Block Gallery: “TURBULENCE: Birds, Beauty, Language & Loss”

Miriam Block Gallery at Raleigh Municipal Building 222 West Hargett St., Raleigh, NC, United States

TURBULENCE: Birds, Beauty, Language & Loss, is a solo exhibition at the Block Gallery by environmental artist Deborah Kruger. TURBULENCE: Birds, Beauty, Language & Loss focuses on Kruger’s current body of work, which is motivated by the extinction of bird species, and the loss of indigenous languages around the world. Human-induced climate change and habitat fragmentation contribute to these problems. Saturated colors characterize Kruger’s work which often mimics bird plumage. She hopes to raise awareness and inspire action about these impending losses that affect all of us. “Artist Deborah Kruger addresses concerns about the environment through her thoughtful and meticulous studio practice. Block Gallery is proud to present an exhibition of her unique work.” Stacy Bloom-Rexode, Curator of Exhibitions and Collections. The title piece, Turbulence, evokes the feathers of endangered birds, the swirling energy of murmuration, and the astounding aerial patterns created by flocks of starlings.   Opening Reception Join us on Wednesday, December 4, 2024, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. for a free reception to celebrate the opening of the exhibition. Meet the artist, view the artwork, and enjoy light refreshments and snacks. Add to your calendar.   Visiting the Exhibition The exhibition will be displayed from December 4, […]

Free

Theatre Charlotte: The Play That Goes Wrong

Theatre Charlotte 501 Queens Rd., Charlotte, NC, United States

Called “the funniest play Broadway has ever seen” (Huffington Post), this award-winning smash comedy is equal parts Monty Python and Sherlock Holmes! It’s opening night of “The Murder at Haversham Manor,” and things have quickly gone from bad to utterly disastrous. With an unconscious leading lady, a corpse that can’t play dead, and actors who trip over everything (including their lines), it’s “a ridiculously entertaining disaster” (Entertainment Weekly). Admission: $20 - $34.

Meredith College Department of Music: “Katelyn Bouska, Piano Recital”

Carswell Concert Hall 3800 Hillsborough Street Wainwright Music Building, Raleigh, NC, United States

Prague-based pianist, Katelyn Bouska presents a recital featuring pieces from her new album by women composers. Admission:  Free Livestream Link: https://vimeo.com/event/4876845

Free

2025 North Carolina H.I.P. (historically informed performance) Music Festival presents “Surviving Inquisition” with Forgotten Clefs

Duke University Chapel 401 Chapel Drive, Durham, NC, United States

2025 North Carolina H.I.P. (historically informed performance) Music Festival February 20 – March 9, 2025 HIPSTER Pass for admission to all events is $130 hipmusicfestival.org Each event also offers a single ticket price (available in advance), a suggested donation or is free Thursday, February 20, 7:00 pm, Duke University Chapel, Durham Forgotten Clefs CONCERT: Surviving Inquisition $20 suggested donation at the door Exploring Spanish and Sephardic music over a 400-year span, Surviving Inquisition traces the journey of Sephardic Jews from the 13th century in Alfonso el Sabio’s Castile, through the early years of the Inquisition in late 15th century Catholic Spain, to Italy in the early 17th century, where many Jews lived following expulsion. Using European and Arabic instruments, Surviving Inquisition intertwines traditional Sephardic tunes with Catholic music from Medieval manuscripts; sets music of the likely converso Juan del Encina (1468-1530) alongside that of the Spanish Catholics Juan de Anchieta (1462-1523) and Christobal de Morales (1500-1553); and moves between secular Italian songs and sacred Hebrew psalms in music of the Jewish composer Salamone Rossi (1570-1630), living in diaspora in early 17th-century Mantua, Italy. ARTISTS Sarah Schilling, project leader - recorder, shawm, dulcian Christopher Armijo - recorder, dulcian, percussion C. Keith Collins […]

The Little Theatre of Winston-Salem presents “Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom”

Hanesbrands Theatre 209 North Spruce Street, Winston-Salem, NC, United States

It’s 1927 and Ma Rainey, also known as the "Mother of the Blues" is recording updated versions of some of her classic songs in a run-down studio in Chicago. Passionate and headstrong, Ma Rainey battles to maintain authority over her own music, even as her arrogant trumpet player, Levee, aspires to make a name for himself in the music industry. Admission: $14 - $30

NC State University Theatre presents “SEUSSICAL”

Stewart Theatre, Talley Student Center at NC State University 2610 Cates Avenue, Raleigh, NC, United States

Book by Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty Music by Stephen Flaherty Lyrics by Lynn Ahrens Co-Conceived by Lynn Ahrens, Stephen Flaherty, and Eric Idle Based on the Works of Dr. Seuss Directed by Mia Self Rated G. A musical deep dive with the familiar characters of Dr. Seuss! Horton the Elephant, Lazy Maizie, and the inhabitants of Whoville populate this energetic romp through a world where the powers of friendship, loyalty, family, and community are challenged and emerge triumphant. Themes of Community, friendship, and belonging. Suited for the entire family. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, NC State will honor requests for reasonable accommodations made by individuals with disabilities. Direct accommodation requests to: Mia Self at mlself3@ncsu.edu Admission: $10 - $32

Triangle Wind Ensemble: “Music for a Lifetime with the Duke Wind Symphony”

Baldwin Auditorium 1336 Campus Drive, Durham, NC, United States

The Triangle Wind Ensemble shares the stage with the Duke Wind Symphony in Duke's Baldwin Auditorium, recognizing that a love for wind music takes root in youth and can continue for decades as a source of joy and meaning for lifelong musicians. Admission: Free

Free

Theatre Charlotte: The Play That Goes Wrong

Theatre Charlotte 501 Queens Rd., Charlotte, NC, United States

Called “the funniest play Broadway has ever seen” (Huffington Post), this award-winning smash comedy is equal parts Monty Python and Sherlock Holmes! It’s opening night of “The Murder at Haversham Manor,” and things have quickly gone from bad to utterly disastrous. With an unconscious leading lady, a corpse that can’t play dead, and actors who trip over everything (including their lines), it’s “a ridiculously entertaining disaster” (Entertainment Weekly). Admission: $20 - $34.

UNC Department of Music: “UNC Symphony Orchestra with Concerto Winners | MFE 24-25”

Moeser Auditorium, Hill Hall 135 E. Cameron Ave., Chapel Hill, NC, United States

FEATURING: UNC Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Dr. Evan Harger with the annual UNC Symphony Orchestra Concerto Competition Winners. PROGRAM: TBA TICKETS: $10 general admission $5 students, faculty, and staff $5 live stream Purchase tickets or livestream registration online, beginning September 1. Tickets are also available at the door, 30 minutes prior to the concert start time. PARKING: Please plan to arrive early as parking on campus can be tricky. Learn more about parking and directions to UNC-Chapel Hill’s campus. This performance is part of the 2024-2025 Martha Flowers Ensemble series.

Brunswick Little Theatre: “The Kids Left. The Dog Died. Now What?”

Brunswick Little Theatre 8068 River Road, Southport, NC, United States

In February, the month of love, check out our performance about what happens in family life when our “nests” empty out and a new chapter begins. Brunswick Little Theatre kicks off its 2025 season with a hilarious and thoughtful musical that looks at what awaits when you finally ask yourself, “The Kids Left. The Dog Died. Now What?” Feb. 6-23 Thursday-Sunday, 7:30 evenings and 3:00 matinees Admission: $28

$28

UNCSA: “Winter Dance”

Gerald Freedman Theatre, Performance Place 1533 S. Main St., Winston-Salem, NC, United States

A much-anticipated highlight of UNCSA’s annual performance calendar, Winter Dance features the talents of students from both the contemporary and ballet programs performing works that highlight the breadth of UNCSA’s dance community. French choreographer and former Martha Graham principal dancer Pascal Rioult’s “Bolero” is set to Maurice Ravel’s soaring score, inviting the audience to experience the familiar theme in an entirely new light. George Balanchine’s “Concerto Barocco” is staged by High School ballet alumna Amanda Edge, with Johann Sebastian Bach’s timeless “Concerto for Two Violins in D minor” setting the tone. Faculty members Mikhail Tchoupakov, Jennet Zerbe and Phillip Broomhead stage Léo Delibes’ lighthearted “Coppélia Suite” and UNCSA Dean of Dance Endalyn T. Outlaw premieres an original contemporary work. FIVE PERFORMANCES: Thursday, Feb 20 at 7:30; Friday, Feb. 21 at 7:30; Saturday, Feb. 22 at 2 and 7:30 p.m.; and Sunday, Feb. 23 at 2 p.m. Admission: $25 adult; $20 student

Davidson Community Players Presents Sacred Spaces Volume 1: “The Minutes”

Armour Street Theatre 307 Armour St., Davidson, NC, United States

From the Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright of August: Osage County comes a dark comedy about the agony and ecstasy of small-town government. Good intentions collide with malicious inertia when an upstart young councilman returns from a brief leave of absence. Missing the minutes from the previous meeting, he senses the other council members—from shy civil servants to buffoonish politicians to senile elder statesmen—are hiding something awful about what transpired. In hilarious and unsettling fashion, The Minutes shows how fictional towns like Big Cherry and real towns like Davidson wrestle with uncomfortable task of recording their own histories. Finalist for the 2018 Pulitzer Prize; Tony-nominated for Best Play 2022 The Minutes is presented alongside A Small and Humble Erasure as “Sacred Spaces: Plays about the History Beneath Us”   Recommended for ages 15+ Admission: $12-$25 (Plus NC State taxes and fees)