it's christmas time in hollis queens

mom's cooking chicken and collard greens, rice and stuffing, macaroni and cheese, and santa put gifts under christmas trees… (thanks Michael)

today is pretty boring news wise…if I were you’d id probably just skip rigggght down to fun stuff…as there is a lot of it.

In Downtown News:
Shop local for the holidays
We saved a lot of money on the Justice Center
Burning Coal is running ‘Much Ado About Nothing’

In Raleigh News:
Some news in the Transit world
You can get your own copy of the Comp Plan! Merry Christmas!! :)
The Cameron Village library has some events coming up

In Local-ish News:
Win some Ray-Bans
Whole Foods has a coupon site now
Oh North Carolina…you’re so good at bible thumping… (thanks J.Ross)


In Irrelevant News:
"I almost drowned laughing when I saw this the first time."
Using Twitter to track earthquakes
Kate and A-Rod splitting?

Events:
‘A Christmas Carol’ is still running!
Have you been Ice Skating yet?
Meatloaf night at Tir na nOg on Wednesday
Wine Dinner at Vic’s on Thursday

The Nutcracker opens on Friday
Squirrel Nut Zippers are at Lincoln on Friday
The Connells are at the Pour House on Friday
Raleigh Ringers on Saturday
Chatham County Line on Saturday at Pour House
Rock and Shop moves to All Saints Chapel on Saturday

What the Weather Holds:
Tues: Cloudy. 61° 49°
Wed: Sunny. 48° 35°
Thurs: Sunny. 50° 27°


Do Something Good:
Get a pretty scarf for a donation
Not enough? Do more.

Fun Stuff:
Watch all your favorite move clips free
PassiveAgressiveNotes.com
Another Muppet Video

Extreme diving and pretty pictures (thanks J.Ross)
Hippos eating crocs! And other cool pictures (thanks J.Ross)
Tips for signing holiday cards (thanks @rhodesian)

The Boeing 787 has its first flight today
Magic Highways – also with links to ‘Futurama’ from the 1939 World’s Fair
Hilarious Raisin Brain ad

What Should I Drink?
Christmas Light Hero
2Birds1Blog: Dr. Reuben's Q&A o' the Day

Today’s Sign of the Impending Apocalypse:
The North Face is suing The South Butt


Happy Tuesday!


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

don't shoot me santa claus

i've been a clean livin' boy, i promise you, did every little thing you asked me to…

In Downtown News:
Natty Green’s [Raleigh] has started hiring
The Pullen train is running this weekend
Local artist spotlight

In Raleigh News:
Baileys has a few trunk shows this month
Walden books has a temporary store
NC Museum of Art and History are teaming up

In Local-ish News:
Mebane is getting outlets
Bennet Place is reenacting a Civil War Christmas
Imagine going from Portland to VA in 3 hours
In Irrelevant News:
Natty Boh is brewed in NC now?!?! – and there is Boh Ice?!?
Monkeys talk a lot like people?
Austrians hate Santa

Events:
‘A Christmas Carol’ is still running!
Have you been Ice Skating yet?
Meatloaf night at Tir na nOg on Wednesday
The Nutcracker opens on Friday
Squirrel Nut Zippers are at Lincoln on Friday
The Connells are at the Pour House on Friday
Raleigh Ringers on Saturday
Chatham County Line on Saturday at Pour House
Rock and Shop moves to All Saints Chapel on Saturday

Mark your Calendars:
Rosebuds and Megafaun are playing a show in January
McKinney’s Battle of the Bands will be May 15

What the Weather Holds:
Mon: Foggy then Cloudy 59° 40°
Tues: Drizzly 64° 49°
Wed: Sunny. 48° 38°


Fun Stuff:
Gourmet Library
TeuxDeux
Whack a Banker!

Cool Subway architecture
12 cities that have been destroyed and rebuilt
5 kinds of beer drinkers

Today’s Sign of the Impending Apocalypse:
Thanks for not selling me for a sell phone mom and dad (thanks J.Ross)


Happy Monday folks! Hope everyone had a great weekend!


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

some thought he had religion

others thought he had a demon, harrv thought he had a weed eater loose in his fruit of the looms… (Happy Birthday Caitlen!!)

again, sorry about the delay – to make up for it, I gave you extra almost everything. Enjoy the weekend! Thanks to everyone who made it out for Jingle Ball last night – I believe over 2,400 toys were collected.

In Downtown News:
Finnnnnnnnnnally, the Vics boys are getting the new pizza place thing happening
2009 in review
Goodnight, Raleigh!
More than 150k people have ridden the R-Line

In Raleigh News:
Yancey’s will open on New Years
The Long Branch is reopening
Mixed use project near Crabtree?
A neat private school initiative in Durham

In Local-ish News:
7000 soccer playing boys are in town this weekend…
A Raleigh based sauce is going to Australia! Yummy kangaroos! :)
An RTP connector?
It’s a good thing Raleigh isn’t a “College Town” – we’d totally have won this. (thanks Tim)


In Irrelevant News:
If he’s too heavy to cremate, who’s going to carry the casket?
T.Rex had a tiny cousin
George Stephanopoulos is going to ‘Good Morning America’

Events:
Cinderella opens tonight
The Breakfast Club is at Lincoln tonight
Daniel Tosh is at Meymandi tonight
Old Habits Holiday party tonight at Pour House
Oakwood Candlelight Tour is this weekend
International Christmas Market at Seaboard Station this weekend
The Mordecai Lantern Tour is happening Saturday

Mark Your Calendar:
A Museum of Art Contemporaries New Year! (thanks Steve)

What the Weather Holds:
Fri: Sunny. 42° 28°
Sat: Mostly Sunny. 47° 22°
Sun: Rainy and cold. 45° 35°


Do Something Good Today:
I’ve done this before, but it’s a good time of year to do it again


un Stuff:
It’s Lovely, I’ll Take it!
More Chicago climbing
Super Cool Dancin Video! (thanks Karla)

Ever wondered what a Japanese typewriter looks like?
They’ll write your love song for you
RandomCreepyGuy.com

WhenIHadBraces.com
SketchySantas.com [Steve, you on here yet??]
IHateMyParents.com

Today’s Sign of the Impending Apocalypse:
That’s how they do it down in Louiss-i-ann…


Have a great weekend!


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

feels like you're always coming up last

pockets full of nothing, ain’t got no cash…

In Downtown News:
Edelweiss Café is open for real (thanks Christina)
City Market will getting a shoe store and a Spa! (thanks Christina)
Kate Gosslin was in town… [okay, I know, this is more aptly filed under irrelevant…sorry.]

In Raleigh News:
Disney on Ice, 4 for $40 (thanks Charissa)
Forbes doesn’t love us, but other folks do!
Where is Clay Aiken registered to vote? [yeah, I know this is in the wrong spot too…]

In Local-ish News:
Winston-Salem is getting Street Cars??
Those folks in Virginia came to their senses… (thanks J.Ross)
Let it be noted…don’t mix the stuff you dip your gum in… (thanks J.Ross)


In Irrelevant News:
Record labels pirate music too… (thanks J.Ross)
The ole ‘fake a heart attack to scare your burglar’ Trick (thanks J.Ross)
I’m pretty sure that is ‘drink riding’, - that horse knows where home is… (thanks J.Ross)

Events:
‘A Christmas Carol’ runs all week!! Saw it last night. Per usual, loved it.
Flying Saucer is doing a Habitat for Humanity fundraiser tonight – all the proceeds from LoneRider sales go to Habitat
Jingle Ball is coming Thursday
Local Beer Local Band on Thursday
The Breakfast Club is at Lincoln on Friday
Daniel Tosh is at Meymandi on Friday
Old Habits Holiday party on Friday at Pour House
Oakwood Candlelight Tour on Saturday
International Christmas Market at Seaboard Station this weekend

Mark your calendars:
A new City Museum exhibit in January

What the Weather Holds:
Wed: Disgusting and then better. 66° 50°
Thurs: Sunny. 50° 38°
Fri: Mostly Sunny. 44° 27°


Fun Stuff:
Climbing tall buildings in Chicago!
"415. The pleats on a cummerbund face up."
Fun old skiing pictures – check out JFK Jr. and that dog!

The Photography of Dorothea Lange
The Complete Far Side
Yule Log On Demand (thanks Meagan)

Today’s Sign of the Impending Apocalypse:
I hate when casinos get me drunk and make me gamble 127 million dollars (thanks J.Ross)


Today’s email was brought to you by J.Ross, Jingle Ball, and the letter Z. Happy Wednesday folks, hope everyone’s boat held up on the way to work…



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

gentleman caller in the blue suede shoes

he don't know what to do, he just wants to look good for you…

In Downtown News:
There is a new Raleigh Times menu
Bring non-perishables to the tree lighting on Tuesday
Jingle Ball is coming Thursday
Mosquito has changed ownership and will become ‘Liquid Lounge’ in the Spring (thanks Andy)

In Raleigh News:
Tavola Rossa is now Crabtree Tavern
Its ‘Coats for the Children’ time
WUNC has an iPhone app now

In Local-ish News:
Like shopping local?
Wrightsville is getting a new marathon
‘"I don't want to beat him, but arguments are inevitable and I can't help myself," his wife told the newspaper.’ (thanks J.Ross)


In Irrelevant News:
Check out Richard Branson’s Space Ship
‘A guy said, “What do you want?” I said: “Mind your own business. I want an Irish bar.”’
Who’s insurance doesn’t cover ‘Acts of Cow’? (thanks J.Ross)

Events:
‘A Christmas Carol’ opens tonight!!
Flying Saucer is doing a Habitat for Humanity fundraiser on Wednesday
Local Beer Local Band on Thursday
The Breakfast Club is at Lincoln on Friday
Daniel Tosh is at Meymandi on Friday
Old Habits Holiday party on Friday at Pour House
Oakwood Candlelight Tour on Saturday
International Christmas Market at Seaboard Station this weekend

What the Weather Holds:
Severe weather tonight?
Tues: Cloudy, storms late 47° 40°
Wed: Stormy, cloudy. 63° 42°
Thurs: Sunny. 50° 38°


Fun Stuff:
“I was Accidentally Racist #235234”
Unsubscribe (thanks Meagan)
Colored Bubbles? Sign me up.

National Geographic 2009 Photo Winners (thanks @samhlee)
Bicycle Boulevards
‘Taking your relationship with Santa to a whole new level’

Today’s Sign of the Impending Apocalypse:
Ah geez…I can’t even come up with something clever for this... (thanks Karla)


Hooorayyyy Tuesday….



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

i got that girl from overseas

now she’s my miss america, can I be her soldier please… [really cute video project, take a look] (thanks Antoine)

In Downtown News:
The amphitheatre site plan is posted
Rosengarten Park news [with comments from Dan!]
Noted, no breaking into the Capitol…

In Raleigh News:
Eric Clapton is coming to RBC (thanks Charissa)
The NCMA released their new logo
The Hillsborough Street Bike Lane debate continues...

In Local-ish News:
FullSteam brewery needs an artist
Airport changes
They got fake elves in Jorja. (thanks J.Ross)


In Irrelevant News:
Reagan on your iPhone? (thanks J.Ross)
iPhone Orchestra ready for debut
Obama honors Springsteen

Events:
‘A Christmas Carol’ opens on Tuesday!
Flying Saucer is doing a Habitat for Humanity fundraiser on Wednesday Hooray charity drinking!
Jingle Ball is Thursday!!
Local Beer Local Band on Thursday
The Breakfast Club is at Lincoln on Friday
Daniel Tosh is at Meymandi on Friday
Old Habits Holiday party on Friday at Pour House
Oakwood Candlelight Tour on Saturday
International Christmas Market at Seaboard Station this weekend

What the Weather Holds:
Mon: Chance of Rain 50° 27°
Tues: Cloudy 52° 34°
Wed: Rainy and cold. 63° 45°


Fun Stuff:
20 things worth knowing about beer (thanks @gregoryng)
Bob Dylan singing ‘it must be christmas’ (thanks Jessica)
5 worst inventions of 2009

You can get the new Buffett album for $3.99 today
Clever Holiday set up… (thanks @ocell)
The Dumbest Kitchen Tool Ever

Today’s Sign of the Impending Apocalypse:
I love when my drugs look like Barack… (thanks J.Rosss)


Hope everyone had an excellent weekend!!


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

silk suit, black tie, i don't need a reason why

they come runnin' just as fast as they can, cause every girl is crazy 'bout a sharp dressed man…


Get a weird fact everyday, compliments of a J.Ross find… - today we learn that a ‘hobbit’ of wheat is heavier than a ‘hobbit’ of oats.

In Downtown News:
Tyler shot a fun promo video for Winterfest (thanks Tyler)
Wondering where to go tonight? Follow Donna’s trail and the NewRaleigh folks have some ideas too
Did you know the Christmas tree at the Capitol is the ‘Tree of Life’ – but in a totally morbid kind of way… (via @rootrootroot)

In Raleigh News:
Groan. Of course this guy is local and I made fun of this…
Imagine being run over by a herd of deer
An update on the Triangle Expressway

In Local-ish News:
Chatham Hill Winery is highlighted in the NY Times (thanks Charissa)
“Normally the only way people of modest means come into a sudden fortune in Europe is through the lottery…” Please. Everyone has billionaire relatives. (thanks J.Ross)
The World Cup will be filmed in 3D


In Irrelevant News:
Is ‘Black Peter’ outdated? (thanks Brian)
Someone has been watching too many old westerns (thanks J.Ross)
Perhaps they overreacted… (thanks J.Ross)

Events:
A Barbie exhibit opens tonight at NC Museum of History (thanks Charissa)
Issac Hunter’s Tavern is open too
Organ Symphony tonight at Meymandi
Jingle Bell Walk/Run is Saturday
David Allan Coe is at Lincoln tonight
American Aquarium is at the Pour House Saturday
17th Annual Art Walk on Sunday

Some First Friday Plugs:
Brooke is showing/selling jewelry at Art House 444
Annemarie is at the new Flanders and Adam Cave
Hipsteria Modern is having a furniture sale starting tonight



What the Weather Holds:
Snow tomorrow? Or more likely just cold rain…
Fri: Partly Cloudy. 54° 35°
Sat: Rainy. 44° 44°
Sun: Sunny. 48° 29°

Fun Stuff:
So you think you know Pasta?
A new kind of Auction website
USB Handwarmer and massager…

The Evolution of the Hipster (thanks @embalog)
Personalized earbuds
Super cool pictures of birds [yeah, I said that…]

Today’s Sign of the Impending Apocalypse:
Miley Cyrus has never heard a Jay Z song (thanks @ladyejane)

Today’s Sign We Just Might Make It After All:
Robber pays back store owner (thanks J.Ross)


Happy Friday folks! Hope to see lots of you out and about this evening!



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

please her, please him, buy gifts

don't steal, don't lift, twenty years of schoolin', and they put you on the day shift… (thanks Michael)


In Downtown News:
Council voted to move forward on new projects
In case you’ve missed it – Winterfest is this Friday
Downtown via skateboard?

In Raleigh News:
Bella Monica is staying for another 10 years (thanks Donna)
More on the whole Time Warner thing
The NC Chamber is going to stop producing its magazine

In Local-ish News:
CVS will stop selling Energizer batteries?
Ancient Byzantine port discovered while building transit hub
World Cup seedings are released


In Irrelevant News:
‘Blood Don’t Sign my Name’ is out in February
So you’re telling me I can get vodka in a pill?? Merry Christmas indeed. (thanks Kelly)
Ronnie Wood was arrested for assault

Events:
Thursday LoneRider Brewing releases a new Pale Ale tonight at The Pit [with Old Habits Playing]
Old Avenue CD Release Party at Deep South tonight
Burning Coal brings you ‘Much Ado about Nothing’ tonight
It’s First Friday
Winterfest is Friday with Michelle Branch
Jingle Bell Walk/Run is Saturday

Mark your Calendars:
That ‘boom, boom, pow’ is coming to RBC Feburary 19 (thanks Charissa)

What the Weather Holds:
Thurs: Sunny. 61° 44°
Fri: Partly Cloudy. 54° 38°
Sat: Rainy. 42° 41°


Fun Stuff:
A cool Blackberry shopping comparison app
What the 12 days of Christmas costs now (thanks Mike)
San Francisco circa 1905

2birds1blog
Nikon Girl and Cannon Guy
Hellllllo Chicago.

Today’s Sign of the Impending Apocalypse:
Tweeting from the Alter See Tera, it could have been okay if Tom did it…. (thanks Colin)


Almost there folks…hang in there…


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

johnny was a schoolboy

when he heard his first beatles song, 'love me do,' i think it was…


In Downtown News:
There will be sledding at Winterfest too!
Green Square updates
What you missed when you weren’t looking at the sky

In Raleigh News:
More tracks found on Hillsborough Street
Ruths Chris is going to offer lunch in December
Pet adoptions for $25 during December – thanks for that.

In Local-ish News:
Some pretty scarves that raise funds for burn victims – do good things, check em out! (thanks Karla)
‘Critter Crossings’ being built in Brunswick County
The ‘Circle Line’ in London will be broken


In Irrelevant News:
I want to get paid to study ‘counting ants’ (thanks Dad)
A new video of Marilyn Monroe is out…
Google is taking away free news

Events:
Thursday LoneRider Brewing releases a new Pale Ale Thursday at The Pit
Old Avenue CD Release Party at Deep South on Thursday
Burning Coal brings you ‘Much Ado about Nothing’ on Thursday
It’s First Friday
Winterfest is Friday with Michelle Branch
Jingle Bell Walk/Run is Saturday

Mark your calendars:
Old Habits Christmas Party December 11 (thanks Craig)

What the Weather Holds:
Wed: Rainy and cold. 59° 36°
Thurs: Partly Cloudy. 61° 44°
Fri: Partly Cloudy. 52° 38°


Fun Stuff:
Minimalist TV Posters
Turn your cassettes into MP3’s (thanks Manning)
The ‘Rules of Shotgun’

Atlas of True Names – very cool.
Autocompleteme.com
The First Church of Tiger Woods has disbanded (thanks Tim)

Today’s Sign of the Impending Apocalypse:
Yeah, and I don’t even ‘like’ vodka…


Well, it’s a rainy Wednesday…enjoy it!



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

i'm just a little bit heiress

a little bit irish, a little bit tower of pisa whenever i see you…

wow – lots and lots going on today!

In Downtown News:
We finally reached a deal for our amphitheatre! (thanks Dan)
Jimmy John’s opens today in City Plaza (thanks Charissa)
A new park for Downtown and more (thanks Donna)

In Raleigh News:
Business is down on Hillsborough Street
Raleigh is a ‘best’ city for drivers?
All the other laws that go into effect today

In Local-ish News:
Ginny gives us the run down on holiday happenings in the triangle
Some TTA buses are getting WiFi
Ireland is not getting an extra World Cup spot


In Irrelevant News:
What’s next for the Harry Potter kids?
I’m tryin to be a ‘tweeter in residence’
The scoop from the White House party crashers

Events:
WRAL is lighting up that tower tonight at 6 – hoorah.
Cirque Dreams starts tomorrow
Thursday LoneRider Brewing releases a new Pale Ale Thursday at The Pit
Old Avenue CD Release Party at Deep South on Thursday
Burning Coal brings you ‘Much Ado about Nothing’ on Thursday
It’s First Friday
Winterfest is Friday with Michelle Branch
Jingle Bell Walk/Run is Saturday

What the Weather Holds:
Tues: Sunnier. 58° 38°
Wed: Rainy and cold. 59° 36°
Thurs: Partly Cloudy. 60° 44°


Fun Stuff:
Why you should be at Jager Ball this weekend
Lovely Listing
Muppet’s doing Bohemian Rhapsody [hasn’t this been around for ages?] (thanks Daniel)

Color your iMac product
Nintendo Monopoly
Make your own touch screen friendly gloves

Today’s Sign of the Impending Apocalypse:
Don’t worry, Cabell made the flight and Manning is out of jail…for now.


Fingers crossed, cabell doesn’t read this far down…. :)

Happy Tuesday folks!



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

and i had dreams that i would learn to play guitar

maybe cross the country, become a rockstar…

sorry for the delay, im out and working from home today…hope everyone had a great Thanksgiving

In Downtown News:
Issac Hunter’s Oak City Tavern is open
The space for Just Crumb is announced- with a street window
An update on the Color Wall Restoration

In Raleigh News:
An interesting look at Raleigh footpaths
This ‘no texting and driving’ thing goes into effect tomorrow
Skate with the Hurricanes in January

In Local-ish News:
Durham got a new historical marker
Kids are growing their own school lunches…
Time Warner wants your input on keeping some channels


In Irrelevant News:
Ireland wants an extra game added to the World Cup
Chelsea Clinton is engaged
The ‘official’ scoop on the debacle with Tiger

Events:
nOg Run Club tonight benefits Capital City Clauses (thanks Christina)
WRAL is lighting up that tower tomorrow at 6
Cirque Dreams starts tomorrow
Old Avenue CD Release Party at Deep South on Thursday
Burning Coal brings you ‘Much Ado about Nothing’ on Thursday
It’s First Friday
Winterfest is Friday
And I’m sick…that’s enough for today…hopefully more weekend stuff tomorrow…

What the Weather Holds:
Mon: Rainyish. 62° 48°
Tues: Sunnier. 58° 38°
Wed: Rainy and cold. 54° 36°


Fun Stuff:
IHateMyParents.com
PeopleWhoLookLikeAliens.com
PaleIsTheNewTan

How To Use an Apostrophe [for Ben]
TheBestDinosaur.com
Top 100 Albums of the decade

Today’s Sign of the Impending Apocalypse:
“She plans to keep the [Jesus] iron in a closet and buy a new one.”


Happy Monday!


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

turkey lurkey doo and turkey lurkey dap

i eat that turkey, then i take a nap… (thanks Michael)

This is the third year I’ve been doing this email. Holy moley.

In the spirit of ‘holidays’, just a quick ‘thank you’ to you, my most favorite people who let me invade their inboxes every morning with information I deem relevant. Most days I still can’t wrap my head around it. You have my sincerest appreciation, especially those of you who have been around since the earliest days. And let’s not kid ourselves, I couldn’t do it without you all shamelessly promoting me to new folks and constantly sending me things you deem relevant. So, Thank You!! Here’s to another year of keeping you smarter, savvier, and a little bit cooler than all your friends. Cheers!

In Downtown News:
Look how pretty Downtown is!
The DRA has some fun Winterfest date ideas for you (thanks Charissa)
Historic Oakwood Candlelight tour is scheduled

In Raleigh News:
Don’t speed.
Jennifer Coolidge is coming to Charlie Goodnights
There is a David Yurman Trunk show in CV next Wednesday

In Local-ish News:
Real estate agents are 5th most stressful job (thanks Ben)
Imagine having 15 lizards on your chest! (thanks J.Ross)
They were operating on his pinkie finger??!


In Irrelevant News:
In the ‘why is this news’ category – people don’t trust politicians…
Wait – I need to know if they actually stopped the clock! (thanks Daniel)
“Is your washroom breeding Bolsheviks?” [for you, KatieCo]

Events:
Dana’s take
Thanksgiving Eve at Solas – with Turducken!
Have Thanksgiving dinner at Tir na nOg
Acoustic Syndicate at Lincoln on Friday
Hobex is at the Pour House on Friday
Pico vs. Island Trees at Lincoln on Saturday
Downtown Designers Market is Saturday
WiFi will be down this weekend in Downtown

Mark your calendar:
Square Dancing at City Museum next week!
The Prairie Building is doing an open house next Friday
Jingle Ball is coming!

What the Weather Holds:
Wed: Mostly Cloudy 61° 53°
Thurs: Mostly Cloudy, chance of rain. 63° 44°
Fri: Mostly Sunny. 52° 39°


Fun Stuff:
10 principles for good design
The world’s largest gummy bear (thanks @gregoryng)
FightRater.com (thanks Danny)

2birds1blog gives us more from Dr. Reuben
What if LA was empty?
Top 100 albums of the decade

Today’s Sign of the Impending Apocalypse:
I think this is a terrrrible idea…. (Sorry Lisa…)


I hope everyone has a safe and wonderful Thanksgiving!



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

so close your eyes

close your mouth, and do this all in time to the music…

a few fun things today…

In Downtown News:
New Raleigh wants your advice on shopping local for the holidays
More coffee in Downtown
Beleza is able to be shopped online now!

In Raleigh News:
Why is Durham becoming a great place to shop? – They’re getting a Nordstrom Rack.
Rhett and Link are getting some love from Time Magazine (thanks Sallie)
Cary is a top 20 safe city?

In Local-ish News:
Free live music at RDU during the holidays (thanks Charissa)
The RailHawks are part of NASL now
There is finally some attention being paid to Chinese drywall


In Irrelevant News:
Local turkey’s are getting the presidential pardon
“The problem is that the machines were lost in transit and PETA had to boil hundreds of lobsters alive.” (thanks Caitlin)
I think we’re going to see a lot more kids with ADHD

Events:
Objectified is running on PBS tonight
One Love Festival at Lincoln on Tuesday
Thanksgiving Eve at Solas – with Turducken!
Have Thanksgiving dinner at Tir na nOg
Acoustic Syndicate at Lincoln on Friday
Hobex is at the Pour House on Friday
Pico vs. Island Trees at Lincoln on Saturday
Downtown Designers Market is Saturday
WiFi will be down this weekend in Downtown

Mark your calendars:
Architecture film series

What the Weather Holds:
Tues: Cloudy, chance of rain 57° 47°
Wed: Mostly Sunny 61° 46°
Thurs: Mostly Sunny, chance of rain. 65° 44°


Fun Stuff:
What you missed at Emily’s Thanksgiving Feast, foodstalked.
“I have to admit, I miss the days of men dressing up-- even for a sporting event.” Ditto. Sigh.
70’s van customization

EverythingIsTerrible.com (thanks Tom)
Preview the new Jimmy Buffett album
Cheapism.com

Today’s Sign of the Impending Apocalypse:
Trade your gun in Compton for free DVD’s!


Happy Tuesday!




Ashton Mae Smith

www.beraleighblog.com
www.glenwoodagency.com

summer turned to winter

and the snow it turned to rain…

been a busy morning – thanks for your patience!

In Downtown News:
A new furniture boutique opened on Glenwood
New parking meters will be installed in January
What you missed at the Assassin’s Ball

In Raleigh News:
RDU is getting new parking stuff too
SAS is featured in the NY Times
What’s going on for the Holidays in Raleigh (thanks Charissa)

In Local-ish News:
They’re working to preserve other parts of the Old Chapel Hill cemetery
Dirt helps kids heal
South Africa is developing a faster court for World Cup crimes


In Irrelevant News:
Be sure to tip your wait staff…
Taylor Swift won more than Michael Jackson
Who will replace Oprah?

Events:
One Love Festival at Lincoln on Tuesday
Thanksgiving Eve at Solas – with Turducken!
Have Thanksgiving dinner at Tir na nOg
Acoustic Syndicate at Lincoln on Friday
Hobex is at the Pour House on Friday
Pico vs. Island Trees at Lincoln on Saturday
Downtown Designers Market is Saturday

What the Weather Holds:
Hey look – chance of rain allllllll week.
Mon: Rain 53° 50°
Tues: Cloudy, chance of rain 60° 47°
Wed: Mostly Sunny 63° 46°


Fun Stuff:
7 most common turkey emergencies and how to avoid them (thanks @gregoryng)
HDTV buyers guide
The Earth with Saturn’s Rings

Reason number 23586421 I don’t like telling people I’m a ‘Realtor’
Vintage Lady Gaga
Tim Burton is at MoMA

Today’s Sign of the Impending Apocalypse:
You’re right…kids might confuse a man and a woman in a red suit…


Happy Monday folks!


Ashton Mae Smith
www.beraleighblog.com

www.glenwoodagency.com

i'm drivin' in my car and a man comes on the radio

he's tellin' me more and more about some useless information, supposed to fire my imagination… (Happy Birthday Michael!!)

things are a little slow today folks…you’re probably going to want to get used to that through the holidays…

In Downtown News:
A sneak peak at Issac Hunter’s Tavern [video] (thanks Tyler)
Raleigh Undercover returns this year
The DLA is looking for folks to write for their blog

In Raleigh News:
We’ll have a 3 day African American festival next September
Sunday is the Annual Holiday Home Tour and Party (thanks Gene)
Local folks awarded for Green Energy

In Local-ish News:
No more Oprah show??!
“Baroness Ashton has hit back at claims she does not have enough experience for the post of EU high representative for foreign affairs and security.”
FIFA denies Ireland a rematch


In Irrelevant News:
Wait - wild lions on a safari?? (thanks Mike)
I guess you grow it where ya can… (thanks Mike)
The only thing that sounds easier than drinking 10,000 beers is eating 15 dozen oysters

Events:
Sauced is having a cocktail tasting tonight
Saturday is the Christmas Parade!
Holiday Open House at Seaboard on Saturday
Guy Fieri is in town on Saturday
Bubbles and Bling cocktail at Solas on Sunday

Mark your calendar:
Christmas Carousel Holiday Festival starts next Friday (thanks Sean)

What the Weather Holds:
Fri: Sunnier, but not warmer. 65° 52°
Sat: Sunny. 62° 40°
Sun: Chance of rain. 55° 45°


Fun Stuff:
“Why the thought of me getting married is laugh out loud funny.”
12 Rules for my Unborn Daughter
Grenade Flash Drive

Lord Likely’s Extra-Ordinary Inter-Active Moustache-o-Rama
Super cool old pictures and part two
A pretty cool ad

Today’s Sign of the Impending Apocalypse:
The Drib.


It’s finally Friday!!



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

thirteen month old baby

broke the lookin' glass, seven years of bad luck, the good things in your past… (for Mike’s birthday!)


In Downtown News:
Segway polo coming to Downtown?
What we could do besides an arena
Thursday history

In Raleigh News:
Vote for a local guy to be ‘America’s favorite hero’ on CNN
CW 22 is looking for a new tv personality
The North Hills tree lighting is this weekend

In Local-ish News:
New restaurant in Chapel Hill
Coke is making bottles out of plants now
All the slots for World Cup 2010 have been filled


In Irrelevant News:
2000 years from now – this will be our Stonehenge…
In case your life needed more advertising…
California is regulating the energy your TV needs to run

Events:
Art + Technology Talk tonight at VAE
Dana’s take on the weekend
The Design at Lincoln tonight
Holly Raleigh Christmas CD Release party tonight
Revolver is having a 4th Anniversary party tonight
Saturday is the Christmas Parade!
Holiday Open House at Seaboard on Saturday
Guy Fieri is in town on Saturday
Bubbles and Bling cocktail at Solas on Sunday

What the Weather Holds:
Thus: Rainy. 66° 59°
Fri: Sunnier, but not warmer. 65° 52°
Sat: Sunny. 60° 43°


Fun Stuff:
PassiveAgressiveNotes.com
Chairs in Space!
The history of jaywalking

Probably my favorite 2birds1blog post ever and a clever note
12 most creative recycled things
How people count money around the world

Today’s Sign of the Impending Apocalypse:
You’re totally right – we should discourage volunteering (thanks Brian)


Happy Thursday folks!


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

meet me halfway

when the sun is perched at its highest peek, in the middle of the day…

sorry for the delay, that real job thing again…

In Downtown News:
Spize Café is going to start serving dinner!
Pretty Downtown
Raleigh Institute of Contemporary Art is set to open

In Raleigh News:
A really great website for live music all over Raleigh (thanks Charissa)
Raleigh is jumping on the frozen yogurt thing…
NC is 37th in health

In Local-ish News:
Duke baseball will use the Bulls stadium
Some fun NC history in photo (thanks @ladyejane)
"It's been laying there lonely and neglected. It should come back to Scotland where it was born.” (thanks J.Ross)


In Irrelevant News:
The Vatican is coming into the next century
Police in search of Naked Burglar (thanks J.Ross)
Why not have a Facebook alibi…

Events:
Dos Taquitos Tequila Dinner tonight
There is a Posh Nosh Catering open house at Mahler tonight
Robert Earl Keen at Lincoln tonight (thanks Brock)
Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons at Memorial tonight
The Design at Lincoln on Thursday
Holly Raleigh Christmas CD Release party on Thursday
Revolver is having a 4th Anniversary party on Thursday
Saturday is the Christmas Parade!
Holiday Open House at Seaboard on Saturday
Guy Fieri is in town on Saturday
Bubbles and Bling cocktail at Solas on Sunday

Mark your calendars:
Oakwood Candlelight Tour Dec 12 and 13

What the Weather Holds:
Wed: Rainy 62° 53°
Thus: Rainy. 66° 59°
Fri: Sunnier, but not warmer. 65° 52°


Fun Stuff:
Why everyone likes the Irish (thanks Tim)
What your Facebook status says about you
1001 Rules for my Unborn Son

Anthony Bourdain teaches you how to do Thanksgiving
ThereIFixedIt.com (thanks Gretchen)
The Impossible Cool

Today’s Sign of the Impending Apocalypse:
$16k being offered to help stop the ‘Geezer Bandit’


It’s Wednesday! You’re almost there!!



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

well, you're sitting back

in your rose pink Cadillac, making bets on kentucky derby day… (thanks Michael)


In Downtown News:
A semiconductor designer is setting up in Downtown
Hans is in USA Today
Matisyahu stage diving at Lincoln Theatre [footage and link compliments of Ben]

In Raleigh News:
Repaving on Wade and Glenwood will finish sooner
Cameron Village is having an open house
March of Dimes does not like North Carolina

In Local-ish News:
The host from ‘Remote Control’ died (thanks J.Ross)
YouTube is going to support 1080p
You can recycle your electronics and get money


In Irrelevant News:
Colin – I thought it was just about the buffalo…
Obama is too clumsy for Twitter
Old folks actin up (thanks J.Ross)

Events:
Open Mic @ Deep South tonight
There is a Posh Nosh Catering open house at Mahler tomorrow
Robert Earl Keen at Lincoln at Wednesday (thanks Brock)
Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons at Memorial on Wednesday
The Design at Lincoln on Thursday
Holly Raleigh Christmas CD Release party on Thursday
Revolver is having a 4th Anniversary party on Thursday
Spize opens for dinner on Friday
Saturday is the Christmas Parade!

What the Weather Holds:
Tues: Sunny 62° 47°
Wed: Rainy 59° 48°
Fri: Rainy. 66° 56°


Fun Stuff:
Clark Gable and Marilyn Monroe
It’s Lovely, I’ll take it!
Robots are pretty cool.

‘Such Great Heights’ on ukulele! [and they’re local folks too!] (thanks JoAnn)
ThatWillBuffOut.com (thanks Gretchen)
1000 Awesome Things (thanks Gretchen)

Today’s Sign of the Impending Apocalypse:
A door to door salesman more folks could get behind… (thanks J.Ross)


Happy Tuesday folks…


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

wake up in the morning

with a head like 'what you done?', this used to be the life, but I dont need another one… (for Charlie’s birthday!)

slow day…sorry folks…

In Downtown News:
Help design the Tobacco Road Kids Menu
Triangle Arts Mixer is this Friday
A little love for City Museum

In Raleigh News:
Sunday is the Annual Holiday Home Tour and Party (thanks Gene)
The Wake County Book Sale runs all week
Umstead and Fearrington get 5 stars

In Local-ish News:
They found water on the moon
Hand puppets are getting Swine Flu (thanks J.Ross)
Folks returning books after fifty years… (thanks J.Ross)


In Irrelevant News:
Dissolving movies for rent? (thanks @glowbird)
The FDA wants to take caffeine out of alcohol drinks – that means no more joooice.
What about tying banner ads to flies? (thanks Dan)

Events:
nOg Run Club tonight
Open Mic @ Deep South tomorrow
Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons at Memorial on Wednesday
The Design at Lincoln on Thursday
Holly Raleigh Christmas CD Release party on Thursday
Spize opens for dinner on Friday
Saturday is the Christmas Parade!

What the Weather Holds:
Mon: Sunny 71° 43°
Tues: Sunny 62° 47°
Wed: Cloudy 59° 45°


Fun Stuff:
Autocomplete Me
Must Love Pizza!
An Update from Helena

“Because it's always awkward when someone drops a hard G into casual conversation…”
Get your own party skirt
No Promise of Safety

Today’s Sign of the Impending Apocalypse:
There is no more Barstow, 2554 sign


Happy Monday! The sun came out…so it looks like I’m not moving to Australia… :)



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

puffed up and strutting

when i think i win, down and shaken when i lose… (happy birthday chico!)


It’s Friday the 13th!


In Downtown News:
Natty Green’s is looking at opening in January now
Some love for Busy Bee beer dinners
A new Chicago style hot dog stand in Downtown (thanks @andyatpeace)

In Raleigh News:
A peak at the new Yancy’s [jump to 1:20]
The City of Raleigh wants to reward you for saving water
Trash collection now has an honor aspect

In Local-ish News:
An Irish Pub for Franklin Street
$44 million dollars for a Warhol painting (thanks Brian)
Everyone likes a happy ending (thanks J.Ross)


In Irrelevant News:
Kelly Kapowski is gonna have a baby!
It would be really not fun to get punched by Mike Tyson (thanks J.Ross)
Fashion, just in from the 1890’s

Events:
Dana’s take on this week
Flanders Gallery is having a soft opening tonight
Gala Festival of Trees [aka lots of Christmas stuff] is at Progress tonight
‘Rain’ is at Memorial all weekend
Tir na nOg turns 12 this Saturday
Old Reliable Run on Sunday

Mark your Calendars:
Next Sunday is the Annual Holiday Home Tour and Party (thanks Gene)

What the Weather Holds:
Bring me sunshine or im leavin for warmer places...
Fri: Rainy and cold. 54° 485
Sat: Sunnyish and warmer. 67° 48°
Sun: Sunny. 74° 48°

Fun Stuff:
CarCrazyDesks.com
Where not to drive
Poseidon is a pervert…

A crazy cool, super skinny laptop plug (thanks Caitlin)
Fun with barcodes!
A neat look at the history of NYC

Today’s Sign of the Impending Apocalypse:
Twitter turned television show? Wait, one more… Annnn OctoMom show!


Happy Friday folks!




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