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April 19 2024
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Every morning more than 51,033 of you have invited us into your inbox. And each day we do our very best to provide you with the timely, relevant info so you can get the most out of our great city. Sometimes that means we have to go investigate the newest rooftop bar, the latest city council news, or what's going on with that downtown development everyone is talking about. It's a tough job, but somebody's got to do it.
Today we are asking you to take 2 minutes to tell us a little more about yourself. Just 2 minutes. The line to get a morning latte takes longer than that. Feel free to skip any questions you don’t want to answer. We don’t want to pry. (Okay, we do, but just a little bit.)
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Thanks in advance for your help,
-Carly + Laura
Friday
- The Best of North Hills | Fri., Sept. 10 | 5–9 p.m. | Coastal Credit Union Midtown Park, 4011 Cardinal at North Hills St. | $10 | The Best of North Hills has returned with their comeback series featuring a No Doubt + Prince tribute. 🎶
- Beer, Bourbon & BBQ Festival | Fri., Sept. 10-Sat., Sept. 11 | Various times | Koka Booth Amphitheatre | $39+ | This 2-day festival promises all of the pleasures that Southerners can’t live without — beer, bourbon, barbeque, boots, bacon, biscuits + bluegrass.🍺
- Luke Combs | Fri., Sept. 10-Sat., Sept. 11 | 5:30 p.m. | PNC Arena | $41+ | See this Asheville native play live in PNC Arena in his “What You See Is What You Get Tour.”
Saturday
- NC Sugar Rush | Sat., Sept. 11 | 3–8 p.m. | Durham Central Park, 501 Foster St. | Free | Find your favorite treat from an array of 20+ dessert vendors at this all-you-can-eat sweets festival. 🍭
- To Go Activity Kits | Sat., Sept. 11 | 10 a.m.–12 p.m. | NCMA | Free | Grab an activity kit from the museum + make your own fun glasses out of recycled material. 🕶️
- Yoga and Mimosas | Sat., Sept. 11 | 11 a.m.–12 p.m. | Dogwood Bar & Eatery, 610 Glenwood Ave. | $13 | Oak City Yoga is holding an outdoor yoga class for all levels + serving mimosas afterward. 🧘
- Haunted History Walking Tour | Sat., Sept. 11 | 5–6:15 p.m. | Governor's Mansion, 200 N. Blount St. | Free | Check out well-known landmarks + learn our city’s history on this spooky tour through downtown. 👻
- Public Art Walking Tour | Sat., Sept. 11 | 10:30–11:45 a.m. | 127 W. Hargett St. | Free | This walking tour takes you through Raleigh’s public art scene + best murals. 🎨
Sunday
- Lord Huron | Sun., Sept 12 | 7:30 p.m. | Red Hat Amphitheater | $25+ | Kick back and enjoy hits from the indie rock band, Lord Huron.
- MAKRS @ North Hills | Sun., Sept. 12 | 11 a.m.–3 p.m. | Coastal Credit Union Midtown Park, 4011 Cardinal at North Hills St. | Free | Join the MAKRS Society and over 35 vendors for goods, food trucks + music.
We have a monthly guide filled with events + activities you can plan for in advance. Click the button below to bookmark ideas for upcoming date nights, family outings, and time with friends.
Weather
- 81º | Mostly sunny | 10% chance of rain
Drink
- Downtown bar the Landmark Tavern reopened last night for the first time in 18 months. The tavern’s original owner handed the spot off + the space has been undergoing renovations over the last few months. Landmark is open from 3 p.m.-2 a.m. every day. 🍸(Raleigh Magazine)
Festival
- BrickUniverse is bringing the ultimate LEGO festival to town. On Sat., Sept. 25 + Sun., Sept 26, fans are invited to the Raleigh Convention Center for a LEGO-filled adventure. There will be displays, vendors, a building zone, and other activities for everyone. Pro tip: book your tickets early.
List
- With the 20th anniversary of 9/11 tomorrow, The News & Observer compiled a list of events happening around the Triangle. Activities include The Art of Remembrance at NC State, UNC's Memorial Run, and Wake Forest Fire Dept.’s ceremony. However you choose to commemorate, make sure to register for events early.
Development
- NC State's renovation plans for its Centennial Campus are finally underway. The university chose Lincoln Harris in partnership with Goldman Sachs Asset Management for phase 1 — Innovation District. The land covers 32 acres at the northeast end + is zoned for up to 28 stories. (Triangle Business Journal)
Health
- Duke University + UNC Chapel Hill are establishing an Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center after receiving funds from the National Institutes of Health. The research center will join 32 others like it in the US, and focus on the development, progression + experience of Alzheimer’s and related dementias. (TechWire)
Cause
- Sola Coffee is holding their 8th annual Sola Hot Mini 5K in person + virtually Sat., Sept. 18 at 8:30 a.m. Sola’s owner, Jeanne Luther, was diagnosed with ALS in 2018 — the race raises funds for organizations like the Duke ALS Clinic for the fight to defeat the disease.
Tech
- Raleigh serial entrepreneur Robert Rice has secured ~$692,000 for his latest venture — a startup creating an augmented reality + virtual reality platform that links the metaverse with the physical world. Filings show the company, Transmira, is looking to raise ~$2.1 million more in its next this round of funding. 💰(Triangle Business Journal)
Film
- The NCMA is hosting a showing of “Overland” — a documentary directed by NC-based filmmakers. The film will be shown in the museum’s outdoor theater on Thurs., Sept. 30 at 7:30 p.m. A free, interactive scavenger hunt will be available Sat., Oct. 2. at the museum or online. 🎥
Traffic
- Par Drive at Tryon Road will be closed to traffic from Sept. 13-Oct. 11 due to crews completing work on the intersection as a part of the Tryon Road Improvement Project. Residents who live on Par Drive can take Fairway Drive as a detour during this time. 🚧
Arts
- LaMantia Gallery (located in the Village District) is presenting its newest exhibition, Salvador Dali: The Argillet Collection. Check it out from Oct. 6-Oct. 17 with a special event on Oct. 16 and 17. Guests can meet Madame Christine Argillet, the daughter of Salvador’s publisher + confidante, Pierre Argillet. 🎨
Make up for yesterday’s rainy weather by heading over to Transfer Co. Food Hall for one of Hopscotch Music Festival’s Day Parties happening from 1-6 p.m. today. Transfer Co. is serving special drinks in honor of the festival, including a Tito’s on the Beach + a Tito’s Mango Mule.
If you’re not in the mood for a pretty cocktail, there will be other featured drinks on the menu, like the Foothills Oktoberfest Amber Lager. The party includes live music performances, featuring local duo Blue Cactus at 5 p.m.
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