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🥂 Cheers to local
Durham Distillery products displayed on a shelf with a sign reading "Cheers to 10 Years."
Durham Distillery’s tasting room opened in 2015. | Photo by RALtoday
Sunday, March 24 is National Cocktail Day, and we want to raise a glass with a bevy of local spirit options. These strong sips are all distilled in the Triangle and are available for purchase at local ABC Stores or online.

Pro tip: If alcohol isn’t your thing, or you want to try alcohol-free spirits, explore zero-proof options at Umbrella Dry Bar.

Durham Distillery | Don’t miss: Conniption Kinship Gin and Krupnikas Spiced Honey Liqueur | This award-winning distillery is woman-owned, and we visited the factory to see where vodka, nationally recognized gins, and more are made. We’re also fans of the distiller’s liqueurs and canned cocktails — make two cocktails from home.

Young Hearts Distilling's Potenza orange bottle.

The next time you’re at Young Hearts Distilling, try a negroni with in-house Potenza.

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Olde Raleigh Distillery | Don’t miss: Olde Raleigh Small Batch Bourbon | This Zebulon-based operation is a sponsor of the Carolina Mudcats and infuses the wood from a 130-year-old white oak in every batch. Plus, the bottles are pretty enough to keep once empty.

Oak City Amaretto | Don’t miss: The amaretto, of course | Thank Grandma Scalabrino for this authentic, Italian amaretto recipe made from natural ingredients. Don’t know where to start with this almond liqueur? Explore recipes like the Bitter Giueseppe.

Raleigh Rum Company | Don’t miss: Carolina Reaper Rum | Boasting five rum varieties, these rum makers have been creating liquor for 10 years in the City of Oaks.

Young Hearts Distillery | Don’t miss: Good Food Award finalists Artemisia and Potenza | Standing as downtown’s first and only distillery, Young Hearts creates unique local spirits like seasonal gins, flavored brandies, and more. Make three cocktails from home fit for any season, not just the holidays.

Bonus: The Bittery | Don’t miss: Attawanhood #37 bitters | While not technically a distillery, this is an essential shop for any cocktail lover. We especially love Crude Bitters and adding them to every cocktail and mixed drink.
 
 
Events
 
Friday, March 22
Saturday, March 23
  • The Triangle Self-Guided Scavenger Hunt | Saturday, March 23 | 8 a.m. | Nash Square, 200 S. McDowell St., Raleigh | $15 | Complete challenges around the 919 and unearth secret locations.
  • Mixed Media Quilt Collage Workshop with Noelle Gunn | Saturday, March 23 | Times vary | North Carolina Museum of Art, 2110 Blue Ridge Rd., Raleigh | $160-$175 | In this two-day workshop, create a quilted collage from various materials in conjunction with the Layered Legacies exhibit.
Sunday, March 24
  • Sip & Pour Candle Making | Sunday, March 24 | 4-6 p.m. | Vita Vite, 313 W. Hargett St., Raleigh | $55 | Create your candle with custom mixed fragrances and a complimentary bev and snacks.
  • Running Over Cancer 5K | Sunday, March 24 | 2 p.m. | WakeMed Soccer Park, 101 Soccer Park Dr., Cary | $30-$45 | This run benefits the American Cancer Society.
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High school summer program explores fashion + materials science
A student stands in a textile shop holding a freshly printed "Wilson College" white t-shirt.
Partial + full scholarships are available for students with demonstrated financial need. | Photos provided by The Wilson College of Textiles
Know a high schooler looking to take their first career step?

Meet NC State’s Summer Textile Exploration Program: an immersive, week-long camp hosted by the Wilson College of Textiles. The program offers rising high school seniors hands-on experiences in:
  • Fashion
  • Design
  • Engineering
  • Chemistry
  • Marketing
Throughout its five available sessions, students live on campus and work alongside expert faculty to complete projects based on their interests in state-of-the-art labs and studios.
 
News Notes
 
Sports
  • NC State men’s basketball won its first game of the NCAA Tournament against Texas Tech 80-67. This marks the Pack’s first tournament win since 2015, and NC State will play No. 14 Oakland next for a spot in the Sweet Sixteen. (ESPN)
Opening
  • “Eatertainment” concept Jaguar Bolera is planning a May opening in Raleigh Iron Works. This spot will feature duckpin bowling, crafting activities, Mexican-Southern fusion food, and plenty more. Plus, check out Culinary Director Manny Barella on “Top Chef” this season.
Number
  • $419 million. That’s the budget approved by the Raleigh-Durham Airport Authority Board for the airport’s 2024-25 fiscal year starting Monday, April 1. RDU expects 15.5 million passengers — stay on time with our handy RDU guide.
Coming Soon
  • According to Mac’s Speed Shop, the restaurant will delay its opening date until April after originally planning for a Thursday, March 28 opening. Speeding in from Charlotte, the Five Points spot will feature Carolina-style barbecue, brews, and bikes.
Community
  • You don’t want rain in your joe, do you? Coffee and fundraising event Raleigh Roasts will now brew in the City of Raleigh Museum due to possible inclement weather. Get your ticket now for Raleigh’s best beans, a coffee mug, and a great time.
Plan Ahead
  • Bat-fetching dog Ripken will soon return to Durham Bulls games, including opening day on Saturday, April 6, plus 12 more throughout the season. Don’t miss your chance to see this viral pup and collect a trading card from him, too.
Try This
  • How very rainy. The Longleaf Hotel’s “Heathers” party has been rescheduled from this weekend to Saturday, April 13. Watch this cult classic film, play croquet, and enjoy movie-themed snacks + drinks on the patio of this retro hotel.
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Finance
  • If your last credit card bill sent a chill down your spine, it might be time for a balance transfer. For that, The Ascent recommends these four cards with 0% APR for up to 18 months. (You could have almost two years to avoid interest charges on qualifying balance transfers.)*
 
 
Quiz
 
📝 Test your knowledge
The sun sets behind the North Carolina Museum of Art.
What do you remember from this week’s news? | Photo provided by NCMA
Happy Friday — let’s see how much you remember from this week’s news, including a new grocery store location; PBS’s trip to the NCMA; virtual learning for a local college; and a slew of performers coming to Oak City.

Reply to this email with your 5/5 score to earn bragging rights ‘til next week’s quiz.
 
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The Wrap
 
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From the editor
While I’ve loved NC State men’s basketball’s historic run, my eyes are also glued to the women’s bracket. The Pack will play from Reynolds Coliseum tomorrow, March 23, at 2:30 p.m. against Chattanooga — and if you know anyone with some spare tickets, send them my way.
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