Gross Science at the NC Museum of Natural Sciences!!!!

Ever wonder why dogs sniff each other, why cows need four stomachs to digest their food or why cats spit up hair balls? Here's your chance to find out! Animal Grossology, a new special exhibit at the NC Museum of Natural Sciences in downtown Raleigh, takes a unique and scientific look at nature's slime-making, vomit-munching creatures.

Adapted from the best-selling Grossology childrens's book series by author and science teacher Sylvia Branzei, this exhibit is oozing with disgusting science and entertaining hands-on learning games such as Blood Sucker Blow-Up, where visitors see what happens when ticks and mosquitoes have too much to drink, and Chew Chew Express, a detailed look at the various steps of digestion in cows, one of the gassiest animals on Earth. Visitors will also learn how leeches are sometimes used after surgeries to assist in the healing process and why scientists are studing the slime produced by slugs and snails for clues in treating cystic fibrosis. Safety tips are dispersed throughout the exhibit, such as what to do if a jellyfish stings you and how to protect your food at the next family picnic. By the way, do you know what honey really is? How do you feel about bee barf on your biscuit?

The North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences is the Southeast's largest natural history museum and it offers four floors of exhibits, live animals, a store and Acro Cafe. Highlights include the world's most complete Acrocanthosaurus dinosaur; Willo, the first dinosaur discovered with a foxxilized heart; a two-story waterfall; and the Living Conservatory bussing with hummingbirds and butterflies! The museum hosts spectacular new traveling exhibits every year. Hands-on programs daily. Best of all, admission is Free! Go check it out today :-)

Fall is Here, Which Means Halloween is Just Around the Corner!!

Are you ready for Halloween?? Have you picked out your pumpkin and carved it yet?? If not, make sure to stop by Green Acres off Morrisville Carpenter today!!

Green Acres offers all kinds of activities for all ages!! Of course you can go and pick a pumpkin from their huge selection (which by the way are all grown in Western NC and Southwestern VA). But what about going through their corn maze?? Their corn maze is 1.5 miles of fun and they've created a game WITHIN the maze to challenge guests!

If the corn maze isn't your thing, don't worry, you could choose to go on a hay ride, have the kids play in the bounce house or go on a pony ride. They also offer face painting, and have tractors and fire trucks there to see!!

Guests that visit will also enjoy hot food, light concessions, and plenty of props for a family photo!!

For the month of October, they will be open Friday through Sunday. Friday hours are 4pm-10pm, Saturday hours are 9am-10pm, and Sunday hours are 11am-dark.

For more information about Green Acres, please visit their website at http://www.greenacrescary.com/index.aspx

If you like a little fright in your life, make sure to check out some of the haunted houses around town also!! ;)

Residents, don't forget about the POOL PARTY this Saturday!! We'll have food, drinks, prizes, and music DJ'd by our own Havanna Frank!! =) Can't wait to see you there!!!!

Don't forget about our pool party this weekend! We will have a DJ, Free Pizza, and Free Subs! Come Close Out the Summer With US from 2 - 5 PM.

Residents, don't forget that you can put in service requests and pay your rent online!! Need help?? Come to the office and we'll show you how! =)

Today's the last day to give us ideas for our CEL survey giveaway!! Make sure to leave us your suggestions!!! =)

Hope everyone is having a great weekend so far!! Don't forget on the 25th we're having our end of summer POOL PARTY!!!

North Carolina Art Museum

With the weather turning cooler it's the perfect time to be outdoors!! Did you know that the North Carolina Art Museum has art trails outside?? The Art Museum has 164 acres of land and they have spread out artwork on their trails. There are trails for you to run or walk on (dogs are allowed on specified trails), and to bike on! They also have picnic areas so you can make a whole day of it with family or friends!!

Don't worry if it rains on the day you picked to picnic and walk the trails, you can check out the museum's newly expanded 127,000-square-foot building! On the occasion of the expansion, the museum has acquired more than 100 new works of art in addition to their permanent collections! As you look around you will see collections from Ancient America, Africa, Europe, Modern and Contemporary Collections, and more!

While you are strolling around the museum and start to get hungry, don't worry because they have a restaurant for you to visit! Iris is a full service restaurant that features contemporary American cuisine with regional and international flavors in a modern setting.

During the summer months, you can also catch concerts and movies on the lawn at the museum! The North Carolina Museum of Art has so much to offer Raleigh, everyone should make it a point to stop by and visit!

For more information regarding the museum and any collections or events they are holding, visit http://ncartmuseum.org/.

Ready, Set, Mark your calendars!! We set the date for our end of summer POOL PARTY!! It will be Sept 25th from 2-5pm!! We'll have food, drink, give aways, and of course music!! We can't wait to see you there!!!

We're striping some of the parking lot today, so be on the lookout for a message from us tonight regarding the schedule for the rest of the week!! =)

Only 3 more days until football is here!! Who's your team??

Don't forget our Dog Park Grand Opening party is TODAY!!! See you at 2!! =)

Don't forget we're having the Dog Park Grand Opening Party TOMORROW!! We'll be handing out treats, toys, and other goodies, so make sure to bring your furry friend out between 2-4pm!!

Movies on the Lawn!!!! Only $3.00 per Person at NC Museum of Art ~

Looking for something fun and different to do this weekend? Head over to the North Carolina Museum of art and watch a movie on the lawn! Tickets are only $3.00 and they are showing "The Big Lebowski" this Friday at 8:30 PM. This unique performing arts and film venue--a work of art in itself--hosts an outdoor summer series (May-Sept.) featuring a range of musical performances, family entertainment, blockbuster movies and classic films. Picnics are welcome and food and beverages available for purchase. It will almost remind you of our wonderful Dive in Movie Night.... Almost :-)

We added more movies to our DVD library today!Make sure to stop by the office to check one out...it's the perfect day to be curled up on the couch!! =)

On Aug 29th we're having our GRAND OPENING party for the DOG PARK!! Bring your furry friends out for some treats and a GREAT TIME!! =)

"Slow down and enjoy life. It's not only the scenery you miss by going too fast - you also miss the sense of where you are going and why."
~Eddie Cantor

Happy Friday the 13th!! =)

Don't forget, this is the last week to donate school supplies!! We will be taking everything to Morrisville Elementary! Please bring your donations to the office before August 15th =)

It's tax free weekend in NC!! Who's going shopping?!?

A loyal friend laughs at your jokes when they're not so good, and sympathizes with your problems when they're not so bad. ~Arnold H. Glasgow

We are hosting a back to school donation drive for Morrisville Elementary! Please bring school supplies by the office before August 15th :-)

"No great man ever complains of want of opportunities."
~Ralph Waldo Emerson

Great Local Summer Ideas!

Do you have visitors coming into town this summer and not sure where to take them? Or are you just looking for something fun and different to do on a Saturday? Here are some great ideas for you to try!!

Carolina Brewery Tours:

What better way to quench your thirst on a hot summer day than an ice cold beer?? And to make things even better, you can see where your beer is brewed when you go to the Carolina Brewery! The Carolina Brewery has been brewing fine beer since 1995, and every Saturday they give a free tour to the public! The tour begins at 1 and lasts around 45 minutes to an hour. You are given samples of the beer during the tour, and you can hang out after the tour to enjoy your favorite ones! The Carolina Brewery has an array of different beers for you to select from. Year round they have the Carolina Pale Ale, Carolina Nut Brown Ale, and Carolina India Pale. They also have several seasonal, anniversary, and holiday beers to choose from.

No appointment is necessary for the tour. You must be at least 21 to tour, and no one under 21 is permitted.

For more information visit http://www.carolinabrew.com/.

Wine Tasting and Tours at Chatham Hill Winery

If you're not the biggest beer fan, but love your wine, you'll love this tour!! They have tours on Saturday at 1, 3, and 4:30 and on Sunday at 2. They are also open for tasting on Saturday from 11-6 and Sunday from 1-5.

Chatham Hill Winery was established in 1999 and it was the first winery in the Raleigh/Durham/Chapel Hill area! They use North Carolina grapes make wines including Chardonnay, Viognier, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Cabernet Franc. You can use the winery to host private events, such as weddings, private parties and corporate events!

Every Weekend during the Summer, you will be able to taste samples of Spanish Sangria, the Cool and Frosty Wine Cocktail, and Wine-A-Rita, all made with Sweet Carolina wines!

For more information, visit their website at http://www.chathamhillwine.com/.

Taste Carolina Gourmet Food Tour

This is a great tour for your guests who may have never visited the great state of NC before!! They have walking tours every Saturday in Raleigh, Durham, and Chapel Hill/Carrboro. They have guides that will take you to six to eight restaurants and shops serving innovative food sourced locally from farm-to-table. You'll have opportunities to talk with chefs and owners, and along the way, the guides will tell you about local history and cool new developments in town.

In Durham, the tour starts in the American Tobacco District and will take you to Brightleaf Square. For the Chapel Hill/Carrboro tour, you will begin in Carrboro and make your way toward Chapel Hill for some redefined Southern Cooking. Downtown Raleigh has several different tour options. You can choose the Capitol to Glenwood walking tour, the North Carolina Brew & 'Cue, Raleigh Chocolate Tour, North Hills Lunch Tour, or the Whole Hog Barbeque Tour. They also have Custom Tours available and Private Tours for Team-Building Activities,New Field Trips, Wedding Weekend Activities, Bridal Showers, etc.

The walking tours are 2-3 miles, so make sure to wear comfortable shoes! :) For more information, visit their website at http://www.tastecarolina.net/.

Historic Raleigh Tours

Have you ever wanted to learn more about Raleigh or Durham's history?? Check out the Tobacco Road Tours for some weekend fun!!

The Historic Raleigh Tour will take you to:
*The State Capitol, Fayetteville Street, Memorial Auditorium (Progress Energy Center).
*Shaw University, Peace College, St. Augustine’s College, Meredith College, St. Mary’s School, North Carolina State University
*Historic Districts of Oakwood, Hayes – Barton, Five Points, Mordecai and Boylan Heights including Moore Square.
*The Entertainment Districts, Glenwood South, City Market and Warehouse Districts & Five Points.
*The North End; Capitol Park, Village at Pilots Mill, Seaboard Warehouses
*The Central Business District, NC State Arboretum and Pullen Park.

The Historic Durham Tour will take you to:
*The Downtown Business District, Ninth Street, Brightleaf Square, Warehouse District, Parish Street (Black Wall Street) and Museum of Life & Science
*Bennett Place (where the Civil War surrender was negotiated)
*Historic neighborhoods like Hayti, Watts-Hillandale, Old West Durham, West Club Boulevard and Trinity Park.
*Duke Memorial United Methodist Church, Maplewood Cemetery, Old Durham County Courthouse (Neo-Classical Revival) Duke’s East Campus.
*The American Tobacco/Durham Bulls Ballpark area City Place, Arrowhead Inn and West Village
*Duke University Campus, North Carolina Central University, Duke Forest, the American Tobacco Trail, Eno River Parks and Sarah P. Duke Gardens
*Durham Performing Arts Center and the Duke Homestead National Historic Site (real tobacco heritage) Durham Bulls Stadium and more.

The tours last around 2 1/2 hours and you'll have 2 breaks to stand up, walk around and stretch your legs.

The Tobacco Road Tours also have the Sand Hills Area Tour (including Pine Hurst and Southern Pines) and the Piedmont Winery Tours.

For more information, visit their website at http://tobaccoroadtours.com/.

Hopefully all of this information will give you plenty to do this summer and you can WOW your guests with how great North Carolina is!!

"Kindness is the language which the deaf can hear and the blind can see." ~ Mark Twain

WHEW, It's going to be HOT today!! http://ping.fm/OaGLY Everyone stay cool! :)

Did you know that Ronald Reagan designated the month of July as National Ice Cream Month? Yum Yum!!

The Durham Bulls are at home all week this week!! Make a night out with family and friends and support your local team!! =)

Don't forget you can see the Carolina Mudcats play for FREE this Friday and Saturdady with your Time Warner Bill!! http://ping.fm/gHRrO

Beach Music at North Hills is tonight, the Kays are playing!! Admission is free and you can take your own picnics!!

Raleigh Amphitheater - Summer Music Fun!

The Raleigh Amphitheater is open in downtown Raleigh!! They will keep the name Raleigh Amphitheater for the time being, as the Alcoholic Beverage Control Commission denied the request for the amphitheater to be named after Bud Light. But at least the Raleigh Amphitheater is an easy name to remember!

The Amphitheatre holds 5,500 people, about 1,000 that will fit on the sloped lawn at the back. On the concrete in front of the lawn are 1,800 fixed seats and room for up to 2,700 movable seats.

They have some great shows lined up for this summer!! Here's a list of who will be performing:

Friday, July 16th: Gov't Mule

Friday, July 23rd: Paramore

Sunday, July 25th: Carnival of Madness featuring: Shinedown, Chevelle, Sevendust, Puddle of Mudd, and 10 years

Wenesday, July 28th: Legalize It 2010 featuring: Slightly Stoopid, Cypress Hill, and Collie Buddz

Friday, July 30th: Comedian Chelsea Handler

Saturday, July 31st: Barenaked Ladies

Monday, August 9th: Goo Goo Dolls

Tuesday, August 10th: O.A.R. and Citizen Cope

Friday, August 13th: Umphrey's McGee

Saturday, August 14th: Heart

Tuesday, August 17th: Maroon 5 and American Idol's Kris Allen

Wednesday, August 25th: The Dukes of September

Friday, September 17th: The Black Crowes

The amphitheater is located at 500 S McDowell St. in downtown Raleigh, and their box office is adjacent to the main gate. There are two other gates, both on Lenoir Street. Gate No. 2 is at McDowell Street, while gate No. 3 is at Dawson Street.


Since the amphitheatre is located in downtown Raleigh, there will be so much for you to do afterwards! You can grab some food and beer at the Flying Saucer, or check out the Big Easy over off Fayetteville St for some New Orleans style cooking!! Neither of these sound like what you're looking for? No problem! Visit http://www.godowntownraleigh.com/at-ease/dining for more options!

You can visit http://www.raleighconvention.com/amphitheater/ for more ticket information on the shows listed above!! You can also keep up-to-date with what's going on through their Facebook Fan Page at http://www.facebook.com/#!/group.php?gid=263861469914&v=wall&so=45.

We hope everyone has a safe and fun-filled summer!!

Eat Local! Visit the Western Wake Farmer's Market!

Looking for a great way to give back and support our community?! Check out the Western Wake Farmer's Market in Morrisville! Every Saturday, April through October, the Western Wake Farmers Market is open from 8 a.m. until 12 p.m. It is located on Morrisville Carpenter Rd. between Davis Dr. and Hwy. 55 in Carpenter Village.

The Western Wake Farmer's market mission is for all people in the community to become educated about and benefit from locally grown food. Their aim is to help all walks of life, from the farmers to the local community members to those less fortunate who might need assistance through the local food bank.

Every week they have so much going on at the market! Next Saturday, July 17th they have 'Learning @ the Market' with Suzanne Tilton, Butterfly Lady . You'll learn about the life cycle of the butterfly, what to plant in your garden to attract butterflies and caterpillars, and the importance of butterflies in a healthy environment. You'll be able to see live butterfly eggs, caterpillars, chrysalises and adult Painted Lady butterflies on display. And you won't want to miss the live butterfly release at 11:30 a.m.! For more information you can check out her website http://www.butterflylady.com/

Not really sure what to expect at the Farmer's Market? Here's a great website with some tips and tricks to help guide you and help with your shopping list!!
http://localfoods.about.com/od/farmersmarkets/tp/Farmers--Market-Tips.htm

You can also visit http://westernwakefarmersmarket.org/Learn/ to find some great recipes to make with all your new yummy fruits and vegetables after your shopping trip!

So the next time you go to any of the grocery stores and you aren't impressed with their selection, make it a point to visit the Western Wake Farmer's Market! You'll be supporting our community and eating locally grown food. And of course, it's a great way to start your weekend!! :)


For more information, check out
http://westernwakefarmersmarket.org/

Summer Fun with The Durham Bulls!

SUMMER IS HERE!!! Looking for something fun and exciting to do with family and friends this summer?!? Check out Durham's minor league baseball team, the Durham Bulls!! The Durham Bulls are the Triple A affiliate of the Tampa Bay Rays and are the International League Champions of 2002, 2003, and 2009. Currently the Bulls are ranked number 1 in their division, with the closet team being 9 games behind!!

Whether you are out with the kids, out with your friends, or putting together a company event, the Bulls game will be a crowd pleaser for all! Single tickets start at just $7 and kids under the age of 3 are free! The Bulls offer group and company outings in their party decks as well as Terrace Boxes, Luxury Suites, and Picnic Areas.

The Bulls play in downtown Durham at the Durham Bulls Athletic Park. Located in the American Tobacco Historic District, there is plenty to do either before or after the game! Enjoy some pizza at Mellow Mushroom, or grab a beer at Tyler's Restaurant & Taproom, or just walk around and look at the gorgeous architecture around the stadium!

The Bulls are at home this week and play the Louisville Bats then take on the Gwinnett Braves! You'll also enjoy fireworks after the game July 1st-4th! If you can't make it out this week, their schedule runs through September 6th, and then the playoffs begin. For more schedule and ticket information visit their website at www.durhambulls.com.

The Marquis Loves Music!

The summer’s hottest ticket is found in Greater Raleigh, with a wide array of live music for all ages. Sing along to hits like “Hotel California” when rock legends The Eagles (6/17) perform at the RBC Center. The Progress Energy Center for the Performing Arts sets the stage for trip back to the 1960s as the Spinners, Martha Reeves and the Contours present 8 Track Saturday Night: Early Days of Motown (6/12). Four decades after their first hit, folk rockers America (6/27) bring their 40th Anniversary Tour to Memorial Auditorium. It’s outdoor concert season, and Time Warner Cable Music Pavilion at Walnut Creek welcomes Brooks & Dunn (6/5), Lynyrd Skynyrd (6/18) and Rascal Flatts, Kelli Pickler and Chris Young (6/25). Downtown Raleigh’s newest live music venue, the Raleigh Amphitheater and Festival Site, opens its doors for an inaugural concert by the Backstreet Boys (6/6). The N.C. Symphony returns to Cary’s Koka Booth Amphitheatre with the following concerts: Red, White and Blue: A Salute to America’s Armed Forces (6/5), Tiempa Libre (6/12), A Celebration of 10 Seasons (6/19) and The Ahn Trio (6/26). Booth Amphitheatre also presents Styx and Foreigner (6/9) and Phoenix (6/11) for classic rock fans. The N.C. Museum of Art isn’t just about visual arts; performing arts take center stage at the museum’s outdoor amphitheatre. Take in An Evening with Patty Griffin and Buddy Miller (6/2), or support Raleigh native Tift Merritt (6/5) as she brings her folksy sound back to her hometown. Head over to North Hills for the free Midtown Beach Music Series (Thursdays)

31st Annual Artsplosure - The Raleigh Arts Festival 2010

Celebrate spring at Artsplosure - The Raleigh Arts Festival on May 15th and 16th!Artsplosure is a free, outdoor, two-day annual celebration of the arts!!

Artsplosure's mission is to produce high quality annual festivals that celebrate excellence in the performing and visual arts; to promote and bring recognition to national, regional, and local artists; and to bring artists and the larger community together to improve the quality of life and cultural environment.

The Art Market will have ceramics, fiber art, glass, jewelery, metal art wood art, photography, paintings, and 2D and 3D art. Times are from 11am-7pm on Saturday and 10am-5pm on Sunday.

Live Music will also be provided on Saturday from 1pm-10pm and Sunday from 11am-6pm.

The kids will have a lot to do at Kidsposure also!! A list of the activities include:
Bands of Color
Create colorful bands of color to wear on your head or around your wrists. Let the colors fly as you twirl your way through the festival.

Festival Kites
Let your creativity sore, as you put your unique spin on the traditional kite shape using cardboard and colorful fabric.

Funky Birds
Kids of all ages are encouraged to let their creativity fly by stopping by to decorate festive birds.

For more information on this event, visit their website at http://www.artsplosure.org/artsplosure2010/index.html.

A Day In the Life at the Marquis on Cary Parkway

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Beach Music Thrusdays at North Hills

Looking for a fun event for the whole family?? Beach Music Thursdays are back at North Hills in Raleigh!

Midtown Beach Music Concert Series is getting ready kick off for another great summer! April 15th will be the first one of the year, and they will run through August 26th. These events take place at the Commons of North Hills from 6pm until 9pm every Thursday of the summer. It's a great place to meet up with friends or take the whole family out for a night of fun and dancing!!

Here's a list of all the bands that will be here for Summer 2010:

April 15 – The Embers
April 22 - Liquid Pleasure
April 29 - Band of Oz
May 6 – The Craig Woolard Band
May 13 – Catalinas
May 20 - Black and Blue
May 27 - The Attractions
June 3 - North Tower
June 10 - Johnny White and the Elite Band
June 17 - The Embers
June 24 – The Entertainers
July 1 - Sleeping Booty
July 8 – The Tams
July 15 – The Kays
July 22 – Liquid Pleasure
July 29 – The Craig Woolard Band
August 5 – Castaways
August 12 - Part Time Party Time Band
August 19 – Jim Quick and the Coastlines
August 26 – The Embers

For more information you can visit http://www.northhillsraleigh.com/news/576/.

Beer Festival in Raleigh April 24, 2010

The World Beer Festival comes to Raleigh, NC in April of 2010. All About Beer Magazine brings this hardy festival to downtown Raleigh for the 5th time April 24, 2010. World class beer, local
cuisine and entertainment will be tastefully presented for your enjoyment.The World Beer Festival will be held in Moore Square of downtown Raleigh. There will be two sessions of this great festival. An afternoon session from 12 noon to 4:00 PM and an evening session from 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM.

In 2009, the beer line-up included breweries from the United States, Belgium, Germany, the Netherlands, Brazil, Quebec, England, the United Kingdom, Japan, Spain and Scotland.While you gather around beer drinkers from all over the southeast and brewing companies from all over the world, All About Beer Magazine and the World Beer Festival will make sure you sample the best of beer the planet has to offer.Food vendors of all types will be available to serve your dining needs.

2009 World Festival Food vendors included Bella Downtown Bistro, Sitar Indian Palace, The Big Easy, Justin's Grill and many more. The 2010 World Beer Festival will also meet your entertainment needs. Well established, popular bands will play music sounds that bring out the zesty taste of beer consumption. Beer should never be experienced in silence or you may ruin the gusto of the flavor!

The World Beer Festival features over 150 breweries showcasing over 400 different beers from around the world. Sample from this incredible range of beers all for one price of $40. Also enjoy live music,children's entertainment and local restaurants. 8,000 attendees expected.

Get Your Picture Made with the Easter Bunny! Crabtree Valley Mall

Crabtree Valley Mall provides shopping in an upscale environment with a unique mix of over 220 stores and restaurants including such favorites as Pottery Barn, Coach, Apple, Crate & Barrel, XXI Forever, J. Crew and Build A Bear. And don’t forget to visit their premier restaurants including The Cheesecake Factory, PF Chang’s, Kanki Japanese House of Steaks and Sushi and our newest additions, McCormick & Schmick’s Seafood Restaurant, Brio Tuscan Grille and Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse. And opening in May 2009…the first LEGO store in North Carolina!

Come get your picture made with the Easter Bunny Monday – Saturday 10am-9pm • Bunny takes a carrot juice break from 1-1:30pm - & 5:30-6pm; On Sundays come out from 12 Noon-6pm • Bunny takes a carrot juice break from 3-3:30pm. Take the little ones out to be photographed with the Easter Bunny! Note: Designated Personal Photo Area Available

St. Patrick's Day Parade!

This Saturday, rain or shine, is Raleigh's St. Patrick's Day parade! It will start at noon downtown and there will be lots of festivities!

When the Parade is over the Festival Begins! The Festival is held on Moore Square in downtown Raleigh, the end of the Parade route. There will be live music and dancing. In addition, there will be a wide variety of vendor booths: Irish Organizations, Irish jewelry and other trinkets, food vendors, children's games and activities. Fun for the entire family!

The parade started in 1983 with a dozen or so enthusiastic Irish-Americans marching down Wilmington St. to the delight and curiosity of downtown residents, merchants and shoppers. The parade was organized initially by John McIntyre and Gail Massari. John and Gail kept the parade going and growing until 1988 when John was transferred to Germany. Prior to leaving for Germany they asked Raleigh's Friends of Ireland (FOI) organization to continue the work they started. The FOI board agreed to organize the parade. Frank Mellage, the current Parade Chairman, became involved with the parade at that time. He served on the Parade committee from 1989-1992 and became Chairman of the committee for the 1993 St. Patrick's Day Parade. In 2000 an independent Raleigh Saint Patrick's Day Parade Committee was formed with members from other local Irish organizations. Today the committee has grown to ten members. The 2010 Parade will the the 28th!

Be sure to go out and see the parade and partake in the festival afterwards! Have a happy and safe St. Patrick's Day!

Alice in Wonderland in 3D

Alice in Wonderland is in theatres this Friday!

From Walt Disney Pictures and visionary director Tim Burton comes an epic 3D fantasy adventure Alice in Wonderland, a magical and imaginative twist on some of the most beloved stories of all time.Johnny Depp stars as the Mad Hatter and Mia Wasikowska as 19-year-old Alice, who returns to the whimsical world she first encountered as a young girl, reuniting with her childhood friends: the White Rabbit, Tweedledee and Tweedledum, the Dormouse, the Caterpillar, the Cheshire Cat, and of course, the Mad Hatter. Alice embarks on a fantastical journey to find her true destiny and end the Red Queen's reign of terror. The all-star cast also includes Anne Hathaway, Helena Bonham Carter and Crispen Glover. The screenplay is by Linda Woolverton.

Alice in Wonderland will be playing at the Wachovia IMAX Theatre at Marbles Kids Museum in Raleigh beginning Friday. The film is rated PG for fantasy action/violence involving scary images and situations, and for a smoking caterpillar.

For show times and ticket information visit:

http://www.imaxraleigh.org/nowshowing/?film=AI01

Looking for a Laugh?

Tom Arnold is coming to Raleigh! As a writer, producer, and actor, Tom Arnold has established himself to both television and film audiences worldwide, having won such awards as the Peabody Award and a Golden Globe Award. Arnold cornered the market on playing the resident comic relief in films like “NINE MONTHS” with Hugh Grant, Julianne Moore, and Robin Williams, “TRUE LIES” with Arnold Schwarzenegger, “HERO” with Dustin Hoffman, and “AUSTIN POWERS: INTERNATIONAL MAN OF MYSTERY” with Mike Myers.

He will be at the Goodnight's Comedy Club Friday the 26th and Saturday the 27th. Tickets are only $28.25!!!

Ringling Bros. and Barnum and Bailey Circus is coming to Raleigh!

Looking to entain the kids while it's still cold outside?? Ringling Bros. and Barunum and Bailey will be at the RBC Center in Raleigh, NC from Feb.24th through the 28th!!

Through the mystery of magic and the mastery of skill, audiences will be spellbound as Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey® Presents ZING ZANG ZOOM®, a thrill-filled, mind-blowing circus spectacular where family fun is no illusion. Magical Zingmaster Alex and his assistant Levitytia lead audience members through an extraordinary world of fantasy that celebrates the uplifting spirit of the circus and also wards off the cynical Mr. Gravity and his team of Heavies, who try to bring everyone down.

Captivating illusions await Children Of All Ages, as apprentice illusionists mysteriously levitate their parents, a four-ton elephant disappears before the audience’s eyes and the mischievous Mr. Gravity transforms into a ferocious tiger. Throughout ZING ZANG ZOOM, circus-goers’ jaws will drop when they see stunning thrill acts that demonstrate unbelievable fearlessness and bravery in performances that defy gravity and logic.

The circus is being held at the RBC Center in Raleigh. Below are dates and times:

Feb 24 Wed 7:00 PM

Feb 25 Thu 7:00 PM

Feb 26 Fri 7:00 PM

Feb 27 Sat 11:00 AM

Feb 27 Sat 3:00 PM

Feb 27 Sat 7:30 PM

Feb 28 Sun 1:30 PM

Feb 28 Sun 5:30 PM

Ticket Prices:

$105.00 (Circus Celebrity)

$55.00 (Front Row)

$38.00 (VIP)

$23.00

$15.00

Follow this link to buy tickets!

http://www.ticketmaster.com/promo/fyffrr

Looking for something to do this Valentine's Day?

Are you looking for something special to do with that special someone this Valentine's Day? The Marquis on Cary Parkway is the ultimate romantic getaway, but there are lots of interesting things to do around the RTP area that weekend!

The capital of North Carolina is home to some of the most dynamic restaurants in the country. Known for effortlessly blending modern architecture with historic buildings and monuments, Raleigh showcases fine dining and eclectic eateries. Whether you're a resident or a visitor, you'll enjoy the opportunity to talk with chefs and owners who are serving innovative ethnic and southern cuisine, house-made chocolate, authentic barbecue, beautiful and delicious cupcakes, local beer, and organic wine. There's something for everyone in Raleigh.2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Dates & Times:
Saturday February 13th, 2:00-5:00 PM

Are you looking to spruce up your apartment and your love life this Valentine's Day? ArtSource Fine Art is a Raleigh, North Carolina, fine art gallery and consulting firm serving corporate and residential clients in the selection, placement, and purchase of fine art and framing. ArtSource is an excellent resource for design professionals seeking the perfect piece of art to complement their client's home or workplace. Our team is happy to create a personalized presentation for you based on your design and budget criteria. They encourage you to take works from their gallery on a trial basis to ensure that you are selecting a work of art that will be treasured forever. ArtSource will also offer a special Valentine's Gift Gallery from Feb 1-14. This special section will offer a variety of hand-picked art, craft, and jewelry to help make your Valentine's day gift a memorable one! Gallery hours are Mon-Sat, 10am-6pm & Sun 1-5

Next, gather up your sweetheart and your friends and visit Adams Vineyards for “Valentines at the Winery” Dance the night away with music featuring DJ “ Dr. Phil” * Choice of Meatloaf or Chicken * Mash Potatoes, Green Beans, Rolls, Dessert * Tea & Water Wine available by the glass Pre-registration requested due to limited seating . Register by calling the winery 919-567-1010 or emailing Angela at marketing@adamsvineyards.com$35 per person $60 per couple Wine members $30 per person $55 per couple
Dates & Times:
02/13/2010 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Also, residents be sure to come to our PotLuck Dinner on February 16th at 6:30 PM in the clubhouse. Remember to bring your favorite dish and come dine with your friendly staff and community members! We hope to see you there!