The Compass Center is hosting an online storytelling event on Thursday, October 22nd, 2020, from 7:30 p.m. to 8:45 p.m. it's free, but donations are encouraged. Here's all the information: Join us for a night of courageous storytelling, with professional storytellers bringing you fun, heartwarming tales, and leaving the floor open for you to share bravely as well. After months … [Read more...] about Gather ‘Round — online storytelling event
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Free online mindfulness workshop for kids from Raleigh Little Theatre
Raleigh Little Theatre is offering a FREE online workshop on mindfulness for kids in grades K-5. It takes place Saturday, October 10th, 2020, from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. Register at the above link. There is so much to pay attention to these days! Has anyone ever taught you how? Join us for an introductory workshop to learn how mindfulness can allow you to be more in control of your reactions in … [Read more...] about Free online mindfulness workshop for kids from Raleigh Little Theatre
Free 5-day couples online dance class with A Step to Gold Ballroom
A Step to Gold Ballroom is offering a FREE 5-day couples online dance class. The class will take place from September 21st to 25th, 2020. Follow the above link to register, and you'll receive an email each day with a video lesson for you to complete on your own time. A Step to Gold Ballroom will be giving out prizes for participation. Over 5 days you'll discover: How dancing … [Read more...] about Free 5-day couples online dance class with A Step to Gold Ballroom
NC Roots Music Series — free live stream concerts by North Carolina Musicians
Music Maker Relief Foundation, Arts and Sciences Council (from Charlotte), and Charlotte Mecklenburg Library are joining together to present the NC Roots Music Series, a series of live stream performances by North Carolina musicians. This concert series will take place the 3rd Thursday of the month, from August to December, 2020, at 6 p.m. You can watch the streams on Music Maker's Facebook … [Read more...] about NC Roots Music Series — free live stream concerts by North Carolina Musicians
Triangle Virtual Open Mic Night
The Carrboro based Dwarf Star Studios and The Triangle Music Collective are presenting a series of weekly virtual open mic nights on Tuesdays, from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. All of the performances are live from the musicians' locations, benefiting a number of organizations. You can watch at either: You can watch previously recorded open mics on those channels as well. Typically, around 8 … [Read more...] about Triangle Virtual Open Mic Night
Star Trek Day Offers Free Virtual Panels and Episode Marathon
Star Trek Day is preparing to beam you up to a whole new virtual experience for the annual celebration. On September 8, 1966, Star Trek made its inaugural launch onto TV screens with “The Man Trap” pilot episode of Star Trek: The Original Series. This date is now celebrated as the official Star Trek Day. This year, the event is going virtual with panels, special guests, and an episode … [Read more...] about Star Trek Day Offers Free Virtual Panels and Episode Marathon
Music In Your Gardens — Virtual concerts from Duke Performances
Most summer, Duke Performances presents a concert series, Music in the Gardens, held outdoors at Sarah P. Duke Gardens, on Duke's campus. This summer, they've shifted to an online concert series. Music In Your Gardens features specially recorded performances by artists from Durham and surrounding area. They'll take place each Wednesday, through August 19th, 2020, at 7 p.m. The … [Read more...] about Music In Your Gardens — Virtual concerts from Duke Performances
The Bean-String Ballad-Sing
Celebrate traditional foodways and unaccompanied ballad singing with celebrated singers and tradition-keepers Bobby McMillon, Susan Pepper, and host William Ritter, at The Bean-String Ballad-Sing. The Bean-String Ballad-Sing hearkens back to music shared in the intimacy of front porches, kitchens, and living rooms. It will provide an opportunity for attendees to spend time in community, listen … [Read more...] about The Bean-String Ballad-Sing
Updated: 33 fun, educational, and free websites, where kids can learn coding, architecture, magic, music and much more
There are so many great kids' websites, and probably no better time to explore them. Here's a good starting list of some tried and true educational sites that parents and grandparents everywhere should be aware of. Kids can play online games, watch video clips of children's TV shows, and get free printables. Also, don't forget: your library card offers you even more online resources, for … [Read more...] about Updated: 33 fun, educational, and free websites, where kids can learn coding, architecture, magic, music and much more
Raleigh Little Theatre’s Divas! 2020 — an online cabaret performance and competition
Raleigh Little Theatre is presenting RLT Divas! 2020 on Thursday, August 6th, 2020, from 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., on Divas by Raleigh Little Theatre's Facebook page. Enjoy a cabaret performance full of glitz and glam, with eight performers competing to be the Diva of the Year. It's free to watch, but it's a fundraiser for Raleigh Little Theatre, which, like the rest of the theatre community, … [Read more...] about Raleigh Little Theatre’s Divas! 2020 — an online cabaret performance and competition
