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• Concerts & Cocktails | Tuesday, Aug. 27 | 4-11 p.m. | 10th and Terrace | Price of purchase | Have a Sixteen Stone Smash cocktail inspired by Bush before the band hits the stage at Red Hat.
• Candle Making Workshop | Tuesday, Aug. 27 | 6-8 p.m. | Tap Yard Raleigh | $65 | Indulge in an evening craft of curating a candle while enjoying a cupcake and mimosa.

• Wine + Weeds | Wednesday, Aug. 28 | 6-7 p.m. | Raleigh City Farm | Pay what you can | Gather with farm friends, sip wine, and learn about regenerative agriculture.
• Little Fentonian Flicks | Wednesday, Aug. 28 | Fenton | Free | Watch “Judy Moody and The Not So Bummer Summer” on the lawn of this upscale shopping center.

• Paint Class | Thursday, Aug. 29 | 6-7:30 p.m. | The StateView Hotel | $50 | Have a complimentary glass of wine while painting a lake sunset.
• Line Dance Class and Social | Thursday, Aug. 29 | 6-10 p.m. | Transfer Co. Food Hall | Free | Get down with beginners and pros for this line dance while getting social.
• Flower Crown Workshop with TG Floristry | Thursday, Aug. 29 | 7-9 p.m. | The Willard Rooftop Lounge | $65 | Create a beautiful flower crown under the guidance of TG Floristry’s owner Tiera on the rooftop of The Willard Lounge.

• Cousins Maine Lobster will close its brick-and-mortar location at Morgan Street Food Hall on Saturday, Aug. 31. The popular lobster roll spot will continue operating its food trucks at various events and locations. Cousins opened its food hall location in 2018. (The News & Observer)

• The DMV has added six new self-service kiosks at Harris Teeter stores in the Raleigh area, bringing the total to nine. These kiosks, which handle DMV transactions like renewals and registrations, aim to alleviate long wait times and improve service efficiency amid rising local population and demand. (The News & Observer)

• NC State’s Pack Pullers won the 2024 International Quarter-Scale Tractor Student Design Competition with their tractor, “Intimidator,” after years of placing no higher than third. The team excelled in both technical performance and soft skills like financially strategy, marking their first overall victory in the competition’s 20-year history. (The News & Observer)

• The Mira apartment building, the first phase of a major mixed-use project in downtown, is complete. The seven-story, $87.4 million development features 288 units with high-end amenities and smart tech. The project could expand to include up to 40-story buildings. (Triangle Business Journal)

• As students return to school, numerous safety improvements are underway at area schools. Schools will see additional crosswalks, intersections, accessible signals, and more.

• Marsh Creek Park hosts diverse programs for all ages, including basketball skills, Pilates, toddler sports, arts, and outdoor workshops. Visit the park’s website to browse + register for activities.

• If you’re like us, you’re ready for cozy fall treats. The second the heat breaks, we’re making pumpkin pie spice lattes and easy apple turnovers. We can smell the kitchen already.*

• Small business owners, financial hurdles should never stand in the way of your success. Visit BusinessLoans.com to compare personalized financing offers + unlock funding to fuel your goals.*

• In yesterday’s newsletter, we shared incorrect info about Now Serving Food + Wine’s 2024 event. The annual event will be at Smoky Hollow Saturday, Oct. 19, and tickets start at $100.