Wow, there are ton of events going on this weekend, so much that we couldn’t blog about all the great things happening in Raleigh’s Creative District and beyond. A few of our Southwest Raleigh friends have sent us some tips on what’s happening—and we just had to share them with you. We’re sure we’ve missed something, so sound off in the comments. Continue reading
Raleigh has several great festivals throughout the year and one of the very best is Artsplosure—a celebration of the creative art energy of our city. This year is no different as the streets in and around Moore Square are transformed into a art festival and outdoor art market that will feature all aspects of the creative arts.
This festival has grown over the years and this year features exhibits and demonstrations throughout Downtown—from Moore Square to City Plaza to the the original epicenter of the creative arts, Artspace, which offers studio space for rent or share to artists of all types.
Artsplosure 2012 has a wide array of offerings for the entire family: Continue reading
The Saturday Market is open this Saturday, May 19, from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm in Boylan Heights–next to the Boylan bridge and is continuing to create ties within the community. It’s an undeniably enriching atmosphere with local and sustainable produce, fresh eggs, cheese, fresh fruit, vegetables, and seafood. We are currently waiting on the paperwork from the City of Raleigh but soon the LoMo Market will be joining us. We’ve got another great line-up this week. Continue reading
Visiting the Rose Garden in May is a must! The roses start to bloom and the weather is typically just perfect for a stroll, picnic, or photo ops. And, being only a few blocks from Cameron Village and Hillsborough St, there are plenty of great restaurants to grab food to go and head over.
The Rose Garden is maintained by the City of Raleigh and is located at 301 Pogue St, just behind the Raleigh Little Theatre. At the southern end of the garden is the small stone shelter, ramp access, shady perennials, and the outdoor amphitheater. Continue reading
Guest post by Tour D’ Coop
The growing urban farming movement has put chicken coops in some of the nicest neighborhoods. Clucking hens are an important part of gardens right around the corner here in Southwest Raleigh. On Saturday, May 19, Tour D’Coop invites you to visit the gardens and the hens. This one-day tour raises awareness of hen-keeping and raises money for Urban Ministries of Wake County.
You’ll have the chance to see coops sited among vegetable and flower beds, near fish ponds and under spreading trees. Your chicken-keeping and gardening questions can be answered by homeowners and you’ll spend the day being inspired by winding paths, bee hives, arbors, fruit trees and more. Continue reading
The 2012 Got to be NC Festival, operated by the N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, is returning to the N.C. State Fairgrounds Friday, May 18 through Sunday, May 20. Gate admission and parking are free.
The three-day agricultural celebration features the N.C. Food and Wine Expo, where a $2 admission ticket comes with a sheet of 24 coupons good for products sold by expo vendors. Approximately 100 vendors will offer locally made commodities for sample and sale. Meet North Carolinian cookbook authors on Friday, and have your books signed by Linda Watson, Debbie Moose, Jean Anderson, Andrea Reusing, Foy Allen Edelman and Bob Garner. Continue reading
Guest post by Downtown Raleigh Alliance
It’s not too late to volunteer for the Downtown Raleigh Living Tour on Saturday, May 19. We need energetic and enthusiastic people to give a few hours of their time next Saturday. If you’re looking for a fun way to help out…this is it! Sign up before Thursday.
We have some great perks for volunteers: Continue reading
Have you heard about the Eschler Music Foundation? I hadn’t either until recently. It’s a non-profit in Boylan Heights working on an annual concert series. Don’t worry, you haven’y missed anything yet, it’s scheduled to debut this Fall. But while that’s being planned, they’re giving back to the community in different ways. We caught up with Victoria Petro-Eschler to find out more about the Eschler Music Foundation, the Life Center they started, and why they’re proud to be part of Raleigh’s Creative District. Continue reading
Join the Southwest Citizens Advisory Council (SWCAC) with newly elected co-chairs, Connie Crumpler and Anthony McLeod, as they review the rezoning petition for Z-26-12. The rezoning involves 1.71 acres near the intersection of Lake Wheeler Road and Tryon Road.
Chad Essick, attorney at Poyner Spruill, will present the rezoning case Z-26-12 and answer any questions. The petitioners are looking to rezone the property from Office & Institutional – 1 CUD to Neighborhood Business CUD. The SWCAC will vote on the rezoning case. Continue reading
The Saturday Market which runs every Saturday till November 17th is located in Boylan Heights next tot he Boylan bridge and is continuing to create ties within the community. It’s an undeniably enriching atmosphere with local and sustainable produce, such as fresh fruit, vegetables, and seafood. Continue reading
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