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The arts are a vital part of our community. On every level — from amateur to professional — opportunities to experience and participate in the arts abound in the Triangle. The world-class university and college programming in our area makes the arts accessible to individuals and families in ways that other communities can only dream about. Here, performing and visual arts thrive, as much for our enjoyment as for our education.
The following organizations offer multi-disciplinary instruction in the fine arts.
ArtsCenter
300-G E. Main St., Carrboro
(919) 929-2787 (ARTS)
www.artscenterlive.org
Live entertainment, including theater and music for all ages. Offers classes, events and activities year-round.
Artspace
201 E. Davie St., Raleigh
(919) 821-2787
www.artspacenc.org
Artspace is a private, nonprofit visual arts center dedicated to presenting quality exhibitions and educational programs within an open-studio environment. The facility is open to the public and includes three galleries featuring changing exhibitions by regional, national, and international artists. Includes 25 artist studios. Tues-Sat., 10am-6pm and First Fridays, 10am-10pm.
ArtsTogether
114 St. Mary’s St., Raleigh
(919) 828-1713
www.artstogether.org
A nonprofit community arts school that offers classes in dance, creative drama, visual art, voice, music and theatre production for students of all ages and skill levels. Also offers preschool and summer enrichment programs.
Durant Road Musical Theatre
Falls River Town Center, Raleigh (corner of Durant Rd. and Falls River Ave.)
(919) 844-3228
www.kidslovemusic.com
Offers community theatre experiences for adults and performance experiences for children ages 5-18. Programs offered include a children’s show choir, piano lessons and drama workshops that range from short one-act plays to Broadway musicals complete with sets, props, costumes and music.
Durham Arts Council
120 Morris St., Durham
(919) 560-2787 (ARTS)
www.durhamarts.org
Offers various classes for children and adults, performances, exhibits and presentations. Also offers summer programs and day camps.
Explore! … Beyond School
3708 Benson Dr., Raleigh
901 Kildaire Farm Rd., Cary
Impact Athletics, Towerview Ct., Cary
(919) 862-8866 for all locations
www.ExploreBeyondSchool.com
Explore! offers enrichment and instruction for all ages in its centers, including classes for homeschool students in the mornings. Explore! also brings programs to schools and institutions. Music, art, clay and technology instruction for all ages is offered year round, plus extensive summer camps, track out camps and winter workshops. Kindermusik is offered for ages 18 months and up; Mini Mozarts, a unique pre-piano curriculum is offered for ages 4-6, music including piano, guitar, violin and voice offered for ages 6 and up, art classes begin at age 4 1/2.
Garner Arts Association, Inc.
110 Pearl St., Garner
(919) 662-7771
www.garnerarts.org
A nonprofit arts association offering a variety of classes and workshops for children and adults.
Hats Off Theatre Co.
Southern Village, 610 Market St., Chapel Hill
919-475-0988
www.hatsofftheatre.com
Year-round workshops and summer camps for grades K-12. Offers instruction in acting, scriptwriting, puppetry, pantomime and improvisation.
Jordan Hall Arts Center
908 N. Harrison Ave., Cary
(919) 469-4069
www.townofcary.org
Offers painting, clay and crafts classes for children and adults.
North Carolina Museum of Art
2110 Blue Ridge Rd., Raleigh
(919) 839-6262
www.ncartmuseum.org
Ongoing exhibits, lectures, classes and special programs, concerts, café and films for all ages. Free guided tours, Tues.-Sun., 1:30pm. Museum hours: Tues-Thurs & Sat, 9am-5pm; Fri, 9am-9pm; Sun, 10am-5pm. Free admission; special exhibits, $.
North Carolina Theatre
1 E. South St., Raleigh
(919) 831-6941
www.nctheatre.com
Kids on Broadway Conservatory for the Performing Arts offers instruction and training in acting techniques, movement and dance and vocal presentation.
North Raleigh Arts and Creative Theatre
7713-51 Leadmine Rd., Raleigh
(919) 866-0228
www.nract.org
Offers performing arts classes in acting, directing, dance and music, as well as Teen Improv classes, a children’s improv company, and summer camp. Classes include Saturday morning workshops.
Page-Walker Arts and History Center
119 Ambassador Loop, Cary
(919) 460-4963
www.townofcary.org
Offers classes in arts and history, visual arts, writing, painting, video projects, sculpture and clown camp.
Pullen Art Center
105 Pullen Rd., Raleigh
(919) 831-6126
http://www.raleighnc.gov
Offers classes and workshops, exhibits and special events.
Raleigh Little Theatre Youth Programs
301 Pogue St., Raleigh
(919) 821-4579
www.raleighlittletheatre.org
Offers a variety of classes and camps in acting, voice and storytelling for ages 4 and up.
Sertoma Art Center
1400 W. Millbrook Rd., Raleigh
(919) 420-2329
http://www.raleighnc.gov
Offers classes, workshops, exhibits and special events.
The following groups stage public performances throughout the Triangle.
African American Dance Ensemble
120 Morris St., Durham
(919) 560-2729
www.africanamericandanceensemble.org
Performances introduce audiences to the cultural richness of traditional African dance and music.
American Dance Festival
Campus of Duke University, Durham
(919) 684-6402
www.americandancefestival.org
Performances throughout the summer.
Broadway Dance Project
1105 Capital Blvd., Raleigh
(919) 835-0341
www.broadwaydanceproject.com
Carolina Ballet
(919) 719-0900 or (919) 834-4000
www.carolinaballet.com
Performances at Raleigh Memorial Auditorium and the AJ Fletcher Opera Theatre in Raleigh. Season tickets available.
Carolina Union Performing Arts Series
Frank Porter Graham Student Union Building, UNC-Chapel Hill
(919) 962-1449
http://carolinaunion.unc.edu
Offers music, dance and theater to the university and to the community.
CenterStage
Stewart Theater, North Carolina State University, Raleigh
(919) 515-1100 or 513-3030
www.ncsu.edu/centerstage
Performances include drama, dance, music, children’s programming and more.
City Ballet
7440 Six Forks Rd., Raleigh
(919) 844-9799
www.city-ballet.com
Offers classes and performances throughout the year, including Nutcracker performances in December.
Comedy Worx
431 Peace St., Raleigh
(919) 829-0822
www.comedyworx.com
Improvisational comedy played like a sport. A referee mediates two teams of comedians who compete for the biggest laughs and the most points by performing scenes and playing games based on audience suggestions. $. Family-friendly.
Duke University Performances and Broadway at Duke
Duke University, Durham
www.duke.edu/web/dukeperfs/tickets: (919) 684-4444 or www.tickets.duke.edu
Year-round theatrical productions, musicals and artistic presentations.
Duke University Union
www.duke.edu/web/duu
Sponsors and organizes concerts, speakers, film series, major attractions, special events and more.
Durham Symphony
(919) 560-2736
www.durhamsymphony.org
Orchestral concerts and other musical activities.
Garner Arts Association, Inc.
110 Pearl St., Garner
(919) 662-7771
www.garnerarts.org
Garner Arts Association Community Theater offers four or five performances each year. Two are for children.
Kazoom Children’s Theatre at Comedy Worx
431 Peace St., Raleigh
(919) 829-0822
www.carolinapuppets.com
Fast-paced puppetry, music and audience participation for preschoolers, ages 2-7.
North Carolina Symphony
2 E. South St., Raleigh
(919) 733-2750
www.ncsymphony.org
Founded in 1932, the North Carolina Symphony provides major orchestral concerts to all areas of the state. Also stages a yearly youth concerto competition, sponsors the Triangle Youth Philharmonic for high-school-aged musicians and presents a Young People’s Series in Raleigh.
North Carolina Theatre
One E. South St., Memorial Auditorium, Raleigh
(919) 831-6950
www.nctheatre.com
Each year, the North Carolina Theatre offers an exciting season of well-known Broadway musicals and shows, blending local talent with seasoned Broadway performers.
North Raleigh Arts and Creative Theatre
7713-51 Leadmine Rd., Raleigh
(919) 866-0228
www.NRACT.org
Offers year-round Mainstage and Children Performing for Children Series productions, as well as a children's company and an adult repertory company. Home of Raleigh's Village Idiots comedy improv company and family-friendly shows.
The Opera Company of North Carolina
(919) 783-0098
(919) 834-4000 for tickets
www.operanc.com
Season or individual tickets for performances, geared toward families.
PineCone, the Piedmont Council of Traditional Music
(919) 990-1900
www.pinecone.org
Performs music from North Carolina’s heritage at NC State University’s Stewart Theatre, the Museum of History and the Garner Family Series. Performances include fiddle tunes, ballads, bluegrass, blues, gospel, swing, folk and more.
PlayMakers Repertory Company
University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
(919) 962-PLAY (7529)
www.playmakersrep.org
Each season offers five to six shows of classical and modern work.
Rags to Riches Theater for Young Audiences
103 Spring Rd., Durham
(877) 956-9891
www.rags-to-riches.org
Touring theatre for adults and children. Offers a six-show repertory, with a special show in December.
Raleigh Boychoir
(919) 881-9259
www.raleighboychoir.org
Offers 15-20 performances annually. Home season includes the Fall Concert, the traditional Carols of Christmas, and a Spring Concert. A year's schedule is filled out with engagements ranging from family oriented events at the NC Museum of Art to festivals, celebrations and performances with the North Carolina Symphony. Also offers summer camp.
Raleigh Dance Theatre, Inc.
(919) 834-1058
www.raleighdance.org
A performance-training company for advanced, pre-professional ballet dancers. RDT also provides training for young dancers.
Raleigh Little Theatre
301 Pogue St., Raleigh
(919) 821-4579 for information; (919) 821-3111 for tickets
www.raleighlittletheatre.org
Indoor and outdoor theaters house dramas, comedies and musicals throughout the year in the Main Stage Series, City Series and Family Series. Offers entertainment, education and community programs year-round.
Raleigh Symphony Orchestra
(919) 546-9755
www.raleighsymphony.com
Offers critically acclaimed classical, family (children’s) and pops concerts. Education programs for young people.
Theatre in the Park
107 Pullen Rd., Raleigh
(919) 831-6936
www.theatreinthepark.com
Season includes four main-stage productions, classes, workshops and independent productions.
Young People’s Performing Company
120 Morris Street, Durham
(919) 560-2745
Offers year-round performance-oriented drama classes for children grades K-12.
Whether you want to catch a concert, see a show or watch a play, the following venues are home to hundreds of engaging performances every year.
Alltel Pavilion at Walnut Creek
3801 Rock Quarry Rd., Raleigh
info: (919) 831-6400
tickets: (919) 834-4000
www.alltelpavilion.com
Award-winning outdoor amphitheatre offers a variety of concerts and festivals each year. Performances include rock, country, folk, hip-hop and more. Celebrating its 16th anniversary season, Alltel Pavilion features 7,000 reserved seats with room for another 13,500 fans on the festival lawn. At each show there is a special designated Family Zone reserved for families and friends that enjoy an alcohol- and tobacco-free concert experience. Owned by the City of Raleigh and operated by Live Nation, the Pavilion also has a strong commitment to the community helping area nonprofit groups raise over a half-million dollars each summer.
Koka Booth Amphitheatre at Regency Park
8003 Regency Parkway, Cary
(919) 462-2052
www.boothamphitheatre.com
Outdoor performing arts facility accommodates 7,000 patrons. Located among 14 acres of hardwoods and pines, next to Symphony Lake.
ArtsCenter
300-G E. Main St., Carrboro
(919) 929-2787 (ARTS)
www.artscenterlive.org
Live entertainment, including theater, music, classes, events and activities for adults and kids.
Progress Engery Center for the Performing Arts
S. Wilmington and South Streets, Raleigh
(919) 831-6011
www.raleighconvention.com
Home to NC Symphony and NC Theatre, as well as Broadway on Tour productions. Progress Energy Center includes Memorial Auditorium, Meymandi Hall, Fletcher Opera Theatre and the Kennedy Theatre.
Carolina Theatre
309 Morgan St., Durham
(919) 560-3030
www.carolinatheatre.org
A beautifully restored 1926 performance hall offering drama, music, dance, comedy and more. Two state-of-the-art cinemas show independent films and host film festivals.
Dean E. Smith Center
Bowles Dr., Chapel Hill
The home of UNC Tarheels’ basketball. Occupies almost eight acres and has a seating capacity of 21,750 for basketball games. Also hosts concerts, special shows and more.
Durham Arts Council
120 Morris St., Durham
(919) 560-ARTS (2787)
www.durhamarts.org
Offers performances, exhibits and presentations for children and adults. Also offers CenterFest, an annual street festival. Professional and amateur artists and arts organizations produce music, theatre, dance, visual, media and literary art.
Forest Theatre (UNC)
Country Club Rd., Chapel Hill
Outdoor performance theater.
The Garner Historic Auditorium
742 W. Garner Rd., Garner
(919) 661-4602
Renovated auditorium seats 512.
Hayti Heritage Center
804 Old Fayetteville St., Durham
(919) 683-1709
www.hayti.org
Anchor programs include Artsquest Summercamp, Black Diaspora Film Festival, Bull Durham Blues Festival, Heritage Arts for Youth, Spirit of Hayti Gala, and concerts, exhibits, workshops, children’s events and a gallery showing African American artwork.
Memorial Hall
UNC Campus, Chapel Hill
(919) 962-1449
http://carolinaunion.unc.edu
Hosts performances that are part of the Carolina Union Performing Arts Series, as well as NC Symphony performances, visiting artists and more.
Page Auditorium
Duke University, West Campus, Durham
(919) 684-4444
www.tickets.duke.edu
Home to Broadway at Duke, American Dance Festival, rock concerts, symphony and jazz performances, ballet, modern dance and more.
Paul Green Theatre
UNC Campus, Chapel Hill
(919) 962-7529
Hosts the PlayMakers Repertory Company.
Pullen Art Center
105 Pullen Rd., Raleigh
(919) 831-6126
www.raleighnc.gov
Hosts outdoor concerts, festivals, visual art gallery and other special events.
RBC Center
1400 Edwards Mill Rd., Raleigh
info: (919) 861-2300
tickets: (919) 834-4000
www.RBCcenter.com
Home of the Carolina Hurricanes and NC State University's men's basketball. Also hosts concerts, motorsports, ice shows, circuses, conventions and much more.
Sertoma Art Center
1400 W. Millbrook Rd., Raleigh
(919) 420-2329
www.raleigh-nc.org/parks&rec/sertoma/sertoma.htm
Hosts outdoor concerts, festivals and other special events.
Stewart Theater
Talley Student Center, North Carolina State University, Raleigh
info: (919) 515-3927 (for information)
tickets: (919) 515-1100 (for tickets)
www.ncsu.edu/arts
Hosts annual CenterStage performance series, PineCone Traditional Music series and other dance, music and theatre events.
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