December 12, 2012 – 9:42 am
Children and adults can experience “A Polar Express Adventure” at the Museum of the Albemarle. The Albemarle Railroad Club’s O scale train display of the Polar Express will provide an adventure for all. The Polar Express will stop at Billy’s house and make its way over the mountains to get to the North Pole. A [...]
December 11, 2012 – 4:06 pm
It’s all about North Carolina at the Museum Shop, located at the N.C. Museum of History in downtown Raleigh. You’ll find an impressive selection of holiday gift items crafted by North Carolinians: handmade ornaments, pottery, jewelry and more. The shelves also overflow with specialty foods, books, toys and other enticing options. Choose from these items [...]
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 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. [...]
November 16, 2012 – 9:52 am
Brighten your December with a Raleigh tradition, the Capitol Tree Lighting, and then walk to the N.C. Museum of History for hands-on fun. Also in December, take in a musical performance by the Happy Valley Pals, who will present the special holiday tradition “Breaking Up Christmas.” Children will delight in the month’s programs created just [...]
November 15, 2012 – 3:43 pm
RALEIGH – An annual North Carolina tradition continues as Gov. Bev Perdue and First Gentleman Bob Eaves host the annual tree-lighting ceremony at the State Capitol on Thursday, Dec. 6. The Junior Woman’s Club and State Capitol historic site host this free, public celebration. The festivities begin at 5 p.m. with luminaries being lit and holiday music by the Raleigh Concert Band and [...]
November 15, 2012 – 8:00 am
ELIZABETH CITY — The Museum of the Albemarle will host “Designers’ Workshop: Deck Those Halls” Saturday, December 1, 2012 from 9 a.m. to noon. Catch the Christmas spirit! Enjoy a day at the museum constructing your own holiday decorations. All supplies will be provided in the workshop fee and includes a delicious catered lunch. Workshop [...]
November 8, 2012 – 4:00 pm
ELIZABETH CITY — Get into the Christmas spirit early at the Museum of the Albemarle by participating in a creative workshop for all ages. The One Stop Christmas Workshop will be held Saturday, November 17, 2012 from 10:00 am until Noon. Participants, ages one and up will design a colorful silk scarf and a wool [...]