Local artist Alexandra Rose debuts a new "love inspired" collection @ Noir Bar.

First Night Raleigh 2012 is an all-day festival celebrating the new year, culminating in a live show and the traditional acorn drop.

The North Carolina Chapter of the American Institute of Architects is the recognized advocate for the architectural profession in this state. With a membership of 2,200, AIA North Carolina includes nearly 80 percent of the state's resident architects. Membership has increased dramatically, from 215 in 1955 and 695 in 1975.

Now in its third year, The Independent Weekly's Hopscotch Music Festival brings 175 bands to 15 venues in downtown Raleigh. Intended to highlight the Triangle's music scene by pairing exciting local talent with notable national and international artists, Hopscotch offers choices in just about every genre imaginable—rock, hip-hop, alt-country, metal, dance, punk, classical, noise, drone, folk, and more.

For 4 days, Raleigh’s  public spaces will be filled with art, music, dance, film, fashion, design & more.