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When the North Carolina Museum of Art opened to the public on April 6, 1956, it was dubbed "The Miracle on Morgan Street" by local media. More than 30 years in the making, a $1 million appropriation from the state legislature—used to purchase 139 European and American paintings and

Tucked away in a private, but readily-accessible corner in the town of Cary is Cypress Manor , a uniquely-innovative event venue that straddles the line between rustic charm and sophisticated elegance. The venue is known to host an array of corporate, private and public events ranging from intimate

Updated Feb. 20, 2019 RDU International Airport adds four new non-stop destinations A new year brings new opportunities for travel to Raleigh, N.C.! Frontier Airlines will launch service from eight new cities to RDU International Airport beginning in April and May of this year. The new flights will

With the goal of “preserving Raleigh’s past for its future,” the City of Raleigh Museum (COR Museum) examines and interprets the history and heritage of the City of Oaks. Opened back in 1993, when city residents created the first exhibits, the museum now attracts numerous...

Officially open as of Oct. 2018, Junction West is Raleigh, N.C.'s newest bar and event space. Tucked into the heart of downtown Raleigh , Junction West—with more than 3,000 square feet of indoor event venue—is a spot for people to gather to celebrate and connect, whether...

In a destination full of world-class museums, outdoor recreation, award-winning culinary spots and more, one activity tends to stand out by being a bit louder than the others—live music! Raleigh, N.C., has the most live music of any destination in the state —the most dates, the most...

Anchored inside of a converted warehouse that now makes up one of Raleigh's hippest up-and-coming neighborhoods, Whitaker & Atlantic is a gorgeous, modern event space from local chef and entrepreneur Coleen Speaks. Just outside of downtown Raleigh , the flexible space, which includes a

Longer days and beautiful weather has us (plus visitors, convention groups and more) spending as much time as possible outside in Raleigh, N.C., this spring! Luckily, there's no shortage of great ways to explore the outdoors in the City of Oaks—we have plenty of kayaking, canoeing and...

Now open in a brand-new home, the Gregg Museum of Art & Design 's new 24,000-square-foot, LEED-certified facility could be a considered a work of art in its own right. The North Carolina State University museum, which has an impressive collection of more than 35,000 objects and artifacts,...

The Cannon Room at HQ Capital Club , a 4,000-square-foot ballroom-style event space with a bar and lounge, is perfect for corporate events, weddings, receptions, rehearsal dinners and more. The Art Deco ballroom, with massive windows and copious amounts of natural light, provides sweeping views of