AKtivate Fitness has launched a unique fight against Parkinson's Disease through a specialized non-contact boxing program, as part of their Rock Steady Boxing affiliation, aiming to empower nearly 1 million Americans living with this neurodegenerative disorder. The organization seeks community support through volunteering, donations, and resources, including a new Pedaling for Parkinson's program, to continue offering and expanding its impactful services.

Jazz enthusiasts, mark your calendars! The North Carolina Museum of Art (NCMA) is proud to announce the return of "Jazz at the NCMA" for its sensational third year. This festival is a vibrant celebration of jazz's rich heritage and dynamic future, featuring a diverse tapestry of sounds from bebop to fusion. With an outstanding lineup that includes seven Grammy winners and six nominees, the festival promises unforgettable performances. Join us at the Joseph M. Bryan, Jr., Theater in the Museum Park to indulge in the improvisational magic of jazz in all its forms, from salsa to neo-soul. Don't miss this fusion of history, art, and the pulsating heart of jazz music at NCMA

Built from the successful model established through the Artspace North Carolina Emerging Artist in Residence program, this year-long residency focuses on recent graduates from historically Black colleges and universities (HBCU). Upon graduation students often lose resources, equipment, colleagues, and mentors. The HBCU Artist Residency seeks to remedy those issues by extending the learning process and broadening the experience for recent graduates to build their career as a visual artist. The Artspace HBCU Artist Residency aims to highlight and support the many talented artists graduating from these culturally rich institutions. Every year Artspace selects one emerging artist for this career-stimulus residency.

Series of events will commemorate the first enslaved Africans in English North America.

Celebrate Raleigh's Historic Fourth Ward located in the southwest quadrant, with Fayetteville Street, the fourth ward extends to Washington School. Once a vibrant neighborhood, the Fourth Ward underwent significant changes in 1968 due to urban renewal efforts. Explore its rich history and legacy. All events are free and open to the public.

Friendship Chapel Baptist Church of Wake Forest is pleased to announce the retirement of Rev. Dr. Enoch E. Holloway, Sr., who has faithfully served as Senior Pastor for 42 years. To honor his extraordinary leadership and impact, the church will host a series of celebratory events beginning this week.

Mike Goodwin’s Big Dad Energy Tour hits the BPAC Comedy Series, offering clean, hilarious, and inspirational comedy. Enjoy refreshments and free parking, with reserved seating available. Lobby doors open 1 hour before showtime and theater doors 30 minutes prior.

North Carolina A&T State University’s Theatre Arts Program presents A Doll’s House, written by Henrik Ibsen, directed and adapted by guest director Dr. Asabi Howard; it confronts female empowerment and male domination issues that have made this play a controversial theatre classic since its premiere in 1879.

Come celebrate with the choir on Sunday, October 27th at 4:00pm at Peace Missionary Baptist Church, located at 2608 NC Hwy 55 in Durham. Emceed by the illustrious Melissa Wade of The Light 103.9 FM - you don’t want to miss this!

A “Poker Run” will be held for COTA in honor of Kristen Allen, who has had a heart transplant.  The event is planned for Nov. 9th, at the Angier Black River Fire Department. 25-year-old Kristen Allen has received a Heart transplant at Duke University Medical Center in Durham, NC.  Funds are being raised in honor of Kristen Allen to assist with transplant-related expenses.

The NC MWBE Coordinators’ Network is thrilled to host its 38th Annual Professional Development Conference, Making Dollars and Sense: Transforming Inclusion into Impact, in Greensboro, NC from November 13-15, 2024. This year’s conference will take […]