Sep 14, 2017 | Community, Education, Government, Schools
~ By Yevonne Brannon ~ Southwest Raleigh is a vibrant, diverse and engaged district in Wake County and this diversity is reflected in the users of the Athens Drive Community Public Library. September 2018 will mark the 40th anniversary of the library that has served...
Sep 1, 2017 | Arts, Community, Entertainment, Events, Food
Wondering what to get up to this week? Check out these SWR picks! First Friday First Friday is a free self-guided tour of downtown’s cutting edge cultural hot spots. Local art galleries, art studios, alternative art venues, and museums stay open late the first Friday...
Aug 25, 2017 | Arts, Community, Education, Entertainment, Events, Food, Neighborhoods
Wondering what to get up to this weekend? Check out these SWR picks! Gregg Museum of Art & Design Grand Opening – Saturday The new Gregg Museum of Art & Design opens its doors this Saturday! The day of free events will begin with a ribbon-cutting...
Aug 18, 2017 | Community, Education, Entertainment, Events, Food
Wondering what to get up to this week? Check out these SWR picks! Packapalooza – Saturday, 8/19 Packapalooza is an all-day block party and street festival capping off Wolfpack Welcome Week at the start of the academic year. The event has everything it takes to...
Aug 17, 2017 | Arts, Community, Education, Entertainment, Events, History, Vision
2110 Blue Ridge Road, Raleigh 27607 Hours: Tuesday – Thursday 10am-5pm, Friday 10am-9pm, Saturday & Sunday 10am-5pm. The North Carolina Museum of Art is a truly amazing resource that boasts world-class collections and events that connect visitors to a range of art...
Aug 9, 2017 | Community, Education, Entertainment, Events, History, Innovation, Technology
11 West Jones Street, Raleigh 27601 Hours: Monday to Saturday 9am -5pm, Sunday: 12 – 5pm. The NC Museum of Natural Sciences was founded in 1887 by decree of the NC General Assembly to “illustrate the…natural history of the state” It has been doing just that for 130...
