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May
2008
Whether you're looking to be in the middle of it all or just sit back in relax, the Raleigh area is sure to offer just the right mix for everyone. We've highlighted just a few of our top events - but please don't think that's all we've got - take a look at our on-line calendar of events to view a complete list of activities happening throughout Greater Raleigh.
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S-A-V-E Raleigh, home to more than 30 FREE attractions, is a perfect destination when trying to save money to fill up those gas tanks. Take in an exhibit or free guided tour at the NC Museum of Natural Sciences or NC Museum of Art. Reminisce back to the days of .99 cent gas at the NC Museum of History or stroll through Historic Oakwood, a Victorian neighborhood dating back to the early 20th Century. After hours of exploring, kick your feet up at an area hotel like the Embassy Suites Crabtree Valley or Homewood Suites Crabtree Valley for a special package including gas cards. For more hot deals and special offers.Learn more. |
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Festival
Frenzy Festivals abound in Greater Raleigh - from celebrating the arts to eating well, there is a celebration to entertain all ages! Enjoy seasonal temperatures while strolling through downtown Raleigh's City Market and Moore Square during Artsplosure -The Raleigh Arts Festival (5/17-18), visit Wake Forest for the annual celebration of the arts during the 28th Annual Meet in the Street Festival (5/3) or discover the "Peak of Good Living" during Historic Apex's Peak Fest (5/3). Explore historic homes during the 4th Annual Downtown Home Tour (5/17) or glorious gardens during the Historic Oakwood Garden Tour and Victorian Tea (5/3-5/4). Discover the flavors of Greater Raleigh during 2008 Triangle Restaurant Week (5/12-18), which uncorks the Capital City with menu and drink specials at restaurants throughout the area. Learn more. |
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Now Playing! Greater Raleigh sets the stage for a month of incredible performances. Kick off the month at the Progress Energy Center for the Performing Arts with the farewell performance of Riverdance (4/29-5/4) or laugh yourself silly during Broadway's smash-hit and 2004 Tony Award® winner for best musical, best score and best book Avenue Q (5/6-5/11). Experience the elegance and grace of the Carolina Ballet during the world premiere of Sleeping Beauty (5/15-18). The Opera Company of North Carolina presents Madama Butterfly (5/30-6/1) while the Raleigh Little Theatre takes you on a stroll down memory lane in Radio Gals (5/30-6/8). Learn more. |
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Lawn Seats The Raleigh area is known as a premier live music destination and May starts the 2008 concert season off with more than 10 concerts ranging from hip hop to traditional folk music. The RBC Center provides a stage for Van Halen (5/5) while the Time Warner Music Pavilion at Walnut Creek welcomes the hip hop tunes of Kanye West (5/9) and the country ballads of Tim McGraw and Jason Aldean (5/17) while James Taylor and His Band of Legends return to their Carolina roots (5/28). Cary's Koka Booth Amphitheatre prepares for Duran Duran (5/21) while the North Carolina Symphony tunes their instruments for the 11th Annual Play with the Pros (5/31). Downtown Raleigh also gets in on the act with the return of the FREE multi-act, all-day festival Bud Light Downtown Live (5/31) at Moore Square and Tony Trischka and Bela Fleck perform twin banjo bluegrass at the Progress Energy Center for the Performing Arts (5/17). Learn more. |
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Take Me Out to the Ball Game(s) The temperature isn't the only thing to rise in May, Raleigh's sporting scene continues to heat up with a roster of matchups. The Carolina Mudcats (5/1-3, 5/10-14, 5/21-25), Greater Raleigh's AA baseball team, are in full swing while across town the UNC Tarheel Baseball (5/6-7, 5/13) team, continue to make themselves at home at USA Baseball's National Training Complex in Cary. Grab a seat in the stands and cheer on the Carolina Railhawks (5/16, 5/18, 5/24, 5/28), professional soccer team as they "bend it like Beckham" to chase the USL first division championship title. The Carolina Rollergirls (5/19) do some chasing of their own as fly around the track at Dorton Arena. Learn more. |
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Stylish Deals Summer is right around the corner and now is the best time to take a trip to one of Greater Raleigh's ten major shopping destinations. You'll be sure to find fashions that will keep you looking cool when the weather gets HOT HOT HOT! While you're in town there are a few other shopping events thatyou don't want to miss including the Carolina Kids Expo & Baby Show (5/10-11) at the NC State Fairgrounds, as well as the weekly NC State Flea Market. If spring cleaning makes you want to redecorate stop by the ASID Designer Showhouse (5/10 - 6/1) to get some ideas from some of the state's interior design experts during this three week long decorating extravaganza. If it's fresh produce you're in the mood to shop for why not stop at one of Raleigh's Farmers Markets including the Moore Square Farmers Market held every Wednesday or the Farmer's Market at North Hills every Saturday through out the summer. Learn more. |
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For more information, a complete calendar of events, or to request
the Official Visitors Guide to Raleigh, Cary and Wake County, call
1-800-849-8499, visit www.VisitRaleigh.com
or e-mail visit@visitraleigh.com. |
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