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A major new work of art made its debut at the North Carolina Museum of Art in 2018. First put on display for the public as part of "You Are Here"—a ticketed exhibit that attracted more than 100,000 visitors from all 50 states to the museum in Raleigh, N.C.— Light of Life is...

A 200-foot-long, 21-foot-tall dragon has invaded Koka Booth Amphitheatre in Cary, N.C. Yes, the North Carolina Chinese Lantern Festival has returned to the Raleigh area for a third consecutive year! The festival, which only visits a handful of spots around the country each year, opens Nov. 23,

One of the best ways to discover Raleigh, N.C. , is with one of the fun and fascinating guided tours available in the area. Sample scrumptious cuisine and delicious brews, gain a little insider knowledge from savvy locals, explore the arts or just head out for tons of fun. A great guided tour can be

This is a guest post by artist, teacher and passionate mind Linda Dallas , owner of Linda Dallas's Art Studio It seems I’ve fallen in love with a historic Raleigh Landmark. Founded in 1896, Saint Agnes Hospital , located on the campus of Saint Augustine’s University (SAU), served...

Terrific news, art fans! Two new exhibits—one featuring stunning works from Georgia O'Keeffe alongside work from other contemporary artists, another displaying technical masterpieces from photographer Candida Höfer—are set to draw thousands of visitors to Raleigh, N.C.'s...

Updated Oct. 22, 2018 When the weather gets cooler, some amazing arts events pop up all over the Raleigh area . From the celebrated art of Ernie Barnes and Georgia O’Keefe to spectacular Chinese dragons, the area is alive in the fall with an exciting and colorful array of things to do....

From classical tunes under the stars to wildly-popular summer exhibits, the Raleigh area is bringing the heat this season. Check out our list of 15+ arts and culture events that you can’t miss this summer. See even more events here ! You Are Here: Light, Color, and Sound Experiences Through...

One of the most highly-anticipated art exhibits of the year—perhaps one of the most highly-anticipated in many years —brings an incredible 'wow' factor to the North Carolina Museum of Art in Raleigh, N.C., this spring and summer. You Are Here: Light, Color, and Sound...

From art walks to highly-anticipated exhibitions to major festivals, the Raleigh area offers up a bevy of unique arts experiences this spring. Check out our list of more than 20 events you can't miss in the capital city and its surrounding towns. And see even more events here ! North Carolina

Hello, February! The shortest month of the year means there's no time to waste—we've got hockey games, hot chocolate dates and romantic getaways that can no longer wait! 14 fun date ideas Tucked into 12 acres of woodlands overlooking a three-acre lake in Cary, N.C. , a world-class...