but there's one thing left to do

now that the weight has lifted…



Keep up with our impending snowpacalypse with WRAL and figure out where to sled!

In Downtown News:
There’s a new late night menu at 42nd street
Ever wonder why I like rooftops? This may help understand it some…
Lincoln Theatre has a new website [finally!] (thanks Antoine)
Some Friday history

In Raleigh News:
More new stores at Crabtree
Raleigh is good for small businesses
Hillsborough bike lane thoughts

In Local-ish News:
JD Salinger died yesterday
Urban umbrellas to replace sidewalk sheds in NY (thanks @mbagrrl)
This guy just handed over ‘the Hitler book’


In Irrelevant News:
The BBC will be airing a film made by Chimps (thanks J.Ross)
I’ve always found this to be a good way out of a speeding ticket (thanks J.Ross)
The Romans had a Swiss Army knife [that don’t make no good sense…]

Events:
That electric car is in City Plaza today
American Aquarium is at Pour House tonight
Vintage movies about vintage clothes this Friday at Get Dressed
2 day Pinecone Bluegrass festival this weekend
Old Habits at Berkeley Café on Saturday
Learn to skate for free on Sunday

Mark your calendar:
Michael Buble is coming to town July 9

What the Weather Holds:
Ahhhhhhhh get the bread!!
Fri: Cloudy, snow late 43° 33°
Sat: Snow/Ice. 28° 25°
Sun: Mostly just cold. 33° 16°


Fun Stuff:
A USB necktie to keep you cool (thanks Danny)
I’m sorry, this website will decide things for me? Awesome. (thanks J.Ross)
How to suck at Facebook

UnhappyHipsters.com (thanks @cristieleigh)
I think I’m going to boil all eggs one at a time now (thanks @embalog)
10 design quotes, made pretty (thanks @outtheremedia)

The Impossible Cool.
Win stuff for knowing stuff!
The Selvedge Yard

Today’s Sign of the Impending Apocalypse:
I guess if looking like Jessica Alba is how you keep your boyfriend, then go for it… (thanks J.Ross)


Happy Friday folks!!


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

all around the water tank

waitin’ for a train…



I take back all the mean things I said about Charlotte last night, as it seems we’re getting high speed rail there (thanks Charissa and Joe) and a bit more info

In Downtown News:
A handful of Raleigh spots are featured in Southern Living
The Nissan Leaf electric car is here tomorrow [and doing test drives] (thanks Charissa)
A little Raleigh history and win some art

In Raleigh News:
The North Hills HT opens February 10
What’s up in local restaurants, a review
Cary is getting a chain butcher shop

In Local-ish News:
Al Sharpton and Jesse Jackson are in Greensboro
The original Tough Man Contest is coming to Wilmington (thanks J.Ross)
This lady won the lottery, then got hit by a car (thanks J.Ross)


In Irrelevant News:
John and Elizabeth have separated
I hate flying deep fryers
Ugly Betty got cancelled

Events:
Transit and the Triangle is tonight
Xanadu opens tonight
American Aquarium is at Pour House tonight
Vintage movies about vintage clothes this Friday at Get Dressed
2 day Pinecone Bluegrass festival this weekend
Learn to skate for free on Sunday

Mark your Calendars:
The Batchelor Bid for Charity is coming up Feb 20 (thanks Charissa)

What the Weather Holds:
"Ironically, (Thursday) is going to be a fantastic day," Gardner said, noting that temperatures could hit 60 degrees.” – they’re serious about this snow thing.
Thurs: Mostly Sunny. 60° 32°
Fri: Cloudy, snow late 41° 33°
Sat: Snow/Ice. 28° 25°


Fun Stuff:
2birds1blog brings you more from Dr. Reuben
A new post on Matt’s sports blog
PassiveAgressiveNotes.com

A ‘Lost’ song
Books that have the same covers
A cool collection of movie title stills

Today’s Sign of the Impending Apocalypse:
A robotic Punxsutawney Phil? PETA you’re dumb. (thanks J.Ross)


Happy Thursday folks!


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

cooler than the flip side of my pillow

that’s right, completely unaware…



Eat pizza, do good things. (thanks Lisa)

In Downtown News:
Beanie and Cecil Baby is reopening today
My Walk Score is 94 – what’s yours?
The Globe is doing 25 and over only on Fridays?

In Raleigh News:
Hillsborough St bike lanes are moving forward
Design a poster for Full Frame
Workshifting in North Hills

In Local-ish News:
Char Grill is opening a High Point location
Ticketmaster and Live Nation to merge
Long Beach wants to be the most bike friendly city in the country


In Irrelevant News:
Avatar is highest grossing film of all time
A strip club in Mayberry? (thanks J.Ross)
Didn’t we learn our lesson with kudzu?

Events:
Tequila Dinner at Dos Taquitos tonight
Xanadu opens Thursday
American Aquarium is at Pour House on Thursday
Vintage movies about vintage clothes this Friday at Get Dressed
2 day Pinecone Bluegrass festival this weekend
Learn to skate for free on Sunday

What the Weather Holds:
Thunderstorms, 68 degrees, 32 degrees, 60 degrees, followed by snow. Such is winter in North Carolina…
Weds: Sunny. 50° 28°
Thurs: Mostly Sunny. 58° 30°
Fri: Cloudy, snow late? 39° 33°


Fun Stuff:
Snuggie v. Slanket v. Freedom Blanket v. Blankoat
Some Raleigh focused tunes
I like art made out of cans

50 Years on the NY Subway
Vote for cool furniture
InstantBueller.com

Today’s Sign of the Impending Apocalypse:
Well, I’ll be having someone warm my bed the next time I stay at Holiday Inn


Happy Humpday folks! Great to meet all those that I did last night!


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

words fall through me

and always fool me… (thanks Brooke)




In Downtown News:
An update on the AIANC building (thanks @mikewelton)
The Spy Conference has been postponed
Hamlin Drug is being renovated (thanks @holliscguerra)

In Raleigh News:
They put bike lanes on Fayetteville St today (in relation to Hillsborough)
Synergy Spa is supporting Haiti too (thanks Becky)
Eww North Carolina, get it together on the bed bug issue…

In Local-ish News:
You can buy the Haiti CD and this 7 year old kid raised more money than I’ll make in 5 years for Haiti (thanks J.Ross)
Something to make you feel good – and terrible, at the same time… (thanks J.Ross)
I am WAY more excited about a pirate bar than an ice bar… (thanks Andy)


In Irrelevant News:
I guess being the Prez gets you out of jury duty (thanks J.Ross)
Get a beer with your Whopper? (thanks Michael)
You wanted more Biscuitville news? They sell koozies. (thanks @embalog)

Events:
Stormy, the Hurricanes mascot will be at the Ice Rink tonight (thanks Brandi)
Find out about the DLA tonight at Raleigh City Museum
Tequila Dinner at Dos Taquitos on Wednesday
Xanadu opens Thursday
American Aquarium is at Pour House on Thursday
Vintage movies about vintage clothes this Friday at Get Dressed
2 day Pinecone Bluegrass festival this weekend
Learn to skate for free on Sunday

Mark your calendar:
Oscar Night at Theatre in the Park is March 7
Duck Rabbit and The Borough are teaming up for a beer brunch March 14 (thanks Julie)

What the Weather Holds:
Tues: Mostly Sunny. 50° 35°
Weds: Sunny. 50° 28°
Thurs: Mostly Sunny. 58° 30°


Fun Stuff:
3 things everyone should know about Facebook
Crazy cool drinking glass
A peek inside the world’s tallest building

100 Cheesiest Move Quotes
AMC brings you B movies on BMC
Some blurry but pretty pictures

Today’s Sign of the Impending Apocalypse:
Well – I guess he was in the right field… (thanks J.Ross)

Happy Tuesday!

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

i, know all the games you play

and I'm gonna find a way to let you know that…



Don’t forget you can dine out for Haiti today and tomorrow

In Downtown News:
More on the Blue Martini closing
Buku opening today?
Solas is serving brunch

In Raleigh News:
Café Cattura coming to Cameron Village
I did NOT know PR had a Single Malt Scotch club…
Target may be remodeling

In Local-ish News:
A hog infestation problem?
8 skyscrapers you should know about
Aerosmith looking for a new lead singer


In Irrelevant News:
Nothing says romance like a doughnut
Eat Biscuitville, win a TV
You’ve been saying Van Gogh wrong…

Events:
Blades of Glory is being screened at the ice rink tonight
Find out about the DLA on Tuesday at Raleigh City Museum
Tequila Dinner at Dos Taquitos on Wednesday
Xanadu opens Thursday
American Aquarium is at Pour House on Thursday
2 day Pinecone Bluegrass festival this weekend
Learn to skate for free on Sunday

What the Weather Holds:
Mon: Mostly Sunny. 65° 64°
Tues: Mostly Sunny. 50° 35°
Weds: Sunny. 51° 28°


Fun Stuff:
50 ways to use bacon (thanks @kimberlyvc)
Everybody likes coupons
I like coffee tables – so I thought you might too… and, more clever furniture

Follow Alf on Twitter
You thought your Save the Date was clever?
A fun photography exhibit

Today’s Sign of the Impending Apocalypse:
They’re auctioning off the Hudson landing plane…


Oh look…Monday…

Hope it’s a good one!


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

im bringing you

the morning sun… (thanks Dan)



HUMONGUS Thank You!! to everyone who came out last night, despite the weather. I hope everyone had a great time!! As it was our very first one, please don’t hesitate to pass along any critiques you might have. I owe you all a drink and we promise to do it again soon! Want to know more about Band Together? Check em out here!

In Downtown News:
Dine out for Haiti
We’re going to be showing off an electric car next Friday
What you missed at Rosebuds/Megafaun

In Raleigh News:
Here’s the shock of the day – SAS is the best place to work (thanks Brooke – you can see her in the picture!)
Win wings for a year
Ringo Starr is coming to DPAC

In Local-ish News:
There is a new brewery in Asheville
YouTube will rent movies
This was a mystery?


In Irrelevant News:
The real story behind the BMW logo
Miller Lite has to change their ads – but really, I’ve been ranting about this for a while…
Get a free photo calendar

Events:
Dana’s take
Speed Dating at Noir tonight
ZOSO is at Lincoln Friday and Saturday
Elvis covers, rockabilly, Johnny Cash tribute and more at Pour House Saturday (thanks Skip)
Grab some brunch on Sunday

What the Weather Holds:
Fri: Rainy. 41° 39°
Sat: Cloudyish. 50° 30°
Sun: Rainy, but warmer. 65° 38°


Fun Stuff:
TrivialPursuitExperiment (thanks @kimberlyvc)
Rules for my Unborn Son
You Dropped Food on the Floor – do you eat it? (thanks Sarah)

38 snow men styled after Calvin and Hobbs strips (thanks Chris)
Super Mario Bros v. Jersey Shore
Remember that children’s book?

Today’s Sign of the Impending Apocalypse:
JWoww has her own clothing line (thanks Tom)


ohmygoditsfriday.seeyouathappyhour.


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

well she was an american girl

raised on promises…



So, I’ve been bugging you all week about this event. It’s free. It’s at Busy Bee. Tonight. From 7 to 10. I promise fun. I promise good times. And Antoine and I would really appreciate any help we can get making us look like we know how to throw a good time. And ya know what – outside of all that – they tapped Hopslam last night* [which, if you don’t know, is essentially the nectar of the gods] So please think about doing us a huge favor and at least stopping by tonight. It’s practically on your way to everywhere else you might be going anyhow... :) Thanks guys!


In Downtown News:
Downtown’s newest gallery is having a call for artists
Why did they name Mecca, ‘Mecca’?
Buckhead is now officially closed

In Raleigh News:
An update from Beleza on their needs and Cameron Village as a whole is putting something together (thanks Sean)
I40 through Raleigh one of 50 worst commutes?
The water treatment plant now has the state’s largest rooftop solar thing

In Local-ish News:
The NY Times charging for news is going to severely change this email…
Banksy will debut a film at Sundance
Building a carbon neutral city?


In Irrelevant News:
Drinks for boobs? (thanks Dan)
Harpoon is adding oysters to its beer
Twilight will be released as a graphic novel

Events:
Dana’s take
Date and Skate at Winterfest on Thursday
Speed Dating at Noir on Friday
ZOSO is at Lincoln Friday and Saturday
Grab some brunch on Sunday

What the Weather Holds:
Thurs: Rainy and cold. 44° 41°
Fri: Rainy. 41° 39°
Sat: Cloudyish. 50° 30°


Fun Stuff:
So you like the Mac ads? How about all 66 of them…
PassiveAgressiveNotes.com
Learn something on YouTube

Find wine on the cheap-er
Pretty much the coolest thing to happen to finding a place to live
What is the true cost or driving your car

Today’s Sign of the Impending Apocalypse:
I cannot help but feel sorry for his poor daughter…

*for those who care, Hopslam is now at Saucer, Times, Pit, and of course Busy Bee. Peace St. Market is supposed to get some in today as well.


Happy Thursday! See you guys tonight!!



Ashton Mae Smith

http://www.beraleighblog.com/

http://www.glenwoodagency.com/

thought it could have been something else

these days it comes it comes it comes it comes it comes and goes…



In Downtown News:
Perhaps my amphitheatre will be open by May?
A lesser known parking ‘law’
What you missed at the MLK parade

In Raleigh News:
The Alley is serving Bridge Pub beers
North Hills announced new tenants for North Hills East
The beltline will get new fences

In Local-ish News:
There is a Haiti drive and bake sale in Cary this weekend (thanks Hadley)
The Edge, Bono and Jay-Z, and Rihanna are singing a song they wrote to support Haiti on Friday?
It terrifies me that people whole towns of people like this exist


In Irrelevant News:
Still…this is a little messed up… (thanks J.Ross)
Imagine getting shot, in a car wreck, AND then a DUI… (thanks J.Ross)
Bible verses engraved in gunsights?

Events:
There is a Wine dinner at Solas tonight Wednesday (thanks Amy)
Date and Skate at Winterfest on Thursday
The event that Antoine and I are sort of coordinating that you’re so awesome-ly going to attend is Thursday at Busy Bee [Thank you!!]
Speed Dating at Noir on Friday
ZOSO is at Lincoln Friday and Saturday
Grab some brunch on Sunday

What the Weather Holds:
Weds: Partly Cloudy. 63° 40°
Thurs: Rainy and cold. 44° 41°
Fri: Rainy. 44° 39°


Fun Stuff:
The Truth about Twinkies (thanks J.Ross)
Crazy things done with A4 paper (thanks J.Ross)

What if they drained a NY river?
A fun ad for blue tooth
Rihanna and Shy Ronnie (thanks Tim)

Today’s Sign of the Impending Apocalypse:
She was arrested again??

Happy Wednesday!


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

spend my nights and days before

searching the world for what’s right here…



Empire Eats is donating all profits today to Haiti

In Downtown News:
An update on the Lightner Center
Speed Dating on the R-Line (thanks Charissa)
What to do with kids during the week in Downtown

In Raleigh News:
What’s happening at City Council today
Changing parking in Five Points?
Something fun to do in Durham

In Local-ish News:
The guy who brought you the Nacho Bell Grande has died (thanks J.Ross)
Airlines want more money for your bags
Getting closer to legalizing marijuana? (thanks J.Ross)


In Irrelevant News:
Garmin for hunters and hikers
Where is the furthest you’d carry ashes? (thanks J.Ross)
Well so don’t live in a lighthouse…

Events:
The ‘Your Money’ bus is here today
Filmore Valley Boys at Bridge Pub today
The NCMA Contemporaries are having a tapas mixer at Solas tonight (thanks Amy)
There is a Wine dinner at Solas on Wednesday (thanks Amy)
Date and Skate at Winterfest on Thursday
The event that Antoine and I are sort of coordinating that you’re so awesome-ly going to attend is Thursday at Busy Bee [Thank you!!]
Speed Dating at Noir on Friday

Mark your Calendars:
Triangle Wine Experience is Feb 4-6 and raises money for the Frankie Lemmon Foundation (thanks Sarah)

What the Weather Holds:
Tues: Sunny. 65° 35°
Weds: Partly Cloudy. 60° 40°
Thurs: Rainy and cold. 45° 42°


Fun Stuff:
StuffHipstersHate
Old Stationary from semi famous folks
iScoper.com

What I Keep
IUsedToBeYounger.com
16 Awesome Fictional Firearms (thanks J.Ross)

Today’s Sign of the Impending Apocalypse:
Whew. Now I can eat, drive, fix my mascara AND talk on the phone…


Happy Tuesday folks!



Ashton Mae Smith

http://www.beraleighblog.com/

http://www.glenwoodagency.com/

cause they know, so do i

the high road is hard to find… (thanks Tom)




Hey guys – Antoine and I are sort of coordinating this event [Thursday Night] so you’d be really awesome if you came and made it look successful. Besides, you like Busy Bee, and drinking…[Thank you!!]


In Downtown News:
Update on Natty Greene’s
Some love for the Globe [no apologies if it makes you drool] (thanks Dean)
Some thoughts on ‘free’ parking

In Raleigh News:
An update on Beleza’s Haiti efforts – HT is helping out too and Logan’s is matching up to $10k in donations (thanks Amanda)
More on the Beanie and Cecil move to Seaboard
NC State is up to cool things

In Local-ish News:
Daniel from All About Beer was featured in Folio
Oh, Duke…
They’ve been moving the Rodanthe house


In Irrelevant News:
Naming your kid after a president?
“No matter what breeders might think, bars are not family-friendly.”
He carved a tiger smaller than 1 mm

Events:
MLK March today
The ‘Your Money’ bus is here tomorrow
Filmore Valley Boys at Bridge Pub tomorrow
The NCMA Contemporaries are having a tapas mixer at Solas on Tuesday (thanks Amy)
There is a Wine dinner at Solas on Wednesday (thanks Amy)
Date and Skate at Winterfest on Thursday
Band Together After Work Social at Busy Bee on Thursday
Speed Dating at Noir on Friday

What the Weather Holds:
Mon: Sunny. 60° 46°
Tues: Sunny. 62° 37°
Weds: Partly Cloudy. 60° 37°


Fun Stuff:
And I thought I said funny stuff in my sleep…
Passive Aggressive Notes
The Selvedge Yard

JelloTime.com
Bacon Soap
Fifty Dangerous Things you should let your kids do

Today’s Sign of the Impending Apocalypse:
In case you need a ‘stab vest’ for the World Cup…


Happy Monday folks!


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

a southern drawl, a world unseen

a city wall and a trampoline…


Things you can do in Raleigh to help Haiti and next Tuesday all profits from Empire Eats restaurants will go to Haiti

In Downtown News:
Dress Raleigh is on Glenwood Ave
Hamlin Drug is going to be doing Segway deliveries (thanks Charissa)
Ed Mitchell was on the Early Show today
Downtown Raleigh has 6 of Greg Cox’s favorite restaurants (thanks Ann-Cabell)
Sledding ramps have been postponed from this weekend to Feb 14 at Winterfest (thanks Brandi)

In Raleigh News:
Hillsborough St history
There is opposition to some of the new Greenways
Pizza coming to North Hills

In Local-ish News:
When you make Raleigh folks sick, we shut down your business
Teddy Pendergrass died (thanks Steele)
Drink your Stella while you can…


In Irrelevant News:
Kodak is suing Blackberry and Apple
So who’s in charge of moving this clock around?
Missouri is using beets to melt ice

Events:
Tonight continues ‘Lounge Nights’ at Sono
Secret Agent Dance Party tonight
Tonight Party Nuts are at Amra’s
Redress Raleigh benefit at Pour House tonight
Shen Yun is coming this Saturday (thanks Charissa)
Chairmen of the Board at Lincoln on Saturday
Yo Mamma’s Big Fat Booty Band at the Pour House on Saturday
Free Ice Skating lessons on Sunday

Mark your calendars:
Band Together’s First After Work Social is coming up Jan 21
Home Brew Fest coming March 6 to Raleigh City Museum

What the Weather Holds:
Fri: Mostly Sunny. 60° 28°
Sat: Cloudyish. 54° 33°
Sun: Rainy. 54° 41°


Fun Stuff:
What Google can tell us about Relationships and a few more facts
“an ongoing project by two MIT grad students to develop a 3D printer that mixes, deposits, and cooks food.”
2birds1blog

The Selvedge Yard takes on Waylon, Willie, Johnny, Kris & Co
What’s your Jersey Shore name?
Make your own branding iron

Today’s Sign of the Impending Apocalypse:
Sausage…shaped like a football?


Congratulations – you made it. We are also halfway done with January…ack!

Happy Friday folks!


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

sent that lil face with the tounge

‘cause I’m nasty…. (thanks Emily)

Many of you know that Beleza is one of my favorite stores in Cameron Village – well they are asking your help with Haiti relief efforts, so see what you can do for em!
Ginny put together a good post too

In Downtown News:
Fins is closing and reopening – the new website
I love Secret Agents – and Dance Parties
Progress?

In Raleigh News:
Kind of old news, but Red’s closed
The Double Barrel Benefit lineup
Garmin is coming to the Triangle

In Local-ish News:
The NC Aquarium is having sharks (sorry Dan)
People are hanging out at park
More on Haiti


In Irrelevant News:
UNC is having another alumni bball game
Lady Beckham was on Idol last night
Tiger was Buddhist?

Events:
Tonight kicks off ‘Lounge Nights’ at Sono
Friday Party Nuts are at Amra’s
Redress Raleigh benefit at Pour House Friday
Shen Yun is coming this Saturday (thanks Charissa)
Chairmen of the Board at Lincoln on Saturday
Yo Mamma’s Big Fat Booty Band at the Pour House on Saturday
Free Ice Skating lessons on Sunday

Mark your calendars:
Band Together’s First After Work Social is coming up Jan 21

What the Weather Holds:
Thurs: Mostly Sunny. 56° 25°
Fri: Mostly Sunny. 60° 31°
Sat: Cloudyish. 54° 35°


Fun Stuff:
Matt Kreisher [you know him from The Pit] is writing a new sports blog
A guitar you don’t have to tune?
PassiveAggressiveNotes.com

Stuff White People Like
Make your own Weather Clock
The Selvedge Yard and Double Neck Guitars

Today’s Sign of the Impending Apocalypse:
So wait – is it a Snuggie or a Toasty Wrap?? (thanks J.Ross)


Happy Thursday folks, you’re almost there….


Ashton Mae Smith

www.beraleighblog.com
www.glenwoodagency.com

workin' in the fields till you get your back burned

workin' 'neath the wheels till you get your facts learned…

little slow in the ‘news’ department today…

In Downtown News:
Win a Warehouse District print
Storybook time is back at Marbles – free play day for kids too! (thanks Christine)
A Snuggie Bar Crawl in Downtown?

In Raleigh News:
RaleighSkyline takes on North Hills
Local food gossip
Local folks are having a movie they made shown at the Rialto

In Local-ish News:
Chapel Hill is having an Urban Deer Hunt…
If you didn’t know yet, you can volunteer for a ticket to Disney
Volunteer to be mummified?


In Irrelevant News:
There won’t be a Spider Man 4 with Tobey
Italy is opening a transgender prison
Eat as many pancakes as you can!

Baltimore News: [how long has it been, right?]
You’re getting a free circulator

Events:
Gretchen Wilson at City Limits tonight
Thursday kicks off ‘Lounge Nights’ at Sono
Friday Party Nuts are at Amra’s
Redress Raleigh benefit at Pour House Friday

Shen Yun is coming this Saturday (thanks Charissa)
Chairmen of the Board at Lincoln on Saturday
Yo Mamma’s Big Fat Booty Band at the Pour House on Saturday
Free Ice Skating lessons on Sunday

Mark your calendars:
Band Together’s First After Work Social is coming up Jan 21
A speed dating event at Noir next week (thanks Heather)

What the Weather Holds:
Weds: Sunny. 45° 22°
Thurs: Mostly Sunny. 56° 25°
Fri: Mostly Sunny. 58° 31°


Fun Stuff:
PeopleTalkingOnBananas.com
Vintage Logos (thanks @rhodesian)
Jersey Shore for Hipsters? (thanks @holliscguerra)

A 600 tons of reasons to love Anthony Bourdain
50+ covers from My Morning Jacket
LT’s Electric Glide [youtube]

Today’s Sign of the Impending Apocalypse:
Carnival Cruises won’t be allowing Cougars and Cubs on their boats…

Today’s Sign that We Just Might Make it After All:
But who travels with $21,000 on them??


Happy Humpday folks!


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

finger on your eyebrow, and left hand on your hip

thinking that you're such a lady killer, think you're so slick…


In Downtown News:
Some love for Niall in the N&O (thanks Antoine)
A new daily comic strip for Raleigh
There is a story gathering with Organic Exposure at Helios tonight

In Raleigh News:
Double Barrel benefit dates are set
Full Frame will be running Oscar nominees
Paula Deen is coming to DPAC

In Local-ish News:
It’s Girl Scout cookie time… watch out for those crazy girls…
Simon Cowell is leaving American Idol
Lilith Fair is returning (thanks @tomwhitt)


In Irrelevant News:
Sarah Palin will be reporting for Fox News
Mark McGwire used steroids too – did we not already know this?
Ever lost your suit of armor? (thanks J.Ross)

Events:
Open Mic @ Deep South tonight
Gretchen Wilson at City Limits on Wednesday
Thursday kicks off ‘Lounge Nights’ at Sono
Friday Party Nuts are at Amra’s
Redress Raleigh benefit at Pour House Friday

Shen Yun is coming this Saturday (thanks Charissa)
Chairmen of the Board at Lincoln on Saturday
Yo Mamma’s Big Fat Booty Band at the Pour House on Saturday
Free Ice Skating lessons on Sunday

What the Weather Holds:
Tues: Mostly Sunny. 42° 28°
Weds: Sunny. 48° 22°
Thurs: Mostly Sunny. 54° 25°


Fun Stuff:
What cereal should I eat? (thanks Tim)
Check out movie rental patterns (thanks @embalog)
“Let the ladies be pretty. Let the men be men. I say — Bring. Back. The. ‘Stache.”

Get the new Vampire Weekend CD for 3.99 today (thanks @raleighing)
Design your own custom chocolate bars
AmericanApologies.com

Today’s Sign of the Impending Apocalypse:
I gotta say, if I drove a Hearse, I’d drink too (thanks J.Ross)


Happy Tuesday folks!




Ashton Mae Smith

www.beraleighblog.com

www.glenwoodagency.com

black cat blues, blacked out window

and it's easy pick-ins on locust street, there's no place to hide…

In Downtown News:
The unofficial NYE flash mob video (thanks Charissa)
Krispy Kreme Challenge registration is open
Antiques Roadshow part 2 airs tonight

In Raleigh News:
Man-Mur is one of top 10 barbershops in America?
Don’t drive the beltline over Hillsborough St…
State has a new chancellor

In Local-ish News:
Local folks are making Doritos commercials for the Super Bowl
RDU is posting flight times online now
Wrightsville held a paddle board competition over the weekend (thanks J.Ross)


In Irrelevant News:
One of these days, I’m going to bring ‘No Pants Day’ to Raleigh (thanks J.Ross)
Seems like you’d just get better at your taxes… (thanks J.Ross)
Simon Cowell may leave American Idol too?

Events:
Ice Age is being shown tonight at the ice rink
http://downtownraleigh.com/event/?id=8812
Gretchen Wilson at City Limits on Wednesday
Thursday kicks off ‘Lounge Nights’ at Sono
Friday Party Nuts are at Amra’s
Chairmen of the Board at Lincoln on Saturday
Yo Mamma’s Big Fat Booty Band at the Pour House on Saturday
Free Ice Skating lessons on Sunday

What the Weather Holds:
Mon: Mostly Sunny. 45° 17°
Tues: Mostly Sunny. 42° 28°
Weds: Sunny. 50° 22°


Fun Stuff:
Messages from Moms
NYC Music Project
The piano has been drinking…

Name your own price on most anything…
What you’ve been missing on Jersey Shore
Make better move choices

Today’s Sign of the Impending Apocalypse:
“California, it turns out, has too many Chihuahuas. New York City does not have enough.”


Happy Monday folks!


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

train train comin' 'round the bend

well it took my baby, but it never will again… (thanks Tom) [Elvis was born today, 75 years ago…]


It’s First Friday!

In Downtown News:
There is a new restaurant coming to the old Champa Thai space (thanks Ben)
An update on the Hillsborough Street trolley tracks
Winterfest is extended to mid-February and they’re having Mommy and Me days (thanks Brandi)
Charging for handicapped parking soon?

In Raleigh News:
Krispy Kreme challenge is coming in February!
You can hear Annuals new single on 88.1 Jan 21st
An update on the Railhawks

In Local-ish News:
More on the new Tobacco Road location
Lulu stock is going public in Canada
The French want to tax Google


In Irrelevant News:
Avatar make take Titanic as highest grossing film of all time
Oh, well I’ll definitely load up on the eyes now…
"Letting fatties roam the site is a direct threat to our business model and the very concept for which BeautifulPeople.com was founded."

Events:
Rosebuds and Megafaun are playing this weekend
More running on Saturday
Jibarra is having International Fest on Saturday
Napper Tandy’s is hosting a fundraiser for Frank Rogan on Sunday (thanks Becky)

What the Weather Holds:
Fri: Sunny. 34° 29°
Sat: Sun. 35° 19°
Sun: Sun. 33° 17°


Fun Stuff:
I’d like to know exactly who of the 600lbs of men is missing those 4oz of sausage… [youtube with some profanity] (thanks Danny)
PassiveAggressiveNotes.com
The Bro on the Go

Bacon or Beer Can?
PeopleTalkingOnBananas.com
RenoTattoos.com

Today’s Sign of the Impending Apocalypse:
Lady, you know he’s 19 – right??


Well – congratulations – you survived the first weekend of 2010!


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

speak louder than the words before you

give them meaning no one else has found… (thanks Tom)

In Downtown News:
An update on the Lightner Center
Ever been to the Rose Garden?
Tobacco Road is opening another location

In Raleigh News:
Have we talked about Cantina 18 opening in March yet? If not, it is.
Blackberry maker is coming to triangle
I feel a little bit like a sea turtle

In Local-ish News:
USS North Carolina is going to Pearl Harbor
The Olympic ‘Bird’s Nest’ is a winter park (thanks Brian)
Exactly what DO braces have to do with it? (thanks J.Ross)


In Irrelevant News:
Katy Perry is engaged
That sounds smart of female toads…
Soccer fan invades field, tries to score, doesn’t. If you squint, he kind of looks like Rufus…

Events:
There’s a kind of big football game on tonight
Thursday Big Boss ‘Big Operator’ is the keg at Flying Saucer
Rosebuds and Megafaun are playing this weekend
It IS First Friday
More running on Saturday
Jibarra is having International Fest on Saturday
Napper Tandy’s is hosting a fundraiser for Frank Rogan on Sunday (thanks Becky)

What the Weather Holds:
There’s salt on all the roads…how annoying…
Thurs: Partly Cloudy and the teensiest amount warmer. 42° 20°
Fri: Cold, but sunny. 36° 29°
Sat: Beautiful and 33. 33° 19°


Fun Stuff:
Crazy fun topiaries
A neat way to get back a lost camera? (thanks Sam)
You like art, you’ll like this…

FoodStalkers takes on a lighter chicken pot pie
Giant Animals (thanks @gregoryng)
The official Radar 2010 Mix Tape (thanks Tom)

Today’s Sign of the Impending Apocalypse:
I don’t know what’s worse – that she freaked out, or McD’s didn’t refund 99 cents…


Almost there!


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

winter's cold is too much too handle

pincher crabs that pinch at your sandals…

In Downtown News:
White Rabbit is taking their space at Hue
A year’s look at the DLA
The Indy is putting together a giant show in Downtown Raleigh? Cool. Oooh and New Raleigh ran a bit with more info…

In Raleigh News:
The ‘Your Money’ Bus is coming to Raleigh
Take Cary’s sign ordinance survey
Southwest Airlines is getting rid of blankets out of flu fears – I knew there was a good reason not to touch those things…

In Local-ish News:
ESPN is going to broadcast sports in 3D (thanks Rhett) and a little more info (thanks J.Ross)
So you thought you were having a bad day... (thanks J.Ross)
Paying for things with your phone…cool.


In Irrelevant News:
There was a 3rd White House crasher – I’m starting to feel like I’m missing something…
They discovered Pi to 2.7 trillion digits…
Kids eat free at Carolina Brewery

Events:
Thursday Big Boss ‘Big Operator’ is the keg at Flying Saucer
Rosebuds and Megafaun are playing this weekend
It IS First Friday
More running on Saturday
Jibarra is having International Fest on Saturday
Napper Tandy’s is hosting a fundraiser for Frank Rogan on Sunday (thanks Becky)

Mark your Calendars:
NCMA Contemporaries are having a Champagne and Chocolate event in February

What the Weather Holds:
Wed: Sunny, still cold. 40° 21°
Thurs: Partly Cloudy and the teensiest amount warmer. 42° 23°
Fri: Cold, but sunny. 36° 27°


Fun Stuff:
An open letter from Papyrus to James Cameron (thanks @gregoryng)
An update from Helena
Kill your virtual life

Check out the new Vampire Weekend album online
Angry people in local newspapers.com
Custom guitars

Today’s Sign of the Impending Apocalypse:
I want my nuggets. (thanks J.Ross)





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

i wanna glide down over mulholland

i wanna write her, her name in the sky… (for Charlotte’s Birthday!)


In Downtown News:
The safety center gets its vote today
A new Taz’s coming to 17 W. Martin
Beehive Collective made their annual donations [pdf]

In Raleigh News:
Did anyone else notice that 106.1 has become Rush radio… because they left 680 wptf who is now just News Radio..
Wilco is playing DPAC in March
There is going to be a new adult sports league in Cary

In Local-ish News:
Highwoods Properties is giving 10k to Homes for Our Troops
The real Rain Man died
Tobacco powering cars? (thanks J.Ross)


In Irrelevant News:
Vince Vaughn got married
Free taco (thanks @danlondon)
FDR died of melanoma related issues? (thanks J.Ross)

Events:
Thursday is Date and Skate night at Winterfest
Rosebuds and Megafaun are playing this weekend
It IS First Friday
More running on Saturday
Jibarra is having International Fest on Saturday

Thursday Big Boss ‘Big Operator’ is the keg at Flying Saucer

What the Weather Holds:
You want to know why it’s so absurdly cold?
Tues: Mostly Sunny, cold. 36° 19°
Wed: Sunny, still cold. 40° 21°
Thurs: Partly Cloudy and, well, cold. 40° 23°


Fun Stuff:
An update from Helena
Bringing back basement bars “In my humble opinion, every gent should know how to make three drinks well, in no particular order– Martini (both gin and vodka), Manhattan, and at one umbrella drink for summer months.”
10 years and 1 day in photographs

Indy does the year in pictures (thanks Tom)
NotTakeOut.com (thanks Mike)
Get a seat from Yankee Stadium

Today’s Sign of the Impending Apocalypse:
What kind of condition are you in to actually steal Steel Reserve?? (thanks J.Ross)

And a sign that we just might make it after all:
I mean, could you sleep knowing your granny was all deserted in an airport? AND dogs doing good things too! (thanks J.Ross)


Please except my apologies for brevity and typographical errors – my fingers are simply frozen into ice blocks. Thank you and have a great day.

Happy Tuesday folks!


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

a love struck romeo

sings the streets a serenade, laying everybody low with a love song that he made…


In Downtown News:
Grab a sneak peak of The Diner – it opens at 11 am today
Still no cause found for 42nd street
Everything you ever wanted to know about the acorn

In Raleigh News:
What Meeker has in mind for 2010
They are airing the Raleigh Antiques Road Show episodes tonight
A look at what the NCMA will have next year

In Local-ish News:
Clayton wants you to leash your cat
A Degas was stolen from a museum
The world's tallest building will open today


In Irrelevant News:
Tell me you wouldn’t want to be snowed in at a bar for 3 days…
I hate when my roof flies off…
“Unless they watch “Jersey Shore.” From that perspective the show is a sort of public service.”

Events:
Yeah, you like to run in the cold, don’t you…
Oh, Skate instead?
Rosebuds and Megafaun are playing this weekend
It IS First Friday
More running on Saturday
Jibarra is having International Fest on Saturday

Mark your calendar:
Jan 12 is a Zely and Ritz 5th anniversary wine dinner
Transit Forum January 28

What the Weather Holds:
Excuse me…this cold could last ‘weeks and weeks’??
Mon: Sunny, cold. 36° 21°
Tues: Mostly Sunny, cold. 36° 19°
Wed: Sunny, still cold. 40° 21°


Fun Stuff:
Air String Instruments – take that guitar hero.
Freakiest ads of 2009
Dana’s Top 200 of the 2000’s

Welcoming 2010, big picture style..
BBC gives you the Sound of 2010
The best of 2009 from PassiveAgressiveNotes.com and one for 2010

Today’s Sign of the Impending Apocalypse:
Well, a nice recap…


Welcome to 2010 folks – hope everyone had a great long weekend!



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