Wednesday’s Update

Some exciting things!

In downtown news:
Tyler’s is coming to Seaboard
Can anyone get good deals on paint locally? Who’s up for fixing this?
There is a marijuana march on Saturday at the Capitol

In Raleigh news:
Soliel to be green, and open early?
Race for the Cure is soon
Some things happening in North Hills

In local-ish news:
Wouldn’t it be cool if Downtown had bike sharing?
Jimmy Carter will be in the area
Albert Hoffman died today.

In irrelevant news:
This man grew a new finger!! (thanks Katie)
Oh Tyra… (thanks Katie)
He wrote a song for Paris – how nice… remember when she was in jail?? That was fun…

Events:
Gavin Degraw is at Red Room tonight
Whiskey tasting at Tir Na Nog tonight
Thursday Zely and Ritz is having another wine dinner

Friday is First Friday! – Tour the galleries on a bike!
FireHouse is at Bogarts on Friday

On Saturday:
Parade for Fallen Firefighters
Aids Walk+Ride
Wine Festival in Moore Square
A bunch of munchkins making plans for Raleigh
The Embers are playing a Buckhead Block Party
The Festival of Hope
And the Oak Wood Garden Tour

Fun Stuff:
Summer drinks in the area
Triangle Beach Music Festival: The Carolina Cup for Commoners – not as funny as usual, but worth a chuckle.
Kids are funnier when they’re not in English. [youtube]

Today’s Sign of the Impending Apocalypse:
“We are going to multiply the tree about 150 times to see if the progeny have three or even four heads.”

Happy Wednesday!!

Tuesday’s Update

Today is International Dance Day

In downtown news:
Supposedly this Noodle place is going where the Grape used to be
The story on Hillsborough St
Jakob Dylan is coming to Lincoln in June

In Raleigh news:
Easley will apparently support Clinton
SAS (or whatever it is…) is the one of the best soccer fields in the country
SE Raleigh is getting a bank……

In local-ish news:
Postage will go up May 12
Made in China: ‘Free Tibet’ flags… (thanks Katie)
Dolphins collide in mid air – one dies.

In irrelevant news:
“But I think it’s ironic that she charged Gov. Spitzer $2,000 for sex and she wants to charge me 10 million for taking some naked pictures of her,” Francis told CNN. “I feel like I’m getting a raw deal.” (thanks Dan)
Would anyone want to see a Jimi Hendrix sex tape?
Dear God, what if Mariah and Nick Cannon made babies??

Events:
The Million Step March is at lunch time today – so avoid Fayetteville Street around lunch time, unless you want to walk…
Tonight there is an Autism Society Fundraiser at Mosaic
Also, a free wine tasting at The George

Gavin Degraw will be at Red Room on Wednesday
Thursday Zely and Ritz is having another wine dinner

Friday is First Friday! – Tour the galleries on a bike!
FireHouse is at Bogarts on Friday

Lots of things going on this weekend too:
A parade, a wine festival, Festival of Hope, a block party with The Embers, Tours of Oakwood, and a bunch of munchkins planning Raleigh…and that’s just Saturday…

Fun Stuff:
A very small child singing ‘Hey, Jude’ – few things make me laugh out loud in a room by myself… [youtube]
Everyone loves ghost stories

Today’s Sign of the Impending Apocalypse:
Kids with lice – sounds artistic to me…

Happy Tuesday everyone!!

Ashton Mae Smith

Buyer’s Agent
Glenwood Agency, LLC
700 W. Jones Street
Raleigh, NC 27603

P: 919.828.0077
F: 919.828.0099

www.glenwoodagency.com

Looking for what’s happening downtown? Check out www.downtownraleigh.com!

Curious about agency? See what the NCREC says!

Monday’s Update

Lots of Cameron Village news today…

In downtown news:
Three cheers for new bars on Glenwood
Cameron Bar and Grill should open this week [who’s up for checking it out?]
RBC got its party hat!

In Raleigh news:
If you didn’t notice – it appears that the Chick-fil-a slated for CV has been delayed
Cherry will be closing in May
The chef at Herons has officially left

In local-ish news:
Wake Tech wants a 3rd campus
Vote early!
Woah. Giant squid.

In irrelevant news:
She’s just being Miley…
Grand Theft Auto 232498 is getting awards
Amy Winehouse is being arrested – again

Events:
Tuesday there is an Autism Society Fundraiser at Mosaic
Gavin Degraw will be at Red Room on Wednesday
Baskin Robins is having .31 scoop night on Wednesday (thanks Julie)
Whiskey tasting on Wednesday at Tir Na Nog

Fun Stuff:
40 useful things to do with a rubber band
TBJ focuses on The Mint
Slacker.com

Today’s Sign of the Impending Apocalypse:
Well, that’s Florida for ya…

Hope everyone had a great weekend!

Ashton Mae Smith

Buyer’s Agent
Glenwood Agency, LLC
700 W. Jones Street
Raleigh, NC 27603

P: 919.828.0077
F: 919.828.0099

www.glenwoodagency.com

Looking for what’s happening downtown? Check out www.downtownraleigh.com!

Curious about agency? See what the NCREC says!

Friday’s Update

Sorry this is so late – it’s a Friday…

In downtown news:
Wondering who the ‘No-Hand King’ is?
More Downtown Live acts – and check out all the music events happening in the area
Greg Hatem’s getting married! Also, the new Lebanese restaurant he is working with will be called Citi.

In Raleigh news:
Let’s be honest – no one really like ABC 11 either… (thanks Austin)
A little bit about Salute to Our Troops

In local-ish news:
Ben Folds is coming to Cary
Remember the son looking to pay someone to drink with his father? He found a few!
Arbys is buying Wendys

In irrelevant news:
Cheerleaders – dressed indecently? No such thing. (thanks Katie)
I wonder if you will have to get approved to get it
A bunch of years ago today, Napoleon told some guys to start digging (thanks Catherine)

Events:
Friday is bluegrass at Capital City
Also, jazz at the Mint

Take a look at a map of things going on Saturday
Salute to our Troops parade
Gala for Hope
Beer Fest!
Skirtchasers 5k

Sunday is the US Women v. Australia Soccer game at SAS
Sunday Capital City Grocery is having Pups on the Porch
Deep South The Bar is doing their acoustic series again on Sunday too
Also, another 5k on Sunday

Fun Stuff:
This is a pretty distracting website

Today’s Sign of the Impending Apocalypse:
Kittenwars.com

Hope everyone has a great weekend! See you at beer fest!!

Thursday’s Update

Fun things!

In downtown news:
Could Downtown really see a River Walk? (thanks Dan)
More retail in Downtown!
Ugh. 222 is even ugly when Matt photographs it…

In Raleigh news:
Augustana will play the Brewery in May – the Brewery? Really??
Hmmmm.
Changes to Crabtree Place

In local-ish news:
Some love for Webb Simpson
More aliens in Arizona? (thanks Rachel)
“Only the stalker can stop stalking.”

In irrelevant news:
“Maybe there is still occasional sex with strangers that keeps the species alive. Future research may give us some answers.” (thanks Katie)
Rubber Band Needed (thanks Emily)
Want to be Paris’s New BFF?

Events:
101 Lounge will start serving Breakfast today
The Castaways will be at North Hills tonight
Bret Michaels will be here tonight

Friday, Austin is Playing in a Regional Championship for a Paper, Rock, Scissors Tournament. – Because he won his local tournament….
Friday is bluegrass at Capital City
Also, jazz at the Mint

Take a look at a map of things going on Saturday
Salute to our Troops parade
Gala for Hope
Beer Fest!
Skirtchasers 5k

Sunday is the US Women v. Australia Soccer game at SAS
Sunday Capital City Grocery is having Pups on the Porch
Also, another 5k on Sunday

Fun Stuff:
Ohhhh!! An 80’s tv show about female wrestlers who rap! Naturally…. [youtube] (thanks Katie)

Today’s Sign of the Impending Apocalypse:
But Mommmmm everyone else has a Hitler doll! (thanks Katie)

Happy Thurrrssdayyyy!!

Wednesday’s Update

a few things today…

In downtown news:
Revolver is moving to Glenwood South
More Bud Light Downtown Live announcements
Lots of traffic news for this weekend

In Raleigh news:
Harris Teeter in Cameron Village has a new sign
The Charleston Mayor will be in town
Love the Shrimp and Grits at NOFO? Now you can have the recipe
There is a new Ramses

In local-ish news:
The HIV virus was discovered today in 1984
Sometimes, it’s just your time…
New technology for Blackberrys

In irrelevant news:
Turns out, shoes are terrible for us
Paris’s 2 month anniversary is news worthy…
And you thought your friends were weird

Events:
The HookUp has trivia tonight
Moore Square Farmers market on Wednesday
Triangle Food Tour on Thursday
Bret Michaels will be here on Thursday
I’ve sorta been dropping the ball – Friday is Hike Night!
Another super cool map for another busy Saturday in Downtown

Fun Stuff:
A wonderful YouTube about road rage (thanks Katie)
Digital Archives for Raleigh – old maps, copies of the Joel Lane deed, lots of fun nerdy things!
“As much as I hate to see Nelson’s closing, it’s reassuring to know that the exact same bar is taking its place.” [a bit vulgar, very funny]

Today’s Sign of the Impending Apocalypse:
A collection of bizarre and fascinating news stories

Happy Wednesday!!

Tuesday’s Update

In downtown news:
A recap from last night’s planning charrette
Downtown trivia
Holly Aiken is closing Stitch

In Raleigh news:
No more democratic debate for Raleigh
The Raleigh Chronicle changes ownership
I bet most of us have had this lady ‘throw’ a beer at us

In local-ish news:
Koka Booth has announced their summer movie schedule
It’s crazy in Baltimore (thanks Steve)
Clearly, the problem lies in that you need an MRI machine….

Baltimore News [sorry its been so long]:
Yay, Restaurants!

In irrelevant news:
Why buy a dog, when you could rent one? Or just borrow someone’s that you know…for not $300 a month…?
Kanye is single againParis is so clever

Events:
Moore Square Farmers market on Wednesday
Triangle Food Tour on Thursday
Bret Michaels will be here on Thursday
Another super cool map for another busy Saturday in Downtown

If one more thing HAD to happen this weekend – RBC will start to get its top hat

Fun Stuff:
I have erased my brain – I am no longer responsible for anything and other relevant bar sign language. [I know I’ve done this before, but I think everyone needs a refresher course]
Stuff White People Like – New Balance shoes…
Just a little thank you

Today’s Sign of the Impending Apocalypse:
I’m torn between the brown and pink, and the bronze on bronze…

Oh yeah, it’s also Earth Day…check out Time’s list of the best Green Blogs

Happy Tuesday!!

Monday’s Update

A couple neat things today…

In downtown news:
All the cool kids will be at Tir Na Nog tonight – are you a cool kid?
What about all those hotels?
Weather and the skyline

In Raleigh news:
An update on Trader Joe’s in Raleigh
You can still vote if you forgot to register
What is a Skirt Chasers 5k?

In local-ish news:
I knew Chapel Hill stunk…
Fortune announced the new Fortune 500
They can see through your clothes at JKF and LAX now

In irrelevant news:
Eli Manning got married
For my second birthday, I had a 6 tier cake – so take that Suri Cruise…
Jessica Simpson has been drinking ‘an obscene amount of alcohol’

Events:
Summit would obviously win this…
Moore Square Farmers market on Wednesday
Triangle Food Tour on Thursday
Bret Michaels will be here on Thursday
Another busy Saturday in Downtown – that mean’s another super cool map

Free cone day is coming

Fun Stuff:
The 24 most influential people in Downtown
Vote for Wake Tech’s mascot
The fire pole was invented today, a bunch of years ago

Today’s Sign of the Impending Apocalypse:
This actually may make you throw up. (thanks Matt)

Hope everyone had an awesome weekend!

Friday’s Update

tonnnns of things happening this weekend

In downtown news:
Artsplosure performer announced
What’s the story on the Trolleys anyway?
New Skyline shots
Also, Champa, the new Thai place is not open past 6. So don’t try and go for dinner :\

In Raleigh news:
Raleigh goes to Italy
It might be easier to get here from Wake Forest soon
The Museum of Art will announce the Summer Series today

In local-ish news:
Raleigh, you can be so lame sometimes
NC must begin fighting creepy, crawly Northern Invaders
New Mexican for Chapel Hill

In irrelevant news:
Wanted: Attack Peacock (thanks Katie)
More new speed limits in Germany?
Breathe easy – Venezuelan children got the Simpson’s back

Events:
Snoop and 311 tickets go on sale today
Blue Grass at Capital City Grocer tonight
The Mint is having another ‘Fab Friday’
Brooks Wood Band is at Pour House tonight
101 Lounge will officially open tonight
Relay for Life starts tonight

Earth Day Celebration this weekend – hosted by Burt’s Bees
Walk with the SPCA Saturday
Check out Art on Saturday too
Raleigh likes to run – Capital City Classic 10k is this weekend

Take a look at almost everything happening this weekend

Planning and Booze – they only seem natural
Tee hee – Bret Michaels will be here next week

Fun Stuff:
Learn the words ‘thank you.’ How to say it, and how to receive it… and other cute advice contest winners
Bill Cosby is a rapper
Sock Puppet pictures

Today’s Sign of the Impending Apocalypse:
Gross, Sanderson teacher.

Hope everyone has an awesome weekend!!

Thursday’s Update

Fun downtown news today!

In downtown news:
New Development news!
Champa will open Today
Blount Street Commons will begin taking their first reservations this weekend

In Raleigh news:
Greg Cox reviews The Globe
Managed to somehow not register to vote? You still can – and vote at the same time!
Obama will be here today…traffic will not be fun

In local-ish news:
Actually, I was the private buyer…
Darwin’s first bits of work are now online
They found a gross looking turtle they thought was extinct…

In irrelevant news:
Thanks Mom, for never getting naked for a calendar…
There have been TWENTY? seasons of Real World??
Make your own clouds

Events:
Win stuff at Lucky B’s tonight
The Embers are in North Hills tonight
Blue Grass at Capital City Grocer on Friday
The Mint is having another ‘Fab Friday’
Brooks Wood Band is at Pour House Friday
101 Lounge will officially open on Friday
Take a look at everything happening this weekend
Next Monday is the Planning Raleigh event at Tir Na Nog

Fun Stuff:
25 Rules for Sportsmen – geared mostly at guys, but pretty funny
Most watched videos on BBC