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Pre-session: 1:30pm | Main Show: 3:30pm

Join us to hear from the movers and shakers of Downtown Raleigh with the scoop on what’s happening now, and what’s yet to come. 

At the event, attendees will get a first look at some big ideas for enhancing Downtown Raleigh as well as key findings from our annual State of Downtown Report.

State of Downtown is also a unique opportunity to network with local business leaders, city officials, and community stakeholders who are all committed to driving this community's success.

Registration opens Monday, June 2nd. 

Born and raised in Philadelphia, Rundgren began playing guitar as a teenager, going on to found and front The Nazz, the quintessential `60's psychedelic group. In 1969, he left the band to pursue a solo career, recording his debut offering, the legendary Runt. But it was 1972's seminal Something/Anything?, on which he played all the instruments, sang all the vocal parts, and acted as his own producer, that catapulted Todd into the superstar limelight, prompting the press to unanimously dub him 'Rock's New Wunderkind'. It was followed by such landmark LPs as The Hermit of Mink Hollow and the above mentioned A Wizard, A True Star, as well as such hit singles as I Saw The Light, Hello It's Me, Can We Still Be Friends, and Bang The Drum.

In 1974, Todd formed Todd Rundgren’s Utopia (renamed and reconfigured in 1976 as Utopia), an entirely new approach to the concept of interactive musicianship, and embarked on an extensive round of touring and recording. Standout Utopia offerings included Oops! Wrong Planet, Adventures in Utopia, and Oblivion. Along the way, Todd Rundgren’s Utopia combined technical virtuosity and creative passion to create music that initially, for millions, defined the term "progressive rock”, and subsequently, as Utopia, the term “powerpop”.

Rundgren's myriad production projects include albums by Patti Smith, Cheap Trick, Psychedelic Furs, Meat Loaf, XTC, Grand Funk Railroad, and Hall And Oates. Rounding out his reputation as rock's Renaissance Man, Rundgren composed all the music and lyrics for Joe Papp's 1989 Off-Broadway production of Joe Orton's Up Against It (the screenplay commissioned by The Beatles for what was meant to have been their third motion picture). He also has composed the music for the hit film Dumb and Dumber, as well as a number of television series, including Pee Wee’s Playhouse and Crime Story. 

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The talented Averly Morillo arrives with her Leña Nueva Tour, an event filled with worship, inspiration, and a powerful message of faith. 

Get ready for an unforgettable night, where music and the presence of God will touch hearts and renew your spirit.

An encounter with God through music.

Don't miss the opportunity to experience this concert filled with praise and moving performances that will take you to a new level of spiritual connection.
 

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Daniel Barksdale Productions, LLC proudly presents Daniel Barksdale's "The Family Reunion" (The Stage Play). 

Jamal's family makes it clear that they only come together for family reunions every five years, and you'll see why. With this in mind, Jamal organizes a last-minute family reunion, hoping to share some important news about the next chapter of his life. However, when his family arrives, bringing their life baggage of hurt, betrayal, and addictions, he quickly realizes that their problems might overshadow his intention to share his significant news. 

Daniel Barksdale, the award-winning writer, director, and producer of "Sunday Morning," is excited to announce his latest stage play, "The Family Reunion". Over the past decade, Barksdale has created multiple stage productions that have captivated audiences, starting locally and expanding its reach to multiple cities.

His most recent work, "Sunday Morning," had three performances in Lynchburg, Virginia, before embarking on a five-city tour along the East Coast. This production earned Barksdale several award nominations.

Barksdale is thrilled to welcome audiences back for another brand-new stage play production, Daniel Barksdale's "The Family Reunion". Prepare for an evening filled with astonishing singing, captivating drama, and an inspirational message that will leave you reflecting on the importance of family.

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Opening the season with brilliance and flair, this mixed repertory program is anchored by George Balanchine’s Raymonda Variations, set to Alexander Glazunov’s radiant score. A celebration of classical form and precision, it sets the tone for a season of musicality, elegance, and bold expression.

This concert is part of the Carolina Ballet's 2025/2026 season. Series packages are on sale now! Individual tickets will go on sale on Ticketmaster on July 8.

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Ryan Adams is a seven-time Grammy nominated singer-songwriter praised as “one of rock’s most talented songwriters”.

Formerly fronting rock-americana groups Whiskeytown and Ryan Adams & the Cardinals, Adams has the ability to connect with audiences across a variety of different mediums.

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North Carolina Symphony
Emmanuel Fratianni, conductor
Tommy Tallarico, creator/producer/host

Video Games Live™ is an award-winning immersive concert featuring music from the most popular video games of all time, including music from Final Fantasy, Halo, Warcraft, Skyrim, Kingdom Hearts, Metal Gear Solid, Chrono Trigger and Chrono Cross, The Last of Us, Undertale, Shadow of the Colossus, Mass Effect, Castlevania, Okami, and more—all accompanied by your North Carolina Symphony.

This special concert is part of the North Carolina Symphony’s 2025/26 concert season. Series packages are on sale now! Individual tickets are available now to subscribers and will go on sale in June to the general public.

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Blues icon. Soul man. Rock and roller. Robert Cray is all these things–and more. The Georgia-born, Washington-raised musician first picked up a guitar after seeing The Beatles on TV then,having witnessed Jimi Hendrix perform in Seattle, determined thathis destiny would also follow asimilar path. And so he has: across the past half century Robert Cray’s developed into one of American music’s most singular artists.

Across five decades Robert Cray has created a richly inclusive American music, revitalizing both blues and soul while rocking hard with the very best. To achieve 50 years in the music industry and still be as fresh and committed as when starting out is an achievement few can boast of but Cray can: he has released 19 studio albums, every one replete with his extremely distinctive songs, won five Grammy Awards and continues to make music that sounds like no one but Robert Cray. "All these years we have been fortunate to do what we love doing, playing the music we love playing, "says Cray with a smile. “I couldn't ask for anything more."

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The story starts in 1970 in Birmingham, England, where the Electric Light Orchestra began their journey as one of the world’s most popular rock bands. Their music was characterized by a fusion of Beatlesque pop, classical arrangements, and futuristic iconography.

In 2024, the documentary No Rewind: The Orchestra Starring ELO Former Members was released, providing rare behind-the-scenes band footage, stories of life on the road, and performances of each song from the album No Rewind. Edited together in a music video style, the film is a fast-moving reveal of how this iconic band has earned its place in rock and roll history.

Over the years the members of THE ORCHESTRA have played ELO’s greatest hits to millions of fans in over fifty countries.

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