News in Raleigh

The North Carolina primary for the presidency is coming up in one month and registration ends this week.  The republican candidate has been decided and the democratic ticket has been in the national eye for the past few months.  North Carolina will be the center of that attention in a month. 

Want a chance to see inside many historical homes, condos and other nicely designed (or decorated) abodes in Downtown Raleigh?  May 17th will be your chance.  It will be held on the same weekend as Artsplosure, and there is usually a good amount of people downtown for this Saturday event.  Tickets are available for $10.

In case you were unable to attend the city’s Comprehensive Plan Workshops, the planning department has created an online survey to get feedback from you, the proactive citizen.  You have the opportunity to let the brains behind the 2030 Comprehensive Plan know what you think, and where you stand on a wide range of issues pertinent to Raleigh’s future.  More…

King’s was a nucleus for downtown music and tommorow, April 8th, marks one year since its closing.  The space was a funky, affordable venue that hosted roots music, punk, hip-hop, metal - anything.  Recently there has been talk that Kings will re-open in the old Greenshields space; prior to that we heard rumors that it would be taking over the Martin Street Music Hall space. It seems impossible to piece together what King’s was, but there is hope that its spirit will soon materialize somewhere. 

In honor of the day, our friend Proactive Busy Body, has a slide-show remembering the final night of Kings.

King’s Video below the fold.

Republicans, Independents and Democrats all agree, Michelle Obama is a great national presence and a fantastic speaker.  Her rally on Tuesday at NC State will be geared towards her husband’s presidential bid.  If you aren’t registered to vote yet in the May 6th primaries, Friday is your last day.  Click here for more voter registration information.  More Information on Michelle Obama’s Speech Below the Fold.