The Triangle has a rich cultural life. We’ve listed brief information on many specific groups. For more information about these and other arts offerings, call the following organizations:

Raleigh Convention and
Conference Center Complex
919-831-6011, www.raleighconvention.com

Raleigh Arts Commission
919-890-3610, www.raleigh-nc.org/arts

United Arts of Raleigh and
Wake County
919-839-1498, www.unitedarts.org

Durham Arts Council
919-560-2787, www.durhamarts.org

Orange County Arts Commission
919-245-2335, www.artsorange.org

Johnston County Arts Council
919-553-1930, www.johnstoncountyarts.org

Chatham County Arts Council
919-542-0394, www.chathamarts.org

Museums and Galleries
Ackland Art Museum
Everything from Greek and Roman arts, sculptures since the Middle Ages to Western paintings and folk art. UNC Chapel Hill. 919-966-5736. www.ackland.org.

Artspace
A visual arts center with open artist studios, three exhibition galleries, educational programming and workshops. 201 E. Davie St., Raleigh. 919-821-2787. www.artspacenc.org.

Moore Square Art District
Seven downtown galleries make up the Moore Square Art District, which is anchored by Artspace. Raleigh.

Municipal Building Art Exhibitions
Contemporary works by artists who live, work or exhibit in Raleigh, or private art collections owned by Raleigh citizens or businesses. 222 W. Hargett St., Raleigh. 919-890-3610. www.raleigh-nc.org/arts.

Nasher Museum of Art
Replacing the Duke University Museum of Art, the Nasher Museum of Art opened in 2005. Covering 65,000 square feet, the museum includes three galleries, a lecture hall, café, museum shop and sculpture garden. Duke University, Durham. 919-684-6947. www.nasher.duke.edu.

North Carolina Central University Museum of Art
Some of the country’s best African-American art. North Carolina Central University, Durham. 919-530-6211. www.nccu.edu/artmuseum.

North Carolina Museum of Art
Regional, national and international exhibitions of art spanning 5,000 years. Educational programs, exhibition-related festivals, film series. 2100 Blue Ridge Road, Raleigh. 919-839-6262.
www.ncartmuseum.org.

Dance
African American Dance Ensemble
Professional troupe that travels nationwide sharing the message of peace, love and respect for everybody. Also offers movement classes for all ages in affiliation with the Durham Arts Council. 919-560-2729. www.africanamericandanceensemble.org.

American Dance Festival
Hundreds of dancers come to Duke University each summer to study and perform modern dance with the greats. Features established and experimental dance. Duke University, Durham. 919-684-6402. www.americandancefestival.org.

Carolina Ballet Theatre
Performs and presents six professional-level productions a year. 919-719-9800. www.carolinaballet.com.

Ethnic dance groups
For information about Chinese, English, German, Indian, Israeli, Philippine, Scandinavian and other dance groups, call the Raleigh Arts Commission at 919-890-3610. www.raleigh-nc.org/arts.

Rainbow Dance Company
A multiage modern dance group that performs in schools and presents an annual concert. 919-828-1713. www.artstogether.org.

Theater
Carolina Theatre
This beautifully restored 1926 theater in downtown Durham presents both quality film and live performances. 309 W. Morgan St., Durham. 919-560-3030. www.carolinatheatre.org.

The North Carolina Theatre
A professional troupe that produces large-scale musicals with national and local performers at Memorial Auditorium. 919-831-6950. www.nctheatre.com.

Playmakers Repertory Company
A year-round professional resident theater that performs in the Paul Green Theatre on the UNC campus. Chapel Hill. 919-962-7529. www.playmakersrep.org.

Raleigh Ensemble Players
Premieres contemporary off-Broadway and cutting-edge productions at Artspace. 919-832-9607. www.realtheatre.org.

Raleigh Little Theatre
Produces experimental and classical shows, musicals, children’s theater and original works. 919-821-3111. www.raleighlittletheatre.org.

Theatre in the Park
Contemporary and classical shows, original world premieres, experimental drama, musicals and Raleigh’s favorite musical production of “A Christmas Carol.” 107 Pullen Road, Raleigh. 919-831-6936. www.theatreinthepark.com.

Thompson Theatre
N.C. State troupe that performs drama, comedy and musicals. 919-515-2405. www7.acs.ncsu.edu/arts.

Music
The ArtsCenter
Celebrating 32 years in 2006, this Carrboro venue books performers such as Ritchie Havens. Great jazz, folk, country, Gaelic and R&B music. 300-G E. Main St., Carrboro. 919-929-2787. www.artscenterlive.org.

Alltel Pavilion at Walnut Creek
Raleigh’s outdoor amphitheater, showcasing superstar headliners and perennial favorites. 3801 Rock Quarry Road, Raleigh. 919-831-6666. www.alltelpavilion.com.

Mallarme Chamber Players
This group performs a wide range of works from traditional to Latino, African American and Asian. Durham. 919-560-2788. www.mallarmemusic.org.

North Carolina State Department of Music
Presents concerts and recitals throughout the academic year. 919-515-2981. www.ncsu.edu/music.

The North Carolina Symphony
Performs classical, pops, ballet and young people’s concerts with full-time, professional musicians. 919-733-2750. www.ncsymphony.org.

PineCone (the Piedmont Council of Traditional Music)
Preserves, promotes and presents traditional music and dance in various venues. 919-990-1900. www.pinecone.org.

Raleigh Chamber Music Guild
Founded in 1941, this group presents the world’s best chamber musicians each season. 919-821-2030. www.rcmg.org.

Raleigh Symphony Orchestra
Produces nearly a dozen classical, family and pops concerts a year. 919-546-9755. www.raleighsymphony.com.

The University of North Carolina Department of Music
Presents a variety of instrumental and vocal concerts throughout the school year. Chapel Hill. 919-962-1039. www.unc.edu/depts/music.

Multidisciplinary Venues
Duke University
Check out Duke’s exceptional “Keeping it Real” performance series and Broadway at Duke, where you see plays before they hit the Big Apple. Duke University, Durham. 919-684-4444. www.duke.edu/web/dukeperfs/index.html.