Hatley Pointe’s slopes are powder fresh in the Blue Ridge Mountains. | Photo provided by Hatley Pointe
You may already be aware that the City of Oaks is not exactly the city of slopes, but a winter sports trip may not be as far from home as you think. We’ve rounded up 10 resorts to ski, snowboard, and tube within five hours of Raleigh to inspire your next snowy adventure.
Free Friday at Mordecai Historic Park | 10 a.m.-3 p.m. | Mordecai Historic Park | Free | Tour historic sites like Andrew Johnson’s birthplace and Raleigh’s oldest structures at no cost.
John Crist | Friday, Jan. 24-Sunday, Jan. 26 | Times vary | Goodnights Comedy Club | $40+ | Laugh along with this Christian comic.
Up your sleepy-time mocktail game with this fan-favorite brownie batter flavor. | Photo provided by Beam Organics
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Foxcroft Wine Co. is now open at North Hills in the Lassiter District near Bul Box and Total Wine. Come thirsty for 40+ wines by the glass, paired entrees like steak frites + housemade pastas, and small plates. Grab a glass + bite Monday through Saturday with kitchen service after 4 p.m.
Plan Ahead
Art in Bloom is back at the NC Museum of Art from Wednesday, March 19 to Sunday, March 23. Marvel at NCMA’s masterpieces with stunningly paired arrangements from floral artisans. This year’s theme is Art in the Park, celebrating the adjacent Ann and Jim Goodnight Museum Park. Tickets are on sale now.
Arts
Dix Park will soon welcome its inaugural artist in residence, artist and landscape architect Preston Montague, who will create a temporary public art installation as part of the program. You might know Montague from designing the Venus flytrap NC license plate, which you can order via the DMV.
Number
12.3 million. According to the State Demographer’s Office, that’s how many people could be living in NC by 2035. Plus, Wake County is forecasted to overtake Charlotte’s Mecklenburg County as the most populated by 2040 with over 1.6 million residents. (Triangle Business Journal)
Jobs
Hey newcomers, this one’s for you. The Method Community Center will host a job fair next Wednesday, Jan. 29 intended for those new to NC. Network with local employers and enjoy complimentary refreshments while connecting with others.
Try This
Ready for another year of out-of-this-world adventures? Join or renew your membership at the NC Museum of Natural Sciences by Sunday, Feb. 2, to score a free Astronomy Days t-shirt with code “SOLAR” — plus a galaxies’ worth of exclusive member perks.*
Travel
Skip expensive airline tickets + opt for a fun and affordable family road trip instead. With Outdoorsy, you can rent an RV for as little as $47 per night. Learn more.*
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Moon Room’s heavy red curtains feel straight out of “Twin Peaks.” | Photo by RALtoday
You know I’m a big movie buff, so I was so sad to hear of David Lynch’s death last week. Did you know he had some North Carolina connections? Lynch filmed “Blue Velvet” in Wilmington, set in the fictional town of Lumberton, which may or may not be based on the Robeson County town of the same name. Read more about Lynch’s connections to NC, including his stint in Durham, thanks to North Carolina Rabbit Hole.
Psst... Looking for Lynchian vibes in Raleigh? I visited Moon Room in Smoky Hollow and felt transported to the Red Room from “Twin Peaks.”
Answered
Answered
What’s the coldest recorded temperature in NC history?
It was -34 degrees on Mount Mitchell, the same day as Raleigh’s lowest temp of -9 degrees.
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