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April 25, 2013 · 12:03 pm

2nd Annual Brewgaloo Local Beer Fest Saturday April 27th in Raleigh

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Shop Local Raleigh  presents their second annual Brewgaloo local beer festival on Saturday April 27th (3-9pm) in downtown Raleigh’s City Plaza. Brewgaloo 2013 will feature 25 craft breweries from North Carolina including several favorites from right here in the Triangle.  There will also be 14 local food trucks on hand to feed the hungry crowd and live music  provided on two stage from 8 different local bands.

General admission is free and includes a pint glass (special unbreakable acrylic souvenir glasses will be available while supplies last). Beer is sold by the pint or by the taste. 1 token= 1 pint; 1 token= a taster card with 5 samples available.

This event supports Shop Local Raleigh and its mission to sustain programs that strengthen our local businesses.

Event Details
Brewgaloo 2013 Saturday, April 27-  rain or shine
Raleigh City Plaza (Map)
3:00 – 9:00PM

Website: http://www.shoplocalraleigh.org/brewgaloo/
Twitter: @Brewgaloo
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/Brewgaloo

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March 28, 2013 · 8:54 pm

This Weekend’s Picks! March 29-31, 2013

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Easter weekend is usually a little quiet, but there are some great things going on the Friday and Saturday in the Triangle. Here are my suggestions for things to check out the weekend. Have a tip or suggestion for next weekend? Send me an email at TriangleExplorer@gmail.com.

Friday March 29th

Durham at Duke’s Spring Arts Festival
Join the Duke University Union Visual Arts Committee to celebrate the unveiling of the new Arts Annex mural at the Spring Arts Festival. Everyone is invited to come out for the festival, an art-filled afternoon of live jazz, food trucks (Parlez-Vous Crepe, Loyo and Baguettaboutit), Dtown Market vendors, arts and crafts led by Happymess Studios, and see the new Arts Annex mural.
When: Friday 3-6pm
Where: Arts Annex (404 Gattis Street), Durham
More Info: website

Saturday March 30th

Flora & Food Truch Festival at Fairview Garden
Residents in Western Wake County now have the opportunity to experience the gourmet food truck revolution that has taken Durham, RTP and downtown Raleigh by storm. We have teamed up with several of the most popular gourmet food trucks of the Triangle to offer the first-ever “Flora and Food Trucks Series”.  The kick off event will be Saturday, March 30.  Our store hours are 9 am-6 pm.  Food Trucks will be serving up their delicacies from 11…:30 am – 2:30 pm.  Food Trucks participating in our kick-off event are: Chirba Chirba, Deli-icious, Only Burger, Porchetta, Sweet Stacey Cakes.

When: Saturday 11:30am-2:30pm
Where: 8224 Holly Springs Road, Cary
More Info: website

Designers Uptown Market
An open air market filled with handcrafted goods.The Designers Uptown Market features fine locally made arts and crafts with an outdoor big city feel.  Vendors showcase some of the finest handcrafted arts and crafts in the area: jewelry, pottery, apparel, stained glass, paper crafts.

When: Saturday 9:00am-3:00pm
Where: Lafayette Village, 8450 Honeycutt Road, Raleigh
More Info: website

Escazu Chocolate 5th Year Anniversary Sale
Celebrate Escazu Chocolates 5th year in Raleigh with their once a years sale. 10% discount on confections and 20% discount on everything else in the shop – This Saturday only!

When: Saturday 11am-10pm
Where: Escazu Chocolate, 936 North Blount Street, Raleigh
More Info: website

Bull City Burger & Brewery – “Hands on the Bull” Contest!
Attention Golden Bull Hunters! Just can’t wait to get your hand on a bull? Join Bull City Burger & Brewery Saturday and they guarantee you will be able to get your hands on a Bull. Major Bull that is. The final chance to win a free burger/veggie burger, fries and drink every week for a year begins at 8:00 AM on Saturday (7:30 AM arrival). All you have to do is keep your hand on Major Bull longer than anyone else and you’ll be the winner of Golden Bull #5.  They still have several slots open, but are limiting this contest to 30 or so people. Go by the restaurant to sign up. Check out the  link below for the Official Rules and Regulations.

When: Saturday 7:30am
Where: “Major” The Bull Statue in Downtown Durham
More Info & How to Register for Contest: website

Sunday March 31st
Happy Easter!

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March 22, 2013 · 9:30 am

This Weekend’s Picks! March 22-24, 2013

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Marry Durham 2nd Anniversary Celebration! ~ Saturday March 23rd

The weather may be a little cooler this weekend, but there are still some really fun things to look forward to over the next three days. Here are my suggestions for things to check out the weekend. Have a tip or suggestion for next weekend? Send me an email at TriangleExplorer@gmail.com.

Friday March 22nd 

Information Session at CAM Raleigh about Market Restaurant & Grocery
Join the owners of the Market Restaurant for a cocktail hour w/ light appetizers as they provide a short presentation about their ongoing work and future plans for the Market Restaurant & Grocery Store.
When: Friday 5:30-8pm
Where: CAM Raleigh, 409 W. Martin Street, Raleigh
More Info: website

Saturday March 23rd

Marry Durham 2nd Anniversary
Celebration of the communities commitment to Durahm. Featuring a mini-parade, Food Trucks, Live Music and lots of fun at Fullsteam Brewery & Motorco Music Hall.
When: Saturday 2-5pm
Where: 700 Block of Rigsbee Avenue, Durham
More Info: website

Mint Julep Jazz Quintet at Beyu Cafe’
With their little big band lineup of 4 horns, rhythm section, and vocalist, the Mint Julep Jazz Band recreates the hot jazz sounds of the 1920′s, 1930′s, and early 1940′s through arrangements based on original recordings from the jazz age and swing era. The Mint Julep Jazz Band has a vintage sound that’s always fresh!
When: Saturday 9pm-12am
Where: Beyu Cafe’, 335 W. Main Street, Durham
Tickets: $9
More Info: website

Sunday March 24th

NC Museum of Art: “0 to 60: The Experience of Time Through Contemporary Art” 
Organized by the NCMA and Penland School of Crafts, this new art exhibit, which opens this Sunday, highlights a current trend in contemporary art: exploring the intersection of time and art by artists who employ innovative and experimental techniques.
When: Exhibit opens Sunday March 24th & runs through August 11, 2013
Where: NC Museum of Art (NCMA), 2110 BLue Ridge Road
Cost: $7 per ticket for the exhibit
More Info: website

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March 15, 2013 · 8:22 am

This Weekend’s Picks! March 15-17, 2013

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March 15th-17th, 2013

We have another great weekend of events coming up in the Triangle. Below are my picks of things to check out this Friday-Sunday. The weather should be nice and warm for the Raleigh St. Patrick’s Day parade this year. I’ll be there playing with my band, the Bulltown Strutters. No matter what you end up doing, I hope it is a great weekend!

Friday March 15th

Counter Culture Taste Masters Cup Tasting
Coffee competition at Counter Culture’s Durham Training Center.
When: Friday 7-10pm
Where: Counter Culture Coffee, 4911 South Alston Street, Durham
Free to watch / $5 to compete
More Info: website

Third Friday Durham – Ternary exhibit at The Carrack Modern Art
Art show by three young abstract artists unified in their bold use of color and commitment to working in Durham.
When: Friday 6-9pm
Where: The Carrack Modern Art, 111 W. Parrish Street, Durham
More Info: website

Saturday March 16th

Raleigh St. Patricks Day Parade
Annual St. Patricks Day Parade in Downtown Raleigh
When: Saturday at noon
Where: Downtown Raleigh (Map of Parade Route)
More Info: website

Live Music at Sola Coffee & Cafe
Great local coffee & Chris Titchner: Singer/Songwriter – Acoustic Guitar
When: Friday 7:30pm
Where: Sola Coffee & Cafe, 7705 Lead Mine Road, Raleigh
More Info: website

Sunday March 17th

Pop-Up Sunday Market at Ornamentea
Monthly, open-air market with reclaimed, vintage furniture and trinkets from Bitty Boo Designs & Patna South, beautiful flower pots from The Contained Farmer, Crowns by Sarah, Whispering Willow soaps & Candles, Food Trucks, Carolina Roller Girls and much more!
When: Sunday 12-5pm
Where: Ornamentea, 509 N. West Street, Raleigh
More Info: website

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March 8, 2013 · 8:41 am

This Weekend’s Picks! ~ March 8-10, 2013

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Weekend of March 8-10th

There are some great things going on this weekend in the Triangle! Here are some of my picks for things to check out the weekend of Friday  March 8th through Sunday March 10th.

Friday March 8th

Rebirth Brass Band Concert
Grammy Award winning New Orleans brass band.
When: Friday 8pm
Where: Carrboro Arts Center, 300-G East Main Street, Carrboro (map)
Tickets: $18/$22
More Info: website

Live Music at Sola Coffee & Cafe
Great local coffee & Ace & T-Bone Original Acoustic Blues, Jazz & Folk
When: Friday 7:30pm
Where: Sola Coffee & Cafe, 7705 Lead Mine Road, Raleigh (map)
More Info: website

Saturday March 9th

Food Truck Rodeo with “Gouge” Wrestling
Live wrestling matches, 7 food trucks, and local beer.
When: Saturday 5-9pm
Where: Rebus Works, 301-2 Kinsey Street, Raleigh (map)
More Info: website

Raleigh Brewing Company Grand Opening
Grand opening celebration of Raleigh’s newest brewery w/ live music, food trucks, and beer (of course!).
When: Saturday 5pm-12am.
Where: Raleigh Brewing Company, 3709 Neil St, Raleigh  (map)
More Info: website

Sunday March 10th

Durham Food Truck Rodeo
53 food trucks, music, and local beer for sale from Fullsteam Brewery.
When: Sunday 12:30-4:30
Where: Durham Central Park, 501 Foster Street, Durham (map)
More Info: website

Other Suggestions

Some great local businesses have recently opened their doors in downtown Durham that should be on everyone’s list to check out.  If you are over in the Bull City this weekend stop in to Cocoa Cinnamon for a great latte, cup of coffee, or tea. I also recommend you check out the just opened brick and mortar location for Monuts Donuts. They make the best donuts ever! Both of these local businesses  have created incredible spaces for the community to enjoy.

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