11.24.2023

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Dazzling gifts you can buy right now

2023 Holiday Gift Guide: 38 gifts you can buy right now

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Shop gifts sure to dazzle at any price. | Graphic by 6AM City

Searching for the perfect holiday gift? Check out some of the season’s top gifts, including options that support local businesses.

Bonus: Take advantage of Black Friday with 30% off gift guides on Six & Main.

$25 and under

For homebodies: All-natural soy wax candle | $10.95+ | Made with 100% all-natural soy wax, this candle is perfect for refreshing any living room space.

For art aficionados: North Carolina print | $15+ | Show love for North Carolina with this simplistically beautiful art print.

For accessory lovers: Textured hoop earrings | $18 | Shine bright with these Cori Rose earrings made with 18k gold plated hoops and textured polymer clay.

For anyone: Personalized star ornament | $6.49 | The perfect gift for just about everyone, these handmade clay ornaments come from a five-star shop.

For trivia fans: Trivial Pursuit “Stuff You Should Know” party game | $21.99 | A game to help you build your knowledge of weird, fascinating, and unbelievable trivia.

For your significant other: Personalized song plaque | $9.98 | A light-up plaque you can customize with their favorite song + a photo of you together.

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$25-$50

For home decorators: Six wick baguette dough bowl candle | $44.95 | What’s extra cool about this candle? The dough bowl is refillable.

For art aficionados: Quail print | $42 | This colorful artwork will make the walls of any home or office come to life.

For sippers: Raleigh skyline cocktail glasses | $39.99 | Cheers to Raleigh with these premium glasses.

For style icons: Women’s cropped vest | $36.97 | A winter outfit addition they can pair with anything.

For worker bees: Crockpot Electric Lunch Box | $39.98 | A personal portable food warmer to keep lunchtime meals hot.

For techies: 3-in-1 wireless charging station | $29.99 | Help them charge their phone, smartwatch, and AirPods all at one organized charging stand.

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Events

Friday, Nov. 24

A Harry Potter Holiday | Friday, Nov. 24 | 3 p.m. | Meymandi Concert Hall at Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts, 2 E. South St., Raleigh | $50-$70 | Listen to the NC Symphony perform magical selections from “Harry Potter” films — show up early to visit with Santa.
Martina McBride - The Joy of Christmas Tour 2023 | Friday, Nov. 24 | 7:30 p.m. | Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts, 2 E. South St., Raleigh | $58-$88 | Listen to this country music icon perform Christmas classics.

Saturday, Nov. 25

An Evening with Beggars Banquet: A Rolling Stones Tribute | Saturday, Nov. 25 | 7 p.m. | The Pour House Music Hall, 224 S. Blount St., Raleigh | $15-$18 | Rock out with The Rolling Stones tribute band.
NC State Football vs. UNC | Saturday, Nov. 25 | 8 p.m. | Carter-Finley Stadium, 4600 Trinity Rd., Raleigh | $120-$395 | Cheer on the Pack or Tar Heels during this NC Tobacco Road football matchup.

Sunday, Nov. 26

Candle Making: Sip n’ Create | Sunday, Nov. 26 | 12-3 p.m. | 120 S. Wilmington St., Raleigh | $35 | Sip your favorite beverage while making your own candle.

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News Notes

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The 2024-25 school year could look a little different for your child. The Wake County Board of Education approved an annual reassignment plan, which will relocate around 1,600 Wake County students to new schools. Parents are encouraged to search for potential changes to next year’s enrollment. (WRAL)

Seasonal

All five of Raleigh’s holiday pop-up bars are open starting today. Show your out-of-town guests a festive time at these transformed businesses, like Sippin’ Santa at Wye Hill, featuring creative cocktails, kitschy Christmas decor, and much more.

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Get into the holiday spirit with a night of Christmas Music & Beach Classics at The Rialto featuring The Embers and Craig Woolard Saturday, Dec. 23. The Embers have been performing beach music classics since 1958 — tickets start at $20.

Today Is

Black Friday — a day kicking off the gift-giving spirit of the holidays with local and national sales. If you’re one who likes to sleep in and haven’t had a chance to hop into the shopping lines yet, we suggest bringing your sick plants to Copperline Plant Co. to receive 15% off plant care products or stopping by Beatniks for 15% off everything, today through Sunday, Nov. 26.

Sports

Secure your 2024 NC Courage season tickets at unbeatable prices, on sale now starting at just $13 per match. See this year’s National Women’s Soccer League MVP Kerolin Nicoli up close and personal from the best seats in the stadium + enjoy a huge list of exclusive membership perks. *

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This FDA-registered vibrator is so good, doctors recommend it. It also has six unique motors, 16 speeds, and it’s Bluetooth-enabled. Bonus: It’s 35% off right now.*

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Deal alert: Hulu is offering its ad-supported version for $0.99 a month for 12 months. Excuse us while we stream all the holiday content.*

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🏡 Call Raleigh home for the holidays

Where to take out-of-town guests in Raleigh

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In addition to its exhibits, the North Carolina Museum of Art has a cafe. | Photo by RALtoday

Don’t leave your out-of-town guests with nothing to do while they visit the City of Oaks. Our readers gave us restaurant and activity suggestions for every type of occasion — here are some of our favs.
If you’re guests aren’t from the area and you really want to impress them with some NC-style barbecue, our readers recommend Longleaf Swine and Lawrence BBQ. Keep the casual vibes going at one of the area’s many food halls with something to please everyone.

Explore, shop, and learn about Raleigh

Take your guests on a shopping spree at Village District, the State Farmers Market, or one of the many pop-up events happening every weekend around town. Keep up to date with these using our events calendar.

Show your guests Raleigh art + culture with a visit to the NC Museum of Art — mentioned by almost half of our readers — enjoy a concert or show at one of Raleigh’s live music venues, or show off our blossoming beer scene with a local brewery tour.

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The Wrap

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Today’s edition by:
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From the editor

I’m currently writing this newsletter from a cute little coffee shop in Monroe, NC, just outside of Charlotte. I’m so happy I found Sorella Coffee while visiting my fiancé’s family for Thanksgiving — the exposed brick + cozy vibes remind me of The Morning Times. I hope everyone had a restful and fulfilling holiday.

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