and the city treats me, it treats me to you

and a cup of coffee for you… [really super cool video]



In Downtown News:
The lineup for Hopscotch Music Festival and a bit more
Two new trains from Downtown to Charlotte
A park you didn’t know existed

In Raleigh News:
NC State has ‘29th hottest student bodies’ [also, that’s Maria in that picture…]
Zoes Kitchen opens a North Hills location tomorrow
Swoozies will be officially closing

In Local-ish News:
Another new music venue for Durham
Slow down this weekend
Part of the ceiling in Nero’s palace collapsed


In Irrelevant News:
Coke has redesigned a ‘greener’ bottle (thanks @jeremysaid)
Baby Cobain helped out a song called “My Space”
Jesse James has checked into ‘treatment’

Events:
Tao Drums at Meymandi on Thursday
The Queens Motorcycle Event at RCC on Friday
It’s First Friday!!
City Market kicks off Spring with a free show from Risse Band in City Market on Friday (thanks Christina)
Epona and Oak is celebrating their 1 year anniversary on Friday (thanks Christina)
Easter Egg hunt in Moore Square on Saturday
Duck & Dumpling serves its first brunch ever on Sunday


Fun Stuff:
How to opt out of phone book delivery
10 strangest beauty pageants (thanks @gregoryng)
Send your loved one 12 bacon roses (thanks J.Ross)

“WHY WHY IS BACON THE HELLO KITTY OF FOOD? WHY?”
Michael Buble is being stalked by a velociraptor (thanks @nicklala)
ChatRouletteMissedConnections.com

Today’s Sign of the Impending Apocalypse:
Man crawls through drive through window for fish sandwich… (thanks @tessabreder)


Today is basically Thursday…at least…if you work a four day week… :)


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

hangin around, downtown by myself

and i had too much caffeine… (happy birthday Dave!)



In Downtown News:
New Restaurant on Salisbury St
Bridge Pub is offering nightly food specials
A look at Escazu

In Raleigh News:
Pullen Park is closed for a while
They changed all the Beltline signs
Separating Terminal 1 and 2?

In Local-ish News:
NC is giving you 15% off at the store for Energy Star appliances
You can win tickets to Rock n Roll Hall of Fame show (thanks Grace Ann)
Whatever Charlotte. You just wait until the NCMA opens… (thanks Jedidiah)


In Irrelevant News:
There will be a sequel written to Treasure Island
Chocolate is good for you! …unless, it’s bad for you…
A new ‘heist of the century’?

Events:
Haiti Families benefit at Marbles tonight
Tao Drums at Meymandi on Thursday
The Queens Motorcycle Event at RCC on Friday
It’s First Friday!!
Easter Egg hunt in Moore Square on Saturday
Duck & Dumpling serves its first brunch ever on Sunday

Mark your calendars:
Cuegrass Festival is returning April 17th
April 23 Sam Calagione is going to be at Busy Bee for a Dogfish Head dinner
The Mexican Olympic soccer team will be in town April 25th


Fun Stuff:
Everything you didn’t know you wanted to know about denim
CellularObscura
Oregon Trail vs. Mortal Kombat

Today’s Groupon is for Bulls box seats
50 heart stopping hamburgers
A man in Tennessee drives into a rock slide [youtube] “I didn’t even see it!”

Today’s Sign of the Impending Apocalypse:
8 year olds, turning Scarface into a play? [youtube] (thanks Taylor)


Happy Tuesday folks!!




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

we all get the slip sometimes

every day, i’ll just keep it to myself, in the sun…



In Downtown News:
The Hook Up space is being filled again
Could Nash Square be better used?
More on the new apartment project on Hillsborough

In Raleigh News:
A bridal shop is coming to Cameron Village
Bonner Gaylord is offer his kids’ names to Google
FullSteam brewery planted hops at NC State

In Local-ish News:
Raleigh is big. Top 50 big.
Tolls for 95?
Best Buy buying RadioShack?


In Irrelevant News:
All About Beer wants to know where you go to drink and buy craft beer
What if you could run your car on old beer? (thanks Mike)
Fox cancels 24

Events:
½ Price Wine at 518 tonight
Haiti Families benefit at Marbles on Tuesday
Tao Drums at Meymandi on Thursday
The Queens Motorcycle Event at RCC on Friday
It’s First Friday!!
Easter Egg hunt in Moore Square on Saturday
Duck & Dumpling serves its first brunch ever on Sunday


Fun Stuff:
Winston the Bulldog vs. Patrol Car [youtube] (thanks Dean)
PassiveAgressiveNotes.com
Vintage Las Vegas photos

Ultimate Matzoh Balls
EatingOffThePeoplesPrincess.com
More Vintage Bike Week shots

Today’s Sign of the Impending Apocalypse:
Cougars&Co.com


Happy Monday folks! Hope everyone had a great weekend!




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

"hey, carmen, come on, would you go downtown"

and she said, “well, I gotta go but my friend can stick around”… (thanks Michael)



another THANK YOU! to everyone who made it out last night for Band Together, most especially those folks who found time before and after Ben Folds to come hang out! Thank you, thank you, thank you!!

In Downtown News:
Finally, some more pretty pictures of Raleigh
More on Taz’s opening today at 1
Ashley Christiansen (Poole’s) is Pedaling for the Playground

In Raleigh News:
Bruegger’s is open in North Hills East
“The potholes…in Five Points…should all be smoothed over by June.” – excuse me, June?? And Glenwood is closed on Saturday…
Transit news

In Local-ish News:
The Chatham County Courthouse was destroyed in a fire
Cheerwine is coming to a soda fountain near you
The found a new kind of human


In Irrelevant News:
Is FarmVille the new Tamagotchi?
I’m just sayin…I mean, she teaches seventh graders… (thanks Chris)
Buffett to do half time show in 2011? Maybe…

Events:
Lunch and Wine at Zely and Ritz today – now this I can get behind…
Vintage Bar is having their grand opening tonight (thanks Erin)
Dance Party at Jibarra again tonight
Parmalee at Deep South tonight
Raleigh Rocks half marathon on Saturday
Inflowential at Pour House on Saturday
One Night of Queen at Memorial on Sunday


Fun Stuff:
1001 Beers to you must taste before you die
WhatTheFont (thanks @mcdezigns)
3floz.com (thanks @skydiver)

Obsolete Occupations by NPR
10 terrific tumblrs
Chauncy has been writing notes again…

Today’s Sign of the Impending Apocalypse:
Japanese man marries a pillow (thanks @jessebdylan)


Happy Friday folks! Hope everyone enjoys the weekend!


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

they say it's your birthday

we're gonna have a good time, i'm glad it's your birthday, happy birthday to you… (happy birthday Kris!)



Band Together After Work Social, Tonight. Oxford. 7-10. $1 PBR [they have other good beers too], some good folks, good tunes, and no one asking you for your money [well, ignoring the bartender]. And Antoine and I reallllllllly appreciate it when you guys make us look like we have friends. Besides, the guilt I give you for not coming really isn’t worth it, is it?


In Downtown News:
The new Taz’s is opening on Friday
OAR is coming to my new amphitheatre
Fun historic Raleigh postcards

In Raleigh News:
Cantina 18 opened Saturday (thanks Nick) and a review
Whew. See Dad – it isn’t just me who spends too much money…
The UNC system will be insuring all uninsured students

In Local-ish News:
Two of the Best Chef of the Southeast finalists are local
A autistic kid still has a perfect bracket (thanks Michael)
This guy is pedaling across the ocean (thanks Daniel)


In Irrelevant News:
Harris Teeter has Hurricanes themed sandwiches
Steve Jobs is answering customer email
Katherine Heigl is leaving Grey’s

Events:
Band Together After Work Social at Oxford on Thursday
Appetite for Art Preview Party at Solas on Thursday (thanks Hadley)
Busy Bee is having a Latte Art Competition on Thursday
Vintage Bar is having their grand opening on Friday (thanks Erin)
Dance Party at Jibarra again this Friday
Parmalee at Deep South on Friday
Raleigh Rocks half marathon on Saturday
Inflowential at Pour House on Saturday
One Night of Queen at Memorial on Sunday


Fun Stuff:
It’s been too long since Bobby Butronic shared his dinosaur brains with us [youtube]
PassiveAgressiveNotes.com
The Selvedge Yard brings you Vintage Daytona Bike Week pictures

Drinking Roulette
Victorian iMac
Super cool ‘tape shades’

Today’s Sign of the Impending Apocalypse:
Flash mobs turning violent


Happy Thursday guys! Hope to see you at Oxford tonight!!

Ashton Mae Smith

http://www.beraleighblog.com/
http://www.glenwoodagency.com/

she likes me for me

not because I hang with leonardo or that guy who played in fargo, i think his name is steve…



In Downtown News:
Finally some news about Kings
West Morgan St is going two ways
Check out who’s playing Artsplosure

In Raleigh News:
Swoozies is closing
Raleigh is growing, and fast [is this news?]
A pretty unbiased review of the School Board meeting

In Local-ish News:
Wales is banning pet shock collars
This ‘God particle’ thing just doesn’t seem safe…
Barefoot is better


In Irrelevant News:
“Edward told investigators that the fight began after "Dennis came to the funeral home and began cussing him." (thanks Chris)
Blockbuster is going to get movies faster than Netflix and Redbox
An interesting look at traffic patterns in Manhattan

Events:
Sister Hazel is at Lincoln tonight
Band Together After Work Social at Oxford on Thursday
Appetite for Art Preview Party at Solas on Thursday (thanks Hadley)
Parmalee at Deep South on Friday
Raleigh Rocks half marathon on Saturday
Inflowential at Pour House on Saturday
One Night of Queen at Memorial on Sunday


Fun Stuff:
Oh my heavens, his hat and tie match!
1001 Rules for My Unborn Son
Fire oven pizza in 2 minutes?

You’ve heard about it from your friends, now see Ben Folds using Chatroulette
A lesson in Kitchen updates
Hmm – Star Art

Today’s Sign of the Impending Apocalypse:
Haha – a call ahead robbery… “hey – we’ll be there in 10, get all your cash ready!”


Happy Humpday folks!


Ashton Mae Smith
Follow us on Twitter @GlenwoodAgency!
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tick tick tick tick on the watch

and life's too short, for me to stop…



In Downtown News:
Are you involved with the DLA yet?
Some Tuesday history
Who has the best burgers, dogs and fries?

In Raleigh News:
Apparently not everyone loves Raleigh
School Board meeting will require tickets
Taste of Durham is cancelled

In Local-ish News:
Some transit news
They’re auctioning condos in Nags Head
India developing a ‘chili grenade’? (thanks Mike)


In Irrelevant News:
Free ice cream and free pastries
Nintendo shows off a 3D gaming system – with no glasses? Nice.
Olympics for folks who hang/handle art?

Events:
North Coast beer dinner at Sitti tomorrow
Badfish is at Lincoln on Tuesday
Sister Hazel is at Lincoln on Wednesday
Band Together After Work Social at Oxford on Thursday
Parmalee at Deep South on Friday
Raleigh Rocks half marathon on Saturday
Inflowential at Pour House on Saturday
One Night of Queen at Memorial on Sunday

Mark your calendars:
Aviator is raising money for Special Olympics with a Cornhole Tournament
Lynyrd Skynrd and Brett Michaels are coming to Walnut Creek


Fun Stuff:
What the Health Care Bill means for you (thanks @raleighwood)
PackWhiz.com
World’s Largest House of Cards (thanks Mike)

10 most expensive video games ever (thanks Chris)
Free Moms Day gift for military members (thanks Lauren)
Dog singing calms crying baby – but the dog is still pretty annoying… [video] (thanks Emily)

Today’s Sign of the Impending Apocalypse:
Threatening the President’s life on the internet probably isn’t the best idea…


Happy Tuesday folks!


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

and you know i like to day dream

but it's really not the same thing, as having the time of your life…

It’s timmmme! Another Band Together Social this Thursday at Oxford. 7 – 10. Free snacks, good people, and dollar pbrs.

In Downtown News:
First show for the new Amphitheatre is announced
The first meeting for SparkCon is tonight
There’s another beer dinner at Sitti tomorrow

In Raleigh News:
A new hat store!!
How do you mitigate the life hazards when you put townhomes where Silver Lake used to be? Is the fact that it was Silver Lake considered a material fact?
The Red Cross is running low on donations

In Local-ish News:
Pat Benatar is coming to Cary
I’m with Chris, didn’t realize this was a problem… (thanks Chris)
The man who killed Malcolm X gets parole


In Irrelevant News:
Chubby’s Tacos has an awesome deal through month end
Seeee – lots of folks try to find things with every letter of the alphabet
It’s like Sister Act, come to life!

Events:
North Coast beer dinner at Sitti tomorrow
Badfish is at Lincoln on Tuesday
Sister Hazel is at Lincoln on Wednesday
Band Together After Work Social at Oxford on Thursday
Parmalee at Deep South on Friday
Raleigh Rocks half marathon on Saturday
Inflowential at Pour House on Saturday
One Night of Queen at Memorial on Sunday


Fun Stuff:
Brackets by the numbers
History of Wall Street Journal ‘pictures’
April blogs her way through settling in Downtown Raleigh

PassiveAgressiveNotes.com
The Impossible Cool.
The Selvedge Yard

Today’s Sign of the Impending Apocalypse:
There are many days I’m grateful I don’t know Korean… [youtube] (thanks Chris)


Happy Monday folks! Hope everyone is enjoying the first days of Spring!


Ashton Mae Smith

www.beraleighblog.com
www.glenwoodagency.com

i put food on the table

and roof overhead, but i'd trade it all tomorrow, for the highway instead…



In Downtown News:
Harlem String Quartet has a free and a paid show this weekend
Historic homes may win an energy audit
Brixx is coming to Cameron Village?

In Raleigh News:
An absurd amount of people went to H&M yesterday – see a picture
Nonstop RDU to LAX resumes June 10
Fraternity Court is finally seeing vertical development (thanks Carson)

In Local-ish News:
Full Frame Schedule is up
Local bands playing South by Southwest
Google TV?


In Irrelevant News:
Hacker attacks cars in Austin? (thanks Chris)
The Hobbit will begin filming in July
MillerCoors is introducing a pre-prohibition beer

Events:
Zydecopious is at 42nd Street tonight
Prevent Blindness Gala on Saturday
Segway tours at State tomorrow
The Johnny Folsom Four at Deep South on Saturday
Old Avenue is at Oxford on Saturday
Brunch is good for the soul.

Mark your calendars:
Phish comes back July 1


Fun Stuff:
WTFJapanSeriously.com (thanks Chris)
2birds1blog takes on Chatroulette
Listen through walls

Vintage Glamour Shots (thanks @jessebdylan)
Cool art projects
Muppet Madness

Today’s Sign of the Impending Apocalypse:
I guess, if you’re a fan, you’re a fan…

We hit 600 editions of this thing this week. Wowza. Thanks guys!

Happy Friday!!

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

hanging out, down the street

the same old thing, we did last week… (thanks, again, to Michael)



In Downtown News:
A really great photographic look at Spize Cafe
More about the plans for Downtown Boulevard
Touching up a Downtown mural ad

In Raleigh News:
H&M opens at noon today!
More about why we want Google to bring us ultra-high speed broadband
Casting for ‘America’s Next Great Restaurant’ comes to Raleigh on Monday

In Local-ish News:
Alex Chilton died yesterday
More somber than normal, but [to me] surprising statistics on Army suicides (thanks J.Ross)
Six months in jail and deportation over “steamy” text messages [side note, how old is that picture??]


In Irrelevant News:
This couple actually thinks people want to see them fight on Facebook…
Don’t tell your mom where your drugs on while you’re still sitting in jail (thanks J.Ross)
Hipsters on food stamps (thanks J.Ross)

Events:
March Madness Pig Pickin at Edge Office on Thursday
Live music outside at the Sheraton on Thursday
Prevent Blindness Gala on Saturday

Mark your calendars:
Passport Day is coming up!


Fun Stuff:
WRAL interviewed Tom about Trapster! [video]
Stuff Unemployed People Like.com
1001 Rules for My Unborn Son

What’s for lunch?!
“Street names for the drugs your kids are taking”
YouTube TurnTube

Today’s Sign of the Impending Apocalypse:
MeatWater: High Efficiency Survival Beverage

Hope everyone had a great St. Patrick’s!



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

saw a train set the night on fire

i smelled the spring on the smoky wind, dirty old town… (thanks Michael)



Awkward Office St. Patrick’s Day Bingo (thanks Emily)


In Downtown News:
More on the parking meter thing [they’re active now]
The old Buckhead space reopens this weekend
RDU to DTR bus route?

In Raleigh News:
Segway tours at State this weekend
Playboy for kids? (thanks Tim) we made BBC!
LoneRider is doing Brew it Forward again! (thanks Sumit)

In Local-ish News:
Talk about it being ‘your time’ (thanks Michael)
Alicia Keys and Black Eyed Peas are kicking off the World Cup
Meet the kid who gets to implode Texas Stadium


In Irrelevant News:
$1 Jimmy Johns tomorrow
A Picasso is going up for auction at a record price
Women are better at teaching monkeys… [that’s too easy…]

Events:
Lots going on for St. Patrick’s Day
March Madness Pig Pickin at Edge Office on Thursday
Live music outside at the Sheraton on Thursday
Prevent Blindness Gala on Saturday
I mean…what more do you want than hours and hours of basketball?

Mark your calendars:
A benefit to support Haiti at Marbles on the 30th (thanks Joey)
Triangle Corporate Battle of the Bands is May 15 (thanks Geri)


Fun Stuff:
A reallllllly clever Italian Heineken ad (thanks @jasonpeck)
A cooler for your golf bag?
Boston Mike and the guys take on Kentucky Breakfast Stout and Nemesis

How to pour a Guinness
I love stores with excessive signage
Ali tried to sell his car. A conservative did not like it. (thanks Ali)

Today’s Sign of the Impending Apocalypse:
Using part of your neck muscle to get a better pout?


Happy Wednesday folks!


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

i'm zipping through the days at lightning speed

plug in, flush out and fire the feed... (thanks Michael)




Beer Fest tickets on sale today

In Downtown News:
Capital Boulevard is finally getting some love! [you may have to be a member to read all of this – sorry!]
Help design and decorate windows on Fayetteville Street (thanks Brian)
Escazu Chocolates opens today

In Raleigh News:
Vote for Metro’s “Best of”
Lady Gaga is coming to Raleigh (thanks @holliscguerra) And Jack Johnson in August
Raleigh > Charlotte

In Local-ish News:
New sammiches in Durham
“Giant meat-eating plants prefer to eat tree shrew poo” I can’t beat that… (thanks Gretchen)
The World’s Shortest Man died


In Irrelevant News:
You’re going to want to wash your hands better
“Facebook removing stalker applications”
Johnny Depp is in Venice….really??

Events:
Little House on the Prairie opens today
Advance screening of Hubble 3D at IMAX today
March Madness Pig Pickin at Edge Office on Thursday
Live music outside at the Sheraton on Thursday
Prevent Blindness Gala on Saturday


Fun Stuff:
Duke/Carolina mascots circa 1957 (thanks @jennafleur)
More Selvedge Yard in GQ
Cool Esquire covers

Crazy cool skyscraper ideas
Help out FullSteam
Beard Me

Today’s Sign of the Impending Apocalypse:
Thereisnothingicansayaboutthisthatwontmakeyouthrowup. (thanks Sam)




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

you can't put your arms around a memory

don't try, don't try… (thanks Jimbo)



Beer Fest tickets go on sale tomorrow!


In Downtown News:
What’s happening at Council this week
A greenway path I didn’t know about!
One day, I absolutely want to say I’ve jumped out of a plane 5,300 times

In Raleigh News:
NCSU’s Art to Wear is coming April 14 (thanks @mcdezigns)
Show your love for Hillsborough Street
Raleigh is third in banking?

In Local-ish News:
David Beckham tore his Achilles tendon…out for World Cup?
The Paralympics have started
Exactly how does one get lessons in sleep?


In Irrelevant News:
David Schwimmer is getting married
The Browns picked up Jake Delhomme (thanks Michael)
“This year's cheese-rolling event in Gloucestershire has been cancelled”

Events:
nOg run club tonight
Dinner with the Pit Master at The Pit tonight
Little House on the Prairie opens tomorrow
Advance screening of Hubble 3D at IMAX tomorrow
March Madness Pig Pickin at Edge Office on Thursday
Live music outside at the Sheraton on Thursday
Prevent Blindness Gala on Saturday


Fun Stuff:
Stuff White People Like!
Flying cans of tuna
Run away cats

Cool things made of gears
A tetris chair!
Get your own personal assistant

Today’s Sign of the Impending Apocalypse:
“Tonight and every Sunday for the next 7 weeks, Ess Lounge will be giving away Silicone Breast Implants every hour from 9 PM- 2 AM!”






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

let my loneliness get blown away

gimmie, gimmie symphonies…



In Downtown News:
Check out all the goings on this weekend for St. Pats
Free concert coming April 30
A rarely seen mural in Downtown

In Raleigh News:
TimeOut is coming to the NC State area (thanks Tim)
Yoho at North Hills is being replaced by Spring Rolls
Martin + Osa is closing at Crabtree

In Local-ish News:
Indy tells us where to find good cupcakes
Let it be known that this is the opposite of a ‘pants optional’ attitude…
The NY Historical Society is hosting a Grateful Dead exhibit


In Irrelevant News:
Betty White will host SNL
Cast of Jersey Shore can’t drink?
There’s a ‘Jersey Shore’ equivalent stereotype for Russian-Americans??

Events:
Late Night Lounge at Sono on Friday
Saturday is the Run for the Oaks
Downtown Designers Market is Saturday
Saturday there is a block party on Glenwood South
Saturday the Haiti Tap-tap benefit is happening upstairs of Gravy (thanks Oona)
St. Patrick’s Day parade on Saturday
Check out Sunday Funday at Isaac Hunter’s on Sunday
Beer Brunch at the Borough on Sunday
Landon Pigg is at Lincoln on Sunday

Mark your calendars:
The next Band Together After Work Social is March 25 at The Oxford – with notable drink specials. Like $1 PBR.


Fun Stuff:
Crazy video of people running in slow motion [youtube] (thanks Chris)
What you can do for free in Raleigh
“If your passing me, your speeding.”

Ha. This is awesome. Make your own beatbox beat.
How not to lose your luggage when travelling
Conan’s Twitters Tumblr


Today’s Sign of the Impending Apocalypse:
Oh Mississippi…you’re so…Mississippi…

Happy Friday!! You madddde it!


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

been that way for all my time

til forever, on it goes, through the circle, fast and slow…



In Downtown News:
Where to buy local produce in Downtown
Party at Buku on Saturday
The fate of Devereux Meadows

In Raleigh News:
NC State’s Technician is in jeopardy
New statues at NC State
Raleigh #2, Charlotte #3, Durham, Chapel Hill and Wilmington all in top 20 housing markets for 2010 (thanks J.Ross)

In Local-ish News:
The Geer in Durham is coming along
Bill Gates is no longer the world’s richest man (thanks J.Ross)
Google is going to digitize old Italian books


In Irrelevant News:
"Holy criminy, you just shot the map," the student said. (thanks J.Ross)
Marion Jones is going to play pro basketball? (thanks J.Ross)
The Vatican has a chief exorcist? (thanks J.Ross)

Events:
Zely and Ritz wine dinner on Thursday
Local Beer Local Band at Tir na nOg tonight
Late Night Lounge at Sono on Friday

Saturday is the Run for the Oaks
Downtown Designers Market is Saturday
Saturday there is a block party on Glenwood South
Saturday the Haiti Tap-tap benefit is happening upstairs of Gravy (thanks Oona)
St. Patrick’s Day parade on Saturday
Check out Sunday Funday at Isaac Hunter’s on Sunday
Beer Brunch at the Borough on Sunday
Landon Pigg is at Lincoln on Sunday

Mark your calendar:
Downtown Derby set for April 30


Fun Stuff:
The Ultimate ACC Tournament Guide
Using math to predict pro baseball… (thanks J.Ross)
2birds1blog and another on Dr. Reuben

PassiveAgressiveNotes.com
Ooooh James Dean.
Top 20 unsigned bands of 2009

Today’s Sign of the Impending Apocalypse:
The Royal Opera House is staging an opera about Anna Nicole Smith


Thursday is practically Friday! Happy Thursday!


Ashton Mae Smith

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

you've been playing at a game

called remembering your name…



In Downtown News:
News of new development in Downtown!
Taste of India has reopened
First ever dog-centric walking tour of Downtown

In Raleigh News:
Raleigh is #8 best travel value (thanks Charissa)
The NC Museum of Art has announced its opening weekend plans
The Q Shack is North Hills is raising funds for Access Hope today (thanks Damon)

In Local-ish News:
Google Maps has added biking directions
Corey Haim died today
Bank of America wants to end overdraft fees


In Irrelevant News:
A man who won on ‘The Dating Game’ turned out to be a serial killer (thanks Chris)
Lindsay Lohan is suing for the ‘milkaholic’ reference (thanks J.Ross)
Thanks for your opinion Sean Penn… (thanks J.Ross)

Events:
Art&Copy will show in Raleigh tonight
Woody’s is tapping an Avery keg tonight
Zely and Ritz wine dinner on Thursday

Saturday is the Run for the Oaks
Downtown Designers Market is Saturday
Saturday there is a block party on Glenwood South
Saturday the Haiti Tap-tap benefit is happening upstairs of Gravy (thanks Oona)
St. Patrick’s Day parade on Saturday
Check out Sunday Funday at Issac Hunter’s on Sunday
Beer Brunch at the Borough on Sunday


Fun Stuff:
A day in the NY life
Train v. Flood [youtube] (Thanks Chris)
Hand grenade sword cane

The human body as a subway map
69 year old French Grandma DJ
8 unusual ways to be buried

Today’s Sign of the Impending Apocalypse:
Seriously?? World’s longest hug?? No thank you.


Happy humpday kids – you’re almost there!



Ashton Mae Smith

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

we're the renegades in this atomic age

this atomic age of renegades… (thanks Michael)



I know you’ve all been waiting on the edge of your seats [humor me here...]– but we have a winner for naming this thing! (Re) Introducing ‘Raleigh, Over-Easy’! The winning name actually coming from Kris Larson [I know, I spent 2 years trying to get him to help me name this thing – as it turns out, he just needed a prize…sigh.] The website will likely see some changes over the next few weeks so stay tuned if that hold’s any interest to you. Other close calls were The Daily Ash, The Raleigh Rundown, The Raleigh Radar, and The Daily Diversion. Huge thank you to everyone who submitted a name and who voted!

In Downtown News:
Finnnnalllllly! Some answers on what is happening in that old warehouse
NC State and Campbell are teaming up! (thanks Lauren)
Natty Greene’s is finally open

In Raleigh News:
Check out a public meeting or two
A whitewater park on the Neuse?
Performance Bicycles is opening in Raleigh

In Local-ish News:
Recycle your jeans at the Gap for a discount
Letters to Jackie O
Detroit is shrinking under a new plan


In Irrelevant News:
Drinking wine makes you less likely to gain weight
The Selvedge Yard got picked up by GQ Italy
More old folks fighting each other

Events:
Art&Copy will show in Raleigh tomorrow
Woody’s is tapping an Avery keg on Wednesday
Saturday is the Run for the Oaks
Downtown Designers Market is Saturday
St. Pats parade is this weekend
Saturday there is a block party on Glenwood South
Saturday the Haiti Tap-tap benefit is happening upstairs of Gravy (thanks Oona)
Beer Brunch at the Borough on Sunday


Fun Stuff:
The Doritos tablet
ManBabies.com
PassiveAgressiveNotes.com

Sesame Street on Twitter
Zach Gafalkjfalsdjfikanis on SNL
Places where bars out number grocery stores

Shameless Plug:
Check out some local folks and their wine koozie company! (thanks Neill)

Today’s Sign of the Impending Apocalypse:
The Twitten. So you can hold hands, and wear mittens… (thanks @brandfuelpromos)


Happy Tuesday folks! Thanks for spreading the good word about Raleigh, Over-Easy


Ashton Mae Smith

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when I get off of this mountain

you know where I want to go? straight down the mississippi river, to the gulf of mexico… (happy birthday J.Ross!)



sorry for the delay folks! News is slow and my real job happened….

In Downtown News:
Leo covers Natty Greene’s for you
Maybe the coolest car in the world, but at least Raleigh…
A little Downtown art

In Raleigh News:
OK Go is coming to town
“…I don’t get cramps in my muscles and charley horses…”
I didn’t even realize Amedeo’s had closed – but it is open again

In Local-ish News:
New laws for Hatteras beach?
The Bears picked up Julius Peppers
Internet access a fundamental right?


In Irrelevant News:
Your Oscar recap
It looks like we’re going to be getting the World Cup in mostly British accents
Alice in Wonderland made like a bajillion dollars

Events:
Tonight is a free wine tasting at 42nd Street
Tonight is also the second Tour of Tuscany dinner at Gravy
Woody’s is tapping an Avery keg on Wednesday
Saturday is the Run for the Oaks
Downtown Designers Market is Saturday
St. Pats parade is this weekend
Saturday there is a block party on Glenwood South
Beer Brunch at the Borough on Sunday



Fun Stuff:
Oh – you wanted to stream every sweet sixteen and onward game for the last 10 years? Done. (thanks Matt)
Emily FoodStalked Buku
20 ways to mix up mac n’ cheese (thanks @veemoe)

The Selvedge Yard brings you Marlon Brando
You needed another reason to quit Facebook…
What gender is your brain…?

Today’s Sign of the Impending Apocalypse:
Kangaroos in Japan??


Happy Monday!!


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

chicken in the bread pin, pickin' out dough

"granny, does your dog bite?""no, child, no." [a really great cover actually] (thanks Michael)



A little slow in news today, but that just means you have more time to vote for a name! And plan your First Friday fun, of course!

In Downtown News:
A little bit of sad Downtown news…
Some more thoughts on the school board issue
It’s First Friday!

In Raleigh News:
An NC State grad won the Full Frame poster competition
Fish shack? That sounds kind of good…
File your taxes for free

In Local-ish News:
No more Jake Delhomme (thanks Michael)
They’ve endorsed the whole ‘dinosaurs killed by space impact’ theory…
The Japanese princess is getting picked on…


In Irrelevant News:
Only in New Jersey…
Cheese theft gets you 7 years in California (thanks J.Ross)
“Washington man electrocuted by urinating on the power line.” (thanks Matt)

Events:
Chairmen of the Board at Lincoln on Friday
It’s First Friday!
Homebrewed Raleigh Beer Fest is at City Museum Saturday
St. Pattys 8k run at Moore Square on Sunday
Oscar Night is Sunday at Theatre in the Park
Monday is a free wine tasting at 42nd Street
Monday is also the second Tour of Tuscany dinner at Gravy

Mark your calendars:
Raleigh Rocks Half Marathon coming April 30


Fun Stuff:
FoodStalkers takes on Biscuitville
A run down of Local Breweries
Get hotels to bid for you to stay there

The Selvedge Yard takes on Eric Claption
IsItBaconFriday? (thanks @mikeadamsnc)
A whole website dedicated to covers

Today’s Sign of the Impending Apocalypse:
“S Korea child 'starves as parents raise virtual baby'”


Happy Friday folks!!


Ashton Mae Smith

http://www.beraleighblog.com/

http://www.glenwoodagency.com/

i feel the chemicals kickin' in

it's gettin heavier, and I wanna run and hide…




Okay guys – you gave suggestions, and now it’s voting time! Let’s pick a name!


In Downtown News:
Get the scoop on ARTHOUSE, the new kids art venue
A new HQ for Downtown?
Foundation is 1 year old today

In Raleigh News:
Have free time? Donate it.
WRAL’s take on the Wake School Board news
ConAgra is shutting down the Slim Jim plant

In Local-ish News:
UNC is dedicating a garden to Eve Carson
The earthquake in Chile made the day shorter?
Captain Sully retires


In Irrelevant News:
Al Gore is visiting Duke in April
Magnets for migraines?
Kids directing planes

Events:
Live Jazz at The Mint tonight
Beer, Bourbon and Chocolate at Flying Saucer tonight
Keller Williams at Lincoln on Thursday
Chairmen of the Board at Lincoln on Friday
It’s First Friday!
Homebrewed Raleigh Beer Fest is at City Museum Saturday
St. Pattys 8k run at Moore Square on Sunday

Fun Stuff:
Best Beer Blog reviews Avery Old Jubilation
Some really pretty pictures of the earth
PassiveAgressiveNotes.com

ThisMessageWillSelfDestruct.com
Be a hero in your own movie
I don’t know what the Star Wars thing is this week... (thanks Caitlen)


Today’s Sign of the Impending Apocalypse:
A washing machine for my pet…of course! (thanks J.Ross)


Happy Thursday folks!! Thanks for voting!!

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