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Upcoming concerts, Grammy edition đŸŽ¶

See these Grammy Award winners perform live locally
Lizzo posing in her 2023 Grammy Awards outfit.
Lizzo is coming to Raleigh in May. | Photo via @lizzobeeating
We can’t help but be a little starstruck. The 65th Annual Grammy Awards were last Sunday and multiple winners are bringing their talents to the Raleigh area.

Alphabet Rockers, a children’s hip-hop music collective, won Best Children’s Music Album for “The Movement.” They’re performing at NC State this Wednesday, Feb. 8 as part of the university’s Kidstuff Series.

Singer-songwriter Brandi Carlile took home three awards. Her song “Broken Horses” won Best Rock Performance and Best Rock Song, and her LP “In These Silent Days” won Best Americana Album. See her live at DPAC on Wednesday, Feb. 22.

Although Taylor Swift isn’t bring The Eras Tour to Raleigh, we can still celebrate her winning Best Music Video for “All Too Well: The Short Film.” Don’t miss The Taylor Party at The Ritz on Friday, April 7. You can also see one of her Grammy gowns at The Power of Women in Country Music exhibit, now through Sunday, Feb. 26 at the NC Museum of History.

Singer, rapper, and flutist Lizzo won Record of the Year for her song “About Damn Time.” The track also won Best Remixed Recording for the Purple Disco Machine Remix. See her perform it live during The Special 2our at PNC Arena on Wednesday, May 10.

Vocal powerhouse Sam Smith won Best Pop Duo/Group Performance for “Unholy” with Kim Petras — the first transgender woman to win the award. Sam is bringing Gloria the tour to PNC Arena on Tuesday, Aug. 1.

See the full list of 2023 Grammy winners.
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Tuesday, Feb. 7
  • Beer & Banjos | Tuesday, Feb. 7 | 6:30 p.m. | The Raleigh Times Bar, 14 E. Hargett St., Raleigh | Free | Jam out with The Guilty Pleasures.
  • Seeing Red: Art from the Heart | Tuesday, Feb. 7-Tuesday, Feb. 21 | 11 a.m.-5:30 p.m. | Cary Gallery of Artists, 200 S. Academy St., Ste. 120, Cary | Free | Celebrate Valentine’s month with colors and themes of love in this featured exhibit.
Wednesday, Feb. 8
  • S’more Square Social Hour | Wednesday, Feb. 8 | 12-1:30 p.m. | Moore Square Park, 201 S. Blount St., Raleigh | Free | Roast s’mores over a fire pit and enjoy winter activities.
Thursday, Feb. 9
  • Valentine’s at The Willard | Thursday, Feb. 9-Sunday, Feb. 19 | Times vary | The Willard Rooftop Lounge, 9 Glenwood Ave., Raleigh | $40 | Enjoy a special dessert and champagne pairing for two.
  • Big Gigantic | Thursday, Feb. 9 | 7 p.m. | The Ritz, 2820 Industrial Dr., Raleigh | $32-$53 | This duo blends electronic dance music with live instruments.
Plan Ahead
  • CBD Massage with Live Violin | Monday, Feb. 27 | 8:15-9:15 p.m. | Dose Yoga + Smoothie Bar, 415 N. Harrington St., Raleigh | $30 | Melt away stress and reconnect with yourself during this relaxing class featuring a live violinist.
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This billion-dollar startup wants to help you retire
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This Princeton grad’s startup raised $161 million to help people plan for retirement. 👀

If you’re one of the whopping 110 million Americans over age 50 — or a wise Millennial looking to get ahead — SmartAsset’s no-cost tool makes it easy to find vetted financial advisors serving our local area.

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Weather
  • 63Âș | Partly cloudy | 8% chance of rain đŸŒ€ïž
Civic
  • Hear the latest on affordable housing in Raleigh during today’s city council meeting at 1 p.m. Housing and Neighborhoods staff will present updates on funding and developments such as the Homelessness Prevention and Diversion Pilot Program. Attend the meeting in person at 222 W. Hargett St. or watch virtually.
Community
  • Raleigh Parks and The Produce Project have teamed up to offer fresh produce at four community centers across Raleigh. Order a $20 produce share, pick it up on a specific day and time, and keep what you need — the rest will be donated locally. Learn more. đŸ„•
Environment
Network
  • Connect with Craig and Caroline Makepeace of This is Raleigh at the Raleigh Chamber’s Networking 101 event on Thursday, Feb. 16. The duo will discuss ways to market your business by leveraging local micro-influencers. Register (members only).
Job
  • Looking to be a butterfly boss or sloth shepherd? The NC Museum of Natural Sciences is hiring for multiple positions, including head of the living conservatory and arthropod zoo. đŸŠ„
Cause
  • Second Chance Pet Adoptions board members Shelby Hunt and Nick Costa want you to name their baby. To cast your vote on a name, donate $5 to the rescue by 10 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 18. đŸŸ
Feel Good
  • Last week, Vice President Kamala Harris picked up a slice of Mexican cheesecake, a jalapeño cream cheese roll, and tortillas from PanaderĂ­a Artesanal. She visited the local bakery after participating in a panel discussion on small businesses and Hispanic-owned businesses in downtown. (The News & Observer)
Giveaway
  • Feeling the fitness bug, Raleigh? So are we — that’s why we’re launching our Fit February Giveaway in partnership with Orangetheory Fitness, in which one lucky winner will win six months of unlimited classes. Enter the giveaway now through Sunday, Feb. 19 at 12 p.m. EST for a chance to win a prize package valued at $1,190. đŸ’Ș*
Real Estate
  • Charming neighborhoods, low-maintenance townhomes, shopping, dining, schools, and miles of walking trails in a 3,000 acre country setting — Flowers Plantation has it all, all in one place. Learn how to become a resident of this one-of-a-kind community located 25 minutes from Raleigh.*
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  • What’s getting us through February: Our humidifiers. We love the Levoit Blue Cool Humidifier for its quiet design, multiple mist levels, and how easy it is to clean. Do your skin (not to mention, your houseplants) a favor and up your home hydration.*
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The future of Fayetteville Street 💭

Reimagining Fayetteville Street
A preliminary rendering of the future of Fayetteville Street.
A preliminary rendering of the future of Fayetteville Street. | Courtesy of Gensler
Major updates are coming to Fayetteville Street and we have new, preliminary renderings of what the streetscape could become. Architecture and design firm Gensler is working with the City of Raleigh to refine plans that would help revitalize downtown’s main street.

We want to know: What changes would you like to see on Fayetteville Street? Perhaps you’d be excited about more outdoor dining or new retail options — the possibilities are endless. Share your ideas and look for the results in an upcoming newsletter.
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THE WRAP

Today’s issue was written by Anne.

Editor’s pick: Yes, the Grammys were on late Sunday night (well, it felt late to me). But that’s no reason to miss out on the stellar performances. Watch clips of them here. 🌟

Missed yesterday’s newsletter? Take your four-legged friend to one of these dog-friendly spots in Raleigh.
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