North Carolina Gay Rights Infographic From The Guardian Raleigh News

North Carolina Gay Rights Infographic From The Guardian

Despite all of the unfortunate news from yesterday’s election with Amendment 1, it is true that North Carolina is one of 30 states in the United States to make such a restriction on gay marriage. The Guardian offers a state by state breakdown of the laws.

The Beehive Collective’s Bee Ball Returns for a 4th Year at Berkeley Cafe

The Beehive Collective’s Bee Ball Returns for a 4th Year at Berkeley Cafe

The Beehive Collective is returning or another year of Bee Ball fun at Berkeley Cafe. This year’s royalty has been announced and tickets are now on sale. Check out all of the information after the jump.

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Florence and the Machine to Play Downtown Raleigh Amphitheater

British indie bands Florence + the Machine and The Mackabees will play in Downtown Raleigh this September. Tickets go on sale for the show later this week.

Sleigh Bells Coming to Lincoln Theatre in July

A recent infographic in the latest issue of Spin Magazine listed Derek Miller, guitarist for Sleigh Bells, as one of the loudest guitarist ever. If you’ve heard either of the band’s two albums and debut EP, you are very unlikely to dispute this claim.

Raleigh Times Expanding With a Little Help From the City of Raleigh

May, 16, 2012
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Raleigh Times Expanding With a Little Help From the City of Raleigh Raleigh News

Greg Hatem, owner of the building and Empire Properties, was approved a $50,000 loan from the City of Raleigh to expand the restaurant to include more indoor seating in the location formerly occupied by Brass Grill.

Raleigh Wine Shop One Year Anniversary Celebration

May, 15, 2012
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Raleigh Wine Shop One Year Anniversary Celebration Raleigh News

The past year has seen Downtown Raleigh’s specialty shops and beverage retail options expand very quickly. Downtown gained two new beer shops, Tasty Beverage and Tyler’s Bottle Shop. As well, Raleigh Wine Shop added another option on Glenwood South to buy some wine.

Insplosure Art Market Returns This Weekend at The Pour House

May, 14, 2012
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Insplosure Art Market Returns This Weekend at The Pour House Raleigh News

Billing itself as the Artsplosure local alternative for the past six years, Insplosure returns inside at The Pour House this weekend with local artists Paul Friedrich, Leigh Griffin Harris, Chris Williams, Skillet Gilmore, Kiona Van Rhee Wilson and more.

Hopscotch Bringing Jeff the Brotherhood Back to Raleigh

May, 14, 2012
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Hopscotch Bringing Jeff the Brotherhood Back to Raleigh Raleigh News

In case you missed Jeff the Brotherhood at last year’s Hopscotch Music Festival, you’ll have another opportunity next month at Berkeley Cafe in Downtown Raleigh.