Get ready to rock out at Raleigh Wide Open. | Photo provided by The Raleigh Times
Bluegrass is back in Oak City, and it’s got a new name and an expanded genre that’ll have you on your feet all throughout downtown. Raleigh Wide Open returns to Raleigh this weekend, Oct. 3 + 4, with free bluegrass, Americana, gospel, folk, and R&B on Fayetteville Street.
After IBMA announced its annual festival would leave Raleigh for Chattanooga after over a decade in the 919, PineCone, the Piedmont Council of Traditional Music, took over and brought back Raleigh Wide Open.
Dance along at six downtown stages on Friday and Saturday, and if you just can’t wait, head to The Corner at NC State’s Centennial Campus on Thursday for a kick-off concert. If that isn’t enough, you can also grab tickets for a paid show at Red Hat with Greensky Bluegrass and JJ Grey & Mofro.
Talk about throwback: You’ll find 10 classic cars parked outside tour homes. | Photos provided by The Jim Allen Group
In celebration of 60 years of Triangle Parade of Homes, The Jim Allen Group is turning back the clock with a special JAG Homecoming Parade throughout the first three weekends of October.
At each stop, you’ll have the chance to pick a random prize on the app, with a special grand prize worth $5,000. The more homes you tour, the more you win.
Meet Heather Leah, a tour guide who knows just about everything about Raleigh. Leah is a fifth-generation Raleighite, and her Hidden History tours teach locals about everything from a hidden riverbed to the tavern where Raleigh was established as the state capital. (INDY Week)
Eat
The Crunkleton will start serving brunch at its Smoky Hollow location on Saturday, Oct. 11 with menu items like a tomahawk steak and eggs, the barbecue brisket breakfast, and the Raleigh Hot Brown. Sounds like it’s time to update our brunch guide.
Try This
Birdie’s will celebrate one year on Fayetteville Street on Sunday, Oct. 12 with a tasty neighborhood barbecue + birthday bash. Expect specialty burgers, lawn games, and a new signature cocktail on the downtown eatery’s patio from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Number
58. That’s the age of NC State’s most senior marching band member, Lois Roegge. Roegge joined last season while attending graduate school and has played the French horn with the 400-piece band ever since. Read more about The Power Sound of the South’s “big kid.” (The News & Observer)
History
When it opened in 1977, Raleigh’s first Domino’s Pizza would sell up to 700 pizzas a night thanks to its proximity to NC State. The spot at 207 Oberlin Road is now a parking lot, but do you remember this piece of Raleigh history? Psst... If this made you hungry, take a slice from our local pizza guide.
Experience this holiday season ice skating through a winter wonderland in Downtown Raleigh. The Rink at Red Hat Amphitheater returns Nov. 22- Jan. 4 with a new Glide + Gather area for larger group outings, or book the Rink Igloo for a cozy place to enjoy holiday treats. Grab tickets.*
Cause
NC State is rallying the Wolfpack to give back. Students, faculty, and fans can show their team spirit by donating blood on campus now through Oct. 3. Donors will receive $40 in TBC rewards as a thank-you for supporting this life-saving cause. Learn more + donate.*
The Buy
A great lightweight women’s sweater. Choose your favorite color (we’re eyeing navy and burgundy) and pair this basic top with jeans for an easy outfit this fall. Bonus: Some colors are 24% off.
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.
Hey Raleigh. Now that it’s October, the State Fair is sooner than you think. Grab your tickets now — or wait for my favorite unofficial North Carolina holiday, can day.
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