Tag Archives: Raleigh

In the News, Reporting Live on NBC17 and ABC11

I’m excited to report that I was contacted by two major media outlets this week for interviews. Over on the Lineberry Alliance Blogs, I’ve been advocating and blogging about moving forward with the Tryon Road expansion project. Back in February, I coined the term “Garner Death Curve” in one of my first blogs on the topic. I’m not happy with the tone of the branding, but it’s helping bring attention to this complicated issue.

The overview of this situation goes something like this: Continue reading

From Boone to the Beach

I got back to Raleigh around 10:00 pm last night, unpacked the car, then repacked with all my surf gear. I considered driving on through the night, but was tired from the spending the day at Boone DrupalCamp. I caught up with MB and she showed me all the tailgating gear she got for the upcoming NC State football season (which kicks off next weekend).

I set my alarm for 5:30 am, but woke up at 5. I was actually Continue reading

3 concerts and counting

I spent most of my weekend editing pictures and videos from all of the concerts we’ve been to this summer. We started the summer series off in Virginia Beach with The Offspring and 311. Then, on a whim, went to see 40 oz to Freedom, a Sublime cover band who was playing at The Pit in Kill Devil Hills, NC while we were on the OBX.

The Offsrping

The Offspring rock Va Beach

We saw our first show at the Raleigh Ampitheater with Continue reading

Downtown Raleigh Restaurant Week

I love food and I love exploring new restaurants in downtown Raleigh.  Beginning today, Aug. 23, 2010  through Sunday Aug. 29, 2010, several downtown Raleigh restaurants will be showcasing their menu’s during Downtown Raleigh Restaurant week.  Participating restaurants are offering a 3-course prix fixe dinner for either $20 or $30 – the menu includes an appetizer, entree and dessert (tip, taxes and beverages are not included). Continue reading