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Sit this One Out - BYO Chairs for Live Outdoor Music

You thought with summer over it's time to put away those traveling lawn chairs.  Think again!  Here are two lounge chair events worth 'chaising' this September in the Triangle.  Our weather is now cooperating... So this time you can enjoy outside music minus the sweat rolling down your backs.  Crank back those chaise lounge chairs, relax, and tap your feet to the music.  Great bands are coming your way... It's time to party!

Music in the Valley  

Just as North Hills Beach Series ended, Crabtree Valley's Music in the Valley has begun.  Every Wednesday from 6pm till 9pm come out and enjoy live music and great happy hour drink specials and appetizers from Brio Tuscan Grille, McCormick & Schmick's and Fleming's Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar.  Bring your lawn chairs and enjoy yourself on the large patio just outside these three restaurants.

Here's the schedule:

9/26 Crush 

10/31 makeup date

Raleigh's Irish Fest

Come have some fun for the entire family at the Irish Festival on Saturday, September 29th, from 11am to 7pm at beautiful downtown Raleigh's, Moore Square.  Bring your lawn chairs and plan to enjoy the day.

Here's what's happening:

*Irish music performed by local musicians (surrounding counties) as well as musicians from the Emerald Isle.

*Children's entertainment including inflatable's, rides and other activities.

*Irish food and beverages available all day long.

*Venders with a large assortment of Celtic treasures for sale including jewelry, art, crafts, musical instruments, and loads of other items. Think Christmas gifts.

*Demonstrations of Irish sports and competitions

*Stories, literature, information on Irish culture

Stage: Performances start at 11AM and includes: Pipes and Drums, Irish Bands and Irish Dancers

Irish Jam Session: Musicians gathering in an informal atmosphere to play tunes and songs with emphasis on Celtic tunes and songs.  The Irish session will last all day long and welcomes any musicians (bring your instruments) with an interest in Irish music.  You can expect an eclectic assemblage of musicians to come and go to the session throughout the day.

Irish Music/ Literature Interest Areas: Scattered around Moore Square will be a variety of people who will discuss Irish culture, musical instruments, poetry and literature.  Look for the 10' x 10' tents.  The agenda for each Interest Area will be in the Festival Program.

Win a Trip to Ireland: The trip to Ireland with WILD WEST Irish tours raffle is now on sale at Tir Na nOg Pub or through members of The AOH, & Wake & District Pipe Band.  For $2 per entry via a PayPal. Click Here to buy your tickets.    

ONE ticket will be drawn at 7pm in Moore Square at the end of the Irish Festival and winner announced then, so you can get together with the owners of this amazing fun Irish tour company WILD WEST IRISH TOURS Michael & Thris who will be present for the festival, and go over the details right there and then.   

WOW!  Imagine for $2 you could get 9 days & nights in The West of Ireland with Good company, like minded folk, accommodation, a full Irish Breakfast, hikes and sightseeing, PUB stops and live music including The Galway Irish fest and VAN MORRISON live.  Buy your tickets now! 

To Bee or Not To Bee    

Sibling Rivalry ... Dos Taquitos Xoco Coming to Glenwood South

Diner Debate:  When The Diner closed last November in the Creamery Building space on Glenwood   South, the debates started as to its replacement.   The anticipation heightened with the onset of new construction (finally someone is addressing those quirky steps).  Well, get ready for a sister act.  The Hibernian Co. and Dos Taquitos have partnered to open Dos Taquitos Xoco this fall.  Xoco is derived from the Aztec word "little sister" and the restaurant will feature a menu similar to their original, Creedmoor Road location in North Raleigh.  Hibernian will handle the business end and this should be a nice compliment to Solas and Hibernian Pub.  No official opening date has been announced.

Proper Mexican:  Those of us with a taste for proper Mexican are excited  to hear this announcement and looking forward to their "Mexicanados Menu" offerings and their famous Margaritas.  Of course, the other Dos Taquitos downtown sister act ... "Centro" (Wilmington Street) is celebrating it's 5 year anniversary.  Here's hoping that with "Xoco" we will be singing "Little Sister ... Do What Your Big Sister Done!"

Dos Taquitos Xoco:  Coming soon to 410 Glenwood Avenue.  Website 

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Trash or Treasure?  Joel Lane Museum House will present its fourth Antiques Appraisal Fair on Saturday, September 29, 2012 from 10 am to 4 pm. Come join Joel Lane House's own version of a popular television show as Claire Fraser from Leland Little Antiques and Estate Sales and C. Edward Alexander examine your beloved objects and tell you if they are treasures or trash.  Their appraisals will be non-binding and are verbal-only estimates.

The fee is $20 for a non-binding, verbal appraisal for up to 3 items.  Advanced purchase is required.  Please call 919-833-3431 with your MasterCard or Visa, or mail a check to P O Box 10884, Raleigh NC 27605.  For more info Click Here.

The NC Museum of History invites you to an evening of laughter and stories with Jeanne Robertson, humorist and former Miss North Carolina. Sunday, October 28, from 7pm - 9 pm.  Please respond by October 19th to 919-807-7835.  (Limited seating available.)  Tickets cost $50/person.  All proceeds will benefit the NC Museum of History and the Miss NC Scholarship Fund.

Tour the Miss NC exhibit, meet former winners of the crown, enjoy a coffee and dessert reception, chat with Jeanne, and receive one of her DVD's.  Jeanne Robertson is an expert in humor, whether sharing her experiences as a 6'2" Miss Congeniality winner in the Miss America Pageant or stories of her life in North Carolina.  Join her for a memorable evening as she takes southern humor to new heights.

Adult floats at Tir Na Nog - Check out these great drinks. Car bomb float with chocolate Baileys ice cream and Jameson Carmel. Crispin Cider Float with honey ice cream and fireball whiskey caramel sauce. Yum! Give them a try at Tir Na Nog, 218 S. Blount St. Raleigh 27601 Website 

CT Weekends New fall lines are in!  Come see what's new.  Great lines such as Joseph Ribkoff.   CT Weekends Located in Cameron Village, 437 Daniels Street, Raleigh, NC. Hours Mon.- Sat. 10am-6pm.  Phone: 919-787-9073. Visit their new Website.  'Like Us' on Facebook and keep up with the new fashions arriving daily.       

Hunt & Gather on Bernard Street holds a Save After Six Shopping Night on the third Thursdays of each month.  On the third Thursday of each month you will find great markdowns, refreshments, and friendly faces at Hunt & Gather, 1910 Bernard Street, Raleigh 27608.  

From 6:00 to 8:00 pm, many dealers will have 20% and more off on selected items. Don't miss this opportunity!  Website. 

The Making of Gone with the Wind now open.  The N.C. Museum of History is the only venue in the Southeast to feature this exhibit highlighting one of the most famous films in Hollywood history. The true story of how Margaret Mitchell's Pulitzer Prize-winning novel became a record-breaking movie is revealed in Real to Reel, showcasing authentic memorabilia - costumes, scripts, screen tests, scene props, Vivien Leigh's Academy Award and more.   Website  
 

Kenna Custom Painting, Inc.  is available to tackle your residential painting needs.  With their great crews that perform very professional jobs on residential homes, you won't believe how quiet and unobtrusive they are.  So if you have that "itch" to freshen up your home, interior or exterior before springtime, contact them now.  Call 919-855-0082 or Email: kennapaint@bellsouth.net.  Website. 

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