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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Raleigh’s BEST Set to Transform Dillon Supply and Union Station

Guest post by Donna Belt As members of Southwest Raleigh continue to innovate our world through technology, open source, science, and medicine, there are still groups using low-tech methods to bring community together and help our city look beautiful. One … Continue reading

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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

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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

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