Can you guess what retailer occupied this space before Spirit Halloween? | Photo via 6AM City
Do you remember the Bed Bath Beyond on Glenwood Avenue? What about Orvis on Sumner Boulevard? Those retail spaces have something in common — they’re getting dressed up as Spirit Halloween stores.
The seasonal chain has converted nine vacant retail spaces in the Raleigh metro area into its stores. This includes five in Oak City, two in Durham, and more.
Spirits’ lore
Let’s pull the mask off and learn more. Spirit Halloween finds temporary leases and moves into retail spaces that would otherwise be vacant. This is why there are so many — to the point it’s become a meme — and they might be in different locations next year.
Local shops
Prefer to shop local? There are many stores with a scary selection of new and pre-owned clothing that can help you create a Halloween costume. Try on:
NC Vintage Bazaar | Saturday, Sept. 6-Sunday, Sept. 7 | 12-7 p.m. | Expo Center at NC Fairgrounds | $10+ | Dig through the bins at North Carolina’s largest vintage clothing market — you can get early bird access starting at 11 a.m.
Live Band Karaoke | 8 p.m. | Tap Yard Raleigh | $9 | Take the stage and sing your favorite songs — sign ups start at 7 p.m. + spots fill up fast.
Sunday, Sept. 7
Negroni Week Kick-Off | 1-3 p.m. | The Bend Bar | $25 | Join local bartenders for the third annual Negroni G.O.A.T Cocktail Competition + try five mini creations to vote on your favorite.
Oktoberfest | 1-6 p.m. | Raleigh Brewing Co. | Free+ | Raise a stein at this annual celebration — expect beer, brats, and more Bavarian fun.
Eat + drink your way through Raleigh
Festival Latino | Friday, Sept. 12 | 6-9 p.m. | Garner Recreation Center | Free+ | Celebrate Latino culture at this family-friendly event featuring performances, vendors, food trucks, and more.
Raleigh Food Truck Rodeo | Saturday, Sept. 13 | 12-6 p.m. | Fayetteville Street | Free+ | You’ll be able to find endless cuisines and flavors at this tasty late-summer experience.
Whiskey, Wine & Fire | Saturday, Sept. 13 | 4 p.m. | Booth Amphitheatre, Cary | $84+ | Cozy up next to firepits while tasting whiskey, wine, and cocktails paired with barbecue bites.
The world’s oldest hotel has been welcoming guests since 705 A.D. under the ownership of the same family for 52 generations — Nishiyama Onsen Keiunkan in Japan. Over 1,000 years later, former Hotel Sir Walter opened, becoming Raleigh’s oldest hotel.
Biz
To ketchup on recent news, Kraft Heinz announced it will be splitting into two companies — 10 years after merging. While we don’t know what the future holds for these food brands, we know we can rely on these locally made products in Oak City. (AP News)
Number
57. That’s how many days are left until daylight saving time ends and the clock falls back one hour. Translation: It’s time to take advantage of golden-hour hangs after work while you still can. Might we suggest a sunset stroll through these parks?
Eat
What is your favorite comfort food? For North Carolinians, pulled pork sandwiches are at the top of the list, according to Reader’s Digest. We recommend sampling some for yourself at Ole Time Barbecuefor research purposes.
On the record + off the rack — you might remember us sharing news recently of Maeve by Anthropologie setting up its first-ever standalone storefront right here in the Village District.
Set to open this fall, we’re taking a look at what’s trending for the season: equestrian-inspired apparel. Here are five items in our cart.
The fun doesn’t have to end here. After reading the newsletter, head over to our games page. Games refresh with new challenges every day at 6 a.m. from crossword puzzle to Sudoku to themed word search.
Okay, so clearly I have fall on the brain. I’m sure some of you have even begun to get your pumpkin spice fix, but let me brew up a local pick: Quarter Note Coffee(they use real pumpkin).
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