🛍️ Today is Small Biz Saturday | This initiative is dedicated to celebrating and supporting small and locally owned businesses + the impact they have in our communities.
🏛️ Historical markers in Raleigh | These physical signs, plaques, and statues commemorate a significant place or event. Where would you like to see a historical marker around Raleigh?
Events
Events
Saturday, Nov. 30
THE RINK at Red Hat Amphitheater | Through Monday, Jan. 20 | Times vary | Red Hat Amphitheater | $6+ | Ice skate through this holiday-themed Winter Wonderland + enjoy hot cocoa, sweet treats, games, private igloos, and more — kiddos two and under are free.
Drag Brunch Holiday Edition | 12-4 p.m. | Raleigh Beer Garden | $20 | Enjoy a fabulous-filled brunch paired with show performances.
Monday, Dec. 2
Holiday Cookie Decorating | 6:30-8:30 p.m. | Joy Worthy Co. | $65 | Be the star of every holiday party with creatively crafted holiday cookies — the RALtoday team took this class last year and had a ball.
Native Plants To Know and Love | 6:30-8:30 p.m. | JC Raulston Arboretum | $100 | Get to know Raleigh’s native flora in this three-week class with an expert.
A banana duct-taped to a wall sold for $6.2 million this month. We’re not art critics, but we’re pretty sure you don’t need to pay that much to see good art around Raleigh. (Smithsonian Magazine)
Seasonal
It would cost you nearly $50,000 to buy all the gifts from the “12 Days of Christmas” — up 3.6% from last year. Or you could just peruse our gift guide. Sorry, no partridges in pear trees here. (Tegna)
Real Estate
Our state is full of young and rich people — and we’re not just complimenting you. According to this study, NC is the No. 4 state where the young and wealthy move. But how difficult is it for them to buy a home in Raleigh? (Stacker)
Number
$7.91. According to an airport beer price study, that’s the average cost of a domestic beer at Raleigh-Durham International Airport — the No. 13 most affordable beer across the 50 busiest US airports. Check out our airport guide before you board. (Financebuzz.com)
Glenwood Avenue stretches roughly 13.2 miles. | Photo by RALtoday
The City of Raleigh was incorporated on Dec. 31, 1792. In the late 1780s, eight commissioners were tasked to find a central location to conduct state government duties. When they didn’t find a suitable city, they built one. Now that 230+ years have passed, the city and its streets are chock-full of vibrant history.
Glenwood South
Oberlin Road — In 1870, New Hillsboro Road was renamed Oberlin Road, presumedly named after James H. Harris, a former enslaved person and civil rights advocate who attended Oberlin College in Ohio.
Peace Street — In 1857, the Peace Institute (now William Peace University) was established. The school offered education for women in high school to college and to boys and girls in primary grades. The university and street was named in honor of William Peace.
Yourfavorite thing on Oprah’s Favorite Things list for 2024. We’re seeing goodies like fluffy mittens and paint-by-numbers portraits. Psst — Oprah’s also picked finds from small businesses, like a hot chocolate collection made by Asheville, NC’s French Broad Chocolate.
Happy Saturday, Raleigh. While my family is still in town, I’ll be taking them to the festive hangout St. Nick’s this evening to spend more intentional time. Where else should I take them when they come back for Christmas? Let me know.
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