This promenade is just part of the $1 billion mixed-use development upgrade coming to Carter-Finley + the Lenovo Center. | Rendering provided by the Carolina Hurricanes
After a unanimous council vote, 81 acres near Lenovo Center are now zoned for up to 40 stories, paving the way for 1,450 housing units, a 150-room hotel, a 4,000-seat music venue, and 200,000 sqft of entertainment + lifestyle retail.
The upgrades also include new fan experiences for the Lenovo Center and Carter-Finley Stadium. Expect a plaza + 600-foot promenade between the two venues, creating more space for fans. We’re talking tailgating suites, balconies, two parking garages, and more.
City council members addressed concerns about walkability — especially from students and Head of School at Cardinal Gibbons — and the area’s heavy dependence on cars. Mayor Janet Cowell said she thinks the rezoning plans will address safety concerns for the area, according to The News & Observer.
Construction could begin as early as this year and may take up to 15 years to complete.
Events
Events
Thursday, April 17
Raleigh Self-Guided Scavenger Hunt | As early as 8 a.m. | Near The Cardinal | $10 | Get to know downtown in a new light with this interactive scavenger hunt.
Visit the Easter Bunny | Through Saturday, April 19 | 11 a.m.-7 p.m. | Crabtree Valley Mall | $20+ | Bring the kiddos to get a pic with the Easter Bunny.
Lunchbox Lectures | 12-1 p.m. | City of Raleigh Museum | Free | Take a short history of Raleigh lesson on your lunch break.
Science Café: Brain Night | 6-8:30 p.m. | The Daily Planet Cafe | Free | All ages are welcome to learn more about our brains and behavior from real neuroscientists.
Friday, April 18
FLO | 7 p.m. | The Ritz | $42+ | Dance to this British girl group as they take the stage in Raleigh.
Saturday, April 19
15th Annual North Carolina ‘Cuegrass Festival | 12-10 p.m. | Fayetteville Street | Free | NC staples barbecue and bluegrass unite for one fun festival complete with a vendor market and supporting SAFEchild.
North Carolina Courage vs. Bay FC | 7 p.m. | WakeMed Soccer Park, Cary | $21+ | The Courage will face off against this Bay Area squad.
Winston-Salem in bloom: Your spring road trip itinerary
Presented by Visit Winston-Salem
From historic landmarks and rich museums, to innovative art exhibits, festivals, and dining, Winston-Salem has something for everyone. | Photos provided by Visit Winston-Salem
Spring fever have you itching for a getaway? Winston-Salem is brimming with history, art, culture, and delectable dining — and it’s only a short drive from Raleigh.
It’s impossible to see and do everything Winston-Salem has to offer in one weekend, so we started an itinerary to help you make the most of it:
Stretch your legs at Reynolda House Museum of Art, one of Southern Living’s 25 Best Places to Go in the South this year, and experience the iconic gardens in full bloom
After 10 years on Wilmington Street, Gallo Pelon will shut its doors after its last service on Monday, May 5. The second floor will be taken over by Bittersweet for a new concept called Bitter Social. The Gallo Pelon team’s other eatery, Centro, will remain open + upcoming Gateway Plaza spot, Peyote, will open soon.
Try This
A Place at the Table has a new menu, and online order + delivery from this iconic do-good cafe is coming soon. New menu additions include chicken and waffles, a beefy grilled cheese, a hot honey chicken sammie, and fresh salads.
Sports
NC State and UNC may start to receive revenue from sports betting thanks to a bill in the NC Senate. According to the bill, NC’s largest colleges would receive $56 million each over the next two years from sports betting taxes. Previously, 13 public NC schools received income from sports betting taxes. (Axios Raleigh)
Open
America’s largest halal food chain will open its first 919 location this weekend in Cary. The Halal Guys opens on Saturday, April 19 near H Mart and will offer American-halal platters + sandwiches. Plus, first-day guests can receive prizes while using the Halal Guys app.
Plan Ahead
John Chavis Memorial Park is hosting a new event series that will have foodies busting a move. Beats and Eats will pair music genres with cuisine, and the first event on Friday, May 23 will have a classic combo: country music and barbecue food trucks.
Travel
An Asheville hotel has been named among the best new stays in the world, according to Travel + Leisure magazine. The Flat Iron Hotel is in one of AVL’s first high-rise buildings, and the hotel is home to art deco vibes and elegant amenities. (The News & Observer)
Wellness
Ready to be blown away? The before and after photos from this recent glow-up at Synergy look like something out of a movie — and believe it or not, the stunning transformation only took three treatments.*
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Drink
🍺 More on Brewgaloo
Brewgaloo is on Friday, April 21 and Saturday, April 22. | Photo by RALtoday
Good times are about to flow through downtown Raleigh — over 100 brewers will converge in Raleigh for Brewgaloo on April 25 + 26, and tickets are on sale now.
Brewgaloo is NC’s largest craft beer festival and the second largest craft beer festival in the country. Expect tastings for beers, ciders, sours, and more from 110 brewers alongside 60,000 attendees.
If you peek at the brewery list, you might recognize local faves like Crank Arm, R&D, and Trophy, but this fest attracts brewers from across the state, including Hi-Wire Brewing and Ginger’s Revenge from Asheville and KoMANA and Brutopia from Wilmington. With tons of NC brews, consider this a Tar Heel State tour without leaving Raleigh.
Both brew-tiful days will feature plenty of live music, local food trucks, and enough beer to fill Fayetteville Street.
The Buy
Really cute waterdrop earrings, with one pair of gold and one pair of silver for $12.99. The minimalist earrings hug ears + look heavy while feeling surprisingly lightweight.
I’ve become very passionate about my bird feeder and the feathered friends that come to visit me — but I want to appeal to a broader avian audience. My neighborhood cardinals love my black oil sunflower seeds, but I’d love to hear what else to add to my mix. Send some seed suggestions my way to get more local birds at my window.
Answered
Answered
Which Canes player has notched the most goals this season?
Ahead of last night’s game against the Canadiens, it was Seth Jarvis with 32 points, and 59% of you got that one right.
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