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Category Archives: Arts
Fright at the Museum Returns to CAM Raleigh
Come one, come all! For one night only, a mysterious carnival makes a stop in Raleigh’s very own warehouse district. Join CAM Raleigh on Saturday, October 27, 2012 from 8:00 p.m. − 12:00 a.m. for Fright at the Museum, the … Continue reading
Posted in Arts, Events, South West Raleigh
Tagged Bagguetaboutit, CAM, carnival, Cirque de Vol, costume contest, David Eichenberger, Foundation, Fright at the Museum, Halloween, Klausie's Pizza, Magic by Ernie, The Sweet Shop
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Fall Arts Fair Scheduled for October 20th
The Pullen and Sertoma arts centers will hold their Fall Arts Fair on Saturday, October 20 from 10 am until 5 pm outdoors at the Pullen Arts Center, 105 Pullen Road near the bell tower at North Carolina State University. … Continue reading
Posted in Arts, Events
Tagged art fair, Chirba Chirba, Kona Ice, Porchetta, Pullen Arts Center, Raleigh Arts Commission, sertoma
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Introducing: The Blue Hour at Design Box
“The Blue Hour” will present a set of paintings by Alberto Ortega that depict luminous scenes of Raleigh at twilight and at night. The scenes evoke mysterious psychological narratives in which human presence is suggested but not revealed. Though executed … Continue reading
Posted in Arts, Events
Tagged Albert Ortega, DB Shop and Gallery, First Friday, Raleigh, The Blue Hour
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A Preview to SPARKcon 2012
If you haven’t been to one of the previous SPARKcon’s—a showcase of the Triangle’s creativity, talent, and ideas—maybe our preview can entice you to attend. There’s bound to be a SPARK that will catch your attention: art, bazaar, circus, dance, … Continue reading
Posted in Arts, South West Raleigh
Tagged circusSPARK, community, Creative District, danceSPARK, designSPARK, Downtown Raleigh, fashionSPARK, poetrySPARK, SparkCon, theatreSPARK, wheelSPARK
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SPARKcon: Creative Talent Explosion in Downtown Raleigh
Guest post by Visual Arts Exchange (VAE) and SPARKcon SPARKcon, the Triangle’s annual creative explosion is being held September 13–16th in Downtown Raleigh. SPARKcon assembles more than 1,700 artists, performers, and other creative folks for more than 200 shows and … Continue reading
Posted in Arts, Events
Tagged artSPARK, bazaarSPARK, circusSPARK, community, Creative District, danceSPARK, designSPARK, Downtown Raleigh, fashionSPARK, filmSPARK, geekSPARK, graffitiSPARK, ideaSPARK, musicSPARK, open source, poetrySPARK, Raleigh, SparkCon, theatreSPARK, wheelSPARK
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Annual Boylan Heights ArtWalk Call for Artist
Guest post by Susan Thompson The 19th Annual Boylan Heights ArtWalk will be held on December 2nd from 12:00 to 5:00 pm. Applications are still being accepted, but must be postmarked by this Saturday, September 1st at www.boylanheights.org or www.artwalk.boylanheights.org. … Continue reading
Posted in Arts, Events
Tagged ArtWalk, Boylan Heights, call for artists, community, Creative District
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Parks in the Creative District: Fall and Winter Preview
The City of Raleigh Parks and Recreation released the September-December Leisure Ledger a few weeks ago. Registration via mail, walk-in, or online begins July 31. Here are highlights of some of the programs and classes happening in the Creative District: … Continue reading
Posted in Arts, Events, Parks & Rec, South West Raleigh
Tagged basketball tournament, Carolina Pines Community Center, dodgeball tournament, free events, Holiday Express, Jaycee Community Center, leisure ledger, Method Road Community Center, Mordecai Historic Park, Peach Road Park, Powell Drive Park, Pullen Arts Center, Pullen Park
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Creative Spotlight: Luke Miller Buchanan – Raleigh Artist and Fun-Maker
“Life is Rich and Full” just about sums up the worldview of one of Raleigh’s favorite local artists, Luke Miller Buchanan. It was also the title of an art show he had on display simultaneously at Stitch and Rebus Works … Continue reading
Posted in Arts, South West Raleigh
Tagged Artspace, Bonded llama, First Friday, Life is Rich and Full, Luke Miller Buchanan, North Carolina, Raleigh, Rebus Works, Stitch, trivia night
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Kirby Derby and the End of The World
Guest post by Chris Dell’Anno – Captain, Kirby Derby The Earth has made what could be it’s last full trip around the sun since the last Kirby Derby…if the Mayans are right. The End of The World was the theme … Continue reading
Posted in Arts, Neighborhood, South West Raleigh
Tagged community, Creative District, Downtown Raleigh, Kirby Derby Day, NC State, Pullen Park Terrace
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