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🎥 Lights, camera, action: Rialto Theatre is back

Rialto Theatre to reopen under new ownership
Hayes Permar in front of a marque reading "Thank you Bill."
Bill is coaching Hayes on how to maintain the theater. | Photo by RALtoday
The historic Rialto Theatre has been a pillar of the Five Points neighborhood since 1942, and now the theater will make its grand return under new ownership.

Following its 80th birthday, long-time owner Bill Peebles’ temporary closed the theater last August due to his retirement and market conditions. Fast forward to Friday, May 5: an investment group purchased the assets of the Raleigh landmark with hopes of reopening this summer.

The group, headed by Hayes Permar, is made up of community members with strong Raleigh ties. Hayes grew up in the City of Oaks watching films on the Rialto’s big screen.

Though the theater only has one screen, it holds one of the largest auditoriums in Raleigh, seating 432 people under the same two massive dome lights that have illuminated the theater since World War II.

The Rialto's huge dom

The iconic dome lights are here to stay.

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Photo by RALtoday

Hayes plans to welcome back live music to the venue, like it once did decades ago, and new entertainment options like comedy shows. “Live music is probably the most prominent thing that we’ll be adding,” Hayes told RALtoday.

Artists like Tori Amos, Melissa Etheridge, and Devo have all performed at the venue.

“We’d love to find the 2023 version of Tori Amos, Fishbone, or whoever it is,” Hayes said. “And there’s a lot of staple local bands who played here in the 90s, who still sell out shows, that we’d love to have come perform as well.”

He also wants to help create special family memories with events circulating around classic holiday films. “It’ll [the Rialto] be bursting at the seams with inflatables, fake snow, a band playing holiday tunes out front, and carolers in costume,” Hayes said.

But don’t worry, film will still be a central theme for the cinema. “You have to have movies. It’s about finding the right balance,” Hayes told RALtoday. “I will be inviting the Rocky Horror crew to come back here and would be honored if they’d join me because I can’t imagine a reality without them.”

With the ABC permit approved on Monday, May 8, Hayes said that there should be activity in the theater this summer.

We can already smell the popcorn.
Asked

What are you most excited for with the reopening of the Rialto?
A. Popcorn, of course
B. Taking photos with the iconic marque
C. Live music
D. Classic movies
E. All of the above
See ya at the movies
S&S Fenton
 
Events
Wednesday, May 10
  • Lizzo: “The Special 2our” | Wednesday, May 10 | 8 p.m. | PNC Arena, 1400 Edwards Mill Rd., Raleigh | $90-$145 | Watch this rapper perform popular songs like “About Damn Time” and “2 Be Loved.”
  • Live Music Lounge | Wednesday, May 10 | 7-10 p.m. | Whitaker & Atlantic, 1053 E. Whitaker Mill Rd., Raleigh | Free | Enjoy this New Orleans speakeasy-inspired lounge filled with jazz, blues, and soulful melodies.
Thursday, May 11
  • Coffee & Cuttings | Thursday, May 11 | 8:30-9:30 a.m. | Logan’s Garden Shop, 707 Semart Dr., Raleigh | $15 | Learn the basics of propagation with resident house plant expert Elana over pastries and coffee.
  • NJ Devils at Carolina Hurricanes | Thursday, May 11 | 7 p.m. | PNC Arena, 1400 Edwards Mill Rd., Raleigh | $85-$495 | Watch the Canes play in the second round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs.
Friday, May 12
  • Longleaf Film Festival 2023 | Friday, May 12-Saturday, May 13 | Times vary | NC Museum of History, 5 E. Edenton St., Raleigh | Free | This annual festival showcases independent films with connections to the Tar Heel state.
Saturday, May 13
  • Maifest | Saturday, May 13 | 12-4 p.m. | Trophy Brewing & Taproom, 656 Maywood Ave., Raleigh | Free | This second annual celebration features food from Capital Club 16, music from the Little German Band, Pop-Up Raleigh vendors, and five small-batch German beers on draft.
Sunday, May 14
  • Earth to Raleigh: A Mother’s Day Festival | Sunday, May 14 | 2-7 p.m. | Clouds Brewing Taproom, 1233 Front St., Raleigh | Free | Celebrate Mother Earth with outdoor art activities, live music + an artist market featuring more than 20 local vendors.
  • Tongue & Groove Open Mic | Sunday, May 14 | 7-10 p.m. | VAE Raleigh, 228 Fayetteville St., Raleigh | Free | Watch local talent from around the Triangle gather to co-create with poetry, music, storytelling, and the occasional interpretive dance.
100+ more local events
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Beauty

💆‍♀️ 3 benefits of a Gua Sha enhancement
Two rose quartz Gua Sha tools propped against a stone.
Other enhancements include deep tissue, hemp Calm Balm, scalp renewal, herbal heat therapy + more. | Photo provided by The NOW Massage
You’ve probably seen Gua Sha offered during facials, but did you know the Chinese medicine technique is traditionally used in body care?

Gua Sha lightly brushes targeted muscles to:
  • Release tension + knots
  • Increase circulation
  • Reduce inflammation
It’s also now offered as a massage enhancement at The NOW Massage. The “S” and “U”-shaped rose quartz tools allow massage therapists to focus treatment on areas that are especially tight + tense. The result? Next-level recovery and full-body relaxation. Sign us up.*
Give Gua Sha a go
News Notes
Development
  • Yesterday, construction began on the Summit at Sawyer affordable housing community. Slated for completion in fall 2024, the complex will include 154 affordable rental units, outdoor space, picnic areas, a playground area, and a computer room.
Announced
  • Raleigh Pride announced its lineup of events for June. The month-long celebration will kick off with a family-friendly Plaza Pride Party on June 2 in partnership with the DRA. There will also be panel discussions, a Run for Love 5K, and more citywide events to celebrate our LGBTQ+ community.
Community
  • Moore Square Market is back on Sunday, May 14 with a free pre-market Tidal Movement fitness class, hosted by Current Wellness. This Mother’s Day market will also feature live music, activities, and local vendors from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Registration is required for the fitness class.
Try This
  • On Thursday, May 25, The City of Raleigh’s Human Relations Commission is hosting a community conversation. At the event, the community will have the chance to discuss topics like human rights injustices, mental health awareness, and racial healing. Reserve a spot to use your voice for change.
  • A boat ride, good eats, and a history tour? Count us in. We recently decided to take a weekend trip to NC’s second oldest city (and our first state capital), just a ~2-hour drive from downtown Raleigh. See how we spent a weekend in charming New Bern — and why we didn’t want to leave.*
Award
  • The Triangle Business Journal released its first group of 40 Under 40 Leadership Awards winners. Among the 10 announced winners is Cristina España, Deputy Director for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion for the NC Office of Governor Roy Cooper. This year’s winners will be revealed between now and Friday, May 12. Stay tuned.
Plan Ahead
  • It’s going down... slam style. The NC Museum of History is hosting a team poetry slam exhibition on June 1. Hosted by Piedmont Laureate Dasan Ahanu, teams of talented poets from across NC will compete against the Triangle’s Bull City Slam Team. The free event will also feature special guest performances.
Wellness
Eat
Fun Fact
  • You can get $15 towards your tab at Oak City Meatball Shoppe when you become a member with Offline — a local restaurant club. Use the code “RALTODAY” to skip the waitlist and become a member so you can get dinner on them + more perks.*
Finance
  • Refinance rates are skyrocketing. But home equity rates remain relatively low — which means that now is a great time to borrow against your home. Unlock your home equity.*
 
Drink

🍹 A mocktail moment

Recipe: a zero-proof Moscow mule
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Add two ounces of pomegranate juice to your Moscow mule for an added tropical punch. | Photo by Michael D. Wilson via Ritual Zero Proof Spirits
If you love the occasional nightcap but hate the hangover that follows (or already enjoy concocting flavorful mixed drinks sans alcohol), Ritual Zero Proof’s spirits will be a great addition to your home bar kit. The award-winning alcohol-free liquors offer a 1:1 spirit replacement, so you can use them just as you would traditional spirits.

Ritual Zero Proof offers alcohol-free tequila, rum, gin, and whiskey that are made using all-natural botanical ingredients to mimic the taste and smell of liquor. Bonus: Ritual Zero Proof’s website has a slew of cocktail recipes we’re drooling over. We’re featuring one of our favorites below.

Traditional Moscow Mule

Ingredients:
Directions:

Fill a copper mug or tumbler with ice. Add all ingredients. Stir and garnish with lime wedges.

Bonus: Buy these copper mugs and the viral nugget ice maker to elevate your cocktail night.*
The Wrap
 
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