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Guide to Raleigh-Durham Arts and Entertainment

Just because you aren't in New York City doesn't mean that you can't see a Broadway play, attend the opening of an art exhibit, hear a Symphony Orchestra perform or go to the ballet. Raleigh-Durham has all that and more!
Digital TV Channels in Raleigh-Durham
As of June 12, 2009, all of the television stations in Raleigh-Durham started broadcasting their programming using digital signals. As a result, lots of new stations became available to telivision viewers in the Raleigh-Durham area. These channels are available for free, and don't require any cable or satellite TV subscriptions.
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American Idol Hopeful Anoop Desai - Chapel Hill's Anoop Desai Makes Hollywood Week
NC Lottery Winners - Recent Winners of the NC Lottery
Congratulation NC Lottery Winners from the Raleigh-Durham area!
FM Radio Stations Heard in Raleigh-Durham
The Raleigh-Durham area has a great variety of radio stations, from classical and sports talk to hip-hop and R & B. Here's the Triangle's current FM line-up.
Museum of Life and Science Durham - Profile of Museum of Life and Science Durham
Museum of Life and Science Durham - Profile of Museum of Life and Science Durham
Marbles Kids Museum Raleigh - Profile of Marbles Kids Museum Raleigh
Marbles Kids Museum is located right in the heart of downtown Raleigh, and has hands-on exhibits designed to help kids learn through play. Marbles' exhibits are mostly aimed at children under 12 years of age.
NC Museum of Art - The NC Museum of Art in Raleigh, North Carolina
Learn about the NC Museum of Art, one of Raleigh-Durham's biggest cultural attractions. It hosts permanent and traveling art exhibitions as well as educational programs or children and adults.
Movie Theaters in Raleigh Durham
If you are planning to go to the movies, choose from the dozens of movie theater choices available in Raleigh!
Artsplosure Raleigh Arts Festival -- Raleigh Artsplosure Arts Festival
Artsplosure, which takes place the third weekend in May, the streets around Raleigh's Moore Square are lined with hundreds of "mini art galleries", each one filled with an artist's unique work. The artists man their own booths, so visitors to Artsplosure can chat with them as they browse for artwork to purchase.
NC Lottery - Profile of the NC Lottery
Learn More about the North Carolina Educational Lottery including where to find the winning numbers.
Downtown Durham Art Walk
Downtown Durham Art Walk
Progress Energy Center for the Performing Arts
Anyone interested in performing arts should visit the Progress Energy Center for the Performing Arts. With five venues contained in one complex, the Progress Energy Center is home to Broadway Series South, The Carolina Ballet and the NC Symphony.
Raleigh Little Theater
Every year, The Raleigh Little Theater offers a full season of comedies, musicals, dramas and family-friendly plays that feature local actors.
Raleigh Movie Theaters and Movie Times
Find out when and where in Raleigh-Durham your favorite movies are playing. Search for movies by title or by theater location.
Paperhand Puppet Theater
Paperhand Puppet Theater's stunning giant puppets have made appearances at many indoor and outdoor venues throughout the Raleigh-Durham area. See photos of their puppets and view their calendar of upcoming events at their website.
Durham Arts Council
The Durham Arts Council hosts art walks, summer camps, year-round classes, art exhibits and special events that are sure to be of interest to art lovers from all over the Triangle.

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