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💡Cary is about to get really bright

The 2023 NC Chinese Lantern Festival illuminates the Triangle
Fish and water lily Chinese lanterns.
Most lanterns are made in Zigong, in the Sichuan province, the lantern capital of China for many centuries. | Photo by Liz Condo Photography
The NC Chinese Lantern Festival is back this week, illuminating Cary’s Koka Booth Amphitheatre for the eighth year.

The Chinese tradition of Lantern Festivals dates back to the Han Dynasty (206 B.C. to 220 A.D.). On day 15 of the first month of the Lunar New Year, colorful lanterns are illuminated to symbolize hope, respect, and prosperity.

When the tradition first began, most of the ancient lanterns were fairly simple, but today, they are more ornate and embellished with complex designs.

In early November, more than 25 visiting Chinese artisans + performers from Tianyu Arts & Culture arrived in NC to hand assemble lanterns and prep for cultural performances. Festival-goers will soon be able to marvel in more than 40 displays that have been meticulously pieced together, like the 200-ft Chinese Dragon floating on Symphony Lake.

A dragon lantern at the 2021 Chinese Lantern Festival.

The Chinese Dragon lantern is longer than three school buses at approximately 200 feet.

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Photo by Liz Condo Photography

Once guests work up an appetite walking through the thousands of LED lights, they can head to the cafe to grab an Asian-inspired dish like the Bonchon Korean chicken sandwich and crispy spring rolls. Attendees will also be able to enjoy nightly Chinese acrobatic stage performances.

Raleighites can join this cultural celebration + tradition dating back 2,000 years right here in the Triangle from Friday, Nov. 17 to Sunday, Jan. 14, with tickets starting at $11 for ages 3-12.

Pro tip: There are specialty nights and experiences available for purchase, such as the sensory friendly night on Wednesday, Dec. 6 or VIP tours to learn how the lanterns are made.
 
Events
Tuesday, Nov. 14
  • New Graduate Nurse Hiring Events — UNC Health Rex | Tuesday, Nov. 14 | 1-4 p.m. | NC Heart and Vascular Hospital, 2800 Blue Ridge Rd., Raleigh | Free | Meet with recruiters and hiring managers, explore the facility at UNC Health Rex, and secure your spot at one of the top hospitals in the country at this hiring event.
  • St. Nick’s: Raleigh Jolly Pop-Up House | Tuesday, Nov. 14 | 5 p.m. | House of Art, 306 E. Hargett St., Raleigh | $10 | Celebrate the season with the opening of this artfully decorated holiday pop-up bar.
  • Ceramic Magnolia Flowers | Tuesday, Nov. 14-Thursday, Nov. 16 | 6-9 p.m. | Artspace, 201 E. Davie St., Raleigh | $80 | Learn how to mold your own magnolia flower using clay; this class is for those 16 or older.
  • Taking Back Saucer :Emo Themed Trivia | Tuesday, Nov. 14 | 9:30 p.m. | Flying Saucer Draught Emporium, 328 W. Morgan St., Raleigh | Free | Show off your knowledge of emo music for the chance to win over $220 worth of prizes.
Wednesday, Nov. 15
  • City Club Raleigh Holiday Sip + Shop | Wednesday, Nov. 15 | 4-8 p.m. | City Club Raleigh, 150 Fayetteville St., 29th floor, Raleigh | Free | Sip on holiday bevs while shopping from more than 10 different vendors.
  • Motown Memories: A Soulful Night for Dementia Support | Wednesday, Nov. 15 | 6:30-9:30 p.m. | Whitaker and Atlantic, 1053 E. Whitaker Mill Rd., Ste. 111, Raleigh | $25 | Listen + groove the night away while giving back to The Association for Frontotemporal Degeneration.
  • Philadelphia Flyers vs. Carolina Hurricanes | Wednesday, Nov. 15 | 7:30 p.m. | PNC Arena, 1400 Edwards Mill Rd., Raleigh | $27-$40 | Join the Canes for hockey fights cancer night to watch this matchup against the Flyers while celebrating survivors and remembering those who we have lost.
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News Notes
Coming Soon
  • Glenwood Avenue is adding a new elevated cocktail bar called Nomad. Led by the Kenner Group, this sophisticated lounge located near Plates Neighborhood Kitchen will offer indoor and outdoor seating with a menu featuring cocktails and small bites. The bar will host its soft opening this Thursday, Nov. 16. (Triangle Business Journal)
Opening
  • Dalhouse, a children’s boutique by NC native Caitlyn Scott, will open in Five Points near Crafty Beer, Wine & Spirits this Saturday, Nov. 18 at 2003 Fairview Rd. The European-style boutique will carry children’s fashion brands from around the world and special gifts + heirloom pieces.
Travel
  • In July 2024, Aeromexico will launch nonstop service from RDU to Mexico City Benito Juárez International Airport. Aeromexico will be RDU’s 17th airline and ninth international route. If you’re traveling through RDU this season, use our guide to help navigate the airport.
Outdoors
  • Downtown Cary Park will be open to the public this Sunday, Nov. 19. The ribbon cutting ceremony will start at 11 a.m. with activities and programs running through 7 p.m. Market 317 and The Bark Bar will offer food + bev services, plus there will be food trucks, live performances, synchronized light shows, and more.
Drink
  • Join Trophy Brewing at 656 Maywood Ave. this Saturday, Nov. 18 to help celebrate its 10th anniversary. From 12 to 6 p.m., there will be live music, bites from Locals Seafood and Lawrence Barbecue, a kid zone, and plenty of Trophy beer flowing.
Job
Wellness
  • Hosting this holiday season? This is your sign to book a massage at The NOW (we recommend the Gua Sha enhancement, too) for next-level pre-Thanksgiving relaxation. A true recipe for success, if you ask us.*
Eat
  • Hosting family or friends for Thanksgiving? Pro tip: You’ll be doing plenty of cooking — let Lowes Foods help with some ready-to-go breakfasts and lunches. Looking at you, bagel tray.*
Seasonal
Holiday
  • Get in the festive mood at Sports & Social Cary’s Tinsel Tavern, happening Nov. 24-Dec. 24 and featuring holiday-inspired cocktails, seasonal bites, Instagrammable photo backdrops + holiday-themed events. Pro tip: Get on the (V)ery (I)mportant (E)lf waitlist for priority reservations.*
Services
  • Does your AC need a little TLC? Preventative maintenance can both keep your unit running efficiently and help extend its life, and a Payne Protection Program can save you $$ every step of the way. Learn about discounts, priority service calls, no overtime rates + other perks this way.*
 
Transit

🚗 Learn about the Carbon Reduction Program

Carbon Reduction Program: Encouraging fewer cars (and carbon emissions)
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What kind(s) of projects in our city would you like to see funded by the Carbon Reduction Program? | Photo by RALtoday
Did you know that as of 2021, 28% of greenhouse gas emissions in the US come from transportation?

Yeah, we know… kind of a bummer, and maybe not the news you want to start your morning with. So let’s get to the good stuff: The Carbon Reduction Program, an effort to reduce transportation emissions through local and statewide projects that are federally funded.

What is the Carbon Reduction Program?

In an effort to reduce transportation emissions across the US, the Carbon Reduction Program was created in 2021 to distribute $6.4 billion in formula funding over a five-year period.

What’s driving the news?

By Wednesday, Nov. 15, states and designated metropolitan planning organizations are tasked with unveiling their strategies to reduce emissions through the program.

They’ll also need to disclose which projects will be funded by the program — whether that be installing protected bike lanes in one city, creating a new bus rapid transit system in another, or a different project that helps reduce carbon emissions.

Our question for you while we await funding news: How would you like to see this grant used in Raleigh? Let us know using the link below.
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What kind(s) of projects in our city would you like to see funded by the Carbon Reduction Program?
A. Public transportation
B. Pedestrian-friendly roads and facilities
C. Fuel alternatives
D. Traffic management/road diet projects
We're curious...
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I have been loving House Creek Beverage Company lately. I grabbed a beer and some complimentary popcorn from the neighborhood bottle shop last Sunday and ending up chatting with one of the organizers of DarlaFest, a fundraising event for Freedom Ride Rescue. Show up to the brew spot on Dec. 9 from 2 to 4 p.m. to donate dog food + treats, meet adoptable dogs, and celebrate Darla the pup.
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