and someone else instead of me

always seems to know the way…



Giant thanks to everyone who made it to the new [beautiful and awesome] Tobacco Road last night for Band Together!

In Downtown News:
Morgan is opening to two way traffic on May 1
State v Carolina in energy conservation?
Celebrate at Mecca today!

In Raleigh News:
Next week is National Pet Week
New construction development in Cary
Redbox at the airport

In Local-ish News:
We’re getting a smart grid
State Park fees are going up
I will absolutely volunteer to ‘Nap for a Cure’


In Irrelevant News:
Tomorrow is free Comic Day
Picasso on the sidewalk
That’s on way to rob a place

Events:
Music on the Porch returns today to Seaboard Station
Charity Derby Party at Amra’s tonight
Free concert in City Plaza tonight

Saturday and Sunday are the Oakwood Garden Tour and Tea
Vintage Bar and Lounge is also having a Derby party on Saturday (thanks Erin)
Festival of Hope is Saturday
Fallen Firefighters Parade is Saturday
Handmade Market is tomorrow
AIDS Walk + Ride at Halifax on Saturday
10th Annual Second Empire 5k on Sunday

Mark your calendars:
Artspace Give & Take is in May
Mosaic Spring Music Fest is May 13 – 23


Fun Stuff:
Mascots doing crazy backflip dunks from 20ft [youtube]
PassiveAggressiveNotes.com
Gorgeous long exposure photography

Zoo animals and well timed photography (thanks J.Ross)
Redesigning the boarding pass
Stereotypes on a Map

Today’s Sign of the Impending Apocalypse:
“He’s King Darius. He’s a very famous bunny. He’s a celebrity.” (thanks Sean)


Youuu madddddeee it! And more than that….it seems like I did too…. :) thanks for your patience all week guys!


Ashton Mae Smith

www.beraleighblog.com
www.glenwoodagency.com

the trouble doll is not moving mountains

but digging the ground that you’re on…



The new Tobacco Road in Durham is open. So come out for the Band Together After Work Social tonight!

In Downtown News:
Cranes!
Still stressing about the name of the Lightner Center
What to do with the other side of Glenwood Ave?

In Raleigh News:
St. Aug’s has the best track team in the country
How good is Raleigh at being sustainable?
The Wake County Animal Shelter needs volunteers and the Women’s Center needs food

In Local-ish News:
TTA is going to run DATA out of Durham
UNC is getting a bunch of new art
Pick out the prettiest place in NC


In Irrelevant News:
Free frozen yogurt today
Bored teenagers on the internet (thanks J.Ross)
Get goats, find TNT (thanks J.Ross)

Events:
Solas is having a wine dinner tonight
Mecca is turning 80 on Friday
Music on the Porch returns Friday to Seaboard Station
Charity Derby Party at Amra’s on Friday
Free concert in City Plaza on Friday

Saturday and Sunday are the Oakwood Garden Tour and Tea
Vintage Bar and Lounge is also having a Derby party on Saturday (thanks Erin)
Five Points Farmers Market opens Saturday
AIDS Walk + Ride at Halifax on Saturday
10th Annual Second Empire 5k on Sunday


Fun Stuff:
Make any website look like it was made in GeoCities (thanks Catherine)
Five ways to make productive use of Foursquare
Coolest hotel suite ever – you can sleep with the fishes!

2birds1blog: Dr Reuben
Find a recipe based on what you already have
Helena goes to Wondercon

Today’s Sign of the Impending Apocalypse:
Tauntaun Sleeping Bag (thanks J.Ross)


Hope to see some of you tonight!


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

the world is lazy

but you and me, we’re just crazy… (thanks Chris)



Tomorrow is the Band Together After Work Social at the new Tobacco Road in Durham – I’ll be there. You should be too!

In Downtown News:
The Downtown Farmers Market opens today
Leo summarizes the 109 pages of multimodal information for you
More Lightner Center drama

In Raleigh News:
Greensboring is more fun than Raleigh?
You can weigh in on beach driving
Whole Foods is having a dog wash for the SPCA this weekend

In Local-ish News:
The Vicks Vapor rub guy is getting a historical marker
Roanoke Rapids is ending their theater contract
Hugo Chavez is on Twitter


In Irrelevant News:
It is .31 cent scoop night at Baskin Robbins
Dating by blood type…now that’s an interesting idea…
Meanwhile, Sandra Bullock adopts a tot

Events:
http://www.bluecares.com/innovations/walkingworks/national-walklunch-day.html
Solas is having a wine dinner Thursday
Mecca is turning 80 on Friday
Charity Derby Party at Amra’s on Friday
Free concert in City Plaza on Friday
Saturday and Sunday are the Oakwood Garden Tour and Tea
Five Points Farmers Market opens Saturday
AIDS Walk + Ride at Halifax on Saturday
10th Annual Second Empire 5k on Sunday

Mark your calendars:
Drop and Shop is coming to Cameron Village in May


Fun Stuff:
A fun look at some Raleigh places
Super cool new Pumas (thanks @renewabelle)
Make art with your mouse

Dented Can Greetings
Most absurd breakup letters ever
The History Channel takes on the history of America

Today’s Sign of the Impending Apocalypse:
Hanson is still touring?


Happy Wednesday folks!


Ashton Mae Smith

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

i've landed in the worst of worlds

with a dry canteen and plastic sword… (thanks Chris)



Have you voted yet?

In Downtown News:
Mecca turns 80 on Friday
Ciago’s will go in the HookUp space
Joe’s Place will reopen as a new restaurant?

In Raleigh News:
FroYo is coming to North Raleigh
SmartCommute Challenge is half way over!
The date for the Tom Petty show changed

In Local-ish News:
We should have an active hurricane season
The location for the world’s largest telescope has been chosen [The E-ELT – European Extremely Large Telescope….seriously… :)]
Home buyers tax credit has been helpful they say…


In Irrelevant News:
Chocolate makes you depressed? I thought it was the opposite?
I think I’d like going two days without texting…
Beckham could be back by November

Events:
Motion City Soundtrack is at Lincoln tonight
Downtown Farmers Market kicks of on Wednesday
Charity Derby Party at Amra’s on Friday
Free concert in City Plaza on Friday
Saturday and Sunday are the Oakwood Garden Tour and Tea (thanks Hollis)
Five Points Farmers Market opens Saturday
AIDS Walk + Ride at Halifax on Saturday
10th Annual Second Empire 5k on Sunday

Mark your calendars:
Muse is coming to RBC
So are the Eagles


Fun Stuff:
Rude cross stitches
Pretty pictures of the sun
Crazy sand sculptures

Turn any webpage into music!
2birds1blog: Christ on a croissant
PassiveAggressiveNotes.com

Today’s Sign of the Impending Apocalypse:
I think this is just bad parenting (thanks Mike)


Happy Tuesday kids!


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

the water is warm,

but it's sending me shivers…



In Downtown News:
Read the draft proposal for the multi modal center
Finally an update on the Krispy Kreme
Some urban art in Cameron Village this weekend

In Raleigh News:
Raleigh getting friendlier to bikes?
What you missed at Art to Wear (some more)
Take a virtual tour of Lonerider Brewery (thanks Tyler)

In Local-ish News:
Raleigh commute worse than Charlotte’s?
Bret Michaels is in critical condition
Progress is being made on the tower to replace the WTC


In Irrelevant News:
Vote for donuts
Jon Stewart vs. Fox news
Silly Brits

Events:
Wine tasting at 42nd St tonight
Nog Run Club tonight
Motion City Soundtrack is at Lincoln tomorrow
Downtown Farmers Market kicks of on Wednesday
Charity Derby Party at Amra’s on Friday
Free concert in City Plaza on Friday
Saturday and Sunday are the Oakwood Garden Tour and Tea (thanks Hollis)
Five Points Farmers Market opens Saturday
AIDS Walk + Ride at Halifax on Saturday
10th Annual Second Empire 5k on Sunday


Fun Stuff:
A new resource for Sustainability in the Triangle (thanks Erin)
See every painting at MoMA
Apple Store in a shoebox

MGMT on ukuleles
Rent the camera lenses you need
Around the world in 80 seconds

Today’s Sign of the Impending Apocalypse:
I mean, she wasn’t aiming for the tot…and if he had just gotten the right beer… (thanks Michael)


Happy Monday! Hope everyone had a great weekend!


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

i was waiting to be struck by lightning

waiting for somebody exciting, like you…



Sorry for the delay folks, this tax credit thing is making ‘real job’ get in the way of ‘fun job’. Bear with me through next week too please!

In Downtown News:
Transit, and Downtown Raleigh…two of my favorite things
No one asked me who I’d want to play Downtown [and that was probably a good move… :)]
Marbles won a $25k grant

In Raleigh News:
What is Wine and Design?
Fuddruckers and Golden Corral have closed
Check out the Lonerider commercial

In Local-ish News:
Kure Beach – as close to Mayberry as possible
Some NCAA Basketball craziness
Don’t throw cheesy poofs in Australia


In Irrelevant News:
What is FourSquare and why you probably still don’t care
Target will sell the Kindle
There will be a Monsters, Inc. sequel

Events:
ZOSO is at Lincoln tonight
The Museum of Art opens to the public this weekend
Beer Fest is Saturday
5k Run for our Heroes on Saturday
Saturday is National History Day
Breakfast Club plays Saturday at Lincoln

Sunday is World Pinhole Photography Day
Race of Grade is Sunday
But you’re going to need brunch…

Mark your calendars:
Triangle Restaurant Week is returning
Damon Wayans is coming to Charlie Goodnights


Fun Stuff:
Joanie from Mad Men writes an open letter to men
Pablo Picasso
Visions of the future from long ago

Share your food
Who’s voice is that?
How to name a Volcano

Have folks rate your outfits
A flask for your bike
Passive Aggressive Poetry

Today’s Sign of the Impending Apocalypse:
He’s selling ad space on his urn…


Happy Beer Fest eve!!


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

tendoroni you've got to be

spark my nature, sugar fly with me… (happy birthday Melanie!)



Local Folks are getting 5k towards their organizations – vote for who should get it

In Downtown News:
There is a meeting about the Multimodal Center tomorrow
Still Life is coming to Downtown
Some love for Busy Bee – and some things you might not have known

In Raleigh News:
More on bike lanes and bike rentals coming to Raleigh
The Triangle Modernists are headed to Charlotte for shopping
Even our universities are ‘green’

In Local-ish News:
We are making a new Gazetteer
UNC is getting a department of neurosurgery
The Killers win songwriting award


In Irrelevant News:
Millionaire, turned drug dealer, turned…well..you’ll read… (thanks Chris)
Everybody has to get somewhere – I’d take a Barbie car too (thanks Chris)
Can we organize something like this?

Events:
Raleigh Times is having ‘Revere Beer Week’
Romeo and Juliet opens tonight
Yo Mama’s Big Fat Booty Band is at Pour House tonight
Triangle Blvd networking event today at Posta (thanks Geri)
ZOSO is at Lincoln on Friday

The Museum of Art opens to the public this weekend
Beer Fest is Saturday
5k Run for our Heroes on Saturday
Saturday is National History Day
Breakfast Club plays Saturday at Lincoln

Race of Grade is Sunday
But you’re going to need brunch…


Fun Stuff:
Old Polaroid Branding
If Flava Flav had an iPad
Top 13 foods grosser than the Double Down (thanks @gaggingtowards)

SpoonFed takes on a French Restaurant
Stained Glass transformers
Stop motion animation and vodka?

Today’s Sign of the Impending Apocalypse:
A pillow for when your lady friend is away (thanks Chris)


Almost there – Happy Thursday!


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

you got a talent don't you know

you’re more talented than you know… (thanks Michael)



In Downtown News:
Downtown Raleigh Home Tour tickets are now on sale
Take a peak at the new Amphitheatre that Black Crowes are playing in Sept
What you missed at Redress Raleigh

In Raleigh News:
Bike lanes on Hillsborough St are moving forward
Vote for BCycle to come to Raleigh
Raleigh is cheaper than Durham and the 8th best place to live – Forbes loves us too! (thanks Matt)

In Local-ish News:
Chubby’s is coming to RTP
Amazon is suing NC for your information
Girls are smarter than boys.


In Irrelevant News:
The FDA wants to regulate salt in food
The Food Network is launching the Cooking Channel
Bonnaroo gets it’s own ice cream flavor (thanks @wswhitt)

Events:
Raleigh Times is having ‘Revere Beer Week’
Natty Greene’s is doing a Cask Night and meet the Brewer tonight
Romeo and Juliet opens Thursday
Yo Mama’s Big Fat Booty Band is at Pour House on Thursday
Triangle Blvd networking event on Thursday at Posta (thanks Geri)
ZOSO is at Lincoln on Friday

The Museum of Art opens to the public this weekend
Beer Fest is Saturday
5k Run for our Heroes on Saturday
Saturday is National History Day
Breakfast Club plays Saturday at Lincoln

Race of Grade is Sunday
But you’re going to need brunch…

Mark your calendars:
May 3rd is a Crabtree Valley transportation and land use study (thanks Dan)
Silversun Pickups are coming to Disco Rodeo June 20


Fun Stuff:
What the NY Times newsroom looks like
RocketDesign.com
The 40 most memorable people at Coachella

What’s more awesome?
Wooden Hard Drives
10 fast food items worse for you than the Double Down (thanks @danlondon)

Today’s Sign of the Impending Apocalypse:
Female promiscuity is to blame for earthquakes


Half way there!



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

there's a pretty young thing in front of you

and she’s real pretty, and she’s real into you…



In Downtown News:
The AIA NC headquarters have been approved
Mitch Silver has been elected President of the American Planning Association
The face of homelessness

In Raleigh News:
Eat deliciously, support charity
Piola in North Hills is open now
What will happen with the old Hillsborough St bridge?

In Local-ish News:
The Bulls have the International League Pitcher of the Week
United Health Care is giving grads coverage until 26
Will you take a photograph on May 2?


In Irrelevant News:
The next Bond film is on hold
Did anyone think Jazzercise still existed?
Stretching may actually be bad for you (thanks Carson)

Events:
Raleigh Times is having ‘Revere Beer Week’
Natty Greene’s is doing a Cask Night and meet the Brewer on Wednesday
Romeo and Juliet opens Thursday
Yo Mama’s Big Fat Booty Band is at Pour House on Thursday
Triangle Blvd networking event on Thursday at Posta (thanks Geri)
ZOSO is at Lincoln on Friday
Beer Fest is Saturday
Breakfast Club plays Saturday at Lincoln


Fun Stuff:
Never before seen pictures from the day Einstein died
Looking at the life of Eddie Cochran
Glass USB drive

Meet your crafty neighbors
2birds1blog: Things I’d rather listen to than Paul Simon
Homestyler.com

Today’s Sign of the Impending Apocalypse:
More Jersey Shore spinoffs


Happy Tuesday!


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

was born blue and weathered but i burst just like a supernova

i could walk like Brando right into the sun, then dance just like a Casanova…




In Downtown News:
Bike Rental in Downtown? Looks like it…
There will be no Downtown Live this year
And Backstreet Boys are coming

In Raleigh News:
A sneak peak at the new NC Museum of Art
Part of the beltline is being closed at night
Big Boss is going to make 50% more beer

In Local-ish News:
I can’t get over this sign long enough to read the article…
Slow down in work zones
The Theme Building at LAX is open again


In Irrelevant News:
Obama is vacationing in Asheville
This makes me feel like I could run a country… (thanks Chris)
ECU is 5th ‘best’ party school

Events:
Raleigh Times is having ‘Revere Beer Week’
nOg Run Club is tonight
Natty Greene’s is doing a Cask Night and meet the Brewer on Wednesday
Romeo and Juliet opens Thursday
Yo Mama’s Big Fat Booty Band is at Pour House on Thursday
Triangle Blvd networking event on Thursday at Posta (thanks Geri)
ZOSO is at Lincoln on Friday
Beer Fest is Saturday
Breakfast Club plays Saturday at Lincoln

Mark your calendars:
Downtown Farmers Market kicks off next Wednesday with a Pig Pickin


Fun Stuff:
“When someone types out "u" instead of "you," instead of getting mad, I imagine them having only one finger on each hand…” (thanks Chris)
How to stop a Prius
PassiveAgressiveNotes.com

The Universal Punchline?
Octopus steals video camera
The trust worthiness of beards

Today’s Sign of the Impending Apocalypse:
The News and Observer published a headline with the word ‘Tot’ in it.



Happy Monday folks! Hope everyone had a sunny, warm, and wonderful weekend!


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

and if i get things wrong

don’t want you to think that i’m running away… [these guys are the newest addition to the Band Together line up!]



lots of things for you today!

In Downtown News:
The DLA proves (with maps) that you can get from Downtown to Umstead on the Greenway
One more goodbye to the Rockford but Jackpot is still open
My Amphitheatre is opening the first week of June!
Some explanation (I guess) of yesterday’s fighter jets

In Raleigh News:
Ride the CAT bus for free on Saturday to Downtown
Technician has new leadership
Bruce Springsteen was in Durham last night

In Local-ish News:
We have good graduate schools
Progress on the Colorado River Bridge
Students created a robot that makes 600 Chinese dishes (thanks Chris)


In Irrelevant News:
A rare Rolling Stones track will be released in May
Calorie data coming to fast food near you (thanks Shane)
Evil clown stalks children and pies them in the face – as a gift. (thanks @gaggingtowards)

Events:
Today is National Foursquare Day [wha?] (thanks Mike)
The NCMA Contemporaries AFTERPARTY for the Museum Opening is Saturday
The Holt brothers are at Solas on Saturday
K9-3K in Moore Square on Saturday
Earth Day this Saturday
Cuegrass is Saturday
Saturday you can recreate the last meal of the Titanic at Angus Barn
Redress Raleigh is Saturday

If you find your self in/near Atlanta this weekend, it is Sweetwater’s 420 Fest (thanks Ben)

Mark your calendars:
Band Together After Work Social in Durham this month – new Tobacco Road! April 29


Fun Stuff:
LonelyPeoplewithiPads.com
The Selvedge Yard tackles Peter Tosh and Bob Dylan’s motorcycle
Pushpin art

PassiveAggressiveNotes.com
Those Japs make the strangest TV shows
Get snacks compliments of FourSquare (thanks @danlondond)

Vanished Raleigh (thanks @newraleigh)
Gmail introduces drag and drop attachments
Most ridiculous detention slips ever (thanks Steve)

Today’s Sign of the Impending Apocalypse:
For the future, please judge me against this standard


Happy Friday folks!!


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

i know a place where you can get away

it's called a dance floor, and here's what it's for… (happy birthday Rhett!)



Yeah, its tax day – more importantly, early voting starts today. And per usual, here’s your INDY guide.

In Downtown News:
A newer rendering of the Downtown Amphitheatre
Raleigh Charter looks to be moving locations [can I have the letters on the side of the Methodist Building?]
The Urban Design Center is launching a lunch time series [.pdf] (thanks Elizabeth)

In Raleigh News:
‘Wine and Design’ is opening on Bickett Blvd
Raleigh is awesome. [Who has the in with Forbes, by the way?]
Some of what you missed at Art to Wear

In Local-ish News:
What to look forward to in April and May
The Library of Congress will be storing your tweets
You may want to consider driving a bit slower (thanks J.Ross)


In Irrelevant News:
Lots of free things today
Shrek is going to be released in 3D
In Tennessee dead guys get elected mayor (thanks J.Ross)

Events:
The Love Language is at Pour House on Thursday
Wine tasting at Mosaic on Thursday
Friday is National Foursquare Day [wha?] (thanks Mike)

The NCMA Contemporaries AFTERPARTY for the Museum Opening is Saturday
The Holt brothers are at Solas on Saturday
K9-3K in Moore Square on Saturday
Earth Day this Saturday
Cuegrass is Saturday
Saturday you can recreate the last meal of the Titanic at Angus Barn
Redress Raleigh is Saturday

Mark your calendars:
Natty Greene’s is having an IPA Cask and Meet the Brewer night on the 21st (thanks Mike)


Fun Stuff:
Most epic cross stitches ever (thanks Sam)
7 most horrifying things ever discovered in the human body (thanks J.Ross)
Keep up with your digital life after you die

2birds1blog resolves the hookworm thing
WhereIsMyMilkFrom.com
NY in the 70s

Today’s Sign of the Impending Apocalypse:
Cambridge is offering pole dancing classes (thanks J.Ross)


Happy Thursday folks! Thanks for your patience if I owe you a real email!



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

i wish i had a beach house

then we could make a big fire every night… (happy birthday Jamie!)



In Downtown News:
The Downtown Farmer’s Market starts with a Pig Pickin
More Lightner dram-a.
There is a photography class May 1 in Moore Square

In Raleigh News:
Art to Wear is tonight
Voting for INDY’s Best of is wrapping up
The NCMA Contemporaries AFTERPARTY for the Museum Opening is next weekend

In Local-ish News:
Epic games is opening a Tokyo office
Recycle electronics
Aspirin can reduce migraine pain in over half of takers


In Irrelevant News:
Free Subway on Friday
Conan is doing a late night show on TBS
The NY Times reviews the new KFC sandwich

Events:
The Wailers are at Lincoln on Wednesday
The Love Language is at Pour House on Thursday
Wine tasting at Mosaic on Thursday
Friday is National Foursquare Day [wha?] (thanks Mike)
The Holt brothers are at Solas on Saturday
K9-3K in Moore Square on Saturday
Earth Day this Saturday
Cuegrass is Saturday
Saturday you can recreate the last meal of the Titanic at Angus Barn

Mark your Calendars:
North Carolina Theatre is bringing back some Broadway folks for one night in June
And Kirby Derby returns June 26th


Fun Stuff:
2birds1blog teaches us good jokes
The best Urban Parks in the US
The argument for why commuting is the worst thing for you

Tom and Tera garden!
This video will haunt this child the rest of his life. [youtube] (thanks Daniel)
10 cool billboards (thanks Danny)

Today’s Sign of the Impending Apocalypse:
Patches for your pets ‘unsightly’ bum (thanks Steve)



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

just 'cause i'm shallow doesn't mean that i'm heartless

just 'cause i'm heartless doesn't mean that i'm mean…




In Downtown News:
Natty Greene’s is doing a $3 special beer everyday
Krispy Kreme is closed for a remodel
The last days of Jackpot

In Raleigh News:
Can there be some practical application to this now?
The North Hills HT is changing
Rabid donkey reported in Durham

In Local-ish News:
SAS is giving free software to college kids
German’s don’t like cupcakes
Sad news on the Great Barrier Reef


In Irrelevant News:
“Q: Why do you like to eat out of trash cans?” (thanks J.Ross)
Least he got one canoe back… (thanks J.Ross)
“UFOs and colour blindness unfortunately do not count as legitimate reasons to overturn a ticket." (thanks J.Ross)

Shameless Plug:
One of my own: Accessorize with Pi Phi is today – lots of cool vendors, great prices, and all proceeds go to First Book to combat illiteracy and get books to kids. Can’t go? Give for free here.

Events:
Discussion meeting on the ‘Cost of Schools’ tonight (thanks Zeke)
Hats off! At the NC Museum of History tonight
The Wailers are at Lincoln on Wednesday
The Love Language is at Pour House on Thursday
Wine tasting at Mosaic on Thursday
The Holt brothers are at Solas on Saturday
K9-3K in Moore Square on Saturday
Earth Day this Saturday
Cuegrass is Saturday
Saturday you can recreate the last meal of the Titanic at Angus Barn


Fun Stuff:
PassiveAggressiveNotes.com
20 Facebook tips you might not know
How to get a drink at a bar

Vintage Cannes Photos
Science Experiment Photography
Minimiam Food Photography

Today’s Sign of the Impending Apocalypse:
“Teen accuses mom of Facebook harassment…” (thanks Mike)

Happy Tuesday folks!


Ashton Mae Smith

http://www.beraleighblog.com/

http://www.glenwoodagency.com/

so i turned the radio on, i turned the radio up

and this woman was singing my song…



In Downtown News:
Construction update and more!
New development on Dorthea Drive
Did you catch the re-enactors this weekend?

In Raleigh News:
Early voting starts Thursday
The Museum of Art released its summer series information
Full Frame winners!

In Local-ish News:
Handmade stuff for Haiti this weekend in Cary
They made the first artificial heart transplant
The Munchkin coroner died


In Irrelevant News:
Strip clubs are safer than churches (thanks J.Ross)
“Her book Tactile Mind, which she hand-crafted herself, is meant to be felt up, to be precise.” (thanks J.Ross)
“I just happen to be doing it at this age. I happen to be going for a world record…” – that kind of thing happens to me all the time…

Events:
Discussion meeting on the ‘Cost of Schools’ on Tuesday (thanks Zeke)
Hats off! At the NC Museum of History tomorrow
The Wailers are at Lincoln on Wednesday
The Love Language is at Pour House on Thursday
Wine tasting at Mosaic on Thursday
The Holt brothers are at Solas on Saturday
K9-3K in Moore Square on Saturday
Earth Day this Saturday
Cuegrass is Saturday

Mark your Calendars:
Mecca is turning 80 on April 30


Fun Stuff:
ThingsBearsLove.com
The words the NY Times readers look up most (thanks @mccantsc)
Tilt shift and sumo wrestlers

10 Google search tricks
BarfBlog.com
50 Hillarious Screenshots and Freezefames (thanks Chris)

Today’s Sign of the Impending Apocalypse:
Firing folks over text (thanks @gaggingtowards)


Look…it’s Monday…again…


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

a dinosaur victrola list'ning to buck owens

doo, doo, doo, lookin’ out my back door… (happy birthday Fredenburg!)



In Downtown News:
City Museum has a new, super cool looking exhibit opening tonight
"Even baby scenesters know how cool the hybrid electric R-Line is..."
A little history on Mecca

In Raleigh News:
Glenwood Ave will be closed again this weekend
We’re officially getting the NHL All-Star game
The Container Store is coming to Raleigh (thanks Jonathan)

In Local-ish News:
They’re shutting down two lanes on 40 this weekend
Help clean the Neuse River this weekend
The Azalea Festival is in Wilmington this weekend (thanks J.Ross)


In Irrelevant News:
New iPhone features are revealed
Twitter is getting a huge redesign
Why the South loves banana pudding (thanks Gene)

Events:
Old Habits is at Pour House on Friday
Pico vs. Island Trees is at Lincoln on Friday
Euro Bike show on Saturday
R-Line Gourmet Food Tour on Saturday
Appetite for Art on Saturday
Bluegrass and Barbeque at NC Museum of Natural Sciences on Saturday
Segway Polo in City Plaza this Saturday

Mark your calendars:
The Torry and Terrence Holt will be at Solas on the 17th and a golf classic after that (thanks Amy)


Fun Stuff:
What I want for my birthday
Super cool pictures of the earth
2birds1blog and Dr. Reuben

What to do if you’re the first human to make alien contact
Catastrophic Star Wars Costumes
The Archive of Book Cover Designs

Today’s Sign of the Impending Apocalypse:
You keep your pot in your kids backpack?


Hoooray! You made it! You deserve a beer! And a cookie. :)




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

we should go hit the cantina

we got work off, i said it’s hot outside, let me go swimming in your eyes…



In Downtown News:
You knew it was coming…Jackpot is closing too
Have you checked out the new Taz’s yet? [also, that wine/free snacks deal is pretty awesome.]
Should Downtown have more signage?

In Raleigh News:
NHL All-Star game coming to Raleigh?
Green Planet Catering gets some love! (thanks Daniel)
Duke, UNC and State are splitting a cancer grant

In Local-ish News:
Whole Foods is going tax free next week [yessss! 7% off!]
An IMAX movie about Hubble in 3D
Target is installing recycling bins


In Irrelevant News:
I actually don’t hate this – I mean, it’s only an hour… (thanks J.Ross)
Cruise with Lynyrd Skynyrd (thanks J.Ross)
This doesn’t shine well for the ‘pants optional’ idea… (thanks J.Ross)

Events:
American’s Next Top Model auditions today
Old Habits is at Pour House on Friday
Pico vs. Island Trees is at Lincoln on Friday
Euro Bike show on Saturday
R-Line Gourmet Food Tour on Saturday
Appetite for Art on Saturday
Bluegrass and Barbeque at NC Museum of Natural Sciences on Saturday
Segway Polo in City Plaza this Saturday


Fun Stuff:
Facebook demographics by state (thanks Chris)
6 weapons you cannot hide from (thanks J.Ross)
2birds1blog

Aliens invade vintage postcards
Gummy Shot Glasses
Cool pictures of Mars

Today’s Sign of the Impending Apocalypse:
"I am looking to create a deep immersive experience, not just a vibration in your shirt triggered by an SMS.” (thanks Christie)


It’s Thursday! You’re almost there!!

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twis and mariah togetha

like them grips on ya tires… (thanks Tera)




In Downtown News:
The Rockford has closed – someone please but that ABC sandwich on your menu…
Get to know a Downtown face and come to the DLA Mixer tonight!
An update on Lightner

In Raleigh News:
Amedeos has reopened
Saks Fifth Avenue is doing a Jimmy Choo fundraiser for Frankie Lemoon (thanks Sarah)
What the new Tobacco Road

In Local-ish News:
Full Frame highlights
Annnd now we’re charging for carry-ons… (thanks J.Ross)
What happens when the only living version of your mascot dies? (thanks J.Ross)


In Irrelevant News:
Lots of people are starting to photograph their food
Can’t bring dead folks on planes… (thanks J.Ross)
Yeah, promise me there’s no booze involved in this… (thanks J.Ross)

Events:
DLA mixer at Tir na nOg tonight
American’s Next Top Model auditions on Thursday
Old Habits is at Pour House on Friday
Euro Bike show on Saturday
R-Line Gourmet Food Tour on Saturday
Appetite for Art on Saturday
Bluegrass and Barbeque at NC Museum of Natural Sciences on Saturday
Segway Polo in City Plaza this Saturday

Mark your calendars:
Redress Raleigh is April 17
Oakwood Garden Tour is May 1 and 2


Fun Stuff:
Can’tYouSeeI’mBusy.com
Dinner in 15 minutes
A very very clever Coke ad [youtube] (thanks Danny)

Ever wondered about biking First Friday? (thanks Tyler)
Can you blend your iPad? [youtube] (thanks Chris)
1001 Rules for My Unborn Son

Today’s Sign of the Impending Apocalypse:
Keep it classy Salisbury… (thanks J.Ross)


Happy Wednesday folks! Hope to see you at Tir na nOg tonight!


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

lay a whisper on my pillow

leave the winter on the ground… (you guys can thank armadillo grill for that one…)




In Downtown News:
Those Exploris kids are campaigning for a new park
Get Dressed is closing in May
Today’s Groupon is for the Borough

In Raleigh News:
What’s up at Council this week
Take a peek at the new Museum of Art
Art to Wear is coming up!

In Local-ish News:
The City wants your input on ABC regulations
Carolina thinks eating 12 chicken nuggets is the same as 12 doughnuts
Would you be nicer to a cop with a monkey? (thanks J.Ross)


In Irrelevant News:
Right, so there’s pollen out there.
I don’t think I want the world to share their toothbrush habits (thanks J.Ross)
Sharks in Tennessee (thanks J.Ross)

Events:
Sho Nuff memorial ride tonight
Amos Lee is at Lincoln tonight
Beginner Beer class at Tir na nOg tonight
DLA mixer at Tir na nOg on Wednesday
American’s Next Top Model auditions on Thursday

Old Habits is at Pour House on Friday
Euro Bike show on Saturday
R-Line Gourmet Food Tour on Saturday
Appetite for Art on Saturday
Bluegrass and Barbeque at NC Museum of Natural Sciences on Saturday
Segway Polo in City Plaza this Saturday


Fun Stuff:
PassiveAgressiveNotes.com
An update from Helena
Unshorten that url

MeetingRoulette
15 Venn Diagrams
6 historical myths you probably think are true (thanks @gregoryng)

Today’s Sign of the Impending Apocalypse:
BuyAJobReference.com (thanks Will)


Happy Tuesday folks!


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