In Sight: A Preview of Local Exhibitions in 2020
From paintings by North Carolina artists to exhibits that showcase African and African American talent, the Raleigh area will offer dynamic, diverse artwork.
Category: Arts & Culture
The Great Cover Up: Local musicians play the hits
If you’ve ever wished you could see some of the biggest musicians of our time play all in one night, check out The Great Cover Up performance series at Kings in January. Area musicians fully impersonate big-name bands—from vocals and instrumentation right down to the costumes.
An Interview with Lara O’Brien, Principal Dancer at the Carolina Ballet
If anyone knows how to hustle, it’s business owner, mother and principal dancer at Carolina Ballet, Lara O’Brien. Here, she shares a bit about life with and after Carolina Ballet.
Celebrating 25 years of Kwanzaa at the Cary Arts Center
For 25 years, the Town of Cary has celebrated Kwanzaa in collaboration with The Ujima Group. This year, Maulana Karenga, who founded the holiday in 1966, will speak during the program at the Cary Arts Center December 27. The Ujima…
Camelot: Burning Coal Theatre’s take on a classic
Raleigh’s Burning Coal Theatre Company kicks off their production of Camelot December 5. The musical tells the legend of King Arthur, Guinevere, Lancelot and the sword in the stone, accompanied by some modern musical twists. Now in its twenty-third season,…
The Mountain Goats Close Out 2019 at the Haw River Ballroom
At the end of a busy year, The Mountain Goats come back to North Carolina for a show at the Haw River Ballroom.
Dare Coulter celebrates black history and culture through her art
by Ilina Ewen | photography by Joshua Steadman Dare Coulter is aptly named. She is daring in how she uses her platform, and her art dares us to think about everyday, accepted narratives in new ways. When you meet Coulter,…
Superchunk Revisits Foolish for a 25th Anniversary Celebration
Durham band Superchunk launched a mini tour at Motorco with an acoustic set of a much-loved album.
JC Raulston Arboretum celebrates four years of lights
Beginning November 7, visit the JC Raulston Arboretum on N.C State’s campus for a stunning display of lighting throughout the extensive garden.
Art Exhibit Shows the Middle East Through Female Photographers’ Eyes
A photography exhibit at the Ackland Museum in Chapel Hill offers a fresh perspective on the Middle East.
Meet the Artist: Jackie Yongue
Sponsored by Green Front Interiors & Rugs Green Front invites you to meet the artist on November 9 Green Front Interiors & Rugs will host the works of artist Jackie Yongue November 9 for the opening reception of You’ve Got…
Mexican culture celebrated at NCMA with Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera
The work of artistic icon Frida Kahlo will be on display at the North Carolina Museum of Art beginning October 26. The exhibit Frida Kahlo, Diego Rivera, and Mexican Modernism is a highlighted curation from the renowned Jacques and Natasha…
¡Viva Viclas! opens at CAM
Click photo to expand and view slideshow. photography by Gus Samarco CAM Raleigh will be celebrating a new art form starting October 4—the souped-up motorcycle. ¡Viva Viclas! The Art of the LowRider Motorcycle explores the concept behind the Chicano-focused community…