The Glenwood Agency

no amount of whiskey

Tuesday, November 29th, 2011

We lost an incredible friend and adopted member of our Raleigh family this weekend. We all loved her local Food Stalking and following her Peace Corps adventures over at ‘Oh by the ‘Guay’!! She was always so excited to have her posts included in the blog

A beautiful person, an amazing spirit, a true friend, and a laugh that never be replaced.

All of our love.

Around Downtown News:

Occupy Raleigh gets a new camp on West Street

The state Christmas tree went up yesterday

The Diner closed last week, but Mandolin opened on Fairview ( review )

I didn’t realize we prohibited costumed characters near streets

The Capitol will have a holiday open house

Another apartment building is planned for Glenwood South

In Raleigh/Triangle News:

New York Times is watching Raleigh elections

Red Hot Chili Peppers are coming to RBC

Hurricanes got rid of their coach

We should appreciate what we have now in the ACC

In Other News:

This Cyber Monday looks to be a success

Spiderman has been playing secret high stakes poker

American Airlines filed for bankruptcy protection

Catholic churches are bringing back the original Latin for Mass

Events:

Tonight is Pint Night at Tir na nOg

A Christmas Story - the Musical is running now

Movember Gala: Team RDU is at Gravy on Wednesday

Spy is doing 80’s Night on Thursday

Trivia at Napper Tandy’s on Thursday

Joel Lane’s Public House is doing Penny PBR Weekends

City Market Pig Wars is on Friday Night

Mahler’s Fourth Symphony by NCS is on Friday Night

A Dapper Style House Presentation on Friday

Mayor’s Unity Day Celebration is on Saturday morning

Joel Lane House Colonial Christmas Open House on Saturday

Winterfest Kickoff is on Saturday

Fun Stuff:

Ticket stub diary

Handmade Portraits: the Sword Maker

How to outsmart a traffic jam

A 33-Foot tall Christmas tree made of LEGOs in London

How to actually roast chestnuts over an open fire

12 days of Christmas list now costs over $100k

Some amazing rock formations from around the world

Posted in General Posts |

i balance on a rock to see

Tuesday, November 8th, 2011

musing little fishies under the water …

Anyone else go see Urbanized last night at Rialto?

Makes me want to build a city this morning!

Around Downtown News:

Colin Firth and Emily Blunt will be filming in City Plaza tomorrow (thanks Charlie)

London Bridge Pub opens on Hargett Street

A newsstand coming to Hargett Street too

The car sharing program is facing challenges

Fall shots from RaleighSkyline

A hidden gem in Downtown Raleigh: the Roast Grill

If you volunteer for Winterfest they’ll let you skate for free

In Raleigh/Triangle News:

Wake voters to settle school board run off

NC has ninth highest unemployment rate

Wake early voting nearly doubles early turnout in 2009

Target is closing it’s North Raleigh store

Wake panhandlers must now obtain permit

Libyan Prime Minister is former NC State Student

In Other News:

Want to know what your home will look like in 2015?

Hollywood’s Most Overpaid Stars

Joe Frazier dies after cancer fight

A giant asteroid to pass close to Earth today

Doc says you can turn your brown eyes blue

The average American has two true friends

Events:

Traditional Painters Forum at VAE tonight

Wine Tasting at Joel’s Lanes tonight

Linked In Live at Spy Raleigh tonight

cut.cocktails.couture.cupcakes at Dapper on Thursday

Holiday Open House at Logan Trading Co. on Thursday

Veterans Day Parade and Ceremony starts at 9:15 on Friday

Live Music at the Mint on Friday

Handmade Market is a great place to start holiday shopping on Saturday

NC Beer & Band Festival at Lincoln Theatre on Saturday

Indy Music Rock Out Concert Night at Union on Saturday

The Habitat for Humanity Home Tour is Nov 20th! - includes a tour of homes that were built by Habitat of Wake County and then a cocktail party afterwards. It is a fun festive way to start the holiday season! (thanks Ann)

Fun Stuff:

How the post office determines what your letter says

I do like ketchup, but …

Siri v. Furby

How to take a baby camping

Tiger Rug made of 500,000 cigarettes

The twisted history of Twister

Posted in General Posts |

If I was an old-school fifty pound boombox

Wednesday, October 5th, 2011

Would you hold me on your shoulder, wherever you walk?

Heyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy everyone! Tim is out of town and so he’s letting me do the email for a day all the way from Sardinia! Whoop!

First things first, and I know you missed me at this time of year, but have you voted yet?? I mean, I have. From Italy. And if I can do it – you can do it. Don’t want to stand in line? Vote early. Really don’t want to stand in line – vote absentee. Whatever you do, figure out your districts, your candidates, and your issues – and vote.

Around Downtown News:
More fancy cocktails and Indian food for Downtown
What the Wachovia building looks like now
Renderings and site plans for new Glenwood South apartments
Calvera brings new Mexican to Blount Street
New Pizza on Oberlin, new chocolate Downtown, and a locopops renovation
The Justice Center is way under budget
Retail is moving to Hillsborough Street
Mayor Meeker endorsed Nancy McFarlane for mayor
Downtown Streets are closed for repair