PineCone (Piedmont Council of Traditional Music) and the North Carolina Museum of History partner to present nine free concerts a year. Music of the Carolinas concerts feature some of the state's finest folk musicians and tradition-bearers. The concerts take place on Sundays, at 3 p.m., in Daniels Auditorium, at The North Carolina Museum of History, 5 East Edenton Street, Raleigh. The tickets … [Read more...] about Free music series at NC Museum of History: Carnatic Veena recital featuring Gowri Srinivas, Sudhindra Rao, and Samarth Rao
Entertainment
CONTRA-TIEMPO residency with NC State Dance Program — film, pop-up performance, discussions
NC State LIVE is partnering with NC State's Dance Program to bring the award-winning Los-Angeles dance company CONTRA-TIEMPO to Raleigh from October 18-25, 2019. During their time in Raleigh they will be teaching classes in schools and community centers, participating in discussions and film screenings, leading up to their performance of JoyUS justUS on October 25th, 2019. Learn about the … [Read more...] about CONTRA-TIEMPO residency with NC State Dance Program — film, pop-up performance, discussions
Liberty Arts’ 4th Annual Iron Pour at Durham Central Park
On Saturday, November 16th, 2019, from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m., Liberty Arts will be holding their 4th Annual Iron Pour in the middle of Durham Central Park, 501 Foster Street, Durham. It's free to watch this. They'll be pouring 4,000 pounds of molten iron (3,000 degrees!) into molds. Think of it as a "gritty ballet where all the dancers are decked out in helmets and head-to-toe in leathers, … [Read more...] about Liberty Arts’ 4th Annual Iron Pour at Durham Central Park
10 Productions of “The Nutcracker” in the Triangle (and a discount for Moscow Ballet’s Great Russian Nutcracker)
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You have several options for enjoying The Nutcracker the 2019 holiday season in the Raleigh/Durham/Chapel Hill area, from Carolina Ballet's production, to youth ballet, a hip hop rendition, a re-imagined version with a Durham twist, and even a performance by the spectacular Moscow Ballet. There are Nutcracker productions in Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill, Cary and Wake Forest. Read on for … [Read more...] about 10 Productions of “The Nutcracker” in the Triangle (and a discount for Moscow Ballet’s Great Russian Nutcracker)
Concert for a Field of Dreams: free concert with Durham Medical Orchestra to raise money for a baseball field for special needs children and adults
The Durham Medical Orchestra, which is associated with Duke University, was founded in 2010 by volunteer musicians with the mission to unite health-related professionals, Duke University, and the surrounding community through musical performance and collaboration to foster health, wellness, and the cultural enrichment of its audiences and members. The orchestra now has more than 100 members, … [Read more...] about Concert for a Field of Dreams: free concert with Durham Medical Orchestra to raise money for a baseball field for special needs children and adults
Between2Clouds Comedy Nights in October
Between2Clouds curates free and low-cost comedy nights in the Triangle. Look at Between2Clouds' Facebook page for a full list of upcoming events. Here are some coming up: Between2Clouds' Comedy Night in Wake Forest Friday, October 18th, 2019 7 p.m. The Cotton Company 306 S. White Street, Wake Forest $5 60-75 minutes of comedy from various stand up comics. 5$ tickets/door cost. … [Read more...] about Between2Clouds Comedy Nights in October
At Wake Forest Coffee Company: Free coffee hour for veterans, live music, poetry
Wake Forest Coffee Company, at 156 S. White Street, in Wake Forest, is a great place in downtown Wake Forest to enjoy a coffee or meet up with friends. The coffee shop also hosts frequent events, and you can see them all on their Facebook page. Here are some upcoming events: Coffee Hour for Veterans 1st Thursday of the month 8 a.m. to 9 a.m. FreeVeterans: Come out to enjoy a FREE cup a … [Read more...] about At Wake Forest Coffee Company: Free coffee hour for veterans, live music, poetry
North Carolina Whirligig Festival Nov 2-3 in Wilson
The North Carolina Whirligig Festival takes place in downtown Wilson, a little under an hour east of Raleigh. The Whirligig Festival is a two-day arts festival that showcases the arts of the region, including whirligigs, North Carolina folk art created by local artist Vollis Simpson. Whirligigs are 20 to 50 feet in height and incorporate highway and road signs, HVAC fans, … [Read more...] about North Carolina Whirligig Festival Nov 2-3 in Wilson
Scandinavian Christmas Fair
The annual Scandinavian Christmas Fair takes place Saturday, December 7th, 2019, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., at the Holshouser Building at the NC State Fairgrounds. Admission is $7 for adults and free for children 12 and under. The Scandinavian Christmas Fair is an authentic celebration of the traditions of the Scandinavian countries of Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Finland and Iceland. This Old … [Read more...] about Scandinavian Christmas Fair
Portraits of Durham – opening reception and Third Friday event at Durham Arts Council
The Durham Arts Council, 120 Morris Street, Durham, has a lot going on for Third Friday on October 18th, 2019. These are free events and are part of Durham Third Friday. From the Facebook event: In the Semans Gallery, Derrick Beasley's photo and sculpture exhibit, “Black Wholes as Possibilities” is featured; don’t miss the artist talk “Why we should dive into Black Wholes, Derrick … [Read more...] about Portraits of Durham – opening reception and Third Friday event at Durham Arts Council
