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How to see The Nutcracker this year

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Just like everything else, the tradition of The Nutcracker has changed for 2020.  This year, The Nutcracker will be streamed. Read on to learn how to enjoy several different productions. Carolina Ballet's "The Nutcracker" The Nutcracker Broadcast on WRAL Friday, December 25th, 2020 7 p.m. After the Christmas broadcast, WRAL will present encore performances throughout the … [Read more...] about How to see The Nutcracker this year

25th Annual American Indian Heritage Celebration with North Carolina Museum of History goes virtual

  The popular American Indian Heritage Celebration will take place virtually on November 20th and 21st, 2020.   This is a free event. From fancy dancing to pine-needle baskets . . . and so much more! Artists, performers, scholars, historians, and other representatives from North Carolina’s eight state-recognized tribes and four Urban Indian Organizations will share … [Read more...] about 25th Annual American Indian Heritage Celebration with North Carolina Museum of History goes virtual

Virtual festival: 3rd Annual Festival of Nations, presented by Sister Cities of Durham

Sister Cities of Durham is presenting the 3rd Annual Festival of Nations on October 17th and 18th, 2020, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. It will be a virtual program this year. The program will consist of virtual presentations about the many international groups in Durham and the cities and countries around the world that Durham is linked to. There will be some programs that are recorded, some that … [Read more...] about Virtual festival: 3rd Annual Festival of Nations, presented by Sister Cities of Durham

American Dance Festival’s Creative Healing Parade in Durham

American Dance Festival is presenting a Creative Healing Parade in Durham on Saturday, October 3rd, 2020, from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. More than 70 North Carolina artists will perform in 24 driveways and lawns of Durham's Trinity Ridge neighborhood in an effort to provide artistic healing during these difficult times. The artists will be masked and socially distanced. The performances can be … [Read more...] about American Dance Festival’s Creative Healing Parade in Durham

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SPARKcon 2020 canceled

SPARKcon is an interdisciplinary creativity, art & design festival produced by the non-profit creativity incubator, Visual Art Exchange, in Raleigh NC. SPARKcon is not taking place in 2020, but will be back better than ever in 2021.   … [Read more...] about SPARKcon 2020 canceled

Canceled: Raleigh’s International Food Festival

Update: International Food Festival has been canceled for 2020. Raleigh's International Food Festival has been rescheduled to Saturday, November 14th, 2020, from 12 p.m. to 10 p.m., on the 100-200 block of Fayetteville Street, Raleigh, in front of the Capitol. The festival celebrates Raleigh's diverse community and welcoming spirit through international food, music and dance. Admission is … [Read more...] about Canceled: Raleigh’s International Food Festival

Canceled: Nuv Yug Indian Fest

Update: This event has been canceled for 2020. The Nuv Yug Indian Fest takes place Saturday, September 5th, and Sunday, September 6th, 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 … [Read more...] about Canceled: Nuv Yug Indian Fest

Alvin Ailey Dance Theater streams free performances and dance classes

The arts are so important during stressful times. Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater is the latest arts organization to offer free streaming content. The dance company is launching Ailey All Access as a new platform for sharing past performances, short films, interviews, and even dance classes. It kicks off on Monday, March 30th, 2020, with a 7 p.m. release of Alvin Ailey’s moving … [Read more...] about Alvin Ailey Dance Theater streams free performances and dance classes

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

Update: The final two winter Drum Circles and Hoop Jams, March 13th and 20th, have been canceled. 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, … [Read more...] about Canceled: Raleigh Drum Circle and Raleigh Hoop Jam: Free weekly event on Fridays

International Festival of Raleigh has been canceled

UPDATE: This festival has been canceled for 2020, in the interest of public health. The 34th International Festival of Raleigh takes place Friday, March 6th, to Sunday, March 8th, 2020, at the Jim Graham Building and Exposition Center, NC State Fairgrounds, 1025 Blue Ridge Road, Raleigh. Friday, March 6th: 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday, March 7th: 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday, March 8th: … [Read more...] about International Festival of Raleigh has been canceled

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