First Night Raleigh Kicked off earlier today. The Artsplosure produced event been going all day. For the early, family friendly countdown, be on Fayetteville Street at 7:00 pm. And of course the official Acorn drops at midnight.
Some Highlights :
Southern String Band
7:30 - 9:30
Raleigh City Museum
Transactors Improv Company
7:30, 8:30, 10:00
Daniels Auditorium, North Carolina Museum of History
Fred Garbo Inflatable Theater
10:00
Memorial Auditorium, Progress Energy Center for the Performing Arts
The Smithereens
10:30 - 12:00
COUNTDOWN TO MIDNIGHT
Main Stage
New Raleigh is also the media sponsor for the Lampion Project. Large Chinese lanterns decorated by local artists and students will decorate Lichtin Plaza (in front of the Progress Energy Center).
More information on First Night’s website.
Photo courtesy of Good Night Raleigh
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