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http://www.gogoraleigh.com/2011/05/22/barking-cow-pub-coming-to-lake-boone/ http://www.gogoraleigh.com/2011/05/22/barking-cow-pub-coming-to-lake-boone/#comments Mon, 23 May 2011 02:47:49 +0000 http://www.gogoraleigh.com/2011/05/22/barking-cow-pub-coming-to-lake-boone/ The space formerly occupied by Second City Grill in Lake Boone Shopping Center will apparently become the Barking Cow Pub this summer, according to a sign in the window. Earlier in the year there were talks surrounding the highly successful Lake Boone location of Chubby’s Tacos moving into the space. Apparently a deal could not be completed, so Chubby’s will stay in the former location of a bar while a bar moves into a restaurant...

]]> The space formerly occupied by Second City Grill in Lake Boone Shopping Center will apparently become the Barking Cow Pub this summer, according to a sign in the window. Earlier in the year there were talks surrounding the highly successful Lake Boone location of Chubby’s Tacos moving into the space. Apparently a deal could not be completed, so Chubby’s will stay in the former location of a bar while a bar moves into a restaurant space.

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http://www.gogoraleigh.com/2011/05/12/mccreery-makes-idol-semifinal/ http://www.gogoraleigh.com/2011/05/12/mccreery-makes-idol-semifinal/#comments Fri, 13 May 2011 02:49:25 +0000 http://www.gogoraleigh.com/2011/05/12/mccreery-makes-idol-semifinal/ Tonight the results of the American Idol final four week were announced and Garner’s Scotty McCreery has made the show’s Top 3. This weekend Idol producers will go home with its top 3 contestants, therefore Garner is preparing for a parade and a 3pm concert by Scotty at Lake Benson Park. For those planning on participating in all of the events, be sure to be at the park BY NOON. All parking will be at Bryan Farm (1832 New Bethel Church Road – map it), and no pets, tents, or coolers will be allowed. Be sure to show your consideration of others by using ponchos and raincoats instead of umbrellas. Here is the schedule for Saturday’s rain-or-shine events: 10am – 5pm: Shuttles will run from Bryan Farm 10am – 7pm: Buffaloe Road closed to thru traffic 11am – 4pm: Entertainment, crafts, and inflatables Noon: Parade Lineup on Buffaloe Rd. 2pm – 3pm: Parade 3pm – 4pm: Concert Congratulations,...

]]> mcreery[1] Tonight the results of the American Idol final four week were announced and Garner’s Scotty McCreery has made the show’s Top 3. This weekend Idol producers will go home with its top 3 contestants, therefore Garner is preparing for a parade and a 3pm concert by Scotty at Lake Benson Park.

For those planning on participating in all of the events, be sure to be at the park BY NOON. All parking will be at Bryan Farm (1832 New Bethel Church Road – map it ), and no pets, tents, or coolers will be allowed. Be sure to show your consideration of others by using ponchos and raincoats instead of umbrellas.

Here is the schedule for Saturday’s rain-or-shine events:

Congratulations, Scotty!

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http://www.gogoraleigh.com/2011/04/01/durham-announces-worlds-largest-bw-jumbotron/ http://www.gogoraleigh.com/2011/04/01/durham-announces-worlds-largest-bw-jumbotron/#comments Fri, 01 Apr 2011 20:45:00 +0000 http://www.gogoraleigh.com/2011/04/01/durham-announces-worlds-largest-bw-jumbotron/ Durham N.C. – In a city best known for its minor league baseball, finding the next step in fame can be difficult. Durham has tried dropping its “City of Tobacco” moniker. They’ve tried erecting a new baseball stadium, illegally prosecuting Duke students, stealing Raleigh’s arts scene, and replacing a mall. Still Durham leaders feel nothing yet has distracted outsiders of its crime-ridden image. So today, Durham leaders announced a revolutionary high-tech improvement to the Durham Bulls Athletic Park (DBAP). Beginning this season fans can enjoy one of baseball’s largest jumbotrons, but with an unexpected twist. Keeping with the nostalgic, yesteryear theme of the DBAP, the new jumbotron will be black & white, thus making it the world’s largest such display. In keeping with the naming conventions of landmark items in downtown Durham’s entertainment district, the new Durham Black and White Jumbotron will have a memorable name: DBAWJ (pronounced...

]]> DBAP_jumbotron Durham N.C. – In a city best known for its minor league baseball, finding the next step in fame can be difficult. Durham has tried dropping its “City of Tobacco” moniker. They’ve tried erecting a new baseball stadium, illegally prosecuting Duke students, stealing Raleigh’s arts scene, and replacing a mall. Still Durham leaders feel nothing yet has distracted outsiders of its crime-ridden image.

So today, Durham leaders announced a revolutionary high-tech improvement to the Durham Bulls Athletic Park (DBAP). Beginning this season fans can enjoy one of baseball’s largest jumbotrons, but with an unexpected twist. Keeping with the nostalgic, yesteryear theme of the DBAP, the new jumbotron will be black & white, thus making it the world’s largest such display.

In keeping with the naming conventions of landmark items in downtown Durham’s entertainment district, the new Durham Black and White Jumbotron will have a memorable name: DBAWJ (pronounced “du-BAWJ”) 2011acornGGR_AFD

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http://www.gogoraleigh.com/2010/09/09/glass-moon-reuniting-for-redd-benefit-on-sunday/ http://www.gogoraleigh.com/2010/09/09/glass-moon-reuniting-for-redd-benefit-on-sunday/#comments Thu, 09 Sep 2010 22:01:27 +0000 http://www.gogoraleigh.com/2010/09/09/glass-moon-reuniting-for-redd-benefit-on-sunday/ While the occasion is sad, there is great news for Glass Moon fans. The band and some other local legends will perform and show their support for Tommy Redd, co-founder and songwriter for Nantucket, who recently lost his wife to cancer. Moe’s Southwest Grill and friends of Tommy Redd are presenting the Switch Benefit Concert this Sunday (September 12) at 5 p.m. at Crossroads Entertainment Complex in Wake Forest. All proceeds from the benefit will go directly to Tommy Reed and his daughter Amanda to help them recover from the financial stress of his wife’s battle with cancer. Moe’s Southwest Grill Wakefield will serve burritos, nachos, and sweet tea, donating all proceeds to Redd and his family. Between bands there will also be auctions and raffles to win items donated by such artists as Marshall Tucker, The Outlaws and Sugarland. Bands performing at the benefit include Jesse Bolt, Super Grit, Drive, Cirkus, Brimstone, and Glass Moon who are reforming just for this event...

]]> GlassMoon While the occasion is sad, there is great news for Glass Moon fans. The band and some other local legends will perform and show their support for Tommy Redd, co-founder and songwriter for Nantucket, who recently lost his wife to cancer.

Moe’s Southwest Grill and friends of Tommy Redd are presenting the Switch Benefit Concert this Sunday (September 12) at 5 p.m. at Crossroads Entertainment Complex in Wake Forest. All proceeds from the benefit will go directly to Tommy Reed and his daughter Amanda to help them recover from the financial stress of his wife’s battle with cancer.

Moe’s Southwest Grill Wakefield will serve burritos, nachos, and sweet tea, donating all proceeds to Redd and his family. Between bands there will also be auctions and raffles to win items donated by such artists as Marshall Tucker, The Outlaws and Sugarland.

Bands performing at the benefit include Jesse Bolt, Super Grit, Drive, Cirkus, Brimstone, and Glass Moon who are reforming just for this event after a 25-year hiatus. The host of the benefit is Mark Roberts, TV personality and best known as the “Traffic Guy” on WRAL.

“Tommy has been such a good friend to me over the years as well as numerous artists that will be performing at this benefit. We are honored to be able to give him something in return and help him  through this tough time,” said Steve Johnson, event coordinator for the benefit and longtime friend of Tommy’s. “I am overwhelmed with the support the benefit is receiving from the Triangle area music community and I am excited to see old faces and jam out for a great cause.”

Tickets can be purchased in advance for $20 online at http://www.2112online.com/switch2010/ or at 2112 Percussion. Tickets will also be available at the door with the “Killer at 25” deal: $25. For those who can not attend the show, donations can be made at http://www.2112online.com/switch2010/ .

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http://www.gogoraleigh.com/2010/09/07/get-motivatedor-find-a-different-way/ http://www.gogoraleigh.com/2010/09/07/get-motivatedor-find-a-different-way/#comments Tue, 07 Sep 2010 21:04:22 +0000 http://www.gogoraleigh.com/2010/09/07/get-motivatedor-find-a-different-way/ Tomorrow at the RBC Center the Get Motivated Business Seminar will run from 8am to 5pm. The day’s agenda includes communication, team building, organization, time management, goal achievement, and the like. Featured speakers (actually in attendance) are Rudy Giuliani, Gen. Colin Powell, Dr. Robert Schuller, Former N.C. State coach Lou Holtz, Steve Forbes, Brian Tracy, and Zig Ziglar, there will be a lot, a LOT, of people attending the lecture. (Doors open at 6:45am). If you are not planning on getting motivated all day at the RBC Center, then you need to get motivated about finding a different way to work if you normally travel Wade Avenue or Interstate 40 near the Wade Ave. exits. The sessions end at 5pm, so make provisions in the afternoon as well. Tickets are still available, last time I checked. Note that a videocast of the RBC Center’s event will be shown in the Raleigh Convention Center ballroom (none of the speakers will actually be in attendance at this venue). As for...

]]> motivated Tomorrow at the RBC Center the Get Motivated Business Seminar will run from 8am to 5pm. The day’s agenda includes communication, team building, organization, time management, goal achievement, and the like. Featured speakers (actually in attendance) are Rudy Giuliani, Gen. Colin Powell, Dr. Robert Schuller, Former N.C. State coach Lou Holtz, Steve Forbes, Brian Tracy, and Zig Ziglar, there will be a lot, a LOT , of people attending the lecture. (Doors open at 6:45am).

If you are not planning on getting motivated all day at the RBC Center, then you need to get motivated about finding a different way to work if you normally travel Wade Avenue or Interstate 40 near the Wade Ave. exits. The sessions end at 5pm, so make provisions in the afternoon as well.

Tickets are still available, last time I checked. Note that a videocast of the RBC Center’s event will be shown in the Raleigh Convention Center ballroom (none of the speakers will actually be in attendance at this venue). As for those of you going…interested in a meetup? Follow me on Twitter. We’ll arrange something.

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http://www.gogoraleigh.com/2010/08/06/wild-turkey-lounge-honored/ http://www.gogoraleigh.com/2010/08/06/wild-turkey-lounge-honored/#comments Fri, 06 Aug 2010 16:32:06 +0000 http://www.gogoraleigh.com/2010/08/06/wild-turkey-lounge-honored/ In the midst of its 50th anniversary year, The Angus Barn has been named an All-American Icon by Nation’s Restaurant News and won its 21st consecutive Wine Spectator Grand Award. Recently The Barn racked up another accolade. Its Wild Turkey Bar & Lounge has been named one of the Best Business Bars in America by Entrepreneur magazine. The July 2010 issue includes The Wild Turkey Bar & Lounge among 15 American watering holes. It is one of only two bars in the Southeast named as a best bar for doing business. Stating that the Wild Turkey Bar & Lounge has been “a cross-sectional hotbed of local politicos, big pharma executives and tech tycoons since it opened in 1984,” author Monica Corcoran Harel goes on to write that this is “the best place to strike a deal in the entire Research Triangle.” On any given night, one might run into local and state elected officials, as well as top executives from SAS, GlaxoSmithKline and more. The review states that the essential...

]]> AngusBarn In the midst of its 50th anniversary year, The Angus Barn has been named an All-American Icon by Nation’s Restaurant News and won its 21st consecutive Wine Spectator Grand Award. Recently The Barn racked up another accolade. Its Wild Turkey Bar & Lounge has been named one of the Best Business Bars in America by Entrepreneur magazine.

The July 2010 issue includes The Wild Turkey Bar & Lounge among 15 American watering holes. It is one of only two bars in the Southeast named as a best bar for doing business.

Stating that the Wild Turkey Bar & Lounge has been “a cross-sectional hotbed of local politicos, big pharma executives and tech tycoons since it opened in 1984,” author Monica Corcoran Harel goes on to write that this is “the best place to strike a deal in the entire Research Triangle.” On any given night, one might run into local and state elected officials, as well as top executives from SAS, GlaxoSmithKline and more.

The review states that the essential attributes of a great business bar include discreet seating, friendly and attentive staff, a compelling crowd, manageable din, a full range of liquor, good lighting, good food, and decent décor.

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http://www.gogoraleigh.com/2010/05/22/4g-available-in-what-city-sprint/ http://www.gogoraleigh.com/2010/05/22/4g-available-in-what-city-sprint/#comments Sat, 22 May 2010 21:51:04 +0000 http://www.gogoraleigh.com/2010/05/22/4g-available-in-what-city-sprint/ Sprint has rolled out 4G service to only a few cities nationwide so far, and three of them are in the North Carolina Crescent. That includes Raleigh, Charlotte, and what city is...

]]> greensborough Sprint has rolled out 4G service to only a few cities nationwide so far, and three of them are in the North Carolina Crescent. That includes Raleigh, Charlotte, and what city is that?

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http://www.gogoraleigh.com/2010/05/01/charlotte-ranks-as-10th-most-polluted/ http://www.gogoraleigh.com/2010/05/01/charlotte-ranks-as-10th-most-polluted/#comments Sat, 01 May 2010 05:25:07 +0000 http://www.gogoraleigh.com/2010/05/01/charlotte-ranks-as-10th-most-polluted/ The American Lung Association’s rankings of the Most Polluted Cities (by ozone) came out this week and Charlotte sits at the #10 spot. No other North Carolina cities were mentioned in the 25-city...

]]> The American Lung Association’s rankings of the M ost Polluted Cities (by ozone) came out this week and Charlotte sits at the #10 spot. No other North Carolina cities were mentioned in the 25-city list.

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http://www.gogoraleigh.com/2010/02/10/hurricanes-top-minor-league-team-moving-to-charlotte/ http://www.gogoraleigh.com/2010/02/10/hurricanes-top-minor-league-team-moving-to-charlotte/#comments Wed, 10 Feb 2010 23:09:13 +0000 http://www.gogoraleigh.com/2010/02/10/hurricanes-top-minor-league-team-moving-to-charlotte/ Charlotte Checkers owner Michael Kahn today announced his purchase of the AHL’s Albany River Rats, a Carolina Hurricanes affiliate. The AHL team’s new name will be the “Charlotte Checkers”, and the team will play its games in the Time Warner Cable basketball arena in Charlotte. The ECHL Charlotte Checkers will move elsewhere, likely to another North Carolina city if the team is not sold to another owner. What this means to the Hurricanes is perhaps a strengthened fan base. As fans in the western part of the state follow the Charlotte team, they are bound to follow the players’ journeys up to Raleigh. It also greatly increases the chances of seeing the Carolina Hurricanes hold an exhibition game each year in Charlotte (after the already-booked 2010 preseason). Hurricanes GM Jim Rutherford clearly made the point at the press conference today about this being a part of the franchise’s long term strategy of growing the sport of hockey in the state of North Carolina. No need...

]]> Charlotte Checkers owner Michael Kahn today announced his purchase of the AHL’s Albany River Rats, a Carolina Hurricanes affiliate. The AHL team’s new name will be the “Charlotte Checkers”, and the team will play its games in the Time Warner Cable basketball arena in Charlotte. The ECHL Charlotte Checkers will move elsewhere, likely to another North Carolina city if the team is not sold to another owner.

What this means to the Hurricanes is perhaps a strengthened fan base. As fans in the western part of the state follow the Charlotte team, they are bound to follow the players’ journeys up to Raleigh. It also greatly increases the chances of seeing the Carolina Hurricanes hold an exhibition game each year in Charlotte (after the already-booked 2010 preseason). Hurricanes GM Jim Rutherford clearly made the point at the press conference today about this being a part of the franchise’s long term strategy of growing the sport of hockey in the state of North Carolina.

seating_hockey[1] No need to worry about this being Part A of a takeover scheme by the powers that be in Charlotte. For an NHL team to move the Charlotte, a new arena would have to be built. The TWC Arena has a short axis, much like the Dean Smith Center and the U.S. Airways Center (home of the NBA’s Phoenix Suns). The short axis makes for a superior basketball configuration, but results in an unacceptable compromise for hockey. There are several bad options, and the Charlotte Checkers have opted to bizarrely offset the ice such that one of the blue lines runs through the center of the building. The result is that there is absolutely no seating beyond the faceoff circles on one end of the ice.

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http://www.gogoraleigh.com/2009/09/14/philadelphia-public-libraries-set-to-close/ http://www.gogoraleigh.com/2009/09/14/philadelphia-public-libraries-set-to-close/#comments Mon, 14 Sep 2009 12:30:44 +0000 http://www.gogoraleigh.com/2009/09/14/philadelphia-public-libraries-set-to-close/ As of October 2, Philadelphia’s public libraries will close due to budget constraints. All branch activities and programs will be shut down and all books are due by October 1. Of course, this move is pending emergency funding from the Pennsylvania State Legistlature, which will probably come through in the end. Nevertheless, in the era of the internet, it would be interesting to see how many people actually miss the public library’s facilities and services should funding not come through....

]]> As of October 2, Philadelphia’s public libraries will close due to budget constraints. All branch activities and programs will be shut down and all books are due by October 1. Of course, this move is pending emergency funding from the Pennsylvania State Legistlature, which will probably come through in the end. Nevertheless, in the era of the internet, it would be interesting to see how many people actually miss the public library’s facilities and services should funding not come through.

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http://www.gogoraleigh.com/2009/09/01/hotel-indigo-opens-in-rtp/ http://www.gogoraleigh.com/2009/09/01/hotel-indigo-opens-in-rtp/#comments Tue, 01 Sep 2009 18:53:50 +0000 http://www.gogoraleigh.com/2009/09/01/hotel-indigo-opens-in-rtp/ The first Hotel Indigo for North Carolina is now open, according to TBJ. The 125-room boutique hotel sits in an office park setting a few hundred yards from the I-40/Miami Blvd interchange in RTP. The hotel features plush bedding, “hardwood-style” flooring with area rugs, 42” HDTVs, and a heated indoor pool. map...

]]> hotel_indigo The first Hotel Indigo for North Carolina is now open, according to TBJ . The 125-room boutique hotel sits in an office park setting a few hundred yards from the I-40/Miami Blvd interchange in RTP. The hotel features plush bedding, “hardwood-style” flooring with area rugs, 42” HDTVs, and a heated indoor pool.

map it

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http://www.gogoraleigh.com/2009/08/23/the-week-ahead/ http://www.gogoraleigh.com/2009/08/23/the-week-ahead/#comments Sun, 23 Aug 2009 19:24:01 +0000 http://www.gogoraleigh.com/2009/08/23/the-week-ahead/ As summer dies down, the schedule seems to get busier. Monday begins Downtown Restaurant Week, which is a great way to get out and explore some of the great downtown restaurants. The Wake County Public Schools return to the class on Tuesday. On Thursday Tim Wilson begins his stay at Charlie Goodnights while The Embers play at North Hills. The NC Museum of Art begins one of its last features before its Winter hiatus. Gone With The Wind will be the outdoor movie as well as the theme for many features around the NCMA all weekend. Next weekend marks La Fiesta del Pueblo as well as the Body, Mind, Spirit Expo at the fairgrounds. Sunday is the big day for Friesen’s 5K Fun Run as well as this year’s Kenny Chesney show at Walnut Creek. See more details at the gogoraleigh Google Calendar. Let’s go do...

]]> As summer dies down, the schedule seems to get busier. Monday begins Downtown Restaurant Week, which is a great way to get out and explore some of the great downtown restaurants. The Wake County Public Schools return to the class on Tuesday. On Thursday Tim Wilson begins his stay at Charlie Goodnights while The Embers play at North Hills. The NC Museum of Art begins one of its last features before its Winter hiatus. Gone With The Wind will be the outdoor movie as well as the theme for many features around the NCMA all weekend. Next weekend marks La Fiesta del Pueblo as well as the Body, Mind, Spirit Expo at the fairgrounds. Sunday is the big day for Friesen’s 5K Fun Run as well as this year’s Kenny Chesney show at Walnut Creek. See more details at the gogoraleigh Google Calendar . Let’s go do it!

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http://www.gogoraleigh.com/2009/08/22/polar-ice-house-melts-away-summer/ http://www.gogoraleigh.com/2009/08/22/polar-ice-house-melts-away-summer/#comments Sat, 22 Aug 2009 12:00:00 +0000 http://www.gogoraleigh.com/2009/08/22/polar-ice-house-melts-away-summer/ The Polar Ice Houses in Wake Forest and Garner are planning a big day to melt away summer. Today will be their open house, which includes $1 admission and $2.50 skate rental, free food, DJ music, figure skating demonstrations, prizes and appearances with Icey the polar bear mascot. Special on-ice games will include: Turkey Bowling – Who knew there was another use for a frozen turkey? Slide the Thanksgiving bird down the ice for a strike in this unique and festive take on a traditional bowling game. Score the most strikes and you win! Ice Hockey Shoot-outs – Get in the spirit of the Carolina Hurricanes as you test your skills shooting the puck on net and scoring against other competitors. Sled Races – With the 2010 Vancouver Olympics around the corner, it’s time to jump on a sled and see if you’ve got what it takes to race your friends against the clock. The event goes from 1pm to 4pm at both Polar Ice House locations Polar Ice House Garner (map it) 103 New...

]]> The Polar Ice Houses in Wake Forest and Garner are planning a big day to melt away summer. Today will be their open house, which includes $1 admission and $2.50 skate rental, free food, DJ music, figure skating demonstrations, prizes and appearances with Icey the polar bear mascot. Special on-ice games will include:

The event goes from 1pm to 4pm at both Polar Ice House locations

Polar Ice House Garner ( map it )
103 New Rand Road
Garner, NC 27529
(919) 861-7465

Polar Ice House Wake Forest ( map it )
1839-200 S. Main Street
Wake Forest, NC 27587
(919) 453-1500

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http://www.gogoraleigh.com/2009/08/15/alice-cooper-coming-to-dpac/ http://www.gogoraleigh.com/2009/08/15/alice-cooper-coming-to-dpac/#comments Sun, 16 Aug 2009 02:16:17 +0000 http://www.gogoraleigh.com/2009/08/15/alice-cooper-coming-to-dpac/ Well here’s something that looks like fun for the whole family. Alice Cooper’s Theatre of Death is coming to the Durham Performing Arts Center on September 30. Tickets go on sale on Friday (8/21) at 10am at Ticketmaster outlets....

]]> alicecooper Well here’s something that looks like fun for the whole family. Alice Cooper’s Theatre of Death is coming to the Durham Performing Arts Center on September 30. Tickets go on sale on Friday (8/21) at 10am at Ticketmaster outlets.

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http://www.gogoraleigh.com/2009/08/13/david-copperfield-coming-to-dpac/ http://www.gogoraleigh.com/2009/08/13/david-copperfield-coming-to-dpac/#comments Thu, 13 Aug 2009 12:45:09 +0000 http://www.gogoraleigh.com/2009/08/13/david-copperfield-coming-to-dpac/ Magician David Copperfield is coming for four shows at Durham’s performing arts center. The times are 5:30 and 8:30 for each day of October 20 and 21. 5:30 shows: 8:30...

]]> Magician David Copperfield is coming for four shows at Durham’s performing arts center. The times are 5:30 and 8:30 for each day of October 20 and 21.

5:30 shows:

8:30 shows:

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http://www.gogoraleigh.com/2009/08/13/the-fray-coming-to-durham/ http://www.gogoraleigh.com/2009/08/13/the-fray-coming-to-durham/#comments Thu, 13 Aug 2009 12:37:18 +0000 http://www.gogoraleigh.com/2009/08/13/the-fray-coming-to-durham/ Durham’s performing arts center has snagged a date on The Fray’s tour. They are coming September 8th, and tickets go on sale tomorrow at Ticketmaster outlets....

]]> fray Durham’s performing arts center has snagged a date on The Fray’s tour. They are coming September 8th, and tickets go on sale tomorrow at Ticketmaster outlets.

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http://www.gogoraleigh.com/2009/07/28/big-feature-coming/ http://www.gogoraleigh.com/2009/07/28/big-feature-coming/#comments Wed, 29 Jul 2009 00:17:16 +0000 http://www.gogoraleigh.com/2009/07/28/big-feature-coming/ Sorry to tease, but I can’t wait to unveil a new feature coming Monday; a new feature that just may be the end of me...

]]> Sorry to tease, but I can’t wait to unveil a new feature coming Monday; a new feature that just may be the end of me :)

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http://www.gogoraleigh.com/2009/07/28/dylanwilliemellencamp-at-dbap-today/ http://www.gogoraleigh.com/2009/07/28/dylanwilliemellencamp-at-dbap-today/#comments Tue, 28 Jul 2009 12:51:07 +0000 http://www.gogoraleigh.com/2009/07/28/dylanwilliemellencamp-at-dbap-today/ Bob Dylan’s tour (which includes Willie Nelson and John Mellencamp) of minor-league ballparks will pass through the Durham Bulls Athletic Park today. The performance begins at 5:30. Tickets are going...

]]> Bob Dylan’s tour (which includes Willie Nelson and John Mellencamp) of minor-league ballparks will pass through the Durham Bulls Athletic Park today. The performance begins at 5:30. Tickets are going fast.

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http://www.gogoraleigh.com/2009/07/14/fayetteville-ad-prompts-head-scratching/ http://www.gogoraleigh.com/2009/07/14/fayetteville-ad-prompts-head-scratching/#comments Tue, 14 Jul 2009 18:14:06 +0000 http://www.gogoraleigh.com/2009/07/14/fayetteville-ad-prompts-head-scratching/ Bizarre. Fayetteville respects and loves its soldiers, with a some PDA, fat jokes, a hot blonde, fart noises, and cross-dressing thrown in. I kinda like my “Find yourself…in Raleigh” idea better....

]]> Bizarre. Fayetteville respects and loves its soldiers, with a some PDA, fat jokes, a hot blonde, fart noises, and cross-dressing thrown in. I kinda like my “Find yourself…in Raleigh” idea better.

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http://www.gogoraleigh.com/2009/07/06/georges-garage-shuts-doors/ http://www.gogoraleigh.com/2009/07/06/georges-garage-shuts-doors/#comments Mon, 06 Jul 2009 21:10:14 +0000 http://www.gogoraleigh.com/2009/07/06/georges-garage-shuts-doors/ It’s been a nice 15 year ride for George’s Garage, but according to TBJ, the restaurant has closed. The restaurant’s website reports that a bold, new concept” will be coming soon to the space. Giorgios Bakatsias’ group has historically been focused on Durham and Orange Counties, though it did have one restaurant for a couple of years once upon a time in North Raleigh, Cafe Giorgios. Currently the group includes Parizade (yum), Vita, Vin Rouge, Nasher Museum Cafe, Bin Fifty-Four, Spice Street, and G Loft...

]]> It’s been a nice 15 year ride for George’s Garage , but according to TBJ , the restaurant has closed. The restaurant’s website reports that a bold, new concept” will be coming soon to the space. Giorgios Bakatsias’ group has historically been focused on Durham and Orange Counties, though it did have one restaurant for a couple of years once upon a time in North Raleigh, Cafe Giorgios. Currently the group includes Parizade (yum), Vita , Vin Rouge , Nasher Museum Cafe , Bin Fifty-Four , Spice Street , and G Loft Lounge .

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http://www.gogoraleigh.com/2009/07/05/nc-state-fairgrounds-releases-master-plan/ http://www.gogoraleigh.com/2009/07/05/nc-state-fairgrounds-releases-master-plan/#comments Sun, 05 Jul 2009 15:54:12 +0000 http://www.gogoraleigh.com/2009/07/05/nc-state-fairgrounds-releases-master-plan/ The 2/4/09 draft of the master plan for the North Carolina State Fairgrounds by HH Architecture has been online a little while. Plans seem to call for expansion of the Kerr Scott building, and new exposition buildings behind Scott and next to the new expo building (hopefully with better lighting and interior paint colors). The dramatic changes with the main campus involve a complete redesign of the garden club space and Village of Yesteryear areas. If appears the several new buildings will replace those standing to create the Agricultural Museum Complex. Adjacent to the West Gate will be a new Holshouser Building as well as a gondola that will connect to the east side of the fairgrounds, near the restaurant row, which is slated for removal. Additionally the grandstand will be removed when a new grandstand is built far behind the Scott building, near Trinity Road. In addition to the main campus changes, massive improvements for the Hunt Horse Complex are proposed, adding 8 barns and...

]]> fairgrounds_plan The 2/4/09 draft of the master plan for the North Carolina State Fairgrounds by HH Architecture has been online a little while. Plans seem to call for expansion of the Kerr Scott building, and new exposition buildings behind Scott and next to the new expo building (hopefully with better lighting and interior paint colors). The dramatic changes with the main campus involve a complete redesign of the garden club space and Village of Yesteryear areas. If appears the several new buildings will replace those standing to create the Agricultural Museum Complex. Adjacent to the West Gate will be a new Holshouser Building as well as a gondola that will connect to the east side of the fairgrounds, near the restaurant row, which is slated for removal. Additionally the grandstand will be removed when a new grandstand is built far behind the Scott building, near Trinity Road.

In addition to the main campus changes, massive improvements for the Hunt Horse Complex are proposed, adding 8 barns and 4 show areas.

The pdf files don’t convey a specific timeline for the projects. This is more of a 20-30 year master plan. Nevertheless it is good to see the vision planners have for this property.

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http://www.gogoraleigh.com/2009/06/25/raleighing-resurrection/ http://www.gogoraleigh.com/2009/06/25/raleighing-resurrection/#comments Thu, 25 Jun 2009 14:00:26 +0000 http://www.gogoraleigh.com/2009/06/25/raleighing-resurrection/ Good news! With a bit more free time on his hands to pursue his Raleigh love, Chris at Raleighing has decided to rev things back up. His post today explains that he’ll be putting up posts as soon as he gets the administrative back-end up to speed. The Raleigh area has missed his talent and welcomes Chris back to the local blogging...

]]> Good news! With a bit more free time on his hands to pursue his Raleigh love, Chris at Raleighing has decided to rev things back up. His post today explains that he’ll be putting up posts as soon as he gets the administrative back-end up to speed. The Raleigh area has missed his talent and welcomes Chris back to the local blogging community.

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http://www.gogoraleigh.com/2009/06/18/sonny-rollins-coming-to-unc/ http://www.gogoraleigh.com/2009/06/18/sonny-rollins-coming-to-unc/#comments Thu, 18 Jun 2009 21:45:19 +0000 http://www.gogoraleigh.com/2009/06/18/sonny-rollins-coming-to-unc/ One of the last living Hard Bop Jazz musicians is coming to UNC this fall. On September 22, Sonny Rollins will be playing at UNC’s Memorial Hall. Tickets go on sale to the public on July 13 thru the UNC ticket office. Rollins is one of the most important figures in the history. Not only did he play with Miles Davis, he was an influence on Davis when he was young. The chances to see guys who have played with Davis, (Rocky Mount’s) Thelonious Monk, Max Roach, Charlie Parker, and Art Blakey are coming to an end, so don’t miss this...

]]> sonnyrollins One of the last living Hard Bop Jazz musicians is coming to UNC this fall. On September 22, Sonny Rollins will be playing at UNC’s Memorial Hall. Tickets go on sale to the public on July 13 thru the UNC ticket office .

Rollins is one of the most important figures in the history. Not only did he play with Miles Davis, he was an influence on Davis when he was young. The chances to see guys who have played with Davis, (Rocky Mount’s) Thelonious Monk, Max Roach, Charlie Parker, and Art Blakey are coming to an end, so don’t miss this one!

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http://www.gogoraleigh.com/2009/06/13/new-york-times-visits-the-triangle/ http://www.gogoraleigh.com/2009/06/13/new-york-times-visits-the-triangle/#comments Sat, 13 Jun 2009 17:07:12 +0000 http://www.gogoraleigh.com/2009/06/13/new-york-times-visits-the-triangle/ Today’s New York Times features a 36-hour visit to some of the Triangle’s eclectic offerings. From Poole’s to the Scrap Exchange to the Eno River Park, the writer bounced along several interesting stops. (The Cat’s Cradle story isn’t quite right, though. Nirvana and Pearl Jam both played to very full houses in the same summer,...

]]> nyt Today’s New York Times features a 36-hour visit to some of the Triangle’s eclectic offerings. From Poole’s to the Scrap Exchange to the Eno River Park, the writer bounced along several interesting stops. (The Cat’s Cradle story isn’t quite right, though. Nirvana and Pearl Jam both played to very full houses in the same summer, 1991.)

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http://www.gogoraleigh.com/2009/05/29/blue-jackets-pushing-for-arena-buyout/ http://www.gogoraleigh.com/2009/05/29/blue-jackets-pushing-for-arena-buyout/#comments Fri, 29 May 2009 22:15:53 +0000 http://www.gogoraleigh.com/2009/05/29/blue-jackets-pushing-for-arena-buyout/ The cash-strapped Columbus Blue Jackets are pushing for the county to buy Columbus, OH’s Nationwide Arena. Business First of Columbus reports: Nationwide Arena is owned by a partnership of Nationwide Insurance and Dispatch Printing Co., with the insurer holding a 90 percent stake. The Blue Jackets lease the nine-year-old arena and operate it, but revenue from events isn't covering operating costs, said Blue Jackets President Mike Priest. That's forcing the club to take money from hockey operations to make up the difference, he said. The Blue Jackets are proposing the county adopt a “sin tax” (beer, wine and cigarettes) in order for the county to afford the purchase. The nine-year old arena cost $175million to build; all privately financed. Unlike the RBC Center, the Blue Jackets are their building’s only tenant....

]]> The cash-strapped Columbus Blue Jackets are pushing for the county to buy Columbus, OH’s Nationwide Arena . Business First of Columbus reports:

Nationwide Arena is owned by a partnership of Nationwide Insurance and Dispatch Printing Co., with the insurer holding a 90 percent stake. The Blue Jackets lease the nine-year-old arena and operate it, but revenue from events isn’t covering operating costs , said Blue Jackets President Mike Priest. That’s forcing the club to take money from hockey operations to make up the difference, he said.

The Blue Jackets are proposing the county adopt a “sin tax” (beer, wine and cigarettes) in order for the county to afford the purchase. The nine-year old arena cost $175million to build; all privately financed. Unlike the RBC Center, the Blue Jackets are their building’s only tenant.

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