Event Calendar

George Balanchine’s Rubies returns to the Raleigh stage to pen Carolina Ballet’s 2019-2020 Season. Known as the Father of American ballet, Balachine is one of the most influential choreographers of the 20th Century. We are pleased to once again present his dazzling Rubies, set to the music of Igor Stravinsky. This program will also feature a new Weiss/Raffael collaboration as well s Robert Weiss’ beloved Thais Meditation and his Classical Ballet set to the music of Prokofiev.

Once again, ATA’s Technology & Maintenance Council (TMC) Fall Meeting features a strong slate of educational sessions for trucking equipment managers, as well as a host of activities geared for truck technicians to advance their profession.

The theme of TMC’s 2019 Fall Meeting — New Prospects for Technical Achievement — centers around finding answers to the environmental, economic, cybersecurity and regulatory challenges that face our industry. Many of our educational sessions will address these and many other topics.

- ATA

Grant Llewellyn, conductor

G. Williams: Sea Sketches

Elgar: “Enigma” Variations

Elgar’s “Enigma” Variations share musical portraits of friends and family with humor, tenderness, and sweeping emotion. The Symphony’s ongoing commitment to music by women composers continues with the gorgeous Sea Sketches by Grace Williams, depicting the Welsh coast.

Our 2nd state-level summit, to be held September 20th, 2019 in Raleigh, NC, will be an opportunity to strengthen the network of practitioners committed to any and all components of farm to school—from local food purchasing to experiential learning about agriculture, gardening, food, cooking, nutrition and health.

Join us as we grow our membership and collaboratively build capacity of farm to school efforts across the state.

- Farm to School Summit

Grant Llewellyn, conductor; Alessio Bax, piano; Lucille Chung, piano

Be part of the excitement of opening night as husband-and-wife duo Alessio Bax and Lucille Chung join the North Carolina Symphony for Poulenc’s Concerto for Two Pianos—playful, impassioned, and sounding as if pulled straight from a dream. Plus, the “Enigma” Variations offer one delight after another, as Elgar shares musical portraits of friends and family with humor, tenderness, and sweeping emotion.

Help give stray and abandoned cats and dogs a second chance to find love: join Second Chance Pet Adoptions, the area’s oldest no-kill animal rescue organization, at the 19th annual Evening of Pawsibilities! Featuring a silent and live auction, the evening also includes a raffle, a Wine Pull, free photo booth fun, and visits with the furry friends whose lives are saved by your attendance! Guests will enjoy a complimentary cocktail hour, a plated dinner, and decadent desserts.

Learn more and purchase your tickets at https://www.secondchancenc.org/events/2019-eop/! (Questions? Contact Rachel Cronmiller at rachel@secondchancenc.org.)

May 30, 2019 - Today, chart-topping Michigan rapper NF revealed the title of his forthcoming album –The Search – and gave fans a glimpse of what to expect, sharing the powerful title track and accompanying video. He also announced dates for the Live Nation produced The Search tour, which will launch this fall.

The Search 29-date headline run will kick off on September 12 at Stage AE in Pittsburgh and takeNF across North America, culminating with his debut at Colorado’s Red Rocks Amphitheatre on October 13 and wrapping up in California October 26 at San Jose Civic.

NF will play Charlotte Metro Credit Union Amphitheatre on Friday September 20 and Red Hat Amphitheater Raleigh on Saturday September 21.    

The fan ticket pre-sale begins Tuesday, June 4, at 10AM local time. Tickets go on sale to the public Friday, June 7, at 10AM local time. Every online ticket order of 2 or more tickets for the 2019 U.S. NF headline tour will include 1 physical CD copy of NF’s forthcoming album The Search. Tour information and pre-sale registration is available at nfrealmusic.com/tour.

Citi is the official presale credit card of The Search Tour; Citi cardmembers will have access to purchase U.S. presale tickets through Citi EntertainmentSM beginning June 4 at 12PM local. (See www.citientertainment.com for more details.)

Clocking in at four minutes, 11 seconds and 777 words, lead single/title track “The Search” gives fans plenty to unpack, as NF lays bare his psyche, revealing some of the darker corners he’s found himself in and mapping out the ambitious quest that lies ahead. View the official video, co-directed by Patrick Tohill and NF, HERE.

I’ve been searchin

What does that mean Nate? I’ve been learnin

Grabbin my keepsakes

Leavin my burdens

Well I brought a few with me I’m not perfect

Lookin at the view like this concerns me…

Cold world out there kids grab your coats

Been a minute I know now I’m back to roam

Looking for the antidote

To crack the code

The Search is NF’s fourth full-length album. It follows the independently released Perception (NF Real Music/Caroline), which took the music industry by surprise when fans propelled it to the No. 1 spot on the Billboard200 upon its release. Also topping Billboard’s Top Rap Albums and Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums charts, Perception was the ultimate underdog story of 2017, as chronicled by The New York Times, Rolling Stone and Forbes, with the latter noting, “NF’s success speaks to what can be done these days outside of the traditional system.”

Now certified Platinum in the U.S., Perception has earned more than two million album equivalent units worldwide while cumulative streams have surpassed 3.5 billion. Singles like “Let You Down” – 3x Platinum and a No. 1 Pop radio hit in the U.S., and certified Platinum or higher in seven additional countries – “Lie” and “If You Want Love” further expanded NF’s fanbase, paving the way for his sold-out, 87-date 2018 Perception World tour of North America and Europe, numerous festival appearances and the direct support slot on Logic’s Bobby Tarantino Vs Everybody arena tour.

For more information or to purchase tickets go to livenation.com.

The upcoming production of Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, The Musical, will host auditions at Kennedy Theatre on September 21st, from 10:00AM – 5:00PM. Duke Energy Center for the Performing Arts will host the show November 29 - December 24, 2019, with 31 performances.

Producers are seeking adults for this musical adaptation based on the classic 1964 Christmas television special.  Stage adaptations by Robert Penola, Music/lyrics by Johnny Marks. The production is under the direction of Alan Coats, with musical direction by Julie Bradley and choreography by Sherry Lee Allen.

Audition details:

Everyone auditioning must be able to sing and execute standard musical theatre style dancing. The Rudolph team will be looking to cast numerous roles.  All auditioning should have a song prepared with printed accompaniment.  Bring sheet music in the correct key; accompanist is provided. All auditioning will be asked to demonstrate dancing skills (tap preferred); be prepared to move as part of your audition. Please bring a recent picture & resume, stapled back-to-back. If you have any other questions, please feel free to email RudolphRaleigh@gmail.com

The following roles are available:

Santa, Mrs. Claus, Sam the Snowman, Boy Elf (1), Girl Elf (1), Dolly

Auditions

• Saturday, September 21st
• Singing Auditions (1st Round)
• 10am – 12:30pm
• Kennedy Theatre (1 E. South Street Raleigh, NC 27601)

Callbacks

Saturday, September 21st

• Dancing Auditions (2nd Round)
• 1pm – 5pm
• Kennedy Theatre (1 E. South Street Raleigh, NC 27601)

U.S. Supreme Court Associate Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg will be interviewed by Meredith College alumna and legal scholar Suzanne Reynolds. Ginsburg’s visit is part of the Lillian Parker Wallace Lecture Series at Meredith College.

Dropkick Murphys will kick off fall 2019 with a coast-to-coast tour featuring Clutch, launching September 20 at the Mass Mutual Center in Springfield, MA. Joined by special guests Amigo The Devil and more to be announced, the tour is playing Red Hat Amphitheater Raleigh on 9/24 and Charlotte Metro Credit Union Amphitheatre on 9/25. Tickets go on sale Thursday, April 18 at LiveNation.com and via the Live Nation app.

Since forming in 1996, Boston’s Dropkick Murphys have sold a staggering 7 million albums worldwide, with 2005’sThe Warrior’s Code achieving an RIAA Gold certification and its smash single “I’m Shipping Up To Boston” nearing double platinum and appearing during a key moment of Martin Scorsese’s Academy Award-winning The Departed. They’ve hosted sold out concerts at most of the city’s landmarks, including Fenway Park, TD Garden, the Boston Pops, and even the last voyage of the USS Constitution. Dropkick Murphys­ are touring in support of their 11 Short Stories Of Pain & Glory album, released through the band's own Born & Bred Records in 2017. The album debuted at #8 on the Billboard Top 200 and was the #1 independently released album. There's a feeling of purpose throughout the album, influenced by the band's work with The Claddagh Fund, a charity the band established in 2009 to help support addiction recovery as well as children's and veterans' organizations.

Maryland rockers Clutch have been pushing the boundaries of heavy rock music since the 4 original members got together in high school. Having been tagged hard rock, blues rock, southern stoner rock and alternative metal by media and fans across the world it is safe to say one thing…“What you see is what you get” and what you get is a musical force that has been best described as the quintessential American Rock Band.  Clutch quickly became known for their relentless touring schedules, playing shows from whiskey stained 2 door venues in the hills of West Virginia to the iconic Brixton Academy in the UK, and are currently touring in support of their 12th album Book Of Bad Decisions.

The International Bluegrass Music Awards Show is the biggest night on the bluegrass Calendar. The Awards recognize outstanding achievement and pioneering efforts in the genre, and the best in bluegrass perform for an always packed house. Be sure to grab tickets quickly for this one. Celebrate bluegrass music at the IBMA Awards!

As a World-Wide October Celebration Goodwill Tour from Taiwan, “Ocean Celebration” is a contemporary dance show that embodies diabolo arts, acrobatic, theatrics, multimedia, and lighting variations to celebrate the festivity of Taiwan in October.

Organizers of this year’s International Bluegrass Music Association (IBMA)’s World of Bluegrass, brought to you by Chiesi USA and taking place September 24-28 in Raleigh, North Carolina, announced a new round of performers for PNC presents Wide Open Bluegrass. Wide Open Bluegrass is the free weekend festival that takes place at Raleigh’s Red Hat Amphitheater and on 7 additional stages in downtown Raleigh September 27-28.

I'm With Her (Sara Watkins, Sarah Jarosz, & Aoife O'Donovan), Doyle Lawson & Quicksilver, Balsam Range, Sister Sadie, and Frank Solivan & Dirty Kitchen join previously announced Del McCoury and special guests, and Molly Tuttle for Main Stage performances at Red Hat Amphitheater for this year’s festival, with additional performers announced in the coming weeks. Performances at Red Hat Amphitheater will begin at 5pm each night, and will feature premier bluegrass acts for six hours.

Beginning this year, the performances at Raleigh’s Red Hat Amphitheater will be open to the public for free, subject to venue capacity. A limited number of reserved seats in prime sections of the venue are available for purchase to ensure admittance for every performance.

Wide Open Bluegrass will continue to be a fundraising vehicle for the IBMA Bluegrass Trust Fund, which provides direct financial assistance to bluegrass artists and other industry professionals in times of emergency need. (To date, the Trust Fund has given more than $800,000 in direct aid.)

With the allure of a modern day outlaw, Gary Allan has won over fans, peers and critics with his signature blend of smoldering vocals, rebellious lyrics and raucous live performances. While becoming a force on the country music scene, Allan has remained true to his artistic voice each step of the way.