Aug 10, 2011 | Parks & Rec, South West Raleigh
With the summer heat in full gear there’s no better place to cool off than at the pool. This past week we explored Ridge Road Pool at 1709 Ridge Rd in Raleigh. It’s adjacent to Martin Middle School, so as you pass the school, bear right where you’ll...
Aug 9, 2011 | Events, South West Raleigh
The Symphony’s 2011/12 concert season opens on Thursday, Sept. 8, in Raleigh’s Meymandi Concert Hall with a powerhouse orchestral program headlined by Mozart’s Requiem. Other highlights include a complete live performance of Carmina Burana and the return of pianist...
Aug 8, 2011 | Restaurants, South West Raleigh
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 week. This week we feature...
Aug 5, 2011 | Innovation, South West Raleigh, Vision
I recently got a chance to catch up with Matt Tomasulo, founder and designer at CityFabric. He’s been busy in New York with a recently successful show, but his heart is always in Raleigh. You may have caught a glimpse of CityFabric earlier this May at their...
Aug 4, 2011 | CAC, Community Services, Events, South West Raleigh
Join the Southwest Citizens Advisory Committee (SWCAC) community on August 8, 2011, starting at 6:30pm, to celebrate some of our accomplishments over the last year—including one of the most popular neighborhood recognition awards winners: Bill Dumont, progress on the...
Aug 4, 2011 | Arts, Events, Good Info, South West Raleigh
A recent collaboration between Blue Sky Dining, Locals Seafood, and New Grass Gardens was so popular, that we’re doing it again this week. Stop by the Blue Sky Dining Food truck and see what Market specials he has cooked up for you! We have a few new vendors: ...