What started as a side hustle is now a thriving business — Anne’s Apothecary is a beauty, cosmetic + personal care shop that makes clean skincare products. The brand has opened its first brick and mortar store in Downtown Raleigh at 206 S. Wilmington St. (near The ZEN Succulent).

Anne’s Apothecary started ~4 years ago as an online + pop-up shop. Its products are carried in over 100 stores nationwide and have been featured in magazines such as PopSugar, Medium, and Elle. As the brand’s popularity grew, Anne Suinner-Lawoyin (the owner and founder of Anne’s Apothecary) wanted a more “permanent space.”

The 664 sqft shop has a light-blue exterior that is hard to miss when walking down the street. There are 80+ items for individuals to try including face masks, cleansers, room sprays, teas, and more. Pro tip: The black honey facial cleanser is a top seller + plant-based.

Anne wants to help Raleighites reach their skincare goals and has a product for every skin type. She also hopes to offer Anne’s Apothecary classes and events on-site eventually + is looking for more team members — if you are interested in working at Anne’s Apothecary, email Anne here.

Current hours are Monday-Tuesday by appointment, Wednesday-Thursday 11 a.m.-7 p.m. and Friday-Sunday 12-5 p.m. Hours are subject to change.

#MUSTDO

Today

Bee Downtown Scavenger Hunt | Fri., Sept. 17 | 7:15–8:30 p.m. | NCMA | Free | The museum is partnering with Bee Downtown to host a scavenger hunt around the park. 🐝
Find it Fridays | Fri., Sept. 17 | 8 a.m.–7 p.m. | Lake Wheeler Park | Free | Head on a self-guided adventure through one of Raleigh’s parks, identifying different nature components. 🌿
The Best of North Hills | Fri., Sept. 17 | 5–9 p.m. | Coastal Credit Union Midtown Park, 4011 Cardinal at N. Hills St. | $10 | The Best of North Hills has returned with its comeback series filled with live music by The Breakfast Club, events + drinks. 🎶

Saturday

Time-traveling portraits | Sat., Sept. 18 | 10 a.m.–12 p.m. | NCMA | $8+ | Families are invited to this self-portrait painting session focused on each individual’s favorite time period.
Moth Party | Sat., Sept. 18 | 8:30–10:30 p.m. | Prairie Ridge Ecostation, 1671 Gold Star Dr. | Free | Take a night hike and celebrate the end of BugFest with fun activities, while learning about moths.

Sunday

The Lysander Piano Trio | Sun., Sept. 19 | 1–3 p.m. | NCMA | $17+ | Enjoy this week's Sights and Sounds concert series performance + listen to the sounds of a cello, violin, and piano. 🎻
Moore Square Market | Sun., Sept. 19 | 11 a.m.–3 p.m. | Moore Square | Free | You can find farm-fresh produce, baked goods, art, live music + handmade items at the market every Sunday. 🛍️
Black Flea Market | Sun., Sept. 19 | 1–5 p.m. | Raleigh Union Station | Free | Join 30+ Black-owned businesses and vendors with gifts, clothing, treats, and more.

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.

PLAN THE REST OF YOUR MONTH

Quick question: How long have you let that box of donations live in the corner of your living room? Probably too long.

Habitat for Humanity ReStores are calling for donations of:

• Gently used furniture

• Appliances

• Home decor

• Electronics

• Mattresses + more

Donation is easy + free and helps support Habitat's mission to build affordable homes across the Triangle. Schedule a free pickup below. Ⓟ

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NEWS NOTES

Weather

83º | Scattered showers | 40% chance of rain

Coming Soon

A new bar called Pink Boot is coming to Downtown Raleigh. The bar calls itself a “mini modern Honky Tonk.” Do you know any more info about Pink Boot? Send us the inside scoop here. 🎶
New businesses, Rubies on Five Points and Remedy Room, are coming to 347 W. Main St. in Downtown Durham. Rubies on Five Points will be a live music venue, bar, and event space + Remedy Room will offer cocktails, beer, wine, and shared plates. Both will open later this year. 🍸

Community

Dinosaurs are coming to Raleigh. The NC Museum of Natural Sciences has begun work on its new DinoLab. The lab will be located on the ground floor + feature the "Dueling Dinosaurs" exhibit. DinoLab is scheduled to open to the public in 2023. 🦕 (WRAL)

Ranked

Raleigh ranked No. 9 on SmartAsset’s list of Best State Capitals to Live In + No. 3 in the employment and education category. Rankings were based on 10 key metrics pertaining to employment and education, affordability, and livability.

Jobs

Raleigh Founded, American Underground + Leadership Triangle are joining forces to create a local jobs board in an effort to help smaller start-ups gain traction. So far, over 2,000 jobs can be found on the board. 💼 (The News & Observer)

Active

Sola Coffee Cafe will be hosting its Sola Hot Mini 5k tomorrow, Sept. 18 at 7705 Lead Mine Rd. Money raised will go toward organizations that are actively trying to find a cure for ALS. The event will be in-person and virtual + starts at 8:30 a.m. Sign up here. 🏃

Award

The 7th annual WRAL Voters’ Choice Awards is now accepting nominations for Raleigh’s favorite businesses, people, and services within the community. Through Sun., Oct. 10, individuals can submit 1 nomination per category every day. Finalists are expected to be announced after Sun., Nov. 21.

Eat

Venture Pizza, located at 2320 Bale St., has a new international menu to try out, including Jerk Chicken Pizza. The local restaurant also offers a plethora of pasta dishes + a gelato bar. Pro tip: Plant-based and vegan options are available. 🍽

Holiday

The annual WRAL Nights of Lights Drive-Thru Light Show will take place on Fri., Nov. 26-Dec. 24 at Dorothea Dix Park, with 2 bike nights on Sun., Nov. 21 + Mon., Dec. 13. Tickets for the 1.3 mile light show will be available Thurs., Sep. 30 at 6 p.m. 🎄

Film

The new Netflix series, “Florida Man” is currently on the hunt for paid extras to work on location in Wilmington (~2 hours from Raleigh). The series will feature Edgar Ramírez as an ex-cop who finds himself stuck in the middle of controversy. Filming will take place through early December. 🎥 (The News & Observer)

📸 @visitnorthhills

CowBar Burger is making moo-ves. The local restaurant is opening a second location in North Hills this fall (in the former B.good space).

CowBar Burger serves up an array of unique burgers, including a nuclear burger with jalapeños and sriracha ketchup + quad stack, as well as delicious hotdogs and fries. Pro tip: They also have vegan options. 🍔

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