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🎉 Happy 3/21 Day, Raleigh
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Join 321 Coffee in raising awareness for World Down Syndrome Day. | Photo provided by 321 Coffee
Grab a pair of brightly colored mismatched socks to celebrate and raise awareness for World Down Syndrome Day with 321 Coffee from Saturday, March 23 through Sunday, March 24.

World Down Syndrome Day falls on March 21 every year. People with Down syndrome have three — one more than typical — copies of chromosome 21, this is why “321" represents Down syndrome.

The cafe, which currently employs over 50 adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD), is celebrating this global awareness day at both its downtown Raleigh and Durham locations.

Did you know 80% of adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities are unemployed? Founded in 2017 by NC State alum Lindsay Wrege and Michael Evans, this coffee roaster and cafe embraces diversity and is intentional in creating an inclusive business model.

Show your support for our local 321 baristas who work hard to roast delicious coffee, take orders with a smile, and craft lattes. Both days of events will include barista panels, crazy sock contests, temporary tattoos, drink specials, and more... all for a good cause.

Our online shop Six & Main is getting in on the good fun, too. 321 Coffee products, like the collaborative NC State blend Greater Good and its newest specialty 3.21 Day roast, recently launched on our small business marketplace. Even better news? There are four prep options ranging from whole bean to ground beans, perfect for drip coffee.

Don’t miss out on this celebration of individuality with 321 Coffee... we promise, the baristas will leave you smiling from ear-to-ear.
 
 
Events
 
Friday, March 22
  • Concerts & Cocktails: “The Little Mermaid” | Friday, March 22-Sunday, March 24 | Times vary | 10th & Terrace, 616 South Salisbury St., Raleigh | Free | Before heading to Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts to watch the Carolina Ballet perform, stop by this bar with sweeping views for a show-themed cocktail.
  • NC State University Women’s Tennis vs. UNC | Friday, March 22 | 4 p.m. | J.W. Isenhour Tennis Center, 1080 Varsity Dr., Raleigh | Free | The Wolfpack will take on its Tar Heel rival at home.
  • Adult 70’s Eggstravaganza | Friday, March 22 | 7-9 p.m. | John Chavis Memorial Park, 505 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Raleigh | Free | Dress in your ‘70s best to participate in an adult egg hunt with Hot 97.9FM spinning the tunes. There will also be food trucks, alcohol, and plenty of photo ops available.
Saturday, March 23
  • KoreaFest 2024 | Saturday, March 23 | 10:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m. | Kerr Scott Building, 1025 Blue Ridge Rd., Raleigh | $15-$35 | Experience the beauty of South Korea through dance parties, performances, vendors, food, and Korean culture.
  • 5K Beer Run x Mordecai Beverage Co. | Saturday, March 23 | 11 a.m.-2 p.m. | Mordecai Beverage Company, 2425 Crabtree Blvd., Raleigh | Free-$100 | Join this NC Brewery Running Series for a fun 5K-ish run followed by refreshing brews — a portion of all proceeds support local nonprofits.
  • Spring Picnic + Workshop | Saturday, March 23 | 1-4 p.m. | Atlantic Gardening, 5217 Atlantic Ave., Raleigh | $90-$160 | Join this outdoor workshop to learn how to create a flower bouquet and enjoy an aesthetic picnic setup by Picnic Co.
  • How Very: A “Heathers” Party | Saturday, March 23 | 4-10 p.m. | The Long Leaf Hotel, 300 N. Dawson St., Raleigh | Free | Watch this cult classic film, play croquet, and enjoy movie-themed snacks + drinks.
Sunday, March 24
  • Triangle Springfest | Sunday, March 24 | 11 a.m.-5 p.m. | Moore Square, 201 S. Blount St., Raleigh | Free | This plant-based fest features vegan food + vendors, a DJ spinning tunes, and a kid’s zone with activities like face painting.
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News Notes
 
Coming Soon
  • Kane Realty Corporation announced that men’s, women’s, and boy’s lifestyle brand johnnie-O will open its first NC location in North Hills. The versatile clothing store is slated to open this summer in the Main District next to Anthropologie.
Kids
  • Children’s consignment boutique Little Oak Collective will throw a spring fling celebration on Friday, March 29. The Five Points shop, across from Roanoke Park, will have a petting zoo, fairy hair station, food trucks, and LongLeaf Learning Collective nature experiences.
Concert
  • We hope you’re ready for a hot girl summer. Grammy award-winning rapper Megan Thee Stallion will hit the PNC Arena stage to perform hits like “Sweetest Pie” on June 4. Tickets go on sale tomorrow, March 22, at 10 a.m.
Active
  • Lace up for Second Chance Pet Adoptions’ Racing for Rescues on Sunday, May 5 at Sugg Farm at Bass Lake Park in Holly Springs. Register to race the 5K with or without your pup and shop at a local vendor village.
Ranked
  • If you’re happy and you know it, clap your hands. Raleigh ranked No. 28 on WalletHub’s list of the happiest cities in America. The City of Oaks shined in categories like emotional and physical well-being.
Trending
  • The American Kennel Club announced 2023’s most popular AKC-recognized dog breeds for Raleigh, and guess who is top dog? It’s the Labrador Retriever, followed by the Golden Retriever. Don’t worry, our local dog-friendly businesses accept all pups, no matter the breed. (WRAL)
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Wellness
  • Protect your oh-so-delicate under-eye skin with The NOW Massage’s Refresh Eye Mask, infused with natural ingredients like algae, vitamin B, and shea oil. Add the enhancement to your next massage, or shop online to elevate your at-home ritual.*
 
 
The Buy
 
These No. 1 best-selling women’s running shorts, because spring is officially here and that means more workouts outside (yay). Under Armour’s shorts have a built-in brief and are lightweight and breathable, thanks to sweat-wicking material.
 
Answered
 
We asked our readers who they are rooting for during the NCAA Division I Basketball Tournament, here is what you said:
Two basketball teammates on the left jumping up celebrating; the men's basketball team on the right celebrates a big win by hoisting up a teammate.

The NC State women’s and men’s basketball teams are putting on their dancing shoes.

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Photos provided by NC State Athletics; left photo by Andrew Yates

Things are about to really heat up for our three local schools moving on in the men’s and women’s NCAA Tournaments: NC State, UNC, and Duke.

Out of 175 reader votes, 65% of our audience are part of the NC State Wolfpack, 25% are rooting for UNC, 6% are Blue Devil stans, and the remaining have a different team affiliation.

Tonight’s Round I schedule for the NCAA Men’s Division I Basketball Tournament includes:
Click the link below for the remaining Round I schedule for NC State, UNC, and Duke — our local women’s teams start play tomorrow, March 22.
 
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The Wrap
 
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The other day, I grabbed a fun bunny cookie from Yellow Dog Bread Co. — yup, just one big cookie — and walked around the Historic Oakwood Neighborhood on my lunch. It was the perfect kick off to the spring season, I especially loved seeing the cherry blossoms in bloom at the Oakwood Cemetery entrance.
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