Filter and Charlie Daniels Added to Downtown Live
Downtown Live has added two big acts to the upcoming summer calendar. On June 13 will be playing, while the July 25 date will feature the Wilmington-native .
Too bad the two couldn’t play the same date and collaborate: “The Devil said to Johnny,”Hey Man, Nice Shot!”
Dead Revival
The remaining members of the are hitting the road this spring, and will kick off the tour in Greensboro. for the 4/12/09 show will be available thru dead.net on Tuesday (1/13). Official sales for the tour begin on January 23.
The lineup for this edition of The Dead will be "The Core Four" of Phil Lesh, Bob Weir, Bill Kreutzmann and Mickey Hart, joined by Allman Brothers guitarist Warren Haynes and RatDog keyboardist Jeff Chimenti (both veterans of the 2004 Dead "Wave That Flag" tour).
"It’s not a concert! It’s a showww" – Dillon Fence’s "Preppie Deadhead"
New Openings
A couple of long-awaited businesses have reached their opening dates. The Renaissance Hotel at North Hills has officially opened, however not all floors are completed. The restaurant and bar are also open.
In Cameron Village the Flying Biscuit Cafe, the newest offering by Raving Brands will officially open on Monday.
Grahame Appealing Russian Decision
is appealing his recent contract termination by his Russian hockey team, Avangard Omsk. The club accuses Grahame of “repeated occasions of regime breach by Grahame that was expressed in common alcoholism.”
It’s a little-known fact that one of Grahame’s Avangard Omsk teammates is Jaramir Jagr. That should do it for today’s episode of “Where Are They Now”.
Rocky Top Restaurants Offers Early-Bird BOGO
The Rocky Top Restaurant group announced yesterday that they are offering a buy one get one free deal for diners between 5pm and 6pm. The deal, which runs through the end of January, consists of a complimentary entrée with the purchase of an entrée at equal or greater value. This offer is valid at Michael Dean’s Seafood Grill and Oyster Bar, The Twisted Fork Grill, Market & Bar, The Red Room Tapas Lounge, Bogart’s American Grill and Hi5.
Antiques Roadshow Coming to Convention Center
that the popular PBS Series, , is coming to the Raleigh Convention Center on June 27. Tickets are free, but limited and required for entry. Each person attending is allowed to bring two items for a free appraisal. Tickets are available on January 25. See the AR website for more ticket info.
Blount Street Commons Slows, Loses Local Management
that LNR Property Corp is asking for more time to purchase parts of the Blount street property it had agreed to buy. Also, the state is keeping the lieutenant governor’s office, the Hawkins Hartness House. The economy is being blamed for the changes.
The delays aren’t the only bad sign revealed in the article. It also mentions that Doug Redford, the local guy who made this his pet project from the start, has left LNR. The project is being managed by executives in Charlotte and Atlanta. Uh oh.
Wake County Schools Calendar Reminder
Just as a reminder of some old news, Gogoraleigh is your source for downloadable Wake County Public School calendars. The calendars for traditional as well as all four tracks is posted in a downloadable CSV format, which allows users to import the calendars into Treos, iPhones, Outlook, and other calendaring applications. Simply click on the “Calendars” tab above and scroll down to the WCPSS section.
Remedy Diner Nearing Opening
The is almost complete, is accepting job applications, and has posted a website. (.pdf) a comfortable selection of vegetarian and meaty sandwiches, salads, and a few sides, all priced in the $6-$8 range. The diner’s hours will be: Monday-Thursday 11:30am-10pm, Friday & Saturday 11:30am-12am.
Jibarra Opens Wednesday
Starting tomorrow, will open its doors for lunch (only). They will also serve brunch on Sunday, however they will not be open for dinner hours for several days as kinks are worked out and the liquor license is finalized.
"Not Just Blues" Jam Starts at Big Easy
(at 222 Fayetteville Street) is getting ready to host open jam nights. On Tuesdays around 9pm, the restaurant and bar will host “Not Just Blues” jam sessions. Bring your guitar, harmonica, oboe, or whatever. A drum set and some guitar amps will be provided.
2008 – The Year In Review
The year 2008 will most likely be best known for its financial crisis and its election, however it was chock full of many other fascinating stories. While the nation was taking a financial and emotional beating, Raleigh remained a buoyant market, full of growth and opportunity. Compiled below are the top 100 stories that shaped 2008 for Raleigh. The list appears in reverse order of importance (“Convention Center Opens” was the most important event of the year…). While each person could create their own permutation of this list, it is still fun to review and remember the busy year that was 2008.
- Convention Center Opens, Shimmer Wall Wakes
- RBC Completes/Dedicates Tower
- Garbage Disposer Ban Overturned
- RDU Opens Terminal 2
- Marriott Convention Hotel Opens
- 2008 Ends Exceptional Drought, Water Restrictions Continue Despite Excess Water
- Canes Fire Laviolette, Bring Back Maurice
- U-verse Goes Live in Raleigh, Time Warner Rolls Out HD Channels
- North Hills East Revised Plans Submitted
- Soleil Redesigns
- N&O Reorganizes Local Coverage, Major Changes
- Josh Hamilton Almost Wins HR Derby, Makes SI Cover
- Durham Opens Performing Arts Center and Strong Lineup
- Blount Street Commons Breaks Ground
- Waverly Sold To Distant Firm
- Raleigh Unveils New Comprehensive Plan
- Jones Leaves NCT
- Reynolds Tower Approved, Gets Financing
- Tom Suiter Signs Off
- Yamaguchi Wins “Dancing With The Stars”
- Holly Park Renovates, Plans Trader Joe’s
- Chick-Fil-A Files Site Plan for Cameron Village
- Sheri Leaves WRAL Morning Show
- City Plaza Begins Construction
- Raleigh Woman Wins Mrs. America
- West Tower Opens
- Raleigh Hosts NCAA Tournament Action, Curry Amazes
- Van Halen Plays RBC Center (Eddie Amazes)
- Sitti Now Open
- New Restaurants Planned for Cameron Village
- Moshakos To Revive Former Pine State Office
- Flemings, McCormick & Schmick, and Brio Open at Crabtree
- GSK Assigns RTP as Sole HQ
- Broughton Gets (Back) 150+ Parking Spaces
- Riviera Closed
- Capital City Grocery Closes
- Yancy’s Closes, Replaced by The Oxford
- Annuals Played on Conan, Ryan Adams Played Letterman, Ben Folds Played Conan, Ed Mitchell Appeared on The Today Show, Tift Merritt on Leno
- Coquette Opens in North Hills
- Jibarra Moves Downtown
- Cameron Village Corner to be Redeveloped
- Solas Opens on Glenwood
- Powerhouse Plaza Announced
- Captrust Tower Construction Begins
- Raleigh Gets Downtown Amphitheater Supplies
- Chef Rameaux Dies
- Council Approves Edison Project, (more)
- Jimmy V Classic Returning to Cary
- Mez Opens
- Raleigh’s Nutty Brainstorm
- Chuck Berry Plays Raleigh Wide Open, Raleigh Wide Open 3 Celebrates Convention Center During Storm
- Hall of Fame Concert Comes to Cary
- Canes Unveil Third Uniforms
- Beltline to Lose “Inner” and “Outer”
- Longbranch Closes
- Raleigh Couple Wins “Biggest Loser”
- Angus Barn Wins Wine Spectator Grand Award, Again
- 222 Glenwood Opens
- Ashley Christensen Featured in Bon Appetit
- Lafayette Gets Extension
- Clayton Bypass Opens One Year Early
- Wake County Unveils Justice Center Plans
- Bobby Flay Came to the N.C. State Fair
- Shucker’s Sold, Moving
- Summerfield Suites Coming to North Hills East
- Third Train to Charlotte Coming
- BB&T To Replace North Hills Office
- Kiplinger Ranks Raleigh #2
- Jack Boston Dies
- Webb Simpson Ranked As #1 (golf) Amateur
- Raleigh Hosts Spy Conference
- Tookies Closes on Six Forks
- Cameron Bar & Grill Opens
- Gianni & Gaitano’s TTC Location Closes, No-Go for Glenwood
- CAM Has New Design
- Boylan 615 Redesigned
- Waraji Downtown Stalls
- Downtown Segway Tours Begin
- Smithereens Playing First Night
- WRAL To Test MPH Mobile DTV Device
- Ruth’s Chris Opens in North Hills
- Wiggles Make RBC Center Debut
- Prime Only Downtown Closes
- CBS Drops Packer (not local per se, but still great news)
- 111 Seaboard Canceled
- Foster’s Reopens in Cameron Village
- Martin St. Pizza Opens
- Comboland Radio Up on 365
- Hook Up Closes
- Flying Biscuit Coming To Cameron Village
- Red Palace Closes
- Cherry Closes
- Village Tavern Coming to North Hills East
- Crabtree Place Goes Back to Drawing Board
- Mixed Use Project for East Downtown Approved
- Carpenter Ads Showing Up
- Forbes Names Raleigh Best Place for Business and Careers, Again
- Harmon’s Floating House Featured in Architectural Record
- Carvers’ Creek Closes
- Raleigh Pinata Now On Sale
Dillon Fence Reuniting Thursday
On Thursday night (1/8) Dillon Fence will be playing at the Lincoln Theatre. Pico vs. Island Trees will open.
Recent Stories
- Van Halen Coming to Greensboro January 9, 2012
- Corrosion of Conformity Playing Lincoln January 9, 2012
- 2012: The Endangered List January 4, 2012
- Broughton Band Featured in Tournament of Roses Parade January 1, 2012
- 2011: Best of the Year December 31, 2011
- Get Bowled Over with Gogo’s Football Calendar December 26, 2011
- Pour House Going “1989” Friday Night December 15, 2011
- Tilted Kilt Coming to North Raleigh December 15, 2011
- Vesuvio’s Coming to Peachtree Market December 13, 2011
- Preview Ford Focus Electric on Saturday December 2, 2011
- Jolly’s Closing After 130 Years November 30, 2011
- Red Hot Chili Peppers Coming to RBC Center November 28, 2011
- No Mo – Canes Pull Trigger November 28, 2011
- Joel Lane Hosts “Colonial Christmas” November 28, 2011
- Worlds Toughest Rodeo Returning to RBC Center November 28, 2011