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The North Carolina Symphony invites audiences to celebrate the season with A Candlelight Christmas, a beloved holiday tradition featuring the Symphony’s Holiday Brass and the Raleigh Youth Choir. Under the direction of conductor Jeremy Tucker, this festive program will fill Meymandi Concert Hall with the warmth and joy of holiday music.

Audiences will experience cherished carols, sparkling brass fanfares, and the angelic voices of the Raleigh Youth Choir — 80 strong — joined by five Wake County Public School choirs from Heritage Elementary School, Parkside Elementary School, Creech Road Elementary School, Hunter Magnet Elementary School, and Enloe Magnet High School. Together, these 220 voices will create a powerful and uplifting sound that embodies the spirit of the season.

Adding to the magic, Meymandi Concert Hall will be bathed in candlelight, with the stage aglow and every audience member holding a candle. This radiant tradition transforms the concert into a shared celebration of light, community, and holiday spirit.

Performance Dates & Times

Friday, December 19 at 7:30 PM

Saturday, December 20 at 3:00 PM

Sunday, December 21 at 3:00 PM

Tuesday, December 23 at 3:00 PM and 7:30 PM

All performances take place at Meymandi Concert Hall, Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts, Raleigh.

Tickets & Information

Tickets are available now through the North Carolina Symphony Box Office at ncsymphony.org or by calling 919.733.2750.

About the North Carolina Symphony

Founded in 1932, the North Carolina Symphony (NCS) is a vital and honored component of North Carolina’s cultural life. Each year, more than 300 concerts, education programs, and community engagement offerings reach adults and schoolchildren in all 100 North Carolina counties in large and small communities, and in concert halls, auditoriums, gymnasiums, and outdoor settings. NCS is proud to expand access to audiences around the globe through concerts and educational offerings available through the digital space.

The Symphony performs under the artistic leadership of Music Director Carlos Miguel Prieto. NCS’s state headquarters venue is the spectacular Meymandi Concert Hall at the Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts in downtown Raleigh, and the Symphony’s service across the state includes series in Chapel Hill, Wilmington, New Bern, and Pinehurst, as well as the UNC Health Summerfest series at its summer home, the outdoor Koka Booth Amphitheatre in Cary. NCS brings some of the world’s greatest talents to North Carolina and embraces home-state artists from classical musicians to bluegrass bands, creating live music experiences distinctive to North Carolina. NCS is dedicated to giving voice to new art and has presented more than 50 U.S. or world premieres in its history.

Committed to engaging students of all ages across North Carolina, NCS leads one of the most extensive education programs of any symphony orchestra in the country—serving over 150,000 students each year. In alignment with the curriculum set by the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction, the Symphony provides training and resources for teachers, sends small ensembles into classrooms, and presents full-orchestra in-person and online Education Concerts that bring the fundamentals of music to life. Music Discovery for preschoolers combines music with storytelling, and at the middle and high school levels, students have opportunities to work directly with NCS artists and perform for NCS audiences.

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Check out some upcoming classes at Pullen Arts Center, and use the links below to register online!

For a full list of classes available, visit RecLink or preview upcoming classes and programs in the Leisure Ledger.

Youth and Teen

Family Pottery - Clay with Me! Book Series: The Snowy Day

Instructor: Kim LomaxAges: 3 - 5 yearsFee: $45 resident / $60 non-residentDate and Time: Mondays, Jan. 5 - Jan. 12, 3 - 4:30 p.m.Register for Family Pottery - Clay with Me! Book Series: The Snowy Day

Come join us as we read a fun themed book together and then build a clay project based on the book. We will build the clay piece on day 1 and glaze it on Day 2. These classes require adult participation. Pieces will be left for firing and available for pickup 2-3 weeks after the class. Class fee includes one adult and one child; please register child only. All materials provided. 2 Sessions. Instructor: Kim Lomax.

Youth Pottery - Hot Cocoa Mug

Instructor: Sue ChegariAges: 9 - 12 yearsFee: $30 resident / $45 non-residentDate and Time: Sundays, Jan. 4 - Jan. 11, 2:30 - 4 p.m.Register for Youth Pottery - Hot Cocoa Mug

Warm up this winter by crafting your very own ceramic mug! This exciting class invites youth potters to use hand-building techniques to create and personalize a functional mug perfect for enjoying hot cocoa and other warm drinks. Youth potters will learn hand-building skills while expressing their creativity, making each mug uniquely their own. Projects will be left for firing and available for pickup two weeks after the last class. All supplies included. 2 sessions. Instructor: Sue Chegari.

Teen Mixed Media - Valentine's Day Magic: Marbled Cards

Instructor: Zeynep GuvencAges: 11 - 15 yearsFee: $45 resident / $60 non-residentDate and Time: Saturday, Feb. 14, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.Register for Teen Mixed Media - Valentine's Day Magic: Marbled Cards

Celebrate love and creativity in this hands-on water-marbling workshop! In this delightful activity, you'll learn the mesmerizing art of water-marbling and transform it into unique Valentine's Day cards. The workshop begins with an introduction to basic marbling techniques, and students will practice creating stunning designs on paper. Once they've mastered the basics, they'll use their new skills to craft personalized marbled cards, perfect for sharing with loved ones, friends, or keeping as cherished mementos. All supplies included. 1 session. Instructor: Zeynep Guvenc.

Adult

Pottery - Coil Curious

Instructor: Patty MerrellAges: 16+Fee: $80 resident / $95 non-residentDate and Time: Tuesdays, Jan. 6- Jan. 27, 6 - 8:30 p.m.Register for Pottery - Coil Curious

Would you like to explore coil building without committing to a full 7 week course? This is the class for you! A shortened version of “Coil Building with Clay” will allow students to dip their toes a little further into the coiling world to see what it’s all about. During this 4 week session we will be learning how to build basic functional forms using coils as building tools. We will be making the coils by hand and focusing on blending them together as opposed to having them exposed. There will be no glazing class included so students should be prepared to glaze their pieces on their own time after the session is completed. Designed for students with studio memberships or students that have access to glazing/kilns. Supply list prints on receipt. 4 sessions. Instructor: Patty Merrell.

Painting - Beginning Acrylics

Instructor: Joanna MoodyAges: 16+Fee: $120 resident / $135 non-residentDate and Time: Wednesdays, Jan. 7 - Feb. 11, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.Register for Painting - Beginning Acrylics

This 6 week introductory course will cover the beginning basics of acrylic painting. We will cover the proper use of materials, brushwork, the color wheel, color mixing, composition, value and form. Students will gain an understanding of their materials with the goal of continuing painting beyond this class. This class qualifies students for a painting studio membership. Supply list prints on receipt. 6 sessions. Instructor: Joanna Moody.

Mixed Media - Water Marbling & Ebru Collage

Instructor: Zeynep GuvencAges: 16+Fee: $60 resident / $75 non-residentDate and Time: Tuesday and Wednesday, Jan. 13 - Jan. 14, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.Register for Mixed Media - Water Marbling & Ebru Collage

In this two-part workshop, participants will be introduced to the traditional art of paper marbling. In the first session, students will learn the basics of Turkish water marbling using floating pigments and traditional tools to create unique, colorful patterns on paper. Everyone will leave with several sheets of marbled paper they can use for future art projects. In the second session, students will bring the marbled papers they made the day before to create their collage artwork. They'll cut, layer, and combine pieces into abstract or figurative designs, then finish by sealing their work with Mod Podge on a board or canvas. All supplies included. 2 sessions. Instructor: Zeynep Guvenc.

Printmaking - Tie-Dye and Screen Print Extravaganza

Instructor: Keith NorvalAges: 16+Fee: $213 resident / $228 non-residentDate and Time: Tuesdays, Jan. 13 - Mar. 3, 6:30 - 9:30 p.m.Register for Printmaking - Tie-Dye and Screen Print Extravaganza

Looking to brighten up your wardrobe? In this class we will tie-dye fabric (t-shirts, dishtowels, socks etc.) and then learn how to screen print designs onto the fabric. We will cover different tie-dye designs and applying the dye. Next we will create screen print designs that can be printed on shirts or paper. We will learn how to create designs, apply emulsion, expose the screens, and cover printing techniques. Supply fee of $20 for tie-dye to be paid to instructor first class. Students will provide their own materials to tie-dye and print on - prewashed, 100% cotton is recommended. 8 sessions. Instructor: Keith Norval.

Painting - Magical Realism in Nature

Instructor: Anna PodrisAges: 16+Fee: $144 resident / $159 non-residentDate and Time: Thursdays, Jan. 15 - Mar. 5, 6 - 9 p.m.Register for Painting - Magical Realism in Nature

This class will explore real and imagined forest imagery to create narrative paintings. Gathering inspiration from the abundant nature and wild creatures in and around Raleigh, we will use the painting process to examine our own relationship to the local environment. Students are welcome to use oils or acrylics. Some painting experience is a plus. Supply list prints on receipt. 8 sessions. Instructor: Anna Podris.

Mixed Media - Traditional Craft: Appalachian Turkey Wing Broom

Instructor: Sarah Ann AustinAges: 16+Fee: $50 resident / $65 non-residentDate and Time: Sunday, Jan. 18, 10 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.Register for Mixed Media - Traditional Craft: Appalachian Turkey Wing Broom

Hand Broom making is a traditional craft for beginners. Come learn to design and make functional and sculptural brooms! Students will learn how to tie classical hand brooms including the turkey wing. These traditional whisk brooms are an excellent introduction to the craft as well as the perfect jumping off point for a deeper dive. We will cover material choices and sourcing, and broom construction. Whether you are just starting out or looking for a new way to apply a lifetime of craft experience, broom making is an exciting and accessible traditional craft. $10 fee will be due at the beginning of class to cover supplies. 1 session. Instructor: Sarah Ann Austin.

Fibers - Reimagining Nature: Soft Sculptures

Instructor: Patrizia FerreiraAges: 16+Fee: $90 resident / $105 non-resident Date and Time: Wednesdays, Jan. 21 - Feb. 18, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.Register for Fibers - Reimagining Nature: Soft Sculptures

Learn to bring fabric into the three dimensions by stuffing it, wrapping it, twisting it, stitching it and knotting it in an endless array of ways. This is a great class to let go of preconceived ideas, experiment and discover new visual languages. We will be incorporating all manner of repurposed materials so feel free to donate or bring to class scraps of fabric, thread, yarn, wire, and other materials that might be incorporated into your pieces. Open to all levels. All materials included. 5 sessions. Instructor: Patrizia Ferreira.

Although NC State did not secure its first-ranked win of the 2025-2026 season on Saturday, falling 77-76 to Kansas in a devastating overtime loss, the Wolfpack and head coach Will Wade were able to use the game to help them on the recruiting trail.

The Wolpack hosted several prospects on campus in Raleigh for their game against the Jayhawks, including a four-star 2027 shooting guard.

Elite 2027 Guard Visits NC State

According to , NC State hosted several prospects on campus for its game against Kansas. There were three 2028 recruits present: three-star power forward Chaase Smith, three-star guard Micah Gunter, and three-star small forward Bill Stanfield, but the most important visitor was a 2027 prospect.

Jordan Page, a four-star shooting guard from Broughton High School in Raleigh, North Carolina, was in attendance for NC State’s loss on Saturday.

Page has been a priority for the Wolpack throughout his recruitment, and hosting him on campus for a game, even with the loss to Kansas, should boost the program's standing in his recruitment.

The 6’4” shooting guard is currently rated as a consensus four-star in the 2027 class, but his rating is expected to rise to five stars as the cycle progresses. list him as the No. 11 overall player nationally, the No. 3 shooting guard, and the No. 1 prospect from North Carolina.

The Raleigh native has shown mutual interest in NC State since the Wolfpack offered him in June and is expected to take several more visits with the program before making a decision.

Along with NC State, Page is being pursued by Duke, Georgetown, and North Carolina. Visits are one of the most effective ways for a program to stand out to and connect with a prospect, so even though the Wolfpack lost to Kansas on Saturday, they likely made significant progress with the four-star shooting guard.

According to Rivals’ recruiting prediction machine, NC State is currently the front-runner in Page’s recruitment, with the site giving them a 30.8% chance of landing him. While that doesn’t necessarily carry much weight, it at least shows that he’s genuinely considering the Wolfpack.

As a 2027 prospect, Page still has a long way to go before making a decision, but NC State has already established itself as a strong contender in his recruitment.

It will be interesting to see if they can maintain their position with him as his recruitment continues, but hosting him for a visit on Saturday was definitely a wise move for the Wolfpack.

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Raleigh, North Carolina is bracing for a sharp blast of winter cold tonight through Monday morning as Arctic air settles into central North Carolina. According to the National Weather Service in Raleigh, temperatures and wind will combine to create dangerously cold wind chills, especially late tonight and early Monday.

Overnight lows are expected to fall into the low to mid-teens across the Triangle, with some outlying areas dipping even colder. At the same time, northwest wind gusts could reach 25 to 30 mph Sunday evening, dramatically lowering how cold it feels outdoors. As a result, wind chill values are forecast to drop into the single digits, with a few locations potentially nearing 5 degrees or colder by daybreak Monday.

These conditions pose elevated cold-exposure risks for anyone spending extended time outside without adequate protection. Frostbite and hypothermia can develop more quickly under these conditions, especially when wind is present. Residents are urged to dress in multiple layers, cover exposed skin, and limit time outdoors when possible.

Monday will remain cold despite sunshine. High temperatures are only expected to reach the mid to upper 30s, which is well below normal for mid-December. Winds will gradually ease through the day, but lingering breezes will keep conditions feeling colder than the thermometer suggests during the morning hours.

Pet owners should ensure animals have warm shelter or are brought indoors, and residents are encouraged to check on elderly neighbors and other vulnerable individuals. While this cold snap is short-lived, it will be one of the coldest mornings so far this season for the Raleigh area.

Temperatures are expected to slowly moderate later in the week, but until then, caution is advised. Even typical daily activities can become hazardous when bitter cold and wind chills combine.

North Carolina – A sharp, brisk wind sweeps across the Triangle this Sunday morning, pushing low clouds over wet pavement and signaling colder air sliding in from the north. Residents stepping outside feel the first bite of a developing December cold snap that intensifies later today as holiday travel ramps up.

According to the National Weather Service, a Cold Weather Advisory begins at 6 p.m. and lasts through 9 a.m. Monday, covering all of central North Carolina. Wind chills could fall to 4° above zero, creating dangerous exposure risks for anyone outdoors without proper layers. Meteorologists urge families to prepare now—check coats, gloves, hats, and ensure pets have warm, dry shelter before temperatures drop.

Gusty northwest winds increase through the evening, with sustained speeds of 15 to 25 mph and gusts up to 35 mph. Those winds may scatter unsecured decorations and make road travel feel unstable on elevated highways, including I-40 and I-440. Wet surfaces from early-day showers may stiffen into patchy slick spots as temperatures fall into the teens, a setup known for quick “flash-freeze” conditions.

For Monday, the cold persists with highs near 38°, though winds gradually relax. To be fair, this chill eases faster than last week’s front, but the early-season pattern shows a trend: winter is gaining momentum across the Southeast.

By Tuesday, sunshine returns with highs near the upper 40s. Still, the morning starts cold enough to require heavy coats, especially for children heading to school as December break approaches.

Five-Day OutlookMonday: Sunny, high 38; wind chills near 10 early.Tuesday: Sunny, high 48.Wednesday: Mostly sunny, high 56.Thursday: Rain likely, high 50.Friday: Mostly sunny, high 42.