Raleigh Arts has unveiled the first ArtBeats installation of 2021. The murals — inspired by Raleigh’s Black Main Street — are by local artist TJ Mundy. They honor the historically Black commercial district on Hargett St. + aim to inform the public about the street’s historical importance.
From ~1910-1960, E. Hargett St. (from Fayetteville St. to Moore Square) was filled with Black owned or operated businesses — including barbershops, pharmacies, drug stores, retailers + the offices of lawyers and doctors. However, many of these businesses no longer exist. Each mural in TJ’s series highlights a former Black Main Street business and some of its unique history.
The 4 businesses highlighted are:
- Lightner Arcade and Hotel
- Grand United Order of Odd Fellows Building
- Delany-Evans Building
- Hamlin Drug Store
Want to see the murals in-person? They are located on E. Hargett St., between Blount St. and Wilmington St.
Photo of Lightner Arcade and Hotel mural courtesy of Raleigh Arts
Photo of Hamlin Drug Store mural courtesy of Raleigh Arts
Photo of Grand United Order of Odd Fellows Building mural courtesy of Raleigh Arts
Photo of Delany-Evans Building mural courtesy of Raleigh Arts
ArtBeats is a temporary public art project that was launched in 2018 by the Department of Transportation and Raleigh Arts. Each season, the project features several artists' work throughout downtown. However, this year, ArtBeats was temporarily paused due to an unexpected paint shortage. Raleigh Arts is hoping to acquire more paint and finish installing the other 9 artists’ murals this summer.
The other artists creating works for this season include Gabriela Amaya-Baron, Brenda Brokke, Karen Coachman, Nicole Drake, Paul Friedrich, Huda Kamal, Delvin Parker, Justin Perry, and Kiara Sanders.
Show
- Open Mic at Goodnights | Wed., May 26 | 8 p.m. | 861 W Morgan St. #1613 | $5 | Come out and share all your best jokes at open mic night with Goodnights Comedy Club.
ForParents
- One-day Learn & Play | Wed., May 26 | 8 a.m.–3 p.m. | Marbles Kids Museum, 201 East Hargett St. | $50+ | The museum is offering a day camp on school holidays for children K–5 to explore exhibits + have enriching playtime. 🚸
Network
- Eye Opener Breakfast | Wed., May 26 | 8–9 a.m. | Virtual | Free | Watch a panel discussion about NC’s energy industry + its economic impacts on the surrounding area.
Outdoors
- Talking Turtles | Wed., May 26 | 2:30–4 p.m. | 4390 Old Cole Mill Rd., Durham | Free | A ranger at Eno River State Park will lead attendees along an easy hike and talk about different turtle species found in the river.
Active
- Yoga in the Park | Wed., May 26 | 6–7 p.m. | Williams Field 1800 Umstead Dr. | Free | Spend a relaxing evening at Dix Park practicing strength + flexibility.
Community
- Wine+Weeds | Wed., May 26 | 6–7 p.m. | 800 North Blount St. | Free | Volunteer at Raleigh City Farm with a glass of wine + a relaxing evening of weeding. 🍷
Learn
Edu
- SAT, ACT, or Both? | Wed., May 26 | 5–6 p.m. | Virtual | Free | Experts at The Princeton Review will cover everything a high-school student needs to know before taking the ACT and SAT. ✏️
FeaturedEvent
- Crabtree and NCMA Collaborate on Community Portrait Initiative | Now-Fri., June 4 | Submissions close 11:59 p.m. | Crabtree, 4325 Glenwood Ave. | Free | Locals are invited by Crabtree and the North Carolina Museum of Art to create a portrait of themselves, and selected work will be enlarged and displayed in a highly visible area. Ⓟ
Only 7 more days until outside seating is back at A Place at The Table and they need volunteers. Volunteers are needed from 8-11 a.m. on Thursdays + 8-11 a.m. and 11-2 p.m. on Fridays. If you’re interested in a weekly shift, click here. Inside tables will be back on Tues., June 15.
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Weather
- 94º | Partly cloudy | 10% chance of rain ⛅️
Health
- Morrisville-based Advanced Animal Diagnostics raised $7 million to help develop its technology for human health application. The firm, which originally studied animal health, is shifting focus to help COVID-19 patients and prepare for future diseases. (TechWire)
Development
- Cary-based Gala Investments LLC filed a rezoning request for an upscale residential development entitled Terraces at West Cary. The project, which calls for 60 townhomes, will be located on 12 acres near the intersection of Morrisville Parkway and NC-55. (Triangle Business Journal)
Civic
- Raleigh residents are invited to participate in an upcoming public hearing on Tues., June 1 regarding the fiscal year 2022 budget. Sign up to speak here.
- The third episode of A Walk in My District, featuring City Council member Jonathon Melton, is now available. The new series shows the Mayor + council members visiting various Raleigh districts to learn about our community.
Arts
- Crabtree Valley Mall is partnering with the NCMA for a community portrait art initiative. Participants are encouraged to create + submit a portrait of themselves to be displayed in a common area of the mall by Fri., June 4. 🎨
Featured
Number
- RDU is predicting an increase in foot traffic for Memorial Day Weekend. The airport expects 221,000 individuals to travel through its terminals during the upcoming holiday weekend — which is only 33% of 2019’s total passengers for the weekend, but a significant increase from this time last year. ✈️ (ABC 11)
- According to a report from local real estate appraiser Stacey Anfindsen, average home prices in the Triangle increased 13% in March — on par with the US national average of 13.2%. The report also states the average price for new + re-sold homes was $389,400 in the first quarter of 2021. (Triangle Business Journal)
WaterCooler
- Last night, The Carolina Hurricanes beat The Nashville Predators 3-2 in game 5, round 1 of the 2021 Stanley Cup playoffs in PNC Arena. The Canes are will play game 6 on Thurs., May 27 at 9:30 p.m. 🏒
Dish
PlanAhead
- Grab your solar eclipse glasses on Thurs., June 10, because you may be able to see the “ring of fire”. The moon will pass directly in front of the sun + be visible for 3 minutes and 51 seconds starting at approx. 5:49 a.m. 🕶️ (WRAL)
Biz
- Business news doesn't have to be dry and dense. Meet Morning Brew — the daily email that delivers the latest biz news from Wall Street to Silicon Valley. There's a reason over 3 million people start their day with it (for free). Check it out. Ⓟ
How long did Dr. Johnson run the pharmacy counter at Hamlin Drug Store?
It is the oldest Black-owned pharmacy in NC.
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