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🎺 Like music to our ears

New music venue Cannonball Music Hall to jazz up Salvage Yard
A rendering of Salvage Yard at Raleigh Iron Works.
Salvage Yard will feature three reimagined warehouses with a variety of entertainment-oriented businesses. | Renderings provided by Grubb Ventures
Mixed-use development Salvage Yard will add a live music venue to its already stacked lineup. Cannonball Music Hall will join the development led by Grubb Ventures in late 2024.

In addition to its performance space and a diverse selection of local bevs, the music hall will feature month-to-month rentable practice spaces for up-and-coming bands in the area, according to a press release. Cannonball will showcase a variety of genres, including pop, blues, rock, metal, and plenty more.

“We envision Salvage Yard and the entire Raleigh Iron Works District as the Raleigh area’s foremost entertainment destination, and this addition further enriches our dynamic community,” said McKenzie Wilson, Director of Leasing at Grubb Ventures, in a press release. “We’re excited to provide a platform for local musicians, fostering a thriving music scene that aligns with our evolving project.”

Salvage Yard is located along Atlantic Avenue and Laurelbrook Street and neighbors the growing Raleigh Iron Works development.

Cannonball Music Hall is the fourth tenant confirmed for Salvage Yard. Raleigh Iron Works’ Jaguar Bolera’s pickleball space, Triangle Rock Club, and Bond Brothers’ NOCO taproom will join the district.
 
Events
Wednesday, Nov. 15
  • Beginner Brush Lettering | Wednesday, Nov. 15 | 5:30-7 p.m. | Wye Hill Kitchen & Brewing, 201 S. Boylan Ave., Raleigh | $65 | Learn how to create artful calligraphy and bring home the tools to do it yourself.
  • Make + Take: A Thanksgiving Centerpiece | Wednesday, Nov. 15 | 6-8 p.m. | Home for Entertaining, 119 W. Park St., Cary | $100 | Create a modern take on the cornucopia to elevate your Thanksgiving tablescape.
Thursday, Nov. 16
  • NaNoWriMo Write-In | Thursday, Nov. 16-Thursday, Nov. 30 | Times vary | Oberlin Regional Library, 1930 Clark Ave., Raleigh | Free | Celebrate National Novel Writing Month at the library and take space to write in this supportive environment.
  • How to Achieve Big Things — Even If You’re Normal | Thursday, Nov. 16 | 5:30-7 p.m. | Stewart (above the Dillon), 223 S. West St., Ste. 1100, Raleigh | $10-$20 | Learn from business journalist Dr. Sarah Glova how to get your big goals done with this lecture from AMA Triangle.
Friday, Nov. 17
  • Celebrate National Take a Hike Day at Durant Nature Preserve | Friday, Nov. 17 | 12-2 p.m. | 8305 Camp Durant Rd., Raleigh | Free | Nature staff will join hikers with giveaways, activity booklets, and information on new + upcoming events and programs.
  • Downtown Raleigh Tree Lighting | Friday, Nov. 17 | 5:30-8 p.m. | Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts, 2 E. South St., Raleigh | Free | Join Santa in lighting the giant tree in the heart of downtown.
  • An American in Paris | Friday, Nov. 17 | 8 p.m. | Meymandi Concert Hall, 2 E. South St., Raleigh | $22-$87 | Listen along to the music from the romantic comedy musical taking place in the Roaring ‘20s.
  • Let’s Make Dim Sum | Friday, Nov. 17 | 6-8 p.m. | Home for Entertaining, 119 W. Park St., Cary | $98 | Craft this Chinese dish with the help of a private chef + instructor.
  • Cary Night Market | Friday, Nov. 17 | 5 p.m. | The Night Market Co., 310 S. Academy St., Cary | Free | Find locally crafted goods and enjoy music and entertainment in downtown Cary.
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Seasonal

✨ Tinsel Tavern: Your holiday pop-up destination in Cary
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Step inside Tinsel Tavern and be transported to a winter wonderland. | Photos provided by Sports & Social Cary
Sleigh your next Instagram post. Nov. 24-Dec. 24, Sports & Social Cary will transform into Tinsel Tavern: a one-of-a-kind holiday pop-up experience decked out in tinsel, twinkling lights, and Instagrammable holiday vignettes.

Soak up the season with:
  • Festive cocktails (Mistletoe Margarita and Naughty or Nice Old Fashioned, anyone?)
  • Seasonal small bites (including Roasted Turkey Poutine and Maple Bacon Churros)
  • Special events like cookie-decorating classes, movie nights, and ugly sweater parties.
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News Notes
Coming Soon
  • The Optimist’s unique cafe experience will be coming to midtown as part of The Exchange Raleigh in the lobby of 1000 Social. WRK by The Optimist will have similar beverage options to the Mordecai location and light breakfast choices.
Biz
  • Raleigh is the best place to start a business, according to a new ranking by Lending Tree. Raleigh earned a 100 for business climate in its back-to-back No. 1 ranking from the financial services firm. (WRAL Tech Wire)
Announced
  • Legendary barbecue spot Clyde Cooper’s management said it’s looking to move out of downtown. Owner Debbie Holt stated that she’s grown concerned from comments regarding crime downtown and will look for a new place with plenty of parking. (Triangle Business Journal)
Number
  • $543.4 million. That’s how much Wake County’s nonprofit arts + culture sector contributed to our local economy in 2022. This includes 8,858 jobs and $351.3 million in event spending by attendees. That’s a lot of arts + culture.
Community
  • Downtown residents, keep reading. The Downtown Raleigh Alliance is seeking feedback on the Economic Development Strategy in an online listening session tonight, 5-7 p.m. Share your two cents to help shape downtown.
Cause
  • THE RINK, which opens this Saturday, Nov. 18, will partner with local nonprofits throughout its run at Red Hat Amphitheater. Upcoming partnerships include nonperishable donations for the Food Bank of Central & Eastern North Carolina on Nov. 19 and coat donations for Helping Hand Missions on Nov. 25.
Finance
  • Open enrollment is right around the corner for many Raleighites. While it may be tempting to save time by re-enrolling with the same employer-sponsored benefits you chose last year, putting these decisions on autopilot could be a missed opportunity. Here’s why.*
Travel
  • Did you know? Greenville, SC is a pet-friendly haven for travelers. Plan the paw-fect trip with these dog-friendly experiences.*
Trending
  • It’s here — Oprah’s Favorite Things list, just in time for the holidays. We’re seeing: luxury flaky sea salt, all-weather boots, fleece robes, and a baked brie board.*
Biz
  • You better bee-lieve the tenants at Perimeter Park buzzed with joy at Trinity Partner’s recent candle-making pop-up at The Perk Café. The properties’ three active hives, maintained in partnership with Bee Downtown, are expecting a full honey harvest in 2024. Bonus: See the surprising benefits of burning beeswax.*
 
Holiday

🎁 Get festive

Everything you need to know about the Raleigh Christmas Parade
A group of dancers dressed like Santa Claus.
The Raleigh Christmas Parade will trot through downtown — roads will be closed from 6 a.m. to 2 p.m. | Photo provided by Visit Raleigh
The 2023 Raleigh Christmas Parade presented by ABC 11, Shop Local Raleigh + the Greater Raleigh Merchants Association is this Saturday, Nov. 18 kicking off at 9:30 a.m. This parade is the largest between Atlanta and Washington, D.C.

This year’s celebration will feature Grand Marshal Cam Ward of the Carolina Hurricanes. Ward played for the Canes from 2005 to 2018 in over 600 games as a goaltender.

Over 100 groups will be part of the parade, including massive balloons, community groups, bands, and more, which will all be on foot per new City of Raleigh parade measures.

The parade will march down Hillsborough, Morgan, and Fayetteville streets and will block traffic on many of their intersections. View a full map of the 1.4 mile route before planning any downtown festivities before 2 p.m. on Saturday.

Parade-goers can park in any downtown lot for free on the day of the parade, also outlined in the parade map.
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