Thursday's Update

I love Thursday. It’s so close to Friday.

In downtown news:
More about the Powerhouse Plaza
Want to help plan downtown?
A little history of the Governor’s Mansion

In Raleigh news:
850 the Buzz w/ ESPN radio will broadcast MLB games
Midtown 115 is reopening
New 10 story building near NC State in planning

In local-ish news:
The Hurricanes are giving away a house
Hank the Golden won the $50k (some of you may have voted a few weeks back)
Can you imagine telling someone you study ‘itches’


In irrelevant news:
I don’t know which is worse the article or omg! as the name of the site…
Well…it is Morrisville….

Events:
Friday is First Friday!
Saturday is the WKNC Double Barrel Benefit

Fun Stuff:
Blue eyed people make more babies…
The Killers covering Romeo and Juliet by Dire Straits (youtube)

Today’s Sign of the Impending Apocalypse:
Stolen kidneys? (video) (thanks Katie)


Happy Thursday!!



Ashton Mae Smith

Buyers 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!

Wednesday's Update

It’s hump day!

In downtown news:
Downtown viewed from Dix
Plaza pictures
More on the NC AIA building

In Raleigh news:
They are widening Wake Forest Road - oh thank heavens….
Center Ice (the Hockey Channel) is free on TWC this week
More love for Frank Harmon

In local-ish news:
Big Red, Snickers, Fritos, a pack of Camels – and pot? Only in LA…
The Cliffside project will happen
Rathskeller is closed (at the bottom of the article)


In irrelevant news:
Oh Lindsay…
66 million gallons?? No wonder we are in a drought…

Events:
I lied yesterday. Beer Caucus is tonight…
Wine tasting at Zely and Ritz tonight
Give Blood! February 6, outside the Wachovia building…

Fun Stuff:
Ha! I love craigslist…
Japanese Game Shows (thanks Austin)

Today’s Sign of the Impending Apocalypse:
He damaged this guys car??


Happy Wednesday!



Ashton Mae Smith

Buyers 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!

Tuesday's Update

22 years ago today the Challenger mission was lost on its way into space.

In downtown news:
Mecca will be reopening on the weekends
Some new skyline shots
Some better pictures (i love pretty)
Also, it appears that they are beginning the deck work on Sidetrack Brewpub (thanks Antoine)

In Raleigh news:
Walnut Creek has released their summer schedule
NC Museum of Art has released their Winter Movies schedule
Bob the Blade is coming back to Raleigh radio!

In local-ish news:
This is such good news
Duke and Chapel Hill have best MBA programs


In irrelevant news:
New Kids on the Block is reuniting
Chocolate is getting more expensive
More Britney drama – I just can’t help it…

Events:
Beer Caucus tonight
Friday is First Friday
Also, Old Habits and Blue Dogs are actually at Berkeley since Hideaway closed
Register to give blood next Wednesday 730 am to 430 pm

Fun Stuff:
So you can vote for the ‘cutest pet’ but I think the real competition is in worst pet name.
Excited about Sundays ads? – plus ads as far back as ‘98 (thanks Austin)

Today’s Sign of the Impending Apocalypse:
Despite being alive, he is still dead..

“But sometimes, when a hot dog loves a hamburger very much: a taco is born.”




Happy Tuesday everyone!!


Ashton Mae Smith

Buyers 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

Some exciting stuff today!

In downtown news:
I love new developments in downtown
The Pit is open for lunch
Metro Café is now open in city market

In Raleigh news:
Terminal A may see some love too
I don’t know that I will ever understand this…

In irrelevant news:
I can’t even imagine how I would react to this…
And then there are Australians

Events:
Raleigh’s first Beer Caucus is Wednesday (thanks Antoine)
Friday is First Friday!
Old Habits and Blue Dog are playing Friday
Free Yoga this weekend at Blue Lotus

Fun Stuff:
Tickle me Emo (video)
Book your trip to space now…
Krispy Kreme Challenge pictures

Today’s Sign of the Impending Apocalypse:
Crazy Japanese… (thanks Brooke)


Hope everyone had a great weekend! Happy Monday!




Ashton Mae Smith

Buyers 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

8 years ago today Raleigh got 20 inches of snow. Good times.

In downtown news:
It looks like Warajii will be opening up in April in their new Hargett Street location (thanks Julie)
Neomonde has chosen their second location in Raleigh, at the Helig-Levine building aka Hatem’s Corner
The NC AIA has chosen the design for their new building
More about what’s happening at the Atrium

In Raleigh news:
Development at North Hills East has begun
TWC customers are getting NBA League Pass for free until January 27th
Centennial Campus is full

In local-ish news:
NC is ranked # 3 for business
The triangle will be getting a new area code in the near future

In irrelevant news:
Ha! It is snail mail...
Britney tries to pick up someone else’s kids…
Ooooh a little more Britney news… I mean c’mon…everyone likes a train wreck…

Events:
Tom Petty is coming to Walnut Creek on July 12
Sign up to give blood on Feb 6
Next Wednesday (30th) will be Raleigh’s first “Beer Caucus” sponsored by NC Beer Distributors – more information next week!

Fun Stuff:
I heart Baltimore (thanks Austin)

Today’s Sign of the Impending Apocalypse:
No extra points for bikers


Happy Fridayyy!


Ashton Mae Smith
Buyer's Agent
The Glenwood Agency
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!

Tuesday's Update

Today marks 35 years since Roe v. Wade was decided.

In downtown news:
If anyone ever followed raleighing.com, you may be delighted to know that Dana, one of the most reliable sources for Raleigh information is back!
More rumors about the Chick-fila in Cameron Village
The digital edition of the Raleigh Downtowner is now online and full of development information

In Raleigh news:
Time Warner will now carry Mid Atlantic Sports Network
The next few months will be an interesting debate in the infill arena
There is forward movement in the new Comprehensive Plan

In local-ish news:
75 things every North Carolinian must do
Whole Foods will get rid of plastic bags


Events:
The 24th will be the opening reception for the new exhibit at the Raleigh City Museum
Annuals will be at The Pour House Feb 1
Superbowl Party at 510 Glenwood

Fun Stuff:
Time lapse of the RBC Plaza construction

Today’s Sign of the Impending Apocalypse:
Ewww. So why would you film it??


On that fantastic note, Happy Tuesday everyone!


Ashton Mae Smith
Buyer's Agent
The Glenwood Agency
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

it’s unreasonably cold outside…


In downtown news:
There is a rumor that the brothers who own Amras will be opening a 7,000 sq ft satellite sports bar under 222 Glenwood.
Some new Five Points development

In Raleigh news:
Rachel Ray things Raleigh is the best place to be single
More transit information

In local-ish news:
Brixx will open up in Wilmington – and truthfully I’d rather drive there than Brier Creek…
A whole bunch of new stuff is opening on Franklin Street

In irrelevant news:
Snakes on a plane! (thanks Austin)
The Chinese like their smokes…


Events:
There is an MLK parade through downtown today
Krispy Kreme Challenge is this Saturday (If you’ve never done it, check it out and consider signing up!)

Fun Stuff:
This is pretty cool – pretty nerdy, but still cool.
Its good to be Manny
Curious about the Krispy Kreme Challenge?

Baltimore News:
A new restaurant
New Apartment project
Updates to an office building


Happy Monday everyone.


Ashton Mae Smith
Buyer's Agent
The Glenwood Agency
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

Sort of boring in the news today, but that means more entertainment:

In downtown news:
Antoine, on car insurance rates
A little bit about Landmark Tavern (so exciting!)
Uncle Kracker is getting sued

In Raleigh news:
I never like anything called ‘bitter cold’
Wake County is taking Franklin County. Ha.
RBC Centura is dropping the Centura (Thanks Lisa)

In local-ish news:
10 million people have flew through RDU last year
No more polar bears?

In irrelevant news:
She has already served 84 minutes in jail... (thanks Steve)
On this day in 1778 James Cook landed in the Hawaiian island, which he named the Sandwich Islands
On this day in 1998 the Monica Lewinsky scandal broke.

Events:
Landmark will actually open tonight
The week in music
Sign up to give blood on February 6

Fun Stuff:
Hitler is a Cowboys fan this is hilarious, though does have a bit of profanity to it. (thanks Steve)
I think I met this guy at Sammy’s once… (Thanks Austin)
The pilot for 24 (Thanks Matt)


Hope everyone has a great weekend! Hope to see you at Landmark!


Ashton Mae Smith
Buyer's Agent
The Glenwood Agency
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!

Thursday's Update

boo no snow.

In downtown news:
Progress at Edison
Greg Cox (N&O) reviews The Mint
A downtown survey
If you get a chance to, pick up the new Downtowner which is all about downtown growth in 2008
The L Club (peace and glenwood) seems to have shut down and been replaced by ‘Double Down’

In Raleigh news:
Thoughts on the future of Dix
We missed out on another new Wal-Mart. Man, oh man.

In local-ish news:
14 tubas stolen (thanks Steve)
Volkswagon plant in NC?
Moving The David?

In irrelevant news:
Well now that we’ve got the Mona Lisa figured out… (thanks Karla)
Recklessly driving a lawnmower…
Colbert makes it into the Smithsonian


Events:
Landmark Tavern opens tonight
Chairmen of the Board will be at Lincoln Theatre on Friday – also check out the rest of the line up, some good stuff
Lazyday.com is hosting a bar crawl this Friday – a great chance to check out some new places (thanks Lisa)
Monday the 21st, a fundraising meal at Vin prepared by culinary students (thanks Lisa)
March 1st is the 5th Annual Urban Design Conference

Fun Stuff:
Some video footage of that Australian guy who threw the party
Pictures made of food!

Today’s Sign of the Impending Apocalypse:
He’s suing them because they wouldn’t let him jump…


Well, at least Thursday is almost Friday…

Ashton Mae Smith
Buyer's Agent
The Glenwood Agency
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!

Tuesday's Update

Ooooh Tuesday. That’s close to Wednesday…

In downtown news:
Lenoir and South streets will go two-way
Ooooh a Wintry Mix on Thursday morning!
Carlton Place is officially finished

In Raleigh news:
Tickets to ‘A Toast to the Triangle’ are on sale
Forbes says Raleigh is 3rd most ‘wired’

In local-ish news:
This Australian kid is absurd…
I want to know what time ‘afternoon’ is
Well that’s a load off…

In irrelevant news:
Does anyone realize that a UFO is just an Unidentified Object?? So it follow that if you don’t know what it is – it’s a UFO. (Thanks Rachel)
I think its cute that they reconciled…


Events:
Wine tasting at Humble Pie tonight
Raleigh’s The Rosebuds are at Cat’s Cradle tomorrow
Landmark Tavern will open Thursday the 17th (who wants to gooo??)
MLK Parade next Monday morning

Fun Stuff:
So this is a bit more political than usual, but still sort of funny (thanks Steve)

Today’s Sign of the Impending Apocalypse:
You just have to read it….


Happy Tuesday all!


Ashton Mae Smith
Buyer's Agent
The Glenwood Agency
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

Another Monday…

In downtown news:
6 Salon has opened up on St. Mary’s Street and seems to be fully operating
The Hookup Marina Bar and Resort (St. Mary’s and Johnson) has got signage up and looks like it will open soon
Landmark Tavern will open on the 17th
Thoughts for the future of Raleigh

In Raleigh news:
NC State’s Andrew Brackman to pitch for the Yankees
A popsicle place next to Red Hot & Blue

In local-ish news:
More development in Durham
Ludacris to open a restaurant?
Carolina Law to expand enrollment

Some Baltimore news:
Fun development stuff


In irrelevant news:
An interesting piece on youth in politics
John Mayer is inspired by Justin Timberlake
Careful with that tree…
Seriously? A rake? What kind of rake is that…

Events:
Wine Tasting at Zely & Ritz on Wednesday
Sam Fisher of Weekend Excursion will be at Amras on Sunday

Fun Stuff:
It wont let me just link to the slideshow of concept cars… from the 2008 Detroit Auto Show

Today’s Sign of the Impending Apocalypse:
Banning swearing in bars…seriously…


HAPPY BIRTHDAY KATIE!

Hope everyone had a great weekend! Happy Monday!


Ashton Mae Smith
Buyer's Agent
The Glenwood Agency
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!

Thursday's Update

In downtown news:
Local transportation updates
Two lanes of i40 will be closed this weekend. (440 through S. Saunders)

In Raleigh news:
Lowes foods sell TicketMaster tickets soon
‘Following an odoriferous trail down the street…’ (thanks Catherine)
Getting or renewing your drivers license will now be a bigger hassle…

In local-ish news:
Not much hope for the 540
Ex-strippers do good things too! (ps, Juno is hilarious) (thanks Dan)
Everybody hates school… some more than others… (thanks Steve)

In irrelevant news:
You thought you had a bad visit to the brothel… (thanks Catherine)
Cool new gadgets


Events:
Who wants to tour Big Boss this weekend?
Upcoming Music Events
There is a Nat King Cole tribute by the NC Symphony on Jan 18

Fun Stuff:
Sort dumb, sorta cool (thanks Austin)


Today’s Sign that the Apocalypse is indeed Upon Us:
So Dan had a clever idea to introduce a new section which would highlight the most absurd, ‘you’ve got to be kidding’ kinds of things that we see everyday. Yesterday’s Chocolate Chip Pancake and Sausage on a stick would have been a great inaugural piece. But you get the idea. As always, feel free to pass along anything you think the world ought to know about…

They wheeled their dead friend around…in an office chair….


[Ashton]
Happy Thursday everyone! Almost there…


Ashton Mae Smith
Buyer's Agent
The Glenwood Agency
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!

Wednesday's Update

Today’s news:

In downtown news:
Some pictures from the site of The Hillsborough
Some cool downtown images
Want a Philly cheese steak in Raleigh?

In Raleigh news:
We have 121 days of water left
Don’t mix crack and tasers
People like our food

In local-ish news:
New developments in spinal injury recovery – okay not super relevant, but still cool…
This boy scout saved the president
The 23rd edition of the Air Jordan will be released soon

In irrelevant news:
Man killed by a gun fired by a dog…
Christmas in Antarctica gets out of hand…
The grossest addition to food in a long time (thanks Steve)

Events:
The Raleigh Rocks Half Marathon is scheduled for April 5

Fun Stuff:
Wheelbarrow racing! (thanks Steve)
Eww, this man is jump roping himself (thanks Steve)

Word of the Day:
pertinacious \puhr-tin-AY-shuhs\, adjective: 1. Holding or adhering obstinately to any opinion, purpose, or design.


Happy Wednesday all – halfway there!



Ashton Mae Smith
Buyer's Agent
The Glenwood Agency
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!

Tuesday's Update

Some news today…

In downtown news:
New development news
Some skyline shots

In Raleigh news:
Ha! I bet one of us knows these kids…
Changes in water stuff…

In local-ish news:
NC may seen a sooner primary
An update on the progress of the Genetics building at UNC
An update on some Durham developments

In irrelevant news:
Plasma billboards?
Seriously? Why can’t I live at IKEA?

Events:
Dreamgirls opens Friday
Saturday the Pour House will host a bunch of jam bands

Fun Stuff:
You can be like Mike too! (thanks Steve)
Hilarious picture (thanks Austin for this and the next one)
Very cool picture

Word of the Day:
mimetic \mim-ET-ik - Apt to imitate; given to mimicry; imitative.


Happy Tuesday!


Ashton Mae Smith
Buyer's Agent
The Glenwood Agency
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

oooh Monday….

In downtown news:
New commercial development?
An update on RBC progress
Hideaway BBQ is closing
A teensy update on Blount Street Project

In Raleigh news:
Talbots is closing 2 of its Cameron Village stores
White House Black Market will open in the space behind Harris Teeter where the cookie place was
Big Boss is making a new beer and other retail news

In local-ish news:
This Greensboro crazy ran across the Sahara
An update on the West Village project in Durham
UNC schools pepper the list for value

In irrelevant news:
McDonald’s will serve lattes and things now
Printing with no ink?
This is a little bit gross

Events:
A 5k is happening downtown on the 12th

Fun Stuff:
A WW1 soldier’s blog?
Think your dog is cutest?

Do good for the day:
Stop using so much water


Happy Monday! Hope everyone survives the full week back…

Finally, a Friday Update

A little bit of fun stuffy today…

In downtown news:
A downtown music venue (thanks Tim)
A new Visitors Center will be in Fayetteville Street
Dix will stay open until May

In Raleigh news:
Tonight is First Friday!

In local-ish news:
Chicago now has a new reason to visit

In irrelevant news:
A sobriety setback? Hmmm...

Events:
January 12, Old Bar is Reopening

Fun Stuff:
Ha. Silly Crocs (thanks Austin)

Happy Birthday Michael!


Hope everyone has a great day!!

So what if I like Thursdays....

After a long hiatus, we’ve got something.

In downtown news:
If you didn’t get a chance to check out the Mint on New Years, visit their website to learn more. They are slated to officially open the 8th, and begin serving lunch a week after that. Also, check out the story on page 8 of the Downtowner for interviews and pictures
Plans for City Market in the works
Thoughts on downtown retail
Some fun pictures from First Night


In Raleigh news:
The cookie store in Cameron Village has closed to make way for White House Black Market
Bars have to start recycling with a quote from Ted!
Broughton Band marches in the Rose Bowl Parade
NC State will spend $20 million on housing that won’t be lived in…


In local-ish news:
Papa Lou’s is closing
They’re selling the weather?? (thanks Steve)
We still need more rain


In irrelevant news:
Raining Iguanas? Cool. (thanks Austin)
It’s Girl Scout Cookie time!


Events:
January 23 the AIA NC Chapter will host a reception naming the design winner for its new headquarters
Feb 1 – Blue Dogs and Old Habits at Hideaway BBQ


Fun Stuff:
Gingerbread House awards


Word of the Day:
fiacre (/ifkər,) a small horse-drawn carriage.



Happy New Year everyone! I hope everyone had a great (maybe even relaxing) holiday!