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October
2008
The Raleigh area is colorful this fall with a canvas of performances, festivals, sporting events and concerts. Plan your getaway with our Hot Deals and Special Offers at area hotels, restaurants and attractions, found only on www.visitRaleigh.com
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Time for a Great Time Oreo® cookies, Snickers® and giant turkey legs – these are all proof that everything's better deep-fried. Both good food and good times will be at your fingertips during the North Carolina State Fair (10/16-10/26), the state’s largest annual event. Whether you like thrilling rides, unique exhibits, live entertainment or you simply want to indulge in your favorite fair treat, a good time will be had by all. This year’s entertainment lineup includes Josh Turner (10/16), Jason Aldean (10/17). Toby Mac (10/18), Lady Antebellum (10/19), Bucky Covington (10/21), Rodney Atkins (10/22), Mario (10/23), Skillet and Leeland (10/24), Joe Nichols (10/25) and Montgomery Gentry (10/26). TV Chef Bobby Flay (10/20) shows off his culinary skills during a live demonstration at the Viking Kitchen in Dorton Arena. Learn More about the N.C. State Fair and special packages. |
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Curtain Rises Comedy, tragedy and a little mischief are just some of the story lines in a month full of stellar performances. Stagelight Productions performs the satirical musical, TomFoolery (10/3-10/26) and Theatre in the Park brings back the hilarious Briarpatch (through 10/4). The North Carolina Theatre performs the classic Yeston & Kopit’s Phantom (10/17-10/26) and Capital Opera presents Carmen (10/17-10/19). The Carolina Ballet, in conjunction with Durham’s Nasher Museum of Art, presents the world premiere of Don Quixote (10/9-10/12). Tyler Perry brings his newest stage production, The Marriage Counselor (10/28-10/29), a unique profile of life’s greatest institution to the RBC Center. Learn more. |
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Rock-tober Just because Fall has officially arrived doesn’t mean the area’s concert scene is slowing down. Time Warner Cable Music Pavilion at Walnut Creek welcomes the Allman Brothers Band with Phil Lesh and Friends (10/3) and country’s reigning queen Martina McBride (10/4). Michael Buble (10/3) sings timeless classics like ‘Lost’ at the RBC Center. PineCone presents Leroy Savage Group (10/9) best known as the “Father of Blues” for his introduction of folk and rock songs into bluegrass. Ray LaMontagne (10/16) will be taking the stage at Meymandi Concert Hall, and don’t forget Great Big Sea (10/29) at AJ Fletcher Opera Theater; both theaters are at the Progress Energy Center for the Performing Arts. Learn more. |
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Festivals & Events The past comes to life during Walking with Dinosaurs (10/22-10/26) where renowned designers have worked with scientists to create 15 life-sized dinosaurs, including that terror of the ancient terrain, Tyrannosaurus-Rex! They represent state-of-the-art, 360-degree, animatronic technology going beyond current techniques that have been developed for the film and TV industries. Based on the award-winning BBC series, WALKING WITH DINOSAURS - THE LIVE EXPERIENCE, is both a study in natural history and an engaging, innovative piece of live entertainment. Bring your ticket from Walking with the Dinosaurs and receive FREE admission into the N.C. State Fair! Learn more Sway to the smooth notes of Jazz at the Triangle Jazz Festival (10/4)! Enjoy legendary jazz artists as they entertain you with their smooth, funk, contemporary, fusion and straight jazz sounds! Diwali: Festival of Lights (10/11) will feature an all-day cultural program that celebrates the balance between an array of performing art forms and aims to bring the highest quality of programs to the stage while promoting local talent. Jordan Lake Arts & Music Festival (10/4- 10/5) will have five stages, 18 bands, dance, an art show, food and activities for the kids! Indulge your creative side at the Autumn Arts & Crafts Expo (10/11) at Jordan Hall Arts Center. Learn more. |
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Museum Exhibitions Take time to explore the greatest archeological treasures ever discovered – the Dead Sea Scrolls (through 12/28) at the N.C. Museum of Natural Sciences. This blockbuster exhibition displays 12 authentic scrolls, representing portions of the Biblical books of Genesis, Isaiah, Deuteronomy, Exodus and others. Also on display are more than 100 ancient artifacts, non-biblical manuscripts, religious writings and prayer texts. In addition, the museum will describe scientific conservation and preservation of the Scrolls. The N.C. Museum of Natural Sciences isn’t the only museum with worth exploring; the N.C. Museum of Art showcases Modern American Paintings (ongoing) and the N.C. Museum of History celebrates waterfowl culture with Art-Duck O (ongoing). The [R]evolution of Media (ongoing) at the Raleigh City Museum made its debut alongside the grand opening of Raleigh’s new convention center. This informative new exhibit will examine the early histories of how newspaper/radio/television each got their start, the major players in each of the industries, the early and modern day technologies that have pushed the evolution of the fields, and include spotlights on interesting sub-stories in each of the media genres. Learn more. |
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Shopping With the wide array of shopping in the Raleigh area, you can shop until you drop! A Shopping SPREE! (10/1-10/5) will be held at the newly constructed Raleigh Convention Center in downtown Raleigh and will host a number of special parties and shopping events that shoppers look forward to from year to year. Don’t stop there, the Greater Raleigh area is known for its 10 major shopping destinations, and the schedule of events this October proves that you can find everything from bridal gowns to exotic animals all at your convenience. The N.C. State Fairgrounds hosts some of the largest consumer shows in the state including a weekly Flea Market (Saturdays and Sundays). Greater Raleigh is also home to some of the best produce around. Be sure to check out the Moore Square Farmer’s Market (Wednesdays) and the NC State Farmer’s Market (daily). Learn more. |
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Sports Greater Raleigh is the place to be for sports fans. Football season is in full swing, and Carter Finley Stadium is the perfect arena to watch NC State take on Boston College (10/4) and Florida State (10/16). The storm is coming as the Carolina Hurricanes take on the Nashville Predators (10/5), the Florida Panthers (10/10) and the Detroit Red Wings (10/13) this month. If you enjoyed watching the 2008 Olympics in Beijing, imagine having the opportunity to watch those same athletes in person. This October, you can! The Tour of Gymnastic Superstars (10/19) is coming to Raleigh’s RBC Center and bringing the country’s most celebrated gymnasts including 2008 All-Around Olympic Gold Medalist Nastia Liukin, 2008 All-Around Olympic Silver Medalist Shawn Johnson, 2008 Silver Medalist Chellsie Memmel, plus Jonathan Horton, Kevin Tan Joe Hagerty and Justin Spring from the men’s Bronze winning Olympic team. The RBC Center will also be hosting the Carolina Crown (10/11), the ultimate in mixed martial arts (MMA) cage-fighting. Top fighters from all over the country will make their way to Raleigh for the largest MMA event ever held in North Carolina. 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
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e-mail visit@visitRaleigh.com. |
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