Monthly Archives: November 2011

December First Friday at CAM Raleigh

Posted on November 29, 2011 by Beth Eiserloh Johnson

This Friday, December 2, CAM Raleigh will be bustling with a variety of cool artsy things to do and see. For this month’s First Friday, the museum will be open until 10:00pm. Admission is $5 and free for CAM Raleigh … Continue reading →

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Parks in the Creative District: A Guide for the 2012 Winter & Spring

Posted on November 29, 2011 by raleighparks

The Raleigh Parks and Recreation department published the latest Leisure Ledger a few weeks ago.  It details the upcoming park programs, special events, and facility information for all ages during the months of January – April 2012.  You can find … Continue reading →

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Best of Southwest – November 28

Posted on November 28, 2011 by Amy Genovesi Howard

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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Small Business Saturday in Raleigh

Posted on November 25, 2011 by Jason Hibbets

Small businesses are thriving in Raleigh’s Creative District. And you probably don’t know about some of the hidden gems that are producing some of the coolest things in Raleigh. We asked our contributors here on southwestraleigh.com to recommend some of … Continue reading →

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Genghis Khan Invades Museum of Natural Sciences

Posted on November 23, 2011 by Anthony McLeod

This exhibition is the largest collection ever assembled of the treasures of the Empire of Genghis Khan, from the Mongolian Ministry of Education, Culture and Science as well as private collections. A recent addition to this exhibition is a mummified … Continue reading →

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2011 Art Walk in Boylan Heights

Posted on November 22, 2011 by Beth Eiserloh Johnson

Raleigh’s historic Boylan Heights neighborhood hosts the 19th annual Art Walk event on Sunday, December 4, 2011 from noon to 5pm. A popular holiday event every year, Art Walk takes place throughout Boylan Heights with dozens of front porches and … Continue reading →

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Best of Southwest – November 21

Posted on November 21, 2011 by Amy Genovesi Howard

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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Parks in the Creative District: Pullen Park Preview

Posted on November 18, 2011 by raleighparks

Excitement was in the crisp Fall air during the Pullen Park preview event on Thursday afternoon and it’s not going to die down any time soon.  Children played on swings, adults rode the newly renovated carousel, and the train sounded … Continue reading →

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The Last Saturday Market of 2011–Pre-Vegetation Celebration

Posted on November 17, 2011 by Rebus Works

These are the highlights for the November 19, 2011 Saturday Market, with an extended time to take advantage of all the vendors and activities. Join us from 9:00 a.m.- 4:30 p.m. It’s the last market of the 2011 season and … Continue reading →

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In Cinderella at Raleigh Little Theatre

Posted on November 17, 2011 by Raleigh Little Theatre

In Cinderella – December 9-18, 2011 The beautiful lass-who-lost-her-slipper makes her 28th annual appearance in hopes of finding her Prince Charming. The stepsisters are the ugliest in the land and the Fairy Godmother and her helpers, the zaniest. Combine elegant … Continue reading →

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