United Strings of Color is an outreach project that addresses racial disparity in classical music. During its three seasons, the group has studied pieces by under-represented composers, such as the African Americans Florence Price and Undine Smith Moore, played music with African connections, including the premier of a Yoruba folk tale, "Ijapa and Mr. Igbin," and are currently lending their … [Read more...] about Violin Vigil with United Strings of Color at Dix Park
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Dine Out Downtown: Streets will close to traffic in Raleigh for dining and live music
Dine Out Downtown is starting in Raleigh as the beautiful spring weather shows up, hopefully to stay for a while this time. On Saturdays from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m., in April through June, the streets in certain areas of Downtown Raleigh will be closed to traffic. Tables will be out on the street to allow more room for outside dining, and there will be live music nearby. You're encouraged to call … [Read more...] about Dine Out Downtown: Streets will close to traffic in Raleigh for dining and live music
Free pop-up concert in Durham Central Park: Mallarmé Chamber Players with The Hideaway String Trio
Mallarmé Chamber Players is presenting a FREE pop-up concert at Durham Central Park, 501 Foster Street, Durham, on Friday, May 21st, 2021, at 7:30 p.m. This casual concert will feature the Hideaway String Trio, with violinist Jennifer Curtis, cellist Stephanie Vial and violist Suzanne Rousso. Enjoy chamber music composed by: BeethovenJ.S. BachHaydnHailstorkMarc O'ConnorMore Bring your … [Read more...] about Free pop-up concert in Durham Central Park: Mallarmé Chamber Players with The Hideaway String Trio
Grand re-opening of Zambrero in Durham — music, prizes and $5 burritos and bowls
Zambrero is re-opening in University Hill in Durham on May 22nd, 2021, at 3109 Shannon Road, Durham. On May 22nd, enjoy live music, $5 standard bowls and burritos, a prize wheel, and gourmet popsicles from the Locopops food truck! There will be a giant burrito-cutting (instead of a ribbon-cutting) and you can also enjoy UHILL Walls, one of the largest collections of mural art in … [Read more...] about Grand re-opening of Zambrero in Durham — music, prizes and $5 burritos and bowls
Virtual Sights and Sounds Concert Series presented by Chamber Music Raleigh and the NC Museum of Art
Virtual Sights and Sounds Concert Series is co-presented by Chamber Music Raleigh and the North Carolina Museum of Art. This virtual concert series is free to watch and includes 8 curated webcasts concerts and livestreams through May 2021, with the hope of resuming live concerts in June. Sign up at one of the links, below, to be emailed livestream links 48 hours before concerts begin. You … [Read more...] about Virtual Sights and Sounds Concert Series presented by Chamber Music Raleigh and the NC Museum of Art
Mother’s Day Market at Cultivate Coffee, in Fuquay-Varina
Curated Craft Market is a pop-up market where you'll discover handmade products and original works of art. In addition, enjoy live music, a free art activity, and specialty drinks and ice cream for purchase. The next Curated Craft Market will take place on Saturday, March 8th, 2021, from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m., at Cultivate Coffee Roasters, 128 S. Fuquay Avenue, Fuquay-Varina. It's free to … [Read more...] about Mother’s Day Market at Cultivate Coffee, in Fuquay-Varina
Live music, more, at Saints and Scholars Pub in Raleigh
Saints and Scholars Pub, at 909 Spring Forest Road, Raleigh, is a friendly neighborhood bar in North Raleigh. It's divided inside into a dining side lined with Irish decor and a pub side with 15 beers on tap and a full bar. They've got a pet-friendly patio with two fire pits and two canopies. They frequently host live music and other events. Check their Facebook page to see updates on … [Read more...] about Live music, more, at Saints and Scholars Pub in Raleigh
Free virtual concert by Choral Society of Durham: I Should Be Glad
Choral Society of Durham is presenting a free virtual concert, I Should Be Glad, on Sunday, May 2nd, 2021, from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. This will be a joint concert with the Duke Choral, featuring the world premiere of Michael Bussewitz Quarm's "Where We Find Ourselves," inspired by the photographs of Hugh Mangum. You can watch on Choral Society of Durham's YouTube channel. It will also be … [Read more...] about Free virtual concert by Choral Society of Durham: I Should Be Glad
Time Sawyer’s “Sam on Sunday” music variety livestream back for season 2
Time Sawyer is bringing back its popular Sam on Sunday livestreams for season 2, starting February 28th, 2021. The North Carolina-based folk rock band, like all other bands, saw its tour dates vanish in March of last year, and quickly adjusted by presenting a weekly solo livestream from lead singer Sam Tayloe's home. The show grew to include the "Can to Can" segment with musical guests … [Read more...] about Time Sawyer’s “Sam on Sunday” music variety livestream back for season 2
Spring art opening and live music at NC Arts Incubator
The NC Arts Incubator, at 223 North Chatham Avenue, Siler City, is home to the PAF Gallery with rotating art exhibits by regional artists and hosts live music, gallery exhibit openings and other fun happenings geared toward celebrating Chatham County's culturally diverse community. Follow the NC Arts Incubator on Facebook to see a list of their upcoming events. Here is one upcoming … [Read more...] about Spring art opening and live music at NC Arts Incubator
