG Theatre March 2013 DESCRIPTION:  Common Ground Theatre  is a performance and teaching space located in west Durham\, offering performing arts and educational groups a flexible\, well-equipped alternative space. The Theatre provides a convenient venue for Triangle audiences to experience the diversity of our area’s arts and educational offerings. All events listed will be held at Common Ground Theatre. The Theatre is hosting the following events in March\, 2013. [THEATRE] Bravest Face Presents: Meet the Purple Jessups Join us for a night of live music and improv as The Purple Jessups make their debut performance. The Purple Jessups is the first (as far as we know) BandProv performance group. BandProv is a new (as far as we know) concept where a rock band plays live music AND does improvised scenes as the characters of the band. In other words\, BandProv is an experimental fusion of music and improv. March 1 at 8:00 p.m. Tickets: $10- General Information: (919) 698-3870 Website: http://www.facebook.com/events/487196071344615   [THEATRE] Transactors Improv Presents: Addicts Anonymous Transactors Improv presents “Addicts Anonymous\,” March 2 at Common Ground Theatre in Durham as part of the Transactors Experimental Theater (TET) series. TET is the company’s improv incubator in which it explores new performance forms\, themes\, and working with new artists. March 2 at 8:00 p.m. Tickets: $14-General\, $10- Student/Senior/Military Reservations: (919) 824-0937 Website: http://transactors.org   [THEATRE] One Song Productions Presents: Denial by Peter Sagal Lawyer Abigail Gersten is brilliant\, Jewish\, and a First Amendment absolutist. Professor Bernard Cooper is courtly\, polite and dedicated to convincing the world that the Holocaust was a Jewish hoax. When the government prosecutes him\, he turns to Abby for help. Offended by censorship in any form\, she takes the case\, but gets quickly drawn into a moral quagmire. Opposing her is an idealistic prosecutor and a venerable Holocaust survivor who calls her loyalties into question and makes her confront the differences between what is legal and what is right. March 7\, 8\, 9 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $5.00-$10.00 suggested donation Information: (919) 698-3870 Website: http://www.1songproductions.weebly.com [THEATRE] CommonWealth Presents: The Innocents by Daniel Karasik Stanley\, 25-year-old wunderkind lawyer\, has a bewildering new client: a bright young man from the suburbs who’s confessed to a senseless murder.  As Stanley is drawn deeper into his troubled client’s life\, everything he believes about his place in the world is thrown into doubt.  And his own life — enviable\, seemingly perfect — starts to fracture… This new Canadian play\, from a rising young playwright\, delivers a fast\, slick\, psychological portrait of today's twenty-somethings and their seemingly perfect world. March 14\, 15\, 16\, 21\, 22\, 23 at 8:00 p.m. March 17 at 3:00 p.m. Tickets: $15- General\, $10- Student/Senior/Military w/I.D. Reservations: (919) 410-8631 Website: http://fromcommonwealth.com/commonwealth/Tickets_and_Current_Show.html [THEATRE] hiSTORY Stage Presents: The Marowitz Hamlet Charles Marowitz\, an acclaimed stage director\, theatre critic\, columnist\, author\, and playwright\, has deconstructed Hamlet\, broken it into pieces and remixed it for the postmodern age.  A thoroughly modern take on the plot of Hamlet using Shakespeare's original words\, while the action plays out as seen through the prism of the central character's mentally besieged consciousness. March 27\, 28\, 29\, 30 at 8:00 p.m March 30 at 2:00 p.m. Tickets: $15- General\, $12- Under 21/Senior Website: http://www.historicinterpretations.org/Welcome.html   LOCATION: URL:http://triangleartsandentertainment.org/event/cg-theatre-march-2013/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20130310 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20130311 DTSTAMP:20130522T171857 CREATED:20130218T163846 LAST-MODIFIED:20130218T163846 UID:25083@http://triangleartsandentertainment.org SUMMARY:Durham’s Rabbi Daniel Greyber To Read From His New Book Faith Unravels DESCRIPTION:Author Holds Reading and Book Signing at McIntyre’s Books March 10th Who: Daniel Greyber is rabbi at Beth El Synagogue in Durham\, North Carolina and the author of Faith Unravels: A Rabbi's Struggle With Grief and God.   He will serve as USA Team Rabbi at the 2013 World Maccabiah Games in Israel this summer. Formerly a nationally ranked competitive swimmer and faculty member at the Ziegler School of Rabbinic Studies in Los Angeles\, he currently serves on the editorial board of Conservative Judaism\, and his articles have been featured in a wide range of Jewish publications.  In support of the book\, Rabbi Greyber tours the country presenting scholar weekends\, book readings and other lectures at synagogues\, churches\, community centers\, conferences and book festivals. For more information about Rabbi Greyber\, visit www.rabbigreyber.com and for more information about Faith Unravels\, visit www.faithunravels.com. What: Book Reading and Signing at McIntyre’s Books in Fearrington Village Faith Unravels: A Rabbi's Struggle With Grief and God was written by Daniel Greyber\, rabbi of Beth El Synagogue in Durham. Mayim Bialik\, known for her roles as Blossom Russo on NBC’s “Blossom” and Amy Farrah Fowler on CBS’s “The Big Bang Theory” wrote the foreword to the book. Faith Unravels is not a typical memoir.  It tells the story of a boy brought up in the Jewish faith who loses a childhood friend right after college.  He finds that Jewish law does not define a role for a non-family member in the mourning process.  In fact\, few religious traditions have a defined mourning process.  Greyber felt like a forgotten mourner and his faith unraveled.  His journey leads him to ask questions\, find answers\, grieve\, make sense of a senseless death and find his way back to the faith he lost.  Greyber eventually goes to rabbinical school\, marries\, has a family and finds himself in an all too familiar position. He loses another close friend to the same disease that took his childhood friend.  This time\, he is a rabbi still struggling to fit in as a mourner. When: Sunday\, March 10th at 2:00 pm Where: McIntyre’s Books (220 Market Street\, Fearrington Village) Why: Everyone experiences loss at some point in his or her life.  Sometimes there is time to prepare for a loss and other times it is sudden\, tragic and seems unfairly cruel.  What happens when you look to your faith for guidance on when and how to grieve but then are left with more questions than answers? No matter what faith you practice\, this book helps make sense of loss and how\, as a non-family member\, the forgotten mourner can find a way to deal with the pain and loss.  It is by sharing Rabbi Greyber’s profound story of faith lost and regained that this book will appeal to people of any faith or anyone who has lost a friend. LOCATION: URL:http://triangleartsandentertainment.org/event/durhams-rabbi-daniel-greyber-to-read-from-his-new-book-faith-unravels/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130303T193000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130303T220000 DTSTAMP:20130522T171857 CREATED:20130218T160345 LAST-MODIFIED:20130218T160345 UID:25080@http://triangleartsandentertainment.org SUMMARY:Cantari, Voices Ensemble, Performs Bach and Purcell With The UNC Baroque Ensemble DESCRIPTION: From the group who brought you the critically acclaimed performances of “All is Calm: The Christmas Truce of 1914” at The ArtsCenter in December\, Cantari\, Voices ensemble\, will perform “Music For A While: Baroque Motet\, Verse Anthem and Suite” featuring the UNC Baroque Ensemble on Sunday\, March 3rd at 7:30 pm. The performance takes place at Hill Hall auditorium on the UNC-Chapel Hill campus. Tickets for the performance are $15 for individuals and $6 for students. This performance features baroque music by J.S. Bach and Henry Purcell.  Bach wrote six motets\, relatively long pieces in German based on sacred themes for choirs that were often composed for funerals.  “Jesu\, Mein Freude”\, composed in 1723 at the beginning of Bach’s tenure at the St. Thomas Church\, uses an impressive array of forms and compositional technique as well as a range of vocal parts.  The textual contrasts from one movement to the next in this motet contribute to its popularity as one of the most frequently performed yet most difficult of the six Bach motets. Purcell’s sacred anthems were written between 1680 and 1685 and fall into two categories: full anthem and verse anthem.  Both types of anthems were sung in English\, unlike the older motet style\, which was sung in Latin.  The full anthem employs the entire chorus throughout and is sung unaccompanied.  The verse anthem alternates solo voices with full chorus.  Accompaniment is provided by organ\, by string instruments\, or both.  This performance offers examples of both. In addition to Cantari\, the UNC Baroque Ensemble will be performing.  This is a period instrument orchestra comprised of UNC graduate and undergraduate students and community members.  The Ensemble performs on campus several times a year\, both in their own concerts and with the UNC Opera. Cantari is an ensemble of the larger Voices choral group.  In June\, the worlds of Paul McCartney\, The Beatles\, and Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart will collide as Voices presents “Mozart Meets McCartney”.  On Saturday\, June 1st at 8:00 pm at UNC’s Memorial Hall\, Voices will perform Mozart’s Missa Brevis in F and McCartney’s Ecce Cor Meum.  Both men were beloved and accomplished composers who toured extensively and had fan clubs throughout their youth. An orchestra\, a children’s choir and soloists will join Voices for this performance. Tickets for the upcoming performances can be purchased online at www.voiceschapelhill.org\, from chorus members or at the door.  Tickets for Voices performances are $20 for individuals and $6 for students.  Tickets for Cantari performances are $15 for individuals and $6 for students. LOCATION: URL:http://triangleartsandentertainment.org/event/cantari-voices-ensemble-performs-bach-and-purcell-with-the-unc-baroque-ensemble/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130519T160000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130519T180000 DTSTAMP:20130522T171857 CREATED:20130218T155146 LAST-MODIFIED:20130218T155658 UID:25075@http://triangleartsandentertainment.org SUMMARY:Vox Virorum Men's Chorus DESCRIPTION: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\, suggested donation of $10. First Presbyterian Church 305 East Main Street Durham 27701 voxvirorum[at]gmail.com 919-360-5242 LOCATION: URL:http://triangleartsandentertainment.org/event/vox-virorum-mens-chorus/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20130313 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20130314 DTSTAMP:20130522T171857 CREATED:20130218T153155 LAST-MODIFIED:20130218T153155 UID:25073@http://triangleartsandentertainment.org SUMMARY:DOCUMENTARY HIGHLIGHTS RALEIGH WW II VETERAN DESCRIPTION:  [caption id="attachment_25074" align="alignleft" width="399"] Cliff Bumgardner will discuss his short film during History à la Carte: Behind the Film: Vic Spence\, A Documentary of Life and War on Wednesday\, March 13\, at the N.C. Museum of History. CREDIT: Rachel Braun[/caption] “The rate at which we are losing World War II veterans today is staggering\,” says filmmaker Cliff Bumgardner. “Their stories must be told\, recorded and played back for future generations so that we never forget what these amazing men and women did for our country.” Raleigh resident Vic Spence fought on Iwo Jima during World War II and witnessed the iconic moment when six Marines raised the United States’ flag on Mount Suribachi. Over 60 years later\, Bumgardner captured the story in his first documentary. Bumgardner will discuss his short film during History à la Carte: Behind the Film: Vic Spence\, A Documentary of Life and War on Wednesday\, March 13\, from 12:10 to 1 p.m. at the N.C. Museum of History in Raleigh. In the film\, the Marine Corps veteran and Purple Heart recipient tells his story in his own words. Admission is free. Bring your lunch; beverages will be provided. View the documentary and talk to its 20-year-old director about the war and modern storytelling through film. Vic Spence chronicles the veteran’s journey from childhood to Parris Island and Iwo Jima to his 40 years of service in law enforcement. For more information about the Museum of History\, call 919-807-7900 or access ncmuseumofhistory.org or Facebook. About the N.C. Museum of History The museum is located at 5 E. Edenton Street\, across from the State Capitol. Parking is available in the lot across Wilmington Street. Hours areMonday through Saturday\, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.\, and Sunday\, noon to 5 p.m. The Museum of History\, within the Division of State History Museums\, is part of the N.C. Department of Cultural Resources. About the N.C. Department of Cultural Resources The N.C. Department of Cultural Resources annually serves more than 19 million people through its 27 historic sites\, seven history museums\, two art museums\, the nation’s first state-supported symphony orchestra\, the State Library\, the N.C. Arts Council\, and the State Archives. Cultural Resources champions North Carolina’s creative industry\, which employs nearly 300\,000 North Carolinians and contributes more than $41 billion to the state’s economy. To learn more\, visit www.ncdcr.gov. LOCATION: URL:http://triangleartsandentertainment.org/event/documentary-highlights-raleigh-ww-ii-veteran/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20130323 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20130324 DTSTAMP:20130522T171857 CREATED:20130217T171859 LAST-MODIFIED:20130217T171953 UID:25041@http://triangleartsandentertainment.org SUMMARY:The Southern Folklife Collection Presents: The Steel Guitar on March 23 2013 DESCRIPTION: The Southern Folklife Collection in University of North Carolina’s Wilson Special Collections Library presents The Steel Guitar\, a celebration of the iconic instrument of American roots music. Featuring performances and lectures on steel guitar styles by top musicians and leading scholars\, this series is an opportunity to enjoy and learn about the American South's music\, history\, and culture. This event is the third and final symposium/concert in the Southern Folklife Collection’s Instrument Series\, which also featured tributes to the banjo and the fiddle. Beginning at 2pm on Saturday\, March 23 at The ArtsCenter in Carrboro\, NC\, The Southern Folklife Collection will sponsor a steel guitar symposium featuring lectures by music scholars John Troutman\, assistant professor of history and geography at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette\, and Tim Miller\, a Ph.D. student in musicology at UNC. At 3 p.m.\, steel guitar artists Allyn Love and Cindy Cashdollar will demonstrate playing styles and techniques. Following that evening\, a concert at 8 p.m. will feature Chris Scruggs and His Steel Guitar\, followed by Cindy Cashdollar with Bill Kirchen and Too Much Fun. The symposium is free and open to the public. Concert tickets are required for the evening performances. Admission is $8 for ArtsCenter Friends and UNC students and employees\, and general admission is $15 (advance) and $19 (day of show).  For more information and to purchase tickets\, please visit: http://artscenterlive.org/event/performance/2103 The Southern Folklife Collection Instrument Series is made possible by a donation from John Powell. ARTIST EPKS: Chris Scruggs: http://www.chrisscruggs.com Cindy Cashdollar: http://www.cindycashdollar.com/home/ Bill Kirchen: http://billkirchen.com ABOUT THE SOUTHERN FOLKLIFE COLLECTION The Southern Folklife Collection is an archival resource dedicated to collecting\, preserving and disseminating traditional and vernacular music\, art\, and culture related to the American South. The SFC contains over 250\,000 sound recordings\, including cylinders\, acetate discs\, wire recordings\, 78 rpm and 45 rpm discs\, LPs\, cassettes\, CDs\, and open reel tapes. Moving image materials include over 3\,000 video recordings and 8 million feet of motion picture film. Other materials include thousands of photographs\, song folios\, posters\, manuscript materials\, ephemeral items\, and research files\, as well as an exceptionally strong collection of discographical materials. For more info\, please contact: Liza Terll at liza_terll@unc.edu\, 919.548.1203\, http://library.unc.edu SOUTHERN FOLKLIFE COLLECTION MEDIA LINKS: http://library.unc.edu http://www.lib.unc.edu/blogs/sfc http://twitter.com/SFolklife https://www.facebook.com/pages/Southern-Folklife-Collection/13912221650 http://www.youtube.com/user/SouthernFolklifeColl LOCATION: URL:http://triangleartsandentertainment.org/event/the-southern-folklife-collection-presents-the-steel-guitar-on-march-23-2013/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20130228 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20130301 DTSTAMP:20130522T171857 CREATED:20130215T213144 LAST-MODIFIED:20130215T213144 UID:25037@http://triangleartsandentertainment.org SUMMARY:Suzanne Vega brings her own sound to The ArtsCenter on Feb. 28th! DESCRIPTION:[caption id="attachment_25038" align="alignleft" width="400"] Suzanne Vega[/caption] Suzanne Vega\, of "Luka" and "Tom's Diner" fame\, will bring her beautiful songwriting and compelling singing to The ArtsCenter on February 28th at 8pm. Tickets are $30 in Advance\, $26 for ArtsCenter Friends\, and $34 Day of Show and can be purchased at The ArtsCenter Box Office at 300-G East Main St.\, via phone at (919) 929-2787\, or online at www.ArtsCenterLive.org. "Suzanne Vega remains one of the most powerful voices of my or any other generation\," says ArtsCenter Executive Director Art Menius. "Her music remains as relevant today as when she first emerged during the 1980s. That is the mark of an exceptional artist. The opportunity to hear three foremost vocalists who appeared during the 1960s (Judy Collins)\, 1970s (Karla Bonoff)\, and 1980s (Suzanne Vega) so close together marks the kind of rare cultural programming that only The ArtsCenter can provide." “Widely regarded as one of the most brilliant songwriters of her generation\,” (Biography Magazine) Suzanne Vega emerged as a leading figure of the folk-music revival of the early 1980s when\, accompanying herself on acoustic guitar\, she sang what has been labeled contemporary folk or neo-folk songs of her own creation in Greenwich Village clubs.  Since the release of her self-titled\, critically acclaimed 1985 debut album\, she has given sold-out concerts in many of the world’s best-known halls. In performances devoid of outward drama that nevertheless convey deep emotion\, Vega sings in a distinctive\, clear vibrato-less voice that has been described as “a cool\, dry sandpaper- brushed near-whisper” and as “plaintive but disarmingly powerful.” Bearing the stamp of a masterful storyteller who “observed the world with a clinically poetic eye\,” Suzanne’s songs have always tended to focus on city life\, ordinary people and real world subjects. Notably succinct and understated\, often cerebral but also streetwise\, her lyrics invite multiple interpretations.  In short\, Suzanne Vega’s work is immediately recognizable\, as utterly distinct and thoughtful\, and as creative and musical now\, as it was when her voice was first heard on the radio more than 20 years ago.         Programs at The ArtsCenter are supported in part by Brooks Pierce\, Chapel Hill Restaurant Group\, Giorgios Hospitality Group\, The North Carolina Arts Council\, The Orange County Arts Commission\, and Tony Hall and Associates. The ArtsCenter is a non-profit teaching and presenting organization founded in 1974. The largest employer of artists in Orange County\, NC\, it serves more than 80\,000 people annually\, through classes\, studios\, concerts\, theatre\, spoken word\, gallery displays\, more than 80 school shows\, and more. The ArtsCenter exerts a local economic impact exceeding $3\,200\,000 which generates the equivalent of 103 full time jobs and $301\,000 in state and local tax revenue. LOCATION: URL:http://triangleartsandentertainment.org/event/suzanne-vega-brings-her-own-sound-to-the-artscenter-on-feb-28th/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20130227 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20130228 DTSTAMP:20130522T171857 CREATED:20130215T212656 LAST-MODIFIED:20130215T212656 UID:25033@http://triangleartsandentertainment.org SUMMARY:John Cowan Trio to Rock The ArtsCenter on Feb. 27th! DESCRIPTION:[caption id="attachment_25034" align="aligncenter" width="500"] John Cowan Trio[/caption]   John Cowan\, bass player and lead vocalist of New Grass Revival\, will play at The ArtsCenter at 8 PM on Wednesday\, February 27th as part of the 10th Annual American Roots Series. Tickets are ArtsCenter Friends: $13\, Single Admission: $17\, Day of Show: $21. Tickets and more information can be obtained from www.artscenterlive.org or by calling The ArtsCenter Box Office at 919-929-2787. John Cowan has been singing his heart out for almost 40 years now\, and his soaring vocals have only improved with time. A true innovator\, John applies his powerful pipes to genres from country\, bluegrass\, and gospel to soul\, jazz\, and rock-and-roll – often within the space of a single concert. “What we did back in the New Grass Revival days was unique\,” he says. “Our vision was to take acoustic music somewhere new. What I’ve done with the John Cowan Band is try to recapture the magic of that ground-breaking experimentation and take it to the next level.” John is a favorite at major festivals like the Telluride Bluegrass Festival in Colorado and Wilkesboro\, North Carolina’s MerleFest. The John Cowan Band\, featuring some of acoustic music’s finest players\, has been a force to be reckoned for a score. Stints in his band have helped launch the careers of Noam Pikelny (Punch Brothers)\, Luke Bulla (Lyle Lovett)\, and Scott Vestal\, among others. The band’s current lineup most often features outstanding flatpick guitarist Jeff Autry\, renowned fiddler Shad Cobb\, and mandolinist John Frazier. These days\, John Cowan fans have to wait a little longer between shows and travel a little farther to get to them. He’s working his own performances into and around another very busy schedule. In 2010\, the Doobie Brothers found themselves once again in need of a bass player\, and John Cowan\, who held that gig in the 1990s\, was the first person they called. As if two touring gigs didn’t keep him busy enough\, in March of 2012\, WSM Radio – home of The Grand Ole Opry – launched John Cowan – I Believe To My Soul\, an hour-long radio program that airs monthly and features John interviewing and playing the music of some of the giants and legends of contemporary music. John Cowan began his career in earnest in 1974 when he auditioned to play bass for the then up-and-coming New Grass Revival. With his distinctive\, rock-tinged tenor vocal and heart-thumping electric bass\, John\, along with fellow New Grass Revival band mates Sam Bush\, Courtney Johnson\, and Curtis Burch\, and later Bela Fleck and Pat Flynn\, introduced a new generation of music fans to an explosive\, experimental and ultimately\, eponymous brand of bluegrass. The “newgrass” sound spawned popular jam bands such as Leftover Salmon and Yonder Mountain String Band in addition to shaping the sensibilities of country megastars Garth Brooks\, the Dixie Chicks\, the Zac Brown Band\, and Darius Rucker. After New Grass Revival disbanded in 1990\, John went on to record a series of critically acclaimed solo albums. Longtime friend and co-writer Darrell Scott composed the haunting melody for John’s autobiographical ballad “Drown” (New Tattoo)\, a harrowing and graphic tale of childhood sexual abuse. The song led to John becoming the 2006 national spokesperson for Safe Place\, an organization that provides and promotes safety and healing for individuals and families affected by sexual and domestic violence. “Drown” was also used in a video featuring John and others telling their stories to promote Nashville-based Our Kids\, which provides medical evaluations and crisis counseling in response to concerns of child sexual abuse. It’s an issue close to his heart and one about which he remains vocal. Concerts at The ArtsCenter are supported in part by Brooks Pierce\, Chapel Hill Restaurant Group\, Courtyard by Marriott\, Giorgios Hospitality Group\, The North Carolina Arts Council\, and the Orange County Arts Commission. The ArtsCenter is a non-profit teaching and presenting organization founded in 1974. The largest employer of artists in Orange County\, NC\, it serves more than 80\,000 people annually\, through classes\, studios\, concerts\, theatre\, spoken word\, gallery displays\, more than 80 school shows\, and more. The ArtsCenter exerts a local economic impact exceeding $3\,200\,000 which generates the equivalent of 103 full time jobs and $301\,000 in state and local tax revenue. LOCATION: URL:http://triangleartsandentertainment.org/event/john-cowan-trio-to-rock-the-artscenter-on-feb-27th/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20130301 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20130302 DTSTAMP:20130522T171857 CREATED:20130215T212403 LAST-MODIFIED:20130215T212403 UID:25035@http://triangleartsandentertainment.org SUMMARY:Bread & Puppet Theater Presents The Circus of the Possibilitarians at The ArtsCenter on March 1st! DESCRIPTION:[caption id="attachment_25036" align="aligncenter" width="500"] Bread & Puppet Theater[/caption]   The ArtsCenter presents Bread & Puppet Theater's The Circus of the Possibilitarians on March 1st at 8pm. Tickets in advance are $12\, $10 for students and seniors and Friends of The ArtsCenter. Day of ticket prices are $14 and $12 for students and seniors. The ArtsCenter is located at 300-G East Main Street Carrboro\, NC 27510.  For tickets visit www.artscenterlive.org or call 919-929-2787. Soon-to-be celebrating its 50th anniversary\, the award-winning Bread & Puppet Theater\, from Vermont’s Northeast Kingdom\, presents their The Circus of the Possibilitarians\, a satirical horse and butterfly circus\, addressing pertinent national and international issues in a clownish fashion. It features rotten ideas\, a wild dancing horse\, a saxophone ballet\, a solemn salute to the world's casualties and much more! Not to mention The Dire Circumstance Jubilation Ensemble providing a little bit of brass and a lot of noise. Please take note that if some of the circus acts are politically puzzling to adults\, accompanying children can usually explain them. The audience is welcome to examine all the masks and puppets after the performance\, and Cheap Art will be for sale. Examples of Bread & Puppet’s work can be found at www.breadandpuppet.org. Bread & Puppet Theater is one of the oldest and most unique nonprofit\, self-supporting theatrical companies in the United States. The theater champions a visually rich slapstick style of street-theater that is filled puppets\, some of them pretty big\, made of paper maché and cardboard\, combined with masked characters\, improvisational dance\, movement\, political commentary\,and a lively brass band for accompaniment. The company’s performances are described by The New York Times as "a spectacle for the heart and soul." Bread & Puppet was founded by Peter Schumann\, German born artist-dancer\, in 1963\, and for the next decade his giant puppets figured prominently in anti-Vietnam-War demonstrations in New York City\, Washington DC and other cities in the US and abroad. Indoor performances were both simpler and more complex\, ranging from quiet\, intense masked shows ("Fire"\, "Man Says Good-Bye") with 4-6 players\, to huge\, lengthy spectacles ("Cry of the People"). In 1970\, an invitation from Vermont's Goddard College to be theater-in-residence facilitated a longed-for change to country life. "Our Domestic Resurrection Circus\," an outdoor festival of music\, art\, puppetry and pageantry\, began then\, and ran almost every summer\, growing to crowds of tens of thousands\, until 1998. Since then\, a smaller (but with giant puppets intact)\, more dispersed version continues on Sundays in July and August; the company continues touring and workshopping in the rest of the year in New England and around the globe; and Schumann continues as director and artist — and breadbaker — with a vengeance! For more information\, please visit www.breadandpuppet.org. Programs at The ArtsCenter are supported in part by Brooks Pierce\, Chapel Hill Restaurant Group\, Giorgios Hospitality Group\, The North Carolina Arts Council\, The Orange County Arts Commission\, and Tony Hall and Associates. The ArtsCenter is a non-profit teaching and presenting organization founded in 1974. The largest employer of artists in Orange County\, NC\, it serves nearly 60\,000 people annually\, through classes\, studios\, concerts\, theatre\, spoken word\, gallery displays\, more than 80 school shows\, and more. The ArtsCenter exerts a local economic impact of almost $2\,900\,000 which generates the equivalent of 78 full time jobs and $231\,000 in state and local tax revenue. LOCATION: URL:http://triangleartsandentertainment.org/event/bread-puppet-theater-presents-the-circus-of-the-possibilitarians-at-the-artscenter-on-march-1st/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20130302 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20130303 DTSTAMP:20130522T171857 CREATED:20130215T212040 LAST-MODIFIED:20130215T212040 UID:25039@http://triangleartsandentertainment.org SUMMARY:Karla Bonoff to perform at The ArtsCenter March 2nd DESCRIPTION:[caption id="attachment_25040" align="aligncenter" width="600"] Karla Bonoff[/caption] On March 2nd\, Karla Bonoff will bring her classic songwriting to The ArtsCenter stage for an intimate evening of musical storytelling. Peter Holsapple\, of dB's legend\, will open the evening. Tickets are $27 in Advance\, $23 for ArtsCenter Friends\, and $31 Day of Show and can be purchased at our box office at 300-G East Main St.\, by phone at (919) 929-2787\, or online at www.ArtsCenterLive.org. "For years we have awaited each Karla Bonoff album as if it were letters from a long lost home\," says ArtsCenter Executive Director Art Menius. "We knew it would contain not only great songs that would soon be covered by seemingly everyone\, who felt like we were hearing personal messages from a true friend. The opportunity to hear three foremost vocalists who appeared during the 1960s (Judy Collins)\, 1970s (Karla Bonoff)\, and 1980s (Suzanne Vega) so close together marks the kind of rare cultural programming that only The ArtsCenter can provide." Describing Karla Bonoff as one of the finest singer/songwriters of her generation grossly understates the case. With a career spanning four decades\, Bonoff has enjoyed critical acclaim\, commercial success\, enduring popularity and the unwavering respect of her peers. In addition to achieving chart success with her own recordings\, Karla has seen her songs become hits for such stellar artists as Bonnie Raitt\, Wynonna Judd and Linda Ronstadt. Many of Bonoff’s ballads are now pop classics. All the while\, she has continued to tour extensively\, playing sold-out shows around the world. Karla’s moving vocals on her rich\, expressive songs is like standing beneath a sparkling waterfall--refreshing\, exhilarating\, restorative. And hearing them live\, at The ArtsCenter\, can be transformative -- especially with special guest Nina Gerber on guitar. Chapel Hill legend Peter Holsapple\, whose path breaking and iconic jangle-pop outfit the dB's released its first new album in three decades last year\, opens the evening. Programs at The ArtsCenter are supported in part by Brooks Pierce\, Chapel Hill Restaurant Group\, Giorgios Hospitality Group\, The North Carolina Arts Council\, The Orange County Arts Commission\, and Tony Hall and Associates.   The ArtsCenter is a non-profit teaching and presenting organization founded in 1974. The largest employer of artists in Orange County\, NC\, it serves more than 80\,000 people annually\, through classes\, studios\, concerts\, theatre\, spoken word\, gallery displays\, more than 80 school shows\, and more. The ArtsCenter exerts a local economic impact exceeding $3\,200\,000 which generates the equivalent of 103 full time jobs and $301\,000 in state and local tax revenue. LOCATION: URL:http://triangleartsandentertainment.org/event/karla-bonoff-to-perform-at-the-artscenter-march-2nd/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20130324 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20130325 DTSTAMP:20130522T171857 CREATED:20130215T211641 LAST-MODIFIED:20130215T211641 UID:25043@http://triangleartsandentertainment.org SUMMARY:Burning Coal Theatre Company welcomes back Singer/Songwriter Callaghan DESCRIPTION:    [caption id="attachment_25058" align="aligncenter" width="375"] Callaghan[/caption] Burning Coal Theatre Company presents singer/songwriter Callaghan. One night only\, Sunday March 24\, 2013 at the Murphey School\, 224 Polk Street\, Raleigh\, NC.  The performance will be held at 7pm. All tickets are $10. For reservations and information\, please call 919-834-4001 or visit www.burningcoal.org. About Callaghan Callaghan’s debut album\, Life In Full Colour\, was released on May 1\, 2012. The release was the culmination of a journey which brought the singer-songwriter across the Atlantic from London to live and record in the USA. A long-time Shawn Mullins fan\, Callaghan contacted the Atlanta singer-songwriter through MySpace\, and after being knocked out by her music he agreed to a rare collaboration. Callaghan left her London digs and boarded a plane headed for the American South: the experience was the inspiration for the opening track and first single from her album\, Best Year. Life in Full Colour was tracked in and around Atlanta with Mullins both producing and playing on the record. Its 12 songs present Callaghan’s eclectic and dynamic style\, combining shades of folk\, country\, rock and pop into a seamless fusion of feeling and melody. Performing live Callaghan plays piano and guitar and delivers a vocal which earns frequent comparisons with artists like Sarah McLachlan and Emmy Lou Harris. Her songs chronicle stories and moments from her own life and from others. You’ll enjoy thoughtful lyrics\, haunting vocals\, and catchy melodies which make you smile. Since making Georgia her home\, Callaghan has been selling out shows at local venues and in summer 2012 Insite Atlanta’s music edition labeled her ‘Atlanta’s hottest new act’ . She’s also performed across 25 states\, including at the SXSW Festival in Austin. Life in Full Colour has been getting a great reaction. The Huffington Post describes the album as “joyful listening”\, while InLiveMusic says “Callaghan’s voice is stunning\, clear and is perfect for the story telling of her songs” For more information and a free download of Callaghan’s single\, Best Year\, please visit www.callaghansongs.com www.facebook.com/callaghanmusic www.youtube.com/callaghansongs   Callaghan.  Burning Coal Theatre Company presents singer/songwriter Callaghan for one night only.  Performance is March 24\, 2013 at 7pm. All tickets $10.  Burning Coal Theatre at the Murphey School\, 224 Polk Street\, Raleigh\, NC.  Tickets and information:  919.834.4001 or www.burningcoal.org. Burning Coal Theatre Company is one of Raleigh's intimate\, professional theatres.  Burning Coal is an incorporated\, non-profit [501 (c) (3)] organization. Burning Coal's mission is to produce literate\, visceral\, affecting theatre that is experienced\, not simply seen. Burning Coal produces explosive reexaminations of overlooked classic and modern plays\, as well as new plays\, whose themes and issues are of immediate concern to our audience\, using the best local\, national and international artists available. We work toward a theatre of high-energy performances and minimalist production values. The emphasis is on literate works that are felt and experienced viscerally\, unlike more traditional linear plays\, at which audiences are most often asked to observe without participating. Race and gender non-specific casting is an integral component of our perspective\, as well as an international viewpoint.   LOCATION: URL:http://triangleartsandentertainment.org/event/burning-coal-theatre-company-welcomes-back-singersongwriter-callaghan/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20130301 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20130304 DTSTAMP:20130522T171857 CREATED:20130215T140325 LAST-MODIFIED:20130215T140354 UID:25028@http://triangleartsandentertainment.org SUMMARY:CELBRATE RICHARD WAGNER’S 200TH BIRTHDAY DESCRIPTION:MALLARMÉ CHAMBER PLAYERS TEAMS UP WITH THE GREENSBORO SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA TO CELBRATE RICHARD WAGNER’S 200TH BIRTHDAY Durham\, NC – Mallarmé and the Greensboro Symphony Chamber Players will present a concert program of music by three German composers\, including Richard Wagner\, whose 200th birthday is being celebrated this year. The Mallarmé Chamber Players\, in collaboration with the Greensboro Symphony and music director/violinist Dmitry Sitkovetsky\, will present two concerts: Friday\, March 1\, at 8:00 pm at the UNC-G School of Music Recital Hall in Greensboro Sunday\, March 3\, at 7:30 pm at Kirby Horton Hall at the Sarah P. Duke Gardens in Durham. The program will feature what is Wagner’s only piece of chamber music\, the beautiful Siegfried Idyll for 13 players. The composer wrote this piece as a birthday present for his second wife\, Cosima\, after the birth of their son Siegfried in 1869. The program will also include the Nonet by Louis Spohr and a light-hearted arrangement of Richard Strauss’s tone poem Till Eulenspiegel’s Merry Prank. This chamber work is called Till Eulenspeigel einmal anders! (literally “Till Eulenspiegel another way”) is arranged for violin\, double bass\, clarinet\, horn and bassoon by Franz Hasenöhrl. Greensboro Symphony music director Dmitry Sitkovetsky will conduct the Wagner and play violin in the Strauss work. Mr. Sitkovetsky has built up an active and successful career as a violinist\, conductor\, arranger\, chamber musician and festival director. He has performed as a violin soloist with a number of the world’s leading orchestras including the Berlin\, New York and LA Philharmonic Orchestras\, the Leipzig Gewandhaus\, the Concertgebouw Orchestra\, all of the major London orchestras and the Chicago\, Philadelphia and Cleveland orchestras. A combination of musicians from the Greensboro Symphony and the Mallarmé Chamber Players will complete the concert roster\, including the GSO’s guest artist for the week\, young virtuoso violinist Stefani Collins.   ARTISTS Stefani Collins\, Emi Hildebrandt* and Dmitry Sitkovetsky - violin Suzanne Rousso* – viola\, Nathan Leyland* – cello\, John Spuller - bass Debra Reuter-Pivetta – flute\, Ashley Barret - oboe Kelly Burke and Jimmy Gilmore* - clarinet Rachael Elliott* - bassoon Robert Campbell and Andrew McAfee* - horn Anita Cirba – trumpet   *denotes Mallarmé Chamber Player musician CONCERTS Friday\, March 1\, 2013\, 8:00 pm\, Recital Hall\, UNC-G School of Music\, Greensboro Tickets: $30/$5 for students with ID www.greensborosymphony.org Sunday\, March 3\, 2013\, 7:30 pm\, Kirby Horton Hall\, Sarah P. Duke Gardens\, Durham Tickets: $18 in advance/$20 at the door/$5 for students with ID www.mallarmemusic.org   PROGRAM Richard Wagner – Siegfried Idyll Louis Spohr – Nonet in F major\, Op. 31 Richard Strauss (arr. Hasenöhrl) – Till Eulenspiegel einmal anders! Ticket info\, artist bios and programs may be found at www.mallarmemusic.org   ABOUT THE ENSEMBLES The Greensboro Symphony Orchestra (GSO) extends back to the 1920s when a group of musicians at Woman’s College (now UNC-G) banded together under the direction of Henry Fuchs. The GSO is now a thriving regional orchestra with a budget of $1.4 million and over 60 contracted musicians. The ensemble has been led since 2003 by renowned violinist and conductor Dmitry Sitkovetsky who serves as their seventh music director. More than 50\,000 Triad residents annually attend the Greensboro Symphony's offerings\, which include the Masterworks Series\, the Chamber Series\, the POPS Series and the Holiday Concerts. The GSO’s annual educational programs serve more than 50\,000 students in five counties. In its 40th season\, the Greensboro Symphony Youth Orchestras comprise six ensembles of the area’s most talented young musicians. Adult Education Programs include Music at Midday\, a music appreciation series held in area retirement communities; Concert Preludes\, pre-concert lectures by guest speakers\, open to all classical concertgoers and Postludes\, an after-concert conversation with the Music Director and guest artists. www.greensborosymphony.org The Mallarmé Chamber Players are a flexible ensemble of professional musicians based in Durham\, North Carolina\, whose mission is to enrich the lives of their community through outstanding chamber music. The ensemble distinguishes itself by its innovative educational programs\, its commitment to creative collaboration with other organizations\, its creation of significant new work and its dedication to serve a diverse population. Mallarmé is a nonprofit\, tax-exempt\, 501(c)3 organization; Suzanne Rousso is the ensemble’s artistic director. The 2012-13 concert season is made possible in part by grants from the Durham Arts Council’s Annual Fund\, The North Carolina Arts Council\, The National Endowment for the Arts and the Mary Duke Biddle Foundation. www.mallarmemusic.org LOCATION: URL:http://triangleartsandentertainment.org/event/celbrate-richard-wagners-200th-birthday/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20130221 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20130224 DTSTAMP:20130522T171857 CREATED:20130213T190809 LAST-MODIFIED:20130213T190809 UID:24964@http://triangleartsandentertainment.org SUMMARY:North Carolina Symphony Continues 80th Anniversary Season Feb. 21-23 With “Freedom” Concerts in Fayetteville and Raleigh DESCRIPTION:William Henry Curry conducts Aaron Copland’s “Lincoln Portrait\,” Charles Ives’ “Symphony No. 2\,” John Adams’ “The Wound Dresser\,” and Roy Harris’ “When Johnny Comes Marching Home”   Program features Multi-Image Photochoreography by James Westwater\, Narrator David Hartman\, Baritone Scott MacLeod Resident Conductor William Henry Curry will lead the North Carolina Symphony in a 2012-2013 classical season orchestra highlight of “Freedom\,” in concerts Feb. 21 in Fayetteville and Feb. 22-23 in Raleigh.The concerts\, which feature narration by David Hartman\, and artist James Westwater’s photochoreography on a giant screen\, commemorate the 150th anniversary of the signing of the Emancipation Proclamation in 1863.  With music from Aaron Copland\, Charles Ives\, Roy Harris\, and John Adams\, the concert will also showcase baritone Scott MacLeod. The performances take place on Thursday\, Feb. 21 at 8 p.m. in J.W. Seabrook Auditorium\, on the campus of Fayetteville State University\, and Friday\, Feb. 22\, and Saturday\, Feb. 23\, at 8 p.m. in downtown Raleigh’s Meymandi Concert Hall at the Progress Energy Center for the Performing Arts. Noted photochoreographer James Westwater’s evocative\, multi-image photo essay\, “The Eternal Struggle\,” is set to Aaron Copland’s moving “Lincoln Portrait\,” and will be narrated by North Carolina Symphony radio broadcast voice and former Good Morning America host David Hartman.  Bartione Scott MacLeod will perform John Adams’ “The Wound-Dresser.” A series of multi-disciplinary presentations that allow the North Carolina Symphony to examine the Civil War\, the Lincoln Presidency\, and the Civil Rights Movement will lead up to the performances. All activities are part of Explorations: Freedom. Through concerts\, discussions\, and images the North Carolina Symphony commemorates the 150 anniversary of the Emancipation Proclamation. Other activities that week include: Pre-concert talks in Fayetteville and Raleigh Demonstration\, performance excerpts and Q&A at Shaw University in Raleigh with baritone Scott MacLeod\, from 1-2:30 p.m. Post-concert Q&A Panels in Fayetteville and Raleigh. A Soundbites concert and meal at Parizade Restaurant in Durham that features Civil War-era brass band music and delicious food and drink.  Hosted by David Hartman\, the concert features the North Carolina Symphony Brass Quintet -  Paul Randall\, trumpet; Timothy Stewart\, trumpet; Rebekah Daley\, horn;  John Ilika\, trombone; and David Lewis\, tuba.  Click here for the dinner menu.  Tickets\, which include the concert and the meal\, are $65. An education concert for middle and high-school students will take place in Raleigh on February 21\, 2013 at 10 a.m. This concert is supported in part by Symphony partners The Freelon Group and Piedmont Investment Advisors.Tickets to the Fayetteville performance of “Freedom” are $30.  Tickets to the Raleigh performances of “Freedom” range from $18 to $64. Student tickets are $10. To purchase tickets\, visit the North Carolina Symphony website at www.ncsymphony.org or call the Symphony Box Office at 919.733.2750 or toll free 877.627.6724.J.W. Seabrook Auditorium is located on the campus of Fayetteville State University\, in Fayetteville. Meymandi Concert Hall is located in the Progress Energy Center for the Performing Arts\, 2 E. South St.\, in Raleigh. Freedom concerts are supported in part by Symphony Partners The Freelon Group and Piedmont Investment Advisors. Series Partner for the 2012/13 Fayetteville Classical Series is Reed Lallier Chevrolet. Partners for the 2012/13 Raleigh Classical Series include Clancy & Theys Construction; Duke Medicine: Smith Anderson Blount Dorsett Mitchell & Jernigan\, LLP; The Freelon Group; and Piedmont Investment Advisors\, LLC. The Series presenter for Soundbites is Duke Realty.  Generous support for Soundbites has also been provided by the Hulka Ensemble and Chamber Music Programs Fund of the North Carolina Symphony. Statewide partnership and support provided by Progress Energy. About the North Carolina Symphony   Founded in 1932 and subsequently made an entity of the North Carolina Department of Cultural Resources\, the North Carolina Symphony employs 65 professional musicians under the artistic leadership of Music Director and Conductor Grant Llewellyn and Resident Conductor William Henry Curry. Every year\, this orchestra performs over 175 concerts in more than 50 North Carolina counties\, with some 60 of those concerts offered in the Raleigh-Durham-Chapel Hill metropolitan area.   The Symphony boasts two spectacular home venues: Meymandi Concert Hall at the Progress Energy Center for the Performing Arts in downtown Raleigh and Booth Amphitheatre in Cary\, N.C. The Symphony also travels 12\,000 miles each year to present concert series in Fayetteville\, New Bern\, Southern Pines and Wilmington; individual concerts in communities across the state; and one of the most extensive education programs of any U.S. orchestra.   Concert/Event Listings: North Carolina Symphony Feb. 21\, 8pm Seabrook Auditorium\, Fayetteville State University\, Fayetteville Feb. 22-23 Meymandi Concert Hall\, Progress Energy Center for the Performing Arts\, Raleigh Program Listing: North Carolina Symphony William Henry Curry\, Resident Conductor “When Johnny Comes Marching Home” Roy Harris (1898-1979) “The Wound-Dresser” John Adams (b. 1947) Scott MacLeod\, baritone The Eternal Struggle James Westwater\, Photochoreography\, set to: “Lincoln Portrait” Aaron Copland (1900-1990) David Hartman\, narrator Symphony No. 2 Charles Ives (1874-1954) I.                   Andante moderato – II.                Allegro III.             Adagio cantabile IV.             Lento maestoso – V.                Allegro molto vivace Free Events for Explorations: Freedom – Fayetteville Wednesday\, Feb. 20 | Noon  – 1PM “Freshman Focus” Seminar by Dr. Earnest Lamb Fayetteville State University\, Fayetteville Thursday\, Feb. 21       Pre-Concert Talk | 7 - 7:30pm Dr. Earnest Lamb Auditorium lobby Seabrook Auditorium\, Fayetteville Thursday\, Feb. 21       Post-concert Q&A Panel Auditorium lobby Seabrook Auditorium\, Fayetteville Free Events for Explorations: Freedom – Raleigh Sunday\, Feb. 10 | 3 – 4PM Concert Preview Talk by William Henry Curry Quail Ridge Books & Music\, Raleigh Friday\, Feb. 22 | 1PM Seminar by Dr. Earnest Lamb with Scott MacLeod Shaw University\, Raleigh Friday\, Feb. 22 | 7– 7:30PM Pre-concert lecture by Dr. Earnest Lamb West Pavilion\, Meymandi Concert Hall\, Raleigh Friday\, Feb. 22 Post-concert Q&A Panel Meymandi Concert Hall\, Raleigh Saturday\, Feb. 23 | 7 – 7:30PM Pre-concert lecture by Dr. Earnest Lamb West Pavilion\, Meymandi Concert Hall\, Raleigh Saturday\, Feb. 23 Post-concert Q&A Panel Meymandi Concert Hall\, Raleigh Podcast Debuts Monday\, Feb. 21 Podcast featuring interviews with narrator David Hartman and Resident Conductor William Henry Curry and baritone Scott MacLeod.  Listen at www.ncsymphony.org LOCATION: URL:http://triangleartsandentertainment.org/event/north-carolina-symphony-continues-80th-anniversary-season-feb-21-23-with-freedom-concerts-in-fayetteville-and-raleigh/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130426T200000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130426T230000 DTSTAMP:20130522T171857 CREATED:20130213T163747 LAST-MODIFIED:20130213T163750 UID:24960@http://triangleartsandentertainment.org SUMMARY:BARRY MANILOW RETURNS TO RALEIGH DESCRIPTION: DIRECT FROM BROADWAY… “From pop star to pop institution” – New York Times BARRY MANILOW RETURNS TO RALEIGH (RALEIGH\, NC) – Barry Manilow returns to Raleigh on Friday\, April 26\, 2013 at PNC Arena. Tickets go on sale today at 10 a.m. at Ticketmaster.com\, the PNC Arena Box Office\, Ticketmaster outlets and charge by phone 800-745-3000. Barry Manilow's unparalleled career encompasses virtually every arena of music\, including performing\, composing\, arranging and producing. A Songwriters Hall of Fame inductee\, Manilow has triumphed in every medium of entertainment. With worldwide record sales exceeding 80 million\, Barry Manilow is ranked as the top Adult Contemporary chart artist of all time with 50 Top 40 Hits\, just the fifth artist to make at least 50 visits in the AC chart's 51-year history. Manilow has produced\, arranged\, and released over 40 albums over the course of his career. This pop icon has written hundreds of songs and performed around the globe thrilling millions of fans\, winning a Grammy\, two Emmys\, a Tony Award and an Oscar nomination along the way. For more information visit www.manilow.com and www.facebook.com/barrymanilow. LOCATION: URL:http://triangleartsandentertainment.org/event/barry-manilow-returns-to-raleigh/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130213T000000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130421T000000 DTSTAMP:20130522T171857 CREATED:20130213T151224 LAST-MODIFIED:20130213T162342 UID:24862@http://triangleartsandentertainment.org SUMMARY:ANNE FRANK: A HISTORY FOR TODAY COMMUNITY-WIDE EXHIBITS AND EVENTS TO TEACH AND INSPIRE DESCRIPTION:Fayetteville/Cumberland County\, NC\, is proud to present community-wide exhibits and events about the effects of intolerance in the past and today. The project centers around two exhibits\, Anne Frank: A History for Today and Art and Propaganda in Nazi-Occupied Holland\, both on loan from The Anne Frank Center USA in New York. These exhibits\, presented by the Arts Council of Fayetteville/Cumberland County\, will include guided docent tours for groups* and individuals. The exhibits\, along with related programming by other arts and cultural agencies\, will provide an in-depth experience for visitors. On-site bookstore at the Arts Council features exhibit-related items. All exhibits\, events and lectures related to this exhibit are free to the public.   MARCH 18 to APRIL 21\, 2013 - Anne Frank: A History for Today This exhibit gives visitors a view of the Holocaust through the perspective of Anne Frank\, a German-Jewish teenager who was forced to go into hiding during the Holocaust. The emphasis of this exhibit is placed on the distinction between individuals who chose to join the Nazi Party and become perpetrators\, those who remained bystanders and the few who resisted Nazi tyranny. Art and Propaganda in Nazi-Occupied Holland This vivid exhibit is a colorful representation of Dutch Resistance Art and Official Propaganda during the period of 1940-1945\, including original propaganda posters distributed by the Nazi-controlled Dutch government; linoleum and woodcut prints by Marie de Zaaijer\, which depict the hardship Holland suffered during the war; and several original\, vivid drawings by the Dutch artist Henri Pieck\, created during his confinement at Buchenwald concentration camp. Anne Frank: ©AFS/AFF\, Amsterdam/Basel   RELATED EXHIBITS ON DISPLAY: Free to Public - MARCH 18 to APRIL 21\, 2013 - History of Fayetteville's Jewish Community Artifacts and images at the Fayetteville Area Transportation and Local History Museum tell the story of Jewish residents of Fayetteville who contributed to the civic\, business\, and political strength of this community from the early nineteenth century to the present. Fayetteville was home to prosperous merchant families such as Folb\, Stein\, and Fleischman\, who made lasting impacts beyond the brick and mortar of their stores. 82nd Airborne Division and Propaganda in Nazi-Occupied Holland Exhibit of Dutch National Socialist Movement related artifacts captured by the Division during WWII. Additional exhibit about the liberation of Wobbelin concentration camp by the Division on May 2\, 1945 at the 82d Airborne Division War Memorial Museum\, Ft. Bragg. The Airborne and Special Operations Museum The Airborne & Special Operations Museum tells the story of the airborne and special operations soldier from 1940 to the present. The World War II portion of the museum's permanent gallery features many examples of American propaganda posters published during the war\, as well as other artifacts pertaining to the airborne and special operations soldier's role in the liberation of Europe. JFK Museum The permanent collection of the JFK Special Warfare Museum features many propaganda posters published during World War II by different organizations such as the Office of War Information. Four major themes are displayed: Support of Allied efforts; Security; Homeland Conservation and Production and War Bonds. - MARCH 19 to JUNE 16\, 2013 - Fayetteville and the Wilmington Race Riot of 1898 Artifacts exhibit at the Museum of the Cape Fear Historical Complex examine an event from America's troubled racial history when intolerance over the status of African Americans sparked a campaign to reassert white supremacy in government and society. The exhibit examines the "riot" in Wilmington\, NC\, and Fayetteville's responses and connections. - APRIL 1 to MAY 22\, 2013 - Fighting the Fires of Hate: America and the Nazi Book Burnings This multi-media traveling exhibition from the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum explores how book burning became a potent symbol in America's battle against Nazism and why they continue to resonate with the public—in film\, literature\, and political discourse—to this day. The public burning of works by Jewish and non-Jewish authors from around the world was a visual affront to one of America's most treasured freedoms – the right to the free expression of ideas. Books Are Weapons in the War of Ideas poster seen at left was produced by the Office of War Information. This poster\, featuring a quote from President Roosevelt\, was one in a series. EVENTS & LECTURES: Free To Public clarinet- April 7\, 2013: 5pm Reception/6pm Concert with Readings - Community Observance of Holocaust Remembrance Day Fayetteville Symphony Orchestra and Cape Fear Regional Theatre will present Quartet for the End of Time and selected readings from the stage adaptation of the Diary of Anne Frank at the Beth Israel Congregation. - April 11\, 2013: 7pm - Medicine\, The Disabled and the Road to the Holocaust Shaw Auditorium in the School of Business and Economics at Fayetteville State University. Dr. Bradley Kadel\, Assistant Professor of History at FSU\, argues that the campaign against the disabled and euthanasia programs implemented before the Holocaust helped pave the way for mass killing by enlisting medical professionals and managing public outcries of dissent. - April 14\, 2013: 4pm - A Day of Blood: The 1898 Wilmington Race Riot Musuem of the Cape Fear Historical Complex. LeRae Umfleet\, author of Day of Blood\, will speak about the 1898 Wilmington Race Riot. - April 18\, 2013: 7pm - Lecture on Cyber-Bullying Clark Auditorium\, Methodist University. Dr. Eric See\, Chair\, Department of Justice Studies\, Applied Forensic Science\, and Cyber Crime at Methodist University. Dr. See will speak about aspects of social media that provide access for cyberbullying\, its prevalence\, its characteristics and its effects. Made possible in part by: Lyn and Michael Green Charitable Fund\, The CarMax Foundation\, The Florence Rogers Charitable Trust\, Frank and Frances Fleishman Foundation\, Will Gillis Advised Fund of Cumberland Community Foundation; Dr. and Mrs. Debi P. Chaudhuri\, Cumberland County Schools\, Edward Jones Investments\, Fayetteville State University\, Dr. Bennett A. Hayes and Elaine Bryant Hayes\, Lifetouch Studios\, Methodist University\, Dr. and Mrs. Manny Rothstein\, Ms. Nitza Rothstein\, The Fayetteville Observer\, United Developers Inc./United Realty of Fayetteville Inc.\, Carlos and Terri Union Zukowski and others. LOCATION: URL:http://triangleartsandentertainment.org/event/anne-frank-a-history-for-today-community-wide-exhibits-and-events-to-teach-and-inspire/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130421T150000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130421T160000 DTSTAMP:20130522T171857 CREATED:20130212T180644 LAST-MODIFIED:20130212T180645 UID:24937@http://triangleartsandentertainment.org SUMMARY:A Trip Around the World in Music, Part 2 DESCRIPTION:The combined Triangle Youth String Orchestras will take you on a musical trip around the world in a format that is suitable for young listeners. Also featured is a World Premier by Craig Hanemann titled  Jubilant Festival for String Orchestra and commissioned in honor of the Philharmonic Association’s 25th Anniversary Concert is free\, but seating is reserved. Call 919-645-8434.   Hear TYSO in "A Trip Around the World in Music\, Part 1" http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1jCfKSE7gCY   LOCATION: URL:http://triangleartsandentertainment.org/event/a-trip-around-the-world-in-music-part-2/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20130212 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20130213 DTSTAMP:20130522T171857 CREATED:20130212T152527 LAST-MODIFIED:20130212T152529 UID:24915@http://triangleartsandentertainment.org SUMMARY:The World’s Greatest Pink Floyd Show BRIT FLOYD DESCRIPTION: Celebrating the music of David Gilmour\, Roger Waters\, Rick Wright\, Nick Mason & Syd Barrett Featuring note-for-note performances of five full album sides from 'The Dark Side of the Moon'\, 'Wish You Were Here'\, 'The Wall'\, 'The Division Bell' and 'Animals' Having performed to over a half a million fans around the world since it's first show in Liverpool\, England in January 2011\, The World's Greatest Pink Floyd Show\, Brit Floyd\, returns to the USA in February\, March & April 2013 to present P-U-L-S-E 2013\, The Pink Floyd Ultimate Light & Sound Experience\, a stunning new three hour show featuring note-for-note performances of five full album sides\, including 'Wish You Were Here'\, 'Animals'\, 'The Wall'\, 'The Division Bell'\, and\, in celebration of the 40th anniversary\, Pink Floyd's classic defining album\, 'The Dark Side of The Moon'. Brit Floyd makes a stop at DPAC\, Durham Performing Arts Center\, on April 14\, 2013. Tickets go on sale Saturday\, February 16 at 10am: Online at DPACnc.com DPAC Ticket Center: 919.680.2787\, 123 Vivian Street\, Durham\, NC Ticketmaster.com / Ticketmaster Charge by phone at 800.745.3000 Inspired by the record breaking 1994 'Division Bell' Tour and including the trademark Pink Floyd arch and circle light show\, and brand new Floydian animation and projection\, P-U-L-S-E 2013 will be Brit Floyd's biggest show yet. Musically perfect and visually awesome\, the new show will recreate the legendary\, enigmatic Pink Floyd in its many forms\, from '60s psychedelic pop band to '80s stadium-straddling behemoth and the reunited dream-come-true of Live 8. Musical director\, guitarist and vocalist Damian Darlington knows every detail\, every nuance of every Floydian moment\, and the band's execution of all Pink Floyd's greatest works will make each familiar track sound fresh and pristine. Solo projects aside\, this is as close to Pink Floyd as you will now ever get. ‘Shining like crazy diamonds\, Brit Floyd are flawless and astounding. A gem of a rock show.’ LA Times ‘The Total and perfect illusion.’ Québec Journal ‘Blindingly brilliant\, jaw-droppingly authentic... at last Pink Floyd have the tribute show they deserve’. Portsmouth News (from the Brit Floyd launch show in Portsmouth. The venue where Pink Floyd first performed The Dark Side of the Moon) ‘Mesmerising\, absolutely mesmerising. The most exciting tribute show ever!’ Ticketmaster If you wish to find out more about Brit Floyd please visit their website\, Facebook or You Tube Channel links below: www.britfloyd.com www.facebook.com/britfloydshow www.youtube.com/britfloydshow Follow Brit Floyd on Twitter www.twitter.com/britfloyd USA 2013 TOUR DATES February 2013 Thursday 28th  Johnstown\, PA         Cambria County War Memorial March 2013 Friday  1st                    Pittsburgh\, PA         Benedum Center Saturday 2nd               Pittsburgh\, PA         Benedum Center Sunday 3rd                  Akron \, OH                 Civic Theatre Tuesday 5th                Toledo\, OH                Huntingdon Center Wednesday 6th           Grand Rapids\, MI      DeVos Performance Hall Thursday 7th               Columbus\, OH           LC Pavilion Friday  8th                    Cincinatti\, OH           Taft Theatre Saturday 9th                Detroit\, MI                Music Hall Monday 11th                Indianapolis\, IN         Clowes Memorial Hall Tuesday 12th             Kansas City\, KS       The Midland Thursday 14th                         Minneapolis\, MN       State Theatre Friday  15th                  Milwaukee\, WI           Pabst Theatre Saturday 16th             Chicago\, IL                Chicago Theatre Monday 18th                Quebec City\, QC     Grand Theatre Tuesday 19th               Saint John\, NB          Harbour Station Wednesday 20th         Halifax\, NS                Metro Centre Thursday 21st                         Moncton\, NB             Coliseum Saturday 23rd                          Montreal\, QC                        Place des Artes Sunday 24th                Hamilton\, ON                        Hamilton Place Theatre Monday 25th                Sherbrooke\, QC       Theatre Granada Wednesday 27th         Burlington\, VT           Flynn Center Thursday 28th                         Concord\, NH              Capitol Center for Performing Arts April 2013 Tuesday 2nd                Atlanta\, GA               Cobb Energy Performing Arts Center Thursday 4th             Baltimore\, MD          Lyric Opera House Friday 5th                    Lynn\, MA                   Memorial Auditorium Saturday 6th               Wallingford\, CT         Oakdale Theatre Sunday 7th                 Providence\, RI         Veterans Memorial Auditorium Tuesday 9th               Reading\, PA             Performing Arts Center Wednesday 10th             New York City NY    Beacon Theatre Friday 12th                   New Brunswick         State Theatre Sunday 14th                Durham\, NC               Durham Performing Arts Center Wed 17th                     Nashville                    Andrew Jackson Hall Fri 19th                         Evansville                  Ford Center Sun 21st                      Orlando\, FL               Hard Rock Live Mon 22nd                     Clearwater\, FL          Ruth Eckerd Hall Tue 23rd                      Estero nr. Fort Myers          Germain Arena Wed 24th                     Fort Lauderdale FL Broward Center for the Perf. Arts Fri 26th                         Birmingham AL         BJCC Concert Hall LOCATION: URL:http://triangleartsandentertainment.org/event/the-worlds-greatest-pink-floyd-show-brit-floyd/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130329T192500 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130329T220000 DTSTAMP:20130522T171857 CREATED:20130212T150959 LAST-MODIFIED:20130212T151249 UID:24912@http://triangleartsandentertainment.org SUMMARY:Star of Saturday Night Live SETH MEYERS DESCRIPTION: SNL’s Seth Meyers will bring an evening of stand-up comedy to the stage of DPAC\, Durham Performing Arts Center\, on March 29\, 2013. Tickets go on sale February 15 at 10am: Online at DPACnc.com DPAC Ticket Center: 919.680.2787\, 123 Vivian Street\, Durham\, NC Ticketmaster.com / Ticketmaster Charge by phone at 800.745.3000 Friends of DPAC members may place their orders on February 13. Joining Friends of DPAC is free\, and you can register at http://www.dpacnc.com/fod. "There is no better place to laugh all night than at DPAC this spring. And with the addition of SNL's Seth Meyers\, audiences will share in poking fun at our favorite elements of modern culture and current events. Comedy shows at DPAC give fans the opportunity to see their favorite comics up close and personal\, while still feeling like they are in the comfort of their own living rooms\," said Emily McLoughlin\, Marketing Director for Concerts and Comedy at DPAC. Seth Meyers returns for his eleventh season on Saturday Night Live as a cast member and his sixth season as both head writer and “Weekend Update” anchor. In 2011\, Meyers won the Emmy® for Outstanding Original Music and Lyrics for host Justin Timberlake’s musical monologue. He was nominated in the same category in 2012 for host Jason Segel’s monologue song. Meyers has also garnered five additional Emmy® nominations for his work as a writer on SNL and the 2011 special The Real Women of SNL. As the sole “Weekend Update” anchor\, Meyers charms audiences as he lampoons top news stories and entertains fan favorite guests including the outlandish and über-trendy correspondent “Stefon” (Bill Hader)\, as well as the perpetually ill-prepared singing duo “Garth and Kat” (Fred Arnisen and Kristen Wiig). Before focusing his attention solely on “Update\,” Meyers was a regular player in sketches\, performing numerous characters. A graduate of Northwestern University\, he studied and performed at ImprovOlympic (where many SNL cast members and writers got their start) before moving on to the Boom Chicago Theater in Amsterdam\, Holland. His acclaimed show Pick-ups and Hiccups with partner Jill Benjamin toured Europe and eventually caught the eye of SNL. Meyers returned to host the 2011 ESPY Awards on ESPN and headlined the 2011 White House Correspondents’ Association Dinner to rave reviews. About DPAC Since its opening in 2008\, DPAC has become the center for live entertainment in the Triangle. Recognized for its contemporary design\, DPAC features 2\,700 seats\, intimate sightlines and state-of-the art sound and video. Listed four times in the top 50 in Pollstar magazine’s worldwide theater attendance rankings\, DPAC is currently the #5 ranked theater in the U.S. What’s up next at DPAC? An intimate evening with superstar Olivia Newton-John (Feb 19)\, followed by the inaugural Bull City Food and Beer Experience (Feb 24). For more information please go to www.DPACnc.com. LOCATION: URL:http://triangleartsandentertainment.org/event/star-of-saturday-night-live-seth-meyers/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20130418 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20130419 DTSTAMP:20130522T171857 CREATED:20130212T150102 LAST-MODIFIED:20130212T150103 UID:24897@http://triangleartsandentertainment.org SUMMARY:Host of Food Network’s Good Eats Alton Brown DESCRIPTION:Signature Event of the North Carolina Science Festival The North Carolina Science Festival is bringing Alton Brown\, host of the Food Network’s “Good Eats\,” to Durham Performing Arts Center\, DPAC\, on Thursday\, April 18. Tickets go on sale Friday\, February 8 at 10am: ·       Online at DPACnc.com ·       DPAC Ticket Center: 919.680.2787\, 123 Vivian Street\, Durham\, NC ·       Ticketmaster.com / Ticketmaster Charge by phone at 800.745.3000 Friends of DPAC members may place their orders on February 6. Joining Friends of DPAC is free\, and you can register at www.DPACnc.com/friendofdpac. “An Evening with Alton Brown: The Science of Cooking” will feature Brown’s unique brand of kitchen science with comedy\, culture and cooking. A question-and-answer session with audience members will follow Brown’s performance. Brown’s emphasis on kitchen science in “Good Eats” is a good match for the North Carolina Science Festival\, according to Festival director Jonathan Frederick. “Alton Brown could be the poster boy for the Festival theme\, which is ‘Life is your lab\,’” explains Frederick. “Whether he’s inventing his own kitchen gear or showing you how changes in temperature affect food on a molecular level\, Alton Brown is making that connection between science and everyday life.” Brown demonstrated kitchen science on “Good Eats” for 15 seasons with the Food Network. He also appeared on “Iron Chef America” and hosted “The Next Iron Chef” for four seasons. He received both a Peabody Award and a James Beard Award for his work in television. For a complete “Good Eats” fan experience\, premium tickets will also be available for $125 including a meet-and-greet reception with Alton Brown following the show\, reserved stage-front seating and a North Carolina Science Festival t-shirt. About The North Carolina Science Festival The North Carolina Science Festival is a two-week-long\, 500-mile-wide annual celebration of science throughout North Carolina and is coordinated by Morehead Planetarium and Science Center (University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill). Hundreds of schools\, parks\, libraries\, colleges\, businesses\, universities and other community organizations are hosting events during North Carolina Science Festival 2013\, scheduled April 5–21. Check the Festival website at www.ncsciencefestival.org to find events near you! About DPAC Since its opening in 2008\, DPAC\, the Durham Performing Arts Center\, has become the center for live entertainment in the Triangle. Recognized for its contemporary design\, DPAC features 2\,700 seats\, intimate sightlines and state-of-the art sound and video. Listed four times in the top 50 in Pollstar magazine’s worldwide theater attendance rankings\, DPAC is currently the #5 ranked theater in the U.S. What’s up next at DPAC? A night to remember with music’s best Tony Bennett (Feb 1)\, followed by an intimate evening with superstar Olivia Newton-John (Feb 19). For more information please go to www.DPACnc.com. LOCATION: URL:http://triangleartsandentertainment.org/event/host-of-food-networks-good-eats-alton-brown/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20130219 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20130220 DTSTAMP:20130522T171857 CREATED:20130212T145601 LAST-MODIFIED:20130212T145601 UID:24889@http://triangleartsandentertainment.org SUMMARY:The Augustana Choir will be performing at Duke University Chapel DESCRIPTION: As part of its annual spring tour\, The Augustana Choir will be  performing at Duke University Chapel on Tuesday\, February 19\, 2013 @ 7pm. Admission is free. The Augustana Choir is a highly selective undergraduate collegiate  ensemble from Augustana College in Rock Island\, IL under the  direction of Dr. Jon Hurty. Over its 81 year history\, The Augustana  Choir has established a tradition of excellence in performance of a  cappella choral literature. The choir has performed all over the  world and has sung in nearly every major concert hall in the  country\, including Carnegie Hall and Alice Tully Hall in New York\,  and The Ordway Theatre and Orchestra Hall in the Twin Cities. The  choir has made numerous recordings\, and has performed on commercial  and public radio as well as network television. The ensemble also  sings regularly on concert series programs and in churches of  various denominations. The Augustana Choir's current tour and program information is  available at https://www.augustana.edu/x37014.xml. For additional  information about Augustana College visit www.augustana.edu. Program Cantus Gloriosus\, Jósef Swider (b. 1930)  Der Geist hilft unsrer Schwachheit auf (BWV 226) Johann Sebastian  Bach (1685-1750)  Earth and Space Island in Space\, Kirke Mechem (b. 1925)  O Earth\, O Earth\, Return\, Bill Douglass (b. 1944)  Cells Planets\, Erika Lloyd; arr. Vince Peterson Pause Improvisation on Amazing Grace Rose Songs Go\, Lovely Rose\, Eric Whitacre (b. 1970)  Lo\, How A Rose E'er Blooming\, Michael Praetorius (1571-1621)\, arr.  Jan Sandström (b. 1954)  The Rose of Sharon\, William Billings (1746-1800) Hymns and Spirituals Give Me Jesus\, arr. Larry L. Fleming (1936-2003)  Hark I Hear the Harps Eternal\, arr. Alice Parker (b. 1925)  Children of the Heavenly Father\, arr. Jon Hurty (b. 1959) LOCATION: URL:http://triangleartsandentertainment.org/event/the-augustana-choir-will-be-performing-at-duke-university-chapel/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20130419 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20130420 DTSTAMP:20130522T171857 CREATED:20130212T144700 LAST-MODIFIED:20130212T144703 UID:24890@http://triangleartsandentertainment.org SUMMARY:A Night of Superstar Comedy with CHRIS TUCKER DESCRIPTION: Actor\, comedian\, and humanitarian Chris Tucker will make his debut on the DPAC\, Durham Performing Arts Center\, stage on April 19\, 2013. Tickets: Online at DPACnc.com DPAC Ticket Center: 919.680.2787\, 123 Vivian Street\, Durham\, NC Ticketmaster.com / Ticketmaster Charge by phone at 800.745.3000 Friends of DPAC members may place their orders on February 6. Joining Friends of DPAC is free\, and you can register at www.DPACnc.com/friendofdpac. "Just when I thought the 2013 comedy lineup at DPAC could not get hotter\, Chris Tucker adds a date this spring. As a big fan of his movie career\, especially Rush Hour\, I couldn’t be happier that he is back on the scene and making a stop in the Triangle. Our theater is ideal for superstar stand-up comics like Chris Tucker\,” said Emily McLoughlin\, Marketing Director for Concerts and Comedy at DPAC. Born August 31\, 1971\, Christopher "Chris" Tucker is an American actor and comedian. He is best known for playing the role of Detective James Carter in the Rush Hour film series. Tucker became a frequent stand up performer on Def Comedy Jam in the 1990s. He came to prominence in 1995 film Friday alongside Ice Cube\, and then appeared in Luc Besson’s The Fifth Element before beginning work on the highly commercially successful Rush Hour films. In 2006 he negotiated an unprecedented $25 million salary to appear in Rush Hour 3\, which at the time made him the highest paid actor in Hollywood. Tucker is also a humanitarian and spends much of his spare time traveling and working with his foundation. His latest film\, the critically acclaimed Silver Lining Playbook with Robert DeNiro and Bradley Cooper\, is receiving Oscar® attention. About DPAC Since its opening in 2008\, DPAC has become the center for live entertainment in the Triangle. Recognized for its contemporary design\, DPAC features 2\,700 seats\, intimate sightlines and state-of-the art sound and video. Listed four times in the top 50 in Pollstar magazine’s worldwide theater attendance rankings\, DPAC is currently the #5 ranked theater in the U.S. What’s up next at DPAC? An intimate evening with superstar Olivia Newton-John (Feb 19)\, followed by the inaugural Bull City Food and Beer Experience (Feb 24). For more information please go to www.DPACnc.com. LOCATION: URL:http://triangleartsandentertainment.org/event/a-night-of-superstar-comedy-with-chris-tucker/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20130213 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20130225 DTSTAMP:20130522T171857 CREATED:20130212T143354 LAST-MODIFIED:20130212T143354 UID:24794@http://triangleartsandentertainment.org SUMMARY:University Theatre presents An Inspector Calls Psychological thriller features guest artist Lynda Clark DESCRIPTION:   An Inspector Calls by J. B. Priestly February 13-17\, 20-24\, 2013 Titmus Theatre\, Thompson Hall Wednesday through Saturday 7:30 pm\, Sunday 2 pm. In an English industrial city in 1912\, the eminently respectable Birling family is celebrating their daughter’s engagement when a doorbell interrupts the family festivities. It is an inspector who says he is investigating the suicide of a young woman who worked at the Birling’s factory until she was fired for leading a strike for better pay. What starts as an evening of celebration in a close-knit family increasingly deteriorates as the inspector interrogates and implicates each member of the group. But after the inspector departs\, it is revealed that he is not who he said he was\, and the mystery deepens. What kind of hoax is tearing this family apart? An engaging psychological thriller. Directed by John McIlwee and Rachel Klem. Featuring guest artist Lynda Clark “An intriguing\, clever piece of theatre that leaves you thinking about it long after the curtain call.” Official London Theatre Tickets at Ticket Central\, 919-515-1100 or online at www.ncsu.edu/arts (additional charges apply to online purchases). $18 adult\, $16 students\, NCSU faculty/staff\, seniors\, Encore members\, Alumni Association\, and Parents Association\, $5 NCSU students. COMMUNITY NIGHT Wednesday February 20—all tickets $10 (NCSU students $5). LOCATION: URL:http://triangleartsandentertainment.org/event/university-theatre-presents-an-inspector-calls-psychological-thriller-features-guest-artist-lynda-clark/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20130302 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20130322 DTSTAMP:20130522T171857 CREATED:20130211T194537 LAST-MODIFIED:20130211T194537 UID:24872@http://triangleartsandentertainment.org SUMMARY:MARCH PROGRAMS AT THE N.C. MUSEUM OF HISTORY DESCRIPTION:[caption id="attachment_24873" align="aligncenter" width="600"] 1958 Dixie Classic Championship basketball[/caption] From a Celtic violinist to a Civil War lecture\, March programs cover a range of topics at the N.C. Museum of History in Raleigh. Join a special tour of the exhibit Art in Clay: Masterworks of North Carolina Earthenware (opening March 8)\, and see rare examples of 18th- and early-19th-century pottery. A documentary filmmaker will discuss his film Vic Spence\, A Documentary of Life and War. Spence\, a Raleigh resident\, fought on Iwo Jima in World War II. Later in the month\, watch the documentary The Guestworker and meet one of its filmmakers. There is all this and more in March. Admission is free unless otherwise noted. Parking is free on weekends. PROGRAMS *Make It\, Take It: Flags of the Americas Saturday\, March 2 1-3 p.m. (drop-in program) Visit the exhibit Al Norte al Norte to learn about Latino North Carolinians\, and color your own flag magnet to take home. Legacies of Appomattox          Sunday\, March 3 2 p.m. $8 in advance\, $10 on March 3 $5 for ages 18 and under\, $5 for Associates   Admission is required. Purchase tickets in Museum Shop or by calling 919-807-7835. Elizabeth R. Varon\, Professor of History\, University of Virginia Dispelling the myth that the Appomattox surrender was a “gentleman’s agreement” between Gen. Robert E. Lee and Gen. Ulysses S. Grant that reunited the South and North\, Varon argues that the surrender terms were controversial from the start and became the touchstone for the conflicts during Reconstruction. *Time for Tots: String-Band Music Tuesday\, March 5 or March 12 10-10:45 a.m. Ages 3-5 with adult $1 per program To register\, call 919-807-7992. Have fun learning about string-band music\, and then tune up with a kazoo you make yourself! *History Corner: To the Hoop! Wednesday\, March 6 10-11 a.m. Ages 6-9 with adult $1 per program To register\, call 919-807-7992. Learn about the history of basketball and the beginnings of March Madness. Make a handheld hoop to take home and practice your shot! *History Hunters: They Got Game Wednesday\, March 6 11:15 a.m.-12:15 p.m.   Ages 10-13 $1 per program To register\, call 919-807-7992. What do pigskins\, baskets and zebras have in common? Sports\, of course! Discover the history of your favorite team sports\, compare past and present equipment\, and play a game of rounders\, an early form of baseball. Curator’s Tour: Art in Clay: Masterworks of North Carolina Earthenware Saturday\, March 9 2-2:45 p.m. To register\, call 919-807-7992. Exhibit admission is required. For ticket information\, go to ncmuseumofhistory.org or call 919-807-7900. Johanna Brown\, Curator of Moravian Decorative Arts\, Old Salem Museums & Gardens Hear stories of the potters and their craft as you receive a personal tour of the exhibit from one of its curators. Art in Clay is sponsored by Old Salem Museums & Gardens\, the Chipstone Foundation and the Caxambas Foundation. The N.C. Museum of History gratefully acknowledges the generous support of The Marion Stedman Covington Foundation\, Mr. and Mrs. W. Trent Ragland Jr.\, Goodnight Educational Foundation\, Ms. Nella P. Fulton\, and Mr. and Mrs. C. Edward Pleasants. Music of the Carolinas: Jamie Laval Sunday\, March 10 3-4 p.m. This energetic Celtic violinist performs traditional music of Scotland\, Ireland\, Brittany and Quebec. Presented with PineCone\, with support from the North Carolina Museum of History Associates\, Williams Mullen and WLHC-FM/WLQC-FM. History à la Carte: Behind the Film: Vic Spence\, A Documentary of Life and War Wednesday\, March 13 12:10-1 p.m. Bring your lunch; beverages provided. Cliff Bumgardner\, Documentary Filmmaker Raleighite Vic Spence fought on Iwo Jima in World War II. Over 60 years later\, Bumgardner captured the story in his first documentary. View the film and talk to its young director about the war and modern storytelling through film. Film Screening: The Guestworker Thursday\, March 21 6:30 p.m. Reception 7-8 p.m. Film 8-8:30 p.m. Q&A The Guestworker documents a very grueling season on a North Carolina farm. Meet one of its filmmakers\, Charlie Thompson\, and hear the story of Don Candelario Moreno\, a 66-year-old Mexican farmer who has been coming to North Carolina since the 1960s as a laborer through the H-2A program. Thompson will introduce the film and lead a Q&A session afterward. He is director of theBenjamin N. Duke Scholars Program and the undergraduate program at the Center for Documentary Studies at Duke University. For more information about the Museum of History\, call 919-807-7900 or access www.ncmuseumofhistory.org or Facebook. * marks programs of interest to children or families About the N.C. Museum of History The museum is located at 5 E. Edenton Street\, across from the State Capitol. Parking is available in the lot across Wilmington Street. Hours are Monday through Saturday\, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.\, and Sunday\, noon to 5 p.m. The Museum of History\, within the Division of State History Museums\, is part of the N.C. Department of Cultural Resources. About the N.C. Department of Cultural Resources The N.C. Department of Cultural Resources annually serves more than 19 million people through its 27 historic sites\, seven history museums\, two art museums\, the nation’s first state-supported symphony orchestra\, the State Library\, the N.C. Arts Council\, and the State Archives. Cultural Resources champions North Carolina’s creative industry\, which employs nearly 300\,000 North Carolinians and contributes more than $41 billion to the state’s economy. To learn more\, visit www.ncdcr.gov. LOCATION: URL:http://triangleartsandentertainment.org/event/march-programs-at-the-n-c-museum-of-history/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130211T000000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130211T000000 DTSTAMP:20130522T171857 CREATED:20130211T160155 LAST-MODIFIED:20130211T161402 UID:24867@http://triangleartsandentertainment.org SUMMARY:SNOW WHITE, THE QUEEN’S FAIR DAUGHTER DESCRIPTION:[caption id="attachment_24871" align="aligncenter" width="600"] Elizabeth Klein as Snow White and Paige Harper as The Queen. Photos by Curtis Brown Photography[/caption] RALEIGH LITTLE THEATRE PRESENTS “SNOW WHITE\, THE QUEEN’S FAIR DAUGHTER” A classic take on a childhood favorite\, this version of Snow White is for the whole family.  Snow White\, The Queen’s Fair Daughter\, adapted by Max Bush\, is part of the Raleigh Little Theatre’s youth series\, and opens on March 1\, 2013. This play is the first of two back-to-back interpretations of Grimm Brothers tales\, produced by Raleigh Little Theatre to celebrate the 200th anniversary of the publication of these tales in 1812. The second is a musical version of The Brementown Musicians\, running from May 3-19\, 2013. This adaptation of Snow White tells the story of a mother and daughter who grow further apart as they get older.  When the curiosity and ambitions of the young Snow White become too much for her controlling mother to handle\, she is abandoned in the woods. While in the woods\, Snow White finds friendship in seven active dwarves who take her in and encourage a newfound romance that she finds with a handsome prince.  As her jealous mother tries to ruin the life of young Snow White\, her new friends find a way to save the day. Also for young people\, Raleigh Little Theatre recently announced its 24th year of summer camps. These include past favorites as well as new sessions in May for children enrolled in year-round schools. RLT’s education programs serve children ages 4-18 with comprehensive theatrical training. Snow White\, The Queen’s Fair Daughter runs from March 1-10\, 2013\, at Cantey V. Sutton Theatre of the Raleigh Little Theatre is located at 301 Pogue St.\, Raleigh\, N.C. 27607. Thursday and Friday showings begin at 7:30 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday showings start at 1:00 p.m. and again at 5:00 p.m. Tickets are sold by reserved seating and pricing for children 12 years and under is $10 and for adults and students is $15. Tickets for all events can be purchased by calling the box office (919)-821-3111\, Monday through Friday\, noon-5:00 p.m.\, or by visiting the theatre’s website at www.raleighlittletheatre.org. About Raleigh Little Theatre: Founded in 1936\, Raleigh Little Theatre (RLT) is one of the oldest continuously operating community theatres in the United States. RLT offers entertainment\, education\, and community programs year-round\, reaching more than 30\,000 people. As a community theatre\, RLT engages hundreds of volunteers under the guidance of professional staff to achieve its mission and bring quality live theatre to the Triangle region. Visit www.raleighlittletheatre.org for more information. Follow Raleigh Little Theatre on Twitter @RLT1936 or twitter.com/RLT1936 and on Facebook at facebook.com/RaleighLittleTheatre LOCATION: URL:http://triangleartsandentertainment.org/event/snow-white-the-queens-fair-daughter/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20130301 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20130403 DTSTAMP:20130522T171857 CREATED:20130210T150059 LAST-MODIFIED:20130210T150059 UID:24861@http://triangleartsandentertainment.org SUMMARY:Marbles Kids Museum & IMAX Theatre Events Calendar | March 2013 DESCRIPTION:[caption id="attachment_13157" align="aligncenter" width="600"] Marbles Kids Museum[/caption] Hours: Tues-Sun 9am-5pm; closed most Mondays First Friday at Marbles – Picture Perfect Friday\, March 1 | 5-8pm – OPEN LATE! Create unique self or family portraits in the Art Loft. Create | Innovate every First Friday night at Marbles as part of downtown Raleigh’s monthly art celebration. Also enjoy store deals at Marbles Corner Store. *First Friday food trucks at Marbles have been suspended during the winter months. First Friday Kids Camp Friday\, March 1 | 5:30-8:30pm Ages 3-5 and K5-11 Drop off your kids at Marbles for an evening of fun on their own\, while you dine\, shop\, or simply relax. Pre-registration required. Visit http://www.MarblesKidsMuseum.org/FFKC for more info. Future Vet Presentation Sponsored by Banfield Pet Hospital Saturday\, March 2 | 1-2pm Calling all future vets and animal lovers! Participate in Banfield Pet Hospital's FutureVet® interactive program led by a veterinarian. Kids explore careers in pet health\, meet a therapy dog and graduate with a FutureVet® certificate. Overnight Camp-in - Night at the Toy Factory (for Y-Guides & Y-Princesses) Saturday\, March 2 $45 per person for overnight: 6pm (ends Sunday at 9am) $22 per person for late night only; 6-9:30pm Fill up the toy chest with your own creations after a Night at the Marbles Toy Factory! Using common items\, surprising materials and your imagination\, kid and dad teams will tinker with tools and build toys while exploring the museum. Begin with dinner\, then enjoy just the evening activities or stay and spend the night in the exhibits — the choice is yours! Overnight guests wake to a continental breakfast and special screening of an IMAX movie. All campers will receive a Marbles patch. Pre-registration required. Visit www.MarblesKidsMuseum.org/GroupCampin to register online. Oz: The Great and Powerful 3D in IMAX at Marbles Opens Friday\, March 8 Oz The Great and Powerful imagines the origins of L. Frank Baum's beloved wizard character. When Oscar Diggs (James Franco)\, a small-time circus magician with dubious ethics\, is hurled away from dusty Kansas to the vibrant Land of Oz\, he thinks he's hit the jackpot—fame and fortune are his for the taking—that is until he meets three witches\, Theodora (Mila Kunis)\, Evanora (Rachel Weisz) and Glinda (Michelle Williams)\, who are not convinced he is the great wizard everyone's been expecting. The crystal–clear images coupled with IMAX's customized theatre geometry and powerful digital audio create a unique environment that will make audiences feel as if they are in the movie. For tickets and show times\, visit www.IMAXRaleigh.org Energy Innovators – Wind Energy Sunday\, March 10 | 2:30-3:30pm Design your own wind turbine while exploring the power of wind! Hoorah for Ballet Saturday\, March 16 | 10am-12pm Play with contemporary and classical dance styles. Raleigh Dance Theatre will give a performance and workshop based around their upcoming ballet Coppelia. Science Solvers Guest Star – North Carolina State University High-powered Rocket Club Sunday\, March 17 | 1-3pm Blast Off! Explore rockets and the forces that send things soaring with guest star scientists from the NCSU High-powered Rocket Club. Continue your space adventure and watch Hubble 3D in IMAX at Marbles at 2:40pm. Purchase a combo ticket to the museum and Hubble 3D and save $2 on museum admission! Target $2 Tuesday Night Tuesday\, March 19 | 5-8pm Bring the family for a night of play for just $2 per person! As always\, members play free. Join our friends from Target for story time and illustrate your very own Marbleous book. Sponsored by Target.   Pirate Adventure Fest Saturday\, March 23 | 10-11:30am $18/members; $20/non-members (includes one child & one adult) Ahoy matey! Do ye’ have what it takes to be a pirate? Pirates-in-practice and their grown-ups are invited to embark on a new adventure together at Marbles! Learn how to work\, play\, walk and talk like a pirate. Hear the untold legend of how The Blue Marble shipwrecked on our shores. Create yer’ custom flag and eye patch\, hone yer’ plank-walking skills and fuel up with a sea-worthy snack. Pre-registration is required. Register online at www.MarblesKidsMuseum.org/PirateAdventureFest. Elementary School’s Out Camp Thursday\, March 28 and Friday\, March 29 | 9am-5pm Members - $50/day; Non-members - $56/day Kids have exciting camp adventures with fun-filled days of museum discovery and unique classroom activities on the days they have off but you don’t! Pre-registration required. Extended care available. Visit www.MarblesKidsMuseum.org/SchoolsOutCamps to register and for more info. Little Kids Learn – Little Big Art Thursday\, March 28 | 9am-12pm Members - $30/class; Non-members - $35/class Preschoolers explore art\, science\, music and more – the Marbles way\, through PLAY! Natural curiosities lead to learning opportunities\, new friends and fun. Pre-registration required. Visit www.MarblesKidsMuseum.org/LittleKids to register and for more info.   G.I. Joe: Retaliation 3D in IMAX at Marbles Opens Friday\, March 29 In this sequel\, the G.I. Joes are not only fighting their mortal enemy Cobra; they are forced to contend with threats from within the government that jeopardize their very existence. The film stars Channing Tatum\, Bruce Willis\, and Dwayne Johnson. The story is based on Hasbro’s G.I. Joe characters. For tickets and show times\, visit www.IMAXRaleigh.org Subway Sunday – Fresh Fit Fun Sunday\, March 31 | 9am-5pm Get your heart pumping with a special focus on fresh-fit fun activities in the museum throughout the day. Held the last Sunday of each month in partnership with Subway. Baby Time Ages 0-12 months and their grown-up 4-Week Series starts Friday\, April 5 | 9:15-10:15am Series dates: 4/5\, 4/12\, 4/19\, 4/26 4-week series: Members - $15 | Non-members - $35 Per class: Members - $5 | Non-members - $10 Bond with baby as you introduce him/her to sensory experiences alongside a Marbles baby play expert. Discover a new world of play together at Marbles! Pre-registration required. Register online at www.MarblesKidsMuseum.org/BabyToddler. Sponsored by Carolina Parent. Toddlers Together Ages 12-36 months and their grown-up 4-Week Series starts Tuesday\, April 2 | 9:15-10:45am Series dates: 4/2\, 4/9\, 4/16\, 4/23 4-week series: Members - $15 | Non-members - $35 Per class: Members - $5 | Non-members - $10 Gather in Toddlers Hollow for playful group time with action songs and finger plays\, followed by hands-on exploration where toddlers develop social\, cognitive\, and motor skills. Pre-registration required. Register online at www.MarblesKidsMuseum.org/BabyToddler.         LOCATION: URL:http://triangleartsandentertainment.org/event/marbles-kids-museum-imax-theatre-events-calendar-march-2013/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20130209 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20130210 DTSTAMP:20130522T171857 CREATED:20130208T004700 LAST-MODIFIED:20130208T004700 UID:24722@http://triangleartsandentertainment.org SUMMARY:JACK TALES: APPALACHIAN ADVENTURES! DESCRIPTION:  [caption id="attachment_24725" align="aligncenter" width="480"] Jack Tales: Appalachian Adventure![/caption]   Interactive storytelling and puppets add to the fun when folk stories come to life onstage during Jack Tales: Appalachian Adventures! This free program will be presented by Raleigh Little Theatre and performed by Storytellers to Go!\, a teen ensemble\, on Saturday\, Feb. 9\, at 2 p.m. at the N.C. Museum of History in Raleigh.  Admission is free\, and parking is free on weekends. Experience some of North Carolina’s mountain heritage through lively stories that have been handed down through generations. These rousing tales include Jack and the Northwest Wind\, Cat and Mouse\, and Jack and the Robbers. Travel the North Carolina mountains with Jack as he meets adventure at every turn. Jack Tales: Appalachian Adventures! is appropriate for ages 5 and up. The play\, written by Judy M. Dove\, supports character education. For more information about the Museum of History\, call 919-807-7900 or access www.ncmuseumofhistory.org or Facebook. About the North Carolina Museum of History The museum is located at 5 E. Edenton Street\, across from the State Capitol. Parking is available in the lot across Wilmington Street. Hours are Monday through Saturday\, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.\, and Sunday\, noon to 5 p.m. The Museum of History\, within the Division of State History Museums\, is part of the North Carolina Department of Cultural Resources. About the North Carolina Department of Cultural Resources The North Carolina Department of Cultural Resources annually serves more than 19 million people through its 27 historic sites\, seven history museums\, two art museums\, the nation’s first state-supported symphony orchestra\, the State Library\, the North Carolina Arts Council\, and the State Archives. Cultural Resources champions North Carolina’s creative industry\, which employs nearly 300\,000 North Carolinians and contributes more than $41 billion to the state’s economy. To learn more\, visit www.ncdcr.gov. LOCATION: URL:http://triangleartsandentertainment.org/event/jack-tales-appalachian-adventures/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20130223 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20130224 DTSTAMP:20130522T171857 CREATED:20130207T185825 LAST-MODIFIED:20130207T185825 UID:24731@http://triangleartsandentertainment.org SUMMARY:Rumpelstiltskin to be Performed at The ArtsCenter on Feb. 23rd! DESCRIPTION: Famous for providing their own spin on classic tales\, local favorites Rags To Riches Theatre for Young Audiences will delight audiences with their performance of Rumpeltstiltskin at The ArtsCenter on Saturday\, February 23 at 11:00 a.m. Suggested for PreK-elementary ages\, this show will last approximately 45 minutes and is a great way for families to spend a Saturday morning this winter. Tickets are $7 for youth\, $9 for adults\, $7 for ArtsCenter Friends\, and $28 for a Family 4-Pack. Tickets may be purchased online at www.ArtsCenterLive.org\, in person at The ArtsCenter or by calling 919-929-2787\, ext. 201. This performance is part of The ArtsCenter’s SuperFun Series\, which brings unique experiences to family audiences through shows that feature drama\, music\, storytelling\, and more each year by local\, regional\, and nationally-known artists. Rags To Riches’ performance of Rumpelstiltskin will unfold with the silliness and kid-friendly approach that marks their highly interactive shows. Hope is a Baker’s daughter who is forced to try to spin gold from straw because of her father’s bragging. When she is summoned to the castle to prove her talents for the king\, she must accept help from an odd little man\, but only for a price -- her first-born child. Later\, Hope is living happily with the king and their new baby\, when the odd little man returns to collect his payment -- unless Hope can guess his name in three tries. Join us on this rollicking adventure to find out if Hope can succeed! Based in Durham\, Rags To Riches travels around the state and country performing in front of thousands every year and has been an annual feature at The ArtsCenter for more than 10 years. In recent months\, the group has performed at all of the Durham County Library Branches\, as well as numerous area elementary and preschools\, and they continue to be a regular feature at the Century Center in Carrboro and at the Nasher Museum of Art in Durham. Audience participation is an important aspect of Rags To Riches’ plays\, so be prepared to join in the fun! These far from ordinary performances are great for families and are an excellent introduction to live theater for even the youngest audience members. This performance of Rumpelstiltskin will feature two actors who will play all of the characters. Join us for this high-energy performance that is sure to have you and your little ones laughing and engaged! The SuperFun Series at The ArtsCenter offers arts-based performances in a kid-friendly environment on the weekends. Captivating\, funny\, awe-inspiring\, and unique\, SuperFun Shows are a wonderful way for families to spend an hour together on a Saturday through a shared experience. Whether opening children’s eyes to an art form they have never before seen or giving them a space to dance\, sing\, and engage with a live performance\, SuperFun Shows help make memories. The ArtsCenter’s 2012-2013 SuperFun Series would like to thank Chapel Hill Tire Car Care Center\, the Presenting Sponsor of the series\, and The Children’s Store\, a SuperFun Season Supporter. The ArtsCenter is a non-profit teaching and presenting organization founded in 1974. The largest employer of artists in Orange County\, NC\, it serves more than 80\,000 people annually\, through classes\, studios\, concerts\, theatre\, spoken word\, gallery displays\, more than 80 school shows\, and more. The ArtsCenter exerts a local economic impact exceeding $3\,200\,000 which generates the equivalent of 103 full time jobs and $301\,000 in state and local tax revenue.   LOCATION: URL:http://triangleartsandentertainment.org/event/rumpelstiltskin-to-be-performed-at-the-artscenter-on-feb-23rd/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130223T000000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130223T000000 DTSTAMP:20130522T171857 CREATED:20130207T185317 LAST-MODIFIED:20130207T185317 UID:24706@http://triangleartsandentertainment.org SUMMARY:Maura O'Connell Brings her Voice to The ArtsCenter on Feb. 23rd! DESCRIPTION:[caption id="attachment_24707" align="aligncenter" width="350"] Maura O'Connell[/caption] Maura O'Connell\, lauded symbol of the blend between American roots and Celtic music\, will perform at The ArtsCenter on Saturday\, February 23rd\, as part of the 10th Annual American Roots Series. Tickets are: $22 individual\, $18 Friends\, $26 Day of Show. Tickets and more information can be obtained from www.artscenterlive.org or by calling The ArtsCenter Box Office at 919-929-2787. Maura O’Connell\, approaching three decades living in the USA\, continues to explore traditional and contemporary music from both America and Ireland. She has applied ideas from the new world to songs from the old to powerful effect. Few singers possess the ability to delve so deeply into a vast array of musical material\, inhabiting each note and the space between each note with such conviction that both performer and listener are left unquestionably moved and unexpectedly exposed. O’Connell grew up in County Clare in a musical family. While making her living working at Costello's fish shop\, she performed in a duo called Tumbleweeds with future Stockton’s Wing member Mike Hanrahan. Her full time career began with a six week North American tour when Maura replaced Delores Keane in De Dannan. After handling the female vocals on their phenomenal 1981 release\, Star-Spangled Molly\, O’Connell left to be replaced by Mary Black. The banner of Celtic music could not contain O'Connell's restless muse. She soon discovered an affinity for progressive American roots music. Following her solo debut in 1983\, she collaborated with Béla Fleck (then of the New Grass Revival) on 1988's Just in Time\, which inaugurated a string of albums marked by O'Connell's tasteful\, moving interpretations of songs spanning many traditions and composers. Maura O’Connell has released eleven solo CDs\, mostly on Sugar Hill\, Hannibal\, and Warner Brothers. Grammy nominations came twenty years apart for the acapella Naked with Friends (2009) and Helpless Heart\, her Warners debut in 1989. Naked with Friendsfeatures her alone and alongside an array of vocalists representing both her wide-ranging interests and the respect in which she is held. They include Dolly Parton\, Alison Krauss\, Kate Rusby\, Paul Brady\, Mary Black\, Jerry Douglas\, Tim O'Brien\, Darrell Scott\, Aoife O'Donovan\, Sarah Dugas (The Duhks)\, Mairéad Ní Mhaorigh\, Moya Brennan\, Liam Bradley\, Declan O'Rourke\, and O'Connell's sister\, Áine Derrane. Concerts at The ArtsCenter are supported in part by Brooks Pierce\, Chapel Hill Restaurant Group\, Courtyard by Marriott\, Giorgios Hospitality Group\, The North Carolina Arts Council\, and the Orange County Arts Commission. The ArtsCenter is a non-profit teaching and presenting organization founded in 1974. The largest employer of artists in Orange County\, NC\, it serves more than 80\,000 people annually\, through classes\, studios\, concerts\, theatre\, spoken word\, gallery displays\, more than 80 school shows\, and more. The ArtsCenter exerts a local economic impact exceeding $3\,200\,000 which generates the equivalent of 103 full time jobs and $301\,000 in state and local tax revenue. LOCATION: URL:http://triangleartsandentertainment.org/event/maura-oconnell-brings-her-voice-to-the-artscenter-on-feb-23rd/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130308T183000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130308T193000 DTSTAMP:20130522T171857 CREATED:20130207T182848 LAST-MODIFIED:20130305T183525 UID:24784@http://triangleartsandentertainment.org SUMMARY:Triangle Youth Jazz Ensemble DESCRIPTION: Award winning ensemble of talented middle and high school student\, the Triangle Youth Jazz Ensemble is sponsored by the Philharmonic Association - Triangle Youth Music and and directed by Gregg Gelb.             This free performance will include the following tunes: Royal Garden Blues  by Clarence and Spencer Williams arr. by Billy Strayhorn Bonga by Duke Ellington Blood Count  by  Billy Strayhorn Second Line by Duke Ellington Salsa Amigo by Pete Coulman Echoes of Harlem by Duke Ellington Solo Flight by Charlie Christian/Benny Goodman King of the Timbales   arr. by Victor Lopez Flight of the Foo Birds by  Neal Hefti Shiny Stockings  by   Frank Foster arr. by Sammy Nestico Fly Me to The Moon  by  Bart Howard arr. by Sammy Nestico Make me Smile  by  James Pankow\, arr. by John Wasson Peter Gunn by  Henry Mancini arr. by Paul Jennings Hear the Triangle Youth Jazz Ensemble perform last fall: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZvMiAY138mQ LOCATION: URL:http://triangleartsandentertainment.org/event/triangle-youth-jazz-ensemble-2/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130210T150000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130210T160000 DTSTAMP:20130522T171857 CREATED:20130207T181120 LAST-MODIFIED:20130207T181150 UID:24780@http://triangleartsandentertainment.org SUMMARY:Triangle Youth Philharmonic Honors Recital DESCRIPTION:Show case of talented performers from the most advanced orchestra of the Philharmonic Association - Triangle Youth Music. Program to include: Samantha Gallup: Mozart’s Flute Concerto in G John Pashby: Saint-Saens Violin Concerto No. 3 Dominick Boyle: Bowen Viola Sonata Emily Hodges: Haydn’s Oboe Concerto in C Katherine Gora Combs: Hue’s Fantasie for Flute Aria Cheregosha: Beethoven’s Violin Concerto   LOCATION: URL:http://triangleartsandentertainment.org/event/triangle-youth-philharmonic-honors-recital/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20130221 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20130310 DTSTAMP:20130522T171857 CREATED:20130207T140355 LAST-MODIFIED:20130207T140356 UID:24748@http://triangleartsandentertainment.org SUMMARY:The New Electric Ballroom DESCRIPTION: Manbites Dog Theater presents The New Electric Ballroom by Enda Walsh February 21– March 9\, 2013 at Manbites Dog Theater\, 703 Foster Street\, Durham (Durham\, NC) Manbites Dog Theater presents The New Electric Ballroom by Enda Walsh\, running February 21 to March 9. In The New Electric Ballroom\, three sisters – Breda\, Clara\, and Ada – are trapped by old memories: party dresses\, rock and roll\, and that night long ago at the New Electric Ballroom. Join their mad tea party of sponge cake\, confessions\, and regret\, in a lyrical and heartbreaking comic fable from one of Ireland’s most original new playwrights. Playwright Enda Walsh\, a 2012 Tony Award winner\, won the 2010 Obie Award for Playwriting in honor of The New Electric Ballroom. Other credits include the play Disco Pigs\, and the current Broadway musical Once. Tickets Tickets are $17 Friday-Sunday\, $12 Wednesday/Thursday. Student tickets are $5 with ID\, and Seniors (62+) and Military receive a $2 discount. Manbites Dog Season Vouchers are accepted for all shows. Thursday\, February 21 is Pay-What-You-Can. (Door sales only\, $5 minimum.) Order online at www.manbitesdogtheater.org or by calling 919.682.3343. Performances Performances run February 21 to March 9 on the following schedule: - Thursday\, February 21 at 8:15pm - Friday\, February 22 at 8:15pm - Saturday\, February 23 at 8:15pm - Thursday\, February 28 at 8:15pm - Friday\, March 1 at 8:15pm - Saturday\, March 2 at 8:15pm - Wednesday\, March 6 at 8:15pm - Thursday\, March 7 at 8:15pm - Friday\, March 8 at 8:15pm - Saturday\, March 9 at 2:15pm - Saturday\, March 9 at 8:15pm Artists The New Electric Ballroom is directed by Manbites Dog Theater’s Artistic Director Jeff Storer. The cast features Marcia Edmundson\, Lenore Field\, Katja Hill\, and Derrick Ivey. The production team also includes Michael O’Foghludha (Dramaturg/Dialect Coach); Michael Brocki (Technical Director); Derrick Ivey (Set and Costume Design); Chuck Catotti (Lighting Design); Marc Maximov (Sound Design); Michael Faber (Graphic Design); Jon Haas (Video); and Tim Scales (Marketing/PR). More Info Learn more about The New Electric Ballroom online at www.manbitesdogtheater.org. LOCATION: URL:http://triangleartsandentertainment.org/event/the-new-electric-ballroom/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130219T000000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130219T000000 DTSTAMP:20130522T171857 CREATED:20130206T231914 LAST-MODIFIED:20130206T231914 UID:24740@http://triangleartsandentertainment.org SUMMARY:The North Carolina Jazz Repertory Jazz Orchestra Presents Narrated Concert for Carolina Jazz Festival DESCRIPTION:The Jazz Foundation of North Carolina and The North Carolina Jazz Repertory Orchestra (NCJRO) are celebrating their 20th season with a narrated concert entitled The Jazz Century\, featuring David Hartman and guest trumpet soloist Claudio Roditi\, Tuesday\, February 19\, 2013 at 7:30 p.m. at Hill Hall Auditorium on the campus of UNC-Chapel Hill. This concert will be part of the 36th Carolina Jazz Festival events. Tickets are $15 for general admission; $10 for seniors; and $5 for students (with ID). Tickets may be purchased at Memorial Hall Box Office or online at http://memorialhall.unc.edu\, by phone (919-843-3333)\, or at the door the night of the concert in the rotunda of Hill Hall. Host and narrator David Hartman is a distinguished television personality who served as host of Good Morning America and various documentaries for PBS. Claudio Roditi is a distinguished Brazilian jazz trumpeter with a storied career that includes work with Dizzy Gillespie\, Paquito D’Rivera and many jazz luminaries. The Jazz Century will feature Jim Ketch as the Music Director and NCJRO band members as soloists displaying their musical gifts as they perform the music of The Original Dixieland Jazz Band\, Duke Ellington\, Louis Armstrong\, Benny Goodman\, Count Basie\, Dizzy Gillespie\, Ray Wetzel\, Fats Waller\, George Gershwin\, Charles Mingus\, Cedar Walton and Jae Fields. The program will guide audiences through a broad array of jazz music composed and performed between 1918 and 2013! Along the journey led by David Hartman you will hear vocalists Kathy Gelb and Mark Wells\, as well as many of the gifted instrumental soloists of the NCJRO including Ed Paolantonio\, Gregg Gelb\, Jeff Bair\, Aaron Hill\, Lucian Cobb\, Jim Ketch\, Leroy Barley. The Jazz Foundation of North Carolina is a major supporter of jazz in our state\, raising funds to support jazz programming and workshops for North Carolina schools. The Foundation is the driving force behind having video programs distributed to the Cultural Arts Directors in all 100 counties of our state. They promote the timeless relevancy of jazz\, swing\, and the blues by presenting the finest jazz musicians in North Carolina in concert and in recordings. Founded in 1993\, The North Carolina Jazz Repertory Orchestra has become the state's most celebrated jazz orchestra\, celebrating the ongoing legacy of big band music by regularly performing music by Duke Ellington\, Count Basie\, Benny Goodman\, Stan Kenton\, Charles Mingus\, Thelonious Monk\, Oliver Nelson\, as well as staff writers William Fritz and Gregg Gelb. In addition to an active concert schedule\, the NCJRO maintains an active presence in the jazz education scene providing clinics and educational programs across the state. The orchestra introduces children to jazz and big band music by presenting concerts and workshops in elementary\, middle\, and high schools. Their educational component\, Jazz Express\, continually receives accolades from across the state\, having received numerous "Top Ten\," and "Best of…" awards from the Spectator and the Independent weeklies. NCJRO has also recorded CDs and documentaries for UNC-TV\, hosted jazz greats such as Branford Marsalis\, John Pizzarelli\, and Slide Hampton in concert\, and also spawned the creation of a number of adult jazz bands being created across North Carolina. Join the Jazz Foundation and NCJRO as they continue celebrating their 20th Anniversary in style! The Jazz Century will set the stage for the next upcoming performance: Sunday\, April 28\, 2013\, 3:00pm Hill Hall Auditorium\, UNC-Chapel Hill Blues and the Abstract Truth Meets Big Band Monk Oliver Nelson and Thelonious Monk are two of the most important composers of modern jazz. Both giants are celebrated in this concert featuring both sextet and big band arrangements LOCATION: URL:http://triangleartsandentertainment.org/event/the-north-carolina-jazz-repertory-jazz-orchestra-presents-narrated-concert-for-carolina-jazz-festival/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20130208 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20130209 DTSTAMP:20130522T171857 CREATED:20130206T145830 LAST-MODIFIED:20130206T145830 UID:24734@http://triangleartsandentertainment.org SUMMARY:Red Hot Swingin’ Blues Tap Happenin’ DESCRIPTION:Red Hot Swingin’ Blues Tap Happenin’ Friday\, February 8\, 2013 Pre-show begins at 7 p.m.; curtain at 8 p.m. The PSI Theatre at the Durham Arts Council\, 120 Morris Street\, Durham $30 for adults and $25 for students includes a glass of champagne\, desserts\, and a silent auction. This benefit for the North Carolina Youth Tap Ensemble—part of the ensemble’s 30th anniversary celebration—will focus as much on blues and jazz as on dance.  Music Maker Relief Foundation blues legends Pat “Mother Blues” Cohen\, Ironing Board Sam\, and Big Ron Hunter will perform as will the great jazz trio of John Hanks\, Jim Crew\, and Robbie Link.  The evening will be a mix of the musicians performing on their own and accompanying selected dancers from the North Carolina Youth Tap Ensemble.  A number of these NCYTE dancers performed last month at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington DC and will perform in two weeks at the Symphony Space in New York City.  There will be a lot of talent on the stage! You can find more details and buy tickets here: http://tickets.ncyte.org  Last year\, these blues musicians performed with selected NCYTE dancers in a show called “Tap the Blues” which was a really magical evening [caption id="attachment_24735" align="aligncenter" width="710"] Photo courtesy of NCYTE[/caption]   Learn more about the Music Maker Relief Foundation. Check out the review for NCYTE's April 2012 show\, Gotta Dance.       LOCATION: URL:http://triangleartsandentertainment.org/event/red-hot-swingin-blues-tap-happenin/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130214T220000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130214T220000 DTSTAMP:20130522T171857 CREATED:20130204T190011 LAST-MODIFIED:20130204T190019 UID:24710@http://triangleartsandentertainment.org SUMMARY:Electronic Artist Eliot Lipp Comes to Raleigh DESCRIPTION:[caption id="attachment_24711" align="aligncenter" width="500"] Eliot Lipp Live[/caption] Electronic DJ/producer Eliot Lipp will be at the Southland Ballroom in Raleigh on February 14th.  For more than 8 years\, Eliot Lipp has been successfully mashing musical genres (including jazz\, funk\, hip-hop\, and folk) on an electronic canvas for the San Francisco\, Chicago\, and NYC music scenes.  His eclectic songs incorporate chilled out synth patterns\, simple pulsating foundations\, and soft vocal samples that progress to layered beats with textural effects and urgent tempos fitting for the dance floor.  Despite his experimental mixing of different musical backgrounds\, his music never feels muddled\, and the tracks always flow with a recognizable melody and organized path that makes his creative songs innately enjoyable.  His originality grabbed the attention of hip-hop artist/producer Jay-Z who premiered Eliot's track "Wonderland" on his blog "Life and Times" in October 2012. Eliot Lipp signed with Pretty Lights Music in 2012 and his most recent album\, Shark Wolf Rabbit Snake\, was released that same year.  I recommend you check it out.  You can download it for free here. Fans of Pretty Lights\, Ratatat\, RJD2\, and Bassnectar will enjoy his unique EDM style and definitely shouldn’t miss his Raleigh visit!     LOCATION: URL:http://triangleartsandentertainment.org/event/electronic-artist-eliot-lipp-comes-to-raleigh/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20130207 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20130210 DTSTAMP:20130522T171857 CREATED:20130204T153341 LAST-MODIFIED:20130204T153532 UID:24708@http://triangleartsandentertainment.org SUMMARY:Grant Llewellyn Conducts Sibelius’ Second Symphony DESCRIPTION:North Carolina Symphony Continues 80th Anniversary Season With Performances in Raleigh and Chapel Hill\, Feb. 7-9\, 2013 Grant Llewellyn Conducts Sibelius’ Second Symphony\, Ward’s Jubilation Overture\, and Britten’s Symphony for Cello and Orchestra\, Featuring Cellist Zuill Bailey Music Director Grant Llewellyn will lead the North Carolina Symphony in a 2012-2013 classical season orchestra highlight of Sibelius’ Symphony No. 2\, along with works by Benjamin Britten and Robert Ward\, at performances in Chapel Hill and Raleigh\, Feb. 7-9\, 2013. The performances will take place on Thursday\, Feb. 7\, at 8 p.m.\, at Memorial Hall on the campus of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill; and Friday and Saturday\, Feb. 8-9 at 8 p.m. in downtown Raleigh’s Meymandi Concert Hall at the Progress Energy Center for the Performing Arts. The program will feature Symphony No. 2 in D Major\, Op. 43 by Jean Sibelius\, Robert Ward’s Jubilation Overture\, and Benjamin Britten’s Symphony for Cello and Orchestra\, Op. 68\, featuring guest artist Zuill Bailey. Bailey’s rare combination of compelling artistry\, technical finesse\, and engaging personality has secured his place as one of the most sought-after cellists today. Praised by Gramophone Magazine for his “virtuoso technique\, strong\, richly expressive tone and bold\, individual manner of playing\,” Bailey performs on a 1693 Matteo Gofriller Cello\, formerly owned by Mischa Schneider of the Budapest String Quartet. In addition to his extensive touring engagements\, he is the Artistic Director of El Paso Pro Musica\, Artistic Director designate of the Sitka Summer Music Festival and Series (Alaska)\, and Professor of Cello at the University of Texas at El Paso. In addition to stellar performances\, North Carolina Symphony concertgoers can enjoy pre-concert talks and “Meet the Artists\,” which feature interactive conversations with guest artists and select orchestra members\, at many Symphony events. For the Chapel Hill performance\, Dr. Letitia Glozer of UNC will host a pre-concert talk in Gerrard Hall at 7 p.m. For the Raleigh performances\, Jonathan Kramer of N.C. State University will lead a pre-concert talk at 7 p.m. in Swalin Lobby on Friday\, Feb. 8\, and there will be a “Meet the Artists” opportunity in Swalin Lobby\, hosted by Catherine Brand of WUNC-FM at 6:30 p.m. on Saturday\, Feb. 9.  There will be “Ask A Musician” opportunities in the lobbies at intermission both evenings in Raleigh. Tickets to the Chapel Hill Classical Series performance on Thursday\, Feb. 7\, range from $18 to $50.  Tickets to the Raleigh Classical Series performances on Friday and Saturday\, Feb. 8-9\, range from $18 to $64.  Student tickets are $10.  Concert tickets at all performances are also available at the door one hour prior to concert start time. To purchase tickets\, visit the North Carolina Symphony website at www.ncsymphony.org or call the Symphony Box Office at 919.733.2750 or toll free 877.627.6724. Meymandi Concert Hall is located in the Progress Energy Center for the Performing Arts\, 2 E. South St.\, in Raleigh.  Memorial Hall is located at 114 East Cameron Ave.\, on the campus of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Partners for the 2012/13 Chapel Hill Series include Carol Woods Retirement Community\, Harrington Bank\, and The Businesses of Market Street\, Southern Village. Partners for the 2012/13 Raleigh Classical Series include Clancy & Theys Construction; Duke Medicine; Smith Anderson Blount Dorsett Mitchell & Jernigan\, LLP; The Freelon Group; and Piedmont Investment Advisors\, LLC. This concert is made possible in part by The Arthur and Campbell Moss Solo Artist Fund. Statewide partnership and support provided by Progress Energy. LOCATION: URL:http://triangleartsandentertainment.org/event/grant-llewellyn-conducts-sibelius-second-symphony/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130213T120500 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130213T140000 DTSTAMP:20130522T171857 CREATED:20130204T134752 LAST-MODIFIED:20130204T134753 UID:24702@http://triangleartsandentertainment.org SUMMARY:WHAT HAPPENED TO THE LOST COLONY? DESCRIPTION: What if the Lost Colony was never lost? What if the survivors left Roanoke Island and made it to Georgia? A series of engraved stones\, called the Dare stones\, were discovered in the 1930s and tell a tale of how the survivors traveled by land to South Carolina and then to Georgia. The first stone\, found near the Chowan River in North Carolina\, claimed that Eleanor Dare and a few other settlers had made their way inland after an Indian attack wiped out the rest of the colony. Is this truth or a hoax? David LaVere\, a North Carolina Humanities Council Road Scholar\, will address this mysterious topic during History à la Carte: What Happened to the Lost Colony? on Wednesday\, Feb. 13\, at 12:10 p.m. at the North Carolina Museum of History in Raleigh. Admission is free for this informal lecture. Bring your lunch; beverages are provided. Hear about the society and politics of the Roanoke Indians and the English\, and discover why the Roanoke colony failed and what may have happened to the colonists. LaVere\, a professor of history at UNC-Wilmington\, has written several books\, including The Lost Rocks: The Dare Stones and the Unsolved Mystery of Sir Walter Raleigh’s Lost Colony (Burnt Mill Press\, 2011). Copies are available for purchase in the Museum Shop. The Feb. 13 program is made possible by a grant from the North Carolina Humanities Council\, a statewide nonprofit and affiliate of the National Endowment for the Humanities. About the North Carolina Museum of History The museum is located at 5 E. Edenton Street\, across from the State Capitol. Parking is available in the lot across Wilmington Street. Hours are Monday through Saturday\, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.\, and Sunday\, noon to 5 p.m. The Museum of History\, within the Division of State History Museums\, is part of the North Carolina Department of Cultural Resources. About the North Carolina Department of Cultural Resources The North Carolina Department of Cultural Resources annually serves more than 19 million people through its 27 historic sites\, seven history museums\, two art museums\, the nation’s first state-supported symphony orchestra\, the State Library\, the North Carolina Arts Council\, and the State Archives. Cultural Resources champions North Carolina’s creative industry\, which employs nearly 300\,000 North Carolinians and contributes more than $41 billion to the state’s economy. To learn more\, visit www.ncdcr.gov. LOCATION: URL:http://triangleartsandentertainment.org/event/what-happened-to-the-lost-colony/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20130208 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20130225 DTSTAMP:20130522T171858 CREATED:20130204T132742 LAST-MODIFIED:20130204T132743 UID:24700@http://triangleartsandentertainment.org SUMMARY:PILLOWMAN DESCRIPTION: Something Wicked This Way Comes to Theatre In The Park Raleigh\, NC\, January 16\, 2013 – Ira David Wood\, III and Theatre In The Park presents a night filled with mystery and intrigue as it presents Martin McDonagh’s award-winning\, THE PILLOWMAN\, February 8-24. Taking the theatre world by the throat with acclaimed productions from London to New York\, it is certainly a riveting who-dun-it that is tailor-made for a chilly evening in February. Katurian K. Katurian (Ira David Wood\, IV) just wants to share his creative writing with the world - which\, for him\, happens to be a police state in the far-off future. He finds himself in an interrogation room with two brutal police officers (Tony Pender & Michael Brocki) who are questioning him about his short stories. It isn’t long before Katurian discovers that his younger brother (Sam Whisnant) is also being held in the same building for questioning and possibly even torture. The crimes in question are heinous to be sure\, but are the brothers guilty? What starts off as a seemingly typical dystopian storyline begins to morph into a twisted tale of torture\, innocence\, art and brotherhood. Is Katurian being interrogated for expressing himself creatively\, or is it something darker - something any good cop would investigate? But this play isn't set in the world quite as we know it; the cops are corrupt\, it's a totalitarian state where instant justice is not only permissible but often lethal. By denying the audience a firm hold on reality\, the horror and confusion is actually sharpened. As the show progresses\, Katurian shares his chilling stories through narration and reenactments. The seemingly caricatured cops develop in unexpected ways. Villains become anti-heroes\, and maybe even almost-heroes. It's up to the audience to reconcile their brutality\, and the (possible) brutality of the brothers. “Trust us when we say that THE PILLOWMAN is as black as comedy gets: hair-raising and blow-by-blow funny\,” says director Ira David Wood\, III. “Secretly it might be about the power of tenderness and thoughtfulness. Or it might be about the deadly responsibilities of artists. Either way\, it’s a captivating and perversely entertaining experiment with the dangerous power of those ageless words\, Once upon a time…” Don’t say you haven’t been warned. THE PILLOWMAN is performed February 8-9\, 14-16\, & 22-23 at 7:30pm and February 10\, 17\, & 24 at 3:00pm. Performances are at Theatre In The Park in the Ira David Wood III Pullen Park Theatre. Ticket prices are $22 for adults\, $16 for students and seniors over sixty. Reservations can be made online\, www.theatreinthepark.com\, or by calling the Theatre In The Park box office\, 919-831-6058. This production contains strong language\, violence\, and adult situations. About Theatre In The Park Theatre In The Park\, located in the northern end of Raleigh's scenic Pullen Park adjacent to North Carolina State University\, has been entertaining audiences since 1947. Theatre In The Park is one of North Carolina's largest non-profit performing arts organizations and is acclaimed for its numerous outstanding theatrical achievements. Each season\, Theatre In The Park presents an exceptional series of productions including the very best in comedy\, original musicals\, Shakespeare\, and contemporary drama. LOCATION: URL:http://triangleartsandentertainment.org/event/pillowman/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20130208 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20130209 DTSTAMP:20130522T171858 CREATED:20130204T102959 LAST-MODIFIED:20130204T103001 UID:24694@http://triangleartsandentertainment.org SUMMARY:An Evening of Jazz presented by Lutheran Campus Ministry DESCRIPTION: Get your tickets now for “An Evening of Jazz” presented by Lutheran Campus Ministry\, Friday\, February 8th from 6-8pm in the Fellowship Hall. Triangle Jazz Orchestra will play a mix of big band and jazz standards as we share in an evening of food\, fellowship\, dancing\, and fun. Tickets are $10 for adults\, $5 for children and youth ages 6-17; children ages 0-5 can join the fun for free! All proceeds will enable students to participate in LCM’s spring break mission trip to work with Camp Victor Ministries in Ocean Springs\, Mississippi where we will do hurricane relief work. A special thanks to the Capital NC Chapter of Thrivent Financial for Lutherans for supporting LCM students with a 50% match of all funds raised up to $1000! LOCATION: URL:http://triangleartsandentertainment.org/event/an-evening-of-jazz-presented-by-lutheran-campus-ministry/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20130515 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20130617 DTSTAMP:20130522T171858 CREATED:20130201T162648 LAST-MODIFIED:20130201T162650 UID:24679@http://triangleartsandentertainment.org SUMMARY:View Preliminary Emancipation Proclamation in Raleigh DESCRIPTION: Rare Opportunity to View Preliminary Emancipation Proclamation in Raleigh The Preliminary Emancipation Proclamation is one of the most significant documents in United States history. President Abraham Lincoln issued the document on Sept. 22\, 1862\, after the Union victory at Antietam (also called the Battle of Sharpsburg). Signed by President Lincoln\, the Preliminary Emancipation Proclamation ordered that in 100 days the federal government would free all slaves in the states still rebelling against the Union. The document formally alerted the Confederacy of Lincoln’s intention. On Jan. 1\, 1863\, with the Confederacy still in full rebellion\, the president issued the final Emancipation Proclamation. You will have a rare opportunity to see the Preliminary Emancipation Proclamation at the North Carolina Museum of History in Raleigh from Wednesday\, May 15\, through Sunday\, June 16\, 2013. This historical seven-page document is on loan from the National Archives in Washington\, D.C. Admission is free. [caption id="attachment_24681" align="aligncenter" width="600"] The Preliminary Emancipation Proclamation will be featured in an exhibit opening May 15 at the N.C. Museum of History. On loan from the National Archives in Washington\, D.C.\, the seven-page document was signed by Pres. Abraham Lincoln on Sept. 22\, 1862. Pictured: Page one of the Preliminary Emancipation Proclamation. Photo credit: National Archives\, Washington\, D.C.[/caption] The Preliminary Emancipation Proclamation will be featured in the exhibit Freedom Coming\, Freedom for All\, which is being presented by the North Carolina Freedom Monument Park and the North Carolina Museum of History. “As a milestone on the path to slavery’s final abolishment\, the Emancipation Proclamation has assumed a place among the great documents of human freedom\,” said Archivist of the United States David S. Ferriero. “We are honored to share this official Preliminary Emancipation Proclamation for the exhibit Freedom Coming\, Freedom for All at the North Carolina Museum of History.” The exhibit follows a timeline of events focusing on the status of North Carolina before the Civil War\, events leading up to Lincoln’s issuance of the Preliminary Emancipation Proclamation\, and outcomes and results of the document in the state and nation. Freedom Coming also examines the differences between the Preliminary Emancipation Proclamation\, the final Emancipation Proclamation and the 13th Amendment. “We are honored to join with North Carolina Freedom Monument Park to present this exhibit\, which is especially relevant during the sesquicentennial of the 1863 signing of the final Emancipation Proclamation\,” emphasizes Museum Director Ken Howard. “We are grateful to the National Archives for entrusting this document to us to share with others.” Adds Dianne Pledger\, Executive Director of North Carolina Freedom Monument Park\, “What we will achieve through this partnership is an exploration of the deeper ramifications of the Emancipation Proclamation and its influence on society in subsequent years. By doing so\, we hope to increase historical awareness and civic engagement about the importance of freedom for all people. The Emancipation Proclamation is a reminder of our ongoing obligation to learn our history because it reminds us of our mistakes and successes.” Freedom Coming will be complemented by educational resources and programs\, including a two-day symposium on May 31 and June 1. After the exhibit closes and the Preliminary Emancipation Proclamation returns to National Archives\, a traveling version of Freedom Coming\, comprised of 14 informational panels\, will be available for museums\, historic sites\, and other organizations across North Carolina. Major sponsors of Freedom Coming are Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina; Mechanics and Farmers Bank; News & Observer; North Carolina Humanities Council\, a statewide nonprofit and affiliate of the National Endowment for the Humanities; North Carolina Mutual Life Insurance Company; and Spectacular Magazine. Additional support is provided by the North Carolina African American Heritage Commission and the State Archives of North Carolina. PLEASE NOTE: All photography and filming in the exhibit must be done with available light. For more information about the Museum of History\, call 919-807-7900 or access www.ncmuseumofhistory.org or Facebook. About the North Carolina Museum of History The museum is located at 5 E. Edenton Street\, across from the State Capitol. Parking is available in the lot across Wilmington Street. Hours are Monday through Saturday\, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.\, and Sunday\, noon to 5 p.m. The Museum of History\, within the Division of State History Museums\, is part of the North Carolina Department of Cultural Resources. About North Carolina Freedom Monument Park Through beautiful public art and educational programs\, North Carolina Freedom Monument Park is a community-initiated effort that will honor what freedom means to all people in North Carolina. The organization’s goals are to create and strengthen bonds among diverse people;  educate and enhance mutual understanding; and serve as a model of cooperation\, respect and common values. North Carolina Freedom Monument Park\, planned for completion by 2017\, will honor the African American experience and affirm the struggle for freedom for all by the creation of a public art park on a large corner space near the State Legislative Building and State Library\, a spot visited daily by thousands of tourists\, schoolchildren and local community. For more details\, go to www.ncfmp.org or Facebook. About the National Archives and Records Administration The National Archives and Records Administration in Washington\, D.C.\, is an independent federal agency that preserves and shares with the public records that trace the story of our nation\, government and the American people. From the Declaration of Independence to accounts of ordinary Americans\, the holdings of the National Archives directly touch the lives of millions of people. The National Archives carries out its mission through a nationwide network of archives\, records centers and presidential libraries\, and online at www.archives.gov. The Preliminary Emancipation Proclamation is just one of the millions of Civil War records held by the National Archives. Its rich reservoir of Civil War records includes presidential telegrams\, official battle reports\, and correspondence between generals\, but also individual soldier and sailor service records\, maps\, patent drawings\, photographs\, recruiting handbills\, and petitions to Congress. The Records of the Freedmen’s Bureau document the initial transition from slavery to freedom after the war. About the North Carolina Humanities Council The North Carolina Humanities Council is a statewide nonprofit and affiliate of the National     Endowment for the Humanities. The Humanities Council serves as an advocate for lifelong learning and thoughtful dialogue about all facets of human life. It facilitates the exploration and celebration of the many voices and stories of North Carolina’s cultures and heritage. In addition to grants\, awards and publications\, the Council offers the Road Scholars speakers bureau; the Let’s Talk About It library discussion series; Museum on Main Street\, a traveling exhibition in collaboration with the Smithsonian Institution and rural communities statewide; the Teachers Institute\, a professional development program for the state’s public school educators; and Literature and Medicine\, a scholar-facilitated book discussion group for hospital staff to reflect on the larger mission of medicine. To learn more about the North Carolina Humanities Council\, visit www.nchumanities.org\, or get information on Facebook and Twitter. About the North Carolina Department of Cultural Resources The North Carolina Department of Cultural Resources annually serves more than 19 million people through its 27 historic sites\, seven history museums\, two art museums\, the nation’s first state-supported symphony orchestra\, the State Library\, the North Carolina Arts Council\, and the State Archives. Cultural Resources champions North Carolina’s creative industry\, which employs nearly 300\,000 North Carolinians and contributes more than $41 billion to the state’s economy. To learn more\, visit www.ncdcr.gov. LOCATION: URL:http://triangleartsandentertainment.org/event/view-preliminary-emancipation-proclamation-in-raleigh/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20130210 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20130304 DTSTAMP:20130522T171858 CREATED:20130131T154004 LAST-MODIFIED:20130131T154639 UID:24619@http://triangleartsandentertainment.org SUMMARY:Tennessee Williams' Kingdom of Earth DESCRIPTION: A Rarely Produced Tennessee Williams Southern Gothic comes to Downtown Greensboro Priscilla McCall's presents Tennessee Williams' Kingdom of Earth\, February 10 - March 3\, 2013 (Greensboro\, NC) - Sexy\, dangerous and surprisingly funny; Kingdom of Earth is not your grandfather's Tennessee Williams directed by Triad Stage artistic director\, Preston Lane. 1960. A storm rages through a Mississippi night. The levee is about to break. Everyone has fled to high ground. But in a broken down farm house soon to be underwater\, two half brothers from two very different mothers and a new bride just arrived from Memphis battle for control. As the water rises\, tempers flare and taboos are broken. Tennessee Williams' neglected classic pits black against white\, man against woman and everyone against the power of the Mississippi. Kingdom of Earth runs February 10 through March 3\, 2013. Opening Night is Friday\, February 15. The production is sponsored by Priscilla McCall's. about the production Kingdom of Earth marks the fifth time Triad Stage has produced a work by Tennessee Williams. "He is a key playwright for Triad Stage\," says artistic director of Triad Stage and director of Kingdom of Earth\, Preston Lane. "We opened our theater with a production of Suddenly Last Summer and we have returned to his work with The Night of the Iguana\, A Streetcar Named Desire and our award winning production of The Glass Menagerie. Fostering a Southern Voice is one of our core values\, and no other playwright from the South has had as enormous an impact on the world theater." "I am thrilled to share with our audiences this neglected wonder\," continues Lane. "Rejected in its time\, I believe it deserves to be revisited as a way to shake off the hazy nostalgia that critics are desperate to attach to Tennessee Williams' world view." Lane has assembled a cast of entirely new faces to Triad Stage. Introducing Philippe Bowgen as Chicken\, Ryah Nixon as Lot's new wife Myrtle and Clayton Fox as Chicken's half brother Lot. The creative team includes: scenic designer Anya Klepikov (The Glass Menagerie\, A Doll House)\, costume designer Bill Brewer (Trouble in Mind\, Ain't Misbehavin')\, lighting designer Jesse Belsky (Shipwrecked!) and sound designer Phillip Owen (debut). The dramaturg is Bryan Conger\, Christine Morris is the resident vocal coach\, Denise Gabriel is the Resident Movement Coach\, Cindi Rush is the casting director and the stage manager is Emily J. Mails. Biographies of the cast and creative team\, and more information on the production can be found online at www.triadstage.org<http://www.triadstage.org>. Performance and special event information Tickets for Preview performances of Kingdom of Earth on February 10\, 12\, 13 and 14\, are all $24 each. From Opening Night\, February 15\, through the run of the production\, single ticket prices range from $10 to $52. Prices vary depending on the day of the week and seat location desired. All performances are at Triad Stage at The Pyrle Theater\, located at 232 South Elm Street in downtown Greensboro\, North Carolina (between Market and Washington Streets). Show times for Kingdom of Earth are 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday\, Wednesday\, Thursday and Sunday evenings and 8:00 p.m. on Friday and Saturday evenings. Sunday matinees are at 2:00 p.m. There are no matinee performances during previews. Pay-What-You-Can performances are Tuesday\, February 19\, sponsored by BB&T\, and Wednesday\, February 20\, at 7:30 p.m. Wine Tasting Friday sponsored by Our State magazine is Friday\, February 22\, prior to the evening's 8:00 p.m. performance. A Sign-Interpreted performance is on Tuesday\, February 26\, at 7:30 p.m.\, with services provided by the Greensboro Communication Services for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing. Technically Talking\, a behind-the-scenes discussion with members of the design team is Tuesday\, February 12\, immediately following the 7:30 p.m. preview performance. The InSight Series\, the free humanities program with a noted expert who will be discussing the world of the play\, sponsored by The Carroll Companies\, will be held on Sunday\, February 17\, immediately following the 2:00 p.m. matinee performance. For Kingdom of Earth\, Thomas Keith\, who is the consulting Editor for New Directions Publishing will be speaking. He has edited over twelve volumes by Tennessee Williams including three collections of previously unpublished one-acts. PostScript\, a lively\, open discussion with the cast\, will be held on Thursday\, February 21\, in The UpStage Cabaret immediately following the 7:30 p.m. performance. The PostScript series is sponsored by Locke T. Clifford and Andrew C. Clifford. About Triad Stage Triad Stage is a professional not-for-profit regional theater company based in Greensboro's downtown historic district. All Triad Stage productions are created in Greensboro using the best of local and national talent. Triad Stage gratefully acknowledges the support of its Season Sponsors: Blue Zoom\, the North Carolina Arts Council and the United Arts Council of Greater Greensboro. The starring sponsor for Kingdom of Earth is Priscilla McCall's. Triad Stage's 2012-2013 MainStage Season continues with Alan Jay Lerner and Frederick Loewe's musical adaptation of Pygmalion\, My Fair Lady (April 7 - May 5\, 2013) and Preston Lane's world premiere adaptation\, Tennessee Playboy (June 9 - 30\, 2013). Season Passes and single tickets for all shows are on sale now. The UpStage Cabaret season concludes with Charles Ludlam's affair of the farce\, Reverse Psychology (March 16 - 30\, 2013). Memberships to The Cabaret Club and tickets to Reverse Psychology are on sale now. All Triad Stage productions feature the bold acting and breathtaking design that have been nationally recognized by The Wall Street Journal and by the American Theatre Wing\, founder of the Tony Awards(r)\, which named Triad Stage one of the top ten most promising theatres in the country as a recipient of the 2010 National Theatre Company Grant. Triad Stage has also earned accolades including "Best North Carolina Production of 2010" for The Glass Menagerie by Triangle Arts & Entertainment magazine; "One of the Best Regional Theatres in America"\, New York's Drama League; "Best Live Theater"\, Go Triad/News & Record and The Rhinoceros Times; and "Professional Theater of the Year" (2003\, 2011)\, North Carolina Theatre Conference. To purchase tickets or for performance information on Kingdom of Earth\, call the Triad Stage Box Office at 336.272.0160 or toll-free at 866.579.TIXX (8499)\, or visit www.triadstage.org. LOCATION: URL:http://triangleartsandentertainment.org/event/tennessee-williams-kingdom-of-earth/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20130217 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20130218 DTSTAMP:20130522T171858 CREATED:20130131T143027 LAST-MODIFIED:20130131T154852 UID:24616@http://triangleartsandentertainment.org SUMMARY:Mike Farris & The Roseland Rhythm Revue bring a Celebration to The ArtsCenter on Feb. 17th! DESCRIPTION:[caption id="attachment_24617" align="aligncenter" width="500"] Mike Farris & The Roseland Rhythm Revue[/caption]   Acclaimed gospel and blues singer\, songwriter\, and frontman\, Mike Farris\, will perform at The ArtsCenter on Sunday\, February 17th\, accompanied by his band The Roseland Rhythm Revue as part of the 10th Annual American Roots Series. Tickets are: $25 individual\, $23 Friends\, $27 Day of Show. Tickets and more information can be obtained from www.artscenterlive.org or by calling The ArtsCenter Box Office at 919-929-2787. No box can hold the broad musical vision of Mike Farris. With his sensational\, original voice and The Roseland Rhythm Revue\, Farris makes music that both transcends and blends gospel\, blues\, Memphis soul\, old-time string band\, hokum\, and New Orleans. His appearance at The ArtsCenter will offer another step in his complex musical evolution. Farris formed the Screamin' Cheetah Wheelies in 1990\, whose three major-label albums found success on the rock charts in the 1990s. After their breakup\, Farris sang with Peaceful Knievel and fronted the backup band for the late Stevie Ray Vaughan. Farris released his solo album\, Goodnight Sun\, in 2002. His follow-up five years later\, Salvation in Lights\, brought critical acclaim. The music dealt with individual struggle but it also had a commonality that music fans from all walks of life could enjoy. In 2008 he won the Americana Music Association's “New & Emerging Artist of the Year” award and started to make a name for himself as a dynamic performer. In 2008 and 2009 Mike Farris and his Roseland Rhythm Revue performed monthly residencies at Nashville’s’ Station Inn and called it “Sunday Night Shout!” The 2009 recording from the Station Inn shows\, Shout! Live won the Dove Award for “Best Traditional Gospel Album of the Year.” When the “1\,000 year flood” hit Middle Tennessee in May of 2010\, Farris gathered up some of the finest musicians in town including: Sam Bush\, Ketch Secor & Gill Landry (Old Crow Medicine Show)\, Kenny Vaughan (Marty Stuart)\, Byron House (Robert Plant)\, and members of his Roseland Rhythm Revue. Six songs were recorded in 6 hours at Nashville’s Downtown Presbyterian Church with Mike leading the “Cumberland Saints” from the pulpit. That October the EP was released as The Night The Cumberland Came Alive with partial proceeds donated to the Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee. "Mike Farris has enough heart\, soul\, and power to light up a city. He mixes up the elements and turns them into something new\, beautiful\, and uniquely his own\," said acclaimed guitarist and songwriter Buddy Miller. Concerts at The ArtsCenter are supported in part by Brooks Pierce\, Chapel Hill Restaurant Group\, Courtyard by Marriott\, Giorgios Hospitality Group\, The North Carolina Arts Council\, and the Orange County Arts Commission. The ArtsCenter is a non-profit teaching and presenting organization founded in 1974. The largest employer of artists in Orange County\, NC\, it serves more than 80\,000 people annually\, through classes\, studios\, concerts\, theatre\, spoken word\, gallery displays\, more than 80 school shows\, and more. The ArtsCenter exerts a local economic impact exceeding $3\,200\,000 which generates the equivalent of 103 full time jobs and $301\,000 in state and local tax revenue. LOCATION: URL:http://triangleartsandentertainment.org/event/mike-farris-the-roseland-rhythm-revue-bring-a-celebration-to-the-artscenter-on-feb-17th/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130208T000000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130224T000000 DTSTAMP:20130522T171858 CREATED:20130130T200615 LAST-MODIFIED:20130130T200615 UID:24513@http://triangleartsandentertainment.org SUMMARY:The Justice Theater Project “We Are Called” 2012-13 Season DESCRIPTION:   "Julius Caesar" By William Shakespeare Directed by David Henderson February 8 – 24\, 2013. Our Season: The Justice Theater Project (JTP) continues a season-long discussion about political responsibility past and present. JTP will seek to engage a social analysis\, through which we all can examine what opportunities our society offers for us for change.  We Are Called to consider how U.S. policies can exacerbate or relieve poverty in other parts of the world…poverty in every sense…for each of us. JTP has a history built on democracy\, equity and collaboration among creative artists\, managers\, and community organizations that share a commitment to similar goals and a desire to maximize scarce resources and transform communities. The 2012-2013 season works to serve as a Call to the responsibility of participation as it exists for each of us and the ways in which this responsibility is connected to our citizenry. Julius Caesar: Considered by many to be one of the most straight forward works by Shakespeare\, the timeless tale of “Julius Caesar” mirrors politics throughout the ages. Although a Shakespeare veteran in both directing and acting\, this is director David Henderson’s first time working on this piece.  About the play\, Henderson states “As a country\, we don’t have to look too far in the past to see the impact a leader’s assassination can have on our nation. Political rhetoric is alive and well. Politicians on all sides of the fence (and those that have no fence as well) have perfected the art of using all available. forms of persuasion to move the populace closer to their own point of view.  Let’s not event talk about the power of the media to persuade\, push or even set an agenda.” Henderson feels that since the story is so well known and the structure and language easier than more difficult works of Shakespeare\, the audience can relax and focus with ease. This also allows the actors to focus on the story. Describing the plot Henderson states “Julius Caesar (John Honeycutt) is a highly ambitious political leader in Rome and his aim is to become dictator. Meanwhile a conspiracy to assassinate him is afoot. This conspiracy is led by Cassius (Jeremy Fiebig) and the honorable Brutus (Brian Fisher). Early on\, Caesar is warned that something is amiss and he should "beware the Ides of March.” He ignores this warning and is stabbed 33 times. At his funeral\, his close friend\, Mark Antony\, (Jade Arnold) delivers his famous funeral speech and the tide turns. Brutus and Cassius meet their inevitable defeat at the hands of Antony and Octavious (George Kaiser) and the country is thrust into civil war.” Set\, lighting and costumes are current day. Scenic designer Deb Royals describes the “Julius Caesar” set as “a blend of levels with sculpted fabric and ramps.  The color scheme is simple black\, white and red.  We will brush the sculpted fabric with media images in an effort to perpetuate the sense of the media' s constant presence in politics.  Lighting will work to highlight the severity of a cold marbled floor\, and the lighting bounce off this floor to give the allusion of uplighting.  One moveable set piece will provide both a way to present Caesar's body after assassination as it lies in state and later as a map table.  This movable piece will be lit underneath thus outlining Caesar's body and later illuminating the maps used during battle.” Costumer David Serxner describes the looks as “… a dark palate of contemporary costumes with a clean look\, suits\, tuxedos and suits. We will be using red as an accent color. The second act is a military look. The idea behind dressing the characters to look similar is that politicians and lobbyists look pretty much alike in the “uniforms” of their jobs\, it is their personalities that set them apart.” Directed by David Henderson\, Scenography by Deb Royals\, Technical Direction by Tom Wolf\, Stage Management by Christine Rapp\, Costumes by David Serxner. Featuring: Calphurnia: Anderson\, Katie Anderson as Calphurnia\, Jade Arnold as Mark Antony\, Jeremy Fiebig as Metellus Cimber/Flavius:Byham/Stuart Cassius\, Brian Fisher as Marcus Brutus\, John Honeycutt as Julius Caesar/Dardanius\,  David Hudson as Lepidus / Trebonius / A Poet / Volumnius\, Michelle Johnson as Portia\, George Kaiser as Octavius Caesar / Popilius Lena / Third Plebeian\, Tanner Lagasca as Artemidorus / Octavius's Servant / Lucilius\, Allan Maule as Cinna / Murellus / Messala\, Andy Hayworth as Decius Brutus / Pindarus / Cobbler / First Plebeian\, Mark Olexik as Cicero / Publius / Titinius / Plebeian\, Mark Phialas as Cinna the Poet / Carpenter / Caesar's Servant\, Jack Prather as Caius Ligarius / Soothsayer / Claudio\, Mike Raab as Casca / First Soldier / Messenger / Fourth Plebeian\, Samantha Rahn as Young Cato / Lucius\, and Stephen Wall as Varrus / Clitus / Second Soldier / Second Plebeian. Events include two discussions\, free babysitting\, audio description and an opening night reception. Friday\, February 8 – Opening Night - Join us for a complimentary after show reception sponsored by The Leesville Tap Room Sunday\, February 10- 2:00 pm $10.00 Matinee Saturday\, February 16 – 6:45 pm Nibbles and Pre show round table discussion “Politics\, Conscience and the Media” featuring Gail Phares\, Jules-Odendahl-James  and George Corvin.  This panel has been invited back due to patron requests from their “Frost/Nixon” panel discussion. (See facilitator and panel biographies below). Sunday\, February 17 – 2:00 pm performance Free babysitting provided by SeedRaleigh. Advance email reservation required. Saturday\, February 23 – 6:45 Nibbles and Pre show discussion\, “Politics: History\, Civil Discourse\, and Moving Forward” with Reverend Charles Brooks of Poplar Springs Christian Church\, and Jim Ryan\, Wake County teacher and Shakespeare in the classroom scholar. Sunday\, February 24 – 2:00 performance – Free admission for visually impaired patrons and a driver\, audio description provided by Arts Access. The Justice Theater Project (JTP)  is an advocacy and activist theater company whose mission is to use the performing arts to bring to the fore of public attention the needs of the poor\, the marginalized\, and the oppressed.  Each year JTP presents a diverse combination of original works\, main stage productions\, and community outreach events focusing on issues of social justice. “Julius Caesar” will be performed on February 8\, 9 15\, 16\, 22 and 23 at 8:00 p.m. and February 10\, 17 and 24 at 2:00 p.m.   Tickets are $20 for Adults\, $15 for students/ senior citizens/military\, and $12 for groups of 10 or more.  All seating is general admission. Sunday\, February 10 at 2 p.m. is $10.00 admission day.   (919)264-7089.  www.TheJusticeTheaterProject.org Web information:  General JTP information and on line tickets: www.TheJusticeTheaterProject.org   Theater Phone Number: (919)264-7089 2012-13 Season will conclude with “Ragtime”. June 14 – 30\, 2013. "Ragtime" Music by Stephen Flaherty.  Lyrics by Lynn Ahrens. Directed by Deb Royals. Panel and Speaker Biographies for Julius Caesar Dr. George Corvin  Dr. Corvin graduated from the University of Alabama School of Medicine in Birmingham in 1992. After finishing a residency in General Psychiatry\, Dr. Corvin completed a fellowship in Forensic Psychiatry with the United States Department of Justice.   He is Board Certified as a General and Forensic Psychiatrist by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology.  Dr. Corvin joined North Raleigh Psychiatry in 1997 where he is now managing partner.  He served as the Director of the dual diagnosis treatment program and Medical Staff President at Holly Hill Hospital for 6 years before leaving hospital work to focus on other practice areas.  In addition to his outpatient practice at North Raleigh Psychiatry\, Dr. Corvin has an active forensic practice including involvement in numerous capital cases and other high profile litigation.  More recently\, Dr. Corvin has become actively involved in ongoing legislative efforts in the area of death penalty sentencing reform as well as other legislative & advocacy activities aimed at ensuring the availability of adequate treatment resources for those in our community in need of psychiatric care.  He has previously served as a Director on the Wake County Human & Environmental Services Board and currently serves on the Board of Directors of Alliance Behavioral Healthcare\, a recently formed Managed Care Organization tasked with providing publicly-funded mental health services for indigent psychiatric patients in Wake\, Durham\, Johnston\, and Cumberland Counties. Jules Odendahl-James is the Resident Dramaturg at Duke University. Her research and writing explores documentary performance and social activism\, crime narratives and the "forensic imagination\," and the notion of experimentation across arts and science disciplines. In October 2012\,  in collaboration with Duke's Nicholas School of the Environment\, she will curate a residency for artists PearlDamour + Shawn Hall and their ecological installation/performance How To Build a Forest (http://sites.duke.edu/howtobuildaforest). Her recent dramaturgy includes The Stranger Festival\, Ragtime\, The Musical\, iWitness: Based on Mike Daisey's The Agony and Ecstasy of Steve Jobs and the controversy it generated (Duke); 8 (Playmakers Repertory Company); Self-Defense\, or the death of some salesmen (UNC\, Greensboro). Gail Phares is one of the founders of the national peace organization Witness for Peace.  She lived and worked in both Nicaragua and Guatemala as a Maryknoll sister.  She has led over 55 delegations to Latin America over the last 30 years.  Gail holds a MA in Latin American studies from The American University in Wash. DC.  She and her husband Bob Phares are founders of St Francis of Assisi parish. LOCATION: URL:http://triangleartsandentertainment.org/event/the-justice-theater-project-we-are-called-2012-13-season/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130202T090000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130202T120000 DTSTAMP:20130522T171858 CREATED:20130130T143942 LAST-MODIFIED:20130130T143944 UID:24581@http://triangleartsandentertainment.org SUMMARY:TMH Sponsors Tour of The Largest Mid-Century Modernist House in Raleigh DESCRIPTION: The 1960 Owen Smith House will be open to the public for the first time. January 28\, 2013 (Raleigh\, NC) -- The 1960 Owen and Dorothy Smith home in Raleigh’s Country Club Hills is not only the largest mid-century modernist house in Raleigh at 5000 square feet\, it’s also a now-historic cache of design concepts that changed the way average Americans felt about home\, space\, and family life. For the first time since it was built\, the Owen Smith house at 122 Perquimans Drive will be open for public touring on Saturday\, February 2\, from 9 a.m. until noon\, sponsored by Triangle Modernist Houses (TMH). The stone\, wood\, and glass home was designed by its owner\, architect Owen Smith (1917-2012)\, who transformed the basement space into sun-lit offices for his architectural practice\, including a staff of six people. Like other exemplary mid-century modernist houses\, the Smith house features an open floor plan with living and dining rooms occupying separate areas of one central volume. Open floor plans\, combined with modest bedrooms meant solely for sleeping\, were intended to inspired families to spend more time together in the central living space. Mid-century moderns also brought exterior materials into the interior. In this case\, the slate flooring on the extended front porch reappears in the wide foyer. The same stone on exterior walls forms a dramatic living room wall that encases the fireplace. Stone walls also appear in the bedrooms. In the 1950s\, the idea of indoor-outdoor living was a new\, revolutionary passion. To this end\, the Smith house features an abundance of glass\, including floor-to-ceiling glass at the main entrance\, a steady row of windows that surround the kitchen\, and an entire glass wall in the living room that opens onto an equally large screened-in back porch. A courtyard paved in river rock and walled in stone is in constant view from the living space’s lofty windows. Beautifully landscaped and maintained\, the house will go on the market later this year. Tickets to the Owen Smith House Tour $10 per person at the door.  For details and directions\, visit www.trianglemodernisthouses.com/smithhouse. Proceeds from the tour benefit Triangle Modernist Houses’ ongoing mission to document\, preserve and promote modernist residential design. For more information on TMH\, visit www.trianglemodernisthouses.com. About Triangle Modernist Houses: Triangle Modernist Houses (TMH) is a 501C3 nonprofit established in 2007 and dedicated to restoring and growing modernist residential architecture in the Triangle region. The award-winning website\, now the largest educational and historical archive for modernist residential design in America\, continues to catalog\, preserve\, and advocate for North Carolina modernism.  TMH also hosts popular modernist house tours several times a year\, giving the public access to the Triangle's most exciting residential architecture\, past and present. These tours raise awareness and help preserve these "livable works of art" for future generations. LOCATION: URL:http://triangleartsandentertainment.org/event/tmh-sponsors-tour-of-the-largest-mid-century-modernist-house-in-raleigh/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130215T190000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130215T220000 DTSTAMP:20130522T171858 CREATED:20130130T142703 LAST-MODIFIED:20130131T155247 UID:24578@http://triangleartsandentertainment.org SUMMARY:Schumann's Piano Concerto DESCRIPTION:[caption id="attachment_24579" align="alignright" width="170"] Clara Yang\, pianist[/caption] SPECIAL EVENT: Schumann's Piano Concerto Friday\, February 15 at 7pm North Carolina Symphony William Henry Curry\, Resident Conductor Clara Yang\, piano Mozart: Overture to The Magic Flute Purcell: Music from Abdelazar Britten: Variations and Fugue on a Theme of Purcell Schumann: Piano Concerto Clara Yang is soloist in Schumann's Piano Concerto\, part of this program of romantic pieces perfect for a special Valentine's celebration. Tickets start at just $25. Order today! PURCHASE TICKETS LOCATION: URL:http://triangleartsandentertainment.org/event/schumanns-piano-concerto/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130202T180000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130202T230000 DTSTAMP:20130522T171858 CREATED:20130130T115356 LAST-MODIFIED:20130130T115850 UID:24564@http://triangleartsandentertainment.org SUMMARY:Visual Art Exchange Hosts 29th Annual Art Auction And Gala DESCRIPTION:[caption id="attachment_24565" align="aligncenter" width="600"] Alton Road by Carol Joy Shannon[/caption] Visual Art Exchange Hosts 29th Annual Art Auction and Gala Feb. 2\, 6:00pm-11:00pm\, at Raleigh Marriott City Center Creativity Incubator To Hold “For The Love Of Art” Fundraiser Featuring Work of Carol Joy Shannon Sarah Powers\, executive director of Visual Art Exchange (VAE) (http://www.visualartexchange.org)\, a nonprofit creativity incubator and gallery that supports and educates emerging\, professional and student artists\, has announced that the group’s 29th annual art auction and gala\, “For The Love of Art\,” will take place on Saturday\, Feb. 2\, at the Raleigh Marriott City Center. The event’s honorary chairs are Charles Meeker\, the former mayor of Raleigh\, and his wife\, Dr. Anne McLaurin\, a former member of the Wake County Board of Education\, and its co-chairs are Kim Duffley and Brad Haynes. “Our annual fundraiser promises to be an exciting\, fun evening with both the opportunity to bid on great art and to experience the beauty of the Triangle’s creativity\,” said Powers. “We look forward to presenting our region’s best emerging talent to artists\, sponsors and other guests that evening.” “For The Love of Art” will highlight 2012’s featured artist\, Carol Joy Shannon\, a prominent Raleigh artist. Her work hangs in venues ranging from vacation homes to banks\, and her donated works have raised money for everything from Gulf fisherman to  the Alliance of AIDS Services – Carolina. A VAE member since 2005\, Shannon is a member of the Fine Arts League of Cary and the Durham Art Guild\, and a founding member of Chromazones\, a group of a dozen Triangle abstract artists who create large collaborative pieces for fundraising and exhibit in group shows throughout the state. Carol will join more than 100 donating artists in the silent and live auctions. These artists have contributed 150 works of art in all media and subject matter. Proceeds from the event will help VAE create educational programming that empowers artists to become entrepreneurs. Additionally\, sponsors and their guests will receive exposure via the gala’s website and printed marketing materials\, can preview artwork an hour before the event and bid at “buy-it-now” prices before the auction goes public\, and meet auction artists and mingle with other sponsors and VIPs. There are varying levels of sponsorship available\, starting with the Michelangelo package for $3\,250\, then decreasing in price to Leonardo\, Rembrandt\, Picasso and Monet. Sponsorships help to secure the success of VAE and to support thousands of local artists. The nonprofit supports artists and connects the community to the arts\, with more than 1\,300 artists participating in their exhibitions each year. VAE has more than 70 education programs focused on building business skills and an exhibition program that showcases the work of emerging artists\, helping individuals create opportunities for themselves. To learn more about the event or purchase tickets\, visit http://visualartexchange.org/gala or call (919) 828-7834. Raleigh Marriot City Center\, 500 Fayetteville St  Raleigh\, NC 27601  (919) 833-1120 NEW MEDIA CONTENT: Visual Art Exchange’s Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/visualartexchange Visual Art Exchange’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/VAEraleigh Visual Art Exchange’s Flickr: http://www.flickr.com/photos/31255349@N06/ ABOUT VISUAL ART EXCHANGE: Visual Art Exchange (VAE) is a nonprofit creativity incubator and gallery that supports and educates emerging\, professional and student artists. Formed by and for artists in 1980\, it was established to be a noncommercial venue which supported the advancement of established and emerging artists through exhibitions\, events\, workshops\, networking opportunities and community involvement. Each year VAE exhibits the work of more than 1\,300 artists in 60 exhibitions and hosts more than 70 educational programs. VAE aims to increase community awareness\, appreciation and support of North Carolina artists\, and has two exhibitions\, the N.E.W. show and Scope\, The North Carolina Landscape Exhibition\, which attracts artists from across the Southeast. Additionally\, VAE is the force behind SPARKcon\, Raleigh’s open-source art and design festival\, which showcases more than 1\,700 artists each fall and is attended by 25\,000 people. LOCATION: URL:http://triangleartsandentertainment.org/event/visual-art-exchange-hosts-29th-annual-art-auction-and-gala/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130302T193500 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130302T220000 DTSTAMP:20130522T171858 CREATED:20130129T175745 LAST-MODIFIED:20130129T175749 UID:24560@http://triangleartsandentertainment.org SUMMARY:Jon Stewart at DPAC DESCRIPTION: Host of Comedy Central’s The Daily Show JON STEWART Coming to DPAC\, Durham Performing Arts Center An Evening with Jon Stewart March 2\, 2013 America's most respected political satirist Jon Stewart will be coming to DPAC\, Durham Performing Arts Center\, on March 2\, 2013. Tickets go on sale Saturday\, February 2 at 10am: Online at DPACnc.com DPAC Ticket Center: 919.680.2787\, 123 Vivian Street\, Durham\, NC Ticketmaster.com / Ticketmaster Charge by phone at 800.745.3000 Friends of DPAC members may place their orders on February 1. Joining Friends of DPAC is free\, and you can register at www.DPACnc.com/friendofdpac. "Jon Stewart performs just a few shows each year\, and we're excited for Triangle comedy fans to have this chance to see one of the biggest stars we have ever hosted. Since opening in 2008\, DPAC has become famous for one-of-a-kind live events and it's a testament to Triangle audiences that these big shows now make the Triangle a top stop on their tours\," said Bob Klaus\, GM of DPAC. Jon Stewart is one of America’s top social and comedic voices. Over 13 years\, Stewart has redefined political satire in American culture from his anchor chair on Comedy Central’s The Daily Show with Jon Stewart. To date\, Stewart and The Daily Show have received 40 Emmy® Award nominations and won 16\, including the longest streak in Emmy® history for Outstanding Variety\, Music or Comedy Series (9  consecutive wins). In 2001\, The Daily Show with Jon Stewart received the prestigious Peabody Award for excellence in its “Indecision 2000” campaign coverage and again in 2005 for “Indecision 2004.” The show has also been honored by the Television Critics Association for Outstanding Achievement in News and Information; winning over traditional news shows in the category. Stewart is also a best-selling author. In 2004\, Warner Books published America (The Book): A Citizen’s Guide to Democracy Inaction which immediately topped The New York Times Best Seller List; the audiobook received a Grammy® award\, for Best Comedy Album. His latest book\, Earth (The Book): A Visitor’s Guide to the Human Race also debuted at #1 on The New York Times Best Seller List. LOCATION: URL:http://triangleartsandentertainment.org/event/jon-stewart-at-dpac/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20130402 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20130407 DTSTAMP:20130522T171858 CREATED:20130129T174025 LAST-MODIFIED:20130129T174027 UID:24557@http://triangleartsandentertainment.org SUMMARY:50 SHADES! THE MUSICAL DESCRIPTION:THE HILARIOUS PARODY OF THE FIFTY SHADES OF GREY TRILOGY\, 50 SHADES! THE MUSICAL\, PREMIERES IN RALEIGH ON APRIL 2ND! With sold out audiences in Chicago screaming for more\, and a hit run at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival with a 4-star review\, the original parody 50 SHADES! THE MUSICAL is coming for the first time to Raleigh at the Progress Energy Center on April 2 – 6 (Tuesday & Wednesday 7:30; Thursday\, Friday & Saturday 6:30 & 9:30pm) The Fifty Shades of Grey trilogy has shattered sales records around the globe with more than 32 million copies sold in the United States alone and a 2013 Universal Pictures feature film release is sure to be a cinematic blockbuster.   Now\, world-renowned musical comedy ensemble BABY WANTS CANDY delivers the only theatrical incarnation that gives the brand what it really deserves!   A sexy\, hilarious romp\, 50 SHADES! THE MUSICAL is a laugh out loud night of fun that audiences won’t want to miss! 50 SHADES! THE MUSICAL opens with a ladies book club deciding to read Fifty Shades of Grey. Through their interpretation of the novel\, the audience is lead on a hilarious roller coaster ride of this unlikely bestseller. The show is full of dance numbers\, 11 original songs and a live band backing the performance. Original songs include “They Get Nasty”\, “I Don’t Make Love\, I F#*!”\, and “There’s a Hole Inside of Me”. The signature show for BABY WANTS CANDY is the 60-minute improvised musical\, and the ensemble takes these comedic skills to craft this sidesplitting scripted musical.  Like the book series\, 50 SHADES! THE MUSICAL is surely not for those under the age of 18\, but does not cross boundaries that would make general audiences squirm. 50 SHADES! THE MUSICAL will premiere at A.J. Fletcher Theater located in the Progress Energy Center on April 2 – 6\, 2013.  Tickets go on sale Monday\, January 28 at 10am and range from $28.00 – 45.00 and group discounts are available at (919)996-8707. For tickets\, please call (800)745-3000 or visit ProgressEnergyCenter.com.  For more information\, please visit www.50ShadesMusical.com. LOCATION: URL:http://triangleartsandentertainment.org/event/50-shades-the-musical/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20130507 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20130508 DTSTAMP:20130522T171858 CREATED:20130129T173243 LAST-MODIFIED:20130129T174647 UID:24554@http://triangleartsandentertainment.org SUMMARY:IL DIVO – THE BEST OF IL DIVO DESCRIPTION: IL DIVO\, the world's foremost classical crossover quartet\, today announce bringing their new BEST OF IL DIVO tour to DPAC\, Durham Performing Arts Center for their first ever show in the Triangle this May 7\, 2013. This new show will see Il Divo perform with a full orchestra\, their signature classical interpretations of popular songs across their whole career catalogue. Tickets go on sale February 1 at 10am: Online at DPACnc.com DPAC Ticket Center: 919.680.2787\, 123 Vivian Street\, Durham\, NC Ticketmaster.com / Ticketmaster Charge by phone at 800.745.3000 Friends of DPAC members may place their orders on January 31. Joining Friends of DPAC is free\, and you can register at www.DPACnc.com/friendofdpac. Exclusive VIP Meet & Greet Ticket packages will be available for each show at www.ildivo.com. "When DPAC was being built I'd think about superstars like IL DIVO and other large acts that used to routinely bypass the Triangle. They are national and international superstars\, but until DPAC opened there was never a large concert theatre that could accommodate a major tour like this. It's these one of kind\, big events that we love best at DPAC\," said Bob Klaus\, GM of DPAC. The world’s first and still the best classical crossover group – Urs Buhler\, Carlos Marin\, David Miller and Sebastien Izambard – have sold over 26 million albums\, enjoyed over 50 number ones\, chalked up 160 gold and platinum sales in over 33 countries. Proving the lack of geographical boundaries to their romantic and timeless repertoire\, Il Divo have become a global touring phenomenon. Their 2012 fourth world tour saw them perform an incredible 134 shows across 46 countries on 6 continents. Their amazing career knows no bounds.  Highlights include appearing at the opening and closing ceremony of the 2006 Fifa World Cup\, touring as special guests to Barbra Streisand\, a 2009 performance at President Obama’s Purple Inauguration Ball and recently at a special concert for Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth’s Diamond Jubilee at Windsor Castle. Many of the tracks for the new Best of Il Divo show have been chosen by their fans all over the world and will include favourites ‘Somewhere’\, ‘Unbreak My Heart’\, ‘Unchained Melody’ and ‘Adagio’ as well as several new songs such as ‘My Heart Will Go On’ (in Italian)\, ‘I Will Always Love You’ (in Spanish) and ‘I Can’t Help Falling In Love With You’ (English) from their recent global Greatest Hits album release. Urs Buhler says “As a singer you can never take for granted what you do\, every note is a balancing act. But every night I step on stage so proud of what we do. I have learned so much these past 8 years\, had so many wonderful experiences and cherished every moment. These Best of Il Divo shows for us and hopefully our fans\, mark what has been an incredible journey so far.”   LOCATION: URL:http://triangleartsandentertainment.org/event/il-divo-the-best-of-il-divo/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130201T000000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130221T000000 DTSTAMP:20130522T171858 CREATED:20130125T195123 LAST-MODIFIED:20130125T195123 UID:24407@http://triangleartsandentertainment.org SUMMARY:WOVENtranslations: Parallel Paths Taken/ Artspace DESCRIPTION: Mary Kircher\, Regional Emerging Artist-in-Residence Exhibition Dates: February 1-23\, 2013 Opening Reception: First Friday Gallery Walk\, February 1\, 2013\, 6-10pm Meet & Greet\, Lecture\, & Demonstration: February 21\, 2013\, 6-7:30pm Mary Kircher will be concluding her residency as a Regional Emerging Artist-in-Residence at Artspace with her exhibit WOVENtranslations: Parallel Paths Taken\, which will be on display in Artspace's lobby February 1-23\, 2013. Mary Kircher's work is an interpretation of wilderness themes reflected in the weaving and dyeing process. During her time as a Regional Emerging Artist-in-Residence\, she has taken two parallel paths in exploring weaving and dye techniques.  One path has been a discovery of moving her artwork off of the grid and capturing nature's inspiration\, the other has been technique driven by refining her woven shibori technique. An end of residency meet & greet\, lecture\, and demonstration will be held February 21\, 6-7:30pm. Kircher will discuss the parallel lines of discovery in her work and include a brief demonstration. About Artspace Artspace\, a thriving visual art center located in downtown Raleigh\, brings the creative process to life through inspiring and engaging education and community outreach programming\, a dynamic environment of over 30 professional artists studios\, and nationally acclaimed exhibitions. Approximately 95 artists hold professional memberships in the Artspace Artists Association. Thirty-five of these artists have studios located at Artspace. Artspace is open to the public Tues.-Sat.\, from 10 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. and on the first Friday of each month for the First Friday Gallery Walk until 10:00 p.m. Admission is free; donations appreciated. Guided tours are available. Artspace is located in Historic City Market in Raleigh at the corner of Blount and Davie Streets. Artspace is supported by the North Carolina Arts Council\, the United Arts Council of Raleigh and Wake County\, the Raleigh Arts Commission\, individuals\, corporations\, and private foundations. For more information\, please visit www.artspacenc.org LOCATION: URL:http://triangleartsandentertainment.org/event/woventranslations-parallel-paths-taken-artspace/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20130201 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20130331 DTSTAMP:20130522T171858 CREATED:20130125T193530 LAST-MODIFIED:20130125T193530 UID:24405@http://triangleartsandentertainment.org SUMMARY: Looking Back III/ Artspace DESCRIPTION: Looking Back III  Former Regional Emerging Artists-in-Residence  Exhibition Dates: February 1-March 30\, 2013  First Friday Gallery Walks: February 1 and March 1\, 2013\, 6-10pm Established in January 2000\, the Regional Emerging Artist program  provides emerging visual artists with time and  space to explore  their work in a supportive\, thriving\, artistic environment. Artspace  typically grants two 6-month  residencies twice a year\, selecting a  total of four artists. Artists are selected from a regional pool of  applicants and are “emerging” or early in their careers. Nine of the most recent artists have been included in this  exhibition\, Looking Back III\, including Tanya Casteel\, Julia Clift\, David Eichenberger\, Lincoln Hancock\, Shaun Richards\, Pete Sack\,  Garrett Scales\, Megan Sullivan\, and Sarah West. On view is the  varied work produced by these artists\, including paintings\, textiles\, ceramics\, jewelry\, mixed media\, and more.   About Artspace Artspace\, a thriving visual art center located in downtown Raleigh\, brings the creative process to life through inspiring and engaging  education and community outreach programming\, a dynamic environment  of over 30 professional artists studios\, and nationally acclaimed  exhibitions. Approximately 95 artists hold professional memberships  in the Artspace Artists Association. Thirty-five of these artists  have studios located at Artspace. Artspace is open to the public  Tues.-Sat.\, from 10 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. and on the first Friday of each  month for the First Friday Gallery Walk until 10:00 p.m. Admission  is free; donations appreciated. Guided tours are available. Artspace  is located in Historic City Market in Raleigh at the corner of  Blount and Davie Streets.  Artspace is supported by the North Carolina Arts Council\, the United  Arts Council of Raleigh and Wake County\, the Raleigh Arts  Commission\, individuals\, corporations\, and private foundations. LOCATION: URL:http://triangleartsandentertainment.org/event/looking-back-iii-artspace/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20130202 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20130203 DTSTAMP:20130522T171858 CREATED:20130125T192435 LAST-MODIFIED:20130125T192435 UID:24414@http://triangleartsandentertainment.org SUMMARY:Solas Returns to The ArtsCenter on February 2nd DESCRIPTION:  [caption id="attachment_24415" align="aligncenter" width="500"] Solas[/caption] Bringing along its brand new CD\, leading Celtic-American music ensemble Solas returns to The ArtsCenter on Saturday\, February 2nd at 8 pm. Tickets are $26 in Advance\, $22 for ArtsCenter Friends\, and $30 day-of-show and can be purchased online at www.ArtsCenterLive.org or via our Box Office at (919) 929-2787. Through fresh and unexpected arrangements of age-old tunes\, compelling and topical originals and covers\, and unparalleled musicianship\, Solas continues to define the path for the Celtic music world and drive the genre forward. Solas swept the folk and Celtic music worlds during the mid-1990s with that have-you-heard-them-yet excitement that happens every few years. By the time they debuted on "A Prairie Home Companion" in May 1996\, Solas had become a phenomenon. Yet they were still consumed by the sheer joy of playing music together\, jamming late into the morning that July at the Augusta Heritage Workshops. Original members Seamus Egan\, whose prowess on many instruments fueled the band\, and violinist and vocalist Winifred Horan continue to lead the quintet ten albums into its career. Solas is rounded out by Mick McAuley (accordions\, low whistle\, concertina\, vocals)\, Eamon McElholm (guitars\, keyboards\, vocals)\, and newest member and lead singer\, Niamh Varian-Barry. On February 5\, 2013\, three days after their performance at The ArtsCenter\, Shamrock City\, a family story of immigration\, mining and murder\, and the remarkable history of Butte\, Montana\, will be released. Solas intends to have copies of their 11th CD on sale at the concert in Carrboro. Programs at The ArtsCenter are supported in part by Brooks Pierce\, Chapel Hill Restaurant Group\, Courtyard Marriott\, Giorgios Hospitality Group\, The North Carolina Arts Council and the Orange County Arts Commission. The ArtsCenter is a non-profit teaching and presenting organization founded in 1974. The largest employer of artists in Orange County\, NC\, it serves nearly 60\,000 people annually\, through classes\, studios\, concerts\, theatre\, spoken word\, gallery displays\, more than 80 school shows\, and more. The ArtsCenter exerts a local economic impact of almost $2\,900\,000 which generates the equivalent of 78 full time jobs and $231\,000 in state and local tax revenue. LOCATION: URL:http://triangleartsandentertainment.org/event/solas-returns-to-the-artscenter-on-february-2nd/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130410T193000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130410T230000 DTSTAMP:20130522T171858 CREATED:20130124T124647 LAST-MODIFIED:20130125T110718 UID:24495@http://triangleartsandentertainment.org SUMMARY: NEEDTOBREATHE DESCRIPTION: Must-See Breakout Rock Group NEEDTOBREATHE DPAC\, Durham Performing Arts Center April 10\, 2013 With their reputation as a must-see live act built from non-stop touring over the past decade\, South Carolina natives NEEDTOBREATHE have established themselves as a breakout group in the rock spectrum. Along with supporting act Drew Holcomb and the Neighbors\, NEEDTOBREATHE will bring their explosive performance to DPAC\, Durham Performing Arts Center on April 10\, 2013. Tickets go on sale Friday\, January 25 at 10 a.m.: Online at DPACnc.com DPAC Ticket Center: 919.680.2787\, 123 Vivian Street\, Durham\, NC Ticketmaster.com / Ticketmaster Charge by phone at 800.745.3000 Friends of DPAC members may place their orders on January 24. Joining Friends of DPAC is free\, and you can register at www.DPACnc.com/friendofdpac. "What is so neat about DPAC is it’s an equally perfect venue to see one of music’s legends as it is one of music’s rising stars\,” says Bob Klaus\, General Manager of DPAC. “NEEDTOBREATHE is one of our new favorites. In fact\, almost the whole staff cheered when this show got confirmed. There is always a show in each city for an act that becomes the turning point\, the place where everyone says ‘I remember seeing them there.’ For NEEDTOBREATHE\, I hope this show at DPAC will be one that sets that mark forever.” With their first three albums selling in the hundreds of thousands\, they describe the inception of their most recent album\, The Reckoning\, as if “something bigger awaited them.” With their third album The Outsiders hitting No. 9 on the Billboard Rock Albums Chart and Top 20 on the Top 200\, they sold out numerous venues across the country and have scored impressive placements in blockbuster films and primetime television shows. Front man Bear Rinehart explains what a decade on the road taught them to produce something meaningful in their next project. Hailing from Possum Kingdom\, S.C.\, the Rinehart brothers\, Bear and Bo join bass player Seth Bolt in a determined effort to create a statement-making album recorded at their Plantation Studios in Charleston\, S.C.  In the end\, the band surfaced with a timeless album rooted in classic American rock and roll. On The Reckoning\, songs delve into broken dreams\, statement pieces and taking chances. The New York Times hails NEEDTOBREATHE as a “gifted band” making Southern rock that “is beginning to reach for the far seats of the arena.” LOCATION: URL:http://triangleartsandentertainment.org/event/needtobreathe/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130503T200000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130503T230000 DTSTAMP:20130522T171858 CREATED:20130124T105811 LAST-MODIFIED:20130125T110911 UID:24491@http://triangleartsandentertainment.org SUMMARY:RUSH DESCRIPTION:RUSH DUE TO OVERWHELMING DEMAND CLOCKWORK ANGELS TOUR TO CONTINUE IN 2013 PNC ARENA – RALEIGH – FRIDAY\, MAY 3 “The faithful came and RUSH delivered. Epic. Profound. Joyous. Incredible." – Buffalo News “A mind-blowing 3 hour concert...simply put Rush is EPIC!” – Dallas Morning News (RALEIGH\, NC) – Live Nation announced today that due to overwhelming demand\, the highly acclaimed RUSH “Clockwork Angels Tour” will return to North America for a selection of dates this summer. Beginning in April\, fans will be able to catch RUSH in a number of new markets not visited on last year’s highly successful tour. RUSH will play PNC Arena in Raleigh on Friday\, May 3. Tickets go on sale Monday\, Jan. 28 at 10 a. m. at Ticketmaster.com\, the PNC Arena box office\, Ticketmaster outlets or charge by phone 800-745-3000. Rush’s 20th studio album\, “Clockwork Angels” has earned rapturous accolades by fans and press alike since its release June 12th of last year. Describing Clockwork Angels as “an extremely accomplished piece of music composed and performed absolutely flawlessly” by The Quietus; Q Magazine called the taut songcraft “utterly engaging;” Rolling Stone declared “the power-trio interplay could put guys half their age in the burn ward\,” while All Music Guide succinctly summed up “Clockwork Angels demonstrates why\, after 36 years\, Rush’s fan base continues to grow. Its musical athleticism and callisthenic discipline are equaled only by its relentless creative drive and its will to express it in a distinct musical language;” and The Guardian UK claimed\, "Those who worship at the temple of Rush will be in raptures; for those who remain agnostic\, there may well be enough here to justify a leap of faith." At the end of 2012\, Rush won both the “Band of the Year” and “Album of the Year” awards at the Classic Rock Awards in London\, UK. This year\, to the delight of patient Rush fans worldwide\, Geddy Lee\, Alex Lifeson and Neil Peart will be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall Of Fame at the momentous ceremony in Los Angeles on April 18. Rush then kicks off their Clockwork Angels North American 2013 Tour on April 23rd in Austin\, TX and will visit Ft. Lauderdale\, Orlando\, Nashville\, Raleigh\, Virginia Beach\, Baltimore\, Uncasville\, and Atlantic City this spring. After returning from their European dates\, a second leg will begin in June which will include stops in Hershey\, Wantagh\, Saratoga\, Chicago\, Cincinnati\, Milwaukee\, Boston\, Calgary\, Vancouver\, Portland\, Salt Lake City\, Denver\, Kansas City\, and will finally return to Grand Rapids and Halifax for the first time in decades. The tour will continue into August and further information on these cities and venues will be available soon! Citi® cardmembers will have access to pre-sale tickets through Citi's Private Pass® Program beginning January 23rd in select markets. For complete presale details visit www.citiprivatepass.com. Exclusive Rush ticket packages are also available. Visit: http://vipnation.com for package details. For complete tour and ticket information\, visit: www.rush.com & www.livenation.com For Rush VIP packages\, fan club memberships and complete tour and ticket information\, visit: www.rush.com\, www.ticketmaster.com and www.livenation.com LOCATION: URL:http://triangleartsandentertainment.org/event/rush/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130330T193000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130330T220000 DTSTAMP:20130522T171858 CREATED:20130124T104840 LAST-MODIFIED:20130124T104844 UID:24487@http://triangleartsandentertainment.org SUMMARY:EMMYLOU HARRIS & RODNEY CROWELL DESCRIPTION: Multi-Grammy© Winning Americana Duo EMMYLOU HARRIS & RODNEY CROWELL and RICHARD THOMPSON ELECTRIC DUO DPAC\, Durham Performing Arts Center March 30\, 2013 JANUARY 18\, 2013 (Durham\, NC) — In celebration of a new collaborative album to be released February 26\, Old Yellow Moon\, Emmylou Harris and Rodney Crowell are embarking on a series of tour dates this spring with Richard Thompson Electric Trio\, including a stop at DPAC on March 30. Tickets go on sale January 25 at 10am: Online at DPACnc.com ·       DPAC Ticket Center: 919.680.2787\, 123 Vivian Street\, Durham\, NC ·       Ticketmaster.com / Ticketmaster Charge by phone at 800.745.3000 Friends of DPAC members may place their orders on January 24. Joining Friends of DPAC is free\, and you can register at www.DPACnc.com/friendofdpac. "We've always wanted to have Emmylou on our stage\, and you add in legendary singer-songwriters Rodney Crowell and Richard Thompson and it's like the Super Bowl of Americana has come right here to the Triangle. Some of my favorite nights at DPAC are the shows that feature acoustic guitars and pure voices. With DPAC's clear sound and intimate seating\, I can picture fans closing their eyes and feeling like they are in a living room in Nashville\, a very special night with old friends and great\, great songs"\, said Bob Klaus\, GM of DPAC. Old Yellow Moon\, the 12-track duets album\, features four songs written by Crowell as well as interpretations of songs such as Hank DeVito’s "Hanging Up My Heart\,” Roger Miller’s “Invitation to the Blues\,” and Allen Reynolds’ “Dreaming My Dreams\,” among others. Produced by Brian Ahern (Johnny Cash\, George Jones\, Roy Orbison)\, Old Yellow Moon is the first official collaboration from the duo since Crowell joined Harris’ Hot Band as guitarist and harmony singer in 1975. In addition to Harris and Crowell\, the album features world-renowned musicians including Stuart Duncan\, Vince Gill\, and Bill Payne\, as well as other members of the original Hot Band. Emmylou Harris' contribution as a singer and songwriter spans 40 years and includes 12 Grammy© Awards and a Billboard Century Award. She has recorded more than 25 albums and has lent her talents to countless fellow artists’ recordings. In recognition of her remarkable career\, Harris was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame in 2008. Rodney Crowell’s songs have been recorded by Johnny Cash\, Norah Jones\, Etta James and Grateful Dead among others. His 1988 breakthrough\, Diamonds and Dirt\, generated five #1 singles and a Grammy© Award for the song “After All This Time.” In 2012\, Crowell released KIN: Songs By Mary Karr and Rodney Crowell\, which made its debut at #1 on the Americana and Country Rock album chart. His honors also include an ASCAP Lifetime Achievement Award and membership in the Songwriters Hall of Fame. Richard Thompson’s latest album\, Electric\, comes in what is arguably his most creatively productive period in a career that stretches back some 45 years\, back to his emergence as a teen guitarist and songwriter with the groundbreaking Fairport Convention—the band that essentially invented the term “English folk-rock.” His dozens of albums have been consistently high on critics’ polls\, and his guitar skills have earned him a Top 20 spot on Rolling Stone’s list of Best Guitarists of All Time. Richard Thompson’s many facets only seem to get more\, well\, multifaceted. LOCATION: URL:http://triangleartsandentertainment.org/event/emmylou-harris-rodney-crowell/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20130228 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20130303 DTSTAMP:20130522T171858 CREATED:20130122T160454 LAST-MODIFIED:20130122T160456 UID:24436@http://triangleartsandentertainment.org SUMMARY:The Matchmaker, a comedy by Thornton Wilder DESCRIPTION: Clayton Youth Theater presents The Matchmaker\, a comedy by Thornton Wilder.  The play\, which was the inspiration for the Broadway musical Hello Dolly!\, will be performed on February 28 and March 1-2\, 2013 at 7:30pm at The Clayton Center Auditorium.  For tickets call 919-553-1737 or visit www.claytonyouththeater.com.  $10 Adults/$5 Students (plus service fees). Founded in 2007\, Clayton Youth Theater was established to showcase the talents of area middle school and high school students\, while bringing high quality productions to central North Carolina.  The troupe performs a winter play and a summer musical each year.  In addition\, CYT runs a summer theater workshop for elementary school children called Backstage Pass.  The workshop is run in conjunction with the summer musical. LOCATION: URL:http://triangleartsandentertainment.org/event/the-matchmaker-a-comedy-by-thornton-wilder/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20130302 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20130303 DTSTAMP:20130522T171858 CREATED:20130122T151356 LAST-MODIFIED:20130122T151358 UID:24428@http://triangleartsandentertainment.org SUMMARY:BandTogether Last Band Standing DESCRIPTION: Four of the best NC-based bands will compete for a cash prize and a spot in the lineup at Band Together’s main event. The event helps Band Together with our goal to support local music as well as our 2013 nonprofit partner\, Tammy Lynn Center for Developmental Disabilities. VIP tickets $65 in advance only (no day-of) – ONLY 100 available…Get them while you can! VIP ticket includes dinner provided by Bella Monica and beer and wine provided by R.A. Jeffreys. General Admission tickets $10 in advance 100% of net proceeds for this event will go to support local music and Tammy Lynn Center. Visit http://www.bandtogethernc.org/posts/uncategorized/2013-last-band-standing for more info and to buy your tickets now! Three bands announced: Big Fat Gap (www.bigfatgap.com)\, Mac and Juice (www.macandjuice.net/) and The Beast (www.thebeastmusic.com/)! One more to be announced. LOCATION: URL:http://triangleartsandentertainment.org/event/bandtogether-last-band-standing/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130301T193000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130301T220000 DTSTAMP:20130522T171858 CREATED:20130122T105750 LAST-MODIFIED:20130122T105752 UID:24424@http://triangleartsandentertainment.org SUMMARY:Multi-Platinum Hip Hop Superstar NAS at DPAC DESCRIPTION: Don’t miss one of hip hop’s most influential MCs and lyricists Nas live in concert at DPAC\, Durham Performing Arts Center\, on Friday\, March 1\, 2013. Following the release of his best-selling #1 new album Life Is Good\, Nas is currently nominated for four Grammy© Awards including Best Rap Album and Best Rap Performance. This exclusive concert will be hosted by Durham’s own 9th Wonder\, Grammy©-winning producer\, DJ and college lecturer. Tickets go on sale Saturday\, January 26 at 10am: Online at DPACnc.com ·       DPAC Ticket Center: 919.680.2787\, 123 Vivian Street\, Durham\, NC ·       Ticketmaster.com / Ticketmaster Charge by phone at 800.745.3000 Friends of DPAC members may place their orders on January 25. Joining Friends of DPAC is free\, and you can register at www.DPACnc.com/friendofdpac. "Nas is universally considered one of the greatest rappers of all time. His catalog spans two decades and we are excited to be able to bring him to the Triangle for the first time in over a decade. It's going to be an amazing show\," says promoter Sulaiman Mausi of The DOME Group. Ever since a 17-year-old Nasir Bin Olu Dara Jones appeared on Main Source's 1991 classic "Live at the Barbeque\," hip-hop would be irrevocably changed. Nas. Gifted poet. Confessor. Agitator. Metaphor master. Street's disciple. Political firebrand. Tongue-twisting genius. With music in his blood courtesy of famed blues musician father Olu Dara\, the self-taught trumpeter attracted crowds with his playing at age 4\, wrote his first verse at age 7 and\, with 1994’s Illmatic\, created one of the greatest hip-hop albums of all time before he could legally drink. Two decades on\, Nas remains an incendiary\, outspoken and brutally candid rapper on the recently released Life is Good\, his tenth album and sixth to debut at the top of the Billboard 200. Critics and fans immediately flocked to Life is Good\, with everyone from Rolling Stone ("He cuts his rhymes with midlife realism and daring empathy") and MTV ("The most emotionally raw record he’s made since his first") to HipHopDX ("An obvious maturation from the veteran") and Pitchfork ("Best New Music") praising the album. Far from divorcing personal problems from a hyperbolic\, caricatured alter ego\, Life is Good finds Nas confronting the myriad issues he's faced head-on since 2008's Untitled ("Daughters\, "Bye Baby")\, mixed with a wayward wisdom that allows him to channel the past without attempting to ape it ("Loco-Motive\," "Nasty"). Nas’s acclaimed career includes seven platinum albums\, Top 5 rankings on MTV's 10 Greatest MCs of All Time\, and The Source’s Top 50 Lyricists of All Time. In recent years\, though\, Nas has transcended mere rapper status and engaged in greater levels of philanthropy. The rapper is an avid UNICEF supporter\, helping to raise funds for East African region Horn of Africa and teaming up with the family of George Harrison for the organization’s Month of Giving. The rapper also donated all proceeds of Distant Relatives\, his 2010 collaboration with longtime friend Damian Marley\, to help end poverty in Africa. Nas’s desire for greater interaction with his fans has also led him to new business ventures. He serves on the board of social photo sharing site The Fancy alongside Twitter founder Jack Dorsey and Facebook co-founder Chris Hughes. The rapper also became a founding member and launched the lifestyle site 12 Society\, which allows fans to receive a monthly shipment of clothes and gear hand-picked by the rapper. Rapper J-Live once said satirically\, “To be a great MC\, you have to be a great liar.” It’s safer to not tell the truth; safer to sanitize your existence; safer to align yourself with the producer du jour; safer to rhyme about tropes over truths. Nas’s catalog speaks for itself. Over 10 albums\, the rapper has never been one to play it safe. Whether it’s rhyming about politics\, hip hop\, race\, religion\, other artists or personal relationships\, Nas has consistently brought unparalleled and unprecedented levels of honesty to hip hop\, a trait often overlooked in the genre. On Life is Good’s “Reach Out\,” Nas rhymes\, “So call me a genius/If you didn't/Now that I said it/I force you to think it.” For most artists\, this would be arrogance bordering on hubris. For Nas\, who’s remained vital and relevant for nearly 20 years\, it’s just fact. LOCATION: URL:http://triangleartsandentertainment.org/event/multi-platinum-hip-hop-superstar-nas-at-dpac/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130122T193000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130122T210000 DTSTAMP:20130522T171858 CREATED:20130122T104055 LAST-MODIFIED:20130122T104200 UID:24421@http://triangleartsandentertainment.org SUMMARY:2nd Line Stompers performs New Orleans Jazz DESCRIPTION: 2nd Line Stompers performs New Orleans Jazz at C. Grace from 7:30pm to 9pm C. Grace is a very cool bar on Glenwood Ave. No Cover charge. Tues.\, Jan. 22\, 2013 7:30 - 9:00pm The Second Line Stompers Gregg Gelb\, clarinet Greg Gagle\, trumpet Dave Wright\, trombone and vocals Steve Wing\, piano and vocals George Knott \, bass Dave Albert\, drums at C. Grace 407 Glenwood Ave\, Raleigh (919) 899-3675 LOCATION: URL:http://triangleartsandentertainment.org/event/2nd-line-stompers-performs-new-orleans-jazz/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20130201 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20130224 DTSTAMP:20130522T171858 CREATED:20130121T115609 LAST-MODIFIED:20130121T115609 UID:24408@http://triangleartsandentertainment.org SUMMARY:Greg Carter/Artspace DESCRIPTION:[caption id="attachment_24409" align="aligncenter" width="361"] 12 Thoughtful Birdman Greg Carter[/caption] Fuzzy Moonlight Sez: Come On In\, The Water's Fine  Greg Carter  Exhibition Dates: February 1-23\, 2013  First Friday Gallery Walk: February 1\, 2013\, 6-10pm Starting February 1\, Artspace's Upfront Gallery will feature the  artwork of Greg Carter in the installation\, Fuzzy Moonlight Sez:  Come On In\, The Water's Fine. Carter's works\, consisting of wall and  floor sculptures made largely from found objects\, owe much to North  Carolina's long tradition of handmade folk arts. Playfulness\, color\, and fun are central to Carter's pieces. Greg Carter has worked and taught in the Triangle for more than  twenty years. During this time\, he has been involved internationally  with the establishment of the "cyberpunk" movement (from which he  got his "cyberpig" moniker). More recently he has returned from the  digital world with a new respect for the simple object\, which he now creates from discarded trappings of material life. About Artspace Artspace\, a thriving visual art center located in downtown Raleigh\, brings the creative process to life through inspiring and engaging education and community outreach programming\, a dynamic environment of over 30 professional artists studios\, and nationally acclaimed exhibitions. Approximately 95 artists hold professional memberships in the Artspace Artists Association. Thirty-five of these artists have studios located at Artspace. Artspace is open to the public Tues.-Sat.\, from 10 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. and on the first Friday of each month for the First Friday Gallery Walk until 10:00 p.m. Admission is free; donations appreciated. Guided tours are available. Artspace is located in Historic City Market in Raleigh at the corner of Blount and Davie Streets. Artspace is supported by the North Carolina Arts Council\, the United Arts Council of Raleigh and Wake County\, the Raleigh Arts Commission\, individuals\, corporations\, and private foundations. For more information\, please visit www.artspacenc.org LOCATION: URL:http://triangleartsandentertainment.org/event/greg-carterartspace/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20130201 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20130202 DTSTAMP:20130522T171858 CREATED:20130121T114202 LAST-MODIFIED:20130121T114202 UID:24413@http://triangleartsandentertainment.org SUMMARY:Art of Cool Presents Kate McGarry & Keith Ganz at Flanders Gallery in Raleigh DESCRIPTION:The Art of Cool Project announces that it will present jazz vocalist Kate McGarry and guitarist Keith Ganz for its 1st Friday After Hours Concert on February 1\, 2013. After the Art Walk festivities at Flanders Gallery\, 302 S. West St.\, Raleigh\, McGarry and Ganz will perform with a live band beginning at 10:00 p.m. Advanced tickets are on sale now for $7.00 online at http://aocpkatemcgarry-efbevent.eventbrite.com/. They will be $10.00 at the door. This performance will cap off 1st Friday activities at Flanders Gallery. At 9:00 p.m.\, the Art Walk will end and The Art of Cool will transform the gallery into a concert venue. There will be complimentary light refreshments and wine for guests while supplies last. Kate McGarry and Keith Ganz have managed to attract the attention of tomorrow’s jazz fans. Beyond their obvious affinity for swing\, their eclectic repertoire and long time musical connection create undeniably honest music that transcends the boundaries of age or genre. With five records including the Grammy nominated If Less Is More ... Nothing Is Everything\, (for Best Jazz Vocal) McGarry has established herself as one of contemporary jazz's most moving and enigmatic voices. Her most recent CD release Girl Talk is a tribute to jazz icons including Carmen McCrae and Betty Carter. Named on the Downbeat Critic’s Poll as a Rising Star Jazz Vocalist 4 years running\, McGarry provides the vocals for some pretty cool guitar work by Ganz\, a composer\, arranger and producer who has performed with jazz legends including Christian McBride\, Fred Hersch\, Chris Potter and Kurt Elling. Dedicated to increasing the visibility of the local vibrant\, varied and surprisingly under-appreciated jazz and live music scene\, The Art of Cool Project is a unique collaboration between the jazz and art communities to bring both creative mediums to supporters in an intimate concert setting. The live jazz performances showcase and stimulate the forward-focused creative thought that is occurring on the local jazz scene. The Project also has additional goals of solidifying the Triangle as a metropolitan area with a world-class defined jazz culture by bringing a Jazz Festival to Durham\, as well as recognizing the need to keep jazz as part of America’s fabric by cultivating the genre in future generations. With its second year in existence\, expect many exciting things to come from The Art of Cool Project. To keep up with the latest on Kate McGarry\, please visit her website at http://www.katemcgarry.com\, connect with her on All About Jazz at http://musicians.allaboutjazz.com/musician.php?id=14826#.UPyqEt3X5e4\, or Follow her on Twitter @mcgarry_kate. To keep up with the latest The Art of Cool Project news please visit www.theartofcoolproject.com\, Twitter @theaocproject\, or Like The Art of Cool Project on Facebook. LOCATION: URL:http://triangleartsandentertainment.org/event/art-of-cool-presents-kate-mcgarry-keith-ganz-at-flanders-gallery-in-raleigh/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20130127 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20130204 DTSTAMP:20130522T171858 CREATED:20130119T145713 LAST-MODIFIED:20130119T145713 UID:24410@http://triangleartsandentertainment.org SUMMARY:HIP Music Festival DESCRIPTION: h.i.p. = historically informed performance National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) Chairman Rocco Landesman announced today that the Mallarmé Chamber Players is one of 153 not-for-profit organizations nationwide to receive an NEA Challenge America Fast-Track grant. The Mallarmé Chamber Players is recommended for a $10\,000 grant to support the North Carolina HIP Music Festival\, scheduled to take place from January 27\, 2013 - February 3\, 2013. The Mallarmé Chamber Players\, in collaboration with four other organizations and two university music departments\, are teaming up to present a week-long festival of music performed on period instruments. The newly organized festival\, the North Carolina H.I.P. Music Festival (H.I.P. = historically informed performance)\, will run from January 27\, 2013\, through February 3\, 2013\, and will feature performances and workshops by Aliénor (Durham)\, Baroque and Beyond (Chapel Hill)\, Ensemble Vermillian (Davidson and Berkeley\, CA)\, Mallarmé Chamber Players (Durham)\, the Vivaldi Project (Washington\, DC) and the music departments of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and Duke University. All events will take place at various venues in Chapel Hill and Durham. To help support the festival\, Mallarmé is receiving a Challenge America Fast-Track grant from the National Endowment for the Arts\, which offers support primarily to small and mid-sized organizations for projects that extend the reach of the arts to underserved populations -- those whose opportunities to experience the arts are limited by geography\, ethnicity\, economics or disability. Projects include commissions\, residencies\, rehearsals\, workshops\, performances\, exhibitions\, publications\, festivals and training programs. This year\, the NEA will award 153 Challenge America Fast-Track grants totaling $1.53 million awarded to organizations in 41 states. Grants from the National Endowment for the Arts generate\, on average\, eight dollars from non-federal sources for each dollar awarded. WHAT IS THE PURPOSE AND HISTORY OF THE NORTH CAROLINA H.I.P. MUSIC FESTIVAL? North Carolina is fortunate to be home to a wealth of talent of musicians who perform on period instruments. After several years of successful Historical Bach concerts\, Mallarmé’s artistic director\, Suzanne Rousso\, starting talking to some of the musicians who performed in these concerts. The group\, cellists Brent Wissick\, Stephanie Vial and Barbara Krumdieck and harpsichordists Elaine Funaro and Beverly Biggs\, hoped to develop a festival of music on period instruments with historically informed practices. With great enthusiasm the North Carolina H.I.P. Music Festival was born! Mallarmé has taken the lead on this project\, soliciting support and input from the other participating groups. Each ensemble is producing their own events independent of the others and taking on most of the associated expenses. However\, we are collectively marketing and promoting the events as well as co-producing the educational activities. OUR COLLECTIVE DESIRED OUTCOMES ARE THREE-FOLD: To collaborate with like-minded organizations to bring together our respective audiences while increasing awareness\, interest and support for early music in the Triangle. To offer a unique musical experience to audiences by presenting a series of dynamic\, historically informed performances at a high artistic level. To strengthen our relationships with schools and the community by offering memorable learning opportunities that blend music and history. Over the course of the week\, five concerts\, two workshops\, a master class an\, informance and in-school events will be presented. Some of these events are free and open to the public and some have a single ticket admission price. However\, anyone may opt to purchase a HIPSTER pass for $50\, which allows admission to all performances\, the master class\, as an auditor at the workshops and special invitation to a HIPSTER reception and open rehearsal. Additionally\, the NEA grant will allow the festival to give presentations in several Durham and Chapel Hill Schools and throughout the community\, including a workshop at the Durham School for the Arts and a master class at UNC-CH with countertenor Michael Maniaci. Twenty-three total musicians will be participating in activities including a concert by members of the UNC-CH faculty performing French baroque music “discovered” by Henri and Robert Casadesus in the early 20th century (in actuality\, the works were written by them)\, a concert presented by Aliénor of contemporary and early harpsichord music and a performance by Ensemble Vermillian of German and Italian baroque music. The Vivaldi Project will present two performance workshops modeled on their successful Institute for Early Music on Modern Instruments held each summer in Washington\, DC. The workshops are for modern string players interested in learning authentic\, baroque playing techniques; one will be given for string teachers and another for professional players. Countertenor Michael Maniaci will be featured as a guest artist on the January 27th Baroque and Beyond concert\, the opening event of the festival. Ever since his 2007 Metropolitan Opera debut in Handel’s Giulio Cesare\, Mr. Maniaci has been in high demand as one of the foremost countertenors in baroque opera. In addition to the concert performance\, Mr. Maniaci will give a master class for vocal students at UNC-CH while he is in the area. Finally\, the Mallarmé Chamber Players will present the closing concert of the festival with great German baroque string works including J.S. Bach’s Brandenburg Concerto No. 3 and the Telemann Concerto for recorder and viola da gamba featuring Ensemble Vermillian’s France Blaker on the recorder and UNC’s Brent Wissick on gamba. Individual tickets for individual events will be available at the door; in addition\, tickets for the February 3rd Mallarmé concert can be purchased in advance through their website www.mallarmemusic.org or by calling 919/560-2788. Those who are interested in obtaining a HIPSTER pass to all events including the Maniaci master class\, workshops and reception may do so through the Mallarmé website or any of the individual ensembles’ websites. Registration and additional information for either of the workshops can be found online at http://goo.gl/Jg22I. Sunday\, January 27\, 2013 – February 3\, 2013 |The North Carolina H.I.P. Music Festival Various Locations in Chapel Hill and Durham\, NC ARTISTS Vocalists – Michael Maniaci\, countertenor and Jeanne Fischer\, soprano Baroque violin – Elizabeth Field\, Peter Lekx\, Richard Luby\, Sangeeta Swamy\, David Wilson Baroque viola – Peter Lekx\, Joey O’Donnell\, Suzanne Rousso Baroque cello – Barbara Krumdieck\, Stephanie Vial\, Brent Wissick Viola d’amore – Hugh Partridge Viola da gamba – Brent Wissick Violone – Robbie Link Harpsichord – Beverly Biggs\, Elaine Funaro\, John O’Brien Piano – Randall Love Recorder – Frances Blaker Theorbo/lute/guitar – William Simms\, Dan Smith North Carolina HIP Music Festival Schedule of Events (does not include in-school events)   Sunday\, January 27\, 2012 3:00 pm Chapel of the Cross\, Chapel Hill | CONCERT – Baroque and Beyond Italian and German baroque music | single tickets: $20   Monday\, January 28\, 4:00 pm Person Hall\, UNC-CH | MASTER CLASS – Michael Maniaci\, countertenor HIPSTER event   Tuesday\, January 29\, 8:00 pm Nelson Music Room\, Duke East Campus\, Durham | CONCERT – Aliénor music of Poulenc\, winners of the 2012 Aliénor composition contest played on harpsichord and piano |FREE   Thursday\, January 31\, 7:30pm Person Recital Hall\, UNC-CH\, Chapel Hill | CONCERT – UNC Music Faculty French Baroque\, Both Old and New |FREE   Friday\, February 1\, 12:00 noon Beyu Caffe | LISTENING LUNCH – Mallarmé Chamber Players FREE with purchase of food or drink   Friday\, February 1\, 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm Person Hall\, UNC-CH | WORKSHOP – The Vivaldi Project Introduction to Baroque Performance Practice for string teachers $40 participant / FREE for HIPSTER   Friday\, February 1\, 8:00 pm St. Stephens Church\, Durham | CONCERT – Ensemble Vermillian Musica Transalpina\,works by favorite German and Italian composers of the Baroque Era\, including Bach\, Buxtehude\, Caccini\, Castello and Fontana |suggested donation at the door: $15   Saturday\, February 2\, 10:00 am – 12:00 noon Hill Hall – UNC-CH | WORKSHOP – The Vivaldi Project Introduction to Baroque Performance Practice for professional and advanced student $40 participant / $15 auditor / FREE audit for HIPSTER   Saturday\, February 2\, 2:00 pm – 6:00 pm First Presbyterian Church\, Durham | OPEN REHEARSAL Mallarmé Chamber Players | HIPSTER event   Saturday\, February 2\, 7:30 pm Home of Elaine Funaro and Randall Love | RECEPTION HIPSTER event   Sunday\, February 3\, 3:00 pm First Presbyterian Church\, Durham | CONCERT – Mallarmé Chamber Players Bach Is Back\, with friends! J.S. Bach\, Georg Muffat\, G. F. Telemann and Heinrich Ignaz Franz von Biber $18 in advance / $20 at the door / $5 for students with ID Ticket info\, artist bios and programs may be found at www.mallarmemusic.org ABOUT THE ENSEMBLES Aliénor promotes new music for the harpsichord through concerts\, commissions and a competition. The “Aliénor Harpsichord Composition Competition” was started in 1980 under the aegis of the Southeastern Historical Keyboard Society (SEHKS). Aliénor is now an independent\, 501(c)3 non-profit organization based in Durham\, NC\, with harpsichordist Elaine Funaro as artistic director. Aliénor runs the quadrennial harpsichord composition competition\, publishes winning compositions\, and commission new works for the harpsichord. There have been seven competitions thus far\, with over 500 new scores generated from composers around the world. The 2008 competition had 113 entries\, with compositions coming from Australia\, Japan\, Argentina\, Brazil\, Israel\, numerous European countries\, and 23 states in America. www.harpsichord-now.org/index.html Baroque and Beyond produces period-music concerts on historical instruments\, featuring music of the baroque\, classic and early romantic eras. A series of three concerts is offered each season (fall\, winter\, and early spring) at Chapel of the Cross in Chapel Hill. The Artistic Director is Beverly Biggs who performs on harpsichord and fortepiano. The series is presented by the Preservation Society of Chapel Hill. www.baroqueandbeyond.org The Department of Aesthetics\, Art & Music was established at Duke University in 1942. In 1960\, the Department of Music was recognized as an independent department and Dr. Allen H. Bone was appointed the first Chair. The Mary Duke Biddle Music Building\, completed in the 1970s\, became the Department of Music's permanent home. It also houses the Music Library and Duke University Musical Instrument Collections. Today\, the Department of Music thrives as a presence that is felt throughout campus. With nine performing ensembles (Chamber Music\, Chorale\, Collegium Musicum\, Djembe\, New Music\, Jazz\, Opera Workshop\, Symphony Orchestra and Wind Symphony) and hundreds of students enrolled in classes\, the Department of Music pursues its mission to enrich the educational experience of all Duke students. http://music.duke.edu/about Ensemble Vermillian was founded by sisters Barbara Blaker Krumdieck and Frances Blaker to explore the potential for color and texture possible in the virtuosic compositions for cello and recorder written in the seventeenth and eighteenth century. Based in Davidson\, North Carolina\, and Berkeley\, California\, the members of EV have traveled to meet\, research\, rehearse\, and perform together since 2000. Having studied at conservatories in Denmark\, the Netherlands\, Ohio and Indiana\, respectively\, they use a blended approach to rearrange and reinterpret baroque music to create a sound that's both resonant and relevant. magnatune.com/artists/vermillian The Mallarmé Chamber Players are a flexible ensemble of professional musicians based in Durham\, North Carolina\, whose mission is to enrich the lives of their community through outstanding chamber music. The ensemble distinguishes itself by its innovative educational programs\, its commitment to creative collaboration with other organizations\, its creation of significant new work and its dedication to serve a diverse population. Mallarmé is a nonprofit\, tax-exempt\, 501(c)3 organization; Suzanne Rousso is the ensemble’s artistic director. The 2012-13 concert season is made possible in part by grants from the Durham Arts Council’s Annual Fund\, The North Carolina Arts Council and the Mary Duke Biddle Foundation. www.mallarmemusic.org The Vivaldi Project is a premier period-instrument ensemble dedicated to presenting 17th- and 18th-century string repertoire. The name The Vivaldi Project refers not only to the group's core repertoire―the extraordinary works of the virtuoso violinist and composer Antonio Vivaldi―but also the project of probing into the roots of Vivaldi's distinctive musical style. The Vivaldi Project's Institute for Early Music on Modern Instruments directed by violinist Elizabeth Field and cellist Stephanie Vial offers professional string players the opportunity to study baroque and classical performance practices using their own modern instruments. As active performers and teachers on both period and modern instruments\, Field and Vial share a strong belief in the need to translate early music practices for today’s performers on today’s instruments. www.thevivaldiproject.org Spread across three buildings in the heart of UNC’s beautiful Chapel Hill campus\, the Department of Music offers a superb music education in the context of a top-tier research university. The faculty consists of more than 70 renowned performers\, composers\, and scholars whose expertise collectively covers continents\, millennia\, and the gamut of musical styles and scholarly methodologies. UNC’s more than twenty ensembles engage thousands of students annually; a world-class music library serves the needs of students\, scholars and performers; and an active calendar of concerts\, recitals and lectures enlivens the cultural life of the University and community. The concert\, French Baroque both Old and New\, has been organized by cellist and gambist Brent Wissick\, the UNC-CH Zachary Taylor Smith Distinguished Professor in Music. http://music.unc.edu/ LOCATION: URL:http://triangleartsandentertainment.org/event/hip-music-festival/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20130201 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20130310 DTSTAMP:20130522T171858 CREATED:20130118T150143 LAST-MODIFIED:20130118T155527 UID:24403@http://triangleartsandentertainment.org SUMMARY:Strange Chemistry - Margaux Crump/Artspace DESCRIPTION:[caption id="attachment_24404" align="aligncenter" width="313"] Strange Chemistry Margaux Crump[/caption] Margaux Crump to Install Exhibition Strange Chemistry at Artspace Visitors Welcomed to Engage in the Process Meet the Artist: January 24 - February 1\, 2013 Beginning January 24\, 2013\, visitors will be able to meet artist  Margaux Crump while she installs her exhibition Strange Chemistry in  Artspace's Gallery One! Doors will remain open to the gallery to  allow visitors to engage in the process\, all the way up until the  opening on February 1st. Strange Chemistry  Margaux Crump  Exhibition Dates: February 1 - March 9\, 2013  Opening Reception: First Friday Gallery Walk\, February 1\, 2013\, 6-10  p.m. Margaux Crump’s work investigates change. She notes\, “Life cycles  are especially evocative and I find myself continually exploring the  materials\, visual language\, and emotions that embody cyclical  transformation.” More specifically\, Crump is intrigued by human  response to the inevitable changes that occur both within and around  us. The series of sculptures in Strange Chemistry considers human  reception to birth\, decay\, and desire as informed by the fragility  of one’s own existence. Crump’s works are characterized by unusual–often ephemeral–materials  ranging from gathered plant and animal remains to ultra-violet  light. She deliberately selects transient matter in an attempt to  mirror human experience–to remind herself\, and the viewer\, that we\,  too\, are fleeting. Crump is certain to explain that her works are  not exercises in morbidity: “On the contrary\, I see the  contemplation of mortality as a means to celebrate the beauty of  existence.” About Artspace Artspace\, a thriving visual art center located in downtown Raleigh\,  brings the creative process to life through inspiring and engaging  education and community outreach programming\, a dynamic environment  of over 30 professional artists studios\, and nationally acclaimed  exhibitions. Approximately 95 artists hold professional memberships  in the Artspace Artists Association. Thirty-five of these artists  have studios located at Artspace. Artspace is open to the public  Tues.-Sat.\, from 10 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. and on the first Friday of each  month for the First Friday Gallery Walk until 10:00 p.m. Admission  is free; donations appreciated. Guided tours are available. Artspace is located in Historic City Market in Raleigh at the corner of  Blount and Davie Streets.  Artspace is supported by the North Carolina Arts Council\, the United  Arts Council of Raleigh and Wake County\, the Raleigh Arts  Commission\, individuals\, corporations\, and private foundations. LOCATION: URL:http://triangleartsandentertainment.org/event/strange-chemistry-margaux-crumpartspace/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20130208 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20130216 DTSTAMP:20130522T171858 CREATED:20130118T134453 LAST-MODIFIED:20130118T134457 UID:24392@http://triangleartsandentertainment.org SUMMARY:Clayton Piano Festival DESCRIPTION: Clayton Piano Festival Second Season Schedule   Peter and the Wolf (Family outreach show)   February 7\, 2013\, 7:00 pm Smithfield Public Library 305 E. Market St. Smithfield\, NC 27577 Jonathan Levin Free admission Artistic Director of Clayton Piano Festival\, Jonathan Levin\, hosts a public performance of Sergei Prokofiev’s timeless classic\, Peter and the Wolf. The show will begin with a brief introductory talk about musical characterization and how each personality in the story is represented by different types of music. Every child can identify with Peter\, the adventurous and confident young boy who ignores his grandfather’s admonition to stay safely near home. In the course of his exploration of the forbidden meadow with his friend the bird\, they meet a duck\, a cat\, and a wolf\, all represented by different themes. A slide show with illustrations from the story will run throughout the performance. At the conclusion the floor is opened up for questions.     American Frontiers February 8\, 2013\, 7:30 pm Clayton Center Performing Arts Auditorium 111 E. 2nd St. Clayton\, NC 27520 - 919-553-1737 Jonathan Levin\, pianist $12 general\, $8 students and seniors\, kids 8 and under are free American Frontiers explores the incredible diversity and range of styles that make up the American musical experience starting with the Romanticism of Edward MacDowell’s To a Water Lily all the way up to the present day with William Bolcom’s many-sided and original Nine New Bagatelles.  Along the way we are treated to Gershwin’s lively Three Preludes\, the evocative Tides of Manaunaun by Henry Cowell\, Copland’s vibrant and colorful El Salon Mexico and the brilliant\, rarely performed Piano Sonata No. 2 by George T. Walker\, the first African-American composer to win a Pulizer Prize. Music of Charles Griffes ends the program with his haunting masterpiece\, the Piano Sonata. Program Charles Griffes Nightfall                                                                                                                                                                                                Edward MacDowell               To a Water Lily from Woodland Sketches Op. 50 (1896)                                                          Witches Dance Op. 17 No. 2 (1883) George Gershwin 3 Preludes (1926)                                                                                                                                                                     Henry Cowell The Tides of Manaunaun (1917)                                                                                                                                              Aaron Copland/Arr. Bernstein El Salon Mexico (1936)                                                                                                                         George T. Walker Sonata No. 2 (1957)                                                                                                                                                                 William Bolcom Nine New Bagatelles (2006)                                                                                                                                            1. (…’and then what happened?’) 2. (…what happened) 3. (…a bird comments–to another bird?) 4. (…Lord Lovell’s trunk) 5. (…a little story) 6. (…take no prisoners) 7. (…valse oubliable) 8. (…benediction) 9. (…pavane for the dead/hope’s feathers) Charles Griffes Piano Sonata (1918)                            Dreams and Nightmares February 11\, 2013\, 7:30 pm Clayton Center Performing Arts Auditorium 111 E. 2nd St. Clayton\, NC 27520 - 919-553-1737 Angelo Rondello\, pianist $12 general\, $8 students and seniors\, kids 8 and under are free From reveries of childhood and love to the darkest horrors composed for the piano. Dreams & Nightmares brings listeners from the innocent to the horrific. Opening with Schumann’s simple\, unpretentious and nostalgic Kinderszenen\, the program then moves to Scriabin’s terrifying “Black Mass” sonata\, one of the darkest works in the piano repertoire. Liszt’s perennial favorite\, the Liebestraume in A-flat\, brings repose\, with a classic romantic dream of love. The program closes with Ravel’s Gaspard de la nuit\, which depicts a water nymph luring a man to the depths of a lake\, a corpse hanging from the gallows\, and a goblin who haunts a madman in the night. Program Robert Schumann Kinderszenen (Scenes of Childhood) Alexander Scriabin Sonata no. 9 “Black Mass” Franz Liszt Liebestraum no. 3 (Dream of Love) Maurice Ravel Gaspard de la nuit Ondine Le gibet Scarbo   An Evening in Vienna February 14\, 2013\, 5:30 pm Wagner House 121 E. Main St. Clayton\, NC 27520 - (919) 550-0065 Matthew Harrison and Vlada Yaneva\, pianists $35  - includes full course meal\, the concert and dessert reception with the artists. For the old masters Mozart and Beethoven\, Vienna was the city for music.  Its roots run deep in the fabric of European culture\, and even Chopin and Ravel paid their musical dues to this great city.  Not only do coffee and pastry make Vienna important; we must remember that it survived sieges from the east by the Ottoman empire and also from the west with Napoleon’s conquering army.  These events left their musical mark with Mozart’s Rondo alla Turca and Beethoven’s “Das Lebewohl” sonata.  Later it was the delightful Waltz which invaded Vienna\, and Friedman and Godowsky both captured the elegant nostalgia of a city “Where yesterday looks backwards with a Smile through Tears.” Our program concludes with the fiery Gypsy rhythms of Brahms who made this city his home for the last three decades of his life. Don’t miss this special Valentines Day party which starts with hor d’oeuvres and dinner\, proceeding to the evening concert after which will be dessert and opportunities to meet the artists.  The Historic Wagner House provides the ultimate lavish salon setting of yesteryear! Program Mozart  Sonata in A major K331\,  Mvt 3 “Turkish March” Beethoven  Sonata in E-flat major op.81a “Das Lebewohl” Chopin  Grande Valse Brillante Op. 18 Etude Op. 10 no. 12 “Revolutionary” Ravel Valses Nobles et Sentimentales Friedman-Gartner  Viennese Waltz No.2 Godowsky  Alt Wien Brahms  Hungarian Dances   An Orchestra of One February 15\, 2013\, 7:30 pm Clayton Center Performing Arts Auditorium 111 E. 2nd St. Clayton\, NC 27520 - 919-553-1737 Craig Ketter\, pianist Randolph Foy\, guest lecturer $12 general\, $8 students and seniors\, kids 8 and under are free The final concert of Clayton Piano Festival’s second season will be a tribute to the endless resources of sound and expressive scope of the piano.  An Orchestra of One examines repertoire which was either composed for orchestra and later transcribed for the piano or music  for orchestra which was originally conceived on the piano.  The program takes you from Maurice Ravel’s  Le Tombeau de Couperin – a memorial to six of his fallen colleagues in WW I\, to Liszt’s realization of an episode from Goethe’s Faust in Mephisto Walze No. 1  and his transcription of Richard Wagner’s passionate Liebestod from Tristan and Isolda.  To complete the program will be one of the great masterworks of the Russian literature\, Mussorgsky’s colorful and majestic Pictures at an Exhibition.  Pianist Craig Ketter will be join by guest lecturer Randolph Foy\, conductor of the Raleigh Civic Symphony who will be sharing insights about the works throughout the evening. Program Maurice Ravel Le Tombeau de Couperin Franz Liszt Mephisto Walze No. 1 Richard Wagner/Franz Liszt Isolde’s Liebestod Modest Mussorgsky Pictures at an Exhibition LOCATION: URL:http://triangleartsandentertainment.org/event/clayton-piano-festival/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130209T100000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130209T180000 DTSTAMP:20130522T171858 CREATED:20130118T133651 LAST-MODIFIED:20130118T133656 UID:24390@http://triangleartsandentertainment.org SUMMARY:The Business of Art DESCRIPTION:The Business of Art with Amy Funderburk Adult Workshop Saturday\, February 9\, 2013 10 a.m.-6 p.m. (with a lunch break) Tuition & materials: $100 ($85 members/educators) Location: Artspace Are you ready to turn your hobby into a business? Have you been selling your art\, but phrases such as a Section 179 deduction\, a tax number\, and the “Creative Property Exclusion to the Uniform Capitalization Rule” sound like a foreign language? Unsure about how to price your work or find the right gallery? Art is a business\, and the more artists themselves treat it as such\, the more the general public can also be educated about the value of artwork. Topics covered will include: Getting started as a business Taxes for artists: federal business deductions\, state tax numbers\, and the question of keeping inventories Contracts with clients and galleries How to approach a curator: what a curator looks for\, the submission packet\, preparing a CD ROM\, and questions to ask a potential new gallery Pricing and Presentation: how to price your work and professionally present it through choices of matting and framing Diversifying your income and innovative marketing: several ways to make a living as an artist; After a lecture component\, time permitting\, participants are welcome to bring submission packets for an informal critique. Participants will receive several handouts with this seminar. Bring a bagged lunch\, or walk to one of downtown Raleigh’s many restaurants for the lunch break. To Register\, contact Artspace at 919-821-2787 or email info[at]artspacenc.org Amy Funderburk is a professional artist with twenty-four years of experience\, specializing in oils\, pastels\, and photography. Since she graduated summa cum laude in 1988 from Appalachian State University in Boone\, NC\, her work has been exhibited widely across the US\, including exhibitions in Chicago\, Delaware\, Maryland\, New York State\, North Carolina\, Ohio\, and South Carolina. She has also participated in group exhibits in both the Republic of Ireland and England. In 2007\, three of Funderburk’s works were chosen to travel to the US Embassy in Estonia for a two-year loan. Funderburk has been awarded aWomen In the Arts seed grant by the Thomas S. Kenan Institute for the Arts in Winston-Salem; a full fellowship for an Artist’s Residency at the Vermont Studio Center; a Visual Artists’ Fellowship for 2002-2003 from the North Carolina Arts Council\, and an Emerging Artist Fellowship Grant from the Winston-Salem Forsyth County Arts Council in 1990.  Selected permanent collections that include Funderburk’s work are Dubai Aerospace Enterprises (DAE Capital)\, Seattle\, WA; The Babcock Graduate School of Business  Management at Wake Forest University\, Winston-Salem\, NC; and the Artinian Self-Portrait Collection at Appalachian State University\, Boone\, NC. LOCATION: URL:http://triangleartsandentertainment.org/event/the-business-of-art/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20130124 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20130211 DTSTAMP:20130522T171858 CREATED:20130118T132800 LAST-MODIFIED:20130118T132803 UID:24388@http://triangleartsandentertainment.org SUMMARY:The Swingin' Cowboys DESCRIPTION: Temple Theatre presents The Swingin' Cowboys January 24th - February 10th\, 2013 Temple Theatre is thrilled to welcome back Jason Petty and his Swingin' Cowboys! Jason Petty's newest creation is called The Swingin' Cowboys and is a tribute to the music of the Great American West. This trip down memory lane consists of songs from Stephen Foster to the Singing Cowboys to Western Swing. An authentic western set along with some of the best musicians in the United States will make for an unforgettable night! Featuring the hits: Get Along Litle Doggie\, Back in the Saddle Again\, Ghost Riders in the Sky and many more! The Swingin' Cowboys is stage managed by Peggy Taphorn\, Steven Harrington is the Technical Director and Jonathan McKone is the Lighting Designer and Master Electrician. Tickets for The Swingin' Cowboys are $23 for adults\, $19 for active military/Lee County Educators/groups of 10+\, and $13 for students. Tickets are available by calling Temple Theatre's Box Office at 919.774.4155\, or you may purchase tickets online at www.templeshows.com. The Swingin' Cowboys is sponsored by West Financial Solutions. Showtimes: Thursdays at 2pm and 7pm Fridays at 8pm Saturdays at 8pm Sundays at 2pm LOCATION: URL:http://triangleartsandentertainment.org/event/the-swingin-cowboys/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130512T193000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130512T220000 DTSTAMP:20130522T171858 CREATED:20130118T131752 LAST-MODIFIED:20130118T131753 UID:24386@http://triangleartsandentertainment.org SUMMARY:CAROL BURNETT DESCRIPTION: Back by Popular Demand CAROL BURNETT Returns to DPAC\, Durham Performing Arts Center For One Night May 12\, 2013 Come spend Mother's Day with comedic legend\, Carol Burnett when she returns to DPAC\, Durham Performing Arts Center on May 12\, 2013.   “Laughter and Reflection with Carol Burnett: A Conversation with Carol where the Audience Asks the Questions” is Burnett’s off-the-cuff conversation with the audience\, a format that grew out of the question-and-answer sessions she shared with her studio audience on each episode of The Carol Burnett Show. Tickets go on sale January 18 at 10am: Online at DPACnc.com DPAC Ticket Center: 919.680.2787\, 123 Vivian Street\, Durham\, NC Ticketmaster.com / Ticketmaster Charge by phone at 800.745.3000 Friends of DPAC members may place their orders on January 16  Joining Friends of DPAC is free\, and you can register at www.DPACnc.com/friendofdpac. "It's always an honor when a big star like Ms. Burnett selects DPAC for an appearance when they are only doing a handful of performances. From concerts\, to Broadway to comedy...the biggest shows know that our audiences at DPAC are the best. And our audiences know that there is no better setting for a legendary appearance than DPAC\," said Bob Klaus\, GM of DPAC. Carol Burnett\, award-winning actress and best-selling author\, is widely recognized by the public and her peers for her work on stage and screen\, most notably The Carol Burnett Show. Named in 2007 by TIME magazine as one of “100 Best Television Shows of All Time\,” The Carol Burnett Show ran for 11 years\, averaged 30 million viewers per week\, and received 25 Emmy Awards\, making it one of the most honored shows in television history. But it is Carol’s artistic brilliance\, her respect and appreciation of her fans\, and her graciousness\, integrity\, warmth\, and humor on and off screen that have made her one of the most beloved performers in entertainment and one of the most admired women in America. As a highly-acclaimed actress for her comedic and dramatic roles on television\, film and Broadway\, Carol has been honored with 12 People’s Choice Awards\, eight Golden Globes\, six Emmy Awards\, the Horatio Alger Award\, the Peabody Award for "Friendly Fire\," and the Ace Award for "Between Friends" with Elizabeth Taylor. She has received the Presidential Medal of Freedom\, is a Kennedy Center honoree\, and has been inducted into the Television Hall of Fame. Carol has penned two New York Times Bestsellers\, This Time Together: Laughter and Reflection and her autobiography\, One More Time\, for which\, on both accounts\, she received national critical acclaim for her writing skills and story-telling talent. In 2010\, the audiobook for This Time Together earned Carol her first Grammy® nomination for Best Spoken Word. And Simon & Schuster recently announced it will publish Carol’s third book\, Carrie and Me: A Mother-Daughter Love Story\, about Burnett and her daughter\, Carrie Hamilton\, in April 2013. Costarring alongside Jane Lynch\, Carol created the role of Sue Sylvester’s mother in FOX television’s smash-hit Glee and received an Emmy nomination for her portrayal as a murderess on Law and Order: SVU. Carol can be heard alongside Jim Carrey and Steve Carell as the voice of “Kangaroo” in 20th Century FOX’s hit animated feature\, Dr. Seuss’s Horton Hears a Who. She also voiced the character of “Hara” in Disney’s animation adventure The Secret World of Arrietty\, co-starring Amy Poehler and Will Arnett. In 2012\, Carol received the Lifetime Achievement Award at the International Cinematographers Guild’s 49th annual Publicists Awards\, given for her extraordinary career and reputation for direct involvement in the promotion of the shows and movies in which she has starred and The Geffen Playhouse presented Carol with the Distinction in Theatre Award in Los Angeles in June 2012. LOCATION: URL:http://triangleartsandentertainment.org/event/carol-burnett/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20130427 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20130428 DTSTAMP:20130522T171858 CREATED:20130118T131125 LAST-MODIFIED:20130118T131128 UID:24384@http://triangleartsandentertainment.org SUMMARY:CELTIC WOMAN ANNOUNCES 2013 NORTH AMERICAN TOUR DESCRIPTION: Including Two Performances at DPAC\, Durham Performing Arts Center April 27 TICKETS ON SALE NOW January 9\, 2013 (Durham\, NC) -- The enchanting Irish musical ensemble Celtic Woman returns to America for an expansive four-month concert tour\,  including two performances DPAC\, Durham Performing Arts Center on April 27.  This tour  follows on the heels of the group's sold-out Christmas Celebration tour.  In addition\, Celtic Woman was recently named Billboard Magazine’s #1 World Music Artist in their year-end issue. For completed tour schedule and ticket information\, visit www.celticwoman.com Tickets for the DPAC performances are available through: Online at DPACnc.com DPAC Ticket Center: 919.680.2787\, 123 Vivian Street\, Durham\, NC Ticketmaster.com / Ticketmaster Charge by phone at 800.745.3000 Celtic Woman combines the talents of four gifted Irish women—vocalists Chloë Agnew\, Lisa Lambe and Susan McFadden\, and violinist Máiréad Nesbitt—whose dazzling performances combine the sounds and sensibility of Irish traditional music with memorable original compositions and contemporary pop standards.  The 2013 tour boasts an exciting new stage production and the return of such enduring fan favorites as "You Raise Me Up" and "Orinoco Flow." Since its formation in 2004\, Celtic Woman has emerged as both a spectacular commercial success and a global cultural phenomenon.  The group's uplifting mix of timeless tradition and contemporary craft has transcended national and cultural borders to touch the hearts of a devoted international fan base\, who've embraced Celtic Woman's hugely successful Public Television specials and made their CDs and DVDs into multi-platinum best-sellers.  The group's albums have sold more than seven million copies around the world.  Like all of their albums\, Celtic Woman's two 2012 releases\, the acclaimed Believe CD/DVD and the holiday-themed CD Home For Christmas\, both debuted at #1 on Billboard's World Music chart — marking eight consecutive chart-topping albums for the group. Celtic Woman recently made their soap opera debut as featured guests in multiple episodes of the CBS daytime drama The Bold and the Beautiful. Having sold nearly 3 million concert tickets worldwide\, Celtic Woman has won a dedicated and loyal audience in America\, where their elaborately staged\, visually stunning concert tours consistently draw sellout crowds.  Singing songs of love\, loss\, hope and inspiration\, Celtic Woman celebrates the emotional resonance of Ireland's centuries-old musical and cultural heritage while taking advantage of the limitless options of state-of-the-art production.  The result is a breathtaking musical and theatrical experience to be enjoyed by multiple generations of concert goers. LOCATION: URL:http://triangleartsandentertainment.org/event/celtic-woman-announces-2013-north-american-tour/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20130309 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20130310 DTSTAMP:20130522T171858 CREATED:20130118T130331 LAST-MODIFIED:20130118T130332 UID:24381@http://triangleartsandentertainment.org SUMMARY:Battle of R&B’s Best DESCRIPTION: THE WHISPERS vs. THE DRAMATICS Be sure to visit DPAC\, Durham Performing Arts Center\, on March 9\, 2013 as they play host to The Whispers and The Dramatics who will battle to see who reigns supreme as R&B's best.  This once-in-a-lifetime show is presented in partnership with the DOME Group. Tickets: Online at DPACnc.com DPAC Ticket Center: 919.680.2787\, 123 Vivian Street\, Durham\, NC Ticketmaster.com / Ticketmaster Charge by phone at 800.745.3000 Friends of DPAC members may place their orders on January 10.  Joining Friends of DPAC is free\, and you can register at www.DPACnc.com/friendofdpac. "To feature not one\, but two legendary groups whose bodies of work have been so influential over the past 4 decades is such an honor for us"\, says promoter Sulaiman Mausi of The DOME Group. One of R&B music's most beloved and consistently popular vocal groups\, The Whispers\, began their legendary and timeless career in 1963. After two decades of hits\, their first platinum album The Whispers (1980) highlighted their biggest hit "And The Beat Goes On" as well as "A Song For Donny\," a song written by Carrie Lucas in memory of Donny Hathaway. It was their most successful album (double platinum). The neoclassic "Lady\," written by group member Nicholas Caldwell\, is still a favorite at concerts. 1987's Just Gets Better with Time went platinum. It featured the R&B number 1 and US Top 10 pop entry "Rock Steady"\, a collaboration with Kenneth "Babyface" Edmonds. Their vocal style harkens back to a more genteel era of crooning\, preferring soft pillow talk and songs that speak to heartfelt emotions. They are arguably the most celebrated R&B balladeers of their generation and still make women swoon with the silky yet forceful tenors of twins Walter and Wallace ‘Scotty’ Scott.  They boast four decades of pop and R&B favorites\, seven gold albums\, two platinum albums\, 12 top twenty singles\, 40 charted hits since 1970\, American Music Award nominations\, Soul Train Award nominations\, Grammy® Award nominations\, 2003 Vocal Group Hall of Fame induction\, 2005 Regional Grammy® Governors Award\, and the 2002 NAACP Image Award. The Dramatics have been one of the most prolific and entertaining groups of the last three decades. The Dramatics were a typical '60s stand-up vocal group\, specializing in romantic ballads\, but ably made the transition to the disco era in the late '70s with aggressive dance numbers. Their hits in the '70s included ‘Whatcha See Is Whatcha Get’ (R&B number 3 and pop number 9\, 1971)\, ‘In The Rain’ (R&B number 1 and pop number 5\, 1972) and ‘Hey You! Get Off My Mountain’ (R&B number 5 and pop number 43\, 1973). In 1973 L.J. Reynolds was recruited by group leader Ron Banks. In 1974 the Dramatics began an association with Los Angeles-based ABC Records. US hits at ABC included the ballad ‘Me And Mrs. Jones’ (R&B number 4 and pop number 47\, 1975)\, ‘Be My Girl’ (R&B number 3\, 1976) and ‘Shake It Well’ (R&B number 4\, 1977). Switching to MCA Records in 1979\, the group secured their last Top 10 hit with ‘Welcome Back Home’ (R&B number 9\, 1980). The Dramatics then disbanded in 1982 after Ron Banks left to start a solo career. The Dramatics reunited\, with L.J. Reynolds at the helm in the late '80s and continue to the present day\, keeping up a busy touring schedule and occasionally releasing a new studio album. Their grasp of superior soul remains as sure as ever. LOCATION: URL:http://triangleartsandentertainment.org/event/battle-of-rbs-best/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130302T000000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130302T000000 DTSTAMP:20130522T171858 CREATED:20130118T014534 LAST-MODIFIED:20130118T014534 UID:24340@http://triangleartsandentertainment.org SUMMARY:The Louisburg Lions Club and Happy Camper present Keith Henderson – Illusions of the King DESCRIPTION:  Saturday\, March 2\, 2013 7:30pm Seby B. Jones Performing Arts Center Louisburg College All tickets $15 For tickets\, call 866.773.6354 Proceeds will provide camp scholarships for needy local children and fund Lions charities for the blind and visually impaired. LOCATION: URL:http://triangleartsandentertainment.org/event/the-louisburg-lions-club-and-happy-camper-present-keith-henderson-illusions-of-the-king/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20130201 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20130203 DTSTAMP:20130522T171858 CREATED:20130118T013344 LAST-MODIFIED:20130118T013344 UID:24339@http://triangleartsandentertainment.org SUMMARY:North Carolina Symphony Continues 80th Anniversary Season With Performances in Raleigh’s Meymandi Concert Hall, Feb. 1-2 DESCRIPTION:   William Henry Curry Conducts Gustav Holst’s “The Planets\,” Op. 32 Program Also Features High Definition Images from NASA\, Plus Works by Richard Strauss\, Johann Strauss\, Jr.\, John Williams Resident Conductor William Henry Curry will lead the North Carolina Symphony in a 2012-2013 classical season orchestra highlight of Gustav Holst’s “The Planets\,” Op. 32\, accompanied by unearthly beautiful\, high definition images of planets of the solar system on a giant screen\, and the voices of the women of the N.C. Master Chorale\, Alfred E. Sturgis\, Music Director. The performances take place on Friday\, Feb. 1\, and Saturday\, Feb. 2\, at 8 p.m. in downtown Raleigh’s Meymandi Concert Hall at the Progress Energy Center for the Performing Arts.  The program also features works by Richard Strauss\, Johann Strauss\, Jr.\, John Williams\, and music of “Star Trek Through the Years\,” arranged by Calvin Custer. The images taken by NASA provide a proud new approach to Holst’s symphonic powerhouse.  The New York Times said of the HD presentation\, “The images in the movie…were often astonishing. Photographs from rovers and satellites\, radar images and computer-generated graphics were combined to give the audience the impression of circling individual planets and sometimes ­flying over their awesomely barren landscapes.” Tickets to the performances of “The Planets: An HD Odyssey\,” range from $44 to $74.  Concert tickets are also available at the door one hour prior to concert start time.  The concert will be performed without intermission. To purchase tickets\, visit the North Carolina Symphony website at www.ncsymphony.org or call the Symphony Box Office at 919.733.2750 or toll free 877.627.6724. Meymandi Concert Hall is located in the Progress Energy Center for the Performing Arts\, 2 E. South St.\, in Raleigh. Partners for the 2012/13 Raleigh Classical Series include Clancy & Theys Construction; Duke Medicine: Smith Anderson Blount Dorsett Mitchell & Jernigan\, LLP; The Freelon Group; and Piedmont Investment Advisors\, LLC. Statewide partnership and support for Chapel Hill concerts provided by Progress Energy. About the North Carolina Symphony   Founded in 1932 and subsequently made an entity of the North Carolina Department of Cultural Resources\, the North Carolina Symphony employs 67 professional musicians under the artistic leadership of Music Director and Conductor Grant Llewellyn and Resident Conductor William Henry Curry. Every year\, this orchestra performs over 175 concerts in more than 50 North Carolina counties\, with some 60 of those concerts offered in the Raleigh-Durham-Chapel Hill metropolitan area.   The Symphony boasts two spectacular home venues: Meymandi Concert Hall at the Progress Energy Center for the Performing Arts in downtown Raleigh and Booth Amphitheatre in Cary\, N.C. The Symphony also travels 12\,000 miles each year to present concert series in Fayetteville\, New Bern\, Southern Pines and Wilmington; individual concerts in communities across the state; and one of the most extensive education programs of any U.S. orchestra.   LOCATION: URL:http://triangleartsandentertainment.org/event/north-carolina-symphony-continues-80th-anniversary-season-with-performances-in-raleighs-meymandi-concert-hall-feb-1-2/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130131T000000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130216T000000 DTSTAMP:20130522T171858 CREATED:20130118T005606 LAST-MODIFIED:20130118T005606 UID:23985@http://triangleartsandentertainment.org SUMMARY:C.P. Taylor’s Holocaust Drama Good by C.P. Taylor at Burning Coal DESCRIPTION:   Burning Coal Theatre Company’s 2012/2013 season continues with C.P. Taylor’s drama Good\, directed by Ian Finley\, January 31 through February 17\, 2013 at the Murphey School\, 224 Polk Street\, Raleigh.  Performances are Thursdays through Saturdays (1/31 to 2/2\, 2/7 – 9 and 2/14 – 16) at 7:30 pm and Sundays (2/3\, 10 and 17) at 2 pm.  Tickets are $25 or $20 for seniors\, and $15 for students and active military.  Thursday night tickets are $10.  Sunday\, February 3 at 2 pm is ‘Pay What You Can’ day.  Tickets are available at 919.834.4001 or at www.burningcoal.org. ABOUT GOOD.  C.P. Taylor’s modern classic holocaust drama with music involves an educated\, erudite professor who\, following the difficult decision to help a dying parent to pass peacefully\, writes a book about the subject.  The book is viewed favorably by the Nazi party as it begins its rise to power in 1930s Germany and the professor is encouraged to work with the regime on “medical matters”.  Despite strenuous objections from his Jewish friends\, the professor decides that he will stay in the country and attempt to positively influence the fascist regime.  In 1999\, London’s National Theatre listed Good among its “100 Plays of the 20th Century”. ABOUT THE DIRECTOR.  Ian Finley\, recent Piedmont Laureate and long-time company member at Burning Coal\, will direct Good.  Ian holds an MFA in playwriting from NYU\, where he received the Harry Kondoleon Award for Playwriting.  He has had plays produced in New York\, Florida\, North Carolina\, Chicago and his native Utah\, where he attended the University of Utah’s undergraduate theatre program.  For Burning Coal\, Ian has written 1960 and Jude the Obscure\, Parts 1 & 2. ABOUT THE CAST.  Professor Halder will be played by Steven Roten\, a member of Actors’ Equity Association and theatre instructor at Meredith College in Raleigh.  Steven has appeared at Burning Coal in Lipstick Traces\, All the King’s Men and Way to Heaven.   Tamara Kraus of Raleigh will play Helen.  Tamara appeared at Burning Coal in The Prisoner’s Dilemma\, The Shape of the Table and The Cherry Orchard.   Julie Oliver of Raleigh will play Halder’s Mother.  Julie has appeared at Burning Coal in Brigadoon\, Jude the Obscure\, The Love Song of J. Robert Oppenheimer and others.  Paul Paliyenko of Raleigh will play Hitler.  Paul recently appeared with Hot Summer Nights in August: Osage County.  He has appeared with Burning Coal in To Kill A Mockingbird\, Way to Heaven and The Cherry Orchard.  The cast also includes Jessica Hieronymus of Raleigh as Anne\, Rob Jenkins of Raleigh as Maurice\, Fred Corlett of Raleigh as Eichmann\, Matt Hager of Raleigh as Rider\, Alex Smith of Durham as Freddie and Sydney Mitchell of Raleigh as Halder’s sister. ABOUT THE DESIGN TEAM.  ED Intemann\, who heads the lighting program at Cornell University in Ithaca\, NY will design Good.  Props will be designed by Raleigh’s Elizabeth Newton.  Sound Design will be created by Loren Watson.  Chad Hain of Greensboro will be technical director.  Steph Scribner\, a recent graduate of Elon University\, will serve the production as Stage Manager. LOCATION: URL:http://triangleartsandentertainment.org/event/c-p-taylors-holocaust-drama-good-by-c-p-taylor-at-burning-coal-2/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20130120 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20130121 DTSTAMP:20130522T171858 CREATED:20130118T005108 LAST-MODIFIED:20130118T005108 UID:24373@http://triangleartsandentertainment.org SUMMARY:Raleigh Music Chamber Guild Presents Anthony Romaniuk fortepiano DESCRIPTION:Join us this Sunday for this special performance by the 2011 Westfield International Fortepiano Competition Winner.   LOCATION: URL:http://triangleartsandentertainment.org/event/raleigh-music-chamber-guild-presents-anthony-romaniuk-fortepiano/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20130131 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20130201 DTSTAMP:20130522T171858 CREATED:20130117T151418 LAST-MODIFIED:20130117T151801 UID:24358@http://triangleartsandentertainment.org SUMMARY:PAUL REID, AUTHOR OF “The Last Lion: Defender of the Realm” DESCRIPTION:BURNING COAL THEATRE COMPANY’S LOBBY LECTURES SERIES CONTINUES WITHPAUL REID\, AUTHOR OF “The Last Lion: Defender of the Realm” Paul Reid\, author of the just released conclusion to “The Last Lion” trilogy begun by William Manchester\, will speak at Burning Coal Theatre Company on Thursday\, January 31st at 6 pm.  Tickets are $10 or free with anyone holding a ticket to that night’s performance of Burning Coal Theatre Company’s Good by CP Taylor.  The lecture will last about 50 minutes and will be held at Burning Coal’s Murphey School auditorium\, 224 Polk Street\, Raleigh\, NC.  Tickets are available for the lecture at the door.  More information may be obtained by calling 919-834-4001 or visiting us online at www.burningcoal.org. ABOUT PAUL REID.  After stints in the late 1960s and early 1970s as a worker in a cat-food factory\, blue-grass guitarist\, cab driver\, bartender\, and counselor at a home for emotionally disturbed children\, Paul Reid and his brother bought a small steam-valve manufacturing business in Newtonville\, Mass. In the early 1990s\, after selling his share of the company\, Reid began writing political commentary for local Massachusetts newspapers\, which led to a regular op-ed column at the Boston Globe. As a free-lance writer he covered the Yugoslav civil war\, narco-terrorism in Colombia\, and the Troubles in Northern Ireland.  He graduated from Harvard University Extension School in 1990 with a bachelor of Liberal Arts cum laude.  In 1996 Reid joined The Palm Beach Post\, a Cox newspaper\, as a features writer. Reid was named 1998 Cox Newspapers writer of the year and won the 1998 Paul Hansell award\, given by the Florida Society of Newspaper Editors\, for reporting and writing. In 2003 he was embedded with United States Marines at the start of the Iraq War.  In 2004 he left the Post to complete THE LAST LION: Defender of the Realm. Paul lives in western North Carolina. ABOUT WILLIAM MANCHESTER.  A popular novelist\, historian\, and biographer who\, according to the New York Times\, “used his novelist’s eye to fashion meticulously researched portraits of power\,” William Manchester (1922–2004) was also the adjunct professor of history and writer-in-residence at Wesleyan University. “Power is the one thing that has fascinated me ever since I was a kid in Springfield\, Mass.\,” he told People magazine. “What exactly is power? Where are its roots? How do some people get it and others miss it entirely? How do they hold it or lose it?” Manchester’s attention to detail was what made his works so successful. Many of his eighteen books of fiction and nonfiction were bestsellers\, including The Arms of Krupp (about the German family that fed the Nazi War Machine)\, American Caesar (his biography of Gen. Douglas MacArthur)\, The Death of a President (on the assassination of John F. Kennedy)\, Goodbye Darkness (his memoir of his World War II experiences as a Marine in the Pacific)\, A World Lit Only by Fire (an exploration of the sordidness and the splendor of the Middle Ages)\, and the first two volumes of his Winston Churchill trilogy\, The Last Lion. The final volume was published by Little\, Brown on November 6\, 2012 and written by Manchester and Paul Reid. Manchester was born in Attleboro\, Massachusetts\, in 1922\, and he joined the Marines in 1942. For wounds received on Okinawa\, he was given the Purple Heart. After the war\, he graduated first in his class from the University of Massachusetts\, and received a master’s degree from the University of Missouri. Manchester’s thesis was on H. L. Mencken\, and it became the basis of his first biography\, Disturber of the Peace\, published while he was a local reporter and foreign correspondent for the Baltimore Sun. Manchester received the Prix Dag Hammarskjöld du mérite littéraire\, James L. McConaughy Jr. Memorial Award for distinguished writing\, the Peggy V. Helmerich Distinguished Author Award\, the Abraham Lincoln Literary Award\, the Washington Irving Medal for Literary Excellence\, and the National Humanities Medal for his distinguished career. ABOUT BURNING COAL’S LOBBY LECTURE SERIES.  With each of its mainstage productions\, Burning Coal presents a speaker or other presenter on a topic related to the production currently running at Burning Coal.  Sometimes the topic is the play itself\, sometimes it relates to the author\, sometimes it deals with an issue about which the play is concerned.  Past Lobby Lectures have includes Gerald Freedman\, original director of Hair (at our 2009 production of Hair)\, a gospel choir (at our 2010 production of Crowns) and the author of several books on Poker (at our 2010 production of The Seafarer). For further information about the Lobby Lecture series or about Burning Coal Theatre Company\, please contact managing director Simmie Kastner at 919.834.4001 or visit us online at www.burningcoal.org. LOCATION: URL:http://triangleartsandentertainment.org/event/paul-reid-author-of-the-last-lion-defender-of-the-realm/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20130413 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20130414 DTSTAMP:20130522T171858 CREATED:20130117T112443 LAST-MODIFIED:20130117T112445 UID:24355@http://triangleartsandentertainment.org SUMMARY:LARRY THE CABLE GUY - BILL ENGVALL DESCRIPTION:WITH SPECIAL GUEST RENO COLLIER Larry the Cable Guy is a multiplatinum recording artist\, Grammy nominee\, Billboard award winner and one of the top comedians in the country. He has his own line of merchandise and continues to sell out theatres and arenas across the United States. Larry has created The Git-R-Done Foundation\, and is currently the host of Only in America with Larry the Cable Guy for History\, which has been ordered for a third season. Bill Engvall isone of the top comedians today and among the busiest. Bill was the host on the game show LINGO for GSN\, which premiered on June 6\, 2011 and was the highest rated show in GSN network history. He had a 3 episode arc on the TNT show Hawthorne\, narrated a documentary for the Speed Channel on Darrel Waltrip and starred in the Hallmark Channel movie Kiss at Pine Lake. Larry and Bill just completed Them Idiots Whirled Tour\, with Jeff Foxworthy. The three reunited for a tour which was filmed as a special for CMT. The special aired in March of 2012 and was also released on DVD and CD by Warner Bros/Jack Records\, debuting at number one on the Billboard Comedy Charts. Larry\, Jeff and Bill will also star in a new animated show for CMT called Bounty Hunters\, which is set to premiere in the spring of 2013. Date:                                         SATURDAY\, APRIL 13\, 2013 AT 5:00PM & 8:00PM Location:                                 DURHAM PERFORMING ARTS CENTER On-Sale:                                  FRIDAY\, DECEMBER 14\, 2012 AT 10:00AM Sales Locations:                 DPAC BOX OFFICE\, TICKETMASTER.COM\, ALL TICKETMASTER OUTLETS\, 1-800-745-3000 LOCATION: URL:http://triangleartsandentertainment.org/event/larry-the-cable-guy-bill-engvall/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20130420 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20130421 DTSTAMP:20130522T171858 CREATED:20130116T153502 LAST-MODIFIED:20130116T153502 UID:24336@http://triangleartsandentertainment.org SUMMARY:10th ANNUAL GREAT GRAPES! WINE, ARTS & FOOD FESTIVAL DESCRIPTION: www.uncorkthefun.com Over 220 Wines\, Over 24 Wineries\, Great Live Music\, Wonderful Food and Crafts Come celebrate 10 years of the Triangle Area's premier casual wine tasting with HUNDREDS of wines available for sampling.  Take your Great Grapes! souvenir tasting glass as you enter the festival and stroll from tent to tent and table to table tasting and sampling the rich Heritage of North Carolina vines. As you sip and savor the afternoon\, relax in the beautiful green setting of Cary’s Booth Amphitheatre. You are welcome to bring lawn chairs and blankets and enjoy the great LIVE music on the Main Stage. Sit down and learn while the experts give you hands-on demos in the Gourmet Live! Tent with wine and food pairings. There is even a KID’s Activity Area. Bring the family\, bring your friends and take a day to UNCORK YOURSELF…………UNCORK THE FUN! Saturday · April 20 · 11 a.m. – 7 p.m. Tickets on Sale Friday\, January 18 at noon ***NEW THIS YEAR***  VIP Admission & Tasting Glass: $35 advance or $40 day of show includes a souvenir wine glass\, express access to specialty pavilions and tastes\, unlimited samples\, all performances and cooking demonstrations. Adult Admission & Tasting Glass: $25 advance or $30 day of show includes a souvenir wine glass\, unlimited samples\, all performances and cooking demonstrations. Designated Driver Ticket: $20 advance and day of show and includes admission into the event ONLY. Kids - 12 and under are FREE! ~ Tickets can be purchased at Booth Amphitheatre (Tuesday- Friday\, Noon - 6 p.m.\, Saturday\, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.) or through etix.com. By phone call (800) 514-3849 Etix hours: Monday-Friday/ 9 a.m.-8 p.m. EST Saturday/10 a.m. – 8 p.m. EST & Sunday/12 p.m. – 8 p.m. EST LOCATION: URL:http://triangleartsandentertainment.org/event/10th-annual-great-grapes-wine-arts-food-festival/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130126T103000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130126T163000 DTSTAMP:20130522T171858 CREATED:20130116T144244 LAST-MODIFIED:20130116T144248 UID:24326@http://triangleartsandentertainment.org SUMMARY:12TH ANNUAL AFRICAN AMERICAN CULTURAL CELEBRATION DESCRIPTION:[caption id="attachment_24327" align="alignleft" width="300"] The 12th Annual African American Cultural Celebrationon Jan. 26 will include hands-on activities. For example\, help sew a quilt with members of quilting groups. Photo Credit: N.C. Museum of History[/caption] Statewide Kickoff to Black History Month 12TH ANNUAL AFRICAN AMERICAN CULTURAL CELEBRATION When the nationally known Winston-Salem State University Burke Singers lift their voices to open the 12th Annual African American Cultural Celebration\, the female a capella group will captivate visitors at the N.C. Museum of History in Raleigh. The outstanding quality and variety of more than 75 presenters will astound attendees at this free festival on Saturday\, Jan. 26\, from 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Award-winning musicians\, actors\, filmmakers and writers will join dancers\, re-enactors\, craftspeople and other presenters to celebrate North Carolina’s diverse African American heritage and culture — in a big way. This statewide kickoff to Black History Month in February is one of the museum’s largest yearly events. The festival will have fun and educational activities for all ages. This year’s theme\, Defining Freedom\, honors the 150th anniversary of the Emancipation Proclamation\, which was signed in 1863. Learn about this life-changing document from several presenters\, such as children’s author Kelly Starling Lyons\, who will discuss her forthcoming book Hope’s Gift; Dianne Pledger from the N.C. Freedom Monument Park Project; and others. From performances of African rhythm and dance by Aya Shabu to the R&B\, pop\, blues and boogie-woogie sounds of the Vibe Band\, the African American Cultural Celebration will be chock-full of entertainment. Engaging presentations range from Chef Kabui’s cooking demonstration to a panel discussion with members of the N.C. Writers Network. And there’s plenty for kids: a scavenger hunt\, hands-on crafts\, and more. The African American Cultural Celebration will be presented in six categories that encompass culture and history. Several event highlights follow. For a complete schedule of all performances and presentations\, go to ncmuseumofhistory.org. Celebrate Music and Movement Catch performances by musicians and dancers: ● Cyrus Art Productions\, presenting the modern dance piece Middle Passage; ● Stanley Baird\, jazz musician focusing on North Carolina jazz composers; ● Winifred Garrett\, principal harpist for the Fayetteville Symphony Orchestra\, who played at Whitney Houston’s wedding and has performed with Steve Wonder and Marvin Gaye; ● Mary Williams\, vocalist and Afro American historian studies performer\, whose voice is featured on the movie soundtrack “Blood Done Sign My Name”; and ● April C. Turner\, singer and actress\, who co-starred in the movie “Other Voices\, Other Rooms” and has appeared in television movies and programs. Celebrate History\, Drama and Film Learn about African American life from these individuals and groups: ● Dante James\, Emmy Award-winning filmmaker\, showing his short film “The Doll\,” based on a story by Charles W. Chesnutt; ● Alexis Gumbs\, author and black feminist activist\, discussing a project about Pauli Murray\, a Durham native who was a champion for civil and human rights; and ● Yolanda Rabun\, singing excerpts from Howard Craft’s one-act play Nina Simone . . . What More Can I Say? Celebrate Literature and the Spoken Word Hear from authors and storytellers who will share their expertise: ● Zelda Lockhart\, author and poet\, leading a panel discussion with three members of the N.C. Writers Network; ● authors Carol Kenney and Michele Bowen\, engaging in a discussion about literature in African American churches; and ● storytellers from the N.C. Association of Black Storytellers. [caption id="attachment_24328" align="aligncenter" width="600"] The 12th Annual African American Cultural Celebrationon Jan. 26 will feature the Winston-Salem State University Burke Singers\, a nationally known female a cappella group that has performed internationally. Photo Credit: N.C. Museum of History[/caption] Celebrate Craft and Arts Traditions Watch these artisans and others at work: ● milliner Betty Williams\, sweetgrass basketmaker Kisha Rawlinson\, and wire artist Jonathan Daniel; ● the Ebony Raleigh Area Group Stitchers and the African American Quilt Circle; and ● Marilyn Griffin\, demonstrating how she makes dolls\, some of which represent important African American figures in state and national history\, and displaying her collection. Celebrate Food and Health Learn about cooking and healthy living: ● Chef Kabui\, presenting cooking demonstrations and tastings about the connections between African cuisine and African American cuisine; ● food historian Michael Twitty\, presenting a cooking demonstration\, discussing the African roots of American foodways\, and reflecting on his Southern Discomfort Tour\, which he chronicled on his blog; ● Rhonda Muhammad\, featuring cooking demonstrations of traditional foods; and ● Kessonga Giscombe\, an acupuncturist. Celebrate Education and Heritage Get information about historic sites\, museums and organizations across North Carolina: ● representatives from the Montford Point Marines Museum\, N.C. Freedom Monument Park Project\, the N.C. African American Heritage Commission\, and many more. Mark your calendar for this educational and fun-filled festival at the N.C. Museum of History on Jan. 26. The celebration is supported by the N.C. African American Heritage Commission; the N.C. Museum of History Associates; the Raleigh Arts Commission; and the United Arts Council of Raleigh and Wake County\, with funds from the United Arts campaign as well as the N.C. Arts Council and the National Endowment for the Arts\, which believes a great nation deserves great art. For more information about the N.C. Museum of History\, call 919-807-7900 or access ncmuseumofhistory.org or Facebook. About the N.C. Museum of History The museum is located at 5 E. Edenton Street\, across from the State Capitol. Parking is available in the lot across Wilmington Street. Hours are Monday through Saturday\, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.\, and Sunday\, noon to 5 p.m. The Museum of History\, within the Division of State History Museums\, is part of the N.C. Department of Cultural Resources. About the N.C. Department of Cultural Resources The N.C. Department of Cultural Resources annually serves more than 19 million people through its 27 historic sites\, seven history museums\, two art museums\, the nation’s first state-supported symphony orchestra\, the State Library\, the N.C. Arts Council\, and the State Archives. Cultural Resources champions North Carolina’s creative industry\, which employs nearly 300\,000 North Carolinians and contributes more than $41 billion to the state’s economy. To learn more\, visit www.ncdcr.gov. LOCATION: URL:http://triangleartsandentertainment.org/event/12th-annual-african-american-cultural-celebration/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20130207 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20130225 DTSTAMP:20130522T171858 CREATED:20130116T142720 LAST-MODIFIED:20130116T142744 UID:24323@http://triangleartsandentertainment.org SUMMARY:Rhapsody in Blue - December Songs DESCRIPTION: CAROLINA BALLET’S 15TH ANNIVERSARY SEASON CONTINUES WITH DIVERSE LYNNE TAYLOR-CORBETT PROGRAM Stage Premiere of Gershwin Ballet by Company Dancer Zalman Raffael RALEIGH\, NC --- Now that Carolina Ballet’s Nutcracker has been put to bed for another season\, the Triangle area’s professional ballet company is ready to launch the first of the spring programs of its 15th anniversary season with a diverse selection of ballets by Lynne Taylor-Corbett and company member\, Zalman Raffael. The program consists of Taylor-Corbett’s December Songs and Code of Silence; and Rhapsody in Blue to Gershwin’s romantic score choreographed by Raffael. The program opens February 7-24\, 2013 at the AJ Fletcher Theater at the Progress Energy Center for the Performing Arts in Downtown Raleigh\, and runs for eleven performances over three weekends. The schedule of performances is as follows: Thursday\, February 7 at 8:00pm Friday\, February 8 at 8:00pm Saturdays\, February 9\, 16 & 23 at 2:00pm & 8:00pm Sundays\, February 10\, 17 & 24 at 2:00pm Lynne Taylor-Corbett choreographed December Songs on Carolina Ballet in 2000. It is set to the music of Maury Yeston\, who composed the score and wrote the lyrics for the 100th anniversary celebration of New York City’s Carnegie Hall in 1991. The music is called a “song cycle” and is made up of love songs from which Ms. Taylor-Corbett created vignettes that are gut-wrenching\, joyous and speak to “anyone who’s loved and lost and hopes to love again.” The lyrics will be sung by Raleigh’s own Broadway star Lauren Kennedy\, with Glenn Mehrbach accompanying her on the piano\, live on stage\, as the dancers bring the stories to life. In 2002\, when Carolina Ballet reprised the program\, the News & Observer said of December Songs “they are cries from the heart in which the dancers seem to embody the singer’s psyche.” Lauren Kennedy and her husband Alan Campbell are the directors of Raleigh’s Hot Summer Nights at The Kennedy. Lauren was seen in 2011 at Raleigh Memorial Auditorium in a dazzling performance in the title role of Evita. Code of Silence\, choreographed in summer 2008\, during Carolina Ballet’s summer intensive at UNC Wilmington\, takes a 180 degree turn from songs of lost love to issues of human rights (and is dedicated to Amnesty International) showing a much darker side of human nature. The ballet is set to the riveting music of Estonian composer Arvo Part and the reviewer in the News & Observer called it “nothing short of a masterpiece.” Code of Silence opens with scenes of imprisonment\, torture\, death\, disbelief and large-scale havoc that could be anywhere in the world\, but as the News & Observer goes on to say it “isn’t all dour. It’s also a moving tribute to the resilience of human bonds\, to the enduring comfort of fond memories and to the power of compassion and community to overcome trauma and tyranny.” The third ballet on the program\, Rhapsody in Blue\, was choreographed by dancer Zalman Raffael to the ever popular score of George Gershwin. Raffael choreographed his ballet in January 2012 on thirteen Carolina Ballet dancers as a studio workshop during the dancers’ winter break. It was then presented to a small audience at Carolina Ballet’s studio with an enthusiastic response. Artistic Director Robert Weiss explains “I like to encourage young choreographers. Ballet is an art form that cannot be created at home alone\, unlike writers who only need a pen and paper. Ballets rely totally on a collaborative process between choreographers and dancers and for that reason is an expensive proposition.” Weiss says that his mentor\, George Balanchine\, was fond of saying “my muse comes to me on union time.” Raffael raised the money from friends\, mostly outside the Triangle region\, so he would be able to pay the dancers for two weeks of their time as he choreographed on them. This production will be the stage premiere of Rhapsody in Blue. It is still possible to purchase a subscription for the remaining four productions of the 2012-2013 season\, and may be accomplished by calling the Carolina Ballet box office at 919 719-0900. Single tickets may be purchased through the box office as well\, and through Ticketmaster at 919 982-2787\, or on the Carolina Ballet website at www.carolinaballet.com. Individual tickets range from $28-66 and there is a $10 student rush ticket that may be purchased with a student ID on half hour before the show. Now into the fifteenth season\, Carolina Ballet\, Inc. has taken its place among America’s premier arts organizations. Under the innovative direction of artistic director Robert Weiss\, a talented company\, fiscally responsible management and community support\, Carolina Ballet continues to expose audiences to traditional ballet by legendary masters and new works of contemporary choreographers. The company reflects the vibrant entrepreneurial spirit and ever-increasing quality of life experienced in North Carolina. LOCATION: URL:http://triangleartsandentertainment.org/event/rhapsody-in-blue-december-songs/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130208T193000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130208T220000 DTSTAMP:20130522T171858 CREATED:20130115T163857 LAST-MODIFIED:20130115T163859 UID:24314@http://triangleartsandentertainment.org SUMMARY:Louisburg College to Present Country Music Icon Marty Stuart DESCRIPTION: Louisburg\, NC - On Friday\, February 8th at 7:30pm\, Marty Stuart and His Fabulous Superlatives will perform on the campus of Louisburg College. As a four-time Grammy award-winner\, platinum recording artist\, Grand Ole Opry star\, and leader of his versatile band The Fabulous Superlatives\, Marty Stuart has proven himself to be a charismatic force of nature. With a showman's zest for every conceivable flavor of country music\, Marty has evolved into one of the most important roots musicians and visionaries in America. This concert event will take place in the Frances Boyette Dickson Auditorium in Louisburg College’s Seby B. Jones Performing Arts Center (JPAC). Tickets are available by calling the Louisburg College Box Office at (919) 497-3300 or toll-free at 1-866-773-6354. Tickets may also be purchased at the door on the day of show if still available. The Box Office\, which is located in the main lobby of the JPAC\, is open Monday through Friday from 1-5pm\, as well as one and a half hours before show time. Tickets are sold on a first-come\, first-served basis\, and seats are not reserved. Additional information and tickets are also available online at www.louisburg.edu/concertseries.html. All performances over the entire season will take place at 7:30pm\, with doors opening at 7pm. Children 12 and under\, accompanied by an adult\, are admitted free to all performances. Louisburg College offers a special discount rate for groups of 20 or more. Additional support for this series comes from the Franklin County Tourism Development Authority (www.visitfranklincountync.com). About Louisburg College Related by faith to The United Methodist Church\, Louisburg College is the oldest two-year residential college in the nation\, and the only one in North Carolina. With a student body of 700 students\, over 90 percent of Louisburg graduates continue their education at four-year schools. Learn more at www.louisburg.edu.       LOCATION: URL:http://triangleartsandentertainment.org/event/louisburg-college-to-present-country-music-icon-marty-stuart/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130201T000000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130201T230000 DTSTAMP:20130522T171858 CREATED:20130115T163109 LAST-MODIFIED:20130115T164325 UID:24312@http://triangleartsandentertainment.org SUMMARY:Transactors Improv Bring Love to the Stage on February 1st! DESCRIPTION:[caption id="attachment_24313" align="aligncenter" width="390"] Transactors Improv[/caption]   Love\, euphoria\, love\, misery\, music\, love\, kissing\, love... February brings a focus on love and “The Love Show\,” Transactors improvised exploration of the joys and sorrows of amour! This year’s edition at The ArtsCenter in Carrboro is at 8pm on February 1st. Tickets range from $7 to $14 and can be purchased at www.artscenterlive.org\, at The ArtsCenter box office\, or by phone at (919) 929-2787. “The Love Show” is comprised of two acts. First is a series of scenes focusing on the theme of romantic love\, specifically barriers to it. The second act is a musical version of “Gender Bender\,” a spontaneous play in which four actors (two men and two women) each play two primary characters (a man and a woman). This frequently hilarious and occasionally poignant piece may leave you confused about what gender really means. As always\, this Transactors performance\, including the characters\, story\, music\, and lyrics\, is made up on the spot and based on audience suggestions. “The Love Show” will feature guest artists including Jane Allen Wilson and pianist Glenn Mehrbach. “Love is probably Transactors’ favorite theme to explore\,” says director Greg Hohn. “The stakes are so high and I think it’s a topic that taps into a lot of deep yearning and powerful memories for most of us. Jean-Paul Sartre said\, ‘comedy is pain\,’ and so\, counter-intuitively\, this serious subject matter makes great fodder for comedy\, as well as some more profound moments.” “’Gender Bender\,’ is a particularly fun and challenging form\,” Hohn adds. “The women of Transactors (the Transisters) devised this form for a show they did several years ago. Playing a main female and a main male character can be confusing and surprising. Having to sing as each of those characters only adds to the level of difficulty. It’s hard but it’s also exhilarating and it seems to thrill audiences too.” The cast for “the Love Show” includes regular Transactors members Anoo Brod\, Greg Hohn\, Steven Warnock\, and Annie Zipper with Mike Beard improvising technical effects. Show time is 8:00 p.m. General tickets are $14 in advance or $10 day-of ($12 for ArtsCenter Friends); student/senior tickets are $7 in advance or $9 day-of. The ArtsCenter is located at 300-G E. Main St. in Carrboro. Call (919) 929-2787 or visit http://artscenterlive.org/event/performance/1637 for tickets and directions. For more information on Transactors Improv\, please visit http://transactors.org or call (919) 824-0937. Theater programs at The ArtsCenter are supported in part by Chapel Hill Restaurant Group\, Giorgios Hospitality Group\, The North Carolina Arts Council\, The Orange County Arts Comission\, and Tony Hall and Associates. The ArtsCenter is a non-profit teaching and presenting organization founded in 1974. The largest employer of artists in Orange County\, NC\, it serves nearly 60\,000 people annually\, through classes\, studios\, concerts\, theatre\, spoken word\, gallery displays\, more than 80 school shows\, and more. The ArtsCenter exerts a local economic impact of almost $2\,900\,000 which generates the equivalent of 78 full time jobs and $231\,000 in state and local tax revenue. LOCATION: URL:http://triangleartsandentertainment.org/event/transactors-improv-bring-love-to-the-stage-on-february-1st/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20130121 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20130122 DTSTAMP:20130522T171858 CREATED:20130115T161942 LAST-MODIFIED:20130115T161942 UID:24309@http://triangleartsandentertainment.org SUMMARY:Manning Chamber Music Series DESCRIPTION: Monday\, January 21 at 7:30pm Kenan Recital Hall\, William Peace University\, Raleigh Featuring North Carolina Symphony Musicians and Peace University Student Vocalists With Victor Benedict\, bassoon Rebekah Binford\, violin Mary E. Boone\, flute Mike Cyzewski\, clarinet Jonathan Moyer\, piano Lisa Shaughnessy\, cello Timothy Stewart\, trumpet Fauré: Fantasie for Flute and Piano\, Op. 79 Damase: Sonata for Flute\, Piano and Cello Ravel: Sonata No. 2 for Violin and Piano Guglielmi: “La Vie en Rose” Porter: “I Love Paris” Porter: “Allez-Vous-En” Porter: “C’est Magnifique” Martinu: La Revue de Cuisine This concert is free and open to the public. No ticket is required. The Manning Chamber Music Series is a partnership between the North Carolina Symphony and William Peace University. All concerts are presented free and open to the public. LOCATION: URL:http://triangleartsandentertainment.org/event/manning-chamber-music-series/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130126T210000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130126T210000 DTSTAMP:20130522T171858 CREATED:20130115T152018 LAST-MODIFIED:20130115T152019 UID:24302@http://triangleartsandentertainment.org SUMMARY:Tomorrow Never Knows There's an Answer: The Beach Boys vs. The Beatles Covers Benefit Show DESCRIPTION: Show your support for Chapel Hill's Community Empowerment Fund (CEF) and enjoy some great local musicians covering songs from The Beach Boys and The Beatles at the 4th annual CEF benefit concert on January 26th\, 9pm at Local 506.  The CEF is a non-profit organization run primarily by undergraduate and graduate students that "provides savings opportunities\, small loans\, workforce development\, and relational support to unemployed and underemployed individuals in Orange and Durham Counties." Some of the bands\, such as The Bosnian Plums\, consist of a collaborative mix of local musicians playing together for this special event.  Other bands\, including Supreme Fiction\, Morning Brigade\, Goodnight Texas\, Birds and Arrows\, and Mary Johnson Rockers and The Spark have made their musical presence known in North Carolina and around the country.  With each band owning a unique sound\, from indie-rock to Appalachian\, the interpretations of the popular tunes should be engaging and unexpected.  It all goes to a good cause and tickets are donated-based (recommended $8 contribution)\, so come help out the Triangle community you love and have some fun! LOCATION: URL:http://triangleartsandentertainment.org/event/tomorrow-never-knows-theres-an-answer-the-beach-boys-vs-the-beatles-covers-benefit-show/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20130201 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20130225 DTSTAMP:20130522T171858 CREATED:20130114T122425 LAST-MODIFIED:20130114T122425 UID:24292@http://triangleartsandentertainment.org SUMMARY:Marbles Kids Museum & IMAX Theatre Events Calendar | February 2013 DESCRIPTION:  [caption id="attachment_13157" align="aligncenter" width="600"] Marbles Kids Museum[/caption] Hours: Tues-Sun 9am-5pm; closed most Mondays Led Zeppelin: Celebration Day at Marbles IMAX Now showing through Thursday\, February 7 Special pricing: $10 per ticket On December 10\, 2007\, Led Zeppelin took the stage at London's O2 Arena to headline a tribute concert for dear friend and Atlantic Records founder Ahmet Ertegun. What followed was a two-hour-plus tour de force of the band's signature blues-infused rock ‘n’ roll that instantly became part of the legend of Led Zeppelin. Experience this historic event in glorious high definition and incredible surround sound for a strictly limited period only. For tickets and showtimes\, visit www.IMAXRaleigh.org. Camp Marbles Summer Camp Registration Opens Marbles Kids Museum Member Registration Opens February 1 Non-Member Registration Opens February 8 Summer is packed full of adventure at Marbles—from Crash Test Lab and Duct Tape Jam\, to the return of the popular Things That Go! and Kids Cook camps. Our award-winning camp program offers the BEST of Marbles all summer long! Family Science Fair Registration Opens Registration Opens February 1 | Fair on Saturday\, April 6 The Family Science Fair on April 6 at Marbles is a collaboration of Marbles Kids Museum and the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction. Two ways to take part: Sign-up to display your own project in our non-competitive fair or simply explore others’ creations and investigations. Engage in hands-on science activities with NCDPI science specialists and more. Visit www.MarblesKidsMuseum.org/FamilyScienceFair for more details and to register. Marbles Imagination Ball – Tickets on Sale Tickets on Sale February 1 Marbles Imagination Ball is our colorful grown-up gala on Saturday\, April 27. An elegantly whimsical evening featuring fantastic food stations\, drinks\, live music and unique auction items. Join us to raise money for the Imagination Fund at Marbles. Find out more and purchase tickets at www.MarblesKidsMuseum.org/MarblesImaginationBall. First Friday at Marbles – Create|Innovate Friday\, February 1 | 5-8pm – OPEN LATE! Create|Innovate every First Friday night at Marbles as part of downtown Raleigh’s monthly art celebration. Also enjoy store deals at Marbles Corner Store. *First Friday food trucks at Marbles have been suspended during the winter months. First Friday Kids Camp Friday\, February 1| 5:30-8:30pm Ages 3-5 and K5-11 Drop off your children at Marbles for an evening of fun on their own\, while you dine\, shop or simply relax. Pre-registration required. Visit www.MarblesKidsMuseum.org/FFKC for more info. A Princess Tea Saturday\, February 2 Session 1: 10-11:30am (Sold Out) Session 2: 1-2:30pm $18/members; $20/non-members (includes one child and one adult) Fairy dust and sparkling crowns\, enchanted wands and princess gowns…kids and their grown-up are invited to join us for A Princess Tea. Dress in your most elegant gown\, take part in magical activities and enjoy delightful treats with a princess. Pre-registration is required. Register online at www.MarblesKidsMuseum.org/APrincessTea. Little Kids Cook – Choc-o-lots Wednesday\, February 6 or Thursday\, February 14 | 9am-12pm Members - $30/class; Non-members - $35/class Join us for this chocolate-filled Little Kids Cook Class while we indulge ourselves with some delicious treats. Your little one will get to explore all things chocolate through painting\, reading and cooking! Pre-registration required. Visit www.MarblesKidsMuseum.org/LittleKids for more info. Sponsored by Harris Teeter. Top Gun 3D Opens in IMAX at Marbles Friday\, February 8 The story of an elite group of pilots competing to be the best in their class and earn the title of “TOP GUN” captured the imagination of a generation and earned a worldwide box office of over $350 million. Re-released exclusively in IMAX\, Top Gun has been digitally re–mastered into the image and sound quality of An IMAX 3D Experience® with proprietary IMAX DMR® (Digital Re–mastering) technology. For tickets and showtimes\, visit www.IMAXRaleigh.org. Valentine’s Day Make Shop Saturday\, February 9 | 11am-2pm Create unique handmade gifts made with love just in time to surprise your valentine. Team Marbles will lead craft cupid-inspired activities in this make-and-take workshop. Drop in and see just how sweet it is to get creative! Butterfly Bash at Marbles IMAX Saturday\, February 16 Movie at 10am | Butterfly Bash 10:45am-12pm From chrysalis to the first flutter of colorful wings\, butterflies are amazing creatures. Let IMAX at Marbles take you inside the magic of a butterfly’s world! Begin with a screening of Flight of the Butterflies 3D and stay for the Butterfly Bash\, hands-on activities and imaginative play all about butterflies. Just show your 10am movie ticket for admission to the Butterfly Bash. Music Makers Saturday\, February 16 | 11am-2pm Orchestrate some fun with the NC Symphony's Instrument Zoo and meet a special guest musician\, percussionist David Alpert. Make your own sound jam using recycled objects. Science Solvers Guest Star – Water Wonders with NCSU Sunday\, February 17 | 1-3pm Dive in and play around with the properties of water with guest star scientists from NCSU’s National Science Teachers Association. Museum Open Monday\, February 18 | 9am-5pm Marbles Kids Museum will be open on President’s Day\, Monday\, February 18 from 9am-5pm. Elementary School’s Out Camp Monday\, February 18 | 9am-5pm Members - $50/day; Non-members - $56/day Kids have exciting camp adventures with fun-filled days of museum discovery and unique classroom activities on the days they have off but you don’t! Pre-registration required. Extended care available. Visit www.MarblesKidsMuseum.org/SchoolsOutCamps for more info. Target $2 Tuesday Night Tuesday\, February 19 | 5-8pm Bring the family for a night of play for just $2 per person! As always\, members play free. Join our friends from Target for storytime and illustrate your very own Marbleous book. Sponsored by Target. Little Kids Learn…Science – My Amazing Body Wednesday\, February 20 or Thursday\, February 28 | 9am-12pm Members - $30/class; Non-members - $35/class Preschoolers explore art\, science\, music and more – the Marbles way\, through PLAY! Natural curiosities lead to learning opportunities\, new friends and fun. Pre-registration required. Visit www.MarblesKidsMuseum.org/LittleKids for more info. Family Fit – Jump Rope Jam Saturday\, February 23 | 1-3pm This month's guest star is fun\, physical and fit-tastic! Learn new jump rope techniques from the Salem Skip-its\, Salem Elementary School's jump rope team. From Double Dutch to the Chinese Wheel\, join us for high impact activities to get your body movin'. Sponsored by John Rex Endowment. Family Camp-in Under the Marbles Saturday\, February 23 | 6pm-9am $45 per person or $150 for a family of four Break out the sleeping bags and join us for the annual family camp-in at Marbles! Start with dinner\, enjoy camping activities and spend free time exploring the museum and playing games. End the evening with campfire stories\, s’mores and hot chocolate then bunk down “under the marbles” all over the museum. Dinner\, snack and breakfast and IMAX movie are included. In partnership with REI. Pre-registration required. Find out more and register online at www.MarblesKidsMuseum.org/GroupCampin. Subway Sunday – Fresh Fit Fun Sunday\, February 24 | 9am-5pm Get your heart pumping with a special focus on fresh-fit fun activities in the museum throughout the day. Held the last Sunday of each month in partnership with Subway. Energy Innovators Sunday\, February 24 | 2:30-3:30pm Up\, up\, up and away! Explore energy by designing\, making and testing paper airplanes. LOCATION: URL:http://triangleartsandentertainment.org/event/marbles-kids-museum-imax-theatre-events-calendar-february-2013/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20130126 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20130127 DTSTAMP:20130522T171858 CREATED:20130111T165150 LAST-MODIFIED:20130111T165152 UID:24269@http://triangleartsandentertainment.org SUMMARY:Durham Symphony Orchestra Family Concert - Babar and Bizet DESCRIPTION:The Durham Symphony\, led by Music Director and Conductor William Henry Curry\, and Chuck Davis with members of the African American Dance Ensemble will bring Poulenc’s Babar the Little Elephant to life. The performance\, which will be held on Saturday\, January 26\, 2013 at 4 p.m.\, at Riverside High School Auditorium\, 3218 Rose of Sharon Rd\, Durham\, will feature Poulenc's musical version of the classic tale of Babar the little elephant and music from the most popular opera of them all\, Bizet's Carmen. The performance will include orchestral instrument demonstrations. Instrument Petting Zoo available 30 minutes before and after the performance provided by Durham Symphony Orchestra partner\, High Strung Violins. Concert tickets are: $15 Adult\, $10 Senior/$10 Student\, $5 Child\, 3 & Under Free Group rates available. Concert sponsored by the Mary Duke Biddle Foundation and the Durham Merchants Association Charitable Foundation. For tickets and more information\, visit the Durham Symphony website at www.durhamsymphony.org or call 919-491-6576. LOCATION: URL:http://triangleartsandentertainment.org/event/durham-symphony-orchestra-family-concert-babar-and-bizet/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130125T190000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130125T220000 DTSTAMP:20130522T171858 CREATED:20130111T161612 LAST-MODIFIED:20130111T161715 UID:24262@http://triangleartsandentertainment.org SUMMARY:Celebrating Our Roots: A Fundraiser Benefiting PineCone featuring Bloomsbury DESCRIPTION: Some bands seem to embody the community from which they spring\, and Bloomsbury is one such band for Raleigh. Raleigh has long been a hotbed for string band music. As host to one of the largest radio stations in the Southeast prior to World War II\, Raleigh’s WPTF was a prominent stop on the country music radio circuit\, attracting the likes of Charlie Poole’s Swingbillies\, the Monroe Brothers\, Delmore Brothers\, Blue Sky Boys\, J.E. Mainer’s Mountaineers\, Johnny & Jack/The Tennessee Hillbillies (w/Kitty Wells & Chet Atkins)\, to name but a few. Raleigh’s history of high-quality acoustic roots music runs long and deep. And for more than 40 years\, Raleigh’s own Bloomsbury has continued this long-standing tradition of music making. With tight vocal blends and a constant swapping of instruments\, the group showcases the wide range of folk music prominent in the region\, including blues\, bluegrass\, gospel\, old-time fiddle & banjo tunes\, and much more. And please join us for a special pre-concert reception at Raleigh Little Theatre beginning at 7 p.m. (concert ticket required)! Bloomsbury performs for a special fundraising concert benefiting PineCone\, the Piedmont Council of Traditional Music\, at the Raleigh Little Theatre\, one of the band's favorite venues\, on Friday\, Jan. 25. The music begins at 8 p.m. Raleigh Little Theatre was one of the first venues where PineCone presented concerts! From PineCone's inception in 1984\, its free summer shows at the Raleigh Little Theatre's Rose Garden and winter ticketed series inside RLT grew rapidly in popularity. By 1986\, the ticketed concerts had started to fill the theater\, and the free summer shows were bringing hundreds of music lovers to the Rose Garden. In a standout show in August 1986\, blues performers Lightnin' Wells and Guitar Slim drew 1200 blues fans to the Rose Garden. Other performers who appeared at Raleigh Little Theatre thanks to PineCone: Algia Mae Hinton Piedmont String Band & Apple Chill Cloggers The Bluegrass Experience & Wayne and Margaret Martin The Original Briarhoppers & Etta Baker John Cephas and Phil Wiggins & Moses Rascoe Norman and Nancy Blake and many more! We are excited to "celebrate our roots" back at Raleigh Little Theatre with Bloomsbury; experience them for yourself while helping to support YOUR source for roots music in the Triangle! ************************* Bloomsbury The band's original lineup included Lemma Mackie\, Wade Hargrove\, Mel Williams\, and Wade Smith. They played at hundreds of picnics and gatherings of all kinds. They played for clubs and banquets and for children and grownups wherever they were gathered. Their music took them to England for two tours\, and they played in Central Park at the Tavern on the Green\, and they played at the Greenbriar in West Virginia. Along the way\, they attracted a loyal following. The band took a hiatus after Mackie's death\, and over time\, the three remaining band members started working with other musicians\, including Crumpler\, Raxter\, and the Linehans.  is Wade Hargrove\, Mel Williams\, Wade Smith\, John Crumpler\, Ron Raxter\, and Karen Linehan. Although veteran musicians\, each member enjoys a full-time profession other than music\, and regularly performs with other bands in the area. Thus\, Bloomsbury performances are indeed rare and special occurrences as good friends reunite to share their passion for the music that makes Raleigh special. ************************* About PineCone PineCone - the Piedmont Council of Traditional Music\, Inc.\, is dedicated to preserving\, presenting\, and promoting all forms of traditional music\, dance and other folk performing arts. PineCone was incorporated as a 501 (c) 3 non-profit organization in 1984. The role of PineCone is to increase the visibility of Piedmont music and musicians and to provide public programs and educational resources about the depth and breadth of cultural expression in the region today. PineCone is the largest and most active traditional music organization in North Carolina measured by people served\, budget size and total number of programs presented. PineCone supports the livelihoods of working artists\, inspires and connects fans\, educates youth and adult audiences\, documents traditions\, and provides opportunities for musicians to learn from one another. Each of the three elements – preservation\, presentation\, and promotion – plays an important role in ensuring the continued vitality and viability of traditional arts in North Carolina’s Piedmont. LOCATION: URL:http://triangleartsandentertainment.org/event/celebrating-our-roots-a-fundraiser-benefiting-pinecone-featuring-bloomsbury/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130118T200000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130118T220000 DTSTAMP:20130522T171858 CREATED:20130110T114954 LAST-MODIFIED:20130110T114954 UID:24227@http://triangleartsandentertainment.org SUMMARY:The Kruger Brothers to perform "Appalachian Concerto" with Kontras String Quartet in Durham Jan. 18 DESCRIPTION:The Kruger Brothers personify the spirit of exploration and innovation that forms the core of the American musical tradition. Their original music\, composed by Jens Kruger (recent Blue Ridge Music Hall of Fame inductee)\, is crafted around their discerning taste and unique style. The Kruger Brothers will perform the first set on their own; they will be joined in the second set by Kontras String Quartet to perform their Appalachian Concerto. The concert will be held at the Carolina Theatre in Durham on Friday\, Jan. 18 at 8 p.m. Limited tickets are still available\, and tickets range from $32-$34 for the general public\, or $27-$29 for PineCone members. Call PineCone's box office at 919-664-8302\, or visit www.pinecone.org for more information! Composed by Jens Kruger\, the Appalachian Concerto is a work for banjo\, bass\, guitar\, and string quartet. Innovative\, challenging\, and beautiful\, the piece takes the ensemble playing that the Kruger Brothers are famous for to an entirely new level of musicianship. From the first notes to the last cadence\, the piece celebrates Appalachia – the history\, the landscape\, and the culture – in a way that only The Kruger Brothers can. They released a studio recording of Appalachian Concerto on CD in 2011\, but you can experience a live performance version of this unique composition at this concert! In late 2010\, the Kruger Brothers premiered the Appalachian Concerto\, a concerto for banjo\, bass\, guitar\, and string quartet\, which was commissioned by the Ashe County Arts Council. In addition to their regular concert schedule\, they perform these pieces regularly with select symphony orchestras and string quartets throughout the country. When describing this composition\, Jens explains\, “It is about my personal journey – coming to the United States with my family. It’s my romantic idea of how Appalachia was settled. I am not a historian\, but I like to imagine and tell the musical story of how immigrants found this beautiful land and how things came to be.” Originally from Europe\, now living in NC\, The Kruger Brothers draw from a rich cultural palette\, seamlessly blending elements of folk\, bluegrass\, jazz\, and classical music into their own sound. The Kruger Brothers’ musical style encompasses all styles of music through their personal development\, classical European musical influences\, and love of the American spirit. In 2011\, Jens was inducted into the Blue Ridge Music Hall of Fame. He was recognized for his involvement in multiple aspects of music. As part owner of Double Time Music\, Jens is incredibly involved in the production side of music. Double Time Music is a world class recording and production studio with a focus on musician friendly tracking and a commitment to providing excellence in sound. Jens produced both the 2010 International Folk Chart’s Song of the Year\, “Peace Will Rise” by Si Kahn and the album Courage by Si Kahn\, recognized as the 2010 Album of the Year by Folk DJs. Born and raised in Switzerland\, Jens and Uwe Kruger have been performing professionally since 1979; they were performing regularly from the ages of 11 and 12! When they were very young\, Uwe (Oo-vay) and younger brother Jens (Yens) placed a guitar on the floor between them and played it together\, one brother taking the upper strings and the other the lower strings. Jens was six years old when he first heard the banjo on one of his dad’s records\, brought back from business trips to the U.S.\, and he yearned to play it. Having no access to one\, he played their mother’s accordion\, accompanying Uwe\, who played their father’s guitar. When Jens turned 10\, he acquired a tenor banjo and started to play Dixieland jazz\, hoping that one-day “Foggy Mountain Breakdown” would flow from the instrument. A year later\, Jens and Uwe made their first public appearance\, and two years later Uwe bought Jens his first five-string banjo. As teens\, the brothers traveled through Europe as the Rocky Road Band\, attempting a living as street musicians. Their adventure earned them a record contract with CBS. In 1982\, at the age of 20\, Jens crossed the Atlantic to the Bean Blossom Festival and Bill Monroe. Monroe introduced Jens to the Grand Ole Opry as the first known European banjo player. After living with Bill for the summer and following his advice\, Jens returned to Switzerland to develop his own musical style and repertoire. For four years\, Jens spent days and nights learning tunes from all the records he could find. Joel Landsberg moved to Switzerland in 1989 and began a successful career as a bassist with various country/rock and jazz groups based throughout Europe. During this time\, he met Jens and Uwe and developed what would turn into a deeply rewarding musical alliance and friendship. In early 1995\, Landsberg was initiated into the “brotherhood” and has been performing full time with the band ever since. In 1997\, the Kruger Brothers made their MerleFest debut\, which launched their career in America. Since then\, Jens has performed with Earl Scruggs\, Doc Watson\, John McEwen\, Willie Nelson\, and Ricky Skaggs\, to name a few. Like Uwe\, Jens plays many stringed instruments with proficiency\, and his style and virtuosity mark him as a master of his art. The band’s remarkable facility with their instruments and unique take on the American Songbook have made them a fixture within the acoustic music world. Although initially staying fairly close to a traditional repertoire\, the group later turned to song writing and composition in order to draw more from their personal experiences. After six years of traveling extensively back and forth between Switzerland and the U.S. for performances\, Jens and his family moved to North Carolina.   The Kontras Quartet is currently in the midst of its third year as quartet in residence with the Western Piedmont Symphony in Hickory. Though the quartet only formed in 2009\, they earned this residency through a nationwide competition; the residency was established in conjunction with Chamber Music America in 1999. The quartet's members -- violinists Dmitri Pogorelov and Francois Henkins\, violist Ai Ishida\, and cellist Jean Hatmaker -- hail from four different parts of the world -- Russia\, South Africa\, Japan\, and the United States. The quartet’s members hold graduate degrees in performance from DePaul University\, Indiana University\, the Tokyo National University of Fine Arts and Music\, and the Chicago College of Performing Arts. Their mentors include the Vermeer Quartet; Dr. Cliff Colnot\, the principal conductor of the Civic Orchestra of Chicago and the Chicago Symphony Orchestra’s contemporary MusicNOW series; renowned violinist Ilya Kaler; and members of the Emerson String Quartet. Kontras\, which means “contrasts” in Henkins’ native Afrikaans language\, debuted in Chicago after the four musicians met while performing in the Civic Orchestra of Chicago. PineCone is proud to present this special night of music as one of the inaugural PineCone in Durham concerts this year. This new partnership increases PineCone’s flexibility in bringing you your favorite artists all year-round. Tickets for this concert range from $32-$34 for the general public\, or $27-$29 for PineCone members. Learn more about PineCone Concerts in Durham Learn more about the Carolina Theatre LOCATION: URL:http://triangleartsandentertainment.org/event/kruger-brothers-durham/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130113T000000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130113T000000 DTSTAMP:20130522T171858 CREATED:20130109T141658 LAST-MODIFIED:20130109T141658 UID:24215@http://triangleartsandentertainment.org SUMMARY:The Second Sunday Film Series presents "Dar He: The Lynching of Emmett Till" on Jan. 13th DESCRIPTION: On Sunday\, January 13th The Second Sunday Film Series at The ArtsCenter will present its fifth installation of local\, narrative film screenings. This month\, the series will show Dar He: The Lynching of Emmett Till directed by Rob Underhill and starring Mike Wiley. The screening will begin at 4pm in the Earl and Rhoda Wynn Theater; admission is $5. There will be a Q & A with some of the filmmakers following the screening. Tickets can be purchased at www.ArtsCenterLive.org or at The ArtsCenter box office at (919) 929-2787. Background In 1955\, a 14-year-old Chicago youth named Emmett Till travels to the Mississippi Delta with country kinfolk and Southern cooking on his mind.  He walks off the train and into a world he could never understand: a world of thick color lines\, of hard-held class systems and unspeakable taboos. Young Emmett crosses that line and steps into his gruesome fate by whistling at a white woman. Experience the story\, trial\, and unbelievable confessions of the man accused of Emmett’s murder in this riveting drama. The film is adopted from the popular one man play written and performed by Mike Wiley.  In this experimental approach to telling the story\, Mike Wiley plays every character.  The film has won numerous award across the United States and Europe.  More at: http://darhemovie.wix.com About the Film Dar He: The Lynching of Emmett Till\, was co-produced by Mike Wiley\, Director Rob Underhill\, Cinematographer Aravind Ragupathi and Editor Larry Jordan.  Rob and Mike wrote the screenplay based on Mike’s one-man show. Mike Wiley is an NC-based playwright\, director\, and actor is an MFA graduate of UNC-Chapel  Hill. A specialist in documentary theater\, he was the 2010 Lehman Brady visiting joint chair Professor in Documentary Studies and American Studies at Duke University and UNC Chapel Hill.  He currently tours seven original plays including Dar He: The Story of Emmett Till\, One Noble Journey: A Box Marked Freedom\, and the theatrical adaptation of Tim Tyson's Blood Done Sign My Name to theaters and educational settings nationwide. The Parchman Hour\, Wiley's newest work\, was featured in workshop as the finale event of the Freedom Riders 50th Anniversary Commemoration in May of 2011 in Jackson\, Mississippi. http://www.mikewileyproductions.com/ Rob Underhill loves to collaborate with artists of all types to produce dynamic\, meaningful works that tell the story in impacting ways\, to speak to the vast interconnectedness of the  human experience.  Rob has a Bachelor in Arts degree from North Carolina State University. His films have screened at more than a hundred festivals across the world\, and he has received many  festival\, Telly and other awards.  He currently lives in and works out of Raleigh\, NC. More at www.RobUnderhill.com Aravind Ragupathi is an independent award-winning cinematographer and producer he is director of photography and co-producer for Dar He. He has an extensive portfolio as a  cinematographer that includes features\, narratives\, and music videos for leading film production houses. Born in Madras\, India\, Aravind has moved from journalism and photography to cinema. Larry Jordan’s experience extends from broadcast engineering through feature film production. Larry has worked on a wide variety of award-winning projects and productions.  His book\, Making Your Film In The Digital Age is available from Amazon. In February\, Second Sunday will present a program of three locally produced films dealing with the performing arts. The  screening is February 20th at 4PM.  More info at:  http://artscenterlive.org/filmseries Programs at The ArtsCenter are supported in part by Chapel Hill Restaurant Group\, Giorgios Hospitality Group\, The North Carolina Arts Council\, Brooks Pierce\, The Orange County Arts Commission\, and Tony Hall and Associates. The ArtsCenter is a non-profit teaching and presenting organization founded in 1974. The largest employer of artists in Orange County\, NC\, it serves nearly 60\,000 people annually\, through classes\, studios\, concerts\, theatre\, spoken word\, gallery displays\, more than 80 school shows\, and more. The ArtsCenter exerts a local economic impact of almost $2\,900\,000 which generates the equivalent of 78 full time jobs and $231\,000 in state and local tax revenue. LOCATION: URL:http://triangleartsandentertainment.org/event/the-second-sunday-film-series-presents-dar-he-the-lynching-of-emmett-till-on-jan-13th/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20130111 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20130201 DTSTAMP:20130522T171858 CREATED:20130109T134435 LAST-MODIFIED:20130109T134437 UID:24212@http://triangleartsandentertainment.org SUMMARY:Jason Craighead’s Latest “Gesture” DESCRIPTION:[caption id="attachment_24213" align="aligncenter" width="600"] Forever Burn\, Jason Craighead[/caption] The ArtsCenter in Carrboro Introduces Jason Craighead’s Latest “Gesture” An exhibition of new works on paper and canvas opens January 11. "Gesture\,” an exhibition of all new works by Raleigh-based artist Jason Craighead\, will open at The ArtsCenter in Carrboro on Friday\, January 11\, during an opening reception to be held from 6-9 p.m. A new documentary on the artist\, featuring some of the works in the exhibition\, will be screened at The ArtsCenter on January 25. Filmmaker and visual artist Patrick Shanahan\, created the 35-minute film\, which is entitled “Gesture Of A Man.” “Gesture\,” the exhibition\, includes large works on paper and canvas\, as well as an installation of small paper and canvas pieces. Craighead explains his thinking behind his newest work: "I find myself continuing to explore the tension between space and information\, the quiet and the thunder\, or patience and hurry\,” he says. “I feel things moving toward a more minimal delivery from self to surface\, always conceptually discussing the power of thinking and believing that something is or is not ‘real\,’ or if any of it ever existed in the first place. It is all life\, breath – love." The show will remain up through January 31. The ArtsCenter is located at 300-G East Main Street\, Carrboro\, NC 27510 (919-929-2787). For more information and direction\, visit www.artscenteronline.org. For more information on Jason Craighead\, visit www.jasoncraighead.com. About Jason Craighead: Jason Craighead is a recognized leader in the southern art scene and maintains his studio in Raleigh\, NC. His work has been included in many solo and group exhibitions throughout the Southeastern United States. He has received numerous awards and served as a juror for various art shows. He has been selected as Signature Artist for charitable art auctions\, and his work has been featured in a number of publications\, including Artists & Art Galleries of the Southeast. He has also been an active participant in the Raleigh arts community for many years and is a member of the City of Raleigh Arts Commission. He is represented by Flanders Gallery in Raleigh\, by Broadhurst Gallery in Pinehurst\, NC\, and by Thomas Deans Fine Art in Atlanta\, GA.\, and Cheryl Hazan Contemporary in New York City. For more information: www.jasoncraighead.com. LOCATION: URL:http://triangleartsandentertainment.org/event/jason-craigheads-latest-gesture/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130206T190000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130206T220000 DTSTAMP:20130522T171858 CREATED:20130109T124613 LAST-MODIFIED:20130109T124618 UID:24202@http://triangleartsandentertainment.org SUMMARY:Dishcrawl Makes its Debut in Downtown Raleigh DESCRIPTION:The National start-up dining experience comes to Raleigh and pleases locals with a food adventure! Dishcrawl\, a Bay Area startup founded on the premise that communities can be brought together by good food and good company\, is expanding to Raleigh on Wednesday\, February 6th\, at 7pm. Dishcrawl takes food lovers on a gourmet Dishcrawl through four distinctive restaurants in one night. It’s like a pub crawl\, but more delicious! Dishcrawl explores Raleigh’s historic downtown giving folks a reason to try a new spot they’ve been eyeing and socially engage with one another\, while helping local restaurants gain exposure. Dishcrawl explores everything from the high-end to the hidden gems with a crowd of locals\, food lovers and the food curious alike. Reservations are $45 per person and can be purchased at dishcrawl.com/raleigh Participating restaurants are kept secret until two days before the event\, at which time the first location is revealed to ticket holders. For more information about Raleigh’s upcoming Dishcrawl’s visit dishcrawl.com/raleigh. Also\, check out our blog at discrawl.com/blog\, follow us on Twitter @DishcrawlRDU\, or like our Facebook page here. For more information on what a Dishcrawl is\, visit dishcrawl.com or see our segment on NBC Bay Area here. About Dishcrawl Dishcrawl creates dining experiences and events to satisfy anyone’s craving.  Our mission is to show food lovers the best dishes in local restaurants.  You can find your local Dishcrawl Ambassador leading you through progressive dinners\, prix fixe dinners\, and other fun food events!  Dishcrawlers can enjoy dining experiences in San Francisco\, New York\, Montreal\, Ottawa\, San Jose\, Toronto\, Philadelphia\, DC\, and more.  Visit Dishcrawl.com/raleigh for a local dining experience. LOCATION: URL:http://triangleartsandentertainment.org/event/dishcrawl-makes-its-debut-in-downtown-raleigh/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20130118 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20130119 DTSTAMP:20130522T171858 CREATED:20130109T013808 LAST-MODIFIED:20130109T013808 UID:24195@http://triangleartsandentertainment.org SUMMARY:Jon Irabagon for the Next Art of Cool After Hours Concert DESCRIPTION:[caption id="attachment_24201" align="aligncenter" width="600"] Jon Irabagon Photo courtesy of jonirabagon.com[/caption]       The Art of Cool Project (AOCP) welcomes the international sensation Jon Irabagon to its first After Hours Concert of the year at Broad Street Cafe\, 1116 Broad Street\, Durham\, on Friday\, January 18\, 2013\, at 9:00 p.m. Irabagon (saxophone) will perform with Alex Smith (organ) and Shawn Baltazor (drums). Advanced tickets for $7.00 are available online at http://theartofcoolproject.com/event/live-at-broad-street-cafe-jon-irabagon-trio. Tickets are $10 at the door. Jon Irabagon is the 2008 winner of the Thelonious Monk International Saxophone Competition. He studied with industry greats including Wynton Marsalis\, Dave Liebman\, Vijay Iyer\, and Victor Goines. Because of his musical gifts he has performed extensively as both a sideman and as a leader in an ever-expanding range of projects\, from the most straight ahead to the most searching. He has performed and/or recorded with musical luminaries such as Billy Joel\, Wynton Marsalis\, Herbie Hancock\, Conor Oberst and Bright Eyes\, Joey DeFrancesco\, Tom Harrell\, Kenny Barron\, and Dave Liebman. He released his latest critically acclaimed CD “Unhinged” in November of 2012. Dedicated to increasing the visibility of the local vibrant\, varied and surprisingly under-appreciated jazz and live music scene\, The Art of Cool Project is a unique collaboration between the jazz and art communities to bring both creative mediums to supporters in an intimate concert setting. The live jazz performances showcase and stimulate the forward-focused creative thought that is occurring on the local jazz scene. The Project also has additional goals of solidifying the Triangle as a metropolitan area with a world-class defined jazz culture by bringing a Jazz Festival to Durham\, as well as recognizing the need to keep jazz as part of America’s fabric by cultivating the genre in future generations. With its second year in existence\, expect many exciting things to come from The Art of Cool Project. To keep up with the latest on Jon Irabagon\, please follow him on Facebook at www.facebook.com/pages/jon.irabagon\, visit his website at http://www.jonirabagon.com/\, or follow him on Twitter @JonIrabagon.  To keep up with the latest Art of Cool Project News please visit www.theartofcoolproject.com\, Twitter @theaocproject\, or Like The Art of Cool Project on Facebook. LOCATION: URL:http://triangleartsandentertainment.org/event/jon-irabagon-for-the-next-art-of-cool-after-hours-concert/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20130120 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20130121 DTSTAMP:20130522T171858 CREATED:20130109T012110 LAST-MODIFIED:20130109T012110 UID:24198@http://triangleartsandentertainment.org SUMMARY:North Carolina Musician David Wilcox Plays at The ArtsCenter on January 20th! DESCRIPTION:[caption id="attachment_24200" align="aligncenter" width="333"] David Wilcox[/caption]   Asheville’s David Wilcox stands among the best loved singers\, songwriters\, and guitarists of his generation. Wilcox plays at The ArtsCenter on Sunday\, January 20th. Tickets are $19 general\, $23 the day of the show and $15 for Friends of The ArtsCenter and may be purchased at www.artscenterlive.org or by calling The ArtsCenter box office at 919-929-2787. As a student at Warren Wilson College during the 1980s\, Wilcox discovered and flourished in the scene built around Black Mountain\, NC folk club\, McDibbs. In a mere two years he went from releasing his debut album\, The Nightshift Watchman\, on a label run by local dulcimer maker Jerry Read Smith to signing with A&M and selling 100\,000 copies of his second. After a quarter century on the road and 17 albums filled with songs more like memoirs than novels\, he continues to find and deliver joy\, inspiration\, and invention to a loyal supporter base. "The concert was an incredibly cleansing experience. Songs with passionate\, beautiful lyrics sung in a soulful voice\, backed by crisp acoustic guitar arrangements that took me on an emotional roller-coaster ride (I know\, kind of sounds like a wine steward describing a fine Burgundy\, right?)" – said comedian Kevin Nealon (SNL\, Weeds) about David Wilcox in Spin Magazine Programs at The ArtsCenter are supported in part by Chapel Hill Restaurant Group\, Courtyard by Marriott\, Giorgios Hospitality Group\, The North Carolina Arts Council and the Orange County Arts Commission. The ArtsCenter is a non-profit teaching and presenting organization founded in 1974. The largest employer of artists in Orange County\, NC\, it serves nearly 60\,000 people annually\, through classes\, studios\, concerts\, theatre\, spoken word\, gallery displays\, more than 80 school shows\, and more. The ArtsCenter exerts a local economic impact of almost $2\,900\,000 which generates the equivalent of 78 full time jobs and $231\,000 in state and local tax revenue. LOCATION: URL:http://triangleartsandentertainment.org/event/north-carolina-musician-david-wilcox-plays-at-the-artscenter-on-january-20th/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20130131 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20130218 DTSTAMP:20130522T171858 CREATED:20130108T184121 LAST-MODIFIED:20130108T184122 UID:24186@http://triangleartsandentertainment.org SUMMARY:C.P. Taylor’s Holocaust Drama Good by C.P. Taylor at Burning Coal DESCRIPTION:Burning Coal Theatre Company’s 2012/2013 season continues with C.P. Taylor’s drama Good\, directed by Ian Finley\, January 31 through February 17\, 2013 at the Murphey School\, 224 Polk Street\, Raleigh.  Performances are Thursdays through Saturdays (1/31 to 2/2\, 2/7 – 9 and 2/14 – 16) at 7:30 pm and Sundays (2/3\, 10 and 17) at 2 pm. Tickets are $25 or $20 for seniors\, and $15 for students and active military.  Thursday night tickets are $10.  Sunday\, February 3 at 2 pm is ‘Pay What You Can’ day.  Tickets are available at 919.834.4001 or at www.burningcoal.org. ABOUT GOOD.  C.P. Taylor’s modern classic holocaust drama with music involves an educated\, erudite professor who\, following the difficult decision to help a dying parent to pass peacefully\, writes a book about the subject.  The book is viewed favorably by the Nazi party as it begins its rise to power in 1930s Germany and the professor is encouraged to work with the regime on “medical matters”.  Despite strenuous objections from his Jewish friends\, the professor decides that he will stay in the country and attempt to positively influence the fascist regime.  In 1999\, London’s National Theatre listed Good among its “100 Plays of the 20th Century”. ABOUT THE DIRECTOR.  Ian Finley\, recent Piedmont Laureate and long-time company member at Burning Coal\, will direct Good.  Ian holds an MFA in playwriting from NYU\, where he received the Harry Kondoleon Award for Playwriting.  He has had plays produced in New York\, Florida\, North Carolina\, Chicago and his native Utah\, where he attended the University of Utah’s undergraduate theatre program.  For Burning Coal\, Ian has written 1960 and Jude the Obscure\, Parts 1 & 2. ABOUT THE CAST.  Professor Halder will be played by Steven Roten\, a member of Actors’ Equity Association and theatre instructor at Meredith College in Raleigh.  Steven has appeared at Burning Coal in Lipstick Traces\, All the King’s Men and Way to Heaven.   Tamara Kraus of Raleigh will play Helen.  Tamara appeared at Burning Coal in The Prisoner’s Dilemma\, The Shape of the Table and The Cherry Orchard.   Julie Oliver of Raleigh will play Halder’s Mother.  Julie has appeared at Burning Coal in Brigadoon\, Jude the Obscure\, The Love Song of J. Robert Oppenheimer and others.  Paul Paliyenko of Raleigh will play Hitler.  Paul recently appeared with Hot Summer Nights in August: Osage County.  He has appeared with Burning Coal in To Kill A Mockingbird\, Way to Heaven and The Cherry Orchard.  The cast also includes Jessica Hieronymus of Raleigh as Anne\, Rob Jenkins of Raleigh as Maurice\, Fred Corlett of Raleigh as Eichmann\, Matt Hager of Raleigh as Rider\, Alex Smith of Durham as Freddie and Sydney Mitchell of Raleigh as Halder’s sister. ABOUT THE DESIGN TEAM.  ED Intemann\, who heads the lighting program at Cornell University in Ithaca\, NY will design Good.  Props will be designed by Raleigh’s Elizabeth Newton.  Sound Design will be created by Loren Watson.  Chad Hain of Greensboro will be technical director.  Steph Scribner\, a recent graduate of Elon University\, will serve the production as Stage Manager. LOCATION: URL:http://triangleartsandentertainment.org/event/c-p-taylors-holocaust-drama-good-by-c-p-taylor-at-burning-coal/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20130120 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20130121 DTSTAMP:20130522T171858 CREATED:20130108T182849 LAST-MODIFIED:20130108T184708 UID:24184@http://triangleartsandentertainment.org SUMMARY:Donna the Buffalo Plays The Haw River Ballroom on Sun, January 20th DESCRIPTION: Donna the Buffalo @ The Haw River Ballroom Sunday\, January 20\, 2013 Doors 7pm\, Show 8pm (event ends at 11:30pm) $20 adv/ $22 dos; all ages 1711 Saxapahaw Bethlehem Church Rd. Saxapahaw\, NC 27340 (336)525-2314 www.DonnaTheBuffalo.com SEE MoBoogie’s Video of the band performing Tara’s new song “I Love My Tribe” at The Bluebird in Denver SEE the band perform Jeb’s song “40 Days and 40 Nights" from MagnoliaFest SEE a duo live and unplugged session of Tara and Jeb with Honest Tune performing “All Aboard” WATCH a documentary made by the fans: “Have Buffalo\, Will Travel” Donna the Buffalo's feel-good\, groove-oriented\, danceable and often socially conscious music all began over twenty years ago with roots in old time fiddle music that evolved into a soulful electric Americana mix infused with elements of cajun/ zydeco\, rock\, folk\, reggae\, and country. Donna the Buffalo is known for touring the country remaining fiercely independent as one of the industry’s most diverse roots-music bands and has "earned a reputation as one of the most respected\, eclectic and hardest-working acts today\," praises Encore. "Donna the Buffalo is in the enviable position of being a homegrown entity\, a group that finds itself outside the coloring lines of the accepted formula\, a formula that is now in the past tense...People doing what they love\, and better\, sharing that passion to the benefit of the public\, is the strongest business formula ever written. Donna the Buffalo is living proof of that." states Beat Magazine. Edd Hurt with the Nashville Scene writes\, "Folkies with a superior sense of rhythm are rare enough\, but folkies with a good beat and a healthy disrespect for eclectic clichés are a national treasure....they’ve never sounded better." The dynamic songwriting tandem of vocalists Jeb Puryear and Tara Nevins have penned over 180 songs in their collaboration with DTB and have many more in the making. Although never writing a set list for live show\, the Erie Times notes\, "they stick to a pattern...usually alternating between Puryear’s rhythmic\, Dylan-influenced\, guitar-centered songs and Nevins’ breezy\, melodic\, accordion-driven gems like the folksy “Tides of Time” and infectious “Locket and Key.” Donna the Buffalo has been working on a 10th album with Puryear on guitar and vocals; Nevins on fiddle\, guitar\, accordion\, scrubboard and vocals; keyboardist Dave McCracken; bassist Kyle Spark; and drummer Mark Raudabaugh. Donna the Buffalo's fervent fan base\, self-named The Herd\, follows the band with zeal and has created a unique and supportive community online and at DTB shows across the nation. Puryear declares\, "The main thing I like to say about The Herd is that you don’t have to do anything to be a member. You just have to like a song." In an interview with The Roanoke Times\, Nevins conveys\, "It’s a great feeling to promote such a feeling of community\, like you’re really part of something that’s happening\, like a movement or a positive force...All those people that come and follow you and you recognize them and you become friends with them — you’re all moving along for the same purpose. It is powerful. It’s very powerful\, actually.” When asked in an interview with the Weekender in PA what new people should look forward to experiencing at a show\, Nevins replied “a really friendly\, comfortable crowd\, and a real community-oriented\, positive experience.” With over twenty years to celebrate\, hundreds of gigs ahead of them\, and an ever-evolving grassroots sound; it looks like Donna the Buffalo is riding a cloud that is truly Silverlined. www.donnathebuffalo.com LOCATION: URL:http://triangleartsandentertainment.org/event/donna-the-buffalo-plays-the-haw-river-ballroom-on-sun-january-20th/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20130201 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20130202 DTSTAMP:20130522T171858 CREATED:20130108T175911 LAST-MODIFIED:20130108T175913 UID:24179@http://triangleartsandentertainment.org SUMMARY:MEN ARE FROM MARS – WOMEN ARE FROM VENUS-LIVE! DESCRIPTION:THE JOHN GRAY BEST SELLER NOW A LIVE STAGE SHOW! SEEN BY OVER ONE MILLION PEOPLE IN EUROPE THE HIT SHOW NOW COMES TO RALEIGH. Friday\, February 1\, 2013\, at Raleigh Memorial Auditorium –– Tickets On Sale Now! Tickets can be purchased at the Progress Energy Center Box Office\, Ticketmaster Outlets or by calling: (800)745-3000 Does this sound familiar? My wife and I are going out on a date!  It’s been forever\, but we are going. I’m in the car\, revving the engine\, the wife is inside the house… It’s a new sitter\, I get that\, but you explain bedtime\, exchange phone numbers\, hide the good liquor\, tell her where the fire extinguishers are\, and BOOM\, you can be out of there. But I’m cool. This is still going be a great evening. My lady and me on a date. To the Thea-tra! I’m driving\, I know some short cuts\, we’ll be fine. We finally hit the road\, zoom\, zip\, we make GREAT time\, thank you\, and there’s an open parking spot right on the street! A block from the theatre! And free! We must have saved a puppy from a burning automobile in a previous life or something\, cause the Car Karma is like WHOOOO! As I glide into the rock star parking spot\, my wife turns to me and says\, “Oh\, can we park in the garage? The wind’s gonna destroy my hair!” And there you go\, relationships in America. If this does in fact sounds familiar\, you won’t want to miss this exceptional show.  Men Are From Mars – Women Are From Venus-LIVE is a fusion between theatre and stand-up and is based on the number one best selling book from acclaimed author John Gray.  The Mars/Venus books have now sold in excess of 50 million copies\, translated into 40 different languages is one of the most recognized brand names in the world! This live comedy show is more than just the book. The actor in the show relates to the audience as someone\, who resisted the Mars/Venus work for years\, but then he meets John Gray – now his experience leads him to share with others how he sees the relationships of men and women from a very humorous perspective. This hysterical show will have couples elbowing each other all evening as they see themselves on stage.  Presented via different vignettes\, topics will cover everything from dating to marriage to the bedroom!  This sexy\, fast paced show is for adults\, but will leave audiences laughing and giggling like little kids! Over one million people have already experienced this entertaining one-man show in Europe\, and now St. Louis based Emery Entertainment is ready to deliver this hysterical show to audiences across the U.S. and Canada. Starring in this wonderful comedy show is MATT ISEMAN. Matt’s talent ranges from network television to Daytime Emmy Award winner to live performances across the globe.  Commenting on the show\, Matt said\, “I love this character! He gets to share with the audience all of their foibles in their relationship and give them something to take away from the show.” Although Matt always loved being the center of attention\, he started down a very different road. After graduating with honors from Princeton University and the Columbia College of Physicians and Surgeons\, where he received his MD\, he returned home to the University of Colorado for his residency in Internal Medicine. Then\, in a move that shocked patients and parents alike\, he quit his job as a doctor and moved out to Hollywood to pursue stand up comedy and he never looked back. Matt quickly began headlining clubs across the nation and was selected as one of 10 comedians to perform at the Winter Olympics in Salt Lake City. His world experience did not stop there as he ventured overseas to entertain the troops on the first anniversary of 9/11 including shows in Afghanistan and Iraq. He currently hosted the smash hit American Ninja Warrior on the NBC Television Network and is the voice of Dumbest Stuff on Wheels\, the #1 show on the Speed Channel. ________ The talented team assembled for this production continues with the award winning play write Eric Coble\, direction by Broadway veteran Mindy Cooper\, Dramaturge Monique Marvez\, and animation & video production by the talented animators at Bazillion Productions. LOCATION: URL:http://triangleartsandentertainment.org/event/men-are-from-mars-women-are-from-venus-live/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20130201 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20130225 DTSTAMP:20130522T171858 CREATED:20130108T174532 LAST-MODIFIED:20130108T174705 UID:24177@http://triangleartsandentertainment.org SUMMARY:RALEIGH LITTLE THEATRE PRESENTS “BUS STOP” DESCRIPTION:[caption id="attachment_24178" align="aligncenter" width="550"] Brian Hollingsworth as Bo Decker\, Gus Allen as Will Masters\, Katie Scofield as Cherie. Photo by Curtis Brown[/caption] William Inge’s classic play\, Bus Stop\, runs February 1-24\, 2013 at Raleigh Little Theatre in the Gaddy-Goodwin Teaching Theatre. The play transpires in a diner during a snow storm\, transforming a group of strangers in to something much more. To enhance the experience\, patrons at RLT will enjoy free coffee provided by Larry’s Beans\, a Raleigh-based coffee roaster specializing in organic\, fair trade and shade-grown coffee. On opening night\, February 1st\, the North Carolina Theatre Conference will present the 2012 Community Theatre Award\, recognizing RLT as the community theater of the year in North Carolina. Please visit http://www.nctc.org/more-programs/nctc-awards for more information. Bus Stop is set in the mid-1950s at a street-corner restaurant west of Kansas City. The snowy weather has closed