The 2012 NC State Fair Theme Revealed
When a farmer says he has a bumper crop of strawberries, it means his harvest is unusually large and exceptional. When we say we have a Bumper Crop of Fun, we’re describing the exceptional time that fair-goers will have when they come to the 2012 N.C. State Fair this...
Celebrate 125 years of NC State at Packapalooza
For homecoming parades, game-day victories, graduation, and photos at the Belltower, Hillsborough Street is the place NC State celebrates, and has been for generations. So what better place to throw the biggest event of the year in honor of NC State's 125th...
The Rocky Horror Show: Opening Night, Midnight Show, and More
The Rocky Horror Show opens on August 17 at Raleigh Little Theatre. The musical that became a movie and a decades-long cultural phenomenon is back where it is meant to be—live on stage! With the unintentional humor of B movies and portentous dialogue of schlock...
Blue Ridge Road District Study Ready for Review
West Raleigh’s Blue Ridge Road District will soon pulse with Fall activity as area college students return, football season begins and the NC State Fair gets underway. The District, which extends from Western Blvd. to Edwards Mill Road, includes vital points of...
GOUGE Wrestling & Food Truck Rodeo on August 25
On Saturday, August 25 from 5-9pm, enjoy our Food Truck Rodeo with GOUGE Wrestling—a free family fun event at Rebus Works! In 2006, a revolutionary form of wrestling crawled out of the depths of the Raleigh bar scene known as GOUGE Wrestling. GOUGE is a different...
Dan Allen Drive Closures to Impact Traffic, Improve Bus Services
Guest post from the Wade CAC by Barry Eriksen At the June 26 Wade Citizens Advisory Council (CAC) meeting, there was a brief discussion of the gating of Dan Allen Drive, scheduled to begin August 15, 2012. A motion was passed authorizing a small group to meet with...
Neighborhood Award, Rezoning Cases, and more at next Hillsborough CAC
Several items of potential interest will be covered at the next Hillsborough CAC meeting on Thursday, August 16, 7:00 PM at the Pullen Arts Center: We will discuss and then vote on a draft resolution to the Raleigh City Council in support of the Oberlin Cemetery's...
Creative Spotlight: Lee Perry | Independent Video Game Developer
It's hard to miss the development of the thriving video game industry taking root in the Triangle area these days. It seems like every year we hear of yet another major game studio opening up a North Carolina branch and bringing with them a multitude of creative game...
Saturday Market Highlights for August 4 – Killer BBQ
The Saturday Market is continuing to create ties within the community. Come on out, meet with friends and family for breakfast and stay for lunch! Big Mike’s BBQ mobile food truck was born during the Fall of 2011 when Michael Markham decided to follow his lifelong...
I-440 Widening from Wade Ave to Crossroads
Guest post by Raleigh City Councilor Thomas Crowder The NCDOT has sent me a letter requesting comments from public officials/local agencies on the proposed widening of I-440 from Wade Avenue in Raleigh south to Walnut Street (Crossroads) in Cary. The project is...
Recognizing Our Outstanding Community Members
Reflecting on the recent Aurora, Colorado theater shooting, we are all reminded of the importance of the local communities that surround us, support us and bind us together, especially during times of adversity and tragedy. It is the retired teacher across the street,...
Parks in the Creative District: Fall and Winter Preview
The City of Raleigh Parks and Recreation released the September-December Leisure Ledger a few weeks ago. Registration via mail, walk-in, or online begins July 31. Here are highlights of some of the programs and classes happening in the Creative District: Preschool...
Saturday Market Highlights for July 28 – Carolina Gourmet Food Brunch Tour
Come on out to the Saturday Market this weekend, meet with friends and family for breakfast and stay for lunch! Porch Rockin' returns this week featuring CB and J: Cashew butter and jam sandwich on Neomonde multigrain bread. (Check out the spread -->) Nello 's...
Raleigh’s BEST Set to Transform Dillon Supply and Union Station
Guest post by Donna Belt As members of Southwest Raleigh continue to innovate our world through technology, open source, science, and medicine, there are still groups using low-tech methods to bring community together and help our city look beautiful. One such group...
Parks in the Creative District: Pool Time
With the hot summer weather peaking, it's a great time to get outside (or inside) and cool off in one of the Creative District's pools. Load up the kiddos, pack a picnic lunch and head to one of the three nearby pools to enjoy a favorite summer pastime. Here's a list...
Saturday Market Highlights for July 21 – Entrepreneurial Experiences
This week, Growing Through Play's "Entrepreneurial Experiences" children’s camp will join the Saturday Market to discover what it's like to start a small business! They have met with small business owners, collaborated in product development, created business plans,...
Raleigh Enters Bloomberg Mayors Challenge
Raleigh wants a piece of the $9 million dollars up for grabs in the Mayors Challenge offered by Bloomberg Philanthropies. The only thing we have to do is come up with one of the best ideas to improve our local government. The good news is, that idea is already in the...
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 in Raleigh in 2010 that featured whimsical and...
Parks in the Creative District: Pullen Park Overflow Parking Update
Are you itching to bring the family to Pullen Park, but irritated with the parking situation on the weekends? Not to worry, additional parking options have been secured to help ease your frustrations. The City of Raleigh Parks and Recreation department announced that...
Saturday Market Highlights for July 14 – Time for Tomatoes
It's tomato season, and we've got tomatoes alright! This week we will have fresh tomatoes grown right behind The Saturday Market. Buy a bunch and build fresh summer sandwiches for the family with ingredients from our other vendors. The perfect toppings to a tomato...
Summer Safety Tips from Raleigh Police Department
Summer is one of the most important times to focus on home security. There is often an increase in residential burglaries and thefts in the warm weather months. At times, we leave our windows open for ventilation when we are not home. In a vast number of summertime...