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In Memoriam: Haskell Fitz-Simons, 64, long-time artistic director of the Raleigh Little Theatre, died Monday, May 13. For RLT's note, click here. Other stories are in INDY and Triangle Business Journal, and the obit is in the N&O. The memorial service will be Tuesday, May 21, at 4:00 p.m., at St. Michael's Episcopal Church, 1520 Canterbury Road, Raleigh. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to Raleigh Little Theatre, the Wake County Animal Shelter., or Safe Haven for Cats.

Featured Review

Powerful and Primitive, The Rite of Spring Closes 80th Season

Taut rhythms, brisk tempos, incredible pianissimi and erupting fortes made this one of the best Sacre du Printemps performances this reviewer has heard. Indeed, this was a superb concert for many reasons, not the least of which are the high quality playing of the North Carolina Symphony and the intelligent musical leadership of its music director, Grant Llewellyn, who will celebrate his 10th season with the NC Symphony in the fall. Read on . . .

Message from our Senior Contributor

Summer music presenters: Offering a concert or perhaps a whole festival? Have you told CVNC about your plans? We'd love to hear from you. There's no charge for listings. And we cannot consider your events for review unless they are here. Instructions are at the top of our calendar page.

So what's three or four hundred thousand among friends? Attendance at Broadway bus-&-truck shows dips. Click here.

On Diaghilev and the Ballets Russes - arguably, the last great collection of lightning bolts in dance before the era of Balanchine: click here.

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