If you want to break free, roll out to The Rialto for some Candlelight Concerts this Galentine’s Day. Whether going with your gals, solo or with your SO in tow, Fever’s multisensory musical experience promises to give you “some[thing] to love” this frosty season. Transforming historical landmarks into magical moments, Candlelight concerts are about more than moody music. They’re about at once making these culture spaces and legendary musicians—not to mention the time-honored composers—accessible. So whether you’re perched at Raleigh’s Rialto, Merrimon-Wynne House or the Historic Wakefield Barn, you can be rest assured you’re in for some big wick energy. feverup.com
Experience the creative world of LEGO via new Art of the Brick exhibition.
Creativity is just one brick away. … Raleigh is in for a special treat this month as the world-renowned Art of the Brick LEGO art exhibition arrives May 24 at Pleasant Valley Promenade (!)
The first-of-its-kind exhibition—which has already toured several cities and made CNN’s list of must-see exhibits—features 90+ incredible LEGO sculptures by artist Nathan Sawaya. A former corporate lawyer from NYC, Sawaya is the pioneering artist who successfully brought LEGO into the realm of art and has two bestsellers under his belt.
Now, Art of the Brick exclusively showcases LEGO as an art medium, with myriad works composed of LEGO bricks that have been diligently pieced together since 2002 (work hard, play hard, amirite?). Sculptures include an enormous T-Rex; intricately crafted human figures; and reimagined versions of some of the world’s most famous art masterpieces, including Van Gogh’s Starry Night and Da Vinci’s Mona Lisa.
The level of detail and creativity the “Brick Artist”—as he so aptly calls himself—brings to each sculpture is truly remarkable. … “We’ve been looking forward to bringing our tour to Raleigh for quite some time now and are excited to showcase our extensive collection of LEGO-inspired art installations and sculptures,” says Sawaya. “Designed to evoke fond childhood memories of play and creativity, this is the perfect opportunity to introduce Raleigh to my intricate works, which have been meticulously crafted to capture the imagination of all ages.” In addition to the LEGO sculptures, the exhibition—hosted by Exhibition Hub and Fever, the same team behind the successful Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience—also features an innovative multimedia collection produced in collaboration with award-winning photographer Dean West. The multimedia collection showcases Sawaya’s sculptures in a new light, combining them with West’s photography to create a unique and unforgettable experience for visitors. Imagination, meet reality.
Candlelight Concerts are lighting up Raleigh this summer—and beyond.
Bringing big wick energy this summer are the new Candlelight Concerts by Fever—aka a host of live instrumental music concerts strumming your faves against a backdrop of flickering candlelight across some of Raleigh’s most, well, lit venues. The global shimmering sensation—illuminating fans in 90+ cities from London to Los Angeles, with more than 3 million tix sold worldwide in 2021 alone—has added Raleigh to its roster. “Candlelight is known for bringing the experience to unique, culturally rich venues in every city we pass through,” says Ryan Barry, associate producer of Fever Originals. “Raleigh is no different—and we are so excited to bring this experience to some of the most magical historical landmarks of the city. Our goal with Candlelight is to democratize culture, and create accessible spaces to enjoy the works of some of the world’s greatest composers and modern musicians.” … So whether you’re looking for a little Coldplay to “fix you” at The Historic Wakefield Barn, an “enchanted” evening with T Swift at the Merrimon-Wynne House or even an evening at All Saints Chapel for Queen to “rock you,” there’s a little something for everyone—from magical movie soundtracks to the Four Seasons to Bach and beyond.feverup.com
