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Tag Archives: First Friday
Red Hat Hosting Free Concert in Downtown Raleigh
One of Downtown Raleigh’s most prominent corporate residents, Red Hat Inc., is hosting a free concert on Friday, August 2 at Red Hat Amphitheater. Alternative rockers Silversun Pickups will headline the event with supporting acts to be announced in the coming … Continue reading
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Tagged Creative District, Downtown Raleigh, First Friday, free concerts, Red Hat, Red Hat Ampitheater, Silversun Pickups
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Small Business Spotlight: The Wine Feed
The Small Business Spotlight series features small businesses and their owners, to get a feel for what truly makes Southwest Raleigh a great place to live, work, learn, and play: the people. This Small Business Spotlight features Phillip Zucchino, a French-trained winemaker … Continue reading
Posted in Business, Entertainment, Events
Tagged Creative District, Downtown Raleigh, First Friday, Glenwood Ave, Small Business Spotlight, The Wine Feed
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HAPPY, by Paul Friedrich – Only at Designbox
HAPPY was unveiled last week on First Friday, but continues on through November 21. See Paul Friedrich’s latest creation, HAPPY, weekdays from 10a–6p and on Saturdays from 12p–4p. DESIGNBOX: 307 W Martin St, Downtown Raleigh
Posted in Arts, South West Raleigh
Tagged Creative District, Downtown Raleigh, entrepreneurs, First Friday, Paul Friedrich, startups, Warehouse District
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Introducing: The Blue Hour at Design Box
“The Blue Hour” will present a set of paintings by Alberto Ortega that depict luminous scenes of Raleigh at twilight and at night. The scenes evoke mysterious psychological narratives in which human presence is suggested but not revealed. Though executed … Continue reading
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Tagged Albert Ortega, DB Shop and Gallery, First Friday, Raleigh, The Blue Hour
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Creative Spotlight: Luke Miller Buchanan – Raleigh Artist and Fun-Maker
“Life is Rich and Full” just about sums up the worldview of one of Raleigh’s favorite local artists, Luke Miller Buchanan. It was also the title of an art show he had on display simultaneously at Stitch and Rebus Works … Continue reading
Posted in Arts, South West Raleigh
Tagged Artspace, Bonded llama, First Friday, Life is Rich and Full, Luke Miller Buchanan, North Carolina, Raleigh, Rebus Works, Stitch, trivia night
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First Friday: PBaRt Show & Block Party
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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Tagged Creative District, Designbox, Downtown Raleigh, First Friday, Warehouse District
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This week in Raleigh’s Creative District – 3/2
Happy March! Its Dr. Suess’ birthday. If he were still writing poetry today, he’d write in Raleigh’s Creative District. Just sayin’. Looking for something to do on First Friday? Check out Chris Bradley’s new exhibit, “Close One” at CAM Raleigh. … Continue reading
“Close One” by Chris Bradley – Now on Exhibit at CAM Raleigh
If you are out and about in downtown Raleigh this First Friday (March 2), don’t forget to include CAM Raleigh on your list of arty destinations. The museum continues to present exciting and interactive events on First Fridays, creating an … Continue reading
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Tagged CAM, Chris Bradley, Contemporary Art Museum, Creative District, Double T Farms, First Friday, NC State, Raleigh
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Mars Ain’t No Place to Raise Yer Kids, a benefit for Oliver Gant
The first show opening in our new space in February will be a group show about rockets, space and all things space-shippy. The theme was chosen by our good little friend, Oliver Gant, who has been going through cancer treatments … Continue reading
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Tagged community, Creative District, Designdox, Downtown Raleigh, First Friday, Raleigh
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February First Friday and Speed Dating at CAM Raleigh
February’s First Friday at CAM Raleigh is going to be packed full of unique and interactive programing including after hours access to the galleries, an Artist Talk with artists featured in ID:ENTITY, student docents sharing their unique perspective of the … Continue reading
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Tagged Born Digital, CAM, First Friday, ID:ENTITY, mixer, speed dating, Valentine's Day
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