Hello Wednesday.
April 24 2024
Walktober is here + the City of Raleigh — in partnership with Commute Smart Raleigh — is hosting a number of events to promote health, exercise, and pedestrian safety.
Did you know Raleigh is the 47th most walkable large city in the US? Raleigh’s walk score is 31 (aka: the measure of walkability in a city). The most walkable Raleigh neighborhoods are College Park, Oakwood + Stonehenge East.
Photo of commuters | Image via Commute Smart Raleigh
Commute Smart Raleigh is encouraging commuters who live within 1 or 2 miles of their workplace to walk to work. In this video, they give safety tips for walking — like wearing bright colors or reflective gear + looking both ways before using a crosswalk.
Want to learn more? The city is hosting a virtual Walking and Biking Safety Summit today, Oct. 15 from 1-4 p.m. The summit features Angie Schmitt, who will talk about lessons learned in her book "RIGHT OF WAY: Race, Class, and the Silent Epidemic of Pedestrian Deaths in America.”
Raleigh also offers multiple free walking clubs for community members, including Chavis Center Walking Club (ages 16+) every Tuesday from 6:30-9:30 p.m. and Worthdale Walkers Club (ages 50+) every Thursday from 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
If you’d rather walk at your own speed, the Capital Area Greenway system has 100+ miles of trails to explore. Discover them here.
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Today
- Zac Brown Band | Fri., Oct. 15 | 7 p.m. | Coastal Credit Union Music Park at Walnut Creek | $36+ | Get your little bit of chicken fried and cold beer for this Friday night and hear the band play The Comeback Tour. 🎶
- NC Symphony Opening Weekend | Fri., Oct. 15-Sat., Oct. 16 | 8 p.m. | Duke Energy Center for the Performing Arts | $44+ | Hear the symphony perform Dvořák: Symphony No. 9 “From the New World” in the Meymandi Concert Hall.
- SAS Championship | Fri., Oct 15-Sun., Oct. 17 | Various prices | Prestonwood Country Club, 1000 Prestonwood Pkwy, Cary | $25+ | Watch your golfers like Jim Furyk and Davis Love III compete in the local PGA tournament. ⛳️
Saturday
- Falling for Local | Sat., Oct. 16 | 11 a.m.-6 p.m. | Dorothea Dix Park | Free | Head to The Big Field for live music, local vendors, NC craft beer, food trucks, kids activities, hayrides + a free pumpkin patch. 🎃
- NC Wine Festival | Sat., Oct. 16 | Various times | Koka Booth Amphitheatre | $45+ | This festival offers over 30 NC wineries to sample, live entertainment from Chairmen of the Board and more. 🍷
- Salvador Dali: The Argillet Collection | Sat., Oct. 16-Sun., Oct. 17 | Various times | LaMantia Gallery, 440 Daniels St. | Free | Meet Madame Christine Argillet, daughter of Salvador Dali's legendary publisher and confidante Pierre Argillet, during this scheduled appearance.
Sunday
- North Carolina Courage vs. NJ/NY Gotham FC | Sun., Oct. 17 | 2 p.m. | WakeMed Soccer Park, 201 Soccer Park Dr., Cary | $12+ | Gates open at 1 p.m. and the match kicks off at 2 p.m. ⚽ Ⓟ
- Black Flea Market | Sun., Oct. 17 | 1-5 p.m. | Raleigh Union Station | Free | Join 30+ Black-owned businesses and vendors with gifts, clothing, treats, and more. 🛍️
- NCMA Dance Gumbo | Sun., Oct. 17 | 6-7 p.m. | NCMA | Free | Workout in a group aerobics class that incorporates a mixture of dance moves like Zumba and hip-hop.
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.
The opening of Exquisite Creatures: The Art of Christopher Marley on Sat., Oct. 16 marks the return of special exhibitions at the NC Museum of Natural Sciences — it’s the first in 3 years.
Exquisite Creatures is a collection of 350 stunning three-dimensional displays of rare organisms from all over the world. Featuring creatures from globe-bearing treehoppers and red-eyed treefrogs to reef sharks and black cobras, the pieces celebrate the conjunction of art, science, and nature. Christopher Marley’s work helps attendees see nature in a way that is beautifully diverse but still unified by biophilia, aka the “love of life.”
Here’s what to look out for while visiting the exhibition:
1. Symmetry
Iridescent beetles featured in Marley’s work | Photo courtesy of Christopher Marley
Marley’s use of symmetry is shown throughout his work, including in the piece “Lighting,” which was created using the carapace of beetles.
2. Biodiversity
Biodiversity is the variety of life in the world or in a particular habitat or ecosystem. Marley shows this in different works of art, like “Pisces,” which showcases different species of reef fish and sea life.
Learn more about Exquisite Creatures, including ticket info, below. Ⓟ
Weather
- 84º | Sunny | 10% chance of rain
Coming Soon
- QueenBurger is opening its first brick-and-mortar restaurant early next year. The restaurant will be located at 359 Blackwell St. (in Durham’s American Tobacco Campus). The menu will feature both beef + vegan smash burgers, shoestring fries, and cocktails. 🍔 (WRAL)
Civic
- Raleigh City Council is looking for input regarding the splitting of funds from the American Rescue Plan. The city received a total of $73.2 million + must spend it by December 2026. The city council is prioritizing funding 5 areas, including community health, transit, and infrastructure. Try the public budget simulator here. 💸
Development
- Fujifilm has started construction on its new facility in Holly Springs. The new Fujifilm Diosynth Biotechnologies facility will bring $2 billion + 725 jobs to the local community while working to advance medicines, vaccines, and gene therapies. (CBS 17)
Award
- Chris Rodebaugh broke a NC State Fair record on Tues., Oct. 12 with his 1,965.5 pound pumpkin. The top 3 pumpkin winners get to take home between $1.50 and $3 per pound. 🎃 (WRAL)
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Triangle Business Journal unveiled its 2021 Corporate Philanthropy Awards winners. The 17 winners are comprised of nonprofits, individuals, and both large + small corporations including Olivia Nadasan of SHE NC + Casey Angel of Longfellow Real Estate Partners. (Triangle Business Journal)
Cause
- Wake County is asking residents to participate in its annual Holiday Cheer Program. The program matches families with community sponsors who can provide them with holiday gifts + meals. If interested, fill out the sponsorship form here. 🎁
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Raleigh is accepting proposals from nonprofit organizations to build facilities within the city. Eligible nonprofit organizations should provide healthcare to the community in some way + submit their request by Mon., Nov. 15 at 5 p.m with a minimum request of $500,000.
Kids
- Through December, Durant Nature Preserve is offering trail-goers the opportunity to read a book as they enjoy their walk. Signs posted throughout the trail feature Maggie C. Rudd’s children’s book, “Sometimes It’s Hard to be Nice.” Find the storywalk next to the bird + butterfly gardens.
Watch
- Disney+ is now streaming “Secrets of the Zoo: North Carolina.” The series gives behind the scenes access to viewers and highlights the animal care and welfare at the NC Zoo. 🐘
Looking for a spooky, yet delicious treat? Layered Croissanterie (located at 911 N. West St.) created a blood-filled donut called “Carrie” — don’t worry, it’s actually just a raspberry jam filling.
For something less gory, order The Great Pumpkin croissant. This treat is filled with spiced pumpkin custard + topped with maple bourbon pecans.
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Ral current: Carly is catching up with old friends over good barbecue at The Pit + Laura is finally digging into the pumpkin cheesecake treat she got yesterday at Idle Hour Coffee after spending ample time admiring how cute it was.
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