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Looking for something to do this Friday evening? We have a free vision board/collage night. We have a pile of magazines and the will to create. Come join us. There will be cookies. Also - it’s freeeeee! 6-7:30 at Azure Violins. Iykyk. If not, plug it into Mapquest.

💔 Marriage equality is under attack again.

The right to marry the person you love is not up for debate. It is a basic human right, hard-won through decades of courage, protest, and persistence by LGBTQIA+ people and allies.

Rolling back marriage equality doesn’t just erase legal protections. It sends a dangerous message that some love is worth less than others. We refuse to go back.

🏳️‍🌈 Stand up. Speak out. Support organizations fighting for equality. Call your representatives. Protect your neighbors. Protect your family. Protect love.

Because equality isn’t a privilege, it’s a promise. And promises are meant to be kept.

Hey Azure fam and fans! We're halfway through the week!

Don't forget that this Friday is Coloring Night at Friday Free Space! 🎨✨

Join us for an evening of coloring, connection, and calm — no pressure, no rules, just good vibes and open pages.

🗓 When: This Friday, 6–8 PM
📍 Where: Azure Violins (2409 Crabtree Blvd., Ste. 119)
💛 All ages welcome | Supplies provided (but feel free to bring your favorites!)

Come as you are, leave a little more colorful. 🌈

Happy Wednesday, y’all! 🎻✨

In an effort to better serve our community, we’re asking for your feedback!

After weeks of preparation, we’re ready to launch our 𝗦𝘂𝘇𝘂𝗸𝗶 𝗘𝗮𝗿𝗹𝘆 𝗖𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝗘𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 (𝗦𝗘𝗖𝗘) classes, a program designed to nurture your child’s natural ability to learn music from birth to age three through playful, interactive lessons. 🎶👶

Guided by the Suzuki philosophy that 𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘺 𝘤𝘩𝘪𝘭𝘥 𝘤𝘢𝘯, these sessions use songs, rhymes, movement, and repetition in a supportive environment that engages both children and parents, fostering listening skills, coordination, and a lifelong love of music.

If this sounds like something you or someone you know would be interested in, send us your preferred days and times!

We’d also love to know what activities you’d enjoy most for our 𝗙𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝗙𝗿𝗲𝗲 𝗦𝗽𝗮𝗰𝗲𝘀 — monthly community nights full of connection, creativity, and fun. Whether it’s karaoke, movies, games, or something totally new, your ideas will help shape the experience. 🥳

📩 Email us at [email protected] with either “SECE Class” or “Friday Free Space” in the subject line.

We can’t wait to hear from you — and to hang out with you soon! 💙

🎤 Happy Hip Hop Day 🎧

Born from the block parties and breakbeats of the Bronx, Hip Hop is more than music—it’s a powerful expression of Black creativity, resilience, and truth-telling.

As we celebrate this revolutionary culture, let’s also confront a hard truth: Black contributions to history are too often erased, and Hip Hop is no exception. From fashion to slang to sound, what starts in Black communities is frequently co-opted without credit, context, or care. That’s cultural appropriation, and it doesn’t just silence—it distorts.

Today, we honor the roots. The pioneers. The pulse. The poetry.
And we say: give credit where it’s due. Respect the culture. Protect the legacy.



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- Ben Wiens; https://benwiens.de/
- Gordon Cowie; https://gordoncowie.com/

Hey y'all!

Join us for a little creative escapism before the school year kicks into high gear! Whether you're a coloring book connoisseur or just love to scribble, you're welcome here. 🖍️✨

We'll have coloring books and art supplies on hand—but feel free to bring your own favorites! Come unwind, get inspired, and add a splash of color to your evening.

📅 Friday, August 15 | ⏰ 6 - 8 PM |

📍 Azure Violins, 2409 Crabtree Blvd., Ste. 119, Raleigh, NC 27604

From stage to studio, August 6 echoes with rhythm and legacy:

On this day in 1965, The Beatles released "Help!" in the UK — a turning point that blended pop brilliance with deeper emotional undertones.

And in 1996, we said goodbye to David "Pops" Staples, legendary gospel and soul singer of The Staple Singers, whose voice helped define the soundtrack of the civil rights era.

Enjoy these other music history factoids and let today be a reminder: music isn’t just sound — it’s memory, movement, and message. 💿🕊️

Since it's Pride everyday here at Azure Violins, here's a little more q***r music history to round out the first full month of summer!

❤️ 💽 🧡 💽 💛 💽 💚 💽 💙 💽 💜

Apparently July 30, 2006 was a big day for music in the UK, especially for international artists! 🇨🇴 💃 🇭🇹

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Today is World Nature Conservation Day 🌎

A reminder that the earth doesn’t just inspire our music, it’s the original symphony.

From the rustling leaves that mimic strings
to the rhythm of rain on rooftops,
nature has always played the first note.

Let’s protect the forests, oceans, skies, and creatures
that make our world worth listening to.

🎻💚 Every note we play is a thank you.

For more information and to get involved in the effort:

- The Nature Conservancy in NC

- Rainforest Alliance

- Earthjustice

- Indigenous Environmental Network

Some things are just better together — like peanut butter and chocolate… or rhythm and melody. Today we’re celebrating this iconic duo and the musicians who love them:

🎸 Elvis Presley had a well-known love for peanut butter — famously pairing it with bananas (and sometimes bacon!).

🎤 Beyoncé has been spotted enjoying Reese’s Cups backstage — chocolate + peanut butter perfection.

🎹 Lady Gaga? She’s said chocolate is her creative fuel.

🎻 And rumor has it, violinists prefer peanut butter for steady bow hands... or maybe we made that up. 🤷‍♂️

Whether you’re team PB, team chocolate, or a harmony of both — today’s for you.

What’s your perfect combo song for this sweet-salty day?

Good folks of the internet and friends of Azure Violins,

Today's protest post is a quintuple-whammy! While self-care is important in these trying times, it's also important not to forget about the "least of these" in the world, those beings who are unable to defend themselves.

If any of these causes strike a chord, follow your heart and take action to make life a little brighter for another.

For more information:

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🐶 🐱 🧶 , , Snuggles Project on Facebook

🌎 🤝 , .Dignity

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July 16 has echoed with powerful notes across genres and generations.

From early rock ‘n’ roll milestones to unforgettable chart-toppers, this day has seen the release of iconic songs, the rise of groundbreaking artists, and moments that go beyond the music and into the ups and downs of everyday life.