The Philharmonic Association String Quartet and the United Strings of Color Quartet, of the Philharmonic Association, are presenting two free Music Discovery programs for children. Each program features fun and interactive concert, followed by a string instrument "zoo," where children can try out a violin, viola or cello. The programs take place at the Sgt. Courtney Johnson Community … [Read more...] about Free music discovery program and instrument zoo
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Celebrate Cary Festival
The Town of Cary is celebrating its Sesquicentennial (150th) anniversary in a big way. Free outdoor celebrations will take place Saturdays, July 24th and July 31st, from 4 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. each day. The celebrations will take place in Downtown Cary on Academy Street, near the old library site. 310 S. Academy Street is a good address to target. Read on for some details about these two … [Read more...] about Celebrate Cary Festival
Third StrEATery: outside dining and music in Downtown Smithfield
Downtown Smithfield is closing part of South Third Street to traffic and opening it up to dining and music. The Third StrEATery will take place May 21st, June 4th, June 18th, July 9th, and July 23rd, 2021, from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Entertainment Schedule May 21 - Nate Brown, Steel DrumJune 4 - Uniquely Different Entertainment, SaxophoneJune 18 - Blazin' Keys Dueling PianosJuly 9 - Arbor Strings, … [Read more...] about Third StrEATery: outside dining and music in Downtown Smithfield
Triangle Family Festival — fall festival at Triangle Christian Center
Triangle Christian Center, at 11100 Fellowship Drive in Raleigh, is planning a fall festival. Triangle Family Festival will take place Saturday, October 30th, 2021 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. This is free event, open to the community. The first 75 guests who register will receive a Family Prize Pack. The festival includes: InflatablesHands-on activitiesArtisan vendorsFood trucksLive … [Read more...] about Triangle Family Festival — fall festival at Triangle Christian Center
Amped Up: New low-priced outdoor concert series at Red Hat Amphitheater
Red Hat Amphitheater is welcoming back live music, for the first time since 2019. Amped Up Music Series is a low-priced concert series that will take place every Thursday from May 27th to July 1st, 2021, at 7 p.m. Lawn seats are just $5 per person. There are also a limited number of six-seat tables for $90, with table service. Guests are encouraged to dine at and shop at Downtown … [Read more...] about Amped Up: New low-priced outdoor concert series at Red Hat Amphitheater
PineCone’s Lakeside Bluegrass Series in Cary: Mason Via & Hot Trail Mix
PineCone and the Town of Cary are presenting an outdoor concert series, Lakeside Bluegrass Series. The series will feature local and regional talent. The concerts will take place on every Sunday evening in June at Koka Booth Amphitheatre, 8003 Regency Parkway, Cary. Gates will open at at 5 p.m., and the music will go from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. There is free parking at the … [Read more...] about PineCone’s Lakeside Bluegrass Series in Cary: Mason Via & Hot Trail Mix
100th Annual Singing Convention in Benson
The State Annual Singing Convention is a free event that brings thousands of people to Benson every year. It has grown to become one of the largest and oldest gospel sings in the United States. This event celebrates southern gospel music, presenting headline acts, past winners (there won't be a competition this year), community choirs and the Convention Choir. The State Annual Singing … [Read more...] about 100th Annual Singing Convention in Benson
Clayton Piano Festival presents Music by the River with Jonathan Levin
Clayton Piano Festival is presenting a FREE concert: Music by the River with pianist Jonathan Levin, on Friday, June 25th, 2021, at 7:30 p.m. The concert takes place at Neuse River Amphitheater, 150 S. Front Street, Smithfield. Bring lawn chairs and snacks. Praised by the New York Concert Review as "much more than a pianist, but a musician with a fine mind and enormously promising … [Read more...] about Clayton Piano Festival presents Music by the River with Jonathan Levin
Metropolitan Opera has been streaming free operas every night for more than a year. They’re still doing it
The Metropolitan Opera has closed, but it's offering nightly streams of encore presentations from its Live in HD series. The streams began on Monday, March 16th, 2020. Each will begin at 7:30 p.m. on the date listed below, and will remain available on metopera.org until 6:30 p.m. the next day. If you happen to use a Met Opera on Demand app, it will be available there too. To watch the … [Read more...] about Metropolitan Opera has been streaming free operas every night for more than a year. They’re still doing it
Siler City Block Party, with live music, a market, a sidewalk art contest and more
The Siler City Block Party, on Saturday, June 5th, 2021, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. will take place around 223 N. Chatham Avenue, in downtown Siler City. It's a chance to enjoy live music, art, an animal adoption event and more. There will be a sidewalk art contest, with prizes and free hot dogs for the artists. Shop at a pop-up market, and live music by Ben Lassiter. Here are the … [Read more...] about Siler City Block Party, with live music, a market, a sidewalk art contest and more
