Hello Thursday.
April 25 2024
Share a toast to local coffee with your caffeinated crew | Photo by @cormuseumfriends
It’s been a while… what's this event again?
Hosted by the Friends of the City of Raleigh Museum, Raleigh Roasts brings people to the museum to taste coffee, tea, and treats from local vendors. In 2019, 800+ people attended.
What local vendors will be attending this year?
- Slingshot Coffee | Local shop that specializes in organic cold brews, nitro flash brews, and coffee sodas.
- Larry's Coffee | An organic, fair trade, B-corp local coffee company.
- Benelux Coffee | Bringing a little piece of the Benelux countries to Raleigh through fresh coffee and belgian waffles.
- Pine State Coffee | Local specialty coffee roaster.
- 321 Roasters | A local shop that employs over 30 adults with intellectual + developmental disabilities.
- Blackology | Local company that cultivates a love of black coffee through community, education, and relationships.
Aaron and Sam are super pumped about Raleigh Roasts this month | Photo by @321coffee
How will Raleigh Roasts be different this year?
This year, there will be no walk-up line and tickets must be purchased in advance. A ticket will allow you to attend the event for 45 minutes, and there will be no extension on your time if you arrive late. Pro Tip: Show up a few minutes before your scheduled time to make sure you get to maximize your Raleigh Roasts experience.
How much are tickets?
General public tickets are $7.50 + member tickets are $5. Due to Eventbrite fees, Raleigh Roasts cannot refund tickets. Get your tickets here.
I’m a member of the museum. What’s in it for me?
Members can gain entry to an early access VIP hour — 9-9:45 a.m. — that will include additional vendors + goodies not available during other hours of Raleigh Roast.
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Today
- REI on Tap | Wed., Jan. 5 | 5:30-7:30 p.m. | Tobacco Road Sports Cafe & Brewery, 505 W. Jones St. | Free | All real-estate professionals are invited to this networking happy hour. 🍻
- Pound. Rock Out. Work Out. | Wed., Jan. 5-Wed., April 27 | 6-7:30 p.m. | Greystone Recreational Center, 7713-55 Lead Mine Rd. | $10 | Become the music with this full-body workout that combines cardio, strength-training, yoga, and more.
Thursday
- Pizza and Beer Pairing | Thurs., Jan. 6 | 6-8 p.m. | DiFara Pizza Tavern, 202 E. Cedar St., Cary | $40 | Enjoy four unique slices of pizza paired with four different brews. 🍕
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I Carry You with Me | Thurs., Jan. 6-Sat., Jan. 8 | Times vary | The Cary Theater, 122 E. Chatham St., Cary | $5.59 | See the film based on a true story of love, ambition + societal pressure. 🎥
Friday
Saturday
- Soul Yoga | Sat., Jan. 8 | 9:30-10:30 a.m. | CAM Raleigh | $15 | Bring your own mat + take part in this energetic yoga class for all levels.
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.
Zebulon Magnet Middle School tap dancers | Photo provided
Wake County Public School System is hosting a Magnet Elementary and Middle School Virtual Mini Fair for children and their families from 9-11 a.m. on Sat., Jan. 8.
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Weather
- 54º | Scattered thunderstorms | 30% chance of rain 🌩️
- Think you know snow? NC State scientists that study the dynamics of large snowstorms + the appearance and fall rates of individual snowflakes have created a quiz to test your knowledge on snow. Take the quiz here. ❄️
Civic
- Wake County has approved the addition of two new greenways that will connect Apex to the American Tobacco Trail + Holly Springs. Construction on both the Apex West Greenway and Middle Creek Greenway will begin this year + $1.69 million was approved for these projects. 🌳
- City Manager Marchell Adams-David has named Dr. Aretina Hamilton the new Director of Equity and Inclusion for Raleigh. Learn more about Dr. Aretina Hamilton + her first day with the City of Raleigh will be Mon., Jan. 31.
Closed
- The State Library of NC will be closed now through Sat., Jan. 15 due to COVID-19 concerns. Check the State Library’s website for more updates + available resources while its doors are closed. 📚
Biz
- Local real estate investor Dean Debnam paid $71.5 million for two office deals — one off of Glenwood Avenue and another in Brier Creek. Dean paid $32.5 million for the Carolina Place office building at 2626 Glenwood Ave. + $39 million for the Brier Creek Corporate Center III. (Triangle Business Journal)
Arts
- Today is the last day to see Downtown’s Chimes installation light up before it leaves City Plaza. Raleigh’s Illuminate Art Walk will officially end Fri., Jan. 7.
- Duke University’s Nasher Museum of Art will open its “Reckoning and Resilience: North Carolina Art Now” exhibition on Thurs., Jan. 13. The exhibition will bring together 30 emerging + established NC artists, featuring ~70 works of art. 🖼️
Edu
- Educators at Title 1 schools can apply for the NC Aquarium Scholars grant until Sun., Jan. 9. The program is a partnership between NC Aquariums, NC public schools, and the NC Aquarium Society, through which private donors help fund access to STEM-based programs. 💰
Watch
- WRAL’s Voters’ Choice Awards will stream live on Thurs, Jan. 13 at 7 p.m. The show celebrates the best of Raleigh, voted on by the public. The categories range from business, community, education, food and drink, home and finance, health and wellness + professional entertainment. 🏆
Outdoors
- Crowder County Park has a new storywalk available to the public through January. “You Matter” by Christian Robinson can now be seen + read along the park’s Outer Loop Trail.
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