November 30, 2012 – 10:13 am
Hear fabulous old songs from the mountains and the Piedmont when the Happy Valley Pals take the stage on Sunday, Dec. 9, at 3 p.m. at the N.C. Museum of History in Raleigh. During the free performance, Gail Gillespie, Dwight Rogers, and Wayne and Margaret Martin will focus on the mountain holiday tradition “Breaking Up [...]
November 29, 2012 – 8:00 am
OXFORD — Heroic tales and valiant feats are depicted in images that reflect North Carolina’s dedication to the war in the “Freedom, Sacrifice, Memory: Civil War Sesquicentennial Photography Exhibit” . The Granville County Library in Oxford will host the exhibit from Dec. 1-29, sharing images and stories that capture the history and people of the [...]
November 28, 2012 – 4:56 pm
WADESBORO — Since the beginning of the Civil War (1861-1865) 150 years have passed, but its widespread impact and defining characteristics remain vivid. These can especially be seen in North Carolina as illustrated by the “Freedom, Sacrifice, Memory: Civil War Sesquicentennial Photography Exhibit.” The exhibit will be hosted by the Hampton B. Allen Library in [...]
November 28, 2012 – 1:30 pm
MANTEO – The N.C. A&T State University Choir will present a Christmas Concert under the baton of Maestro Travis W. Alexander, Director of University Choirs and Piano Professor, on Saturday, December 8, at 7 p.m. in the Indoor Theatre at Roanoke Island Festival Park. Tickets are $10 adults and 6-12 years old- $5. 50 and under [...]
November 28, 2012 – 11:30 am
The N.C. Museum of History presents a rare opportunity to hear firsthand about efforts to preserve the rich heritage of Selçuk, located near Ephesus, one of Turkey’s major tourist attractions. Selçuk archaeologist Yusuf Yavaş will be in Raleigh on Saturday, Dec. 1, at 7 p.m. to discuss how the city is trying to preserve the [...]
November 28, 2012 – 10:20 am
Since it opened in 2010, the exhibit Behind the Veneer: Thomas Day, Master Cabinetmaker has received three national awards and been featured on PBS’s “The Woodwright’s Shop with Roy Underhill” and in The New York Times. Only five weeks remain to see this acclaimed exhibit at the N.C. Museum of History in Raleigh. On view [...]
November 21, 2012 – 4:50 pm
MANTEO — Roanoke Island Festival Park and the Friends of Elizabeth II recognized volunteers at an awards banquet held on November 9. A total of 4312.8 hours of service were volunteered throughout the Park which included various venues. Ruth Poinsch and John Vang were given special recognition for their many years of service. Five volunteers [...]
November 21, 2012 – 4:36 pm
Music Director Grant Llewellyn will lead the North Carolina Symphony in a 2012-2013 classical season orchestra highlight of Handel’s Messiah. The performances take place on Thursday, Nov. 29, at 8 p.m., in Lee Auditorium in Southern Pines, and on Friday, Nov. 30 and Saturday, Dec. 1, at 8 p.m., and again on Sunday, Dec. 2, [...]
November 20, 2012 – 2:47 pm
WILMINGTON –The Battleship NORTH CAROLINA is getting all decked out this holiday season. On the evening of November 23, 2012, the gazebo in Battleship Park will have a beautiful glow thanks to Downtown Business Alliance and the donation of lights from Costco. December 1, 2012, the Ship will reflect the holiday spirit from bow to stern [...]
November 20, 2012 – 12:00 pm
Thanksgiving marks the start of the season of giving, and a new online fundraising website will allow citizens of North Carolina to donate directly to arts and cultural organizations of their choice. The N.C. portal for power2give.org connects people across the state to cultural projects from the mountains to the coast. The innovative fundraising platform was developed [...]
November 20, 2012 – 9:45 am
MOUNT GILEAD – Our friends and families are not the only ones who deserve a gift this holiday season. On Saturday, Dec. 1, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., the N.C. Department of Cultural Resources’ Town Creek Indian Mound will host “Christmas for the Birds.” Here visitors can help feed the bird population by creating [...]
November 19, 2012 – 4:19 pm
FOUR OAKS – Leave the hustle and bustle of modern holidays behind and travel back to a simpler place and time at Bentonville Battlefield State Historic Site’s “Civil War Christmas” event. On Saturday, Dec. 1, drop by and help decorate an 1860s style Christmas tree, spend time with Confederate soldiers around the campfire, sip cider with [...]
November 19, 2012 – 12:52 pm
HALIFAX — Colonial Christmas traditions along with a lively Christmas Parade will combine to create a festive atmosphere for all on Saturday, Dec. 8, from 10 a.m. to 4p.m. Costumed re-enactors of the 5th North Carolina Regiment of the Continental Line will depict the life of Revolutionary War-era through military drills, campfire cooking and more at [...]
November 16, 2012 – 1:30 pm
Experience the sights and sounds of the holidays during the Museum of the Albemarle’s Holiday Open House “A Polar Express Adventure” on Saturday, December 1st from 1:00 pm—4:00 pm. Children and adults will delight in the Albemarle Railroad Club’s O scale train display of the Polar Express. Members of the club will be on hand [...]
November 16, 2012 – 11:30 am
The Museum of the Albemarle will host the 8th Annual “Jingle Bells are Rocking at Museum of the Albemarle” on Friday, December 7, 2012. Pre-Schoolers three to five years of age with adult supervision will decorate houses from 10:00 am until 11:00 am. Kids of all ages will decorate houses from 3:30 to 4:45 p.m. [...]