The North Carolina Symphony is coming to town! The Symphony will bring beloved holiday music back to Jacksonville with Holiday Pops, a tradition that has become a favorite across the state. Led by Symphony Associate Conductor David Glover, the concert takes place in the Robert B.
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The beauty and fragrance of natural greenery in holiday decorations will greet visitors to the 26th Annual Christmas Open House at Somerset Place Dec. 6, 1-4 p.m.
Help spread some Christmas cheer to our feathered friends this holiday season during the "Christmas for the Birds" program Saturday, Dec. 6, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Colonial Traditions will be rekindled during Christmas in Halifax! Colonial traditions along with a lively Christmas Parade will combine to create a festive atmosphere for all Saturday, Dec. 12, from 10 a.m.-4p.m.
An eastern Carolina Christmas feast, natural greenery and decorations, and gospel and bluegrass music are a few of the features of the 1870s Christmas at Aycock Birthplace Dec. 8 and Dec. 10.
Charity Navigator, America’s largest independent evaluator of charities, has awarded the North Carolina Aquarium Society the prestigious four-star rating for good governance, sound fiscal management and commitment to accountability and transparency.
The CSS Neuse Gunboat Association has agreed to cover the cost of Green Lamp Head Start's Nov. 18 visit to the CSS Neuse Civil War Interpretive Center. As a nonprofit, Green Lamp has a limited fund to cover off-site trips.
The North Carolina Museum of Art (NCMA) today celebrated the groundbreaking on its Museum Park expansion project. The groundbreaking marks the start to a construction project that includes the creation of tree-lined parking lots, bike and walking paths, and a central elliptic lawn where Museum and community programming will take place.
The tree-lighting tradition at the State Capitol will continue when Gov. Pat McCrory lights the Christmas tree Thursday, Dec. 10.
Learn about the history of toys and games at the North Carolina History Center during the monthly Lunch and Learn lecture series set for Friday, Nov. 20, from noon to 1 p.m. Find out what dolls were really made of, why board games became so popular in the 19th century and more during this month’s lecture.