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Category: Raleigh

  • FYI: Our Beautiful Green State Gets Greener

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    From the City of Raleigh’s eNewsletter: NEW STATE LAW PROMOTES RECYCLING OF PLASTIC BOTTLES A new state law will ban plastic bottles from trash cans beginning Oct. 1. The intent of the law is to encourage people to recycle the plastic bottles. “This is a wonderful piece of legislation,” Linda…

  • You Hungry?

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    I bet you will be after checking out all of the great happenings for Triangle Restaurant Week 2009! It is no secret that I love going out for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. It’s not that I’m not a bad cook – I’m actually pretty good when I have time, but…

  • Growing Up is Getting Old

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    Want to know what’s kept me so busy lately? Among other things, helping one of my favorite non-profits put together a FANTASTIC event happening here in Raleigh on May 2nd. Here’s the scoop:Bring the family out to City Limits Saloon on May 2nd as Brittany’s Battle presents “Boots, Bands &…

  • Beach Music at North Hills

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    The parking situation at North Hills will likely be a disaster, but will definitely be worth the effort for some of these shows.Midtown Music Beach Music SeriesThursdays from 6-9pm in the Commons April 16-The Embers April 23-The CastawaysApril 30-The Tams May 7-Liquid PleasureMay 14-Black and BlueMay 21-The EmbersMay 28-The Attractions…

  • Bridal Parties & the Like: Downtown Raleigh

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    I have been been bouncing around the idea of starting a website or blog dedicated to being the most awesome bridesmaid you can be… ever. You know, something to the tune of “winggirls.com”. Why? Because I get asked questions like this on a weekly, if not daily, basis.“Hey Lisa –…

  • You LIke to Eat, Right?

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    Ok good… because here’s a cool event going on this weekend that supports our farmers!‘Cuegrass Festival at The PitBring your lawn chairs for some outside BBQ, beer, and bluegrass!! (Click to enlarge)FREE STREET FESTIVAL – Saturday, April 4 Rain or Shine! 11am – Filmore Valley Boys12:30pm – Town Mountain2pm –…

  • Some Quick Raleigh Updates…

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    …because I’m always shocked how many of my friends actually get their updates from my local round-up of Raleigh blogs.Goodberry’s is coming to Cameron Village – GoGoRaleigh.comA Rooftop Carolina Ale House is coming to Glenwood South – DTRaleigh.comBoylan Bridge Brewpub is open for business – NewRaleigh.comI hear Foundation makes their…

  • A Different Green Post

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    Here’s a totally different green post for you – as in St. Patty’s green! I enjoy the holiday and the debauchery that goes along with it, but I’ve been consistently sick the last few weeks so I didn’t do too much… well, other than celebrate my younger sister’s 21st birthday…

  • Cameron Village Scoop

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    Courtesy of Sue Stock’s blog – our local retail insider!Uncle Fatty’s on menu Folks who dine at Raleigh’s Cameron Village may not have heard of John White, but he’s had an influence on many of the restaurants in that center. White was one of the original partners in Foster’s restaurant…

  • E-Waste Recycling Event at NCSU

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    I would to credit this to the source where I saw it first, but I can’t remember where I saw it (a green blog, something NCSU, who knows)!E-Waste Recycling EventWhat can be recycled?Pretty much anything you can plug in! *Computers – CPU’s and laptops, main frames, peripherals*Monitors – CRT’s and…