Bring the entire family out to Springfest, Raleigh’s annual celebration for the new season. Activities include food and vendors, entertainment, displays and rides. This year, the games, rides and activities are free for the public--including the Carousel! There is plenty to do for attendees of all ages at an unbeatable price. Cool off with inflatable... [Read more...]
Faust by the North Carolina Opera - April 28,30
Raleigh is home to outstanding performing arts venues. Don’t miss the North Carolina Opera’s stellar performance of “Faust.” The opera tells the story of the aging Faust who desperately seeks his youth once again. The sly Mephistopheles is glad to assist Faust with little regard for the consequences. The performance includes classic tunes such as Song... [Read more...]
White House Style for Your Patio Herb Garden
In honor of National Garden Month and the first lady Michelle Obama’s recent visit to our state, put some White House beauty to your home! Potted herbs are the perfect way to add color and fragrance to your balcony as well as fresh tastes for your kitchen. The expansive patios at The Summermill at Falls River Apartments provide the right amount... [Read more...]
Welcome to baseball season! America’s favorite pastime is warming up and Five County Stadium is the site of local action and excitement. Suit up in your best Mudcat red gear and head out to the ball park. This five game series takes place from Saturday, April 23 through Wednesday April 27, 2011. The Carolina Mudcats are the area's minor league baseball... [Read more...]
North Carolina State University is hosting “The Empowered Film Series,” a collection of films that addresses pertinent social, economic, and environmental issues. The series aims to ignite discourse that will lead to productive partnerships and, ultimately, solutions. Films are shown: Tuesday, April 12 at 7pm and 9:30pm Wednesday, April 13... [Read more...]
April 12th, Celebrate Free Cone Day at Ben & Jerry’s
Hot or cold, rain or shine, ice cream is always appropriate! Tuesday's forecast says it'll be in the 70s so you have no excuse--celebrate Free Cone Day at Ben and Jerry’s! Head out to any one of our local Ben and Jerry’s Ice Cream parlors on Tuesday, April 12th between noon and 8pm to enjoy a free cone. Ben and Jerry created Free Cone Day to thank... [Read more...]
Do you know a curious kid or two? Bring them out to the North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences for the Animal Grossolgy exhibit now and through April 24! It’s a great way to get answers to the sort of questions that tickle kids’ minds (and let’s face it, some of us want answers, too). Explore the reasons for many animals’ grossest, strangest... [Read more...]
Enjoy Tastes of the North at Nantucket Grill and Bar
You don’t need to take a trip around the globe for terrific food; you don’t even need to go into the city. In less than a 5 minute drive you could be dining on New England’s finest fare. Nantucket Grill and Bar of North Raleigh is the newest member to the Nantucket Grill family. The restaurant offers a menu of favorites hailing from the northeastern... [Read more...]
If you are interested in meeting new people, staying fit and enjoying a variety of music then the Meetup Dance Group is the perfect activity for you! Pull out your dance shoes and prepare your best moves. Meetup.com is a website that facilitates the organization of thousands of group events across the nation. In the Raleigh-Duram metropolitan areas, Dance... [Read more...]
