News in Raleigh

A call to several Starbucks locations this afternoon revealed that the Raleigh stores are in lock step with the coffee shop company’s policy of running a faucet during all business hours.  This is their method for keeping spoons clean.  When asked if Starbucks kept this up through the water crisis, an employee at the North Hills location replied “Yes we did.” Another employee at a Glenwood Avenue location when asked what she thought of the policy “That’s just the way it is.” More on Starbucks Water Waste Below The Fold

Works of HeArt is a Public Art auction benefiting The Alliance of AIDS Services-Carolina.  It starts tomorrow with a public preview at 11 am and a silent auction starting at 6 at the Progress Energy Center.  Come out and get a good price on talented local artists, while helping AIDS victims in the Carolinas. Works of HeArt

Catch Michael Moore’s new film, Slacker Uprising, in its entirety on Amazon Video on Demand. 

Slacker Uprising

Sahara Cafe brings the mature atmosphere of Middle Eastern cafes to Raleigh.  Located on Peace Street in the old Steak Out Building, the business stands in stark contrast from the militant, student-patroned bars on Hillsborough, Sahara has lots of comfortable seating, inside and out, and a relaxed quiet atmosphere with a decent selection of coffees, teas and a shisha assortment to taste in their many Hooka pipes.  Full review coming next week. 

David Byrne is coming to Meymandi Hall and tickets go on sale at 10am sharp this morning.