North Carolina high school seniors applying to college might want to target NC Countdown to College Week, October 21st to 25th, 2019, for applying to college. During that week, 37 North Carolina colleges and universities, not to mention, every North Carolina community college, will waive application fees. The application fee for most colleges is $25 or $50, so if you're applying to more than … [Read more...] about Many NC colleges waiving application fees during NC Countdown to College Week October 21-25, plus 3 schools dialed back tuition to $500
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Restaurants open on Thanksgiving 2019 in the Triangle
If cooking dinner doesn't sound like a holiday to you here's a list of Triangle restaurants open on Thanksgiving, Thursday, November 28th, 2019. Most of these restaurants have special Thanksgiving meals. Many will fill up early, so make sure to make reservations right away. There are a few takeout options included in this list as well. These restaurants are in all price ranges. We've abandoned … [Read more...] about Restaurants open on Thanksgiving 2019 in the Triangle
Free music series at NC Museum of History: Carnatic Veena recital featuring Gowri Srinivas, Sudhindra Rao, and Samarth Rao
PineCone (Piedmont Council of Traditional Music) and the North Carolina Museum of History partner to present nine free concerts a year. Music of the Carolinas concerts feature some of the state's finest folk musicians and tradition-bearers. The concerts take place on Sundays, at 3 p.m., in Daniels Auditorium, at The North Carolina Museum of History, 5 East Edenton Street, Raleigh. The tickets … [Read more...] about Free music series at NC Museum of History: Carnatic Veena recital featuring Gowri Srinivas, Sudhindra Rao, and Samarth Rao
CONTRA-TIEMPO residency with NC State Dance Program — film, pop-up performance, discussions
NC State LIVE is partnering with NC State's Dance Program to bring the award-winning Los-Angeles dance company CONTRA-TIEMPO to Raleigh from October 18-25, 2019. During their time in Raleigh they will be teaching classes in schools and community centers, participating in discussions and film screenings, leading up to their performance of JoyUS justUS on October 25th, 2019. Learn about the … [Read more...] about CONTRA-TIEMPO residency with NC State Dance Program — film, pop-up performance, discussions
Liberty Arts’ 4th Annual Iron Pour at Durham Central Park
On Saturday, November 16th, 2019, from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m., Liberty Arts will be holding their 4th Annual Iron Pour in the middle of Durham Central Park, 501 Foster Street, Durham. It's free to watch this. They'll be pouring 4,000 pounds of molten iron (3,000 degrees!) into molds. Think of it as a "gritty ballet where all the dancers are decked out in helmets and head-to-toe in leathers, … [Read more...] about Liberty Arts’ 4th Annual Iron Pour at Durham Central Park
20th Annual Beagle Bash at Compass Rose Brewery
Compass Rose Brewery, 3201 Northside Drive in Raleigh, hosts frequent events, many of which are free. Find them all on their Facebook page. Here are some upcoming events: Yoga and Brews Every Sunday through February 23, 2020 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. Free (donations encouraged) This one-hour yoga class will focus on mindfulness, breathing, and movement. All levels and ages … [Read more...] about 20th Annual Beagle Bash at Compass Rose Brewery
10 Productions of “The Nutcracker” in the Triangle (and a discount for 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 a discount for Moscow Ballet’s Great Russian Nutcracker)
Harvest Festival and concert at Duke Gardens
Duke Gardens, at 420 Anderson Street in Durham, is considered one of the 10 top public gardens in the United States and is free to visit. It's open every day, 365 days a year, from 8 a.m. to dusk. It features a rose garden, sundial and butterfly garden, terraces and fish pool, and much more. In addition to the free admission every day (please note that there's a small charge for parking) the … [Read more...] about Harvest Festival and concert at Duke Gardens
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
101 free things to do in the Triangle this weekend
Plan your weekend on the cheap in the Triangle with this list of free things to do in Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill and surrounding areas. This list goes from Friday, October 18th, to Sunday, October 20th, 2019. Triangle on the Cheap has a lot of ideas for free and cheap things to do, so make sure to subscribe by email. Your email address will never be shared, sold, or spammed. We're also on … [Read more...] about 101 free things to do in the Triangle this weekend
