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From exquisite art to our city’s signature parade, November is full of culture of all stripes.
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by ADDIE LADNER and KARA ADAMS
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CAM CONNECTIONS Nov. 14 | 5 p.m.
“I feel both lucky and privileged to be able to form a relationship with the artists I work with every day,” says Eric Gaard of Raleigh’s Contemporary Art Museum. “But I thought, how could I create the kind of connection I feel with our artists, for our community?” That’s how CAM Connections was born: one part experiential art, another part dinner, drinks, and good conversation, it’s an opportunity for museum supporters and fans to interact directly with artists and get a private tour of their work. November’s event will be a special one: photographer Mikael Owunna will discuss his new work and host a 30-minute screening of the film Obi Mbu (The Primordial House): An Igbo Creation Myth, which he co-directed with Dr. Marques Redd. It touches on African mythology and the links between myths, the universe, and spirituality. John Upsal, the owner of SPREAD Catering, will serve a curated menu inspired by Owunna’s Nigerian and Swedish heritage. “The first Connections dinner we did was so successful and we can't wait for this one,” says Gaard. “It’s a different conversation, getting to hear the artists talk about their work in a personal way, a much deeper and free way, over a meal.” From $300; 409 W. Martin Street; camraleigh.org
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CHARLOTTE RUSSELL X HARTWELL All Month | See website for times
Charlotte Russell, the gallerist at Charlotte Russell Contemporary, has curated a group exhibition featuring North Carolina artists King Nobuyoshi Godwin, Abie Harris, Mar Hester, Jen Matthews, and Jean Gray Mohs at Hartwell, a newly opened space for creatives in downtown Raleigh. “Showcasing these artists together is a great depiction of how vibrant and diverse our local art scene is,” says Russell. Throughout the month, Russell will host the exhibitors at Hartwell for a chance to hear the artists discuss their work. “This is the first in a series of rotating art exhibits I’ll be hosting at Hartwell and I’m pretty excited for this new space,” Russell says. Free; 620 W. South Street; charlotterussellcontemporary.com
MINDFUL MUSEUM: YOGA IN THE GALLERIES Nov. 3 | 6 - 7 p.m.
It’s one thing to do yoga outside with the sound of the wind and birds — it’s something else to do it within view of incredible Impressionist, contemporary, or Italian works inside the galleries of the North Carolina Museum of Art. Experience just that during a vinyasa-style class suitable for all skill levels led by local instructors Andrea Rice, Angela Griffin, and Angie Funderbunk. Bring a yoga mat and dress comfortably. Ages 16 and up. $14; 2110 Blue Ridge Road; ncartmuseum.org
CINEMA IN THE SQUARE Nov. 5 | 6 - 9 p.m.
Enjoy a crisp fall evening under the stars right in downtown’s Moore Square for the last outdoor movie showing of the season, The Greatest Showman. Sing along with stars Hugh Jackman, Zac Efron, and Zendaya to hits like “This is Me” and “Tightrope.” Come early for on-theme pre-show entertainment, including a stilt walker from Imagine Circus, a juggler, and carnival games. Square Burger will be open and there will be popcorn, beer, and wine on site for purchase. Free; 200 S. Blount Street; downtownraleigh.org
BEN FOLDS Nov. 6 | 8 p.m.
North Carolina native, singer, songwriter, producer, and pianist Ben Folds is touring the United States for the first time since the pandemic, after finding himself stuck in Australia since February 2020, when international travel shut down. Hear songs from his albums So There and Songs for Silverman in both solo piano and orchestral renditions at Raleigh Memorial Auditorium in what he’s calling his “In Actual Person Live For Real Tour.” From $29.50; 2 E. South Street; dukeenergycenterraleigh.com
HANDMADE HANUKKAH MARKET Nov. 14 | 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Celebrate Hanukkah early by supporting Jewish artisans at Temple Beth Or’s annual Handmade Market, which will offer goods for sale ranging from pastries to woodwork, pottery, and jewelry. Vendors will include Daniel Art and Yarn, which will be selling crocheted kippahs and purses, as well as pressed flower bookmarks, note cards, and gift sets from Susan’s Garden Flower Art and Prints. Free; 5315 Creedmoor Road; tboraleigh.org
FIDELIO Nov. 14 | 2 p.m.
Experience Beethoven’s only opera, Fidelio, as sung by members of the North Carolina Opera. The score recounts the true story of Leonore, a woman who disguised herself as a man to free her husband from prison during the French Revolution. Led by Conductor Arthur Fagen, this performance will keep you on the edge of your seat for the entire twoand-a-half hour runtime. From $21; 2 E. South Street; ncopera.org
Experience the beauty of wildlife at Christopher Marley’s exhibit Exquisite Creatures. Using a collection of reclaimed organisms and elements as his medium — including preserved insects, fish, and birds — Marley showcases the incredible diversity of the natural world and bridges the gap between science and art. Check out his exhibit and corresponding gift store goodies all month long at the North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences. Free for members, $10 for nonmembers; 11 W. Jones Street; naturalsciences.org NOTED
CHINESE LANTERN FESTIVAL Nov. 19 - Jan. 2022 | See Website
Toward the end of the month, Koka Booth Amphitheatre will be illuminated by majestic lanterns hand-made by Chinese artists. “It will be a true celebration when we gather to enjoy this event once again,” said William Lewis, Town of Cary cultural arts manager. “The wondrous beauty and strong cultural elements of the North Carolina Chinese Lantern Festival make a magnificent tradition.” The celebration lasts seven weeks and can be experienced a few different ways, including through a Twilight ticket to watch the lanterns come to life as the sky darkens, or through the VIP (or “Very Important Panda”) tour, which dives deeper into the history of lantern festivals in China and the village where these are made. $25; 8003 Regency Parkway, Cary; boothamphitheatre.com
RALEIGH CHRISTMAS PARADE Nov. 20 | 9:30 a.m.
Presented by Shop Local Raleigh, the always-early Raleigh Christmas Parade is back this year for inperson viewing. Join the festivities and witness super-sized balloons, marching bands, twirlers, themed floats, and Santa Claus himself make their way down Hillsborough Street for this mile-long holiday celebration. The parade will also be live-streamed on ABC-11. Free; begins on Hillsborough Street; shoplocalraleigh.org “INTERESTING STUFF” FOR YOUR HOME & COLLECTIONS Pigfish Lane Antiques & Interiors
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A FAMILY HOLIDAY CONCERT Nov. 26 | 1 & 4 p.m.
Join the North Carolina Symphony and conductor Michelle Di Russo for an hour-long holiday performance as part of their Young People’s Concert Series. It will feature music from winter favorites such as The Polar Express and Babes in Toyland — plus other seasonal sing-alongs. $27; 2 E. South Street; ncsymphony.org
WINGS OF THE CITY All month | See website for times
Enjoy a thought-provoking stroll through The Grove, Harvey Hill, and other parts of Dix Park with downtown as your backdrop for world-renowned Mexican artist Jorge Marín’s traveling exhibition, Wings of the City. This collection of nine bronze sculptures depicts feathered figures mid-flight and posed for takeoff, as well as acrobatic depictions and a set of standalone wings framing a view of Raleigh. The art is accompanied by dialogue that includes the Mexican Indigenous language Purépecha. Free; 1030 Richardson Drive; dixpark.org/wings NOTED
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