Cape Fear Distillery: A Little Bit of Everything
From an art and memorabilia collection to a winery, a mini spa and a petting zoo—to, yes, a distillery—Cape Fear Distillery offers visitors an eclectic, multifaceted experience. BY DAVE DROSCHAK
Experience the Best Raleigh Has to Offer
Midtown magazine offers readers an inside look at Raleigh life, from Downtown to Midtown and northward to the 540 outer beltway. Anchored in the “second downtown” of the Midtown/North Hills area, Midtown captures the capital city experiencing an explosion in growth of population, state offices, businesses, medical facilities, and homes and apartments. Blending old historic with the modern new South, Midtown introduces you to the people and places that make Raleigh the hottest place to live, work and play.
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If You Build It, They Will Come
North Carolina plays a leading role in film and television content production. BY MARIO BOUCHER North Carolina may not be Hollywood East, but film and television production here contributes significantly
Cheetie Kumar: Rock Star Chef
You name it and James Beard Award–Nominated Chef Cheetie Kumar has probably done it. BY ELLIOT ACOSTA Between her time as an critically acclaimed chef, a restaurant owner, an entrepreneur,
The Lost Community of Crabtree Creek
Umstead Park’s ruins tell a story of North Carolina’s rural history. BY ERIC MEDLIN William B. Umstead State Park is one of the most-visited state parks in North Carolina. According
From Snug to Sumptious
PICTURED ABOVE: Guests can enjoy craft cocktails, wine and beer, and charcuterie and other treats in the parlor at Raleigh’s Heights House Hotel. It’s the details that set apart
Exploring the Family-Friendly Wonders of the NC Zoo
BY JENNIFER PRIMROSE | PHOTOS BY DATHAN KAZSUK The North Carolina Zoo, located in the heart of North Carolina, is a family destination covering 2,600 acres of lush greenery. It
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🇺🇸 Firebirds Wood Fired Grill is honoring those who serve and have served our country by offering a free entrée to military members who dine with a guest on Wednesday, May 15. See @firebirdsgrill for more details and information.
👩🏻🌾 Meet the farmers! 🍓
We chat with Emily Tischer of @stoneyacresnc and Jean and Lisa Copeland of @jeansmarketapex about life on the farm and the impact of female farmers in local communities.
Listen through the link in our bio or wherever you normally listen to podcasts.
@spotify @audible @amazonmusic @podcastcary @podcastaddict @applepodcasts @iheartradio #femalefarmer #femalefarmers #ncfarm #localfarm #berrypatch #backyardfarm
Giveaway alert!
If you read our article on 8 North Carolina Boutique Hotels {link to story in our bio}, you will know all about Raleigh’s beautiful @heightshousenc hotel. They are giving away a free night’s stay to one lucky Midtown reader!
Here’s how it works.
1. Follow both @midtownmagazine and @heightshousenc to be entered once.
2. For a bonus entry, share our post announcing the article “From Snug to Sumptuous: 8 North Carolina Boutique Hotel Experiences.”
3. At the end of a week, we will announce the lucky winner and send you a message about how to claim your prize. Pay attention to your messages to find out if you won!
#nctravel #nchotels #giveaway
If you build it, they will come!
North Carolina plays a leading role in film and television content production.
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Written by Mario Boucher
Photos courtesy of @trailblazerstudios, North Carolina Film Office, Adobe/pabrady63, Mario Boucher
#NCFilm
You name it and James Beard Award–Nominated Chef Cheetie Kumar has probably done it.
Written by Elliot Acosta
Photo courtesy of Joe Payne
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@garlandraleigh @ajjaeats @cheetieku
Not all hotel experiences are created equal. It’s the details that set apart these North Carolina boutique hotel experiences.
✏️ Kurt Dusterberg
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@heightshousenc
@beaufort_hotel_nc
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@theiveyshotel
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The May/June issue of Midtown is heading to newsstands now!
This issue includes:
🏢 North Carolina boutique hotels
🌳 Umstead Park’s lost history
🍴 Chef Cheetie Kumar
🎥 Our state’s future in film
➕ Much more!
Find a copy this weekend, then check out the stories online through the link in our bio.
Cover photo by Monica Slaney @heightshousenc
The @ncmuseumhistory to close for renovation!
⚠️ The third-floor exhibits will close on June 3, 2024.
⚠️ The first-floor exhibits and the physical museum building will close on October 7, 2024.
⚠️ The museum shop will remain open to the public until December 29, 2024.
The museum is expected to be closed for 2-3 years while undergoing this exciting metamorphosis. We can’t wait to see the changes!
Photo courtesy of The North Carolina Museum of History
#nchistorymuseum #nchistory @downtownraleigh @downtownraleighalliance
The 10th annual @longleaffilmfestival is happening next weekend at the @ncmuseumhistory!
This free festival highlights independent films demonstrating a Tar Heel State connection—will occur on May 10-11. With 71 documentaries and narrative works screening, this year’s festival is set to be a spectacular showcase of independent filmmaking!
Photos/images courtesy of @ncmuseumhistory
#longleaffilmfestival #ncmuseumofhistory #ncfilm #ncfilmfestivals
@theatreraleigh’s Great Gatsby Prohibition Party offers a fresh approach.
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#greatgatsby #raleightheatre #nctheatre #ncarts #thegreatgatsby
Everybody walk the dinosaur! 🦕 The long-awaited #duelingdinosaurs exhibit at @naturalsciences is opening to the public this Saturday! @nc_governor was on hand today to help bite—err cut—the ribbon.
The Dueling Dinosaurs experience includes two exhibit zones immersing visitors in the Age of Dinosaurs as well as highlighting the tools and techniques used by today’s paleontologists. The SECU DinoLab hosts a team of paleontologists who will be studying these specimens and others for years to come. This is the only paleontology preparation lab in the world that will be regularly open to the public. 🦖
#ncmuseumofnaturalsciences #ncsciencemuseum #dinosaur #paleontologists
📚 Celebrate #independentbookstoreday this Saturday at @quailridgebooks! 🎈 #independentbookstore @sarahgrunderruiz @thepoetryfox @elleryadams @mrdarrenfarrell @ashleybeloteillustration
Enter to Win 2 Tickets to the @northstatebanknc 21st Annual Summer Salute!
Welcome summer at Raleigh’s best beach party and support a worthy cause! North State Bank’s 21st annual Summer Salute for @transitionslifecare will be held June 1 at 7 p.m. at @nrcc1967 in Raleigh.
The fun-filled evening features live music by @theembersband with Craig Woolard, a live auction, island-themed buffet, drinks, games, raffle prizes and more.
Enter to win through the link in our bio.
#summersalute #northstatebank #theembers #giveaway
🍻 Brewgaloo 2024 is here! 🍻
🍺 When: April 26 & 27
🍺 Where: @downtownraleigh
🍺 What: @brewgalooraleigh is a 2 day festival featuring over 110 craft breweries from around NC and partnering with local food trucks, local vendors and local bands to bring you North Carolina’s largest craft beer festival!
Image courtesy of @shoplocalraleigh
Enter to win 4 passes to Community Music School’s 4th Annual ‘Brighter Futures Through Music’ event on May 15!
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@cmsraleigh
2024 Diamond Awards FAQs
December 14, 2023
Date/Time/Location: January 18, 2024 6:30p-9:30p ET Museum of Natural Sciences 11 W Jones St, Raleigh, NC 27601 *Please Use the Entrance to the Building below Insert new Building information Parking
