The Oxford American is a quarterly literary magazine dedicated to featuring the complexity and vitality of the American South. Each year they put together an issue dedicated to southern music, and this year the focus is North Carolina music. They're presenting several Statewide Singing Circle events throughout the state, where North Carolina songwriters will perform, as well as … [Read more...] about Free: Oxford American Magazine’s “Stories From the Issue,” featuring Tift Merritt and Phil Cook
Entertainment
Low Fare Art Fair
Low Fare Art Fair will feature the work of 10-12 artists, all selling their work for $50 or less. Most of the work will be in the $10-$25 range. The event takes place on Saturday, December 15th, 2018, from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m., at Shadowbox Studio, 2200 Dominion Street, Durham. Admission is free and so is the parking. There will be free beverages. With every purchase you make you get a … [Read more...] about Low Fare Art Fair
UNC Symphony Orchestra concert with Marc Callahan, bass-baritone
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill's Music Department presents many concerts and music events every year, by students, faculty and visiting artists. Many of them are free. I'm a big fan of the UNC Music Department. I've been to many concerts and have never been disappointed. The music department is not only excellent for music students and valuable for the UNC student body, but is … [Read more...] about UNC Symphony Orchestra concert with Marc Callahan, bass-baritone
Pulse FM Back to School Bash at Crabtree Valley Mall with free concert by In Real Life
Pulse FM is putting on a free Back to School Bash on Sunday, August 19th, 2018, from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. at Crabtree Valley Mall, 4325 Glenwood Avenue, Raleigh. This free event includes: Performance by In Real Life Performance by Chapel Hill's Anna Clendening Fashion Show beforehand, at 1:30 p.m., presented by Miss April Summer of Style Class Follow the Facebook page to see how you … [Read more...] about Pulse FM Back to School Bash at Crabtree Valley Mall with free concert by In Real Life
Lottery for $25 tickets to The Book of Mormon at DPAC
The Book of Mormon is at Durham Performing Arts Center, 123 Vivian Street, Durham, through Sunday, August 12th. At this point, tickets are somewhat scarce, and not available at all price levels for all performances. There are tickets remaining, though. Look for tickets. Remaining performances: Wednesday, August 8th, 7:30 p.m. Thursday, August 9th, 7:30 p.m. Friday, August 10th, 8 … [Read more...] about Lottery for $25 tickets to The Book of Mormon at DPAC
Free and cheap live music in the Triangle
Looking for live music in Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill and beyond? Here is a list of diverse music events that are free or very inexpensive. This list will be constantly updated with music events at bars, breweries, colleges, outdoor venues and more. Although they may have no cover (or a very low cover), please consider tipping the musicians, buying a CD and checking out their future … [Read more...] about Free and cheap live music in the Triangle
American Dance Festival’s Movies by Movers
American Dance Festival is a celebration of dance, and features performances, workshops and community events. It takes place in June and July. One FREE feature is Movies by Movers. These are movies with a theme of dancing. They are open to the public, and will be screened at Nasher Museum of Art at Duke University, 2001 Campus Drive, Durham. Here's the schedule for the summer: ADF Movies … [Read more...] about American Dance Festival’s Movies by Movers
Upcoming receptions, films screenings, more, at The Carrack Modern Art
The Carrack Modern Art, 947 East Main Street in Durham, is an artist-centered, volunteer-run, zero-commission exhibition and event space. It hosts a new exhibition every two weeks, as well as frequent performances, workshops and creative gatherings. It's a place to experience fresh, exciting art, and to meet artists, as well as to explore your own artistic inclinations. Here are some free … [Read more...] about Upcoming receptions, films screenings, more, at The Carrack Modern Art
Live music, no cover, at Chef’s Palette in Cary
Chef's Palette Restaurant and Bar, 3460 Ten Ten Road in Cary, features a bar area that frequently hosts live music, with no cover. You can sit at a table in the bar, listen to the music, and order a drink or appetizers, but you can also order from the dinner menu. There's no minimum order required to listen to the music. The menu features soups, salads and starters like Fried Calamari and … [Read more...] about Live music, no cover, at Chef’s Palette in Cary
Free in-store live music at Bull City Records: Lithics
Bull City Records at 2600 Hillsborough Road in Durham, is an independent record store, selling LPs and CDs. They also host bands and musicians for in-store performances, usually free and all-ages. Although the shows are free, consider donating to the bands, or buying a CD or something else from the store. Here's what's coming up: Live music: LithicsMonday, June 18th6 p.m.Free Kill Rock … [Read more...] about Free in-store live music at Bull City Records: Lithics
