Press Releases

The North Carolina Symphony, led by conductor Marcelo Lehninger, will perform Beethoven’s “Emperor” Concerto Thursday, Jan. 14, at 7:30 p.m. in Memorial Hall on the campus of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, and on Friday and Saturday, Jan. 15-16, at 8 p.m., in Meymandi Concert Hall in the Duke Energy Center for the Performing Arts in downtown Raleigh.

A virtual tour of all North Carolina state parks - through the eyes of park rangers and their coworkers - will debut in a theater setting Jan. 2 as part of the launch of the state parks 2016 centennial celebration, according to the N.C. Division of Parks and Recreation.

Tryon Palace will commemorate the 150th anniversary of the ratification of the 13th Amendment to the United States Constitution with a free ceremony Friday, Jan. 1, 2016, at noon outside the Craven County Courthouse.

In the 1970s rising fuel prices generated the energy crisis, state government was reorganized and Richard Nixon resigned as president during the Watergate Crisis.

Sarah Kendrick, a veteran ranger, has been named superintendent of Hammocks Beach State Park in Onslow County, according to the N.C. Division of Parks and Recreation.

The North Carolina Symphony continues an annual tradition this December 31, with a concert that ushers in the New Year with style.

Take a break from the hustle and bustle of holiday shopping and come view the moon at "Town Creek Under the Stars" Saturday, Dec. 19, from 6 to 10 p.m.  The moon will be at its waxing gibbous phase, meaning it is more than half full.

Need something new to help decorate your Christmas tree this year? Mountain Gateway Museum has a new custom-made snowflake ornament now for sale.

The State Archives is accepting donations to its military collections from veterans, active members of the military and their families.

Period music will drift through the historic Alston House during the Christmas Open House Dec. 12, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at House in the Horseshoe State Historic Site.