Plus, Trader Joe's, Band Together + Tamasha's chef.
 
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🪕 Bluegrass in Raleigh
The Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts lit up at night with bluegrass banners.
IBMA World of Bluegrass is four days of bluegrass fun right here in Raleigh.  | Photo provided by IBMA and Pinecone
The world’s largest bluegrass festival will jam out in Oak City for the last time on Friday, Sept. 27 and Saturday Sept. 28. Don’t miss all the fun of IBMA Bluegrass Live!'s last stand in Raleigh.

Bluegrass Live! has been held in Oak City since 2013 and has amassed 223,000 attendees from 2017 to 2023. The festival partners with PineCone, the Piedmont Council of Traditional Music to continue uplifting traditional bluegrass, Americana, gospel, and folk music in central NC.

What to expect

The main stage at Red Hat Amphitheater will host big acts like Steep Canyon Rangers, Sierra Ferrell, Chatham County Line, and more — one-day tickets start at just $10 for lawn seats.

If you’re not feeling up to spending your day at Red Hat, peruse Fayetteville Street’s fun for free. Attendees can shop the art market + street vendors and listen to live bluegrass from the five stages along the street, including a dedicated gospel stage.

Before the fun on Fayetteville Street + Red Hat begins, check out smaller bluegrass Rambles Tuesday through Friday at venues like the Lincoln Theatre and Jimmy V’s Osteria.

And one more thing — IBMA will hold its annual awards ceremony on Thursday, Sept. 26 hosted by Missy Raines and John Cowan at the Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts honoring the best in bluegrass music.

What’s next

During the festival’s 10th year in the City of Oaks in 2023, IBMA announced that World of Bluegrass + Bluegrass Live! would leave Raleigh for Chattanooga starting in 2025.

Earlier this year, Piedmont-based music nonprofit PineCone announced a new bluegrass festival called Raleigh Wide Open. The new fest will take center stage Oct. 3-4, 2025 and is named in honor of the original Oak City bluegrass festival.
 
 
Events
 
Thursday, Sept. 19
  • Lunch + Learn — Pest Prone Plants | Thursday, Sept. 19 | 12-12:45 p.m. | Copperline Plant Co. | Free | Tackle houseplant pests with this 45-minute class perfect for your lunch break.
  • 919 Community Event | Thursday, Sept. 19 | 4:30-7:30 p.m. | Smoky Hollow | Free | Network with other young professionals in the name of supporting single mothers + bridging community for Seasons Village.
  • Music On The Lawn — Peter Lamb and the Wolves | Thursday, Sept. 19 | 5-8 p.m. | Heights House Hotel | Free | Head to this chic hotel’s lawn for live music, games, and more.
Friday, Sept. 20
  • Raleigh Fringe Festival | Friday, Sept. 20-Sunday, Sept. 22 | Times vary | Theatre Raleigh Arts Center | $0+ | This festival is home to all things off-the-beaten-path, quirky, and fun — don’t miss puppet shows, clown acts, immersive theater, and more all in the name of art.
  • Jelly Roll: Beautifully Broken Tour | Friday, Sept. 20 | 7 p.m. | Lenovo Center | $50+ | Watch this rising country artist perform hits like “Son of a Sinner” and “Need a Favor.”
  • Greek Night | Friday, Sept. 20 | 8-11 p.m. | Taverna Agora | Price of purchase | Celebrate Greek culture with live entertainment + music while enjoying a Greek meal.
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🍂 Fall into the season with these festive events

Two groups pose for the camera in North Hills. Some are holding drinks, everyone is smiling.
Wine Walk attendees will receive special cups for sampling drinks as they stroll + shop.  | Photos provided by North Hills
It’s been a long, hot summer, but this weekend marks the official start of fall — meaning cooler weather, the crunching of leaves, and cozy sweaters are upon us.

Like us, North Hills falls for those seasonal vibes we all love, with fun events, festive decor, and endless wardrobe-refreshing shopportunities.

Here’s a sneak peek of what’s happening around the district this season:
  • Midtown Music Fest | Saturday, Sept. 21 | Enjoy a day of live music, food trucks, beverage tents + local vendors
  • North Hills Wine Walk | Oct. 19 | Help raise money for the Kay Yow Cancer Fund
  • Holiday Shop and Stroll + Tree Lighting Celebration | Nov. 23 | Kick off the holiday season (and celebrate 20 years of North Hills) with a 41-ft Christmas tree lighting and special Santa welcome, plus live entertainment, holiday crafts for kids, and a vendor village.
Bonus: Keep an eye out for new restaurants and shops opening throughout the season, like the highly anticipated three-story Restoration Hardware Gallery with a rooftop restaurant + bar opening in October.
 
News Notes
 
Coming Soon
  • Raleigh’s second Trader Joe’s has begun construction and will open by the end of the year, according to a spokesperson. The store will be off Creedmoor Road near Brigs and Margaux’s. (Triangle Business Journal)
Concert
  • We’ve got another show for you. This Saturday, Band Together is rocking Red Hat Amphitheater and raising money for mental healthcare with headliners Black Pumas and Cory Wong — tickets start at $20. Plus, you can celebrate that Red Hat is here to stay.
Eat
  • Crawford’s Genuine is now open in Terminal 2 at RDU, the chef’s third opening this year. Grab a quick sandwich or baked good to go or sit and stay a while for an elevated airport dining experience. You’ll want to arrive early for this one.
Announced
Travel
  • The Tar Heel State is full of five star stays, but only a few are recognized with a new Michelin Key rating, highlighting outstanding hotels throughout the world. Check out the full list and get ready for a quick trip to Asheville, Wilmington, Charlotte, and Greensboro for an unforgettable stay. (The News & Observer)
Community
  • Six internet-enabled benches have been installed at Dix Park thanks to a $100,000 grant from Google. These free-to-use Wi-Fi benches are intended to foster connectivity and accessibility at the historic park which receives hundreds of thousands of guests per year.
Plan Ahead
  • Learn more about Raleigh’s spooky history on a haunted trolley ride with ghastly visitors, eerie locations, and the occasional fright. Tickets are $15 for rides on Oct. 18, 19, 25 + 26. Hop on the trolley if you dare.
Concert
Wellness
  • Didn’t win last week’s Woodhouse Spa Private Party Giveaway? Not to worry, you can still book a blissful visit for you + your pals with a private party package.*
Trending
Announced
  • Introducing Jobs, our new virtual bulletin board featuring local job openings in all industries. It’s simple: Post your listing (it’s free for a limited time), and watch those applications roll in.
 
 
Today Is
 

📞 919 Day
Downtown Raleigh
An aerial view of downtown Raleigh. | Photo by @dyyymondaerials
Today is 919 Day (Sept. 19, get it?). We’re sharing the history of Raleigh’s area code that’s sure to get you recognized as a Raleighite wherever you go.

On Jan. 1, 1954, the 919 area code was first introduced for the Central and Eastern regions of NC, but in 1998, the 919 code was split and numbers serving the Eastern part of the state — near Rocky Mount and Greenville — were updated to the 252 area code.

As the Raleigh metro area continued to grow, officials identified the fact that we would eventually run out of phone numbers. The 984 area code was first proposed in 2001 to accommodate increasing cell phone use + a significant population boom, however implementation was deferred (thanks to number pooling). The 919 area code now covers roughly 733,736 phone numbers across Raleigh and beyond.
 
The Buy
 
L.L. Bean’s customer-favorite flannel blanket — perfect for camping trips, picnics, and staying cozy this autumn.
 
 
The Wrap
 
Allie Remhof

Today’s edition by:
Allie
From the editor
Goodbye brat summer, hello Meg Ryan fall. To get in the autumnal spirit, you can find me at Hartwell’s Autumn Market on Sunday with local treats, homegrown vendors, and of course, my best fall fit in honor of the Nora Ephron queen herself.
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