As the holiday season swings into high gear, the Raleigh Arts Partners is rolling out a hefty lineup of festive events to keep you and yours buzzing with holiday spirit well into the New Year. According to the City of Raleigh's official page, from acrobat-laced symphonies to DIY pottery sessions, these happenings are a surefire way to inject some artsy joy into your holiday routine.
The Cirque Holiday Pops is up first, whisking spectators away tomorrow at Meymandi Concert Hall with the North Carolina Symphony playing backdrop to a high-flying acrobatic display. And parents, get this, Santa is making an early pit stop in the lobby – so, you might want to bring the kiddos in tow early. Then, from December 4 to 11, Artspace offers a 'Pottery + Plants, Holiday Edition' workshop for those interested in crafting the perfect holiday gift – a hand-built ceramic plant pot, which comes with a free plant to boot.
But the holiday cheer doesn't stop there. The Raleigh Youth Choir's 'Carols of Christmas' on December 5 promises a harmonious night for the whole family at First Presbyterian Church of Raleigh. On the same date, the local favorite, David Ira Wood III’s 'A Christmas Carol', starts its run at Raleigh Memorial Auditorium and continues to entertain until December 7. And for a dose of fairytale magic, 'Cinderella' twirls her way on stage at Raleigh Little Theatre from December 5 through 21, complete with all the toe-tapping tunes and laughs guaranteed to charm audiences of all ages.
On December 6, the Community Music School is set to dazzle with their 'Holiday Concert' array of tunes at the North Carolina Museum of Art, from 'Jingle Bells' to 'Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree'. Venturing into shopping, Theatre Raleigh's Holiday Artist Market on December 7 promises unique finds while treating shoppers to live performances throughout the day. For those craving a choral fix, 'Joy of the Season' hits high notes with the North Carolina Master Chorale on December 9, belting out both classic carols and fresh arrangements.
To wrap up the holiday bonanza, 'The Heart of Christmas Cabaret' offers an intimate evening of storytelling and songs from December 11 to 14 at North Raleigh Arts and Creative Theatre. And lest we forget, the Carolina Ballet presents their perennial 'The Nutcracker' from December 11 to 24, whisking audiences off to the Sugarplum Fairy's land. Get full event details and information by visiting the Raleigh Arts Partners' holiday schedule.
