Plus, an update on the East Civic Tower Project.
 
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📸 Who has the best shot in RAL?

See the winner of our 2023 Picture of the Year contest
A heavily edited photo of the Raleigh skyline with the sun setting over color-changing leaves.
In 2022, reader Todd Stark won RALtoday’s fall-tography contest. | Photo by Todd Stark
Who knew there were so many talented photographers in Raleigh? You all submitted 110+ photos for our 2023 Picture of the Year contest and — we must admit — narrowing it down to just eight finalists was tough. See the finalists below and then vote for your favorite.

Three people walking outside in front of three ring sculptures at the NCMA Park.

Alien Portals.

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Photo by Katherine K.

Alien Portals

We think reader Katherine perfectly captured how we all like to strut through the three-ring sculpture “Gyre” at the NCMA Park by Raleigh-based artist + architect Thomas Sayre.

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Try not to puke — Krispy Kreme Challenge.

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Photo by Dave S.

Try not to puke — Krispy Kreme Challenge

Tell us how you really feel after consuming 12 doughnuts and running five miles in one hour. The Krispy Kreme Challenge was organized in 2004 by NC State undergrads and supports the UNC Children’s Hospital.

Voting closes Sunday, Jan. 28 — so be sure to vote for the photo you think should be crowned the winner of the inaugural RALtoday Picture of the Year contest. Pssst — don’t forget that the winner will receive a $25 gift card to use at our online marketplace, Six & Main.
Browse all 8 of the finalists
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Which picture stands out to you the most?
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Events
Tuesday, Jan. 23
  • Do Portugal Circus | Tuesday, Jan. 23-Sunday, Jan. 28 | 7:30 p.m. | Triangle Town Center, 5959 Triangle Town Blvd., Raleigh | $20-$50 | Be amazed by talented artists as they perform death-defying acts.
  • Candlelight: A Tribute to Pink Floyd | Tuesday, Jan. 23 | 9-11 p.m. | Merrimon-Wynne House, 500 N. Blount St., Raleigh | $44-$62 | Enjoy this intimate tribute to Pink Floyd surrounded by the gentle glow of candlelight.
Wednesday, Jan. 24
  • Baking with “The Bread Monk” Father Dominic | Wednesday, Jan. 24 | 6:30-7:30 p.m. | Virtual | Free | Follow along as this former PBS cooking show host demonstrates how a single basic sweet dough recipe can be used for a several breakfast breads.
  • Winter Whites, Encore | Wednesday, Jan. 24 | 6:30-8 p.m. | The English Garden Raleigh Florist, 8820 Gulf Ct., Ste. A, Raleigh | $65 | Learn tulip care, handling, and design tips during this hands-on class.
Thursday, Jan. 25
  • Built2Last | Thursday, Jan. 25 | 6-8 p.m. | CAM Raleigh, 409 W. Martin St., Raleigh | Free | Local artist, designer, and creative director Gabe Eng-Goetz will speak on how to be successful in creative fields.
  • Briston Maroney: Ultrapure Tour | Thursday, Jan. 25 | 7 p.m. | The Ritz, 2820 Industrial Dr., Raleigh | $45 | Liten to this Knoxville singer, songwriter, and guitarist perform songs like “Freakin’ Out on the Interstate.”
Friday, Jan. 26
  • 4th Friday Connections | Friday, Jan. 26 | 9:30 a.m. | Bad Cat Coffee, 411 W. Morgan St., Raleigh | Free | Grab a cup of joe from this Morgan Street Food Hall vendor and network with other Raleighites.
  • GLOW with the Flow — Meet & Greet | Friday, Jan. 26 | 5:30-8 p.m. | Downtown Cary Park, 327 S. Academy St., Cary | Free | Immerse yourself in a VR experience, explore alcohol ink art in a drop-in session, make connections, and spark inspiration in this creative atmosphere.
Plan a fun-packed week in Raleigh
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Finance

Get to know your finances during this free webinar
The front desk of Richardson Private Wealth Advisors
Start the year off right with a comprehensive financial review. | Photo by RALtoday team
New year, new financial goals.

Set yourself up for success in 2024 with Richardson Private Wealth Advisors’ free webinar, “Getting to know the basics: Understanding your finances,” on Wednesday, Jan. 24 at 1 p.m.

During this comprehensive financial check-in, participants will:
  • Evaluate goals + set priorities
  • Review the essentials of budgeting
  • Learn about managing debt and credit
  • Explore investing + saving
  • Determine actionable steps
Want a head start? Organize your records and check off these five smart financial actions.
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News Notes
Community
  • The City of Raleigh is working on an alternative response program to help better connect residents to health professionals and/or social workers. There are several opportunities to get involved over the next few months — join a listening session today from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at Raleigh United Mutual Aid Hub to learn more.
Announced
Pets
  • GoDog, a Durham-based doggie daycare franchise, recently opened its second Bull City location in RTP. This pooch haven offers dog boarding, daycare, and bathing services. (Triangle Business Journal)
Environment
  • Sunday, Jan. 28 is the last day to donate your un-decked tree to the Happy Trails Christmas Tree Recycling Program. Drop your tree off at one of the eight Wake County centers to be turned into mulch used to fortify trials in our area.
Award
  • The WRAL Voters’ Choice Awards named Tombachi Restaurants as the best food truck in Raleigh. This hibachi spot has been in business just over a year and has a menu that features favorites like dumplings, jumbo shrimp, and silver noodles. Follow the truck on Instagram to keep up with the schedule. (WRAL)
Concert
  • Na-na-na-na, na-na, na — P!nk is coming to PNC on Nov. 11. Watch this iconic pop-rock singer perform songs like “So What” and “Cover Me In Sunshine.” Tickets for general admission go on sale this Friday, Jan. 26.
Seasonal
  • Celebrate girl power and friendship at a Girls’ Galentine Painting Class on Friday, Feb. 9. Girls ages 10 through 17 are invited to join this free gathering filled with painting, conversation, drinks + desserts, music, activities, and surprises at John P. “Top” Greene Park.
Announced
  • Congratulations to @jessieshaw616, winner of our January Jumpstart Giveaway with Brier Creek Commons + Brierdale Shopping Center. Thanks again to everyone who participated in our first giveaway of the year, and we wish you good luck with your 2024 resolutions.*
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Development

🚧 Brick by brick

Demolition begins in preparation for East Civic Tower
A rendering of a 17-story white civic building in Raleigh.
Los Angeles-based artist and architect Susan Narduli will work on the public art at East Civic Tower. | Rendering via City of Raleigh
Protective fences recently went up around the old Raleigh Police Department headquarters near Nash Square in preparation to demolish the building — today, bricks will start to fall.

ICYMI, a new 17-story city hall called East Civic Tower will replace the vacant building which was built in 1962. Once completed, the facility will serve as city hall with all city staff housed in one building.

Instead of using an explosion to demolish the vacant building at 110 S. McDowell St., crew members will start scraping bricks off the building today around 1:30 p.m. using a large (and noisy) machine — so if you’re working downtown, you might want to reach for those noise-cancelling headphones.

With construction slated to start this summer, the city expects to finish the $206 million project by December 2026. Stay privy to construction progress with the project’s update page.
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The Wrap
 
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If you’re looking for some serious creative inspo, I would tap into Gabe Eng-Goetz’s Built2Last session at CAM Raleigh this Thursday, Jan. 25. It’s free, and you’ll get to pick the mind of this local muralist who has helped paint our town and beyond. What more could you ask for?
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