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

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