Glenwood Agency

The Downtown Raleigh Alliance is holding its Annual Meeting and Downtown Achievement Awards Ceremony on Thursday, February 23^rd from 5 pm to 8 pm at the Raleigh Convention Center. And don’t worry, just because it’s called an “annual meeting” doesn’t mean it’s going to be all business. It won’t be and here’s why you should attend:

· Meet new people.

· Network at the pre-event reception from 5 pm to 6 pm (beer and wine included)!

· Enjoy a three-course dinner.

· Listen to a great presentation by marketing expert Roger Brooks. His topic of conversation? Key ingredients for an outstanding destination.

· Celebrate the successes of downtown Raleigh with its biggest advocates.

· Meet all the members of the Downtown Raleigh Alliance staff.

· Get a great deal on tickets.

· Have fun.

· Support downtown and the champions whose contributions are making a significant impact on downtown.

· We want to meet you!

The DRA really wants to get more residents engaged in its efforts. After all, residents are the lifeblood of any strong downtown. That’s why we’re offering tickets to downtown residents for only $25 each. That’s more than half off the normal non-member price of $60. Just think—beer and wine, food, fellowship, and a fun presentation all for only $25. So tell your friends, get a group together, and come out for a great evening. We think you’ll be glad you did.

If you live within the Downtown Business Improvement District (inside the boundaries of Peace St., Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd., Boylan Ave. and Bloodworth St.) or in surrounding downtown neighborhoods including Boylan Heights, Cameron Park, East Raleigh-South Park, Glenwood-Brooklyn, Mordecai/Pilot Mill, and Oakwood contact Ellen Fragola at 919.821.6972 or e-mail ellenfragola@downtownraleigh.org for the resident promo code. RSVP deadline is Thursday, February 9^th so don’t delay!

but our friends are back

glenwood — Tue, 20 Dec 2011 15:56:58 +0000

so let’s raise a cup …

Around Downtown News:

We went to the new Tyler’s and it’s pretty great

New Bern Avenue Corridor Study comments

Local sweets are great holiday gifts or infused olive oil

Sono launches a new menu

In Raleigh/Triangle News:

Raleigh is one of 10 up for Southern Living’s Tastiest Town Award

Changes are coming to the property development review next year

The Belk Bowl has had great ticket sales

McCrory is in for the governor’s race

Wedding rings found in Salvation Army kettle

In Other News:

AT&T ends their bid to acquire T-Mobile

Where are the candy canes this year?

Top 10 tech trends for 2012

A new shortest woman in the world

Events:

The Nutcracker is running at Memorial Auditorium

Chroma Exhibition is at Flanders Gallery on Wednesday

TicTacDate Speed dating is on Wednesday at Tir na nOg

Celebrate Christmas Eve Eve at Joel Lane’s Public House on Friday

Mantra has a Christmas Party on Friday night

Humble Pie is serving Christmas Eve dinner

Fun Stuff:

You can buy Fight Club soap

Rules for naming your dog

How to dress for an interview - Visual guide

Spanish Village that turned blue for the Smurf movie

Ant farms can be cool

Microscopic views of alcoholic drinks

i saw the lights go down at the end of the scene

glenwood — Thu, 15 Dec 2011 16:07:58 +0000

i saw the lights go down and they’re standing in front of me …

Around Downtown News:

A new bar for Glenwood South and revitalization plans for North Blount

TTA makes travel from RDU pretty easy

Amra’s is offering free food for last minute holiday parties

Could Peace Street have a new park too?

In Raleigh/Triangle News:

NC is a hotbed for American Idols

Duke-Progress merger denied again

Algebra and Geometry are having major changes in schools

In Other News:

These are the 25 most social airports

TIME named their person of the year

Tips for growing a brand

Facebook is bringing back the past with new design

Doctors are using more and more electronics

No charges from the basketball brawl

Events:

Raleigh’s 5th Annual Downtown Santa Ball is at the Union on Thursday

Connect Raleigh Christmas Cocktail is at Cardinal Club on Thursday night

Carolina Ballet’s Nutcracker is back this weekend

Straight No Chaser is performing at Memorial on Friday

Spy Raleigh has Mixology classes on Saturday

The Downtown Sports Bar is doing a customer appreciation party on Sunday

Burning Coal is doing HENRY the V on Trapeze

It’s Sledding Sunday at the Winterfest

Fun Stuff:

I gave my kids a terrible Christmas present

Daytime fireworks show

Best guerrilla marketing campaigns of all-time

Can a house be over decorated?

Great geeky gingerbread people and homes

Horrifyingly wasteful film shoots

we use our penguin costumes

glenwood — Tue, 13 Dec 2011 17:38:22 +0000

more than our evening dress …

Around Downtown News:

Videri Chocolate Factory will be opening this week

Construction has started on the new State Bar HQ

This week’s music calendar

In Raleigh/Triangle News:

Raleigh is now (technically) larger than Miami

Pictures of the new home for the NCSU chancellor

Local charities are still short 1000s of toys

Epic games unveiled a new franchise

FedEx is seeing the Christmas rush

Local run clubs are making fitness social

In Other News:

6 tips for holiday travel

Check out the 2011 bowl game gifts

The cost of chocolate is on the rise

90,000 new holiday wreaths were laid at Arlington

Top ten iPhone apps and how much data they use

This is WAY different than our Toys for Tots drive …

Events:

WWE is at RBC tonight

The Borough is doing Poker Night on Wednesdays

Raleigh’s 5th Annual Downtown Santa Ball is at the Union on Thursday

Connect Raleigh Christmas Cocktail is at Cardinal Club on Thursday night

Carolina Ballet’s Nutcracker is back this weekend

Straight No Chaser is performing at Memorial on Friday

Spy Raleigh has Mixology classes on Saturday

The Downtown Sports Bar is doing a customer appreciation party on Sunday

Burning Coal is doing HENRY the V on Trapeze

It’s Sledding Sunday at the Winterfest

Fun Stuff:

Berlin drivers paint the town

Take a photo

The trailer for Men in Black 3

I try to stay away from animal pictures

Very creative escalators

World’s oldest mattress

Celebrities with their own drink lines

i ain’t blind

glenwood — Thu, 08 Dec 2011 16:10:35 +0000

it’s just a matter of time …

Are you coming to Jingle Ball tonight?

Around Downtown News:

Krispy Kreme Challenge 2012 registration is now open

Plenty of incentives for Red Hat moving Downtown

Downtown Raleigh post office dropped from closure list

In Raleigh/Triangle News:

Rocky Top is opening a new restaurant in Cary

Sounds like UNC will have a new football coach

Our first toll road opens today

Raleigh is the 5th most sober city in America … okay … (thanks J.Ross)

In Other News:

Which state is the healthiest? Not NC.

Blagojevich got his prison sentence

Why is Words with Friends so addictive? … well, it’s bad enough that Alec Baldwin left Twitter

Events:

Executive Mansion Holiday Open House Tours start on Thursday

Capital Tree Lighting Ceremony and Holiday Festival is Thursday night

Jingle Ball is Thursday night at Marbles

Thursday is 80s Night at Spy

The Downtown Sports Bar has $1 pints after work on Friday

40th Historic Oakwood Candlelight Tour of Homes is this weekend

Family Night at Logan Trading Company on Saturday

Oasis Eye Care Trunk Show at Dapper on Saturday Night

Fun Stuff:

How to make a citizen’s arrest

Crazy big Christmas decorations

I like this cheeseburger wrapping paper …

Library pick up lines

The Jurassic Park art show

Manhole cover art should be mandatory

only so many words that we can say

glenwood — Tue, 06 Dec 2011 14:34:14 +0000

spoken upon long-distance melody …

Around Downtown News:

Peace Street Bridge will get a makeover

New City Council leaders are sworn in

Some aerial shots of Downtown

More info on the Gramercy Apartments in Glenwood South

Woody’s is having a Toys for Tots Tap Takeover

In Raleigh/Triangle News:

Jolly’s is closing after 130 years

Raleigh makes the nation’s saddest cities list

Time Warner is raising rates again

Scotty was named New Artist of the Year at ACAs

Hurricanes were moved to a difference conference

In Other News:

Tech firm wants to ban office e-mail

Can positive thinking make you well?

“A Christmas Story” musical is becoming a national hit

First class mail will be slower with proposed cuts

Twitter’s top 2011 hashtags

Events:

Toys for Tots Tap Takeover at Woody’s Wednesday night

Memories for Marcus Toydrive and Fundraiser at Draft on Wednesday

Executive Mansion Holiday Open House Tours start on Thursday

Capital Tree Lighting Ceremony and Holiday Festival is Thursday night

Jingle Ball is Thursday night at Marbles

Thursday is 80s Night at Spy

The Downtown Sports Bar has $1 pints after work on Friday

40th Historic Oakwood Candlelight Tour of Homes is this weekend

Family Night at Logan Trading Company on Saturday

Oasis Eye Care Trunk Show at Dapper on Saturday Night

Fun Stuff:

The evolution of google searching

World’s smallest model train

Why pennies are economically inefficient and should be abolished

How to spice up a tissue box

Great McDonalds billboard in Chicago

Stranded man survived three days in Alaska on beer

no amount of whiskey

glenwood — Tue, 29 Nov 2011 14:07:42 +0000

no amount of wine …

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

you are the night-time fear

glenwood — Tue, 22 Nov 2011 15:49:39 +0000

you are the morning when it’s clear …

Hope everyone has a wonderful and happy Thanksgiving!!

Around Downtown News:

Oberlin Court complex sold for $72M (thanks Cabell)

CAM was featured in another national publication

Pullen Park reopened this weekend

Why is the Christmas Parade before Thanksgiving? Here’s why.

In Raleigh/Triangle News:

Raleigh is #4 in the country for tech jobs

Airport museum planned for RDU

Joe Van Loco is opening in North Raleigh (thanks Ashton)

In Other News:

Flying first class just keeps getting better

Fraternity brothers embark on journey to create ‘Moonshine’ cologne (thanks Antoine)

How to reduce stress on those big city trips

There’s an app to help you get through Thanksgiving

Man leaves a million dollars in a restaurant

Firm that held a foreclosure costume party will close

Events:

Abstract & Contemporary Artists Forum tonight at VAE

$3 Burgers, $1 Pizza at Downtown Sports Bar today

Wings Wednesday & Karaoke at Napper Tandy’s

Cinderella by Carolina Ballet on Wednesday – Buy one, get one on the downtownraleigh.com page

Ridgewood Turkey Trot on Thursday

Thanksgiving Day Feast at Tir na nOg on Thursday

Holiday Pops: A Carolina Christmas on Friday night

Dig Where You Live Food Truck Fest & Fundraiser on Saturday

Fun Stuff:

25 worst internet passwords

This sleeping bag seems fun

Failed McDonald’s menu items (thanks Lyndsay)

World’s Largest 3D street art

24 Hours on an the USS Carl Vinson

This class helps you build your own coffin

5 animal myths that you probably believe

The tilted architectural wonders of the world

i went up to the window

glenwood — Fri, 11 Nov 2011 15:28:55 +0000

lightning banging on the cymbals …

Veterans Day celebrations are taking place all over NC today! Take part to honor all of these incredible Americans!!

There’s also a little basketball game tonight honoring our Veterans that no matter what team you support it should be VERY cool … (thanks Dan)

Around Downtown News:

The Indy’s look at Battistella’s in City Market

Cleanup moves forward in cemeteries from April’s tornado

Lots of shots from the filming that took place Downtown on Wednesday

Streets are blocked for the parade this morning

In Raleigh/Triangle News:

Raleigh is one of the best places for retired military

Durham passed their transit tax. Can we be next?

Fayetteville wants you to ‘tweet-up’ for the troops today

Nancy McFarlane meets with NYC Mayor Bloomberg

In Other News:

No candidates on the ballot in this Bladen County election

More often these days, you have to renovate to sell a home (thanks Bryan)

Don’t know why people want to take salt out of my diet

Steve Jobs hated Adobe Flash. And not just a little bit.

NBA makes a final proposal

Older siblings have higher IQs – Look who has science on his side, B and C …

Events:

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:

Great examples of Thanksgiving food art

Crazy coin stacking

How not to run from police

Very cool train tunnel in the UK

What you text v. what I see

What if you could actually ride a cloud?