Love Your View - February

13th Annual Mill as Muse Community Art & Photography Contest - Historic Yates Mill Park (Raleigh, NC)
February 1 - 10, 2019
Share your artistic creations by entering the park’s annual community art and photography contests. Contest rules will be posted in January 2019. The contests include youth and adult categories with mill, nature, and people in the park as subjects. Contest Entries due: Between Friday, February 1, starting at 8:30 a.m. and Sunday, February 10, before 5 p.m.

Garner Groundhog Day Celebration - White Deer Park (Garner, NC)
February 2, 2019 10am - 12:30pm
This fun, educational event offers crafts, games, live animals and Snerd the Groundhog's official prediction for spring. Take your camera for pictures with Snerd, McGruff the Crime Dog and other mascots.

Groundhog Day - Museum of Natural Sciences (Raleigh, NC)
February 2, 2019 9am - 4pm
Meet Sir Walter Wally the groundhog and get his prognostication for the next six weeks. The Shadow Ceremony takes place at noon on the Bicentennial Plaza in front of the Museum. See whether Wally can continue his climb up the Weather Channel’s prestigious list of top “Groundhogs to Watch”!

Cirque de Soleil Presents "Corteo" - PNC Arena (Raleigh, NC)
February 7 - 10, 2019
Corteo, which means cortege in Italian, is a joyous procession, a festive parade imagined by a clown. The show brings together the passion of the actor with the grace and power of the acrobat to plunge the audience into a theatrical world of fun, comedy and spontaneity situated in a mysterious space between heaven and earth. Purchase tickets online.

Marbles Family Heart Hop (Raleigh, NC) 
February 9, 2019 6pm - 8:30pm
Dance the night away in your festive best at the museum’s family Valentine’s Day party. Practice new dance steps, make your own corsage, test your fitness level, make special cards, enjoy sweet treats and drinks, and play in the exhibits. Purchase tickets online.

Disney's DCappella  -  Durham Performing Arts Center (Durham, NC) 
February 9, 2019
DCappella, Disney Music Group's new a cappella group featuring 7 world class vocalists appeals to fans of both Disney and a cappella with their modern a cappella versions of Disney hits. Known for their reimagined classics from the Disney songbook and beyond, the seven dynamic voices that make up DCappella represent a first for Disney.

NC Theatre Presents "Mamma Mia" -  Raleigh Memorial Auditorium (Raleigh, NC) 
February 12 - 17, 2019
The ultimate feel-good show! A mother. A daughter. Three possible dads. And a trip down the aisle you'll never forget! The story-telling magic of ABBA's timeless songs propels this enchanting tale of love, laughter and friendship, creating an unforgettable show. A large cast, non-stop laughs and explosive dance numbers combine to make a guaranteed smash. Featuring hits “Dancing Queen,” “Gimme! Gimme! Gimme!,” Take a Chance on Me” and many more!

World's Toughest Rodeo -  PNC Arena (Raleigh, NC) 
February 23, 2019
The event features Bareback Riding, Saddle Bronc Riding, Bull Riding and Barrel Racing as well as the “Main Event”, Showdown Round with a head to head match up of the top two in each event.  It is unique combination of family entertainment and fast-paced professional rodeo action and a winner is crowned each performance… the ultimate fan experience.

The Wild Kratts LIVE! -  Durham Performing Arts Center (Durham, NC) 
February 24, 2019
Dive into another adventure with Martin and Chris Kratt as they combine live action with animation. Shows are at 1 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. Purchase tickets online.