“This team is different” has been a frequent refrain from hopeful Carolina Hurricanes fans. A lot of talent has passed through the Canes organization during the past decade. And yet, Caniacs’ hopes have not materialized into a playoffs spot since the 2008-09 season. As the NHL regular season begins tonight for the Hurricanes against the New York Islanders, there is cause for … [Read more...] about Carolina Hurricanes open the Season against the Islanders
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Enloe High School is Alive with Purpose
Enloe High School will hold its annual Charity Ball at Marbles Museum on December 9, 2017. It expects to raise $150,000 for The Raleigh/Wake Partnership to End and Prevent Homelessness. The Charity Ball will be the culmination of a process that began with the student council elections in the spring. Student Body President Jake Gordon took the helm of the Charity Ball project … [Read more...] about Enloe High School is Alive with Purpose
Parkside
There is a new restaurant on Martin Street in downtown Raleigh called Parkside. A few years ago, it was Brewmasters. A few years before that, it was Cherry Bomb Grill. Before all of that, for around 30 years, it was Joe’s Place. During the Joe’s incarnation, the neon sign that simply said “Restaurant” caught my attention as a Raleigh youngster. In the 70s the art deco-ish neon … [Read more...] about Parkside
World Beer Festival 2013
All About Beer Magazine's World Beer Festival took over Moore Square on Saturday, April 13. Dozens of tents covered the grounds. The participants were given a 2 ounce glass and could sample any of the beers from the over 100 breweries that were represented at the Festival. This event was truly about the beer rather than merely drinking. Several tents were set up to focus on … [Read more...] about World Beer Festival 2013
Crank Arm Combines Bikes and Brews
Crank Arm has operated for about two years, providing rickshaw service in downtown Raleigh. But all along, the Crank Arm founders have wanted more: to open to a brewery and pub. Crank Arm is now near its goal of opening a 7-barrel system brewery this spring at 319 West Davie Street in the Raleigh Warehouse District. The jump from rickshaws to brewery may seem like a stretch, … [Read more...] about Crank Arm Combines Bikes and Brews