Monthly Archives: April 2012

Best of Southwest – Cinco De Mayo Edition

Posted on April 30, 2012 by Amy Genovesi Howard

Hola! Raleigh Specials Tonight has the best places to party for Cinco de Mayo in the Creative District. See what Cantina 18, Jibarra, and Chile Bomba, have to offer this Cinco de Mayo.

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First Friday: PBaRt Show & Block Party

Posted on April 29, 2012 by [db]

The PBaRt Show & Block Party by Designbox and Paul Friedrich open this Friday May 4. Stop by between 6:00–10:00 pm at 300 block of W Martin St in Raleigh’s Warehouse District. The art will be on display at Designbox … Continue reading →

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Iris Show at JC Raulston Arboretum

Posted on April 28, 2012 by Admin

Guest post by Sallie Ricks The Eastern North Carolina Iris Society Show is happening this Sunday, April 29, 2012 from 12:00–5:00 pm. It just so happens to be an American Iris Society accredited show and sponsored by the Eastern North … Continue reading →

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Cinco de Mayo Block Party

Posted on April 27, 2012 by Live it up

Calling all amigos! The first annual Cinco de Mayo Block Party on Hillsborough Street, hosted by Chile Bomba Mexican Eatery, will be held on Saturday, May 5 from 12pm until 8pm. Chamberlain Street, located between Chile Bomba and Chipotle, will … Continue reading →

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Parks in the Creative District: Mother’s Day Ideas

Posted on April 26, 2012 by raleighparks

With Mother’s Day just around the corner, it’s about that time to start planning a special way to celebrate her. And being in the Creative District, we’ve got some fresh and cool ideas on the perfect way to say thanks … Continue reading →

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Music on The Porch 2012 Lineup is Announced

Posted on April 25, 2012 by Joe Boisvert

The 2012 Season of Music on the Porch kicks off this Friday on the Lawn at the Historic Mordecai Park. This family-friendly event is now in its 4th year of providing live music on every other Friday evening featuring the … Continue reading →

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New Music Raleigh – A Little Bit Classical, A Little Bit Indie

Posted on April 25, 2012 by Beth Eiserloh Johnson

On Monday, April 30, CAM Raleigh’s beautiful contemporary museum space will be filled with some beautiful contemporary music through a cutting-edge musical performance by New Music Raleigh. NMR (founded by husband and wife team, Shawn Galvin and Karen Strittmatter Galvin) … Continue reading →

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CityCamp Raleigh Planning Committee Announces 2012 Event

Posted on April 24, 2012 by Jason Hibbets

Save the date  for CityCamp Raleigh 2012: June 1, 2, and 3. CityCamp Raleigh is three days of open sourced talks, workshops, and hands-on problem solving, to re-imagine the way the web, applications, technology, and participation will shape the future … Continue reading →

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Creative Spotlight: Moon Caravan Records

Posted on April 23, 2012 by Beth Eiserloh Johnson

The Raleigh area is host to so many creative and innovative artists and musicians who are making things happen independently and locally. One of those local gems is Moon Caravan Records. Based in Boylan Heights, this indie record label continues … Continue reading →

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Photos from the NCMNS Nature Research Center Opening

Posted on April 21, 2012 by Anthony McLeod

Nature never sleeps, so the Nature Research Center will open its doors to the public for the first time with a 24-hour celebration rich in activities and entertainment for everyone. Exploring how we know what we know, the public will … Continue reading →

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