Tag: downtown Raleigh events
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Jason Craighead Contributes “Recycled” Art to Green Frame Exposition
April 12, 2010 (RALEIGH, NC) – Jason Craighead, an artist and the newest member of the Raleigh Arts Commission, is one of only 16 local artists who were invited by Builders of Hope to recycle discarded materials into works of art for “Green Frame: An Exposition in Reclaimed Materials” fundraiser. His composition, entitled “Self and…
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CIA Officer To Present Jail House Videos During Raleigh Spy Conference
February 24, 2009 (RALEIGH, NC) — Former CIA officer Brian J. Kelley will relate the drama of notorious traitors — male and female — including videotaped prison cell interviews during the 6th Raleigh Spy Conference (www.raleighspyconference.com) to be held March 25-27 at the North Carolina Museum of History in downtown Raleigh. Kelley, who was identified…
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Recording Artist Alisa Turner To Perform at CHAIRity Gala & Auction for Habitat/Wake
October 6, 2008 (RALEIGH, NC) – Purple Armchair, host for the 2008 CHAIRity Gala & Auction to benefit Habitat for Humanity of Wake County, is pleased to announce that recording artist Alisa Turner will perform live during the free event, which will be held Saturday, October 11, from 7-11 p.m. Turner, a singer and songwriter,…
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Take the CHAIR Trail for Habitat for Humanity of Wake County
Purple Armchair has announced the hosts for the chairs-turned-art for Habitat for Humanity of Wake County’s 2008 CHAIRity Gala & Auction, to be held October 11, 7-11 p.m. at Purple Armchair, 600 N. West St., in downtown Raleigh. From now until October 10, the 30-plus chairs that area artists “recycled” into works of original art…
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Purple Armchair Announces Co-Sponsors for 2008 CHAIRity Gala & Auction for Habitat/Wake County
August 28, 2008 (RALEIGH, NC) – As the October 11 date draws nearer for Purple Armchair’s 2008 CHAIRity Gala & Fundraiser to benefit Habitat for Humanity of Wake County, co-sponsors have lined up to show their support by donating their services. The Raleigh Downtowner, the city’s monthly magazine covering the downtown area, and its online…