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🧥 Score vintage relics with Pallbearer

Score unique secondhand relics with Pallbearer Vintage
Seven shop owners leaning over a counter.
Pop into Pallbearer to say “hi” to these friendly business owners. | Photo provided by Pallbearer
‘Tis the season of small biz shoutouts — and this one deserves a well-tailored ovation. Meet lifestyle brand Pallbearer, co-founded by Pierce Rogers and Vivie Aravidis.

The “dealer in dead man’s clothes” is hosting a winter pop-up residency near Moore Square — don’t miss your chance to visit this curated secondhand goods store which showcases some of the Triangle’s coolest vintage vendors.

With style visions of Americana, grunge, punk, and streetwear dancing through Rogers and Aravidis’ heads, the duo teamed up with a diverse group of talented individuals for the ultimate retro shopping experience.

Though Pallbearer’s digs are available at five locations, including Cheshire Cat Gallery in the Village District, this pop-up features five more NC vintage brands — think: Miroco Vintage which offers chic womenswear with a world-class color palette — along with vintage jewelry and ceramics artists.

We asked Rogers and Aravidis a few questions to learn a bit more about the store which is open until Jan. 6, 2024, their favorite Raleigh spots, and of course, their favorite vintage finds.

A sign in from of a storefront reading "Dealer in dead man's clothes."

Visit the vintage winter pop-up near Moore Square now until Jan. 6, 2024.

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Photo provided by Pallbearer

What do you want Raleighites to know about Pallbearer?

We aimed to cater a bit to everyone’s tastes. With a diverse range of styles, whether you need a new winter coat, a new T-shirt that will start new conversations, or are shopping for someone hard to gift, we’ve got you covered. Our goal is to provide a unique shopping experience, ensuring there’s something special for every fashion icon.

Favorite spots in Raleigh

The Hightide Salon deserves a shoutout not only for their high-quality beauty work but also for their mentorship to other small businesses. I also can’t go a day without expressing my love for Oakwood Pizza Box — their pizza is arguably the best within a minimum 500-mile radius.

Join Pallbearer for its Friday Shopping Happy Hours from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. to enjoy a complimentary cold beer or non-alcoholic drink and style advice from friendly faces.

Additionally, the shop will be open late on First Night — “Come ring in the new year with a touch of new style,” said Aravidis.
Co-founders' favorite vintage pieces this way
 
Events
Friday, Dec. 22
  • “The Polar Express” 3D | Friday, Dec. 22-Sunday, Dec. 24 | 10 a.m.-1 p.m. | Marbles IMAX, 201 E. Hargett St., Raleigh | $9-$12 | Watch this holiday classic on the biggest screen in Raleigh.
  • Petty Thieves: A Tribute to Tom Petty | Friday, Dec. 22 | 7 p.m. | The Pour House Music Hall, 224 S. Blount St., Raleigh | $12-$15 | Rock along to Tom Petty classics like “Free Fallin” with these heartbreakers + a White Stripes-influenced opener.
  • Goodnights Presents: Gareth Reynolds | Friday, Dec. 22-Saturday, Dec. 23 | 7:30-10 p.m. | Goodnights Comedy Club, 401 Woodburn Rd., Raleigh | $20-$32 | Laugh along with this American-British comedian.
  • Carolina Ballet Presents the Nutcracker | Friday, Dec. 22-Sunday, Dec. 24 | Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts, 2 E. South St., Raleigh | $27-$115 | Be blown away by the Carolina Ballet’s reimagined production of this classical performance.
Saturday, Dec. 23
  • Bring Out Yer Dead | Saturday, Dec. 23 | 7 p.m. | Lincoln Theatre, 126 E. Cabarrus St., Raleigh | $14-$130 | Rock out at this Grateful Dead tribute band’s holiday party.
  • Carolina Hurricanes vs. New York Islanders | Saturday, Dec. 23 | 7:30 p.m. | PNC Arena, 1400 Edwards Mill Rd., Raleigh | $50-$350 | Cheer on the Bunch of Jerks at home against the Islanders.
Sunday, Dec. 24
  • The Rink Presented By UNC Health | Sunday, Dec. 24 | 12-5 p.m. | Red Hat Amphitheater, 500 S. Salisbury St., Raleigh | $15 | In addition to a large outdoor ice skating rink, this winter wonderland has fire pits, a 20-ft decorated tree, games, and a snack bar.
  • Illuminate Art Walk | Sunday, Dec. 24 | 4:45 p.m. | Fayetteville Street, Raleigh | Free | Explore a variety of large-scale installations that glow in the night throughout the city.
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4 last-minute holiday gifts
The red and blue Nintendo Switch console.
Get two-day shipping on a Nintendo Switch. | Photo via Amazon
Not quite done holiday shopping? No judgment here. Browse digital gifts and gifts that, last we checked, ship in two days with Prime.

For college students: A Prime Student membership. They’ll get discounts on college essentials + free Grubhub delivery.

For family members: A Nintendo Switch. You can play games fun for the whole family, like Super Mario Bros. Wonder.

For “Star Wars” fans: A stormtrooper shaver.

For kids (or busy parents): An Owala kids bottle.
More last-minute gifts this way
News Notes
Traffic
  • The $350 million I-40 widening project is slated to be completed and open to traffic by August 2024. The NCDOT project, which has been under construction since 2018, will soon add two lanes in each direction between NC 42 in Johnston County and I-440 in Raleigh to improve traffic flow. (Triangle Business Journal)
Transit
  • Attention all GoRaleigh travelers — bus service will end early on Sunday, Dec. 24 after the last 7 p.m. trips, and there will be no service on Monday, Dec. 25. Pro tip: Plan your next ride with the BusTracker.
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Try This
  • During JC Raulston Arboretum’s open hours from Friday, Jan. 5 through Sunday, Feb. 4, there will be two friendly Yetis hidden in the gardens to seek. Once you discover a Yeti, scan the nearby QR code to reveal how to open the treasure chest where you can take or trade an item.
Travel
  • RDU welcomed 1.2 million travelers during November with passenger traffic up 5.7 percent over November 2019, the airport’s busiest year on record. If you’re planning on traveling through the fastest growing airport in the US during the holidays, make sure to familiarize yourself with our RDU airport guide.
Feel Good
  • The Carolina Hurricanes posted a funny video of players being shown a kids drawing of a teammate and them having to try to guess who it is. Just wait until you see Jesperi Kotkaniemi’s “great hair.”
Holiday
  • City Club Raleigh – the private members club overlooking Downtown – is offering a special signup deal this holiday season. Members enjoy world-class fine dining + business services and have the chance to forge lasting relationships as part of a diverse and passionate professional community. Check the perks.*
Sports
  • See reigning National Women’s Soccer League MVP Kerolin Nicoli and the NC Courage squad all season long with 2024 season tickets, on sale now starting at $13 per match. Membership perks include exclusive gifts + event invitations, merch discounts, and a whole lot more.*
Community
  • Well, this is officially our last News Note of 2023. Thank you to our RALtoday community for staying connected with us this year. If you want to support us in 2024, consider becoming a member — you’ll support us directly and keep these newsletters coming. Until next year, folks.
 
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We live in a small, beautiful city. I used to live near Pallbearer’s co-founders Pierce Rogers and Vivie Aravidis — during the weekends, I would be bringing in my groceries or running errands as they loaded and unloaded their vehicles for shows like NC Vintage Bazaar. I couldn’t be more excited for this hard working duo to have this winter residency space.

Go pay Pallbearer a visit to find some new threads and support several small businesses. After you score some cool finds, pop next door to the Gathering Gallery to snag a few more gifts for the holidays.
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