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May 15

Ken Burns: The American Revolution

Fletcher Opera Theater
Fletcher Opera Theater
Ken Burns: The American Revolution 2025 Raleigh NC Ken Burns photograph
May 15, 2025 | Thursday
7:00 PM | Doors 6:30 PM
Ken Burns: The American Revolution 2025 Raleigh NC Ken Burns photograph

PBS North Carolina Presents An Evening with Ken Burns 

Secure your seat for this exclusive screening and panel discussion featuring acclaimed documentary filmmaker Ken Burns and other esteemed panelists who will discuss North Carolina’s role in the American Revolution. To help support this and similar events from PBS North Carolina, tickets for this event are $70 per person. 

PBS North Carolina proudly presents an evening with award-winning documentarian Ken Burns. Join us at the Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts for an exclusive advance screening of carefully curated clips from, THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION, a film by Ken Burns, Sarah Botstein & David Schmidt. Following the screening, Ken Burns and local historians, Kathleen DuVal and Warren Milteer, Jr. will participate in a panel discussion about the film and North Carolina’s role in this tumultuous period.  

With your contribution of $70.00 in support of PBS North Carolina events, you will receive one (1) ticket to this special event. Please note $70.00 is a tax-deductible contribution. Ticketmaster and venue fees are not tax-deductible. Tickets are also available at the box office.

Thank you for your support of PBS North Carolina! 

We look forward to seeing you on May 15! 

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May 15 - May 18

Swan Lake - Carolina Ballet

Memorial Auditorium
Memorial Auditorium
Dancer in white costume with large tutu posed as a swan
May 15-18
May 15 - 7:30 PM | Doors 6:30 PM
May 16 - 2:00 PM | Doors 1:00 PM
May 16 - 7:30 PM | Doors 6:30 PM
May 17 - 2:00 PM | Doors 1:00 PM
May 17 - 7:30 PM | Doors 6:30 PM
May 18 - 2:00 PM | Doors 1:00 PM
Dancer in white costume with large tutu posed as a swan

FEATURING LIVE MUSIC BY THE CHAMBER ORCHESTRA OF THE TRIANGLE

Rekindle your passion for Swan Lake. This season’s production brings Swan Lake back to its roots, inspired by Marius Petipa’s original 1895 version and Tchaikovsky’s resonant score. The story, revolving around the tragic romance of Prince Siegfried and the swan princess Odette, reveals the universal dialogue between light and darkness, love and deception.

PROGRAM INCLUDES:

Swan Lake based on original choreography by Marius Petipa

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May 16

Della Mae with Laurie Lewis - PineCone

Fletcher Opera Theater
Fletcher Opera Theater
Graphic with photo of the four women of the Della Mae band
May 16, 2025 | Friday
7:30 PM | Doors 6:30 PM
Graphic with photo of the four women of the Della Mae band

Join us for a special evening celebrating 100 years of Hazel Dickens, a pioneer in bluegrass and an inspiration to generations of women in traditional music. Grammy-nominated all-woman string band Della Mae will lead this tribute, joined by California bluegrass icon Laurie Lewis and by Alice Gerrard, Dickens’ partner in the landmark duo Hazel & Alice.

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May 16 - May 17

Mozart Requiem - NC Symphony

Meymandi Concert Hall
Meymandi Concert Hall
Greyscale photo of the back of an angel statue
May 16-17
May 16 - 8:00 PM | Doors 6:30 PM
May 17 - 8:00 PM | Doors 6:30 PM
Greyscale photo of the back of an angel statue

North Carolina Symphony
North Carolina Master Chorale

Hear the magnificent Requiem—one of Mozart’s most personal works—performed by your North Carolina Symphony, the North Carolina Master Chorale, and renowned guest vocalists.

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Memorial Auditorium
Lord of The Rings & The Hobbit: The Concert 2025
May 27, 2025 | Tuesday
3:30 PM
Lord of The Rings & The Hobbit: The Concert 2025

The hobbits are coming! Experience the best music from "The Lord of the Rings", "The Hobbit" and "The War of the Rohirrim" for the first time - presented by a star guest from the films! Enjoy the unique musical world of J.R.R. Tolkien in a magnificent concert featuring the voice of legendary Saruman actor Sir Christopher Lee and the Orchestra and Choir of the Shire: From the menacing sounds of Mordor and the shrill attack of the Black Riders to the beautiful, lyrical melodies of the Elves. Brand new: The music from "The War of the Rohirrimi", the new LOTR film and prequel to "The Two Towers"! A star guest from the films presents the best music from "The Lord of the Rings, The Hobbit & War of the Rohirrim - The Concert." Get your tickets now while they are available! 

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Memorial Auditorium
The Music of Hans Zimmer & Others - A Celebration of Film Music 2024 artwork
May 27, 2025 | Tuesday
May 27 - 3:30 PM
May 27 - 7:30 PM
The Music of Hans Zimmer & Others - A Celebration of Film Music 2024 artwork

Experience “The Music of Hans Zimmer and others – A Celebration of Film Music”! The best film music from Dune, James Bond, The Pirates of the Caribbean, The Lion King, Gladiator, The Dark Knight, Inception, Interstellar, and many other top productions – in a breathtaking concert event with The Hollywood Film Orchestra, choir, star soloists, and selected film sequences – as well as illumination and laser projection. Dive into the musical cosmos of Hans Zimmer! 
 

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