The Arbol Company

More than 700 athletes, 500 coaches and nearly 600 volunteers meet every June for the Special Olympics North Carolina Midsummer Tournament. Add in the large number of family members as well as friends and supporters and you've got an event of epic proportions. These very special kids work so hard all year long for this opportunity to shine in their sport of choice, and the continued support and love from the community is inspiring not only for them, but for their families, teachers, and friends as well.

If you're out for a trendy nightlife destination, then the Glenwood South district is exactly what you're looking for. With its varied mix of restaurants, shops, bars and nightclubs, there's a great meal, an eclectic item, or an amazing but unknown live band just waiting for you to discover in Glenwood South. You may not have time to capture all of what there is to see and hear in one night, so why not make it a regular stop in your pursuit of great nightlife entertainment in Raleigh?

In 2010, Capital Opera Raleigh and the Opera Company merged, forming the North Carolina Opera. Star conductors, art directors and musicians comprise what is now the best of the best version of this organization, and that means that every time the opera is on, you'll see and hear top notch performances.