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Performing Arts Events
1215 Events (viewing events 1 through 25)
Raleigh -- Sun., May 19, 2013 at 10:15 AM ( Sat., May. 18, 2013 - Mon., Sep. 30, 2013 )
Sertoma Arts Center: Weekend Watercolor Workshop
WEEKEND WATERCOLOR WORKSHOP
May 18-19
Saturday, 10:15am-2:30pm
Sunday, 1:15-4:30pm
#138592
Age: 16+
For students with some watercolor experience. Expand your knowledge of applying watercolors using bold colors and quick strokes. Create your own painting or recreate the demonstration... Read More
Non-residents $96; Raleigh Residents $84
Raleigh -- Sun., May 19, 2013 at 9:00 AM ( Sat., May. 18, 2013 - Sun., May. 19, 2013 )
Pullen Arts Center: Printmaking - Layered Monotype
Using Pullen's etching press, explore ways to make unique, expressive monotypes incorporating additive and subtractive techniques and using impressionable objects, ghost prints and color to achieve layered results. Prints will be one of a kind! Bring paper (Rives BFK, ca. $4/sheet), brushes and any textured items or specialty... Read More
Non-residents $97; Raleigh Residents $85
Raleigh -- Sun., May 19, 2013 at 10:00 AM ( Sat., May. 18, 2013 - Sun., May. 19, 2013 )
ArtsPlosure: Art Market
A showcase of the talents of 170 juried independent visual artists and crafters, including North Carolina-based artists and artists from across the United States. Artwork by fine artists and craftspeople exhibiting in 10 different categories will be available for purchase, including painting, photography, pottery, jewelry,... Read More
Free.
Raleigh -- Sun., May 19, 2013 at 11:00 AM ( Sat., May. 18, 2013 - Sun., May. 19, 2013 )
ArtsPlosure: North Carolina Stage Performances
The following is a list of Artsplosure's Main Stage performances:
SATURDAY
1:00 Barbara Bailey Hutchison
3:00 Dylan Linehan
5:00 Jeanne Jolly
7:00 Holy Ghost Tent Revival
SUNDAY
11:00 Hazelwood
1:00 Corn and the Colonels
... Read More
Free.
Raleigh -- Sun., May 19, 2013 at 11:00 AM ( Sat., May. 18, 2013 - Sun., May. 19, 2013 )
ArtsPlosure: Kidsplosure
Moore Square. -- (919)832-8699 , http://www.artsplosure.org/
Free.
Raleigh -- Sun., May 19, 2013 at 12:00 PM ( Sat., May. 18, 2013 - Sun., May. 19, 2013 )
ArtsPlosure: Main Stage Performances
The following is a list of Artsplosure's Main Stage performances:
SATURDAY
2:00 Jeanette Harris
4:00 Quinn Sullivan
6:00 Lake Street Dive
8:00 BoDeans
SUNDAY
12:00 Jon Shain Band
2:00 Jesse Dee
4:00 Toubab Krewe
5:30 The Wailers
Free.
Raleigh -- Sun., May 19, 2013 at 1:00 PM ( Fri., May. 3, 2013 - Sun., May. 19, 2013 )
Raleigh Little Theatre: RLT Youth Series - The Brementown Musicians
The Brementown Musicians - musical, based on the story by The Grimm Brothers, by Allison Gregory, music by Hummie Mann - " When the farmer and his wife decide that their donkey, Donny, is past his usefulness, he follows his dream to become a famous musician. During his journey to Brementown, the music Mecca, Donny meets many... Read More
Adults/Teens $15; Children $10
Raleigh -- Sun., May 19, 2013 at 1:00 PM
ArtsPlosure: Talk with John Claude Bemis
Piedmont Laureate John Claude Bemis visits Artsplosure.
Free.
Raleigh -- Sun., May 19, 2013 at 1:15 PM ( Sat., May. 18, 2013 - Mon., Sep. 30, 2013 )
Sertoma Arts Center: Weekend Watercolor Workshop
WEEKEND WATERCOLOR WORKSHOP
May 18-19
Saturday, 10:15am-2:30pm
Sunday, 1:15-4:30pm
#138592
Age: 16+
For students with some watercolor experience. Expand your knowledge of applying watercolors using bold colors and quick strokes. Create your own painting or recreate the demonstration... Read More
Non-residents $96; Raleigh Residents $84
Charlotte -- Sun., May 19, 2013 at 1:30 PM ( Tue., May. 7, 2013 - Sun., May. 19, 2013 )
Blumenthal Performing Arts: Traces
Knight Theatre. -- 704/372-1000 , http://www.BlumenthalArts.org/
Prices Start at $20.00
Cary -- Sun., May 19, 2013 at 2:00 PM ( Fri., May. 17, 2013 - Sun., May. 19, 2013 )
Applause! Cary Youth Theatre: Sing Down the Moon: Appalachian Wonder Tales
Sing Down the Moon: Appalachian Wonder Tales: a musical by Mary Hall Surface and David Maddox that weaves traditional "Old Time" music into a keepsake quilt of mountain lore and wisdom for the whole family.
Adults $10; Seniors/Students $8; Children 5 & under $5; Grous (15+) $6.50/per person; Day of performance $10
Winston-Salem -- Sun., May 19, 2013 at 2:00 PM ( Fri., May. 10, 2013 - Sun., May. 26, 2013 )
Festival Stage of Winston-Salem: Proof *EVENT CANCELLED*
Proof: The recipient of the Best Play Tony Award and the Pulitzer Prize for Drama by David Auburn about a daughter, Catherine, in search of answers after her brilliant, but mad, father's death.
Final Dress: May 10
Preview Performances: May 11, 12, and 15
Opening Night: May 16
Related event: May 14, Screening of Good Will Hunting (click here for details)
$35-$12; VIP Balcony Packages $60
Greensboro -- Sun., May 19, 2013 at 2:00 PM ( Fri., May. 17, 2013 - Sun., May. 26, 2013 )
Paper Lantern Theatre Company: This Wide Night
The Wide Night: a play by Chloe Moss about a 50-year-old woman, Lorraine, who has just been released from prison after 12 years. Her reunion with Marie, a younger woman whose prison sentence was shorter and who has been free longer, had once seemed like "a speck in the distance." Now here they are, together... Read More
General Admission $20; Seniors/Students $18
Charlotte -- Sun., May 19, 2013 at 2:30 PM ( Fri., May. 17, 2013 - Sun., Jun. 2, 2013 )
Theatre Charlotte: Avenue Q
A musical with book by Jeff Whitty, music and lyrics by Robert Lopez and Jeff Marx. Directed by Billy Ensley, with choreography by Lisa Blanton.
Adults $25; Seniors $20; Students (age 16 - college) $12
Raleigh -- Sun., May 19, 2013 at 3:00 PM
Raleigh Chamber Music Guild: Gems from the Golden Age
Performed by Ensemble Vermillian: Frances Blaker, recorders, David Wilson, baroque violin, Barbara Krumdieck, baroque cello, William Simms, theorbo and baroque guitar, Dan Smith, archlute and baroque guitar, & Jennifer Streeter, harpsichord
Strozzi: Begli Occhi, Op. 3, & L’Eraclito Amoroso, Op. 2; Monteverdi: Scherzi musicali; Cazzati: Passacaglio; & other works by Trattenimenti, Castello, Merulo, & Buonamente
Featured Exhibition: Baroque Collection. Pre-concert tour of program-related paintings at 1:45 p.m. For reservations, contact Christine Molesky (919/664-6785 or christine.molesky@ncdcr.gov). "The attendees should look for the docent in the brown brick (old) building so they can... Read More
$12, NCMA members/students $10.
Durham -- Sun., May 19, 2013 at 3:00 PM
Chamber Orchestra of the Triangle: "A European Tour"
Performed by COT; George Li, piano
M. BRUCH: 6 Swedish Dances
F. MENDELSSOHN: Piano Concerto No.1 in g, op. 25
S. PROKOFIEV: Symphony No. 7 in eb, op.111
Adults $20; Students w/ID free.
Hillsborough -- Sun., May 19, 2013 at 3:00 PM
Durham Symphony Orchestra: "2013 Pops in the Park Concert Series"
Bring your blanket and chairs and pack a picnic for this outdoor pops concert.
Instrument Petting Zoo available 30 minutes before and after the performance provided by DSO partner, High Strung Violins.
Free.
Raleigh -- Sun., May 19, 2013 at 3:00 PM ( Fri., May. 10, 2013 - Sun., May. 19, 2013 )
Exit Through Eden: A Walk in the Woods
Lee Blessing: A Walk in the Woods. Inspired by real events, a surprisingly funny play about two men trying to prevent the end of the world – if only they could learn to trust each other. Featuring J Chachula as John Honeyman and Eric Hale as Andrey Botvinnik. Directed by Marta King.
$10; Students $5.
Raleigh -- Sun., May 19, 2013 at 3:00 PM
Raleigh Flute Choir: Raleigh Area Flute Association Members' Recital
Saint Philip Lutheran Church. -- (919)781-3225 , http://www.raleighflutes.org/RFC
$.
Flat Rock -- Sun., May 19, 2013 at 3:00 PM
Hendersonville Community Band: "'Pops & Patriotic"
Performed by HCB (Winford Franklin, director)
The 75-member concert band performs audience favorites, including show tunes and marches.
Tickets may be purchased at Laurel Park Wine Market, Hendersonville Visitors Center, at the door, or through band members.
$10; Students free.
Carrboro -- Sun., May 19, 2013 at 3:00 PM ( Fri., May. 10, 2013 - Sun., May. 19, 2013 )
ArtsCenter Stage: Walt: The Life and Times of Walt Whitman
The Southeast premiere of Walt by William W. Whitman and composer Jonathan Price.
Friday/Saturday:
General Admission: Day of Show $18, In Advance $16
Seniors/Students: Day of Show $14, In Advance $12
Friends of The ArtsCenter: In Advance $13
Thursday/Sunday:
General Admission: Day of Show $16, In Advance $14
Seniors/Students: Day of Show $12, In Advance $10
... Read More
Ticket prices detailed below in "Notes"
Raleigh -- Sun., May 19, 2013 at 3:00 PM
Highland United Methodist Church: "Songs of Love" - ESL Program Fundraising Concert
Performed by George Deaton, tenor; Wade Henderson, tenor; Melinda Wilkinson, soprano; Thomas Warburton, piano
Popular favorites by Johann Straus II, Franz Lehár, Edvard Grieg, Victor Herbert, Sigmund Romberg, Andrew Lloyd Webber, Jerome Kern, and Cole Porter, among others. Dr. Warburton will play arrangements by George Gershwin as Gershwin performed them.
This concert is in support of the Highland Community Victory Garden's English as a Second Language (ESL) program.
Free, offering taken for the ESL Garden Program
Raleigh -- Sun., May 19, 2013 at 3:00 PM
Holy Trinity Lutheran Church: Spring Fest
Performed by Holy Trinity Chancel Choir, Shannon Thomas, Director, Carolina Clarinet, Dan Gaugert & Rachel Struckmeyer, soloists, Susan Lohr, & Baribe Windom
A Concert Featuring the Music of Milton Bliss, Long-time Director of Choral Activities at NCSU: vocal & instrumental solos & a choral world premiere
Child care provided.
Free, donations.
Greensboro -- Sun., May 19, 2013 at 3:30 PM
Triangle Jewish Chorale: "Down Home: The Cantata"
Performed by soloists Caroline Oliveira, soprano; Sarah Zielinski, mezzo-soprano; Kyle Berkley, tenor; Harrison Bumgardner, baritone
A performance of the newly composed piece "Down Home: The Cantata," which explores the Jewish immigrant experience in North Carolina. The piece was composed by Alejandro Rutty, with libretto based on the documentary and book Down Home: Jewish Life in North Carolina, writtten by Leonard Rogoff. The... Read More
Other performance dates for this cantata include:
April 28 at 3:00 PM at Goodson Chapel at Duke University, Durham
May 12 at 3:00 PM at Beth Meyer Synagogue in Raleigh
Free.
Chapel Hill -- Sun., May 19, 2013 at 3:30 PM ( Fri., May. 17, 2013 - Sun., May. 19, 2013 )
UNC Chapel Hill Department of Music: Student Recital
Person Recital Hall. -- (919)962-1039 , http://music.unc.edu/
Free.
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