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February 19, 2015 · 6:11 pm

Ella’s Race ~ 5K & 10K March 21st in Raleigh

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Are you looking for a 5K , 10K or 1 mile fun run this month and want to support a great cause in the process? Well lace up your running shoes for Ella’s Race on Saturday March 21, 2015 hosted by Chick-fil-A Capital Crossing and Falls Village in North Raleigh. The race will benefit The Cure Starts Now and the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation to help pediatric research, aid, and support efforts for children with brain cancer & tumors.

The 10K and 5K races will include:

The 10K and 5K Race time is 8am. The 1 mile fun walk is at 9:30am. The course will take you through some of the nearby neighborhoods in beautiful North Raleigh. Directly beside the finish line of the race will be a FREE Family FunZone for children under 12 years of age. The Family FunZone will be open from 7:00-10:00AM on event day and will be filled with free activities and inflatables!

Ella’s Story
Ella was diagnosed April 29, 2008 with a Diffuse Intrinsic Pontine Glioma. This is a rare, aggressive, non-operable tumor located in the pons area of the brainstem. The prognosis for this type of tumor is extremely grim. There is no cure, no known effective treatment except for radiation-which, for some, provides only temporary relief of the symptoms. Ella lost her brave battle on Wednesday, February 8th while at home with her family.

How can you help
Run. Donate. Support. Proceeds of the Chick-fil-A Connect Race Series of Raleigh help organizations fight for children like Ella. Ella’s supporters believe in the work that The Cure Starts Now and the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation do. They are partnering to make this race a reality and to save children diagnosed with cancer and brain tumors.

Chance to win FREE Race Registration!
I have three FREE race registrations to give away to Triangle Explorer readers! To enter the giveaway just leave a comment below sharing why you like to run and whether you plan to run a 5k or a 10K. You can also earn additional entries into the drawing by sharing a link to this post about Ella’s Race on Twitter. Be sure to tag me @Trianglexplorer and use the hashtag #EllasRace so I can see you have shared the link. I will select 3 winners randomly on Monday March 16th and notify them by email with the promotional codes. Thank you for helping spread the word about this wonderful cause!

Ella’s Race 2015
When: Saturday March 21, 2015 at 8:00am
Where: Chick-fil-A at Falls Village – 6701 Falls of Neuse Road, Raleigh, NC
For more information about Ella’s Race and to register visit http://cfaraceseries.com/races/140/

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February 12, 2015 · 1:41 pm

Durham Mardi Gras Celebration Tuesday February 17th!

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One of my favorite events is coming up next week! The 2015 Durham Mardi Gras Celebration will be held next Tuesday February 17th! The parade departs the plaza at 201 Corcoran St (by the bull statue) at 7pm and follows a short route along Foster Street down to Geer Street. A printable version of the route can be viewed here. The parade will be preceded by an opening ceremony at 6:45pm when The League of the Tutu will adorn Major the Bull in his very own tutu.

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This year event organizers are expanding the party by finishing the parade with an outdoor block party. They have added entertainment and activities on the closed section of Rigsbee Ave between Corporation and Geer Street. Paperhand Puppet Intervention will also be there to drum up some fun and folks are invited to jam in the streets.

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Live Music
Also following the parade there will be multiple bands playing at several great venues along Rigsbee Avenue and Geer Street. The performances are staggered so you can hop from venue to venue and catch portions of each act. Best of all the music is FREE. Check out the night’s music lineup below. For more details visit the Durham Mardi Gras website at http://www.durhammardigras.com.

Venue & Music Lineup
Motorco
Sidecar Social Club – as soon as the parade arrives
Bulltown Strutters – 9:15pm

The Pit
Archbishops of Blount St – 8:45pm
Mel Melton and the Wicked Mojos – 10:30pm

Fullsteam Brewery
John Dee Holman – 8:15pm
Gasoline Stove – 9:45pm

Geer Street Garden
The Banished Fools – 8:30pm

Cocoa Cinnamon
Cajammers – 8:30pm

The Bar Durham
Durham Mardi Gras Drag Show – 11:00pm

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February 10, 2015 · 6:04 pm

Beers for Beagles at Lonerider Brewery Sunday Feb. 15th!

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Photo courtesy Triangle Beagle Rescue

 

Who doesn’t like beer and dogs? Join the Triangle Beagle Rescue of North Carolina (TBR) at Lonerider Brewery in Raleigh on Sunday February 15th from 2 pm – 7 pm to raise money for the beagles! In addition to the usual Lonerider favorites guests will be able to sample some special beagle inspired brews. I hear there may a special keg of Lonerider’s Sweet Josie Brown Ale brewed with either peanut butter or chocolate and peanut butter. A portion of beer sales will go to support TBR.

The CockADoodleMoo food truck will be there selling food for humans. There will also be special dog treats made from Lonerider spent grains four your four-legged friends. Your Beagles are welcome, although they ask that you keep them outside in the tented area.

About Triangle Beagle Rescue
Triangle Beagle Rescue is a breed-specific beagle rescue in the Triangle. They are a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization and are an all volunteer organization run by a Board of Directors. They do not have a shelter facility and operate solely out of foster homes.  This ensures that all of their beagles learn the skills that they need to be successful family members when they move to their forever homes.  TBR has been rescuing beagles since 1999 and, to date, have rescued more than 1500 beagles in North Carolina.  They are committed to bringing together humans and hounds for a lifetime of love and pleasure in each other’s company! For more information visit http://www.tribeagles.org/.

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Beer For Beagles Event Info
Sunday February 15th
2:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Lonerider Brewery
8816 Gulf Ct #100
Raleigh, NC 27617 

 

 

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February 2, 2015 · 10:19 pm

First Friday Art at Brushstroke in Raleigh w/ Chriba Chirba & Nickelpoint Brewing

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Photo Courtesy Felicia Perry Photography

On the First Friday of the month local artists are featured at galleries throughout Downtown Raleigh. It’s a time for the community to celebrate the local art culture and meet the creative people behind the work. This Friday from 6-9pm four great local artists will have their talents on display at Brushstroke Studio & Gallery.  Brushstroke is a working studio and art gallery located at located at 520 N. West Street in the Glenwood South District of Downtown Raleigh. On display will be paintings by acrylic artists, Susan Bolick, Shade Maret and Gail Scoggin; as well as photographs by Felicia Perry, which will include a series of photographs taken throughout North Carolina.

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Image Courtesy Artist Susan Bolick

The art alone is more than enough reason to come out, but if you need a little nudge out the door the amazing Chirba Chirba Dumpling Food Truck will also be parked at the gallery this Friday selling their famous dumplings. To help wash it down free beer is being provided by Raleigh’s own Nickelpoint Brewing Company. In addition to all this there will be a special giveaway by Midtown Grille. Brushstroke Studio is easy to get to from Peace Street and with free parking available in their lot. The gallery is also easily accessible via the R Line, stop R4 West Street. Hope to see you there!

First Friday at Brushstroke Studio & Gallery – February 6th 6-9pm
520 N. West Street – Raleigh, NC (map)
Brushstroke Gallery: https://www.facebook.com/BrushstrokeArtStudio

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January 23, 2015 · 9:56 am

G2B Nano Brewery ~ Grand Opening Party in Durham Saturday January 24th

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This past week I visited the G2B Gastro Pub in Durham to sample some of their menu items and beers from the new onsite nano-brewery. On Saturday from 12-3pm Chef Travis Robinson, Brewer Andrew Christenbury, and the entire G2B team welcome guests to join them in celebrating the Grand Opening of the G2B Nano-Brewery. Attendees will have the opportunity to try new menu offerings alongside their new beers. The event will feature live music from the fantastic Mint Julep Jazz Band. For more information about G2B and their upcoming events visit their facebook page here.

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About G2B
G2B is an upscale, modern American restaurant helmed by Executive Chef Travis Robinson and Head Brewer Andrew Christenbury. Open since May 2011, the restaurant pairs creative New American cuisine with the world’s best craft beers to create a unique dining experience. Chef Robinson brings an extensive fine dining resume to the kitchen, where he focuses on local, pure and natural ingredients. He has created a menu of familiar upscale dishes that are unusual in their depth of flavor.

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Mint Julep Jazz Band
(Photo by Ashley Warren)

About Mint Julep Jazz Band
The Mint Julep Jazz Band is based out of Durham, NC and is led by trombonist Lucian Cobb and vocalist/swing DJ Laura Windley, who have put their collective knowledge and love of swing music together to create an ideal dance band for swing dancers.

G2B Gastro Pub
3211 Shannon Road
Suite 106
Durham, NC (map)

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