February 5, 2009 – 5:08 pm
GREENSBORO - Cultural Resources Secretary Linda A. Carlisle spoke to the United Arts Council of Greater Greensboro on Thursday, Feb. 5. In her remarks, which contained an update on the economic environment for arts and culture in these challenging economic times, the Secretary also shared some facts and figures of interest to Greensboro and Guilford [...]
January 14, 2009 – 11:09 am
Usher in Black History Month one day early during one of the year’s largest events at the N.C. Museum of History in Raleigh. The Eighth Annual African American Cultural Celebration on Saturday, Jan. 31, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. will have something for all ages: musical performances, dance, storytelling, craft demonstrations, and more. Blues [...]
December 5, 2008 – 5:28 pm
Today’s show is all about the holidays. We’ll hear about stocking stuffers, holiday shows, and things to do with the family that don’t cost a whole lot. First up is Bill Owens from Historical Publications, who talks about holiday offerings for history fans. Next, Andrea Lawson, performing arts director of the N.C. Arts Council talks about upcoming [...]
November 21, 2008 – 4:53 pm
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Today’s episode tells the story of “Raleigh’s own President” and also profiles a photographer whose work is part of the “Telling Our Stories Photography Exhbit” Fay Mitchell recently spoke with photographer John Rosenthal (:25)
A new exhibit at the state capitol chronicles the life of Andrew Johnson, who went [...]
November 6, 2008 – 4:42 pm
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Today’s show highlights a North Carolinian’s quest for freedom, and we’ll also find out about crafting a perfect getaway this fall. Finally, in honor of Veterans Day, we visit with the state’s military archivist, and head over to the State Capitol to find out what is planned there [...]
October 24, 2008 – 10:32 am
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Today’s show highlights a busy day for State Historic Sites, talks about the arts in the lives of North Carolinians, and focuses a lens on a traveling photography exhibit. First up, Keith Hardison, Director of State Historic Sites, details the fun that will be had on October 25 [...]
October 14, 2008 – 10:32 am
RALEIGH — Next March when teachers, artists, and school administrators gather in Raleigh for a statewide arts in education conference, the focus will be on the right brain—creativity and big picture thinking—and its place in preparing North Carolina public school children for a future in the global economy. Early registration is now available for the [...]
October 6, 2008 – 1:13 pm
The North Carolina Arts Council invites the public to share ideas about how citizens can have more arts experiences in their daily lives and how partnerships between the state and local communities can build a robust economy through the arts.
Public meetings have been scheduled in Asheville, Winston-Salem and Greenville this fall so that citizens can [...]
September 5, 2008 – 11:23 am
(Sept. 4, 2008) — High school English and Theatre Arts teachers across North Carolina have until Friday, Sept. 26 to register for the statewide Poetry Out Loud recitation contest, coordinated by the North Carolina Arts Council.
An initiative funded by the National Endowment for the Arts and coordinated by state arts councils across the country, Poetry [...]
September 3, 2008 – 3:58 pm
The North Carolina Arts Council launched Museums in a Minute today to spotlight visual arts institutions throughout the state and their dynamic schedule of exhibitions this fall, including El Greco to Velázquez at the Nasher Museum of Art and Andy Warhol Portfolios at the Mint Museum.
The Web based promotion includes a one-minute video tour of [...]