Body Language - Cirque du Soleil's Quidam

Wed., July 10 - Sun., July 14 

You don't need a shrink to tell you "learning to let go" is scary....Especially when you're balanced on a piece of wire, hovering some 23 feet above the ground, desperately gripping onto a wooden bar. Many choice phrases run through your mind, but "Let go!" is definitely not one of them.

Hang on there, tremble toes. Cirque du Soleil's magical show, Quidam with high flying acrobatics, impressive physical feats, beautiful dance renditions and colorful costumes and lighting are coming to Raleigh starting Wednesday at the PNC Arena, and you're invited to come and Watch this fabulous performance.

The show opens Wednesday July 10th and runs till Sunday July 14th. Show time each night is 7:30 pm (10th through 13th) and two show times at 1:00 and 5:00 on Sunday (the 14th).

Quidam is a classic in the Cirque repertoire. It appeals to young and old alike, and it has mature and also youthful themes that most people can relate to.

The story is about young Zo� who is bored; her parents, distant and apathetic, ignore her. Her life has lost all meaning. Seeking to fill the void of her existence, she slides into an imaginary world - the world of Quidam - where she meets characters who encourage her to free her soul. Quidam: a nameless passer-by, a solitary figure lingering on a street corner, a person rushing past and swallowed by the crowd. It could be anyone, anybody. This is the "Quidam" whom this show allows to speak. This is the place that beckons - a place for dreaming and genuine relations where all Quidams, by proclaiming their individuality, can finally emerge from anonymity.

Fascinating acts with creativity inspired on simple forms such as skipping rope draws inspiration from dance, acrobatics and the art of manipulation. Cirque du Soleil has transformed this familiar child's game into a choreographic feat. As the ropes beat time, a group of 20 acrobats, endowed with exceptional co-ordination and rhythm, perform a steady stream of solo, duo and group jumps and figures.

The banquine act showcases the amazing agility of the human body. Fifteen artists perform spectacular sequences of acrobatics and human pyramids, astounding audiences with their perfectly synchronized movements.

An artist becomes a human spoke as he spins, turns, twists and maneuvers a wheel, performing gravity-defying somersaults and acrobatics. This gymnastic exercise has taken the wheel to a whole new level. These are a just a few of the breathtaking stunts in defying gravity you'll enjoy at Quidam.

So when sharpening pencils and pushing papers at work starts to drive you crazy, just imagine... give it all up and join the circus! (Only if you're able to bend your body into a human pretzel and don't mind friends calling you Gumby!)

Quidam: Wed., July 10 - Sun., July 14 at the PNC Arena, 1400 Edwards Mill Road in Raleigh, NC 27607.

Show times: 7:30pm July 10-13, 1:00 and 5:00 July 14.

Tickets: Click Here 

To Bee or Not to Bee

Make Room For Buckeyes:  Donatos Pizza Opens at Seabord Station

Move Over Acorns - Make Room for Buckeyes:  How do you get a NC State grad off your front porch? ... pay for the pizza!  Better yet, make the trek to the newest pizza sensation in the Triangle - Donatos Pizza - a 50 year legend from Ohio, the Buckeye State. Donatos' famous golden, crispy thin crust pizza is loaded Edge to Edge� with the finest, freshest toppings. For example, there are over200 pepperoni slices on every large pepperoni pizza. Donatos is now open at Seaboard Station in Raleigh (next to Bad Daddy's Burgers). Ohio natives (& now Raleigh residents) Doug Whitmer & Jim McCarthy have partnered with NC State grad Tom Bonavita to deliver "meal-time happiness". 

New Sports Lounge at Bailey's - Cameron Village

Bailey's Fine Jewelry and 99.9 The Fan ESPN Radio have teamed up to bring patrons a new place to watch the big game with the introduction of the 99.9 The Fan Sports Lounge in the Bailey's Cameron Village store.  

The Lounge, equipped with high-definition flat screen televisions, snacks, drinks and collegiate merchandise, is the perfect place to watch the game while catching up on shopping. Or is it catching up on the game while shopping? Whatever the case, multi-tasking is inevitable. Or perhaps one may use the Lounge while waiting for ones better half as she shops.

"Sports are a huge part of the culture here in the Triangle and play an important role in the lives of our patrons," said Trey Bailey, director of operations for Bailey's Fine Jewelry. "We're excited to be able to incorporate sports into the Bailey's shopping experience with our new Sports Lounge and partnership with 99.9 The Fan."   For more information, click here .

Cameron Village Sidewalk Sale - July 12, 13, & 14. Come for fabulous finds and hot savings!

Friday and Saturday 10:00am - 6:00pm and Sunday 1:00pm-6:00pm.

Certain Things....Your Home for Cute Clothes

Summer's here....too cool!

Lu and Pat are ready....are you?

Certain Things of Cameron Village, 404 Daniels St. Raleigh, NC 27605

Phone: (919) 828-5055

Hours: Monday-Saturday 10am-6pm and Sunday 12noon-4pm. Website 

Go Fish Art Camp in Minnesott Beach, NC -  August 8, 9, 10, 11, For Students ages 8-12.  Spend 4 days on the Neuse River drawing and painting seascapes, learning about and practicing fishing & crabbing.  Each student will take home a painting that they have painted, matted, framed and ready to hang as well as enjoy the pleasures that young fishermen seek on the waterfront.

Terry McManus will be the Art instructor and chief cook (she has taught art for over 30 years).  Her brother Joe McManus will teach the children to crab and fish off the 70' dock.  They will learn how to spot a flounder in shallow water and to look for sharks teeth along the sandy shoreline.

Contact Terry McManus at 919-280-9059, email: tmcmanus@wcpss.net

To learn more about Go Fish Art Camp Click Here.

Two Lots for Sale

Journey's End Cottage for Rent

Need a place to unwind and escape your day-to-day routines?  Journey's End Cottage on the Neuse River is calling your name!  It's well maintained and well stocked with everything you'd want for a home away from home.   The Neuse River provides a panoramic setting for watching dolphins and stunning sunsets.

It's conveniently located between Camps Seagull and Seafarer, and only 10 minutes away from Oriental, NC.  Beaufort, Morehead City, and the world-renowned beaches of the Crystal Coast are just a short ferry ride away.  

This comfy cottage features a knotty-pine interior with three bedrooms, 1full bath, a  large open living space, a fully-stocked kitchen, a custom built outside shower, and a new 70' concrete dock.  A sleeping porch with expansive river views and continuous breezes will be the perfect beginning to your Journey's End.   

Journey's End Cottage comfortably accommodates eight, and rents from Saturday to Saturday.  Long-term renting available.   Click Here for photos, more detail and availability.  Or Contact Terry at 919-280-9059. Email.  Website.  

CT Weekends: Summer Sale is going on Now! Save up to 75% Off on Spring and Summer merchandise. Choose from many European  Designers, Curio and more! 

Exclusively at C.T. Weekends Cameron Village, 437 Daniels Street, Raleigh, NC 27605.
Phone (919) 787-9073, Hours: Monday - Saturday10:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m.

Sunday: By Appointment Only. C.T. Weekends. Website

Core Results - Personal Training is teaching people from all over the Raleigh, Cary andTriangle area how to meet their fitness goals. From kettlebells to TRX, everything is top of the line and brand new at the private Core Results studio. Call and make your first appointment for a Complimentary Session!

Core Results: 1330 St. Mary's Street, Suite A00, Raleigh, 27605, Phone: (919) 946-1737, Email:info@coreresults.net, Website. 

Kenna Custom Painting 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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Call Zaytoun Interiors if you're finally ready to decorate or re-decorate your home or office.  What's your style?  If you're not sure, we can help you tap into your inner self and find what makes you want to come home again.  Website, Email, Phone: 305-793-8510. 

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