Monthly Archives: October 2011

What are the needs of Hillsborough Street visitors?

From the MBA Students Market Research Team, Jenkins Graduate School of Management at North Carolina State University: In a recent survey it was discovered that 60% of the students who turn down acceptance letters to NC State list the poor … Continue reading

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The Saturday Market At Rebus Works Highlights for October 29

Here are you highlights for The Saturday Market, by Rebus Work for October 29, 2011 from 9am-2pm. The Saturday Market only has 4 weeks left and we are making them count! This week we have a ton of fresh produce … Continue reading

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Upcoming Road Closures 10/29 through 11/20

Some of you may already be aware of these upcoming events within the Hillsborough area of the Southwest Police District, but I wanted to ensure you had the specific details. The following events are concentrated in the Hillsborough Street area … Continue reading

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Parks in the Creative District: Method Road Park

Method Road Park is a busy park with several recreational and community activities going on, despite the small footprint you see from the road. Method Road Park is located at 514 Method Rd, just inside the beltline, near the intersection … Continue reading

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Sharrows on Hillsborough Street?

Some of you may have seen the bike lanes on Hillsborough Street. You might like them, you might not. There was some recent discussion on the Raleigh Bicycle & Pedestrian Advocacy Google Group about converting the bike lanes into sharrows … Continue reading

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Best of Southwest – October 24

Southwest Raleigh is home to some of the best restaurants in the area. Each week, Raleigh Specials Tonight will feature a few of these restaurants in Raleigh’s Creative District. Be sure to check here before planning your night out this … Continue reading

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Views from the NC State Fair

If you haven’t made it out to the NC State Fair yet, you’ve got three days left to head over to the fairgrounds and check things out. The weather looks perfect! The fair has new rides, new entertainment, and new … Continue reading

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The Saturday Market with Inter-faith Food Shuttle

Here are you highlights for The Saturday Market, by Rebus Work for October 22, 2011 from 9am-2pm. The Saturday Market only has 5 weeks left and we are making them count! We’ve begun hosting a local brewery each Saturday—this week … Continue reading

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Fright at the Museum: Annual Hallow’s Eve Bash

Join CAM Raleigh on Saturday, October 29, 2011 for Fright at the Museum. Have a blast on Halloween weekend and support a fabulous new local arts organization. Come to CAM Raleigh (the new Contemporary Art Museum) in Raleigh’s warehouse district … Continue reading

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2011 Raleigh Jaycees Haunted House

Have you been looking for a scary event to jump start your excitement for Halloween? Lucky for you, the Raleigh Jaycees Haunted House has returned after a one-year hiatus. Building on the recurring “Terror at Possum Creek” story, this year’s … Continue reading

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