AUGUST 2013
TABLE OF CONTENTS
FEATURED EVENT:
8/19-8/25: Restaurant Week
8/14: CHEESE PLEASE!
Weds: Farmers Market
8/2: First Friday Gallery Walk
8/2: Backpack Buddies
8/2: Silversun Pickups
8/2: Coglin's Dance Party
8/2: The Morning Times
8/2-8/3: Hinshaw Celebration
8/2: CANstruction
8/3: Dog Days of Summer 5K
8/7: "Mayberry Modernism"
8/8-8/10: Fire Truck Parade
8/9: Brotherhood Bash
8/10: Logan's Festival of the Arts
8/11: Food Truck Rodeo
8/13: YogaFest Raleigh
8/17+8/18: Classics at the Capital
8/18: POP-UP Sundays
8/18: "Three Voices: A Concert"
8/19: Meet the Chef
8/19: Yelp.com Dinner
8/22+8/29: Oak City 7
8/24: CaribMask Festival
8/24: CF Climb
8/24: The MOST Amazing Race
8/24: Praise N Park
8/24: Color of Hope Show
8/27: Monthly Wellness Talks
8/27: The Pour House Music Hall
8/28: AAC Festival
Municipal Art Collection
Marbles August Events
History Museum August Events
Science Museum August Events
Triangle Walking Tours
Taste Carolina Gourmet Tours
Historic Raleigh Tours
Oakwood Cemetery Tours
Haunted Ghost Tours
Performing Arts Performances
Red Hat Amphitheater
NC Symphony
NC Theatre & BroadwaySeries
New Business Openings
Other Business News
Melrose Knitting Mill for Lease
"Main Event" in September
Hopscotch New Headliner
IBMA Announces Artists
DRA Director of Operations
Manager of Ambassadors
Raleigh MIX Enter-to-Win
Downtown Ambassadors
Coupons and Discounts
Triangle Downtowner Magazine
DOWNTOWN RALEIGH RESTAURANT WEEK
Downtown Raleigh Restaurant Week, a Downtown Raleigh Alliance (DRA) merchant program, makes a tasty return on Monday, August 19-Sunday, August 25, 2013. To celebrate the event’s fifth year, the DRA launched a brand new website, DineDowntownRaleigh.com, to better showcase the popular event. Each year, Restaurant Week invites patrons to renew their inner foodie and take advantage of the special offerings at participating downtown Raleigh restaurants during their normal
dinner hours. Learn more >
Silver Sponsors: Curtis Media Group, OutandAbout.com, triangle.com, and Triangle Downtowner Magazine.
Supporting Sponsors: FreshPoint, The Independent Weekly, Live Work Play, News 14 Carolina, News & Observer, OpenTable.com, Triangle Blvd, TriangleArtsandEntertainment.org, United Restaurant Equipment Company, Yelp, and ZSpot.com.
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CHEESE PLEASE! AT DOWNTOWN FARMERS MARKET
CHEESE PLEASE! at the Downtown Raleigh Farmers Market is a unique and fun opportunity to experience North Carolina's culinary cheese scene. From 10 am-2 pm at City Plaza, the Market will host an incredible local cheese festival to showcase a wide selection of the area's finest cheese and cheese makers, a grilled cheese cook-off featuring downtown Raleigh chefs, a cheese sampling, live music by the Hopscotch Music Festival, local lunch options, kids activities, and more!
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RALEIGH DOWNTOWN FARMERS MARKET
Every Wednesday is an event in itself at the Raleigh Downtown Farmers Market! Join us for locally grown produce, artisan baked goods, live music, and much more throughout our 2013 season from 10 am-2 pm through October 30. In addition to the Tomatolicious, Cheese Please!, and Honey Buzztival festivals, the Market will also host Rex Healthcare Wellness Wednesdays every third Wednesday of the month. On August 21, Wellness Wednesday will feature live music, free recipes, nutritional information, tastings, chef demonstrations, and kids’ activities. Learn more >
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FIRST FRIDAY ART GALLERY WALK
First Friday, brought to you by the Downtown Raleigh Alliance, is a self-guided tour of downtown’s cultural hot spots. Enjoy a fun-filled introduction to Raleigh's exciting art, music, and dining scene. Local art galleries, studios, and museums stay open late to welcome thousands of art-seeking enthusiasts.
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BACPACK BUDDIES AND THE BEATLES
Visit City Market for a night of food, drinks, raffle prizes, and live music. Backbeat, a local Beatles inspired band, will be performing the 60s and Rock and Roll. Backpack Buddies will be collecting food donations, so make sure to bring your nonperishable food items.
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SILVERSUN PICKUPS
Red Hat Ampitheater is hosting a free show featuring Silversun Pickups with special guests MONA and Goodbye, Titan. All seats are general admission and filled on a first come, first serve. Gates open at 6 pm with music starting at 7 pm.
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DANCE PARTY WITH DJ COLLIN Y
Join Coglin's 80s and 90s bar on August 2 from 4:30 pm-2 am for the best dance party in town. DJ Collin Y will be there spinning favorite tunes from the 80s and 90s for the crowd. Relive the glory days of the decades.
Coglin's is located at 226 Fayetteville St.
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THE MORNING TIMES MARKET
From 7 pm-11 pm, Empire Eats is closing off Hargett St. between Fayetteville St. and Wilmington St. to bring you an art market that will feature local artists, fire spinners, and live music in front of the Morning Times.
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HINSHAW MUSIC'S ANNUAL CELEBRATION CONCERT
From 8 pm- 11 pm, the Bel Canto Company, directed by Welborn Young, will present a special evening of choral music and works by featured composers at Edenton Street United Methodist Church. The concert will include the regional premiere of Dan Forrest’s Requiem For The Living.
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CANSTRUCTION
A team of architects, engineers, contractors, designers, and students attending schools of architecture, engineering, and design will build structures made entirely from canned foods within a 10x10x10 space displayed at galleries and businesses throughout downtown. This year's theme is "Summer Camps."
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DOG DAYS OF SUMMER 5K
The Dog Days of Summer 5K is a road race to benefit the Second Chance Adoption and Safe Harbor Farm. (no dogs allowed in race). The race will take place August 3 at 7:30 am. To register for the race, please click here.
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"MAYBERRY MODERNISM" AT AIA NC
A presentation by NCMH director George Smart, “Mayberry Modernism” showcases North Carolina’s surprising collection of Modernist residences from the 1950s through today, many of which are in good shape but some of which are endangered or have been destroyed.
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SOUTH ATLANTIC FIRE RESCUE EXPO AND PARADE
The public is invited to come out and watch the annual Fire Truck Parade. The parade route will be Fayetteville St. from the Capitol to the Raleigh Convention Center. A great family event for all. Attendees and the public will have the opportunity to purchase BBQ during lunch on Friday, August 9 from 11 am-2 pm at the City Plaza. Learn more >
BROTHERHOOD BASH
From 6 pm- 11pm, come check out the fire trucks in front of Napper Tandy's and enjoy the annual Brotherhood Bash held in conjunction with the South Atlantic Fire Rescue Expo. There will be live music, food, drinks, and plenty of entertainment.
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LOGAN'S FESTIVAL OF THE ARTS
This is a free art show featuring local art including 2D, 3D, performing, musical, and more. Purchase local art for your home and enjoy the inspirational surroundings of the festival. There will be a silent auction and a raffle to win special prizes. All money collected from the raffle and silent auction will benefit a local charity.
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FOOD TRUCK RODEO
Come downtown to enjoy the Food Truck Rodeo at 100-400 blocks of Fayetteville St. Over 70 trucks have committed. There will be tables and chairs along the way for on-street seating. The City of Raleigh Museum will be open and hosting activities.
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YOGAFEST RALEIGH
From 6 pm-7 pm, YogaFest Raleigh will unite downtown yoga studios, residents, and visitors to Raleigh with businesses to showcase accessible yoga practices and excellent yoga teachers in the area as well as support the local economy. This event provides a series of ten free yoga classes at the City Plaza Astroturf.
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ANNUAL CAROLINA CLASSICS AT THE CAPITAL
Come out for the 4th Annual Carolina Classics at the Capital, a family-friendly car show featuring hundreds of classic and show cars in and around the air-conditioned Raleigh Convention Center. There will be vendors, displays, demonstrations, and more.
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POP-UP SUNDAYS
Hosted by Ornamentea, POP-UP Sunday is a monthly event that gives local businesses, artists, and the community a chance to mingle. It’s not just art, antiques, and food trucks; it’s a handpicked mix of all that and more.
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"THREE VOICES: A CONCERT"
From 2 pm-5 pm at Long View Gallery at the 1880 hall, come enjoy the "Three Voices: A Concert"—the inaugural event in a series of classical concerts produced by Vox Eccentric, a music performance group focusing on chamber and choral music. There will be a reception to meet the artists following the performance.
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MEET THE CHEF
To kick off the Downtown Raleigh Restaurant Week, event sponsor Triangle.com, is excited to host an exclusive “Meet the Chef” dinner at Zinda on Monday, August 19 at 6:30 pm. Enjoy a Champagne welcome, three-course dinner and wine pairing, and a special gift box.
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YELP.COM DINNER
To kick off Downtown Raleigh Restaurant Week, event sponsor Yelp will host a dinner on Monday, August 19th at a participating venue. This social is a fun and laid-back way for Yelpers to meet and greet offline.
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OAK CITY 7 CONCERT SERIES
Oak City 7 is a summer concert series located at City Plaza in beautiful downtown Raleigh. Admission is free to the public and the events take place from 5 pm-10:30 pm on Thursdays, beginning the Thursday after Memorial Day and ending the Thursday before Labor Day.
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CARIBMASK CARIBBEAN FESTIVAL
The Raleigh-Durham Afro-Caribbean Association is hosting a celebration which will feature dancing, masqueraders, exhibits with the latest Caribbean arts, crafts, and fine cuisine at City Plaza. Entertainment will include current soca and calypso artists.
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CF CLIMB
Take steps toward personal victory and play a vital role in the lives of others. Join the Cystic Fibrosis Foundations annual CF Climb; an exhilarating vertical stair climb and fundraising event. Celebrate victory at the survivor’s party for awards food, drinks, and entertainment. Registration is at 9 am and the climb begins at 10 am.
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THE MOST AMAZING RACE
The Most Amazing Race is a scavenger-hunt-like race patterned after the TV show “The Amazing Race”, and features teams of two completing mental and physical challenges at popular locations throughout downtown. Located at the Salvation Army's Community Center location, the race kicks off at 10 am. Registration begins at 8:30 am.
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PRAISE N PARK
From 1 pm-6 pm, come enjoy the music and "Praise N The Park" with some of Raleigh's finest worship bands. Enjoy great music and company in Moore Square Park, a beautiful park located in downtown Raleigh, across from the IMAX Theatre and the Central Bus Line.
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THE COLOR OF HOPE GROUP SHOW
From 6 pm-9 pm, join Local Color Gallery for the Color Of Hope Group Show special event benefiting the 25th Annual Thad and Alice Walk for Hope raising funds for research and treatment of the mental illness.
Visit www.localcoloraleigh.com for more information.
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BEING WELL: MONTHLY TALKS ON WELLNESS
Join Irregardless Cafe from 7 pm-8 pm for Antibiotic Resistance 101: How Antibiotic Misuse on Factory Farms Can Make You Sick. This monthly wellness talk will cover topics regarding antiboitic resisitant bacteria and its harmful effects on the environment.
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POUR HOUSE MUSIC HALL: MODERN ENGLISH SHOW
Modern English are an English rock band best remembered for their songs "I Melt with You," "Hands Across the Sea," and "Ink and Paper." The group disbanded for a period in 1991, but later recorded in 1995 with some new members. The show begins at 9 pm and doors open at 8 pm.
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AFRICAN AMERICAN CULTURAL FESTIVAL
The AACF is an annual celebration of African American culture as expressed through art, music, food, and community. The festival connects the diverse families of Wake County with local and national recording artists, food vendors, area business owners, and local media outlets.
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MUNICIPAL ART COLLECTION
This exhibition gathers twenty-five high caliber works by artists working diverse mediums and at all stages of their careers that represent highlights of the City’s acquisitions over the course of the last five years. The exhibit will showcase until August 23.
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MARBLES KIDS MUSEUM & IMAX AUGUST EVENTS
Imagine * Discover * Learn at Marbles
Marbles Kids Museum inspires imagination, discovery and learning through extraordinary adventures in play and larger-than-life IMAX experiences.
To see a complete list of August activities,
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MUSEUM OF HISTORY AUGUST EVENTS
Take advantage of August's offerings at the NC Museum of History. Programs are free unless otherwise noted. The museum is located at 5 E. Edenton St., across from the State Capitol. Parking is available in the lot across Wilmington St. (free on weekends). Hours are Mon-Sat, 9 am-5 pm, and Sun, 12 noon-5 pm.
To see a complete list of August activities,
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MUSEUM OF SCIENCE AUGUST EVENTS
The North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences is the largest museum of its kind in the Southeast. Through their exhibits, programs and field experiences, they provide visitors with opportunities to get up close and personal with science and nature. Take advantage of August’s offerings at the NC Museum of Natural Sciences.
To see a complete list of August activities,
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DOWNTOWN TRIANGLE WALKING FOOD TOURS
Experience a guided culinary journey of sight and taste. Sample a cross-section of unique local restaurant venues, blended together with some forgotten historical tidbits that will leave you full of new insights on the downtown culinary landscape. It’s fun, informative, and delicious. The tours take place every Saturday.
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TASTE CAROLINA GOURMET TOURS
Whether a resident or a visitor, enjoy the opportunity to talk with chefs while tasting their incredible food. Walking tours cover up to three miles and take place at 1:45 pm and 3:30 pm on most Saturdays, all year round, and on weekdays and weeknights by appointment.
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HISTORIC RALEIGH TOURS
This tour takes you to where Raleigh's roots began and where the city has evolved today. Taking place every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, the tours are a comprehensive 2.5 hour motorized event taking you from the inception of Raleigh along with its history of industry, education, government, and entertainment.
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OAKWOOD CEMETERY TOURS
Just a few blocks northeast of downtown Raleigh you will be transported back in time to the late 19th century. The Oakwood Historic District area includes homes built in the Queen Anne style with a touch of the Victorian. The walking tours will run June 1-December 3.
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HAUNTED FOOTSTEPS GHOST TOURS
The Ghost Tour is a family-friendly 1.5 mile walking tour of goblins seeking to explore downtown Raleigh's paranormal past. The tour combines local ghost stories, folklore, and history as it takes guests to four dark and memorable sites. The tours run from June 1- December 28.
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PERFORMING ARTS CENTER PERFORMANCES
Location // Duke Energy Center for the Performing Arts
Indulge your love of theater, opera, ballet, and other live entertainment in performance halls and centers designed around each unique art–and always under the care of highly trained, dedicated staff.
Upcoming August shows:
| Aug 6-11 | Urinetown - Raleigh Theatre / Hot Summer Nights. |
| Aug 17 | Vashawn Mitchell - Summer Concert Series |
| Aug 23-25 | Oh What A Night II - Theatre Raleigh |
RED HAT AMPHITHEATER PERFORMANCES
Location // Red Hat Ampitheater
Since opening on June 4, 2010, The Red Hat Amphitheater has become a beacon for live entertainment in the Southeast. Just steps from the fun and energy of downtown Raleigh’s bars, clubs, galleries, and restaurants, this 5,000-seat venue blends the state-of-the-art with the simply convenient.
Upcoming August shows:
| Aug 2 | Silversun Pickups - FREE | |
| Aug 12 | The Killers | |
| Aug 14 | Ke$ha | |
| Aug 16 | Slightly Stoopid & Atmosphere | |
| Aug 22 | LP Tour - Big Head Todd and the Monsters... | |
| Aug 25 | Umphrey's McGee & STS9 |
NORTH CAROLINA SYMPHONY
The North Carolina Symphony is a vital and honored component of North Carolina's cultural life. Its 175 performances annually are greeted with enthusiasm throughout the state, in communities large and small, in concert halls, auditoriums, gymnasiums, and outdoor settings.
To view upcoming shows for August, click here >
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NC THEATRE & BROADWAY SERIES SOUTH
North Carolina Theatre, your Broadway connection, celebrates its 30th anniversary season, promises laugh-out-loud moments and one-of-a-kind experiences for the entire family presented by PNC. Along with the productions that blend the very best of Broadway and regional talent, NC Theatre welcomes three National Tours.
To view upcoming shows for August, click here >
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NEW STREET-LEVEL BUSINESS OPENINGS
Cold off the Press
219 Fayetteville St.
(919) 615.1773
Mon-Fri: 9:30 am-6 pm
Crank Arm Brewing
319 W. Davie St.
(919) 833.6886
Mon-Wed: 4 pm-12 am
Thurs-Fri: 4 am-2 am
Sun: 12 pm-10 pm
Pogo
201 E. Hargett St. (on campus at Marbles Kids Museum)
(919) 857.1108
Mon-Sat: 10:30 am-10 pm
Sun: 10:30 am-8 pm
Social Status
308 Parham St. (inside City Market)
(919) 803.5371
Mon-Thu: 11 am –8 pm
Fri-Sat: 11 am –9 pm
Sun: 12 pm –5 pm
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OTHER BUSINESS NEWS
CRANK ARM BREWERY TO OPEN IN DOWNTOWN RALEIGH
Crank Arm Brewing, which is an extension of Crank Arm Rickshaw, is now open in the Warehouse District. Co-owner Adam Eckhardt said the brewery will have five of its own beers on tap, and two others that will rotate seasonally. Eckhardt hopes to serve beers from other local breweries and give those breweries the opportunity to serve beer from Crank Arm.
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COLD OFF THE PRESS JUICE BAR OPENS IN RALEIGH
Things are looking up for vegetarians and vegans - and for anyone else in search of healthier options -in downtown Raleigh. With the opening of Cold Off the Press, you can add juice bar to the lineup. The first culinary venture for Amir Sadeghi, the shop sells cold-pressed juices, smoothies and plant-based nutritional supplements. Sadeghi uses produce from local organic farmers to turn out his liquid meals, which you can sip at the counter or take home. Learn more >
CHARTER SQUARE BUILDING ATTRACTS BIG-NAME EQUITY PARTNER
When Dominion Realty Partners announced in April its plan to build an 11-story office tower on the Charter Square site in downtown Raleigh, CEO and President Andy Andrews declined to disclose his firm’s equity partner in the $54 million deal. Prudential Real Estate Investors announced that it has formed a joint venture with Raleigh-based Dominion to develop the 236,000-square-foot building. Learn more >
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MELROSE KNITTING MILL FOR LEASE
Project bordering the Glenwood and Capital Districts, Melrose Knitting Mill, located at 309 N. Dawson St., has 7,800 square feet of property located above the acclaimed Babylon restaurant for lease. Single user is preferred, but will consider dividing into seperate suites. For more information, please contact Mark Alviano at 919.674.3681 or at malviano@trinity-partners.com.
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"MAIN EVENT" PRESS CONFERENCE
On Friday, August 2, the organizers of 11 community events will convene a press conference at the City of Raleigh Museum to talk about the cross promotion that is making September the “Main Event” in Downtown Raleigh. The new collaboration gives area residents and visitors a push to experience more than one annual event throughout the month and to become ambassadors for North Carolina’s capital city. Read full release>
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A-TRAK AND HOLY GHOST!- HOPSCOTCH HEADLINER
After an announcement last week that headliner Big Boi would not perform as scheduled during Hopscotch, festival organizers said today that A-Trak and Holy Ghost! would now be filling in on Hopscotch's main City Plaza stage on September 6. Big Boi has scheduled a makeup appearance at Raleigh Memorial Auditorium on Saturday, September 21. Learn more >
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IBMA ANNOUNCES 2013 SHOWCASE ARTISTS
The International Bluegrass Music Association has announced the acts invited to showcase during the 2013 World of Bluegrass convention in Raleigh, September 24-28. Showcase performances will be scheduled at the Raleigh Convention Center during IBMA week and at a number of nearby entertainment venues. Learn more >
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WELCOME DRA DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS
The Downtown Raleigh Alliance welcomes Mike Stephens as Director of Operations. Mike brings with him over 30 years of experience in operations, both in the United States Army and in the non-profit sector. His main goal for DRA is to help make it the very best downtown alliance in the Southeast.
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WELCOME NEW MANAGER OF SAFETY AMBASSADORS
Kimberly Davis has been in the field of corrections for over 17 years which in turn brought her to North Carolina in 2009 to continue her career field as a Probation officer for the State of NC Department of Public Safety, before beginning her career with Allied Barton Security Service. Kimberly hopes to contribute to the ambassador program, hard work and dedication.
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THE RALEIGH MIX SURVEY—ENTER TO WIN
Thank you for attending the Raleigh MIX, a new nightlife merchant program produced by the DRA. In an effort to promote downtown Raleigh's nightlife scene, please take 5-7 minutes to fill out the Raleigh MIX survey.
ENTER TO WIN: Enter your email address to be eligible for a drawing for a gift certificate to a downtown Raleigh restaurant. We will draw the winner this Friday, August 2. Good luck!
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DOWNTOWN RALEIGH AMBASSADORS
If you ever need assistance to find your lost car, need a battery jump, directions, or suggestions on where to find great restaurants and shops downtown, feel free to call the Ambassador hotline at 919.368.7962.
The Ambassadors are your Concierge of the Streets. The service is provided by the Downtown Raleigh Alliance. Learn more >
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TRIANGLE DOWNTOWNER–THE LATEST EDITION
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