The NC Museum of Art will undergo a massive transformation in the next few years. | Rendering provided by NCMA
Beginning next month, the North Carolina Museum of Art will undergo changes as part of capital projects at its Raleigh and Winston-Salem locations thanks to a new division of the NC Department of Natural and Cultural Resources.
Revitalization includes a new entrance for the East Building, where special rotating collections like the Grace Hartigan exhibit are housed. The space will feature a new cafe, lounge, and artmaking opportunities. Plus, expect an outdoor space behind the East Building that can be reserved for special events.
The capital project will also include a renovation of the Joseph M. Bryan, Jr., Theater in the Museum Park for more accessibility + comfort during events, and a revitalization of the museum’s Art Conservation Center.
Construction will reach completion in two to three years — all galleries will remain open, but outdoor concerts at the museum will be put on pause through 2027.
Asked
Asked
Which isn’t true about the NCMA?
A. It opened in 1956. B. Its galleries span 5,000+ years. C. The museum’s park is 64 acres. D. It started on Morgan Street in downtown.
Walk Moore | 10:30 a.m. | Moore Square | Free | This leisurely, low-impact scroll is led by a knowledgable staff member for the first 30 minutes.
Cornhole Tournament | 6:30 p.m. | Raleigh Brewing Company | Free | Meet up with other players and play some cornhole every third Monday of the month.
Tuesday, May 20
(held space) by Caprice McNeill | Through Saturday, May 31 | 11 a.m.-4:30 p.m. | Gallery C Fine Art | Free | Explore this exhibition centering inner self through gardens and architecture.
Branding You & Your Business | 6-7:45 p.m. | Cary Founded, Cary | $15 | Set yourself up for success with expert branding on social media and for your business.
Wednesday, May 21
Coffee & Crochet | 4-7 p.m. | Blackbird Books & Coffee | Free | Bring your current craft to this weekly session and get a discounted bev.
Celebrate 20 years of food, wine, and music at euphoria in Greenville, SC. | Graphic by 6AM City
Get your taste buds ready, RAL. We’ve partnered with euphoria Food, Wine & Music Festival to treat one lucky winner + a guest to an epic weekend celebrating 20 years of euphoria in Greenville, SC (Thursday, Sept 18-Sunday, Sept 21).
The euphoria 20th anniversary experience — valued at $1,900 — includes:
Keep your neighbors cool this summer by donating air conditioners, fans, and funds to Cool for Wake. Last year, Wake County EMS responded to 250 heat-related emergency calls, and 100% of your donation goes to families + folks that need cooling this summer.
Sports
The Canes will take on the Florida Panthers in the Eastern Conference Final with Game 1 tomorrow, May 20 at the Lenovo Center.
Try This
Ready for an adventure? Just a drive away, Grandfather Mountain in WNC has posted dates for Grandfather Glows, an annual celebration of luminous insects, like lightning bugs. Enter the lottery May 19-25 for your chance to see this spectacular nocturnal show by nature.
Watch
Did you catch singer Teddy Swims in town this weekend? Rolesville High School students did — without having to go to Red Hat Amphitheater. The “Lose Control” singer surprised students at the Wake high school and even gave them a quick serenade. (WRAL)
Mansion Monday
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Fact or Fiction
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🌭 Lunch for less
Don’t skip the yellow and green sauces at Alpaca. | Photo by RALtoday
Looking for a tasty, local lunch spot that doesn’t break the bank? We’re here for you, Raleigh. Check out this list of 25+ places where a lunch for one costs $12 or less.
Alpaca Peruvian Charcoal Chicken | Get a quarter chicken for less than $11 with two sides and unlimited yellow and green sauces.
⭐️ Go with a friend and split the half chicken and upgrade your sides to tostones or maduros.
Falls River Cafe | The breakfast options are great and well priced, but don’t skip the Dominican options.
⭐️ City Editor Allie is partial to the Chimi burger and the pollo a la plancha.
North Carolina General Assembly Cafeteria | Not to get political — but folks swear by this cafeteria even if they’re not affiliated with local politics. Located in the basement of the General Assembly, expect down-home eats at great prices.
A pack of light blocking stickers to dull light pollution in your home. The pack comes with multiple sizes that can be used to cover light emitted by digital alarm clocks, charger ports, and other electronics.
Folks, if you get the chance, watch a playoff Canes game at The Rialto. I felt like I was back in the Lenovo Center, and winning with fellow fans around was the best feeling.
I also wanted to extend a special hello to reader Leigh-Anne. She said hi to me at our Raleigh Neighborhood College graduation — more on that soon — and said she and her husband read RALtoday every morning. Thanks for supporting us!
The Rialto in Five Points threw some serious shade at Caps player Alex Ovechkin.
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