The community is invited to the William Peace University Tree Lighting event at 15 E Peace Street, Raleigh, North Carolina. It takes place on Wednesday, November 20, 2024, at 7 p.m. Attendees are encouraged to gather at 6:45 p.m. Treats and hot chocolate will be available. University president Lynn Morton will say a few words before lighting the 32-foot tree near the campus' iconic … [Read more...] about Tree Lighting Ceremony at William Peace University Nov 20
Colleges and Universities
Grand Menorah Lighting in The Pit at UNC Dec. 4 (early celebration for students)
Celebrate an early Chanukkah with Chabad at UNC/Duke and UNC Chancellor Roberts. The Grand Menorah Lighting will take place on Wednesday, December 4, 2024, at 11:45 a.m. The celebration will also include latkes and fresh baked donuts. If you're a student at UNC, this is a chance to enjoy a communal Chanukkah celebration before exam days and Winter Break. Hanukkah begins the evening of … [Read more...] about Grand Menorah Lighting in The Pit at UNC Dec. 4 (early celebration for students)
Upcoming skywatching sessions with Morehead Planetarium, at Prairie Ridge Ecostation and Little River Regional Park
Morehead Planetarium + Science Center frequently facilitates skywatching sessions, during which guests can look through telescopes at the night sky and learn about what they're seeing. Sometimes Morehead Planetarium is joined by other groups, who also help with the event. In general these are free events. Upcoming Skywatching Events Skywatching at Prairie Ridge EcostationSaturday, November … [Read more...] about Upcoming skywatching sessions with Morehead Planetarium, at Prairie Ridge Ecostation and Little River Regional Park
Dress Like an Art Piece: Halloween Costume Contest at Nasher Museum of Art Oct. 31, more
Nasher Museum of Art at Duke University, 2001 Campus Drive, Durham, is free for everyone every day that it's open. Reservations are not required. You might be interested in our list of museums in the Triangle with free admission (all the time or certain days.) Upcoming Events at Nasher Museum of Art Find a full list of events at Nasher Museum of Art at nasher.duke.edu/events/. … [Read more...] about Dress Like an Art Piece: Halloween Costume Contest at Nasher Museum of Art Oct. 31, more
Gregg Museum: Outdoor Halloween-Eve Movie — The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari, and more…
NC State's Gregg Museum of Art & Design, at 1903 Hillsborough Street in Raleigh, is open to the public and free to visit. Free parking is available adjacent to the building. Currently open Tuesday through Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Closed on Sundays and Mondays. Read on to learn about Gregg Museum's current exhibits and upcoming events. Current and Upcoming Exhibits Material … [Read more...] about Gregg Museum: Outdoor Halloween-Eve Movie — The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari, and more…
Día de Muertos Ofrenda at Duke Chapel Oct 10 to Nov 7
Duke Arts is hosting a Dia de Muertos Ofrenda, a Day of the Dead altar piece, at Duke Chapel, 401 Chapel Hill Drive, Durham, North Carolina. Seven artists from the Inter-Latin American Artist Collective (ILAAC) created oversized calaveras, colorfully painted skulls traditionally used to decorate ofrendas, and adorned the ofrenda with traditional elements. Visitors will find bright yellow and … [Read more...] about Día de Muertos Ofrenda at Duke Chapel Oct 10 to Nov 7
45 NC colleges waiving application fees during NC Countdown to College October 21-27
You might want to target NC Countdown to College, October 21 to 27, 2024, for applying to college. During that time period, 43 North Carolina colleges and universities, plus, every North Carolina community college, will waive application fees for North Carolina residents. The application fee for most colleges is $25 or $50, so if you're applying to more than one school the savings will really … [Read more...] about 45 NC colleges waiving application fees during NC Countdown to College October 21-27
36th Annual Sculpture in the Garden at North Carolina Botanical Garden
The 36th Annual Sculpture in the Garden show is taking place at North Carolina Botanical Garden, 100 Mason Farm Road (on the UNC Chapel Hill campus) from September 15 to December 8, 2024. You can come by and see the sculptures in the outdoor garden setting during the Garden's normal hours: The Garden is closed on Mondays and University holidays, including Thanksgiving. The images in … [Read more...] about 36th Annual Sculpture in the Garden at North Carolina Botanical Garden
Harvest Festival at Duke Gardens Oct. 20
Sarah P. Duke Gardens, at 420 Anderson Street, Durham, North Carolina, is presenting its Harvest Festival on Sunday, October 2024, from 1 to 4 p.m. This is a free event, and no registration is required. Parking fees, $2 per hour, apply. This festival takes place outdoors, at Charlotte Brody Discovery Garden. The location requires traveling on a combination of paved and unpaved paths with … [Read more...] about Harvest Festival at Duke Gardens Oct. 20
Guest Nights at the Morehead Observatory at UNC Chapel Hill
On the fourth floor of the East side of the Morehead Planetarium complex, at 250 E Franklin Street, Chapel Hill, North Carolina, is the Morehead Observatory. The Morehead Observatory is an astronomical observatory with a Perkin-Elmer telescope. Chapel Hill undergraduate and graduate students use it to obtain data for their research and to prepare themselves to use the telescopes at national … [Read more...] about Guest Nights at the Morehead Observatory at UNC Chapel Hill
