by Heidi Reid | Jul 1, 2025 | Do, July/August 2025
Legends exposed at The Mint.
Even if you don’t recognize her by name, you’ll recognize the widespread photography of the American portrait lensmaster Annie Leibovitz—and her iconic framed figures, from Queen Elizabeth II to Mick Jagger and Keith Richards. And capturing her career of captured moments is the ANNIE LEIBOVITZ / WORK exhibit at Charlotte’s Mint Museum.
Few photographers have earned a legacy as illustrious as Leibovitz’s. First making waves as Rolling Stone’s ’70s chief photographer, she later broadened her lens (!) and dipped her feet in fashion photography for Vogue and Vanity Fair.
Now, inarguably one of the greatest portrait photographers of our time, Leibovitz continues to capture history’s (and today’s) most decisive individuals over her 50-years-and-counting career—from John Lennon and Yoko Ono, taken the very day Lennon was assassinated, to former VP Kamala Harris’ campaign-era Vogue cover.
Well worth a spin down I-85, the Mint’s landmark exhibit at once spotlights the lens icon’s world-renowned images while also unveiling rarely seen portraits ranging from the early black-and-white days to her more recent “painterly conceptual” images. So, you can feel the breadth of her creative legacy via both prints and cutting-edge digital displays—freezing in time a roster of artists, musicians, politicians and athletes—and put yourself in history’s shoes. Through Aug. 31, mintmuseum.org
by Raleigh Magazine | Apr 24, 2025 | Uncategorized
4/24
The Fray
How to save a life? Step one: Get tickets. Step two: Sing your heart out at The Ritz. livenation.com
4/24–26
NCSU vs. Clemson Baseball
The Pack goes claw-to-claw with the Tigers at Doak Field. gopack.evenue.net
4/24–27
Tchaikovsky Piano Concerto
Sweeping movements and soaring melodies collide as Carolina Ballet brings Tchaikovsky’s brilliance to life at Martin Marietta. carolinaballet.com
4/24–5/4
The Book Club Play
Book club takes a turn via this comedy about, well, books, friendships and just how messy literature can get—also featuring nods to novels spanning Moby Dick and Twilight. Hint: reading between the lines is required. theatreinthepark.com
4/25
Raleigh Earth Day Celebration
Reduce, reuse, rejoice—and celebrate Earth Day at Dix Park with music, games, crafts and food trucks. And don’t forget to grab your free tree! weplantitforward.com
4/25
Shrek Rave
Don your fave Shrek character costume and head to the swamp—er, The Ritz—to dance the night away at “the silliest rave on Earth.” livenation.com
4/25
Warren Zeiders
Grab your “Pretty Little Poison” and get ready for a night of boot-stomping anthems as country music’s rising star hits the stage. redhatamphitheater.com
4/25–26
Brewgaloo
NC’s biggest craft beer fest is back with 110+ local breweries, food trucks and live music taking over Downtown. shoplocalraleigh.org
4/25–26
Saint-Saëns Organ Symphony
An orchestral powerhouse that’s so dramatic, it helped inspire The Phantom of the Opera. ncsymphony.org
4/25-27
Fayetteville Dogwood Festival
NC’s state flower takes center stage at this spring blowout—think live music, wings, wheels and 100+ vendors in full bloom downtown. thedogwoodfestival.com
4/26
Arts on the Block
A new all-ages block party packed with hands-on art, DJs, food trucks and 30+ local makers—plus live demos, drinks and exhibitions at Artspace. Let’s get creative. artspacenc.org
4/26
Fig Tree Planting
Celebrate Earth Day by potting your own fig tree cutting—straight from the museum garden. Hands-on, family-friendly and totally free (while supplies last). ncmuseumofhistory.org
4/26
Illuminate Autism Acceptance
Art, stories and live demos by autistic artists—this community event shines a light on creativity, inclusion and neurodiverse talent. zenaviv.com
4/26
Triangle VisionWalk
Lace up for a cause—this family-friendly walk raises funds for treatments and cures for blinding diseases. give.fightingblindness.org
Starting 4/27
ANNIE LEIBOVITZ / WORK
From rock stars to royals, the woman behind some of the most iconic portraits in pop culture history gets the spotlight in this bold, career-spanning retrospective. mintmuseum.org
4/27
Candle Making
Craft a candle, capture a memory—this storytelling-meets-scent workshop is more than wax and wicks. Create your own custom candle, inspired by you. copperlineplants.com
4/27
Roots for Reece
Good food, good cause. Thirteen top chefs, live music, local brews and backyard vibes—all to fight opioid addiction and support harm reduction. Bonus: One ticket could save four lives. landonestate.com
4/29
Stavros Halkias
It’s Stavvy, baby! The “Dreamboat” comedian, actor and writer is bringing his signature unfiltered comedy to Raleigh. … Come for the laughs, stay for the mustache (!). martinmariettacenter.com
4/30
Live After 5 Launch Party
Kick off the Live After 5 season with a retro bash—think live tunes, throwback photo ops, tasty bites and the big summer lineup reveal. @downtownraleighalliance
