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Marriott Raleigh Crabtree Valley 4500 Marriott Dr, Raleigh, NC, United StatesStart the new year by helping to save others. Schedule your appointment today!
Celebrating 84 Years Of Service To The Community
The Carolinian is the largest African-American newspaper in North Carolina. Our circulation covers 2/3 of the state, which is the most dense African-American population in NC, and our digital reach is nationwide. In addition to spanning the state, we also span generations of readers. If you are interested in being featured in our event’s calendar, please email us at [email protected] with the subject line “Online Event Advertising”, as well as information about your event and/or an event link. Each event ad cost is approximately $20-$30.
Start the new year by helping to save others. Schedule your appointment today!
44th Annual Wreath Laying Ceremony. Keynote Speaker: Reverend Dr. Mark Harden, Dean of Shaw University Divinity School
March ends at Apex Town Hall (73 Hunter St) with a brief outdoor program. Youth Summit immediately following at the Apex Senior Center.
Durham Parks and Recreation will host a program to commemorate the life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. The theme is MLK: Remembering the Legacy through the Arts. Participants will enjoy a series of activities highlighting the components in the life of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. including visual art displays, poetry open mic, community discussions, live performances, arts and crafts projects and more. The event is free and open to the public.
Inviting all civic organizations, community leaders, and families to join us for the Annual Memorial Tribute March to the Life and Legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Departs at 11 am from State Capitol Building, Edenton Street Side, Downtown Raleigh
Faculty Artists and Guest Musicians perform music by Black Composers in Honor of MLK, Jr. Day. Curated by Dr. Timothy Holley, NCCMI Faculty and student musicians will perform. While there is no charge for admission, there is a suggested donation of $15. Registration for seat reservations found on website. Program: Works Samuel Coleridge Taylor, Florence Price, William Grant Still, and more!
At the event, participants will come together, contribute to a collective art project, and participate in healing discussions with neighbors on how to recognize and appreciate each other.
Triangle-area (Raleigh/Durham/Chapel Hill) independent schools are seeking talented educators to fill full- and part-time teaching, coaching, administrative, and staff positions in our schools for the 2024–2025 school year. In particular, this fair is to help those from underrepresented groups connect with schools that are hiring. If you are interested in a career in an independent school, we invite you to join us! All subject areas are welcomed.
What’s your vision for the future of Durham’s arts and cultural scene? Share your input during a day of listening to help shape the vision and goals of the new Durham Cultural Roadmap.
Hosted by the City of Durham, Durham County, and lead consultant AMS Planning and Research, this in-person, drop-in gathering is set for Saturday, January 20, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Durham Arts Council, located at 120 Morris St. Children’s creative activities, free food, and Spanish and American Sign Language (ALS) translation services will be provided.
Free parking will be available at the Morgan Rigsbee Garage, located at 105 W. Morgan St., and the Durham Centre Garage, located at 300 W. Morgan St. The Durham Arts Council is also a short walk from Durham Station, the central bus hub located at 515 W. Pettigrew St., and all GoDurham buses are fare free.
The ideas and input gathered from this January 20 event will be used to help create the new Durham Cultural Roadmap, which will guide the goals and investment in the arts and cultural sector for the next five years. During this event, attendees will also learn more about the emerging ideas collected since July 2023 from interviews, listening sessions, and a community survey.
The African American Cultural Celebration serves as the statewide kickoff to Black History Month in North Carolina. Multiple demonstrations, presentations, and performances reach thousands of people, whether the celebration is held virtually or in person.
Do Portugal Circus are offering a FREE aerial and ground workshop. The class is open to kids (ages 12+) and adults and is open to the public. It’s great for any aspiring performers or anyone that’s always wanted to give Aerial a try! Space is limited, so they need to make sure to sign up on @cirquedevol’s website. Do Portugal Circus is a family-run, traditional circus . The Circus is proud to bring a show that all generations can enjoy including aerialists, jugglers , motorcyclists, clowns , acrobats and much more.
The Southern Farm Show takes place once a year in Raleigh and is considered the largest agricultural exhibition in Virginia, North and South Carolina. It is the industry event of the year for farmers, farm managers and related professionals including landscapers and archaeologists. Important components of the fair are a conference and the agricultural development forum. This is about the future forecasts, growth prospects and developments in the industry.