that's what happens

when you’re the king of pain… (happy birthday Daniel!)

news is sort of boring…but scroll down to the weekend’s events and see what ‘not boring’ looks like…

Have you tried out transit yet?

In Downtown News:
Sauced is doing delivery
Top 10 empty spaces Downtown
Some love for the Cupcake Shoppe

In Raleigh News:
Parking for U2 will be $20 and no booze sold?
A bunch of new stores at Crabtree opened
There is a fashion show at North Hills tomorrow

In Local-ish News:
Hairspray for one night only at DPAC
Income is up, and poverty is down? Annnd home prices are up, again??
Google Wave is here…


In Irrelevant News:
Eat cheesecake for charity? If you insssist…
Champagne gets its flavor from the bubbles
Poland okays forcible castration…

Events:
Moore Square Farmer’s Market on Wednesday
Fair tickets go on sale tomorrow
Mosaic Fall Music Fest on Thursday
Dos Taquitos Anniversary on Thursday

Dana takes on your weekend
Check out Stuart’s brother Robert’s photography Friday at Palladium Plaza
It’s First Friday!!
Peche Chocolat is having a wine and chocolate tasting Friday
Get your Halloween pumpkins at City Market on Friday
International Festival starts Friday
American Aquarium is at Pour House on Friday

Raleigh Typhoon 3 is Saturday
Dog Olympics in Moore Square on Saturday
And, Dog Daze at 101 Lounge
Saturday night is Big Bad Ball
Who’s Bad is at Lincoln Theatre

You’re going to need Brunch on Sunday…
Cameron Village turns 60 this weekend and next! (thanks Sean)
And the 6th Annual Student Band Jam at Lincoln
Or a lecture on George Washington at the Joel Lane House


What the Weather Holds:
Wed: Nearly Perfect 72° 50°
Thurs: Perfect 74° 48°
Fri: Realllly perfect 78° 53°

Fun Stuff:
Foodstalkers takes on the Cookie/Brownie and combines them.
Cellular Obscura update
Some pretty shots of Downtown (thanks @abbyladybug)

So you think you can tell Ariel from Helvetica?
Check out the world’s longest bridge
Faster to Walk or Bus?

Today’s Sign of the Impending Apocalypse:
I want “1,784 billion, trillion dollars” too!


Now do you see why I couldn’t list the whole week AND the weekend events??

Happy hump day folks!



Ashton Mae Smith
Follow us on Twitter @GlenwoodAgency!

www.beraleighblog.com

www.glenwoodagency.com

this used to be a funhouse

but now it’s full of evil clowns…

Alright folks – its Events Postcard time – if I don’t have your event and it’s happening in October or November, make sure I have it sooner rather than later!

In Downtown News:
Tom and Tera are on the front of the paper! Also, that homebuyer credit is going to expire…in case you live under a rock.
Dog Olympics this weekend – in case there wasn’t enough to do on Saturday…
Some more love for Raleigh Denim (thanks Antoine)

In Raleigh News:
Southern Community Bank has made its HQ in Raleigh (thanks Steele)
A pretty messed up story about the aftermath of a Ham robbery (thanks April)
Sneaky towing on Hillsborough St?

In Local-ish News:
Do you want Swine Flu up your nose or in your arm?
People doing good things
A snake with a foot. Yes. (thanks @danlondon)


In Irrelevant News:
Why not name a street after a Twitter name…? (thanks Chris)
Communism fell because they didn’t believe in God… well, glad we got that sorted out…
Police officers calling the cops because they think they OD’d on pot… (thanks Chris)

Events:
Moore Square Farmer’s Market on Wednesday?
Mosaic Fall Music Fest on Thursday
Dos Taquitos Anniversary on Thursday – I do love a Mariachi
Annnnd this weekend is a mess of great events – I’ll get those together for ya when it’s later in the week!

What the Weather Holds:
Tues: Perfect 72° 53°
Wed: Nearly Perfect 72° 50°
Thurs: Perfect 74° 48°


Fun Stuff:
Ever wonder how the get the shuttle across the country?
Coors Brewing Co via Willy Wonka
Pizza and Beer Bikes

Check out the Avett Brothers on Letterman last night
Shhh. Be vewwy vewwy quiet…we’re hunting weal estate agents!
3D model of Penn Station

Today’s Sign of the Impending Apocalypse:
A snake with a foot


Happy Tuesday folks…hang in there….



Ashton Mae Smith
www.beraleighblog.com
www.glenwoodagency.com

so tell me all your troubles

i’ll surely tell you mine, we’ll laugh and smoke and cuss and joke and have a glass of wine… (for your birthday Caitlin!)

sorry for the delay folks – again, that real job thing is getting in the way….

Try Transit this week and get free stuff!

In Downtown News:
Raleigh Typhoon 3 is coming this weekend
Super Cool 3D tour of SparkCON
$5 pumpkins in City Market this Friday (thanks Christina)

In Raleigh News:
We finally have an opening date for ‘Uncle Fatty’s Drive-in’
Look how good that high school looks…
Five Points had a little design charette this weekend

In Local-ish News:
15 worst companies for the environment - #12, Progress Energy? #11, Duke Energy? #4, ConAgra?
What if you had a NINETEEN pound baby?? (thanks Brooke)
380 million dollars in cocaine is seized… holy moley.


In Irrelevant News:
2 million people descended from Confucius?
Venezuela is banning Family Guy
Negative subliminal messages work

Events:
Mary-Ann Baldwin is at 101 tonight
nOg Run Club tonight
Moore Square Farmer’s Market on Wednesday?
Mosaic Fall Music Fest on Thursday
Dos Taquitos Anniversary on Thursday
Annnnd this weekend is a mess of great events – I’ll get those together for ya when it’s later in the week!

What the Weather Holds:
Mon: Mostly Sunny, late rain? 86° 57°
Tues: Perfect 72° 53°
Wed: Nearly Perfect 72° 50°


Fun Stuff:
Cowboy Hats ONLY!
It’s like they invented it just for me…
It’s Lovely, I’ll take it!

The greatest car chase scene ever?
What Australia needs to be getting cleaned up…
9 great moments of the Chapelle Show

Today’s Sign of the Impending Apocalypse:
He ejected the entire crowd… (thanks J.Ross)


Happy Monday – I hope every one had a great weekend!



Ashton Mae Smith
http://www.beraleighblog.com/
http://www.glenwoodagency.com/

you see, the wine that's drinking me

came from the vine that strung judas from the devil's tree… (happy early birthday Ryan!)


In Downtown News:
It’s Bike Fest this weekend… as in, don’t try and drive Downtown today…
Raleigh Deaddrop starts today
Loooook at that shimmer wall!

In Raleigh News:
Carson – I told you we’d buy you that car for your birthday…
Raleigh is number 5 in nanotechnology (thanks Dan)
Not only did the Durham Bulls win, but turns out the RailHawks are rockin in too… (thanks Christian)
Traffic at the Fair Grounds will be tough too

In Local-ish News:
An awesome page of where you can find free WiFi in the Triangle (thanks @danlondon)
10 million dollars to build a better lightbulb?
Dear Australia, you have 32 days and a plane flight to get your act together…


In Irrelevant News:
iPhones will finally be able to get MMS messages… (thanks Chris)
What soccer player hasn’t tried to make the goal smaller?
A short history of long speeches

Events:
Old Habits at Seaboard Station tonight
Ron White at Memorial on Saturday
Village Motor Werks is having a Food Drive on Saturday
Take a Hayride in Downtown on Saturday
Nina and Kel are gettttting marrrrieeeedddd on Saturday! :)
White Collar Crime is doing a benefit night on Sunday

Mark your calendar:
Raleigh’s having a Fat Tire Festival – but not the beer.
Robert Donovan is hosting a photography show at Palladium Plaza Oct 2 (thanks Stuart)

What the Weather Holds:
Fri: Cloudy/Rainy 80° 68°
Sat: Rainy 70° 62°
Sun: Cloudy/Rainy 83° 68°


Fun Stuff:
AvoidThisJob.com
Man tackles bank robber[youtube] (thanks Chris)
Vote for Bad Poetry
Ifff you don’t mind going blind [youtube] (thanks Danny)

What you’re missing at the World Beard and Moustache Championships
10 very cool, very stressful buildings (thanks Chris)
Little boys singing Beyonce – yes please. [youtube] (thanks Emily)
MyParentsWereAwesome.com

Today’s Sign of the Impending Apocalypse:
Tee hee. Left handed underpants. Ha. Underpants…


…and you thought Friday would never come…didn’t you…?



Ashton Mae Smith
www.beraleighblog.com
www.glenwoodagency.com

i heard she lives in brooklyn with the cool,

goes crazy over that new york scene on seventh avenue….

Sorry for the delay folks, real job stuff to do. Don’t worry, ya didn’t miss much though…a slow day it seems…

In Downtown News:
Downtown mysteries
The Snap
A neat looking new exhibit and some history

In Raleigh News:
Buy a book, support a library
Health care debate sees a billboard
Thursday history

In Local-ish News:
You may have missed it, but Atlanta has been underwater for the last few days…
A viable AIDS vaccine??
The murals at the Empire State building have been restored


In Irrelevant News:
Noodles and Co is opening in Cary
Julia Roberts is causing a stir
Cheetahs have fingerprints

Events:
Kevin and Greg at 101 tonight
Vics Wine Dinner tonight
Tonight the NCMA Contemporaries is hosting a movie and a mixer

2 days of motorcycles this weekend
Old Habits at Seaboard Station on Friday
Ron White at Memorial on Saturday
Village Motor Werks is having a Food Drive on Saturday
Take a Hayride in Downtown on Saturday
White Collar Crime is doing a benefit night on Sunday

What the Weather Holds:
Thurs: Mostly Sunny 88° 68°
Fri: Cloudy 78° 68°
Sat: Cooler/Rainy 72° 62°


Fun Stuff:
Check out the new Avett Brothers album
A super cool and fun looking game
Illustrated missed connections (thanks Sam)

CrappyTaxidermy.com
Funny TV Spoilers
Animals with Light Sabers

Today’s Sign of the Impending Apocalypse:
Buying Starbucks coffee with your iPhone?


Hope everyone has a great Thursday!


Ashton Mae Smith
www.beraleighblog.com
www.glenwoodagency.com

when some things dark, let me shed a little light on it

when some things cold, let me put a little fire on it… (happy birthday Sam!)


In Downtown News:
Check out info on the Raleigh Deaddrop – win an iTouch (thanks Antoine)
A mini documentary on the last days of Kings from filmSPARK
Design Charrette for Five Points planned [im just saying…more folks would come if it was The Pointe…]

In Raleigh News:
Homemade local bus shelters
We real smart ‘round heah…
Cheap Rail Hawks tickets are available for a limited time

In Local-ish News:
Detecting the flu before a sneeze?
Booze can prevent brain damage?
Atlanta is getting the College Football Hall of Fame what is if there was a College Basketball Hall of Fame?


In Irrelevant News:
Sacha Baron Cohen will appear on the Simpsons
Plaxico started his 2 year sentence
Pearl Jam is making sure you can get the new album at a local record store

Events:
Midweek Feasts at Tir na nOg on Wednesday – tacos this week!
Wine tasting at Noir tonight (thanks Alec)
Kevin and Greg at 101 on Thursday
Vics Wine Dinner on Thursday
Thursday the NCMA Contemporaries is hosting a movie and a mixer

2 days of motorcycles this weekend
Old Habits at Seaboard Station on Friday
Ron White at Memorial on Saturday
Village Motor Werks is having a Food Drive on Saturday
Take a Hayride in Downtown on Saturday
White Collar Crime is doing a benefit night on Sunday

Mark your Calendars:
October 4th the Pink Heels Tour comes to Raleigh raise cancer awareness (thanks Joe)
Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons will play Memorial Nov 18

What the Weather Holds:
Wed: Scattered showers 83° 72°
Thurs: Rainy 88° 68°
Fri: Cooler and Rainy 75° 68°


Fun Stuff:
JerksInYourArea.com
A cello made out of LEGOs?
As sold by Bilbo Baggins…

FoodStalkers update!
50 Best Foods in the World, and where to eat them
Perfectly Timed Photos

Today’s Sign of the Impending Apocalypse:
Now that I’ve robbed you, I really need to post a Facebook update… (thanks J.Ross)


Happy humpday folks!


Ashton Mae Smith
www.beraleighblog.com
www.glenwoodagency.com

if you sit down with this old clown

i’ll take that frown and break it… [rainy days need pianos…enjoy!]


It’s been 20 years since Hurricane Hugo made landfall in Charleston

there is also 100 days left in the year. And it’s the first day of fall… that makes it 178 days until spring….


In Downtown News:
Take a minute to help out a great cause and support a wonderful guy in Downtown Raleigh
Downtown’s own “Park in a Park” (thanks Elizabeth)
Some love for Poole’s from Gourmet Magazine

In Raleigh News:
Some Election thoughts
Six tips for enjoying Beer Fest
Tuesday history

In Local-ish News:
UNC Chapel Hill will be testing their emergency broadcast system today [between noon and 1pm]
Charlotte is getting crazy iPhone boosters (thanks Jeddidah)
I’ve got like a hundred Renaissance paintings in storage… what’s the big deal??


In Irrelevant News:
An A-team movie? (thanks J.Ross)
I thought all billionaire yachts had paparazzi photo shields… I mean, mine does… (thanks Chris)
The Body Shop is having a humungous sale (thanks Lisa)

Events:
Open Mic Night at Deep South tonight
Sitti is having an Ommegang Beer tasting tonight
Midweek Feasts at Tir na nOg on Wednesday – tacos this week!
Kevin and Greg at 101 on Thursday
Vics Wine Dinner on Thursday

2 days of motorcycles this weekend
Old Habits at Seaboard Station on Friday
Ron White at Memorial on Saturday
Village Motor Werks is having a Food Drive on Saturday
Take a Hayride in Downtown on Saturday
White Collar Crime is doing a benefit night on Sunday

Mark your Calendars:
October 17 is the Cooke Street Carnival
The Connells are playing the Pour House December 18

What the Weather Holds:
Tues: Rain 80° 68°
Wed: Rain 85° 68°
Thurs: Rain? 85° 68°


Fun Stuff:
Tetris shaped ice
Attack of the Care Bears!
A science fiction take on the future

Some cool pictures of Oktoberfestt(thanks Charlie)
A guy playing inspector gadget on bottles
Rule #390 – Eat lunch with the new kid

Today’s Sign of the Impending Apocalypse:
Turn dead folks into pencils…


Happy Tuesday folks!! Stay dry!


Ashton Mae Smith

Follow us on Twitter @GlenwoodAgency!
www.beraleighblog.com
www.glenwoodagency.com

well i got some friends in LA

telling me to head out their way, 'cause they know i'm in love with the sun… (thanks Chris)

In Downtown News:
What you missed at SparkCon
Mr. Potato Head is at Marbles
Pretty Downtown

In Raleigh News:
Ty Harrell is stepping down
Dunkin Donuts will replace DQ on Western
Raleigh is the hardest state capitol to remember

In Local-ish News:
Where you can watch the Hurricanes in HD
Will Google be allowed to publish books online?
Some pictures of folks turning parking spaces in the mini parks


In Irrelevant News:
The Edwards drama continues…
The release date for Objectified has changed
Win $100 in free groceries

Events:
nOg Run Club tonight
It’s Open Mic Night at Deep South tomorrow
Sitti is having an Ommegang Beer tasting on Tuesday
Midweek Feasts at Tir na nOg on Wednesday – tacos this week!
Kevin and Greg at 101 on Thursday
2 days of motorcycles this weekend
Old Habits at Seaboard Station on Friday
Ron White at Memorial on Saturday

What the Weather Holds:
Mon: Mostly Sunny 82° 62°
Tues: Chance of Rain 80° 68°
Wed: Rainy 83° 68°


Fun Stuff:
LameBook.com – some are less that suitable for work (thanks Sam)
It’s Lovely – I’ll take it!
Now that’s a party.com – some foul language

What dating was like in 1985
Ha. A clever Lego movie
Cool predictions for the ‘future’ from 1993

Today’s Sign of the Impending Apocalypse:
“Senate Smackdown: WWE CEO Linda McMahon enters Connecticut race for US Senate” (thanks Dan)


Welcome back to it folks…hope everyone had a great weekend!


Ashton Mae Smith
www.beraleighblog.com
www.glenwoodagency.com

the smoke alarm is going off

and there’s a cigarette, still burning…

You are going to SPARKcon, right??

Dear Friday, it’s so nice to see you…

In Downtown News:
Check out the Barrel Monster this weekend!
Charlie Goodnights is giving away a lot of things (thanks @DTRLiveWorkPlay)
Greg Cox reviews Busy Bee

In Raleigh News:
Early voting has started!!
Southwest is moving and more airport news
The Durham Bulls are winners!

In Local-ish News:
Deli in Wilmington made a 79 ft cheese steak (thanks J.Ross)
MLS will suspend league play during World Cup opening rounds
Addidas and Puma are making friedly!


In Irrelevant News:
Two Carolina basketball players made a twitter bet (thanks J.Ross)
Binge drinking gives you hangovers and makes you feel bad…
Katherine Heigl and Josh Kelley adopted a baby

Events:
What’s up in the triangle this weekend
SparkCON runs through Sunday
ZOSO is at Lincoln tonight
919 United is Saturday (thanks Tyler)
Cool Raleigh history on Saturday
A theatre fundraiser on Sunday at Amras
Down By the Tracks SPCA benefit is on Sunday
Wine dinner at 42nd street on Sunday

What the Weather Holds:
Thurs: Cooler, showers possible 79° 66°
Fri: Rainy 82° 66°
Sat: Cooler/Rainy 76° 64°


Fun Stuff:
For my outdoorsy friends
How well do you know Fast Food?
HowManyPeopleAreInSpaceRightNow.com

AwkwardFamilyPhotos.com (thanks Chris)
Apparently you all really want to hear this voicemail clip from a crazy guy. I thought this was old news. The 67 of you who have sent it to me apparently disagreed. :)
I can see us totally doing this to Antoine (thanks Chris)

Today’s Sign of the Impending Apocalypse:
In a trash can?? Really?? (thanks Chris)

Today’s Sign that We Just Might Make it After All:
See – all Dad’s love adorable little girls. Even ones that throw back the foul ball they caught…


Make it a good one folks! Hope to see many of you out and about this weekend!



Ashton Mae Smith
www.beraleighblog.com
www.glenwoodagency.com

stars are dancing on the water here tonight

it’s good for the soul, and there’s not a soul in sight…


In Downtown News:
SparkCon starts today! [you might as well look – you wont move this weekend without running into it…]
Noir is officially open
Third Eye Blind is coming to Lincoln October 14

In Raleigh News:
Zoes Kitchen opened in Oberlin Court annnnd it’s delicious. Do check it out! And another will go in North Hills East?
Station No. 9 got a green roof
I haven’t seen a good cafeteria brawl in yearrrrs!

In Local-ish News:
The folks from Burts Bees are trying to set a wacky world record today (thanks @ginnyskal)
The arrested a guy in the death of the girl from Yale
Mary of Peter, Paul, and Mary has died


In Irrelevant News:
Jay-Z beat Elvis? Whoa.
Warren Buffett can’t check his voicemail. Thereby, the world collapsed.
Bon Jovi supports Nirvana

Events:
The new season of Always Sunny in Philadelphia premiers tonight!!!
Old Habits CD release party at Pour House tonight
SparkCON starts today and runs through Sunday

ZOSO is at Lincoln on Friday
919 United is Saturday (thanks Tyler)
Down By the Tracks SPCA benefit is on Sunday
Wine dinner at 42nd street on Sunday

What the Weather Holds:
Wed: Cooler/Rainy 85° 70°
Thurs: Cooler/Rainy 82° 68°
Fri: Cooler/Rainy 82° 68°


Fun Stuff:
Top 100 Urban Thinkers
Bus Stops of the Future
Cool typography animation

ItWasOverWhen….com
Cool before/after photos from Hurricane Ike (thanks Charlie)
It’s Lovely – I’ll take it!

Today’s Sign of the Impending Apocalypse:
Tyler Hansborough is in a commercial – with a puppy. [youtube] (thanks Tim)


Happy Thursday folks!!



Ashton Mae Smith
www.beraleighblog.com
www.glenwoodagency.com

got screens on the dash

watchin saved by the bell, got a house by the bayside, yea im livin like that… - for Katie – best of luck in Prague!!! (thanks Emily)

In Downtown News:
The DLA is having another mixer tonight
Dan Akroyd was at Ugly Monkey last night (thanks Tyler)
More love for Raleigh Denim

In Raleigh News:
Today is the last day to register for the Green Building Chapter Golf Tournament (thanks Nick)
Jimmy Johns is opening a new location
Some urban adventuring

In Local-ish News:
The Lineberger Cancer Center opened yesterday
The Triangle is ‘recovering’
It’s been 10 years since Hurricane Floyd


In Irrelevant News:
Jessica Simpson’s dog got snatched
You can live next door to the Obamas
Mr. Prez doesn’t like Kanye

Events:
Moore Square Farmer’s Market today
Whisky and Women at Noir tonight (thanks Alec)
Cowboy Mouth is at Lincoln tonight Wednesday
SparkCON starts Thursday and runs through Sunday
Old Habits CD release party at Pour House on Thursday

ZOSO is at Lincoln on Friday
919 United is Saturday (thanks Tyler)
Down By the Tracks SPCA benefit is on Sunday
42nd Street is having a wine dinner Sunday night


What the Weather Holds:
Wed: Rainy 86° 70°
Thurs: Rainy 74° 65°
Fri: Rainy 79° 63°

Fun Stuff:
Tucker Max preview
ShutUpKanye.com (thanks @ginnyskal)
It’s Lovely – I’ll take it!

‘Objectified’ is on iTunes
PassiveAgressiveNotes.com
A magic wand for your TV

Today’s Sign of the Impending Apocalypse:
Malaysian woman, 107, fears hubby No. 22 will leave her (thanks @gregoryng)


Happy hump day folks!


Ashton Mae Smith
www.beraleighblog.com
www.glenwoodagency.com

if only for a second

i see a twinklin in your eye, gotta try…

In Downtown News:
Some love for Raleigh Denim
More about FashionSPARK and the rest of SparkCON
919 United is this weekend (thanks Tyler)

In Raleigh News:
A flu website from Wake County
Guy Fieri is coming - tickets on sale this weekend
Brixx in Brier Creek will do an Oktoberfest

In Local-ish News:
The state is considering allowing sand jetties
Patrick Swayze died
Heroin clinics working?


In Irrelevant News:
And you thought you got clean when you took a shower
They ‘solved’ the Bermuda Triangle? Please.
Bing added a visual search

Events:
Scotch and Cigar tasting at Amra’s tonight
Dan Akroyd is here tonight
Cowboy Mouth is at Lincoln Wednesday
SparkCON starts Thursday and runs through Sunday
Old Habits CD release party at Pour House on Thursday

ZOSO is at Lincoln on Friday
919 United is Saturday
Down By the Tracks SPCA benefit is on Sunday


What the Weather Holds:
Tues: Mostly Sunny 90° 64°
Weds: Partly Cloudy 85° 65°
Thurs: Chance of Rain 82° 65°

Fun Stuff:
The Snap
Whitney is giving away a necklace
Some cool shots of the old Penn Station

Check out Heather and Andy’s new wine blog
30 typography posters
Birds on a Wire

Today’s Sign of the Impending Apocalypse:
Seriously – a man on an oxygen tank got away with a bank robbery??


Happy Tuesday folks!


Ashton Mae Smith
http://www.beraleighblog.com/
http://www.glenwoodagency.com/

perhaps i'm a cowboy

on a steel horse i ride, i’m wanted dead or alive… [thanks Steele, happy birthday!!]

In Downtown News:
Today is the first day of classes at Campbell
The State Bar is building a new HQ
Some non-news news on Seaboard Station

In Raleigh News:
A rooftop I haven’t been on???
University Square got a designer
Durham opened a new Habitat Re-use store

In Local-ish News:
Bodie Island Lighthouse gets some renovation
Time is running short on the 8k buyer credit
Dubai got a metro


In Irrelevant News:
Only in New Jersey… (thanks J.Ross)
Wait – Kanye had an outburst?
Elton John wants a baby

Events:
nOg Run Club tonight
Scotch and Cigar tasting at Amra’s Tuesday
Dan Akroyd is here on Tuesday
Cowboy Mouth is at Lincoln Wednesday
SparkCON starts Thursday and runs through Sunday
Old Habits CD release party at Pour House on Thursday

ZOSO is at Lincoln on Friday
The 919 launch is Saturday
Down By The Tracks SPCA benefit is on Sunday

Mark your calendars:
Cameron Village is turning 60 – and celebrating in a big way

What the Weather Holds:
Mon: Sunny 88° 61°
Tues: Partly Cloudy 88° 60°
Weds: Mostly Cloudy 84° 65°


Fun Stuff:
Cheese or Font?
An IKEA reality show?? Cool.
Ha. Leaving children unattended…

For my whisky friends
Stainless Steel iPod Shuffle?
An update from Helena

Today’s Sign of the Impending Apocalypse:
Disney is remaking ‘Yellow Submarine’


Happy Monday folks…


Ashton Mae Smith
www.beraleighblog.com
www.glenwoodagency.com

only thing that's on my mind

is who’s gonna run this town tonight…

Follow along the 9/11 memorial this morning some interesting photos from the day before...


In Downtown News:
Raleigh FD will have a moment of silence this morning
Friday [recent] history
There is a new drapery place in Downtown

In Raleigh News:
Zoes Kitchen will be open next Thursday
Ginny Skalski interviewed Frank Warren! – he’s the postsecret.com guy!
Yeah – if you needed a second reason to get to The Nasher

In Local-ish News:
Fullsteam Brewery is coming along
Air Pollution causes fight/flight response
The founder of the Weather Channel has died (thanks J.Ross)


In Irrelevant News:
If I had to drive that many kids around, I’d need a drink too…
Ellen is going to be an Idol judge… - do what you want with that….
Beer and Bacon Festival – in case you find yourself in the Baltimore area next week…

Events:
DL Hughley at Charlie Goodnights on Friday
Downtown Designers Market on Saturday
Oktoberfest at Napper Tandy’s on Saturday
Free Symphony show in Moore Square on Saturday
Urban Sophisticates at Pour House on Saturday
BugFest is having a whole day of bands

There are still tickets to Durham Beerfest available

What the Weather Holds:
Fri: Partly Cloudy 81° 67°
Sat: Partly Cloudy 88° 61°
Sun: Partly Cloudy 86° 63°


Fun Stuff:
10 amazing parks from above
The lunch special at Slims (thanks @sethlester)
Cool Hubble pictures
Someecards is hiring

Today’s Sign of the Impending Apocalypse:
I don’t know what’s worse – the tape, or the people who thought up the tape… (thanks Brian)


A little small, pleasant soap box moment from yours truly….

Hope everyone has a great weekend!




Ashton Mae Smith
www.beraleighblog.com
www.glenwoodagency.com

now i've traded my black feathers for a crown

so feed me milk and honey, lay me down, lay me down, look around, show me holy places not yet found…

Is it the weekend yet?

In Downtown News:
Vote for who should play Downtown Live next year
Some love for Spize
Fletcher Park is getting a highway marker

In Raleigh News:
Know your Raleigh streets
Trader Joe’s will open October 30
New Tex Mex for Quail Commons

In Local-ish News:
The US Mint is making new quarters (thanks Ben)
That Sam is makin up some wacky beers.
China company to buy Volvo?


In Irrelevant News:
Monopoly with Google Maps?
A reason to legalize drugs? Probably not…
'Their relationship is the worst-kept secret in Sacramento,' said another lobbyist.’ (thanks J.Ross)

Events:
The T’s are at nOg tonight for Local Beer Local Band
Kevin and Greg at 101 tonight
It’s is cask night at Times
DL Hughley at Charlie Goodnights on Friday
Oktoberfest at Napper Tandy’s on Saturday
Free Symphony show in Moore Square on Saturday
Urban Sophisticates at Pour House on Saturday

What the Weather Holds:
Thurs: Mostly Cloudy 79° 60°
Fri: Partly Cloudy 83° 67°
Sat: Mostly Cloudy 86° 61°


Fun Stuff:
IHateMyParents
30 ways to electrocute yourself
Was that your arm? (thanks J.Ross)

FoodStalkers Update
“Because I’ve been digitally distracted since I was in Junior High…”
How Google StreetView is made [youtube]

Today’s Sign of the Impending Apocalypse:
Some one actually paid money, real money, to have this study done… (thanks J.Ross)


How is it that a short week feels so long?? Hope everyone is surviving alright!



Ashton Mae Smith
www.beraleighblog.com
www.glenwoodagency.com

i'm in the prime of my life

let's make some music, make some money, find some models for wives…


Yesterday was National Literacy Day and I missed it…help out.

Tomorrow is the last day to register to vote for October 6 elections

Annnd today is 09/09/09. wacky. Celebrate?

In Downtown News:
A pretty fun song/video filmed Downtown (thanks Brian)
This crazy vodka is already at Landmark and is coming to more places (thanks Julie)
Some new bars are opening up this week

In Raleigh News:
The Comprehensive Plan was adopted yesterday
A pretty neat way to save on your electric bill (thanks Dan)
There was a health care rally last week in town (thanks Bob)
Get 2 for 1 at Locopops through the 13th (thanks @stoffey)

In Local-ish News:
That’s messed up Fayetteville…
Groceries are getting cheaper
A sorta [Greensboro] local guy doing well (thanks J.Ross)


In Irrelevant News:
I’d be interested to meet self proclaimed ‘regulars’
It would be wrong to suggest no one would care… (thanks J.Ross)
Jimmy Buffett is performing for the Walter Cronkite memorial today

Events:
Election events
Moore Square Farmer’s Market today
Crazy Wing Night feast at Tir Na nOg tonight
St. Bernardous tasting at Times tonight
The T’s are at nOg on Thursday
Kevin and Greg at 101 on Thursday
Thursday is cask night at Times

DL Hughley at Charlie Goodnights on Friday
Oktoberfest at Napper Tandy’s on Saturday
Free Symphony show in Moore Square on Saturday
Urban Sophisticates at Pour House on Saturday


What the Weather Holds:
Wed: Mostly Sunny 83° 63°
Thurs: Partly Cloudy 79° 60°
Fri: Cooler/Rainy 83° 60°

Fun Stuff:
Cool rugs
The Impossible Cool
More cool cardboard things (thanks @helenadagmar)

100 cocktails to try before you die – I think happy hour just got a lot more competitive looking…
388. If you don't know what a knob does, don't fool with it.
Take a listen to the first cd from the Big Star’s new box set

Today’s Sign of the Impending Apocalypse:
Hey, he was tired of people jumping in the road…


09.09.09 – heck of a hump day. Make it a good one!


Ashton Mae Smith
www.beraleighblog.com
www.glenwoodagency.com

it's definitely not a nashville party

cause’ all I see are stilettos, i guess i never got the memo… [if you can watch this video, do it. you’ll fall out of your chair.] (thanks Emily)

Also, Beer Fest tickets go on sale today

In Downtown News:
Cohen Studios has moved into 311 W. Martin St
Results from the latte competition
Leo looks at Busy Bee

In Raleigh News:
A/J’s New York Eatery is open
Raleigh eats a lot of Fast Food
The Art Museum is closed

In Local-ish News:
Floating wind turbines
Pygmy parrots!
Work has begun on the San Fran/Oakland bridge


In Irrelevant News:
Win free Costas
Rock band bad for making real musicians?
Another message in a bottle is found

Events:
Dana’s summary
40 oz to Freedom at Pour House tonight
Moore Square Farmer’s Market tomorrow
Crazy Wing Night feast at Tir Na nOg on Wednesday
St. Bernardous tasting at Times Wednesday
The T’s are at nOg on Thursday
Kevin and Greg at 101 on Thursday
Thursday is cask night at Times

DL Hughley at Charlie Goodnights on Friday
Oktoberfest at Napper Tandy’s on Saturday
Free Symphony show in Moore Square on Saturday
Urban Sophisticates at Pour House on Saturday

What the Weather Holds:
Tues: Cloudy 81° 68°
Wed: Cloudy 81° 63°
Thurs: Mostly Sunny 81° 63°


Fun Stuff:
For those interested in how little Garrison is looking
Whitney’s has her Etsy site up!
A cool Audio commercial

‘My Triangle’ [youtube] (thanks Caitlen)
Beautiful wartime pictures? Yes.
Why we shouldn’t be celebrating Fall

Today’s Sign of the Impending Apocalypse:
An axe?? Really? That’s the best you had?? (thanks J.Ross)


Happy ‘Tuesday that’s really a Monday’ folks! :) Hope everyone had a great weekend!!


Ashton Mae Smith
www.beraleighblog.com
www.glenwoodagency.com

i met you at jc penny....

i think your name tag said jenny… [happy birthday Stuart!]

It’s First Friday!! Yay!

In Downtown News:
What’s the scoop on Green Square
Best Downtown Sports Bar?
Exploris Middle is moving 2 things…really Jeff?? And why are their going to be kids so close to me…

In Raleigh News:
Addams bookstore is closing
AIA Design Award winners
North Hills is doing an Emerging Artists series

In Local-ish News:
Awww, Hardees loves Carolina…
Chapel Hill Comics is having a clever sale
The Secret Dinner Project (thanks @gregoryng)


In Irrelevant News:
I like to throw out reasons to not have an iPhone [sorry, I’ve totally forgotten who this came from…!]
Ah geez – imagine tears of blood? (thanks J.Ross)
Russell Crow on a bike?

Events:
It’s First Friday!
Music on the Porch at Seaboard on Friday
Free concert in City Market on Friday
Clothing Swap at Marbles on Saturday
Poole’s is supporting FashionSPARK on Sunday

What the Weather Holds:
Fri: Sunny 85° 60°
Sat: Sunny 89° 60°
Sun: Sunny 86° 60°


Fun Stuff:
Cougars Gone Wild [video] (thanks Charlie)
ITBInsider update
Ohhhh Vennniiccceee….

Charles Eames wore a bowtie
A crazy new Segway
A Shawn Rocco update

Today’s Sign of the Impending Apocalypse:
I’m just sayin…get a hold of your kid… (thanks J.Ross)


Happy Friday folks!! Hope to see you out and about tonight!


Ashton Mae Smith
www.beraleighblog.com
www.glenwoodagency.com

the radio reminds me of my home far away

and drivin down the road I get a feelin, that I should have been home yesterday, yesterday…country roads, take me home [celtic punk? must be Pete’s birthday…]


In Downtown News:
Tir Na Nog extended their short story competition to Sept 15
I didn’t think it was possible for even Matt to make Raleigh look prettier. Wrong.
New Beers at Saucer tonight – yes, that is a new Lonerider AND the Stone 13

In Raleigh News:
RBC gets a new scoreboard
Legos at the fair!
Man v. Food was back in Durham

In Local-ish News:
Southwest is letting you board earlier for $10
And interesting take on affordable housing
Ancient is wall found in Jerusalem


In Irrelevant News:
Tetris is good for you
YouTube to offer pay movies?
Beware of lizards

Events:
Politics 101 at 101 tonight
There is Jazz at the Mint tonight
Local Beer Local Band tonight at Tir Na Nog
It’s First Friday!
Music on the Porch at Seaboard on Friday
Free concert in City Market on Friday
Clothing Swap at Marbles on Saturday

Poole’s is supporting FashionSPARK on Sunday

What the Weather Holds:
Thurs: Sunny 79° 60°
Fri: Sunny 82° 60°
Sat: Sunny 86° 65°


Fun Stuff:
PeopleofWalmart.com (thanks J.Ross)
Adorable dog rolling around [really, just watch it…] (thanks Emily)
Suburbs of the Imagination

“The only excuse for not knowing everything about your son or daughters life, is having a life of your own.”
An interview with the last survivor of Hitler’s bunker
What to do with what’s in your fridge

Flashback:
This time last year, they were lighting up that Shiny Wall, we learned about the Prince Hall Masonic lodge, we found out about Foundation, it was Raleigh Wide Open – and a hurricane too…, we found another thing to blame on the Romans, were reminded why we never leave Raleigh, the ‘front fell off’ this boat, and we learned about having a whole brain full of peas…. - what a year it’s been.

Today’s Sign of the Impending Apocalypse:
I bet you’ll look before the next time you use an outhouse (thanks Sallie)


HAPPY FOOTBALL DAYYYYYY!!!! :)




Ashton Mae Smith
www.beraleighblog.com
www.glenwoodagency.com

into the future we must cross

and i’d like to go with you… (happy birthday dan!!!)


In Downtown News:
The new Credit Union building gets approval and a bit more
Where to find Pinball in Raleigh
Stuff is having a closeout sale

In Raleigh News:
Rudinos is coming Olde Raleigh
Hotel Indigo is open
Who’s running for City Council

In Local-ish News:
NCDOT applies for railroad funds
Imagine bartending when Prohibition ended…
Because you needed another reason not to live in Utah


In Irrelevant News:
$2 off at School Kids when State wins
EIGHTEEN KIDS?!?!?! (thanks J.Ross)
We’re all mutants.

Events:
WakeUp Wake Transportation Event at Busy Bee tonight
What’s going on this week?
Moore Square Farmer’s Market
Politics 101 at 101 tonight
Badfish at Lincoln tonight
Local Beer Local Band Thursday at Tir Na Nog
It’s First Friday!
Free concert in City Market on Friday
Clothing Swap at Marbles on Saturday

What the Weather Holds:
Wed: Mostly Sunny 79° 58°
Thurs: Sunny 81° 60°
Fri: Sunny 85° 60°


Fun Stuff:
A rare personal plug – an old friend of mine is working to a tv show about backpacking around the world – take a peek.
Imagine walking for a year…
Seth Galifianakis interview [youtube] (thanks Emily)

Rules for My Unborn Son
A FIVE POUND GUMMY BEAR!??
You can now get Someecards on lots and lots of different things!

Today’s Sign of the Impending Apocalypse:
Another reason not to have your relationship status on Facebook


Happy hump day folks!


Ashton Mae Smith

www.beraleighblog.com
www.glenwoodagency.com

he doesn't look a thing like jesus

but he talks like a gentleman, like you imagined, when you were young…

happy september folks! how great does 65 degrees feel??

In Downtown News:
Free Symphony show in Moore Square next weekend
IdeaSPARK is announced
Best Baklava in Downtown Raleigh?

In Raleigh News:
Beer Fest tickets go on sale next week!
Iatria is closing the rest of their locations
Court fees and taxes on most things went up today

In Local-ish News:
80 cases of Swine Flu at Wake Forest??
They found out more about crazy deep sea jelly fish
Ebay is selling Skype


In Irrelevant News:
Men’s underwear as an economic indicator (thanks Emily)
A Big Lots loyalty club??
What if the White House had monkeys…

Events:
WakeUp Wake Transportation Event at Busy Bee tomorrow
What’s going on this week?
Wednesday is Dan Meyer’s Birthday
Moore Square Farmer’s Market
Politics 101 at 101 on Wednesday
Badfish at Lincoln on Wednesday
Local Beer Local Band Thursday at Tir Na Nog
It’s First Friday!
Free concert in City Market on Friday
Clothing Swap at Marbles on Saturday

What the Weather Holds:
Tues: Mostly Sunny 79° 64°
Wed: Mostly Sunny 79° 58°
Thurs: Mostly Sunny 81° 60°


Fun Stuff:
Mythical Creature Venn Diagram
Clever office pranks (thanks Adrianne)
ProbablyBadnews.com

Clever iPhone commercial
10 new Disney/Marvel couples
‘We Built this City’ line by line (thanks Chris)

Today’s Sign of the Impending Apocalypse:
All caps email are absolutely worthy of getting you fired


Have a great Tuesday!


Ashton Mae Smith
www.beraleighblog.com
www.glenwoodagency.com