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10 Productions of “The Nutcracker” in the Triangle (and discounts for Carolina Ballet’s Nutcracker and 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 discounts for Carolina Ballet’s Nutcracker and Moscow Ballet’s Great Russian Nutcracker)

Raleigh Drum Circle and Raleigh Hoop Jam: Free weekly event on Fridays

Each week everyone is invited to participate in the Raleigh Drum Circle and Raleigh Hoop Jam. This is an all ages event and no experience is required.   Some chairs and instruments will be available to share, but if you've got your own please bring them. From November to March, the event takes place inside on Friday evenings, and then from March to October it takes place outdoors … [Read more...] about Raleigh Drum Circle and Raleigh Hoop Jam: Free weekly event on Fridays

19th Annual African American Cultural Celebration at North Carolina Museum of History

The 19th Annual African American Cultural Celebration will take place at at the North Carolina Museum of History, 5 East Edenton Street, Raleigh, on Saturday, January 25th, 2020, from 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. This is a free event. Named a Top 20 Event by the Southeast Tourism Society, the 19th annual African American Cultural Celebration will feature: Musicians Storytellers … [Read more...] about 19th Annual African American Cultural Celebration at North Carolina Museum of History

Chinese New Year Festival in Raleigh

The Triangle's largest Chinese New Year Festival will take place Saturday, February 1st, 2020, at the NC State Fairgrounds. Check back soon for information on the time, cost and activities. The festival typically features: Dance Music Kung Fu Performances Food Vendors Culture Exhibits Dragon Dance Lion Dance More upcoming festivals in the Triangle … [Read more...] about Chinese New Year Festival in Raleigh

Beer and Bellydance at Fullsteam Brewery — live Middle Eastern music and bellydance performances

Enjoy live Middle Eastern music by The Lost Nomads and live bellydance performances by local bellydance students and performers. Undulation Nouveau takes place at Fullsteam Brewery, 726 Rigsbee Avenue, Durham at 8 p.m. on these dates in 2019: March 26 May 28 July 30 September 24 November 26 These are free events. If you're interested in performing, follow the links above … [Read more...] about Beer and Bellydance at Fullsteam Brewery — live Middle Eastern music and bellydance performances

24th American Indian Heritage Celebration at North Carolina Museum of History

  The popular American Indian Heritage Celebration will take place at North Carolina Museum of History on Saturday, November 23rd, 2019, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. This is a free event. Please note that the Raleigh Christmas Parade is taking place this morning, so there will be some street closures.  Musicians, dancers, artists, storytellers, and authors from North … [Read more...] about 24th American Indian Heritage Celebration at North Carolina Museum of History

Nuv Yug Indian Fest

The Nuv Yug Indian Fest takes place Saturday, March 14th, and Sunday, March 15th, 2020, at the Jim Graham Building at the State Fairgrounds, 1025 Blue Ridge Road, Raleigh. Saturday: 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday: 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. It's free to attend. Parking is also free. Enjoy: Bollywood dance Classical dance Classical music Traditional crafts Culinary … [Read more...] about Nuv Yug Indian Fest

Triangle Russian Festival

The Triangle Russian Festival will take place Saturday, February 8th, 2020, from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., at Halle Cultural Arts Center, 237 N Salem Street, Apex. The festival is free to attend, except for the Golden Gates and Moscow Nights Trio Concerts at 12 p.m. and 5 p.m. Tickets for the shows are $10 ($8 for students) and are available here: 12 p.m. show 5 p.m. show The festival typically … [Read more...] about Triangle Russian Festival

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

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

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