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Raleigh Typhoon 2 Scavenger Hunt
The Raleigh Typhoon returns this year to bring more carnage to our downtown. The scavenger hunt is very popular and this years is expected to even bigger than last. The hunt begins this Saturday morning, June 21st, get your magnifying glass and sherlock pipe ready. More on the Raleigh Typhoon 2 Scavenger Hunt below the Fold
7th Annual Kirby Derby Day
This Saturday, June 21 will be the 2008 Kirby Derby Day. This year’s theme is titled, “What Happens on Kirby Stays on Kirby.” The afternoon kicks off with kids games and a DJ and then slides into the parade, “drag” races, derby, and afterparty. Read more and view the schedule.
AV Geeks Feature: Testy, Testy
On Sunday night, May 18th, AV Geeks presents Testy, Testy, a video compilation dedicated to odd films about tests and testing in tribute to America’s preoccupation with End of Grade Testing. The AV Geeks website lists several of the films to be featured: You Bet Your Life, The Handtrap Test, and Comparative Tests on a Human and a Chimpanzee Infant of Approximately the Same Age. As usual, there will be trivia and door prizes. The event begins at 7:30 Sunday night at Tirnanog with a suggested donation of $5. More Below the Fold
The Bleeding Hearts CD Release Party at Pour House
Local rockers The Bleeding Hearts are having their CD release party at The Pour House this Friday, May 16, at 10 p.m. Joining them will be The Magic Babies and Sir Arthur and His Knights. Tickets are only $6. More below the fold
Sound Tribe Sector 9 to Play Cary’s Koka Booth
Not only are Wilco, The Avett Brothers, Duran Duran and Flock of Seagulls playing Koka Booth this Summer, but now Sound Tribe Sector 9 has been added to the excellent schedule. Looks like Koka Booth has an understanding of what the area wants in live summer music.
Wolf Parade Coming to Raleigh’s Disco Rodeo
Disco Rodeo is one of the lesser known venues in Raleigh over the past few years. But, it has been the venue that has brought the biggest rock n roll acts to town, including Interpol, Pixies, and Flaming Lips, to name a few. While it’s hard to compare Wolf Parade to any of these bands, they are sure to sell out the space.
Tir Na Nog Releases May Music Schedule
May’s Local Beer, Local Band Schedule has a handful of names that Downtown Raleigh knows well. Some of these bands have performed at Tir Na Nog before, but many have not. It will be a great month of Thursday night Rock N Roll at Tir Na Nog.
Cherry Modern Furniture Closing
Sad news for the modernists in our audience (and staff). GoGoRaleigh brings us word that Cherry is closing. Cherry was the only dealer of brands like Alessi, Knoll, Cassina, Kartell, and Blue Dot between Washington DC and Atlanta. Louis Cherry, a local architect and his wife Ann Marie Baum opened the store, originally on Glenwood Avenue, then moved to Cameron Village last spring.
Patty Hurst Shifter, Goner, The Loners this Friday 4/25 @ Tir-Na-Nog
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Drunk NC State Student Kills Cyclist (Updated)
Raleigh isn’t the most bike friendly place but that has never stopped the area’s forward thinkers from using this alternative transit. Any day of the week you will see dozens of cyclists around town sliding through traffic. Thats why its so disturbing to hear news like what the N&O reported yesterday. NC State student Brian Reid, just 21, hit and killed 60 year old Nancy Leidy who was cycling. More Below The Fold
Curbside Voting in Downtown Raleigh
After casting my votes this morning, I noticed something quite extraordinary as I was leaving the Board of Elections in Downtown Raleigh.
Arcade Fire and Superchunk Free Show at Carrboro Obama Rally
Ok ok, we at NR ignore a ton of Triangle shows - we want to be all about Raleigh. But last week Meeker endorsed Obama, and while NR won’t endorse a presidential candidate- we will endorse this concert. Arcade Fire and Superchunk are playing the Carrboro Obama rally next weekend for FREE. They are also playing the day before in Greensboro. More below the Fold
An Artist’s Double Life: Matt Lively on WUNC’s The State of Things
Matt Lively, who currently has a show at Adam Cave Fine Art in Raleigh, will be on our local NPR station’s show, The State of Things, today at 12 noon.
Hold My Hand - Darius Rucker Endorses Latta House
Remember Hootie and the Blowfish? I’m sure you do. They were a huge hit in the early to mid 90s and were from South Carolina, therefore they got a lot of air play in our area (and even “made an appearance” at the last Great Cover Up at King’s). It seems that The Blowfish are still touring and lead singer Darius Rucker is now on the Country Music scene writing and recorded for various artists. Rucker has also just recently decided to support The Latta House Foundation with a Public Service Announcement.
The T’s and the Suburban Sweethearts Tonight at Sadlack’s
Two Raleigh bands are playing a FREE show tonight, Friday, April 18th at Sadlack’s. The T’s and the Suburban Sweethearts will plug in at the open air venue starting at 7 pm. Should be a fresh night for live rock, Big Mama veggie heroes, and High Life tall boys.
Respect Your Mother: Planet Earth Celebration in Downtown Raleigh
Burt’s Bees, along with the North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences, is sponsoring a Planet Earth Celebration this Saturday in Downtown Raleigh, as part of Earth Day Raleigh 2008. Find out more…
Red-Hot: Art To Wear 2008 Recap
Nina Garcia would have had a field day with Art to Wear this year. In the years since Art to Wear began, Project Runway, in its 5th season, has turned all of us into amateur fashion critics. The production values of the show, have become so polished; the professional MC, excellent sound and lighting, and a nice big stage made for plenty of great seats. Over 150 images of Art To Wear below the Fold
Champa Thai Cafe Opens in Downtown Raleigh Thursday
After a couple of months of staring at a sign that said “Coming Soon” every day at lunch, the wait will be over tomorrow. A new sign (above) popped up in the Champa Thai Cafe window this week, along with some crispy new graphics.
Future Islands, Noncanon, Lonnie Walker at DEC
This show basically happened already. Future Islands and Lonnie Walker played a show at Slim’s a couple weeks ago. Now, Raleigh’s Noncanon is added to a previously enjoyed line-up. All 3 are set to rock the stage on Friday, April 18th, at the Downtown Events Center. Click here for more info and full flier
