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Dix Park’s plan for its storied past

Dix Park is creating a cultural interpretation plan
A person in Native American garb walks across a field.
The personal and family histories of people like Kaya Littleturtle of the Lumbee Tribe will be honored through this plan. | Photo provided by Dix Park
Dix Park is developing a cultural interpretation plan, a document to acknowledge and confront the park’s complex and layered history connected to race, mental health, and the environment.

“This project is important because it’s one of the first of its kind, especially in a public park,” Eric Regensburger, senior planner for Dix Park, told RALtoday. “That shows how important this project is to the City of Raleigh, as well as recognizing the very complex and layered history here.”

The cultural interpretation team is dedicated to keeping Dix a world class park, and with that comes acknowledging and incorporating its history within the park.

Dix Park is classified as a Site of Conscience, a historic site that works toward preventing repeated erasures of communities. The city’s largest park has historically been stewarded by Native Americans, was the site of a plantation with enslaved workers, and is home to a now-shuttered mental health facility.

Be a part of this plan by participating in community workshops this week, all at the Chapel at Dix Park, from 6 to 8 p.m. These events offer the chance to share feedback directly to the project’s consultants.
  • Buried Stories & Histories Denied | Tuesday Aug. 1 | This workshop is for those whose personal or family stories have been marginalized or erased in Dix Park’s history.
  • Creative Survival | Wednesday, Aug. 2 | Attendees for this workshop should be those who want to be part of healing efforts at the park.
  • Spaces of Belonging & Inclusion | Thursday, Aug. 3 | Join this session to talk about the natural and human history of Dix Park.
The cultural interpretation plan should be finalized by next summer. Events like this month’s Kirby Derby on Saturday, Aug. 19 and the Inter-Tribal Pow Wow on Saturday, Aug. 26 will provide space to share thoughts on this project. Additionally, you can leave feedback online.

There are plenty more historical preservation and acknowledgment projects underway at Dix Park, like the stone house restoration project.
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Events
Tuesday, Aug. 1
  • Bands at Brookside Bodega | Tuesday, Aug. 1 | 5-8 p.m. | Brookside Bodega, 1000 Brookside Dr., Ste. 119, Raleigh | Free | Enjoy tasty bites and cold drafts while supporting local artists.
  • ROBOPARK | Tuesday, Aug. 1 | Times vary | Crabtree, 4325 Glenwood Ave. | Three locations: two on the Lower Level near Belk + one on the Lower Level near Macy’s | $27-$30 | ROBOPARK, an immersive, futuristic experience featuring more than 50 cutting-edge robots, has made its US debut at Crabtree — purchase now through Sunday, Aug. 20.*
Wednesday, Aug. 2
  • Game On | Wednesday, Aug. 2 | Times vary | Moore Square, 201 S. Blount St., Raleigh | Free | Enjoy a fun variety of giant lawn games, board games, and more.
  • Gravel Ride at Umstead Park w/ The Bicycle Chain | Wednesday, Aug. 2 | Times vary | Gizmo Brew Works, 5907 Triangle Dr., Raleigh | Free | Join team members from the Bicycle Chain Raleigh for a ride through Raleigh’s Umstead State Park; expect a 7-9 mph pace for about 13 miles.
  • Jay Jurden | Wednesday, Aug. 2 | 7 p.m. | Raleigh Improv, 1224 Parkside Main St., Cary | $20-$70 | Join this Comedy Central-featured comedian for a night of laughs.
Thursday, Aug. 3
  • Pints4Pups | Thursday, Aug. 3 | 4-6 p.m. | The Station, 701 N. Person St., Raleigh | Free | Network with other business professionals while supporting local animal shelters.
  • Artist Notes with 95.7 FM That Station | Thursday, Aug. 3 | 6-8 p.m. | The Corner on Centennial Campus, 941 Main Campus Dr., Raleigh | Free | Head to this unique outdoor space on NC State’s campus for music, food trucks, and beer — proceeds benefit the SIMS foundation, providing mental health and substance abuse treatments to music professionals.
Friday, Aug. 4
Saturday, Aug. 19
  • Kick-off to Kindergarten | Saturday, Aug. 19 | 9 a.m.-5 p.m. | Marbles Kids Museum, 201 E. Hargett St., Raleigh | Free | Kick-off to Kindergarten at Marbles Kids Museum, presented by NC 529, helps kids and families get school ready with typical school day play, story times + more.*
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Theater

Come “home” to Raleigh Little Theatre for its 2023-2024 season
The cast of RLT's 2019 production of "Pippin."
RLT was founded in 1936 and is one of the oldest continuously operating community theaters in the country. | Photo by Areon Mobasher
Raleigh Little Theatre’s 2023-2024 season kicked off last month, but the magic has just begun.

The community theater’s lineup encompasses the theme “Finding Home,” featuring shows with characters who discover what home means to them and how it shapes their worlds.

Here’s what’s coming up:
  • “Curtains” | Aug. 11-27
  • “Last Stop on Market Street” | Sept. 16-24
  • “Misery” | Oct. 20-Nov. 5
  • “Cinderella” | Dec. 1-17
Pro tip: RLT subscribers get 15% off single tickets, exclusive discounts, and more.
See RLT's full lineup + buy tickets
News Notes
Outdoors
  • A section of the Crabtree Creek West greenway is now open between Ebenezer Church Road and Duraleigh Road. Once complete, this will be a two mile path fit for walking and cycling through neighborhoods and the city.
Try This
  • Tonight is National Night Out, a law enforcement community-building event. In observance, the Raleigh Police Department is asking residents to leave their porch lights on from 7 to 10 p.m. to symbolize alertness and awareness, and to make your neighbors feel welcome.
Plan Ahead
  • Cary’s Beer, Bourbon, and BBQ Festival returns to Koka Booth Amphitheater this Friday, Aug. 4 and Saturday, Aug. 5. Get a free souvenir glass with entry and explore bone-in barbecue and exotic smoked meats. Tickets start at $39.
Sports
  • Local nonprofit Endless Sports created an inclusive bowling league for those with disabilities. The group typically organizes lacrosse games, but with temperatures rising, an indoor option provides some relief from the heat. (ABC 11)
Community
  • Did you hear? You can provide feedback on the city’s new noise ordinance and a potential new nightclub permit. Submit your thoughts online now until Friday, Aug. 25.
Ranked
  • In a recent study by SmartAsset, NC ranked as the No. 3 state where high-earning households are moving. According to the study, NC earned a net 5,446 residents in 2020 and 2021, and we can’t wait for more to join.
Shop
  • Did you know? Raleigh Parks gift cards can be purchased in any denomination. Use these to gift friends + family an aquatics membership, an arts class, amusement tickets, and much more while supporting our local parks.
Eat
  • You deserve something delicious this weekend. Put this brunch star together Friday evening, let it sit overnight, then pop it in the oven Saturday morning for a sweet, rich, decadent start to your day.*
 
Pets

🐶 Paws and read these laws

Dog laws to keep your pup and the community safe
A dog leashed at Falls Lake.
Keep all puppers on a leash in the city. | Photo by RALtoday
August is National Dog Month, so what better way to celebrate than brushing up on Raleigh’s pooch laws. And cat people, some of these laws apply to your feline, too.

Leash your pups

Dogs (and cats) must walk leashed within city limits. Pets are not allowed off-leash in Raleigh parks or playgrounds — unless otherwise designated, like at the new and improved Dix Park dog park. Bonus: Bring your leashed doggo to one of the many dog-friendly businesses in Raleigh.

Scoop your dog’s poop

The pooper scooper law states that dog owners must remove their dog’s feces from private property unless the owner of the property has given permission to leave it.

Click the link below to learn more guidelines to keep your pet and community safe.
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If you’re unable to take care of a pet long term but still want to help out, consider fostering from a local shelter or rescue. My family is fostering a pup (Lucy) for Freedom Ride Rescue, and it’s so fun to help her find a home and get some puppy love for ourselves.
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