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orchestras combine student and community musicians with professional leaders and innovative programming in what has been called“ a class act” and“ bright lights on the music scene in Raleigh.” They are led by Music Director Dr. Randolph Foy. Admission and locations vary; call or visit website.
Raleigh Ensemble Players 213 Fayetteville St., Ste. 202, Raleigh 27601; 919.832.9607; www. realtheatre. org REP is a professional theatre company celebrating more than 25 years of producing penetrating, powerful and provocative theatre productions in downtown Raleigh. Call or visit website for season and ticket information.
Raleigh Little Theatre 301 Pogue St., Raleigh 27607; 919.821.3111; www. raleighlittletheatre. org There’ s something for everyone in the mix of high-stepping musicals, outrageous comedies, serious dramas and family favorites produced. Recipient of 10“ Best in the Triangle” awards from The Independent Weekly as well as a N. C. Theatre Conference youth theatre award. $ 8- $ 22 admission. Box Office Hours: Mon.- Fri., noon- 5pm.
Raleigh Symphony Orchestra P. O. Box 25878, Raleigh 27611; 919.546.9755; www. raleighsymphony. org For 30 years RSO has offered classical and family concerts performed at various Raleigh area locations. Community outreach includes pops concerts, ensemble performances, music education programs and a free jazz series in the park. Admission varies; call or visit website.
Theatre In The Park( Ira David Wood III Pullen Park Theatre)
107 Pullen Rd., Raleigh 27607; 919.831.6936; www. theatreinthepark. com As one of the state’ s most innovative and exciting theatre arts centers, Theatre In The Park presents a wide range of comedy, contemporary drama, musicals, original works and Shakespeare in the theatre’ s totally flexible indoor performance space. In addition to an exciting series of mainstage shows, Theatre In The Park performs two holiday productions, the internationally acclaimed musical comedy A Christmas Carol, adapted from the Charles Dickens classic, and A Christmas Memory by Truman Capote; both shows feature Raleigh’ s best known actor, director and playwright Ira David Wood III. Admission varies; call or visit website. Box Office Hours: Mon.-Fri., 9am-5pm.
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Artspace V 201 E. Davie St., Raleigh 27601; 919.821.2787; www. artspacenc. org Artspace is a thriving visual art center offering provocative exhibitions, inspiring education and outreach programs and a dynamic creative environment for more than 35 studio artists. Discover the inspiration behind the piece, take a class to learn a new technique or buy an original work of art. Free admission; donations appreciated. Hours: Tues.-Sat., 10am-6pm; first Friday of each month, 10am-10pm; studio hours vary.
Moore Square Art District Intersection of Blount & Martin Sts., Raleigh 27601; 919.996.3100; Clustered in a three-block radius around historic City Market, the district includes commercial and display galleries.
Municipal Building Art Exhibitions 222 W. Hargett St., Raleigh 27601; 919.996.3610; www. raleighnc. gov / arts The City of Raleigh Arts Commission hosts an exhibition series featuring works produced or collected by artists living, working or exhibiting locally. Free admission; normal business hours.