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April 25 2024 |
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This piece is part of our RALtoday Q+A series. Know someone we should interview? Nominate them here. |
Born and raised in the City of Oaks, writer and film actor Alli Hurley is a well-seasoned Raleighite. “I've seen a lot of growth and a lot of really good changes that have come to the city [over the past 20+ years],” she told RALtoday. In October 2020, she set out to write her first book, “100 Things to Do in Raleigh Before You Die.”
We asked Alli 10 questions about her writing process + book (which officially launched on Sat., May 7).
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Alli's book is available at Quail Ridge Books | Photo by RALtoday |
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| Describe your perfect day in Raleigh.
I’d go to Blue Jay Point for a walk, then I’d go to Fount. I’d have an afternoon picnic at Dix Park (during sunflower season) + visit NOFO for a little shopping. Then I think it would be perfect to go to the Raleigh Little Theatre and its rose garden.
What inspired you to write this book?
This book series [100 Things to Do Before You Die] is in a lot of major cities, but Raleigh didn’t have one. Raleigh is such a robust community. It just feels so friendly all the time, no matter where you go.
I wanted to write a book that doesn't seem too touristy. I want [the book] to feel like a companion guide — like your friend is telling you these things to do. What’s something that every Raleighite should know about?
Raleigh is like a person that you meet and you immediately like them, but as you get to know them more, they only become funnier or they only become kinder. They're just very unassumingly awesome and continue to grow on you.
Want to know how Alli chose the 100 items on her Raleigh bucket list? How about a sneak peak of the book? Click the button below. |
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Monday - Yoga in the Park | Mon., May 9 | 6-7 p.m. | Dix Park | Free | Grab your yoga mat and water bottle + head to Flowers Field to increase your strength and flexibility at this outdoor yoga class.
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25th Annual Scholars’ Golf Classic | Mon., May 9 | 10:30 a.m.- 5 p.m. | Prestonwood Country Club, 300 Prestonwood Pkwy., Cary | $20+ | Raise money for the Cary Academy Scholarship Fund + help the school extend its education to an economically diverse population. ⛳️
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Cake Decoration I | Mon., May 9 | 6:30-8:30 p.m. | Wynton’s World, 969 N. Harrison Ave., Cary | $65 | Learn the basics and fundamentals of cake decorating during this hands-on class. 🎂
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Air Hockey Tournament | Mon., May 9 | 9-11 p.m. | Boxcar Bar + Arcade, 330 W. Davie St. | Free | Arrive by 8:45 p.m. to claim your seat in the tournament + compete for prizes.
Tuesday -
The Offspring | Tues., May 10 | 8 p.m. | Red Hat Amphitheater | $29.50+ | Hear this rock band perform with special guest Radkey on the “Let the Bad Times Roll Tour.” 🎸
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Spring Cottage Foodscape Tour | Tues., May 10 | 6-8 p.m. | JC Raulston Arboretum | $20+ | Join local gardener and author Brie Arthur for a tour of the spring garden + foodscape while learning about various seasonal species. 💐
Wednesday - Pint & Paint | Wed., May 11 | 6 p.m. | Crave Hot Dogs & BBQ, 1028 Oberlin Rd. | $40 | Join this step-by-step painting class to learn how to paint a bright sunflower. 🌻
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History @ High Noon: River Bridge | Wed., May 11 | 12-1 p.m. | Virtual | Free | Listen to coordinators of the exhibit “River Bridge: Sunken Secrets” as they discuss uncovering the artifacts + researching the objects’ origins.
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Calling all high school students or those looking to finish their degree: Enrollment for the Fall 2022 semester at William Peace University is still open.
WPU is conveniently located in downtown Raleigh and is an affordable option for both first-time college students and working adults. Not sure if it’s a fit for you? Here are a few reasons why current WPU students chose to attend. |
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Cierra Baker is majoring in Criminal Justice with a minor in Psychology at William Peace University. | Photo provided by William Peace University | |
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Senior Cierra Baker (Criminal Justice major) Q: What brought you to WPU? A: I came to WPU to further my academic + athletic career. Being a college athlete was always a dream of mine, and WPU gave me that opportunity.
Q: What’s been your favorite class during your time here? A: Criminal Investigations I + II with Professor Mimi Alvarez has been my favorite class at WPU. Q: What would you say to someone thinking about applying? A: Choosing WPU was one of the greatest decisions I ever made. Every experience I've had here has helped shape and mold me into the woman I want to be.* |
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Weather - 67º | Sunny | 2% chance of rain ☀️
Community -
The Raleigh Night Market will be hosting a Vinyl Night experience on Thurs., May 19 from 5-9 p.m. in front of Vic’s Restaurant in City Market. The event will feature an outdoor listening lounge, a DJ, listener pods set up by Hunky Dory, music vendors + cold beer. 🎶
Development -
On Mon., May 2, the Wake County Board of Commissioners approved a proposal that gives PNC Arena $9 million a year over 25 years to revitalize the venue. The Raleigh City Council and commissioners will meet tomorrow to discuss how to spend the funds from the Interlocal Agreement. (Triangle Business Journal)
Biz -
NC native and former Wake County middle school teacher Trish Sparks has climbed the ladder and become CEO of Clever, a major educational software company. Trish worked at the software company’s San Francisco location for a year before transferring back to her home state in 2020, when the Durham office opened. (The News & Observer)
Award -
The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame announced that NC native Libba Cooten will be posthumously inducted into the 2022 class and receive the Hall of Fame’s Early Influence Award. Libba, born in 1893, was raised in Carrboro and was a folk + blues musician. Her songs have been performed by musical legends like Bob Dylan and the Grateful Dead. 🎸 (The News & Observer)
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Victoria Lightfoot, a teacher at Millbrook Magnet Elementary School, was surprised by her students and staff with the Milken Educator Award (and $25,000) on Fri., May 6. Only 60 teachers across the country are chosen for this prestigious honor. ✏️ (CBS17)
Sports -
On Sat., May 7, the NC Courage won the 2022 NWSL Challenge Cup championship, defeating the Washington Spirit 2-1 at home. The NC Courage will resume regular season play against NJ/NY Gotham FC on Sat., May 14 at 7 p.m. 🏆
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The Canes lost against the Boston Bruins on Fri., May 6 (4-2) + Sun., May 8 (5-2). The two teams are now tied in the best-of-seven series, 2-2. Game five is on Tues., May 10 at 7 p.m. in Raleigh. 🏒
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The 77th U.S. Women’s Open, presented by ProMedica, will return to Pine Needles Lodge and Golf Club in Southern Pines, NC from Thurs., June 2- Sun., June 5. Want to stay up-to-date with event news? Join the Victory Club, the official fan club of the U.S. Women's Open, for free. ⛳*
Environment -
The 2022 Raleigh Environmental Award winners were announced on Mon., May 2. Among the eight local award winners were the Raleigh City Farm, the Raleigh Rose Garden, and The Great Raleigh Cleanup. The Raleigh Environmental Advisory Board recognizes individuals or organizations each year that are working towards making Raleigh a greener, healthier, and more sustainable city. 🌎
History -
The Raleigh Historic Development Commission is getting ready to conduct an architectural survey to identify places of importance in Black History and Heritage in the City of Oaks, focusing on the years 1945-1975. A kickoff meeting is scheduled for Wed., May 11 where community members are encouraged to share memories + stories of the time period.
Correction -
"Run, Forrest! Run!” We got a little ahead of ourselves on Friday when we shared some Grandfather Mountain + Forrest Gump trivia. During the iconic sequence of Gump’s cross-country run, there’s a portion where he’s actually running up Grandfather Mountain — which is located in the High Country of WNC, not Asheville, specifically. 👟*
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Picnic’s plans combine over-the-counter and prescription meds for maximum effectiveness. | Photo provided by Picnic
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Is allergy season worse this year? Yes, according to the experts — and Raleigh is no exception. The good news: You can say peace out to your symptoms with a treatment plan from Picnic. ✌️
Interested? Take Picnic’s allergist-designed quiz to receive a personalized plan that treats your specific symptoms.
Bonus: It’s delivered right to your door, so you have plenty of time to get back to outdoor concerts at Red Hat Amphitheater allergy-free.*
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You’ve heard of beer + wine flights… but what about an ice cream flight? Two Roosters is offering a six scoop ice cream flight for $12. The creamery also recently added six flavors to its menu in collaboration with authors for its Kid Lit Author Series.
We suggest adding Scott Reintgen’s Oatmeal Cookie Latte + Kwame Mbalia’s Salted Caramel Cookie Dough to your flight list.
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Editor's pick: Every time there was a meteor shower or lunar eclipse scheduled to make an appearance in the galaxy, my dad would lay out a pallet of blankets and pillows on our deck for my sister + I to sink into as we gazed upon the stars.
Well, you can make a plan to do the same thing at Dix Park. On Sun., May 15 the park is hosting a skywatching event for the lunar eclipse at the Big Field (1010 Blair Dr.). Telescopes will be provided by the Morehead Planetarium and the Science Center. 🌑
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