What does it mean for a human to be fully alive? Is a human only a thinking thing, or a living, breathing microcosm of beauty, flourishing, and delight? Duke Initiatives in Theology and the Arts and The Veritas Forum present a unique event for artists, theologians, and church leaders seeking to explore the depths of creativity, faith, and human flourishing. A powerful evening, the event will feature soul-stirring music from acclaimed singer-songwriter Sandra McCracken, and a thought-provoking conversation on art and what it means to be fully alive between author Chigozie Obioma and former archbishop Rowan Williams. From music to profound dialogue to audience participation, you won’t want to miss this event.

Duke Initiatives in Theology and the Arts presents a concert with a difference. Through a wide variety of music–including classical and jazz, film and folk, Irish keening and Baroque brass–interspersed with spoken words, Life Unbounded will explore the power of music to evoke a sense that death will not have the last word, that resurrection lies ahead. Featuring the New Caritas Orchestra, conducted by Duke musician and theologian Jeremy Begbie, with soloists including soprano Awet Andemicael and the celebrated singer-songwriter Sandra McCracken, Begbie and the orchestra will lead the audience on a journey in sound—both plumbing the depths of the world’s sorrow and scaling the heights of a death-defying hope. The concert includes a new work specially commissioned for the evening by the award-winning Argentinian-Mexican composer Josh Rodriguez, and original poetry by Debbie Whitton Spriggs and Malcolm Guite.

Welcome to the magical world of Cinderella, coming to Durham this Fall! An enchanting story for all ages with a wonderful dose of humor, majesty of classical ballet and the promise of “happily ever after”. World Ballet Company’s visually stunning production of Cinderella is performed LIVE by a multinational cast of 40 professional ballet dancers, features over 150 hand-sewn radiant costumes, richly detailed hand-crafted sets and sparkling choreography by Marina Kesler. And don’t forget - when the clock strikes midnight…

A quarter-century in the spotlight — and we're just getting started. Join us on Saturday, October 18 at the historic Carolina Theatre for “TWENTY-FIVE”, Walltown Children’s Theatre’s 25th Anniversary Showcase. One unforgettable night. Countless stories, voices, and visions that have shaped Durham’s arts scene for a generation. Alumni return. Stars are born. The legacy takes center stage. Come celebrate the past, present, and future of Walltown — where the next 25 years begin.