Take a look at Golden Thread, one of the bar’s featured cocktails. | Photos provided by Capulet Cocktail Club
Midtown will get its first cocktail bar this fall, and it’s coming from someone who knows a thing or two about local hospitality. Capulet Cocktail Club is the creation of local artist, filmmaker, and entrepreneur Patrick Shanahan, who you might recognize from Peregrine and Watts & Ward.
The new cocktail bar will open at The Exchange‘s interior courtyard in midtown, right near WRK by The Optimist and Shanahan’s Peregrine. Capulet Cocktail Club is named after Shakespeare’s tragic Juliet and will use her + Italian films as its muse. Expect a indoor Roman-inspired sanctuary with a 32-foot dome and an outdoor garden bar reminiscent of Italian courtyards and piazzas.
“Italy has always been at the forefront of fashion, art, and cinema, influencing culture worldwide,” Shanahan said. “At Capulet Cocktail Club, we’re creating a space to experience that same sense of la dolce vita.” We’re already dreaming of a visit.
Events
Events
Friday, Sept. 12
Beyond: The Cary Film Festival | Friday, Sept. 12-Sunday, Sept. 14 | Times vary | Cary Theater | $0+ | This fan favorite local film festival is back with movie screenings + workshops for those looking to make it big in the movie biz.
Fairgrounds Ideal Home Show | Friday, Sept. 12-Sunday, Sept. 14 | Times vary | NC State Fairgrounds | $7+ | It’s the 40th year of this local fave — enjoy local pitmaster barbecue and learn about home improvement.
Special Event: Patton Oswalt | Friday, Sept. 12-Saturday, Sept. 13 | Times vary | Goodnights Comedy Club | $45+ | You know him from “Ratatouille,” “The King of Queens,” and an episode of “Seinfeld” sporting a Cup A Joe tee — see him live in Raleigh.
The World of Hans Zimmer — A New Dimension | 8 p.m. | Lenovo Center | $44+ | Enjoy the booming + cinematic scores of Oscar winner Hans Zimmer’s in a brand-new arrangement.
Raleigh Underground Market | 11 a.m.-3 p.m. | Times vary | North Hills, Midtown Park | Free | Shop from unique vendors, jam out to local music, and grab drinks and food with your friends and family.
Sunday Yoga at Trophy | 11 a.m. | Trophy Brewing & Taproom | $22 | Stretch it out with a morning yoga session.
Raise a glass to great food and wine in Winston-Salem, just a quick drive away. | Photos provided by Visit Winston-Salem.
Discover Winston-Salem one bite (or sip) at a time with A Foodie’s Guide to Winston-Salem. This hidden NC gem dishes up plenty of chef-driven cuisine, storied bites, and local secrets.
Here’s a taste of what to expect:
Chef experiences, pop-ups, and tastings
Get up close and personal with award-winning chefs at unique dining experiences, from vintage-inspired supper clubs and pop-ups highlighting local seasonal ingredients to the hottest chicken you can handle.
Wine, beer, and cocktails
Visitors can pair meals with craft brews, fine wines, or inventive cocktails at Winston-Salem’s bars, wineries, and breweries. Did you know Winston-Salem is only about 45 minutes from the Yadkin Valley wine region?
Hops for Hope is tomorrow, Sept. 13 at North Hills’ Midtown Park with 29+ local breweries and corporate teams coming together for a good cause. Benefiting Children’s Flight of Hope, this event helps provide flights to children in need of life-saving care. Tickets start at $40.
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The Fenton Art Festival is coming to the flourishing shopping district this Sunday, Sept. 14 with art from over 50 fine artists. Expect live art demonstrations, a meet-and-greet with Disney Master Artist Kevin-John, and bee hive painting. Don’t miss this.
Film
Gov. Josh Stein awarded seven movie and TV productions with up to $20 million for filming in NC, including Mr. Beast’s “Beast Games” and “Top Chef,” which filmed in Charlotte. Update your watchlist with these new + upcoming NC-filmed projects.
Talk
Rob Christensen is one of NC’s leading political reporters, and he’s headed to the City of Raleigh Museum next week to talk about his book, “Southern News, Southern Politics: How a Newspaper Defined a State for a Century.” Learn more about The News & Observer’s political influence — no registration required.
Cause
Remember when we talked to local film writer Mari Fabian about “Growing Pains”? If you haven’t caught a screening yet, you can help get the film to streaming service Tubi by donating to its Kickstarter campaign. The team is already a third of the way to its $15,000 goal.
Read
Amedeo’s has been an NC State staple for 62 years on Western Boulevard, and if you’ve had their lasagna, you know why. Read up on the Italian spot’s history, including employing Zach Galifianakis. (Technician)
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Finance
Gold is as hot as ever, with its price per ounce crossing $3,400 in August. A gold IRA can be a smart way to own gold and add stability to your retirement portfolio — but with added tax benefits, plus $20,000 in free metals on qualifying purchases. See one of Money’s top picks.†*
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I can’t believe it’s Friday already! Last night, I spent some time exploring downtown and went to Jazz in the Square to see the Enloe Jazz Ambassadors and Juno Hill. You’ll hear more about my adventures downtown soon, but between this and Hopscotch, Moore Square is emerging as one of my favorite spots for live music downtown.
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