there's wind in our hair

and there's water in my shoes, it's been a lovely cruise… (thanks to everyone for their suggestions!)

So, the day is finally here. It’s my last day at Glenwood Agency. And, unless Tim lets me guest star sometime, that makes this my last email to all of you. There are not enough thanks to be said for the support you’ve all shown me about this crazy ‘plan’ I’ve got about moving to Italy. My most sincere gratitude to all of you who have helped grow this email from the 4 or 5 folks it started with to the nearly 600 we have today, and all by word of mouth; you continue to astound and flatter me with your excitement [and the fact that you let me intrude on your inbox every morning]. Thank you to J.Ross for your endless contributions, Ann-Cabell for finally warming up to this, everyone who ever submitted an event/story/timewaster/whatever, and those of you who took over for me while I was out. Thank yous as well for the blog world; you let me send you scoop and not take responsibility for the backlash, promoted me, told me all sorts of exciting scoop, and helped me wade through this bizarre world of maintaining a website. As well, to the great folks of this City for making Raleigh such an incredible place to live and giving me something to talk about.

….and just, well, Thank You. All of you. :) I do so hope that if you want to keep in touch, you feel free to! My future with the internet is uncertain, but I promise to do my best!

With a heap of sadness, and a touch of excitement, I bring you the final Raleigh, Over-Easy:


In Downtown News:
Yes, Hue has [finally] stopped trying to sell. [the N&O article is so poorly written it makes my insides angry. So you get this one.]
Raleigh Typhoon 4 is this Saturday
Get from Downtown to RDU with a new bus route

In Raleigh News:
Raleigh man uses balloon to cross English Channel [Dan, this is your coworker, yeah?]
Elmo is coming to town
Duke basketball players met the President

In Local-ish News:
Kenan expansion is approved
It’s almost World Cup time!!
NY is getting a new Subway map


In Irrelevant News:
National Doughnut Day is coming
You sir, are a moron. (thanks J.Ross)
Alicia Keys is pregs

Events:
Last Friday on the Grill at Zely & Ritz
Music on the Porch at Seaboard on Friday
Busy Bee is having a party Sunday night
Veterans’ Wreath Laying at the Capitol on Monday

Mark your calendars:
Pinewood Derby is returning to the Borough!
Jewel is doing some wacky video concert
Barenaked Ladies and Ben Kweller will play the Walt on July 31


Fun Stuff:
LOST explained on Post-it Notes (thanks Rachel)
Soda Seal [youtube]
Jam Band Fan or Taliban? (thanks Danny)

2birds1blog
How not to get run over
Edible Crayons

Today’s Sign of the Impending Apocalypse:
Lou Reed is performing a concert at high frequency just for dogs



Okay, sorry about that lyric link. I’ve been wanting to do that for SO long. Here’s what you were looking for. And sorry, Tim will never do another Buffett song again. He says you’re welcome. :)

With all my love, this is Ashton, signing off.




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

and coming soon: http://www.ashtonmae.com/.

sometimes the best map will not guide you

you can't see what's round the bend…



In Downtown News:
Helios has released their new menu
Kripsy Kreme reopens June 1
Z Pizza is opening soon (thanks @goodnightraleigh)

In Raleigh News:
NC State got a swanky EPA designation
Lutron Bus is at North Hills today
Wachovia is giving a lot of money to NCMA

In Local-ish News:
Rail from Raleigh to Wilmington? Maybe so…
The final roster for the US World Cup team is done
Careful with that Rolex… (thanks J.Ross)


In Irrelevant News:
Scientists have discovered the origin of life?
“Officers [the men] outside the apartment building, surrounded by pizzas and loose cash, Kooistra said…” (thanks J.Ross)
SOAPnet is ending

Events:
Spring Fling at the State Farmer’s Market today
Fashion Show at Solas on Thursday
Last Friday on the Grill at Zely & Ritz
Music on the Porch at Seaboard on Friday
Busy Bee is having a party Sunday night

Mark your calendards:
Fundraising Cornhole Tournament at Isaac Hunter’s on June 12th (thanks Chad)


Fun Stuff:
Figuring out Facebook’s new privacy controls
When to use clip art
Find Six Degrees between your favorite bands (thanks Danny)

Win two tickets and meet and greet passes for Little Big Town (thanks Charissa)
Bears doing crazy things
Give your friends a TV Poltergeist

Today’s Sign of the Impending Apocalypse:
“These are the first shocking pictures of smoking toddler…who throws tantrums if he can't puff 40 cigs a day.” (thanks Carson)


Happy last little Friday!!


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

so i started out for god knows where

i guess ill know when i get there…



In Downtown News:
There is a DLA mixer at Sitti [in the new inside patio] tonight
Trrrrains!
Lisa reviews Café Cattura

In Raleigh News:
There is a food market going in the old Bickett Galleries
A new bakery is opening in Durham
Music in the Gardens starts tonight with Annuals

In Local-ish News:
Ramen can give you chronic illnesses (thanks J.Ross)
You can watch a live feed of oil flowing into the ocean? (thanks J.Ross)
13 year olds climbing everest, 87 year olds setting athletic records… (thanks J.Ross)


In Irrelevant News:
Half a million Brits go to work hungover every day
Google’s Pac Man ate up 5 million working hours…
I hate those applesauce fights (thanks J.Ross)

Events:
Farmer’s Market today
Fashion Show at Solas on Thursday
Last Friday on the Grill at Zely & Ritz
Music on the Porch at Seaboard on Friday


Fun Stuff:
Emily, of FoodStalkers fame has a blog up about her Paraguay adventures
The 2birds1blog shop is open! #sorraboutthebag
3D Glasses for the cool kids

Dan and Amanda got their CO! – Congrats guys!!
8 phases of dating
PassiveAggressiveNotes.com

Today’s Sign of the Impending Apocalypse:
Kids wreck because they held their breath too long…




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

i should have turned around

when i saw you shufflin down easy street… [these guys rocked at Band Together]

Holy Ghost Tent Revival - Needing You from Will on Vimeo.

In Downtown News:
The Executive Mansion gets a new marker
The new Amphitheatre will serve some local beers
Irregardless is now serving breakfast

In Raleigh News:
Raleigh has the highest quality of life (thanks @bonnergaylord) and we’re super innovative
Raleigh > Charlotte at being fit
New restaurant in Cameron Village

In Local-ish News:
Sooner or later, NC coast will see oil
Kids don’t play with marbles anymore (thanks Mike)
Amityville Horror house is for sale


In Irrelevant News:
Smallville is ending [didn’t even know it was still on..]
Find your long lost siblings on Twitter (thanks J.Ross)
Free Chick-fil-A

Events:
Farmer’s Market on Wednesday
There is a DLA mixer at Sitti [in the new inside patio] on Wednesday
Fashion Show at Solas on Thursday
Last Friday on the Grill at Zely & Ritz

Mark your calendars:
Kiss is coming August 29th


Fun Stuff:
More funny signs
StereoMood.com
ResumeCompanion.com

Follow your dog around all day
ManCationNation.com
What job should you be working?

Today’s Sign of the Impending Apocalypse:
A Spice Girl is getting her own tv show about her life in LA


Happy Tuesday folks!!



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

SweetWater IPA is "a hopheads beery dream"...

…Say the Alström Bros. I totally agree, and unquestionably love the ‘hop onslaught’. Also, Ben promised me beer if I shamelessly plugged SweetWater here [careful, that’s a flash site]. Hey, nobody said I couldn’t be bought… :)

Now back to regularly scheduled programming…



it’ll take you far, in the back of a greyhound bus, you can be who you are…



Last Band Together plug for a while, but a gigantic thank you to every one who donated, spread the word, or otherwise just tolerated the repeated email presence. Because of your efforts, and the hard work of a bunch of people, Step UP Ministries will receive over $350,000. Thank you!


Today is Bob Dylan’s birthday


In Downtown News:
FashionSPARK is calling for talent
Theatre in the Park announced its new season
Fletcher Park Concert series is announced

In Raleigh News:
Locopops is adding ice cream and sorbets
NC State will add bells to the belltower
Biweekly recycling will start soon

In Local-ish News:
The zoo opened Lemur Island
Awesome, stars are eating ‘earth-like’ planets…
George Washington’s library book is finally returned


In Irrelevant News:
Mark Twain’s autobiography will finally be published (thanks @renewabelle)
The original frugal traveler
What would you do if you lost to Bret Michaels?

Events:
nOg Run Club tonight
Farmer’s Market on Wednesday
There is a DLA mixer at Sitti [in the new inside patio] on Wednesday
Fashion Show at Solas on Thursday
Last Friday on the Grill at Zely & Ritz

Mark your calendars:
June 4th at Pour House is the Save the Neuse Benefit (thanks Ben)


Fun Stuff:
“Now you’re asking me for directions, like I’m some blue vested Walmart greeter who’ll point you down aisle nine and tell you the dreams and causes are between the sporting goods and the kitchen appliances…” (thanks Gary)
Disney Characters in scale
Hipsters throughout history

21 craziest ads ever (thanks @good)
What that error message really means
Lost, explained by cats

Today’s Sign of the Impending Apocalypse:
I think I just threw up a little…


Happy Monday folks!




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

http://www.glenwoodagency.com/

let's get a party going

when it's time to party. we will always party hard… (happy birthday Jed!)



In Downtown News:
Finnnnnaly, the scoop on that Wilmington St. façade [and some history too…]
Capital Club 16 is coming along
Gov’t Mule is coming July 16

In Raleigh News:
Our swanky new airport terminal will be done before the All Star game
Help Fullsteam design their tap handles!
Avett Brothers is headlining Walnut Creek

In Local-ish News:
Camp Lejeune will have 900 solar powered homes
The 2012 Olympic mascots are revealed
Hooray, synthetic life….


In Irrelevant News:
Michael Jordan is dropping the flag at the All Star race
I love that in Nebraska tie elections are settled ‘by a game of chance’ (thanks J.Ross)
Ha. Evil sprits haunting money… (thanks J.Ross)

Events:
Music on the Porch tonight in Seaboard Station
It’s still Restaurant Week!

Band Together is Saturday!! [and today is the last day to buy tickets for $22]
Monopoly Scavenger hunt
Segway Polo Saturday
SkirtChasers Race on Saturday
The Beehive Collective’s Bee Ball is Saturday

Sunday brunch!
Ohmygoodness, I love magic. Times bar, Monday.


Fun Stuff:
“Sarah Palin is dangerous not because she might get elected, but because she might never be and just keep campaigning…”
PeopleofPublicTrasit.com
Building a 100ft bridge out of duct tape (thanks Mike)

New NY sidewalks?
Dancing Robots (thanks Mike)
PassiveAggressiveNotes.com

Today’s Sign of the Impending Apocalypse:
That sounds jussssst about like Bret Michaels (thanks J.Ross)


Happppppppy Friday folks! :)


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

papa was a rolling stone

wherever he laid his hat was his home…



THANK YOU to everyone who made it out last night to Solas! I hope you enjoyed watching Antoine and I bartend as much as we enjoyed doing it! :) Now, I need to you to buy a ticket to Saturday’s event with Michael Franti and Spearhead, Old Ceremony, One EskimO, and Holy Ghost Tent Revival. They’re $22 ahead of time, support an amazing cause, and if you’ve never been, it’s a crazy fun event. [Fine. The Only Burger truck will be there too…]

In Downtown News:
Lots of folks are usin’ that free wifi
We had a gas leak in Downtown yesterday
Thoughts on Modernist architecture, Downtown, and the municipal building

In Raleigh News:
Jelly Belly RV is coming to North Hills
Lots of local commercial news and Performance Bicycle is open June 4
Could North Carolina be a viable hops producer?

In Local-ish News:
The French have banned full face coverings
Ooooh art thieving! (thanks @gregoryng)
13 year olds climbing Everest…not that you had reason enough to feel unaccomplished…


In Irrelevant News:
"These guys have turned around and seen five ninjas in black ninja uniforms running towards them. They just bolted."
Pay what you want at Panera? (thanks @glowbird)
Probably want a better example, Alabama teacher (thanks J.Ross)

Events:
There is a cooking class at Spize tonight
Raleigh City Museum’s Time Warp is tonight! [I’m bartending aggggain!]
Kinder Soles is launching tonight at Tir na nOg
Music on the Porch Friday in Seaboard Station

BandTogether is Saturday!!
Segway Polo Saturday
SkirtChasers Race on Saturday
The Beehive Collective’s Bee Ball is Saturday

Mark your calendars:
Anthony Bourdain is coming to Raleigh


Fun Stuff:
What is your online privacy score? (thanks @raleighing)
What the F should I make for dinner?
StuffMyKidsRuined.com

Using hay to clean up oil spills? [youtube] (thanks Chris)
Great pictures of nearly extinct animals
The NY Times asked folks to photograph the exact same moment around the world

Today’s Sign of the Impending Apocalypse:
The Snuggie that won’t die… and now as a beach towel… (thanks J.Ross)


Happy Thursday folks!!


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

said sit down with me before you go

that’s the wrong thing, i know…



Tonight! Come to Solas, 7-10! It’s the last Band Together After Work Social before May 22nd’s event. Antoine is bartending too. Really. :] And, so is WRAL’s Dan Bowens! AND 10% of sales got to Band Together!


In Downtown News:
New bands added to Hopscotch Fest
Annnnd we’re back to the Lightner Center
Missed Aly on The State of Things? Listen here.

In Raleigh News:
A French business school is coming to Raleigh
Capital Bank is the jam.
Major League Lacrosse looking at Raleigh?

In Local-ish News:
The Sheriff’s daughter got arrested for drug trafficking
540 Davis Dr exit permanently closing
Cree is donating LED lights to Habitat


In Irrelevant News:
If you’re the mayor of Starbucks, you get a dollar off.
Time Warner is changing its line up
How do you plead not guilty to making up admissions documents?

Events:
Downtown Farmers Market today
Antoine and I are bartending at Solas tonight
There is a cooking class at Spize on Thursday
Raleigh City Museum’s Time Warp is Thursday
Kinder Soles is launching Thursday at Tir na nOg
Music on the Porch Friday

BandTogether is Saturday!!
Segway Polo Saturday
SkirtChasers Race on Saturday


Fun Stuff:
Hierarchy of Beards
Find short term apartments for rent abroad
Amusing street signs

2birds1blog
Best looking houses of the year
Turning whiskey barrels into flooring

Today’s Sign of the Impending Apocalypse:
Woody Allen thinks Obama should be a dictator (thanks J.Ross)


Want to make sure you see me before I move? Come to Solas tonight and help support Band Together! [that was shameless, I know… :)]

Happy Wednesday!


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

shout, shout, let it all out

these are the things I can do without… (happy birthday Matt!)




Come see me bartend Wednesday at Solas, 7-10! It’s the last Band Together After Work Social before May 22nd’s event. Need another reason? Antoine is bartending too. Really. :] And, so is WRAL’s Dan Bowens!

In Downtown News:
The Connells will open the amphitheatre
There is a Monopoly themed scavenger hunt in Downtown this weekend
Raleigh Wide Open 5 and Cherry Bounce date set

In Raleigh News:
Locally based Kinder Soles is launching on Thursday (thanks Mark)
Raleigh is getting a sister city in China
Downtown Durham gets a grocery store

In Local-ish News:
It’s Restaurant Week, benefiting United Way and Meals on Wheels (thanks Carson)
ESPN wins ACC television rights
We’re building houses again


In Irrelevant News:
Watch the World Cup in your hand
We trust Google second only to our Doctors
Hotmail is being revamped

Events:
Wine dinner at Humble Pie tonight
Downtown Farmers Market Wednesday
Antoine and I are bartending at Solas on Wednesday
Raleigh City Museum’s Time Warp is Thursday
Music on the Porch Friday

BandTogether is Saturday!!
Segway Polo Saturday
SkirtChasers Race on Saturday

Shameless Plug:
You might not know this, but it’s American Craft Beer Week [hooray!] and the Beltline Brew Tours are doing a tour on Friday leaving from Natty Greene’s. Check em out! (thanks Will)


Fun Stuff:
PassiveAggressiveNotes.com
A gold dispensing ATM
April and Jonathan detail some renovations in Hunter-Thompson (thanks April)

Magnetic Poetry for your day
Why the moon looks bigger on the horizon (thanks Mike)
Learn all sorts of things for free

Today’s Sign of the Impending Apocalypse:
The place was called ‘Loaf ‘N Jug’??



Ashton Mae Smith

http://www.beraleighblog.com/

http://www.glenwoodagency.com/

oh this rain, it will continue

through the morning as I’m listening…



Wanna see me bartend? For real? (vs my occasional ‘illegal’ stint behind the bar…) then come out Wednesday to Solas at 7pm! It’s the last Band Together After Work Social before May 22nd’s event. Need another reason? Antoine is bartending too. Really. :]


In Downtown News:
The Rockford will return this summer
New bar/restaurant round up
The City wants to know what you think about naming our new amphitheatre

In Raleigh News:
Bike to Work this week
Umstead Lake is closed
The school board is voting to see if Broughton will keep the IB program

In Local-ish News:
The 2nd phase of the appliance rebate will happen June 1
Italy to have first woman priest?
Maybe cell phones don’t give you brain cancer


In Irrelevant News:
Is the end near for Hello, Kitty?
California tricks convicts into getting arrested (thanks J.Ross)
‘Having a boy toy husband increases a woman’s changes of an early death…’ (thanks J.Ross)

Events:
It’s Triangle Restaurant Week
Wine dinner at Humble Pie tomorrow
Downtown Farmers Market Wednesday
Antoine and I are bartending at Solas on Wednesday
Raleigh City Museum’s Time Warp is Thursday
Music on the Porch Friday
Segway Polo Saturday
SkirtChasers Race on Saturday
BandTogether is Saturday!!

Mark your calendar:
Counting Crows and Augustana are coming in July


Fun Stuff:
ViolationReport.com
Industrial Design from the 1970’s
A conversation on cool

Mr. T Hoodie
I Hate Muffins
Fake Science

Today’s Sign of the Impending Apocalypse:
Couple gets married via robot


A surprising number of people this weekend seemed to not catch my news last week, so just in case, I’m moving. Hope everyone had a great weekend!


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

she wears a silly yellow hat

that someone gave her when she stayed…



In Downtown News:
Make sure to check out Mirazozo this weekend
Downtown Home Tour is tomorrow
Natty Greene’s is doing $3 pints on Thursdays and $35 for $75 at Solas
Full moons, thunder storms, and Downtown Raleigh

In Raleigh News:
North Hills is hosting a Tesla
Cool picture of my old dorm
Bike to Work Week starts next week

In Local-ish News:
99.9 will cover Panthers games
Will the ACC expand? (thanks J.Ross)
You can recycle electronics at Harris Teeter


In Irrelevant News:
Law and Order being cancelled?
I’m not sayin she was right…but I undahstand… (thanks J.Ross)
He had several swords?? Cool. (thanks J.Ross)

Events:
The Luminarium is back
Spring Music Fest at Mosaic
Music on the Porch Friday
There is a fundraiser for Sho Nuff this weekend
Pat McGee is at the Pour House on Saturday
Artsplosure is this weekend
Check out Insplosure this weekend
Check out AHPeele on Saturday
Five Star is having a charity basketball event on Sunday


Fun Stuff:
From hipster to hippie in 6 steps
A bunch of great Tumblrs
Cool surf photos

PassiveaggressiveNotes.com
Wall Mount Grill
LovelyListing.com

Today’s Sign of the Impending Apocalypse:
“Prosecutors amended the charge when it was admitted it could have been an octopus in the picture.” (thanks J.Ross)


Happy Friday folks! Come see me at the Home Tour Check In tomorrow!


Ashton Mae Smith

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

now every gambler knows the secret to survivin

is knowing what to throw away, and know what to keep…





In Downtown News:
Lots of amphitheatre news
La Volta is open
Sauced is doing delivery
Flying Saucer is finally redoing their patio

In Raleigh News:
Daniels is hosting a solar pilot program
Smedes York is heading up the search for the new NC State AD
Raleigh has an awesome economy.

In Local-ish News:
It is against my policy to harp on the negative, so I’ve largely avoided the oil spill, but these pictures are astounding
Walmart is giving $2 billion to food banks
Gas prices going down this summer? (thanks J.Ross)


In Irrelevant News:
Right, like black holes just get thrown around…
I have a feeling these folks are tied into stolen beer trucks too (thanks J.Ross)
I’d love to charge every arrogant client 24 million dollars (thanks J.Ross)

Shameless Plug:
Because Emily Carlucci is really pretty and cancer sucks, help sponsor her bike ride! (miss you Em!)

Events:
The Luminarium is back on Thursday
Spring Music Fest starts Thursday at Mosaic
Give & Take is at Art Space Thursday
Bowerbirds are at Artspace on Thursday
Little Feat is at Lincoln on Thursday (thanks Will)

Music on the Porch Friday
There is a fundraiser for Sho Nuff this weekend
Pat McGee is at the Pour House on Saturday
Artsplosure is this weekend
Check out Insplosure this weekend
Check out AHPeele on Saturday

Mark your calendars:
DLA Bike Tour is next Saturday


Fun Stuff:
When David Blaine calls something great, you can bet it is
Photos by flying lawn chair
Chair made out of coke bottles

The National plays YouTube live from Brooklyn on Saturday
PassiveAgressiveNotes.com
BrewingTV.com

Today’s Sign of the Impending Apocalypse:
The most awful things you’ve seen done to the way a poodle looks (thanks J.Ross)



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

but you and your heart

shouldn’t feel so far apart…



In Downtown News:
News on Joe’s Place
There is a good coupon for Seaboard Ace today
Some Raleigh history

In Raleigh News:
City Council weighs the budget
Luna Pops are being sold at Whole Foods
Rail would make rush hour easier. [wait, this is news…]

In Local-ish News:
The Symphony is taking pay cuts to stick around
Virginia wants tolls at the border
Gordon Brown resigned


In Irrelevant News:
Hey, NC got a stamp!
Charlie Davies won’t play the World Cup
Microsoft is releasing a free version of Office

Events:
Come learn about Union Station tonight
Downtown Farmers Market today
The Luminarium is back on Thursday
Spring Music Fest starts Thursday at Mosaic
Give & Take is at Art Space Thursday
Bowerbirds are at Artspace on Thursday
Little Feat is at Lincoln on Thursday (thanks Will)

Music on the Porch Friday
There is a fundraiser for Sho Nuff this weekend
Pat McGee is at the Pour House on Saturday
Artsplosure is this weekend
Check out AHPeele on Saturday


Fun Stuff:
A long awaited ITB Insider update, “It’s easier to drop off a suspicious looking package in Times Square than it is to sneak in mini-bottles on the night of the Raleigh party.”
Wash your hands to cut down on second guessing
5 weird ways to charge an iPod (thanks J.Ross)

I have to tell you a secret….I’m Spiderman…. [youtube]
8 websites you need to stop building
You guys love addicting games

Today’s Sign of the Impending Apocalypse:
That’s the way to teach non smoking!


Happy humpday kids!


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

stomp on the street when I hear a funk beat

playing Pied Piper, follow what’s true… (thanks Michael)



So there’s something I need to tell you guys…I’m moving. To Italy. :)

Want to know more – read about it here. Otherwise, expect a fairly seamless transition as Tim takes over my email at the end of May. A very quick, and surely not final, ‘thank you’ to everyone for letting me have this forum for the last few years. I’ve loved it and I hope you have too! :)


In Downtown News:
Asian going into the old Dunkin space
Chelsea Handler is coming to the new amphitheatre
The DLA has put together a Greenway Bike Tour

In Raleigh News:
A new local company is making eco-friendly shoes
Spring Rolls opened in North Hills
Hopscotch got mentioned in the NY Times

In Local-ish News:
The oldest fire station in Charlotte is going to be demo’d
Utah is getting all big brother with your drinks
Nixing the White Pages in NY


In Irrelevant News:
A ‘Country Legends’ AM station
Laughter is a social response rather than a reaction to a joke… (thanks Mike)
Don’t make this a race issue, funny is funny.

Events:
Ok Go is at Lincoln tonight
Busy Bee is having a Two Hearted Cask tonight
Come learn about Union Station on Wednesday
Downtown Farmers Market on Wednesday
The Luminarium is back on Thursday
Spring Music Fest starts Thursday at Mosaic
Bowerbirds are at Artspace on Thursday
Music on the Porch Friday
There is a fundraiser for Sho Nuff this weekend
Pat McGee is at the Pour House on Saturday
Artsplosure is this weekend
Check out AHPeele on Saturday

Mark your calendars:
Restaurant Week is next week (thanks Hollis)
Bike to Work Week is next week too


Fun Stuff:
April and Jonathan tackle porch chairs
An interview with Shephard Fairey
I love pictures of food.

“Hire taller staff cause I need a taco!”
Make your own donuts
Funny beer ads

Today’s Sign of the Impending Apocalypse:
I would hate to be the toilet paper bandit


Happy Tuesday folks!



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

i gave up smoking, women, and drinking last night

it was the worst fifteen minutes of my life…


In Downtown News:
They’re breaking ground on the Justice Center today
The Downtown Home Tour is this weekend
A look at Sosta (they’re from Sardinia I’ve heard…)

In Raleigh News:
Folks are struggling with driving in a circle
Support Make a Wish Wednesday in North Hills
Raleigh is cool. And getting cooler.

In Local-ish News:
Mebane is getting an Off 5th
The Rodanthe house is finally moved
A piece of Newton’s apple tree is going to space


In Irrelevant News:
MLS has expanded to Canada
CBS wants to take the tournament from ESPN
South Africa doesn’t want Obama to come to the World Cup

Events:
nOg run club tonight
Busy Bee is having a Two Hearted Cask tomorrow
Come learn about Union Station on Wednesday
Downtown Farmers Market on Wednesday
The Luminarium is back on Thursday
Spring Music Fest starts Thursday at Mosaic
Bowerbirds are at Artspace on Thursday
Music on the Porch Friday
There is a fundraiser for Sho Nuff this weekend
Pat McGee is at the Pour House on Saturday
Artsplosure is this weekend


Fun Stuff:
The ultimate lazy boy
A new kind of key lock?
Fun with money!

PassiveAgressiveNotes.com
TempAlias
Gmail Overkill

Today’s Sign of the Impending Apocalypse:
I suppose boys will be boys… (thanks J.Ross)



Ashton Mae Smith

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

if you try to steal the beat

the beat will steal you …



Happy First Friday!
Don’t Forget Mother’s Day on Sunday – Not that you would …



In Downtown News:

Looking for New City Plaza Art
First Friday Info
What Used to Remain of the State Theater

In Raleigh News:

Buffalo Bros. Coming to Lake Boone
Broughton/State Grad Wins Writing Award
New Stores Coming to Crabtree

In Local-ish News:

Freddie Mac is Going to Need More Money
Chefs Join Forces to Aid Bullock’s in Durham
Montreal is Getting the New MLS Team
Computer Glitch Caused Huge Market Drop

In Irrelevant News:

Giant Squid is No Big Deal
Ask Facebook Why It Got So Creepy

Events:

Music on the Porch Tonight
Big Rick & the Bombers free in City Market on Friday
PBaRt show at Design Box on Friday
First Friday this Week
Wine dinner at Solas on Friday

Fun Stuff:

New Pictures from Space
Keep a Picture of your First Fish, Car & Girlfriend
Passive Aggressive Car Notes
Beatboxing Dog

Today’s Sign of the Impending Apocalypse:

Cited for Failing to Yield to ‘Lord Jesus Christ’



______________________________________

Tim S. Lehan

For Ashton Mae Smith

Glenwood Agency, LLC
700 W. Jones Street
Raleigh, NC 27603

P: 919.828.0077
F: 919.828.0099

www.glenwoodagency.com

Follow us on Twitter @GlenwoodAgency!

i'm just making you mixtapes

with homemade covers, analog to show we’re lovers…

In Downtown News:
Updates on CAM
They are breaking ground on the Justice Center next week
The Wiggles are coming. Ha.

In Raleigh News:
We might just have unhealthy air today
Development in Chapel Hill
Upgrades coming to Five County Stadium

In Local-ish News:
News on tolls in NC
Using nukes to stop oil spills? (thanks J.Ross)
I don’t think I’d spend $106 million on a painting even if I could…


In Irrelevant News:
You thought your cell phone bill was annoying (thanks Chris)
“Stripper accused of committing worker’s comp fraud” (thanks Chris)
Add Dubai to your list of places not to vacation (thanks J.Ross)

Events:
Big Rick & the Bombers free in City Market on Friday
PBaRt show at Design Box on Friday
First Friday this Week
Wine dinner at Solas on Friday


Fun Stuff:
DownWithPinatas.com
Hmmm, to try it or not to try it…
Ultimate Rock Paper Scissors guide

Dogs are awesome.
Coney Island Furniture
Mustache Fonts

Today’s Sign of the Impending Apocalypse:
He married his dying cat.


Happy Thursday folks!


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

like a junkie to a rush

i’d trade my momma for your touch… [apologies. it’s only half my fault…]




In Downtown News:
Market Restaurant has opened
A new noodle place on Hillsborough is opening
Free shakes tomorrow at McDowell and Hargett (thanks Brandi)

In Raleigh News:
Election Results
Is a 14 year old not self sufficient? Hmmm…
Pine straw laws passed

In Local-ish News:
That Pittsboro Courthouse can’t get a break
We make tots smart
UNC is phasing out coal usage


In Irrelevant News:
Bret Michaels is going to make a full recovery
I hope for the sake of young men, this man doesn’t have a daughter of dating age… (thanks J.Ross)
Wait, lemme finish my drank before I take your sobriety test… (thanks Rachel)

Events:
Lots of Cinco de Mayo events
Tir na nOg is having a Taco midweek feast this week!
Downtown Farmer’s Market is Back on Wednesday
Big Rick & the Bombers free in City Market on Friday
PBaRt show at Design Box on Friday
First Friday this Week
Wine dinner at Solas on Friday

Mark your Calendars:
Henside the Beltline Tour d’Coop is May 15
Restaurant Week is coming
The final lineup for Band Together 2010 is announced


Fun Stuff:
How close-minded are your news sources?
Alpha Kenny Body [youtube]
Minimalist Tim Burton posters

The playlist project
Sonic editions
Here’s your MTV

Today’s Sign of the Impending Apocalypse:
Smack talk grandma, call cops, send her to jail. Something aint right. (thanks J.Ross)





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

http://www.glenwoodagency.com/

sometimes when the sun goes down

shadows fall across this little town…



Have you voted yet today? Seriously. Go Vote.

In Downtown News:
Changes coming at Helios
More buried street car tracks
A new bar coming to Hargett Street and one is moving in at West

In Raleigh News:
Yessss! A new Golden Corral
Finally changing the 540/40 interchange
Durham transit wants your input

In Local-ish News:
Fresh Market is going public
More towns banning bottled water (thanks J.Ross)
United and Continental are merging


In Irrelevant News:
Free ice cream for moms on Mother’s Day
Kids who are obese get made fun of more (thanks J.Ross)
Space travel in the future? (thanks J.Ross)

Events:
Riverdance starts tonight at Memorial
Celebrate Cinco de Mayo at Jibarra
Downtown Farmer’s Market is Back on Wednesday
Big Rick & the Bombers free in City Market on Friday
PBaRt show at Design Box on Friday
First Friday this Week

Take a tour of the Capitol Statues on Saturday
Designers Downtown Market is Saturday
More running folks on Saturday

Sunday is Mother’s Day – you’re going to want to remember that

Mark your Calendars:
Spize Café is hosting a cooking class May 20th
Raleigh City Museum is having it’s first Square Dance June 11


Fun Stuff:
A crazy fun Super Mario Bros song [youtube]
10 things you didn’t know Google Maps could do
A tattoo I’d be more excited about waking up to

Who wouldn’t want a cupcake cannon?
A real paper airplane
2birds1blog

Today’s Sign of the Impending Apocalypse:
Grandmas making baby’s with grandsons...


Thanks for your patience folks! Hope everyone enjoyed Tim’s email yesterday – you’ll hear from him again Thursday and Friday!



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