January 6, 2022 - Topgolf at Kenan Stadium + Art in Bloom announced

Hello Sunday.

January 16 2022

Ready to golf at Kenan Memorial Stadium?

Calling all golf lovers and those who simply enjoy yelling “fore” after every swing. Mark your calendars for Topgolf Live, a national stadium tour coming to UNC’s Kenan Memorial Stadium on Thurs., March 3 and staying through Sun., March 6.

The Topgolf Live Stadium Tour at Chase Field | Photo by Topgolf

Topgolf — a sports entertainment company based in Dallas, TX — is stopping in Chapel Hill to convert UNC’s football stadium into a temporary, Topgolf-like experience.

Not a golfer? No worries. The experience is meant for any skill level, from local golf legend Chesson Hadley to our entire editorial team that has zero years of combined golf experience.

When you show up to your bay, your station will already be prepped with a set of freshly cleaned clubs. Typically, the experience hosts six large targets on the stadium field that are 40 to 150 yards away. Scores are determined based on the distance and accuracy of your shot — the further your ball goes and the closer to the center of a target it lands, the more points you’ll earn. This may sound difficult, but don’t worry. We have some insider information for you. The last of your five swings counts as double points, so you’ll have plenty of turns to perfect your swing and score high.

Not sure you’ll be able to follow your (great or not-so-great) shot? Toptracer technology will track your golf balls and show instant replays on the game screen in your upper deck hitting bay.

Tickets go on sale tomorrow, Jan., 7 at 10 a.m. Buy tickets here, starting at $80 per player + $40 for students.

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EVENTS

Today

Watercolors & Wine | Thurs., Jan. 6 | 7-8 p.m. | City of Raleigh Museum, 220 Fayetteville St. | $35 | Relax and unwind during this watercolor workshop inspired by the new exhibit, “Raleigh’s Living Room: Rest, Reflect, Respond.” 🎨

Friday

20th Annual Economic Forecast Forum | Fri., Jan. 7 | 12:30-2:30 p.m. | Virtual | $115 | Listen to the state’s most influential leaders discuss how NC can continue to lead in job retention, job creation + quality of life.
Chocolate & Wine Tasting | Fri., Jan. 7 | 7-9 p.m. | Loading Dock Raleigh, 1053 E. Whitaker Mill Rd. | $49 | A three-course chocolate and wine pairing featuring gourmet chocolates and boutique wines.🍷

Saturday

Carolina Hurricanes | Sat., Jan. 8 | 7 p.m. | PNC Arena | $25+ | Cheer on the Hurricanes as they take on the Florida Panthers. 🏒
Three Kings’ Day Parade | Sat., Jan. 8 | 1 p.m. | Academy St., Cary | Free | Enjoy the culture, heritage, and artistic expressions of the diverse Latino and Hispanic population in NC.

Sunday

Chamber Orchestra of the Triangle — Rejoice | Sun., Jan. 9 | 3 p.m. | The Carolina Theatre, 309 W. Morgan St., Durham | $22+ | The orchestra will perform works by Honegger, Dvorak + Beethoven. 🎻

We have a monthly guide filled with events + activities you can plan for in advance. Click the button below to bookmark ideas for upcoming date nights, family outings, and time with friends.

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NEWS NOTES

Weather

54º | Partly cloudy | 10% chance of rain ☁️

Announced

The NCMA announced the return of Art in Bloom yesterday. The event — which brings floral designers who interpret works of art in the museum’s collection — will begin on Wed., March 16 and run through Sun., March 20. Tickets go on sale for members ($33) on Wed., Feb. 2. Non-members can purchase tickets starting Wed., Feb. 2 ($30). 💐

Biz

Raleigh’s First Citizen Bank purchased the NY-based CIT Group. The deal makes First Citizen Bank the largest family-controlled bank in the nation with more than $100 billion in assets. 💰 (Triangle Business Journal)

Sports

UNC Football quarterback Sam Howell will participate in the 2022 Reese’s Senior Bowl at the University of South Alabama’s Hancock Whitney Stadium on Sat., Feb. 5 at 1:30 p.m. This bowl game is intended for NFL draft prospects from around the country who are selected to showcase their talent and connect with coaches and decision-makers from all 32 NFL teams. 🏈

Arts

The Durham Art Guild is now accepting solo and group exhibition proposals for its 2022 exhibit cycle until Mon., Jan. 17 at 11:59 p.m. Exhibitions are ~8 weeks long and slots are available at the Golden Belt Campus + the Durham Arts Council Building. 🖼️

Community

Downtown’s First Friday of the year is this week on Jan. 7. During this monthly event dedicated to the local creative community, art galleries + studios feature artists, music, and special offers for visitors. 🛍
Cary created a community-based task force focused on human relations, diversity, equity + inclusion efforts in the town, meeting on the first Tuesday of each month at 6 p.m. at the Cary Town Hall. If you are a resident of Cary and interested in joining this task force or learning more about its efforts, you can apply now through Fri., Jan. 14. (Cary Citizen)

Raleighites

Raleigh couple Penn + Kim Holderness premiered on CBS’s “Amazing Race” yesterday. The local duo, known for their viral videos like “Christmas Jammies,” will join 10 other teams in a race around the world to compete for a $1 million prize. Catch the show Wednesdays at 9 p.m. on CBS. (The News & Observer)

Try This

Tickets are now on sale for Triangle Beer Co.’s first Drag Brunch in the new year on Sun., Jan. 23. Doors to the event open at 10 a.m. and the show starts at 12 p.m. Find more information or register for the event here.

Feel Good

Dr. Stuart Gold of UNC Children’s Hospital led a team of dancing pediatricians through the hospital halls to celebrate the end of 2021. Set to Earth, Wind, & Fire’s “September,” the dance was choreographed by Dr. Kenya McNeal Trice and her daughters. See the full video here. (The News & Observer)

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#RALTODAY

Nate McMillan Gym at Lions Park 🏀

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Earlier this week, Raleigh officials announced that the Lions Park gymnasium — 516 Dennis Ave. — will become the “Nate McMillan Gym at Lions Park” after the City Council approved the Parks, Recreation, and Greenway Advisory Board’s recommendation.

McMillan is a Raleigh native, a two-time Olympic gold medalist as an assistant coach with USA Basketball, and is currently the head coach of the NBA’s Atlanta Hawks. 🥇

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THE WRAP

Editor’s Pick: Did you know? The relocation of Fisher Street Park + site improvements to John Stokes Memorial Garden will begin soon. These changes are being made so that new, single-family homes and townhome units can be added in College Park.

Missed yesterday’s newsletter? Read about Raleigh Roasts coming back to the City of Raleigh Museum for 2022.