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🎶 Who says it’s too early for holiday tunes?

Festive December events in Raleigh
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There is so much going on this season at Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts. | Photo by RALtoday
Get ready to rock around Raleigh. The City of Oaks is teeming with talent and live holiday performances — here are a few to sing, hum, and dance along to this season:

The North Carolina Symphony is performing three special shows at the Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts; Handel Messiah (Friday, Dec. 1 + Saturday, Dec. 2), Holiday Pops (Friday, Dec. 8-Saturday, Dec. 9), and A Candlelight Christmas (Friday, Dec. 22 + Saturday, Dec. 23).

Don’t miss Ira David Wood III’s final performances as Scrooge in Theatre In The Park’s “A Christmas Carol” — shows run from Friday, Dec. 8 to Sunday, Dec. 17.

Watch The Justice Theater Project’s Black Nativity In Concert on Saturday, Dec. 9 or Sunday, Dec. 10 outdoors at Joseph M. Bryan Jr. Theater in the Museum Park at the NCMA.

Get into the holiday spirit with a night of Christmas Music & Beach Classics at The Rialto featuring The Embers and Craig Woolard Saturday, Dec. 23. Or, you can enjoy the sounds of the Durham Symphony: Holiday Pops at this neighborhood theater on Friday, Dec. 13.

Sing along with the NC Theatre’s “Elf — The Musical” live Saturday, Dec. 9 through Sunday, Dec. 17 at the Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts.

Rock out with the Trans-Siberian Orchestra at PNC Arena on Wednesday, Dec. 13.

Get blown away by the Carolina Ballet’s reimagined production of “The Nutcracker” — catch this classical performance Thursday, Dec. 14 through Sunday, Dec. 24.

Stay tuned for even more events including New Year’s Eve celebrations. Keep our events calendar with 100+ activities in mind for your holiday planning, too.
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Events
Tuesday, Nov. 28
  • That 90s Love: An Old School R&B Night | Tuesday, Nov. 28 | 7 p.m. | The Pour House Music Hall, 224 S. Blount St., Raleigh | $20-$25 | Listen to throwback tunes by R&B + funk keyboardist, vocalist, and band leader TimaLikesMusic.
Wednesday, Nov. 29
  • Raleigh Job Fair | Wednesday, Nov. 29 | 11 a.m.-2 p.m. | Hilton Raleigh North Hills, 3415 Wake Forest Rd., Raleigh | Free | Bring your resume to meet with top hiring companies and find your next career at this job fair.
  • Victorian Holiday Crafts | Wednesday, Nov. 29 | 7-9 p.m. | City of Raleigh Museum, 220 Fayetteville St., Raleigh | Free | Make your own Victorian holiday craft.
Thursday, Nov. 30
  • 2023 Dreidel Exchange | Thursday, Nov. 30 | 6:30-9 p.m. | Beth Meyer Synagogue, 504 Newton Rd., Raleigh | Free | Celebrate Chanukah by exchanging dreidels and enjoying latkes + donuts.
  • New York Islanders vs. Carolina Hurricanes | Thursday, Nov. 30 | 7:30 p.m. | PNC Arena, 1400 Edwards Mill Rd., Raleigh | $25-$400 | Watch the Canes take on the Islanders on home ice.
  • Jon Lovitz | Thursday, Nov. 30-Sunday, Dec. 3 | Times vary | Raleigh Improv, 1224 Parkside Main St., Cary | $35-$85 | Laugh along with this comedian known for his stint on “Saturday Night Live.”
Friday, Dec. 1
100+ more events to plan for
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Longtime reporters Leoneda Inge (left) and Jeff Tiberii headline “Due South.” | Photo provided by WUNC North Carolina Public Radio
Southern culture and current events collide in “Due South,” a new weekday show from WUNC North Carolina Public Radio.

Hosted by seasoned reporters Leoneda Inge and Jeff Tiberii, Due South promises a panoramic look at politics, race, culture, and more, with deep dives into the news and culture shaping life in North Carolina and the South.

Tune in at 10 a.m. Monday through Friday at 91.5 FM or on the WUNC app.
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News Notes
Sports
  • Blue Devil-turned-Aggie. Duke head football coach Mike Elko is leaving the program after two impressive seasons. Elko won the 2022 ACC Coach of the Year award, but will soon take over as Texas A&M’s head coach. (The News & Observer)
Outdoors
  • In case you missed it, the Museum of Life and Science added a new member to its animal family. Last week, a nine-month-old black bear cub made his debut in his new habitat. Museum staff is asking visitors to be patient as the cub adjusts and to stay tuned for a naming contest.
Community
  • Share your thoughts on the latest design plans for Smoky Hollow Park during an open house at Halifax Community Center on Saturday, Dec. 9. City staff + project designers will be available from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. to answer questions, take comments, and give updates.
Cause
  • Give back to the community and become part of the City of Raleigh’s Elf Squad. Drop off new toys for Raleigh families in need by Friday, Dec. 15 at more than 20 locations like Pullen Arts Center or Lake Johnson Park.
Seasonal
  • Dogwood Country Club is welcoming Santa to its indoor golf facility on Sunday, Dec. 10. From 2 to 5 p.m., the club will offer photo ops, a build your own hot chocolate bar, s’mores packages with wood burning fires, and seasonal cocktails for purchase. Admission is $15 per adult.
Plan Ahead
  • Don’t forget to grab tickets for the Doing Others Good Gala happening on Friday, Dec. 8 at The Loading Dock. Enjoy this night of community in support of The Great Raleigh Cleanup with a catered dinner and a chance to bid on auction items.
Cause
  • Small act, triple the impact on #GivingTuesday at the Food Bank of Central and Eastern North Carolina. Today only, Nov. 28th, triple match means every donation provides three times the number of meals for those in need, and just $10 translates to 150 meals for those in your community experiencing food insecurity.*
Finance
  • In the world of investing, huge payoffs always make headlines. However, chasing these “home-run investments” often leads to suboptimal decisions and worse long-term outcomes. Instead, savvy investors opt for quiet + sustainable strategies. Read the Wealth Advisors tips for taking the calculated approach.*
Home
  • Feeling the urge to spruce up your space ahead of holiday hosting? Give those living areas a personalized + affordable uplift in time for guests with the help of the local design experts at Ambiente Modern Furniture.*
Pets
  • Ever wanted to decode your pet’s DNA? Basepaws’ pet DNA tests provide insights into 300+ dog breeds and 280 health markers — and they’re $85 for Black Friday.*
 
Cause

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The Wrap
 
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I recently came across a NextDoor post and thought the information could be useful to some Raleighites this season — Logan’s Garden Shop + Cranberry Tree Farm will both deliver and put your tree up for you. Now that’s quali-tree service.

Which kind of Christmas tree is best? Real or artificial — let us know your thoughts.
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