Parks in the Creative District: 2012 Summer Leisure Ledger
The City of Raleigh Parks & Rec Summer Leisure Ledger came out a few weeks ago. It is your guide to all the programs, facilities, leagues and special events going on throughout the city. And being in the Creative District, we have several fun and unique ways to...
The OutRaleigh Festival
Guest post by Mitch Null, Co-chair OutRaleigh Festival The OutRaleigh Festival is taking place from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Saturday, May 5, at City Plaza in downtown Raleigh, will include more than a dozen entertainment acts on the main stage. Performances include local...
Dramatic Reading of “8” with PlayMakers
Following the success of the April 9 staged-reading of "8," a new play chronicling the historic trial in the federal constitutional challenge to California’s Proposition 8, PlayMakers Repertory Company and the UNC Department of Dramatic Art will present an additional...
Best of Southwest – Cinco De Mayo Edition
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. Cantina 18 433 Daniels St., Raleigh, NC Cantina 18 is hosting a Cinco de Mayo Block...
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 thru May 26, 2012 and is open on weekdays from...
Iris Show at JC Raulston Arboretum
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 Carolina Iris Society in...
Cinco de Mayo Block Party
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 come alive as the...
Parks in the Creative District: Mother’s Day Ideas
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 to mom. Here are a few Mother's Day events along...
Music on The Porch 2012 Lineup is Announced
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 very best of our local bands. This year is no...
New Music Raleigh – A Little Bit Classical, A Little Bit Indie
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...
CityCamp Raleigh Planning Committee Announces 2012 Event
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 of our city. Who...
Creative Spotlight: Moon Caravan Records
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 to produce and...
Photos from the NCMNS Nature Research Center Opening
[singlepic id=414 w=320 h=240 float=right]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...
Food Truck Rodeo and Gouge Wrestling at Rebus Works
Boylan Heights art gallery, Rebus Works, is hosting another popular Food Truck Rodeo event on Thursday April 26 from 5-9pm. Becoming an annual tradition to kick-off their popular Saturday Farmer’s Market, the Food Truck Rodeo was a huge hit last year with plans to...
24-hours of the Daily Planet at NC Museum of Natural Sciences
Guest post by NC Museum of Natural Sciences Our universe is expanding: 24-hour grand opening of the Nature Research Center, the new wing of the NC Museum of Natural Sciences When: Friday, April 20, 5pm—Saturday, April 21, 5pm Where: Museum of Natural Sciences - NRC,...
Getting Rid of Garden Pests – April 22 at the Wedge
Guest post by Ana Duncan Pardo Come celebrate Earth Day by learning how to control common garden pests without toxic pesticides! Join Master Gardener and Master Composter Connie Schultz and Ana Duncan Pardo of Toxic Free NC in Raleigh on Sunday, April 22, 2012 from...
Small Business Spotlight: The Cupcake Shoppe
Welcome to Southwest Raleigh's newest series, the Small Business Spotlight. Periodically, we'll be featuring a small business and its owner(s) to get a feel for what truly makes Southwest Raleigh a great place to live, work, and play: the people! First up in the Small...
Short Range Transit Plan Workshops on Draft Recommendations
Guest post by Carmalee Scarpitti, City of Raleigh Public Works Department Do you want to provide input on improving existing bus routes? What about new bus routes or nighttime, weekend, holiday, and fringe trip schedule adjustments? Maybe you're concerned about bus...
Special Hillsborough CAC meeting on April 18 to Hear Rezoning Cases
The Hillsborough Citizens Advisory Council will hold a special meeting this Wednesday, April 18, at 7:00 PM, in the Pullen Arts Center, to hear a rezoning case and to receive updates on some of the local development projects and proposed projects in our area: Hear...
Temporary Closing for Pullen Park Carousel and Overflow Parking Update
From the City of Raleigh: Beginning Monday April 16, a new ADA ramp will be installed on the Pullen Park Carousel which will allow easier access for patrons. The installation is scheduled for two days and will reopen on Wednesday, April 18. Pullen Park Parking...
Triangle Startup Weekend Attracts Innovators to the Creative District
A version of this post first appeared on opensource.com and licensed under Creative Commons BY-SA. You've been thinking about starting a company. Or maybe you've got an idea but don't know how to take it to the next level. You need something to accelerate your idea....