waiting here for you

wanting to tell you, how I get my ends and my beginning mixed up too…

lots of news today...

In Downtown News:

The R-Line has real time GPS tracking now

Thoughts on the Lightner Center

Taste of India closed?

In Raleigh News:

Porters is going to sell on NC beers

The North Hills HT is open today

Red, Hot & Blue is closed

Angus Barn is an ‘All American Icon’

In Local-ish News:

Chargril is coming to Garner

The Royal Shakespeare Company is coming to NYC

A ‘Euro-leaf’ for organic food

In Irrelevant News:

France wants you to declare your values

I’ve always found a check to be more effective… (thanks J.Ross)

Wait, a restaurant, or a place with belly dancers on a stage? (thanks J.Ross)

Events:

Chocolate and Wine dinner at Zely and Ritz tomorrow

Oyster Casserole?? Sign me up. Mid week feast at Tir na nOg on Weds

Raleigh Denim is having a sample sale at Flanders on Thursday

Bright Young Things at Tir na nOg on Thursday

The Boat Show starts Friday

Bill Maher is in town Friday

Drive By Truckers Friday and Saturday at Lincoln

Speed Date on the R Line this weekend

Mark your calendars:

Annuals are playing Pour House February 18

What the Weather Holds:

Tomorrow is going to be super windy

Tues: Oh look…more rain... 41° 28°

Weds: Partly Sunny. 36° 29°

Thurs: Mostly Sunny. 41° 24°

Fun Stuff:

Someecards is still one of my very favorite sites

Cookin with Coolio

Celebrity School Pictures

Modernist TV posters

YouAreNotRosaParks.com

Someone scaled the Manhattan bridge…

Today’s Sign of the Impending Apocalypse:

In case you missed this, SunMicrosystems CEO quitting on Twitter (thanks Chris)

Happy Tuesday folks!!

Ashton Mae Smith

www.beraleighblog.com

www.glenwoodagency.com

run away

find you a lover, go away somewhere all bright and new…



Sorry for the delay, had some internet issues this AM…

In Downtown News:
SparkCON 2010 is taking music submissions
Bottega Salon is doing haircuts for Haiti on Sunday
Fraziers is closing and re-opening as a wine bar

In Raleigh News:
A little Raleigh history
Raleigh is a good place to get a job
The local guys got their ad aired

In Local-ish News:
Raleigh 2, Charlotte 0
Jetties in NC?
Bizarre, giant, sea fish… click it…you know you want to…


In Irrelevant News:
We’re running out of radio frequencies?
Lap dances for Haiti
I can’t believe I haven’t seen this before

Events:
Chocolate and Wine dinner at Zely and Ritz tomorrow
Oyster Casserole?? Sign me up. Mid week feast at Tir na nOg on Weds
Raleigh Denim is having a sample sale at Flanders on Thursday
There is a wine dinner at Gravy on Thursday
Bright Young Things at Tir na nOg on Thursday
The Boat Show starts Friday
Bill Maher is in town Friday
Drive By Truckers Friday and Saturday at Lincoln
Speed Date on the R Line this weekend

What the Weather Holds:
Mon: Sunny. 45° 26°
Tues: Oh look…more rain... 41° 28°
Weds: Mostly Sunny. 39° 30°


Fun Stuff:
How to stay awake in a meeting
A Benz museum
ManningFace.com

Commercials and more commercials
The Handlebar club
Cool pictures

Today’s Sign of the Impending Apocalypse or Awesomeness:
Buddhist monk rappers.


Happy Monday!



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

i wish i was in austin in the chili parlor bar

drinking mad dog margaritas and not caring where you are… (happy birthday to Eric and Ann-Cabell!)



It’s First Friday!!

In Downtown News:
The Handmade Market is looking for vendors
Seafood options in Downtown
Buku has a new website up

In Raleigh News:
Wear red today and get a discount
The Raleigh Jaycees Chapter is most outstanding
I think I missed this – we’re changing the recycling program (thanks @gogoraleigh)

In Local-ish News:
The Chocolate Door is opening in Chapel Hill
Finally! Heinz is bringing you ketchup in a tub. Wait to be 10 years late on my brilliant idea… (thanks @1918)
One 13 year old commits to USC and another gets arrested for writing on her desk (thanks J.Ross)


In Irrelevant News:
Paintings? That’s the best wager you guys can make?
You can’t tell me you haven’t always wondered how spider webs hold water
A black out, sumo wrestler – wowza.

Events:
Interactive First Friday at Alter Ego
Blue Lotus is doing donation for Haiti only yoga this weekend
Breakfast Club is at Lincoln on Friday
Friday and Saturday, by local chocolate, get free local cake
Double Barrel Benefit is this weekend
Krispy Kreme Challenge is this weekend
Where to watch the Super Bowl [or the Puppy Bowl]

Mark your Calendars:
June 5th, Tift Merritt is returning to NCMA

What the Weather Holds:
Fri: Gross. 38° 37°
Sat: Slightly less gross. 37° 33°
Sun: Finally, sunny. 41° 25°


Fun Stuff:
What it looks like 100 ft below Grand Central
Turn the Super Bowl into a drinking game
ACC football calendars are out

An update from Helena
Skydive Tokyo
PassiveAgressiveNotes.com

Today’s Sign of the Impending Apocalypse:
What a twisted prank to play on your mom… (thanks J.Ross)


Happy Friday! You madeee it! Good luck to all those in colder, snowier places than here.


Ashton Mae Smith

http://www.beraleighblog.com/

http://www.glenwoodagency.com/

if he knows what is good for him

he best go run and hide…



In Downtown News:
Buku is open
Hey – we got good things goin on!
Market Restaurant coming to N. Blount St
Hot Summer Nights announced their 2010 season

In Raleigh News:
NCMA needs your photos
Looking back at North Hills
Raleigh Philosophical has an official sponsor

In Local-ish News:
An update on dogs and restaurants
Durham is getting it’s first operational beer engine today
Carolina Ale House is giving some profits to the UN on Saturday


In Irrelevant News:
What if you had 8 million to drop on a painting?
Apparently we’re over bloggi…hey! Let’s go ride bikes!
Today’s lesson: Giant salamanders are disgusting looking

Events:
Champagne and Chocolate at Cashmere with the NCMA Contemporaries Thursday
Haiti relief show at Pour House on Thursday
Interactive First Friday at Alter Ego
Blue Lotus is doing donation for Haiti only yoga this weekend
It’s First Friday!!
Breakfast Club is at Lincoln on Friday
Friday and Saturday, by local chocolate, get free local cake
Double Barrel Benefit is this weekend
Krispy Kreme Challenge is this weekend
Where to watch the Super Bowl [or the Puppy Bowl]

What the Weather Holds:
Thurs: Partly Cloudy. 45° 30°
Fri: Something that resembles winter. 38° 32°
Sat: Cold precipitation. 40° 33°


Fun Stuff:
More trivia and prizes about Downtown
How to speak with an Irish accent [youtube]
15 worst movie tag lines ever (thanks Caitlen)

Man you can drink a lot
I’m tryin to have those Stone glasses
Pretty pictures of Paris

Today’s Sign of the Impending Apocalypse:
Mom, are you my sister? (thanks J.Ross)


Happy Thursday folks!!



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

so play your upside-down

left-handed, backwards bass guitar…



The folks behind Reality Check want your help with this survey [link is towards the bottom]

In Downtown News:
The coolest of the geeky kids will be here tonight – will you?
What it’s like to downsize
What the rest of us did in the snow… and some more [and now I’m done. snow is dead to me.]

In Raleigh News:
You can now download audio books from Wake Co Public Library (thanks @renewabelle)
Norah Jones is coming to DPAC
Happy 2 years to GogoRaleigh.com

In Local-ish News:
My Morning Jacket presale tickets go on sale today
Triangle Wine Experience starts Thursday
The man who brought us Jaws has passed away


In Irrelevant News:
Free hot chocolate at Dunkin Donuts today
Calvin and Hobbes stamps coming next summer (thanks @veemoe)
Wait – wolverines are real things? Who feels like an idiot now…

Events:
Champagne and Chocolate at Cashmere with the NCMA Contemporaries Thursday
Haiti relief show at Pour House on Thursday
Interactive First Friday at Alter Ego
Blue Lotus is doing donation for Haiti only yoga this weekend
It’s First Friday!!
Breakfast Club is at Lincoln on Friday
Friday and Saturday, by local chocolate, get free local cake
Double Barrel Benefit is this weekend
Krispy Kreme Challenge is this weekend
Where to watch the Super Bowl [or the Puppy Bowl]

What the Weather Holds:
Weds: Mostly Sunny. 51° 31°
Thurs: Partly Cloudy. 45° 28°
Fri: Something that resembles winter. 38° 33°


Fun Stuff:
How to tell if your cat is plotting to kill you
Pantone Weddings
35 most ridiculous SkyMall items (thanks @embalog)

Learn to spell, some more (thanks Emily)
Now a tent with a chimney – that I can live with…
Steve McQueen

Today’s Sign of the Impending Apocalypse:
I mean, when ya want a Twinkie, ya need a Twinkie…


Happy humpday folks!



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

newspaper mentioned cheap airfare

i gotta fly to st. somewhere, i’m close to bodily harm…




I hate groundhogs.

In Downtown News:
Drink beer, love Raleigh City Museum!
What’s happening at City Council today
How does the ABC store not count??

In Raleigh News:
A new Whole Foods is coming
Beyond Blue interiors moving to North Hills
Rey’s is in top 50 romantic restaurants

In Local-ish News:
CBS splitting March Madness coverage? (thanks @jmgl)
She beat that shark with her body board…
The ‘We are the World’ remake is hitting radios


In Irrelevant News:
Oscar Nominees
Sounds about like Alaska…
I knew I was born in the wrong era

Events:
Wine Dinner at 18 Seaboard tonight
Haiti relief show at Pour House on Thursday
Interactive First Friday at Alter Ego
Blue Lotus is doing donation for Haiti only yoga this weekend
It’s First Friday!!
Breakfast Club is at Lincoln on Friday
Krispy Kreme Challenge is this weekend
Where to watch the Super Bowl [or the Puppy Bowl]

Mark your Calendar:
Frank Harmon is giving a lecture on the 15th

What the Weather Holds:
Tues: Gross, awful, cold rain. 39° 27°
Weds: Mostly Sunny. 51° 31°
Thurs: Mostly Sunny. 45° 28°


Fun Stuff:
The Selvedge Yard
How to Report the News [youtube]
The Impossible Cool.

Vote for local folks in the Super Bowl
Monopoly on a wheel?
Who wouldn’t want to be drug around NYC by strangers?

Today’s Sign of the Impending Apocalypse:
A ‘don’t get lost at the mall’ app?


Happy Tuesday folks! Hopefully this rain will wash away the winter remnants….



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

more than anything

i want to see you, girl, take a glorious bite out of the whole world…



In Downtown News:
Downtown all covered in snow! Some more, and even more pictures
Ben Folds is going to play Meymandi with the Symphony
Happy Birthday to DTRaleigh.com

In Raleigh News:
My Morning Jacket is coming to Koka Booth
Uniquities is opening in Durham
Widespread is playing 2 nights at Walnut Creek

In Local-ish News:
Willie, the Duplin County Events Center? (thanks Chris)
Raleigh 1, Charlotte 0
Willie Mays is going to co-author a biography


In Irrelevant News:
Neil Young wins his first ever Grammy
Hmm – I’m all for the perfect bathroom trip…but is this it?
Italy is getting it’s own McDonald’s burgers

Events:
Wine Tasting at Humble Pie tonight
Fall down in the snow tonight
Haiti relief show at Pour House on Thursday
Interactive First Friday at Alter Ego
Blue Lotus is doing donation for Haiti only yoga this weekend
It’s First Friday!!
Breakfast Club is at Lincoln on Friday
Krispy Kreme Challenge is this weekend
Where to watch the Super Bowl [or the Puppy Bowl]

What the Weather Holds:
Mon: Sunny. 41° 20°
Tues: Cloudy, chance of rain. 39° 27°
Weds: Mostly Sunny. 48° 31°


Fun Stuff:
Remember Boston Mike, from Saucer? He and some friends are writing this rockin beer blog. Take a look!
Yo! Check the Perm! (thanks Danny)
FoodStalkers takes on the ultimate grilled cheese

“Aint no use for a one legged ninja…” [youtube] (thanks J.Ross)
PassiveAgressiveNotes.com
An update from Helena

Today’s Sign of the Impending Apocalypse:
Facebook deciding the flavor of water? In what lifetime did you ever see that coming…


Hope everyone had a great weekend!!


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

but there's one thing left to do

now that the weight has lifted…



Keep up with our impending snowpacalypse with WRAL and figure out where to sled!

In Downtown News:
There’s a new late night menu at 42nd street
Ever wonder why I like rooftops? This may help understand it some…
Lincoln Theatre has a new website [finally!] (thanks Antoine)
Some Friday history

In Raleigh News:
More new stores at Crabtree
Raleigh is good for small businesses
Hillsborough bike lane thoughts

In Local-ish News:
JD Salinger died yesterday
Urban umbrellas to replace sidewalk sheds in NY (thanks @mbagrrl)
This guy just handed over ‘the Hitler book’


In Irrelevant News:
The BBC will be airing a film made by Chimps (thanks J.Ross)
I’ve always found this to be a good way out of a speeding ticket (thanks J.Ross)
The Romans had a Swiss Army knife [that don’t make no good sense…]

Events:
That electric car is in City Plaza today
American Aquarium is at Pour House tonight
Vintage movies about vintage clothes this Friday at Get Dressed
2 day Pinecone Bluegrass festival this weekend
Old Habits at Berkeley Café on Saturday
Learn to skate for free on Sunday

Mark your calendar:
Michael Buble is coming to town July 9

What the Weather Holds:
Ahhhhhhhh get the bread!!
Fri: Cloudy, snow late 43° 33°
Sat: Snow/Ice. 28° 25°
Sun: Mostly just cold. 33° 16°


Fun Stuff:
A USB necktie to keep you cool (thanks Danny)
I’m sorry, this website will decide things for me? Awesome. (thanks J.Ross)
How to suck at Facebook

UnhappyHipsters.com (thanks @cristieleigh)
I think I’m going to boil all eggs one at a time now (thanks @embalog)
10 design quotes, made pretty (thanks @outtheremedia)

The Impossible Cool.
Win stuff for knowing stuff!
The Selvedge Yard

Today’s Sign of the Impending Apocalypse:
I guess if looking like Jessica Alba is how you keep your boyfriend, then go for it… (thanks J.Ross)


Happy Friday folks!!


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

all around the water tank

waitin’ for a train…



I take back all the mean things I said about Charlotte last night, as it seems we’re getting high speed rail there (thanks Charissa and Joe) and a bit more info

In Downtown News:
A handful of Raleigh spots are featured in Southern Living
The Nissan Leaf electric car is here tomorrow [and doing test drives] (thanks Charissa)
A little Raleigh history and win some art

In Raleigh News:
The North Hills HT opens February 10
What’s up in local restaurants, a review
Cary is getting a chain butcher shop

In Local-ish News:
Al Sharpton and Jesse Jackson are in Greensboro
The original Tough Man Contest is coming to Wilmington (thanks J.Ross)
This lady won the lottery, then got hit by a car (thanks J.Ross)


In Irrelevant News:
John and Elizabeth have separated
I hate flying deep fryers
Ugly Betty got cancelled

Events:
Transit and the Triangle is tonight
Xanadu opens tonight
American Aquarium is at Pour House tonight
Vintage movies about vintage clothes this Friday at Get Dressed
2 day Pinecone Bluegrass festival this weekend
Learn to skate for free on Sunday

Mark your Calendars:
The Batchelor Bid for Charity is coming up Feb 20 (thanks Charissa)

What the Weather Holds:
"Ironically, (Thursday) is going to be a fantastic day," Gardner said, noting that temperatures could hit 60 degrees.” – they’re serious about this snow thing.
Thurs: Mostly Sunny. 60° 32°
Fri: Cloudy, snow late 41° 33°
Sat: Snow/Ice. 28° 25°


Fun Stuff:
2birds1blog brings you more from Dr. Reuben
A new post on Matt’s sports blog
PassiveAgressiveNotes.com

A ‘Lost’ song
Books that have the same covers
A cool collection of movie title stills

Today’s Sign of the Impending Apocalypse:
A robotic Punxsutawney Phil? PETA you’re dumb. (thanks J.Ross)


Happy Thursday folks!


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

cooler than the flip side of my pillow

that’s right, completely unaware…



Eat pizza, do good things. (thanks Lisa)

In Downtown News:
Beanie and Cecil Baby is reopening today
My Walk Score is 94 – what’s yours?
The Globe is doing 25 and over only on Fridays?

In Raleigh News:
Hillsborough St bike lanes are moving forward
Design a poster for Full Frame
Workshifting in North Hills

In Local-ish News:
Char Grill is opening a High Point location
Ticketmaster and Live Nation to merge
Long Beach wants to be the most bike friendly city in the country


In Irrelevant News:
Avatar is highest grossing film of all time
A strip club in Mayberry? (thanks J.Ross)
Didn’t we learn our lesson with kudzu?

Events:
Tequila Dinner at Dos Taquitos tonight
Xanadu opens Thursday
American Aquarium is at Pour House on Thursday
Vintage movies about vintage clothes this Friday at Get Dressed
2 day Pinecone Bluegrass festival this weekend
Learn to skate for free on Sunday

What the Weather Holds:
Thunderstorms, 68 degrees, 32 degrees, 60 degrees, followed by snow. Such is winter in North Carolina…
Weds: Sunny. 50° 28°
Thurs: Mostly Sunny. 58° 30°
Fri: Cloudy, snow late? 39° 33°


Fun Stuff:
Snuggie v. Slanket v. Freedom Blanket v. Blankoat
Some Raleigh focused tunes
I like art made out of cans

50 Years on the NY Subway
Vote for cool furniture
InstantBueller.com

Today’s Sign of the Impending Apocalypse:
Well, I’ll be having someone warm my bed the next time I stay at Holiday Inn


Happy Humpday folks! Great to meet all those that I did last night!


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

words fall through me

and always fool me… (thanks Brooke)




In Downtown News:
An update on the AIANC building (thanks @mikewelton)
The Spy Conference has been postponed
Hamlin Drug is being renovated (thanks @holliscguerra)

In Raleigh News:
They put bike lanes on Fayetteville St today (in relation to Hillsborough)
Synergy Spa is supporting Haiti too (thanks Becky)
Eww North Carolina, get it together on the bed bug issue…

In Local-ish News:
You can buy the Haiti CD and this 7 year old kid raised more money than I’ll make in 5 years for Haiti (thanks J.Ross)
Something to make you feel good – and terrible, at the same time… (thanks J.Ross)
I am WAY more excited about a pirate bar than an ice bar… (thanks Andy)


In Irrelevant News:
I guess being the Prez gets you out of jury duty (thanks J.Ross)
Get a beer with your Whopper? (thanks Michael)
You wanted more Biscuitville news? They sell koozies. (thanks @embalog)

Events:
Stormy, the Hurricanes mascot will be at the Ice Rink tonight (thanks Brandi)
Find out about the DLA tonight at Raleigh City Museum
Tequila Dinner at Dos Taquitos on Wednesday
Xanadu opens Thursday
American Aquarium is at Pour House on Thursday
Vintage movies about vintage clothes this Friday at Get Dressed
2 day Pinecone Bluegrass festival this weekend
Learn to skate for free on Sunday

Mark your calendar:
Oscar Night at Theatre in the Park is March 7
Duck Rabbit and The Borough are teaming up for a beer brunch March 14 (thanks Julie)

What the Weather Holds:
Tues: Mostly Sunny. 50° 35°
Weds: Sunny. 50° 28°
Thurs: Mostly Sunny. 58° 30°


Fun Stuff:
3 things everyone should know about Facebook
Crazy cool drinking glass
A peek inside the world’s tallest building

100 Cheesiest Move Quotes
AMC brings you B movies on BMC
Some blurry but pretty pictures

Today’s Sign of the Impending Apocalypse:
Well – I guess he was in the right field… (thanks J.Ross)

Happy Tuesday!

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

i, know all the games you play

and I'm gonna find a way to let you know that…



Don’t forget you can dine out for Haiti today and tomorrow

In Downtown News:
More on the Blue Martini closing
Buku opening today?
Solas is serving brunch

In Raleigh News:
Café Cattura coming to Cameron Village
I did NOT know PR had a Single Malt Scotch club…
Target may be remodeling

In Local-ish News:
A hog infestation problem?
8 skyscrapers you should know about
Aerosmith looking for a new lead singer


In Irrelevant News:
Nothing says romance like a doughnut
Eat Biscuitville, win a TV
You’ve been saying Van Gogh wrong…

Events:
Blades of Glory is being screened at the ice rink tonight
Find out about the DLA on Tuesday at Raleigh City Museum
Tequila Dinner at Dos Taquitos on Wednesday
Xanadu opens Thursday
American Aquarium is at Pour House on Thursday
2 day Pinecone Bluegrass festival this weekend
Learn to skate for free on Sunday

What the Weather Holds:
Mon: Mostly Sunny. 65° 64°
Tues: Mostly Sunny. 50° 35°
Weds: Sunny. 51° 28°


Fun Stuff:
50 ways to use bacon (thanks @kimberlyvc)
Everybody likes coupons
I like coffee tables – so I thought you might too… and, more clever furniture

Follow Alf on Twitter
You thought your Save the Date was clever?
A fun photography exhibit

Today’s Sign of the Impending Apocalypse:
They’re auctioning off the Hudson landing plane…


Oh look…Monday…

Hope it’s a good one!


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

im bringing you

the morning sun… (thanks Dan)



HUMONGUS Thank You!! to everyone who came out last night, despite the weather. I hope everyone had a great time!! As it was our very first one, please don’t hesitate to pass along any critiques you might have. I owe you all a drink and we promise to do it again soon! Want to know more about Band Together? Check em out here!

In Downtown News:
Dine out for Haiti
We’re going to be showing off an electric car next Friday
What you missed at Rosebuds/Megafaun

In Raleigh News:
Here’s the shock of the day – SAS is the best place to work (thanks Brooke – you can see her in the picture!)
Win wings for a year
Ringo Starr is coming to DPAC

In Local-ish News:
There is a new brewery in Asheville
YouTube will rent movies
This was a mystery?


In Irrelevant News:
The real story behind the BMW logo
Miller Lite has to change their ads – but really, I’ve been ranting about this for a while…
Get a free photo calendar

Events:
Dana’s take
Speed Dating at Noir tonight
ZOSO is at Lincoln Friday and Saturday
Elvis covers, rockabilly, Johnny Cash tribute and more at Pour House Saturday (thanks Skip)
Grab some brunch on Sunday

What the Weather Holds:
Fri: Rainy. 41° 39°
Sat: Cloudyish. 50° 30°
Sun: Rainy, but warmer. 65° 38°


Fun Stuff:
TrivialPursuitExperiment (thanks @kimberlyvc)
Rules for my Unborn Son
You Dropped Food on the Floor – do you eat it? (thanks Sarah)

38 snow men styled after Calvin and Hobbs strips (thanks Chris)
Super Mario Bros v. Jersey Shore
Remember that children’s book?

Today’s Sign of the Impending Apocalypse:
JWoww has her own clothing line (thanks Tom)


ohmygoditsfriday.seeyouathappyhour.


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

well she was an american girl

raised on promises…



So, I’ve been bugging you all week about this event. It’s free. It’s at Busy Bee. Tonight. From 7 to 10. I promise fun. I promise good times. And Antoine and I would really appreciate any help we can get making us look like we know how to throw a good time. And ya know what – outside of all that – they tapped Hopslam last night* [which, if you don’t know, is essentially the nectar of the gods] So please think about doing us a huge favor and at least stopping by tonight. It’s practically on your way to everywhere else you might be going anyhow... :) Thanks guys!


In Downtown News:
Downtown’s newest gallery is having a call for artists
Why did they name Mecca, ‘Mecca’?
Buckhead is now officially closed

In Raleigh News:
An update from Beleza on their needs and Cameron Village as a whole is putting something together (thanks Sean)
I40 through Raleigh one of 50 worst commutes?
The water treatment plant now has the state’s largest rooftop solar thing

In Local-ish News:
The NY Times charging for news is going to severely change this email…
Banksy will debut a film at Sundance
Building a carbon neutral city?


In Irrelevant News:
Drinks for boobs? (thanks Dan)
Harpoon is adding oysters to its beer
Twilight will be released as a graphic novel

Events:
Dana’s take
Date and Skate at Winterfest on Thursday
Speed Dating at Noir on Friday
ZOSO is at Lincoln Friday and Saturday
Grab some brunch on Sunday

What the Weather Holds:
Thurs: Rainy and cold. 44° 41°
Fri: Rainy. 41° 39°
Sat: Cloudyish. 50° 30°


Fun Stuff:
So you like the Mac ads? How about all 66 of them…
PassiveAgressiveNotes.com
Learn something on YouTube

Find wine on the cheap-er
Pretty much the coolest thing to happen to finding a place to live
What is the true cost or driving your car

Today’s Sign of the Impending Apocalypse:
I cannot help but feel sorry for his poor daughter…

*for those who care, Hopslam is now at Saucer, Times, Pit, and of course Busy Bee. Peace St. Market is supposed to get some in today as well.


Happy Thursday! See you guys tonight!!



Ashton Mae Smith

http://www.beraleighblog.com/

http://www.glenwoodagency.com/

thought it could have been something else

these days it comes it comes it comes it comes it comes and goes…



In Downtown News:
Perhaps my amphitheatre will be open by May?
A lesser known parking ‘law’
What you missed at the MLK parade

In Raleigh News:
The Alley is serving Bridge Pub beers
North Hills announced new tenants for North Hills East
The beltline will get new fences

In Local-ish News:
There is a Haiti drive and bake sale in Cary this weekend (thanks Hadley)
The Edge, Bono and Jay-Z, and Rihanna are singing a song they wrote to support Haiti on Friday?
It terrifies me that people whole towns of people like this exist


In Irrelevant News:
Still…this is a little messed up… (thanks J.Ross)
Imagine getting shot, in a car wreck, AND then a DUI… (thanks J.Ross)
Bible verses engraved in gunsights?

Events:
There is a Wine dinner at Solas tonight Wednesday (thanks Amy)
Date and Skate at Winterfest on Thursday
The event that Antoine and I are sort of coordinating that you’re so awesome-ly going to attend is Thursday at Busy Bee [Thank you!!]
Speed Dating at Noir on Friday
ZOSO is at Lincoln Friday and Saturday
Grab some brunch on Sunday

What the Weather Holds:
Weds: Partly Cloudy. 63° 40°
Thurs: Rainy and cold. 44° 41°
Fri: Rainy. 44° 39°


Fun Stuff:
The Truth about Twinkies (thanks J.Ross)
Crazy things done with A4 paper (thanks J.Ross)

What if they drained a NY river?
A fun ad for blue tooth
Rihanna and Shy Ronnie (thanks Tim)

Today’s Sign of the Impending Apocalypse:
She was arrested again??

Happy Wednesday!


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

spend my nights and days before

searching the world for what’s right here…



Empire Eats is donating all profits today to Haiti

In Downtown News:
An update on the Lightner Center
Speed Dating on the R-Line (thanks Charissa)
What to do with kids during the week in Downtown

In Raleigh News:
What’s happening at City Council today
Changing parking in Five Points?
Something fun to do in Durham

In Local-ish News:
The guy who brought you the Nacho Bell Grande has died (thanks J.Ross)
Airlines want more money for your bags
Getting closer to legalizing marijuana? (thanks J.Ross)


In Irrelevant News:
Garmin for hunters and hikers
Where is the furthest you’d carry ashes? (thanks J.Ross)
Well so don’t live in a lighthouse…

Events:
The ‘Your Money’ bus is here today
Filmore Valley Boys at Bridge Pub today
The NCMA Contemporaries are having a tapas mixer at Solas tonight (thanks Amy)
There is a Wine dinner at Solas on Wednesday (thanks Amy)
Date and Skate at Winterfest on Thursday
The event that Antoine and I are sort of coordinating that you’re so awesome-ly going to attend is Thursday at Busy Bee [Thank you!!]
Speed Dating at Noir on Friday

Mark your Calendars:
Triangle Wine Experience is Feb 4-6 and raises money for the Frankie Lemmon Foundation (thanks Sarah)

What the Weather Holds:
Tues: Sunny. 65° 35°
Weds: Partly Cloudy. 60° 40°
Thurs: Rainy and cold. 45° 42°


Fun Stuff:
StuffHipstersHate
Old Stationary from semi famous folks
iScoper.com

What I Keep
IUsedToBeYounger.com
16 Awesome Fictional Firearms (thanks J.Ross)

Today’s Sign of the Impending Apocalypse:
Whew. Now I can eat, drive, fix my mascara AND talk on the phone…


Happy Tuesday folks!



Ashton Mae Smith

http://www.beraleighblog.com/

http://www.glenwoodagency.com/

cause they know, so do i

the high road is hard to find… (thanks Tom)




Hey guys – Antoine and I are sort of coordinating this event [Thursday Night] so you’d be really awesome if you came and made it look successful. Besides, you like Busy Bee, and drinking…[Thank you!!]


In Downtown News:
Update on Natty Greene’s
Some love for the Globe [no apologies if it makes you drool] (thanks Dean)
Some thoughts on ‘free’ parking

In Raleigh News:
An update on Beleza’s Haiti efforts – HT is helping out too and Logan’s is matching up to $10k in donations (thanks Amanda)
More on the Beanie and Cecil move to Seaboard
NC State is up to cool things

In Local-ish News:
Daniel from All About Beer was featured in Folio
Oh, Duke…
They’ve been moving the Rodanthe house


In Irrelevant News:
Naming your kid after a president?
“No matter what breeders might think, bars are not family-friendly.”
He carved a tiger smaller than 1 mm

Events:
MLK March today
The ‘Your Money’ bus is here tomorrow
Filmore Valley Boys at Bridge Pub tomorrow
The NCMA Contemporaries are having a tapas mixer at Solas on Tuesday (thanks Amy)
There is a Wine dinner at Solas on Wednesday (thanks Amy)
Date and Skate at Winterfest on Thursday
Band Together After Work Social at Busy Bee on Thursday
Speed Dating at Noir on Friday

What the Weather Holds:
Mon: Sunny. 60° 46°
Tues: Sunny. 62° 37°
Weds: Partly Cloudy. 60° 37°


Fun Stuff:
And I thought I said funny stuff in my sleep…
Passive Aggressive Notes
The Selvedge Yard

JelloTime.com
Bacon Soap
Fifty Dangerous Things you should let your kids do

Today’s Sign of the Impending Apocalypse:
In case you need a ‘stab vest’ for the World Cup…


Happy Monday folks!


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

a southern drawl, a world unseen

a city wall and a trampoline…


Things you can do in Raleigh to help Haiti and next Tuesday all profits from Empire Eats restaurants will go to Haiti

In Downtown News:
Dress Raleigh is on Glenwood Ave
Hamlin Drug is going to be doing Segway deliveries (thanks Charissa)
Ed Mitchell was on the Early Show today
Downtown Raleigh has 6 of Greg Cox’s favorite restaurants (thanks Ann-Cabell)
Sledding ramps have been postponed from this weekend to Feb 14 at Winterfest (thanks Brandi)

In Raleigh News:
Hillsborough St history
There is opposition to some of the new Greenways
Pizza coming to North Hills

In Local-ish News:
When you make Raleigh folks sick, we shut down your business
Teddy Pendergrass died (thanks Steele)
Drink your Stella while you can…


In Irrelevant News:
Kodak is suing Blackberry and Apple
So who’s in charge of moving this clock around?
Missouri is using beets to melt ice

Events:
Tonight continues ‘Lounge Nights’ at Sono
Secret Agent Dance Party tonight
Tonight Party Nuts are at Amra’s
Redress Raleigh benefit at Pour House tonight
Shen Yun is coming this Saturday (thanks Charissa)
Chairmen of the Board at Lincoln on Saturday
Yo Mamma’s Big Fat Booty Band at the Pour House on Saturday
Free Ice Skating lessons on Sunday

Mark your calendars:
Band Together’s First After Work Social is coming up Jan 21
Home Brew Fest coming March 6 to Raleigh City Museum

What the Weather Holds:
Fri: Mostly Sunny. 60° 28°
Sat: Cloudyish. 54° 33°
Sun: Rainy. 54° 41°


Fun Stuff:
What Google can tell us about Relationships and a few more facts
“an ongoing project by two MIT grad students to develop a 3D printer that mixes, deposits, and cooks food.”
2birds1blog

The Selvedge Yard takes on Waylon, Willie, Johnny, Kris & Co
What’s your Jersey Shore name?
Make your own branding iron

Today’s Sign of the Impending Apocalypse:
Sausage…shaped like a football?


Congratulations – you made it. We are also halfway done with January…ack!

Happy Friday folks!


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