Cine Casual is thrilled to announce our first-ever community class! Join us for an 8-week exploration of Latin American history through the lens of cinema. Together, we’ll dive into iconic films that illuminate the region’s rich cultural, political, and social heritage. 📅 Dates: Tuesdays from February 25 - April 15 (6:30 - 8 pm)* 📍 Location: VisArt Video (3104 Eastway Dr, […]
What qualifies as folk music in North Carolina and around the world? What elements of rural sound inspired the classical composer Béla Bartók, and in which rural communities did they originate? In this workshop, led by Mark Freed and Trevor McKenzie, participants will hear examples of and learn to recognize the folk sounds in classical music. […]
The Charlotte Ideas Festival is a multi- day festival within the Charlotte SHOUT! festival that celebrates Food-Art-Music- Ideas. The Charlotte Ideas Festival features a range of thinkers, innovators and audience members, all sharing wisdom and exploring topics—from the hard and necessary work of citizenship to finding joy to the latest developments in artificial intelligence.
Discover the stories that shape our community in a special four-part conversation series! Hosted by the Alliance for Historic Hillsborough and the Telling the Full Story committee, each session dives into the history of local sites from our interactive map, with engaging video presentations and oral histories that bring these places to life. Join us […]
Firefest is a two-day celebration of incredible glass, ceramic, and metal art at Starworks! April 4 & 5, 2025 the public is invited to attend fiery demonstrations, hands on workshops, and artist talks with internationally recognized artists. Starworks will also host live music, food trucks, and a special exhibition during the event. Full schedule and […]
Cine Casual is thrilled to announce our first-ever community class! Join us for an 8-week exploration of Latin American history through the lens of cinema. Together, we’ll dive into iconic films that illuminate the region’s rich cultural, political, and social heritage. 📅 Dates: Tuesdays from February 25 - April 15 (6:30 - 8 pm)* 📍 Location: VisArt Video (3104 Eastway Dr, […]
In a Preserving Our Voices session, students gather to listen to a historian share firsthand knowledge about significant historical events, deepening their understanding of the past. As they engage, they also develop interviewing skills—learning how to ask thoughtful questions, follow up effectively, and capture compelling narratives. A videographer documents the session, recording both the historian’s […]
Discover the stories that shape our community in a special four-part conversation series! Hosted by the Alliance for Historic Hillsborough and the Telling the Full Story committee, each session dives into the history of local sites from our interactive map, with engaging video presentations and oral histories that bring these places to life. Join us […]
Help Hacking into History develop a community-driven exhibit about restrictive racial covenants in Durham, supported by a North Carolina Humanities grant. As this is a collaborative project, your ideas matter. Join us for food and conversation. See visual displays about racial covenants in Durham, their lasting impact, the progress of our work, and the data […]
In Austen’s novels, we encounter music in a variety of forms and scenes with the pianoforte at their center. While Austen doesn’t mention keyboard pieces by their titles, she alludes to one style in particular that 18th-century music in its popular and utilitarian manifestation: the “air.” An air can designate a variety of styles and […]
Preservation Zebulon is delighted to present our Zebulon Historic Homes Tour on Saturday April 12 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Your tour ticket is a key to peek inside six homes - many of which have never been open to the public. These Tour homes showcase Zebulon’s rich past from the charming quaint dwellings […]
How can museums serve young adults, who are the country’s future inheritors and who seek out credible information on history and civics? It turns out, serving Gen Z audiences is not just another “to do” – they can be your organization’s secret weapon to delivering relevant, timely content and programming. And there are resources to […]
Cine Casual is thrilled to announce our first-ever community class! Join us for an 8-week exploration of Latin American history through the lens of cinema. Together, we’ll dive into iconic films that illuminate the region’s rich cultural, political, and social heritage. 📅 Dates: Tuesdays from February 25 - April 15 (6:30 - 8 pm)* 📍 Location: VisArt Video (3104 Eastway Dr, […]
Join us at noon on Thursday, April 17th, to hear Russ Stephenson discuss the garden and legacy of Isabelle Bowen Henderson. You can bring your lunch, listen to the talk, and also enjoy the Cityyt of Raleigh Museum's newest exhibit, which celebrates the 100th anniversary of the Raleigh Garden Club!!!
In a Preserving Our Voices session, students gather to listen to a historian share firsthand knowledge about significant historical events, deepening their understanding of the past. As they engage, they also develop interviewing skills—learning how to ask thoughtful questions, follow up effectively, and capture compelling narratives. A videographer documents the session, recording both the historian’s […]
Discover the stories that shape our community in a special four-part conversation series! Hosted by the Alliance for Historic Hillsborough and the Telling the Full Story committee, each session dives into the history of local sites from our interactive map, with engaging video presentations and oral histories that bring these places to life. Join us […]
Discover the stories that shape our community in a special four-part conversation series! Hosted by the Alliance for Historic Hillsborough and the Telling the Full Story committee, each session dives into the history of local sites from our interactive map, with engaging video presentations and oral histories that bring these places to life. Join us […]
Shaking Your Family Tree 201 - Intermediate takes your genealogy journey to the next level! This dynamic course dives into advanced research techniques, empowering you to unlock family secrets and uncover stories you never knew existed. With expert guidance and hands-on exercises, you’ll master the use of specialized records, harness the power of technology, and […]
"Jazz as Democracy" -- Lecture/Concert on April 30, 8-9PM, Crossroads, Plemmons Student Union The lecture by Todd Wright followed by the concert, featuring the Todd Wright Quintet, will include jazz music of North Carolina icons John Coltrane, Roberta Flack, Thelonious Monk, and others. The musicians: Todd Wright, saxophone; Rick Simerly, trombone; Andy Page, guitar; Adam […]
Discover the stories that shape our community in a special four-part conversation series! Hosted by the Alliance for Historic Hillsborough and the Telling the Full Story committee, each session dives into the history of local sites from our interactive map, with engaging video presentations and oral histories that bring these places to life. Join us […]
PTSD: The Invisible Enemy is a 60-minute documentary about the effects post traumatic stress disorder is having on our military veterans. More than 31,000 Global War on Terror veterans have taken their own lives. United States combat fatalities in the war were 7,000. The film is narrated by Joe Mantegna, best known from the television […]
Inaugural Program of the Four-Part Series “What Can Become of Us?” Co-presented by Stanford Institute for Advancing Just Societies, Zócalo Public Square, and Asheville Art Museum Moderated by Tomás Jiménez, Founding Faculty Co-Director, Stanford Institute for Advancing Just Societies As people move to and around the U.S., they transform communities, perhaps nowhere as strikingly as in fast-growing North Carolina. As the […]
PTSD: The Invisible Enemy is a 60-minute documentary about the effects post traumatic stress disorder is having on our military veterans. More than 31,000 Global War on Terror veterans have taken their own lives. United States combat fatalities in the war were 7,000. The film is narrated by Joe Mantegna, best known from the television […]
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