The state’s highest civilian honor, the North Carolina Award, will be presented to eight distinguished North Carolinians Thursday, Nov. 14, at the Raleigh Marriott City Center. Governor Roy Cooper will present the awards at a 7 p.m. banquet and ceremony.
Christin Brown is an absolute jewel for Jennette's Pier and NC Aquariums. Christin and her very small, yet powerful team, embrace the opportunity to welcome nearly 10,000 students each year.
America250, the official nonpartisan entity charged by Congress with planning the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, the Semiquincentennial, in collaboration with BNY and America 250 NC, kicked off the second installment of “America’s Field Trip” — a nationw
3 Chambers is a festival showcasing hip-hop, martial arts, and anime culture through a variety of live music performances, immersive art, and innovative film experiences.
Sleepy Cat Records is proud to be entering our fifth year as an independent, label. To celebrate this milestone, we are joining The Haw River Ballroom in presenting our 3rd annual Sleepy Fest in the beloved community of Saxapahaw, NC on October 26th, 2024! Sleepy Fest provides a platform for emerging North Carolina-based artists, creates opportunities for our community to connect, and helps raise the funds we rely on to stay in operation. Furthermore, as in the past two years, we intend to use Sleepy Fest to elevate the social justice work that is already happening around us, as well as the kind of thoughtful work we hope to encourage moving forward - including but not limited to racial and environmental justice, anti-colonial/imperialist organizing and discourse, and queer representation/platforming.
North Carolina Music Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony, presented by Visit Mooresville, takes place to honor music legends with roots in North Carolina. A public ceremony to enshrine the incoming class will be held on October 17, at the Charles Mack Citizen Center in downtown Mooresville.
Confluence is a can’t-miss multiday conference + festival for anyone in the Southeast connected to the music industry, including fans. Confluence inspires, connects, elevates, and celebrates the Charlotte and Carolinas’ music community.
Bear Creek String Bandits are a vocally-driven, free range mountain music band with bluegrass roots, country heart, and honkytonk wings. Hailing from the scenic landscape of the Blue Ridge Mountains, the String Bandits take listeners on a musical journey through the rich roots of Appalachian music. From the high energy, foot-stomping tunes of bluegrass, to the timeless classics of country and rock, their diverse repertoire ensures that every listener will find something to love.