news, culture & comment
It’s time for the 2017 Triangle Chili Challenge. On Sunday, November 12, 2017 in Downtown Cary, restaurateurs and food trucks compete alongside the Cary Police and Fire Departments for the “Best Chili in the Triangle”. The Town of Cary along with The Downtown Cary Food & Flea bring back this multi-style chili competition for the […]
This holiday season, shop for good! The Shop for Good Online Auction is a week-long shopping extravaganza featuring online opportunities to shop for items on your holiday shopping list with proceeds benefiting Activate Good! Bid to get great deals on nearly 100 items from meals at your favorite dining spots to unique apparel and jewelry, […]
This holiday season, shop for good! The Shop for Good Day Market is a holiday shopping event with unique goods sold by vendors with a portion of proceeds benefiting local charities, a relaxation zone with complimentary chair massages and hot beverages, a wine tasting, food, and entertainment kicking off at 11 AM on Saturday, December […]
This holiday season, shop for good! Shop for Good at Night is a holiday shopping event with unique goods sold by vendors with a portion of proceeds benefiting local charities, a silent auction, an open beer and wine bar, complimentary hors d’oeuvres, music, dancing, and entertainment kicking off at 7 PM (6:30 VIP entry) on […]
Join Crank Arm Brewery every Sunday morning for Crank Arm Yoga! Class starts at 10:45 am and ends just a bit before noon. Your $12 (cash or card is fine!) class includes a 9 oz. beer AND $2 goes to Triangle Spokes Group to provide bicycles for children in need.
This is a great opportunity for networking and learning from some of the most profitable agents in the industry. The conference includes two days of training from the main stage as well as multiple breakout sessions which provide in depth training on all facets of the business. JUST ANNOUNCED: Leadership expert John C. Maxwell will be our […]
Book by Mark O’Donnell and Thomas Meehan, Music by Marc Shaiman, Lyrics by Scott Wittman and Marc Shaiman. It's 1962 in Baltimore, and Tracy Turnblad, the lovable plus-size teen, has only one desire – to dance on the popular "Corny Collins Show." When her dream comes true, Tracy is transformed from social outcast to sudden star. […]
Florence Forth is a competitive 10K road race and a 5K run/walk through Durham's historic neighborhoods with start / finish line on Ninth Street.Both courses are certified by USATF. Race tech-t shirts, and post-race celebration. All for a great cause. The race is a fundraising event to benefit the Autoimmune Encephalitis Alliance, a 501c3 non-profit […]
The King of the Spring has emerged as a one-of-a-kind event in the high school lacrosse community and has quickly become an annual destination for some of the best programs in the Mid-Atlantic and Southeast We have reigning state champions from the states of North Carolina, Georgia, South Carolina and Tennessee! The 2018 King of […]
Questival is a 24-hour race that will get you out of your comfort zone and exploring your city in unique ways through 300 challenges that range from categories such as the Outdoors, Community, Service, Fitness, Food and more. At Questival, teams of all kinds come together in the spirit of exploration and competition. It's a […]
The Joel Lane Museum House presents a lecture on “Isaac Hunter and His Tavern” by Belle Long As a board member of the Wake County Historical Society, Belle Long has been researching Isaac Hunter and his famous tavern. The Society was asked by the Raleigh Citizens’ Advisory Council, which includes the location the land owned […]
On Thursday, April 26th, community members are invited to come together for a four-course meal prepared by award winning local chef, Matt Lowery, wine and beer, and an opportunity to put their heads together to brainstorm ways to improve the Triangle. This unique “jeffersonian dinner” event will take place at the rustic Campbell Lodge, in […]
The Carolina Mudcats will be hosting the 2018 Carolina League All-Star Classic on Tuesday, June 19, 2018 at Five County Stadium. The game starts at 7:00 p.m. but gates will open at 4:30 p.m. for an action-packed night. The event will feature All-Stars from all Carolina League member teams and many exciting aspects including: fireworks […]
The Joel Lane Museum House, “The Birthplace of Raleigh,” will sponsor its 26th annual Independence Day Open House on Wednesday, July 4, 2018 from 11:00 am to 4 p.m. Admission is free, and donations are welcomed. The house will be open and staffed by costumed docents who will discuss the rooms and life in the […]
Like new clothes, toys and other children's items offered at discounted prices. Most items will be sold at about one third their original value. Register online to sell items! Free Admission! Items marked 1/2 price Sun. 7/22 Wed. 7/18 - Work Exchange Sale 3 - 8 p.m. Thurs.7/19 - Seller’s Sale 9 a.m. - 8 […]