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Upcoming Events
Pawan Dhingra will deliver the Keohane Distinguished Lecture on Thursday, January 19, 2023 at 6pm. He will address the topic: A Symphony, but With What Audience. On the need to broaden the reach of Asian American Studies. There will free parking. For more details, visit Calendar.Duke.Edu.
Ice on Main: Greenville, SC (through January 23, 2023)
United Community Bank Ice on Main is an open outdoor ice-skating rink in the heart of downtown Greenville, SC. This year, this winter tradition and favorite activity of many in the Upstate is open through January 16, 2023. Located at Village Green near the Courtyard Marriott, the rink is open 7 days a week. For more info, visit Greenvillesc.gov.
Raleigh’s premiere Bollywoodfusion student teams dance competition will take place at Duke Energy Center for the Performing Arts, Raleigh, NC on Saturday, January 28 , 2023. Teams from several universities will compete in the competition. For more details, Facebook.com/OakCityRevolution.
Navarasa Intercollegiate Dance Competition: Raleigh, NC (January 28, 2023)
North Carolina State University students present intercollegiate Indian classical dance competition on Saturday, January 28, 2023 at Stewart Theater on the campus of NC State in Raleigh, NC. This is the only competition featuring Indian classical dance in the Southeastern United States. All proceeds will be donated to the 700 Rivers organization. For more details, visit Eventbrite and search for Navarasa competition 2023. Blowing Rock WinterFest (January 26 - 29, 2023)
The 25th annual Blowing Rock WinterFest takes place from January 26-29, 2023 in Boone, NC. The fest features silent auction and raffle, arts and crafts, holiday themed activities, cork and canvas, concerts and performers, a polar bear plunge in Chetola Lake, ice-carvings, chili cook-off, wine tastings, auctions, and more. The fest is also a fundraiser for various charitable causes. Travel & Leisure magazine named Blowing Rock “one of America’s Prettiest Winter Towns.” Details, Blowingrockwinterfest.com.
North Carolina Jazz Festival: Wilmington, NC (February 2 - 4, 2023)
Enjoy one of the largest traditional jazz festivals in the Southeast from February 24, 2023. This musical weekend starts on Thursday evening and then continues Friday and Saturday night with four-hour concerts featuring seven sets with six or seven musicians per set (each with a different leader). Come experience some fantastic musicians from around the globe. Find out more at Ncjazzfestival.org.
Chocolate lovers indulge! The annual Carolina Chocolate Festival will take place between February 4 & 5, 2023 at the Crystal Coast Civic Center in Morehead City. Both days will be packed with activities from tastings, demonstrations and Pro/Am and Junior bake-offs to relaxing at the spa. Find out more at Carolinachocolatefestival.com
Hilton Head Marathon (February 11, 2023)
Good vibes happen on the tides and The Hilton Head Island Marathon, Half Marathon, and 5K is back delivering both. Join hundreds of runners on Saturday, February 11, 2023 for an island adventure running by beautiful lagoons, Cross Town Park, and over the Bay Bridge! The scenery is enough to give you that tropical state of mind you’ve been longing for. Registration and other info can be found at Hhmarathon.com.
Wine & Chocolate Festival: Greensboro, NC (February 11, 2023)
Wineries and wine enthusiasts from across the region will gather on Saturday, February 11, 2023 at the Greensboro Coliseum Complex for an unlimited sampling of dozens of NC wines of all styles and tastes. Bottles will be available for purchase. Everyone gets a free souvenir tasting glass. Enjoy a selection of tasty nibbles and treats, chocolates, and cheeses. Browse through mini boutiques. Check out Wineandchocolatefestivals.com.
Students from NC State University presents Navarasa:
Navarasa is an intercollegiate dance competition where the most talented teams from universities across the nation will come together to showcase and celebrate their Indian classical dance heritage all while raising money for charity.This competition is the only Indian Classical dance competition in the southeastern United States.
100% of the profits will be donated to 700 Rivers
a small Raleigh-based company that employs Bangladeshi artisans who have escaped human trafficking and helps them get a fresh start in life.
You can buy tickets using the QR code or use this link: eventbrite.com/e/navarasa-2023-ticket-sales-tickets-492118859757
Dog Days of Winter: Charlotte, NC (February 11, 2023)
Celebrate winter with your four-legged friends on February 11, 2023 with a variety of activities ranging from a 5K trail race, adoption events, ice rink access, dog yoga, doggy vendors and more. It will take place at the Whitewater Center, 5000 Whitewater Center Pkwy, Charlotte, NC. For more details, visit Center.whitewater.org.
Mark Twain in Greenville (February 11, 2023)
Mark Twain was arguably America’s first celebrity and most quoted humorist. His fictional characters, Tom Sawyer, Huckleberry Finn, Becky Thatcher are more fondly remembered than most American presidents. It has been said of the influence he has had on our language, “Mark Twain wrote the way we talk, and now we talk the way he wrote.” At age 70, at the height of his fame, Mark Twain began to advertise his presence everywhere he went by wearing white suits in winter as well as summer. The secrets this man revealed were as carefully crafted as his art and as his personality. This special performance will take place on Friday, February 11, 2023 at the Greenville Theatre. Admission is free, but reservations are required. Find out more at Historycomesalive.org.
Reedy Reels Film Festival: Greenville, SC (February 17 - 19, 2023)
The Reedy Reels Film Festival promotes the appreciation of the art of filmmaking while generating support for independent filmmakers especially in the Upstate. The festival engages the community and creates exposure for local filmmaking while building inspiration and new opportunities for local artists. The 7th annual festival will take place from February 17-19, 2023 at the South Carolina Children’s Theatre in Greenville, SC. Find out more by visiting Reedyreels.com.
Southeastern Wildlife Exposition: Charleston, SC (February 17 - 19, 2023)
Experience the nation’s premier celebration of wildlife art and the great outdoors at the Southeastern Wildlife Exposition. Hunt for your next piece of fine art, collect handcrafted goods, witness live demonstrations, and get a taste of the Lowcountry. The exhibition will be on February 17-19, 2023, with events across Charleston at different venues. Learn more at sewe.com.
The Entertainers: Atlanta, GA (March 3, 2023)
Bollyood superstar Akshay Kumar headlines the show simply titled “The Entertainers,” along with many up and coming young actors and performers, including Mouni Roy, Zahrah Khan, Aparshakti Khurana, Nora Fatehi, Disha Patani, Sonam Bajwa, Stebin Ben, Jasleen Royal, and others. The show will take place on Friday, March 3, 2023 at the Gas South Arena, 6400 Sugarloaf Pkwy, Duluth, GA. For more details, call 770-904-9297 or 404-786-3252.
Red Baraat Festival of Colors: Raleigh, NC (March 3, 2023)
The 11th annual festival of colors tour by Red Baraat makes a stop at NC State University, Raleigh, NC on Friday, March 3, 2023. Red Baraat is a pioneering band from Brooklyn, New York. Conceived by dhol player Sunny Jain, the group has drawn worldwide praise for its singular sound, a merging of hard driving North Indian bhangra with elements of hip-hop, jazz and raw punk energy. For details, visit Redbaraat.com.
An Evening with Deepak Chopra: Charlotte, NC (March 22, 2023)
Doctor, author, speaker, & alternative medicine expert Deepak Chopra advocates for practicing gratitude to counteract stress and to stay healthy during times of stress. Chopra is a worldrenowned pioneer in integrative medicine and personal transformation who is known for his spiritual approach to wellness. He will speak at Queens University on March 22, 2023 beginning at 7pm. The event is sponsored by the Learning Society and will take place at Sarah Belk Gambrell Center for the Arts and Civic Engagement, Sandra Levine Theatre on the campus of Queens University. For more details, visit Queens.edu.
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