Mar 2, 2018 | Arts, City Council, Community, Entertainment, Events, Food, History, Innovation, Kids, Music, Nature, Raleigh Planning, Theatre, Vision
First Friday ~ March 2 Take a free self-guided tour of downtown’s cutting-edge cultural hot spots. Local art galleries, art studios, alternative art venues, and museums stay open late the first Friday of every month to welcome thousands of art-seeking enthusiasts...
Feb 2, 2018 | Arts, Entertainment, Events, Food, History, Kids, Music
Mazes & Brain Games ~ ongoing “Mazes & Brain Games” is a new exhibition at the NC Museum of Natural Sciences, where visitors maneuver their way through a mind-boggling collection of mind-bending adventures, 3D puzzles and full-body games. Mazes...
Jan 12, 2018 | Arts, Entertainment, Events, History, Kids, Music, Nature
What We’re Up Against ~ Starts Jan. 12 Set in a highly competitive architecture firm, this play is an explosive and hilarious look at the complicated battle of the sexes raging across Cubicle Land. A funny, yet insightful, view of what it means to be female in a...
Dec 31, 2017 | Community, History, Neighborhoods, Preservation, Raleigh Planning, Vision
Image: Student housing construction on the site of the former Velvet Cloak Inn. ~ By Clodagh Bastian Raleigh’s popularity is spurring growth and increased density across the city. While some areas like Briar Creek or portions of North Raleigh are expanding on...
Oct 20, 2017 | Arts, Community, Entertainment, Events, Food, History, Music, NCSU, Theatre
32nd International Festival of Raleigh ~ Oct. 20, 21, 22 A three-day celebration of music, food, and dance from around the world. More than 60 ethnic groups, 25 international food vendors, non-stop music and world-bazaar shopping all under one roof. Bring the kids for...
Aug 17, 2017 | Arts, Community, Education, Entertainment, Events, History, Vision
2110 Blue Ridge Road, Raleigh 27607 Hours: Tuesday – Thursday 10am-5pm, Friday 10am-9pm, Saturday & Sunday 10am-5pm. The North Carolina Museum of Art is a truly amazing resource that boasts world-class collections and events that connect visitors to a range of art...