Plus, Ashley Christensen’s Fox Liquor Bar is reopening
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🍎 Let’s hear it for our local educators

Celebrating local educators for Teacher Appreciation Week
An educator teaching at the front of a classroom.
City Editor Cat’s sister is a third grade teacher. | Photo by RALtoday
Happy Teacher Appreciation Week to all educators — we appreciate you. To celebrate teachers in the City of Oaks, we asked our readers to shout out their favorite local educators. Here’s who you recognized:

Carla Massengill | Conn Magnet Elementary School, fifth grade | Thank you for your years of loving children and being a consistent adult in their lives. You are a wonderful mentor and the best mom. — Malisa P.

Jenny Holt | Brassfield Road Elementary, first/all grades | [Jenny] teaches on a difficult track but stays on board at all times. Her students love her so much, as well as her coworkers. — Melinda J.

Kristen Baron | Project Enlightenment, pre-K inclusive classroom | Ms. Kristen, you are incredible. Thank you for your focus and attention to your students’ well-being. They are learning and practicing skills in every area of development with you and Ms. Tanya. We are grateful, impressed, and so amazed with the work and play of your classroom. — Kerry L.

A PE teacher showing kids parachute activities.

Have you thanked an educator today?

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Photo by RALtoday

Sra. Mancheno | Jeffreys Grove Magnet Elementary School, fifth grade | Sra. Mancheno works hard to create a fun classroom and delivers life skills such as money management, organization, and kindness while prepping this class for middle school. She is always willing to go the extra mile and smiles the whole way. She’s amazing. — Jaclyn W.

Izabella Minns | Trinity Academy, art | She inspires kids every day to be creative. Her willingness to engage with her students and bring out the best in them is one to be admired. — Stephen H.

Mrs. Reed | Wakefield High School, biology | She engages the students and keeps us entertained. She doesn’t just talk at us, she talks with us. Plus, she’s just cool. — Hayden C.

Bonus: From public to private, learn about 45+ elementary, middle, and high schools in Raleigh.
5 more all-star educators
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Events
Thursday, May 11
  • Bike-in Movie | Thursday, May 11 | 6 p.m. | Oak City Cycling, 707 N. Person St., Raleigh | Free | Join this casual bike ride through Dix Park and meet back at the shop for a cycling-themed movie at 8 p.m.
  • Fiddle Workshop | Thursday, May 11 | 7-8:30 p.m. | Kennedy Theater, 2 E. South St., Raleigh | $50 | Legendary old-time fiddle player Bruce Molsky will lead this workshop.
  • “Kindly Review” Book Launch | Thursday, May 11 | 5-7 p.m. | RBF, Your Authentic Champagne Bar, 210 E. Chatham St., Ste. 10, Cary | $0-$30 | Celebrate the launch of the new book “Kindly Review: The Secret to Giving and Receiving Feedback to Make Your Ideas Great” by Dawn Crawford.
Friday, May 12
  • Early Birds | Friday, May 12 | 6-9 a.m. | Prairie Ridge, 1671 Gold Star Dr., Raleigh | Free | Bring your own binoculars or camera and stop by before the park’s regular hours to enjoy early-morning bird-watching.
  • Outdoor Movie & Market | Friday, May 12 | 5-9 p.m. | Moore Square, 201 S. Blount St., Raleigh | Free | Shop from local makers, listen to live music, and enjoy “The Lego Movie” on the lawn starting at 7:30 p.m.
  • Mother’s Day Chocolate Sampling | Friday, May 12 | 7-7:30 p.m. | Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory, 8521 Brier Creek Pkwy., Ste. 103, Raleigh | $10 | Sample 10 gourmet handmade chocolates, receive a goodie bag, and meet the owner to learn more about the chocolate factory.
  • A Sensory-Friendly Carnival Extravaganza | Friday, May 12 | 4:30-6:30 p.m. | Bierman Autism Centers, 15501 Weston Pkwy., Ste. 150, Cary | Free | Enjoy an afternoon of sensory-friendly fun with carnival games.
  • Artisphere presented by TD Bank | Friday, May 12-Sunday, May 14 | Times vary | Downtown Greenville, Main Street from Wardlaw and Main to Broad and Main, Greenville, SC | Free | Artisphere is back during Mother’s Day Weekend in downtown Greenville, SC — enjoy a free, family-friendly celebration of the arts.*
Saturday, May 13
  • 2023 AIDS Walk & 5K Run | Saturday, May 13 | 8:45 a.m. | William Peace University, 15 E. Peace St., Raleigh | $25-$35 | Grab a friend, lace up your shoes, and race to fight stigma, spread awareness, and raise money for communities impacted by HIV/AIDS.
  • Yoga and Mimosas | Saturday, May 13 | 10-11:30 a.m. | Whitaker & Atlantic, 1053 E. Whitaker Mill Rd., Ste. 111, Raleigh | $20 | Enjoy a vinyasa flow followed by a complimentary mimosa after class.
  • Museum Untold Tour | Saturday, May 13 | 10 a.m.-12 p.m. | NC Museum of Natural Sciences, 11 W. Jones St., Raleigh | $20-$25 | Experience the museum’s exhibits like an insider and hear untold stories from staff members on this fast-paced tour.
  • Mother’s Day Candle Making Class | Saturday, May 13 | 5-7 p.m. | City of Raleigh Museum, 220 Fayetteville St., Raleigh | $60 | Enjoy this DIY candle-making workshop with AutraHome Candles and take an after-hours tour of the museum.
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Try This

🎶 Listen and dance to beach music at Live in The District

🎶 Try This: Listen and dance to beach music at Live in The District
Presented by a RALtoday Partner
Slideshow of Thursday's at Live in The District in Park West Village.
Park West Village’s free Live in The District music series is happening every Thursday night from 6:30-9 p.m. now until May 25. | Photos by RALtoday
Looking for a weekday night out with your bestie, other half, or the whole fam? Park West Village’s free Live in The District music series is the place to be, and it’s happening every Thursday night from 6:30-9 p.m., now until May 25. We recently checked out the evening of activities for ourselves — read on to see how it went.

What we tried:

City Editor Cat here. I had a blast attending the first Live in The District concert of the season. I spent the night dancing, enjoying free goodies (think: cotton candy), and listening to Carolina beach music at Park West Village’s outdoor venue, located ~20 minutes from downtown.

Once The Embers came on to perform, it didn’t take folks long to get up and start groovin’ to the music (including me).

Not in the mood to cut a rug? Bring a blanket or chair to get comfy on the lawn. Plus, activities like corn hole, free face painting for the kiddos, and complimentary popcorn from B&B Theaters means there’s something for everyone.*
What not to miss
News Notes
Open
  • Il Falò, an Italian restaurant by James Beard award-winning chef Bradford Thompson, is now open at The Westin Raleigh-Durham Airport in Brier Creek. The contemporary eatery serves dishes like wood-fired pizza, Tuscan white bean hummus, and wood-roasted pear salad with bitter greens. Bonus: Book a reservation for Mother’s Day brunch.
Opening
  • Chef Ashley Christensen’s Fox Liquor Bar is reopening next week after a long pause in operation. Join the bar in the basement (under Beasley’s) for its grand reopening on Friday, May 19 from 4 p.m. to 12 a.m. More details to come.
Community
  • The Downtown Raleigh Alliance is looking for feedback to help shape priorities and strategic direction for downtown. From events like Live After 5 to infrastructure improvements, let the DRA know how they are doing by taking a short annual survey. Participants will be entered to win a $100 gift certificate.
Coming Soon
  • Liberation Station Bookstore released the lineup for its grand opening weekend celebrations Saturday, June 17-Monday, June 19. Festivities include notable children’s book author signings, a White Glove Day to view and handle historical documents, and a Liberation Walk. View the full schedule.
Try This
  • Local Chef Sunny Gerhart is hosting a special foodie event at St. Roch on Monday, May 15 to celebrate his new venture in downtown Wilmington called Olivero. Sample menu items from the soon-to-open restaurant at this preview event. Book a reservation ($75 per guest).
Civic
  • Want to better understand Wake County’s proposed $1.8 billion budget? Indy Week created a helpful chart breaking down the budget proposal into three sections: education, debt and capital, and operating.
Ranked
  • The City of Oaks was named one of the most attractive metro areas for millennials on CommercialCafe’s recent list. Raleigh earned the No. 7 spot based on metrics like median earnings, educational attainment, and health insurance coverage.
Wellness
  • Have questions about your skincare routine or need advice on how to target sun damage, dry skin, or breakouts? Share your skincare questions or concerns and we’ll pass them on to the experts at Synergy Face + Body. Keep an eye out in early summer for their answers.*
Celebrate
  • We want to wish a happy birthday to our teammate Charis, RALtoday Sales Executive. Happy birthday, Charis!
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Eat
  • Your new excuse to go to The Merchant: You just became an Offline member and have $15 to spend there. The local restaurant club rewards its members with exclusive discounts at two local restaurants each month + more perks. Snag a membership reserved for our readers with code “RALTODAY.”*
 
Seasonal

👋 Say “aloe” to this blooming century plant

Say “aloe” to WRAL Azalea Gardens’ century plant
City Editor Anne beside the century plant.
City Editor Anne is 5 feet 6 inches tall, for height reference. | Photo by RALtoday
A century plant, also referred to as Agave Americana and American aloe, has just begun blooming in the WRAL Azalea Gardens.

Why is this a big deal? The plant typically blooms once every 10-30 years, and after it flowers, the main plant dies and releases agave pups.

The stalk, which can reach heights of up to 35 feet, grows quickly and will last for about a month once fully bloomed. Yellow flowers will start to appear at the top of the stalk over the next few weeks.

WRAL reported that the plant had reached a little under two feet on Saturday, May 6. By Tuesday, May 9, the stalk had more than doubled in size, reaching over eight feet tall.

Don’t wait to see this rare bloom, because it won’t be around long. The plant is expected to complete its growth in June.

Bonus: Read about the romantic legend of the century plant.
The Wrap
 
Cat George in a black turtleneck sweater

Today’s edition by:
Cat
From the editor
Getting to chat with Hayes Permar at the soon-to-reopen Rialto Theatre was such a treat. He has so many fun ideas that I can’t wait to see executed.

We asked our readers what they are most looking forward to when heading back to the Rialto: popcorn, taking photos with the iconic marque, live music, classic movies, or all of the above. More than 51% of our readers voted for all of the above... ditto.
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