May 11, 2015
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The Latest Buzz On ...Fashion, Food & Fun
Totally Random Things You Know Because You Lived Through the '80's
Would you totally trade in your Gen X status for that of a 30-year-old hipster who wears black-rimmed glasses for statement, not vision? Or would you rather admit that you spent  most Saturday nights of your childhood hoping beyond hope that Charo would be the surprise guest on The Love Boat or that somehow, Shari and Lambchop would find themselves in an eerie episode of Fantasy Island where Shari was the puppet? (What? I'm the only one who wished for that story line? I think not!) You wouldn't know a ton of things about pop culture, big hair or bad TV had you not been a poster child for growing up in the 1980s. You wouldn't know how incredibly ridiculous and large, I mean gorgeous, your hair could look by spraying your bangs to the ceiling and simply adding an over-sized scrunchie on the top of your head. Frankly many of you wouldn't have made it through adolescence without "One to Grow On" or "After School Specials." Frankly, without the likes of Mr. T, David Hasselhoff, Kim Fields or Punky Brewster telling you not to steal or cheat or throw up after meals, we're not sure how you would have turned out. If not growing up in the 80's you'd never have annoyingly used the phrases and terms: "Where's the beef," "Barf me out," "Tubular," "Faced" (as in, "You got faced") or like the word "like" every like other word in like a sentence. (All to your mother's dismay.) Relive the 80s at Downtown Raleigh's hottest summer event. PNC Downtown Raleigh Movie Series returns this summer on Fridays, May 22, 29, June 5,12,19, & 26.  Festivities begin at 6:00 pm and end around 10:30 pm. (Movies begin at dusk, around 8:15 or 8:30 pm) All at Downtown Raleigh's City Plaza, 400 Block of Fayetteville Street.
This summer's theme is a retro #FlashbackFriday, transporting you back to the 80s! For six consecutive Fridays City Plaza will transform into an outdoor cinema center featuring classic films from the 80s on a huge 40 foot by 60 foot screen.
Grab your blanket or lawn chair with your friends and head downtown for a unique outdoor movie experience with DJ music, food trucks, and a beer tent. The event is  open to the public and admission is Free.
Dance - (6 PM-8 PM): Before movie showtime, dance and jam out to your favorite 80s tunes from DJ Alex (formerly known as DJ Choice), owner and founder of Vox DJ Company. He'll bring an entertaining style and liveliness to the party, and guarantees a fun and memorable night for all.
 Indulge - in the best in-street eats. Select from a variety of local food truck fare between or during the attractions. Food Trucks and Vendors include: American Meltdown, Carolina Popcorn Shoppe, D'Burritos, Dump Pho King Truck, The Freezing Pointe, LaFarm Bread Truck, Manna Concessions, Not Just Icing Cupcakes...And more throughout the season!
Refresh - (6 PM-10 PM): Sip on refreshing beer before and during the movie.
Relax - Sponsored by Red Hat, chairs will be provided to accommodate movie goers. Due to limited seating, they highly encourage you to bring your own lawn chair. The Movie Series premieres Friday, May 22 with the 1984 sci-fi-fantasy comedy film, Ghostbusters, starring Bill Murray and Dan Aykroyd.
For more information, please visit Website.
Downtown Raleigh Movie Series will be "like totally awesome".
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To Bee or Not to Bee
Outdoor Movies, Music & More Summer Events @NCMA
From Fourth of July fireworks shows to outdoor concerts and movies, your summer calendar is swelling with social engagements. Herewith, your go-to guide for what to do during the warm-weather months at NCMA.
North Carolina Museum of Art Announces 2015 Summer Performing Arts Lineup Outdoor concert and movie series beginning May 23. The summer performing arts series currently includes nine concerts, 22 movies, and several family-friendly performances.
Outdoor Concert Series - The concert series begins on May 23 with a performance by Brooklyn-based quartet Lake Street Dive, presented with Cat's Cradle. The band draws on classic soul and R&B, jazz, and British invasion to create an exhilarating brand of pop. The  unstoppable joy of their live shows is propelled by knock-your-socks-off vocals (courtesy of Rachael Price) and virtuosic instrumentals.
Seattle-based alt-country singer-songwriter Brandi Carlile makes her first NCMA appearance June 12. In anticipation of Carlile's new album, The Firewatcher's Daughter, a Boston Globe music critic called Carlile "the most arresting female voice in pop this side of Adele." This performance is presented with Cat's Cradle.
 On June 17 the NCMA welcomes Grammy-winning guitarist-singer-songwriter Gary Clark Jr. to the stage. Such is Clark's talent that Rolling Stone magazine called him "the Chosen One," and the New York Times suggested that he might be "the next Hendrix." He opened for the Rolling Stones' 50th-anniversary tour at Hyde Park, performed at the White House, and has played all of the major pop-music festivals and popular late-night talk shows. Click Here for complete concert schedule.
Outdoor Movies - The NCMA's outdoor movie season kicks off with a screening of Star Trek Into Darkness on May 30. This year's summer movies include drama and comedy classics, such  as Dazed and Confused, 2001: A Space Odyssey, The Sound of Music, Jaws, To Kill a Mockingbird, and The Big Lebowski (part of our Dude Abides Movie Party); 2015 award nominees and winners, such as Selma, The Imitation Game, Birdman, Boyhood, The Theory of Everything, Interstellar, and Pride; and family-friendly movies including Frozen, How to Train Your Dragon 2, and Big Hero 6. Click Here for movie schedules.
The concert and movie schedule is available on NCMA Website. Concerts and movies take place at the Joseph M. Bryan, Jr., Theater in the Museum Park. Doors open 90 minutes before concert and movie start time. Parking is free.
Iris restaurant offers eclectic summer fare during concerts. Concessions, including beer and wine, are available at movies. Visitors are also welcome to bring picnics (excluding alcohol). Nonalcoholic beverages, including water, must arrive in factory-sealed containers.
Children 6 and under are admitted free on the lawn. For Museum members, concert tickets are discounted and movies are free. Purchase tickets, click here or by phone through the Museum Box Office at (919) 715-5923.
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Artsplosure May 16, 17, 18 - Remember Artsplosure Art Market and Music Stages have  moved to FAYETTEVILLE STREET! This year's THREE day festival includes: Art Market featuring 180 visual artists and crafters, Two live music stages on Fayetteville Street including Elvin Bishop, American Aquarium, Israel Nash, Jarekus Singleton and more.
Kidsplosure - Saturday & Sunday in Moore Square - "Birdtown" art installation by Paperhand Puppet Intervention. Kidsplosure stage with performances by One Tribe Drum Circle, The Lang Sisters, Enloe Jazz Assassins and more. Sandy Feat Sand Sculpture, kids' crafts and other annual favorites. Website.
Tour D' Coop - Ticket are on sale now. The 2015 Tour D'Coop will be on Saturday, May 16,  from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. This unique "Parade of Combs" features hens and coops tucked into the gardens of your friends and neighbors. All tour proceeds benefit Urban Ministries of Wake County. Highlights of the 2015 tour will include:
A self-guided eco-friendly bike route through downtown Raleigh coop sites. A Hive Hike, which showcases homes with active bee hives for tour attendees. The Coop Carnival, which takes place at Urban Ministries of Wake County & features animal demonstrations, a mini food-truck rodeo, craft beer & wine, a designer coop raffle, live music, & more
Website.
Great Strides Apex is Saturday May 16, Credit Suisse, RTP Campus Registration 9:00 am, Walk 10:00 am Great Strides Cary: Saturday May 16, Credit Suisse, RTP Campus Registration 9:00 am, Walk 10:00 am Great Strides Raleigh: Saturday, May 16, Halifax Mall, Registration 9:00 am, Walk 10:00 am Each walk site will have food, live music fun and games. Click here for more information. Phone 919-845-2155
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Phone: 919-755-2401.
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Blaise is paying for his high school tennis. He has all the supplies and uses professional products. If you don't own a hose, he will bring one. He cleans the inside (vacuuming and cleaning all surfaces) and washes the outside. He will come to you. Prices: Cars $25, SUV's $30. Contact: Blaise Waters (305)903-1550 (texting is best!) For more info click here.
Did You Know? For every $100 spent at a locally-owned business, $68 stays in the local economy compared to only $43 if spent at a national chain. Please support our local businesses! This is what the Beltline Buzz is all about.
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