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Downtown Raleigh Restaurant Week Celebrates 10th Anniversary in August
July 30, 2018 By Lisa Jeffries
Over 40 Restaurants Participating in the 10th Anniversary of Downtown Raleigh Restaurant Week Downtown Raleigh Restaurant Week, produced by the Downtown Raleigh Alliance (DRA), is celebrating its 10th Anniversary from August 13 - August 19. This week-long dining extravaganza showcases the culinary talent in the heart of downtown Raleigh. Over 40 restaurants will be offering specials. What Diners Can Expect Participating restaurants will … [Read More...]

Downtown Raleigh Restaurant Week Celebrates 10th Anniversary in August
July 30, 2018 By Lisa Jeffries
Over 40 Restaurants Participating in the 10th Anniversary of Downtown Raleigh Restaurant Week Downtown Raleigh Restaurant Week, produced by the Downtown Raleigh Alliance (DRA), is celebrating its 10th Anniversary from August 13 - August 19. This week-long dining extravaganza showcases the culinary talent in the heart of downtown Raleigh. Over 40 restaurants will be offering specials. What Diners Can Expect Participating restaurants will … [Read More...]

Rum Runners Temporarily Moving from City Market to Seaboard Station
April 20, 2017 By Lisa Jeffries
The dueling piano bar that has called Historic City Market home for 15 years will be temporarily moving across Downtown Raleigh to Seaboard Station as owners continue to firm up details for a future permanent home. Rum Runners announced via email today: "We'd like to thank you all for an amazing 15 years here in City Market! We will be at a temporary location in Seaboard Station starting May 10th. Please stay turned to our social media … [Read More...]

Urban Design Center Hosts “Activating Empty Spaces: A Guide to Pop-up Shops”
August 20, 2014 By Lisa Jeffries
On Wednesday, Aug. 20, the City of Raleigh’s Urban Design Center will host a talk focusing on maximizing underused spaces as part of the UDC |Talks @noon series. The talk, titled, “Activating Empty Spaces: A Guide to Pop-up Shops” will be hosted by Beth Yerxa, the executive director of Triangle ArtWorks. Ms. Yerxa will focus on the Pop-Up Tool-Kit, a beginner’s guide to creating and hosting pop-up art events. The tool-kit gives users the … [Read More...]
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Downtown Raleigh Restaurant Week Celebrates 10th Anniversary in August
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Express-Format Target Now Open on Hillsborough Street
November 14, 2017 By Lisa Jeffries
I had the chance to attend a preview of the new express-format Target that is now open on Hillsborough Street last week and was quite impressed with the retail offerings, especially the grocery and produce … [Read More...]

Republic Wireless Opens Pop Up Shop in Downtown Raleigh
October 13, 2017 By Mary Keith Robbins
As of October 6th, 2017, the Republic Wireless Pop Up Shop in Downtown Raleigh is officially open for business! Located at 17 East Martin Street, the Pop Up Shop has taken a new approach to connecting with … [Read More...]

“Y’all at Dix Park” Announces 2017 Summer Concert Schedule
May 23, 2017 By Lisa Jeffries
Deep South Entertainment has released the lineup for the first season of the summer concert series taking place at Dix Park: "Y'all at Dix Park". Each event will take place from 4 p.m. until 10 p.m. at … [Read More...]

Rum Runners Temporarily Moving from City Market to Seaboard Station
April 20, 2017 By Lisa Jeffries
The dueling piano bar that has called Historic City Market home for 15 years will be temporarily moving across Downtown Raleigh to Seaboard Station as owners continue to firm up details for a future permanent … [Read More...]

Raleigh Downtown Farmers Market Returns for 8th Season in City Plaza
April 6, 2017 By Lisa Jeffries
The weekday favorite returns to City Plaza with an opening day of Wednesday, April 19, 2017. This year, the Raleigh Downtown Farmers Market has a new time: 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. (Go ahead, sneak out of … [Read More...]

The Wine Feed’s Hook & Vine Festival Returns Sunday, April 30, 2017
April 3, 2017 By Lisa Jeffries
The Wine Feed's Hook & Vine Seafood & Wine Festival Sunday, April 30, 2017 Tickets $50 / $40 Entry times: 12pm, 1:30 pm, 3pm Purchase tickets in advance online, by phone or in store. Glenwood … [Read More...]

Live and Local: Spring Fest Announces Chatham County Line as Headliner
March 13, 2017 By Lisa Jeffries
Chatham County Line will headline Live & Local: Spring Fest on Saturday, April 8, 2017. The previously announced free street festival will run 12:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. in the 2200 and 2300 blocks of … [Read More...]

Try & Buy Market Postponed to Sunday, March 26, 2017
March 10, 2017 By Lisa Jeffries
This weekend's previously scheduled Try & Buy Market at the Raleigh Beer Garden has been postponed to Sunday, March 26, 2017, on account of the forecasted snow and generally all-around unpleasant weather. A … [Read More...]

Imurj Opens This Weekend at 300 S. McDowell Street
March 10, 2017 By Lisa Jeffries
Imurj is slated to open today with several performing and visual artists lined up for events on Friday, March 10, 2017, and Saturday, March 11, 2017. Imurj bills itself as an "arts … [Read More...]