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🎩 Stevie Nicks is coming to town
Stevie Nicks singing at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction.
See Stevie Nicks perform live at PNC Arena Friday, May 12. | Photo via Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, Getty/WireImage
Two-time Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Stevie Nicks will enchant Raleigh with her presence this Friday, May 12 at PNC Arena. To prepare for a magical performance, we’re imagining a few local spots and stories as the singer’s lyrics.

“Gypsy,” Fleetwood Mac

To a room with some lace and paper flowers. | Creative workshop host Joy Worthy Co. certainly fits the bill for all things crafty and elegant.

“Rhiannon,” Fleetwood Mac

Takes to the sky like a bird in flight. | Tweet tweet, guess who’s back? The Painted Bunting is perched at Dix Park for the second year in a row.

“Gold Dust Woman,” Fleetwood Mac

Rock on, ancient queen. | With Stevie’s retro style and witchy aesthetic, we think this ancient queen would enjoy shopping at Boot & Trunk, Dancing Moon, and Father And Son Antiques.

“Dreams,” Fleetwood Mac

Players only love you when they’re playing. | We have all details of the Triangle’s sports teams. Plus, we hear they like to hang out at Players Retreat.

Peaking through a brick window, you can see Father And Son Antiques.

Father And Son Antiques’ retro style fits with Stevie’s lyrics.

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Photo by RALtoday

“Landslide,” Fleetwood Mac

I climbed a mountain and I turned around. | Did you know that the top of Occoneechee Mountain, located ~45 minutes from downtown, is the tallest point between the Triangle and the Atlantic Ocean? Explore 20 more hiking trails near Raleigh.

“Gypsy,” Fleetwood Mac

She is dancing away from me now. | We’re dreaming of a whimsical night on the dance floor at The Wicked Witch.

“Edge of Seventeen,” Stevie Nicks

With their words of a poet, and a voice from a choir. | Have you met this year’s Piedmont Laureate Dasan Ahanu?

“Silver Springs,” Fleetwood Mac

Time cast a spell on you, but you won’t forget me. | Though we will soon have to say goodbye to Char-Grill’s original building, the beloved burger spot will be rebuilt alongside a mixed-use 20-story building.

There are a few tickets still up for grabs for the concert on Friday, May 12.
Air Experts
 
Events
Monday, May 8
  • Non-alcoholic cocktail pairing menu event | Monday, May 8 | 6 p.m. | The Merchant, 126 S. Salisbury St., Raleigh | $250 | Umbrella Dry Bar is hosting this exclusive evening featuring a multi-course menu paired with zero-proof cocktails.
  • Flow Yoga at the Farm | Monday, May 8 | 6-7 p.m. | Raleigh City Farm, 800 N. Blount St., Raleigh | $18 | Take this zen class surrounded by fruit trees, flowering plants, and current crops.
Tuesday, May 9
  • Bookmobile | Tuesday, May 9 | 10 a.m.-12 p.m. | John Chavis Memorial Park, 505 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Raleigh | Free | Sign up for a library card, check out books, and return borrowed materials at the Bookmobile.
Wednesday, May 10
  • 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, along with snacks and innovative cocktails.
  • 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.”
100+ more exciting events
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Travel

Arts

3 ways to experience the arts in Columbia, SC
Presented by a RALtoday Partner
Four people standing in an immersive art exhibit
Columbia, SC has cultivated an arts scene worth exploring. | Photo by Forrest Clonts
Craving a cultural getaway? SC’s state capital is home to a vibrant arts scene, from public art to professional theatre to live music. You could easily fill a weekend with entertainment and exhibitions at local venues, like:
  • The Columbia Museum of Art | Enjoy the galleries and special events — like Art Blossoms, happening this weekend.
  • South Carolina Philharmonic Orchestra | Check out upcoming Chamber Crawls during the orchestra’s off-season.
  • Trustus Theatre | Catch Pulitzer Prize-winning play “Fairview” through May 13.*
Explore more art in Cola
News Notes
Open
  • Raleigh couple Sara Abernethy and Chris Borreson — the duo behind Wye Hill Hospitality — recently opened their newest venture, Twisted Ladder. This grab-and-go eatery, located in Research Triangle Park, is open for breakfast and lunch service Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. and features fare like the Crispy Chicken Sando and açaí bowls.
Community
  • Wedding registry? Nah, Neighborhood Registry. Community members can register their neighborhood to start receiving benefits. Some benefits include the use of city equipment for neighborhood gatherings, neighborhood enrichment funding, and cost-free access to meeting spaces. Complete the online application.
Cause
  • On Saturday, May 13, the Food Bank of Central and Eastern NC is asking residents to leave bags of non-perishable food by their mailboxes for local letter carriers to collect. Some of the Food Bank’s most needed items for the Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive are canned soup, peanut butter, and canned fruits and veggies.
Concert
  • Live Nation is offering $25 tickets during Concert Week Wednesday, May 10-Tuesday, May 16. Over 3,800 shows are included in the discounted ticket prices.
Giveaway
  • Calling all home decor enthusiasts — NEST Decor, a unique home shopping experience, has a new home at Crabtree. To celebrate the new flagship store surrounding the grand opening, NEST Decor has announced a $1,000 gift card giveaway. Visit the store now through May 20 to enter to win.*
Try This
  • ICYMI, the new sun-soaked outdoor bar atop Sports & Social and PBR Cary offers plenty of seating for groups + parties and peak day-to-night summer vibes courtesy of a live DJ. Celebrate Raleigh’s rooftop season here in Raleigh with a stop at AVA Rooftop Bar. See the space.*
Finance
  • The free Upside app gets you cash back on everyday purchases at 50,000+ locations nationwide, from gas stations to restaurants and grocery stores. Frequent users earn ~$340 per year. Bonus: Use code RAL25 for an extra 25 cents per gallon cash back on your first tank of gas.*
Shop
  • She doesn’t need another bouquet of flowers — give mom the gift of learning a new language instead. Bonus: Get 55% off.*
  • It’s Teacher Appreciation Week, and we’re helping you choose the perfect gift for your favorite educators. Show them love with Marble and Steel Craft Chocolates or a handwritten note using a Joy Paper Co. card.
Eat
  • Fancy a Glasshouse Kitchen hookup? We know how you can get $20 off dinner — with an Offline membership, the social club that gives you money off two local restaurants each month. Hello, smoked bone marrow and Funghi pizza. Sign up with code “RALTODAY.”
 
City

🐿️ Raleigh’s giant acorn found a new home

Raleigh’s giant acorn found a new home
Raleigh's acorn on Fayetteville Street.
The acorn has nested on Fayetteville Street. | Photo via City of Raleigh
Raleigh’s giant acorn has been on the move lately, but it seems like it is adjusting nicely at its new home in City Plaza.

The 1,250-pound copper and steel acorn was moved last Friday, May 5. “It was moved as an effort to revitalize City Plaza and to place it where it is visible to a wide array of visitors,” Raleigh Arts told RALtoday.

We can’t wait to Sip n’ Stroll right by this famous Raleigh nut.
The Wrap
 
Cat George in a black turtleneck sweater

Today’s edition by:
Cat
From the editor
One of my favorite purchases made in the City of Oaks is my “Then Play On” Fleetwood Mac vinyl from The Pour House Record Shop. I randomly popped in with my dad one day and we had the best time sifting through records and talking with a very knowledgeable bartender. They even gave me a record bag so I could scooter home with my new find. Thanks, Pour House.
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