Carolina Ballet: FIREBIRD & A Tribute to Russian Ballet & Its Composers Fletcher Opera Theater
September 13-30
www.carolinaballet.com
The Carolina Ballet will open its 2018-2019 season with the classic Russian fairytale Firebird. The show combines many enchanting elements, including a prince, a princess, and an evil sorcerer. Firebird is set to orchestral works by renowned Russian composer Igor Stravinksy. The ballet was first performed at the Opera de Paris on June 25, 1910. Firebird has since become one of the most remarkable ballets ever presented.
Opening Night: Beethoven’s 5th North Carolina Symphony Classical Series Meymandi Concert Hall
September 21-22 8 p.m.
www.ncsymphony.org
Beethoven’s legendary Fifth Symphony will take the stage at Meymandi Concert Hall this September as the North Carolina Symphony’s season opener. One of the most brilliant and popular works in classical music, the program will feature four extraordinary tributes: The Consecration of the House, Rondo for Piano and Orchestra, Choral Fantasy, and Symphony No. 5. Individual tickets go on sale August 13.
Hopscotch
Music Festival City Plaza
September 6-8
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The North Carolina Roots of Artist Ernie Barnes
North Carolina Museum of History
Through March 3, 2019
www.ncmuseumofhistory.org
Sparkcon:
The Triangle’s Creativity Festival
Downtown Raleigh September 13-16
www.sparkcon.com
Lunge Forward
5K, Run, Walk & Rally
Midtown Park
September 23 12:30 p.m.
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BailaCura Charity Gala
Sheraton Imperial Hotel & Convention Center
September 22 5 p.m.
www.bailacuranc.org
A Thousand Words: Photographs by Vietnam Veterans
North Carolina Museum of History
Through February 24, 2019
www.ncmuseumofhistory.org