Paul Cocksedge’s new work follows the park’s natural contours. | Renderings provided by the NC Museum of Art
British artist and designer Paul Cocksedge is bringing a new permanent sculpture to Ann and Jim Goodnight Museum Park at NCMA, and he’s inviting you to sit and stay awhile. “Please Be Seated” will be an interactive, site-specific artwork with a long, undulating bench located above the Joseph M. Bryan, Jr., Theater.
First shown in London in 2019 and now with a permanent version in Hong Kong, we can’t wait to experience it here in Raleigh.
Long-time Raleighites might remember Sunflower’s Café before it closed in 2019. Now, the beloved eatery is coming back, this time at Rockway, a new development that will also be home to Benchwarmers Bagels and BK Pilates near Dix Park. We can’t wait for tasty sandwiches, salads, and soups at this local fave.
Opening
Innovative eyewear brand Warby Parker opens this Saturday, Nov. 1 in Village District next to Tiff’s Treats and Cantina 18. Expect reasonably priced glasses and sunglasses, and this weekend, receive a free tote bag with any purchase. Plus, the store will offer eye exams in the near future.
Try This
One more opening. Midwest fave Andy’s Frozen Custard will open today on Six Forks Road near Wegmans, joining another Andy’s in Raleigh + Morrisville. Get a taste of concretes, sundaes, custards, and Jackhammers — grab us a taste, too? (The News & Observer)
Coming Soon
A new sports hangout is coming to Raleigh’s West End near Sam Jones BBQ and the Platform Apartments. Ole Sports Bar & Lounge will serve beer, wine, and spirits, feature a permanent food truck outside, 14 TVs, including two 100-inch screens, and offer arcade games. (Triangle Business Journal)
Number
946,811. That’s how many people attended the NC State Fair this year, and it’s an over 5% decrease from 2024. Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler said attendance numbers aren’t important as long as fairgoers are having fun. The record attendance was 1,091,887 in 2010. (Triangle Business Journal)
Ranked
The Umstead’s Herons, a Forbes Five Star restaurant, was named among the top hotel restaurants in the US thanks to OpenTable and KAYAK. Think we’ll see Herons again when Michelin announces their guide to the American South? We hope so. (The News & Observer)
Seasonal
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Holiday
Still need Halloween plans?Winston-Salem has 5+ spooktacular events on the calendar this weekend, from a Halloween Classics Candlelight Concert on Thursday to Downtown Kernersville Trick-Or-Treat and a Spirited Halloween Ball on Friday. Check out the full event calendar to plan a spur-of-the-moment weekend getaway.*
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🚙 Raleigh’s traffic stats
Raleigh’s got more than just cars to get around town, including rentable bikes + scooters, buses, and Amtrak routes for getting out of the city. | Photo by @dannyclarkephotography
What would you do with 42 hours? Sit in traffic, apparently.That’s the average time Raleighites lost to traffic congestion in 2024, which is 14% worse than 2023.
By the numbers
According to a recent report from Texas A&M Transportation Institute, a trip that would take 20 minutes without traffic takes...
23 minutes with traffic
24 minutes in the peak direction
30 minutes to plan for a punctual arrival
When is the worst time to drive in Raleigh?
Traffic is at its worst between 3 and 6 p.m. on weekdays, except for Mondays. In the morning, 7-8 a.m. can also be dicey, except for Mondays and Fridays.
But the hands-down worst time to commute? 5 p.m. on a Thursday. 3.5% of Raleigh’s weekly delay happens around then.
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I love a good photo booth, and Raleigh Magazine is on the case. They’ve found five in Raleigh, including my favorite at Moon Room. Got any more to add to the list? Let me know.
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