Synclaire Cruel

Raleigh/ Durham/ Chapel Hill

When It’s Time To Take A Stand

Trouble In Mind Raleigh Little Theatre March 30, 2024 “Don’t think!” the director yelled, stomping over the actress’ rebuttals. That was part of a pivotal scene in Trouble in

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Synclaire Cruel

3 Apr 2024 · 3 min read

All Over

R&B Love On Tour, With All Its Facets

K. Michelle, Jaheim, Trey Songz, and Keyshia Cole Love Hard Tour CFG Bank Arena Baltimore March 8, 2024 With lights beaming from the stage, Jaheim’s popular throwback “Fabulous” blared

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Synclaire Cruel

13 Mar 2024 · 3 min read

Raleigh/ Durham/ Chapel Hill

Sheryl Underwood’s Straight Talk Hits Home

Sheryl Underwood Raleigh Improv Raleigh, N.C. March 2, 2024 Laughter, cheers, and applause boomed from the Raleigh Improv Saturday night as Sheryl Underwood and quick-witted comedians stole the stage.

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Synclaire Cruel

5 Mar 2024 · 3 min read

Raleigh/ Durham/ Chapel Hill

Wisdom Captured At African American Cultural Celebration

23rd Annual African American Cultural Celebration North Carolina Museum of Natural History Raleigh, N.C. Jan. 27, 2024 Excitement filled the air at the North Carolina Museum of Natural History

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Synclaire Cruel

31 Jan 2024 · 3 min read

Raleigh/ Durham/ Chapel Hill

Teens & Covid Reality

Museum of Durham History Stranger Times Durham, N.C. Through Spring 2024 At the beginning of the Stranger Times exhibit, panels are situated in a circle, citing the Emmy-winning Netflix

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Synclaire Cruel

23 Jan 2024 · 5 min read

Raleigh/ Durham/ Chapel Hill

How Women Made STEM Flourish

Beyond Curie: A Celebration of Women in Science North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences 11 W. Jones St. Raleigh, N.C. Beyond Curie: A Celebration of Women in Science is

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Synclaire Cruel

16 Jan 2024 · 3 min read

Raleigh/ Durham/ Chapel Hill

Merry Boo

The Christmas Spirits Ghost Tour Raleigh, N.C. A red light beamed throughout the Great Raleigh Trolley, holiday decorations were strung about the carriage — and the tale of a missing

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Synclaire Cruel

15 Dec 2023 · 4 min read

Raleigh/ Durham/ Chapel Hill

Ready. Set … Sugar!

The Dessertery Holiday pop-up cafe Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts Raleigh, N.C. Ticketed; through Dec. 23 Sweet aromas waft through the air from a maze of treats.

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Synclaire Cruel

5 Dec 2023 · 2 min read

Raleigh/ Durham/ Chapel Hill

Tribal Celebration: ​“We’re Still Here”

Annual American Indian Heritage Celebration North Carolina Museum of History Raleigh Nov 18, 2023 The dancers stood in the center of the stage, facing a full crowd of onlookers. The

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Synclaire Cruel

28 Nov 2023 · 4 min read

Raleigh/ Durham/ Chapel Hill

Kicking Off Tour, 6lack Connects With Crowd

6lack, QUIN, Jordan Ward “Since I Have A Lover” World Tour The Ritz Raleigh, N.C. Nov. 18, 2023 The beat dropped, the live band began to play, and the

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Synclaire Cruel

21 Nov 2023 · 3 min read

Raleigh/ Durham/ Chapel Hill

Curator ChatGPT Didn’t Mention The Clock

Act as if you are a curator: An Al-generated exhibition Nasher Museum of Art Duke University Durham, N.C. Through Jan. 14, 2023 A wall-sized message lets you know that

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Synclaire Cruel

2 Nov 2023 · 3 min read

Raleigh/ Durham/ Chapel Hill

Up, Up & … Whoa

Carolina Balloon Fest Oct. 21, 2023 Statesville, N.C. Tethered hot air balloon rides are a surreal experience that one isn’t likely to soon forget. So I learned at

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Synclaire Cruel

30 Oct 2023 · 4 min read

Raleigh/ Durham/ Chapel Hill

A Master Designer’s Costumes Leap From Wakanda Screen To Gallery Tour

Afrofuturism in Costume Design Ruth E. Carter National tour Through March 31, 2024 Ruth E. Carter: Afrofuturism in Costume Design, a colorful and informative touring exhibit of outfits designed to

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Synclaire Cruel

23 Oct 2023 · 3 min read