United Arts Wake County

The Music Man Sr.
2026-02-09 14:00 - 2026-02-14 15:00, 2026-02-10 14:00 - 2026-02-15 15:00 (America/New_York) | Raleigh Little Theatre, 301 Pogue St, Raleigh, 27607
RALEIGH, NC — July 23, 2025 — Dancing Man Productions, a Raleigh-based theatre company
created for performers aged 55 and up, proudly announces its second production, The Music Man SR.—a
joyful, 60-minute adaptation of the beloved Broadway classic. Presented in partnership with Raleigh
Little Theatre, all rehearsals and performances will take place at Raleigh Little Theatre’s fully accessible
campus.
Based on Meredith Willson’s six-time Tony Award–winning musical comedy, The Music Man SR.
features some of musical theatre’s most iconic songs and a story filled with wit, warmth, and good
old-fashioned romance. Family entertainment at its best, this bold and brassy production is a toe-tapping
crowd-pleaser sure to have the whole town atwitter.
Master showman Harold Hill arrives in River City, Iowa, with “seventy-six trombones” in tow. The
fast-talking traveling salesman convinces the townspeople to buy instruments and uniforms for a boys’
band he vows to organize—despite not knowing a trombone from a treble clef. His plans to skip town
with the cash are complicated when he falls for Marian, the town’s upright and uptight librarian, whose
belief in Harold’s potential just might help him succeed in spite of himself.
This vibrant production continues Dancing Man Productions’ mission to reimagine senior participation in
the arts by offering daytime rehearsals and matinee performances—eliminating the challenges of
nighttime travel while fostering a strong, inclusive creative community.
Audiences can expect a heartwarming, high-energy musical experience filled with humor, nostalgia, and
timeless songs, performed by a cast of seasoned artists who prove that creativity thrives at every stage of
life.

The Road Through “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell”
2026-02-10 09:00 - 22:00 | Pullen Arts Center
The Road Through Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell by photographer, oral historian, and U.S. Marine Corps veteran Theresa Scott. This deeply personal documentary exhibition explores the lived experiences of LGBTQIA+ veterans who served under restrictive military policies.
Through intimate portrait photography paired with first-person oral histories, Scott brings forward stories long silenced by institutional policy and cultural pressure. Drawing on her own service, she offers viewers an unflinching look at the realities faced by service members who were expected to serve with honor while hiding essential parts of who they were.
Exhibition Dates: February 1 – April 26, 2026
Artist Talk & Reception: March 26, 5:30–7:00 p.m.

Beer and Banjos: Laika’s Lost
2026-02-10 18:30 - 21:00 | Bowstring Pizza and Brewyard, 1930 Wake Forest Rd, Raleigh, NC, 27608, United States
Explore the outer reaches of the bluegrass universe with the electric fusion of Laika’s Lost, a band inspired by Bela Fleck and the Flecktones.
Beer and Banjos is a free, family-friendly evening of roots music every Tuesday at Raleigh’s Bowstring Pizza and Brewyard. Hosted by the mighty local musicians known collectively as the Beer and Banjos Allstars, these weekly concerts feature guest musicians and take place on Bowstring’s spacious patio when the weather allows, or inside by the bar when rain, heat, or cold threaten the vibe.
Tips for the musicians are gratefully accepted (look for a helper walking around with a bucket for cash and QR codes for online tips), and don’t forget to check out the merch table. Bowstring serves tasty pizza and other food as well as cold beer and other beverages.
Learn more about Beer and Banjos events statewide here.
