Raleigh Events
“What Have We Got to Lose?” Annual Inventory of Cary's Historic Properties
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05-28-2013 to 05-28-2013 - The Friends of the Page-Walker Hotel present their annual inventory of Cary’s historic properties, entitled “What Have We Got to Lose?” The slideshow tour showcases Cary's history, highlighting properties in Cary’s three National Register historic districts, as well as structures outside of those districts. Narration by members of the Friends’ Historic Preservation Committee describes the historic and architectural significance of the properties and includes interesting tidbits about former owners and their place in Cary’s history. The 90-minute program is followed by refreshments and socializing.
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"An American Celebration - featuring the music of John Williams"
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05-26-2013 to 05-26-2013 - Works by John Williams, including selections from the film scores of "Star Wars," "Raiders of the Lost Ark," "Catch Me if You Can," "Jaws," "Jurassic Park," and others. Patriotic selections will also be performed in recognition of Memorial Day.
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“Freedom Coming, Freedom for All” lecture by Earl Ijames
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06-06-2013 to 06-06-2013 - Earl Ijames will speak on “Freedom Coming, Freedom for All” on Thursday, June 6, 2013 at 7 pm at the Visitors Center of the Joel Lane Museum House at 160 South Saint Mary’s Street, Raleigh, NC 27603. Admission will be $15 for the general public and $10 for members of the Joel Lane Historical Society. Refreshments will be served. Seating is limited, and advanced payment is required. Please call 919-833-3431 with your MasterCard or Visa, or mail a check to P O Box 10884, Raleigh NC 27605. Be sure to include the names of all in your party; nametags will serve as tickets. Tickets are non-refundable unless we must cancel the event.
Earl Ijames is Curator for African American and Community History at the North Carolina Museum of History. He will discuss how the Emancipation Proclamation, a preliminary version which will be on exhibit at the NC Museum of History from May 15 to June 16, worked in North Carolina. The Proclamation and its ensuing freedom was a process, not just an event.
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Apex Farmers Market
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04-27-2013 to 09-28-2013 - Local Produce, Local Baked Goods and Prepared Foods, and Local Handmade one-of-a-kind gifts for all occasions.
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Best Coast with Guards and Lovely Bad Things
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06-01-2013 to 06-01-2013 -
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Mosaic Spring Music Fest
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05-16-2013 to 05-26-2013 - Ten days of DJs and Artists performing an eclectic array of music for your listening pleasure from sunset to late night.
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Capital City Metalfest
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06-01-2013 to 06-02-2013 - SMS Booking & Promo presents - Capital City Metalfest featuring over 40 bands.
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"Art + Time"
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05-31-2013 to 05-31-2013 - Curator Linda Dougherty presents an overview of the exhibition 0 to 60 and takes a closer look at artists who ignore the traditional boundaries between art, craft, and design to create thought-provoking works that present the possibility of experiencing time from a new perspective.
All Lunch and Lectures events begin with a lecture by curators or other experts, and the discussion continues over a lunch catered by Iris restaurant.
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"Triangle Brass Alumni Spectacular"
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05-25-2013 to 05-25-2013 -
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"Partnership with Youth"
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05-19-2013 to 05-19-2013 -
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