United Arts Wake County

OdysseyStage Presents: Shinsei (rebirth), by Judy M. Dove
2024-11-08 19:30 - 21:00, 2024-11-09 14:00 - 15:30, 2024-11-09 19:30 - 21:00, 2024-11-10 14:00 - 15:30 (America/New_York) | Burning Coal Theatre, 224 Polk St, Raleigh, 27604
Shinsei is a haunting drama where ghosts of the past collide with myths and memories. Amid the echoes of war and the weight of tradition, it weaves a poignant tale of mothers and daughters, pain, joy, and the possibility of rebirth. Lose yourself in a world where the line between life and death vanishes.
The impressive cast includes Stephanie Yu in the role of TSUBAME, multi-faceted Katie Bolanos as both SORA and JAPANESE YŪREI, and Olivia Silber Ashley as JEANNIE. Other distinguished local talents and puppeteers include Liam Yates, Joy Bryant, Dylan Bailey, and Deb Teitelbaum.
Playwright Judy M. Dove shares, “Shinsei is a very personal lullaby to my mom. My mother was Japanese, born in Tokyo, Japan, and was a survivor of the Great Tokyo Air Raid in 1945, so I grew up with firsthand, on-the-ground accounts of the event.” Reflecting on the power of storytelling, pain and healing, Dove adds, “Writing is the only way I know how to manipulate time.”
Be among the first to witness this world premiere at the iconic Burning Coal Theatre in downtown Raleigh, which will run from Thursday, October 31st, to Sunday, November 10th, 2024. 224 Polk St, Raleigh, NC 27604

Impact Series: Mendelssohn and More!
2024-11-10 16:00 - 17:00 | Church of the Nativity, 8849 Ray Rd, Raleigh, NC, United States
Church of the Nativity 8849 Ray Rd, Raleigh, NC
While there is no charge for admission, there is a suggested donation of $15. Registration for seat reservation can be completed at https://forms.gle/8sQCYMQpNkrvjE5KA
Additional Stream of Concert Video: Nov. 24 at 5:00 pm on the NCCMI YouTube Channel
Concert features the complete Mendelssohn Octet for 8 string players, as well as the premiere of James Dargan’s new String Quartet (movement 1) called Honey Rock; Wood Valley. Mr. Dargan was commissioned by NCCMI to compose the piece.
Musicians are all members of the North Carolina Symphony: violinists Emily Glover, Jeanine Wynton, Erin Zehngut, and Jessica Ryou; cellists Bonnie Thron and Elizabeth Beilman; and viola players Sam Gold and Amy Mason.
There will be a free webinar on Sunday, November 3 at 7pm featuring Mr. Dargan and Dr. Timothy Holley, moderated by Waltye Rasulala. This event will focus on Mr. Dargan’s journey from his early days as a young violinist in Durham to his prominent life as a composer and vocalist based in New York. His parents were longtime teachers at St. Augustine’s College and NC Central University.
The conversation will also touch upon the importance of diversity and inclusion in the arts and share the story of how NCCMI became a trailblazer in the world of chamber music training programs, by commissioning new works and by shining a spotlight on historically overlooked music. Click here to register for the FREE webinar.
Questions or further info: nccmi.office@gmail.com

WTF Town Hall
2024-11-11 19:30 - 21:00, 2024-11-18 19:30 - 21:00, 2024-11-25 19:30 - 21:00, 2024-12-02 19:30 - 21:00 | Virtual
A series of weekly Town Hall forums curated by The National Women’s Theatre Festival about, for, and with theatremakers. Town Hall events take place every Monday night in April & May from 7:30-9pm ET on Zoom. Register for free through Eventbrite.

Wake Forest Community Youth Orchestra Fall Classes
2024-11-12 17:00 - 19:00, 2024-11-19 17:00 - 19:00, 2024-12-03 17:00 - 19:00 | Wake Forest Baptist Church, 107 E S Ave, Wake Forest, 27587
Come join our fall classes at Wake Forest Community Youth Orchestra where we provide expert orchestral instruction and access to instruments to families in the communities that we serve. We provide classes to all levels of experience, from beginning to chamber ensembles.

North Carolina Veteran Art Show
2024-11-14 13:00 - 2024-11-17 17:00 | DURHAM BOTTLING CO. 105 RAMSEUR STREET DURHAM, NC 27701, 105 RAMSEUR STREET, Durham, 27701
The Joel Fund and Heart2Hand Veteran artist Lt. Colonel (retired), Bernardine Donato, are excited to host the four-day art exhibit in partnership with Durham Art Guild at the Durham Bottling Co in Downtown Durham.
This art show will contain original pieces created by North Carolina Veterans of the United States Armed Forces. This family-friendly event will showcase art from North Carolina veterans of all backgrounds, art levels, and branches of service.
The hours to view the artwork are as follows:
Thursday, Nov 14th, 1 pm – 7 pm
Friday, Nov 15th, 1 pm – 8 pm – During Third Friday Art Walk and Gallery Crawl
Saturday, Nov 16th, 1 pm – 7 pm
Sunday, Nov 17th, 1 pm – 5 pm
Join us to celebrate and appreciate original military veterans’ artwork.
If you have any questions please contact Isabella Brezenski
at 919 200 0886 or via email at isabella@thejoelfund.org.

The Day You Painted The Stars
2024-11-15 19:30 - 21:00, 2024-11-16 19:30 - 21:00 | Firebox Theatre, 306 S. White St., Wake Forest, 27587
The Day You Painted The Stars has been imagined to be a dance and multidisciplinary performance experience exploring the relationship with your shadow self. The work was created in response to processing grief. With the use of meditation and traveling through the subconscious, choreographer, Diana Mighdoll Hoffmaster, found a means to honor her grief. The work explores how grief inhabits your body, how it moves through it and leaves a mark to stay.
Choreography by Diana Mighdoll Hoffmaster
Additional performers and collaborators include Alexandra Burchette, Masha Dashkina Maddux, Sarah Muti, Jennifer Scully-Thurston, and Scott Young.

Oberlin Writers' Group: Finding Joy with Steven Petrow
2024-11-17 14:00 - 16:00 | Oberlin Regional Library, 1930 Clark Ave, Raleigh, 27605
A sage wrote centuries ago, “Man cannot live without joy.” How do you find joy in your life? What challenges do you face in your search? Steven Petrow, author of the new book, The Joy You Make, and Washington Post columnist will join us in exploring this theme. Registration requested.

Triangle Wind Ensemble presents Masquerade
2024-11-17 16:00 - 17:30 | Cary Arts Center, 101 Dry Avenue, Cary, 27511
Masquerade: a pretense… a disguise… a transformation?
Opening with Nicole Piunno’s Bright Shadow Fanfare–this program is both fiery and mysterious, sentimental and quixotic. Gustav Holst’s Hammersmith anchors this classic wind-band work in vivid memories of a colorful British town on the Thames river while Luis Serrano Alarcon’s Invocación transforms an earlier piano work by Isaac Albéniz into a fiery Latin ritual dance. The concert suite Deliverance by Etienne Crausaz is a cinematic combination of the opposite qualities of lightheartedness and grandiosity.
​Program Highlights:
​Bright Shadow Fanfare — Nicole Piunno
Masquerade — Anna Clyne
Hammersmith — Gustav Holst
Waltz from Masquerade — Aram Khachaturian
Song for My Children — Andrew Boysen Jr.
Deliverance — Etienne Crausaz
Invocación — Luis Serano Alarcón

Carmina Burana
2024-11-21 19:30 - 21:30, 2024-11-22 19:30 - 21:30, 2024-11-23 14:00 - 16:00, 2024-11-23 19:30 - 21:30, 2024-11-24 14:00 - 16:00 | Raleigh Memorial Auditorium, Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts
Embrace the complexities of the human experience with Lynne Taylor-Corbett’s Carmina Burana. Follow the Wall Street story of a working-class man whose life transforms after a lottery win. This adaptation brings a contemporary twist to Carl Orff’s rhythmic and roaring music.
Included in this program is Duo Concertant by George Balanchine.

As We Travel On
2024-11-23 17:00 - 18:00 | Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Raleigh, 3313 Wade Avenue, Raleigh, NC, United States
Woman’s chorus with a program of all forms of travel (physical, mental, emotional) from a variety of genres.

Highland Holidays | Holly Springs NC
2024-12-01 14:00 - 16:00 | Holly Springs Cultural Center, 300 W Ballentine St, HOlly Springs, 27540
Step into a world of enchantment and heritage as we transport you to the heart of Scotland’s festive spirit with our “Highland Holidays Show”… A Scottish Yuletide Spectacular from the Highland Echoes Team including award winning Celtic vocalist, Jennifer Licko, Riverdance veteran Patrick Mangan, co-founder of Seven Nations Neil Anderson and the Highland Echoes Scottish Dancers! Join us for an unforgettable evening filled with the exhilarating sounds of live musicians, the captivating strength of Highland dancers, and the stirring melodies of a the Highland bagpipes. Celebrate Hogmanay and discover the ancient customs that have lit up Scottish winters for centuries. Perfect for families and culture enthusiasts alike, this vibrant show promises to dazzle your senses and warm your heart. Come and revel in the rich traditions and joyous celebrations that make a Scottish holiday season truly magical. Grab your tickets now and to celebrate the Highlands during the holidays!
Wear Your Tartan!
Join us for the Highland Holidays Music & Dance Show and embrace the spirit of celebration by wearing your favorite tartan! Whether it’s a full kilt, cozy scarf, or stylish accessory, donning tartan adds to the festive atmosphere. Celebrate our rich heritage and be part of a vibrant community enjoying music and dance together. Dig into your wardrobe, unleash your inner Highlander, and let’s make this show a tapestry of color and joy. We can’t wait to see you in your tartan!

Sips & Scripts
2024-12-02 18:00 - 20:00 | Thompson Theatre at NC State University, 2241 Dunn Ave., Raleigh
NC Playwrights, Actors, and Community!
It’s A Night of Scripts, Cold Reading, and Critique!
Sips & Scripts Will Be at NC State University Theatre….Monday, October 7!
Come Hear an Actor Cold Read Your New Play OR Come as an Actor to Read as a Character OR Simply Hear What New Stories Playwrights are Creating and Feel Free to Provide Your Feedback!
Sips & Scripts Readings are Free and Open to All!
Location: 2241 Dunn Ave. in Raleigh
– Playwrights! Arrive Early as Possible, Close to 5:00 pm to Reserve Your Spot!
– Actors! Also Arrive Early as Possible, Close to 5:00 pm – Casting Will Begin! 6:00 pm is when All presentations will begin.
Guidelines!
– Please have your pieces not exceed 10 minutes – All pieces will be timed. Pieces no more than 11 pages – one-sided pages only. Play excerpts, monologues, or short plays are only allowed to present.
– No screenplays or sketches at this time.
– 6 playwrights guaranteed to present.
– Bring enough scripts for your cast and stage directions reader.
Parking: At 5:00 pm, free parking in front of the building or in the parking deck.
Don’t Miss It, Monday, October 7!
See Ya Then!

Burning Coal Presents: The Rainmaker
2024-12-05 19:30 - 22:00, 2024-12-06 19:30 - 22:00 | Burning Coal Theatre, 224 Polk St, Raleigh, 27604
Burning Coal Theatre Company is delighted to announce its production of N. Richard Nash’s The Rainmaker, directed by Steven Roten. All tickets are $30, or $25 for seniors (65+), or $20 (students, teachers, active military). People 18 and under can get a ticket to any performance for $5. Tickets and additional information can be found at www.burningcoal.org or by calling the box office at (919) 834 – 4001.
The Rainmaker is a play that challenges us to take a leap of faith in unusual opportunities. It tells the story of a hot summer day amidst a drought where a plain girl named Lizzie has an ongoing struggle to find a husband. That night, a mysterious con-man named Starbuck shows up at the door of her family farm with the promise to conjure up rain in exchange for one hundred dollars. Despite his claim seeming like a scam, Starbuck is able to win over Lizzie and her family in unexpected ways.

Gingerbread and a Jolly Trolley Ride
2024-12-07 13:00 - 15:00 | Fred Fletcher Park, 820 Clay St., Raleigh, NC 27605, Fred Fletcher Park, 820 Clay St, Raleigh, NC, NC, 27605, United States
Decorate a gingerbread house inspired by Raleigh’s historic sites! This family-friendly program will take you to two historic locations in Raleigh.
Meet at Fred Fletcher Park and take a trolley ride to Latta University Historic Park to explore its history. Then, ride the trolley back to Borden Building at Fletcher Park to build your own gingerbread house inspired by the Latta house.
Each participant will have their own gingerbread house, and decorating supplies will be provided.
Location: Fred Fletcher Park
Ages: 5+
Cost: $15

Cinderella
2024-12-07 14:00 - 15:30 | Raleigh Little Theatre, 301 Pogue St, Raleigh, 27607
RLT’s holiday tradition returns to celebrate its 40th year! Kids of all ages will love this retelling of the beloved fairy tale, filled with music, laughs, and a sparkle of magic. This musical comedy features elegant costumes and scenery and a cast of memorable characters including some conniving step-relatives, royals, everyone’s favorite resourceful Fairy Godmother, and Ella, of course!
Based on the fairy tale by Charles Perrault
Adaptation and lyrics by Jim Eiler
Music by Jim Eiler and Jeanne Bargy
Directed by Ruthie Martinez Tutterow

Anchorlight Winter Open House 2024
2024-12-07 16:00 - 19:00 | Anchorlight Studios, 1401 S. Bloodworth St., Raleigh, 27610
Anchorlight is a creative space, founded with the intent of fostering artists at varying stages of their development. Anchorlight provides a combination of artist studios, residency opportunities, and exhibition space. Through the establishment of an internal community of artists, designers, and craftspeople, Anchorlight encourages mentorship and the cross-pollination of knowledge and skills.
Bi-annually, Anchorlight opens its doors to the public for guests to visit, view, and interact with studio artists in their working spaces. This Winter Open House will have 20+ studio artists opening their doors, a closing ceremony of Stacey L. Kirby’s ‘Division of Ancestral Deeds’ exhibition in the gallery, and the Artist Project Space will be hosting a very special fundraising sale of works by Anchorlight studio artists for WNC support.
